Vintage shots from days gone by!

[glenn33]

Originally Posted by moefuzz

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Ok, I know that we get a little outa hand, but the Rust Revival is only one weekend a year. No need to form an auxiliary police department.

[raceron1120]

photos originally on shorpy.com thanks!

[jimi'shemi291]

92GTA, in my book, your dad is a hero in the finest sense
of the word. He saw repeated combat firsthand and ven-
tured his life, never shrinking from the battle at hand, never
letting his comrads down. That he never wanted to discuss
it is testament to how awful war can be. Many men I've
known just wouldn't think of talking details in the context
of family or "civilized" society. Every war has medal-win-
ners and many, many more unsung heroes. Your dad was
obviously a dedicate, uncomplaining hero and a man of the
old school.

[DocWatson]

Jimi, for every medal winner there are literally hundreds of acts of valor going un-noticed. Always remember it has to be an 'Officer' that recommends you for a medal. I know a few guys that should be wearing medals from the higher echelons of the award telly that wear nothing as the wrong person 'saw' their acts.


Doc.

[jimi'shemi291]

LordAirGtar is right: Checker. The one below seems about '35/6
Model Y. For CABS, they had more than their fair share of style in
the '20s and '30s, though SOME of the trim could get a tad garish!
Funny, when most people TODAY only remember the bulbous
Checkers that went from '56 to '82.


Originally Posted by jalopy junkie




These shots below of the '39-40-era Check "A" were posted
elsewhere by MrFire and Mart.

[jimi'shemi291]

Originally Posted by DocWatson

Jimi, for every medal winner there are literally hundreds of acts of valor going un-noticed. Always remember it has to be an 'Officer' that recommends you for a medal. I know a few guys that should be wearing medals from the higher echelons of the award telly that wear nothing as the wrong person 'saw' their acts.


Doc.

I'm with you there, Doc. That was, indeed, my point. Medals are nice, but more guys (and gals, too) deserve them than ever get them.

[jimi'shemi291]

I love this pic, Moe. Don't know where this young lady thinks she's goin',
BUT ya have to give her points for INTENSITY!

[MemphisRaines]

I know these days have gone by but i sure wish they would come back.

[wingnutz]

Originally Posted by jimi'shemi291

LordAirGtar is right: Checker. The one below seems about '35/6
Model Y. For CABS, they had more than their fair share of style in
the '20s and '30s, though SOME of the trim could get a tad garish!
Funny, when most people TODAY only remember the bulbous
Checkers that went from '56 to '82.


Originally Posted by jalopy junkie




These shots below of the '39-40-era Check "A" were posted
elsewhere by MrFire and Mart.

So the Garishly styled Taxis were the inspiration of the Jeepnies!

[jimi'shemi291]

Hey, WingNutz! I'm glad you posted that. I still swear
that I saw an actual ad for one of the Willys Jeepsters
with a frilly canopy like that!

Though I've searched, I've NEVER seen it again, nor a
real photo. Has ANYBODY seen a stock original
Jeepster like that? If so, please post a pic so I know
(or suspect) I'm not all that crazy! LOL

[gnichols]

Originally Posted by jimi'shemi291

Hey, WingNutz! I'm glad you posted that. I still swear
that I saw an actual ad for one of the Willys Jeepsters
with a frilly canopy like that!

Though I've searched, I've NEVER seen it again, nor a
real photo. Has ANYBODY seen a stock original
Jeepster like that? If so, please post a pic so I know
(or suspect) I'm not all that crazy! LOL

Search Jeepny Phillipines. You will be entertained. I might have spelled Jeepny wrong, but I'm sure the search will get you close. You can also try buses in Panama. Gary

[Rudebaker]

"Intensity"? I'm thinkin' she rolled that cigarette herslf.

Originally Posted by jimi'shemi291

I love this pic, Moe. Don't know where this young lady thinks she's goin',
BUT ya have to give her points for INTENSITY!

[jimi'shemi291]

Gary, I just checked that, and it's a blast. Looks like Mardi Gras meets "Romancing the Stone'! LOL. Or, maybe they're the Philippine version of r--rods! Shudder! If nothing else, they're COLORFUL and useful. Problem was, I couldn't find any VINTAGE pix beyond the one by WingNutz, just more recent Jeepneys. Thanks for the "education" AND the laugh!

[jimi'shemi291]

Rudy, you might have somethin' there, man! But at least if the trip
gets out of control, she's got her Fred Flintstone foot ready to apply
the ol' binders, eh?


"Intensity"? I'm thinkin' she rolled that cigarette herslf.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimi'shemi291
I love this pic, Moe. Don't know where this young lady thinks she's goin',
BUT ya have to give her points for INTENSITY!

[encswsm]

Maybe that homerolled smoke isn't made with Tobacco!! Maybe its wacky Tobacky!!

Originally Posted by jimi'shemi291

Rudy, you might have somethin' there, man! But at least if the trip
gets out of control, she's got her Fred Flintstone foot ready to apply
the ol' binders, eh?


"Intensity"? I'm thinkin' she rolled that cigarette herslf.

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[moefuzz]

[QUOTE=noboD;6643194]

Originally Posted by moefuzz

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Careless License Plate



That law violator tag would be cool as shit.

There are people out there that are serious plate collectors, I'll bet there are a few in private hands. Finding one might be tough but not as tough as coughing up the $$$.

Originally Posted by glenn33

Ok, I know that we get a little outa hand, but the Rust Revival is only one weekend a year. No need to form an auxiliary police department.

Word has it they are going to be targeting certain 'Kropdusters'

Originally Posted by jimi'shemi291

I love this pic, Moe. Don't know where this young lady thinks she's goin',
BUT ya have to give her points for INTENSITY!

There is so much to see in every picture and sometimes the detail gets lost.



Me, I wondered about the 'Carson' looking top in the background and what was underneath it. A Merc? A 41 Ford? Something curvy I'm sure.
In the pic the girls shoe kinda gives us a hint that this might be late 50's when we all enjoyed the sock hops.

...You know, there are so many pics in this thread that scream "American Graffiti".
It's hard to deny that George Lucas Really hit the nail square on the head when he produced that Iconic movie.

Originally Posted by MemphisRaines

I know these days have gone by but i sure wish they would come back.

I miss the warm nights under the white street lights. Life was as close to black and white under those lights and these pics bring back fond memories.



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[moefuzz]

Originally Posted by Randomrodder

Moe, hat's off to you tonight. It's been a bit quiet lately but boy, did you ever make up for it. Excellent job in every category. Thought I would die when I saw the sell prices though. 1900 firm. Geez, where has time gone.

I had noticed that things had slowed down here but just considered that spring is here and people are out and about.





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[moefuzz]

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I wonder if these guys are boasting up the 'push marks' on the grilles of their patrol cars.
...Officer Pusser seems to be making light of his bent up grille.

"That particular dent is from when I pushed that damned pharmacists kid off the big curve on 7 bridges road"

"Why Hell Yeah Buford, I remember that one, the kid rolled dam near 20 times down into the gorge"




The movie 'the California Kid' was written about this kind of practice.
I guess they still do it but today they call it 'The Pit Maneuver' and the practice is a little more controlled.



I'm not sure if Buford Pusser 'went out' pushing bumpers or not,
but the dents in an early cop cars grilles probably weren't from getting donuts,
not saying that there's anything wrong with that




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[moefuzz]

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A few more vintage ads just to make you sick
(these appear to be circa 1965 or 66)








Buy the Dean Moon Coupe know before it's gone...
I wonder if he'll take $200 and a 56 Desoto in trade?




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[moefuzz]

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Whew! Who would want this barge?

$300??? Who's he kidding?





What a square!


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