Mark Huston 527 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Today, my brother, and I, took our Studebaker’s for a drive. We drove about 100 miles altogether. Stopping in the Sacraments River delta town of Walnut Grove for a picnic lunch. Here are some shots of my 1929 Studebaker President Brougham and my brothers 1929 Studebaker President Cabriolet. 16 Link to post Share on other sites
Gary_Ash 1,187 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Well, we got the 1932 Studebaker Indy car replica out of the garage and parked it in the driveway for some Christmas card photos. The engine doesn't run yet, so we didn't drive anywhere. My 15-year old grandson enjoyed getting behind the wheel with my daughter (his mother) in the passenger seat. 15 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 14,155 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Thanksgiving day drive with the wife and “the hounds!” 14 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,990 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, edinmass said: Thanksgiving day drive with the wife and “the hounds!” Nice pic- and one of the "Hounds" could be a ringer for Fala, FDR's pooch, and be Era-correct for when he served as Secretary of the Navy Edited November 28, 2020 by Marty Roth typo (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Fossil 587 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Nice to see the driver class cars out and about. I would have loved to go for a drive but the DeSoto is getting a suspension tune up so no driving. Thanks for the photos. Link to post Share on other sites
nick8086 610 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) No full size cars.. I took this tonight.. Just a couple of cars.. Edited November 28, 2020 by nick8086 (see edit history) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
1935Packard 750 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 This Tuesday afternoon before a family drive. You probably don't see many 1934 Packards with car seats in the back. 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites
tucker 1 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 We were very fortunate this year to have pleasant weather. I took the Avanti on Friday, and nice ride in my 55 Bel Air on Saturday. Feels So good 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TTR 436 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) See my latest travel entry on “Long distance driving/traveling with vintage cars” thread. While our ride may not qualify for “collector car” and our 5-day trip ended on Thanksgiving day, we managed over 800 miles of vintage driving pleasures on great roads with wonderful weather. Heck, with the weather we’re having right now, I’ll try to get up on ACH (SR-2) while its still open. Maybe tomorrow ? Anyone else here in SoCal up for a half-to-full day of vintage driving pleasures ? Edited November 28, 2020 by TTR (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Skylark4367 81 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Gave the wife and kids, plus my cousin and her son rides with the top down on Thanksgiving day. It was 60 degrees in Long Island on Thanksgiving. It's supposed to be nice the rest of today and tomorrow; I'll probably take a ride again. 1962 Buick Skylark convertible. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
hidden_hunter 297 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Nope, little bit busy/tired with my 2 week old junior Cadillac mechanic 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ted sweet 249 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 my go in storage first week of november regarless of weather 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zimm63 221 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 No pics, but did a grocery run in my 63 Riviera early this morning. Stopped at my favorite bakery on the way home. Link to post Share on other sites
BearsFan315 652 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Thursday after Dinner settled, took my son out for a ride in the 1930 Chevrolet Canopy Express, no pictures, just a nice ride around the neighborhood on a rather nice afternoon. no need for pictures the memories are in our heads 1 Link to post Share on other sites
oldcarfudd 776 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Yesterday I took the '14 T for takeout pizza. Today I drove it to my pre-op COVID test, and then to the liquor store, where a pre-ordered case of wine was brought out to the car so I didn't have to go inside. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
pmhowe 77 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I spent some time doing some adjustments to my 1935 Cadillac 355D today. Small things: adjusting the throttle linkage (the idle was too high), giving her a grease job, adjusting tire pressures, and partially closing the hood side louvers, as it is turning cool. Then, of course, I took her out for a ride. I don't have the car fully sorted to my satisfaction, but I was delighted with the way she ran. At this stage in our life together, her engine seems strong and solid, her semi-automatic choke works the way it should, the power assisted mechanical brakes work almost like those of a modern (say 1970s) car and the steering tracks as if it were on rails. Her transmission is showing some age; it slips out of second on steep hills, but I have learned to anticipate that. Maybe someday that will be fixed. It was a crisp late fall day, and I loved the day and the car loved it also. It ran flawlessly. I enjoyed driving it, and enjoyed the smiles and waves of others who were obviously pleased to see it. (I was about to say "old girl" but realized she is only a few years my senior). Gee, I love pre-war cars. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. Phil 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
1935Packard 750 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 4 hours ago, pmhowe said: I spent some time doing some adjustments to my 1935 Cadillac 355D today. Small things: adjusting the throttle linkage (the idle was too high), giving her a grease job, adjusting tire pressures, and partially closing the hood side louvers, as it is turning cool. Then, of course, I took her out for a ride. I don't have the car fully sorted to my satisfaction, but I was delighted with the way she ran. At this stage in our life together, her engine seems strong and solid, her semi-automatic choke works the way it should, the power assisted mechanical brakes work almost like those of a modern (say 1970s) car and the steering tracks as if it were on rails. Her transmission is showing some age; it slips out of second on steep hills, but I have learned to anticipate that. Maybe someday that will be fixed. It was a crisp late fall day, and I loved the day and the car loved it also. It ran flawlessly. I enjoyed driving it, and enjoyed the smiles and waves of others who were obviously pleased to see it. (I was about to say "old girl" but realized she is only a few years my senior). Gee, I love pre-war cars. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. Phil Awesome, Phil! I love the '35 355D cars. Just the perfection of art deco design. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
keithb7 1,368 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 US Thanksgiving has passed. We dug out the festive items for the upcoming season, Christmas. I set up lights today outside our home. Our son and his wife stopped by. They convinced us to dig out the Christmas stuff to decorate inside the house too. Every Christmas I like to also get a photo with one of my old cars involved. This year we also included our Son’s dog, Sammy. Here’s Momma, Sammy and I with our ‘53 Chrysler this evening. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
KVP 26 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 50 degrees in West Michigan today. Got to take both of my Oldsmobiles ('56 Super 88 & '70 Cutlass Supreme) out for hour long rides. Had the companionship of my wife and a cuppa joe to sip. Real treat to be able to do that in our area this time of year. 😊 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert G. Smits 555 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 22 hours ago, ted sweet said: my go in storage first week of november regarless of weather Living in Iowa until 2000 I remember the winter drill well, One year I kept the 58 Barritz at home longer than I planned so on Christmas day I drove it on I35 to my storage facility with the top down and snow falling. Truckers loved it. Unfortunately you couldn't take videos with "brick phones" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dibarlaw 2,050 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 A day of driving to church, shopping errands and a nice 10 mile drive in the country. View from the front porch roof while hanging Christmas lights. Too nice a day not to do so. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
JimKB1MCV 122 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Well, the Studebaker went to my daughter's spare garage bay 10 days ago and the weather has been pretty messy here in southern Maine since. However, today (Sunday) turned out to be a nice sunny day, the snow and ice have gone away for the moment. Unable to resist temptation I put around 50 miles on the 39 Packard just on the local roads and on return parked the car in its space in my garage what probably will be for the duration of the winter. Happy Holidays and stay well to everyone. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
James-Wahl Motors 25 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 130-mile round trip in a ‘61 Chrysler today. Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Perkins / Mn 638 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Very mild fall here in Minnesota. Mostly use my Model A for fall driving (closed car) but occasionally get the T out when conditions are optimal. 8 Link to post Share on other sites
BearsFan315 652 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Wish we had a nice country road or back country road to cruise down... nothing quiet here in the city Link to post Share on other sites
keithb7 1,368 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: Very mild fall here in Minnesota. Mostly use my Model A for fall driving (closed car) but occasionally get the T out when conditions are optimal. Your Model T is a cool old car. I can imagine a trip down a country road in it. I assume comfortable travel speed is 25-35 mph? I recently saw a vintage photo, taken in my town here. It was about the mid-50's. I saw an old Ford parked on the road. Just looked like no big deal to have such an old car on he road. It may likely have been someone's family, daily driven car in the 1950's? It's out front of the Ford dealer. Maybe the driver just went in to grab some parts for his even older, Ford. LOL. Seen here. You can see the new 50's ford cars in the lot. Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Perkins / Mn 638 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 2 hours ago, keithb7 said: Your Model T is a cool old car. I can imagine a trip down a country road in it. I assume comfortable travel speed is 25-35 mph? I recently saw a vintage photo, taken in my town here. It was about the mid-50's. I saw an old Ford parked on the road. Just looked like no big deal....... Keith, the collector car hobby was really growing fast post WWll, by the mid 50’s the Model T and A Fords were becoming quite popular. Publications like Hemings Motor News were started and many national marque car clubs were also initiated. Not too common to see Model T’s on the road at that time but Model A’s were still in daily use. Many meets for other makes of “old timers” were going also. My Model T is very happy (as I am!) to hover around 28-30 mph on paved roads, 20-25 on gravel/dirt. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert G. Smits 555 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I took the 66 LeMans convert out for a spin on local country roads. Didn't think to take a photo and couldn't be gone for long as my wife had spine surgery on Nov 18 and I am her private duty nurse 24/7. Not even allowed to tie her shoes for 6 weeks. Obviously not getting and time to work on cars. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Can't wait for 2021!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Brass is Best 1,904 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 You bet we did! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
cahartley 609 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 I'm still driving my '59 Chevy as long as the weather permits.......and it has been........ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Boudway 32 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Does anyone recognize the folks in our '26 Chrysler? Main St. ,Canandaigua, NY 11/27/2020 3 Link to post Share on other sites
alsancle 6,363 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 3:48 AM, 1935Packard said: This Tuesday afternoon before a family drive. You probably don't see many 1934 Packards with car seats in the back. I'm really impressed you talked her in to that. But that makes me wonder why you couldn't talk her in to a house with a big garage. Link to post Share on other sites
alsancle 6,363 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Didn't get out until today, a week late. 49 degrees and sunny here in the peoples republic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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