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  1. J

    Long Way from 1957 Chevy

    That is really a nice looking two door. Too bad it does not still have the original wheels and tires. Well, that would be an easy thing to change back to original. Cheers, Jim.
  2. J

    Long Way from 1957 Chevy

    In the mid 50's two tone paint jobs were very popular with Chevy. I can't remember if that was the case with other GM products or not. And, there were some three tone Mopars. One was aimed at the feminine market and had a matching makeup case and umbrella - it was not very popular. One...
  3. J

    favorite cars of the golden era

    I recently read an article - I can't remember where - that referred to a 1934 Deuce Coupe - Argh!
  4. J

    favorite cars of the golden era

    Flivver, thanks for the correction and additional information. I had no idea that Ford still had the four cylinder engine as an option after 1932. If the last year for the four was 34, then Ford only went a couple of years without a small engine as I think the V8-60 was first avaiable in 1937...
  5. J

    favorite cars of the golden era

    Modern cars, stop better, accelerate better, handle better, don't need points and condensers replaced, don't need valve lash adjusted, nor a host of other maintence procedures, I suggest that they are better machines by far. When was the last time anyone did a ring and valve job. The don't...
  7. J

    favorite cars of the golden era

    Excuse me for nit picking, but Ford made the Model A in 29, 30, and 31. Ford made some 32's with the four cylinder engine instead of their new V-8 which were the Model B - I have never seen one yet. I think there was a four cylinder engine with larger main bearings used in trucks called a...
  8. J

    The Labor Day Rule

    When I was in the Army for three years rather a long time ago, they turned on the heat in the barracks according to the calendar instead of the temperature. Since then I have made it a point to ignore any clothing rule that relates to the calendar. Cheers, Jim.
  9. J

    Long Way from 1957 Chevy

    The first new car I ever bought was a black 1955 Chevy with the optional Power-Pak and the optional signal seeking Wonder-Bar radio. Somehow I never thought of it as a tank. :) The next new car I bought was a 1971 Camaro and I was surprised that type of radio was no longer available...
  10. J

    Will jeans be going out of fashion?

    I don't know how a very practical work garment became a fashion statement. Designer Jeans seems like an oxymoron to me.
  11. J

    Cleaning ties?

    None of my ties are as old as the ones shown here. I have a few that are 40 years or a tad older that I bought new. I have never had any problem with the cleaning of silk ties, but the first ones that I had cleaned long ago, I gave to the GW as soon as I got them back. The problem, which I...
  13. J

    favorite cars of the golden era

    The original T-Birds will always look good, although I prefer the first year model without the porthole in the hardtop and without the exterior spare. It might not have had the hood scoop either, but they are all good. Cheers, Jim.
  14. J

    Even if you don't like cars.....

    It has been a long time since I have been there - too long in fact - but I recall that one floor, which may be the one with the musical instruments, and the elevator are art deco. I sold them the M-B 300 SL Gullwing that they have on display back around 1980 or 81. Wow, how time flies...
  15. J

    P37 Canteen Stopper

    Thanks for the info. It is really hard to imagine that they made, or were even able to make, that many c-rats in 1944. Maybe by Viet-Nam they were into the stock from 1945 - assuming they made the stuff in 1945. Cheers, Jim.
  16. J

    Advice on Tailoring Jacket

    You might also check with a men's store in your area for a recommendation.
  17. J

    ENIGMA

    I thought U-571 was a pretty good movie - for fiction. And it will certainly give your speakers a good workout. However, I can certainly understand why the British would be upset as it was they who lost an officer and two men while retrieving an Enigma four rotor machine and, perhaps more...
  19. J

    P37 Canteen Stopper

    I was in the Army from 1953 - 1956 and the kid with the cot next to mine had a canteen from 1917. That was the only time I had a canteen and I don't remember anything about mine. What I do remember vividly was that all the C-rations that we had while I was serving were date stamped 1944...
  20. J

    favorite cars of the golden era

    It seems the after market accessory suppliers saw the need for an outside rear view mirror long before the car companies did. Anyone remember when the auto manufacturers started to offer them? I don't think my 55 Chevy had one. Cheers, Jim.
  21. J

    Suit Ads

    I think some of those ads were done before color photography. Kodak starting selling Kodachrome around 1937-1938.
  22. J

    Suit Ads

    Thanks so much for posting these. I saw one shirt with a contrasting collar. I wonder how popular these were back in the day. I don't recall seeing any until 10-15 years ago, but maybe I wasn't paying attention. I have had two made. One is red/white stripes with a white club collar...
  23. J

    favorite cars of the golden era

    Those are some really nice '32 Fords. I expect there are not too many originals left, especially roadsters, as they were so popular with hot rodders. They and many other cars from the early 30's do look good with some two tone paint jobs. I wonder how Ford sales might have increased in...

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