Encounters On The Road

[55 Fargo]

Hi all, today is a cool, overcast, north wind kinda day, the type most want to pull up the covers and stay warm.

But this "Kid", has to go for his ride, in the 47 of course.

2 things I forget to bring, cell phone, digital camera.

As I approach pavement off a gravel road, I see a rental car, with 2 occupants, the driver gets out waves, says nice car, and asks if this is the way to Winnipeg Beach,(not sure why he want so go there, ain't for a swim, I can assure you). Before I can answer this Guy, he asks if he can take a picture of the car, I say sure.

He tells me He's from Switzerland, and has never seen a car like this before, I tell him it's a 47 Chrysler, I also mention the car is dusty and dirty, so excuse that, he comments, this car is great, not some museum show car, that you can't touch, let alone drive. I almost ask if he has his cheque book handy.

I gave this Gent directions, and he was on his way, he seemed to really like the old maid...........another 47 Chrysler adventure in 2010

PS get home,Wife tells mne my 4YO Daughter was quite upset I did not bring Her, now another old car attic in the grooming.......

[1940plymouth]

Good for you. Aren't you glad that you took the '47 out for a spin. I bet the next time you will take your daughter. Now that my four boys are all out on their own, I get those looks from Cooper if I by chance don't take him:)

Don't forget the camera the next time and thanks for sharing,

Bob

[PatS....]

Hi Fred, what do you mean he wasn't going for a swim???

The waves only looked to be 4-5 feet in spots from Gimli!!

Edited May 8, 2010 by PatS....

[RobertKB]

Good story, Fred! You never know what is going to happen when you take an old car out. I met a man who was the son of the original owner of my '53 Plymouth when I had it at a wedding once. He said I will be able to tell if was my Dad's car because he drilled a hole in the back cross member for a trailer hitch and sure enough it was there. His dad was a farmer in Taber, about 30 miles from where I live. That would explain why there is so much gravel rash on the front of the car. Anyway, he would at times hitch a manure trailer onto the car and haul the good stuff some place else. Here is a picture of the manure hauler, aka my original paint '53 Plymouth. You never know what these old girls did in their former lives!

[55 Fargo]

Hi Fred, what do you mean he wasn't going for a swim???

The waves only looked to be 4-5 feet in spots from Gimli!!

I was going to go fer a swim, but there's always some environmentalist yelling "Roll it back in!!! Keep it WET!!!":eek:

Takes the fun out of the beach!!!

It is a very windy day here at home, can imagine how choppy and rough Lake Winnipeg must be. My Grandfather commercial fished on that lake for 50 years, he told tales of 12 foot waves, that lake can be incredibly nasty in stormy weather........Fred PS have a good trip home

[55 Fargo]

Robert, that is 1 beautiful unmolested original car.

This vehicle should be featured in Hemmings Classic car, in there Driveable Dream section.

Pat pointed out to me how much my car, really has come, considering what I started with, my level of skill, and tools/equipment, and money flow......