55 Fargo Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 Hi all, had to drive the ole Fargo to work this morning, had no choice as daily drivers were used by other family members. The drive is 30 miles, mostly single lane highway, cool this morning near freezing temps, cruised at 55-60 mph. I had a choice of this or my Polaris Quad. I will post pics after work..............Please post your driving to work posts and pics.... 2 Quote
ledfootslim Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 I was planning on driving Lady Grey in tomorrow, but its pouring down rain and I have some leaks We'll see! Quote
1941Rick Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 I did not drive to work but I drove to my motorhome to do some work....would you beleive the pin on the fuel pump fell off in the driveway,,,,,,not my driveway.....Tow job home Quote
RobertKB Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 I can't drive to work as I am retired. However, I drive one of them nearly every day that is nice because I am retired. Does that count? 5 Quote
Andydodge Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 This is an old pic, the vinyl roof was replaced a few yrs ago but this is outside of my shop, Scale Automobilia & Big River Book Exchange......it normally gets driven to work 1-2 times per week...........andyd 3 Quote
BlueSkye48 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 once i sort out the electricals I'll gladly post one from work Quote
Dan Hiebert Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 No fair! The D24 is 800 miles away! That'd be one heckuva drive to work, but once I get it moved to the new digs, I'll be driving it to work at least once a week, weather permitting. I'll probably need to finally get the heater working, too Quote
DonaldSmith Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 I used to drive my DeSoto to work in Ann Arbor, Michigan, when the Rolling Sculpture Car Show was being held on the city streets. I would convoy with some other DeSoto people from a Chrysler dealership where one of the salesmen drives one of the last 1961 DeSotos. Now I'm retired, but I just might go back this year for old time's sake. 42 miles to Ann Arbor, no big deal. Drive home at night, no big deal. The electricals are fine, headlights are bright. 1 Quote
doctor dirt Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 No work to get to anymore but my 51 Plymouth P22 business coupe is my everyday ride. I must admit the R10 Overdrive makes these old drive trains alot more fun to use. No sense in having them if their not used! Doc Quote
46Ply Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 I can't drive to work as I am retired. However, I drive one of them nearly every day that is nice because I am retired. Does that count? Same here! The problem with retirement is that you never get a day off! 1 Quote
RobertKB Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 Same here! The problem with retirement is that you never get a day off! I know what you mean. Each week has six days of doing what you want and then you have to have a day of rest! However, as we both likely know, it is not really like that but I sure do find retirement to be the best job I ever had. Only problem.............you are getting older. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 getting older is what keeps you alive 2 Quote
RobertKB Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 getting older is what keeps you alive I've heard that. The older you get the longer you live! 1 Quote
1940plymouth Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) I have been retired just over 12 years, work part time for the town, but I sure have plenty of time to drive around in the old Plymouth with Cooper my mini- schnauzer Edited May 20, 2015 by 1940plymouth 5 Quote
Bmartin Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 Does it count if I put my flathead in the trunk of my DD and 'drive' it to work? 2 Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 Does it count if I put my flathead in the trunk of my DD and 'drive' it to work? Been there, done that. 3 Quote
Young Ed Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 Been there, done that. Just one??? Sissy Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 The picture I posted did draw ink in the "Old Skool Rods" magazine. Quote
55 Fargo Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Well drove truck to the "Pen" my workplace twice this week, ran very well, absolutely no issues. Today, went at 2:45 PM to pick up Son from Middle school 10 miles away, again runnnig well no issues. I was driving down my gravel road, then some moron with his older Dodge 4X4 3/4 ton truck, big trailer with Kubota tractor is driving down road at about 60 mph, rocks and gravel flying everywhere as we met, my front the truck had some gravel shooting against it, I was ticked to say the least. My next door neighbour had his truck behind me a ways, he got a rock in the window, not impressed. I drove down the highway, all was well, turned off to Sons school, then all of a sudden my rad blew, all antifreeze everywhere, engine temp right to 210, pulled over and shut it off. Coolant everywhere, cause, rock stuck in rad, made a hole and well the end results. I called a flat deck tow truck, no luck would have to wait 2 hours, called buddy, he towed me home with his van, on side gravel roads, and on the shoulder of a busy highway, not fun, got home cleaned up the mess. I telephoned the perpetrator, and left him a mesage, about his driving habits and the end results. Called rad shop, $350 to recore rad, oh well, at least the engine and head gasket seam fine started truck, it ran okay and started easy. What the heck is wrong with someone who drives like this with a trailer and tractor on board on a gravel road. I am pi$$ed right off. I am at work now for a 12 hour night shift.....yay Edited May 22, 2015 by Fargos-Go-Far Quote
Dan Hiebert Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Hasn't taken long to bust my bubble thinking folks might drive better in Maine than all the other states I've driven in. There's just a lot fewer drivers in the first place, and they're not quite so rude about it. Quote
pflaming Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 And few straight roads. Compliment them on what they have, forget from whence you came and you'll do just fine. See you in July!! Quote
moose Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 How about drive your flathead "FOR" work? I do small engine repair, and when I need to deliver a rider this is how it's done. 4 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) A couple summers ago I was visiting my Aunt and Uncle on my way to the WPC meet in Minnesota. My Uncle needed to get a couple pieces of soffit panel to a house he was building and it wouldn't fit in his van. I offered to haul it for him. I also helped him for a couple hours that morning, so I guess I did drive the Ol' Dodge to work that day. I have also driven my truck to work a couple of times, but usually because I was heading off to an event right after work, and I wasn't going to need my company truck that day. Merle Edited May 22, 2015 by Merle Coggins 2 Quote
BlueSkye48 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Posted May 24, 2015 Finally got the old girl running! Went straight to work after Also saw this nice Dodge pickup the other day in the same lot!! 1 Quote
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