Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lookingtobuy · 01-22-2009, 10:07 AM

Off Topic for the Blazer Jimmy forum, but I think most of you will enjoy this!
The Good old days : )

http://thefiftiesandsixties.com/CarsWeDrove.htm

71jimmy · 01-22-2009, 05:19 PM

That's too cool!

Who remembers Cookie in his 'vette. The show was called "Route 66" I believe.

vtblazer · 01-22-2009, 06:39 PM

Excellent!

**Ron 586** · 01-22-2009, 09:59 PM

If you are any kind of gear head at all you would love that. I hate to admit it but I was there when it happened. I guess that makes me old huh?

vtblazer · 01-23-2009, 07:31 AM

Would love to see that done for the next generation...late 60's muscle cars and our trucks.

**Ron 586** · 01-24-2009, 01:58 AM

I guess it's up to us to make it happen. I've offered to help my grand kids build an old truck and no takers.

Chevyman63 · 01-24-2009, 12:46 PM

That was very cool!! And very well done as well.

It made me remember my dad's old car club front plate, the "Gasket Blasters".

RustyParts · 01-25-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

That's too cool!

Who remembers Cookie in his 'vette. The show was called "Route 66" I believe.

"Cookie" Ed Burns and Connie Stevens were in 77 Sunset Strip. Route 66 starred George Maharis and Martin Milner, I vaguely remember watching every week on the ole b/w TV. I may be giving away my age here.

**jaros44sr** · 01-25-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyParts

"Cookie" Ed Burns and Connie Stevens were in 77 Sunset Strip. Route 66 starred George Maharis and Martin Milner, I vaguely remember watching every week on the ole b/w TV. I may be giving away my age here.

Gotta agree, something was wrong with his recall, just couldn't remember what it was...CRAFT

I had a conv. '66 442 in HS. Power windows. power seats and a power antenna. AM/FM w/ a 8 track and a reverb. Pillow on the console so my wife could sit next to me with her arm around my shoulder

RustyParts · 01-25-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Gotta agree, something was wrong with his recall, just couldn't remember what it was...CRAFT

I had a conv. '66 442 in HS. Power windows. power seats and a power antenna. AM/FM w/ a 8 track and a reverb. Pillow on the console so my wife could sit next to me with her arm around my shoulder

In high school I drove a '51 ford tudoor hardtop that had a 53 merc engine, full race cam, 3 stromberg 97's coupled to a 3 speed overdrive. That ole car scared the hell out of me, it would shake rattle and roll.

vtblazer · 01-25-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Gotta agree, something was wrong with his recall, just couldn't remember what it was...CRAFT

I had a conv. '66 442 in HS. Power windows. power seats and a power antenna. AM/FM w/ a 8 track and a reverb. Pillow on the console so my wife could sit next to me with her arm around my shoulder

Those were the days eh Jim?

Being a few years after you guys...

I drove a 69 road runner, nothing power 'cept for the 440 six pack.

Used to run consistent mid 12's at the local track w/closed exhaust & street tires.

**jaros44sr** · 01-25-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyParts

In high school I drove a '51 ford tudoor hardtop that had a 53 merc engine, full race cam, 3 stromberg 97's coupled to a 3 speed overdrive. That ole car scared the hell out of me, it would shake rattle and roll.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Those were the days eh Jim?

Being a few years after you guys...

I drove a 69 road runner, nothing power 'cept for the 440 six pack.

Used to run consistent mid 12's at the local track w/closed exhaust & street tires.

Rusty, if I had to guess which kinda car you drove in HS, that would've been my pick for you

Kurt, I was goin' to raise the flag on you but I thought it would be impolite, best we could do with that car was mid 13's, but it wasn't a 6pac. Soooooooooo, I'll keep the flag down

Agree, was some of the best times

vtblazer · 01-25-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Rusty, if I had to guess which kinda car you drove in HS, that would've been my pick for you

Kurt, I was goin' to raise the flag on you but I thought it would be impolite, best we could do with that car was mid 13's, but it wasn't a 6pac. Soooooooooo, I'll keep the flag down

Agree, was some of the best times

The part I left out (intentionally) were the specs on the motor.

Balanced, MAJOR head work, solid cam, full roller rockers, elec. ignition, headers and I had changed the center carb out from the stock 250 cfm to a 500cfm.

Had 1500cfm worth of carberation, no vac. secondary, full manual flush.

Ran around town on the center carb and used the outboards as secondaries.

Posted the pic for proof.

**jaros44sr** · 01-25-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

The part I left out (intentionally) were the specs on the motor.

Balanced, MAJOR head work, solid cam, full roller rockers, elec. ignition, headers and I had changed the center carb out from the stock 250 cfm to a 500cfm.

Had 1500cfm worth of carberation, no vac. secondary, full manual flush.

Ran around town on the center carb and used the outboards as secondaries.

Posted the pic for proof.

Am I glad I didn't call BS... I would've looked very dumb

Not that I doubted you for a minute, but we have been around a campfire or two

vtblazer · 01-25-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Am I glad I didn't call BS... I would've looked very dumb

Not that I doubted you for a minute, but we have been around a campfire or two

Nah, by rights, you had me...

I knew I could pull someone who knew better in and get a response.

**jaros44sr** · 01-25-2009, 01:41 PM

Street racing rule...never lift your hood. We used to debadge them

Does that mean I can raise the flag on you

Chevyman63 · 01-25-2009, 07:05 PM

You guys were way out of my league. After driving a 71 Hornet for a while, I could finally afford a car of my own, a 68 Camaro, straight 6 with a 2 speed power glide and rusted rear quarters. I loved that car, but sold it so I could buy a 71 Camaro from SC, 307, 123,000 miles, but no rust. Worked on and drove that thing for over 3 years.

We never had a place to race...legally, so never put a lot of $$ into motors, (mainly because I didn't have the $$).

Still have a lot of good memories of those, as well as about 12-15 other cars and trucks over the years.

old man jimmy · 01-26-2009, 12:57 AM

I know you guys like pictures. Thought you might get a kick out of some of my old iron. Actually most of it was new at the time. Shows my age. My fun car was the green 66. Was a Hemi head, and after I built it, it was downright scary.

Chevyman63 · 01-26-2009, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old man jimmy

I know you guys like pictures. Thought you might get a kick out of some of my old iron. Actually most of it was new at the time. Shows my age. My fun car was the green 66. Was a Hemi head, and after I built it, it was downright scary.

Very nice!

**jaros44sr** · 01-26-2009, 09:38 AM

Nice choice of cars, impeccable taste...I remember the scary part, hard to get them to go strait at WOT

Which one would you like to have back?

71jimmy · 01-26-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyParts

"Cookie" Ed Burns and Connie Stevens were in 77 Sunset Strip. Route 66 starred George Maharis and Martin Milner, I vaguely remember watching every week on the ole b/w TV. I may be giving away my age here.

That's it! Sorry about that. New I could count on you guys to straighten me out.

My rides were mainly imports: MGB, MGC, Spitfire, Bug until I stepped up to a 68 Camero RS, 327, 4spd........ I loved that car, but insurance killed it for me. Later I went with a 65 Mustang Fastback, bought for $300 back in the day. Proceeded to completely rebuild it with all the Shelby parts I could find. Wish I still had that one.

old man jimmy · 01-27-2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice choice of cars, impeccable taste...I remember the scary part, hard to get them to go strait at WOT

Which one would you like to have back?

Thanks guy. Actually, I'd like to have any of my old cars back. But mostly I kick myself for getting rid of the Plymouth. Would like to have what they're selling for now days. Going straight was a problem with all the old cars. You had to drive them all the time. But stopping was the biggest problem with the 66. More motor than brakes. Ah, the good ole days.

**jaros44sr** · 01-27-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old man jimmy

Thanks guy. Actually, I'd like to have any of my old cars back. But mostly I kick myself for getting rid of the Plymouth. Would like to have what they're selling for now days. Going straight was a problem with all the old cars. You had to drive them all the time. But stopping was the biggest problem with the 66. More motor than brakes. Ah, the good ole days.

Rite after HS, I got into english sports cars....give up on the HP, but driving and stopping were great

vtblazer · 01-27-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old man jimmy

Thanks guy. Actually, I'd like to have any of my old cars back. But mostly I kick myself for getting rid of the Plymouth. Would like to have what they're selling for now days. Going straight was a problem with all the old cars. You had to drive them all the time. But stopping was the biggest problem with the 66. More motor than brakes. Ah, the good ole days.

I kinda like the one you decided to keep.

01-22-2009, 10:07 AM	#1
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" Off Topic for the Blazer Jimmy forum, but I think most of you will enjoy this! The Good old days : ) http://thefiftiesandsixties.com/CarsWeDrove.htm

01-22-2009, 05:19 PM	#2
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" That's too cool! Who remembers Cookie in his 'vette. The show was called "Route 66" I believe. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

01-22-2009, 06:39 PM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" Excellent!

01-22-2009, 09:59 PM	#4
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" If you are any kind of gear head at all you would love that. I hate to admit it but I was there when it happened. I guess that makes me old huh? __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

01-23-2009, 07:31 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" Would love to see that done for the next generation...late 60's muscle cars and our trucks. Last edited by vtblazer; 01-23-2009 at 07:31 AM.

01-24-2009, 01:58 AM	#6
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" I guess it's up to us to make it happen. I've offered to help my grand kids build an old truck and no takers. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

01-24-2009, 12:46 PM	#7
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" That was very cool!! And very well done as well. It made me remember my dad's old car club front plate, the "Gasket Blasters". __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-25-2009, 01:41 PM	#16
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" Street racing rule...never lift your hood. We used to debadge them Does that mean I can raise the flag on you __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-25-2009 at 01:42 PM.

01-25-2009, 07:05 PM	#17
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" You guys were way out of my league. After driving a 71 Hornet for a while, I could finally afford a car of my own, a 68 Camaro, straight 6 with a 2 speed power glide and rusted rear quarters. I loved that car, but sold it so I could buy a 71 Camaro from SC, 307, 123,000 miles, but no rust. Worked on and drove that thing for over 3 years. We never had a place to race...legally, so never put a lot of $$ into motors, (mainly because I didn't have the $$). Still have a lot of good memories of those, as well as about 12-15 other cars and trucks over the years. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09 Last edited by Chevyman63; 01-25-2009 at 07:07 PM.

01-26-2009, 12:57 AM	#18
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" I know you guys like pictures. Thought you might get a kick out of some of my old iron. Actually most of it was new at the time. Shows my age. My fun car was the green 66. Was a Hemi head, and after I built it, it was downright scary. Attached Images

01-26-2009, 09:38 AM	#20
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Nostalgic... "The Cars we Drove" Nice choice of cars, impeccable taste...I remember the scary part, hard to get them to go strait at WOT Which one would you like to have back? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-26-2009 at 09:39 AM.

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