04-20-2014, 02:03 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca
Posts: 2,902
|
multiple cars
what do you guys with more then one old Ford do , do you drive your cars eavenly or one more then the other. and about having a dead Ford, I like to have only one dead at a time!
__________________
If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag! |
04-20-2014, 02:12 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North of sandy ago, CA.
Posts: 2,063
|
Re: multiple cars
Brendan
One nice one, one to be working on, and the beater to drive. Bruce Works good Lasts long time |
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
04-20-2014, 02:59 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lehighton Pa
Posts: 1,085
|
Re: multiple cars
I rotate driving the cars somewhat,but I have my favorites (46 merc conv and 51 ford conv.)
|
04-20-2014, 03:09 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Redwood City, CA
Posts: 1,588
|
Re: multiple cars
Every other weekend, I use the "A" then the "V8" I wonder what the poor people are doing today ??
__________________
1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)
|
04-20-2014, 03:24 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Odessa, FL
Posts: 7,611
|
Re: multiple cars
Brendan, I told my wife "we can't have just one old car/truck, because you never know which one will start..." LOL
__________________
Imagination is more important than knowledge. |
04-20-2014, 03:28 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Star, MS
Posts: 4,022
|
Re: multiple cars
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
I have only driven my modern pickup 1300 miles since last August. Mileage on my wife's car is another story. |
04-20-2014, 03:36 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: MI
Posts: 211
|
Re: multiple cars
So far i only have the one ol truck, i drive it and use it as a truck, but i see number two coming up soon lol just gotta find it
|
04-20-2014, 04:17 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Posts: 259
|
Re: multiple cars
Great Response Vic
My wife states the same thing, Studebaker for arround town, 57 Wagon for Highway Driving and 38 1/2 ton Ford is for rides on secondary highways in the country Where it belongs |
04-20-2014, 06:23 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Meredith, N.H.
Posts: 766
|
Re: multiple cars
40cpe sounds like me, I have an 05 Tundra with I guess maybe 37,000 so far but her 06 RAV4 is another story altogether, 117,712 and counting. Twice the MPG than my truck, so I let it set except for dump runs etc.
|
04-21-2014, 05:57 AM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Odessa, FL
Posts: 7,611
|
Re: multiple cars
Thanks, it's mostly a true statement. I try to drive all our "running" antique cars & trucks as much as possible, both around town and on road trips. The '63 Studebaker Avanti is really fun on the highway, as it can do more than just keep up with traffic. Problem is, gas millage is not the best... I guess that's the price you pay if you want to play...
__________________
Imagination is more important than knowledge. |
04-21-2014, 06:08 AM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: upstate new york
Posts: 758
|
Re: multiple cars
I go by witch one has gas. Saturday we took the 39 out for a spring ride and logged over 150 miles- she ran like a top.
|
04-21-2014, 07:23 AM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca
Posts: 2,902
|
Re: multiple cars
it sucks when all your cars need gas!
__________________
If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag! |
04-21-2014, 07:25 AM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Overland Park, Ks
Posts: 559
|
Re: multiple cars
I have two 53 Ford Victoria and 53 Mercury fordoor, I work on both all the time, so they get plenty of driving just to keeping running. My biggest problem is my wife wanting her side of the garage back.
|
04-21-2014, 09:49 AM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Malvern, PA
Posts: 361
|
Re: multiple cars
We have a couple T's, a few A's, an AA, a '42 V8, a '42 Jeep, and a '43 HD. All are running pretty well at the moment. I try to rotate each through a drive as often as possible when the roads are clear. During the winter I start each one and let it come up to operating temp. The AA probably gets driven the least since its the hardest to get out of the garage. The Jeep probably gets driven the most.
__________________
Wayne @ Barb Malvern '19 T Speedster '26 T Touring '29 A Roadster '30 AA Stakebed '30 A Pickup '30 A Town Sedan '31 A Station Wagon '38 Columbia Girls bike (WWII) '40 Elgin Boys bike (WWII) '42 Super Deluxe Tudor '42 Willys MB Jeep '43 Willys MBT Trailer '43 M3A4 Hand Cart '43 Harley Davidson 42WLA with sidecar |
08-10-2014, 08:46 AM | #15 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Cross Creek, Florida
Posts: 51
|
Re: multiple cars
I'm working on getting the first one on the road but I have a list of others that I'm always looking for. With just a two car garage I think a shop is the next project once the 51 F3 is done.
|
08-10-2014, 09:40 AM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Huntsville Al
Posts: 1,526
|
Re: multiple cars
I treat them like model cars...I build them then let them sit in the garage and collect dust..
__________________
Matt 24:36-41 |
08-10-2014, 09:46 AM | #17 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 4,430
|
Re: multiple cars
If I don't drive them I at least try to run them up to temp and move them to stir the grease.
|
08-10-2014, 11:15 AM | #18 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Prescott, AZ
Posts: 585
|
Re: multiple cars
I just wish I could get the one I have to start-- regularly !
__________________
Nothing wrong with it except for the name on the front. Alex |
08-10-2014, 11:20 AM | #19 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: gordonville mo
Posts: 519
|
Re: multiple cars
i restored them for 24 years last 2 years i drive one every day more fun than restoring them
|
08-10-2014, 11:29 AM | #20 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North of sandy ago, CA.
Posts: 2,063
|
Re: multiple cars
Brendon
The one I am working on is almost ready for tags and ins. Bruce
__________________
Works good Lasts long time |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|