Week 13

The pictures tell the story. There was a lot less involved in getting them off than I thought. Only broke two bolts. Fenders are in real nice shape. The inner wells are solid as well. Radiator support is rotted at the bottom. Not sure if I'll repair or replace.

No drive-in. Twin Hills ran Batman and Hellboy 2 this week. It served to remind me that this isn't exactly X-Files territory.

Today's word: HOT!

Week 12

Another weekend at home. Daytime highs this weekend approached 100 degrees. Too hot to be spending much time in that metal garage of mine. Next weekend is supposed to be cooler so I plan on heading down there, as I have much to get done and feel guilty when I'm not making progress.

Went to Twin Hills Saturday evening for The Dark Knight. As a fan of Frank Miller and Alan Moore I had high hopes for this latest installment of the Batman franchise and was looking forward to the darker look. Unfortunately, Christian Bale's performance was less than I expected and he came across more like James Bond in a bat suit. Too many gadgets, not enough pause for thinking and logic. Heath Ledger as the Joker however really blew me away and he absolutely nailed the character in my opinion. His confrontation with Bale in the police interrogation room was memorable and the highlight of the movie. I'll not say more, lest I reveal too much to those who've not seen it yet. I recommend it highly though, despite it's character's weaknesses.

Next weekend: The new X-Files movie (following a local car show). Saturday will be a long one. ;-)

Week 11

Stayed home. Saved gas. Made myself useful around the house. One of those things you have to do from time to time to keep the peace. If you know what I mean. Got plenty accomplished so I feel like the weekend wasn't a total loss.

In the meantime I'm posting a few shots I took down in Georgia, from our trip to pick up Elizabeth. This is Pete's 58 Plymouth, and we were having a fun drive from Forsyth to Juliette where we had dinner at the Whistle Stop Cafe (yes, the one from the movie). Pete recently had to part with her so it was the first and last time we got to ride in her. Thanks Pete. We left with some great memories of our trip (aside from that whole breaking and entering matter)!

Parked alongside the Whistle Stop Cafe. It really was like stepping back into a scene from the movie. I should have gotten more photos, the place was almost as it was in the film, right down to the counters and booths.

And yes, we did have us some Fried Green Tomatoes.

Photo Dump - Georgia wrecking yard

From JAN - MAR this year.

63 Wagons

For some stupid reason I never thought to take any good pictures of my 63 wagon when she was in her prime. Here are some I've found online. I still like these cars.

edit 7/12/09 - new photos

Week 10

Slowly working my way to getting the fenders off. Also started sanding rear quarters. I've found 4 layers of paint there. Her original maroon, brown (?!?), dark green and finally a layer of lighter metallic green. Whew. She's had her share of "makeup" applied over the years. But for the life of me I'll never understand why someone would put GREEN over that beautiful factory maroon and white paint job. Damn.