edinmass Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Not sure if this is a Google Maps car or a self driver.......California plates in Palm Beach........center cylinder was spinning fast......laser reflector? It stayed in the center of the road fine.........rest of the driving wasn’t great.. The center silver shaft was spinning reasonably fast. Also a tire/wheel gizmo on the left rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Ballard 35R Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Isn't that what is used to create a google street view? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, A. Ballard 35R said: Isn't that what is used to create a google street view? Looks exactly like a Google Car. For the record, it is not over 25 years old. Edited January 31, 2020 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Victoria, it’s a 1933 Subaru...........with an opera light on top. I don’t think it was taking photos...........but I have no clue. Anyone? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) That was fast........PM received............ Apple maps car. Edited January 31, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 16 minutes ago, edinmass said: Victoria, it’s a 1933 Subaru...........with an opera light on top. I don’t think it was taking photos...........but I have no clue. Anyone? 1933 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 9 hours ago, edinmass said: Victoria, it’s a 1933 Subaru...........with an opera light on top. I don’t think it was taking photos...........but I have no clue. Anyone? Its not a Subaru! Its a brand new Tucker SUV, with the center light mounted higher in a more central location, and the shaft of the light support is the exhaust with a concentric air intake, making this new Tucker submersible; unlike a LAND Rover which can remain only on LAND. Craig 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Edinmass is such a revered member/poster on here, but in due respect to Peter G's poll yesterday, topics like this don't belong on here. Among your facebook friends maybe? Call your neighbor maybe? But us old car guys really log in here everyday for old car stuff, and to get away from everyday stuff. I might say exclusively old car stuff if I had my say. So if we want the forum to remain "old car" specific, then everyday odds and ends should be posted elsewhere. Sorry Ed JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) While I kind of agree with Gunsmoke's thoughts on the intent of this forum, I also think a little latitude is OK. This oddball car is an automotive curiosity. It won't spur any real conversation other than to identify it (and maybe some side talk about how autonomous vehicles are probably the end of life as we know it). I understand the sentiment, and I also understand why Peter posted his poll. However, I think that discussion and that poll could have a chilling effect on overall discussions around here. I've already seen mentions in other threads where people are debating whether posts are appropriate. That kind of nonsense is going to stymie a lot of conversation where anecdotes and stories are shared and perhaps even information. Nothing ever good comes from a crackdown and increased enforcement among a generally law-abiding population. We're all smart and reasonable people here, right? One person flagrantly disregarding the rules and thumbing his nose should not result in everyone else having to look over their shoulders. It was an anomaly, not the new normal. This place is awesome because it offers something few, if any, other sites offer--old car content. But to clamp down and become more militant about "the rules" will quash the sometimes fun and goofy side conversations that happen here. Most posters understand the rules, Ed included, and as a result I don't think there's a reason to draw hard lines in the sand. There's the spirit of the law and then there's the law itself, and they aren't always the same. I think everyone here obeys the spirit of the law--we don't really need it to become an enforcement thing, do we? Edited January 31, 2020 by Matt Harwood (see edit history) 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 7 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: While I kind of agree with Gunsmoke's thoughts on the intent of this forum, I also think a little latitude is OK. I agree we can all have a "Fun Friday" once in a while here. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 13 minutes ago, 8E45E said: I agree we can all have a "Fun Friday" once in a while here. Craig No. Every day can be fun. It always has been. We are friends talking with friends. Don't let one incident and more rules destroy what makes this forum awesome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Is it safe to come out and post?🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Matt articulates the big challenge, keeping to the spirit of the forum while allowing some reasonable latitude. Makeds it tough on mods, but done right, its the best way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I will be logging off soon. This is a great forum, have really enjoyed reading peoples comments on different topics. Great mix of people and view points. Not going to jump in on opinions about how to do things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Xander Wildeisen said: I will be logging off soon. This is a great forum, have really enjoyed reading peoples comments on different topics. Great mix of people and view points. Not going to jump in on opinions about how to do things. If you're leaving, I think that's a mistake. You're a valued member of this community. This is momentary hysteria brought on by an incident that was out of the ordinary. People get kooky as a knee-jerk reaction, but then they come around and things go back to normal. It'll be OK, I promise. Edited January 31, 2020 by Matt Harwood (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Camera is not going to get much in Palm Beach residential districts, the hedges are taller than that.Is a very green community. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I filed a complaint with the State police. It spelled out a few things. The officer took the complaint form and went to check on the previous interview/case. When he returned, he said that there was no case, and no record of an interview. And he said we are not going to do anything with this. Referring to the complaint form. If the feds are involved, I understand that they can take over. If this issue is being buried, then I think the State of Idaho should pull the car over, get out and take a look at how far down a road it has gone. This issue is going to hit a wall out here. I am not logging off because my 49 Hudson was on a heart donors waiting list. And a match came available.😁I will be relocating to a different State. And looking to lease a building, for my business. This will take up a lot of my time. The trips back and forth just moving equipment will be fun times. I do not think a story coming out will change the fact that a move is in the best interest for me. The damage that has been done, I do not think will fade in time staying here. I will pop in from time to time. Someone has to brake/break up your conflicts.😀 Still here for awhile, still using humor to say things. Still waiting Idaho. Hudson is running good. Has a covered parking spot. If the funds were available, Auburnseekers Cord would be parked there.😀😀 Now that would get some attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Where you headed Xander? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Doesn’t all of this fall under “General Discussion” besides a 33 Subaru was mentioned so it is discussing autos over 25 years old. It is also a very rare 33 Saburu so we have two valid reasons for this discussion. Always have fun, life’s too short not too. Dave S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Would help to know what is the complaint and what it has to do with a GoogleMapsMobile ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, 8E45E said: Its not a Subaru! Its a brand new Tucker SUV, with the center light mounted higher in a more central location, and the shaft of the light support is the exhaust with a concentric air intake, making this new Tucker submersible; unlike a LAND Rover which can remain only on LAND. Craig So you’re saying it’s MODIFIED? 🤔 Edited January 31, 2020 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Ed, I know you are quite knowledgeable, but your not understanding that car in your photo totally baffles me! Of course it is a Pierce Arrow finder................ it migrates from state to state, looking for old Pierce cars, so it can notify you of a new find. I gave you more credit then should have been given. sheesh! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Xander Wildeisen said: I filed a complaint with the State police. It spelled out a few things. The officer took the complaint form and went to check on the previous interview/case. When he returned, he said that there was no case, and no record of an interview. And he said we are not going to do anything with this. Referring to the complaint form. If the feds are involved, I understand that they can take over. If this issue is being buried, then I think the State of Idaho should pull the car over, get out and take a look at how far down a road it has gone. This issue is going to hit a wall out here. I am not logging off because my 49 Hudson was on a heart donors waiting list. And a match came available.😁I will be relocating to a different State. And looking to lease a building, for my business. This will take up a lot of my time. The trips back and forth just moving equipment will be fun times. I do not think a story coming out will change the fact that a move is in the best interest for me. The damage that has been done, I do not think will fade in time staying here. I will pop in from time to time. Someone has to brake/break up your conflicts.😀 Still here for awhile, still using humor to say things. Still waiting Idaho. Hudson is running good. Has a covered parking spot. If the funds were available, Auburnseekers Cord would be parked there.😀😀 Now that would get some attention. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Bodies are buried in Idaho, but no-one is digging them up. Police are not willing to recognize the reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Matt, do you have a kink in your neck? suggestion, go see a chiro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Well........I understand it was”off topic” for the AACA, I was asking about what something was that I saw at lunch, and needed a little help. It wasn’t a chopped 32 Ford roadster..........we regularly see Tesla threads....which I don’t mind. Wasn’t trying to make any point or irritate anyone......just thought I would ask a bunch of friends what something was. I agree that chopped and modified cars have no place here. Asking an occasional question of something modern isn’t a sin........I hope. To be honest, anything that lets me or others understand technology that we use in our touring and events like Waze, or any other app is ok with me if people use it in the hobby. I’ll try and behave myself............Ed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) I keep hoping his head pops off (Stewarts not Matt's...) but no such luck... 🤔🙄😁 Edited January 31, 2020 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, edinmass said: I’ll try and behave myself............Ed I hope not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 The little ones hurt when you step on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 16 hours ago, edinmass said: Not sure if this is a Google Maps car or a self driver.......California plates in Palm Beach........center cylinder was spinning fast......laser reflector? It stayed in the center of the road fine.........rest of the driving wasn’t great.. The center silver shaft was spinning reasonably fast. Also a tire/wheel gizmo on the left rear. I have to thank Ed, Saw a whole fleet of these running around northern Ontario this summer in the middle of no where basically. But now I'm pretty certain that they are just searching all of North America for barn finds and recording their locations for our benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Maybe it’s a modern high tech way to find old antique cars! Now that would be another reason this thread is very appropriate! Have fun. I am with this. Dave S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: The little ones hurt when you step on them. Especially when they're on the stairs, its dark, and you're in bare feet! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 19 hours ago, edinmass said: Not sure if this is a Google Maps car or a self driver.......California plates in Palm Beach........center cylinder was spinning fast......laser reflector? It stayed in the center of the road fine.........rest of the driving wasn’t great.. The center silver shaft was spinning reasonably fast. Also a tire/wheel gizmo on the left rear. Unless Google has changed their vehicles from when I first saw them going around Silicon Valley, that is neither a self-driving Waymo vehicle nor a Google Streetview vehicle. There are a number of other companies collecting street imagery nowadays and I think this is one of the other companies. Pretty sure it is collecting street imagery as the sensors for self-driving are not usually on a post or tower like this one but the imagery collecting vehicles often have that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Depending on what Ed was driving I wonder if a similar conversation was taking place in the Subaru. "What is that thing behind us?" "Oh, uh well I think it is a 1929 Ford model B Duesenberger, they made like 15 of them with hood ornaments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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