Classic Car Picture Thread (NOT 56K Friendly)

[Firehouse]

I love old cars. I thought I'd just start a picture thread of a couple. Please feel free to add one of yours if you have one, or just enjoy these. Mine is a 1984 Jeep CJ7, fully restored. The Camaro is my Dad's, a 1969, and the black truck is a 1966 Chevy step side my Dad had when I was growing up. I had plenty of fun in that old truck. Anyway, enjoy.

[Firehouse]

I love old cars. I thought I'd just start a picture thread of a couple. Please feel free to add one of yours if you have one, or just enjoy these. Mine is a 1984 Jeep CJ7, fully restored. The Camaro is my Dad's, a 1969, and the black truck is a 1966 Chevy step side my Dad had when I was growing up. I had plenty of fun in that old truck. Anyway, enjoy.

[Muley Gil]

Nice wheels!

My first pick-up was a 1966 Chevy C-10 Custom. It was a short wheelbase Fleetside, with a 283 V8 and a three-on-the-tree.

It was fancy in that it had chrome bumpers, a chrome trim piece by the doors, and three sliders for the heat/defrost instead of just a single knob.

[tom turner]

I've had this one since 1972 when it was just six years old. I call her "Old Faithful" for her dependability now for over 350,000 wonderful miles! Lots of memories in the ol' gal . . .



I love Model A Fords . . . and learned to drive in one that dad had back in 1966. It is a 1930 Coupe. It is still in the family but being restored . . .



I bought this 1931 Roaster back in the late '60s but couldn't get it finished before I won the lottery . . . the DRAFT lottery that is in 1971. So, I later sold it to my brother. It was always in great shape, but he did a total inside and out, off the frame restoration. No costs spared. Today it is gorgeous . . .

In this photo the top is off, being redone . . .




I dream of having a 1930 or '31 Roadster Pickup that looks basically original (except for 16" Ford V8 wheels from the '30s with modern tires . . . and a Chevy V8 and modern running gear. It would be a fun car/truck to drive!

Tom

[stanws6]

This is my 1952 Buick Special that I've had about 7 years. It's in pretty good shape, but it ain't no trailer queen. Manual steering and brakes along with bias ply tires make it a handful sometimes. At least it has an automatic trans.

[kmyers]

My girlfriend sent me a link to another forum which had a car thread and I think that Camaro was on it. Nice car.

[gaucho1]

I really like the long nose.Reminds me of a
straight eight pontiac we had long ago.
Never knew Hudson made a pickup.

Originally posted by stbryson:
My 1947 Hudson Cab Pickup:


Take care,

[dlstewart01]

1968 Triumph TR-250



1957 Cushman Eagle

1957 Harley sidecar

[Duster42]

My 1987 Monte Carlo SS

[Clinchmtn.hillbilly]

[Marc1911]

1930 Model A Roadster Pickup. My father restored this about 15 years ago and I get to keep it and maintain it for him. LOTS of fun taking this thing out for a drive, but its a real adventure anytime you get it up over 45mph.

[babyboo]

Still have the Nova.

[Cocked & Locked]

1974 MGB

[norm]

I see a delcotron in that tr 250. Get tired of the mysterious lucas?

[pbslinger]

I don't think that is a Delco alternator.

[bub75]

Very nice rides, all.

Here's a pic of the Chevelle I used to own. I bought it from the original owner (a little old lady, no kidding!) as a graduation present to myself in 1987. At the time, it had a little over 13,000 miles on it. I wasn't real crazy about the 4 door, but it was all original and was mint. I'd just got done washing and cleaning it up. It's not the best pic but the only one I can find right now.



Fast forward to about 8 years ago. My wife was pregnant with our first child and had almost miscarried twice. She got taken off work and, at the time, neither of us made much and we NEEDED both incomes. Since you can't live in a car, and we were behind on all the bills, I had to sell the Chevelle. When I got rid of it, it had a little over 32,000 miles on it. I miss it!

Bub

[labworm]

Originally posted by stanws6:
This is my 1952 Buick Special that I've had about 7 years. It's in pretty good shape, but it ain't no trailer queen. Manual steering and brakes along with bias ply tires make it a handful sometimes. At least it has an automatic trans.

All I can say is WOW. My cousin owned that car in the 50's and I got to drive it quite often, all I can say is "What a Tank" meant in a good way.

[Pilgrim]

Wifey and I in our 1914 Model T Touring car.

[Muley Gil]

"This is my 1952 Buick Special that I've had about 7 years. It's in pretty good shape, but it ain't no trailer queen. Manual steering and brakes along with bias ply tires make it a handful sometimes. At least it has an automatic trans."

Love it! My first car was a 1952 Super. Very similar to yours, only longer and heavier, but with the same engine/transmission. Parking was FUN.

The DynaFlow trannie was NOT known for rapid takeoffs.

Wish I had it back.

[bloo]

1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL

[wbw2]

Original 1977 ford explorer.
351 modified with a 3 on the tree.
112,000 miles, runs like new.


1962 Mercury meteor 2 door.
289 with a C4.
Sold this after finishing the restoration.


1968 Mustang GT.
408 stroker with a C4 and 4.11's
Ex-drag car, completely restored (left the roll cage in just for fun)

[Wheelgunner840]

I am in the process of restoring my great uncles 1960 Willy's Jeep. I have it pretty much done mechanically, and will be taking care of some aesthetics this summer.

How do you like the number plate?

BTW, there are some fantastic restored vehicles on this thread. Great job to all.

WG840

[MK]

I guess my old trucks would be classics..
I think they are old enough..

Still have a 68 bumpside, and a 74 dentside.
1968 F-250
300 six, T-18 four speed, Dana 60 rear 4:10
limited slip.


And I still have the 74 F-100, although I've
been trying to sell it.
240 six, three on the tree, 3:70 rear..


The 74 has maybe 120k or so on it, and the
engine is still original. Runs good, and no
smoke.
The 68 I installed a rebuilt long block 300
to replace the original that spun a bearing.
It's got maybe 20-25k on it on it now, and
I think I did the engine about 2002 or so..??
I've also totally rebuilt the front end
including the king pins, etc. Dumped the
original split rims, and put later year solid
rims on it. Almost everything on the 68 is
rebuilt except for the rear end, and the T-18
gear box. The utility bed on the 68 has been
on there almost since the truck was new. I think
the dealer installed it, or they had someone
else do it when the truck was new.
Both need new paint...

[Davwingman]

I saw this old Stubebaker in the neighborhood this evening.

[dlstewart01]

Originally posted by norm:
I see a delcotron in that tr 250. Get tired of the mysterious lucas?

That TR 250 is restored frame up 100 % original. I did all the work. They made 84084 in 1968, mine was made in the last week of production. It is Valencia blue, the original color. That battery is a lucas tar top original replica. It took three years to find the stripped hoses. That alternator is orginal. It is a 4 speed with laycock-denormanville electrical overdrive.

I won best in show at the 1990 Vintage Triumph Register nationals held at Ft Mitchall, KY and best of show again at the Vintage Triumph Register nationals in 1991 held in Savanna, Ga.

[pred]

I have had so many older classic cars, Just didnt get pics of them.
Have a 69 Jag in the garage, Had it for 10 years,,, I will pull it out this weekend and get some pics.
HERE is my '84 Mercedes 300GD
4 wheel drive, Front and rear Hydrolic lockers. and a 5 cylinder Diesel,,, All with 56K miles.

Peter

[toroflow1]

Lots of nice cars here!! Here is my '73 Corvette convertible:

My 1960 GMC Carryall 4x4:

And my 1964 GMC Carryall 4x4...this is my backcountry only shuttle...

And lastly, my '83 Jeep CJ7, modified with AMC 401 v8 engine, 727 auto trans, and narrowed Dana 60 rear end. This picture is of taking off a dune at Pismo Beach, CA a few years back...

[warrenag]

[stanws6]

This is quickly turning in to my favorite thread. What a cool group of classics.

Here's my favorite '67 Camaro convertible:

I'd show it with the Blond it belongs to but Lee's
Raiders would likely get upset!

[feralmerril]

I probley showed this before. My 76 Trans Am. Also my 72 citabria. Life was good. (single days) Still good.

[JD 500]

I'll play.

72 Lemans Sport Convertible