I guess I am old. What else have you noticed.

[Beachin 74]

And as a bonus:

I'm still running 2-sets of them! Mallory Dual Point distributor.

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[Roger123]

I'm still running 2-sets of them! Mallory Dual Point distributor.

I like the "Ham Can" power steering pump, I did that to my '69.

 

[Mean Green]

I have a 327 cu in my 58 that I used to have a mechanical dual point in. Has an oil fill tube for the bearings. Got real good at adjusting, and real tiered of doing it, so I replaced it with an HEI. That in its self was not easy, as the 327 has dual quads on it. Talk about “shoe horning” it all together…

 

[Oldhippie]

Don't get me started...old school is gas/brake/clutch.

Also, have them explain this little gem:

I had to retrofit one of those moving the light switch from the center of the steering wheel when I went to Vega steering box on my Model A…i call it a restomod…

 

[KreeHBronco]

Does anyone have three on the tree? Need three pedals for that.

Not now, but I learned on a three-on-the-tree manual in an old ford van (too long ago to remember for sure). Not the coolest ride, but if you could drive one, you are good!

 

[KreeHBronco]

That's how I know you're old ... Ron Popeil ...Ronco
My mom has one of their mandolin slicers still.

Not old ... aged like fine win

I got one of them, too!

It's always fun to transition from from the strictly mechanical non-power every damn thing '61 Corvette ... into the new '25 Bronco where there's a slick button/knob for I'm not even aware of.

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You have a 61 corvette!!! I wish!

 

[5GENIDN]

I'm still running 2-sets of them! Mallory Dual Point distributor.

just the look of that V8 says General Motors... small block... front and rear bowls on the carb. I see a compressor so it is in a 4 wheel drive. I don't see power assist on the brakes.... Jet coat on the headers and that dip stick is at a unique angle... I like that keeps it out of the way...

 

[SeptuagenerianSasquatch]

I had to retrofit one of those moving the light switch from the center of the steering wheel when I went to Vega steering box on my Model A…i call it a restomod…

Oh, yes, the high beam button on the floor! Had one on my first car, a 56 Ford Victoria 4Dr with 3-on-the-tree, but the previous guy converted that a basic "H" on the floor--leaving the shift rod attached to the steering column. Looked strange.

I could operate the accelerator and brake simultaneously with my right foot (big-toe-ball for the brake, small-toe-edge for the accelerator). And I could do the same with the clutch and high beam button, simultaneously engaging the high-beam button (left edge of my left shoe) and clutch (right ball of my left foot). So I was revving the engine, braking, clutching, and hitting the highbeam simultaneously. I got real cocky at that, and could also do it barefoot.

 

[Oldhippie]

just the look of that V8 says General Motors... small block... front and rear bowls on the carb. I see a compressor so it is in a 4 wheel drive. I don't see power assist on the brakes.... Jet coat on the headers and that dip stick is at a unique angle... I like that keeps it out of the way...

sorry, Ford (distributor on front, valve cover bolts) small block…hydro assist brakes…but keep trying

 

[agentdarnell]

We've all called it the skinny pedal for at least 30 years.
Maybe you're too old to drive?

I have never heard them referred to as fat and skinny pedal and I have only been driving for around 33 years.

 

[Saltwater Junkie]

From the back of the hand, I learned, from my pops, uncles and Gramps was..
A three on the tree
A four in the floor
A fifth under the seat
and..
And six in her

But I digress..

you'd be amazed how may cellular tower generators are backed up by these POS that give you the most problems at the most inopportune time.
Please don't ask me how I know..
It's very condensing and to the point.

 

[5GENIDN]

sorry, Ford (distributor on front, valve cover bolts) small block…hydro assist brakes…but keep trying

mmmm you are right.... I was looking for the GM vacuum assist.... I know better... Why the hell I looked at that distributor and thought GM? You are right GM was always on the back of the block.

 

[Beachin 74]

I like the "Ham Can" power steering pump, I did that to my '69.

I didn't know if the old Thompson pump would feed the hydroboost brakes also so I upgraded.

 

[Beachin 74]

mmmm you are right.... I was looking for the GM vacuum assist.... I know better... Why the hell I looked at that distributor and thought GM? You are right GM was always on the back of the block.

Here's the bigger picture, Gen 1 with 351 Windsor.

 

[Phil B]

And as a bonus:

Do you get extra points if you know that's not for a Chevrolet?

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