What's the first question people ask about your trifive?

[surfgreen57]

Just wondering what is the first question people ask you when they see you at, for example, the store or gas station.
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Mine's a 57, and 90% of the time they ask "what year?". Hard to believe. Overheard one guy say to his wife "It's a thunderbird".

[joninomader]

When they see the big block they want to know if it is fast.

[scotty t]

it's sad but i hear "what's it worth" or "what did you pay for it"

[surfgreen57]

Too funny!

[Fiddy5Coupe]

Q: Is that yours?
A: No, it's my mom's.
:sign0020:

[trifive]

Nice Car

Otis :)

[surfgreen57]

Cool mom!

[555657jim]

How come its taking you so long to finish it?

[Randy 57]

Nice Car

Immediately followed with "I had one", "my friend had one", "my parents had one". I like to point out at that point the word "had" :sign0020:

Randy

[Idaho1956]

Pretty much all of the above questions are the ones I get also. Probably the most is: What year is it? A ton of people want to talk about the Trifive they "had"....!

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[chevman57]

Usually it is "nice car", first, then followed by "what year is it".
Terry

[1957chevy]

Is it a 2 door? (it was a 4 door!!!!)

Almost as often -- WOW! Cool car! What kind is it?

[chevyboy56]

"Cool Nomad...."

(its a station wagon) :sign0020:

[MDAN]

IS IT FAST???? I TELL THEM KINDA

[surfgreen57]

That's so true. I get that every time, after they ask what year is it. If they had one.....

[benniemo]

they usually ask what year is it. my plate reads bens55. then they say oh yes I used to have one.

[mountain_motor]

They don't ask but hey're probably thinking "When are you going to grow up"?
Of course, I'm thinking "Never !!!!"

[angs1957]

This is what i`ve overheard.

All original 57.

Q. What color is that, did you paint it a different color
A. No original color

Q. Why have you put those wheels on
A. Stock hub caps with spinners

Q. Are you going to restore it
A. It is restored

Q. A friend of mine has one of those
A. his friend replies no I dont mines a ford

[surfgreen57]

I think that person is my wife! She doesn't realize it, but that is why she married me.

[dnsdoor]

beautiful car man,95 percent of the time the other 5 what year is it?

[Original Pete]

Just wondering what is the first question people ask you when they see you at, for example, the store or gas station.
?"
Mine's a 57, and 90% of the time they ask "what year?". Hard to believe. Overheard one guy say to his wife "It's a thunderbird".

Are you running a big block? And when I reply that I am not they all say "Well that's what I would be running!". I have learn't that the conversation is now over and you should proove you are an idiot to someone else. :sign0020:

[Sandspanker]

Did they really come that color? LOL

[mickeywestsr]

Usually those driving a junker will yell, "wanna trade?" :sign0020:
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[mickeywestsr]

The best reply I was ever able to give was once a youngster driving a late model Camero was trying to show out for his cute date and with a sneer asked, "how would you trade old man?" I winked at his date and said. "like you were walking," and took a big swallow of my drink. He kinda spoke bad about my ancesters. :tu
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[Onemoretime]

The most often asked question on my 1957 is.."what is that thing on the dash?" It's a traffic light viewer I tell them and proceed to try to explain the way it works. They answer...hmmm ok, but that couldn't be an actual accessory back then.

Doug

[chevylane55]

i usually get three questions asked frequently, 1. whats it got in it? 2. is it for sale? 3. do you always drive like that?:sign0020:

[mac-55]

I usually just get the typical " Nice Car " and alot of " nice to see it out driving" when im in the pink 4 door. Even with her chipped and faded paint she still draws a ton of looks and thumbs up. One of these days ill get to it but for now im just enjoying driving it.

[mickeywestsr]

The most often asked question on my 1957 is.."what is that thing on the dash?" It's a traffic light viewer I tell them and proceed to try to explain the way it works. They answer...hmmm ok, but that couldn't be an actual accessory back then.

Doug


Yeah, got one of those and it gets people to asking. Sometimes I tell them its a radar blocker.......:sign0020:
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[angs1957]

Yeah, got one of those and it gets people to asking. Sometimes I tell them its a radar blocker.......:sign0020:
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

:sign0020:
thats believable

[chrismike]

Is it a 56?

[KINGS X 56]

Beautiful car, sounds wicked, is it fast, do you do all your own work on it, IS IT FOR SALE.

KINGS X 56

[mfgusa]

I've only had 1 so far. You paid $600.00 for THAT! (my wife)

[Keith Parks]

I have a red & white '56 Nomad and what I hear (a lot) is:

"I had one JUST like it. Except it was blue. And it was a 4-door. Oh, and it was a Plymouth. Only it wasn't a wagon."

[jswilke]

it's sad but i hear "what's it worth" or "what did you pay for it"

Ditto...I hate it when people ask $$$. I love to respond with crazy numbers :) .

[56Crazy]

[QUOTE=Fiddy5Coupe;840268]Q: Is that yours?
A: No, it's my mom's.
:sign0020:[/QUOTE
Ditto and my response is:Yes, I stole it, and they walk away.
:/=:

[wagzilla]

nice car!!! do you want to sell it? is this a real nomad? if you ever want to sell it call me ?????but nobody leaves their numbers??????:sign0020:

[Mr. Jean]

1 Nice looking truck. Answered with: Thanks
2. What year is it? Answered with: It's a 56
3. Want to trade? Answered with: Not today, but thanks.
4. Sounds great. Answered with: Thanks, it's healthy.

I think most are just being nice and like your rides. They're just trying to strike up a conversation with you/us. I enjoy the attention and don't mind them asking. I haven't had any bad/smart a$$ remarks so far.
Perhaps it's my age or size. :sign0020:

[PDQDELIVERY]

Just wondering what is the first question people ask you when they see you at, for example, the store or gas station.
?"
Mine's a 57, and 90% of the time they ask "what year?". Hard to believe. Overheard one guy say to his wife "It's a thunderbird".
Where did you get the old hearse?

[surfgreen57]

Funny the last guy I had a similiar xchange with, in front of Lowes, had one like it except it was a pontiac, and went on to educate me on everything I never really wanted to know about Pontiacs. But, like we so often see, they are usually just being friendly and interested.

[surfgreen57]

[QUOTE=Fiddy5Coupe;840268]Q: Is that yours?
A: No, it's my mom's.
:sign0020:[/QUOTE
Ditto and my response is:Yes, I stole it, and they walk away.
:/=:

Is that yours? I like to tell them ya! I got it new. I'm 60

[Dan Starnes]

How much you want for it? Is the most asked question. Nice 55 is the most heard comment.

[5Rob5]

I have been pretty lucky so far dealing with people. Most people just say really nice car. and they wish they had one.I think everyone gets the stupid comments once in awhile and I just play along and let them have there fun.
Rob

[gregory]

My '57 isn't on the road yet, but when I had my '55 people liked to ask if it's a '57. I always had a lot of elderly people come up to me with a big smile on their face and tell me about when they had a car like mine 40 - 50 years ago & I could see in their eyes all of the fond memories that my car had brought back to them. That always made me feel real good!

[mickym521]

I get asked "What do you call that color?"

[Greg Turner]

yup had one just like that. all orignal

[55mike]

Didja build it?

[DraginMain]

Lately it's "is that a '57"? NO, IT'S A FORD!!!:sign0020:

[polish belair]

How long have you had it? or Look! its got a 8 track player. :bowtieb: Frank :flag6:

[Onemoretime]

Yeah, got one of those and it gets people to asking. Sometimes I tell them its a radar blocker.......:sign0020:
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

Have to try that this summer Mickey...lol

[JG283]

My Dad just told me today a guy trying to sell freezer beef said his 55 "is a nice looking Cadillac" :sign0020:

[dei355]

The most I get ask is what year is it.:sign0020:

[ChevyWT]

Q:"Thats an awfully nice car you got there kid.. fifty five?"
A:"Fifty seven."

Q:"You're a little young to be driving this kind of car. Who's is it?"
A:"It's mine sir."

Q:"I take it you inherited it then?"
A:"No sir I bought it"

(Looks at me in disbelief)

Q:"You restore it yourself?"
A:"It was repainted in the 70's, other than that it hasn't been restored. But it is still going down the road because of me."

Q:"So why not a two door?"
A:"Because four doors are cool."

(Gives a mean look, chuckles, and walks away)

[Rustaddict]

I havent spent any highway time in my 55 yet ( but I'm sooo close!) I'm constantly amused by the attention these old cars get. I've had people drop by the house that I havent seen in years because they heard I bought a 55 Chevy. I've had lots of comments while driving my 71 pickup. I once had a man flag me down and offer to trade the Mercedes he was driving for it on the spot and an older fellow looked it over at a gas station and told me his dad bought one new that was identical to mine, colors and all. He remembered taking his driver's ed test in it. He had tears in his eyes when he walked back to his car.

[LIVINDPAST]

Here's what I get asked allot

"Did you buy it like that or did you restore it yourself?"

"How long have you had it?"

[bigblock261]

Did they really come that color? LOL

What did it cost new? Oh, about $2200.

Who picked the color? It's a factory color.

[B/MP]

It depends on how they ask or what they say.....

If they are sincere and nice folks, it'll be something like nice car, or I had one like it etc. Those people I appreciate. It's nice to hear from the older folks the memories they have.

I used to have a black 40 Ford coupe that would stop the older guys in their tracks, you would see them go off somewhere in their memories from their eyes. That was really neat. Once at a cruise in a friend of mine showed up with his father in law who had alzheimers. His father in law just stood there looking at my 40 with a grin on his face. My buddy said he had used to own a black 40 so I asked if he would like to sit in my car. He lit up with happiness. We took a picture of him sitting in my 40 with a big smile on his face and misty eyes. He died about two years after that and they put that same photo of him in the 40 next to his casket. I'll never forget it. I was so glad we had done that for him.

On the other hand, if they're jerks and start being EXPERTS or DOWNGRADING I'll TELL them them it has a 283 small block, raise the hood with the big block sitting there. It's funny to watch them as I tell them it's the original numbers matching 283 with all the sincerity I can muster without laughing. Most don't even know the difference and never have a clue. The ones that do know are even funnier because they will nodd their head while their listening and get outa there shortly afterwards. I don't get upset or hateful and it's fun to watch the reaction and see them hightail it away from the crazy guy. Try it. Makes for a fun day and you don't wind up mad spoiling your day because you get the last laugh. Once again though, that's reserved for the jerks.

:flag6: Blake

[GREEN 56]

Most of the time people ask What color are you going to paint it ? Of coarse i reply i am not going to paint it. At least not until i get finished with the frame off resto on my 56. In the meantime i am really enjoying the 55 in grey primer.

[Forvettes]

Young Boy: "WOW, nice car. It must be worth $600,000, right?"
Me: "Yes, but I would sell it for half that today."

[G.R.]

IS IT FAST???? I TELL THEM KINDA

My reply to that is usually "it'll do the speed limit..." used to get that question a lot with the Cobras along with "what'll it do in the quarter?" ...''Uh, dude, it is a road race car not a dragster"...that usually resulted in a dumbfounded look,like they didn't know what I was talking about :)

Also elderly people remember these cars and often once owned one. They sure bring back some memories for them. Our club does a benefit show each year for an assisted living care center. Greg owns a beautiful '58 ht and one day a rather spritely lady in a wheelchair being pushed by a staff member was looking at the cars.
when they got in front of Greg's she said matter of factly.. " I just love those, a '58 Chevrolet hardtop. My husband had one when we got married, it was fast!...Dear, you know I lost my virginity in the back seat of that car?"... the staff member and I sort of looked at one another trying not to laugh out loud...Memories these old cars have for some.

[Marki]

The $$$ questions are so boring, but running across folks with their personal tri five stories is great. Is it yours is my favorite.

[wallz55]

"Cool Nomad...."

(its a station wagon) :sign0020:

I get that one all the time even with NONOMAD on the license plate

[nicky210]

"Cool Nomad...."

(its a station wagon) :sign0020:

X3 :)

[jeffs55]

Yep, I get the nice Nomad compliment often too (Handyman).
Usually the first question is what year?
Then, what motor?
I actually had a young man (mid 20s I'm guessing) see my car at the cruise in a couple weeks ago.
He actually asked if it was a Handyman. I was impressed.
I've had folks think is was a converted 4 door. "They didn't make a 2 door wagon except the Nomad!"
"Uh, yeah, they did. Here's one right here."
Fun is driving through the "hood" (daytime) and all the brothers whooping and hollering as I drive by. :sign0020:

[Moon Rocket]

Lately it's been "what happened to your back window"?

[alakerzam]

i`ve heard this a million times.....really nice car ....too bad its a 4 door....what year is it,,,,,and my grandparents had one of those!!....WOW big back seat!!!!

and last but best......i was conceived in the back seat of a 55 chevy!!!

[belairdave]

From the general public; Nice car... Is it a 57? Wanna sell it? How much did you pay for it? From other trifive owners; How do you put gas in it? A. Just like all of the other 56 owners except I need a phillips screw driver... Later, Dave

[hamsman]

:) I think we all get the same kind of questions from time to time, most folks are sincere and really want to know, but as has been mentioned once in awhile you get the wise guy who thinks he knows it all.
Those are the fun ones to answer as we can get technical and they usually agree to whatever you tell them and just walk away not really knowing what you have just said.

One of the dumbest questions was 'is it as fast as the foreign cars'
I replied that I'm not sure as I've not taken it there yet.

Probrably the most asked question is......'what year is it',
and statement .... 'my dad used to have one just like it'.

We are the lucky ones to have them so I don't mind answering any and all questions no matter how strange they may be.

Don, aka.....the hamsman

[mickeywestsr]

Lately it's been "what happened to your back window"?



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:gba:bowtie-trifive

[jeffs55]

It's time for a virtual boot Moon, if you still haven't got that window in.:sign0020:

[55 Chev]

The most often asked question on my 1957 is.."what is that thing on the dash?" It's a traffic light viewer I tell them and proceed to try to explain the way it works. They answer...hmmm ok, but that couldn't be an actual accessory back then.

Doug

Same here ALL THE TIME, never fails this will be the topic of the conversation. I know have my wife trained to tell them :)

Other thing is the older women tell me they "remember" those back seats and smile. I laugh and try to stop the story and explain that I don't know how they did anything back there because I am normally out of breath just cleaning the back windows.:sign0020:

Also, it is amazing to me how many people crawl under the rear end to check it out we have even seen a few women take a gander. I have nothing displaying the TCI 4-link or the Currie 9" but something about the stance of the car says "hey wanna look under my skirt?" Wife and I just sit back and people watch mostly.

[Ratpackin]

They ask what is it? I'll tell 'em "It's a '57 Chevy".
Then they'll look at the 150 and say "It doesn't have fins. 57 Chevy's had fins."
One person came into the shop I worked at almost weekly and would continue to argue I have the wrong trim on my car -saying it's '56 trim. I eventually gave up and said whatever - I like it this way.

[Belairmark]

Ditto, Chrismike! Mind, they're no so well known over here...........

[No Show 56]

"Wow, that's cool". Followed by "what are you gonna do with it?"

A reasonable question as it's an old 56 gasser that hasn't been street legal in many years.

[Robert G]

I had one young man in his mid 30s ask if mine was a 58 Chevy or a 59.....All I could say was,,WHAT??? No It's a 1955 Bel Air:rolleyes::laugh:

[wattom]

Best one I've ever had. Didn't that used to be a 56 Chevy? Yes and it still is.

[Gregs55]

People always ask me "what the hell is on the hood and why?" I tell them its an inspired look from the movie 2 lane black top. Then I am often told how they did not care for that movie or my hood. I always say I have a hood without the mailbox on it and they say " yeah man, thats good.....you should put it on" I like the attention good or bad:)

Next biggest question is "what kind of car is that?" I reply "55 Chevy" they respond "Belair?" I say "nope, it's a 150 2 door post" and they say " a what ?"

[Carmine]

Some ask if I really had to cut the hood to fit the blower on my '57. I wonder sometimes if its a trick question??

[hammecl]

"Nice Car"!! 57??? GEEEEEZ!

[Randy 57]

Some ask if I really had to cut the hood to fit the blower on my '57. I wonder sometimes if its a trick question??

Could be a trick question alright. I have two buddies with a blower on their 55's and its under the hood on both, so in their case the answer would be no:sign0020:

Randy

[Tri5]

Everybody likes the color and wants to know what color it is. :sign0020:

[artfor]

My best comment(s) while getting gas in my '56 and other places are:
1. You are too young to have a car like that.
2. Is the gas filler still in the taillight? (duh)
3. What do you do for a living?
4. Love that color! Is it the original color?
5. Had one just like that - but...it was a '43 Studebaker (whow):p3:
6. Can I hear it run?
7. There is a car show coming up- are you going?

As we all know these cars are a conversation starter, if you want it or not. So, if you don't want to be delayed when going driving, getting gas and picking up parts, go at an odd hour to avoid the wacky talk and many sincere compliments:tu

Love my Tri-five chevy!

[artfor]

My best comment(s) while getting gas in my '56 and other places are:
1. You are too young to have a car like that.
2. Is the gas filler still in the taillight? (duh)
3. What do you do for a living?
4. Love that color! Is it the original color?
5. Had one just like that - but...it was a '43 Studebaker (whow):p3:
6. Can I hear it run?
7. There is a car show coming up- are you going?

As we all know these cars are a conversation starter, if you want it or not. So, if you don't want to be delayed when going driving, getting gas and picking up parts, go at an odd hour to avoid the wacky talk and many sincere compliments:tu

Love my Tri-five :bowtier:!

[bigblock261]

5. Had one just like that - but...it was a '43 Studebaker

He should have kept that car. In '43 Studebaker only made trucks and personnel carriers.

I would have paid to see it. But, perhaps it didn't look all that much like a '56 sedan after all.

Those folks mean well, and they are certainly a source of constant entertainment. Made me chuckle. :)

[jeffs55]

I'd never be this "smart-mouthed" to most folks, but sometimes...just for fun, I'd like to:

1. You are too young to have a car like that.
Maybe...by the way, do the orderlies know you're out of the facility by yourself?

2. Is the gas filler still in the taillight?
No, they moved it to behind the license plate in 66.

3. What do you do for a living?
I'm a typesetter and telegraph operator and I moonlight selling sparklers at the
Holy Ghost-Big Bang Theory-Pentecostal-Fire and Brimstone-Mission Temple/ Fireworks Stand out on the hiway.
(my apologies to Lyle Lovett:sign0020:)

4. Love that color! Is it the original color?
No they painted this color it before it left the factory.

5. Had one just like that - but...it was a '43 Studebaker.
Wait a minute...I thought this WAS a 43 Studie!!

6. Can I hear it run?
I guess not. It's running now.

7. There is a car show coming up- are you going?
No, but the car told me it's going without me.

One I'll add. A line I heard on TV the other day.
8. Is it fast?
It'll go from 0 to wet your pants in about 2 seconds.

Ahhhh! I feel better now. Thanks. :D

[MRWRENCHMAN]

The one I get all the time is , my mom , dad , uncle etc had one like that . Don

[suntan57]

is that orange ?


nope - here's your sign

[max46]

After they stop drooling, they say, where did you get it.

[Blinky]

red '57 2-door hardtop:

Hey man, nice car!!!!! (guys)

My dad had one of those, except it was black with a white top (guys)

My grandfather had one of those. It may have been a '56. No, it was a '57 (women)

I had one of those in college. Oh yeah? Yep. Was it a hardtop? Yep. It got me thru college, used 1/2 a quart of oil a day. I sold it after I graduated, and I've kicked myself ever since (guys)

Oooooooooo!!!!!! Love your car!!!!!! (women)

Is that Christine? (women)
No ma'am.
It's not? What was Christine then?
'57 Plymouth Fury
Ohhhhhhhhh, that's right. And this is a Plymouth?

Bet your wife likes it!!! (women)
No ma'am, she doesn't.
Well, she's nuts then.
Yes ma'am, you're right.

Or people pass me, mostly guys, blow their horns or flash their lights, big smile and thumbs up in the window as they pass.

Every single time I take it out for a spin, I get a nice comment, or someone comes up in the parking lot and wants to talk or see the motor.

See a lot of smiles. Kids love it. Older guys know EXACTLY what it is. Some older women do, too. I get "I've never told anybody this, but I've spent a little bit of time in the back seat of one of these" and they smile. Not a perverted or dirty smile, just fond memories.

I love the way people react, it puts me in a great mood and I feel like I'm 18 every time I drive it.

[bamiller]

I trailered mine home about 2 weeks ago, and before I ever got it to our shop, people were calling (small town). On my very first drive into town to get gas, a young dude (aren't most "dudes" young) asked me what it was and did they still make them. I wasn't quick on a response, just stood there and looked at him?????? That wasn't a conversation worth pursuing. My son has had several hits on facebook asking to have pix made with it. I told him to be careful with that one (He is married with children)

[bamiller]

After they stop drooling, they say, where did you get it.
Looking at posts and saw this poll, but your dog really caught my attention. We had one like him back in the '80's, named him "Bull". Never knew what breed he was, we rescued him from the pound. On thanksgiving day 1989, my son left the gate open, Bull went visiting, and got hit by a truck. A sad day for us. I know this has nothing to do with this poll, but spare me an answer, what breed is your dog, sure would like to find another?

[57borntorun]

Has anyone ever ask what year your car is at a car show with the hood open?Well her is your solution (now comes the sales pitch) available now at low, low,reduced price in the classified section!!!

[Bplacke150]

I was at the filling station and somebody complimented me on my 56 Chevelle (I can rule out car guy)

[fins&chrome]

Some of the questions I got:
1) Is this the car from the movie Christine?
2) At gas station... I just love to wait a bit to see their reaction as they search for the gas door before they finally give up and have to ask about it
3) Looking at the power window buttons on the door: “Why did you add this to your car?” When I tell them it’s an original option from that year they look back in disbelief and are further stunned when I show them the power seats. :)
4) And yeah...the two most often question like all of you is “what year is this?” and the famous traffic viewer question.

[omaha flash]

Is this your car?
No it's my wife's.
Wow, you're really lucky to have a wife like that.
Yes, I am.
Does she let you drive it?
Only if I offer to fill it with gas and wash it.
:gba:

[Yerny]

The most often asked question on my 1957 is.."what is that thing on the dash?" It's a traffic light viewer I tell them and proceed to try to explain the way it works. They answer...hmmm ok, but that couldn't be an actual accessory back then.

Doug

I resemble that remark. I'm buying my first trifive and asked that question of a Nomad owner at a recent car show. He explained it why it was necessary (especially if the car has a visor) and how it worked. Much appreciated.

Now if someone was being a jerk...then I imagine I'd tell them it's a hologram projector that displays the speed on the windshield at night, original to the car.

Bryan

[57-Z06]

As weird as it sounds, I probably get asked the most, is it all original? Haha.

[dinger57]

Most say nice looking car

[geoffcb]

Most say nice looking car

That's it usually, although I find fewer and fewer people comment these days. 57s are just too far outside of their day to day perception of reality! :sign0020:

[mautanale]

People usually say nice car. Thanks
That's the same car that's in Christine? No
Can I take a photo? Yes
Why is it left hand drive? It's from America
Are you going to convert it? No
Is it yours? Yes
Then seeing I'm young, how much did you pay for it? Too much
I've even had believe it or not, is it new? No it's 55 years old.

[hammecl]

"Beautiful Car.....Is it a 57?" Geeeeeez

[Bplacke150]

When another guy says your car is "Cute" I have to wander.

[hddude]

they don`t ask! they just BLURT OUT, " I had one like that" ! no you did`nt, you ass!

[Bplacke150]

they don`t ask! they just BLURT OUT, " I had one like that" ! no you did`nt, you ass!

I can relate.....:sign0020:

[oldjunkster]

I've owned my '57 2 door HT since 1972. Years ago, a coworker (who was about my same age) asked me if I bought it new. Let's see, I was born in 1947, so I would have been the only 10 year old kid on the block with a new 1957 Chevrolet. I could hardly afford a $20 bicycle. What was he thinking??? I have never forgotten the question, and it makes for a good story.

[1PDQ55]

I don't mind questions as much as I mind comments. Questions I get are:
1- what color is it? I thought it was black? I thought it was blue?
2- who painted it? (this one perplexes me - why, are you going to go shake his hand???)
3- all the usual HP questions and $$$ questions (the money ones irk me a bit more than HP).
4- did you build it? (why do you care?)
5- does it have Nitrous? (no idiot! I've got a blower sticking out of the hood, I don't need it.). Then the comment: "I'd put nitrous on it.". (NO, you wouldn't idiot, because you are in a Camry!)
6- Any comment that starts out with "I wouldn't have..." or "why didn't you..." usually makes me walk the other way.

I agree with some of the others, there are certain people that you let get away with questions, but cocky know-it-alls have no place around me. I've put in way too much time, effort, and money for you to tell me what I'm doing "wrong"!!

[enigma57]

"Why does it have so many carburettors?"

:anim_32:

Harry

['56 Sedan Delivery]

For the most part people ask,what year it is
and/or what it is.I've found in my travels that
many people that know the Tri-Fives aren't
that familiar with the Sedan Delivery model.
Usually the statement,"nice car",is said before
or after those questions.

:bowtieb::bowtier::bowtieb::bowtier::bowtieb:

[ChevyWT]

From the average person: "You steal daddy's car for the day?"

Answer: My dad was a child of the 70's and wouldn't be caught dead driving this car.

From the car enthusiast: "Nice looking car, but why in the world did you put that money and work into a four door?"

Answer: Because your sister couldn't climb over the front seat.

Another personal favorite is a "less-knowledgeable" car enthusiast walking up to my '56 and saying "Looks good. I bet she's pretty fast eh?"

Answer: If you consider 170 hp and a 21 second quarter mile "fast", then my friend she is lightning.

[joninomader]

The first question usually is "Is it a big block". So much for my sleeper concept.

[Big Bob]

Whats that called?
Its a generator.
How does it work?
Give me a minute and i'll do a google search for you.Do you want me to print it in color or B&W. The questions i;ve been asked are sometimes looney.But some older folks ask real sharp questions. :):bowtier:
Big Bob:flag4::bowtieb:

[TOMMY454]

1) What year is it?
2) Is it fast?
3) License and registration please...:argh:

[SNTAuto]

I get asked alot " Why a 4 Door, They are not worth anything"

My reply, Im a Family man, easier to get in and out of,
Another reply, Its my money and my time, I do as I want
and my last reply, If you don't like 4 doors, Dont look at mine, Go Build your own