Automotive

I haven't, but I've sure seen a lot of them lately. Today we will focus on Fords and a few other brands (Chrysler, Jeep, Studebaker, etc.)

This guy hasn't driven his Ford lately either - I can imagine him coming out and saying 

"Guys! I've gotta get to work. Who blocked me in?" and they reply "We all did! Toss me another can of Miller Genuine Draft, will you Teddy?"

Or this fella. You can just envision the scenario - his wife is saying,

"Back it up, just a little more, a little more, a ... whoops! That's a bit too much. Can you bring it forward? Sorry honey, I've got to run ... but don't worry , the fence is ok"

Most likely the guy himself drove this Lincoln into the weeds, BEFORE the pepper tree grew up.

But it may take some trimming before he can get it out.

This brown Lincoln was only next to the field, not in it.

It has spent too much time out of the garage, in the sun.

This next vehicle is part of another episode where I kept yelling at my wife "Come back" and she kept going, trying to get a photo for you guys. I saw only this ...

She couldn't climb the bank, as it was too loose and too steep



So she somehow held on to a branch with one arm and held the camera at arm's length above her head with the other, getting a shot of this guy's tent and his truck.

Then we beat it. 

There is no Ford in this shot, but if any of you have some trimming or gardening to do (which you are postponing while reading my post) let this be a lesson to you.

Now it's time for a couple Rancheros. Conveniently parked at a house that had 5 trucks and 3 boats. And one Mustang Cobra.

Here's the small one with custom tail light assemblies, and there's the other down the street a bit.



I am convinced these were all built with wheels about 2-3 inches too small in diameter.

OK, that's enough it's time to get back to clean running trucks.

We drove through a commercial district on the edge of town that was filled with Fords.

City utility trucks and this nicely-preserved example.

Can't vouch for the brand on these ice cream trucks, but I couldn't resist taking a photo.

This guy put a cone out to keep the front corner of his Mustang safe. Then he chained the cone to the bumper so he wouldn't lose it.

First time I've seen that. We'd have taken a closer shot but the traffic pushed us onwards up the hill. (Yes, two Chevelles in the carport)



Not all the trucks have a story. Some are just nice, and quietly preserved.








Chrome wheels seem obligatory, though.









Some are scruffy.

Easier to go to the junkyard and get a new panel than to bang it out.



Can't you just imagine the teenage son asking "Mom, how does that colorblindness work? Is dad as colorblind as he says he is? Because you see I had a little problem with his truck, but it's fixed ..."

"No mom, the new chrome wheels are fine."




And with that observation, I have run out of Fords for today. We will have to go to Chrysler products, which isn't always a good thing.

But sometimes is quite interesting. Look at this spread. Dodge truck.

Dodge Dart 2-door post, dog-dish hubcaps and Hurst emblem on the back end



And a Duster for good measure.



Jeeps are part of FiatChrysler nowadays. This was a nice trio though I must apologize for catching a Chevy truck there in the middle. 





All 4x4s though.





Speaking of, this is the one I promised yesterday. The truck that didn't fit into a lineup of mild-mannered metal. Look at the steel used to build the rear bumper brackets.

Just in case you can't see how tough it is under the skin, it's got flames, giant alloy wheels and big tires. 

This is a Jeep "Grand" Wagoneer. Not looking so grand. 





But nice plantings, don't you agree? (and yes that's a Z car in the garage).





I'm going to end this with a Studebaker pickup. 



Rest in piece.

Cazalea

PS - typical scenery in this neighborhoods as you look across your back fence: Giant newish house, old trucks.

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