Photo of the day

I worked on this Astro van, guy lived off 35 in Dayton. I helped him pulled drivetrain so he could retore. He moved to Cali and I never knew what happened after that.





This was it when it was originally built, really went down hill

There was a guy in Ohio I talked to that had an S10 that they did the rear end like that.

Found this on craigs list, didn't even notice the Buick eating its way out of the barn at first.

That old thing looks pretty sweet. Looks to be a solid old Ford.

   

DOH!!! Guess I clean snow next time instead of just driving on it and packing it which turns to ice.
Not enough speed going up the hill, started sliding, I tried to power though it, then it just jumped sideways and bam. Tried to back down, but too far in the snow bank. Took 20 mins of digging, chipping, shoveling gravel, oh and a little tire smoking, but got it out.

Our first snowfall here got packed just like you said. But it melted away, and now we have light dry snow that sweeps away easily without effort, so that isn't a problem. It's been cold here, and with lakes erie and ontario without ice, hits Western ny with lake effect snow- but only in key areas. We aren't in that area. We have a couple inches here, but 25 miles northwest there is 20 +, and 35 miles northwest there is 40+ inches of snow. We get our share of pictures and situations like you see above, and occasionally I get that with the plow truck. Fortunately, I have never been stuck so bad that 10 minutes of shoveling and some ashes and/or kitty litter didn't get me out. Long wheelbase trucks suck for plowing. Maybe I can contribute to "POTD" with this winters' antics. Either with wheels, or with snowmobiles- our trails open next Wednesday. I'm not real enthused this year, the last 3 years we have worked our tails off getting things ready, and we set parked all winter, and tear it all down come April.

Did you tap that tree?

Reb Stew wrote:Did you tap that tree?

No, pic is deceiving, tree is about 4 feet away from car. No damage other than my pride.
Drive was even slicker this morning after the rain, Backing down with Tahoe in 4x4, slid sideways once I back down over top, nothing I could do, no damage.

Glad you ok, and there was no damage.

And I thought I did dumb things when I was young.....  

So if you were here now and I had one outside would you take it for a spin?   

I definitely would

Reb Stew wrote:So if you were here now and I had one outside would you take it for a spin?   

I never said I had gotten any smarter.  

HAHhAHAhAH That's what I thought. I think we all would. Something is wrong with all of us isn't there??? LOL

If there's anything bigger than a caterpillar in the road, that boy's gonna have some 'splainin to do.

I do think he's gonna have to dig a hole to get outta that thing.

Chris55 wrote:Reminds me of one that sat outside Joe's Cycle shop in Dayton.

http://www.scroungers.net/t2545-dayton-ohio-trip?highlight=dayton+oh+trip

Butch told me where it was at on the forum. Thanks Butch!

Reb Stew wrote:HAHhAHAhAH That's what I thought. I think we all would. Something is wrong with all of us isn't there??? LOL

I'm in!  

Reb Stew wrote:

Chris55 wrote:Reminds me of one that sat outside Joe's Cycle shop in Dayton.

http://www.scroungers.net/t2545-dayton-ohio-trip?highlight=dayton+oh+trip

Butch told me where it was at on the forum. Thanks Butch!

That's the one, and I knew where most of those cars were setting to. By the way, that's the same steering wheel I had on my 71 Chevelle back in high school. She was a handful with a built 402, reverse manual valve body turbo 400, and a 4:11 12bolt with a spool, ahh the fun of youth.

Now that's a cool picture! Just think of what $value is sitting in that fence.

A couple guys up here in NY are resurrecting a nomad that used to prowl the area in the early 70's. Stopping by occasionally, I can tell you they could have made out well with a straight shell. They spent weeks getting the front and center posts square and tru with the front frame. It is probably much straighter now than it was when it left the factory. Of course, the periodic trip (wobble-pop induced) thru the ditches and puckerbrush of the roadsides probably didn't help it any either.

It's good to hear they are saving it.

They are working their tails off on it. A door, rockers, body supports and floor. Last time I was there they had kite string running along the body lines top and side. They are looking for a front clip. One of the fellows is the owner had it in the early 70's, and I think he has kept it all these years. I have owned my Mach I since 80, so he's got me beat by 10 years at least. It's tough to keep them that long, but satisfying when they are back together and back on the road again. Looking to see what they end up with.

Since we are on Tri-5's theme

Those were cool. Can anyone see what the price tag say????