Do You Miss Your Car?
January 30th, 2011, 02:30 PM
#2
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Location: southeastern Michigan
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On the contrary! I had both of mine on the road today. We had what might pass for a January thaw this weekend with temps in the mid-40s and sunny yesterday and a bit cooler and partly sunny today. A lot of snow melted yesterday, and roads were dry and clear today, so both cars got started and taken on a nice run around town. It might be another month before I can do that again with the winter storm they're predicting for the middle of this week.
January 30th, 2011, 02:32 PM
#3
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Location: Plano, TX
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If that close you should visit it now and then! Check the tires, start it up, or just clean it up a little. Of course that's if you have the time.
I miss driving my 2 Olds' and the bike, too. Not enough time and nice weather here is scarce right now.
We DID get to sneak in a 50 mile drive to the lake and to dinner yesterday, half with the top down. It was 75* out.
Supposed to be 15* in a couple days, so no more outdoor fun for a while.
I miss driving my 2 Olds' and the bike, too. Not enough time and nice weather here is scarce right now.
We DID get to sneak in a 50 mile drive to the lake and to dinner yesterday, half with the top down. It was 75* out.
Supposed to be 15* in a couple days, so no more outdoor fun for a while.
January 30th, 2011, 05:31 PM
#4
71 & 72,now I want a 68
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NW Indiana
Posts: 1,864
I miss being able to drive my car.The only thing stopping me is the salt on the roads.
I do have an attached garage so I see my car everyday,just can't drive it.
ole man winter blows
Heres a pic from late fall just before it was put up
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I do have an attached garage so I see my car everyday,just can't drive it.
ole man winter blows
Heres a pic from late fall just before it was put up
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January 30th, 2011, 05:46 PM
#5
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Whenever I start to miss mine, I go out to the garage and pull back the car cover for a few minutes. I think she's as glad to see me as I am to see her. She's definitely not missing being out in the cold and snow!!!!
I don't start it in the winter anymore. It started rotting out the tail pipe after the muffler. Now I need to take it to the muffler shop in the spring. That will also be a good time to hang in the new dual trumpet exhausts.
I don't start it in the winter anymore. It started rotting out the tail pipe after the muffler. Now I need to take it to the muffler shop in the spring. That will also be a good time to hang in the new dual trumpet exhausts.
January 30th, 2011, 05:56 PM
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Machesney Park, IL.
Posts: 253
I miss my car, it's sitting in my garage but it still looks like this.
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Waiting for my enigine to come back from the machine shop. I will feel much better once it's complete again.
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Waiting for my enigine to come back from the machine shop. I will feel much better once it's complete again.
January 30th, 2011, 06:07 PM
#7
Got to drive mine a little last weekend.....Even the Chevy car show guys said my pipes sounded wicked....
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January 30th, 2011, 08:38 PM
#10
Mine is in my attached garage so i see it everyday. Unfortunately, since 12/26, the weather here has been horrible and it has not been outside. More bad weather coming this week so I am not sure when I will drive her again. 
January 31st, 2011, 12:46 AM
#12
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Location: Toronto,Ontario
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This past Saturday was the first time I've seen mine in over a month, as it is stored 2 hours away from me at my cottage. I went to the garage, pulled the cover off, looked at her, then covered her backup. Did the same thing about an hour later. I also don't start mine in the winter because of moisture buildup in the exhaust.
January 31st, 2011, 04:43 AM
#14
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By letting the exhaust system reach operating temperature, any vapor condensed in the system while it was still warming up is evaporated, and later moisture stays as a vapor as it passes through the system, just as it would if you were actually out driving the car. So no more exhaust system corrosion should occur than would occur if you were just driving the car normally.
January 31st, 2011, 04:46 AM
#15
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By the way, the crow's-flight distance from Japan to San Diego is about 6,000 miles.
January 31st, 2011, 05:26 AM
#16
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Location: Chicago suburbs
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Miss it!? And how. It's been in storage for 2-1/2 months now. And we're going to get up to two more feet of snow this week. It's tough to keep up with a passion that gets interrupted for 5 months out of the year. I find myself buying cr@p i dont need just to get my hands on something related to my Cutlass.
Here's a question. I asked a local vintage restoration shop (who also has a slow down of business in winter) whether they would be interested in putting together a class/club that meets once a week to discuss topics in a hands-on way. I was wondering what topics you would like to see covered in an hour or two hour weekly presentation that would bring you out of hibernation in the evening. Topics could cover anything from basic (what to look for when buying your first classic) to the most technical/mechanical aspects. Also, what would you suggest as a cost for the class? Me? I just want to know if they're serving pizza.
Here's a question. I asked a local vintage restoration shop (who also has a slow down of business in winter) whether they would be interested in putting together a class/club that meets once a week to discuss topics in a hands-on way. I was wondering what topics you would like to see covered in an hour or two hour weekly presentation that would bring you out of hibernation in the evening. Topics could cover anything from basic (what to look for when buying your first classic) to the most technical/mechanical aspects. Also, what would you suggest as a cost for the class? Me? I just want to know if they're serving pizza.
January 31st, 2011, 06:08 AM
#17
Cutlass Lover
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Twinsburg, Ohio
Posts: 6,587
I've been in Cutlass withdrawl since November. I went out and started Teepo yesterday and let her run about 25 minutes, moved her back and forth some, ran the heat and defrost some. She wanted to come out of there, lol! I told her she has to wait another few months - we have that storm coming tomorrow evening. Wish I had a driveway to that garage and I could get her out through the winter when the roads are clear and drive her some. Cutlass withdrawl ain't pleasant, lol!!
I went out and started Teepo yesterday and let her run about 25 minutes, moved her back and forth some, ran the heat and defrost some. She wanted to come out of there, lol! I told her she has to wait another few months - we have that storm coming tomorrow evening. Wish I had a driveway to that garage and I could get her out through the winter when the roads are clear and drive her some. Cutlass withdrawl ain't pleasant, lol!!
January 31st, 2011, 10:32 AM
#21
71 cutlass convertible
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Trappe, MD
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Mine is in a unheated garage attached to the house. I wish it would heat up enough to go out and work on it. Otherwise I won't be able to drive it when the weather does get nice.
Larry
Larry
January 31st, 2011, 11:18 AM
#23
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Location: Connecticut
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Definitely miss the warm weather. My burgundy 98 is in storage only a few miles from my house. I actually drive right past the place on my way to the train station everyday and try to pop in once every week or two to check on it and run it for a bit but it's been a little longer than that now. My black 98 is in the garage at home and I've actually been making major progress on it since putting the other into storage so I guess I'm making the most of the cold weather. This spring and summer will be filled with lots of Oldsmobiling for us!!!
January 31st, 2011, 11:53 AM
#24
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Start it and let it run, then close the door. The heat from the engine seems to warm my garage up to a bearable temperature.
January 31st, 2011, 05:19 PM
#26
Crazy Canuck
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Barrie,ON
Posts: 240
I am some jealous of you guys down south. This is the first time in a couple of years that I have stored mine at home in the garage. I try to have my alone time with her as much as possible.
Tuesday we are supposed to get another 2-1/2 feet. I think Mr. Groundhog is going to predict a lot more winter!!
Wayne
Tuesday we are supposed to get another 2-1/2 feet. I think Mr. Groundhog is going to predict a lot more winter!!
Wayne
January 31st, 2011, 05:56 PM
#27
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So if it's a cold, snowy day on February 2, which it is apparently expected to be across most of North America, then the groundhog won't see his shadow, and we should have spring by the end of February.
Remember, too, that it's only the official groundhog in Punxsatawney, Pennsylvania, which is about 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, where it really should be cold and snowy on the 2nd, that counts. All those other groundhog wannabes, such as Ohio's "Buckeye Chuck" (give me a break), don't count.
January 31st, 2011, 05:58 PM
#28
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I spoke to soon. We had a little rain today and our temps are going to be in the low 20's for a few nights. thank god, it only lasts a few days. I am transplanted from Portland Oregon so I know rain and clouds. Should be driving weather this weekend. Snowbirds have flown down and we are crowded.
February 1st, 2011, 02:24 AM
#31
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Sorry, I was thinking Ohio! haha I was technically correct though cause I said "over 2000."
February 1st, 2011, 06:00 AM
#34
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Location: Fort Pierce, FL
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Well, since my birthday is February 2nd, Groundhog Day, I have a personal relationship with the old groundhog. I'll put in a good word for you guys and maybe we can get you some better weather soon. You guys have had a lot of rough weather to deal with this season, so maybe it's time to ease off!
February 1st, 2011, 07:24 AM
#36
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You can get an "App" for your smartphone to stay in touch with Phil.
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February 1st, 2011, 07:35 AM
#37
Got wood? I do! (an '89)
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 310
I don't at the moment but will if the weather that's coming is anywhere near as bad as they say it will be (run "48111" at weather.com). With 10 to 15 inches of snow predicted on a car with more horizontal sheet metal than an aircraft carrier (and snow-catching horizontal trim around every opening), she's sure to get as "buried" as possible.
[This will be the first time I had to dig her OUT v. dig AROUND her....]
[This will be the first time I had to dig her OUT v. dig AROUND her....]
February 1st, 2011, 01:03 PM
#38
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Location: Will County, IL.
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Miss it!? And how. It's been in storage for 2-1/2 months now. And we're going to get up to two more feet of snow this week. It's tough to keep up with a passion that gets interrupted for 5 months out of the year. I find myself buying cr@p i dont need just to get my hands on something related to my Cutlass.
Here's a question. I asked a local vintage restoration shop (who also has a slow down of business in winter) whether they would be interested in putting together a class/club that meets once a week to discuss topics in a hands-on way. I was wondering what topics you would like to see covered in an hour or two hour weekly presentation that would bring you out of hibernation in the evening. Topics could cover anything from basic (what to look for when buying your first classic) to the most technical/mechanical aspects. Also, what would you suggest as a cost for the class? Me? I just want to know if they're serving pizza.
Here's a question. I asked a local vintage restoration shop (who also has a slow down of business in winter) whether they would be interested in putting together a class/club that meets once a week to discuss topics in a hands-on way. I was wondering what topics you would like to see covered in an hour or two hour weekly presentation that would bring you out of hibernation in the evening. Topics could cover anything from basic (what to look for when buying your first classic) to the most technical/mechanical aspects. Also, what would you suggest as a cost for the class? Me? I just want to know if they're serving pizza.
Stay warm & safe!
