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**mikey531** · 07-11-2009, 03:01 PM

I know it is a F*rd but it was left to me by my Grandfather. It is fun to drive and easy to work on!

OARNGESI · 07-11-2009, 05:17 PM

Really cool anymore pics

**mikey531** · 07-11-2009, 05:45 PM

This is what it looked like in 1980 when we brought it home. Back when I had hair..

original_balzer · 07-11-2009, 06:44 PM

Those wheels and tires on th trailer are almost as cool as the car!

Maybe you should combine them............

Mordachai · 07-12-2009, 10:39 AM

very cool. got some more info for us?

maybe a 1918-22 ish T?

still running 6 volt with gen? or has the electrical been updated?

love the old cars in original shape w/ original gear. Nowadays most people wouldn't even know how to start it, much less drive it(stop it, park it etc)

and please keep the old style wheels and all. and more pics maybe?

**mikey531** · 07-12-2009, 10:51 AM

It is a 1923 Roadster. Still 6 volt start on battery and switch to mag. It is like the top picture, I have had it for16 years. You are right about starting stopping and driving. You need 3 feet and four hands until you get going then it is cruise control ! I have more pictures of some of my past endeavors I will post later. Been a car/truck nut since 5/31/51 day I was born !

Frizzle Fry · 07-12-2009, 11:25 PM

Very cool!

dammitmitchell · 07-13-2009, 04:30 PM

that is pretty damn cool
period..

68C15 · 07-13-2009, 10:44 PM

about 4 years ago I mechanically restored a 23 TT for a customer. I was chosen for the task because I was the only guy who knew how to drive it. (it pays to listen to your Dad) I spent the better part of a month in the back corner of the shop where everyone left me alone. it was great. I even went so far as to get the adjustable tappets and timed all 4 cylinders. man that thing ran so smooth!!

**mikey531** · 11-14-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey531

It is a 1923 Roadster. Still 6 volt start on battery and switch to mag. It is like the top picture, I have had it for16 years. You are right about starting stopping and driving. You need 3 feet and four hands until you get going then it is cruise control ! I have more pictures of some of my past endeavors I will post later. Been a car/truck nut since 5/31/51 day I was born !

Here are some pictures of cars and trucks I have owned over the years. I am down to 5 right now.

NONHOG · 11-14-2009, 12:43 PM

Wow what a bunch of very cool pictures.

**mikey531** · 11-14-2009, 12:51 PM

Thank You

I was thinking about all the cars and trucks I have had over the years and looking back I guess I had some cool rides but didn't really realize it at the time. I drag raced my SC/Rambler with low 7's in the eigth and high 10's in the quarter. I was track champ in '75 winning 24 of 26 races. My son drove the race truck he was 17 when he started racing and I did the setups. We had 59 starts, 52 top 10's 32 top five's and 6 wins, 2002 Champion. What I have left is my 69 GMC which I got in July, the '23 model T and the 1963 Buick Special.

383Ram · 12-12-2009, 08:21 PM

Just ran across this thread, i see we have something in common. Ours is a '24 canadian car. We just got it running again after a 4 year rest, it was a running car but very cobbled together, we are making it right, but trying to retain some of the patina---the shiney ones are just too nice and i feel unrepresentative of the real cars that were in use. But there certianly are some downright beautiful examples out there.

**mikey531** · 12-12-2009, 08:51 PM

Very nice !

07-11-2009, 03:01 PM	#1
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 795	My alternative past time I know it is a F*rd but it was left to me by my Grandfather. It is fun to drive and easy to work on! Attached Images

07-11-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: My alternative past time Really cool anymore pics __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-11-2009, 05:45 PM	#3
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 795	Re: My alternative past time This is what it looked like in 1980 when we brought it home. Back when I had hair.. Attached Images

07-11-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: My alternative past time Those wheels and tires on th trailer are almost as cool as the car! Maybe you should combine them............ __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

07-12-2009, 10:39 AM	#5
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: My alternative past time very cool. got some more info for us? maybe a 1918-22 ish T? still running 6 volt with gen? or has the electrical been updated? love the old cars in original shape w/ original gear. Nowadays most people wouldn't even know how to start it, much less drive it(stop it, park it etc) and please keep the old style wheels and all. and more pics maybe? __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

07-12-2009, 10:51 AM	#6
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 795	Re: My alternative past time It is a 1923 Roadster. Still 6 volt start on battery and switch to mag. It is like the top picture, I have had it for16 years. You are right about starting stopping and driving. You need 3 feet and four hands until you get going then it is cruise control ! I have more pictures of some of my past endeavors I will post later. Been a car/truck nut since 5/31/51 day I was born ! Last edited by mikey531; 07-12-2009 at 10:51 AM.

07-12-2009, 11:25 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: My alternative past time Very cool!

07-13-2009, 04:30 PM	#8
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: My alternative past time that is pretty damn cool period.. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

07-13-2009, 10:44 PM	#9
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: My alternative past time about 4 years ago I mechanically restored a 23 TT for a customer. I was chosen for the task because I was the only guy who knew how to drive it. (it pays to listen to your Dad) I spent the better part of a month in the back corner of the shop where everyone left me alone. it was great. I even went so far as to get the adjustable tappets and timed all 4 cylinders. man that thing ran so smooth!!

11-14-2009, 12:43 PM	#11
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: My alternative past time Wow what a bunch of very cool pictures. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-14-2009, 12:51 PM	#12
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 795	Re: My alternative past time Thank You I was thinking about all the cars and trucks I have had over the years and looking back I guess I had some cool rides but didn't really realize it at the time. I drag raced my SC/Rambler with low 7's in the eigth and high 10's in the quarter. I was track champ in '75 winning 24 of 26 races. My son drove the race truck he was 17 when he started racing and I did the setups. We had 59 starts, 52 top 10's 32 top five's and 6 wins, 2002 Champion. What I have left is my 69 GMC which I got in July, the '23 model T and the 1963 Buick Special.

12-12-2009, 08:21 PM	#13
383Ram Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Truckville, The Capital of NY Posts: 217	Re: My alternative past time Just ran across this thread, i see we have something in common. Ours is a '24 canadian car. We just got it running again after a 4 year rest, it was a running car but very cobbled together, we are making it right, but trying to retain some of the patina---the shiney ones are just too nice and i feel unrepresentative of the real cars that were in use. But there certianly are some downright beautiful examples out there. __________________ . 454/4 speed, '85 Dodge Ram hybrid build in progress 454, PP heads, Dual 500 CFM cabs, 'Vette manifolds. First time out---spinning for half track Slooowww build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348050 Engine build thread at: http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326289 Last edited by 383Ram; 12-12-2009 at 08:28 PM.

12-12-2009, 08:51 PM	#14
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 795	Re: My alternative past time Very nice !



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