Took a young man for a ride

[1940plymouth]

Last evening I had a young man that is a friend of the family age 28 ask me if I would take him for a ride in the Plymouth, as he has never riden in anything that old. Naturally I said yes, so he came over this morning before he went to work and we took a 15 mile ride up in the mountains in the Plymouth. He was in awe and had a good time. I think the neatest thing was that when I pressed on the starter button with my foot and the car started was the look on his face. He asked what I did, and I explained it to him. Once we got home, I opened the hood and showed him how it worked, he was amazed and had a HUGE smile on his face and thanked me very much for the ride. We drove up to get a cup of coffee, then come home. I have included a few photos of our trip.

Edited October 19, 2010 by '40Plymouth

[48P15Annie]

That's a great little story! Glad to see younger people enjoying these cars!

I have gotten a lot of praise this past summer, for my love and passion for these old cars, since having my Plymouth at shows. I wish more younger people were into it.

[Rodney Bullock]

You are a good guy Bob. I had a young fella in my plymouth once last year. He was making some wise cracks about how old it was( his car was broke down and I was giving him a ride) so he was looking at the key. So I said " start the engine" car cranked up:DHe sat back and did not say a word for the rest of the ride. When he got out he said how do you cut the car off, I told him shhhh " I can't say right now" I am such a stinker

[48P15Annie]

HAHA. That's a good one. I couldn't pull that with my push button starter lol.

[greg g]

When I had my car safety inspected the tech was a 30 ish fellow. He got in the car found the key and the clutch pedal, then tried to start it. He looked at me and said it won't start. I pointed out the starter button, which when pushed started the car. He then looked bewildered at the shift lever. I saked him if he knew how to drive standard and he said of course but never seen a shifter like this. I said toward you and down, he engaged 1st and drove to the bay and stopped. He jsut sat for a minute and I said toward you and up. He reversed to align the car with the lift.

when he was under the car he was suprised but the drum brakes in the front, asked about the thing on the rear of the transmission, was taken aback by the umber of grease fittings. He did his inspection, checked the front suspension, theput the car down, and checked th horn, lights, etc. Part of the inspection is a road test. so we got inthe car, I explained where 2nd and 3rd were and we drove off. He was surpised by the steering, how hard it was when sitting still and how much easier it was when moving. He was also suprised by the cars pick up and breaking ability. He also commented favorably regarding the number of gauges.

He said he was impressed by the old thing, and said thanks for being able to look it over and to drive it around the block.

[tysouthwick]

Today I was driving home from school and I saw a plymouth that had the same body style like yours except it was a navy blue, still very cool car

[Don Coatney]

He was in awe .

OK, in your own words define awe?

[faucet47custom]

It is sad how many people my age have no interest in old vehicles. It's also very disturbing how many younger people don't have any clue about even basic car maintenance and care. Guess someone has to keep all the mechanics busy. I was very fortunate to have been raised to appreciate cars and taught how to fix them.

[old rat 49]

Kind of reminds of the young fellow that saw me using a hand saw to cut a 2x 4 and rip down the length of a sheet of plywood in a store I was working in. I did it because I didn't want sawdust all over from the power saw. He had NEVER seen a hand saw in use. Some times I feel old.

[Eneto-55]

The mention of the push button starter reminds me of a childhood experience. My older brother & I went with my Mom & Grandparents to pick strawberries someplace, and we two boys stayed in the car while they were working. Musta' been pretty young yet. My Grandpa had a 49 Ford with the starter push button on the left side of the dash. It was in gear to hold it from rolling, so we would hunker down in the front seat and wait for someone to walk past in front of the car. Then just when they were right in front we'd give that button a quick push. The car would lurch, and some of them would really jump. It was a lot of fun until some old guy came by that had no sense of humor. He was really mad and really told us off. We were afraid to do it anymore after that, but it sure was fun while it lasted.

[Oldguy48]

Last evening I had a young man that is a friend of the family age 28 ask me if I would take him for a ride in the Plymouth' date=' as he has never riden in anything that old. Naturally I said yes, so he came over this morning before he went to work and we took a 15 mile ride up in the mountains in the Plymouth. He was in awe and had a good time. I think the neatest thing was that when I pressed on the starter button with my foot and the car started was the look on his face. He asked what I did, and I explained it to him. Once we got home, I opened the hood and showed him how it worked, he was amazed and had a HUGE smile on his face and thanked me very much for the ride. We drove up to get a cup of coffee, then come home. I have included a few photos of our trip.[/quote']

I wouldn't be surprised if that same young man eventually becomes a new member of this forum, due to his experience with your Plymouth.

[1950 Special Deluxe]

When I first brought ours home last year and got it going, my 2 sons were concerned about the lack of seatbelts.

Through our local antique auto club, I was able to get the radio repaired and again my 2 sons were not impressed.

What will you listen to on AM radio was their question?

Edited October 20, 2010 by 1950 Special Deluxe
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[Captain Neon]

You are a good guy Bob. I had a young fella in my plymouth once last year. He was making some wise cracks about how old it was( his car was broke down and I was giving him a ride) so he was looking at the key. So I said " start the engine" car cranked up:DHe sat back and did not say a word for the rest of the ride. When he got out he said how do you cut the car off, I told him shhhh " I can't say right now" I am such a stinker

Nothing wrong w/ messin' w/ the guy's mind. Any one that would actually make wise cracks a bout a car giving him a ride when his own has broken down deserves to be fooled with. That's just rude!

[Rodney Bullock]

Your right, hre should have just been thankful. He was looking arond in the car like he was in a space ship. Oh I did turn on the radio I have am/fm by way of a converter. he was not impressed at all. Oh well, what can you do:cool: