John Bloom

Harry and Grimy, what would you say the "competition" was for Paige in the early 20's? Fairly large wheelbase and Displacement......Custom bodies ....? Would they have been comparable to a Big Six Studebaker? More high end than that?

Ok.... I love this story on multiple levels. Just reading it brings me back to my youth, small town in Indiana, the car culture of it, the older adult men who had interesting stuff, the hours my buddies and I spent talking cars. Beautiful stuff and thanks for sharing all of it including the pics.

Grimy, Your Larchmont II is a handsome car. Color is such a visual impact and that black looks very nice on your Paige. I also like the proportions of yours better. I'll have to take your word that your photos are more flattering than in person, but your car needs no apologies! very nice. It is probably good that this car is 700 miles from me, or I might go look at it. I have just undertaken a project and don't want to get distracted at this point. If the timing was different, i'd go look and see exactly what this car has to offer. The complexities of the water pump and shaft are good to know. I worry about these type of issues, and I don't have the experience that others have taking on "surprises like this". Your comments about speed and gearing are about what I would expect from this era. It looks like it would be a lot of fun in the country roads of Indiana at 35 mph..... I need to turn my eyes away from this project. Growing up, we didn't know there was any world outside of the Dupont Forest. By my early 20's, I could skin a Nauga in the field, and get every last square inch of premium hide. One day we went to the edge of the forest and saw a pasture. there were some large Bovine looking things grazing about. Can't imagine any use for those beasts..... There is some complex diagram I'm sure that relates Free Time, Finances, Your Age and the reality of taking on cars needing work. I probably need to just watch this one from a distance, but it looks interesting. I'll be keeping an eye out for Paige related content. This car and yours has opened my eyes to them.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklin-1922-paige-model-66-lakewood/7287037051.html I know very little about Paige automobiles. I think they are a Detroit make....An interesting open Classic. Any Experience with them from the Forum members?

Grimy.... after 21 years in, I’ve been retired for 9 years. I have all the gear and quite a bit of experience, curtesy of the USN. Never used Lincoln, but have put a few pounds of Kiwi on leather in my early days. Outside of young people in the military, I doubt many young people have ever shined shoes. the key to a great shine is to clean the leather first...... don’t just start with putting wax on. With clean leather, I like a thick coat, let it set, buff it out , and put a second light coat on and buff that out. I’ll try and get a couple before and after shots of the trunk after detailing once she is home. It is scheduled to be here April 2.

Thanks John, as Grimy said, I’m going to spend the first weekend cleaning and polishing areas of the car and I will give the trunk a good detail and take a look at its appearance on the car. I do like the idea of using it for storage of items that will let me keep the cabin as tidy as possible.

Sharks are very sexy. I think the production numbers keep their prices low through the years. When looking at the C1-C3 years, and specifically the carburetor, small block versions, they are a bargain. At some point, I'm sure a straight axle will enter my garage. As for this shark, it checks a lot of boxes that guys who play in the upper air of early corvettes like. A lot of the C3's I've ridden in have a loose "rattling" feel to them. I'm not sure how much of that is the examples I've driven, and how much of that is just the engineering of them as seen 50 years down the road. My boys (early 20's), like the aggressive look. I prefer the midyears and Straight Axles. I am always bewildered when I see a basic 1970 small block shark sell for the price (maybe 18K) as a Nova of similar era......They are a bargain if you like them. I'm curious what it will take for this to sell.

Marty and Walt. I think the trunk I’m talking about is that same one you two have. You mention the Diamond stylized K. Here is the inside of that trunk.

Ed, thanks. It should be tucked away at my place April 2. I will pour a celebratory cocktail and put an eye to it and get some input from you and others

Grimy, thanks....21 years in the Navy....shined a lot of shoes... I can do that. And a canvas bag is a good solution to help keep it as good as can be.

John, this is exactly the feedback/insight I was looking for. Thanks so much. I like your suggestion of getting a tag for it and spending no more time or money on that.

I would point out to the young men present that the tall awkward girl in the corner drinking punch........her daddy is president of the bank.....

Just a couple pics. Very relaxed and casual.

I’ve been going for 20 years and know every car by heart. I’ll be retiring to Tucson and I want to work as a volunteer there.

https://www.franklinmuseum.org without a map, you would never see it. It is fabulous. Check it out if in the area. Mr Hubbard did a lot of restoration work on the Franklin’s for the Harrah Collection.

I like it, reminds me of the 143 I’ve seen at Tom Hubbards Franklin museum in Tucson

A handsome ride.

Very tempting. Hope it finds a good new home.

AJ and Ed, I am new to this era and trunks. The back end of the car and the presence or absence of a trunk changes the look. Another factor is the configuration of the spare. I frequently see side mount cars not riding with a trunk, but for cars with rear mounted tires, it seems like they always have their trunk on. I have just purchased a 733 club sedan with some random trunk on it. I have located what I believe to be the correct trunk that would have been the accessory for the car. Trying to decide if it is worth the hassle of purchasing and shipping it to my home. the car should arrive in about 12-14 days at my house. Getting a little ahead of myself.......worrying about the correct trunk. as you guys have voiced thoughts on Trunk’s... does it change if it is a rear mount spare car? To anyone in particular.....any pics out there of club sedans without side mounts and not riding with a trunk?

Good luck with the sale. It is listed as a 1974, but has the squared off rear wheel arch. 72-74 has a round wheel arch. Does the title say 1974?

Love me some LittleFeet. “I’ve been from Tucson to tucumcari, Tehachapi to Tonopah......

Like pairing food with wine.... Burgers off the grill....cold IPA crab boil....... American lager thick steak...... California Cab So it is with cars....... woodie wagon.....beach boys 1970 Charger..... southern rock Etype Jag........Beetles Packard 740 .......Glenn Miller Orchestra 21 window VW bus......the Dead/Dylan 60’s era pickup......Hank Williams jr tri five Chevy...........????? Elvis????

Mostly jazz. Great piano players (Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Bill Charlap), but a heavy dose of classic rock as well. And of course Johnny Cash. https://youtu.be/18cW_yHo3PY

In no particular order........... -Great people who I have never met sharing their experience, wisdom, kindness, and humor. -Information and facts about the history of so many great cars. It's like having Beverly Rae Kimes on speed dial. -Photos, of cars and events that aren't housed in any other source on earth like the sum total here (The smithsonian of collectible car photography). -Great stories of how individuals fell for this great hobby......endless stories. -"whatever you do, don't do what I did".......sharing of disasters and problems so others can learn from your mistake. -Personal interest stories......carrying on in Dad's, Grandpa's beloved old classic that will stay in the family. _More personal interest stories......Anniversary pictures of seniors and seeing the same couple in their younger dating years, with the same car! -Living vicariously through other people's adventures......See Ed's Great White Story. and maybe the thing I enjoy the most......after a long day of stress and managing all sorts of things, the ability to go to the site, and see something interesting posted by a known person, or someone new, and relax and read and forget about life's troubles and challenges. This site is good medicine for me. I am very grateful for it, the AACA club, the moderators and the people who post.

I went back and read through that 745 post all the way through. It was as much fun reading it a second time as it was the first. hope someone on the forum had a hard time falling asleep last night thinking about their plans for their new Packard coupe project.