Old car nostalgia ??

[murphy1244]

At least gas was cheaper back then, I remember it at two bits a gallon plus they pumped it, cleaned your windshield, checked your oil, swept out your car and gave you a dish or some green stamps. Remember those?

But we made 1.30 an hour. Times were tough with the gas crunch of 74 too.

 

[the old grind]

Apologize for 'shameless pitch' if this is OT, but:

My 'old car' was a '80 Corvette (L-82, auto) until I replaced the frame and couldn't use the VIN # from either one, is thus "'87 Assembled". (a Catch 22 thing, and no more free catalogs from Ecklers or MidAmerica when registered as such)

Must be 30k mi on it by now, and I've had it since '81. It runs, but hasn't been 'on the road' since I've had a tractor (10 yrs or so). I'd much rather park the Deere or Terramite in there with the 'old bikes' ('62/'72, '75 [3], '80) that I don't ride much. ('89 plated)

Car has some rough edges (cardboard console/interior trim) and no more cat-conv or AC plumbing, 'underhood', but decent paint and it needs a home. So ... would trade for 3PH, SSQA, or stand-alone tree spade ... maybe another AMF-era Harley ... or consider cash offers. (do I hear 5K?) btw, f-glass vs glass tops ...

PM me for current pics of 'your' new 'old car'. (I'd wipe off the 'coon tracks for that )

 

[buickanddeere]

Nostalgia and collecting is mostly done by those aged 35-60 with good health, cash and can make time . The collectable items tends to be something that Grandpa, Dad had or something that you wish you had between ages 10 and 25.

 

[dodge man]

I hate to be a downer, but I've been down the old car road. Owned two high performance Mopars, one of which was a six barrel Road Runner. They were a lot of fun. I think the mistake people make when going this route is once it's restored it's like driving a new car. You just get in it a drive it, it's all fun. Trust me, it's a constant battle to keep them looking good and running. Wiring was one of the big issues I ran into.

Another car I owned was a 72 Sattelite Sebring, it was a two door hard top, 318. Not really super collectible but was easy to maintain and if it got rained on, I didn't care.

I now own a late model Challenger. It's still a battle to keep it clean, but it's a wash a wax thing with this car. With the old stuff, it was wash and wax, rewire half the car, set the points, rebuild the carb, fix the oil leak, hunt for obscure parts ETC. It's fun if you have the time.

 

[nybirdman]

Having grown up in the sixty's ,I was around most of these cars when new.Owned a few,sold my last one to purchase my first new tractor.Don't miss them at all but like to follow the auctions and see what they are selling for today.
Don't miss changing plugs& points at 10,000 miles,bias ply tires,no air conditioning,drum brakes and no safety equiptment.
I would purchase a modern "hot rod",Mustang,Camero or Challanger and get better mileage and performance and safety.

 

[the old grind]

Anyone besides myself getting old car nostalgia? The older I get I want to buy a mustang, corvette and so on.The car can be from 1960,s up to early 1990,s ...

Would we agree on what we called an 'old' tractor? Best of those seem to be from the '60s, no?

Here in MI a car/truck 30 yrs old qualifies for "Historic Vehicle" plates, with limitations on driving vs everyday use. A '94 Corvette wouldn't make the cut for that, but any 'C3' would. btw, mine came with factory 8-track player after I'd been collecting cassettes for 10 yrs. It's 'old' now ... :laughing:

 

[ultrarunner]

Kind of at a crossroad with my collection which has taken over 45 years to assemble.

I've got the cars but not the place to enjoy them as they are spread out over multiple locations and shoe horned into storage... I do envy those with the setup to properly take care of a collection... storage, shop facilities, etc.

Insurance, both home and collector coverage is fire hydrant dependant and finding a rural carrier is getting real hard here in California... each inquiry starts with distance to fire hydrant... I was told I could have my own private fire department and it would not matter...

A lot of my old time friends have passed and I get calls asking if I would be interested in their cars.. without a proper place to keep them the only decision is to pass.

Cars are part of our heritage and something I have found fascinating since childhood...

I'd say if you have the proper facilities... go for it!

 

[JPRambo]

In my house garage is a '65 Chevelle hardtop 2 dr 2 speed auto ready for the road
in the back garage is a '64 Chevelle convertible 4 on floor SS (283 cu in) needing a lot of rebuilding. may be 5 - 10 years before it is finished.

 

[nybirdman]

I think that the "Resto Mods" are real popular because of the old look with modern convenience and performace.I could go for one of those if my interest returned to cars.I don't have the storage for even one any more.

 

[coobie]

Well the wife and I went and looked at/took a spin in the 1994 corvette today.One thing we discovered it,s hard to drag are old butts up from the seats.Next stop mustangs.

 

[CCWKen]

I just retired from the business of restoring antique and classic cars after having a career in management and IT. After I finish one last project for a client (a 1923 Mercury Speedster Body), I hope to find time to finish my own 1925 Ford Touring. It's been sitting in parts for years. A true "barn car". I don't know if I'll ever get to the 48 Hudson or the two 63 & 64 Studebaker Hawks. I was also planning to use the 51 Chrysler Imperial as the donor chassis and running gear for a Chrysler K-310. The Imperial has Chrysler's first HEMI. I was going to make the body myself. But I've already determined that building a tractor cab w/air will be top priority.

Now that I've retired, seems like It takes me twice as long to do things with half as much time left. Hammering sheet metal has taken it's toll on the joints too.

 

[BleedingOrange]

CCWKen, have you got any pics of some of your completed projects ?

 

[oldballs]

I guess that I don't have any "Old car nostalgia",....because all I ever had were rusted out old Plymouths. I could see the street go by under my feet where the battery was encased.

Now at almost 84, I still hand wash my '99 Crown Vic and my '99 F-250 (on a ladder of course).

Cheers,
Mike

 

[pmsmechanic]

I have a 1947 KB-1 IHC pickup. It was the first pickup my Dad bought and we used it as a chore truck for many years. We all learned to drive in the thing and there are many pleasant memories associated with the truck. I still remember Dad paid $125 for it in 1968. It came complete with stock racks which we used until a cow decided to jump out one day. Dad had it restored in the mid 80's and drove it in a few parades etc. I still drive it several times a summer and enjoy giving people a taste of 40's technology. Next year it will be a 70 year old truck. Hard to believe.

 

[ultrarunner]

Gotta love old trucks... always brings a smile when I see one on the road and know it is someone's pride and joy.

 

[CCWKen]

CCWKen, have you got any pics of some of your completed projects ?

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:








And here's the '51 Chrysler K-310 body I want to build.

 

[Thall303]

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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Go ahead and clutter it up.

Beautiful work!

 

[Industrial Toys]

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.

 

[ultrarunner]

We had a 1970 Olds Delta 88 with a 455... very plush and plenty of power... that was replaced with a 72 Cutlas Vista Cruiser also with a 455... used it to tow car and stock trailers... never missed a beat going over the Sierra.

Only have the 1905 Curved Dash now... 111 years old and still running... they sure new how to build them!

 

[BleedingOrange]

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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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 ?