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  1. David Conwill

    Need a little advice about Fountain Pen Hospital

    I have a lot of respect for the opinions of this forum. A few weeks ago, I purchased a 1944 Parker Vacuumatic at an antique show. The filler was kaput however, and I sent it off to Fountain Pen Hospital in New York City for service. I specifically instructed them that I did not care about...
  2. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    I’m not sure how easy old MoPar gas tanks are to find. If you can find something NOS, that would be great. Otherwise, I’d be looking to clean up and seal your OE tank. I replaced the gas tank in my Falcon in January 2010, and I’ve only just gotten it where the replacement tank works well and...
  3. David Conwill

    Desert hiking shoes

    Not that I disbelieve you, but I'm curious: What's the objection to brothel creepers? How do the Sundowners breathe? Regards, Dave
  4. David Conwill

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Done. Somehow I missed that this was a hat-specific thread. I apologize. Tomasso, thanks for the recommendation. -Dave
  5. David Conwill

    Desert hiking shoes

    What's a good, classic-styled, functional, desert hiking shoe? I’m supposed to go hiking in the Utah desert in less than a month, and I’d like some good trail shoes without a high-tech look. I’ve been thinking about finding some crepe-soled, suede chukka boots and fitting them with flat...
  7. David Conwill

    Ask a question, get an answer

    What's a good, classic-styled, functional, desert hiking shoe? I’m supposed to go hiking in the Utah desert in less than a month, and I’d like some good trail shoes without a high-tech look. I’ve been thinking about finding some crepe-soled, suede chukka boots and fitting them with flat...
  8. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    I wish. I can't take on a project that big right now, unfortunately. You're only five and a half hours away, though, if you take the high-speed ferry out of Milwaukee... :D -Dave
  9. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    It may not be too late! You can actually see it here in Google Street View. It’s the yellow thing to the left of the three-bay garage on the east side of the road. -Dave
  10. David Conwill

    Where did your user name come from??

    Given the avatar, I always tried to make some connection to the Victoria Cross. I'm glad I finally know! -Dave
  11. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Growing up, we used to drive past a forlorn ‘65 Chevrolet wagon (I prefer the triple taillights on the ‘65s) almost every day. I think it was being used for storage. I suspect it was too far gone, but I always wanted to resurrect it. We already had the 396 even. -Dave
  13. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Oh man. You know it, Tom. I really want a '59 Edsel Villager or Ford Country Sedan. -Dave
  14. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    The "Fordor" moniker was a bit of ego on the part of Ford, I've always thought, and the "Tudor" name invented to go along with it. As BoPeep points out, Tudors are usually the most common model of any given year because they offered the most bang for the buck. Business coupes and, earlier on...
  15. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    I'm not sure about the "Shoebox" years exactly, but before that Ford called its sedans "Tudor" and "Fordor". In fact, I'm pretty sure period FoMoCo literature refers to the body style on my Falcon as Tudor. The '49 Ford coupe, with its shorter roofline, sure is a gorgeous thing. I wish...
  16. David Conwill

    What do you use to shave?

    An exchange, via Facebook, with another lounger made me realize some things about my shaving techniques this morning. I typically favor a single edge razor, but lately have been using a double edge more often. Initially I blamed a bad SE blade for turning me off, but I think it may be that I’m...
  17. David Conwill

    favorite cars of the golden era

    Are 44s the new 33s? I can't keep track. -Dave
  19. David Conwill

    favorite cars of the golden era

    There is a lot of cultural baggage carried with a ‘57 Chevrolet, but “redneck” is not what usually comes first to mind when I see one. I can think of a few ways to “redneck” one, perhaps: 1) Too easy: Mount it to a 4x4 Blazer chassis with 33" swampers - anything that started life as a...
  20. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Anyone need a brand-new 1940 Ford coupe? Soon to be available through Bob Drake.... *drool* -Dave
  21. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Troubleshooting modified parts is way tougher than what's stock - since the builder is the OEM and has to be his own tech support. Good luck, Bourne! Once you get it sorted out, you'll know way more about everything you've had to fix and it will be guaranteed not to break again (since you...
  22. David Conwill

    "Battleship"

    Does any modern navy actually have a battleship still in active service? -Dave
  23. David Conwill

    Terror attack in Oslo, Norway

    I kind of want to unsubscribe to this thread, as seeing it in my subscriptions every day makes me reluctant to spend time on the Fedora Lounge. That being said, before I go I want to put in my two cents on the "insanity is an easy way out" concept. I can't speak for Norway, but in a lot of...

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