alsancle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, coachJC said: Here is a couple of pic of me following Mom and Dad home from a cruise night last night, need to make sure they get home safely. First time they have been out this yr. Dad turned 88 in May so need to keep an eye on him. Not sure how much driving of the Studebaker he has left, so I thought I better get a couple of pictures.... it was a perfect night. I did tours with my dad when he was in his 90s and he refused to let me drive. So I be sitting in the backseat with my wife, while my 93-year-old dad with driving an 80-year-old car, 10 miles over the speed limit on a winding mountain road. I’m looking at my wife seeing what could possibly go wrong here? 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I did another 50 miles in the Jaguar today. The weather is 70° and partly sunny. Really perfect for driving an old car. Later I drove our 35 Packard around for about 40 minutes. Talk about a change of pace I went from sitting on the ground, sitting up in a throne. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachJC Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 15 hours ago, alsancle said: I did tours with my dad when he was in his 90s and he refused to let me drive. So I be sitting in the backseat with my wife, while my 93-year-old dad with driving an 80-year-old car, 10 miles over the speed limit on a winding mountain road. I’m looking at my wife seeing what could possibly go wrong here? My moms is a bit nervous and has requested at the least one of us kids to be around when they go...she would prefer someone else drive and Dad turn into the passenger....but not an easy sell. I also found out while we were at the cruise that the vacuum booster for the brakes quit working last fall but he did not tell me about it. Time to do some research to figure out how to fix that issue. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, coachJC said: My moms is a bit nervous and has requested at the least one of us kids to be around when they go...she would prefer someone else drive and Dad turn into the passenger....but not an easy sell. I also found out while we were at the cruise that the vacuum booster for the brakes quit working last fall but he did not tell me about it. Time to do some research to figure out how to fix that issue. When he finally relents and tells you to drive it is actually not the greatest sign in the world. In my dad's case he never got old until finally one day he did. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Was planning on driving the 66 Marlin today, but heavy rain and vacuum wipers cancelled that. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 https://youtube.com/shorts/__9bwS2pbq4?feature=share 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 16 hours ago, Ed Luddy said: Was planning on driving the 66 Marlin today, but heavy rain and vacuum wipers cancelled that. Shouldnt that car be right at home in the water? LOL. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Six Early Ford V8's out for gas Satuday June 17, 2023, National Drive your Early Ford V8 Day. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 Today was a great day to drive a 1932 Ford Model 18 V-8 Deluxe Phaeton. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Met up with @avantey yesterday to get a look at his '38 Roadmaster along side my '38 Century. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWN Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 19 hours ago, Brass is Best said: Today was a great day to drive a 1932 Ford Model 18 V-8 Deluxe Phaeton. What a beautiful car! Just perfect... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 I had this great Ford out for a Sunday drive yesterday. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Was getting ready to go for a cruise in my latest desire. 1975 Corvette convertible 4 speed. Purchased from original owner who no longer drives but sure takes great care of his stuff! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmhowe Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I took this car out for a short (~ 11 mile) drive. The weather today was a comfortable 85 F with lots of sunshine. I didn’t drive far enough to get onto good single lane country roads, but stuck to two lane state highways. The speed limit is 55 mph but traffic was so heavy that the actual driving speed was about fifty. That was fine with me. This car is a pleasure to drive at any speed below fifty-five (the final gear ratio in this car is 4.8 to 1). I had to wait for what seemed to be excessive lengths of time at two traffic lights. I was worried that the car might develop a problem with vapor lock, as it still has some winter gas in the tank and the Detroit Lubricator updraft carburetor on its V8 engine is nestled in the engine V beneath an octopus-like setup of exhaust and intake manifolds. I am pleased to say that the car gave no problem whatsoever. The water temperature gauge stayed in the low medium range, even at the lights. (It ought to; the system holds 4 ¾ gallons.) The car does not have turn signal lights. Every once in a while I think about installing them, but the car is so different from nearly all the others sharing the highway, that it immediately attracts attention, and everyone is aware of it. Most people smile when they see my hand signals. Many give a thumbs up. I have never had to use the ear-splitting horn. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmhowe Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I included the engine closeup picture to show the manifold arrangement. Only a small portion of the carburetor is visible. Cadillac worked very hard to preserve an updraft carburetor configuration. The exhaust pipe is actually mounted on the wrong side of the engine. A previous owner mounted an electric fuel pump below the driver's side of the car where the exhaust system should go. One these days I will correct it. I use the electric pump only for filling the carburetor if the car has been sitting for a long while. I suppose it could be useful if the car ever has a vapor lock problem. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 4 hours ago, pmhowe said: I included the engine closeup picture to show the manifold arrangement. Only a small portion of the carburetor is visible. Cadillac worked very hard to preserve an updraft carburetor configuration. The exhaust pipe is actually mounted on the wrong side of the engine. A previous owner mounted an electric fuel pump below the driver's side of the car where the exhaust system should go. One these days I will correct it. I use the electric pump only for filling the carburetor if the car has been sitting for a long while. I suppose it could be useful if the car ever has a vapor lock problem. Phil Phil, My father had a 47 then 48 Cadillac Convertibles back in the 1960's, with that same big flathead. always smooth and powerful. In the mid 60's he traded in the 48 in on a used 58 Biaritz. I got my driver's license in his new 61 VW and went home and got the 48 to go school to pickup my girlfriend. Life was good then too. Later in life I was on my way to the 1999 Glidden Tour in Virginia when a friend called for rescue. He had purchased a 35 Cadillac in NY and was driving it to Florida, and was on the roadside near New Market VA, broken down. I left my 34 Ford Phaeton at a friend's house in Lexington VA and took my trailer for the rescue. Only time I ever loaded a car on a trailer with the starter motor only. Strong Cadillac parts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 I had a couple Cadillacs out for rides this week. The weather has been perfect here in Ohio. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Cluley Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Near Cheboygan MI after 5 days on the Old US-27 tour 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Local car show brought everything from a Stanley Steam Car to a new Electric Mustang 4 door sedan and my unrestored 1935 Ford Pickup. It's 10 years older than me and will soon be For Sale, after 33 years of light hauling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 I don't have any pics, but yesterday I took the Pierce Arrow into the state pen for their annual car show. (Captive audience). One has to get there pretty early to get processed in, then it takes even longer to get out. So had arranged to get to work late. I trailered it because I had to run another 60 miles or so to the racetrack where I work. Got there just in time to unload the PA and escort the trophy girl. Race got over around eleven and then a debrief meeting. I trailered back up and hit the 1 1/2 hour drive home at around 12:30. (do the math). A long day for sure. I think I will take a nap now. LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 20 hours ago, Paul Dobbin said: Local car show brought everything from a Stanley Steam Car to a new Electric Mustang 4 door sedan and my unrestored 1935 Ford Pickup. It's 10 years older than me and will soon be For Sale, after 33 years of light hauling. Shame Im not in the market, Pop was born in '35 I would love to have a truck like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Drove the 34 dodge coupe to our car show yesterday 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 2:46 PM, Porsche 68 said: Drove the 34 dodge coupe to our car show yesterday Love the two 34 5 window coupes together. I bet the unrestored Dodge draws more attention, like my 35 Ford pickup pictured above. 1934 was a great year for design for most makes and I've been a 34 Ford owner for 50 years. (2 tudors, a Phaeton & a Fordor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) I always enjoy seeing same-year, different brand cars parked next to each other. It is interesting to compare features, finishes and design. There is a husband/wife locally who own a pair of black '58 four-door sedans. One is a Buick and the other is an Olds. I spent 20 minutes one day just meandering from one to the other comparing details. Though they did share some body and glass items, these were definitely not 'badge engineered'... Edited August 30, 2023 by EmTee (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 I had the 1953 Willys Wagon out for a couple nice rides this week. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 You could take those black and white photos and put a couple of guys walking around in dirty coveralls and viola! Period Picture!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 That's a great looking wagon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I did 40 miles today. 70 degrees and no humidity. Just a beautiful day. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmhowe Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 But what were you driving? (Looks British, from the mirror placement.) And, whatever it is, I envy you the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Jaguar? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 Jeeps are made for farm lanes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyJim Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 1949 Chrysler Traveler First Series. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James-Wahl Motors Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1970 Jaguar E-Type. Northern Illinois, not all flat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Wright Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 3/30/2020 at 9:58 PM, Brass is Best said: I took the 1928 Packard for a nice ride today. This car is a pleasure to drive. This is beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Wright Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 8/30/2023 at 2:09 AM, Paul Dobbin said: Love the two 34 5 window coupes together. I bet the unrestored Dodge draws more attention, like my 35 Ford pickup pictured above. 1934 was a great year for design for most makes and I've been a 34 Ford owner for 50 years. (2 tudors, a Phaeton & a Fordor) I remember my dad used to own this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Wright Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 3/30/2020 at 11:30 PM, erichill said: Beautiful car I bet it is fun to drive. Trust me , it feels like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Wright Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 8/27/2023 at 5:05 PM, Paul Dobbin said: Local car show brought everything from a Stanley Steam Car to a new Electric Mustang 4 door sedan and my unrestored 1935 Ford Pickup. It's 10 years older than me and will soon be For Sale, after 33 years of light hauling. Might be interested . I want to go vintage😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmhowe Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 My neighbors and I took our cars for a 30 mile drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We went from Banner Elk, NC to Little Switzerland and back. Here are a few pictures. The wall shown in the second picture is appropriate for our club; it was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 OK, which one of you guys did that burn out? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmhowe Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 6 hours ago, JACK M said: OK, which one of you guys did that burn out? Thought about commenting on that, and decided to wait and see who first picked up on it. Thanks, Jack for being the first. Neither of us caused the marks. I have to admit, I am not sufficiently knowledgeable to state that the marks were clearly someone in a hurry to leave, or someone who had to make a panic stop. Can you tell from the marks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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