Old car nostalgia ??

[CCWKen]

I just retired from the business of restoring antique and classic cars after having a career in management and IT. After I finish one last project for a client (a 1923 Mercury Speedster Body), I hope to find time to finish my own 1925 Ford Touring. It's been sitting in parts for years. A true "barn car". I don't know if I'll ever get to the 48 Hudson or the two 63 & 64 Studebaker Hawks. I was also planning to use the 51 Chrysler Imperial as the donor chassis and running gear for a Chrysler K-310. The Imperial has Chrysler's first HEMI. I was going to make the body myself. But I've already determined that building a tractor cab w/air will be top priority.

Now that I've retired, seems like It takes me twice as long to do things with half as much time left. Hammering sheet metal has taken it's toll on the joints too.

 

[BleedingOrange]

CCWKen, have you got any pics of some of your completed projects ?

 

[oldballs]

I guess that I don't have any "Old car nostalgia",....because all I ever had were rusted out old Plymouths. I could see the street go by under my feet where the battery was encased.

Now at almost 84, I still hand wash my '99 Crown Vic and my '99 F-250 (on a ladder of course).

Cheers,
Mike

 

[pmsmechanic]

I have a 1947 KB-1 IHC pickup. It was the first pickup my Dad bought and we used it as a chore truck for many years. We all learned to drive in the thing and there are many pleasant memories associated with the truck. I still remember Dad paid $125 for it in 1968. It came complete with stock racks which we used until a cow decided to jump out one day. Dad had it restored in the mid 80's and drove it in a few parades etc. I still drive it several times a summer and enjoy giving people a taste of 40's technology. Next year it will be a 70 year old truck. Hard to believe.

 

[ultrarunner]

Gotta love old trucks... always brings a smile when I see one on the road and know it is someone's pride and joy.

 

[CCWKen]

CCWKen, have you got any pics of some of your completed projects ?

Yeah, I got a few but I don't think folks want the thread cluttered up with pictures. Besides, I can't figure out how to load more than one at a time. :ashamed:








And here's the '51 Chrysler K-310 body I want to build.

 

[Thall303]

Yeah, I got a few but I don't think folks want the thread cluttered up with pictures. Besides, I can't figure out how to load more than one at a time. :ashamed:

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And here's the '51 Chrysler K-310 body I want to build.
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Go ahead and clutter it up.

Beautiful work!

 

[Industrial Toys]

I miss my Dad's 72 Delta 88, with the V8 Rocket 350 2BBL. I will never forget the different sound that engine made. Too bad My Dad never believed in accessories and it was all base equipment. But, that car had a nicer interior then luxury cars have today. Plush and good looking. Probably a recycling nightmare.

Funny, If I have a dream with a car in it, it's ALWAYS, that car. So I don't need to ever get another one. I just need to go to sleep.

 

[ultrarunner]

We had a 1970 Olds Delta 88 with a 455... very plush and plenty of power... that was replaced with a 72 Cutlas Vista Cruiser also with a 455... used it to tow car and stock trailers... never missed a beat going over the Sierra.

Only have the 1905 Curved Dash now... 111 years old and still running... they sure new how to build them!

 

[BleedingOrange]

Yeah, I got a few but I don't think folks want the thread cluttered up with pictures. Besides, I can't figure out how to load more than one at a time. :ashamed:

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And here's the '51 Chrysler K-310 body I want to build.
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Everyone on this site loves pictures, The more pictures, the better. Absolutely beautiful job you did on those vehicles.
I had never heard of the 51 Chrysler K-310. Beautiful style for way back then.
Was it a pro-type that Chrysler had at one time ?
What is your draw to that particular vehicle ?