You Know You Are Old When

[MossRoad]

I committed to completing 3 projects this year that I started 3 years ago. There is nothing more permanent than something put in temporary.

I committed to not starting any new projects for myself until I finish up or get rid of the many that are not completed, unless the wife says she wants something. That's OK.

 

[scootr]

It's the tip of an iceberg. The car wasn't made for the V8...so really you need a tube frame, then suspension, brakes, transmission, rear end...on & on.
A friend had a Sunbeam Tiger (Get Smart TV show), Ford 260 (they had one with 289). Nice car!

Actually the right V8 weighs about 100 #s more than some of the original 4 or 6 bangers. I have a tube frame V8 kit car already. I should just work on it some more....

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Actually the right V8 weighs about 100 #s more than some of the original 4 or 6 bangers. I have a tube frame V8 kit car already. I should just work on it some more....

Beautiful!
My wife & I have some old cars and I like originality.
I just read something I never knew:
Ferrari's 2-liter V8 engine was used in the 208 GT4, 208 GTB, and 208 GTS. It was the smallest production V8 engine in history.
121 cu. in. V8

 

[sixdogs]

Beautiful!
My wife & I have some old cars and I like originality.
I just read something I never knew:
Ferrari's 2-liter V8 engine was used in the 208 GT4, 208 GTB, and 208 GTS. It was the smallest production V8 engine in history.
121 cu. in. V8

How did the 121 cu in V8 work out, performance wise?

 

[airbiscuit]

170hp
220hp w turbo

 

[LouNY]

How did the 121 cu in V8 work out, performance wise?

I would expect it was a smooth high reving little engine, much like the Jaguar V-12 which as I recall was only a 327 cu. in. motor but it ran smooth.

 

[scootr]

Beautiful!
My wife & I have some old cars and I like originality.
I just read something I never knew:
Ferrari's 2-liter V8 engine was used in the 208 GT4, 208 GTB, and 208 GTS. It was the smallest production V8 engine in history.
121 cu. in. V8

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.

 

[garry1p]

My wife willed her 1959, XK150 Jaguar Drop Head Coupe to our oldest son.
I gave it to her as a birthday gift around 1988.

There was no way I could continue to maintain it.
It was the 3 side draft carb model with porcelain exhaust manifold.
I do remember the owners manual suggest for extend use in excess of 100KMPH be sure to engage overdrive.

He wrote to Jaguar in 2021 and for $150 USD they sent him a birth certificate with all the manufacturer details like date of mfg, trim, colors, etc. with serial numbers of the major parts in a really neat folder.

 

[jyoutz]

My wife willed her 1959, XK150 Jaguar Drop Head Coupe to our oldest son.
I gave it to her as a birthday gift around 1888.
There was no way I could continue to maintain it.
It was the 3 side draft carb model with porcelain exhaust manifold.
I do remember the owners manual suggest for extend use in excess of 100KMPH be sure to engage overdrive.

He wrote to Jaguar in 2021 and for $150 USD they sent him a birth certificate with all the manufacturer details like date of mfg, trim, colors, etc. with serial numbers of the major parts in a really neat folder.

I had no idea that they built Jaguar cars in 1888.

 

[scootr]

I had no idea that they built Jaguar cars in 1888.

Early models. They actually harnessed 2 big cats for power

 

[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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