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  1. * Name the last time you saw a Cosworth Vega! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/24/wednesday-wrap-23/ Which do you prefer: Dodge or Ford? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/25/thursday-survey-23/ On personal notes, I have battled heart-related issues since I was born: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/24/daily-dose-wake-up-wed-23/ & now enduring issues which hope to make this true: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/25/daily-dose-theory-thu-23/ But, perhaps perspective is an odd thing? In some ways, feel like my best days [via road trips 2002-2011 & events-gatherings, at least 2 of which I am missing this weekend] are over. Yet, if this proves correct, once I get a job & get back on track, I shall have some spectacularly fabulous days ahead! Until then, my crafting enthusiasm for my website will have to suffice. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I should've done what I'm going to do a long time ago" __ Joel Sonnier __ 'No More 1 More Time'
  2. Dave, OK, cool. Will be interesting to know for sure. Tho, I was suspecting it was a limited-local production. Just curious as to whether or not any of the souvenir wooden nickels I have from various family road trips when I was a kid came from there. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Ever wonder if it's all for you?" __ Red Hot Chili Peppers __ 'Can't Stop'
  3. * Put lots of energy & excitement into my road trips 2002-2011, but believe my most-memorable was Route 66, September 2009. A fun part was exploring towns, particularly town squares, like this in Girard IL: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/23/tuesday-trip-23/ Any guesses as to the car to which this engine belongs!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/23/daily-dose-trivia-tue-23/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Nothing lasts forever" __ Simple Plan __ 'Perfect'
  4. Hey Dave, You are welcome! Sometimes, the "spur of the moment" situations are better than those planned.... The wooden souvenirs it prints today ... are those for businesses all across the country, or just in that general area? Enjoy your visit to the bank building! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "It's half timing, and the other half's luck" __ Michael Buble __ 'Haven't Met You Yet'
  5. * Featured this past week! Truck Tuesday, class of 1952: Chevrolet, Fargo, Federal, Mercury http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/16/automotive-daily-149/ Motorcycle Madness on Thursday, class of 1962: Harley-Davidson, Jawa, Maico, Triump http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/18/automotive-daily-151/ Small & Complete Saturday, class of 1972: Chevrolet Vega, Ford Pinto, AMC, Plymouth http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/20/automotive-daily-153/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "This is not where you belong" __ Trapt __ 'Head Strong'
  6. Glad to see you post an update here, Ara. Thoughts/prayers continuing, of course. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I walk alone" __ GreenDay __ 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams'
  7. Dave, That is awesome!!!! So cool that you got to see it in action ... & share that video here with us, thank you! Color me a bit jealous ... & frustrated. Looking at the map, it seems I drove right past Tenino on my way to Seattle WA from Oregon in 2011. Dangumit. Though, I may not have had time to fully enjoy the museum anyway, but still..... Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Why'd you do it?" __ Reba McEntire __ 'The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia'
  8. * The Corvette is universally-known & regularly seen on the streets. It has enough longevity to be the 4th longest continually-used nameplate: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/21/sports-sunday-22/ For you modelers, a peak at engine detail for a 1966 Oldsmobile 442: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/20/scale-saturday-22/ Picturesque image of a 1952 Ford flatbed in TN: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/20/saturday-smorgasbord-23/ Cool display: a truck grill for smaller models! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/13/scale-saturday-21/ No joke, this is a 1965 Dodge Dart with a Pontiac nose! Would you drive it? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/16/twist-tuesday-22/ Every so often, I feature a different spying-eye radar type image. In this case, it is a TV series scene: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/16/tuesday-tv-22/ &, an imagine from Day 1 of my most-memorable road trip: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/16/tuesday-trip-22/ Among my many hobbies is my HO scale model train layout, with many iconic places across the US. But, I enjoy the work of an OC,SHer. His scale layout is Metro City; this is a scene from 2 Trees Mall: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/17/wednesday-ratio-22/ An old Motorola radio still in use in an old Ford: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/17/wednesday-wrap-22/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "For a moment you can hardly breathe" __ John Mayer __ 'Dreaming With A Broken Heart'
  9. * Featured this past week! Total Tuesday, class of 1958: DeSoto, Ford, GM, homes http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/09/automotive-daily-142/ Thrifty Thursday, class of 1968: AMC Rebel, Chevrolet Nova, Dodge Dart, Ford Falcon http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/11/automotive-daily-144/ Sedan Saturday, class of 1978: Mercury Zephyr, Oldsmobile Delta 88, Plymouth Horizon, Pontiac Phoenix http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/13/automotive-daily-146/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I'm testing my resistance & it's wearing mighty thin" __ Eddie Rabbitt __ 'Every Which Way But Loose'
  10. * Vintage ads last week Truck Tuesday, class of 1953: Dodge, Ford, GMC, Studebaker http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/02/automotive-daily-135/ Wagon Wednesday on Family Thursday, class of 1963: Buick, Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/04/automotive-daily-137/ Couped-up Saturday, class of 1973: Dodge Charger, Ford LTD, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Pontiac LeMans http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/06/automotive-daily-139/ New themes on deck this week: Class of 1958 (Tuesday) Class of 1968 (Thursday) Class of 1978 (Saturday) Sometimes the mundane can be scenic; bridge on I-39: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/07/sunday-scenery-20/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Are we too blind to see?" __ Elvis Presley __ 'In The Ghetto'
  11. * Have you ridden in a rumble seat? I have not! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/03/wednesday-wrap-20/ I do not need a 7-car garage anymore, but still would love to have this place, ya know, in case that changes again. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/04/daily-dose-theory-thu-20/ B&W photo of Metro City, in the 1960s: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/03/wednesday-ratio-20/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Sometimes love comes and goes away" __ George Strait __ 'Marina Del Ray'
  12. * In some ways we may have the cars of tomorrow today, but not like this: remember these!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/01/memory-monday-20/ How about this mini Metro City? Have more pics of this cued for future feature, including 1 today (Wednesday). http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/01/model-monday-20/ A gathering during my November 2007 road trip! Life has really changed the last few years; during my 2002-2011 road trips, I met so many people, most of which I wonder where they are today & if they even remember me &/or meeting. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/02/tuesday-trip-20/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it all" __ Chris Daughtry __ 'Home'
  13. * Wow, June 1, 2015, already!? Vintage ads for this past week Truck Tuesday, class of 1957: International, Mack, Studebaker, Willys-Jeep http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/26/automotive-daily-128/ Service Thursday, class of 1967: Dodge police, Dodge taxi, Ford firetruck, Oldsmobile limo http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/28/automotive-daily-130/ Sports car Saturday, class of 1977: Camaro Z28, Dodge Aspen R/T, Ford Mustang, Pontiac http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/30/automotive-daily-132/ On deck this week: Truck Tuesday (class of 1953), Family Thursday (class of 1963) & Couped-up Saturday (class of 1973). Anyone into &/or have vintage radios? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/30/car-tunes-saturday-19/ 1977 Pontiac Can Am at a track! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/31/sports-sunday-19/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "It seemed they'd already forgotten we'd came" __ Toad The Wet Sprocket __ 'Walk On The Ocean'
  14. * What a gold mine this 1977 classifieds section is! I would choose the 1973 Caprice Estate (& a few other vehicles) listed; how about you? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/29/flashback-friday-19/ My cousin took this pic of me checking out a 1969 Cadillac convertible during our day road trip, 05/02/2015; not sure if I would look good in it or not. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/29/friday-photo-19/ Sometimes, others have a unique perspective. For this crash test image, I asked: VW or coupe? But, Ben queried if it might be the 1st Google street view attempt! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/28/thursday-survey-19/ & instead of a pink Cadillac, a pink Plymouth wagon: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/27/automotive-daily-129/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "How could I be so blind?" __ Charly McClain __ 'Who's Cheating Who'
  15. * What abandoned vehicles have you seen recently? This was spotted in Maryville TN! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/26/daily-dose-trivia-tue-19/ What would you call this Cadillac truck? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/26/twist-tuesday-19/ Ever played this Auto Race board game? I have not! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/25/monday-night-fun-19/ 1 of the Memorial Day entries: red, white & blue! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/25/automotive-daily-127/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I'm not the only person with these things in mind" __ Linkin Park __ 'Somewhere I Belong'
  16. * & the personal cruising coupes, class of 1974: Mercury Cougar XR-7, Plymouth Satellite, Monte Carlo, Hurts Olds http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/23/automotive-daily-125/ Speaking of MC, 1 at the race track: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/24/sports-sunday-18/ & a gorgeous scene while driving: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/24/sunday-scenery-18/ This week, some special posts for Memorial Day Monday & ads: Truck Tuesday (class of 1957) Service Thursday (class of 1967) Sports Saturday (class of 1977) Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I know you can hear me, but I'm not sure you're listening" __ Martina McBride __ 'Whatever You Say'
  17. * For this week: Truck Tuesday, class of 1954: Chevrolet, Dodge, International, Mercury http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/19/automotive-daily-121/ Convertible Thursday, class of 1964: Cadillac, Imperial, Lincoln, Rambler http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/21/automotive-daily-123/ Saturday will feature personal cruising coupes, class of 1974! Meantime, what do you spy in this 1958 photo? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/22/friday-photo-18/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Get to what's real" __ Van Halen __ 'Jump'
  18. Very sorry about your pain, Ara. Good luck with the MRI. Thoughts/prayers en route.... Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I didn't mean to take away your dreams" __ Hootie & The Blowfish __ 'Only Lonely'
  19. * Cool seeing TV & movie cars in the wild at cruise nights & car shows. I have seen a few, including the General Lee, several times! What have you spotted up close & personal? This was spotted in central IL: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/19/daily-dose-trivia-tue-18/ Anyone else enjoy models of cities & towns &/or created 1 of your own!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/18/monday-night-fun-18/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "What are we going to call it then?" __ Michael Martin Murphy __ 'Will It Be Love By Morning?'
  20. * & the aforementioned personal cruising coupes, class of 1976: Ford Elite, Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Dodge Charger http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/16/automotive-daily-118/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "It's a natural attraction" __ Neal McCoy __ 'The Shake'
  21. * I prefer to showcase pics members have taken as much as possible. In this Wagon Wednesday, I took the AMC photo; the other 2 images were taken by members: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/13/automotive-daily-115/ An oddity, a Dodge with a Pontiac front clip: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/12/twist-tuesday-17/ 1946 International in TN: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/15/friday-photo-17/ Meanwhile, ads for this week: Truck Tuesday, class of 1956: Dodge, Ford, International, Chevy http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/12/automotive-daily-114/ Family car Thursday, class of 1966: AMC, Caprice, Ford LTD, Plymouth http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/14/automotive-daily-116/ Saturday? Personal cruising coupes, class of 1976! But 1st, some classifieds from 1976: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/15/friday-files-17/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Why didn't I know what I know now" __ Evan & Jaron __ 'Crazy For This Girl'
  22. * 1 of the 4 motorcycle ads highlighted proclaims: “If all you care about is girls, you shouldn’t read this”. The other 3 are a bit tamer: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/09/automotive-daily-111/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights" __ Carrie Underwood __ 'Before He Cheats'
  23. * This past Saturday, 05/02/2015, my cousin & I road tripped from northeastern IL to southwestern IL & back. The deal: my cousin covered gas & food; I provided the tunes & itinerary. Read more about the day (including some pics)…: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/05/tuesday-trip-16/ Speaking of road trips, of these 4 trailers, I think the Pacemaker would be most appropriate for me…. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/05/automotive-daily-107/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "You were never really ever here" __ Goo Goo Dolls __ 'Here Is Gone'
  24. * Yesterday, 05/02/2015, had awesome weather for a great road trip (northeastern IL to southwestern IL) with a cousin to visit Country Classic Cars & see some friends in different places on the way back. I took a few pics, including at CCC (Staunton IL) & Cozy Dog (ate lunch there, Springfield IL, Route 66) … & have them cued to feature on my website in the coming weeks, including some this week for “Tuesday Trip” (7a US central). Meantime … do you take your daily driver to the track? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/01/friday-files-15/ & … what oil do you traditionally use? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/02/automotive-daily-104/ Speaking of traditions…. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/03/daily-dose-savvy-sun-15/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Who do you think you're talkin' to?" __ Lee Roy Parnell __ 'What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am?'
  25. * Instead of “Wagon Wednesday”, it was “Winnebago Wednesday”; these were EVERYWHERE when I was a kid! Now, not sure when I last saw one in person. Anyone else remember the Minnie Winnie in ‘Escape To Witch Mountain’? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/29/automotive-daily-101/ 4 classic, thoughtful ads: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/30/automotive-daily-102/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "These are the moments that I'm gonna remember most" __ Miley Cyrus __ 'The Climb'
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