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Someone dumped these cylinders on my father in laws property.
What is the Law to be able to take them to a scrapyard.
I have heard they have to be cut in half to go to a scrapyard.
Is there a special company that does this work ?
There is some comments below I got off the internet.
They seem to weighted with concrete at the bottom so they do not fall over ?
VINTAGE US NAVY Acetylene Tank -
I have heard there might be asbestos on the tanks too.To many new laws out to say for sure as the all gas suppliers have changed the way they do business about 3yrs ago. Acetylene is now classified as hazardous waste so the cylinder will be hard to get rid of if in fact it can't be refilled.
Part of the disposal problem stems from the fact that even though your tank has no more acetylene it still has acetone in it . Acetylene is not gas cmpressed into a container like oxygen. It is dissolved under pressure in acetone like carbon dioxide is dissovled under pressure in club soda. It can only release 1/7 th of the tank volume of actylene per hour in the event of a broken valve. -
In 1934, both REO and General Motors developed semi-automatic transmissions that were less difficult to operate than a fully manual unit. These designs, however, continued to use a clutch to engage the engine with the transmission. The General Motors unit, dubbed the "Automatic Safety Transmission", was notable in that it employed a power-shifting planetary gearbox that was hydraulically controlled and was sensitive to road speed, anticipating future development.
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Manual transmission cars are disappearing, but purists prefer to drive a stick shift
Some die-hard drivers say you aren’t really driving a car unless you are in a stick shift.
But the manual transmission is dying out.
Just 41 out of the 327 new car models sold in the United States in 2020, or 13%, are offered with a manual transmission, according to data from Edmunds. That is a tremendous drop from less than a decade ago. In 2011, 37% percent came with manuals.
Here is video explaining it,
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8561521/Grandfather-spends-30-years-20k-rebuilding-beloved-toy-car-Scalextric-collection.html
Hot wheels! Grandfather spends 30 years and £20,000 painstakingly rebuilding his beloved 200-piece toy car and Scalextric collection after it was destroyed in a house fire
- Mark Callegari, 51, lost impressive collection after fire caused by gas explosion
- He hopes to expand out of spare room of ex-council house in Ashford, Kent
- The petrolhead learned to drive when he was 13 and has owned 50 real-life cars
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Here is CNN video of her work
Robb Report article
Brittany Nicole Cox is one of the only antiquarian horologists in the world. She's basically a mechanic—a mechanic from the 17th century. Cox fixes old machines with watch or clock mechanisms inside them for a living. Often, these machines are missing parts that frequently no longer exist, so Cox fashions them herself. To visit her workshop is to see what the future looked like centuries ago, and while Cox's trade is laborious, time-consuming and incredibly intricate, she is preserving a magical part of humanity's
It was her own unique view of the world that led Cox into this esoteric world. A music box from her maternal grandmother was the launchpad for her interest in micromechanics. “I was fascinated by the mechanical components and how they produced a very specific experience for me,” she says. After taking the music box apart to understand the mechanism, she started collecting more mechanical parts, watches, magnets, and springs.
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Norton Villiers Triumph (NVT) was a British motorcycle manufacturer, formed by the British government to continue the UK motorcycling industry, but the company eventually failed.
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If you ever wonder why the British Motorcycle Industries failed read this.
Back then [surprise, surprise] a policy of heavy discounting was the order of the day on the majority of London forecourts. Given the necessity that new Nortons and Triumphs required a far more thorough PDI than other contemporary machines, NVT was fully aware that, whenever a vigorous “discount dealer” bought a large number of bikes, there was – shall we say – a likelihood they might reach consumers in a potentially troublesome state. Our sales philosophy, therefore, was something of a balancing act.
The illustration – from early October 1974 – depicts a line-up of recently supplied Commandos and Tridents. While Elite and NVT both needed the 100-bike sale for PR purposes, Ron [pictured on right] only had space to display about 35 “up front”; the residue was in the store.
http://www.britishdealernews.co.uk/general-news/tribute-dealer-ron-welling
I was greatly saddened to hear of the recent death of Ron Welling, who was for many years the personable sales manager at Elite Motors in Tooting, south London.
Motorcycle sales, especially in the superbike category, were very buoyant during the mid-1970s, in which era Elite Motors was reputedly the country’s most voluminous seller…though possibly matched by George Lloyd in Scotland. Full credit for this achievement should be awarded to Ron and his team, for Elite had strong competition from several other well-known emporiums, mostly located in London, including Coburn & Hughes, Comerfords, Ryes, and so on.
The selling of Nortons and Triumphs to the trade was never quite as easy as it sounds. Yes, our old-fashioned machines were well regarded and had some unique design features. Unfortunately, they were not manufactured to the same high standard as Honda, Yamaha et al, and lacked the desirability of some of the exciting hardware available from BMW, Ducati, Laverda, Moto Guzzi etc.
Back then [surprise, surprise] a policy of heavy discounting was the order of the day on the majority of London forecourts. Given the necessity that new Nortons and Triumphs required a far more thorough PDI than other contemporary machines, NVT was fully aware that, whenever a vigorous “discount dealer” bought a large number of bikes, there was – shall we say – a likelihood they might reach consumers in a potentially troublesome state. Our sales philosophy, therefore, was something of a balancing act.
The illustration – from early October 1974 – depicts a line-up of recently supplied Commandos and Tridents. While Elite and NVT both needed the 100-bike sale for PR purposes, Ron [pictured on right] only had space to display about 35 “up front”; the residue was in the store.
Folk with an enquiring mind will be asking “So where’s the great balancing act?” Here was a volume dealer buying a huge stock of “potentially troublesome” bikes in one go – and what’s more – right at the end of the sales season. It’s a long story. In essence, the deal was concluded close to regular trade price, but enhanced with a very lengthy credit period. It was, in fact, NVT’s largest ever home-market order and would effectively pay the wage bill for a fortnight at the two Midlands factories concerned.
As good as its word, Elite did not disrupt the market by selling this stock at crazy prices, and its workshop also took special care over the PDIs.
Is it any wonder Ron Welling was such a popular figure both with his fellow traders and with Elite’s retail customers?
Mike Jackson
Pictured are Wally Young (centre) is about to sign NVT’s delivery note, held by Mike Jackson. Ron Welling (right) contemplates the courage of the photographer, and how he’s going to sell “this little lot”!
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Hello Craig,
You certainly have taken on a mammoth restoration.
I do not know if this will help you or not but the Reo Club has some Parts books that have been scanned.
You have to join the Reo Club to be able to access these PDF Files.
I have a friend near Maine who is restoring a 1915 Reo Truck in about the same condition as your Reo car.
Send me a Private Message and I will send you his contact information.
He is very Mechanically inclined and might be able to answer some mechanical questions or send you a helpful picture of the wood interior.
I used to own a 1926 Reo T6 Sedan and it was very dependable car.
Currently I am restoring a 1931 Reo Royale Victoria in about the same condition as your Reo's and redoing all the wood.
Thanks,
Mark in Toronto
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Thanks to Dave at 30 DodgePanel for enlarging the picture.
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If you wonder what ever happened to the quality of the British bikes they explain part of the problem here.
http://www.britishdealernews.co.uk/general-news/tribute-dealer-ron-welling
TRIBUTE TO DEALER RON WELLING
UK
03/03/2017
I was greatly saddened to hear of the recent death of Ron Welling, who was for many years the personable sales manager at Elite Motors in Tooting, south London.
Motorcycle sales, especially in the superbike category, were very buoyant during the mid-1970s, in which era Elite Motors was reputedly the country’s most voluminous seller…though possibly matched by George Lloyd in Scotland. Full credit for this achievement should be awarded to Ron and his team, for Elite had strong competition from several other well-known emporiums, mostly located in London, including Coburn & Hughes, Comerfords, Ryes, and so on.
The selling of Nortons and Triumphs to the trade was never quite as easy as it sounds. Yes, our old-fashioned machines were well regarded and had some unique design features. Unfortunately, they were not manufactured to the same high standard as Honda, Yamaha et al, and lacked the desirability of some of the exciting hardware available from BMW, Ducati, Laverda, Moto Guzzi etc.
Back then [surprise, surprise] a policy of heavy discounting was the order of the day on the majority of London forecourts. Given the necessity that new Nortons and Triumphs required a far more thorough PDI than other contemporary machines, NVT was fully aware that, whenever a vigorous “discount dealer” bought a large number of bikes, there was – shall we say – a likelihood they might reach consumers in a potentially troublesome state. Our sales philosophy, therefore, was something of a balancing act.
The illustration – from early October 1974 – depicts a line-up of recently supplied Commandos and Tridents. While Elite and NVT both needed the 100-bike sale for PR purposes, Ron [pictured on right] only had space to display about 35 “up front”; the residue was in the store.
Folk with an enquiring mind will be asking “So where’s the great balancing act?” Here was a volume dealer buying a huge stock of “potentially troublesome” bikes in one go – and what’s more – right at the end of the sales season. It’s a long story. In essence, the deal was concluded close to regular trade price, but enhanced with a very lengthy credit period. It was, in fact, NVT’s largest ever home-market order and would effectively pay the wage bill for a fortnight at the two Midlands factories concerned.
As good as its word, Elite did not disrupt the market by selling this stock at crazy prices, and its workshop also took special care over the PDIs.
Is it any wonder Ron Welling was such a popular figure both with his fellow traders and with Elite’s retail customers?
Mike Jackson
Pictured are Wally Young (centre) is about to sign NVT’s delivery note, held by Mike Jackson. Ron Welling (right) contemplates the courage of the photographer, and how he’s going to sell “this little lot”!
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I received this about how Mr Olds who later started the Reo Company was involved with quality at his Plant.
Mr. Olds' morning routine.
The car he would take home at night (apparently he got a new car nightly!), he would drive onto the factory floor the following morning to tell the production staff about any issues.Now that 's involved management!_._,_._,_-
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The bus stopover! Family converts nine old buses into quirky holiday guest houses on their farm in the British countryside
- Sandy Stewart, his fiancee, father and father's partner penned unique concept
- The legion of old buses in Gifford, East Lothian, are purchased from scrapyards
- They are then stripped of their engines and seats and given a makeover inside
- Buses are kitted out with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and hot tubs
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Some how the Thread was posted twice.
This is from the other Thread before I delete it.
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A Fiat by any name will still be a Fiat.
From someone who owned 2 of them. Yes, I was fooled twice, so shame on me.
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Automaker rebrand
Fiat Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) and Peugeot (OTCPK:PUGOY) will become "Stellantis" after their merger is complete early next year. The name, with roots in the Latin verb "stello," meaning "to brighten with stars," is inspired by "this new and ambitious alignment of storied automotive brands and strong company cultures that in coming together are creating one of the new leaders in the next era of mobility." Despite the difficulties from the COVID-19 pandemic, the two carmakers said they are pressing ahead with the combination, and the deal is still on track to close in early 2021.
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Elon Musk shares render of Tesla's 'Gigafactory' Berlin that will open in 2021 and be the automaker's first full vehicle factory in Europe
- The vast construction facility is being being in Grünheide, 25 miles from Berlin
- When completed, it will produce battery parts, power trains and Model Y cars
- This 'Gigafactory 4' will join its predecessors in Nevada, New York and Shanghai
- It is unclear if the plant will have the 'mega rave cave' Mr Musk previously tease
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Dame Vera Lynn is honoured with a flypast from two Spitfires as crowds line the streets of her Sussex village for her funeral - on the 80th anniversary of start of Battle of Britain
- Forces' Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn entertained troops with morale-boosting frontline visits during WWII
- Adored singer who entertained troops died aged 103 - weeks after taking part in VE Day celebrations
- Locals lined the streets of Ditchling, where she lived next door to her daughter, to say goodbye today
- Crowds clapped and cheered as the two Spitfires roared over Dame Vera's cortege three times
- Queen led tributes and referenced 'We'll meet again' as she addressed the country during lockdown
- The RAF previously said that a Spitfire and a Hurricane would be flying but it changed at the 11th hour
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Adventure lovers can enjoy travelling across land AND sea with £8,000 electric houseboat tricycle fitted with kitchen, dining table and a bedroom
- The Z-Triton comes equipped with food storage areas and a folding dining table
- The Latvian-based company said the £8k tricycle boat is perfect for expeditions
- The 'house' part of the bright blue creation has a kitchen, lights, a fan and a charging station
Inside the kitchen there are 6 shelves integrated in interior for storing food and necessary items. There is also a folding dining table.
Once the seats are removed and stored the interior space becomes a bedroom. With pillows, sleeping mats, sleeping bags Z-Triton can sleep two adults.
Designer Aigars Lauzis, came up with the eccentric vehicle after spending four years travelling from London to Tokyo on his bike.
The vehicle is equipped with an electric boat engine which is powered by two 250-watt electric motor hubs and a solar panel.
The body of the house and boat is made out of plywood and fibreglass.
There are two adjustable seats, headlights, winch, manual wind screen wiper, a horn, and even a clock.
To switch the Z-Triton from bike to boat you need to relax the rear wheels to give room for floats on either side.
A spokesman for the company behind the product, Zeltini, said: 'The camper has room for two people to sleep comfortably, allowing for both long adventures and quick getaways into nature.
'The tiny amphibious e-bicycle camper has been tested, performs well and is fun to ride and drive both in winter and summer conditions.'
The bike is currently still at the prototype stage but the team hope to make it available to the public some time next year.
When it goes on sale buyers will be able to select either a ready made version, or a DIY one which you have to assemble yourself.
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There is a video showing it working in this link.
What is Vapor Blasting? A Guide to the Vapor Blasting Process
Vapor blasting, also known as wet blasting or liquid honing, is rapidly becoming the number one choice for applications requiring the highest quality of surface finish.
Vixen's Aquablast range of wet blasting machines use the vapor blasting process to simultaneously degrease and blast industrial components, of many different shapes and sizes.
The video below demonstrates how the Aquablast machine works:
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Thanks for the video's the episode with the 3 Stooges is explained below.
Sadly, by 1946, Curly’s health had deteriorated greatly and he suffered a stroke while filming the short Half-Wits Holiday.
Moe asked Shemp to rejoin the group while Curly recovered. It turned out to be a permanent change. Curly never regained his former strength and animated personality. Half-Wits Holiday was not his final appearance in a Stooge film, however.
Curly made a small cameo in the 1947 short Hold That Lion!
He played a sleeping passenger on a train who the Stooges mistook for someone else. Curly, with a full head of hair, barked and snored doing his signature, “Whoop, whoop, whoop.” The scene was recycled in the 1953 short Booty and the Beast. It's a memorable last appearance by many people's favorite Stooge.
Curly filmed another cameo as a chef in the short Malice in the Palace — but the footage was cut from the final film. He passed away in 1952.
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Winston Churchill’s chauffeur's fascinating archive including police instructions on where to pick up the PM during WWII are discovered in JIGSAW box about to be thrown away
- Forgotten stash of wartime memorabilia found in jigsaw box set to be thrown out
- Collection includes instructions on where and when the PM was to be picked up
- The archive is expected to fetch up to £350 when it goes on auction July 16-20
The items belonging to Reginald Parker, personal chauffeur to the British Prime Minister during World War Two, were found by a 60-year-old clerk who was clearing his cupboards and drawers while he was on furlough.
The British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and his cigar were inseparable, which is why an extra-large ashtray was installed in this Humber Pullman, his private car. In addition, there is a push-button radio, a novelty at the time, and independent heating systems for the chauffeur and the passengers.
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Disposal of USA Navy Acetylene dumped on property Not Car related but Fly Tipped
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Thanks for everyone's help.
I came across this video at the 3 minute mark it shows how to open one.
You use a pipe cutter like you cut a piece of copper pipe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYs-ipnnvTk