Chris Nelson

@chrisnelsonsdog@mstdn.social
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Socially awkward penguin, rollin' hard in the land of fediverse chicks and reply guys.
Show threadChris Nelson2h ago
@TimKStanton yes they do!
Show threadChris Nelson2h ago
@alexhaist community is difficult at best. I'm square in the middle of hillbilly hell.
Chris Nelson2h ago
Ugh, what a long day. At least there are #Tacos
Chris Nelson11h ago
Green_Heron_Fan1d ago

A pair of fledgling Red-tailed Hawks were screaming for their parents to bring breakfast this morning at Tibbetts Brook Park (Yonkers, NY).

#birds

Chris Nelson11h ago
Cambirdsong1d ago

Sunday brunch.

#SilentSunday #birds #birding #warblers #nature #NaturePhotography #SolaceInNature

Chris Nelson14h ago
Das Metal Kitty 1d ago

I walked past this pommel & thought, "No way. Trying to draw that will melt my brain."

But then thought I ought to photograph it for future me.

If past & future me ever meet up it'll be pistols at dawn as this shocking disregard for each other has been going on for decades 😅🤣

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#DasDetail #KleineKunstKlasse

Chris Nelson14h ago
dillyd1d ago
Today we visited a waterfall that was worth the hike. Latourell Falls in the Columbia River gorge, Oregon, US.
#LatourellFalls #ColumbiaRiverGorge
Chris Nelson14h ago
searching4sanity1d ago

Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpet)

#BloomScrolling #flowers

Chris Nelson14h ago
dillyd14h ago
Saw these cuties in the Tillamook state forest, Oregon.
#MushroomMonday
Chris Nelson14h ago
dillyd14h ago
I love the Pacific Northwest. So much green!
#MonochromeMonday
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Show threadFrankJun 22

It was great weather (brisk but the sun was nice) for a little meet out the back of a pub.

#WeirdCarMastodon #Cars #Carshow #Carsandcoffee

Show threadFrankJun 22

And they just kept on coming in! Was a great turnout.

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Show threadFrankJun 22

This Morris Marina was in great shape

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Show threadFrankJun 23

I like an event where you get a good mix of makes and models

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Show threadFrankJun 23

The world needs more purple cars

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Show threadFrankJun 23

This Buckler was an interesting sight

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Show threadFrankJun 23

The Karmann Ghia was a US car, recently imported.

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Show threadFrankJun 23

Damnn those LTDs are long

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Show threadFrankJun 23

I love to see an eighties Datto turning up, someone loves their Stanza.

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Show threadFrankJun 24

Always people staring at Harry

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Show threadFrankJun 24

This Karmann was lovely. Also this splitty Beetle.

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#VW

Show threadFrankJun 24

This rare as unicorn shit 4 Cylinder Holden Commodore arrived. We saw this at a petrol station last year or so, my eyes popped out of my head. Completely original, when Holden tried to sell a more efficient model. Didn't sell well.

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Show threadFrankJun 24

This hot rodded Morris van was so cute

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Show threadFrankJun 24

This gorgeous 61(?) Chrysler was stunning inside and out. Would have been a car for someone rich, with all the mod cons at the time. And those fins are spectacular.

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Show threadFrank5d ago

For a crisp Spring morning, it was a big turnout! Cars just kept on rolling in.

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Show threadFrank5d ago

Hey I thought Austins were meant be teeny and cute?

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Show threadFrank5d ago

This gorgeous Bristol arrived, a rarity here.

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Show threadFrank5d ago

Onto the mature motors that arrived. This Chev

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Show threadFrank5d ago

And this Morris

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Show threadFrank5d ago

Rovers come in many shapes and sizes

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Show threadFrank5d ago

I think that Holden was a rebadged Isuzu?

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Show threadScooter8647 🇺🇦 🇳🇿Jun 24
@vwdasher Looks like a '61. Nice car!
Show threadFrankJun 24
@Doppelganger75 I honestly can't remember, the owner told me but that was weeks ago 😆 Possibly one of two in Australia? Just gorgeous.
Show threadScooter8647 🇺🇦 🇳🇿Jun 24
@vwdasher Last year of the fins in Chryslers.
Show threadFrankJun 24
@Doppelganger75 definitely sticks out from all the later sixties and seventies Chryslers here.
Show threadEobard Toyotathon6d ago
@vwdasher Virgil Exner's work is always 🤌🤌🤌
Show threadthefathippy6d ago

@vwdasher

Fins are completely ridiculous, but so cool! 😎 I love 'em!

Show threadMichael CarrollJun 24
@vwdasher Starfire engine wasn't it? I6 chopped down but presumably not much in the way of balancing.
Show threadnickJun 24

@vwdasher love that looooooong fan shroud.

And the whole concept of someone lovingly maintaining this car because it's rare, because no-one wanted it, because it was crap.

Show threadFrankJun 24
@nickzoic exactly. Luckily his daughter loves it so it will live on, completely stock. Anyone can have a V8 one, meh, that's easy. But one of these? I bet there's less than a handful left.
Show threadmcSlibinas6d ago
@vwdasher it's opel rekord! It feels nice to ride. One of the best seats, you don't get tired, almost good as opel senator mk1.
Show threadFrank6d ago
@mcSlibinas no it's a Holden Commodore. Australian built version.
Show threadmcSlibinas6d ago
@vwdasher i know. What i doesn't know - is there any bigger differencies between Opel Rekord and Holden Commodore? I guess there only driver position is different.
Show threadFrank6d ago
@mcSlibinas I would imagine there's a lot to do with cooling the engine for one thing. Much hotter climate here. The V6 and V8 were big sellers here for decades, this one is a very weird and unloved model, being so under powered. I imagine there's probably suspension changes too, to deal with our road surfaces.
Show threadmcSlibinas6d ago

@vwdasher oh, now i have unsolved mystery 🤔

Your words sounds very reasonably; i just never compared EU and AUS cars. Their part numbers should be different.
In some cases, at least.
I never ever saw any part like "this radiator is bigger because Australia (or Africa)".

Show threadFrank6d ago

@mcSlibinas some people have discussed the differences in old forums

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/opel-senator-vs-holden-commodore.138743/

This article has more details too

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/when-commodore-started-life-as-an-opel

Show threadmcSlibinas6d ago
@vwdasher thank you!
Show threadthefathippy6d ago

@vwdasher

We rented a green 4 cylinder Commodore for a few days in Adelaide, when my moto was getting repaired on the way back from Perth. I remember a bright green, but it was a loooong time ago.

I also remember it being particularly *underwhelming* to drive. It handled ok, but had no get up and go. My wife's Gemini was more fun. 🤷‍♂️ Later, while they were away, our neighbours lent us their similar vintage six in that exact brown - it was much better.

Show threadFrank6d ago
@thefathippy Oh they were renowned for being gutless. I just love that this chap has kept it bone stock and adores it. And his daughter does too. It's such a rare one now.
Show threadBasmithartsJun 24
@vwdasher How common are Vettes over there?
Show threadFrankJun 24
@Basmitharts not very, all imports basically. So they're an odd one out here.
Show threadArapallaJun 23

@vwdasher

Rally legend, right there.

Show threadArapallaJun 22

@vwdasher

Some very tidy and delightful beasts in there.

Show threadFrankJun 22
@Arapalla it was a great turnout, lots of interesting cars came along. I have some excellent surprises coming up.
Show threadthefathippyJun 22

@vwdasher

So, better than new? 😉

I liked the looks of the Leyland Marina, but they certainly developed *a reputation*. 😳

Show threadFrankJun 22
@thefathippy They are a model you just don't see at shows, they were not exactly treasured back in the day! Nice to see something different, not just a sea of Holdens and Fords. Plus the owner of this really loved his car.
Show threadnigel1d ago
@vwdasher omg I had a Marina when I was young! Slammed on the bump-stops with a flipped leaf spring and wound down torsion bars hahaha 😆 it was super tidy too in crisp white with brown vinyl interior. Did not miss the constant blown head baskets and cracked head. Ended up changing the 1800 for a 1750 OHC with twin SU from a donor car.
Show threadFrank1d ago
@nigel they're a real rarity at shows here, nice to see one so loved!
Show threadHervé  🇵🇸Jun 22
@vwdasher OMG! A Fair Lady Z. So gorgeous!