keithb7 Posted June 13, 2019 Report Posted June 13, 2019 Sure is great on these summer nites,out crusing in an old car. 87 F this evening here at 9pm. I got home from a vintage car club meeting. My wife said “let’s go for a walk.” I said, “let’s go for a drive!” She relented. Off for ice cream and a cruise through our old neighborhood. Not quite dark yet when we pulled the hill back home. Gotta love summer nites in an old Mopar. 1 Quote
Frank Elder Posted June 13, 2019 Report Posted June 13, 2019 If you get ice cream every time you go for a drive you are going to need to go for more walks.....lol. 2 Quote
Worden18 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Frank Elder said: If you get ice cream every time you go for a drive you are going to need to go for more walks.....lol. I've been getting my miles in at work!? Quote
Worden18 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, mrwrstory said: Headlight rings! ? I haven't forgotten ? Quote
Worden18 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Posted June 14, 2019 6-13-19: My son and I picked up my daughter from the public pool, drove her home and then cruised out on Hwy 10 at 55mph. Round trip about 25 miles. After cruising around town at 15mph, 55 seemed really fast. My son took the pic. When we were cruising around town some kid walking down the sidewalk said to his dad, "Look! An old Dodge." Quote
Worden18 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Posted June 29, 2019 6-28-19: Cruising around town with the kids tonight. They were at camp all week and missed their little sister, and the Meadowbrook too. ? My son snapped these two photos. Some guy yelled "nice car!" from his yard as we drove by. I honked and waved. Quote
Worden18 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Posted June 29, 2019 Passed by this Mercury that's always parked on the street. I'm hoping the owner drives it. And where did we end up? DQ of course!? Quote
Worden18 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Posted June 29, 2019 The kids had blizzards and I had a twist cone. ? Quote
Worden18 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Posted June 29, 2019 Tucked away for the night. It ran good ? Quote
Worden18 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Posted June 30, 2019 6-29-19: The kids and I took a cruise on the highway tonight. We stopped at the car wash first, then on to Amish Ovens (truck stop owned by a friend) for gas and snacks. It was super hot and muggy today, but the cowl vent did a nice job.? 1 Quote
Worden18 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Posted June 30, 2019 6-29: On the way home I let my daughter drive. She's 13. She did surprisingly well and kept the car at about 45mph. I helped her shift to get us going, and sat next to her just in case we needed an emergency stop or steer. This was the second time she has driven the Meadowbrook. ? 1 Quote
Worden18 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Posted June 30, 2019 6-29: Drove by a friend's house and he had his Caddy Hearse out, which he drives quite often. It's a 1970 model. We started talking about caskets and death, and I told my kids that in my written will I'm leaving the Meadowbrook to my youngest daughter (she's just 4 months). They both got mad and I just roared with laughter! ? Quote
Worden18 Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) 8-1-19: I'm still here fellas! Been super busy at work and with the sale of our home. The closing is over, now I should have more time to do the things I really want to do, like work on the Meadowbrook and the 48 B1D. Anyway, tonight was another driving lesson for my daughter. I worked the accelerator while she did the clutch pedal and shifted through the gears to get us going. Then she traveled about 40 to 45 miles an hour for about 8 Miles and then came to a stop on the side of the road, pushed in the clutch pedal, put the car in neutral, and pulled the ebrake. She's doing better each time. She doesn't want to drive any of our other cars. Just the Meadowbrook! Edited August 2, 2019 by Worden18 3 Quote
Tim Larson Posted August 2, 2019 Report Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) Really fun thread! Going to go through it all as I have time. Driving these old cars is so much more enjoyable than anything "modern". Can't wait to get my '49 Plymouth back - hope it isn't too long. I'm in central MN if you're ever in the area. Edited August 2, 2019 by tjlarson88 mispelled word 1 Quote
Sam Buchanan Posted August 2, 2019 Report Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Worden18 said: Love this photo! Reminds me of the days when I was learning to drive in our '56 Savoy. Edited August 2, 2019 by Sam Buchanan 2 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 2, 2019 Report Posted August 2, 2019 Really awesome the kids love the old Dodge... hope it stays in the family for generations to come.? 1 Quote
Tim Larson Posted August 2, 2019 Report Posted August 2, 2019 GREAT thread! I spent too much time reading all of it between last night and this morning ?. If you ever get up to Osakis you should stop for ice cream at the Tip Top. I get a few comments when I take my ‘52 Merc to town. Now I’m extra anxious to get my ‘49 Special Deluxe back! Changed the coil this morning while my mechanic is on vacation. Had to be content with smelling the interior of the car today instead of being able to drive it. You live in an area that is perfectly suited for drives in a classic car! SE MN IS beautiful. Looking forward to following this thread. 1 Quote
Adam H P15 D30 Posted August 3, 2019 Report Posted August 3, 2019 Love teaching my kids how to drive these old cars! My daughter had the same look of excitement as yours! Good for you and her 2 Quote
mmcdowel Posted August 3, 2019 Report Posted August 3, 2019 I've been off this site for awhile and am glad to catch up on your Meadowbrook adventures! It hot as heck in Oklahoma right now, so I have my Meadowbrook and 50 Dodge pickup in the garage under car covers except for very early morning drives to keep everything circulated and charged up. I haven't yet caught up on the status of your truck but I think you might be surprised as I was that while the Meadowbrook always got lots of attention, the truck really draws a crowd. Not sure why.....the car is just as nice as the truck? I really enjoy them both equally. The Meadowbrook with Fluid Drive sure feels like driving a new Cadillac though after a 20 mile trip in that one ton truck. 1 Quote
51_Meadowbrook Posted August 5, 2019 Report Posted August 5, 2019 Inspired by John and Adam, I taught my friend how to drive the old Meadowbrook. It was completely different to finally ride passenger in the car. 2 1 Quote
greg g Posted August 6, 2019 Report Posted August 6, 2019 The old Meadowbrook seems to be the very difinition of a family car. Still doing what it was meant to do and keeping the miles of smiles coming. 1 Quote
Worden18 Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Posted August 26, 2019 8-25-19: Drove the Meadowbrook to a local show because it was free, and no judging. About 70 cars showed up. There were just as many tractors, plus a petting zoo, bouncy houses, model train displays, flea market, food vendors, and an hour long parade. The weather was perfect. My car and this 58 truck were the only Dodges from the 50s. Sound familiar? 1 Quote
Worden18 Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Posted August 26, 2019 8-25-19: My son hanging out with our boxer Mack. 1 Quote
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