Old Timers Thread - Ya remember when...... - Page 2

DJJSR · 12-01-2007, 07:11 AM

I heard about this car a while back and finally found some pictures of it. '57 nose, '58 middle and '59 tail. You wouldn't think those three different body styles would go together very well, but they did it very nicely. It called a 789 (for the years) and they are supposed to start building them for sale.

I like it!

kgf3076 · 12-01-2007, 07:14 AM

That's pretty slick (and I owned one of each of those years of Chevy)

Java Junky · 12-01-2007, 07:25 AM

Lordy, it's been awhile since I been behind'a pair'a those cat-eyes.

jagg · 12-01-2007, 11:01 AM

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Damn Don! That sounds like a real "godda see". N' me without my AMX.

If all goes well, your AMX will be ready by 2010. Everything is in place for this car to return to the road sometime in the next 18 months. Whatcha think, "Blue Top" material?
I like the pictures of the not so pristine ones just as much as the museum pieces.

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Java Junky · 12-01-2007, 11:17 AM

Nash-Rambler's finest effort.
N' yeah, I agree about flicks'a "Works-in-Progress". Some can be downright artwork. The daylight through the slats is a great touch. 'You do that with a computer?

jagg · 12-01-2007, 11:23 AM

just got lucky I guess.
I wasn't paying attention.....I was chatting the the car's roommates.

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DJJSR · 12-01-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jagg

If all goes well, your AMX will be ready by 2010. Everything is in place for this car to return to the road sometime in the next 18 months. Whatcha think, "Blue Top" material?

Definitely Blue Top stuff there jagg, just don't put 20" wheels on it. I'm guessin it's a '69, is she a 290 or 390?

jagg · 12-01-2007, 04:03 PM

Hey Don,

390 , with the funky rear axle setup.
Good buddy's buggy.......and he owns the guard horses too.

Regards,
jagg

philiam · 12-01-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

I heard about this car a while back and finally found some pictures of it. '57 nose, '58 middle and '59 tail. You wouldn't think those three different body styles would go together very well, but they did it very nicely. It called a 789 (for the years) and they are supposed to start building them for sale.

I like it!

Problem with the 59 tail was, if you went very fast the back end got quite lite. Kinda like a wing. Probably why they only made them for 1 year. Nice looking car though.

Java Junky · 12-01-2007, 05:53 PM

Phil, I ain't heard about that in a dog's age. The story that I most use'ta hear was that it was a mid-west law-enforcement agency that had ordered-up '59s n' then a couple 'r three involved in high-speed pursuit got ass-end airborne with, not surprisingly, some nasty results.
They were heavy buses, but . . that's alodda wing, y'know?
Though I godda admit, I never heard anything official aboudditt. But then, back then it wouldn't be too hard to imagine GM keepin' it quiet, but I don't know for sure one way 'r the other.
Be well.
Java

jagg · 12-01-2007, 06:46 PM

Speaking of old GM iron,
I stubbed my toe on some this afternoon.

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philiam · 12-01-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jagg

Speaking of old GM iron,
I stubbed my toe on some this afternoon.

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Reminds me of a 49 Rocket 88 we had. Going down a steep winding road, pulling a trailer and my brakes went out. A white knuckle ride.

BTW, notice the oil bath air cleaner? The predecessor to the K&N, etc.

philiam · 12-01-2007, 10:58 PM

OK Jag You want pichers , here's some pichers.
JURL=http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/irphil/pics%204%20U/29504b27.jpg]

Java Junky · 12-02-2007, 01:11 AM

Ahhhhhh . . I knew you were holdin' back! Very nice material Phil. Thanks.
N' Jagg . . can't really see the Olds mill that well. When ya shoot aroun' somethin' as overly polished n' shiny'z that white GM in the background, it's usually advisable to block it from the flash. We use'ta godda "powder" baldin' heads fer the same reason, but the way that thing's shinin' . . you need some very serious cover.

SilverS2K422 · 12-02-2007, 01:58 AM

i remember when gas was $1.09

Java Junky · 12-02-2007, 02:13 AM

N' yer'upp'at zero-dark-thirty in'a mawnin'. 'Sounds like you qualify fer this thread Sil.
'Got any good flicks ta share?

jagg · 12-02-2007, 06:54 AM

Philiam you old dog you!!!
Like I said before, when it comes to pics......
..........you're the master, and I'm the grasshopper.

(for those of you youngsters reading this thread who don't grasp the obscure Kung Fu reference, it means Philiam's in charge when it comes to being the photographer.)

I'll just be here, practicing on snatching the pebble
out of your hand. My day will come!!

In the meantime, I'll just be wandering about with my camera.

Best Regards,
jagg

jagg · 12-02-2007, 10:11 AM

I was able to get behind the wheel of some old iron yesterday.........community minded SXY, like I said.
A couple pics of my travels. This one's located in one of my regular hang out spots. I think it's some kind'a chevy.
Don (or maybe some other Elderly Statesman) can probably fill us youngins in on the details.

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DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 11:00 AM

Sorry, didn't see the car, the girl in the blue blouse and yellow shorts distracted me.

jagg · 12-02-2007, 11:50 AM

sharp eyes has he...........

kgf3076 · 12-02-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jagg

I was able to get behind the wheel of some old iron yesterday.........community minded SXY, like I said.
A couple pics of my travels. This one's located in one of my regular hang out spots. I think it's some kind'a chevy.
Don (or maybe some other Elderly Statesman) can probably fill us youngins in on the details.

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57or 58 vette...can't see the rear so it's hard to tell...

DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 12:04 PM

I was thinking around that same time, '58 or '59? '57's still had single headlights. Do you have a shot of the tail?

DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 01:21 PM

50 years ago.........

Java Junky · 12-02-2007, 01:27 PM

How????????

jagg · 12-02-2007, 01:49 PM

nice little historical document you've got there Don.
I was poking around this litte buggy a couple of hours ago.
I've inverted the colors in the pic, so the detail would show.

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DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 01:52 PM

How......kimosabe.

DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 01:54 PM

Wow, I wanna drive it. Isn't that a Lola GT?

12-01-2007, 07:11 AM	#41 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,254	Like old Chevys? I heard about this car a while back and finally found some pictures of it. '57 nose, '58 middle and '59 tail. You wouldn't think those three different body styles would go together very well, but they did it very nicely. It called a 789 (for the years) and they are supposed to start building them for sale. I like it! __________________ Don

12-01-2007, 07:14 AM	#42 (permalink)
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12-01-2007, 07:25 AM	#43 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Lordy, it's been awhile since I been behind'a pair'a those cat-eyes. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-01-2007, 11:17 AM	#45 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Nash-Rambler's finest effort. N' yeah, I agree about flicks'a "Works-in-Progress". Some can be downright artwork. The daylight through the slats is a great touch. 'You do that with a computer? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-01-2007, 05:53 PM	#50 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Phil, I ain't heard about that in a dog's age. The story that I most use'ta hear was that it was a mid-west law-enforcement agency that had ordered-up '59s n' then a couple 'r three involved in high-speed pursuit got ass-end airborne with, not surprisingly, some nasty results. They were heavy buses, but . . that's alodda wing, y'know? Though I godda admit, I never heard anything official aboudditt. But then, back then it wouldn't be too hard to imagine GM keepin' it quiet, but I don't know for sure one way 'r the other. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-01-2007, 11:23 AM	#46 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	just got lucky I guess. I wasn't paying attention.....I was chatting the the car's roommates. Picture 222.jpg

12-01-2007, 04:03 PM	#48 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	Hey Don, 390 , with the funky rear axle setup. Good buddy's buggy.......and he owns the guard horses too. Regards, jagg

12-01-2007, 06:46 PM	#51 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	Speaking of old GM iron, I stubbed my toe on some this afternoon. Picture 226.jpg

12-01-2007, 10:58 PM	#53 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,107	OK Jag You want pichers , here's some pichers. JURL=http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/irphil/pics%204%20U/29504b27.jpg] __________________ Last edited by philiam : 12-01-2007 at 11:04 PM.

12-02-2007, 01:11 AM	#54 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Ahhhhhh . . I knew you were holdin' back! Very nice material Phil. Thanks. N' Jagg . . can't really see the Olds mill that well. When ya shoot aroun' somethin' as overly polished n' shiny'z that white GM in the background, it's usually advisable to block it from the flash. We use'ta godda "powder" baldin' heads fer the same reason, but the way that thing's shinin' . . you need some very serious cover. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-02-2007, 01:58 AM	#55 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 SilverS2K Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 511	i remember when gas was $1.09

12-02-2007, 02:13 AM	#56 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	N' yer'upp'at zero-dark-thirty in'a mawnin'. 'Sounds like you qualify fer this thread Sil. 'Got any good flicks ta share? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-02-2007, 06:54 AM	#57 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	Philiam you old dog you!!! Like I said before, when it comes to pics...... ..........you're the master, and I'm the grasshopper. (for those of you youngsters reading this thread who don't grasp the obscure Kung Fu reference, it means Philiam's in charge when it comes to being the photographer.) I'll just be here, practicing on snatching the pebble out of your hand. My day will come!! In the meantime, I'll just be wandering about with my camera. Best Regards, jagg

12-02-2007, 10:11 AM	#58 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	I was able to get behind the wheel of some old iron yesterday.........community minded SXY, like I said. A couple pics of my travels. This one's located in one of my regular hang out spots. I think it's some kind'a chevy. Don (or maybe some other Elderly Statesman) can probably fill us youngins in on the details. Picture 228.jpg Picture 230.jpg

12-02-2007, 11:00 AM	#59 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,254	Sorry, didn't see the car, the girl in the blue blouse and yellow shorts distracted me. __________________ Don

12-02-2007, 11:50 AM	#60 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	sharp eyes has he...........

12-02-2007, 12:04 PM	#62 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,254	I was thinking around that same time, '58 or '59? '57's still had single headlights. Do you have a shot of the tail? __________________ Don

12-02-2007, 01:21 PM	#63 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,254	50 years ago......... __________________ Don

12-02-2007, 01:27 PM	#64 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	How???????? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-02-2007, 01:49 PM	#65 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	nice little historical document you've got there Don. I was poking around this litte buggy a couple of hours ago. I've inverted the colors in the pic, so the detail would show. Picture 304.jpg Picture 304a.jpg

12-02-2007, 01:52 PM	#66 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,254	How......kimosabe. __________________ Don

12-02-2007, 01:54 PM	#67 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,254	Wow, I wanna drive it. Isn't that a Lola GT? __________________ Don