A Springlike day comes to Bippus Indiana

Tom Hoczyk

Tom Hoczyk

PCS Past President
Saturday was a sunny day in northern Indiana, temperatures hitting almost 60. I had been waiting for several months for the snow to clear and the salt on the roads to wash away. With this, it was time to take a couple cars out. I drove the '39 Eureka LaSalle about 5 miles out into the country. This was literally the maiden run for the rebuilt engine, and it drove GREAT. I anticipate no problems driving it to Columbus for Cadillac/LaSalle.

The repainted '60 Eureka also came out, and I was able to take it for a spin for the first time in almost 2 years. Once I get all the chrome reinstalled, this is the car we plan to bring to PCS Hudson. We're registered, and looking forward to seeing everyone. (Yes, I know the 2000 Concorde in the picture is NOT a procar.)

Tom
 

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Looking good Tom! Can't wait to see that '60 in person.

One of my favorite things about spring is waking the cars from their winter slumber. :drive2:
 
Congrats on getting the cars out.
I want to get mine out so bad, but Im not allowed to drive for at least 3 more weeks (stupid surgery). I did manage to open the garage up and look at them for a while. It was also a great day to fire up the grille for the first time this year.
I hope I am able to make it to OHIO, I want to see that 60 bad!!
 
Well, John, I'm wanting to see your Knickerbocker, so we're even!

I still remember the '50 Knickerbocker I stumbled upon many years ago near Ypsalanti MI, often wonder where it ended up. I turned the key, trying to start the car, but for some reason it was the wrong key, and would not turn, so I never heard it run, and the antique store was closed, so I couldn't pursue it further. I hope you're able to join us in Ohio. Tom
 

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hyperbaric

Tom,
Looking forward to seeing the new coach in Ohio. I was not too concerned with the Concorde in the pictures. We all have to have a daily ride. What more can you tell us about the hyperbaric chamber in the yard?
Glad to hear the new engine seems to be doing all things right.
Mike

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Too bad Tom

Too bad you didn't get into that antique store. They also had a 48 Henney Flower car inside and sold it before I found out about it. Last I knew she still had a 55 Acme combination.
 
glad you got the cars out........

Great post Tom. Yes, it was beautiful here in Indiana and it almost hit 70 here in Indpls yeaterday. I got the Rolls Royce out [first time in 6 months] and went for a 35 mile drive to burn off some of the old gas and I added new fuel. Sure felt good to give the RR 412 cu in engine a workout. On the next nice day the limo will see the light of day, it's still in deep winter storage.........:17875:
 
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