Comments for Old Cars Weekly

Comment on Auto Club Directory by Adolph Kruger

Adolph Kruger — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:23:10 +0000

where can I get specs. on a 1922 4 cylinder Dodge motor out of a pick up. I have to rebuild it. Also the best way to remove it and reinstall it. Thanks. 310-633-1377

Comment on Hearing on Maryland bill restricting eligibility for historic vehicle registration set for Feb. 28 by Valen Meadows

Valen Meadows — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:22:51 +0000

Maybe if the State can cotrol the 1980 Mustang GT that is registered as Historic and driven everyday and hasn’t been restored and is primered with cables holding the hood on they wouldn’t need to be more restrictive. The thoguht that every “Historic” tag given out is truly eligible is ridiculous. I understand the opposition but I am for more control of how these are treated.
Sorry, just a view point on the other side. I may not like the entire bill… but something has to be done.

Comment on Auto Club Directory by Larry Lawrence

Larry Lawrence — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:33:28 +0000

We are restoring a 1973 Ford into a police car; does anyone know where we can find accessory parts. ny help would be appreciated- Completed car will be donated for auction/raffle, all proceeds will go to Boys and Girls club. Thankk you

Comment on Auto Club Directory by J PETERSON

J PETERSON — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:58:28 +0000

I HAVE 4 OF MAX HERTLES BOOKS FROM GERMANEY, NOTES, DRAWINGS, F.I.A
WOULD LIKE TO SELL PHONE# (480) 334-5595

Comment on Car of the Week: 1950 De Soto Custom sedan by Mark Kirk

Mark Kirk — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:24:15 +0000

My Dad bought me a 1950 De Soto Custom 2 door in gray with matching interior in 1965.I tried to make it cool by putting on shackle extensions to raise it up but instead it just bent the leaf springs with a backwards arch! What a heavy car…. I will never forget it!

Comment on Bill exempting vintage vehicle businesses from estimate requirements moves to Washington state senate by Harland Lippold

Harland Lippold — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:40:16 +0000

Update: SSB 6005 has passed in the Washington State Senate, with a vote of 47 for, 0 against, and 2 excused. One of the two excused was the prime sponsor of the bill, so calling the vote unanimous is safe. The bill has been passed to the House of Representatives. Its public hearing was Friday, February 17, 2012. Nine people from across Washington attended in favor of the bill; four testified, and there were none opposed to the bill present. The bill is set for consideration by the House Business and Financial Services Committeeon Tuesday, February 21, after which it will move to the House Rules Committee. Please provide your support for this bill to all members of Washington’s House of Representatives immediately! This session of Washington’s legislature closes March 8, and bills not signed by that time are dead, despite unanimous approval.

Comment on Car of the Week: 1950 De Soto Custom sedan by Allan Wideman

Allan Wideman — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:38:49 +0000

Really neat car!! I have several of the tip-toe transmissions complete with the fluid drive units that I have been considering hauling to the scrap yard but have been hoping someone would buy them for $0.15 per pound.

Comment on Car of the Week: 1950 De Soto Custom sedan by arthur einstein

arthur einstein — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:36:16 +0000

A version of this big DeSoto was used in New York City as a taxi. They were called DeSoto Sky Vue cabs and I believe they had sun roofs that could be retracted so passengers could gawk at SkyScrapers. When I was in college (North Carolina) our basketball coach, Frank McGuire had one and as a team manager I drove it all over the south to basketball games, packed with players and gear. A very high utility vehicle. If memory serves, the body style started in 1941 and went through the 50′s.

Comment on Car of the Week: 1950 De Soto Custom sedan by Sam Nicolosi

Sam Nicolosi — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:12:23 +0000

Here is a lesser known function that was served by these 8 passenger DeSotos with the “removable door brace” (i.e. center-post) on the passenger’s side: Ambulance. These vehicles were available configured to accept a gurney (bed on wheels) along the driver’s side, directly behind the driver. Removing the center-post allowed the patient to be easily “inserted” into the vehicle. A “jump seat” on the passenger side provided sitting arrangements for a nurse or medic to accompany the invalid on his journey. Dodge and Chrysler (Windsor) offered comparable 8-passenger models also.

Comment on Car of the Week: 1950 De Soto Custom sedan by John Havranek

John Havranek — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:30:32 +0000

WHAT A WONDERFUL USE OF TWO TONS OF STEEL——-the seating, interior layout,door configuration—really everything— ending with the fantastic lighted mascot !!! Just a wonderful and unique piece of true American automotive history. I have the space but would build if I didn’t ! This may well be my choice for “Car of the year.”