Some of you might know that we picked up a '27 for John's dad this spring while he was still in Guam. It has been sitting patiently in our garage awaiting his return. This weekend, he finally made it back home and came over to look at his "taxi" in person. Since he was going to trailer it back to his house, the question came up whether we should push the car onto the trailer or try to get it started and drive it right on. We decided that nothing ventured was nothing gained, and John's dad got to work prepping the vehicle for the big experiment. Much to our surprise, the '27 started up without incident and with only a few minor adjustments! Here is a video of our exciting moment. It was such a welcome success after the craziness of our past month. It was great to finally have the family back together under one roof for a few days before getting back to our busy schedules. It will also be nice to bring the '55 truck back home from the storage shed!
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Congratulations!! Nice!!
Hey Taxi !!!-Matt
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Trailer??!!!! Good grief, drive that beauty home! What a thrill!Comment
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WHAT'S THIS?????
You didn't use the hand crank?
LOL, I don't know, did '27 Studees come with a hand crank? The old girl looks and sounds great! Was that Dear Old Dad that was under the bonnet and guiding her out? Looks like John behind the wheel? Also looks like lots of fun! Thanks for sharing the moment!
Last edited by studeclunker; 07-18-2010, 06:30 AM.Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
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The the taxi cronicles
Yes it came with a hand crank, and that's the old dad (nobodies ever added the dear to him) John was the driver, he did good. Of course the hand crank won't work on this one it has a 1941 GM truck six and four speed in it. Took me about five minutes to remember how to get it into reverse. When it came time John put it in granny and drove it right up on the trailer. (i'm not sure he wanted it to leave)Originally posted by studeclunker View PostWHAT'S THIS????? You didn't use the hand crank?
LOL, I don't know, did '27 Studees come with a hand crank? The old girl looks and sounds great! Was that Dear Old Dad that was under the bonnet and guiding her out? Looks like John behind the wheel? Also looks like lots of fun! Thanks for sharing the moment!Comment
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It was a thrill, but could only drive it around the block, it needs new roof wood and top. Had too wrap it and trailer it to save whats there for a pattern. I do have the early tin bug again and can't wait to put it on the road.Originally posted by BobGlasscock View PostComment
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Too much fun! Congrats!Ron Dame
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The fun part is me doing woodwork without a good pattern, I've made some excellent toothpicks out of most wood projects. Should be good for a few laughsOriginally posted by Ron Dame View PostComment
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Wow, it sounds great! Looks pretty good too. There's absolutely nothing better than hearing a car start right up after being dormant for a long time. Congrats.
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Right on! That looked like a barrel of fun. I love the sound of those old gearboxes!Comment
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Fantastic!Joe Roberts
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I can do metal, but am good at messing up wood. Best to ya!Originally posted by bridgegaurd View PostRon Dame
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Needs the original iron under the hood. Then you can use the crank!
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