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Comments: I've loved hearing about everyone's rides over the years. Mine look pretty tame compared to some! Wish I still had the '64 Chevy II SS, and that zippy Supra! Of course, I'd probably need to be married to a mechanic, and I like the husband I have. The fraudulent charges were removed from my Visa bill. I guess that feverish rant from an irate alleged customer mentioning the Minnesota Attorney General did the trick. Mad at some company? Get a virus and 103 temperature and give them a call. Works for me!
Comments: Lynell I see your favorite show "Bad Men" won the Emmy last night! You guys talking about cars, mine were not so great but will list them. 1965 Chevy II 1966 MGB red convertible 1968 Ford Mustang 1973 Ford Gran Torino Station wagon (had kids then) 1979 Chrysler Cordoba 1984 Pontiac Firebird, white with leather, Corvette Engine (fast car) 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix 1995 Mitzibushi Eclipse 2000 Mitzibushi Diamanti 2005 Mitzibushi Sport SUV Ready for something new!!!
Comments: Cynthia, I am truly on the mend and amazed by the progress. Thanks for asking. John, I don't ever remember those turn signals. Glad you had a photo. The batteries for my MGB were under the tiny back seat area.
Comments: I don't remember seeing too many of the VWs with those semaphore turn signals, but when I was growing up on McVey St. our neighbors had one. It was the Newman family and home of Pat (SOC '61 and Bobby (SOC '65). At the time I thought they looked really funny (the turn signals, not the Newmans.)
Comments: Martha, I see you owned two VW Bugs. In the late 1960's I bought a 1959 VW from a grad student at UTA. Paid $650 for it ... a little beat up with flower decals over a couple of the dents. To me it had unique characteristics like semaphore turn signals that popped out from the sideposts (see pic). The car didn't have a fuel guage (they became standard equipment in the early 1960's) and the previous owner forgot to tell me how to manage the gas situation. A few days after purchase the little car just died on me on the way to Denton. I had it towed in to the nearest shop. The next day the shop called and said my car was ready and I owed them $35. I asked what the problem had been and the mechanic said "No real problem, you just ran out of gas in the main tank. There is a little lever you turn by the base of the stick shift that releases a gallon and a half from the 'reserve' tank. That allows you to drive about 40 more miles and hope to find a filling station." [I paid $35 for a guy to flip a lever ... arrrgh!] That would have been helpful information at the time of purchase. Also, the seller could have told me the battery wasn't in the front nor back of the car ... it was located under the back seat! Still, it was a fun little back-up car and I later sold it to my sister after her divorce. She's probably STILL driving it. 
Comments: Martha - good to see you posting. How are the eyes doing? Well I pray - guess not too bad if you are posting again.
Comments: Checking in for the first time this week. Love remembering the old cars. Mine were: 1955 Plymouth Belvedere 1957 Plymouth Savoy 1962 Impala Convertible 1964 VW Bug 1966 MGB Roadster 1969 VW Bug 1973 Mercury Cougar 1977 Mercury Monarch 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix 1982 Pontiac Trans-Am 1988 Honda Accord 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 2009 Toyota Highlander Glad to see John is out seeking his fortune. Hope Lynell is mending and also looking forward to November Sam.
Comments: I read an interesting article by Charles Krauthammer in the Washington Post this morning, which in part says "The Democrats are going to get beaten badly in November. Not just because the economy is ailing. And not just because Obama over-read his mandate in governing too far left. But because a comeuppance is due the arrogant elites whose undisguised contempt for the great unwashed prevents them from conceding a modicum of serious thought to those who dare oppose them." Bring on November!
Comments: More details, please, on getting serviced for $7.95. And Lynell, WC Essentials? That's some very expensive toilet paper!
Comments: Lynell, John mentioned to me a while back that for convenience he gets billed each month on his credit card for "Executive Services". As a matter of fact, it's also $7.95. I think he said something about it being so dark in that place that he couldn't see what he was signing, so he got the automatic charge set up. Sounds real cheap to me, in several ways, if you know what I mean.
Comments: Sharon, what a beautiful memory - and a beauty of a car. On an icky note, As I looked over our Visa bill before paying it, I noted a charge for $24.95 for *WC ESSENTIALS FOR HOM 800-475-1942MN. I didn't recall this, so I phoned them. Seems I signed up for a membership in an online club that will allow me to buy stuff. Yep. It's a recurring charge and nope they can't reveal how or where or why I signed up because they have to protect their client. The person I spoke with should be glad she caught me on a weak day or I would have jumped through the phone line and done something bad. I suggested she credit our account, and I also if it happens again, the Attorney General of whatever state MN is the abbreviation for (well, I didn't really say that) would get involved. She replied with a cheery, "All right! We will issue a credit." Then I spoke to Visa's fraud department, and they are most interested in this company. Google that phone number, and you'll see I'm not the only intended victim. So, look over your credit card bills carefully. Last time this happened to us, it was billed as Executive Service for $7.95 a month (I'm obviously not a very high-level exec.) That one turned out to be from the Psychic Friends Network. There are crooks out there. I'm just saying.
Comments: Bill, now that you mention it - my meteoric discovery does bear a remarkable likeness to Kryptonite. I'll be cautious.
Comments: I just remembered a cute "car" story. In 1971, Randy and I were stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington and my parents flew up to see us and take a vacation. It was my mom's first time to fly and only the second for my dad. They rented a car so they could see the Pacific Northwest and Canada. I was so shocked when they drove up in a brand new, canary yellow Camaro that I couldn't even say a word. After all those years of driving family sedans, I guess my dad thought he'd live a little. They had a great time and dad loved the bucket seats. Dad was diagnosed with leukemia a few months after that and died in 1973. That was their last vacation and I always remember that car and the smile on my dad's face.
Comments: John, Alert! Alert! Don't touch that rock you found until tomorrow. If you start glowing in the dark tonite better go see the first Obamacare doc that will see you.
Comments: Cars: 1964 Dodge Dart - bought in 1972 with only 45,000 miles - really! 1970 International Scout - new, V-8, 4 speed, 4-wheel drive, solid metal, God I loved that vehicle. Wish I still had it! 1979 Chevy Monza - new, totalled it 18 months later 1980 Buick Regal - good car, used 1984 Olds Tornado - great car, used 1985 Jeep Cherokee Laredo - used, 4-wheel drive, loved it 1995 GMC Jimmy - new, runs a close second to the Scout 2004 Chevy Trailblazer - new, good Probably need a newer model in a year or two.
Comments: Barry, yes, of course I've done all that. Tires, batteries, automotive juices and flushings of all sorts. I said repairs. Things that break and have to be fixed. Like that bucket o' bolts '94 Chrysler David had that went through two trannies within 24,000 miles. Thank you, Betty and Cynthia. I have just started to feel human again after that mystery summer ailment.
Comments: When I woke up today it was a cool 69 degrees. Hasn't been that cool since June 4th. I decided it was the perfect weather to do a morning treasure hunt. About 6 weeks ago on eBay I bought a set of 22 copies of "Treasure Magazine" dating back to the 1970's and early 1980's. It got me pumped up about using a metal detector to locate loot. Last week my friend Dale Smiley (SOC '66) loaned me a metal detector he found in a barn in Coleman, TX. It is the lamest Radio Shack model ever produced ... retailed for $49 in 1999. BUT, new batteries got it going again and off I set in search of treasure. I headed to a nearby neighborhood park (in treasure huntin' lingo we refer to them as "tot-lots"). My objective was to find a likely place where kids playing grab-ass would possibly lose the change in their pockets. Kids in The Woodlands always carry at least one silver dollar. Within 5 minutes the RS 63-3005 (detector) gave me a signal that a coin was slightly below the surface in a grassy area near a picnic table. Sure enough, about an inch down was a highly collectable, almost uncirculated 1970 Lincoln penny. I could hardly believe the piece-o'-crap detector actually located something of value! Another 40 minutes of searching gave me a similar signal. This time it was a small chunk of undetermined metallic content. My best guess is that it's a little piece from the Perseid Meteor Shower we see in August. In fact, it was still warm to the touch. Not bad for my first outing! 
Comments: We've had a lot of cool cars in the shop over the years, but the most unique was Enzo Ferrari's personal F40. It was built in 1987 and given to Enzo on his 80th birthday. It had less than 200 miles on it when we saw it in 2007. A local guy had just purchased it for $1.5mil and was taking it to Pebble Beach to see if he could make some fast money. The automatic leveling system in the front was not working and he brought us the car and the manuals (in Italian). The leveling system served 2 functions: at high speed, it would automatically lower the front end a couple of inches for more down force; and you could manually operate it to raise the front end about 3 inches to go through dips and get over speed bumps. I didn't drive it, but did go for a ride when he picked it up. Over 160mph on I-635. I had no seat belt and we were riding on the original Pirelli P7 tires, but it was worth it.
Comments: Johnnie: Is that the neon lights reflecting in the side window of your Ferrari. That is one classy ride!
Comments: Lynell: I hope there is some routine maintenance expense on the 4Runner. And, you've never bought tires or had to replace brakes? What about flushing out the hydraulic fluid and coolant? Transmission service? Have you ever driven it or is it sealed up in a plastic bag in the garage? If you haven't done any of these things, get ready for some huge repair bills.
Comments: Hats off to Teachers. Prayers and hugs for Lynell.
Comments: Yes, JS, it's true. When I bought that truck I negotiated a price of $20K and then put it on a 12.5 yr note at 14.75%. Such a deal! A few more payments and she's all mine! (To everyone else...I paid cash. I never pay interest.)
Comments: Let's see if I can remember them: 65 Gold Carvair - new and first car in my Senior year - one year later though.... 65 Red Chevy Impala Sports Coupe - loved the 3 on the column 71 Greenish Oldsmobile Delta 88 - a real favorite 76 Yellow Toyota Celica - great top of the line with 4 speed bucket seats - loved that car 85 Beige Buick LaSabre - loved that car too 2002 White Toyota Avalon - current - love this one too They have all been a fun ride. The Carvair rear end kept going out of alignment and I felt the $85 car payment on a $240 salary (before taxes) after high school just was inhibiting other fun so I traded it in on a use Impala. It was not until College in 77 that I got used to the idea I did not need a new car every 5 years. Now I only buy good used vehicle and take care of it. Lynell - I am impressed you are still driving a 97. My SIL drives a 98 SUV Lexus and has about 350,000 miles on it. Still looks good. Sorry to hear you are sick - get well soon before it gets too hot again.
Comments: Another one: 71 Super Beetle-Baby Blue (Bad driving car). And, yes, John there was the Cushman Eagle AND the Cruisaire (sold by Sears) Interesting story about the Squareback. In the early years of the local Porsche club, there was a member named Bob Jackson. Bob was a photographer for the Dallas Times Herald and took the famous picture of Oswald being shot by Ruby. (For which he won a Pulitzer-Jackson, not Ruby). Not long after the shooting, he moved to Colorado Springs. We sold our Squareback to some local guy. Bob was in Dallas a few years later and came by the house for a visit and he was driving a VW Squareback. Yep, the one that we had previously owned. He bought it at a used car lot in Colorado Springs. Small world. There was an article in the paper not too long ago about Oswald and Bob was in town for some kind of event (maybe it was the 45th anniversary of the shooting). Still lives in Colorado Springs but has retired from the newspaper business.
Comments: Thank you, Charlotte. Something's wrong when a person is sick in the summertime. Here's my automotive dance card: '64 Chevy II Nova SS - cute. '68 VW Beetle - because everybody had one. '71 VW Super Beetle (ate tires, and the windshield washer fluid came out in my hand when I pushed the button.) '71 Toyota Celica - loved it! '77 Toyota Celica - same '83 Toyota Cressida - died on me in an intersection, so I never trusted it or liked it. '85 Toyota Supra - funnest car of all time! '97 Toyota 4Runner - total repair costs thus far: $100, because I turned on the radio in a car wash and broke the antenna mast.
Comments: Bill, is it true you only have 6 more payments on the Dodge Ram and it'll be all yours?
Comments: WOW, Barry! I guess the folks at the local vehicle title office know you on a first-name basis. Maybe they should open a satellite office in your garage? Hey, don't forget to list your old Cushman Eagle. By the way, here is my would-be Ferrari: 
Comments: First car was a '57 Chevy that I bought for $425 in 1963. Traded that one for a '59 Chevy Impala with a 348 engine (wouldn't pass a gas station). Sure wish I had the '57 today. It could be worth lots of money now. I owned quite a few cars (and had quite a few company cars as well). The worst was a Ford Grand Turino ('74 or '75) that I got a great deal on as a demo. My Dad always told me that yellow cars are painted that color for a reason. Should have listened. Currently drive a '98 Dodge Ram that has 379,000 miles on it and still running.
Comments: One more: Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
Comments: Forgot 2: Jeep Cherokee and Jeep CJ-7. The Cherokee was probably the worst vehicle I have owned. Joan and Bryan called it "Heap-A-Jeep". |
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