Robert G. Smits
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Do you think we have experienced any inflation this century???
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Found in a dresser used for storage
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Thank you Walt for starting this. It is Sunday morning in central Texas with sleet and ice along with frigid cold that is supposed to last all week With little else to do I just spent 30 minutes going through all 5 pages and it reminded me of walking down the isles at Hershey. We can only hope and pray!!! Starting to organize my digital photo collection so I should find more to add. Happy Valentines Day
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Larry I am sure I speak for everyone here when I say how sorry I am for your loss. At age 81 and with kids in their late 50's I often think of the possibility of outliving one of them and try to make every family moment count. You and your family are in my prayers.
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On 2/5/2021 at 7:42 PM, 30DodgePanel said:
Waylon and Buddy together.
Thank you for introducing me to a very early Waylon. My favorite Buddy Holly is still "Peggy Sue"
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3 hours ago, SC38DLS said:
but it still haunted him.
One of the stories is that when Buddy Holly found out that Waylon had given up his seat on the plane he said "I hope your feet freeze on the bus". Waylon is reported to have replied "and I hope you crash"
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Probably not many of us are old enough to remember the event. I was a freshman at Iowa State University and a Buddy Holly fan. Memorialized in "American Pie". A good article can be found on Wikipedia if interested. Although not auto related it involved a mal functioning Tour bus and a plane.
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This is an original that will never be restored as long as my name is on the title. I admire the owner for resurrecting what looks like a pretty far gone example. Do you have a photo before you started the restoration?
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17 hours ago, Steve_Mack_CT said:
Sometimes the monetary value and cost are irrelevant. Enjoy the car and memories!! An added bonus is the car has eyeball, John, which is a good thing!
I purchased Al Edmond's (AACA Past President) 32 Cadillac under somewhat similar circumstances. Al told his wife that he wanted me to have the car before Alzheimer's had completely incapacitated him. The last time we visited his garage he stopped and looked longingly at the car and muttered, "That's a nice looking car, I wonder who owns it" Sometimes I sit down in my car facility with a good single malt and remember all the good times we had together. Consider yourself lucky if you never have to deal with Alzheimer's in a close friend or family member!!!
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46 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said:
More proof that nobody made a bad looking car in 1934. Gorgeous!
I was just going to comment that the lines are very similar to my 34 Pontiac Cabriolet with rumble seat. It was my first antique auto purchased from the co founder of Mannheim Steamroller, Your car is beautiful and in much better shape than my original 34. I was always going to restore it but Cadillacs got in the way
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I miss touring with all my AACA and VMCCA friends, I miss sitting down in a restaurant as I am getting tired of "take out". I miss getting dressed up in a Tuxedo 5-6 times a year for gala fund raising events. I miss seeing my grandson graduate From OU in June and his sister graduate last week. There will be no re-runs. Zoom just doesn't cut it. So far my wife and I have missed contracting Covid and for that I am eternally grateful. Can't wait for 2021.
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i Keep mine covered except for the closed cars I drive in nice weather.
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I took the 66 LeMans convert out for a spin on local country roads. Didn't think to take a photo and couldn't be gone for long as my wife had spine surgery on Nov 18 and I am her private duty nurse 24/7. Not even allowed to tie her shoes for 6 weeks. Obviously not getting and time to work on cars. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Can't wait for 2021!!!
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22 hours ago, ted sweet said:
my go in storage first week of november regarless of weather
Living in Iowa until 2000 I remember the winter drill well, One year I kept the 58 Barritz at home longer than I planned so on Christmas day I drove it on I35 to my storage facility with the top down and snow falling. Truckers loved it. Unfortunately you couldn't take videos with "brick phones"
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9 hours ago, edinmass said:
so it’s going to limit her choices to the lower end of the spectrum.
If she wants a luxury stick consider a low mileage Lexus SC300
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7 hours ago, oldcarfudd said:
Many thanks, Ed!
I couldn't have said it better.
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15 minutes ago, MochetVelo said:
he "For Sale" section is what confuses me.
Agree 100%. I rarely go the the For Sale section any more. Maybe I am too old to learn!!!
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I know the feeling. It took me 10 years to locate 90 series hood side panels for a 38 Cadillac 40 years ago. Younger members can't imagine what it was like before eBay and the internet. Happy Thanksgiving to all
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This becomes a problem that slips up on you. You can afford the next car on your list but forget how much time it takes to properly maintain a pre war car for touring and enjoyment. After a while you realize you haven't driven a particular car for five years. It takes time and money to bring them back. Getting older doesn't help!!!
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12 hours ago, alsancle said:
A stay at the Grand Hotel has been on my list for a while.
Stayed there many times. When you arrive by ferry you are met with two aromas, chocolate and horse sh-t. (No cars other than emergency vehicles) Experiencing High Tea is worth the stay. Beverages and scones on the grand porch with a Harp playing in the background. Nice to experience how the rich lived in "the day" for a kid who grew up on an Iowa farm without electricity until I was eight.
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5 hours ago, edinmass said:
The only down side to it is you own the car...
Which is why my next daily driver will be leased!!!
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1912 Garford, The only surviving Garford, The earlier ones are Studebaker-Garfords. Historically a few
Garfords were produced 1907-08 but none survived to the best of my knowledge
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Now that is patina. What a great car!!!
Garfords were produced 1907-08 but none survived to the best of my knowledge
Who wants to live to see their car turn 100?
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The 12 Garford and 14 Buick are well into the next century. Mu oldest Cadillac has 2 to go. I probably won't make it to see the 38's turn 100 as I would be 98 although my Grandpa was still living alone in his own home at 100 and playing cards every day. Hope I inherited his genes.