Vintage Car Thread - Discussion and Parts Requests

[AtomicEraTom]

This one's pretty solid, especially for a Wisconsin truck. Dad's had it over 10 years, now.

My father had a similar one in yellow with chrome stacks coming up at the cab corners. It was a rust bucket and he got rid of it. I hope you don't have such problems.

The car is just lovely. So happy that you two are making such a great pair!

A few Plodge pix -- borrowed camera, so excuse quality.

Got the radio installed this morning, and took a drive this afternoon with the ball game on. Solid comfort.

 

[BigFitz]

Very nice Lizzie!

 

[jamespowers]

This one's pretty solid, especially for a Wisconsin truck. Dad's had it over 10 years, now.

No stacks yet?

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Nah, we're not THAT big of hillbillies!

No stacks yet?

 

[jamespowers]

Nah, we're not THAT big of hillbillies!

They looked ok to me.

 

[jamespowers]

This would be hillbilly:

 

[jamespowers]

I found a look for your new truck too:

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Jimmy, I wouldn't enjoy the Lounge near as much without your humor!

Since we're talking Dodges, another picture of our other recent Mopar acquisition. Dad and I were taking a break after a little exercising of our automotive technician skills

 

[David Conwill]

That is a great pic, Tom. Reminds me of good times wrenching with my dad.

Speaking of Dodges, I just found a 1954 Dodge Royal on Craigslist last night. I think it would make an awesome driver:

 

[Rathdown]

Great car, but if you buy it you'll still be "all hat, no Packard".

 

[David Conwill]

Great car, but if you buy it you'll still be "all hat, no Packard".

Probably forever my curse. But believe you me, if the right 200-series or Clipper came along, I'd be on top of it.

 

[LizzieMaine]

http://ohtm.org/gallery3/index.php/35th-Annual-New-England-Auto-Auction/1951-Packard-200

Up for auction the next town over from me this Saturday. If you start now you still got time to get here!

 

[David Conwill]

Wow, that's gorgeous - especially the green. What a wonderful road trip that would be, too - fly to Maine, buy a Packard, and drive back.

Unfortunately, I just checked my available funds and if the bidding goes over $350, I'm out of luck.

 

[David Conwill]

This '54 Clipper is really beautiful as well.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

I always liked these Packard Clippers. A bit more pizzazz.

 

[David Conwill]

I like those cars, but for myself I want something less flashy. I really like the '49 to '54 styling period because it has a good balance of postwar optimism and practicality. As the '50s wore on, things got a little more euphoric and while those are fun cars, they don't strike me as appropriate for every occasion as the earlier models.

I also really like the older, pontoon-fendered cars, but they look decidedly old fashioned for use on a day-to-day basis.

 

[jamespowers]

I like those cars, but for myself I want something less flashy. I really like the '49 to '54 styling period because it has a good balance of postwar optimism and practicality. As the '50s wore on, things got a little more euphoric and while those are fun cars, they don't strike me as appropriate for every occasion as the earlier models.

I also really like the older, pontoon-fendered cars, but they look decidedly old fashioned for use on a day-to-day basis.

I take it you don't like fins then?

 

[David Conwill]

I love them! Among the MoPars in the style you show, I've always thought a '59 Dodge Royal Lancer would be an awesome car to own, but I'm looking for something more sedate to drive on a daily basis.

 

[jamespowers]

I love them! Among the MoPars in the style you show, I've always thought a '59 Dodge Royal Lancer would be an awesome car to own, but I'm looking for something more sedate to drive on a daily basis.

How about lots of chrome?:

 

[David Conwill]

Enh, the '58 GM lineup was a weak spot in the decade, but not for the chrome. Their proportions are pretty tank like.

I don't hate them, but I will never seek one out either.