alsancle Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 2 minutes ago, Steve_Mack_CT said: Or the issue I had with the 30 A when I first got it where the negative battery cable kept coming loose so it would visually seem OK on the post but in reality poor/no ground. A simple lock washer provided a permanent fix... Steve, I'm going to check the terminals. There are dual dry cells in the battery box with new cables. One of the few times in my life I was right over my dad was when I pointed out he had 12v cables on a 6V car which explained why the starter barely turned over. The car did light up after I jiggled the top of the batteries, but they felt super solid to me which is why I'm leaning switch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted May 30 Author Share Posted May 30 Today was a great day to enjoy a 1955 Cadillac. Went for a ride and stopped at the Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum in Bellevue, Ohio for a few photos. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 Today was perfect 80 and Sunny. We took the 1954 Oldsmobile 88 for a nice ride. Oldsmobile was always a NASCAR contender. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Andrew, do you have the keys to the county? All of your pics are fantastic and the backgrounds are awesome. Places like you post in my neck of the woods are forbidden to the average joe. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 6 hours ago, TAKerry said: Andrew, do you have the keys to the county? All of your pics are fantastic and the backgrounds are awesome. Places like you post in my neck of the woods are forbidden to the average joe. A smile and an old car go a long way in getting permission to take photos. I am always careful to ASK to use a location and to say thank you once I get permission. Also living in the same town my whole life and knowing lots of people never hurts. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 The owner of this car drives it every Monday/Wed/Friday to pickup hockey all summer long. He bought it off the dealer lot when it was 1 year old. It was a trade in. 340 four speed car. 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) It looked like a nice day today (Monday June 3, 2024) With June 15th being "National Drive Your V8 Ford Day", today was the day to lay out that tour for our local group of Early V8 Fords. We left the V8 Fords in the garage and took our 1935 Buick 8, to lay out the ride. Not finding any Bi-Planes or real Pre WWII planes either at the local Airport, we altered our route. We stopped at the Franklin Terrace B & B to scope out a photo site, then continued our ride in the country. The B& B was built in the 1890's as a Hotel and became the towns first High School in 1915. In two weeks, we'll lead about 6 or 7 Early Ford V8's on this ride in the country with one of our early Ford V8s. Edited June 3 by Paul Dobbin Re-position text (see edit history) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 11 hours ago, alsancle said: The owner of this car drives it every Monday/Wed/Friday to pickup hockey all summer long. He bought it off the dealer lot when it was 1 year old. It was a trade in. 340 four speed car. 20240601_114938 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr There is a pair of these (on GTS) that show up at all of the regular shows. He owned a local service station for many years. They have the blue one and a green one like your pic. They have plaques that say 'His' and 'Hers'. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 He uses his as an every day driver in the summer. I think it has something like 160k miles on it. A mopar guy with a hemi charger, roadrunner, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 13 hours ago, alsancle said: The owner of this car drives it every Monday/Wed/Friday to pickup hockey all summer long. He bought it off the dealer lot when it was 1 year old. It was a trade in. 340 four speed car. He needs to practice his parking. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 On 5/29/2024 at 5:01 PM, John Bloom said: There really is something seriously wrong with all of us. Nope........not me. I'm "normal". 😉 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, Matt Harwood said: He needs to practice his parking. If that was a late model BMW you would be 100% correct. And he would be a prick by default. But since he's a 75 year old guy driving a 50 year old car to hockey three times a week he can do whatever he wants by me. 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, alsancle said: If that was a late model BMW you would be 100% correct. And he would be a prick by default. But since he's a 75 year old guy driving a 50 year old car to hockey three times a week he can do whatever he wants by me. I disagree. Driving/parking attitude/behavior like that reflects poorly on rest of the antique/classic/vintage drivers/owners in the eyes of the general public. Most 80+ y.o. vintage car drivers/owners I know can and will park better than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tph479 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 On 6/4/2024 at 9:58 AM, alsancle said: If that was a late model BMW you would be 100% correct. And he would be a prick by default. But since he's a 75 year old guy driving a 50 year old car to hockey three times a week he can do whatever he wants by me. What's the difference between a BMW and a porcupine? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 50 minutes ago, Tph479 said: What's the difference between a BMW and a porcupine? Same as the difference between a BMW and a cactus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 A neighbor has an Isetta - not sure that fits the mold and definately not sure he would be able to claim two parking places as the footprint is about the same as a lawn tractor.. He does drive it a bit but honestly I would feel safer in my A. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Spent a couple of hours looking at this guys butt. 7 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 You could turn him around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 15 hours ago, JACK M said: Spent a couple of hours looking at this guys butt. Must be a plumber. Is that a plunger he's holding? 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 (edited) I think I’d rather follow her butt😀 Edited June 7 by CChinn (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 On 6/4/2024 at 6:01 AM, Matt Harwood said: He needs to practice his parking. He's practicing keeping his car from door dings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 43 minutes ago, Pfeil said: He's practicing keeping his car from door dings! I always felt that parking like that was an invitation for misfortune. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 3 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: I always felt that parking like that was an invitation for misfortune. As do I. Just park farther away. 'Course that does not always work. Ben 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 4 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: I always felt that parking like that was an invitation for misfortune. For the guy who finds your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Or you can use one of these to find your car in a parking lot full of vehicles. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 7 minutes ago, Laughing Coyote said: Or you can use one of these to find your car in a parking lot full of vehicles. HaHa, I remember back in the 60s/70s going to games at Dodger Stadium. EVERY car in the parking lot had one of those on their antenna! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 85 degrees today and a bit muggy. Did 100 miles driving two different cars. I put it in the RR thread because I talked about driving impressions. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Looks familiar……..PII. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Decided this morning the 53 Packard needed some exercise. Always interesting where the Cormorant and Hula Girl will take me 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 About 5 miles of driving I see this Bel Air in the distance. I caught up pretty quickly and the 2 of us drove together for another 10 miles trading the lead along the way. How often nowadays does one randomly comes across another old car from the same era that is not part of an organized tour, cruise or parade? Not often I suspect. It was a great ride and nice surprise! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 40 minutes ago, CChinn said: How often nowadays does one randomly comes across another old car from the same era that is not part of an organized tour, cruise or parade? And sporting a New York Historical license plate! Maybe a tour or Classic Chevy car show nearby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 39 minutes ago, EmTee said: And sporting a New York Historical license plate! Maybe a tour or Classic Chevy car show nearby? Not that I am aware of. Maybe he came down for the US Open that starts next week? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 It's not so shiny, it's got dents but it's mine and I'm having fun driving it. On into the sunset! Phil 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 17 minutes ago, PhilAndrews said: It's not so shiny, it's got dents but it's mine and I'm having fun driving it. On into the sunset! That's all that matters. Have a blast and drive the wheels off. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 It is always a great day when you can enjoy a Model A. Especially a Roadster. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 On 6/7/2024 at 10:10 AM, Pfeil said: He's practicing keeping his car from door dings! That's always been my impression when I see a nice or clean car using two spaces. If they use two spaces in a more distant and less congested part of the lot it doesn't bother me. Most often I'll see young people with clean sporty cars (e.g. Nissan Z Sport) taking two spaces. I don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 26 minutes ago, JamesR said: That's always been my impression when I see a nice or clean car using two spaces. If they use two spaces in a more distant and less congested part of the lot it doesn't bother me. Most often I'll see young people with clean sporty cars (e.g. Nissan Z Sport) taking two spaces. I don't mind. If you are in a remote part of the lot I feel you can do what you want. I always park far away anyways. Mostly because parking my truck is a pain in tight spots and secondarily I don't need any more door dings than necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Last week was prewar RR, this week is post war RR. The Silver Wraith chassis was the first post war chassis introduced by RR and in the later half of the 50s was for the top of the line coachwork while the Silver Dawn filled the role of the less expensive chassis. The engine went through a number of variations and this car is the last convertible built on the Silver Wraith chassis when production ended in 1959. The good news is it has the most powerful version of the engine, up to 300 cubes with dual carbs. The GM 4 speed hydromatic was used by RR through out the 50s and it works well. Drives like a comfortable couch down the road. Happy at high way speeds. This car has been tremendously reliable as the only break down in the 100k miles it has gone since it brought me home from the hospital was a failed water pump on I80 in Penn in 1970 in the middle of nowhere. I remember that adventure distinctly. 75 degrees and blue skies today. I did about a 30 minute ride. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I am really not into postwar cars? And maybe I have seen one before? But I would appreciate seeing a nice side or 3/4s view of that RR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31 LaSalle Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 9 hours ago, Brass is Best said: It is always a great day when you can enjoy a Model A. Especially a Roadster. Lovely Car and color combo + the white walls look good on this car 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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