STEVE POLLARD Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Color video from the 1940's and 1950's...... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) Just think all of the cars and trucks we just saw in the excellent video are now have "antique" status and can be on a show car field. Super cool thing to watch! thanks Steve. Edited March 4, 2022 by Walt G (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Real cool, I cant remember a day in my lifetime that the GW Bridge was not bumper to bumper traffic. The GW bridge and I-78 in PA seem to be to projects that have always been under repair for the last 50 years. I got stuck in long delay's on both yesterday on trip to visit my son in Charlottesville. Thanks for sharing Steve! I loved the Ruppert's Beer Truck 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, John348 said: I cant remember a day in my lifetime that the GW Bridge was not bumper to bumper traffic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 15 minutes ago, STEVE POLLARD said: I wonder how many people reading this don't even realize that there is a lower level packed with just as just as much traffic? It is way much worse now 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 WOW, I don't think I have ever been on the George or Cross Bronx Expressway to the Throgs Neck Bridge when it hasn't been bumper to bumper. Makes no difference at 2 AM or 2 PM. They were the last place in the city to eliminate those stupid toll gates for every car. At least now with EZ-Pas you don't need to stop. I takes me longer from the GW to my house on Long Island, than from HERSHEY to the George. Take me back! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wetherbee Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Walt G said: Just think all of the cars and trucks we just saw in the excellent video are now have "antique" status and can be on a show car field. Super cool thing to watch! thanks Steve. Ummm, stuff from the later half of the 1990’s can go on the show field… and don’t think for a minute that it doesn’t make me feel really old! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 My Dad walked across the George Washington Bridge the day it opened. The Newburg Bridge is our way to Hershey now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 36 minutes ago, 46 woodie said: WOW, I don't think I have ever been on the George or Cross Bronx Expressway to the Throgs Neck Bridge when it hasn't been bumper to bumper. Makes no difference at 2 AM or 2 PM. They were the last place in the city to eliminate those stupid toll gates for every car. At least now with EZ-Pas you don't need to stop. I takes me longer from the GW to my house on Long Island, than from HERSHEY to the George. Take me back! Yesterday morning I left the north shore of Long Island at 5:45 and it took me almost 2 hours to get to the New Jersey Side of the GW Bridge 32 miles away, and that is with the elimination of gated tolls and the advent of overhead EZ Pass toll readers. Just a lot of volume over the Hudson River, with very limited crossings. Be thankful that you seldom travel on the Cross Bronx above 10 miles an hour the road is in such poor condition it is absolutely horrifying to drive on at any speed above 10 MPH. This video is a great compliment to the one on the GW Bridge and give the history to the Cross Bronx Expressway, which killed The Bronx, and explained some famous "bumps" where the sections meet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWFYeKKpBp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 We had a cooperative tour w two CT Model A clubs that would drive into NYC usually a weekend or two after tree lighting. NYPD would actually provide an escort over and back on the bridge. A very early, long day. We never did it, but usually about 15 or so cars did in early 2000s. I did dream I was caught in that mess with my A once. Driven it enough times to make me a convert to swing up to the tapanzee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Walt G said: Just think all of the cars and trucks we just saw in the excellent video are now have "antique" status and can be on a show car field. Super cool thing to watch! thanks Steve. I agree, cool video, but all the vehicles in THIS video also qualify for antique status today and can be on a show car field. 😉 https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/watch-nbc-news-1994-coverage-of-the-o-j-simpson-bronco-chase-62108741855 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 How much would the “OJ”White Bronco fetch today if auctioned at Amelia Island today? Yep, I just merged several current themes running in the forum. Sorry😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Very cool. I love the architecture of the George Washington bridge but surprisingly I've never been across it. One of only two major Hudson crossings I've never made, the other being the Rip Van Winkle bridge from Hudson to Catskill. I've crossed the Newburgh-Beacon and Mid Hudson bridges more times than I can count. The Newburgh-Beacon Bridge is about 15 minutes away from me. My brother crosses it every single day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Billy Kingsley said: I love the architecture of the George Washington bridge Further north up the Hudson River, we have the Bear Mountain Bridge .... very scenic ! Edited March 4, 2022 by STEVE POLLARD (see edit history) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Many people don't realize that the GW connects NJ to Manhattan not to The Bronx. The roads tore up many a car in NYC way before they were due. I remember my Uncle had an early 60's Rambler that always would break trunnions on roads in The Bronx. That was in the late 60's when the roads were good! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I just crossed the Bear Mountain Bridge for the first time in January, and crossed Kingston-Rhinecliff for the first time last year. It's funny, they are so close but I never went across them because Newburgh-Beacon and Mid-Hudson are closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yachtflame Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 The GW is just part of the “New York Experience!” If you can do the Tapanzee or Newburg, that’s a less stressful route plus the roadwork is much better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 They are currently redecking the Westbound Newburgh-Beacon Bridge and it's only about half done right now. Isn't too much of a problem traffic wise at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Check this video out it is about 7 minutes long on the history of the George Washington Bridge, some vintage cars and footage. Started in 1927 and finished in 1931. Interesting that there were only 12 deaths in the construction and that was an exceptionally low number, and more were expected. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhx9XDcb2CY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I got stuck in traffic on the GW when the Mets won the series in 1969. I asked myself “ what am I doing here?” I lived in rural Colorado at the time (still do) and decided I couldn’t handle east coast traffic any longer. Haven’t driven east of the Mississippi since. I was also seriously rear ended on the bridge in 1965 or 66. What a nightmare. 3-4 vehicles not drivable. Spectacular bridge. Enjoyed videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greacore Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Grandma lived a block or so south on the Jersey side. This was like watching a family video, Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 11:40 AM, Jubilee said: I got stuck in traffic on the GW when the Mets won the series in 1969. I asked myself “ what am I doing here?” I lived in rural Colorado at the time (still do) and decided I couldn’t handle east coast traffic any longer. Haven’t driven east of the Mississippi since. I was also seriously rear ended on the bridge in 1965 or 66. What a nightmare. 3-4 vehicles not drivable. Spectacular bridge. Enjoyed videos. Sorry to hear about your accident, but your episode seems to be a common occurrence, multiple times a day now I hear it when I tune in for the traffic and weather. Much of it I feel is compounded by cell phone use (or misuse) and an abundance of tractor trailers. The shame of it is the views from the bridge can be spectacular and as a driver you dare not take your eyes off the road for a second to enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I live 120 miles south of NYC and have been there about 4 times all during school trips. I have travelled north a few times and every time used the Tapanzee bridge. IF this is supposed to be one of the easier routes I def do not want to try another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 The Ford A roadster at 3:45 looks a bit out of place and not for being just slow in the left lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 I've been over that bridge dozens of times and I always approach it with a sense of dread... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercargirl Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Oh man. Talk about the good ole days. Where are the 18 wheelers trying to squeeze you out of your lane? The panicked drivers lane shifting without a blinker? Where's the fun? I cross the George Washington Bridge back and forth from PA to CT several times a month. As a matter of fact I will be doing it again tomorrow. Let the dread begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 As old car people I think we are all familiar withe the old adage that says the amount of stuff we have expands to fill the space available. That applies equally well to bridge traffic. There is an 85 year old bridge not far from me that is a white knuckle drive at peak traffic times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 3 hours ago, supercargirl said: Oh man. Talk about the good ole days. Where are the 18 wheelers trying to squeeze you out of your lane? The panicked drivers lane shifting without a blinker? Where's the fun? I cross the George Washington Bridge back and forth from PA to CT several times a month. As a matter of fact I will be doing it again tomorrow. Let the dread begin. The trick to crossing the bridge heading north is to stay left, not far left the 3rd or 4th toll both on the left side and stay in the left lane all the way until you merge to the New England Thruway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Hey John, I watched the movie " The Seven-Ups" the other day, they had a chase scene using the bridge..... very cool ! Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 4 hours ago, STEVE POLLARD said: Hey John, I watched the movie " The Seven-Ups" the other day, they had a chase scene using the bridge..... very cool ! Steve I have not seen that movie in years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 This great thread has reminded me of my Uncle who had to use the bridge to commute to work everyday. We visited him in the sixties and spent sometime looking over his commuter car. A Checker that had the bumpers removed and replaced with heavy timbers. He was a great guy. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Chase scene: 1973 movie " The Seven-Ups" , George Washington Bridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 4 hours ago, STEVE POLLARD said: Chase scene: 1973 movie " The Seven-Ups" , George Washington Bridge Good Stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercargirl Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 8 hours ago, STEVE POLLARD said: Chase scene: 1973 movie " The Seven-Ups" , George Washington Bridge When he crawls out of the car at the end - that's exactly what I feel like when I get back in my driveway after driving from New England to Philly through New York. And staying to the left is the trick. I actually realized that today and then read Steve's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 "Seven Ups" and "French Connection". Two of the greatest movie car chases. I've read William Friedkin intended to outdo the "Bullitt" chase scene and a lot of the FC chase thru the City was live and in color, so to speak. Anyone else notice the prominent Pontiac product placement in both movies? And not "performance" Pontiacs either. Traffic out here in Ruritania is bad enough to deal with. Don't think I could drive in NYC now. For me it's a place best traveled through in a tour bus!😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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