A bit of your history on this side of the water.
Jun 5, 2014 18:01:41 #
robertjerl wrote:
They weren't and I still prefer paper maps. Here ... (show quote)
I agree the new cars are not able to cope with harsh conditions, not made as strong as the old ones. I remember seeing a video of an old lady (American I think) taking her very old car out for a short spin and it was immaculate, and as quiet as the day it was made. I am glad the pictures took you down memory lane, what are the normal colours? Maybe he had put undercoat on it ready for the top coat.
Jun 5, 2014 18:03:56 #
rlaugh wrote:
Great job on these my friend..love the old timers..and you captured it well!! :thumbup:
Thank you Rlaugh was a surprise to see it there and could not resist taking some pictures. Thank you for the thumbup.
Jun 5, 2014 18:07:31 #
Looks like the owners are preserving the effects of aging. Great set.
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Jun 5, 2014 18:11:25 #
Yes that one you got is mostly primer paint. Blue, black, green, brown were popular, I remember one red one. Then of course there was the ever popular rust.
nanaval wrote:
I agree the new cars are not able to cope with harsh conditions, not made as strong as the old ones. I remember seeing a video of an old lady (American I think) taking her very old car out for a short spin and it was immaculate, and as quiet as the day it was made. I am glad the pictures took you down memory lane, what are the normal colours? Maybe he had put undercoat on it ready for the top coat.
Jun 5, 2014 18:14:15 #
My freshman year in college the city library was across the street and McDonalds was on the other side of the parking lot. To get there for lunch (Burger combo about $1 US) I walked past the head librarian's parking space. A Ford model T sedan completely restored by her grandson's shop class at school as a class project. Forest Green, Black pin stripes outlining all panels and edges. Clear coat and waxed to a mirror shine. White wall tires, dark red wheel spokes and dove grey interior. It was beautiful! It was bought new by her father in the early 20's. She drove it every day the weather was nice. Bad weather out came another car.
Yes, some of us went in and asked to find out the story.
I remember seeing a video of an old lady (American I think) taking her very old car out for a short spin and it was immaculate, and as quiet as the day it was made.
Yes, some of us went in and asked to find out the story.
I remember seeing a video of an old lady (American I think) taking her very old car out for a short spin and it was immaculate, and as quiet as the day it was made.
Jun 5, 2014 18:19:10 #
nanaval wrote:
My camera club went on a field trip to Porthleven and I found this piece of your history........
If only that could talk.
Jun 6, 2014 04:42:15 #
robertjerl wrote:
My freshman year in college the city library was a... (show quote)
Very interesting story, If I get back to Porthleven I will try and get information about it.
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Jun 6, 2014 04:44:43 #
WildBill wrote:
Looks like the owners are preserving the effects of aging. Great set.
Thanks WildBill Did not expect to see it in a Cornish village.
Jun 6, 2014 04:46:59 #
robertjerl wrote:
Yes that one you got is mostly primer paint. Blue, black, green, brown were popular, I remember one red one. Then of course there was the ever popular rust.
Being by the sea rust could be the favourite colour, maybe that is why there was a good coat of primer on it. Will go back later to see if it is painted.
Jun 6, 2014 04:48:58 #
jerryc41 wrote:
If only that could talk.
It would have a great tale to tell, I will have to get the owners to tell the tale. :D
Jun 6, 2014 06:44:53 #
I didn't know they could float. I like the wheel blocks, too! Very Nice shots, thanks for sharing them!
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Jun 6, 2014 08:02:06 #
Nice set, thanks for sharing. Guess it was built to travel😊
Jun 6, 2014 08:13:53 #
Tande wrote:
I didn't know they could float. I like the wheel blocks, too! Very Nice shots, thanks for sharing them!
Thanks Tande Glad you liked them. I thought the wheel blocks were neat too.
Jun 6, 2014 08:14:28 #
rimcon wrote:
Nice set, thanks for sharing. Guess it was built to travel😊
Thanks rimcon Glad you liked them.
Jun 6, 2014 09:06:09 #
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