Thread: A week off

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Originally Posted by 34_40

It's been my pleasure (so far).. the weather was great too.. Although the flight home was canceled 'cause of some psycho who killed the Chicago Airport radar system..


Roger.. Header Pipes?? WHAAAAAAAaaaattttt??? Speak up!

I heard about that! It was weird that our flight inbound was an hour late and that was due to that. From what they told us is the disgruntled employee wrapped towels soaked in gas around control cables/wiring and lit them up knocking out the communication for O'Hare. Crazy.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

I heard about that! It was weird that our flight inbound was an hour late and that was due to that. From what they told us is the disgruntled employee wrapped towels soaked in gas around control cables/wiring and lit them up knocking out the communication for O'Hare. Crazy.

The sad thing is that they're saying now that if you're planning to travel in the next two weeks you need to check your flight info because it may take that long to get Chicago back to 100%, and delays there will ripple across the country, and can even affect international connections.... Idiots!

Roger, that's pretty neat. The sad thing is, when guys like him are gone, will there be many to take their place? I wonder that as I don't see many people my age or younger staying in this hobby.

Finally managed to find the time to have a good slow study of all the photo's Mike so one big thank-you from me too. I found it hard to say which car I would really like to own as there were all of a high standard. The '40 Ford Convert and the '50's Chevy Convert were two that really stood out to me and they were stock.

Thanks for sharing those pics,Mike.. Awesome bunch of cars n trucks..Gotta say,,the detail on that interior of that Great 8 wagon is mind boggling.. Loved that 37 pickup,too.. Thanks again for the trouble you went to in the dialogue on them.. Kool..

Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Finally managed to find the time to have a good slow study of all the photo's Mike so one big thank-you from me too. I found it hard to say which car I would really like to own as there were all of a high standard. The '40 Ford Convert and the '50's Chevy Convert were two that really stood out to me and they were stock.

Originally Posted by lamin8r

Thanks for sharing those pics,Mike.. Awesome bunch of cars n trucks..Gotta say,,the detail on that interior of that Great 8 wagon is mind boggling.. Loved that 37 pickup,too.. Thanks again for the trouble you went to in the dialogue on them.. Kool..

Glad you enjoyed the trip so far.. and thanks for the replies!

And then I ended up on the doorstep of the Smith Collection museum.. I had heard about the place and knew that changes were coming and wanted to see it as it was when Bill was alive. Maybe next year (or two) I'll go back and see the effects of change.

So here's the first thing you see in the lobby, right above the sign in and cashier!

Oh yeah... this is gonna be good!!

And next was Nirvana! This one car had it all for me. I had read all about these cars a long time ago and to see it first hand was just to cool... dig the cylinder heads!

This car was recently over to Indy to "re-connect" with 2 of the other 4 that qualified for the 1935 race. Wish I had known about that day.. I'd have gone there instead!

Oh, and this was still in the day of the cars carrying a mechanic! check out the second seat!

More jewelry.. a room full of Millers! I was in heaven..

One thing to note is the engine stands. None 2 are alike, they are all different and fabbed on site also they try to reflect the era or installation. Some of them are simply elegant!

And another Miller, this time a marine version.

And the Small (4 cylinder) Miller Marine

And now the BIG Miller!
Wish they had a soundtrack playing of one of these!

Also in this same room was Leo Goossen's desk and drafting machine and Harry Millers desk and some of his office equipment!

I'll end with these 2 for now.. something a little different. Not a name you'd associate with speed in a everyday setting.

Hardcore car guy porn.........

Any Horse power ratings to go with the Millers? Very cool display and collection. You must of been in hotrod heaven on this vacation!