Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-25-2016, 08:58 AM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-06-2014, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,668
Re: January 6,1954
Probably about $1500 ...lotta coin back then . My late uncle bought a new '52 , then traded on a '53 and finally went to a new '54 ...all pretty much the same shade of green .Obviously he liked that...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-01-2014, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,828
Re: lambrecht auction
The auctioneers job is to get the enthusiasm going to drive up the price ...commission is involved . For bidders who know what they are bidding on , it's not a problem . But as OLDMICS said , stupid...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-19-2013, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,635
Re: 1954 Skyliner Project
Like you said , it will take a lot of time and money to complete . Back when I was young and foolish and getting into cars an old buddy said " estimate the time and money it will take ...and then...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-23-2013, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,190
Re: Why so many little 'birds for sale?
I'm a certified Ford nut but for some reason the Bird never appealed to me enough to buy one . I have a lot of Fords on my bucket list but not the T-Bird . The '57 was probably my favourite for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-24-2013, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,138
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2013, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,466
Re: bias ply tires
Only issue I had back in the day was trying to save a few bucks on 2 ply bias tires . Bad move ......4 ply bias ( I liked Allstate ) were very reliable .
T
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-24-2013, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Batmobile????????
I respect Barris for his work over the years , but I always thought the Batmobile was one of the most overhyped cars ever . Watching the proceedings on BJ as they auctioned it only confirmed my...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-24-2013, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,637
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-06-2013, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,028
Re: Canadian Clones, Monarchs & Meteors
My father had a '51 Monarch ......very similar to a Merc , but I think the Merc grille looked better . The Monarch had a very majestic looking lion hood ornament that I thought looked cool . Later on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-01-2013, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 59 Ford Trivia
I remember the '59 Galaxie my parents bought , as you say , after the New Year . It was a sharp looking car with the T-Bird roof . Unfortunately my folks chose the gutless 6 for power . I don't...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-31-2013, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,119
Re: 1957 Skyliner
I'm always looking at '57s for sale ...check Hemmings , Cars on Line , etc. , for comparables to use in your decision making . 28 k is certainly in the ballpark
but only you know the condition .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2013, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 9,254
Re: Found in a Grain Warehouse Attic
Some interesting comments . I like the idea of taking an experienced person with you ...pay him for his time and expertise , it might be the best money you will spend .
T
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-10-2013, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,814
Re: sad day today
Interesting connection between the failed Edsel and the Mustang . I realized long ago that Lee Iacocca wasn't the only important person behind the Mustang but I guess they needed a "face" and he...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-09-2013, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,814
Re: sad day today
Hindsight is 20-20 but it looks like the big shots had some infighting and blew it . I might be thinking in 2013 dollars , but the walk between the Ford and the Merc didn't seem to be a big deal back...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-09-2013, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Need some advice 66 Mustang
Well , I can only say if it was me ( and it isn't ) sell the car , split the money between the two sons , and be done with it . On to the next project !
T
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-08-2013, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,814
Re: sad day today
I decided to do a little research as to the rationale behind the Edsel ....looks like it took quite a while for ideas to make it to production ( for various reasons ) . Some years after the Edsel...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-06-2013, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,814
Re: sad day today
Until now I had never heard of Roy Brown or the Edsel connection . As a young teen I remember looking forward to the "space age" styles that prevailed for several years . I didn't particularly like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2013, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 9,841
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-27-2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,192
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-22-2013, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,192
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-22-2013, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,192
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2013, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 191
Views: 61,004
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-22-2013, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,192
Re: Y block forever forum
I still can't get on ...server error . I think I deleted everything from the old site but how can I be sure . I also did a history delete which includes cookies ( I think )
T
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-02-2013, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,584
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