Here's an update on the 31 Ford Coupe - see avatar. Osborne's repaired the
radiator, but couldn't do anything about the radiator shell. George Fina may
be doing the work. If not, he knows someone who can do it. The shell is
stainless steel. This is the only thing that's keeping the car from coming
home.

The new radiator shells aren't made as well as the originals and they don't fit
properly. They want $600 for a new one. That's not going to happen. I'am glad to hear that George Fina is still around. I knew him waay back. (600.00 bucks?)

I'am glad to hear that George Fina is still around. I knew him waay back. (600.00 bucks?)
pocket change for Prune

pocket change for Prune
That's right! However, it's not in my pocket when I need it!

So now this has turned into a, I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours thread?
I bought this car unrestored in 1980 for $350.00 and still had to think long and hard before I did it.

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I'll double his money. lol beautiful car.

I'll double his money. lol beautiful car.

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Hey Sam, you went to school with him....

Hey Sam, you went to school with him...
Good grief! There goes the neighborhood!

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Hey Sam, you went to school with him....

Did he graduate in 68?

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That is just....just....awesome! I have a friend who owns a '58 Impala Convertible but his is in pieces. That's got to be the nicest I've seen in about 40 years.

I'll double his money. lol beautiful car. Sam, I'll triple it. Ha ..Ha..

Picker I should have told you the chickasha swap meet was this weekend.

Picker I should have told you the chickasha swap meet was this weekend.

I missed it. There are a couple of guys who keep me up to date but this time
it slipped by.

I'll never go to the swap meet at the Fairgrounds again, unless the admission
is free on Sunday or no more than a $1. Chickasha is far better and the price
is right.

IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH!

Last night Prunette and I were watching the Big Sleep. When she saw
Bogey's car, 39 or 40 Ford coupe, she commented on how beautiful it was.
I told her it's like looking at a super babe in a bikini. Then mentioned that
they make great street rods.

About 10 minutes later I looked into her eyes and saw a '40 coupe. Candy
Apple Red with flames, tinted windows and over sized tires in the back.
Yes, Gen64, the front end was lowered.

That might be the next project, but I've got to let her think it's her idea.

Bring cash to the next Coit's meeting! Lots of cash!

We now return to our regular scheduled posts...

I really like the "new school" ghost flames.

Thought maybe this ol' thing might clear up Gen/64's Kidney Stones!! Surely I'm not trying to get any free advertising!!! LOL

www.ebay.com item 10538393997

Thought maybe this ol' thing might clear up Gen/64's Kidney Stones!! Surely
I'm not trying to get any free advertising! LOL

www.ebay.com (http://www.ebay.com) item 10538393997
It didn't work. Go the the item you want and copy the url from the address
bar.

How is the car coming along picker?

How is the car coming along picker?
It's coming along very good. It's almost finished.

Sadly, I recently sold my 1965 Pontiac LeMans. We only have room for 3 cars in our driveway and garage (I won't park a car in the street). I just bought a 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track supercar, and on top of the Le Mans, my company vehicle, and the wife's car, one had to go. I got 9 years of enjoyment out of it. Didn't get nearly as much for it as I put into it, but you never will.

On the other hand, I'm looking for a long private straightaway where I can (legally) see how close to 170 mph (as indicated on the speedo) I can take the Genesis Coupe. Only had it up to 130 so far.

Sadly, I recently sold my 1965 Pontiac LeMans...
That's horrible news.

On the other hand, I'm looking for a long private straightaway
where I can (legally) see how close to 170 mph (as indicated
on the speedo) I can take the Genesis Coupe. Only had it up
to 130 so far.[/QUOTE]
The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. You can do it. A friend
of mine set a record in a rented Oldsmobile on at a certain
speed on a certain day. You might do well to check it out.

I think the car almost hit 110 on the speedo. Maybe it was
100. I don't remember. But he set the record for that
car on that particular day. LOL!

I'm going to go today and probably a few more times. Anyone
wanna meet me there?

39th International Ford Retractable Club
under way in southwest Oklahoma City
(http://www.newsok.com/article/3478184?searched=ford%20retractable&custom_click=search)

It's at the Wyndham Gardens Hotel at 2101 S. Meridian.
From 9am until 5pm. Ends Friday.

HMMM.......(maybe the solstice will pass for a futuristic ford)

Hey dude, you have a good looking ride in that little red car....hopefully it won't pass as a Ford....Besides, your wife looks good in that car.....Do you remember the Fiero???? that's one you don't see at all anymore....Always wanted one of them but to no alas.....

... Do you remember the Fiero? that's one you don't see at all
anymore... Always wanted one of them but to no alas...
Like the Yugo they've all broken down and are in junk yards.

Went to the International Retractable Ford Club show. The cars
are outstanding. 57-59 Fairlanes & Galaxies. All Skyliners. Y'all
need to drive by. Since they're outside you might be able to
sneak a peek in the evening while it's not so hot.

Here's the Skyliner (http://www.skyliner.org/) club

Hey dude, you have a good looking ride in that little red car....hopefully it won't pass as a Ford....Besides, your wife looks good in that car.....Do you remember the Fiero???? that's one you don't see at all anymore....Always wanted one of them but to no alas.....

Yeah I have not seen one in years, and another car Oklahoma is famous for..."THE CITATION" ....what a beater!

Yeah I have not seen one in years, and another car Oklahoma is
famous for... "THE CITATION"... what a beater!
There was a sign next to the Citation that was in the Made in
Oklahoma building. It said it was the first production car made
in the state. I guess the Fred Jones Manufacturing plant's
turning out of thousands of Model T's didn't count.

I bought a 1948 one owner Chevrolet ton and a half flat bed yesterday. I has been "Barn Kept" ALL it's life and has been used on a farm in the panhandle. Paid $350.00 for it.....It is slick General78....thought I'd let you "drool" a little. My oldest son has already laid claim to it though......It's strange that NONE of the windows were broken and only has 40,000 plus miles on it......No Rust...just how rare is that????

That's a great find. You tell us about these cars and where they
are but none of us do anything about it. I want a 40 Ford Coupe.
But it's got to be cheap. Like $350! Wake me up. I'm dreaming!

How about a 40 coupe street rod that's Candy Apple Red? Or
Jet Black? Oh yeah! I'd pay up to $700 for one of those.

I know where the car is but, it's a little more than what you actually want to spend....It's located about S.W. 1st and Janeway on the west side of the street. Dark Blue with a beautiful flame job on it. I know where they are I just don't want to mess with them. I keep telling '78 about a '59 chevy two post 210 series that he can get for about $200.00 and a little work.....No show....oh well, it's still sitting there....How about a '57 Buick convertible sitting in a wheat field in North western Oklahoma???? I even told you about the old truck....pretty clean ride....My son is going to use it in his business....Now, a '57 Chevy BelAire 2 dr. hardtop...in Questa, New Mexico...guy is using it for a chicken coupe.....???? sheesh ....what is he thinking?????...'36 Chevrolet Pickup in a warehouse in Enid......Complete truck....Hmmm

Now, a '57 Chevy BelAire 2 dr. hardtop... in Questa, New Mexico...
guy is using it for a chicken coupe? sheesh... what is he thinking?
'36 Chevrolet Pickup in a warehouse in Enid... Complete truck...
Hmmm
I'll be in Questa next month. Where exactly is it? I'd like to get
a photo of it. When we drive up to the Rio Grande we turn at
Questa.

I'll be in Questa next month. Where exactly is it? I'd like to get
a photo of it. When we drive up to the Rio Grande we turn at
Questa.

You must be headed to South fork....We gotta talk face to face....we go four-wheeling on the south side of the Rio Grande and up in the mountains...Lots of trout...Mean while as you come into Questa from the South (Red River) at the first bend before the light look up to your right. On the left side there are a bunch of old fords there on your left at about the same spot. That old town is full of old cars. If you go through Springer, New Mexico you'll go crazy at the old cars back in the towns neighborhoods...especially West of the School Grounds....Call me....

I know where the car is but, it's a little more than what you actually want to spend....It's located about S.W. 1st and Janeway on the west side of the street. Dark Blue with a beautiful flame job on it. I know where they are I just don't want to mess with them. I keep telling '78 about a '59 chevy two post 210 series that he can get for about $200.00 and a little work.....No show....oh well, it's still sitting there....How about a '57 Buick convertible sitting in a wheat field in North western Oklahoma???? I even told you about the old truck....pretty clean ride....My son is going to use it in his business....Now, a '57 Chevy BelAire 2 dr. hardtop...in Questa, New Mexico...guy is using it for a chicken coupe.....???? sheesh ....what is he thinking?????...'36 Chevrolet Pickup in a warehouse in Enid......Complete truck....Hmmm

Man I got to get on here more, I dont recall you telling me about that one. That buick would be a nice ride!

you know, this has always been a "fun" thread. So, what can you tell US about your teen age years of cars that you remember most?...My first car cost me $65.00 (probably 45.00 too much) but, it was a 1951 Chevrolet and the Village Idiot (2 years younger than I am) and I thought we had the "Coolest" ride in south OKC...However, did I tell you that it had ACME Cleaners on the Side?... That didn't matter though .... My mom (coolest in town) would let us drive it up and down our Block....Everyone knew to stay out of the way.....Boy, was that Fun....How about you....Guys and Gals....anyone remember anything about their old cars?

I drove a 1959 Peugeot 403. It was an awesome car.

I know you're all in awe and are wondering, "what in the heck is that?"
A four cylinder hemi with 4 on the tree, a sun roof and reclining seats if
you had a couple of hours.

When we bought it, for $175 in 1968, it was a light primer color with a very
sophisticated primer gray passenger door. It may have only been in 40 or
50 wrecks which explains why it was in such good condition. It would run
2 weeks on $2 of gas.

One day my back stabbin' best friend and I were calmly cruising south on
S. Agnew. Suddenly a car load of girls, traveling north, insanely started
honking their horn and madly waving and yelling at us. I immediately knew
they were Southeast High cheerleaders because all the other girls on the
south side wouldn't have anything to do with us. At any rate, I made a
beautiful U-Turn in the intersection of S.W. 29th & S. Agnew. while
totally ignoring the red light, and proceeded after them. We must have
been going 50mph! My back stabbin' best friend said, "hey, there's a cop
on our tail!" Knowing he was full of it, because that was his line every
10 minutes, I proceeded after the dames and the first possible date in
months. I managed to get the super car up to nearly 60mph!

I looked in the mirror.

There was a cop on our tail.

"Why didn't you say there was a cop on our tail?"

I cut through a gas station, the brakes weren't that good, and eventually
pulled over and waited. I used the curb to stop the car. At one point I looked
into the rear view mirror and the partner, I think it was Adam Reed, was
shooting us with his finger gun at us and laughing. You know, bang bang
you're dead. He was laughing really hard.

While we were going through the usual procedure the cop eventually asked
the question that would haunt me for the rest of my life,

"What type of car is this?"

I said, "Peugeot"

The cop said very indignantly, "WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?"

"Honest, occifer! *gasp* *horrors* *envisioning jail time* the car is a
Peugeot! Look on the hood!" The partner continued shooting his finger at
us.

He said he did me a favor and only gave me a ticket for negligent driving
because it was cheaper. Yeah, it was cheaper but it cranked the insurance
up a couple of notches.

I was really dumb.

We never found those girls. I keep thinking Soonergirl26, Tall Girl,
Rowdy55 and Southsidegirl were in the car. Pennyquilts was probably riding
her horse somewhere near McGinnis.

My second car was a 1955 Pink & Gray Chevrolet Belair.. the Village Idiot and I put many miles on that old thing. Had a wreck in it...just knocked the fender down so We took the insurance money (other guy's fault) and bought a new fender and put it on the car. Hmmmm...then the hood ornament came off and then we found out we were pretty good paining model cars but the real thing just didn't look the same with about thirty cans of black primer from TG&Y.....It still got us where we needed to go.....You know there were some girls that lived in Del City....but, that's another story... then came the 1958 Ford Thunderbird....now, that was a cool ride....No Primer and leather (I think it was naugahyde) interior and air-conditioner...(didn't work but, still had one).....many, many stories about that car....

Just bought a 1948 plymouth special deluxe just like my first high school car. It runs but needs brakes. Im fixing it now. I have my second car too, 1957 chevy that Im restoring. I also have a 1956 chrysler, first year of hemi and fins. I bought the 1955 ford red and white that sat in front of Mcdonalds on Nw 23 and Penn. How is that for cars. Ronald Mcdonald car is getting a new engine, I'm going to take it to parades. Maybe someone can make me a Ronald costume. Can you see me getting out of that car looking like him. Haha

Just bought a 1948 plymouth special deluxe just like my first high school car. It runs but needs brakes. Im fixing it now. I have my second car too, 1957 chevy that Im restoring. I also have a 1956 chrysler, first year of hemi and fins. I bought the 1955 ford red and white that sat in front of Mcdonalds on Nw 23 and Penn. How is that for cars. Ronald Mcdonald car is getting a new engine, I'm going to take it to parades. Maybe someone can make me a Ronald costume. Can you see me getting out of that car looking like him. Haha

Wow how cool is that! I used to pant when I drove by and seen that car....nice find!

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mytfast71/2011%20camaro/th_010.jpg (http://s294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mytfast71/2011%20camaro/?action=view&current=010.jpg)

A new horse in the stable

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a new horse in the stable

nice!!!

How are you guys uploading your photos? What are you using to
decrease the size, etc...

Thanks brother!


nice!!!

631

This was parked at the school.
'64 Galaxie. Don't know who owns it.

Pontiac officially closed Today (10/31/2010)...such a shame....

Pontiac officially closed Today (10/31/2010)...such a shame....

Amen to that. Kinda feel like when Packard had to shut their doors in the 50's. Causes one to wonder who's next.

Pontiac officially closed Today (10/31/2010)...such a shame....

A damn outrage. I still remember when a friend of mine's Dad got a metallic copper-colored 1959 2-door HT Bonneville that was about ten feet wide and beautiful...and my high school years were all about GTO's....three deuces and a 4-speed and a 389..."I'm ready Lord...take me now!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_FSicQWimU

A damn outrage. I still remember when a friend of mine's Dad got a metallic copper-colored 1959 2-door HT Bonneville that was about ten feet wide and beautiful...and my high school years were all about GTO's....three deuces and a 4-speed and a 389..."I'm ready Lord...take me now!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_FSicQWimU

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When my wife and I started dating, her parents had a two door hardtop Bonneville....We were going to go get a Coke (yeah) and her dad threw me the keys and said "drive a real car".....(this was in '64).....I had a 1963 Chevrolet two-door hardtop 3-speed on the column 327 with a 300 horse motor and it was beautiful.....the only reason I accepted the car was...It had a full tank of gas and Air conditioning......funny where your priorities are when you're in LOVE....still am...and her car is probably full while my of truck is begging for attention....

Pontiac officially closed Today (10/31/2010)...such a shame....

I sold my 1965 LeMans w/326 last May. I owned it for 9 great years, but didn't have the time, money or patience to continue maintaining a 45 yr old vehicle.

I sold my 1965 LeMans w/326 last May. I owned it for 9 great
years, but didn't have the time, money or patience to continue
maintaining a 45 yr old vehicle.
Don't you drive an old Volkswagen painted Green Machine?

I sold my 1965 LeMans w/326 last May. I owned it for 9 great years, but didn't have the time, money or patience to continue maintaining a 45 yr old vehicle.

1965 LeMans with the marvelous 326...a real classic.

Don't you drive an old Volkswagen painted Green Machine?

Actually, from 1980-85 I drove a puke green VW Rabbit!

Now it's a yellow 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8L Track. 306 hp. Goes like a scalded cat. Speedo goes to 170. At about 135, @ only 2500rpm and still accelerating, I figure it had more power than I have balls.

My mom has a 1959 Cadiallac Series 62 Sadan deVille. If anyone is interested she wants to sell it but it needs some work.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.plan59.com/images/JPGs/cad59grnbrn.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.plan59.com/cars/cars040.htm&usg=__zAYEIVsIQ_XM0HDkNaUrp6eQmf8=&h=437&w=800&sz=103&hl=en&start=39&sig2=LPIroLb8D31Sk4dMsWPVog&zoom=1&tbnid=u00zTdJCzXmWOM:&tbnh=119&tbnw=218&ei=v6fOTJngAoqr8Aaut9iOBA&prev=/images%3Fq%3D1959%2Bcadillac%2Bseries%2B62%26hl%3D en%26biw%3D1596%26bih%3D646%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch :10%2C1101&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=123&vpy=257&dur=10296&hovh=166&hovw=304&tx=125&ty=121&oei=W6fOTLuxBYKglAes66jqCA&esq=29&page=3&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:39&biw=1596&bih=646

74 L82 Corvette (splitail) for sale. Runs good needs mostly interior work. Someone did a repaint and it's a little (shade lighter) than the orig. brown. Needs tires and of course brakes since it has been sitting in the garage. I start it once or twice a month and let it run for 15 minutes. Always starts right up and runs good. $7500.00 Great project if someone has the time and money to fix her up right.

My mom has a 1959 Cadiallac Series 62 Sadan deVille. If anyone is interested she wants to sell it but it needs some work.

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Hollywood might want to buy this--it is worth a LOT...

We're still restoring the '31 Model A Business Coupe. It looks
incredible. Right now there's a leak in the cam shaft. The original
seal, which is still there, is leather. The mechanic is going to have
it machined for a rubber seal so it doesn't leak. The water pump
has a rawhide seal and is doing great.

Talk about a project!

The next project is either a '40 Ford Coupe street rod or a 2010
Enzo Ferarri. I'm torn between the two.

My dad has a 1950 Ford F100 in his garage. He drove it for years, as did I. Original flathead 6, a double clutching trans includes granny gear. It belonged to an Uncle in Lincoln Co. who purchased it brand new. He gave it to dad around 1974. It had a little over 3200 miles on it. He mainly drove to town, 10 miles round trip, and around the farm when he needed to. It has been sitting there for years. Always "I need to get that thing running again" I told him that he had better will the thing or my brother, nephew, son and myself will have a battle for it.

What a treasure!!!!!!!! Brings back memories of my 1st vehicle. 1946 Chevy pick up. Starter on the floor, crank out windshield, hydraulic wipers, manual choke and throttle. Had cruise control before there was such a thing. Took out my 1st bank loan to buy it. $75.00 as I recall

What a treasure!!!!!!!! Brings back memories of my 1st vehicle. 1946 Chevy pick up. Starter on the floor, crank out windshield, hydraulic wipers, manual choke and throttle. Had cruise control before there was such a thing. Took out my 1st bank loan to buy it. $75.00 as I recall

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I know it probably won't happen but, we should petition Pete B (the owner) to let people Post (for Sale) Vintage vehicles on this thread.....Not a 1999 Honda Accord but anything from 1963 back......Hey, I'd be willing to pay Prunepicker a couple of Hundred dollars for his Pristine re-done 31 Ford coupe.....

Hollywood might want to buy this--it is worth a LOT...

She offered to give it to me for free, I just have to come get it. My problem is no place to park it and would have to pay someone for bringing it up to show condition. It is parked in Norman and the last time it moved it was under it's own power. I guess that is a good sign. I saw it about a year ago - need new paint and an interior extreme makeover. I have thought about seeing if the show Overhaulin could do something with it. It would make an 80 year old woman very happy. Her mother (my grandmother) bought it brand new in 1959.

A 59 Cad would have better luck getting on "pimp-my-ride". Bling it on Grannie!