TexRiv_63 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 It was sunny and in the 60s in the DFW area, so rather than work on my income tax I took both the Starfire and the Lincoln out for a drive. It was a very nice afternoon and a very good decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Yesterday was an unusual day in Florida, 78 degrees and cloudy with threats of rain and gusty winds, but a good day for a drive.We took our 34 Ford an led 20 other old cars on an 18 miles historic tour of old St.Petersburg. We drove a dozen brick streets built in the 1920's. We followed 71 instructions with historical notes through the old sections of town and along the many miles of waterfront. We saw the old Studebaker Dealership from 1925, we saw homes, hotels, 5 & 10 cents stores, the birthplace of commericial avaition in 1914, the birthplace of American Airlines in 1934, WWII pilot traiing facility, drove on the St. Petersburg Grand Prix Race Course, saw the other cars coming and going and enjoyed our antique cars. When we were done, we all went to HOOTER'S and took a quiz on what we learned, had wings and beer.Another great day in the antique car hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bofusmosby Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Living in Tampa, when I get my car up and running, I'd like to try joining along on one of these if I am allowed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Well, drove my '41 Roadmaster coupe out of the garage for the first time in about 7-8 years, just before supper today. My daughter shot some video of it, so if it turned out alright, I'll try and post it on you tube, and put in a link.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bofusmosby Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I look forward to seeing it Keith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Drove it home today, it was wintering in my parents country garage - the property was for sale, and low and behold it sold - SO, I got to enjoy driving it in the dead of winter, thankfully, it just isn't acting like the dead of winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Drove it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4 bufords Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 drove my 62 invicta to dunkin donuts this afternoon after fooling around with my 57 super.brought up number 1 piston to tdc so i could install the distributor.hope to start it this weekend,4 bufords from ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Boudway Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Temperature in the high 40'sI drove the '26 Chrysler to my fitness class and ran out of gas in front of the local marina, one of two sources of ethanol free here in Canandaigua(4.39/gallon). $50.00 later, back on my way uptown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Brought home part of a classic today......1931 Chrysler CD8 roadster rear body half...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richeeautomobiles Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 It was a hard day for me , it completely went in cleaning of my car.But now she looks preety again.__________________________________Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nancy DeWitt Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We said "to heck with winter" and took the '32 Cadillac out for some exercise. Sadly, I couldn't talk the driver into spinning any brodies in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim_Edwards Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Drove one of mine to the parts house to get a nice fresh locking gas cap and on to a gas station for a fill up before it becomes necessary to take out a bank loan before going to the gas pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Skim coating of slush on the ground here in Southern Connecticut this morning. Stuck to the tree branchess a bit, though, making for some nice scenery (though still a bit overcast and drizzly out right now).And, rats, the oil delivery man already put some nasty tire tracks in my driveway this morning, so will have to see where else I can drive/park my '70 Bug for a "snow photo-op" before it all melts away...EDIT: I was going to add that "I guessed I liked having heat in my house, so I guessed I would forgive him for the tire tracks"...but then I looked at the receipt he left in my mailbox for the oil he just delivered this morning...OUCH.I hope we can elect some people soon who will work to help lower the price of oil, rather than the opposite... Edited February 24, 2012 by stock_steve (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 We said "to heck with winter" and took the '32 Cadillac out for some exercise.Great picture.A reminder that folks drove them in the snow when they were new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Finally got around to driving the '70 Bug out for a few photos this morning, but didn't drive too far, since I don't trust the town not to have salted the roads. Not too much snow around here this winter, so this was kind of a rare occurrence, and worth photo-documenting a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Brought home part of a classic today......1931 Chrysler CD8 roadster rear body half......Wow! And is that a *Subaru Baja* as your tow vehicle?! I owned a couple of Subies many years ago (back in the '80s), and am starting to get an itch to get into another one...Here is my old '80 "GL1600" wagon (2wd) flat-towing our '54 Bug in its "pre-restoration" state...And here's the '82 "GLF" 2-door (also 2wd) that my wife bought new, and then got handed down to me (when she got her brand-new '90 VW Corrado-I think you can see a slight bit of it in the background of one of the shots)... Edited February 24, 2012 by stock_steve (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Finally......finally........finally got all the door weatherstrip and window runs and 'cat whiskers' on, and the regulators and windows back in my '54 Studebaker 4-door! Whew, working a couple of hours a week max on a project sure makes it take a LOOOOOONG time At least those rattles will be gone..........Unfortunately there are no repro vent window weatherstrips made for these particular Studebakers, so I had to use the old ones. Now, if anyone has any NOS ones (Stude p/n's 298786 right side and 298787 left side....I really really need the right side at least) let me know.Next is to install the new windlace, put the door panels back on, put the carpet and kick panels in, etc. The headliner will have to wait until warmer weather, but I do have the new tack strip in for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Absolute killer-beautiful afternoon out there right now (Saturday 3/3/2012) here in Southern Connecticut. After a mostly foggy morning and early afternoon, the sun finally came out, and I have to believe we are at or at least near 60 degrees--awesome. Going to see if I can get my '70 Bug out there for at least a little quick ride on this magnificent afternoon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fossiltin62 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I finished overhauling and recharging the mag in my '13 Overland, Then worked on the Graham the rest of the day. I'm getting a lot done, wife is at mothers for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pitt64 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I took mine for a nice ride today... Funny, I think I'm going to swap the glass packs for mufflers and put a milder cam in it, must be my age catching up with me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pitt64 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Drove it home today, it was wintering in my parents country garage - the property was for sale, and low and behold it sold - SO, I got to enjoy driving it in the dead of winter, thankfully, it just isn't acting like the dead of winter.Wexford Starlight soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I pulled the leaking gas tank from my Model T and started wiring electric turn signals for safety. Still need to find a 6 volt flasher and a couple of double post bulb sockets for the rear, then the oil lamps can be reinstalled complete with 4 way flashers!Plus, I ordered the replacement gas tank. Ugh. $150Hope to take a few long drives this summer! I've only put about 50 miles on it since I bought it 3 or 4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Here's a picture from yesterday afternoon's (3/3/2012) brief pleasure drive with the '70 Bug--top down and not even any gloves needed (okay, I admit that a hat & a windbreaker over my longsleeve sweatshirt would've been nice...). Photo location is the Guilford Town Green, in Guilford, CT. I am parked on Park Street, which borders the east side of the green, and the view is looking west, with St. George's catholic church (on Whitfield Street, which borders the west side of the Green) and the Guilford Civil War "Soldier's Monument" (in the middle of the Green) visible in the background, along with a bit of the setting sun. This shot was probably from around 5pm or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Bodywork, bodywork, and more bodywork. Taking my time...................gotta get it as close to being correct as possible. Although yesterday was nicer than today. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I finally got my '41 McLaughlin Buick Roadmaster coupe down on its' wheels and out of the garage for the first time in 7-8 years. The car is not complete or finished by any means, but it was really neat to actually drive it out of garage under its' own power again! I've posted a couple of pictures. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Here is a shot of me and the engine, just after I got it re-assembled. There some degree of uncertainty about what colour Canadian produced engines were painted. It would seem that it wasn't Dante Red, like the US cars were. From personal observation, it would seem that they were either done in grey or black, so I chose to use 1940 Buick grey, since all Canadian records from this era have been lost! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 The picture didn't load properly, here's another try!Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Worked on my friend's DeSoto yesterday and today trying to get the starter to work for the hemi engine. It keeps breaking things. The first part to go was the cone-shaped nose cone....snapped right off. Some moron elongated the mounting holes and altered the cone and created a weak spot. We got a "new" cone and installed it. Got the beast fired up and the gas ran out. Tried to start it again and the starter shaft broke. Tried to refit a starter shaft, but found that the "new" shaft was larger. End of workday for the DeSoto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I finally got my '41 McLaughlin Buick Roadmaster coupe down on its' wheels and out of the garage for the first time in 7-8 years. The car is not complete or finished by any means, but it was really neat to actually drive it out of garage under its' own power again!I've posted a couple of pictures. Keith Bet that was exciting!! I know it was for me when I did mine. Looking good, Keith. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Thanks, Ben. I was like a little kid at Christmas. We live in a very quite area, so I couldn't resist taking the car out onto the street after dark for a very short run a few houses down and back. It ran very well. This weekend I hope to get the front clip back on it. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Please allow me to congratulate you also, Keith! Very cool!I got my '70 Bug out for a bit of chilly morning cruising (to get to the post office before noon), and enjoyed myself immensely. Mercifully, I am not posting any accompanying pictures this time.Have a great rest of your weekend, Keith, and all,Steve from Stony Creek, CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanatejeda Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 My 59 Thunderbird just got home from the Transmission Shop where it was getting some needed repairs.This morning I took it to our weekly gathering of the Pismo Donut Derelicts, here in Pismo Beach, CA. Sun is shining, weather if nice and warm.The Pismo Derelicts are a group of car enthusiast that gather every Saturday morning at a local Strip Mall, by a donut shop. No club, no rules, just a bunch of guys and gals and their cars, talking shop. This morning we had about 120-150 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Here's a picture from yesterday afternoon's (3/3/2012) brief pleasure drive with the '70 Bug--top down and not even any gloves needed (okay, I admit that a hat & a windbreaker over my longsleeve sweatshirt would've been nice...). Photo location is the Guilford Town Green, in Guilford, CT. I am parked on Park Street, which borders the east side of the green, and the view is looking west, with St. George's catholic church (on Whitfield Street, which borders the west side of the Green) and the Guilford Civil War "Soldier's Monument" (in the middle of the Green) visible in the background, along with a bit of the setting sun. This shot was probably from around 5pm or so...Great composition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Not working on a classic car but on a classic lawn tractor,getting another motor ready for my 1969 Sears custom 10. About 5 years ago I installed a used 12HP motor and its tired now so I have another 10 HP that seems like its ok and will give it a try,one day when I am caught up with my car projects I will tear in to the original motor and rebuild it so I wont have to install used motors. Its hard to find a good used Tecumseh cast iron motor these days that I can drop in and I hope I can find new parts to rebuild the original motor when I get to it,this will be the third used motor I have put on it and have been getting about 4 or 5 years out of them before they are smoking badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crosley51 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I got the VW Thing out for a little road time. Do the miles and get some smiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Brought the 1985 Corvette home from the specialist today - PA state inspection and a couple of odds and ends. Car drives well on these cold clear days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Great composition!Thanks J3! Enjoy that newly-inspected/perfected '85 Vette of yours--plus the extra hour of afternoon sunlight! Local weatherman says it's going to hit 60 every day this coming week, right on into St. Pat's Day Weekend...sounds good to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I got the VW Thing out for a little road time. Do the miles and get some smiles.Well-put Crosley! Some day I will own a T181 Thing--they look like a ton of fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Took the '58 Buick to the grocery store.The cart was full. The trunk was NOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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