Old Trucks

The old Ford is very similar to the one my Granddad Cow owned prior to 1961 when he bought a new Chevy. As I recall, it had 17 inch rims. It was the only vehicle he owned.

[QUOTE="Nate The Surveyor, post: 394546, member: These autos are from a different era. When folks were more American, than they are now. Good old days.
Thanks for looking at my old stuff. It seems to transport me back to those times.
Nate

I like Ike too.
Just exactly how old are you that you have these memories of people being more American whatever that connotes or denotes to you. Why so arcane?
Plus it is a big hemisphere out there too, Y'know.
I'm of the baby boomer generation. A lot of interesting progress technological-wise has been made since my childhood. But I do believe my generation has failed bigly on leadership.
I wouldn't want to be a kid nowadays.
The world and society seems more estranged. Iiffi
I liked my childhood despite hiding under desks from Ruskie H bombs, apresident having their skull blown away and others assassinated, race murders and riots....well you get the picture. But there were some cool cars and trucks.

When I lived in the Ozarks, I knew an artist who would find old rusted vintage cars,trucks, tractors or farm implements in fields with weeds growing out of them. They would take a B/W picture and develop. Then they would hand-tint with a fine brush the object whatever it was with various gentle washed hues.
Hand tinting was very popular in early 20th century photos.
It was nice stuff. Very wabi-sabi as they say in Japanese Buddhist art.

Well, Mr Hill, My hero's have always been cowboys. As I grew up, (some have doubted that statement!) my best friends were often old people. I loved to sit and listen to their stories. To hear them tell stories, about fixing old sawmills, and running the old saws that cut out the trees, from the bottom of Lake Ouachita, before the lake filled. To hear the stories about the WPA, and the building of some of the state parks, using the WPA.
Listening to old folks, is just something I like. This was when folks would prefer to die, than see the American flag stomped. Their dreams, and ideas of life, were more prevalent at the time. I think old folks are cool. When I see these old autos, it brings their faces to mind. Their ideas. I wish we had more old folks... but, they too go down in the ground. I see this generation, as not sharing some of the openly believed ideas, of the previous generation.
One of these old codgers, used to sit and listen to this song [MEDIA=youtube]iCxBswokjMo[/MEDIA]
He'd lightly rock his chair, and sincerely enjoy it. I went there with him. Many of my contemporaries did not share my enthusiasm for the old ways. I learned to appreciate them. I hope you too get to join the old codgers someday. To me, their mindset was good. I hope all my kids will be old codgers someday.
Old Codgers Rock

Nate

"Daddy's Hands" is another classic built on the hard labors of prior generations. A far smaller percentage of the current population can relate to the toil that was common, everyday life.

A few days ago I got to thinking about some of the oldest people I have known in my life. One fellow was born in 1872 and made it to 100. A neighbor lady I recall was born in 1874. My Cow grandparents were born in 1881 and 1884. Many I can recall were born prior to 1900. The memories those people shared were so different from our cell phone world. All of them had lived through the Spanish Flu epidemic and watched it kill many they knew. All of them had witnessed WWI, the Great Depression, WWII, Korea and the start of Vietnam. Most saw Neil Armstrong take that first step but could remember the Spanish-American War.

My grandfathers (on each side) both lived to see 100 years of age. Born in the later 1800's (one I believe was born in 1881). It has occurred to me many times that all of my grandparents lived through the invention of every singe thing I take for granted in my life. Electricity. Cars. Radio & TV.

I have often wondered how I would fare without all these things. Admittedly, I'm spoiled. I would lose what's left of my mind pretty quickly I suspect.

That was back in the day when they built quality vehicles. Most of the modern ones are overpriced crap. Last Sunday, 1 hour into our vacation, the car had a minor breakdown on the interstate. The cheap plastic wheel well partially broke off. Either the tabs broke off, or the plastic screws broke, leaving the bottom of it flopping and rubbing against the tire. Luckily I was able to purchase some bailing twine to tie the mess up and get back on the road.

John, post: 394591, member: 791 wrote: My grandfathers (on each side) both lived to see 100 years of age. Born in the later 1800's (one I believe was born in 1881). It has occurred to me many times that all of my grandparents lived through the invention of every singe thing I take for granted in my life. Electricity. Cars. Radio & TV.

I have often wondered how I would fare without all these things. Admittedly, I'm spoiled. I would lose what's left of my mind pretty quickly I suspect.

Although electricity is way up there too, I consider two inventions to be key axial points of the advancement of civilization: the automobile and the flush toilet. I have lived without both for extended periods and although transportation makes the world a little smaller; life without a flush toilet is almost intolerable.

Good point Paden! Indoor facilities are hereby added to the list of things I take for granted and cannot live without.

paden cash, post: 394659, member: 20 wrote: Although electricity is way up there too, I consider two inventions to be key axial points of the advancement of civilization: the automobile and the flush toilet. I have lived without both for extended periods and although transportation makes the world a little smaller; life without a flush toilet is almost intolerable.

I thought all Surveyors loved to go in the woods? 😉

Holy Cow, post: 394493, member: 50 wrote: you have found it

paden cash, post: 394659, member: 20 wrote: life without a flush toilet is almost intolerable

paden cash, post: 394659, member: 20 wrote: life without a flush toilet is almost intolerable

You can say that again...

Your, yore, you're.

You stole my quote from a different thread. That's cheating.

Holy Cow, post: 394665, member: 50 wrote: That's cheating.

Adam, post: 394663, member: 8900 wrote: I thought all Surveyors loved to go in the woods? 😉

Oh, a good moment with nature has its fulfillment from time to time...but something about an indoor porcelain fixture with piped in running water leaves one feeling "minty fresh".

paden cash, post: 394686, member: 20 wrote: Oh, a good moment with nature has its fulfillment from time to time...but something about an indoor porcelain fixture with piped in running water leaves one feeling "minty fresh".

Yeah, it is nice to not have to go outside once you've laid up for the night. I have always thought of the freedom I have had to go outdoors while working as a plus. I hate using public restrooms and will pop a squat in the bush over using one or setting over blue water anyday.

Nate The Surveyor, post: 394582, member: 291 wrote: Well, Mr Hill, My hero's have always been cowboys. As I grew up, (some have doubted that statement!) my best friends were often old people. I loved to sit and listen to their stories. To hear them tell stories, about fixing old sawmills, and running the old saws that cut out the trees, from the bottom of Lake Ouachita, before the lake filled. To hear the stories about the WPA, and the building of some of the state parks, using the WPA.
Listening to old folks, is just something I like. This was when folks would prefer to die, than see the American flag stomped. Their dreams, and ideas of life, were more prevalent at the time. I think old folks are cool. When I see these old autos, it brings their faces to mind. Their ideas. I wish we had more old folks... but, they too go down in the ground. I see this generation, as not sharing some of the openly believed ideas, of the previous generation.
One of these old codgers, used to sit and listen to this song [MEDIA=youtube]iCxBswokjMo[/MEDIA]
He'd lightly rock his chair, and sincerely enjoy it. I went there with him. Many of my contemporaries did not share my enthusiasm for the old ways. I learned to appreciate them. I hope you too get to join the old codgers someday. To me, their mindset was good. I hope all my kids will be old codgers someday.
Old Codgers Rock

Nate

I think that the Great Depression built a lot of character into people of that generation. My parents were Depression era kids.
I am glad that you acknowledge the work of the WPA. I do too.
It was an all encompassing Federal government socialistic work program that was needed to keep this country from derailing. Strange that is something that makes most conservative types cringe.
I interpreted your pictures of 50s and 60s models not the Thirties.

The bell housing in the bed of that Dodge is probably worth a mint in the right circles..........

The learner vehicle for me was 1946 Ford with flathead six and 3 speed on the column and there was 75 acres of open field.

Grandpa Harris stopped driving it when a cog broke off second gear. Could not get much power while in second, it was just the only smooth way to get to third.

A Harris, post: 394736, member: 81 wrote: The bell housing in the bed of that Dodge is probably worth a mint in the right circles..........

It's a biggun. I'm thinking a boat owner could probably come up with a good use for it.