Gearheads, Unite!

lesmore49 · 09-18-2019, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Yep, it was. Panther pink.

One of many bright colours available then.

I remember some of them...great names.
Tor Red , Sassy Grass, In Violet ,Plum Crazy and didn't they have a colour called Gang Green ?

Ratmagiclady · 09-24-2019, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I have seen those eyelashes on headlights. Around here they seem to often be associated with lipstick kisses on the rear window.

Speaking of headlights, is anyone familiar with the term spididdle or padiddle, and the game(s) associated with it?

Chris

Yeah, I had an ex from Maine whose family did that.

**pbancr** · 10-18-2021, 01:59 PM - **1 Like**

Went to the Audrain Automobile Museum in Newport RI today. They change out their exhibits about 3-4 times a year. Currently it’s local hot rods from 1945-1965. They had a stock ‘32 Ford next to a hot rodded one. Very interesting. Great museum to visit.

Audrain_Oct2021_Hotrods | Flickr

Racer X 69 · 05-09-2023, 11:53 PM - **3 Likes**

Gonna resurrect this thread, because I'm a gearhead and, well, Lucky Dog!

lesmore49 · 05-12-2023, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Gonna resurrect this thread, because I'm a gearhead and, well, Lucky Dog!

I've never seen someone road race a station wagon...I have seen drag racers race station wagons...used to be thought that more weight on the rear drive wheels and good weight transfer...if you special shocks and some other suspension adjustments.

Wonder what the theory is for a road racer to use a wagon...or maybe it was simply that was what he had...or perhaps it put him in an advantageous class. Hmmnn.

Racer X 69 · 05-12-2023, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Wonder what the theory is for a road racer to use a wagon...or maybe it was simply that was what he had...or perhaps it put him in an advantageous class. Hmmnn.

I'm thinking a liking for goons is what drove them to race one.

**crossed-up** · 05-12-2023, 04:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

I've never seen someone road race a station wagon...I have seen drag racers race station wagons...used to be thought that more weight on the rear drive wheels and good weight transfer...if you special shocks and some other suspension adjustments.

Wonder what the theory is for a road racer to use a wagon...or maybe it was simply that was what he had...or perhaps it put him in an advantageous class. Hmmnn.

Volvo successfully campaigned some 850 Estates (Wagons) back in the 90's in the British Touring Car Championship

Youtu.be

Then more recently BMR ran a couple of Subaru Levorgs in the same series.

You Tube

Last edited by crossed-up; 05-12-2023 at 04:49 PM.

**paulh** · 05-12-2023, 04:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Shots from a local cruise night recently. I've posted these elsewhere already but will add them to this newly-resurrected thread

lesmore49 · 05-15-2023, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by crossed-up

Volvo successfully campaigned some 850 Estates (Wagons) back in the 90's in the British Touring Car Championship

https://youtu.be/BKmA5ylD-rI

Then more recently BMR ran a couple of Subaru Levorgs in the same series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCNEOQS42KU

I remember those, they were used by some [police forces...the civilian version of the wagon...quite a police package.

**LindsayP** · 05-15-2023, 11:55 AM - **1 Like**

Of course classic cars in the UK are mightily different to American ones, half the size for the most part to start with! Beautiful photos above, by the way.
What cheeses me off is that I have had a number of cars that are now considered classics but were just cheap old bangers when I was a lad: Ford Anglia, Sunbeam Stiletto, Ford Capri Mk1 Facelift, Mini, MG TF (the modern one not the 1950's one). Wish I'd kept any one of those...Oh well.

Racer X 69 · 05-15-2023, 12:57 PM - **2 Likes**

More from the Luck Dog meet, a Datsun 610 pickup in the paddock.

lesmore49 · 05-15-2023, 03:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

More from the Luck Dog meet, a Datsun 610 pickup in the paddock.

I have not seen one of those in a long time.

I do recall a Toyota pickup that I thought about buying back around 1975 or so. It was a single cab (weren't they all then), with a long box...4 cylinder, and my memory says it had a 5 speed manual...don't know if it was an SR 5.

lesmore49 · 05-15-2023, 03:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

Shots from a local cruise night recently. I've posted these elsewhere already but will add them to this newly-resurrected thread

nice pix. That first photo looks like a '65 Chevelle...with 327 badging on the front fender. At that time one of the engines offered in the '65 Chevelle was the 327 cube/ 350 hp engine.

It was a small block V8, but a mighty mouse that was competitive with big block muscle intermediates in acceleration.

timb64 · 05-15-2023, 03:55 PM - **3 Likes**

I’m pretty sure I posted this on another thread but worth repeating here

Daimler SP250

lesmore49 · 05-15-2023, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by timb64

I’m pretty sure I posted this on another thread but worth repeating here

Daimler SP250

SP 250 with the Hemi 2.5 liter V8. I believe that some of those cars were used by the British police as highway interceptors...quite quick and fast back then in the '60's.

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09-18-2019, 05:21 PM	#2041
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Yep, it was. Panther pink. One of many bright colours available then. I remember some of them...great names. Tor Red , Sassy Grass, In Violet ,Plum Crazy and didn't they have a colour called Gang Green ?

09-24-2019, 03:07 PM	#2042
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I have seen those eyelashes on headlights. Around here they seem to often be associated with lipstick kisses on the rear window. Speaking of headlights, is anyone familiar with the term spididdle or padiddle, and the game(s) associated with it? Chris Yeah, I had an ex from Maine whose family did that.

10-18-2021, 01:59 PM - 1 Like	#2043
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,575	Went to the Audrain Automobile Museum in Newport RI today. They change out their exhibits about 3-4 times a year. Currently it’s local hot rods from 1945-1965. They had a stock ‘32 Ford next to a hot rodded one. Very interesting. Great museum to visit. Audrain_Oct2021_Hotrods \| Flickr

05-09-2023, 11:53 PM - 3 Likes	#2044
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Gonna resurrect this thread, because I'm a gearhead and, well, Lucky Dog!

05-12-2023, 03:27 PM	#2045
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Gonna resurrect this thread, because I'm a gearhead and, well, Lucky Dog! I've never seen someone road race a station wagon...I have seen drag racers race station wagons...used to be thought that more weight on the rear drive wheels and good weight transfer...if you special shocks and some other suspension adjustments. Wonder what the theory is for a road racer to use a wagon...or maybe it was simply that was what he had...or perhaps it put him in an advantageous class. Hmmnn.

05-12-2023, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#2046
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by lesmore49 Wonder what the theory is for a road racer to use a wagon...or maybe it was simply that was what he had...or perhaps it put him in an advantageous class. Hmmnn. I'm thinking a liking for goons is what drove them to race one.

05-12-2023, 04:54 PM - 2 Likes	#2048
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Shots from a local cruise night recently. I've posted these elsewhere already but will add them to this newly-resurrected thread

05-15-2023, 10:44 AM	#2049
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by crossed-up Volvo successfully campaigned some 850 Estates (Wagons) back in the 90's in the British Touring Car Championship https://youtu.be/BKmA5ylD-rI Then more recently BMR ran a couple of Subaru Levorgs in the same series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCNEOQS42KU I remember those, they were used by some [police forces...the civilian version of the wagon...quite a police package.

05-15-2023, 11:55 AM - 1 Like	#2050
LindsayP Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Photos: Albums Posts: 73	Of course classic cars in the UK are mightily different to American ones, half the size for the most part to start with! Beautiful photos above, by the way. What cheeses me off is that I have had a number of cars that are now considered classics but were just cheap old bangers when I was a lad: Ford Anglia, Sunbeam Stiletto, Ford Capri Mk1 Facelift, Mini, MG TF (the modern one not the 1950's one). Wish I'd kept any one of those...Oh well.

05-15-2023, 12:57 PM - 2 Likes	#2051
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	More from the Luck Dog meet, a Datsun 610 pickup in the paddock.

05-15-2023, 03:35 PM - 1 Like	#2052
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by Racer X 69 More from the Luck Dog meet, a Datsun 610 pickup in the paddock. I have not seen one of those in a long time. I do recall a Toyota pickup that I thought about buying back around 1975 or so. It was a single cab (weren't they all then), with a long box...4 cylinder, and my memory says it had a 5 speed manual...don't know if it was an SR 5.

05-15-2023, 03:38 PM - 1 Like	#2053
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by paulh Shots from a local cruise night recently. I've posted these elsewhere already but will add them to this newly-resurrected thread nice pix. That first photo looks like a '65 Chevelle...with 327 badging on the front fender. At that time one of the engines offered in the '65 Chevelle was the 327 cube/ 350 hp engine. It was a small block V8, but a mighty mouse that was competitive with big block muscle intermediates in acceleration.

05-15-2023, 03:55 PM - 3 Likes	#2054
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	I’m pretty sure I posted this on another thread but worth repeating here Daimler SP250

05-15-2023, 04:38 PM	#2055
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by timb64 I’m pretty sure I posted this on another thread but worth repeating here Daimler SP250 SP 250 with the Hemi 2.5 liter V8. I believe that some of those cars were used by the British police as highway interceptors...quite quick and fast back then in the '60's.