Mark D

Wow, after seeing these pictures, I second the suggestion for next years unofficial meet-up. Looked like a great event. One more addition to the notes; we need to fire our travel agent for not knowing this ahead of time.

Reminds me of some Finnish forests I've driven through. By the way, I agree with Niel, great looking dash.

With one revision to be noted; Pretty woman to be acknowledged for taking photographs, and just a little BS and not running away. I second the motion.

Highways are not my favorite, and I tend to avoid them, but if i want to get anywhere fast (or faster than 40mph), i've got to drive the Interstates. My car has no OD, so 65 is pushing it. I take it easy and do 60(ish) and count the smiles and thumbs up as everyone passes me. Chet and I can attest that our fingers where crossed every time we started our cars on this trip. His seemed to be running rich, and mine..., well I haven't quite figured it out. But I know it doesn't like cold mornings and it also doesn't like to be restarted after she's reached temp. I'll leave that for my winter musings, for now I'm happy to be logging miles until the snow flies. I'm envious of Joel's dash, wish mine had that new car shine! All the best, mark

Made it home about a half hour ago. Parked the car, checked her vitals, wrote down a few facts then tossed my stuff in the truck and drove the last mile home. All in all, she performed well, (except for an annoying hot start problem), drove 454.5 miles round trip. Hotel: $187.00 / gas: $124.43 / food(beer): $38.00. Got a few photos to share as well, will post those later.

Great trip so far. Just left Kingston, headed up 87 to catch the mass turnpike. Doing 65 and all systems are go! Just counting the thumbs up as folks pass me. What a beautiful day for a drive!

... This is a much better group than the occupy wall street group. Tents and bullhorns just aren't my style.

Great meeting you too Ron. Life is all about the side trips and the road less traveled. Ruby serves as a great catalyst for me in that capacity. So many fine members on this site, and at least a half dozen new friends met over this weekend. Glad you reached out to say hello, it saved me from a very boring evening. Was awesome to visit your cars and see some true time capsules awaiting rebirth. Dont wait too long to get going, lifes short, and driving these old gals is a blast.

Good to hear from you chet! Just hung up with Greg, sounds like we'll all be turning heads very early tomorrow morning.

Been a great ride so far. Left Bolton, MA at 1:10p and arrived Rhinebeck, NY at 4:40p. Traveled 495 south to 90 west to Lee, MA. Left the highway there and did route 7 southwest to Kingston, NY and crossed the Hudson river. Parked in what appears to be a safe (albeit pricey) Holiday Inn for the night. Tomorrow it up early to meet up with Bob in Neversink, (maybe a quick covered bridge photo op?) then on from there to Roscoe to meet Greg and Chet. Now out to grab a pizza for supper.

Can't convince the bride to join me so I'm going it alone. Looks like 245 miles. Gonna point the car towards Great Barrington on the Mass Pike, then from there over back roads to Rhinebeck. Seems to be Marriot Courtyard in that area. Next AM I'll head to Roscoe via Bob Drowns house. Wish me luck!

Close to providing an answer - stay tuned...

Someone tell me where that is.. I'm tempted.

But it works slightly different on the iPad and that's all I travel with for work. The app I use to search parts for the p15 series is quite handy to single out items, but not friendly for forwarding url's, and since there was very little time left, I figured any info was better than nothing. Cheers, Mark

Glad to see you behind the wheel Chet! I'm envious that your driving season is longer than ours up here in New England. Another couple weeks and I'll be contemplating putting my car away for the winter before the snow flies. Greg, I like the idea of an east coast p15-d24 meet-up. Seeing as you came up with the idea, why don't you start a thread to poll interest in locations and participation?

Just found these on eBay, unfortunately not much time left in the auction. NOS Window rain guards for a two door sedan going cheap... Someone out there should grab these. I paid double for my sedan and they where used... Good luck 1941-46-47-48 MOPAR CHRYSLER DODGE DESOTO PLYMOUTH WINDOW VENTS COVERS Search eBay item number: 280753264577

Remember gents, it's tv... If I want reality I go picking in the first person.

That episode was pretty good. The guy inherited his dads house and that Plymouth was jambed into the basement with a couple other cars, not to mention the stuff on the lot. If I recall they where afraid to go near the property due the owners postings outside; "will shoot on sight".

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcfkv5_american-pickers-on-history-frank-s_shortfilms I think he over paid...

Here's a shot of Ruby taken at the Thayer mansion in Lancaster Mass. Built by Nathaniel Thayer III, "the Homestead”, now called the Thayer Performing Arts Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Four brothers from the Thayer family, (who made their fortunes in banking and railroads during the 19th century), built beautifully designed summer mansions in Lancaster, many which remain to this day. The Thayer family was critical in shaping Lancaster’s history. The building serves as a performing arts center on the Atlantic Union College Campus.

You're a braver man than I am, Gunga Din. - Rudyard Kipling

Darn missing trim ring is showing in the photo of my car... but, at least you can't see all the nicks and dings! Ruby almost looks like a contender in that line-up. Not sure what was up with front springs in the pink/black desoto. Appeared sprung too high for even the untrained eye. But DeSotos are not my cup'o tea. I recall that was a trailer queen that came from AZ. My favorite... The dark green New Yorker with the front hinged rear doors. Also have a soft spot for the black/red '65 New Yorker... My grandparents had that exact same car/color combo when I was young. Used to marvel at how smooth the ride was. The pillarless side glass made for great summer back seat breezes as well. Thx for passing the link on Greg. I just got my fall WPC news and there wasn't a mention.

Seems to me there's a D-24 grille grafted onto the front of this monster, maybe even part of the hood? http://www.barnfinds.com/bob-hope-special-1948-mercury-custom

Never seen this image before, needless to say, I love it! Looks just like my car. Just a thought, how about taking them down to kinko's and having them scanned there. Probably a ton cheaper than buying the scanner. Any clue what magazine this came from? I'd love to get a copy framed on my wall!