Rob Hall Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, ToyLvr said: I had a similar experience on the way to work years ago, only it was the “Peeps-Mobile”. I never even knew there was such a thing until that day? Never knew there was such a thing until your post! Neat. I like Peeps once a year in small quantities... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 11 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: There are a lot of Weinermobile toys out there. Not 1/25 scale, but different size toys. Check eBay and a load of stuff pops up This one is supposedly 1/25th: From an article by Don Sikora II: https://blog.consumerguide.com/classic-model-cars-the-oscar-mayer-wienermobile/ By the way, did y'all know that the modern (1995) Wienermobile was designed by Harry Bentley Bradley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 I saw the Wienermobile on the New Jersey Turnpike within the last 10 years. Only for a few seconds since it was going the opposite direction. Hey you can work on the Wienermobile. Website says there are six of them on the road right now! Oscar Meyer Site: https://www.oscarmayer.com/wienermobile Job application at bottom of the page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 12/5/2019 at 3:55 PM, ToyLvr said: Seen today, literally “on-the-road”, a “Speed Calming Device” in my neighborhood. I guess this is the new terminology for a speed bump. ? We call them speed bumps where I live.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 The term "Speed Bumps" are what is usually heard around here also. Something that is being tried now, I think was started in California. Instead of adding material to the roadway for a bump the road crews paint a pattern on the roadway with darker colored shadowing. This gives the drivers the appearance of a raised road surface. The pictures I have seen on TV look very real, and paint is much cheaper than adding black top and the snow plows don't have to slow down for them during snow storms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 I've heard speed bumps or speed humps referred to as 'traffic calming devices' in general. Here in the Cleveland area, we have natural traffic calming devices called 'potholes', but they go away temporarily after orange barrel season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Certain cities in this area have a fixation with metal plates to cover holes in the road. The addition of a little black top as a ramp up on too the 1/2" plate is only an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 29 minutes ago, espo said: Certain cities in this area have a fixation with metal plates to cover holes in the road. The addition of a little black top as a ramp up on too the 1/2" plate is only an option. Tell me about it! I cringe going over those things! I have 20's on my Challenger so it takes bumps like that especially hard. I try to slow down for 'em, but there's always some idiot right on your tail that makes it tough to do that sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, MrObsessive said: Tell me about it! I cringe going over those things! I have 20's on my Challenger so it takes bumps like that especially hard. I try to slow down for 'em, but there's always some idiot right on your tail that makes it tough to do that sometimes. The fun part is if you have to stop or turn. These seem to show up at or near intersections. The part that I find strange id at low speed hitting one of these plate, and most don't have any kind of an approach ramp, is that it seams to upset the suspension as much or more than hitting most pot holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) Where I used to live in West Wales, the council decided to put in 8 or 10 speed bumps on a stretch of road. A year or so later, they removed them after various complaints. Try getting an injured, pregnant or sick person to hospital in a hurry - you don't need speed bumps. A local building firm was they only winner - they got paid a lot to install them and then they were given the contract to remove them. Edited December 7, 2019 by DonW more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 A company I worked for years ago put a few of the rubber ones in the road in front of the office building. A fairly senior guy tripped over one and hit his head.. bumps were gone immediately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said: A company I worked for years ago put a few of the rubber ones in the road in front of the office building. A fairly senior guy tripped over one and hit his head.. bumps were gone immediately! My local council put in the 8" tall half round versions, within a month they'd all been stolen but the fishing boats all had really tough fenders for tying up at the pier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Had to wait for two trains crossing Techny Road today: So I pulled off and got a couple snaps of this: I see it in front of this body shop nearly every time I pass by there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 On 12/6/2019 at 1:47 AM, RancheroSteve said: This one is supposedly 1/25th: From an article by Don Sikora II: https://blog.consumerguide.com/classic-model-cars-the-oscar-mayer-wienermobile/ By the way, did y'all know that the modern (1995) Wienermobile was designed by Harry Bentley Bradley? The patent from the 1950s has some lovely line drawings to scratchbuild from. https://patents.google.com/patent/USD171550?oq=oscar+mayer+vehicle I have randomly seen at least two generations of Wienermobiles, one in Wisconsin circa 1990, and one somewhat more recently on Route 95 in Massachusetts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 12 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said: Had to wait for two trains crossing Techny Road today: So I pulled off and got a couple snaps of this: I see it in front of this body shop nearly every time I pass by there. I'm surprised that someone with such a treasure would be out and about with it in this kind of weather. But then they were built to drive I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyLvr Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Seen on a used car lot near Cincinnati. Start you 1:1 “Deora” or “Little Red Wagon” project here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 $5700 seems a little steep to me even with all of the drive train work done. The Tin Worm has had it's way with the body and I'm sure the inner structure also. Still you have to wonder what could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Another productive day’s car-spotting in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Felt sorry for that sweet little Miata! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I can understand your feelings for the Miata but the rest of these cars have led a hard life also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 9 hours ago, espo said: I can understand your feelings for the Miata but the rest of these cars have led a hard life also. They’re showroom fresh for my neighborhood ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyLvr Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Took these pix last Saturday. Saw this ‘69 Poncho ambulance in a motel parking lot in the Cincinnati area. Not seen in the photo is it’s companion, a “Smart car”, done up in similar livery. Both used for advertising for what appears to be a diet pill business. Note the taillights; ‘66-‘69 Corvair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I wonder if it ever dawned on them that someone my think if I took their dietary supplements I'm going to need an Ambulance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Incognito time machine with what appears to be one of those flat LED police-style light bars strapped above its rear window. Sounded nice, don't think I ever heard one running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Here's two I saw in New Jersey over the weekend. I always liked the smaller Jeep Cherokee pickup. When was the last time you saw one? Although they had it sitting up on the platform, it had "not for sale" on the window. Below is a worn Dodge Aspen. Both sitting on the same defunct used car lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LL3 Model Worx Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 19 hours ago, Russell C said: Incognito time machine with what appears to be one of those flat LED police-style light bars strapped above its rear window. Sounded nice, don't think I ever heard one running. That's because they were a nightmare to actually keep running... lol! I saw these within a quarter mile of each other yesterday. Weird, jetski/motorcycle... and yes he's wearing a life jacket.... in DECEMBER! And then this one caught my eye... just right down the street from my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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