Abedy 0 #126 March 23, 2012 The Trabant was usually referred to as "Rennpappe" (racing cardboard). The Polski Fiat 500 was a "real" car in respect to its boywork being made of metal Look here The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #127 March 23, 2012 There's many of us still wear hats. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #128 March 23, 2012 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #129 March 23, 2012 Quote There's many of us still wear hats. Chuck Some of us are starting to have to. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #130 March 23, 2012 Bummer! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpreguy 14 #131 March 23, 2012 so old.......have a 3 digit social security number Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,362 #132 March 23, 2012 Hi Abedy, Re: The Isetta Wasn't there a similar car called the Messerschmidt? JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #133 March 23, 2012 Quote so old.......have a 3 digit social security number Airtwardo is so old, his social security number is in the single digits... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #134 March 23, 2012 Quote Quote so old.......have a 3 digit social security number Airtwardo is so old, his social security number is in the single digits... Hey, I'm so old I remember when 'social security' meant dry powder for the flintlock! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #135 March 23, 2012 QuoteWasn't there a similar car called the Messerschmidt? Here is the Messerschmidt. EDIT : Well, I tried to upload photos but they aren't here. Maybe I'll figure it out."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #136 March 23, 2012 I figured it out. Here's a couple more, then I'll stop with the thread hijack."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #137 March 24, 2012 Thanks Bob I thought you were talking about a airplaneNurseR. One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #138 March 24, 2012 Damn! A one-cylinder???? Didnt go very fast did it? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanair 0 #139 March 24, 2012 Took me forever to stop saying. Fill it regular, UNLEADED. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #140 March 24, 2012 Quote Took me forever to stop saying. Fill it regular, UNLEADED. Probably, because there was no one to say it to. (NJ and OR excluded )lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanair 0 #141 March 24, 2012 If your an old fart you remember before self serve. But I don't know if unleaded was before or after self serve, I'm from NJ. Please no Joisey jokes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #142 March 24, 2012 I never saw it as it was a West German thingy but I think you refer to the Kabinenroller (cabin scooter) I only saw it on West German TV and never really understood how anyone could like these ugly vehicles. There was an even uglier vehicle of this kind in the GDR, the infamous Krause Duo. It was a vehicle for disabled people, mainly those who worked and needed a ride. It was more or less built from two "Schwalbe" (swallow) scooters. The engine was only 50 cc two-stroke so the Krause Duo was a real nuisance even if the road wasn't going up. There was also a Trabant that could be fitted for some disabled people, the so-called "Hycomat" but they needed to have one functional leg for the brake IIRC. BTW: All GDR mopeds were built in Suhl and given bird names. I had a "Star" (starling), another nice one was the "Habicht" (goshawk) - both with 50 cc two-stroke - and if you had a motorbike license you could ride the 80 cc "Sperber" (sparrow-hawk) All of those mopeds were quite easy to maintain, very robust and pretty fast: A good Star or Habicht made 70 km/h with only 50 cc! Nuff mused... The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #143 March 24, 2012 Quoteso old.......have a 3 digit social security number When you service number wasn't you SS number. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,362 #144 March 24, 2012 Hi Abedy, I guess 'You are an old fart' when your memory is not as good as it once was. I seem to remember another car that opened up in the front just like the Isetta does. Anyone know anything? Or am I completely losing it? JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #145 March 26, 2012 ... if, when you drive up to the gas pumps, you expect to hear "Ding Ding".lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #146 March 26, 2012 Motor oil at the gas station in the glass jars with a tin spout on top. I barely remember those, so I'm too old "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #147 March 26, 2012 Edit: A bit off topic "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #148 March 26, 2012 Quote Motor oil at the gas station in the glass jars with a tin spout on top. I barely remember those, so I'm too old If, I recall correctly, that was 're-claimed' oil. Processed drain oil. A buddy of mine used that oil in his '56 T-bird! Anyone remember 'Silver Certificates'? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #149 March 26, 2012 Quote Quote Motor oil at the gas station in the glass jars with a tin spout on top. I barely remember those, so I'm too old If, I recall correctly, that was 're-claimed' oil. Processed drain oil. A buddy of mine used that oil in his '56 T-bird! Yep. That was my oil of choice for my bomber '58 Ford Fairlane. I forget how many miles to the quart I got in that old tank.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #150 March 26, 2012 QuoteAnyone remember 'Silver Certificates'? Yes, I do. I still have one or two around somewhere. I actually got one as change at a fast food restaurant."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
