Vintage Cars

[GHT]

This week I did up HG's wheels in black. Very pleased with the result.

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Looking good Scotty. Those wheels bring back a reminisce. When I was in the market for a classic car I hankered after one of those little MG sports cars that you always see a Spitfire pilot driving in war movies.

Now my lady wasn't against the idea, however she did point out that her being asthmatic, airborne pollen and open top cars weren't exactly a sensible mix.



The solution, a hard top version. That's how we come to enjoy having a classic MG.
The reason that your wheels brought back that reminisce is the wheels on both of the above MG's. How I loved the little car's wire wheels. That is until one day, at some classic show somewhere, I saw a car with wire wheels that had suffered from that day's weather. The car owner told me that it took the best part of two hours to get wire wheels looking pristine, then just one drive later and they are filthy again. Do you know, the wheels on my car don't look too bad after all. Ten minutes with soap, water and the hosepipe and they are good to go.

 

[scottyrocks]

Looking good Scotty. Those wheels bring back a reminisce. When I was in the market for a classic car I hankered after one of those little MG sports cars that you always see a Spitfire pilot driving in war movies.

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Now my lady wasn't against the idea, however she did point out that her being asthmatic, airborne pollen and open top cars weren't exactly a sensible mix.

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The solution, a hard top version. That's how we come to enjoy having a classic MG.
The reason that your wheels brought back that reminisce is the wheels on both of the above MG's. How I loved the little car's wire wheels. That is until one day, at some classic show somewhere, I saw a car with wire wheels that had suffered from that day's weather. The car owner told me that it took the best part of two hours to get wire wheels looking pristine, then just one drive later and they are filthy again. Do you know, the wheels on my car don't look too bad after all. Ten minutes with soap, water and the hosepipe and they are good to go.

Somewhere way back in this thread are shots of my car with white wheels.

When I did them that color I liked it, but sometimes ya just want a change of pace. haha

Truth be told, I've always loved black steelies, so HG got the treatment.

 

[tonyb]

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My GT6 had wire wheels when I bought it. I was happy to swap them out for stamped steel wheels. The bolts that held the splined hubs were an exact fit for the replacements, so it was an easy swap. I sold the wire wheels and splined hubs and knockoffs to a guy restoring his car.

 

[GHT]

Our MG will be at Christchurch later on today. We shall be going to the classic gathering straight on from church. It looks to be a fine sunny day, so, a collar and tie for the church service, then when we get to Christchurch I shall change and put on an Aloha shirt.

 

[tonyb]

“All vehicles required to bring a drip tray.”

Among the many joys of vintage car ownership.

Back when I was a pump jockey, checking oil was routine, because most cars of the era with more than a few miles under their bias plies burned and/or leaked oil. It wasn’t uncommon for an acceptably good running car to use a quart of oil for every tank of gas.

 

[GHT]

“All vehicles required to bring a drip tray.”

Among the many joys of vintage car ownership.

Why cars are often given female gender I'll never know, but somehow the MG has become the grand old lady. When asked by one of the officials: "Do you have a drip tray?" Tina's response brought a few smiles: "Drip-tray?" She scolded, "drip-tray," she repeated, and then informed them that, "this old Dowager has no such vulgar item as a drip-tray," "she has a commode!"

 

[scottyrocks]

My cars, those that have had names, because not all of them have told me their names if they had them, have been males.

 

[sola fide]

My first car was a 47 Plymouth Special Deluxe, broken most of the time because I was broke. Ive since picked up a 52 Chevy Styleline Deluxe followed by my red 38 Chevrolet Master Deluxe town sedan followed by a 48 Dodge Club coupe. In between 30s-40s I picked up a 60 Impala(white with red accent but it didn't fit my 30s inspired wardrobe so I sold it and now own a 38 Chevrolet Master Sport Sedan. A convertible mid 30s convertible is my dream car.

 

[RossRYoung]

My 53’ 3600 with brand new whites

 

[Zombie_61]

My 53’ 3600 with brand new whites

That is a work of mechanical art.

 

[BobHufford]

My daughter posted this to Instagram and I thought how cool is it that of all the cars at this past weekend’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival my SIL would fall for a car that has been familiar to me for over 50 years. It belonged to a childhood friend’s Dad and now, with his Dad’s passing, is his to cherish and show. A lovely 1938 Plymouth.

 

[RossRYoung]

That is a work of mechanical art.

Thanks Zombie! It’s my mom’s birth year, bought it from her family biz, and named it after her. She’s still around and kicking, but had a major health scare that made me want to swoop it while I had the opportunity to get pictures with her and the Chevy.

Here’s another quick pic as found, had been sitting for several years and needs to have the gas tank pulled and properly cleaned. Other than that, she fired right up and wants to cruise but the rust build up keeps accumulating in the tank, fuel lines, fuel filter, etc. I hope to have her as a daily driver for next spring.

 

[RossRYoung]

Keep an eye on the rear cab corners & body mounts when it becomes a daily driver. I had a ‘54 First Series 5-window cab that I hotroded. Those corners are where rust starts.

Oh yeah, those cab corners are currently the only thing rusting on my 2018 Silverado. I think the body is original in the 53’ aside from two wheel wells. The cab corners have weep holes for water drainage. It had the paint job so difficult to detect any scaling. Chassis looks clean, got the original 216 and 4 on the floor, 56k miles and still 6v system. Kinda want the bright paint to fade a little!

 

[RossRYoung]

I’m good, keeping her as original as possible.

 

[RossRYoung]

DD as in cruising around GR, grocery getter, diner outings, etc. MI allows DD for classics memorial through Labor Day. My Silverado is my work commuter, the 53’ is going to stay as is.