Always enjoy the Woodward cruise videos. Thanks for sharing.
@liljoeii609119 сағат бұрын
Awesome your motorcycles running good thank you for the video
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@TwentyWonmileКүн бұрын
Saw that multi-blue colored machine....'Mighty Mouse' last night, it's actually pretty quick....but looked like a handful when he was 'on it' 😀. Took us 20min to get from Quarton to Dairy Deluxe....on Wednesday, I love it!
@Dougc3157Күн бұрын
All I can says is thank you for the cool ride and seeing all the cars. Super neat!
@liljoeii6091Күн бұрын
Thank you for taking us along with your friend awesome video thank you
@Martin489642 күн бұрын
It was a truly memorable evening. The 1960 Eldorado was a sensational vehicle. I'm glad we stopped and talked with the owner. We did a whole lap on Woodward which I had never done before. Thanks for the experience, Howard! I'm hoping the weather forecasts change and it turns out to be beautiful on the actual cruise day! Let's cross our fingers!
@OldCarAlley2 күн бұрын
I just got back (1pm) from doing a full lap in the Bel Air. It's nuts out on Woodward this weekday afternoon with all the cruisers. It was a fun last evening.
@Martin489642 күн бұрын
@@OldCarAlleyI've been to many car shows but I've never felt the enthusiasm like I did on this night! What a great experience! I'm hoping the weather is good so I can join in on the fun on cruise day!
@davidverburgt43372 күн бұрын
Awesome day cruising yesterday! Sorry we missed each other. We were hanging out at 13 & Woodward, since the old Pasquale’s parking lot was closed. We did get a glimpse of you guys heading south near 13 mile! Heading back out tonight!
@Martin489642 күн бұрын
Hey Dave wish we could have hooked up! I wasn't planning on being there but with the forecast of rain on cruise day I didn't want to miss out on some of the fun. I drove my regular car over and rode shotgun with Howard.
@OldCarAlley2 күн бұрын
Sorry we missed you. It's so loud out cruising, causing me not to hear my phone ding. We did one full lap.... it took hours. I'm meeting up with a group of about 30 friends this evening. I am thinking of taking the XL250, due to limited parking with all the cruisers out. I may come back and get the Bel Air for a lap after our dinner meet up. We reserve 30 seats a month in advance at Crispelli's at 12 & Woodward for our meet up.
@OldCarAlley2 күн бұрын
@@Martin48964 I looked at radar, it looks like the rain is closer than expected, so maybe it will be through by Saturday. I hope it docent rain this evening, as I plan to take the XL250 to dinner this evening...... If it does rain, I'll take the Escape, maybe even toss the REO Trikeabout in the back. Who knows I might even put some gas in it and ride it around their parking lot if it's not too wet "if" it is crummy weather.
@arthurmccarron43792 күн бұрын
Great. Crowd. Like. Always. Thanks ❤❤❤❤
@ihrescue3 күн бұрын
From a Patch article about the Woodward Dream Cruise 2023 "Expected to draw more than a million visitors, the Cruise will also put an estimated $240 million into the local economy, according to a Crain’s Detroit Business report." That's a good thing.
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
It the largest one day automotive event in the world. Press and people come from all over the world to Michigan to see this event. I have already seen dozens of other states license plates on Woodward. It's become a Summer long event, with cruisers out almost every evening from May to September.
@davidstull52413 күн бұрын
Gridlock didn’t seem horrible yet. We’re heading up from NE Ohio this morning. We stay at the Residence Inn outside Pontiac. Really convenient to Woodward Avenue. The owner of our hotel also owns the Marriott across the street and blocks off the back parking lot for evening parties with a band, food trucks and beer. They even have a burnout lane.
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
The week nights are not to bad, as most locals have to work, so they head home 9, 9:30ish. The weather man is predicting rain Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so it very well could be a washout this year. I can only remember a few cruises when it rained, but not an all day rain, which is what they're predicting Saturday. I remember seeing a Mustang convertible sitting with its top down, when it poured rain one year. It had a good inch of water floating around on the carpet.
@davidstull52413 күн бұрын
We’ve been coming up since 2005, so rain or shine we’ll have a good time. 😊
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
@@davidstull5241 What will you be driving? I'll keep an eye out for you. If you see me holler.
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
@@davidstull5241 Your staying off Opdyke..... a great location close to Woodward.
@davidstull52412 күн бұрын
We brought our 2014 Mustang convertible. It’s bright red with black top. We have a couple other cars but I’m pretty confident with the Mustang sitting in traffic. We managed to make the entire loop last evening. Royal Oak was pretty heavy but the rest was moving.
@moesizlac25963 күн бұрын
5:25 - Pfaff built Imperial Speedster. Motor Trend and others did articles on it. It was cut down from a 1959 Imperial Crown 4 door. The dash is a 1960 Imperial, but the console is custom. Many tasty bits on this epic home-built car. I believe it took almost a decade to build, and the builder has since sold it after doing a few years on the show and tell circuit.
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
I didn't know he sold it, but was wondering when I saw a much younger man driving it. At first I thought it might be his son. The builder was my age, or a little older and is a retired high school auto shop teacher. He built the car in his home garage. I wish I had videoed some of the conversations with him about the Imperial. He wanted to purchase my 59 Bel Air to build a car for his wife. He did buy a 59 Bel Air four door sedan, using 59 Cadillac sedan four door components, he built a pillar-less four door Bel Air sedan. It came out nice. I see both cars out on the cruise circuit often.
@TMA623 күн бұрын
Can't believe it is that busy on the Tuesday before. Saturday will be insane! What was that convertible you were following? It had the spare tire molding on the trunk.
@leebongirno96703 күн бұрын
Custom Imperial convertible shortened
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
Yes, I have talked to him a few times. I should do a video on his car. Maybe next time I get a chance I will. It "was" a full sized 1960 Imperial that he cut way down in every direction. He's a retired high school auto shop teacher and built the car in his home's garage.
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
@@leebongirno9670 I think the owner stated he built it from a four door hardtop.......
@davidverburgt43373 күн бұрын
Awesome! I hope to get out there tomorrow!
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
Me too, in the Bel Air. Shoot me a text on when and where, I'll keep an eye out for you.
@davidverburgt43373 күн бұрын
@@OldCarAlley Will do!
@brianhdueck33723 күн бұрын
Now I want ice cream! Lol A lot of really nice machinery. The bike view makes us feel like we are there with you! Thanks for the video Howard. Cheers!
@Martin489643 күн бұрын
That Beetle at the beginning of this video looked awesome! Were you able to see the driver? Hope the bike handled well!
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
Yeah I could, but the camera is mounted on top of my helmet, so it didn't. The bike has been running great. It's a little heaver than the XL175, so it's a lot smoother on the road.
@joegreen76163 күн бұрын
Haha that vw…interesting.
@drodman343 күн бұрын
Im replacing my strut rod bushing on my 65 Galaxie. They were all dry rotted and coming apart. For the castle nut at the frame, does that need to be cranked down squeezing the bushing and add the cotter pin? Does the alignment shop use this point to adjust caster? The one's I'm replacing are cranked way down but not enough to pass catching the cotter pin. Thanks. Your videos have been very helpful. I took it to the NSRA Nationals in Louisville ky and was a great ride from Georgia.
@OldCarAlley3 күн бұрын
Yes, there is a torque spec., but I don't remember what it was. I think tight is good enough. The strut rods don't adjust the alignment.... the upper control arm is where the caster and camber is adjusted. It takes special tools to do the alignment on the old Ford's. Hopefully you have an old school shop that still has the tools. If not, you can make them, they're like a short turnbuckle with hooks on the ends.
@drodman343 күн бұрын
@@OldCarAlley Thank you Howard. Yes we have a shop close by for the alignment.
@breathlesseffort8 күн бұрын
Such a beautiful car ❤
@651TC9 күн бұрын
How can we get the rebuild kit and the measurement tools, i need to rebuild mine badly! Thanks
@OldCarAlley7 күн бұрын
The tools are obsolete, so maybe try eBay. Carb kits can be ordered at any auto parts stores or on line.
@brycemurphy52319 күн бұрын
8:33 no keep on buying them. We love seeing more and more and more. Keep on expanding your collection!!!!
@OldCarAlley7 күн бұрын
I did pass on some old C9 twisted glass sets at an estate sale, as they were horribly overpriced, even on the 50% off day..... thats the last sale day typically. I made them an offer, but they would only come down a little bit, so I walked away without them. I bet they get tossed in the garbage!
@user-mg9zo5zg7g10 күн бұрын
It is august 6, 2024. You bought some really cool Christmas things. I really love the metal reflectors that go on the Christmas lights I have some that I use on my Christmas tree. I am looking forward to seeing your 2024 Christmas decorations.
@Dougc315710 күн бұрын
I have to say that Woodward Ave is the best to just sit and watch all the different cars go by. Really great of you to film it. Thank you.
@seanhoward802512 күн бұрын
Maybe 225” overall, but not a 225” wheelbase.
@OldCarAlley11 күн бұрын
Yes your correct.... the wheelbase is 126" and overall length of the car is 225".
@tallboyyyy12 күн бұрын
That looked like Leslie Nielson driving the hot rod at 7:26. I'm a bit jealous of you having this free show on Woodward probably most nice weekends. There's nothing like this near me in NH. Some places have cruise in's or classic car nights on a certain night of the week but they tend to be fairly small events.
@rogercamp607112 күн бұрын
Lots of cool cars and trucks there Howard, in one scene I saw a VW camper van,on a recent stay with my sister I saw a similar one parked in another lot in her trailer park,not quite as nice but had potential though.
@OldCarAlley11 күн бұрын
I remember my folks looking at them in the late 60's for camping. They ended up buying an Apache pop up camper instead.
@rogercamp607111 күн бұрын
@OldCarAlley when I was a kid we had a Nimrod pop up camper that Dad won in a supermarket grand opening in 1967,we used it until 1972 when we got a used Serro Scotty travel trailer, the Nimrod was even used on our only out of state vacation to Florida in 1969
@OldCarAlley10 күн бұрын
@@rogercamp6071 So cool.... my folks friends had a Nimrod pop up.
@garywilson1212 күн бұрын
thanks for taking us along
@davidverburgt433712 күн бұрын
I sure do miss Pasquale’s !!! I plan to be out there on Woodward for the next couple of weeks before the big day!
@OldCarAlley11 күн бұрын
Their pizza was good! I hope to get out this Friday and Saturday evening, plus all the evenings the week of the cruise.
@rw172812 күн бұрын
Hartland, Sorry.
@rw172812 күн бұрын
You mentioned Novi, I grew up in Harland/Brighton area. Where are you? I'm 66, so older than you but maybe know some same car people?
@OldCarAlley12 күн бұрын
I'm by the Detroit Zoo.
@xtremecleanhoods52612 күн бұрын
I know this is an old video but I see you are still producing content. was hoping you could help me out I have a gtv/16 like yours after using it I parked it in the garage for a month tried to take it out to use it and it will not go into any gear all belts are still in place. wondering if you have any suggestions. also where were you able to get the pulleys form
@stevethomas742212 күн бұрын
Thanks Howard, always good to see Woodward Ave in action
@MustangAmy6713 күн бұрын
Thanks for the preview! Moved away from Pleasant Ridge 89. Got 2 spots in Mustang Alley for me and my bro. Can’t wait!!!🎉
@OldCarAlley12 күн бұрын
It's just around the corner.
@liljoeii609113 күн бұрын
Awesome show thank you for taking us along and thank you for the video
@Martin4896413 күн бұрын
The VW Bettle and Bus were very nice. Remember all the '68 Mopars have the round little fender lights. Chrysler forgot to incorporate the side lights in that years design when it became law. So it was an after thought! I remember that story because our family owned a '68 Dodge Monaco. I'm sure the traffic of the week before the cruise must be just crazy!
@OldCarAlley12 күн бұрын
Woodward gets crazier every day leading up to the cruise..... Then it's all over and quite the rest of the summer. The Sunday after is so peaceful after a solid week or hearing a constant roar from the cruisers.
@jakebullet899013 күн бұрын
How's Woodward the first week in September? I'll be up there for the fishing but I might have to make a few passes if I get time.
@OldCarAlley12 күн бұрын
It's much quieter after the cruise. Cruisers will still be out, but not like in July and August leading up to the cruise. The Dream Cruise is the 17th.
@arthurmccarron437913 күн бұрын
Falcon. Beautiful. Thanks ❤❤❤❤❤
@15DurangoRT14 күн бұрын
There's only one Dream Cruise and Telegraph is not it.
@OldCarAlley14 күн бұрын
Yep.... BUT I call all the cruises by the name of the road plus Dream Cruise.
@potptvpatsonthepulse570114 күн бұрын
great information, thanks for taking the time to share!
@jethrofan445215 күн бұрын
Love the vintage Christmas lights, thanks for sharing your finds. I love to collect lights in their original boxes especially with the old 5 and 10 store price tag on them.
@Davviid1515 күн бұрын
Hi can you tell me what is the part number for knife(clutch) belt(this shorter one) ??
@OldCarAlley15 күн бұрын
I don't remember as this repair was years ago and I have since sold the mower.
@davidverburgt433715 күн бұрын
Great video! I’m having issues with mine canceling as well! Have not taken it apart yet, but now I have step by step instructions! Thank you!
@OldCarAlley15 күн бұрын
It's very simple.... If you need any help with it, give me a holler.
@MichaelNelson-xs4oq18 күн бұрын
That was a cool little car show. Those ‘59 Chevys are really cool. ‘58, ‘59, and ‘60 Chevys are some of the coolest classic cars ever made. That dark blue and white ‘59 at first I thought was yours because from a distance it looked like it was black and then when you got close to it, oh it’s blue. I also love the ‘60 Buick Le Sabre and the ‘55Pontiac convertible.I hope your leg gets better soon so you can go cruising in your awesome ‘59 Chevy. I enjoy watching your channel. I’m also into classic cars, Christmas lights, and just about anything nostalgic. I also collect coins. I look forward to watching your next video on the bike restoration.
@OldCarAlley18 күн бұрын
The evening events I go to are cruise nights. There just informal gathering of cars and their owners with no judging. That dark blue does look black for a distance. I love vintage and tacky Christmas lights and decorations. It's a problem for me, as I have thousands and thousands of old C9 and C7 light sets and bulbs. Thankfully they're not huge, like cars.... I can't imagine having thousands of cars. Old vintage fans tend to take up space, so I kinda control what I buy when it comes to them..... which I have about 25 fans, half being box and half oscillating fans. I store them in the attic, but rotate them around during the summer months, so I can enjoy and use all of them.
@peteralcorn645319 күн бұрын
Like your work Howard. Great attention to detail and brave commtiment & persaverance when required. Watched & 'LIKED'' all your XL250 videos so far. Looking forward to more videos as you progress with the cosmetic part of your restoration. Peter (NZ) owner/restorer 1972 Honda Motosport 250.
@garywilson1219 күн бұрын
take care of that leg
@OldCarAlley18 күн бұрын
It's healing up now. Almost all the swelling has gone down.
@ihrescue20 күн бұрын
I like your friend's 59 El Camino . Sorry to hear about that crazy mishap leading to injury. Heal quick.
@OldCarAlley19 күн бұрын
It's healing up now.... about 90% healed.
@margegsell95814 күн бұрын
Stay off the leg, it’ll heal quicker.
@OldCarAlley13 күн бұрын
@@margegsell958 Been off it as much as I can. It has healed up 98% now. I can start the bikes now too.
@veronicahawthorne345220 күн бұрын
Gorgeous old wagon. Reminds me of my childhood, traveling lots of miles in wagons like these with family.