Talking about license plates, I had a black and orange SC 52 attached to my Radio Flyer red wagon...
Tom
COAST LINE FOREVER
It is better to dwell in the corner of a roof than to share a house with a contentious woman! (Solomon)
A contentious woman is like a constant dripping! (Solomon)
Good to see you around Tom.
Now I am off to the grocery store before it closes.
Still 43° and partly cloudy, but there is a west wind at 19 mph.
Bruce
So shovel the coal, let this rattler roll.
"A Train is a Place Going Somewhere" CP Rail Public Timetable
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AgentKid Modelcar: What Chevrolet is Diana setting in with the door hanging open.....?? I must be slipping. I don't believe that is a production Chevrolet....it does have a wrap around windshield, so that gives us an idea of the time frame....But certainly don't think it was a "production model". I'm looking at the rear fender, and the lines, plus the fuel filler door make me think this must be a prototype hardtop on a first generation Corvette body that was never produced. All of the Gen 1 Corvettes were convertibles, right? Quite interesting. We never got the Dinah Shore commercials in Canada, although Chevrolet was the main sponsor of "Bonanza". As we Canadians used to observe, isn't it interesting that the main TV leading men; Ben Cartwright, Perry Mason and Captain James T. Kirk were all Canadians. Lorne Green, Raymond Burr and William Shatner, respectively. Bruce
Modelcar: What Chevrolet is Diana setting in with the door hanging open.....?? I must be slipping. I don't believe that is a production Chevrolet....it does have a wrap around windshield, so that gives us an idea of the time frame....But certainly don't think it was a "production model".
What Chevrolet is Diana setting in with the door hanging open.....?? I must be slipping. I don't believe that is a production Chevrolet....it does have a wrap around windshield, so that gives us an idea of the time frame....But certainly don't think it was a "production model".
I'm looking at the rear fender, and the lines, plus the fuel filler door make me think this must be a prototype hardtop on a first generation Corvette body that was never produced. All of the Gen 1 Corvettes were convertibles, right? Quite interesting.
We never got the Dinah Shore commercials in Canada, although Chevrolet was the main sponsor of "Bonanza". As we Canadians used to observe, isn't it interesting that the main TV leading men; Ben Cartwright, Perry Mason and Captain James T. Kirk were all Canadians. Lorne Green, Raymond Burr and William Shatner, respectively.
Some thoughts Bruce:
This vehicle has glass side windows...of the up and down type. 1956 Corvette was the first for that.
I don't see any body panels that were familiar on the Gen ! Corvettes. And yes, all of the first Corvettes were open, convertible models. First one with permenant top would be 1963...The Gen 2 body
1956 model did start the availble removable hard top series....I owned a 1957 model with both tops. In fact have pictures of it right here besides the computer taken about 1958.
The "hub caps"...perhaps I should say wheel covers in the Dina pic. does have the imitation "knock off" locking nut as the Gen one Corvettes did have.
I do note the location of the gas filler door....and the first Gen cars did have the gas tank right behind the seats, and below where the convertible top stored.
The wrap around windshield has the end metal pieces verticlal, where the Gen I Corvettes windshield "ends" were angled back top to bottom. Bottom being back into the door area further.
The car must be a "one off" proto.
Quentin
The "hub caps"...perhaps I should say wheel covers in the Dinah pic. does have the imitation "knock off" locking nut as the Gen one Corvettes did have.
Tom, I think '52 was the year that the people in S.C. upset the people in N.C.
I graduated from a wagon to a bicycle four or five years earlier.
Johnny
Sorry for double post....Didn't catch it in time to delete.
It was a kit car called a Convair based on a 1954 Corvette. They must have hired Dinah to pose with it.
http://www.cadvision.com/blanchas/54pontiac/images/54Corvair760.jpg
Deggesty Quoting cw: "Well, Mook, my pencil didn't break, but I'm doing doing any crossword puzzles, so do you want to borrow my pencil? I do share, you know!" I was taught that in English, a double negative is really a positive; is a double gerund a negative gerund? (In New Testament Greek, a double negative is an emphatic negative.)
Quoting cw: "Well, Mook, my pencil didn't break, but I'm doing doing any crossword puzzles, so do you want to borrow my pencil? I do share, you know!"
I was taught that in English, a double negative is really a positive; is a double gerund a negative gerund? (In New Testament Greek, a double negative is an emphatic negative.)
ISorry about that, Johnny. Guess I didn't proofread very well yesterday, did I? Of course, I meant to say that I wasn't doing any crossword puzzles.
Coffee and other morning beverages are freshly made and ready to go. Breakfast is on the warmer/serving station.
We have a temp of 52 degrees this morning. Not supposed to make it above 55 today. Currently getting a break from the rain. It rained constantly throughout the night: the rain drops hitting the window, kept waking me up all night long. But the rain will be out of here, and heading east by this afternoon.
Everyone have a good morning, and see you all later.
good morning
some sprinkles here in nw ohio.matt is off on the bus.catching up on chores.Matt will be with his cousins later for trick or treat.back to work tonight and it's friday.
stay safe
joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
AgentKid It was a kit car called a Convair based on a 1954 Corvette. They must have hired Dinah to pose with it. http://www.cadvision.com/blanchas/54pontiac/images/54Corvair760.jpg Bruce
Good Job Bruce....! I have {over the years}, seen in all kinds of reports the special "Corvette based" spin off tries...Including the Corvette based Nomad....and others. But I believe I can say, I never have seen this one. Note the pushbutton door "handles" too.
I know several "tries" were produced in "one off's", just to see what might be a possible direction to go.
So again, good work in the rare find Bruce.
Afternoon all.....
As those of you on Facebook have seen, last Wednesday I was the recipient of a new toy, a brand new 2012 Kenworth T700 with the Cummins ISX engine. The last week or so has been an exercise in getting used to a brand new truck, but so far, I am very pleased with this one. The new Qualcomm with electronic log is taking some getting used to, but I have not had any major issues with it. The new emissions are not too bad, either, filled the diesel exhaust fluid tank for the first time yesterday, not too bad when one does it at the pump.....
Sitting down in Fort Worth, TX, waiting on a load, freight is a tad slow down here right now, so just monkeying around on the computer (I already read the owners manuals for the truck and everything in and on it).
Quentin: a friend of mine back home has restored a 1963 split rear window Corvette, complete with the knockoff wheels. Very nice ride, and the 327 gives it good power....
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
Hi Randy! It is good to see you in here. Your new 'toy' sounds like a very nice riding experience.
Here's our menu for the rest of the day:
1. Chili (3 pots: mild, medium and hot)
2. Beef stew w/cornbread
Desserts: cake, pie and cobbler (different flavors of all 3, so you have your pick)
Believe our temp is still in the low 50s, maybe around 53, 54 degrees. But with the brisk breeze, it feels cccold.
Modelcar So again, good work in the rare find Bruce.
You're welcome. Compared with the schmozzle around the anniversary/commemorative plate/serving tray issue, finding that kit car was remarkably easy. From the time I started typing in the search engine, through getting the results, and then verifying it was what I was looking for, took less than a minute.
45°, partly cloudy, with a west wind at 19 mph now. The relative humidity is around 22%. I thought I was having another headache, but I remembered to use my eyedrops instead of taking an Advil, and deal with it that way. You would think with the normally low humidity around here I would be getting used to using eyedrops instead of taking some pill, but it is a hard habit to change.
No new RR news around here today.
rvos1979 Quentin: a friend of mine back home has restored a 1963 split rear window Corvette, complete with the knockoff wheels. Very nice ride, and the 327 gives it good power....
Randy.....Yes, the '63 was {is}, a very popular model. And the 327 engine was a very good series of engines.
And congratulations on the new Kenworth....That really must be a pleasure to have when you are on the road all the time earning your living.
AgentKid Modelcar: So again, good work in the rare find Bruce. You're welcome. Compared with the schmozzle around the anniversary/commemorative plate/serving tray issue, finding that kit car was remarkably easy. From the time I started typing in the search engine, through getting the results, and then verifying it was what I was looking for, took less than a minute. 45°, partly cloudy, with a west wind at 19 mph now. The relative humidity is around 22%. I thought I was having another headache, but I remembered to use my eyedrops instead of taking an Advil, and deal with it that way. You would think with the normally low humidity around here I would be getting used to using eyedrops instead of taking some pill, but it is a hard habit to change. No new RR news around here today. Bruce
Modelcar: So again, good work in the rare find Bruce.
Yes.....I fully understand the dificultiy of running down the "plate" with the photos on it of the village...I have spent at least 3 plus hours so far on that subject, and as I said before....the closest I came was a photo of the street in front of the Duchess restaurant.....and for sure, not the proper time frame.
rvos1979 Afternoon all..... As those of you on Facebook have seen, last Wednesday I was the recipient of a new toy, a brand new 2012 Kenworth T700 with the Cummins ISX engine. The last week or so has been an exercise in getting used to a brand new truck, but so far, I am very pleased with this one. The new Qualcomm with electronic log is taking some getting used to, but I have not had any major issues with it. The new emissions are not too bad, either, filled the diesel exhaust fluid tank for the first time yesterday, not too bad when one does it at the pump..... Sitting down in Fort Worth, TX, waiting on a load, freight is a tad slow down here right now, so just monkeying around on the computer (I already read the owners manuals for the truck and everything in and on it). Quentin: a friend of mine back home has restored a 1963 split rear window Corvette, complete with the knockoff wheels. Very nice ride, and the 327 gives it good power....
HI Randy... Glad to have you back here in Texas.
One thing has change here. Texas is removing the night speed limit signs. So we now will have one speed limit set for roads and interstates.
Brand new Kenworth eh? How do you like her so far???????
Be safe out there!
Murray: So far, I like it a lot. Interior is not changed much, except for an actual refrigerator/freezer, and some changes to the dashboard. If this Cummins engine breaks in like I hope it does, I should average around 7MPG, the old CAT averaged six. Has a bit more power to boot, though I'm still getting used to it. There are some odd quirks, like the turbo spools up at idle, and the throttle pedal is very touchy in the lower gears, making smooth starts tricky, but all in all, a very nice truck.
Randy, now that you have a new Kenworth, will you use it for hauling hogs? (Convoy)
This afternoon, Ricki expressed a desire to go to Ogden and back (as she often had to do when she was working for the Census Bureau) to see such fall colors as were out. So, we spent an hour and forty-five minutes on the road. Many trees have turned, and many (such as our maple) have yet to turn. The only rail activity I saw was two Front Runner trains; one just as we approached the UP on our way up, and one about half-way back.
Johnny, the Kenworth was hauling logs, the GMC was pulling the hog rack (I have the CD at home).....
This tractor is set up for dry van use, I haven't weighed this empty yet to figure out what my capacity is yet, but 47,000lb should be a piece of cake now.
Off to bed......
Good Friday morning everyone. Temp in the low 40s this a.m., should make it up into the low to mid 50s for a high today.
Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go. Breakfast is on the warmer/serving station.
Randy, hope everything keeps going well with the new Kenworth. Take care, and come back in whenever you can.
morning
frosty morning this morning.had to scrape the windows at work.cool but sunny the guessers say.need to go find some trains.cw thanks for breakfast.
Joe
Randy; do you still get the feeling that the cab is going to fall over when you let out the clutch from torque?? Air suspention is great for ride but takes som getting used to. My " Pete" would rise up then roll a bit . Odd about , for every action there is a reaction . Is " Pete" and " Ken" still brothers?
Cannonball
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
Afternoon everyone. Been busy doing a little bit more laundry. But late lunch/early supper is now on the warmer/serving station: fish, fries, slaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, mac & cheese, deep fried breaded mushrooms, etc. Along with the regular list of all the desserts.
Everyone have a good evening, keep warm and take care.
CW, fish and fries, or as we call them chips, sounds great. We also call potato chips, chips as well.
Been a very dark, heavily overcast day here today. I had lights on in the apartment most of the day. 39° now with a low at freezing later. More of the same to come. I've got the World Series on now. That was a great game last night.
No new local RR news.
juice and coffee are ready.Breakfast is set up on the warmer bar.Going to take some oatmeal as it's a bit chilly outside.Congrats to St.Louis on the win last night.Tonight is the big halloween parade in Defiance.Might come back for some pizza later tonight.
Good Saturday morning everyone. A very chilly 33 degrees here in Louisville this morning. There is a possibility we could see a snowflake or few, but nothing other than that. We'll make it up to about 57 degrees for a high around 4 this afternoon. And Joe, thanks for fixing the coffee and breakfast. On a morning like this, oatmeal and toast sound like the perfect breakfast.
Everyone have a good day, take care whatever you'll be doing today, and see you all back in here tonight.
....Noted 37 degrees about 7 this morning. Clear sky, and lots of sunshine. Probably will see roughly, 50 degrees today. But my home area back in Pennsylvania will be seeing a potential of 5" plus of snow today. This is exceptionally early for this kind of stuff. Even though the elevation there is roughly, 2,000'.
Our first sign of snow here the last season was 11 / 5 and the year before: 12 / 8.....and that was just a skiff and less than a half inch.
Elevation here: 937'. That does make a difference.
Folks in the "diner" might note, Progress Rail rolled out their first railroad engine yesterday here in Muncie. See the thread, and or pull up "TheStarPress", on the internet to see a photo.
Edit: Also, folks here might take a look over on the Roanoke cam....Special passenger train in place to head to Ga. tomorrow. Several domes on it and visiible now. 3 Amtrak engines on the point.
It was a great game last night. How about the left fielder's expression change after he caught that fly ball, ending the game? (And his expression as he caught a possible home run ball just before it left the playing firled?
Tom, will the Bulldogs wear alligator shoes when they leave Jacksonville today? The Gators really need to grow more hide after the Tide and two sets of Tigers now have new alligator shoes.
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