Pets and Flatheads

[Rand]

Our Blue Healer wanting to go for a ride in our Merc
Had to put her down 2 years ago
Boy I miss that dog
Randy

 

[Hamtown Al]

Here's my dog, Kitty. Gone but not forgotten. He gave a whole new meaning to the term, "Running with the big dogs!" when behind the wheel of the three window! He enjoyed helping in the shop, too. I still miss him.

 

[41Fordor]

I love your posts Henry and how you drive your car regularly, that's my goal too!

 

[COE Dan]

Here's my '47 COE and "Tank", our Alaskan Malamute, and I picking up the Christmas tree in 2010.

 

[Ken Arms]

this is Tucker, he thinks the truck is his!

 

[FL&WVMIKE]

Seeing him on the package shelf reminded me that I always rode on the package shelf when I was a kid because there wasn't really all that much room in a car with our large family of 8 children, plus Mom & Dad. LOL Those were the days.

LAWSON COX .................
In 1975, I drove my 1935 Cabriolet from Spencer, West Virginia to Washington, D.C. to the National V8 Club Meet, with my wife and two boys. For, at least, 95% of the trip, one boy was laying down in the package shelf.
We went the scenic route, through the mountains, stopping at a few small town, "Mon & Pop" Ford dealers and found a good bit of NOS parts.
As you say, "Those were the days".
MIKE

 

[FL&WVMIKE]

I need to go through my picture files and see what i can come up with. My cat will always get into my vehicles and fall asleep on the seats. She loves to hang out with me when I'm working on my vehicles but can't seem to stay awake too long
I believe, as best I can remember, I rode in a package tray a few times myself. Now with the laws today, my grandkids must be all strapped into their little seats in such a way that riding in a package tray would be totally out of the question. Oh these times they are a changing

JOHN ....................
It is not all dogs. My best friend, my late cat, HONEY, was always with me, when I was tinkering with my cars. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of her, sleeping in one. I miss her so much !
MIKE

 

[Old Henry]

I love your posts Henry and how you drive your car regularly, that's my goal too!

Thanks for the compliment.

Your dog sure looks a lot happier about being in your car than mine ever does. Way to go.

 

[Grandadeo]

Here's my mutt. His name is Ardun Von Pooch and he's my best bud even if he does look a little wierd.

Lee

 

[Old Henry]

Here's my mutt. His name is Ardun Von Pooch and he's my best bud even if he does look a little wierd.

Lee

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Moderator, don't shut us down just cause he didn't show a Ford. Notice, the dog's name is Ardun; as in Ardun overhead valve conversion for the flathead! Close enough, don't you think?

 

[Firepower flyer]

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Here's my black lab Lola and I out pheasent hunting last fall.

 

[ora masters]

fire power i hope you had a hunting buddy last time i went pheasent hunting the limit was two birds

 

[Firepower flyer]

fire power i hope you had a hunting buddy last time i went pheasent hunting the limit was two birds

LOL True but you can shoot as many as you can at a game field.

 

[Old Redneck]

My hounds love to ride in the old cars also.This is Simon a Corgi that he thinks this T is his. Just try to leave without him and he mad. He will chase you to ride in it.

 

[FL&WVMIKE]

LOL True but you can shoot as many as you can at a game field.

"game field" !! That's not hunting, that's just shooting !
MIKE

 

[woofa.express]

Copied from an earlier story I wrote some months back.


Winnie the blue dog crashes vintage car.

Well I was both proud and pleased with my restored 28 A model. It had been advertised in the Melbourne newspaper by a local farmer in our area. Had been a paddock basher until it wasn’t even any good for that. 2K was the asking price and whilst I couldn’t immediately put my hands on that money the farmer agreed he would keep it for me until I could come up with the money. There had been numerous enquiries from Melbourne which was 200 miles south.
I had it well restored costing twice it’s market value but I was pleased.
I had a dog, a blue healer cattle dog by the name of Winnie. Winnie had been my daughters dog. Given to her as a puppy which outgrew its cuteness when it grew into a proper size hound. It was left with us, her parents, on a temporary permanent basis. I have heard many stories about parents inheriting dogs from their kids.
It’s our policy not to have dogs in the house or car. One exception is the Model A. Winnie would sit on the floor only and never miss an opportunity of going where ever it took her.
One this particular day, with the car running and parked in our yard, with the drivers door open (it’s always been my policy to close car doors) Winnie was not going to miss this ride. Up she jumped and squeezed between the seat and the gearstick. The gear stick was pushed forward and almost without a crunch was in reverse. I saw this. The staff car chugging backwards and approaching a 3000 gallon fuel tank. Well the expected occurred. Crunch. I hadn’t made it back to the vehicle in time and here was the staff car held stationary with wheels rotating in the dirt.
I climbed in. Winnie gave one of those dog smiles to display her pleasure. I gave her apat. How could I be pissed with something she did not intend and had no idea of my panic and 7 second 100 yard dash.
Fortunately damage was minimal and the rear bumper bar had saved the day. She continued her chauffer driven rides and we still loved her.

 

[Lawrie]

Good to have you back Henry.
Lawrie

 

[JSeery]

This thread is from 2012.

 

[Talkwrench]

Ahhh its an old thread but .. Sooty always likes to drive our street when coming home ..turning seems to be an issue..

Jett and Soot in the pickup , They like to inspect any work getting done.

 

[RalphM]

This is not my dog, but friends with a Ford. Willie, just hanging out.