keithb7 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) This week I took a few days off work. I got a free pass from my wife and I off I went, alone. I set up a little tour around my region. I visited some really good people who are true Mopar lovers. The Mopar community has been extremely good to me. I keep meeting very nice, welcoming, knowledgable, helpful people. I was welcomed into private garages at several locations. Some garages were brimming with old cars and trucks that we all love. Some people I met people in person for the first time; before only knowing them by their internet forum monikers. I had a fantastic week. I felt spoiled and enamoured with all that I saw. Car rides were had. Some others I even got to drive. I leaned over a few fenders with some friends and turned a few wrenches too. I made some great connections and new friendships. I will share some photos and a few details. However to maintain respect for privacy I will keep the info anonymous. I'll upload several photos, but it could take a few posts. So hang in there, and check back. Here I a 1955 coral pink Desoto. Sportsman trimmed. An orange, (I think 1951?) orange Fargo truck. The V8 equipped hemi, Desoto appeared all stock and so far, mostly untouched. The orange Dodge, extremely clean and still in stages of restoration. Edited February 21, 2020 by keithb7 4 Quote
keithb7 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Here we trouble-shot for a throttle dead spot. We diagnosed a fuel accelerator pump problem and found a tired, shortened spring. Once repaired, a nice country back road tour followed. A 1937 Plymouth Coupe. Edited February 22, 2020 by keithb7 3 Quote
keithb7 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) The 1937 proving itself. It ran quite well. It seems like the 31,000 miles on the odometer could be accurate. It felt like it when I drove it. It has the 201 engine, which ran extremely smooth and balanced. The clutch, tranny, driveshaft and diff felt tight like new. Edited February 22, 2020 by keithb7 2 Quote
keithb7 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Finally got a chance to see up-close my first Airflow. Wow. What a car. Spectacular. Any other sightings for me were ibn a museum. In a museum I could not get in and check every thing out. That was not the case here. I was over, under, and in this one! Apologies for blocking stuff out here. Just trying to be respectful and show the cars only here. Edited February 22, 2020 by keithb7 5 Quote
keithb7 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Had a wonderful drive in this very nice mid-30's Plymouth. It seemed to run as if it was new. No problem keeping up with traffic. A great heater that was welcomed. Edited February 22, 2020 by keithb7 2 Quote
keithb7 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) I think this one was a 1930 or so , if I recall. Chrysler. Pretty much original. Edited February 22, 2020 by keithb7 1 Quote
keithb7 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 The world looks different when you set back in on old Mopar. Quote
keithb7 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) These trucks tug at my heart strings. I hope to have one someday. Another Fargo seen here. Originally only sold in Canada if I recall. Perhaps if I were to set out and find an old Mopar truck to acquire, it might as well be a Fargo. Edited February 21, 2020 by keithb7 1 Quote
keithb7 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 I'll limit the photo uploads to those. There are plenty more pics. I think I saw about 20 old Mopars in my travels. The trip turned out kind of like an old-Mopar lover's trip to an adult Mopar Disneyland! Quote
Bbdakota Posted February 21, 2020 Report Posted February 21, 2020 A trip like that sounds very enjoyable! Glad you seamed to enjoy it! Quote
greg g Posted February 22, 2020 Report Posted February 22, 2020 Wow! Nice trip, great cars and folks too. Can't beat that. Quote
keithb7 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Posted February 22, 2020 Forgot this pic. Wanted to show the beauty of the Airflow interior. 1 Quote
Worden18 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Posted February 22, 2020 Sounds like you had a great time; I'm very happy for you! Thanks for sharing. I hope to someday see an Airflow close up. After reading your comments about the trucks I better cherish my B1D a little more!? 1 Quote
keithb7 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Posted February 22, 2020 @Worden18 I met an Old-Mopar guy recently who grew up in Rochester Minnesota area. Seems to be something odd going on down there. Quote
mrwrstory Posted February 22, 2020 Report Posted February 22, 2020 18 hours ago, keithb7 said: I'll limit the photo uploads to those. There are plenty more pics. I think I saw about 20 old Mopars in my travels. The trip turned out kind of like an old-Mopar lover's trip to an adult Mopar Disneyland! Mo-porno,....eh! ? Quote
RobertKB Posted February 22, 2020 Report Posted February 22, 2020 21 hours ago, keithb7 said: Finally got a chance to see up-close my first Airflow. Wow. What a car. Spectacular. Any other sightings for me were ibn a museum. In a museum I could not get in and check every thing out. That was not the case here. I was over, under, and in this one! Apologies for blocking stuff out here. Just trying to be respectful and show the cars only here. A fellow club member, now unfortunately dead, had a 1937 Chrysler Airflow with the straight 8 engine. I rode in it several times and got to drive it once. A truly splendid car! I think style-wise they were ahead of their time and so did not sell well. I would have loved to buy the Airflow from his estate but restored Airflows are out of most people's price range, certainly mine. 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 23, 2020 Report Posted February 23, 2020 The Airflows had quite a complicated and unique vent and side window up front. You could open just the vent window... Open the vent and roll down the window as normal.. Or with both the vent closed you could also roll down the vent window and side glass as one whole assembly. A Timken worm drive rear end with a phosphor bronze ring gear was used only in the LeBaron bodied CW Imperial Custom Airflow Limousine. It also had the first one piece curved windshield and tilt telescopic steering column. Airflows were and still are very unique cars. Quote
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