Can Anyone Identify these Wrecks? (Solved)

The wrecks below are a 1922 Dodge, as per this photo:

The photos below were taken by me through the bars of a fence at a factory compound in Dandenong, a South Eastern suburb of Melbourne on Thursday 23rd August.

I have no idea what they are, they appear to be the same make, and one is chopped into a ute. The only possible identification from outside the fence was a radiator surround, but it was covered by a cloth.

I am suspecting they are late veteran, early vintage, based on the round petrol tanks, the strange rear spring set up, and that very rounded look from the late teens, early twenties.

Your guesses, opinions or hunches are most welcome.

No bonnet louvers, strange?

14 Cars We'll Never See Again

Back in the days when cars had style, and even with so many makes and models, all changing every year, they made a profit.

And not only that, you could sit on the porch and name the cars as they drove by. Unlike today when they all look the same.

1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt

 

 

1951 Buick LeSabre - What would you give for this car now?

1951 Chrysler K310

 

1951 Studebaker Champion

 

1951 Hudson Hornet 

 

1953 Buick Wildcat

1954 Buick Wildcat II

 

1954 Dodge FireArrow 

 

1955 Nash Rambler Cross Country Wagon

 

1956 Ford Sunliner 

 

 

1958 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 

 

1959 Chevrolet Brookwood Stationwagon

 

1959 Plymouth Fury

1971 Buick Rivera Boattail

 












 

What a Great Birthday Present

A good friend of mine, Kevin from Dapto NSW recently had his 21st birthday. Well not really 21, but like an old car speedo he may have clocked over a few times.

Anyway Kevin shouted himself the ideal birthday present, a joy flight in a bi-plane. With the wind in his hair, and the sick bag in his pocket, which was not needed, sounds like he had a great time

Ah yes, what has this got to do with vintage Chevs? Well Kevin travelled to and from the Albion Park airport in his beautiful 1928 Chev truck, and what a great picture the Chev and the plane made together.

The following pictures make me jealous, what do you think?

1. The old truck waiting for permission to take off.

2. The truck and the 1943 Stearman 2 seat trainer.

3. Looking out toward Jamberoo,and the mountains in the distance.

4. More gauges than a Chev 4 to watch!

5. Looking out to sea,with the Minnamurra river below.

6. Flying over Kiama,heading round the headland and on our way back.

7. A good shot of Kiama lighthouse and Kiama harbour.

8. Another shot of the Minnamurra river,this time from where it enters the sea.

9.  Heading back to Albion Park Airport,with Lake Illawarra in the background.

So Kevin, how are you going to top that?

For more details on Kevin's 28 truck, please see the posting below.

http://my28chev.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/28-chev-truck-from-dapto-nsw-that-earns.html

Vintage Gas Stations (another great find of old photos)

These photos are from the great site http://www.vintagegas.com/

Vintage Gas Museum

Thanks to Don Sherwood for permission to use them.