[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

[m4a1mustang]

Jon,

Those are possible, however the '31 Chevy roadsters don't have a matching top (notice how the canvas doesn't wrap back to the back of the door) and the drums appear to be a lot bigger on the Chevy than they do on the car in question.

I think what would help the most at this point is if we knew where the photo was taken.

[ZCarMan]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Jon,

Those are possible, however the '31 Chevy roadsters don't have a matching top (notice how the canvas doesn't wrap back to the back of the door) and the drums appear to be a lot bigger on the Chevy than they do on the car in question.

I think what would help the most at this point is if we knew where the photo was taken.

Here is some better photos of the 1932 Chevrolet Roadster on the left, compared with the photos of Randy's Grand Ma and another the one I showed earlier that you commented on the non-wrapping canvas. I believe that was due to whoever restored that particular 31 Roadster.



The 1932 Chevy Roadsters were changed and are easily identified by the huge vents on the side of the engine in front of the spare tire.

As you may have recognized I enjoyed this little research project as it always exposes one to some history that otherwise was unknown to me. Here is a cool video from back in the day. If you pay particular attention at the 58 second mark you'll see a 31 Roadster and then a couple of other times you'll see the 32 with its huge vents. Oddly enough, the 31 roadster has the same non-wrapping canvas as the one in the photo.

[RandyD]

I think this was outside Philadelphia - maybe Upper Darby

[RandyD]

i also agree the wireframe wheels might mean it's in the early 30's and not the 20's

[RandyD]

I am not seeing anything like these two parts - the little step on the rear fender (presumably to get into the rumble seat) and the round tube shape on the front bumper.

take it back - on that last one Jon posted i see a little rear step..

[4r3s]

Originally Posted by RandyD

I am not seeing anything like these two parts - the little step on the rear fender (presumably to get into the rumble seat) and the round tube shape on the front bumper.

take it back - on that last one Jon posted i see a little rear step..

I've been trying to key off the stamping on the engine bay where the breather fins are at. I have yet to spot one similar to the one in this pic so far. On your Grandma's the fins come all the way out to the end of the stamp. On all the pics we've seen so far trying to match with the fins stop a good 6-8 inches before the edge of the stamp.

The reason I'm using the stamping is because pretty much everything else could be aftermarket while the stamped metal would be tough to (not impossible just more difficult) to recreate. Something like a step to get in and out of the car or the bumper could have easily been swapped.

[4r3s]

honestly you should try something along the lines of what Rob suggested. The right 5-10 people looking at this picture will be able to tell you what it is in a heart beat. Get it posted to Jalopnik!

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by 4r3s

honestly you should try something along the lines of what Rob suggested. The right 5-10 people looking at this picture will be able to tell you what it is in a heart beat. Get it posted to Jalopnik!

^^^

The story was a joke (although it wont hurt to have SOME story).

They'll figure it out in no time.

[dmhenderson]

/r/autos would get it in a heartbeat


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[MyKindaGuise]

So I'm in Nashville and I asked of they could give me a pitcher of jack and coke.

They said no :/

[eastwest2300]

[dmhenderson]

Weidman / Silva rematch Dec 28th

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Weidman / Silva rematch Dec 28th

MAZOC trip to go see the fight? I'm definitely trying to go watch it in person and see the return of the real Anderson Silva.

[dmhenderson]

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

MAZOC trip to go see the fight? I'm definitely trying to go watch it in person and see the return of the real Anderson Silva.

In Vegas? Lol those tickets are going to be insanely expensive and plane tickets won't be cheap either because of the holidays.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Anderson Silva has a very soft chin... This last fight showed that...

I wouldn't say that. I'd say he got hit right on the button and he ducked into the punch too.

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

In Vegas? Lol those tickets are going to be insanely expensive and plane tickets won't be cheap either because of the holidays.

Yeah in Vegas. I told myself that if Anderson Silva fought again in North America I would go see it live. It probably will be expensive, but I don't care. It's something I can cross off my bucket list. Besides I'll have a lot of PTO to use by then and I could make a whole Vegas or west coast trip out of it. My sister is ready to go with me too.