Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Photo Caption Contest
No one has volunteered yet to help write an article about our field trip to Hatfield Restorations during BritishV8 2012.
The article will feature about 46 photos. I know how to caption maybe ten of them. So how about a little contest? I'll post pictures, one by one, and you guys can either suggest full captions or at least caption ideas. Here's a good one to start with.... How would you caption this photo? |
triumphtr2 tim body St thomas ont Canada (87 posts) Registered: 08/18/2010 10:21PM Main British Car: 1954 TR2 serial # TS 110 L triumph 2 litre |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
She said "Very underdressed for the show"
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
"Is that a Hemi under the hood?" Nice '34 Ford with hood bubbles on the new hood sides to clear either an early Hemi or an Ardun converted flathead.
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Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
ding ding ding ding ding ding ding... We have two winners!
I'm going to run with caption ideas suggested by Bill Young and Rick Ingram respectively. In context, the caption will look something like this: Quote: I confess that I didn't know a '34 Ford from any other year from '33 through '37... but I guess I'm learning. Next up... what caption ideas can you guys suggest for this cheeky little '40 Willys Coupe? |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
Howz about this one?
I remember Gary said it's his personal car. I don't remember what it is, or what he's done to hot-rod it. |
Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
Curtis, I believe a 39/41 Buick/Olds/pont/chev, the tailights look Buick tho.
Dave |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
That's a helpful lead! Based on it, I searched around, and it seems Buick used these taillamps for 39 and 40, but a more elaborate design for 41. I think these earlier ones were just brake lights, and that the original turn signals were incorporated into a separate trunk medallion (which Gary has apparently shaved.) Turn signals were a brand new feature for Buick in 1939.
Did anyone note whether this is a Series 40 ("Special") or a Series 60 ("Century")? According to one source I just found, the two models were mostly similar except engine size (248cid vs 320cid straight eights.) Is there an external difference? Did Gary say? The internet is chock-full of wrong information and I hate to add to the mess with a bad caption. |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
;o)
Speaking of '55 Chevies... a couple months ago my wife and I watched a really neat old movie called "Two-Lane Blacktop" about two guys and their '55 Chevy racecar. Very highly recommended. The movie featured James Taylor as "the driver" and Dennis Wilson (of the Beach Boys) as "the mechanic" - although in my opinion it's Laurie Bird as "the girl" who had the best role and who gave the most memorable performance. Next up: I'm looking for something interesting to say about this particular T-bucket. Help me out. |
triumphtr2 tim body St thomas ont Canada (87 posts) Registered: 08/18/2010 10:21PM Main British Car: 1954 TR2 serial # TS 110 L triumph 2 litre |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
Hey Curtis. For the Willys, how about this? Gee Willikers, I feel like an old guy, no teeth no glasses and no bonnet! Tim
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
Time Warp T. Very retro to the late 60s style made famous by Kookie Burns T on 77 Sunset Strip. Windshield stays, pin stripped frame and body, cowl lamps , etc along with the American Racing 5 torque thrust wheels and no front brakes are perfect for the period. Looks a lot like Tommy Ivo's T bucket, but he used a Buick nail head instead of a Chevy.
As for the Willys, that's one rare car. Most of these that are remaining were modified to race cars many years ago, very few left original as this one is with the little flat head four engine. 1940 model it looks like, although the 41s were almost identical, only minor differences in the grills. After the war Willys only produced Jeeps until they brought out the Aero which is a completely new design. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/31/2012 10:23PM by Bill Young. |
Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
Re: Photo Caption Contest
26/27 roadster pickup sbc power.
Dave |