Old car nostalgia ??

[coobie]

Yeah, I got a few but I don't think folks want the thread cluttered up with pictures. Besides, I can't figure out how to load more than one at a time. :ashamed:

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And here's the '51 Chrysler K-310 body I want to build.
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Very nice,I am drooling

 

[CCWKen]

Everyone on this site loves pictures, The more pictures, the better. Absolutely beautiful job you did on those vehicles.
I had never heard of the 51 Chrysler K-310. Beautiful style for way back then.
Was it a pro-type that Chrysler had at one time ?
What is your draw to that particular vehicle ?

Yeah, it was considered a prototype in that none, that I know of, were sold. However, there was more than one made. There are a few original examples still around in collections. I ran across some documentation years ago on the K-310 while looking for info on the 51 Imperial. From the first time I saw the K-310 I couldn't imagine restoring the butt-ugly Imperial. The two are night and day in styling. It says a lot about Ghia in 1951. It's a shame he wasted his talents on a VW.

Speaking of Olds, I traded my 72 Vett in on a new 76 Cutlass Supreme when I got married. The soft cloth seats were very plush on that model too.

 

[grnspot110]

This 1925 "T" was at a tractor show next to me this weekend:

193? Hupmobile was at a tractor show last weekend:

 

[CCWKen]

I did a '26 Tudor Model T for a guy a few years ago. Can't find the finished pictures. They might be on a DVD somewhere. Here's a shot of it while I was just starting reassembly. Sorry I don't have more of it at the moment. This car had been rolled and the rear axle had slammed the bottom of the quarter panels hard enough to V-notch and bow the quarters out. It was really out of square too.

 

[CCWKen]

This 90 Mustang was spun between guard rails on a wet Interstate then stuck a post just behind the driver door. The post drove almost to the drive shaft hump. There wasn't a straight panel on it. I know the guy who's sister owned it. She walked away from it but never wanted to drive the car again.



This 87 Vette was hit in the rear end then smacked the car in front of it. I was still waiting for the luggage rack and laker pipes to be supplied by the owner when this shot was taken.



This is just a run of the mill 74 El Camino SS.

 

[lcuinc]

Always wanted an old jeep. Finally have it. Now I want another old vehicle

 

[Industrial Toys]

As far as the 90 Mustang is concerned. I maintain that some understanding of basic physics should be a requirement to getting a drivers license. I read a book, I came accross in the library in the 80s. Driving at the limits of adhesion. Or something very close. Writen mostly for emergency vehicle drivers. I have never forgot those rules, and wish everybody understood them.

 

[Bird]

As far as the 90 Mustang is concerned. I maintain that some understanding of basic physics should be a requirement to getting a drivers license. I read a book, I came accross in the library in the 80s. Driving at the limits of adhesion. Or something very close. Writen mostly for emergency vehicle drivers. I have never forgot those rules, and wish everybody understood them.

Reminds me of a cousin who got a new Mustang the first year they were sold (1964?). He had Michelin tires put on it; said they were supposed to be the best traction of any tire (those new-fangled - at that time - radial tires). So he showed me, on a curve, and spun out. Fortunately, we didn't hit anything or do any damage.:laughing:

 

[murphy1244]

CCWKEN, I think the yellow chevy is a 70 not a 74. I recognize that front grill anywhere as I had 2 70 chevelles.

 

[JESSE1]

Started out with one truck, now have three.

 

[topbuilder]

Nice trucks!

 

[CCWKen]

CCWKEN, I think the yellow chevy is a 70 not a 74. I recognize that front grill anywhere as I had 2 70 chevelles.

Good catch! I think you're right. :ashamed: I obviously have the picture file name mislabeled. It was a scan of a film picture (before digital) and I probably mislabeled that too. That was back in the days when you sent your film in and waited a week or two to get your pictures back. After a few weeks of more pictures to finish out the roll of film.

 

[My Hoe]

But , you did say old car nostalgia . 1994 isnt old it has a computer

Actually, at least in NYS, once a vehicle is 25 y.o., it is considered "Antique"--not "Classic," mind you, but "Antique," for whatever reason and, thus, is eligible for far cheaper antique car insurance.

But I agree--the C-4 'Vettes have not yet "felt the love," which makes them about THE biggest bang, in terms of braking, handling, and straight-ahead performance, that you can buy. I saw triple black, 1994 or 1995, loaded, 70K miles, IMMACULATE, sit on Craigslist for weeks, with an ask of, IIRC, only $7.900.

They're not my style but, since you can get the first C-4s (1984 models) as drivers, for $3,500.+, you can beat 'em with a stick, in terms of "seat-fun per mile."

Now, were money no object, I'd have a C-2 (1963-1967), and it would Be a 1963, as that's the ONLY year for the split rear window. However, they can be six-figure cars, now....

 

[dhagood]

i originally bought our acreage in the country so that i might have a place to work on a hot rod or two. my current thinking is to start with a 1970 or so plymouth valiant. the dusters are, to me, better looking, but i don't like how close to the side window my head is (i'm tall).

second place is a 67 - 68 mustang, third place is a 1970 or so chevy nova.

whatever i end up with, i'm probably going to stuff some flavor of general motors ls based engine in it and be darned to them that don't like it. :cool2:

 

[dickfoster]

I miss my Dad's 72 Delta 88, with the V8 Rocket 350 2BBL. I will never forget the different sound that engine made. Too bad My Dad never believed in accessories and it was all base equipment. But, that car had a nicer interior then luxury cars have today. Plush and good looking. Probably a recycling nightmare.

Funny, If I have a dream with a car in it, it's ALWAYS, that car. So I don't need to ever get another one. I just need to go to sleep.

You probably got laid the first time in the back seat of that car and that's why your mind keeps hanging on to it. LOL