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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 2, 2018 10:23:39 GMT -5
I used to want to Bentley Speed Six, until I saw how primitive they were. A real stripped down race car. I still want a Duesenberg and an Auburn.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 2, 2018 10:35:34 GMT -5
… always wanted one of these...a '36 Packard Sedan...
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 2, 2018 11:01:39 GMT -5
A guy in our area has a 1934 Phantom III that he rents out for weddings. It's white, and not a very good paint job. It would be called a survivor rather than a collector car. Still rather nice. The engine sounds like a Briggs and Stratton.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 2, 2018 11:15:57 GMT -5
I used to want to Bentley Speed Six, until I saw how primitive they were. A real stripped down race car. I still want a Duesenberg and an Auburn. Haven't seen a Duesenberg in a very long time...used to see them at auto shows down in Miami. My father had a '36 Cord which had an electric shift and a Lycoming aircraft engine in the "bonnet". Chrome tail pipes coming out of the hood on the sides...much like the ones Buick had on some later models (Buick's were fake..just chrome accouterments). |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 2, 2018 11:35:45 GMT -5
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 2, 2018 12:15:04 GMT -5
 Dad had a 48 Packard, was welding for Chicago Bridge and Iron in Oklahoma when he bet a local Indian he couldn’t piss on motor from the sidewalk, last was seen of Indian he was hopping fast holding his junk, Dad had started the car before the Golden Shower..,!   My dad had one like that 'cept it was a two door hardtop and was black. He drove that car for 10 years before it got a cracked block. They were straight 8 cylinders as I remember. Tons of room in the back seat also ! !  |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 2, 2018 14:57:02 GMT -5
… always wanted one of these...a '36 Packard Sedan...
That is a beauty. Top-down and wearing a double-breasted chalk stripe Suit. Shaggy Borsalino hat. |
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 2, 2018 15:27:13 GMT -5
With the top down, means the weather is warm so I'd be wearing a double breasted white linen suit with a Montecristi panama hat ! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 16:21:25 GMT -5
The exact car my Dad purchased the year I was born, he often spoke on how well this car handled on the road. Maybe that’s why he owned a few New Yorkers & Imperials in his lifetime. The 1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Convertible Coupe  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 17:23:56 GMT -5
I have a hankering for an early 50's Chevy. Been watching the local adds. I could really enjoy a car like this. Maybe put a crate 350 and disc brakes into it.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 2, 2018 17:29:53 GMT -5
I have a hankering for an early 50's Chevy. Been watching the local adds. I could really enjoy a car like this. Maybe put a crate 350 and disc brakes into it. I have spent many hours working on my friends 47 coupe with a 350. It was the original rat rod, rust and red primer. Rusted out floorboards, etc. It was dependable transportation though. Except for when the hood latch would come loose over 90. That was true excitement. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 2, 2018 21:03:30 GMT -5
With the top down, means the weather is warm so I'd be wearing a double breasted white linen suit with a Montecristi panama hat ! You have style, my man! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 21:45:36 GMT -5
Let's keep this thread going, love the pictures.
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Post by orley on Oct 6, 2018 15:23:48 GMT -5
Reading this thread is like going down memory lane for me. I'm not a car enthusiast, but I do like certain cars for certain reasons, and I've owned some cars I wished I had kept. But hindsight is 20/20 right? Living on a gravel road having a nice classic car makes little sense for me, but the other day a friend of mine who is certifiably a car and motorcycle nut, posted this pic on his page with no info. I have no idea what it is, thought it appears to be in the UK, all I know is I want it! It reeks of insanity and power. What's not to like?  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 6, 2018 15:38:27 GMT -5
^^^looks like some serious horsepower in that.
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 14, 2018 5:48:08 GMT -5
If I ever get some kids raised, I'll own a '74 AMC Javelin.  |
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Post by scrooge on Oct 14, 2018 5:57:21 GMT -5
Use to have one of these, can't remember what ever happened to it. Very Nice!
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 14, 2018 6:04:52 GMT -5
A cousin of mine had one in the early '80s. Love at first sight!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 6:14:56 GMT -5
If I ever get some kids raised, I'll own a '74 AMC Javelin. Both the Javelin and AMX would be a car I’d like to restore......something about the lines on both cars👍👍 |
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 14, 2018 6:16:07 GMT -5
If I ever get some kids raised, I'll own a '74 AMC Javelin. Both the Javelin and AMX would be a car I’d like to restore......something about the lines on both cars👍👍 Indeed, and to hear them purr is just music to the ear. |
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 14, 2018 15:45:25 GMT -5
Reading this thread is like going down memory lane for me. I'm not a car enthusiast, but I do like certain cars for certain reasons, and I've owned some cars I wished I had kept. But hindsight is 20/20 right? Living on a gravel road having a nice classic car makes little sense for me, but the other day a friend of mine who is certifiably a car and motorcycle nut, posted this pic on his page with no info. I have no idea what it is, thought it appears to be in the UK, all I know is I want it! It reeks of insanity and power. What's not to like? Looks like a late '50s 4 cylinder Offenhouser powered Indy car. |
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Post by arturo7 on Oct 14, 2018 16:35:11 GMT -5
1920S Blue Bird
Set a land speed record of 196 MPH in 1927.
Could also be a replica thereof.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 14, 2018 22:21:19 GMT -5
Reading this thread is like going down memory lane for me. I'm not a car enthusiast, but I do like certain cars for certain reasons, and I've owned some cars I wished I had kept. But hindsight is 20/20 right? Living on a gravel road having a nice classic car makes little sense for me, but the other day a friend of mine who is certifiably a car and motorcycle nut, posted this pic on his page with no info. I have no idea what it is, thought it appears to be in the UK, all I know is I want it! It reeks of insanity and power. What's not to like? Looks like a late '50s 4 cylinder Offenhouser powered Indy car. That was my thought, too. The big Offy. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 14, 2018 22:24:22 GMT -5
Yeah, I will take one!
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Post by toshtego on Oct 14, 2018 22:24:32 GMT -5
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Post by dave g on Oct 15, 2018 0:02:05 GMT -5
Can you even imagine 196mph in that thing. Near death experience. Life flashing before your eyes. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2018 13:03:06 GMT -5
I stopped back at Clayton to pick up some pipes and tobacco’s, plus a few other items. I looked through a few photo albums that were readily handy and not packed away. Below are a few pictures of the ‘68 Firebird I restored back in the mid 90’s. I have many more pictures of the interior, trunk and under the hood. From the pictures below you’ll get the gist of the complete restoration. Difficult to appreciate the color....base color is sable black “ imron paint “ ( a special mask was required when I did the paint work. Which took over 3 months ) with silver and gold metal flake mixed into the paint. I had to design the nozzle so the paint with the flakes first bounced off a steel plate I welded onto the nozzle. This helped spread the flakes properly while shooting the sides of the car. FIVE different inlay colors on both sides of the car over the sable black. The hood has a Coyote howling at the moon, which was done by an air-brush Artist. The two rear side windows have an “ frosted “ etched Coyote howling towards the moon. I was able to get the proper stickers that were placed in numerous areas of the car, plus many original parts I needed for a proper restoration, thanks to Bill’s Birds in Suffolk County, NY.   |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 20, 2018 13:44:41 GMT -5
Oh...that is so pretty. Man, those were the days..carefree youth and hot cars.
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Post by scrooge on Oct 20, 2018 13:50:48 GMT -5
I stopped back at Clayton to pick up some pipes and tobacco’s, plus a few other items. I looked through a few photo albums that were readily handy and not packed away. Below are a few pictures of the ‘68 Firebird I restored back in the mid 90’s. I have many more pictures of the interior, trunk and under the hood. From the pictures below you’ll get the gist of the complete restoration. Difficult to appreciate the color....base color is sable black “ imron paint “ ( a special mask was required when I did the paint work. Which took over 3 months ) with silver and gold metal flake mixed into the paint. I had to design the nozzle so the paint with the flakes first bounced off a steel plate I welded onto the nozzle. This helped spread the flakes properly while shooting the sides of the car. FIVE different inlay colors on both sides of the car over the sable black. The hood has a Coyote howling at the moon, which was done by an air-brush Artist. The two rear side windows have an “ frosted “ etched Coyote howling towards the moon. I was able to get the proper stickers that were placed in numerous areas of the car, plus many original parts I needed for a proper restoration, thanks to Bill’s Birds in Suffolk County, NY. Bad To The Bone! Excellent Ted! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2018 13:51:50 GMT -5
Thanks James ^^^^^^^^^^^ appreciate your comment 👍👍
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Dad had a 48 Packard, was welding for Chicago Bridge and Iron in Oklahoma when he bet a local Indian he couldn’t piss on motor from the sidewalk, last was seen of Indian he was hopping fast holding his junk, Dad had started the car before the Golden Shower..,! 
