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a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
10/6/24 11:58 a.m.

So when I'm not working on a project car, I'm still usually out doing car stuff. Stuff that generally does not warrant it's own thread. 
 

Such as helping my buddy pick up his 60 Cadillac project car ....

 

hmmm looks like the GRM server is not taking images at this time.... Ill be back!

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
10/6/24 12:54 p.m.

The forum is what I usually do when I'm not doing what I should be doing.  Others as well, I'm sure. Which is why traffic seems to be higher here on workdays.

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
10/8/24 2:09 p.m.

Still can't post pictures....

Any thoughts? I assume its just me...

No go from the phone or laptop. 

I get an amazon server error if I try the drag and drop method.

I turned my router off for 15 minutes in case I had been dynamically assigned a black listed ip.

 

 

Paul_VR6 (Forum Supporter)
Paul_VR6 (Forum Supporter) UltraDork
10/8/24 2:57 p.m.

Clear your history and relaunch grm worked for me

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
10/8/24 4:24 p.m.

Nope

nada

zip zilch

Cleared history

restarted browsers

reset password 

Still no go from laptop or from cell...

emailed grm yesterday, no response yet

Could this be the end of a_florida_man?

 

stafford1500
stafford1500 Dork
10/8/24 4:42 p.m.

instead of drag and drop, try the little picture icon to upload individual images or copy from your favorite image viewer and paste in the comment box.

stafford1500
stafford1500 Dork
10/8/24 4:44 p.m.

Heres one of the images I think you might have tried to post

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
10/8/24 4:45 p.m.

In reply to stafford1500 :

That's it!

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
10/8/24 4:47 p.m.
stafford1500 said:

instead of drag and drop, try the little picture icon to upload individual images or copy from your favorite image viewer and paste in the comment box.

That's what I usually do. 
control v does not work either

when drag and drop fails I get an error about not being able to upload to an Amazon server.

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
10/15/24 5:40 a.m.

I Can post pics again!!!

Ill explain this later.... ;)

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
10/15/24 9:30 p.m.

ok, lets start over..

On 10/5 I made a quick trip over to help a buddy pick up a 60 Caddillac.

If you EVER go to pick up a 59 or a 60.

Bring ALL of your trailer with you, because you are going to need it.

It makes the $wd 3/4 ton Suburban look like a Trailblazer.

An on that note, bring all of the truck you have with you too... especially the brakes.

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
11/3/24 1:44 a.m.

You have probably seen my 1969 Corvette Roadster project in my Driveabeater C3 Thread.

After starting in on that, we came up with the father / son idea of taking it on HOTROD Power Tour next summer.

When that idea floated around for a while, it became obvious that the whole family should go... but in what?

So unless tb has a 4 or more seat classic passenger car, ah er um, up "for sale" (just kidding tb you are still legend around here with Jack.)... it looks like it might be a choice between these two:

 

#1 1960 Impala V8 Sport Sedan

 

This car basically runs, stops and is almost in road trip condition, as is. Looks to be pretty clean, with a respray in original red.

 

#2 1956 BelAir Sport Sedan with *****FACTORY AC*****

 

 

 

 

In a barn in Kansas since '76, recently in a pole barn in AL for 10 to 15 years. 265 V8- Powerglide (drive train out of car) PS PB PW Power Seat AC, Electric Eye, original AM radio, reverse light, upgraded trim, good glass, original paint, very little rust. Loaded like a baked potato but a little more wrenching needed overall.

 

#3 ????????????

something one of you car freaks out there knows about that needs to be saved.....

 

 

Thoughts?

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
11/3/24 1:53 a.m.
a_florida_man said:

I Can post pics again!!!

Ill explain this later.... ;)

Lets just say that this was a deal I was offered when I wasn't looking... and I should have been..:)

The one that got away! But the back story ends well as I now have a new friend as a result!

Dusterbd13
Dusterbd13 MegaDork
11/3/24 5:52 a.m.

That 60 impala gets my vote. Twice. Add tbi, ac, overdrive, discs, and cruise it. Leave the patina. God its so right....

 

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
11/3/24 9:37 a.m.

Oh man I love that 56

preach
preach UberDork
11/3/24 9:45 a.m.

You missed one Impala, don't miss the second one.

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
11/3/24 2:39 p.m.

They essentially cost the same, but there are some title issues that complicate the '60 Impala, and it needs a windshield due to hurricane damage. And again, it has been painted... who knows whats going on there. I DO really like the styling.

The 56 Bel Air is an AC car which is super rare. Its also original paint so what you see is what you get. I also like the idea that it has been out of the weather since I was in Kindergarten.

But I'm second in line for it. Ill know Tuesday if it's sold or not.

Im leaning toward the BelAir based on the re-sale and originality.

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
11/6/24 1:31 p.m.

Well, scratch the 56.

It has apparently sold, I knew I was second in line.

A '57 has entered the chat... a phone discussion will determine which I go to see this weekend, the 60 or the 57.

......sigh

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
11/7/24 8:14 p.m.

And the '60 is gone. It didn't make it to the weekend, when I would have had the time to go and see it.

But i think that's ok.

The '57 is looking like a good value and a good choice for the goal of being a family ride for HotRod Power Tour.

 

 

1957 210, PS, power Disc Brakes, TH350, original v8 car, set up for sbc (last engine failed), Vintage air AC, Rack and pinion, aftermarket radio, alluminum radiator, decent interior, good exhaust, electric wipers etc... 

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
11/7/24 8:57 p.m.

In reply to a_florida_man :

Do it !

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
11/7/24 9:05 p.m.
Indy - Guy said:

In reply to a_florida_man :

Do it !

That's the plan... but he is in the Navy and is on a rotation that is hard to mesh up with. 

Super nice guy though, so I expect that it will happen, just have to be patient.

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
11/7/24 9:08 p.m.

 

 

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
11/7/24 9:10 p.m.

 

 

hobiercr
hobiercr UberDork
11/7/24 10:22 p.m.

That is really pretty. What drivetrain would you add?

a_florida_man
a_florida_man Dork
11/7/24 11:15 p.m.

In reply to hobiercr :

I would just go back with a mild 350 sbc  like it had.

Evidently some of the last engine is included.

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