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Greg out west · 07-18-2013, 10:00 AM

Dear Fellow Ford "Barner's"

I've tryied to use the It's only original "Once" Opinion on my sweetie concerning my old 88 Caddy,,,She " not buying it...Ya the paint look's like crap,,,but I fix all the mechanical's & it run great..

I just can't understand it ?? Why do I get the finger & comment's about getting that Pile off the road ???...On a brighter note the coupe almost done & looks pretty good...I tell her look,,we'll have a new car soon,,,She does like A's,,,so that a plus..

Greg out west,,

AKA The Caddydaddy,,,

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-18-2013, 11:30 AM

Do you wear a Leisure Suit when you are out driving this??

Pinstripe · 07-18-2013, 11:42 AM

I'll have you know that leisure suits are coming back! So wear with pride.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 07-18-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Do you wear a Leisure Suit when you are out driving this??

Brent, Dog

here, CAREFUL, you'll offend Gregg, he LOVES them old Caddys and at 6' 6 1/2", they fit him well. Buster T.

Ross/Kzoo · 07-18-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Brent, Dog

here, CAREFUL, you'll offend Gregg, he LOVES them old Caddys and at 6' 6 1/2", they fit him well. Buster T.

Maybe, but those leisure suits with the high water pants (cuffs 8" above the floor) need to go. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

CarlG · 07-18-2013, 02:46 PM

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Hey, I got married in a "leisure suit". Must have worked. 35 years later and she still let me get my Model A.

Ross/Kzoo · 07-18-2013, 03:09 PM

Glad I missed it. One before and one after.

Junior · 07-18-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Do you wear a Leisure Suit when you are out driving this??

Haven't laughed all day until now. Thanks.

700rpm · 07-18-2013, 05:08 PM

Greg, I thought from your subject line I was going to hear about some poor Arab. As for your 88 Caddy, I'm not sure restoring it would help much. You might still get rude gestures and comments. Unless you were wearing your Elvis suit and gold chains...

Kirby1374 · 07-19-2013, 10:58 AM

Whoa! You guys were still wearing leisure suits in 88

QGolden · 07-19-2013, 12:04 PM

Ahh, those were the days! But they were well gone by in the '80's in my neck of the woods.....I never wore one, but I remember Dickies and Ascots too. Another fashion statement that should not have happened....

700rpm · 07-19-2013, 02:52 PM

I'm just glad our period clothing doesn't come from that period!

Ross/Kzoo · 07-19-2013, 03:19 PM

It does for the OP. LOL

Patrick L. · 07-19-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Do you wear a Leisure Suit when you are out driving this??

I thought they went out in the 70's. Good thing too !

Patrick L. · 07-19-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinstripe

I'll have you know that leisure suits are coming back! So wear with pride.

Oh No, say it ain't so Joe ! Say it ain't so !

tdlmomowers · 07-20-2013, 09:23 AM

You really need to get some of those high platform shoes with 2 colors to wear with your leisure suit. Big pimpin.

Greg out west · 07-20-2013, 10:37 AM

Dear Fashionestia's

My "Leisure Suit" went to the Goodwill year's ago !!!. Now I'am in big trouble wearing Short's year round...As for the Caddy,,When it failed "Smog" last year & I had a new Converter installed...I got in trouble "Again"

You see here in Calif they have this what is called the "Vehicle retirement Plan" Other wise known as the "Crusher" If your car fail's smog & will cost too much to fix it,,,the State will give you $ 1000 to junk it & get it off the road..

So got Hell for not taking the money,,,,I do love the old Caddy, A Smart car pulled up by me at a signal, Hell,,,My hood is longer than that rollerskate...One rather upsetting letter from Cadillac did ask me to remove the Emblem's or at least cover them to protect the Cadillac image..

Back to work on the "A",,as soon as I find my Gold chain !!!

Greg out West,

07-18-2013, 10:00 AM	#1
Greg out west Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So. Cal Posts: 249	Shabby Shiek ??? Dear Fellow Ford "Barner's" I've tryied to use the It's only original "Once" Opinion on my sweetie concerning my old 88 Caddy,,,She " not buying it...Ya the paint look's like crap,,,but I fix all the mechanical's & it run great.. I just can't understand it ?? Why do I get the finger & comment's about getting that Pile off the road ???...On a brighter note the coupe almost done & looks pretty good...I tell her look,,we'll have a new car soon,,,She does like A's,,,so that a plus.. Greg out west,, AKA The Caddydaddy,,,

07-18-2013, 11:30 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,511	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? Do you wear a Leisure Suit when you are out driving this?? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

07-18-2013, 11:42 AM	#3
Pinstripe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SW Wisconsin Posts: 192	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? I'll have you know that leisure suits are coming back! So wear with pride.

07-18-2013, 02:46 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey, I got married in a "leisure suit". Must have worked. 35 years later and she still let me get my Model A. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

07-18-2013, 03:09 PM	#7
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? Glad I missed it. One before and one after.

07-18-2013, 05:08 PM	#9
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? Greg, I thought from your subject line I was going to hear about some poor Arab. As for your 88 Caddy, I'm not sure restoring it would help much. You might still get rude gestures and comments. Unless you were wearing your Elvis suit and gold chains... __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

07-19-2013, 10:58 AM	#10
Kirby1374 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coquille, Or Posts: 280	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? Whoa! You guys were still wearing leisure suits in 88

07-19-2013, 02:52 PM	#12
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? I'm just glad our period clothing doesn't come from that period! __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

07-19-2013, 03:19 PM	#13
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? It does for the OP. LOL

07-20-2013, 09:23 AM	#16
tdlmomowers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 409	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? You really need to get some of those high platform shoes with 2 colors to wear with your leisure suit. Big pimpin.

07-20-2013, 10:37 AM	#17
Greg out west Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So. Cal Posts: 249	Re: Shabby Shiek ??? Dear Fashionestia's My "Leisure Suit" went to the Goodwill year's ago !!!. Now I'am in big trouble wearing Short's year round...As for the Caddy,,When it failed "Smog" last year & I had a new Converter installed...I got in trouble "Again" You see here in Calif they have this what is called the "Vehicle retirement Plan" Other wise known as the "Crusher" If your car fail's smog & will cost too much to fix it,,,the State will give you $ 1000 to junk it & get it off the road.. So got Hell for not taking the money,,,,I do love the old Caddy, A Smart car pulled up by me at a signal, Hell,,,My hood is longer than that rollerskate...One rather upsetting letter from Cadillac did ask me to remove the Emblem's or at least cover them to protect the Cadillac image.. Back to work on the "A",,as soon as I find my Gold chain !!! Greg out West,