Guest Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Took the Lincoln out today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 11 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: Marlins are cool. Hardly ever see one around here Matt. This one is equipped with a 327 4bbl, and "Flash O Matic" B-W 3 speed automatic. Also has power windows, very seldom seen on a Marlin. According to production records only 1% were built this way. Has a cool almost paisley pattern on the seats. Wish it had A/C! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 My 1915 Dodge Brothers took me across the river to Purdue University today… more importantly, it took me to Harry’s Chocolate Shop to get the best chicken wings on earth…. I needed to get a fix one more time before the students come back and there is no way to park and an hour line to get in! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Lincoln out again today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) My everyday driver is 34 years old so I suppose by the AACA definition it's an "antique." I don't think of anything made after the mid-30s an antique so I'm not sure if it qualifies. Edited July 27, 2023 by JV Puleo (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32buick67 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Been in the mid-90s this week, prime time for sorting... Probably TMI for some, but this context might be interesting for others. My wife and I took our stock 32 Buick out yesterday and today to test whether my wrenching on the recent straight-8 head rebuild with NOS parts and reused parts is happy and things are cool enough under power. Accumulated about 100mi, averaging 50mph to kind of push the car a little harder (normally like to drive 45mph). My wife managed the electronics and sensors while I piloted (convenient being married to an EE). Water temps hovered around 170-180F when running 45-50-55mph, and climbed to just 180F+ in stopped traffic and waiting for lights to change, but it wasn't too hot. I used Type K thermocouples on the exhaust manifold for additional health measurements (#8 cyl near the firewall can run hot if the water jacket isn't in good shape). Even the generator was happy charging the battery at about 8amps and 8.9v (5yo battery is about 6.4v when at rest). Bottom line is that I am very thankful and appreciative that things went well - no leaks, stayed cool, drove well, straight and smooth, lots of waves and smiles, and with the 3-way AC on (didn't see a need to put on the 4th mode of AC), we stayed reasonably cool while driving. John Dolza was ingenuously competent when inventing these 8s...gotta love those Italian boys... Sorry for the awkward photos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) To commemorate the first anniversary of the complete engine (276 c.i.) rebuild* in my PB Roadster, I took her for a spin to run couple of errands and get the accumulated mileage (within a year since the engine rebuild was finished) to reach tad over 6700 miles. *Ended up spending far more time and money on it than I initially would've guessed, but hopefully now I don't have to worry, let alone re-do it, anytime in the foreseeable, 20-30 year and 50K-100K+ mile, future. Edited July 29, 2023 by TTR (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) Took a 39 mile ride in the country yesterday with 9 other antiques to a Vineyard & Winery, followed by lunch back in town. Left to right: 1963 Studebaker Pickup, my 1934 Ford Fordor, 1924 White 12 passenger Yellowstone Park Tour Bus, 1930 Model A Coupe, 1935 Ford Dordor, sorry the other7 cars are out of the picture. Only 2 miles of gravel roads this time.: Edited August 1, 2023 by Paul Dobbin Added car descriptions (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) yesterday. Edited July 29, 2023 by alsancle (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Df824 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I had to stretch the legs on the 86 Lesabre coup 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axial_Flow Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 20 mile round trip to cars & coffee in Hanover. My boys with the Dodge DG. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinVirginia Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) My 63 Impala SS project. Original powertrain still intact. Moved my 62 around a bit too. Fun fact for the 63 is that I put tags on it my grandad had on a 63 Pontiac on my car 60 years later. Cool stuff Edited July 30, 2023 by BobinVirginia (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 In the morning I drove my friend John’s Franklin (that’s him on the left and my wife, Virginia, on the right).In the afternoon I was the navigator for my friend Steve, who drove myself and a few others around Schenectady during the 69th Annual Franklin Trek! Thank you John & Steve! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Several years ago, I took a young woman and her two boys for a ride in my Stanley, when they saw me in it and expressed an interest. Last February, I had my Model T out and encountered the same woman and one of the kids. They remembered me, and I took them for a Model T ride. I also suggested that, in warmer summer weather, we should have a play date at my house for "kids under 15 and over 80, and their parents." So, on Saturday, she and her husband and both boys came over. They all, one at a time, got a short ride in my single-cylinder Cadillac. Then we all together took a longer ride in my 1912 Buick. Then I pushed the Stanley out and lit it, giving a tutorial as the steam building progressed. When the pressure got to 500 pounds,we all went for ice cream. Fun day! 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 3 hours ago, oldcarfudd said: Several years ago, I took a young woman and her two boys for a ride in my Stanley, when they saw me in it and expressed an interest. Last February, I had my Model T out and encountered the same woman and one of the kids. They remembered me, and I took them for a Model T ride. I also suggested that, in warmer summer weather, we should have a play date at my house for "kids under 15 and over 80, and their parents." So, on Saturday, she and her husband and both boys came over. They all, one at a time, got a short ride in my single-cylinder Cadillac. Then we all together took a longer ride in my 1912 Buick. Then I pushed the Stanley out and lit it, giving a tutorial as the steam building progressed. When the pressure got to 500 pounds,we all went for ice cream. Fun day! You, Sir, are to be commended- Thank you (Looking forward to visiting with you again on tour) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Took my 42 year old, El Camino Conquista to Lowe's to buy lumber to fix the front porch. As the third old man to own it since 1981, it's 170,000 miles does not slow it down and everything still works including the A/C, which has not required freon in 3 years. Proving if you take care if a vehicle and keep it inside when not in use, it will last & last. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster37 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Took the Buick 80C out today. Also my 35 Studebaker Hearse went for a ride. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 19 hours ago, Marty Roth said: (Looking forward to visiting with you again on tour) Me, too, Marty! Will you be at the Hangover? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) 1980 Volare to the doctor yesterday. Edited August 11, 2023 by plymouthcranbrook (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Went out for breakfast this morning and I couldn’t resist this foto op 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) My 39 Chevy JC pick up took me to breakfast as it does most mornings if the weather permits, i.e. no rain or salt...............Bob Edited August 10, 2023 by Bhigdog (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model56s Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Exercised the panel truck. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Took out the '34 today. Just around town, nothing too unusual. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Grandson took his first solo drive in my Model T Ford. He has been a very good student since age 5, and now at age 10 he can reach the pedals. Of course we were on a deserted road! 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Love the cowbell to warn of his approach! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 72° and no humidity today. I did about 30 miles. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model56s Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: Grandson took his first solo drive in my Model T Ford. He has been a very good student since age 5, and now at age 10 he can reach the pedals. Of course we were on a deserted road! Jeff, this is way cool! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, alsancle said: 72° and no humidity today. I did about 30 miles. Want to adopt a Grandson? I'm available! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, oldcarfudd said: Love the cowbell to warn of his approach! That cowbell has been on every Model T I have owned, including the one I sold to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Today, I loaded my 31 Buick for another car tour. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Model56s said: Jeff, this is way cool! Well, when grandson showed up yesterday for a one week stay with us he boldly announced he was tall enough to operate the pedals on the T and was ready to take his first drive. OK! We found a dead end quiet road an commenced a lesson in pedal operation. With typical childhood impatience he told me he knew what all the controls did and in what sequence was appropriate to drive. Let’s go! Sooooo…..here we go. I did take a video but I am keeping it private as I want to avoid prosecution by the authorities……and his parents…..😂😂 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) I used the 1990 Chevy Suburban to get to the National Pike Steam, Gas and Horse Association show. Anyone in the area attending come and look for me around the big dirt pile. I have my one of a kind small Power Shovel and my small Agricat Dozer with me. Edited August 12, 2023 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 22 hours ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: Grandson took his first solo drive in my Model T Ford. He has been a very good student since age 5, and now at age 10 he can reach the pedals. Of course we were on a deserted road! I can't wait to have grandkids... What a great moment you captured there. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Another beautiful day. Maybe high 70s. I’ve gotten into the habit of checking tire pressure at least once a month on all the cars. Obviously it’s been a while on this one, since the tires are all 16 pounds. The other thing I started to pay attention to is the spare. This one had zero in it. Edited August 12, 2023 by alsancle (see edit history) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Had to drive this fine old 58 Delray for a friend. It's a 2834 bbl with 3 speed standard and rare overdrive! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Also a Wonderbar AM radio. This is a California built Chevrolet Delray sold new in British Columbia. Now in Ontario Canada on it's way to Sweden. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Got up to catch the sunrise with the ‘48 NYer…..unfortunately the clouds moved in as the sun came up. Still, it is wonderful going for a drive very early AM! Edited August 13, 2023 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 8 minutes ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: Got up to catch the sunrise with the ‘48 NYer…..unfortunately the clouds moved in as the sun came up. Still, it is wonderful going for a drive very early AM! Sometimes the clouds add to the moment. Very classic wonderful shot in my opinion that could be on a calender. Well done! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Plan on taking this for a spin later today if it doesn't rain again. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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