Out and about this morning

[1940plymouth]

I had to go to Grahamsville to the town hall this morning, so I fired up the Plymouth and drove down. While on the way down I noticed that I had roughly 15 miles to go and I would reach the 2100 miles driven for this year, so after I was done, I added the rest of the needed miles. Not too shabby an amount of miles for not being more than 25 miles from Neversink at one time with the old girl. Lots of short juants:) Not to mention new piston, rings and bearings on cylinder #4 in March along with a new headgasket also.

I have had lots of fun with the old Plymouth, Cooper and sharing photos on this great forum with a great group of individuals, thanks for being patient with me,

Bob

[1941Rick]

Nice looking car....I have a 41 coupe....same color......great cars.

[BobT-47P15]

You have lots of pretty and rustic scenery in your neighborhood.....

Thanks for the photos.

[Greenbomb]

Thanks for posting. I really enjoy your pics. Besides the Plymouth and Cooper, we get to see the surrounding area, which is really nice. I noticed the sign for Neversink says it is a town. We spent Thanksgiving in the Chicago area (McHenry) and all the towns there refer to themselves as villages. The cultural differences are interesting.

[busycoupe]

Its nice to see that you get your car out so often. The scenery is great. It must be wonderful to have so many interesting quiet places to drive.

I live in the suburbs of Boston and there is a lot of traffic around here. People are always in a hurry and ride up behind my bumper. They don't seem to realize that our old cars need more room to maneuver and slow down.

Thanks for posting.

Dave

[RobertKB]

Love the pictures, Bob. Keep 'em coming. I also like to get mine out whenever I can but right now we are into our winter with lots of cold and snow. I have a new song title....."I'm Dreaming of a Green/Brown Christmas":p

[greg g]

Gotta work on getting you to expand your circle of confidence. I think I did about 3K without going any where to far this year. The 390 mile trip to your place and back not withstanding.

[1940plymouth]

yes, Greg, I have been toying with those thoughts also, but I don't like the four lanes down here or anywhere. There are a few things that I need to take care of this winter hopefully, then who knows, maybe Patty, Cooper and I can make that trip to central PA to meet up with you guys if that area is decided upon.

[P-12 Tommy]

Great pics Bob! Keep 'em coming. At least the snow hasn't hit yet. Like I said before, enjoy it while you can.

Tom

[Young Ed]

Gotta work on getting you to expand your circle of confidence. I think I did about 3K without going any where to far this year. The 390 mile trip to your place and back not withstanding.

Agreed we did almost that(~1500) just in a week for our honeymoon. I think I hit about 4K on my car this summer.

[Robert Horne]

yes' date=' Greg, I have been toying with those thoughts also, but I don't like the four lanes down here or anywhere. There are a few things that I need to take care of this winter hopefully, then who knows, maybe Patty, Cooper and I can make that trip to central PA to meet up with you guys if that area is decided upon.[/quote']

I know what you mean with the four lane highways. I study the maps often to see what secondary highways are available. There are usually smaller roads that run parallel with the interstates. That is my favorite type of roads.....

[greg g]

We tend to use state highways when we travel in the Plymouth. Our first trip of any consequence was from CNY to Killington in Vermont. Took a northward loop to cross Lake Champlain on the Ferry to Burlington, then to Rutland.

Next trip was to Charlotte, where we used US 11 and or US 15. Our trip to Detroit limited options a bit but we found some nice roads west through Canada.

We have found that travelling at 55 to 60 on the older by ways is a different experience in sights sounds and smells. However also learned that is is expedient to jump on an interstate through large cities to spare the car and occupants from all the stop and go associated with city driving.

Using the blue roads is one of the pleasure of taking a trip in the old car.

[Rodney Bullock]

Hey Bob, tell em to kiss it. I get in the left hand lane and turn the radio up. They drive like that down here. I try to ride with a group of old cars when ever possible. When I'm out and about I have those that need to learn a lesson. When they ride my bumper I slow down , the closer they get the slower I go. I am gonna drive my car no matter what. The back ground is nice we are very lucky ....right Bob:) 1940 plymouth's rule

[Plymouthy Adams]

If I am out for a leisurely drive, looking at the sights and in other situations like towing a car or otherwise not at traffic speed..I ALWAYS pull over and let the maniacs go by...I rather have them in front of me..they run interference also might I add...a good number of them are usually off the side with a blue light as in "Yes officer, I'll take mine to go....." saw about three of these over the last holiday that blew around me only to be pulled to the side...so I never complain about speed demons..they work to my benefit..always..! Last week I towed home a car on my dolly..had to load it backwards and tie the wheel..plus tires were questionable..towed it during least traffic time of day, going less than 10 miles to home but yet I pulled over every time a car came from the rear..that was 5 times on my trip home..its the polite thing to do..pus there is the safety factor..

my out and about this morning...I started the 54 and let it run a bit...after sitting for three months since last run..I had to charge the battery...??? will require a look into this..it started on third attempt..I never turn the starter over 5-10 seconds at a time..

Edited December 5, 2010 by Tim Adams