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If there's bump in the night, what do you reach for?

Today I went to Amboy Depot Days In addition to the $212,000.00 SPLIT the POT YES, you read that correctly. :eek: Butch Patrick was there.

I hope this is the correct Sub-forum? My 1959 Olds came with the OEM power steering hoses. A bit nastier looking that you might hope a 58 yo pressure hose might look. The baked on electrical tape, always in the back of my mind on a long trip. However, 800+ miles many on the Hwy. without...

For the Canadians & those in Snow Belt here in the States. What's you opinion on starting your car during winter storage?

Headed out at dawn to most likely the last show of the year for me in Elburn, il. The Elburn Lions club's Fall show. They do a nice job and there was a strong turn out this late in the year with over 350 cars. So I roll in, car running great, feeling good, looking sharp, BB King sing 'bout...

I was at Iron Invasion today and met Shawn Dickinson. Great guy had fun talking about his art. Kinda like a Warner Bros. / Ed Roth / R. Crumb. If you are into that type of Art check him out. http://shawn-dickinson.blogspot.com

Making Friends, Kicking Butt Went to a Local show today about 35 miles South of my home today. http://www.oldgoldcruisers.com/SonnyAcresFall2016.html Still a little hot around here for fall it was about 83 or so. Good thing the rain predicted didn't happen. Bad thing the overcast clouds...

http://www.ironinvasion.com Iron Invasion hopes to continue in the footsteps of those who have paved the path of tradition. Join us in a celebration of good people, good music, & maybe a little gear grinding in Woodstock Illinois. * Traditional Hot Rods, Kustoms and Cycles * Harley Davidson...

September 9 & 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w89AZ0CuMtQ EVENT ~ http://www.jalopy-fest.com I'll be there Sat. AM

I'm going to a 6x2 intake on my 394 olds. Looking at air filters I'm wondering how can these mushroom style housings possibly get good air flow? compared with this style? What do you use and what do you think about it?

Turning Back Time Car Show Sycamore, Il July, 31 2016 I hope to be there by 6:30 am. I believe they expect 1200+ cars this year. :cool::cool::cool: http://www.turningbacktimecarshow.com Antique Car Show Celebrates Vintage Autos and a Local Hero The 15th annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning...

I was in a Show one town over tonight and was StUNNED when the show officials approached me and asked if the Super 88 was mine. They said we'd like to congratulate you as you car is tonights Best in Show car. :eek::eek::eek: For once in my life I was speechless. There were a little over 250...

Drove in our town's 4th of July parade today and learned my car does not like to creep along at 5 mph for 4 mi. behind a team of Clydesdale horse's pulling a wagon. :rolleyes: Almost made it too, overheating 1 block from the end of the parade route. Of course better to learn here in town than...

Have a pic of your car in a 4th of July Parade from prior years? Post them here. This will be my 1st Parade, I'll post mine on the 4th.

Could not find the window crank handle tool, which I have not used in two years. Probably hiding with all my missing socks. Tune in to You Tube and found this TIP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5POD_a2e5MA Worked like a champ. For my '59 at least i used a 1/2" cut out. I guy one video is...

I want to run an Aux, fuse box to run the aftermarket stereo. I don't want to molest the OEM fuse box as I want to keep the car in OEM spec as much as possible. I've run new battery cables in 0 ga. From the + side Terminal that I have a 4ga. wire, inline fused @ 60amp. That runs to a...

Anyone running Year Of Manufacture Lic. Plates? Gayle gave me an early Birthday gift of 1959 Illinois Lic plates. Currently, I have regular passenger car plates. I'll need to switch to our Expanded Antique plates then I can legally run the YOM plates. " (b) Any person who is the registered...

Working on the electrical in '59 Super 88. So far I've had the Generator rebuilt by a local shop. I've swapped out the Voltage Regulator, Horn replay/Junction box. Dist. cap, Rotor, Points, Condenser, Plug wires. Did a load test battery is strong. I'll be putting new 2/0 battery cables on this...

Kill Switches, GPS Tracking, Just pay the insurance & don't worry about it?

What is the minimum #of tools you carry when you travel ? I would believe Jumper cables are just a given along with a flashlight.