The Daily Driver

[Ryan]

The irony of this post? I developed a pretty nasty tick in the flathead on my way home. Sounds like I have a lifter backed down. My first signs of mechanical trouble in 10,000 miles and almost a year of daily driving.

 

[Ken/SC]

I drove my 29 Model A Tudor Sedan to work one day. I did not get much work done for the people at work wanting to know all about it and I actually had some people I did not even know wanting me to take them for a ride. I though I was at a car show with all the questions.

 

[1932 V8]

Jake H ... Thanks for the compliments . We have such a great time taking the 39 where ever we go . For all of us with the non-running projects out there (luckily our 39 runs but I have a project 32 that has been off the road for 40+ years ) anyway , we should all remember how much fun these cars we Love are to be in ,drive and enjoy and hopefully great web sites like this one will keep us motivated to keep moving forward to our goal of enjoying what we Love . Jake H and others(including me) , get those cars you Love on the road and drive drive drive , anywhere and everywhere . They are worth all the bloody knuckles ,sore backs, frustration and time spent !!!!!!!

 

[raisinhel]

i drive my 34 ford pickup 'everyday' and right up until the snow flies.

 

[Labold]

I drive my burgundy '40 probably a good solid 4 days a week. I just bought a black '40 standard over the weekend and am now getting ready to lower it so it will sit like my burgundy one. Once I get the black one lined out, I am putting the burgundy deluxe up for sale.
I love getting new toys.

 

[Ken Crans]

Hey Ryan , Heres the 39 that stopped me dead in my tracks because i liked the way it looked. Why is the grille different than yours? Am i wrong about the year? Anyways, cool sedan... Ken

 

[George/Maine]

Mine is a 39 Standard.Most people think its a 38.
The 39 deluxe looks more like 40

 

[David Conwill]

I assume by "old" you mean pre-'54, but my '61 Falcon is my transportation car. I didn't like how much new rust appeared last winter, though, so I'm hauling out my dad's old Mazda B2600 next month.

-Dave

 

[Artiki]

I drove my stock-ish '30 around as a daily for about 14 months...

...but this Effie is pretty much my daily now.

 

[plumfat40]

The Pontiac is the current driver, But my 40 deluxe sedan should be up and going very soon... Also gonna drive it to Austin in the spring for the Roundup. So Hopefully I can see Ryans sedan again and get pics of both..

 

[Old Redneck]

We use our 35 Pickup every Monday to deliver Meals on Wheels. We usually have 25 stops and the people look forward for us to come with there meal.Sometimes we drive a Model T pickup. I have taken the 39 2 door sdn a couple of times. But the 35 Pickup is the best to use.

 

[Drunkandgreasy]

I drive a 1958 ford fairlane, everyday, everywhere. Which is really why Im building a new motor.

It's my DD. has been for the past three years, and was for 3 years during HS back in the 80's.

I wouldnt trade it for ANY new,plastic, cush, loaded, efficient, quiet, reliable,ugly vehicle on the planet. Ever.

Drive what you love, love what you drive.

Cheers and beers
Hodge

 

[41ford1]

Ryan,
What did you find with your '39? I hope it's nothing more serious than a backed down lifter. Your Tudor is too nice to go without for any length of time.

 

[Tommy Gun]

There are some beautiful Tudor's on this thread. Ryan's has always been one of my favorites!

 

[~~Walts37~~]

Not really a daily Driver but i do drive it to town about twice a week year around.

 

[zzlegend]

My Daily driver at least 3 to 4 times a week.

 

[mytemac]

I've been driving my '37 59a powered fordor as a daily driver. I dont care how hard it is , no a/c, no pw this , no pw that . It is the greatest ride in the world, my other great ride was a '67.......

 

[phartman]

Just drove my '61 to the airport this morning. Business commute. Did last week, too. Took it to the Home Depot last night on an errand. More and more, it is becoming my daily. But compared to yours, mine is a late model.

My wife tells me, "That car of your makes a big statement."

"What statement is that, darlin'?"

"I dunno, Bucko, but it's big...."

 

[kiwitony]

Hi Guys,Here's my everday driver for over 30 years[apart from the odd rebuild].Also a practice to posting a picture.37 pickup [obviously]59a with edelbrock heads,450 holley,8t cam,5 speed box,4.11 diff.Bought as a basket case in 78 and constantly getting tinkered with ever since.These pics are this May getting firewood from a mates farm,I did several trips,some with a trailer of wood as well,The old girl drives better with a load.I get about 10mpg around town,22mpg on a trip if I dont open the second throats [boring],On a recent club run I got 18mpg with some extended fanging down the motorway at speeds up to 80mph when I then considered my licence and backed off a little.I love this barn site.Cheers Tony.

 

[Bill in Al]

Beautiful sedans! My '41 tudor needs to be about 2 inches lower in the front. What is the common way of dropping it? thanks --Bill