The flathead long haul begins 🌎 2,000 KM with a flathead, bias ply tires, & drum brakes
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- Опубликовано: 21 май 2023
- So we bought a one way ticket to Ontario to buy a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Business Coupe and drive it 2,000 KM home. Did we mention it's a flathead V8 with bias ply tires and drum brakes? This is going to be quite an adventure and we're hoping you guys all come with us in case we break down and need mechanical advice 🤯
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The seller is obviously a real car guy. I’m sure he gave Chad a do’s and dont’s talk to help him make the drive. I’m guessing it’s about 900 to1100 miles? Do an easy 2 to 300 miles a day at 50mph and should be very fun. Weather should be decent also. Nice to see you get some miles in the road Chad. You might like it. Should be plenty of help along the way if you need it. If you happen to see this Jolene, I hope you have a great time? Maybe look out for Chad a little. The older cars don’t stop like newer ones. Easy does it ❤️
AweSome, And Congratulations! I can understand you two are probably a bit nervous about new car, first drive, and several hundred miles. She does seem to be a very Sweet Ride! Idk what the squeak is, surely you will find it. Take your time enjoy the scenery and the pleasure of stepping back into the Kate forties! God Bless you Both and may the car grow on you during a memorable journey! Regards Lawrence
Roughly 1900 KM 18 hour drive
In Google maps I laid out a Barrie to Hantsport route via Niagara Falls, Rochester, Syracuse, Saratoga Springs, Lebanon, Littleton, Bangor, Calais, Saint John, Moncton, Truro, Lower Sackville, to Hantsport. It comes up as 2060 km or 1283 miles and 22 hours 46 minutes of driving. (My route bypassed the Rawdon Hills because that road has pot holes even when the area residents vote for the winning party. Maritimers will know what I mean).
Watch out for deer & moose Chad & Jolene!
@@rossmacintosh5652 I have done it in 19 hours straight driving with 2 people driving but there not going to and that's at 120kmh they will prob only do 100kmh or less so its gonna be little over 30Hr for them id say estimated that's if all goes well
@@highlandsoutdoors2041 yep, 1800 km to my place and they’re another hour past me
Jolene and Chad...Nothing like time travelling in a shiny museum on wheels! Thanks for taking us along for the ride it has been a real joy!🚘Kelly👴
Chad & Jolene that is a beautiful car and it appears to be very well taken care of. You just never know with any car whether or not you will have any issues but, I personally do not think you will have any. Have fun on your adventure you two, I think once you guy's get relaxed on your trip that you will have a lot of fun and it will be a trip you will always remember. I will be waiting to join you at 4:00pm my time tomorrow, see you soon!
With a car that looks that well preserved I would not worry about the brakes as much. Beautiful car. Maybe one that Bad Chad would rather keep unaltered and just enjoy cruising with it.
When my dad was stationed at Naval Base Pearl Harbor in the late 1940s, he bought a gently used pristine '47 Ford Deluxe coupe just like this right after he got promoted to an E-4 (Petty Officer 3rd Class). It was dark maroon with bias-ply whitewall tires and the same dog-dish hub caps & trim rings. His had the optional Columbia 2-speed overdrive rear end. I have a priceless black & white photo of my then 20 year-old Hawaiian mother posing on the hood of Dad's '47 Ford coupe in her 2-piece bathing suit on a private beach at the North Shore, Oahu. She was quite the "looker"!
Chad, that's a non-synchro 1st gear! You have to stop or double clutch it if rolling. Beautiful old Ford! You and Jolene scored big on this one! Congrats!
Yeah, I tell people, just stay out of first gear unless you stop. That seems so natural to me because I learned to drive before syncro first gear. It's so hard to teach people that never drove old three-on-the-tree cars. They all try to grind into low gear.
Awesome! Have a safe and fun trip!. In 1952 my grandpa bought a new Ford and drove it from Winnipeg Manitoba to Los Angeles. My mom remembers that by the time they got to LA the car was already worn out! I'm not sure why she made that observation, but todays cars are infinitely more well built and put together. Just not as good looking or as fun!
Chad, I haven driven my early Ford long distances on both bias play & radial tires for 40 years. Trust me it is way safer and much less tiresome on radials. Please CONSIDER taking that offer of FREE radials. Put the bias tires in that huge trunk for reinstall when you get home. Drove safely.
Best regards,
MartyZ in NYC
I agree. Once you are on the road, the offer will be in your rear view mirror.
Unless radial design changed....radials caused pre mature wear on older suspensions. I put steel belted Michelins years ago on a 1964 and ride and handling was terrible....I also had Michelins on a 62 Volks in 1966 with no regrets.
@@rowenajohnson9173 I have radials on my '64 C/10 Chevy pickup, and they ride fantastically.
@@jimmieroan9881 Yes, I'm intimately familiar with that Ford's buggy spring suspension system (and as a car restorer hobbyist all of my adult life I'm also familiar with Coker Tires). However, I was NOT comparing the ride and handling of my C/10 truck to that '46 Ford. I was responding to Rowena Johnson's comment about the radial tires on her 1964. For clarity, please re-read her post. Lastly, about your "old guys" comment, I'm 71. Have a great day.
Man, this took me back... I had a '46 Ford Businessman's Coupe in the late 70's. I was building a hot rod out of it. Had a Ford 9", 327 Chevy with a Muncie 4sp behind it.
It was coming along nicely and we ran into some money troubles. A fella came along and offered me too much money for it, and I sold it.
It makes me a little sad every time I think about it... the body was as solid as yours is... I hope you truly enjoy both the ride home and then the car for many years!!
As I worked for GM car dealers for 19 years, I am familiar with the rules in the states for dealer tags. Would be interesting for Jolene to do a show on how you guys deal with driving multiple vehicles with legal plates and insurance in Canada such as you guys bringing plates to drive this vehicle to test and drive home. Would be very informative. Just a suggestion. Love you guys.
Here in Nova Scotia We can just attach our plate to a vehicle we just purchased and have 30 days to transfer ownership and register and most insurance is 14days but recommended to do so immediately,,, That was not a dealer plate just a regular plate and this car will be registered as an antique most likely so it might cost 150 bucks a year a keep on the road and a few hundred more to insure,, he will just need to get a fitness test done 1 time and update the plate yearly pretty simple here
@@highlandsoutdoors2041 exactly how it is in the United States!
@@highlandsoutdoors2041 Pretty much that way anywhere in Canada
@@jimcollins3411 yea same here province next to use New Brunswick plates stay with the car tooo
@John Smallberries In BC you have 30 days.
That's one nice car. I know Chad and Jolene will enjoy the drive back home. I hope he lethis on the way it is.
Good luck on the drive home and be safe. You guys were only about 15 min from me and would have brought out my 32 ford with a flatty in it and would have followed you a bit until you got to the hotel. Darn that’s a nice looking car you bought and will be watching for any changes you do to it. Love what you and Queen Jolene do.
Don’t chop that one Chad. 😎👍😎
if he does, he's a nut case
It has the 1946 Trim and front marker lights. The 1946 trim is scalloped and nicer than the later years. I have a Black 1947 Business with the 46 trim as well. But mine is street rodded and about 6 inches lower than yours lol Wish I could post a picture on here of it . This car looks way cooler down low. Ask me how I know lol. This gem is definitely a time capsule. Have a safe trip guys!!
When I was a young boy, my brother had a buddy pick uo a very sweet had that very same model and year Ford. It was dark blue.The guy had made some upgrades to the engine. 3/4 race cam, two stromberg carbs, a mallory distributor and ignition set up, and of course dual exhaust! This was my first exposure to a " hot rod". The guy took me for a ride, which I still remember the sound of those carbs as he punched it! That was all it took to get me hooked on going fast. Looks like you've scored on a very nice old Ford. Enjoy!
I had a 50th Anniversary 1953 Ford Convertible with the last year of the Flathead V8 which came out in 1932. It was purchase new by my Step Mother who worked for a Ford Dealership where she met my Dad and married him. My Mom passed of Breast CANCER when I was 3 and change in 1951 and remarried in 1954 and my Step Mother stopped working to stay at home and raise me. I acquired the car (that had every option Ford offered) in 1965 from my Step Mother and sold it for $110 and 39,000 miles when I entered the service. My Dad taught me about the mechanical fuel pump that was push rod operated and they would easily wear and he had to put a copper or maybe brass shim on top of the push rod to allow gas to be pumped. You were discussing that with a leather boot on the push rod. Loved that car and enjoyed the super quiet internal engine parts making it so quiet while running you would think it wasn’t running. Good luck and love your videos.
Chad & Jolene - since the radio is busted stop in at a Walmart and pick up a bluetooth speaker you can use with Jolene's phone for some road tunes. I'd suggest listening to 'Radar Love', 'I Can't Drive 55', 'Slow Ride', 'Born to be Wild', and of course 'Autobahn' by Kraftwerk.
When I was a college student back in the early 1960s, I drove a 1947 Plymouth business coupe. also black in color, that looked very similar to your Ford Business Coupe. After a couple of years a rod started knocking and I sold it, as is, for $50. I always loved the look of the old business coupes and I really enjoyed watching your video as it brought back pleasant memories from my past.
I love your imagination and work. But more importantly, I love the respect you treat everyone with. It's a wonderful thing to see.😊
@78ramcharger53 I saw it and Chad came back out and apologized over it. I often state.. I may not apologize for my position..but I WILL apologize for my presentation when needed.
I felt embarrassed when I saw chads nasty behaviour , so sad
@@MrParky2u dude lied I'd called a taxi and left it.
You might need to find non ethanol fuel and a parts house that sells a lead additive for your fuel. Those older engines relied on lead to lubricate valves. No lead in fuel and add ethanol would be trouble on those valve stems.
Do NOT even think about chopping this car. It’s too nice as is.
No lo hagas. Es lindo así.
😂😂if it were me comments like this would inspire me to.chop it right away
First time viewing Chad? 🙂
I hope he doesn't.
@@zachhaag7854 I would stream it live.
You've worked so hard, enjoy your long ride home. Should it break down, it will make for good TV and great memories for you two.
My first car was a 1947 Ford Club coupe, with a Mercury flathead, Edelbrock high compression heads, high lift cam, etc. I wish I still had it. The trim on this car is 1946, considering the slim trim around the side windows, front rectangular parking lights above the grille, the lines in the front grille trim, and the oval red Ford script on the rear bumper. The title may say 1947, but everything else says 1946. Beautiful car!
Good luck! Keep an eye on the wheel bearings (check them every time you stop for gas to see if they are getting hot).
🚗😎🛣 Chad, hold off on chopping that one! The seller clearly has a passion for cars. I bet he gave you some valuable advice for the drive. With an estimated distance of 900 to 1100 miles, taking it easy at 50mph, covering 2 to 300 miles a day, should make for a fun journey. The weather looks promising too. It's great to see you hitting the road, Chad. You might discover a newfound love for it. Remember, there should be plenty of assistance along the way if needed. Jolene, if you happen to read this, have a fantastic time! Keep an eye out for Chad's safety; older cars don't stop like newer ones. Take it easy and enjoy the ride! ❤🚗👀
Now that’s a keeper! One car they got right
You would love some of my dads existing cars and definitely some of his from the past. He doesn’t have any Fords at this moment… He loves that Ford you bought.
He has about 20 cool rides… some still need to completed and at his age of 86, he is still welding, sanding, painted, doing his own upholstery…etc. He says he is tired and may bring things to a close soon.
Two cars he has that he cannot find any parts for are:
1929 Viking 4 door sedan
1930 Viking Roadster Coupe
A brand from GM that lasted for only 3 years. Wikipedia has a little bit of info.
Was für ein Auto!😮🎉❤
Viel Glück bei der Heimreise!😅
Ich habe so etwas auch schon gemacht, ein Ticket gekauft und dann musste es mit, das Auto. Ein alter Golf Caddy mit Glasdach.
Und ich habe mich gewundert, dass es überhaupt TÜV hat.
4-Zylinder Diesel, ein Auspuff wie ein 0fenrohr und laut wie ein Panzer!😅
Aber ich bin heile zu Hause angekommen, es waren auch nur 350 km. 😉
Boy oh boy Chad! If you’re truest a car guy and like and enjoy flat heads? Don’t ever sell this car. It’s so beautiful I could see you customizing this into a old school hot rod. You deserve to have something you did t have to build from the ground up and to just enjoy. Not everything has to be investment. Even though you could turn a couple dollars I’m sure with this car. But you fit this car and it fits you so well. Enjoy this car into you’re silver hair days!! I could see you crazing too car shows going to see JOLENNEs mom just enjoying the ride! This is my opinion of course however you do deserve this car! Please consider what I’m saying. I’ve had over a hundred cars and trucks but done when you
Look back you wish you’d never ever gotten rid of. It’ll never decrease in value so what you got to loose? You’re friend from Utah! Clint
I'll be surprised if you get across the border into the US with plates not registered to the car and if you do, Canada Customs will impound the vehicle when you try to cross back into Canada. But then I'm wrong a lot :) I don't know about Nova Scotia But in Ontario, the car needs insurance and a safety check in order to transfer ownership and put your plates on.
@@JohnnyMac04 I don't know for sure But if the car is not in Chad's name and the plates are not registered to the car his insurance (if he has any) will be void. But like I said I'm wrong a lot.
@@JimBailie N'aw, most auto insurance policies give you 30 days to report any changes in risks, i.e. sold a car, added a car, moved residence, etc. It's boilerplate language found in the "Terms & Conditions" section of the insurance policy/contract.
@@davidstephens7742 what makes you think he has no insurance, I bet he does
I'm sure that was paid for and in their name before they left n.s. just had to bring the plate
@@carlv8168 I don't know but I suspect if the car is not safetied and in your name and you have a plate on the car that is not registered to the car I doubt your insurance will cover you in case of an accident.
From an Australian perspective, 2000k doesn't even get you "There".. ain't RED, a rental and you're not a moonshiner.. so no need to drive it like you stole it! Enjoy the adventure guys.. looks like a lovely time of year!
Another thing I had heard about the "Sales Man" with the folding seat's it made a pretty comfortable sleeper!?
Cars of this era had large steering wheels because they needed lots of leverage to turn the wheels in the absence of power-assisted steering.
It's pretty easy with the skinny tires, I do it all the time.
No shit Einstein 😅
I hope you and Jolene like the car. I would like a stock 47 or 48 Ford or Merc coupe. I hope the trip home is enjoyable.
I owned a few old Fords, but not the 47. I did work on them, and once you got used to the idea that it was a torque tube car, and the rear end had to come out to work on the transmission, life wasn't so bad.
Wow! This is a nice adventure driving in the best car Chad has bought. This pretty little Ford coupe needs nothing and I hope she is as reliable as pretty on your trip home. Like your seller I owned a 49 Ford Shoe Box but mine had the stock 239" flat head V8. He is kind of right about the over heating issue but that can be addressed these days with better cooling etc. The modern V8 disc brakes etc. is a better engine for long cruises but the stock flathead is ok for like day trips. I've owned both.
Think I would have just taken him up on the offer of some new tires and put them on some other rims and then original bias-ply tires, just shipped them back to my house. But that 5,000 mile road trip I took driving back firebird had tires on it that were at least twenty years old and their radials. I'd rather drive on Old by spice and that old radial tires. Have a fantastic trip.
Nothing like buying a classic car and driving it for some distance the first time 😊 l bought a pretty original 56 Chevy in the 1980s and drove it home over 500 miles. As l drove out of the seller's property and onto the national road l switched on the radio and Elvis Presley was playing. I took that as a good omen. It became my wedding car 😁👍
Wow What a beauty of a car right .. Great Video to watch .. Really Nice guy that you bought car from .. Lovely Vehicles ..
Wonder if we could get Jolene's speaking voice on all out sat navigation's 🤔 Even Chad's voice would be cool too ..
Thank You Jolene and Chad for the Smile on me Dial .
And so your wonderful trip begin, travel safely. What a great guy Larry is. (UK)
Chad I can tell isn't an expert buyer, but looking at the frame underneath is smart, the seller sounds honest, but always need to test drive, run it a while, spending a decent amount of money on a car you don't take everyone's word.
It appears to be a solid driver car, as original as you can get.
I love original cars best.
I'm not sure unless the "adventure" means that much, I would have it shipped & save wear & tear on it, especially if you plan on selling it again.
Oh myyy !!!!! The car sure is sweet chad,, not as sweet as Jolene but next to it 😉,,I would love to take a trip like your doing with my 48 plymouth coupe but won’t ever get to so I’m relly enjoying yours an Jolene’s trip,,take your time and enjoy it you two,,luv ya’s, 👍👍😀
What a beautiful car! Have a great trip.
Check the oil every time you get gas.
“Fill it with regular and check the oil please.”
That car and I are the same age.
I am sure Chad had a vision in his mind already for this '47 Ford Coupe well before he decided to buy it. Anybody that has followed and watched Chad for awhile knows that he likes to chopped the roof on these older style vehicles. It won't surprise me if he chooses to do so, but in this case because this car is in great shape he might decide to keep this one just the way it is.
Nice car ! It's always a bit nerve racking when first heading out but once you get used to her it will be a fun trip. Safe journey guys ,that was an interesting video ,thx for sharing .
Thanks for taking us along on the adventure ride Chad and Jolene...very exciting, and Im sure you'll be enlightening the lives of many people along the way home with plenty of head turns at the car and smiles. Safe, happy trip home... from your fans in New Zealand and Australia
Road trips are fun if you don’t have to rush
That’s a beautiful car and Larry is a true gentleman and he knows and trusts the car. See how he started it up, pushed the choke in and just got straight out without seeing if it would continue to idle.
Your worried about driving that ? It’s looks like new and runs like new . Time to warm it up and get to inspecting everything and filigree TV . I’d drive it back for them. I’m all about that roadster. That shoe box convertible is beautiful that’s me. I love that convertible. That old man has it going on ! I’d drive that convertible everyday,as my driver ! Beautiful !
Life is an adventure.Enjoy the ride Chad and Jolene.
Carr girl tool bag spare tier ttank of fuel and away we go ! 2000 miles isn't a short drive but it's going to be a interesting one for sure! Good luck and stay safe ! Thumbs-up on a road that's well traveled ! Ps those old tiers were good enough back in the day because most of the roads were not paved so you should be OK.
You 2 have a good trip home. I will stay tuned.
Im going to look at the bad, ill take it for what it is. You went from backyard ornaments, to something as complete as that car. Your winning my dude. Anything better is off the ahow room, or museum piece that has had a concourse restoration with a certificate, and a full certification from your desired proffessional before buying. Im mind boggled that the mount set you off... i would just bringnir up, and let him know that you picked it up, and tour not a push over that foesnt know anything, and move on.
Chad and Jolene life is a trip, might as well enjoy it on a classic. I bought a 1947 Mercury back in the 80s in the state of Washington. The Mercury was very similar to your car and I drove it to Los Angeles California with no problem, I wish you the same luck. Congrats, greetings from California.
Chad, that car brings back lots of memories. My first car was a 1948 Ford Coupe. It was metalic green. I worked all summer to get the money to buy it.
Loved that car. And the story about putting the piece of your belt in the fuel pump was true. Hope you enjoy the car as much as I did mine.
What a beauty. Quality built last a lifetime, if it is cared for.
Sweet ride get-r-done, have a good time, ps keep it under 200 mph
Chad, I believe that is a 1946 not a '47 Super Deluxe Business Coupe. I've have a few..A '47 and '48 have the directional lights below the headlights. The '42 and '46 had them in the fender extentions like the ones in the video. Also, on a 1942 to '46 Ford the stainless trim on the fenders are above the bump on the fender. On a 1947 and '48 the stainless trim on the fenders are on the bump out. That's definetly a 1946. After WW ll instead of retooling all the mentioned above they just used the stock they had left over before the war.
What a beautiful car Chad !❤❤
Lovely car and thank you for bringing us all with you for the challenge of the journey home. I bet we would all love to do this as back seat passengers and drivers. Good luck and best wishes for the journey.
When he backed it out and stopped in front of all those trees it just looked beautiful.
Great video series!
You’d never know that Chad would be ripping into this guy over the phone the very next day. That ticking clock was like foreshadowing a time bomb count down. That friendship sure turned to hen shit.
You two have the luxury of modern roads. When this car was new trips like your doing were largely driven on dirt. I'm sure your in for a great road trip. Very nice car. Enjoy!😊
Chad is like a kid in a candy store.
Enjoy the ride home.
He worked for it ...
The one thing I like about Chad is he's taking the adventure for the way it should be you can't take a car from the 40s and then change everything about it and make a completely modern and then say that you have a car from the forties now you have a body from the 40s Chad wants to experience the trip the way it would have been experienced when the car was built and there's nothing wrong with that you don't need 300 horsepower you don't need a GPS throw that away and buy yourself a map that's how they did it in the old days you don't need power windows and all that foolishness those are just distractions
Jolene the tease and cliffhanger ending to Sunday night's video was epic, I luved it🏆
Hope you keep this one Chad wonderful memories for you and Jolene to look back on have a safe trip
Wonderful, wonderful ! Thank you for bringing us along. We are going crazy over this adventure video. WOW Total perfection !!
Nice car! Always taking a chance driving and older car on a long trip. It's expensive to ship but, there are some great shippers and it is peace of mind. Thanks for your video and wish you the best with the car!
That car is gorgeous, and for anything near 20k is a great deal. Looks like the only events you will have traveling home is happiness and good times. Enjoy your adventure.
That's how they got around in 48. Not a big deal. Drove a 64 Nova 800 miles to New Hampshire and drove the Mt. Washington Auto Road. 230 six, powerglide, single master cylinder drum brakes, that was an adventure.
In the US that is a 1946 Ford. The diff of a 46 to a 47 is the parking lights. 46 are rectangle above the grill (like this one) & the 47 are round & under the headlights. My first car was a 46 Ford Coup in 1954.
Man I hope you two get some waves and nods on your way home 😎👍
Very nice looking car. Hope you have a safe trip home. Looking forward to watching your adventure home.
What a beautiful old car. Absolutely love the side profile shape. Lovely flowing lines. What a trip this is going to be, going back to Nova Scotia. I'm green with envy!
Great car you probably should have put radials on for the trip home as those originals if they heat up to much may separate. Have a safe trip.
the tires must be reproductions and even at that like you say don't get them too hot. I wonder how they feel about no ac, pwr windows/steering, air bags or seat belts?
Hey Chad the old car seems really solid those traveling sales men had to really love there jobs to drive all over the world in the 30s and 40s model cars it was a real chore I know the model As and Ts were like driving cross between a tank and a old school bus not very comfortable for long drives. What year is that I'm guessing maybe a 37? You tell me looks like a nice car could use about a 3 inch chop to make it sharp...lol
It's a '47
Very nice '47 Chad. That deserves to remain stock. What year is Larry's convertible in his garage? I noticed that the front end and dash are from a '51 and the rear seems to be a '49 or '50. The '57 Cad. caps always look good. Hope you and Jolene have a good safe trip going home with no problems.
You got rob I've seen your video and I've seen the way that old man was saying bad thing to you through your cellphone i would have took the car back Just because of the attitude he had The only good thing about the whole deal is you did not fall into his trap and got to his level You are a better man than he I'm not saying that you're perfect I'm just saying that you didn't get in his level
Love it. Makes sentimental about my care-free days cruising with my friends in the late 70s.
We did the same in the late 90s early 2000s!
Beautiful car folks! Good luck on your trip home.
Great looking car. I bet the skirts look cool. Enjoy yourselves. Gonna be very cool drive. Wondering how big the tank is.Let us know.
As I said yesterday I'm no restorer but that car is too good to cut up. I'd be happy just to drive it as is. I have driven on bias ply tyres and never had a problem.
The car will perform great. It was perfect for the 50mph world.
An adventure awaits...all the best to you two!
Living the dream now Chad. Jolene has been a blessing to you in many ways.
I’ve made trips like this by myself. Would have loved having someone like Jolene to share the excitement with!
What a beautiful car, take care of this one Chad and Jolene
Nice pic👍
I always enjoy road trips
You guys picked a great route back. Safe travels my friends
Exceptional find whether it makes it all the way home or not. Love the convertible more but that '47 Flathead is special with 3 on the tree.
Congrats Chad. Excellent find and kudo's to the owner who captures the spirit of the car hobby.
Henery always said you could have any color you want as long as it was black!
I wouldn’t hesitate and just enjoy the trip ,
Enjoy the journey!
What an adventure! My brother in law had a '46 fordor when I was a kid. I remember almost every detail of that car to this day. 1946s - '48s are probably my favorite Fords!
I am praying you all have a safe trip. I think it is a nice car and should make the trip well.
That car is rolling art. Safe travels gang.
Ahhh big road trip in a cool car...ain't you sposed to yell to the top of your lungs "And AWAAAAY we go!!!" - Ahhh maybe in a muscle car with smoke peeling off but maybe not a cool old car.
Very cool vehicle. Break downs are like poker, maybe yes, maybe no...but I think you're holding 4 Aces so long as you keep the revs sensible & drive it like an old car I think it''ll out last you, me & more than likely the neighbours great grandkids that'll be born in a few decades time.
You're winning 🙂
Hurry up & relax, as far as fuel economy goes...you should many SMILES per gallon.
Enjoy every second of it & if something breaks, you fix it, you keep going. I've packed a roll of cnavas a few times expecting a break down & wanting to keep dry & less dirty...rarely ever used it, glad I had it when I did.
Winning
very neat car, a duplicate of my first car, business coupe, no back seat.--one owner, low miles, maroon. belonged to a customer of my dads that could no longer drive.
Very CQQL car guys great purchase , my buddy had a custom chopped lowered 48 ford and loved it ! Great looking steed !😎👍🏻🦅🇺🇸🇨🇦
WOW❤❤. what a beautiful car
It was awesome to see the garage where the car was stored. Its going to be an adventurous ride in the beautiful weather.
Drive safe😊😊
I thought I knew a lot about Fords of this era, but can't ever recall seeing a two door coupe like this!!! my brother had a 4 door 1948 and on his first trip had to fix the fuel pump by using a penney.
That guys a riot🤣 "flatheads not reliable" great confidence booster for Jolene & Chad 😂 nice car bye the way 👍
With some exhaust tubing, flat stock, sheet metal, and a few zip cuts chad could make this car look like joylenes corvette. No doubt in my mind!😆 But seriously this is a beautiful old car that shouldn't be cut up. Awesome road trip. Gday from Australia. 👍
Chad and jolene it's definitely going to be a trip to remember 2000 miles it a long way to go in the car good luck and hope it all goes well. How many miles has the car already got on it cause your about to add a good few more. Keep up the great work the both of you 👏 👍