yachtflame Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 It seems that they’re all Fords. Just like all wooden runabouts are Chris Crafts! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, yachtflame said: It seems that they’re all Fords. Just like all wooden runabouts are Chris Crafts! My experience has been the opposite. Everything is a Duesenberg until you find out it is a Buick. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, alsancle said: My experience has been the opposite. Everything is a Duesenberg until you find out it is a Buick. That is when they are trying to sell it to you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) Great day for a ride in the country was today 3/16/24. We organized a ride into Georgia for the Clayton Block Party. They closed off the main street for a Cruise in and about 100 cars showed up. We led 8 cars from Franklin. to Clayton (About 25 Miles) Our 8 cars had 18 people and 16 of us patronized the Clayton Cafe' for dinner together. Clayton has about 7 eateries on its Main Street and all are good places. As usual I waited until we were ready to leave to take a picture. (Now the challenge is to find and load the picture here) Edited March 17 by Paul Dobbin Found it, Finally ! (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 My daughter and I took a ride in the county Saturday. She even got to drive a bit in the high school parking lot. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterChief Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 That's Awesome Eric! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Looks like a 1913 car and a 2009 daughter. Congratulations to both. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2024 at 9:16 PM, Paul Dobbin said: Great day for a ride in the country was today 3/16/24. We organized a ride into Georgia for the Clayton Block Party. They closed off the main street for a Cruise in and about 100 cars showed up. We led 8 cars from Franklin. Franklin to Highlands was a most beautiful stretch a few years ago. Of course after the 5th hairpin holding the steering wheel upside-down at 25 mph and hoping oncoming motorcycles weren't going to cross the double yellow by more than a foot or two my wife just about had enough. Getting down from Highlands is another matter altogether - not sure I'd try prewar brakes. I've not been to Clayton but looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, prewarnut said: Franklin to Highlands was a most beautiful stretch a few years ago. Of course after the 5th hairpin holding the steering wheel upside-down at 25 mph and hoping oncoming motorcycles weren't going to cross the double yellow by more than a foot or two my wife just about had enough. Getting down from Highlands is another matter altogether - not sure I'd try prewar brakes. I've not been to Clayton but looks nice! We regularly take group outings up and down that road in everything 1913 to 1970. While we're not racing, we do pull over when the traffic backs up. Down shifting is the clue to coming down. Great scenery is better at low speeds. However, the road to Clayton GA was U. S. 441, is is fairly straight and 55 MPH. The oldest car this week was a 1930. Speed limit on the Highlands Rd is 35, but it seems like most drivers are in more of hurry, and pulling over is a common occurrence. With no room for error, most people are considerate. Near the top, is Bridal Veil Falls. This was our 2018 "National Drive Your Ford V8 Day" photo, at Bridal Veil Falls. Edited March 19 by Paul Dobbin adjusted text and will add a picture (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 2 hours ago, Paul Dobbin said: Looks like a 1913 car and a 2009 daughter. Congratulations to both. Very close, 1913 car built in October 1912 with a 2010 driver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) RHD - I like it, but what is it? 🤔 Edited March 20 by Ozstatman (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 13 hours ago, alsancle said: give us a few more details.......I've done some SOCAL and Arizona driving that looks like that......I trust you kept it under 15. Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 3 hours ago, John Bloom said: give us a few more details.......I've done some SOCAL and Arizona driving that looks like that......I trust you kept it under 15. Where are you? Speed Six. New Mexico. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I thought I recognized those gauges. Enjoy. That blue sky looks fabulous. Hopefully temps warm up during the day for touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip roitman Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 3/20/2024 at 10:49 AM, alsancle said: Speed Six. New Mexico. My wife wants me to take her to New Mexico in April to travel around and see the sights. Any suggestions? She is a big Georgia O'Keefe fan so i know we will go see her stuff. Too bad the Unser Museum closed down and moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Are you driving or flying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, philip roitman said: My wife wants me to take her to New Mexico in April to travel around and see the sights. Any suggestions? She is a big Georgia O'Keefe fan so i know we will go see her stuff. Too bad the Unser Museum closed down and moved. Unfortunately I was only in Albuquerque for a few days so I can't tell you much. High desert in that area reminds me of Utah and parts of Idaho. Personally, I'm more at home with big trees around me. Edited March 22 by alsancle (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Jealous of that SW weather. 4 inches of snow since this morning and still falling in northern Illinois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Still snowing here in Detroit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) WTF. Yesterday was the first day of spring. Allegedly. Edited March 22 by alsancle (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Suppose to be 8 - 12 inches here. The ground is pretty much bare everywhere, and everything including the frost was pretty much out of it. the pond was completely ice free two days ago after having 10 inches on it. Now it's froze completely over today and the frost is heading back in the ground. There has been a duck hanging around and I saw him not moving out on the pond this morning for over an hour. I thought he had froze in. So much for Spring. The only positive is the local ski area should be able to squeak out an extra week. We went skiing last week and the only snow was on the trails, because they had made so much over the winter. ( They got 16 inches a couple of weeks ago or they would be closed already. ) Some of those trails were getting pretty sketchy and narrow. Howling frozen ice wind conditions at the top, then it turned to mashed potatoes half way down and many places in the shade. Might try to go Tuesday as the kids are off Monday. Sucks as that is probably the best day to go. Probably last time of the season. Got to make those season's passes pay for themselves. I'm ready to get the cars out though. This is getting old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I was gonna say Happy Spring to everyone, then I did see on the weather channel this morning the snow that some of you fellows are getting. It was in the 70's here in the mid atlantic last week but barely out of the 40's right now. Supposed to rain hard tomorrow so it WONT BE A GREAT DAY FOR A CAR RIDE! Maybe Sunday. AJ, Im with you on the trees. I have never been to NM, but have travelled to parts of the country with high desert or whatever you want to call it. Some areas are beautiful but not for me for everyday living. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I think we will evade any measurable snow on CT but hopefully they don't over react with the mystery mix if we get some light snow or sleet. The furthest the Packard has traveled since January is maybe 15 inches to help prevent flat spots on the tires. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I measured 10 inches when I started shoveling 3 hours ago. It's still snowing. probably another 2 + so an easy 12 and it's suppose to snow for 7 more hours I believe, if the storm doesn't start that classic Northeast Spin. Atleast it's not wet. A little dense but not super heavy. Today's ride in the country will be 2 hours in the tractor. The wife was raking the lawn a week ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Oh my - keep Victoria far from the doors!! We lucked out a bit just warm enough to be rain here. Expected thru 9 tonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I tried sending you a little but it kept blowing back in my face. So much for old cars for a while now. It will take a couple of weeks for everything top melt with all the huge snow piles that will be in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Today was a prefect day to get out the 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe deVille. This car is an absolute pleasure to drive and everyone who sees it loves it. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Beautiful Easter Sunday in Pinehurst, NC today. 80 degrees and sunny. Enjoyed the day by taking out both my ‘53 Packard Clipper Sportster and ‘40 Chevrolet Special Deluxe for an afternoon ride. They both liked the exercise and cruising on 2 lane country roads 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Was thinking of taking this around the block or further, but lack of brake pedal pressure nixed that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 29 minutes ago, Ed Luddy said: Was thinking of taking this around the block or further, but lack of brake pedal pressure nixed that. Downshift & ebrake! 😎 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Brakes are overratted! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 We almost lost all of our snow from over a week ago, now they are saying 12-18 inches starting tomorrow. Can't win. I guess it gives me more time to work on the cars, when I'm done shoveling and plowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalbender Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 to brass is best......nice to see the old spelling of vermillion, ohio.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Today was a great day to take the 1956 Cadillac for a ride to the Blue Bridge and to the Standardsburg Bridge. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Yesterday was a good day in my area. Went to a small car show, looked around for a half an hour got bored so decided to take a drive. Sorry no pics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedish Car Nut Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 (edited) The weather was good today so I took the car out on the road for the first time. I can tell you that I was quite happy because the car did run like a Swiss Watch. No funky noises just that good old Y-Block rumble. 😀 Edited April 15 by Swedish Car Nut (see edit history) 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS25 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I did a tune up an oil change on this 1966 427 Corvette today. I rebuilt the engine and transmission about three years ago. I Just had a go for a quick ride. I sure wish it was mine. Love the music from the side pipes. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, JohnS25 said: I did a tune up an oil change on this 1966 427 Corvette today. I rebuilt the engine and transmission about three years ago. I Just had a go for a quick ride. I sure wish it was mine. Love the music from the side pipes. I spent 6 weeks one summer using an identical 427/390 Vette as an every day driver. It worked out amazing well and was a blast to drive. I've had a 69 427/435 N14 (Factory side Exhaust) car on my list for years but I don't think that will ever happen. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now