Off Topic Discussions on Classic Car Forum

'Activity' - It ain't your Inbox -

46HudsonPU — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:44:08 +0000

Forum Members -
There has been a lot of members posting PMs within 'Activity' since classiccar.com rolled-out the new format, and it still occurrs very frequently.

Please be aware that - -
Anything anyone posts in 'Activity' is public, for all to view - even those that are not members of the classiccar.com forum can view (and scan) those posts in that area, and read everything that is posted there;
- As far as I know, there are no notifications made to messages left there. That means that if you leave a message, it may not be 'read' by the intended party, as they will not receive any notice that a message is pending for them;

When you go to your personal area (clicking on your 'forum handle') that open text window in that area is not your 'Inbox', it is the 'Activity' area.

To send a PM:
- 'Click' on the icon called 'Inbox';
- Then look to the upper-right of the screen and click-on 'Start a Conversation';
- Start typing the 'handle' of the member you want to send a PM to. It should begin to auto-populate, you can then pick from the list of names/handles that come up. You can send PMs to multiple people;

It's pretty much self explainatory from there -

Also - Once a PM session is started, it can be continued right from that area, without issue (i.e., you do not need to start a 'new' conversation, unless you want to...

High Levels of SPAM Activity on ClassicCar.com Forums

46HudsonPU — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:10:50 +0000

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE

Folks - As you might be aware, are some SPAM threads posted on the forums here on ClassicCar.com. Not as bad as it was, however it appears that it will always be an issue.

If you see a post that you suspect as SPAM, please click on the 'Flag' button and report it. That action notifies all moderators and administrators of the offending thread, and we'll see that it is attended-to (i.e., deleted, and the offending poster banned from the site).

Please -
- Do not click on any of the links in a suspected SPAM thread;
- Do not reply/post to the thread;
- Do not attempt to make contact or 'PM' the SPAMMER.

Thank you for your help and support.

"Safety" I can't spell it let alone know what it means!!

ESSX28-1 — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:54:37 +0000

For those who might like to see what racing used to be like.

Wonder how many died

Wow, this is something you will find hard to believe, not like the racers we have become in today's society. The old days of auto racing without seat belts, NASCAR rules, fire suits, fire extinguishers, etc. ...Just crazy ass drivers and spectators.

http://devour.com/video/vintage-race-car-crashes/

49C8.Com Lives...

rambos_ride — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:12:09 +0000

Well - not really!

When I went thru a dry spell a few years back I had to let the 49C8.com domain expire. Register.com held it for a while but wanted 125.00 just to get the url back and not counting the registration.

Now some other dirtball has it parked on some regrettful advertising site so I'm not going to play the game.

Welcome doggonecustoms.com!

I'm in the process of moving the old pictures, and articles over.

Not much to see right now, but you can register for email updates.

The plan right now is to finish some small projects in the shop over the next 4-8 weeks then get the moss off the Hudson and back in the shop for the first time in a couple years.

Should be interesting!

Anyone recognise this car?

ESSX28-1 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:03:50 +0000

Card from youngest daughter, but I'm unsure of car make & model.

Maybe 'off topic' but a Salute to all on Veterans Day!

jjbubaboy — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:15:58 +0000

Just a small note and a BIG Thank You for all that deserve it.
A big part of why this country is great.
Jeff

couple of interesting short car-related movies on the web...

Jon B — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:41:11 +0000

I found these at the Prelinger Archives website.

1. "The Mechanic" -- 1924 short comedy (silent), employing rather standard early 20's humor, with a wannabe Chaplin playing an inept garage mechanic. Exploding tires and oily rags provide most of the chuckles. At one point a white Hudson sedan is besmirched. Nice shots of a period garage with lots of early 20's cars in it. In two parts. http://archive.org/details/AFP-19-OJ_R-2_TheMechanic_A
http://archive.org/details/AFP-19-OJ_R-2_TheMechanic_B

2. "Behind The Scenes", a compilation of gags, flubs and outtakes by the Wilding Picture Productions, from the mid-1930's. Wilding made industrial films, including a lot of promotional films for automobile companies including Hudson. If you look carefully you'll spot several 30's Hudsons. If you've ever seen the short film made by Hudson which was used in their exhibit at the 1933 Chicago Century of Progress exposition -- which starred barely-remembered comedian Billy Repaid -- you'll recognize an outtake from that. Be prepared for a good deal of low humor, including a number of shots of large male animals proving their manhood. This film was obviously intended to be shown to guys sitting around drinking beer, smoking cigars and guffawing.
http://archive.org/details/AFP-2BZ_No9

FINALLY - NOV 6TH!

rambos_ride — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:31:31 +0000

No matter what side you fall on, tomorrow is a big day day for this country's future...easily the biggest, most important election in my 50 year lifetime.

Whom ever wins the election, the country I love and grew up in will not survive its current coarse of debt and deficit spending thats gone on under both party rule the last 15-20 years, especially the last 4-12 years!

For those who believe in divine providence - pray for your Country to find the right path!

Stand and be heard...VOTE!

classiccar.com - Cars for Sale (?)...

46HudsonPU — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:17:02 +0000

Has anyone taken a look at some of the cars listed for sale?

From what I see in the photos, quite a few of them are obviously in pristine condition, possibly show quality. Very much under-priced, and most likely 'scams'. You can almost pick them out, just from the preview pictures and prices. Open them up, and you see little other than pictures. No text, no description, no phone numbers, nothing...

Big question - Are any of these car sales verified as being legitimate?

I am tempted to send some inquiries, just to see what their response(s) will be. Would be willing to bet that the response will be something to the effect that they need to sell it quick, and 'recommend' that a security deposit be 'wired' to them...

My guess would be that a considerable portion of these sales are scams.

John Deere

essexcoupe3131 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:32:12 +0000

Hi All, this isn't a Hudson question, but thought I would try
I have a John Deer lawn Tractor down under and I need a new Bare deck for it
Could any 1 find out if they are available and the cost up in the states as I can get a freight forwarder
we use through my hot rod club to bring it down for me me to NZ as they ship weekly
Not sure at this stage from where but can easily find out
its a LT166 with a chassis number MOL166E047497
Got the internal rust like many of our cars LOL
this is the early deck that has the 10mm holes for the rear hangers and not the 12mm
they will know by the chassis number
Any help would be appreciated

Mike

New eBay Scams... Beware

DocHornet — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:55:45 +0000

I've experienced a recent spate of fake eBay scam emails, that you might want to pass along to other car guys. Basically, if you have an item listed on eBay, these guys send out what appears to be the standard "an eBay member has a message for you" which usually says something like "I'm interested in buying the 'item' you have on eBay.. please email me"

The fake eBay email has the standard yellow RESPOND button. when you click on the button, a fake eBay login screen appears, and this is where they collect your user name and password for other nefarious purposes.

I almost got caught up in this yesterday, then just after "logging in" realized I'd been scammed, so immediately opened a new session in eBay and changed both user name and password.

The cure for this is to NEVER press the RESPOND button to a supposed eBay email. Instead, log in to your eBay account and go to the messages section to see if there really is a message there. If not, the email message you received is totally bogus.

Here's an example of a recent one I got. Usually the wording of the message gives it away.

Help?

rmwheelessloyolaedu — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:49:26 +0000

Hey. I recently acquired a 1985 chrysler fifth avenue for a good price that runs great. The only problem I have is its lack of horsepower. I really want a muscle car but my 5th ave only has a 318 cc (I think) v8. Should I just get an actual muscle car and restore that or can I put a bigger engine in my 5th ave to give it more hp. Whats the better option? Also, I am by no means a gearhead but I would really like to learn how to rebuild cars. Whats my best bet? Tutorial videos? Online? I am a college grad and I am not dumb; I just dont have the know how or a dad that is around. Should I enroll at a community college to learn about cars. I really want to know how to work on cars and restore them but I do not know anybody to teach me. Please advise on any and all matters.

Heavy August Rain in So. Calif.?

Lee ODell — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:26:59 +0000

It's raining hard here in Burbank, Ca. in Aug. I have lived here since 1951 and can not remember it ever raining here in August before and the sun is still shining too.

Lee O'Dell

Amazing Engine!

ESSX28-1 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:11:45 +0000

This really is a quite astonishing feat of engineering.

Watch the building of a miniature V-12 engine.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/3YfTtGCsiD8?rel=0

1934 Hudson 8 Convertible "For Sale"

1934_Hudson_8_Conv — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:33:51 +0000

I have been in discussions with a gentleman in Europe for the past couple years that is considering selling his late father-in-law's 1934 Hudson 8 Convertible Coupe. The car is complete with an "amateur" restoration started. The pictures of the car show a solid body, no dents, rust or severe damage. All the trim (bumpers; door handles; head, fender & tail lamps; top frame; bird, etc.) seems to be with the car however, I plan to make a visit to verify.

I've noticed that the '34H8CV consistently is ranked in the top two cars "costs aside" @ the Hudson Classic Car forum so, I have to ask... what would a reasonable buyer be willing to pay for a solid and complete '34H8CV needing restoration?

I have the price guides however, also know that so few of these cars change hands that guides show ridiculously low values. I also know (first-hand) what it costs to restore one of these puppies!

Just curious... what would YOU pay??

Disclaimer: I love a well done street rod as much as the next guy however, will do everything in my control to prvent this car from being rodded!

Missing Posts

Hudson308 — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:20:17 +0000

Looks like a couple posts from Friday disappeared. :dry:
Just me?

Vintage Open cars racing in 2012 in New Zealand

ESSX28-1 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:08:57 +0000

No HET products that I could see but some interesting 'old iron"

Enjoy!!

Computer Humor...

SamJ — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:09:07 +0000

Thank you VETS

J Spencer — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:23:26 +0000

Thanking all the men and women who have or are still serving our great country. We owe them our deepest respect and gratitude. My son-in-law Dale (E7) has 18 years in the Army and did one tour in Bosnia and 3 tours in Irag as a combat medic. They are now stationed in San Antonio, TX

Jim Spencer
USAF 1959-1963

Road Humor - post your pictures here

Trulyvintage — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:51:26 +0000

I do a lot lot traveling .....

Here are some funny pictures from the road :whistle:

Add yours if you like - please don't post stuff downloaded
off the internet - just pictures you took

Jim

Favorite Quotes about Success

dlewistyyahoocom — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:13:47 +0000

Well, when I am in a rut, I sometimes look up to some famous quotes on success. My favorite is, “Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed.” Abraham Lincoln

Maybe some of you may feel on the rut, care to share your favorite quote?

Not Hudsons, but the kind of foe toes I enjoy....

SamJ — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:04:50 +0000

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/05/16/save-these-packards-lawrence-kansas/?refer=news

This video is hilarious...

SamJ — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:03:50 +0000

...darn Canadians...

http://videos2view.net/more-power.htm

Rocker Panel Swap

SuperDave — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:07:14 +0000

I guess this where I post this..Under "discussions"..?
I have a NOS rocker for the right side of a 51-53 Hornet or Commodore four door sedan. They don't get any nicer than this one. I need one for a 48-49 Commodore. I can cut all the upper retainers off and use this one, but it would be a shame. Anyone want to swap? I'm in Florida so unless y'all live closer, we will both have shipping to contend with.. But the ease of installation would be worth it to both of us.

Hello from the road ....

Trulyvintage — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Hello from Tulsa, OK ....

It is snowing this morning but at least it is above 0 degrees

I am on the road most days, when I am not driving I spend

time on the internet.

I like Hudsons, chevys, mopars :cool:

Check out my You Tube Travel Channel with stories
from the road

@ http://www.youtube.com/user/TrulyVintageOnDaRoad?feature=mhum

Jim

The Deville is in the details...

SamJ — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:07:28 +0000

...I know you're looking for a ruby in a mountain of rocks,
but there ain't no Coupe de Ville hiding at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box...

http://www.hemmings.com/parts/item/1874.html&refer=news

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Brake Fluid - Synthetic or Mineral?

joe53HH — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:41:09 +0000

I originally posted this message in the GENERAL area by mistake (First time posting to the Forum!) SO here goes take 2.........

I want to flush out the old fluid from the brake system in my 53 Hornet. I know enough to stay away from the DOT-5 silicone fluid but I wonder what your thoughts may be concerning the DOT 3 & Dot 4 fluids. I see all contain various formulas of glycol but some are synthetic and others are mineral based. Your opinions will be appreciated. Thanks, Joe

Perfect Bathroom for a Guy

51hornetA — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:40:25 +0000

Take a look lads. This is perfect reading room for a wrench head.
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HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY

hudsontech — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:40:05 +0000

Today everybody is Irish for a day. Parades and celebrations, tho I sometimes wonder what it's all about, green beer and corned beef and cabbage (I'll pass, thank you). Merriment and Irish jokes up the wahzoo. Aye Laddy, 'tis a brae brawny day.

My former spouse was the quintessential Irish cook - Not that she was Irish, you understand, it's just that everything she cooked turned us green!!!!!!

Everybody have a nice day - paint your Hudsons green for the occasion.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN

Harold Holmes - Spoof mail - beware

Kdancy — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:34:33 +0000

Just got this from a Harold Holmes address but I think it is fake--

I really hope you get this on time. I didn't tell you about my visit to Spain for a short vacation, but unfortunately i was robbed at the hotel where i lodged along with other folks.
My phone was also stolen and the hotel telephone lines were disconnected during the incident. So I have access to only emails.

Please I'm going to need some sort of loan from you for me to relocate to another hotel close to the embassy and also to get another flight ticket.

Those thieves made away with my credit card as well which is why this can't be resolved instantly.I have been to the Police and they directed me to the embassy but they're not helping issues at all and my flight leaves tomorrow,i will pay back as soon as i return.
Western Union transfer is the best option to send money to me. Let me know if you need my details(Full names location) to make the transfer.
Please, Let me know if you can help me out?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
thanks

HAROLD F BUD HOLMES