Car Thread

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Rufus and Roger, You both make excellent sense, of course. Those are the considerations I have been mulling-over for some time, now, previous to my serendipitous stroll thru that Benz showroom, discovering that silver convertible sittin' there showing-off. I have plenty of time. The lease on the GLE isn't expired until quite some time, yet, and the E can just sit safe and sound in the garage next to it, except for the occasional short excursions in it, just to keep it perky. Both have Embrace, and both can access my iPhone via the buttons on the steering wheel, so I feel safe and accommodated.

Frankly, I was surprised and a bit amused by my reaction to that car in the showroom. The last time I was at the dealership, a couple months ago, with the GLE for its check-up, I found myself distraught when I heard a certain song on the PA-system which applied to us. However, this time, I was amused by good-looking cars and by my casual and normal reaction to them. That told me I had been working my way out of a very deep pit and have come into a healing stage. So the service event, begun at 7:00am, on the 17th, was totally pleasant, with no heavy pall of mourning still saturating everything.

I appreciate your patience with this.
Thank you.
Frank

[up148]

Start with a list of what you need/want? And, what you do not need/want.

So often we forget (I certainly do) how simple many problems can be if you just start with the basics or at the beginning. But, this only covers part of the decision when emotions are involved. Wants and needs have to be filtered with memories and emotions, but still an excellent place to begin.

Murph, you're an inspiration to us all. I only hope if my turn comes I can be as strong.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Start with a list of what you need/want? And, what you do not need/want.

Wants and needs have to be filtered with memories and emotions, but still an excellent place to begin.

Wants are memories and emotions; needs are rationally based. Murph will figure it out.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Start with a list of what you need/want? And, what you do not need/want.

So often we forget (I certainly do) how simple many problems can be if you just start with the basics or at the beginning. But, this only covers part of the decision when emotions are involved. Wants and needs have to be filtered with memories and emotions, but still an excellent place to begin.

Murph, you're an inspiration to us all. I only hope if my turn comes I can be as strong.

Wonderfully gracious of you to say this. I can't Thank You enough. I've needed to understand, all along the way, that my interactions with others, and even those when alone and being reflective, were normal (whatever that may mean in such a situation) and not beyond normal bounds and not mere "performances." I figured, the place to find out was to interact with others and welcome those who elected to respond verbally, without prompting, express how they felt about me and what, self-initiated (by them,) they might have had to say to my heart and mind. Much advice has come my way.

The absolute best, critical advice I received, so far, was this: Don't first run to God for help and to save you. God already gave you all the powers and abilities you would need in life to face your problems and challenges. Use what He gave you FIRST. Then, once you have used everything you had in you, you can go to Him, as a last-resort. Fortunately, I heard that early-on, and it made the difference. I went to God after I had invested my full-self in trying to understand and accept, but only to say Thank You, as I worked my way through this bereavement time, beginning to learn who I was becoming, now, but not to whine.

I'm not going to say much more about this, here, as I do not want to inconvenience any forum members who might feel this sub-topic has become too inordinate for a thread about cars. But thank you, all, for accepting my having spoken a bit further about this.

Thank you, sir, again, for what you have said here. I will never forget it. Never.
Murph

[sleepmac]

Murph, you're a real modern day hero. Leading the way for those of us behind you. Thank you.

Dan Weinhold

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Murph, you're a real modern day hero. Leading the way for those of us behind you. Thank you.

Dan Weinhold

I am sincerely grateful for your saying something so generous and kind here, to me, Dan. Thank You doesn't quite cover it, but I am sincerely grateful to you for such an outreach.
Murph

[healey36]

A couple of spanners I picked up at an antique mall in Chambersburg, one being from a Maxwell tool-roll, predecessor of Fiat-Chrysler, from 1925 or earlier:



The other is a Billings & Spencer carbon steel No. 1111, first manufactured in 1915. Alot of B&S tools were used in the looming business, of which there were many in south-central PA and central MD. They turn up pretty regularly in the tool bins, neither being particularly unusual.

These things are an addiction...intervention might be required.

Healey

[healey36]

This car turned up at the end-of-season MG meet...caused a bit of controversy with the judges:







I suspect folks saw their chances at a best-of-show trophy instantly evaporate.

I really don't understand the old-car culture (I refuse to call them collector cars). Regardless of this Triumph's "provenance", someone had spent a lot of treasure rebuilding it into something they were chasing. The workmanship was impeccable...bully for them. Appreciate it for what it is. Beats dropping $30K restoring an MGB worth half that, at best. Whatever, takes all kinds to make the hobby work, I suppose.

A brace of Morgans that kinda exemplifies the craziness:



Give me some chalky paint-work and I'm in love.

Healey

[MurphOnMillerAve]

I think its fabulous cars such as those made it thru the decades and are still fit enough to be appreciated, ogled, and driven.

I wonder what an "expert" who had something to say critical and/or negative about ANY of them would say and do if the owner offered it to him free. !!!!!!!!!!

[robert.]

Many are so snobby and cranky. They would refuse your offer . Lots of purists go with out. They simply cant enjoy something. If it’s not 100% correct. Sour grapes or jealousy. Call what you like. It’s rampant. In the classic vehicle hobby.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I wonder what an "expert" who had something to say critical and/or negative about ANY of them would say and do if the owner offered it to him free. !!!!!!!!!!

Not an expert but I 'd decline most (unless I could turn it around immediately) simple due to a lack of personal expertise in maintaining it, affording to paying anyone else to maintain, and simple practicality. Reality keeps me firmly ensconced in my Subaru,

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Many are so snobby and cranky. They would refuse your offer . Lots of purists go with out. They simply cant enjoy something. If it’s not 100% correct. Sour grapes or jealousy. Call what you like. It’s rampant. In the classic vehicle hobby.

Exactly the point I was suggesting by my hypothetical. You totally got my point.

[HONDO74]

Massive car collection seized from owners of bankrupt DC Solar up for auction
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/car-collec ... ar-auction

The guy had good taste in fast cars.

An incredible collection of nearly 150 classic and modern cars is coming up for auction, but they each come with a conflicted history.

DC Solar was a NASCAR sponsor for some time, and the collection reflects an interest in gas-guzzling American performance cars old and new. Along with a 1969 Dodge Daytona and three 1970 Plymouth Superbirds, there’s a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and six Ford Mustangs from the 1960s.

The cars were seized by the feds from the owners of DC Solar, who have been accused of running the bankrupt solar-powered generator company as an $800 million Ponzi scheme.

[webenda]

The above is Suggested Retail Price from Pennzoil, your price may vary.

Historic Prices:

Source: Pepboys.com
https://www.gmpartscenter.net/blog/inflation-oil-costs

[robert.]

You can buy a 5 quart jug for less then $20.00.