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  1. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    I have a real soft spot for the L110 Internationals. Largely because of this one (a '50): -Dave
  2. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Check out these brackets from Scarebird. They allow you to replace your 10-inch drums with 1977-88 Dodge Diplomat rotors and 1970-72 Dodge Challenger calipers. I've got the Scarebird brackets for my Falcon, but I haven't used them yet, because I haven't tracked down a spare set of hubs. -Dave
  3. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Were the side trim and scoops unique to the Fleetwood? I don't recall seeing them on any other '59s. -Dave
  4. David Conwill

    Attorneys and Barristers of the Lounge

    I thought I had a nice shot of Flint, Michigan's courthouse to share with you all, but I can't seem to locate it. If you're ever in the Vehicle City, the restored courthouse is a jewel and should be visited. -Dave
  5. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    You're not really going to customize it heavily, are you? I like those how they sit, albeit perhaps lowered a bit. I'd love to own a '50 Dodge Meadowbrook, myself. -Dave
  7. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Cool car. The 350 swap doesn't do much for me, but I understand the reasons for doing so (power/parts/reliability). I've seen slant sixes put into these cars quite successfully, so that would have probably been my first choice if ditching the flathead. -Dave
  8. David Conwill

    Golden-Era Hot-Rodding

    Don't forget the Frick Studillac with the Cadillac V8! -Dave
  9. David Conwill

    Golden-Era Hot-Rodding

    It really is a worthwhile book to own if you want to know the build techniques and preferred used in the era, and maybe how to improve on them without degrading the period correctness of the build. It's not really a formula, so much as a guide to avoid reinventing the wheel. As they say in...
  10. David Conwill

    What is your favorite aircraft of all time?

    Wow, I did not know that. I thought the only U.S. jet during the war was the P-59, and it only in a stateside role. -Dave
  11. David Conwill

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Harley J. Earl? I love the streamline moderne looks of the upscale, 1940s Chevrolets. The Fleetline Aerosedan being the pinnacle. -Dave
  13. David Conwill

    Tell us your favorite urban walking boot or shoe

    I haven't tried on the clogs because I'm horrified by their appearance, but I own a pair of the canvas lace-up shoes they made and love them for casual, around-the-house and summertime shoes. Sadly, I think they were discontinued shortly after I bought my pair. -Dave
  14. David Conwill

    Vintage Workwear- Modern Work?

    Men in clothes like you describe built your workplace, what have your coworkers done that makes them feel so superior to those men? At least that would be my response in your position, if I even felt compelled to defend myself. -Dave
  15. David Conwill

    Golden-Era Hot-Rodding

    John, what did you do for Egge? I haven't yet had occasion to buy from them, but given what I've seen/heard they're on my preferred list when rebuild time comes. Especially if a Y-block falls into my lap at some point. -Dave
  16. David Conwill

    Golden-Era Hot-Rodding

    Tom, I hope you've got the assembly manual. -Dave
  17. David Conwill

    Vintage Camping Equipment

    What did you use to do the grinding, a die grinder? Any suggestions on an electric equivalent for those of us who are air-compressor deprived? -Dave
  19. David Conwill

    Golden-Era Hot-Rodding

    If you read Dean Batchelor’s book The American Hot Rod, there is a quote from a famous early rodder (Alex Xydias, founder of the So-Cal Speed Shop comes to mind) where he says about exactly that - service in the military gave young car enthusiasts technical skills and discipline they did not...
  20. David Conwill

    A-3 Pants?

    I’m not sure whether to pass that on to Freezer, since he’s neutered. I guess it never hurts to be told you look good, though. :D -Dave
  21. David Conwill

    A-3 Pants?

    I found a pic of my pants in action! There was nothing written on the back of this one, unfortunately. In fact, I just scanned a few ‘40s and ‘50s pics from my grandparents. -Dave
  22. David Conwill

    What killed the '40s suit?

    Thanks! -Dave
  23. David Conwill

    What killed the '40s suit?

    I would love to see a post detailing the Mr. T look. I see it referenced so often, but have never really grasped what it means. Obviously, Googling it is no help. -Dave

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