The Old Car Blog

Friday evenings gourmet adventure

richard — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:38:03 +0000

This Friday my wife and I traveled to Churro Fever Corp. in Bridgeport.

The menu was chaotic. After ordering appetizers my wife and I ate one of the most completely bland meals my wife and I ever ate

I'll display video of the evening later.

Wednesday nights gourmet experience

richard — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:30:07 +0000

This Wednesday my family agreed to goto Cafe Atomico in Northwood.

The atmosphere was wonderful. While listening to music my family snacked on an incredibly delectable servings my family will ever had

I'll upload pictures of the experience when I have time.

Car Geek Site of the Week

richard — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:16:00 +0000

Here's something new: #classic cars is a site about vintage auto insurance that is probably one of the most detailed site about collector cars I've come across.

The site is very informative and gets a rating of eight out of 10.

Living with a 1973 Mustang Old Car and Losing the Inheritance While Blowing a Lot of Gas

richard — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:55:31 +0000

I've had too much fun to mention :).
Benjamin and I have depended on our 1973 Mustang now for nearly eight years. I'm glad to report we've been content with the car. Our cottage is in southern Michigan, near Rockland, and we love touring in the car during the fall months. My opinion is I'd say it's an awesome vehicle for the money.

During the time we've owned the Mustang we've been enjoying it heartily. My whole family made a weekend out of visiting my wife's relatives in Oregon several times over the year. The Mustang does well on gas and has not given us alot problems in terms of repair.

The Mustang is in rare form, having been restored in the last two years. The previous owners seem to have taken good care of it over the past twenty-two years. Our previous car, a Roewe, had plenty of issues and we weren't sad to get rid of it.

It was stressed to me to insure the vehicle. For our metlife classic car insurance we went with a company called Sneed Insurance. We signed up for the policy completely online, using their excellent web site. We found the company by reviewing the information on old cars. It's a great web site for finding the lowest cost on car insurance. We insured the Mustang for a fraction of what State Farm wanted.

The classic cars was just in time because within a month of getting it we were involved in a horrible accident with a Audi. The accident totalled both cars. Our Sneed Insurance insurance agent called and let us know the car would be fixed! It was a relief because of our love to the car.

The price of the car has gone up a lot over the past few years to our surprise. It's hard to believe we paid $23,000 for the car back in 1996. Now it's worth at least $55,000! We've been offered this much several times this year. My girlfriend is very excited!

The classic car of your dreams is out there Go out and don't hesitate, there's a world of cheap Mustangs out there. Buy a Mustang now before the price goes up! You won't regret it.

Ford Mustang Mach 1 Mach 1 Red with Black stripes Show Car
US $26,000.00

Ford Mustang Mustang 73 Mach 1 4 Speed RestoredAirFold Down Back Seat
US $25,000.00

Ford Mustang RAM AIR 1973 FORD MUSTANG RAM AIR CONVERTIBLE STUNNING SHOW CAR
US $37,800.00

Ford Mustang RESTORED 1973 Mustang FASTBACK 69 70 71 72 shelby Mach1 build
US $15,900.00

Ford Mustang RESTORED 73 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 351 FACTORY AC
US $14,000.00

Ford Mustang POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP NO RESERVE CLASSIC BEST OFFER
US $9,900.00

Ford Mustang Convertible Fastback
US $9,600.00

Ford Mustang MACH 1 fastback Aqua color mach 1 excellent condition
US $9,000.00

Ford Mustang 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Pro Touring 351 Windsor
US $8,800.00

Ford Mustang FASTBACK MUSTANG SPORT Q CODE FASTBACK
US $8,000.00

My wife and I Entered the 1969 Jeep in a Cruise-in and Never Saw It Coming

richard — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:46:52 +0000

I took a church-sponsored antique car show here in Dixie, Georgia. It was organized by the local Councilperson by the name of Tim McCracken. The Councilperson is a car fanatic from way back, having a small part in the film "The H Man". A love of cars was grown slowly.

I entered my 1969 Jeep in the show 'n shine with the intention of having a good time. I spent 2 hours getting the Jeep. I had done my car history search on the Jeep by going over to VIN checker for a check at the accuracy of the car. Based on the excellent information I found that my Jeep was worth a lot of money!

My car won Best of Show! | was in total shock that my little old Jeep had been named a star of the show. Next year I might go for a national championship.

Jeep CJ CJ5 Unique CJ5 Historical Classic in great shape
US $7,000.00

1967 1968 1969 JEEP CJ5 CJ6 ORV 4 LIFT KIT WITH SHOCKS
US $742.94

232 258 AMC Jeep master engine kit 1968 1969 1970 1971
US $452.44

Centerforce CLUTCH KIT jeep J 2700 68 69 1968 1969 part
US $365.31

343 AMC Jeep AMX Rambler pistons rings 1967 1968 1969
US $348.57

4 Jeep CJ Wheel Spacers Adapters 1969 69 Camper CJ5 2
US $179.99

4 Jeep CJ Wheel Spacers Adapters 1969 462 CJ5 2
US $179.99

Finding Your Ideal Pet

richard — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:26 +0000

At first glance, buying an animal friend, it looks easy, but it's not as easy as it looks. Many people think that it's the same thing as deciding which movie to watch and unfortunately determine that they have chosen poorly. Is it possible to find the right animal?

Take a look at how you live and then apply that to your potential choice. Do your friends say that you are a warm sort or are you shy? Can you commit to time with a dog or would you be better off with a feline? There are a lot of a great number of queries that you will take a look at before making your choice. A potential choice may be one that could come from a new place. Animals that are atypical may be the perfect pet that you might have passed up.

People that you'd never think of care for pets like squirrels and lizards. It could be the sheer novelty, but many times it is a forthright connection that others could never comprehend. Sit down andthink about your options. Look at message boards for caretakers of lots of different species and ponder their way of living with. For a lot of pets, many factors of sharing a life with a creature could be confining to the way you live and there most assuredly will be costs that make buying and keeping some species less interesting. If you find the correct beast, your lifestyle will will be more tranquil.

Muscle Car Site Award

richard — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:47:25 +0000

If you're into car stuff (you are if you're reading this) the check out #antique cars is a site about vintage car insurance that is probably one of the just plain cool sites on custom cars I've browsed.

The site is very informative and gets a rating of 6 out of 10.

Cool Site of the Day

richard — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:52:29 +0000

Here's something new: #antique cars is a site about antique car insurance that is probably one of the most detailed site about custom cars I've come across.

The site is very informative and gets a rating of 7 out of 10.

My wife and I Entered the 1950 Packard in a Regional Competition and Never Saw It Coming

richard — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:43:06 +0000

I took the weekend off and entered a local show-n-shine here in Walters - (HR), Oklahoma. It was put together by the local Sheriff by the name of Tim Starr. The Sheriff is a car fanatic from way back, having a small part in the film "B.D. la munte si la mare". A love of cars was grown over time.

I entered my 1950 Packard in the show 'n shine with the hope of taking home a prize. I spent 3 hours getting the Packard. I had done my car history search on the Packard by going over to decode this for a check at the accuracy of the car. After considerable research there I found that my Packard was a collector car!

I couldn't believe it...my car won first place! | was completely amazed still in shock that my little old Packard had done so well the first time out. Next year I might enter it in a state-wide show.

Packard 1950 black packard
US $8,000.00

Chevrolet Master Deluxe 1941 ChevyPackardBiuck193719381939194819501953
US $7,668.00

Packard 1950 Packard 4 Door
US $1,500.00

Window Seat Cylinder 1948 1949 1950 1951 Packard
US $149.00

1948 1949 1950 Packard 288 327 NOS Water Pump
US $139.99

1948 1949 1950 Packard Convertible Top Cylinder
US $139.00

1948 1949 1950 Packard convertible top lift cylinder L
US $139.00

True Story: My 1955 Plymouth in a Local Show and Never Saw It Coming

richard — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:52:37 +0000

I took the weekend off and entered a regional car show here in Florence, South Carolina. It was put together by the local Fire Marshal by the name of Williams Schill. The Fire Marshal is a motorhead from way back, having a small part in the film "Kabaret-duel (TV)". A love of cars was developed over time.

I entered my 1955 Plymouth in the car show with the desire of taking home a prize. I spent 2 hours getting the Plymouth. I had done my vin search on the Plymouth by going over to decode this for a check at the accuracy of the car. Based on the excellent information I found that my Plymouth was a collector car!

I couldn't believe it...my car won first place! | was in total shock that my little old Plymouth was the star of the show. Next year will be even bigger.

Plymouth 260 Poly Deluxe engine rebuild kit 1955
US $1,652.31

Plymouth 260 Poly Master engine rebuild kit 1955
US $1,362.76

MOPAR NOS 1955 69 DODGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER FLOOR MAT
US $800.00

MOPAR NOS 1955 PLYMOUTH HOOD NOSE ORNAMENT Pt1599495
US $500.00

1955 Plymouth D500 DeSoto NOS MoPar CONV TOP MOTOR NY
US $495.00

1955 56 57 58 59 Plymouth Dodge P Flite PRO Rebuild Set
US $393.99

Plymouth 1955 260 Poly engine kit re ring new
US $387.76