finsruskw - 2011-11-28 8:05 AM

Geeeeshhh.........................
Did Ya have to go and post THAT pic????!!!!!

Here it is almost December and so far we have lucked out with none
of that white chunky crap here in eastern Iowa.

I suppose I'll have ta go find my shovel now and maybe change oil in the blower!!

Dave S. :(

d500neil - 2011-12-01 2:08 PM

The first two photos should be entitled "The Real Cold World".

What's the Swedish word for sitting in your car, in your garage, pretending to drive it, during the Winter
(hopefully with the engine off)?

"Torbering" ?

vedette - 2011-11-26 6:58 PM

more parking in Portland,this time Pigeon Hole style

1960DesotoAdventurer - 2011-12-02 3:32 PM



So does anybody here know how they would have gotten those cars up there?? I cant see any lifts or ramps anywhere!

(for some reason the photo didnt post with this reply)

Centurion - 2011-12-02 6:00 PM



I remember this parking lot in Portland from my childhood. If I remember correctly, there was some sort of elevator that was utilized to move the cars into the appropriate slots. Somehow, I always found this mechanized monster a bit frightening as a kid, and was always grateful that my parents never parked there with the '56 Chieftain Catalina or '61 LeSabre. I feared that the driver and passengers would remain in the car while it was moved into its pigeon-hole, but I don't think this was actually the case.

I believe that the lot was still in use well into the 1960's, but I think it was long-gone before I attended college south of Portland during the early 1970's.

SavoyPlaza - 2011-12-03 12:08 PM
.... concerning the '57 Chrysler, those dog dishes appear to be 1960-61 Chrysler/DeSoto hubcap,
the '57-59 Chrysler/Desoto dog dish had a more flat center. It maybe difficult to see with the print
over the photo, but the 'dome' in the center is evident. The photo was developed May '63, so it is
possible the later caps were put on. That's my theory, anyway, and I'm stickin' to it!
Although, I can't recall seeing a '57 Chrysler with the factory dog dishes; the DeSoto was more
common (although rare in its own right!).
Pete

finsruskw - 2011-12-03 2:20 PM

Here we are in Mom & Dad's front yard
Home on leave in June 1964
Before leaving for Ft Story, VA


And on the beach at Ft. Story, VA (my favorite)

How I wish I had that car back!!
Was truly my 1st real love
If only I hadn't screwed it up!!
But, hey man!, we were cool back in the day, right???

jpmopar - 2011-12-04 4:44 PM

1958

Doctor DeSoto - 2011-12-03 2:12 AM



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The 57 dog dishies on the Chrysler are standard-issue for 57-61 Chrysler cars. The DeSoto
dog dishie, while similar, is flatter (less domed) with a flat dimple in the center. These were
also standard fare for dog dish DeSotos from 57-61

The DeSoto dog dishies are rare as hell. This is the first 57 Chrysler (or 58 or 59, for that
matter) that I have seen, although they are shown in sales brochures. I have seen a couple
each of the 60 and 61 Chrysler cars with them though.

floyd066 - 2011-12-04 9:18 PM

I know that was portland with the top of the bridge in the background and the columbia delivery truck on the right. Where is everyone getting these pics of Portland without being there?

SavoyPlaza - 2011-12-05 5:20 PM



Thanks for the explanation! I had always thought the Chrysler and DeSoto shared the same doggies, so thanks for the info!
I learned something new today!

Good stuff.
Pete