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fintail

I think some private importers brought these over back in the day, I have seen them in period car magazines. By later in the 50s, Hillmans were definitely sold in NA - I have seen a number of Hillman Minx and Husky around here, all LHD cars sold here when new. They are attractive cars, pleasant styling, I have always liked them. No doubt on a per capita basis, Canada would have been a good market with the Limeyland connection, but I bet those cars could dissolve in a couple harsh winters.

A few years ago at a small town car show, I spotted a Minx - perfectly restored labor of love. I talked to the owner, he had one in high school when it was just a cheap used car, he liked it, and when he found another, decided to go all the way. You seldom see them like this even in the UK:

ab348 said:

houdini1 said:

Nice. Was it ever sold in U.S. ?

Not from new but many were imported later. Bring a Trailer seems to have one on auction every week or so. The one pictured visited my neighbors last summer.

fintail

I've seen several in Vancouver. Being a Nissan, I can't imagine they are too hard to keep running. I doubt one would cost more than 10K. Canada, with its much more logical 15 year import rule, has a lot of oddball grey market imports one doesn't see in the US, which has a draconian idiotic corporate (MB) sponsored 25 year rule.

driver100 said:

Still quite a few of those around in Europe....they are kind of a status symbol these days. I guess if you can afford to keep it on the road, it shows you got bucks.

dino001

driver100 said:

Dino, car is beautiful. Is there anything on it that dealers in USA might have trouble with....say replacing something not in stock? If I was in the market and lived close by I would be very interested.....I think you are right to ask high because it might be perfect for the right person.

The car is plain stock, just a rare option combination. No special accessories except the trailer hitch.

fintail

I'd see replaced pedal rubber as suspicious, like trying to hide higher mileage and maybe a rollback (not saying dino's car is like that, but someone may assume). I'd just detail what is there, and I too am one of the kind driven to insanity by wires going everywhere.

abacomike said:

New floor mats and new rubber on the foot pedals would make a big difference - also an interior detail of the leather and the trim. Couldn't cost you more than $300.00 but would add a bunch to a good selling price.

imidazol97

abacomike said:

imidazol97 said:

Now that is one homely puppy.

Imid, remember, it is "retro" so it's supposed to look a bit like an ugly puppy. I happen to like the look - reminds me of cars in the 50's.

This is 1950's:

houdini1

driver100 said:

houdini1 said:

houdini1 said:

graphicguy said:

For a while, my Dad was on a Chryco kick (before settling on Lincoln as his brand of choice). I was just a wee thing, but have pics of him in what looks like a late '60s Chrysler Imperial (which replaced a Chrysler New Yorker). It was truly a lang yacht.

We would hit the interstate, and Dad would "kick it down" much to the chagrin of my Mother. Dad would respond he did it to "blow the soot out of the carburetor". I never knew what that meant.

Certain cars just beg to be driven hard. My 3 series (all 3 of them) were like that. So was my RX8 (loved hitting the 9K redline). My Acuras are like that, too.

Wasn't Imperial an entirely separate make within Chrysler? I believe it was like Cadillac is to GM. Top of the
Chrysler line.

Houdini, are you starting to answer your own emails?

Yep. Takes quite a bit of skill !!

oldfarmer50

graphicguy said:

For a while, my Dad was on a Chryco kick (before settling on Lincoln as his brand of choice). I was just a wee thing, but have pics of him in what looks like a late '60s Chrysler Imperial (which replaced a Chrysler New Yorker). It was truly a lang yacht.

We would hit the interstate, and Dad would "kick it down" much to the chagrin of my Mother. Dad would respond he did it to "blow the soot out of the carburetor". I never knew what that meant.

Certain cars just beg to be driven hard. My 3 series (all 3 of them) were like that. So was my RX8 (loved hitting the 9K redline). My Acuras are like that, too.

You remember my Lincoln story and how I got the check engine light to go out on the eve of selling it?

I think every car needs a little wringing out now and then. especially if your buy cheap gas and drive like grandpa most of the time.

stickguy

Dino, gorgeous car. If I was shopping and ran across it nearby, would certainly consider. Only flaw is the black interior, but with all the other positives, I could work with it!

what are you asking for it in the ads?

oldfarmer50

fintail said:

I'd see replaced pedal rubber as suspicious, like trying to hide higher mileage and maybe a rollback (not saying dino's car is like that, but someone may assume). I'd just detail what is there, and I too am one of the kind driven to insanity by wires going everywhere.

abacomike said:

New floor mats and new rubber on the foot pedals would make a big difference - also an interior detail of the leather and the trim. Couldn't cost you more than $300.00 but would add a bunch to a good selling price.

I thought the same thing. Isn't brand new pedals a red flag in most "how to" buy a used car guides?

fordfool

Three methods of doing an "Italian tune-up."
(1) Drive at least 90 mph for an hour or more using high-test or a gas cleaning additive.
(2) Race the engine with the spark plug wires crossed. Cover ears!
(3) Turn off ignition while driving, then restart. Preferably while in a tunnel or underpass.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_tuneup

driver100

Imid, those 50's cars are beautiful considering, unfortunately the nicest one is from a company that is no longer around.

Showing a 55 Chev and a 54 Ford is a little unfair, at least it should be apples to apples...55 Ford;

A 55 Plymouth looked pretty nice too;

breld

dino001 said:

OK, guys - putting my 2012 328i wagon for sale. The Spartanburg delivery is set for Friday in 3 weeks, so it's time to see the market. Just paid for an Autotrader ad and also placed a Roundel (BMW CCA) ad on line.

Starting with relatively high asking price (not crazy high, but certainly high vs. so-called comparable cars), to see if there is any manual tranny and sports package enthusiast out there. There are no truly comparable cars out there - most other wagons have automatic tranny and those dreary flat regular seats. I'm sure there may be some sedans with similar configuration, need to look them up, though. At this point, if somebody thinks, this car is no different than those, I let them have the other ones. Will see in three weeks. I also need to go to my dealer and perhaps Carmax to get a real trade-in offer, just to get a baseline. Will do that in a week or two.

Last time I was selling my Subaru STI, I did not have many bites, which was OK. Most frustrating part were the trolls. Some guy kept texting me "offers" 4-5 grand below my asking price (without seeing it). I hated that part. I ended up speaking to four prospects, showing it to two and the second one bought it after I lowered my price a bit. I was already worn out at the time from the trolls and waiting. Ended up getting around $500 more than a dealer offer, certainly not worth my time. This time may be a bit different, as the spread is likely bigger. STIs were in short supply even at dealerships and the car was much newer (3 years, less than 40k miles). My 328 is nearly twice as old and twice the mileage (72k). Dealers will not likely be as interested in a vehicle this age, especially without purchase transaction attached. So they may make an offer, but not likely as good as one if I were buying something. Anyway, good luck to me.

We sold my wife's 2010 328i xdrive wagon - m-sport with manual - a couple years back. There is most definitely a market out there for such a car, and I would just encourage you to be open to buyers from out of state, if you aren't already. We received several thousands higher than a trade offer from a dealer (not surprising). Ended up selling to someone in Boston (we're in Denver).

Best of luck - it's one of those cars where you probably won't receive many inquiries, but each and every one will be genuinely interested.

breld

@dino001 -

Good luck with your wagon sale. We sold my wife's 2010 328i xdrive wagon - m-sport manual - a couple years back. There is most definitely a market for it, and if you aren't already, I'd recommend being open to out-of-state buyers. It's one of those cars that you may only receive a handful on inquiries on, but each and every one of them will be genuine.

We ended up selling ours to a buyer in Boston (we're in Denver).

dino001

How did you arrange shipping, title transfer and payment? Or, if this was done in person, what was the procedure on the plates? I had already one inquiry from Virginia and one across the state. And couple of obvious spams. Interesting, the spams came by text message with email requests "ASAP". One of them came from six numbers all at once.

abacomike

driver100 said:

Imid, those 50's cars are beautiful considering, unfortunately the nicest one is from a company that is no longer around.

Showing a 55 Chev and a 54 Ford is a little unfair, at least it should be apples to apples...55 Ford;

A 55 Plymouth looked pretty nice too;

Driver, my very first car was a 1956 Ford Sunliner Convertible - white over red interior seating. My Dad bought it for $250.00 back in 1963 from a friend of his for my brother and me to "share"! The first time I drove it, I almost became asphyxiated. It seems that there was a serious leak in the exhaust system and it would have cost more than what Dad paid for the car to fix it. So, we drove the car with the convertible top down, and it was winter when we got it. We would freeze our frijoles off every time we drove that car. When I tried to put the top up one day, the iron frame cracked on the right side and that was the end of my first car. We had it for 3 weeks. Luckily, my dad was able to trade the car for a 1958 Ford Custom 2 door sedan - brown and white two-tone paint job. That was a great car. Had it until I bought my first car, a 1964 Rambler American 2 door sedan, stripped with just a heater - nothing else.

But those Fords were quite stylish in their day.

abacomike

Since I have to go into the hospital for day surgery on August 29th, I needed to get someone to drive me to the hospital (about 2 miles each way) and then pick me up when they release me. They don't want me to be alone that first 6-8 hours, so I went downstairs to some friendly neighbors to discuss with them the possibility.

I knocked on the door and my neighbor opened the door and invited me in. He said for me to sit down in the kitchen and proceeds to go to the back bedroom for some slippers. I called after him to see if he wanted me to close the front door and lock it. He said, "...oops, forgot the door was open...!" So I closed and locked the door. On his way back to the kitchen, he banged into the wall twice, losing his balance momentarily. I got up to make sure he was OK and he said he was fine - that this happens several times a day when he loses his balance.

I then quickly envisioned my neighbor driving me to the hospital at 6:00 AM in the morning on 8/29/17 and immediately decided that this would not be a wise decision on my part. So I merely said that I wanted to drop in to say hello and make sure the two of them (in their 80's of course) were doing OK. I then quickly exited their apartment and started thinking of Plan B.

I guess Uber or a taxicab is probably my safest bet considering the fact that most of my neighbors who remain here in Florida for the summer are in their 80's. The younger unit owners are smart enough to go to the mountains in NY or PA or NC to get away from the heat. Now all I need is someone who is steady on his/her feet to check in on me several times for the first several hours I am home. No one said life was easy - but at least I'm alive .

carnaught

Mike, sounds like you made a good call on not having Plan A go into effect. You may need more than just transportation to and from the outpatient surgery facility, as they will ask you who is staying with you those first several hours following your procedure. Often times they either will not release you or will postpone the procedure if their pre-op questioning of you reveals no one will be supervising you. Facilities simply do not want to be liable for anything that could happen immediately after a patient is released, such as a fall.

breld

dino001 said:

How did you arrange shipping, title transfer and payment? Or, if this was done in person, what was the procedure on the plates? I had already one inquiry from Virginia and one across the state. And couple of obvious spams. Interesting, the spams came by text message with email requests "ASAP". One of them came from six numbers all at once.

The shipping was the easy part - the buyer arranged for it and just relayed to me the day for pick-up. The shipper called me for specifics on time and place.

The title transfer and payment took a little more work - I'm trying to remember the specifics. But basically, he sent payment with a certified check, and once that cleared I sent him the title, signed over to him. We made up a contract that specified some details that protected each of us.

I was on the phone a lot with him, and "facetimed" a walk around with him of the car.

Plates were on him to take care of when he took delivery of the car.

I'm sure there are some details I'm missing, and at the end of the day, you and the buyer will work out any necessary specifics. But it wasn't all that difficult, and certainly worth getting the right price. I also sold a 335i xdrive sedan (also m-sport manual) to someone in SC in a similar fashion.

oldfarmer50

carnaught said:

Mike, sounds like you made a good call on not having Plan A go into effect. You may need more than just transportation to and from the outpatient surgery facility, as they will ask you who is staying with you those first several hours following your procedure. Often times they either will not release you or will postpone the procedure if their pre-op questioning of you reveals no one will be supervising you. Facilities simply do not want to be liable for anything that could happen immediately after a patient is released, such as a fall.

Yeah, they pulled that on me recently. In my naturally contrarian way I told them I was walking home so I didn't need anyone to drive me. Boy did that freak them out, especially after looking at my records and finding I put down "self" as emergency contact.

I guess it depends on how involved the surgery and what kind of sedation but I was up and moving both times within 15 minutes. Like you say, it's all about liability. If you can get to the bathroom on your own you should be good.

oldfarmer50

breld said:

dino001 said:

How did you arrange shipping, title transfer and payment? Or, if this was done in person, what was the procedure on the plates? I had already one inquiry from Virginia and one across the state. And couple of obvious spams. Interesting, the spams came by text message with email requests "ASAP". One of them came from six numbers all at once.

The shipping was the easy part - the buyer arranged for it and just relayed to me the day for pick-up. The shipper called me for specifics on time and place.

The title transfer and payment took a little more work - I'm trying to remember the specifics. But basically, he sent payment with a certified check, and once that cleared I sent him the title, signed over to him. We made up a contract that specified some details that protected each of us.

I was on the phone a lot with him, and "facetimed" a walk around with him of the car.

Plates were on him to take care of when he took delivery of the car.

I'm sure there are some details I'm missing, and at the end of the day, you and the buyer will work out any necessary specifics. But it wasn't all that difficult, and certainly worth getting the right price. I also sold a 335i xdrive sedan (also m-sport manual) to someone in SC in a similar fashion.

Somewhere along the line that kind of deal must require trust on the part of buyer or seller. So many places where a scammer could slip one through. The certified check can take a while to clear or bounce and I've read about crooks using that to obtain a car or a rebate to the "shipper" only to find the check is phony. On the reverse I'd be scared to death to send any funds before I got physical possession.

ab348

oldfarmer50 said:

carnaught said:

Mike, sounds like you made a good call on not having Plan A go into effect. You may need more than just transportation to and from the outpatient surgery facility, as they will ask you who is staying with you those first several hours following your procedure. Often times they either will not release you or will postpone the procedure if their pre-op questioning of you reveals no one will be supervising you. Facilities simply do not want to be liable for anything that could happen immediately after a patient is released, such as a fall.

Yeah, they pulled that on me recently. In my naturally contrarian way I told them I was walking home so I didn't need anyone to drive me. Boy did that freak them out, especially after looking at my records and finding I put down "self" as emergency contact.

I guess it depends on how involved the surgery and what kind of sedation but I was up and moving both times within 15 minutes. Like you say, it's all about liability. If you can get to the bathroom on your own you should be good.

I went through that myself a couple of times recently and it is a royal pain when you are living alone. I pressed my older brother into service both times but he is 75 and it will become a problem in a couple of more years time. I could ask a neighbor but it seems a bit much since our only relationships tend to be the over-the-fence chat kind. In my case the last time it was more of a concern that the artery they opened up would start to bleed out if I did something stupid after I got home. Of course if that were to happen my brother would be passed out cold on the floor at the first sight of blood - he has done that several times over the years, just cannot help it, so I'm not sure how much help he would be.

Your mention of walking home reminded me of a funny story. In '94 I had a painful bone spur in my ankle. I lived a block away from the hospital and had an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon, who gave me a cortisone shot. He first shot the ankle with Novocaine and then a few minutes later shot the cortisone in and sent me home. I had walked over so of course I went to walk home. As I left the front doors of the hospital I felt my foot going numb. By the time I got to the corner I couldn't feel my leg from the knee down. I still had to cross a 6-lane street then walk the remainder of the block to my apartment. It was a challenge but I somehow did it without falling over. By the time I got to my sofa the entire leg was numb from the hip to the toes.

explorerx4

Hey AB348,
Does the Cruze have a 'Sport' mode? That may perk things up a bit.

stickguy

the endo center we use for colonoscopies is like that. The driver has to appear at check in, and show their license. And they won't allow the patient to leave until that person appears and signs them out. I had one, and would have been fine to drive home by the time we left. But the wife would not let me.

not sure what I would do without her. Have no other relatives nearby, and not the type to ask a neighbor to do it. I guess cab or Uber would have to be it.

dino001

breld said:

The shipping was the easy part - the buyer arranged for it and just relayed to me the day for pick-up. The shipper called me for specifics on time and place.

The title transfer and payment took a little more work - I'm trying to remember the specifics. But basically, he sent payment with a certified check, and once that cleared I sent him the title, signed over to him. We made up a contract that specified some details that protected each of us.

I was on the phone a lot with him, and "facetimed" a walk around with him of the car.

Plates were on him to take care of when he took delivery of the car.

I'm sure there are some details I'm missing, and at the end of the day, you and the buyer will work out any necessary specifics. But it wasn't all that difficult, and certainly worth getting the right price. I also sold a 335i xdrive sedan (also m-sport manual) to someone in SC in a similar fashion.

Seems like the prospect already proposed exactly what you're describing. He looks motivated. I actually made some movies and posted them on the dropbox.

isellhondas

oldfarmer50 said:

roadburner said:

I suspect that driving a four cylinder Fox body Mustang would inevitably give you an irresistible urge to become either a beautician or a secretary.

As I see it convertibles are all about looks and style rather than performance so sign me up for beauty school. I'll keep a monster hardtop in the garage for race day.

I've always wondered why that era of Mustangs are called "Fox Bodies"!

Am I the only one who has no idea?

ab348

The last time I was in that situation a couple of weeks ago, the material they sent me specifically ruled out cab drivers or the like as acceptable.

I figure I would tell them he was my brother-in-law or some such deception.

stickguy

craig, I believe that the platform was code named Fox by Ford (like the crown vics were Panther). So simple as that.

abacomike

carnaught said:

Mike, sounds like you made a good call on not having Plan A go into effect. You may need more than just transportation to and from the outpatient surgery facility, as they will ask you who is staying with you those first several hours following your procedure. Often times they either will not release you or will postpone the procedure if their pre-op questioning of you reveals no one will be supervising you. Facilities simply do not want to be liable for anything that could happen immediately after a patient is released, such as a fall.

That's why we decided to have the procedure at the hospital rather than an outpatient surgical center.  I'll get someone to pick me up there - maybe one of the guys I walk with every morning at the mall.

stickguy

I don't think I would want to deal with the logistics to try and sell a car like that. But at least, all the risk would be on the buyers end, because they would not be seeing the car until the bank confirmed the check cleared and there was no chance I could lose the funds.

and for that reason, I would not buy on faith. Well, maybe with Dino I would! But basically I would not buy unless I could go pick up in person I think (on a private sale, I could probably do on faith from a legit dealer).

Probably best I don't start dealing with rare oddball cars.

isellhondas

fordfool said:

Three methods of doing an "Italian tune-up."
(1) Drive at least 90 mph for an hour or more using high-test or a gas cleaning additive.
(2) Race the engine with the spark plug wires crossed. Cover ears!
(3) Turn off ignition while driving, then restart. Preferably while in a tunnel or underpass.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_tuneup

Oh, what fun we used to have! We would drive through the worst part of town where winos were sitting in doorways. Drive down the street, switch off the ignition, count to ten and switch it back on! Some cars especially the ones with dual exhaust wouldn't do anything but some others would make a BOOM like a
stick of dynamite! People would scream and hug each other!

Tunnels were fun too! The tunnel that go's under the runway at LAX was lit up by us on several occasions!

carnaught

abacomike said:

carnaught said:

Mike, sounds like you made a good call on not having Plan A go into effect. You may need more than just transportation to and from the outpatient surgery facility, as they will ask you who is staying with you those first several hours following your procedure. Often times they either will not release you or will postpone the procedure if their pre-op questioning of you reveals no one will be supervising you. Facilities simply do not want to be liable for anything that could happen immediately after a patient is released, such as a fall.

That's why we decided to have the procedure at the hospital rather than an outpatient surgical center.  I'll get someone to pick me up there - maybe one of the guys I walk with every morning at the mall.


Mike, you still need your plan choregraphed out prior to your procedure. What I said as applied to any outpatient facility applies equally to any hospital. Plans for discharge can't be vague but must be very specific.

28firefighter

Agreed with all that has been said, @abacomike. I go through many procedures any given year and if any anesthesia is required, someone must be physically present to escort you home. You cannot call an uber or taxi unless someone is going to ride with you. The surgeon's office will confirm details several days in advance during pre-admission and then again day of. If they aren't satisfied they'll postpone the surgery. 

tjc78

stickguy said:

craig, I believe that the platform was code named Fox by Ford (like the crown vics were Panther). So simple as that.

Precisely 

explorerx4

If that wagon was brown, it would have already sold.
If it is a Diesel, even better.
Hope someone gets the joke.

isellhondas

tjc78 said:

stickguy said:

craig, I believe that the platform was code named Fox by Ford (like the crown vics were Panther). So simple as that.

Precisely 

Thanks, guys for clearing that up! Never knew!

Craig

explorerx4

Picture of a Fox Body convertible.

Michaell

explorerx4 said:

If that wagon was brown, it would have already sold.
If it is a Diesel, even better.
Hope someone gets the joke.

It also has to have a manual transmission. Then, every fanboi on the internet would bid it up to a million bucks.

abacomike

carnaught said:

carnaught said:

Mike, sounds like you made a good call on not having Plan A go into effect. You may need more than just transportation to and from the outpatient surgery facility, as they will ask you who is staying with you those first several hours following your procedure. Often times they either will not release you or will postpone the procedure if their pre-op questioning of you reveals no one will be supervising you. Facilities simply do not want to be liable for anything that could happen immediately after a patient is released, such as a fall.

That's why we decided to have the procedure at the hospital rather than an outpatient surgical center.  I'll get someone to pick me up there - maybe one of the guys I walk with every morning at the mall.

Mike, you still need your plan choregraphed out prior to your procedure. What I said as applied to any outpatient facility applies equally to any hospital. Plans for discharge can't be vague but must be very specific.

Sounds like I need to develop a "real" plan for the surgery date.  I'll talk with one of the guys I walk with to see if they can pick me up and drive me both ways.

Thanks carnaught and FF.  Good advice.

dino001

Thing are moving quickly. Same day of posting, got two prospects, one from across the state, anorher out-of-state. The latter prospect announced after I send some Dropbox videos, he'll make an offer tomorrow. He is willimg to wait until I get the Gran Coupe. The other prospect wants to see the car next Sunday, he also says he'll make one there, once he confirms the condition of the car with his own eyes. Will see how much off they both will want and how this will play out.

Sandman6472

My one grandpa loved Imperials and got one almost every year starting in 1958 or so. His last was a '67 which we drove down to Florida for him once they sold their Westchester second home. He was a Chrysler guy all the way and remember he got my grandma a Plymouth just like Christine which she refused to ever drive. Sold it after about 6 months as she never touched the thing.
Used to play inhis Imperials as a kid in their garage pushing this or that. He saw my love of the automobile even back then so just let me be. My mom loved Cadillacs and Lincolns so we basically had all the American luxury iron covered those years. Great time to be alive to see it all!

The Sandman

driver100

abacomike said:

carnaught said:

abacomike said:

carnaught said:

Mike, sounds like you made a good call on not having Plan A go into effect. You may need more than just transportation to and from the outpatient surgery facility, as they will ask you who is staying with you those first several hours following your procedure. Often times they either will not release you or will postpone the procedure if their pre-op questioning of you reveals no one will be supervising you. Facilities simply do not want to be liable for anything that could happen immediately after a patient is released, such as a fall.

That's why we decided to have the procedure at the hospital rather than an outpatient surgical center.  I'll get someone to pick me up there - maybe one of the guys I walk with every morning at the mall.

Mike, you still need your plan choregraphed out prior to your procedure. What I said as applied to any outpatient facility applies equally to any hospital. Plans for discharge can't be vague but must be very specific.

Sounds like I need to develop a "real" plan for the surgery date.  I'll talk with one of the guys I walk with to see if they can pick me up and drive me both ways.

Thanks carnaught and FF.  Good advice.

Don't settle for anything less than a 740Li.

driver100

1956 Imperials were a bit odd....seemed they forgot to build in tailights....and added them on at the last minute.


By 1959 the Imperial looked much better;


By 1962 the Imperial went weird again, it looks like they forgot the rear lights again, and they added on the front lights at the last minute;

oldfarmer50

explorerx4 said:

Picture of a Fox Body convertible.

How come you don't list that under 'cars owned' with your others. That's the perfect sunny day cruise car.

oldfarmer50

abacomike said:

carnaught said:

abacomike said:

carnaught said:

Mike, sounds like you made a good call on not having Plan A go into effect. You may need more than just transportation to and from the outpatient surgery facility, as they will ask you who is staying with you those first several hours following your procedure. Often times they either will not release you or will postpone the procedure if their pre-op questioning of you reveals no one will be supervising you. Facilities simply do not want to be liable for anything that could happen immediately after a patient is released, such as a fall.

That's why we decided to have the procedure at the hospital rather than an outpatient surgical center.  I'll get someone to pick me up there - maybe one of the guys I walk with every morning at the mall.

Mike, you still need your plan choregraphed out prior to your procedure. What I said as applied to any outpatient facility applies equally to any hospital. Plans for discharge can't be vague but must be very specific.

Sounds like I need to develop a "real" plan for the surgery date.  I'll talk with one of the guys I walk with to see if they can pick me up and drive me both ways.

Thanks carnaught and FF.  Good advice.

I'd almost be willing to come down there for the opportunity to drive you home in your 7 series.

berri

My one grandpa loved Imperials and got one almost every year starting in 1958 or so. His last was a '67

Those Imperials were really well built and stayed Body on Frame while the other Chrysler products had moved over to Unibody construction. That is until your grandpa's 67. I think that year it became a dolled up Chrysler. Nice car though.

driver100

explorerx4 said:

Picture of a Fox Body convertible.

Good answer....I learned something.
How much do you want for your Little Fox Mustang? (kinda joking but what is a ballpark number those would be worth)
I like that model...especially as a convertible.

driver100

abacomike said:

carnaught said:

abacomike said:

carnaught said:

Mike, sounds like you made a good call on not having Plan A go into effect. You may need more than just transportation to and from the outpatient surgery facility, as they will ask you who is staying with you those first several hours following your procedure. Often times they either will not release you or will postpone the procedure if their pre-op questioning of you reveals no one will be supervising you. Facilities simply do not want to be liable for anything that could happen immediately after a patient is released, such as a fall.

That's why we decided to have the procedure at the hospital rather than an outpatient surgical center.  I'll get someone to pick me up there - maybe one of the guys I walk with every morning at the mall.

Mike, you still need your plan choregraphed out prior to your procedure. What I said as applied to any outpatient facility applies equally to any hospital. Plans for discharge can't be vague but must be very specific.

Sounds like I need to develop a "real" plan for the surgery date.  I'll talk with one of the guys I walk with to see if they can pick me up and drive me both ways.

Thanks carnaught and FF.  Good advice

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Mike, if the walking group doesn't work get one of those senior services, they have lots in Florida, where they take you for groceries and things. They can drive and also stay with you for a few hours. Seniors for Seniors is one, but there are some that specialize in helping with day to day things.

qbrozen

driver100 said:

Picture of a Fox Body convertible.

Good answer....I learned something. How much do you want for your Little Fox Mustang? (kinda joking but what is a ballpark number those would be worth) I like that model...especially as a convertible.

You wouldn't like it if you drove it. Nothing good about those cars, IMHO. At least not in stock form.

nyccarguy

explorerx4 said:

Picture of a Fox Body convertible.

I know I've told you this before, but this was THE car I wanted when I was in High School (I wanted a White '92 GT or LX 5.0 Fastback with those wheels)  Yours looks great!

stickguy

I test drove a 5.0 LX hatch in the mid 80s, when I first moved to south jersey. That was fun. Especially compared to the 62HP colt I was driving at the time