The Ford Barn

nkaminar · 03-16-2022, 02:13 PM

I have parked my Diesel truck and have torn the Model A apart. I am driving the hybrid that gets 50 mpg. I see on the news that the price of fuel has actually come down a bit. I am not griping. Things could be worse. A lot worse. At least no one is dropping bombs on my house.

CatMan1 · 03-16-2022, 03:45 PM

Fortunately for me my commute is a 4 minute bicycle ride.

I'm going over in my head if it's a smart move to buy another old car right now (Model T), but I'll probably end up doing the smart thing and buy it...... lol

TerryO · 03-16-2022, 08:29 PM

I love my F250 diesel...I have been looking for a new one for 2 years but no luck finding one equipped like I want...

Maybe next year...

TOB

ETAModel · 03-17-2022, 11:21 AM

A guy I know just took possession of a new F250 he ordered about a year ago. He got every accessory they offered. Almost 90 grand! I told him he needs his head examined.

burner31 · 03-17-2022, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndnchf

Its going nowhere but up. Don't be surprised if we see shortages and rationing. Get your ration stickers now!

Hey, I have that sticker on my car.

How many of you remember when gas was below 25 cents a gallon, I remember paying 18 cents a gallon...I miss those days

40 Deluxe · 03-18-2022, 12:51 AM

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Don't be too quick to buy gas just yet! Most stations still have winter blend gasoline, which vaporizes at a lower temperature for cold weather starting. BUT in warm/hot weather and/or high altitude it will cause "vapor locking".

31Cabriolet68-C · 03-18-2022, 03:21 PM

To answer Keith,
I do.... I filled up my '56 Lincoln Premier on Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach, fall of 1964, and the high test was 22.9 cents per gallon. And I was 20! Sure do miss that Lincoln!

hazelhoff · 03-18-2022, 04:08 PM

Overhere in Holland (somewhat closer to Ukrain …) petrol 10% ethanol is 2.434 euros/litre = about 9,856 US dollars.
I have decided to stay home and drink white wine …

65f100 · 03-20-2022, 12:54 PM

lets not forget - federal,state and local tax revenues and they dont do a thing to earn it wheres it going to come from when we all drive electric...just a thought...

gdmn852 · 03-21-2022, 09:56 AM

Both state and federal agencies are looking into charge per mile tax . I think Utah has a pilot project to see how it works. I assume if that takes place in Pennsylvania it would be tied into state inspection for recording the mileage driven . A lot of unknowns involved.

Dick Carne · 03-23-2022, 08:29 PM

I had a friend who sent me a note the other day. It read: "I ran out of gas today. I called my insurance company for roadside assistance and they totaled my truck"

03-16-2022, 02:13 PM	#21
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 4,143	Re: New Gas I have parked my Diesel truck and have torn the Model A apart. I am driving the hybrid that gets 50 mpg. I see on the news that the price of fuel has actually come down a bit. I am not griping. Things could be worse. A lot worse. At least no one is dropping bombs on my house. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

03-16-2022, 03:45 PM	#22
CatMan1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Pella, IA Posts: 341	Re: New Gas Fortunately for me my commute is a 4 minute bicycle ride. I'm going over in my head if it's a smart move to buy another old car right now (Model T), but I'll probably end up doing the smart thing and buy it...... lol

03-16-2022, 08:29 PM	#23
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 534	Re: New Gas I love my F250 diesel...I have been looking for a new one for 2 years but no luck finding one equipped like I want... Maybe next year... TOB

03-17-2022, 11:21 AM	#24
ETAModel Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Along the Red River, Texas Posts: 360	Re: New Gas A guy I know just took possession of a new F250 he ordered about a year ago. He got every accessory they offered. Almost 90 grand! I told him he needs his head examined.

03-18-2022, 12:51 AM	#26
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,792	Re: New Gas Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't be too quick to buy gas just yet! Most stations still have winter blend gasoline, which vaporizes at a lower temperature for cold weather starting. BUT in warm/hot weather and/or high altitude it will cause "vapor locking".

03-18-2022, 03:21 PM	#27
31Cabriolet68-C Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 140	Re: New Gas To answer Keith, I do.... I filled up my '56 Lincoln Premier on Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach, fall of 1964, and the high test was 22.9 cents per gallon. And I was 20! Sure do miss that Lincoln!

03-18-2022, 04:08 PM	#28
hazelhoff Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 387	Re: New Gas Overhere in Holland (somewhat closer to Ukrain …) petrol 10% ethanol is 2.434 euros/litre = about 9,856 US dollars. I have decided to stay home and drink white wine … __________________ You don’t own a Model A ... it owns you !

03-20-2022, 12:54 PM	#29
65f100 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Alamogordo NM Posts: 40	Re: New Gas lets not forget - federal,state and local tax revenues and they dont do a thing to earn it wheres it going to come from when we all drive electric...just a thought...

03-21-2022, 09:56 AM	#30
gdmn852 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erie Pa Posts: 708	Re: New Gas Both state and federal agencies are looking into charge per mile tax . I think Utah has a pilot project to see how it works. I assume if that takes place in Pennsylvania it would be tied into state inspection for recording the mileage driven . A lot of unknowns involved.

03-23-2022, 08:29 PM	#31
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 468	Re: New Gas I had a friend who sent me a note the other day. It read: "I ran out of gas today. I called my insurance company for roadside assistance and they totaled my truck"