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...and those airplanes are still better than flying on Air Asia.

Anybody but Jeb Bush.

I'm still voting for Donald Trump (baring any major screw ups between now & the California Republican primary).

Ben Carson is my 2nd, choice and back up candidate if Trump bows out or screws up.

I would say quite the opposite about the race. Most Republicans are fed up with criticizing the slumlord from Chicago only to be called "racist," so Dr. Ben's race will play in his favour. Well-spoken, good character, smart, honest, think he'd make a good president.

Also ironic to see the same leftists who accuse anyone who criticizes BO as a "bigot", turn around and insult Ben Carson as a "house negro." As Carson said: "we have a problem with racism in this country...and it is usually racist liberals who think a black man can't be conservative."

So true!

I started to see how racist liberals can be once I left the Democrat party and changed my views. If you're non-white and/or female and abandon liberal group-think, then they will attack you and call you every racist, sexist name in the book. They think their support for Obama and the Democrat Party gives them a free pass to be as racist, sexist and hateful as they want towards you.

Liberals do not tolerate minorities that think for themselves and form their own opinions.

Then of course there is the soft-core bigotry of low-expectations.

When I switched to Democratic from being a Republican I found the exact same to be true of Republicans. Which is why I switched to Democratic.

They're exactly opposite. Democrats ask what are the facts then proceed from there. Republicans come in and say here are the facts so shut up and listen.

Ben Carson's facts are scary, just different facts from those ignored by Trump.

After seeing the facts, I left the Democratic Party.

Anybody but Jeb Bush.

I'm still voting for Donald Trump (baring any major screw ups between now & the California Republican primary).

Ben Carson is my 2nd, choice and back up candidate if Trump bows out or screws up.

I would say quite the opposite about the race. Most Republicans are fed up with criticizing the slumlord from Chicago only to be called "racist," so Dr. Ben's race will play in his favour. Well-spoken, good character, smart, honest, think he'd make a good president.

Also ironic to see the same leftists who accuse anyone who criticizes BO as a "bigot", turn around and insult Ben Carson as a "house negro." As Carson said: "we have a problem with racism in this country...and it is usually racist liberals who think a black man can't be conservative."

So true!

I started to see how racist liberals can be once I left the Democrat party and changed my views. If you're non-white and/or female and abandon liberal group-think, then they will attack you and call you every racist, sexist name in the book. They think their support for Obama and the Democrat Party gives them a free pass to be as racist, sexist and hateful as they want towards you.

Liberals do not tolerate minorities that think for themselves and form their own opinions.

Then of course there is the soft-core bigotry of low-expectations.

Elephant Lives Matter!

I can relate to this elephant.

After enduring several flights to & from mainland China full of Chinese tour groups, I full understand where this elephant is coming from.

I would have done the same thing if I were an elephant.

Good for the father.

This sounds like a plot from an Indiana Jones movie.

Someone call up Al Gore quick so he can save the world!

I'm glad Thailand still uses plastic bags. I was living in San Francisco when their elitist do-gooders in charge passed a ban on plastic bags. I instead did my grocery shopping in the neighboring city - Daly City. Loss of revenue & tax for San Francisco and I increased my carbon footprint because I was now driving to the store in another city rather than riding my bicycle to the local store. California has now imposed that law on the entire state.

Glad Thailand isn't over-ran with PC-police and eco-freaks that waste their time worrying about such.

There have been a few times when I refuse the plastic bag but not for environmental reasons. Some times I can just put the item in my pocket, laptop bag or if it's a bottled water, I immediately drink it.

No "loss of face" for the Thai cashier.

I'll be darned. Spotted one of these a few days ago on Udom Suk road.

How do they open the tailgate on that export model. Is it electrically operated from the drivers seat?

Good observation.

This car has been so heavily modified that it probably doesn't even open anymore. Probably only opens from the inside only.

Then again, this is Thailand. It's probably welded shut.

I'll be darned. Spotted one of these a few days ago on Udom Suk road.

There were two guys one from the UK and one from Finland, the guy from Finland Marty did a runner owing a lot of money in Thailand

They would drive around Thailand looking for the old yank tanks send them to Pattaya to be re built. It was not easy because

its hard to find good mechanics and panel & paint workers. I think the best way would be to buy one from the US and ship it here.

Yes the Toyota Crown was a beautiful car to drive. There are plenty of Toyota Crown in Thailand as they used them as private taxis

years ago, buy one & re build it.

Nice looking Lincoln you have there. Not sure if its the picture but the paint on the bonnet looks a bit blotchy.

Interesting story about those two guys. It's in Pattaya where I see the most older American and Australian cars. You're right about good mechanics to service cars from this era. Cars from the 1940s 50s and early 60s are easier to rebuild parts because it's all metal. I've seen a few showroom condition 1950s Chevrolet here in Thailand. Yet cars from the 1970s is harder to get parts and almost impossible to rebuild. Color-coded body side moldings, sensors for twilight sentential heads, vacuum systems for concealed headlight doors, emblems, decals, rear view mirror cables, external thermometers and other unique features on cars from the 70s are harder to find or recreate than from cars from the 50s.

I think you meant import a car from Australia. A car from the US would have the steering wheel on the wrong side for Thailand. That's why I'm looking for Australian.

The Toyota Crown is a beautiful car to drive and still in production till this day.

I'm looking at the 11th generation Crowns 1999 - 2003.

The Crown used as taxis are the Crown 'Comfort'.

Not to be confused with the Crown Royal Saloon - two completely different cars. Royal Saloons were never used as taxis.

Toyota Crown Royal Saloon

Toyota Crown Comfort

Thanks for the compliment on my car. The blotches you see is because I had just used a garden hose to get rid of some bird poop. Here is a non-blotchy photo driving across the Golden Gate Bridge.

To get back on topic for the OP.

I had a 1975 LTD in Australia, they were a smooth car to drive but better than that one of the nicest cars to drive was the Lincoln Continental it felt like you were floating on air.

A friend of mine about 10 years ago was buying these old yank tanks & restoring them to sell on. He was based in Pattaya and I think some of them might be around.

There was an Australian guy in Jomtien that had a Holden Calais that was also about 10 years ago.

There is a Holden Calais parked on the side of the road in Chok Chai Korat, looks as if it hasnt been moved for a few years. Not sure if its for sale or not.

Its just a case of looking around.

Hello Jessi,

Is this guy you're talking about from The Netherlands? I've met a guy a few years ago in Bang Saen that owns a 1960s Lincoln Continental and restores a few American cars. I think his name is Jerry.

You're right about the Lincoln Continental. That is what I drive back in the United States. Mine’s is a 1977.

This is kind of why I'm interested in finding one of these old Australian luxury sedans of that era.

Would be neat to have an American styled luxury sedan with steering wheel on the right hand side.

Not interested in any of the European models here because the ones here are all available in the US also.

Not the case with the Holdens, Aussie Fords and Chrysler. For daily driver here in Thailand, I refer the Toyota Crown Royal Saloon.

By the way, here in my Lincoln Continental Town Car I keep stored back in the US.

As Alexander Graham Bell once said; “When one door closes another opens”.

Jin Morimoto may have lost his job but he could possibly erect a big career in porn.

Japan's porn industry is exploding.

Saw this in Hua Hin last time we went there, was surprised to see an old holden there

That is the older Holden I most commonly see here in Thailand. Must have been officially sold here in Thailand once upon a time. That looks to be a 1975 model.

Yep the Australian LTDs and Fairlanes had soft suspension, light power steering, comfy seats and a spacious interior, similar to their US brethren. Built for comfort, not speed.

The Australian 302 and 351 engines were based on the cleveland engine. Some imported Windsors were also used.

There was even a 2 door hardtop luxury coupe version of the LTD called the Landau https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Landau_(Australia).

That's excatly what I'm looking for. Soft suspension and comfortable interior. Ideal for road trips to Hua Hin, Pattaya or getting lost up country.

A former co-worker of mine has a 1976 Ford Falcon sedan. It only has the base straight-6 engine. If I could locate a 351cu" V8 engine here in Bangkok, I'd buy it off of him.

I owned both of these Models shown in the late 70's. The 75, Pop Up Headlight Model was far Better and had the 351 cu in Cleaveland engine as against the later LTD which had the Windsor 351. The Cleaveland had far more Grunt.

Now THAT's awesome!

You're correct about the 351 Cleveland. A friend of mine had a 1970 Mercury Cougar which had the 351 Cleveland. I had a 1976 Mercury Cougar that had the 351M which was nowhere near as powerful as his Cleveland. Then again, the Cougar was a completly different animal by 1976.

The 1970 model was still a muscle/pony car while my 1976 was an upmarket personal luxury coupe.

How was the ride quality of these Australian LTDs? Were they soft suspension luxury sedans that glided over potholes? Not really looking for performance as I am looking for a smooth, soft ride.

I'm really liking that 1973 model with concealled headlights. Would love to get my hands on one that is still in original factory condition.

I have seen the very occasional early 70s Fairlane around Bangkok, but not for many years now.

There is one listed here (Page 4) as a 66 Fairlane, but it looks like a ZD which should therefore be more around 71. Not the original engine.

http://www.carkolorclassics.com/#!classis-cars-4/c1sym

Same site lists an XY Falcon as sold on page 3. Saw a ZC Fairlane for sale a while back but with the roof cut off so probably a disaster.

Never seen an LTD.

Thanks for the link eaustev.

Interesting but my goodness, some of those modified cars are a nightmare on wheels. What goes through those people's heads to sabotage a car like that?

Most of the Aussie cars I see here are small in mid-size. Only once have I seen a full-sized Holden here in Thailand.

I located one online down in Australia that is absolutley gorgeous and in original factory condition. No punk has f--ked with it with aftermarket wheels, seats and stereos. This appears to have the Outback package option which would be ideal for Thailand's hot climate.

Anyone have a good friend at the Australian Embassy to bring this in for me?

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/australias-finest-brougham-for-sale-1979-ford-ltd-p6-town-car/

That's what I was afraid of. Were these at least common in Australia when new?
During this time in the US, just about everyone had these kind of cars and till this day, you'll frequently see them on the road. Certianly in California and Arizona were it doesn't rust.

Since Thailand is a right hand drive country like Australia, I think it would be cool to have one of these as a weekend cruiser.

Hello folks.

Any Australian Fords or Holdens in the country? I see the same beat up Holdens listed at One2Car and Talarod and one stretched limosuine. I'm not interested in those. Any gearheads here know of any sitting around or owner that may want to sale? I particularly looking for 1970s Ford LTD and LTD Town Car.

Would love to find one of these.

I'm a Taurus and these daily horoscope updates are never accurate for me. Perhaps I'm better off consulting with the Thai government when it comes to advice on career, money, love/romance and health.

This is why it's best to buy already built condos.

Good riddance!

They are a nuisance. Nothing cool, entertaining, cultural, liberating or enlightening about them.

Sorry if I offend those who love labyboys.

Should women learn to decline unwanted sexual advances with a laugh and a wink?

Suddenly these jokes aren't so funny.

Why are some folks here so defensive of ladyboys?

Doesn't matter if this happened on Walking Street or on the BTS at rush hour.

Let me guess. It started out as a conversation about politics or football.

That seems to get the British soccer hooligans spooled up.

I'd celebrate Songkran if we can go naked. Throwing water at fully clothed people is stupid and not fun at all.

Glad to know the fine is only 100 baht. Next year I'll go naked.

Let's start something new.

I'm with the Thais on this one. I'm well aware of the snakes purpose in our eco-system but if one is in my house or direct threat to me, I will kill it.

I HATE snakes!

They're not beautiful or exotic at all.

That said, I'd like to have a wife that can climb a tree. That's awesome!