You Know You Are Old When

[ultrarunner]

Buick made some small aluminum block V8s in the early 60s. So did Rover which they put in some Triumphs etc.
The buick 215 V8 weighed in at 318 pounds and made 155 hp. The MG 4 banger weighed 320 pounds making 68 hp.

My uncle built and raced the Mongoose Olds 215 V8 powered featured in the Hot Rod August 1963 issue on pages 68 & 69 ... "The Mongoose".

A Red 1958 Ace fitted with a F85 Olds V8 coupled to a 62 Corvette transmission.

Carol Shelby was quite interested and spent a lot of time sizing up the car and came out with the Ford powered Cobra…

SCCA racing was a big deal in the 1960’s even taking over state parks for sanctioned Hill Climbs…

 

[WinterDeere]

Early models. They actually harnessed 2 big cats for power

Surprised it wasn't 12 smaller ones, based on their later work.

 

[newbury]

From another thread:

My get up and go, got up and went without me.

 

[ultrarunner]

When you first appreciate grab bars!

 

[masscity]

When you remember that woman on TV saying, I fell down and I can't get up.

I don't fall down and I can get up if I have to, but I always make sure I got one of my

2' step ladders in the shop handy for a little assist.

 

[ConawayFarms]

I played some classic rock for my kids the other day, and they looked at me like I was speaking another language. It's a harsh reminder that we're not as young as we used to be. But hey, at least we have good taste in music, right?

 

[MossRoad]

When you first appreciate grab bars!

Amen!

 

[scootr]

When you admit you were once fascinated by the advanced technology shown in the CLAPPER commercials.
Or you owned a Clapper.

 

[ultrarunner]

The kids were fascinated having sleep overs at grandmas house…

Black and Grey VHS movies, rotary dial phone, TV without remote to name a few… a fireplace that got used, no dishwasher, etc.

I played some classic rock for my kids the other day, and they looked at me like I was speaking another language. It's a harsh reminder that we're not as young as we used to be. But hey, at least we have good taste in music, right?

 

[ultrarunner]

When you admit you were once fascinated by the advanced technology shown in the CLAPPER commercials.
Or you owned a Clapper.

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