WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?

[Sid the Maineiac]

I'm 77 and enjoying winter in Florida for the first time in many years !First old Ford was a 37 coupe that I sold when I went into the Army ! I have back problems but overall health is excellent! Still working on a 40 convertible, can't wait to be back in Maine in April !

[pistonbroke]

I'm only 60 My first was a 42 pickup with a 53 mercury under the hood. Back then that was the ugliest truck to all my buddies . And now they all want one. Proof that things do look better with time, like all of us.

[Planojc]

I'm 78 and need to live to 100, just to get caught up on my car projects.

[D. Jones]

Man! I didn't realize I was hanging out with a bunch of old guys. I'm a lot younger (25) but, unfortunately or fortunately depending on how you look at it, I have 50 years of experience at being 25. My wife says I can't stay 25 because we have a 22 year old granddaughter. I just say "that's her problem".

Keep them Fords purring.

[32phil]

72 and still playin' with cars
I gotta die 5 times to finish all my projects !!!

[coup34]

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87 and still have my 34 5 window std purchased in 1950
still mech brakes, and orig lights, and

mix of merc parts

[1936 ford pickup]

HELLO....I am 71 years of age. First vehicle was a '35 Ford pickup, then a '59 Ford two door hardtop, then a '77 El Camino that I had for 29 years, sold it at Good Guys in Pleasanton, Ca. car show in 2006 to a man that lived in England and I currently drive a 2005 Dodge truck and my '36 Ford pickup.
Been driving for 55 years and only had 5 vehicles.

Bruce in California

[Pete/Ct.]

I'm 72, my wife says 12. Pete/Ct.

[Darrell S]

83 next month. Glad I rewired the 48 last year, awfully hard to get under the dash now.

[tubman]

Originally Posted by sunshine

I am 83 , you guys in your 70s that 80 mark don’t go there . That’s when everything went to HELL for me Sunshine I

I can certainly relate to this.

[Cecil/WV]

83 and still kicking, about most everything! First driveable car was a '37 Ford that didn't last as long as me!

[Dick]

I'll be 78 in a few weeks and thankful I've made it this far.

The toughest part for me is getting up and down while working on these old cars.
Can't be without one though.

[Kube]

I'd like to interject please... Many of you guys have given me hope and inspiration to keep on, keeping on. Thanks to all

[flatford8]

I’m 62. Bought my first Ford V8 about ten years ago and fell in love with that little motor. I thought the end was near for me working on project vehicles but, you guys still working on stuff in your eighties absolutely gives me hope that I may get mine done!!..... Thanks,...Mark

[40fconvt]

Will turn 85 in eight days still working on my 40convt I bought in 1955 my first car was a 1941 Ford two door regards Eddie

[bobH]

43rd anniversary of my 39th BD. Goin on 19.

[G.M.]

89 and still kickin. G.M.

[1931 flamingo]

I'll be 77 in October. Had a 29 Sport Coupe when I was 14.
Paul in CT

[Will D]

Originally Posted by Kube

I'd like to interject please... Many of you guys have given me hope and inspiration to keep on, keeping on. Thanks to all

Keep on keeping on Kube. Like all the cherished folks on here, we need you and your wealth of knowledge.

What number are you clocking in at?

[oldford2]

I am 82 and still coming in from my heated shop every day with greasy hands. My first car was a 39 Plymouth coupe that I dated my wife of 62 years. I still remember how nice those shifts into 3rd gear were! Then a 50 Ford and Fords ever since. She is always telling me to stop trying to act when we were in our younger years.
John