A couple of years ago we had a fun week
at De Oude Huize.
A week of Art, Cars and Culture in Afrikaans it is called Kuns Karre en Kultuur
We have had great fun in 2007
The Cab standing proud in the garden during the week of fun |
A 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster with a straight six engine and space to stretch out in
For those of you who would be interested in more technical detail
Engine capacity I6 3548cc or 216.5cu in or 3.5l
90 Bruto Horsepower (66.24KW) @ 3300 RPM
Bore: 3.5in or 89mm
Stroke: 3.8in or 95mm
Weight: 3148lbs or 1427.909kg
Engine location is in the Front
Drive by rear wheel
Transmission is 3 manual Vacuum assisted shifting
The Radiator grille freature a vertical centre bar
At first we did not know what we will be using it for But a beauty indeed she is |
Adam Truscott honored her as part of a painting You can read more about Adam and his family here |
She is in perfect condition and we love to go for a drive at sunset |
We started to take people through town |
Then she became famous for transporting people to special occations In 2008 she transported our son and his wife to be to their Matric farewell party The are the couple in the boot of the Chevy |
She has been part of many happy days The sandstone Church feature here |
Sometime even showing a very sexy leg or smile |
She has been through snow, rain and storm.Hennie, my hubby, featured left. Myself on the right. My dad in the middle bottom |
Meeting up with important travelers |
Doing a historic town tour You can read more about the Town Hall here |
Sometimes she needs a tune or two Thank you to Luckey and his team that always take good care of her. |
Sometimes I also hitch a ride |
Sending Lots of Love
Sandra
Sandra