When's the last time you saw.....

[CamoDeafie]

Sound like you're quite the expert on such things?

Short funny story.
Circa: Early '60s.
I was just a young boy, 6-7 maybe? I found my mothers, uhh, "Enhancements" I'll call them. She told me they were a swimming aid.

They were included in a bag containing these vintage swimsuit patterns at a local Goodwill understand, almost all of their instructions specifies the option for sewn-in pads that was common in those eras but are not common nowadays apparently

Edit. If one desired a very specific era's look, they have to either make their own, or find such vintage pads/enhancements/etc in order to be more.. faithful to the Era, as opposed to being "modern interpretations". As there are quite a number of rockabilly betties around here. I figured may as well as do something with the stretch fabrics I have gotten for the wife some of the patterns looks good for rompers/sexy nighties/teddies, some look more suitable for actual swimwear

 

[Ura-Ki]

They were included in a bag containing these vintage swimsuit patterns at a local Goodwill understand, almost all of their instructions specifies the option for sewn-in pads that was common in those eras but are not common nowadays apparently View attachment 1345442

Edit. If one desired a very specific era's look, they have to either make their own, or find such vintage pads/enhancements/etc in order to be more.. faithful to the Era, as opposed to being "modern interpretations". As there are quite a number of rockabilly betties around here. I figured may as well as do something with the stretch fabrics I have gotten for the wife some of the patterns looks good for rompers/sexy nighties/teddies, some look more suitable for actual swimwear

Seems that todays women are wearing less and less with their "Swim wear" and combined with the Bra-Less/free the nipple trends, things are getting a lot more,.............Sexy!
Wife wears slip in pads/pasties, no pokies for her, she does like a bit of modesty in her swim wear, especially being well equipped with the floaties already!

 

[CamoDeafie]

Seems that todays women are wearing less and less with their "Swim wear" and combined with the Bra-Less/free the nipple trends, things are getting a lot more,.............Sexy!
Wife wears slip in pads/pasties, no pokies for her, she does like a bit of modesty in her swim wear, especially being well equipped with the floaties already!

Yeah; my wife likes no pokies and full butt coverage ("low cut"), as well as mid to high rise waists. On the other hand, she is willing to wear swimsuits with sheer paneling and slight cleavage, so that's nice for me some of the simpler suit patterns have options for no lining or no bandeau/bras, some have to have the specific shaped inserts to get the full retro effect.

 

[Lilhigbee]

Today a lot of the "pads" aren't part of the swimsuit!!

 

[CamoDeafie]

Today a lot of the "pads" aren't part of the swimsuit!!

It's nice that they're removable

 

[Mikej]

Some guys here don't tell their wives about all of the fun threads, gauren-damn-teed.

thought...."Should I be reading this stuff?"

 

[MTpockets]

A Double Rainbow is probably appropriate…(but I haven't searched for perverse meanings).



It was much brighter and more colorful than my phone would capture through the window.

 

[teflon6string]

My first scoot, circa 1966. Bought it new with proceeds from a paper route. Sears Wren/Runabout with a fire-breathing 2.5hp Tecumseh and a single "brake" that rubbed on the rear tire to scrub off speed and leave impressively sick skidmarks about my turf.

The parental plan was that I'd limit my range to a 4-house-long blacktop/gravel strip next to the street. But I was born to be wild and that shjt went out the window same afternoon. Thusly, I launched a far-reaching campaign of annoying residents all over the SW hills. They'd call the cops, but I was usually hiding in the woods smoking cigarettes and stuff by the time they came around. Got caught a few times and had to push it home (at least until my escorts became bored and split in search of more substantial crime waves).

My next hawg featured a whopping 5.0hp Briggs & Stratton, and hand-operated drum brakes fore and aft. Around '68, I became envious of non-working "spoiled rich kids" with sparkling new Honda Mini Trails (3 speeds and motorcycle-shaped gas tanks). But I quickly realized my bikes were still faster on level ground (not so much going up hills) and strategized my races accordingly.

Soon, Bonanza started selling mini bikes with the 2-stroke Hodaka Ace 100 engine and front "suspension" (springs in the fork with 1-2 inches of travel). That's when I realized it was time for real motorcycles, embarking upon a half-century-long parade of enduros, bobbers and cafe racers.

The anecdote? And I know I'm not alone. My pulse still quickens when I see/hear/smell/ride anything with two wheels and a motor, even one of these primitive pipsqueaks.

 

[Mikej]

My first scoot, circa 1966. Bought it new with proceeds from a paper route. Sears Wren/Runabout with a fire-breathing 2.5hp Tecumseh and a single "brake" that rubbed on the rear tire to scrub off speed and leave impressively sick skidmarks about my turf.

The parental plan was that I'd limit my range to a 4-house-long blacktop/gravel strip next to the street. But I was born to be wild and that shjt went out the window same afternoon. Thusly, I launched a far-reaching campaign of annoying residents all over the SW hills. They'd call the cops, but I was usually hiding in the woods smoking cigarettes and stuff by the time they came around. Got caught a few times and had to push it home (at least until my escorts became bored and split in search of more substantial crime waves).

My next hawg featured a whopping 5.0hp Briggs & Stratton, and hand-operated drum brakes fore and aft. Around '68, I became envious of non-working "spoiled rich kids" with sparkling new Honda Mini Trails (3 speeds and motorcycle-shaped gas tanks). But I quickly realized my bikes were still faster on level ground (not so much going up hills) and strategized my races accordingly.

Soon, Bonanza started selling mini bikes with the 2-stroke Hodaka Ace 100 engine and front "suspension" (springs in the fork with 1-2 inches of travel). That's when I realized it was time for real motorcycles, embarking upon a half-century-long parade of enduros, bobbers and cafe racers.

The anecdote? And I know I'm not alone. My pulse still quickens when I see/hear/smell/ride anything with two wheels and a motor, even one of these primitive pipsqueaks.

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Love this man!





John? Is that you?

I used to be allowed to push the smaller of dads two Tote Goats the three blocks down to the school yard, with a buddy, and ride 'til the tank was empty. And then push it back home. We were probably 12.

 

[teflon6string]

And what did a gallon of gas for the minibike cost then? 32.9 seems to rattle around in the recesses of my beady little brain. Along with the seductive ringing bell tone of that centrifugal clutch at idle.

What I don't recall is a bunch of hard-to-remove stickers plastered everywhere on the bike reminding me to obey traffic laws, wear a helmet and abstain from drinking the gasoline.

 

[Mikej]

And what did a gallon of gas for the minibike cost then? 32.9 seems to rattle around in the recesses of my beady little brain. Along with the seductive ringing bell tone of that centrifugal clutch at idle.

What I don't recall is a bunch of hard-to-remove stickers plastered everywhere on the bike reminding me to obey traffic laws, wear a helmet and abstain from drinking the gasoline.

I don't know? Dad had the gas in a can at home! I DO know that when I turned 16 in July 1971 and got a drivers license and a job at a Phillips 66 station that gas was $.45 a gallon.

 

[Flopsweat]

I don't know? Dad had the gas in a can at home! I DO know that when I turned 16 in July 1971 and got a drivers license and a job at a Phillips 66 station that gas was $.45 a gallon.

I remember finding a place with .50/gal high-test in college. I think a pack of smokes was about the same.

 

[Mikej]

I remember finding a place with .50/gal high-test in college. I think a pack of smokes was about the same.

Smokes huh? When Doral's went up to $1.70 a pack I quit 'em. Went with Top Menthol. $1.99 for that whole pouch! Already knew how to roll 'em up.

"High Test". Never paid for it. Had a $200.00 1964 Olds Delmont (yes DELMONT) 88 bar car/short errand runner. 425 High Compression V-8 under the hood. It still would lay rubber all the way across an intersection- pinging like hell. What a boat!

 

[teflon6string]

Thought I had grown up all man-style when I stopped showing crudely penned notes to the gas station attendant every few days: "Please let Teflon buy me two packs of Winstons they are for me I am sick in bed at home thank you."

35¢ in a pull-knob machine.

I smoked at the bus stop hoping that a cute older 7th grader, Debbie Hartman, might notice my rugged resemblance to the Marlboro man. 22 years later, it dawned on me... "She never writes, she never calls." So I dropped the habit like a dirty diaper.

 

[Flopsweat]

Smokes huh? When Doral's went up to $1.70 a pack I quit 'em. Went with Top Menthol. $1.99 for that whole pouch! Already knew how to roll 'em up.

"High Test". Never paid for it. Had a $200.00 1964 Olds Delmont (yes DELMONT) 88 bar car/short errand runner. 425 High Compression V-8 under the hood. It still would lay rubber all the way across an intersection- pinging like hell. What a boat!

A roommate in college had his grandma's Delta 88. Some odd cream color that made it look like an old person's car. I want to say 64 also. Had some V8 big block in it, I don't recall what. It had some issues, but that thing would pull hard when he put his foot in it. After the diff lost a tooth it became a bit more adventurous to drive but he still got around in it. That car had a real solid feel to it and rode great.

 

[Mikej]

A roommate in college had his grandma's Delta 88. Some odd cream color that made it look like an old person's car. I want to say 64 also. Had some V8 big block in it, I don't recall what. It had some issues, but that thing would pull hard when he put his foot in it. After the diff lost a tooth it became a bit more adventurous to drive but he still got around in it. That car had a real solid feel to it and rode great.

KILLER!! You can look up and see what motors were in what years. Odds are that granmas Delta 88 big block was the same. That Delmont wasn't made for many years. It was a budget version of The Delta 88.

 

[Mikej]

grandma's Delta 88

You could fit 8 people in that car! Not counting, four more in the trunk!

 

[Ura-Ki]

KILLER!! You can look up and see what motors were in what years. Odds are that granmas Delta 88 big block was the same. That Delmont wasn't made for many years. It was a budget version of The Delta 88.

We all "Shared" the Grand Parents 67 Cadillac Deville Convertible when we were officially licensed drivers, that car has the 425 V8 in it and will smoke the right rear tire till spring or the tank runs dry! We still have it and are restoring it!

 

[Mikej]

We all "Shared" the Grand Parents 67 Cadillac Deville Convertible when we were officially licensed drivers, that car has the 425 V8 in it and will smoke the right rear tire till spring or the tank runs dry! We still have it and are restoring it!

Yeah Baby.....Early/mid '60s! Now THOSE were Cadillac's!! And you still have one. Nice!

 

[Flopsweat]

KILLER!! You can look up and see what motors were in what years. Odds are that granmas Delta 88 big block was the same. That Delmont wasn't made for many years. It was a budget version of The Delta 88.

I think that was the one that the exhaust was just this really loud woosh, no growl at all. But it just hauled azz up the onramps like a pimp with warrants.