Recent content by SamReu

Thank you, Mr. Finch. I saw a Cagleco online and wondered if I might have one. I believe you are correct. (By the way: I am from North Carolina; lived in New Bern and Morehead City before heading west, then south, then north, and finally back south.)

Not great photos, I agree. Please note the final shot; look hard and you can discern the smaller USN in a vertical pattern. This stumps me. I prowled about on the Internet and discovered that it is most likely early 1960. Tthe mouton collar, with a lovely reddish tint, is nearly flawless -- is...

Hi, folks, and, yes, it's been a while since I was in the Lounge. An oversight, surely. Need your help. I got a battered G-1 off eBay for a decent price, and it was everything advertised. The label is missing, so I am not sure what company made it. I do have a few hints: 1. The "USN"...

1954 Chevy Thriftmaster, born and raised in Georgia. This is a work in progress.

My 1963 Ford Falcon Futura

This is the 216. I did not about the valve cover difference. I must investigate this. If it is a 235, I ought to ask more for it. The 235 is a superior engine.

You are correct about the engine, a simple little 170. It's not powerful but is sufficient. Re: the transmission: A mere 3 on the column. It would move better with four gears and a different rear end. A 260 under the hood would be nice, too. But I got this car after noticing my wife's reaction...

The man who’d marry your grandmama had one of these. When he drove it to see her for the first time, your grandmama’s father looked at the machine and scowled. “Farm boy,” he muttered. “Won’t amount to nuthin’.” Well, he was wrong. Granddaddy did all right in life; he turned out to be as tough...

A couple of machines I picked up after selling a Model A Ford. The '63 Falcon was a gift to my family; the truck, a banged-around '54 Chevy Thriftmaster, was a birthday present to myself.

Sold the Model A The title says it all -- well, no, it doesn't. I owned a '31 coupe for 20 years. I sold it two weeks ago. Then I turned around and bought a '63 Ford Falcon Futura convertible, white/red interior/black ragtop. It is on the West Coast; I live near the East Coast. I am trying to...

Model A watchin' Hello all, I just stepped in to say I enjoyed reading this. I have a '31 Ford deluxe coupe, green/black fenders/straw wheels, and it's been a fun car. A new (well, 1963) car has caught my eye, though, so the old Ford may go on the block. Anyone near Atlanta interested in a...

Sizing As US Authentic owners will attest, these jackets run long and lean. I was all set to buy a 42, but Shaul (owner) talked me into a 40. I agreed, with reservations, but he was right. It fits about the same as an old Cooper 44 I owned, but gave to a friend.

US Authentic fit I routinely wear a 42 in most coats, but when I dealt with Shaul, he suggested I order the standard 40 in the US Authentic A-2. I wisely listened to his advice. The jackets are cut slightly long, and mine fits me very well.

Absurd I might wash the car in some of those duds, provided I did it at night and the neighbors were out of town. On second thought: Naaaa.

That A-2 Make one in a long 42 or 44 (slightly narrower shoulders and chest, but keep the long arms) and you have a buyer.