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I'll give it a try tomorrow. I have a 6V system in my Crosley wagon, and I can use that battery. I'll have to figger out how to use my multimeter in the amps mode. I'm a bit at sea when it comes to electricity; however, I do know that "I don't want to get any (electricity) on me!" Cheers, Grog

I have a nice old (c. 1930) Klaxon horn that is, of course, rated for 6V. I've thought of using a standard ballast resistor to drop the voltage down to 6V, but wonder if that type of resistor would handle the horn's amperage requirements. Of course, hitting the horn button is usually an event of only a few seconds' duration; however, there are times ... Cheers, Grog

What percentage of the page data is the data on "Location"? I wouldn't think that it would be significant. Are you saying that each member MUST now re-enter their location information on their profile page and that it will eventually be included with the avatar? You can lead a horse to water, but sometimes the water just isn't there. Cheers, Grog

Whatever happened to the "location" or place of residence information that used to accompany one's post information? I always enjoyed seeing where our members resided, since it gave me a feel for the regional or national diversity of our members. If one is concerned about cyber security, one need not enter specific location information; however, just information on a country, region or state would be of interest. I looked up my forum profile and found that my location information had also been scrubbed from that. I, for one, would like to see some information on members' locations included with our posts. Cheers, Grog

That is fine for Region B (the Americas, Japan, South Korea, the Phillipines, Taiwan, Hawaii, Easter Island), but not for Region A ( Europe, Africa, most of Asia and Oceania, Greenland) where the red marks are kept to port (the left) when entering harbor or going upstream. Sometimes ya just hafta know where you are ... more or less. Cheers, Grog

Other than having the typical fighter pilot personality, I've read and heard (from those who knew the man) that Chuck Yeager was one of the "Good Guys" with an engaging personality. If you're not a fighter pilot (I'm not one), the fighter pilot personality (self-assuredness, arrogance, etc.) can be a bit off-putting; however, it goes with the territory of being one of the "cream of the crop". Any good pilot, not just fighter pilots, is comfortable with his/her skill, and this sometimes comes across as just a bit arrogant. Just as an aside, the next time you watch the movie "The Right Stuff", pay attention to the scene in Pancho Barnes' Happy Bottom Riding Club. The grizzled old bar tender is Chuck Yeager in a cameo appearance. R.I.P. Chuck Yeager. Another of my boyhood heroes "gone west". Grog

Here's one for you Left Coast Folks: https://www.estatesales.net/CA/Watsonville/95076/2710071 It looks like some interesting stuff, and who knows whats in all of those apparently NOS boxes on the shelves. Happy bidding. Cheers, Grog

Well, then, you're set. Cheers, Grog

Including the Original Post, there are only three posts in "Part1". Why is there a "Part 2"? Just wonderin'. Cheers, Grog

Amen! Those who like farcebook, should enjoy farcebook, but the disease need not infect this fine forum. Krikey, we're having enough problems with the Covid/China flu! Cheers, Bob

Why? Cheers, Grog

'Tis a fine line indeed, between bravery and stupidity. Cheers, Grog

While not speaking for Matt, it's always useful to be reminded that something like that shown in the photo could happen to the careless (who would become carless while the damage is being fixed in the body shop). If I had pierced the door with a forklift, I'd have blamed the local rhino; however, the damage shown is more akin to that suffered when a pair of rutting alligators take their lust beneath the nearest car. I agree, but it would have been more sickening had anyone been under the car when the jack "disconnect" occurred. I trust that didn't happen in this case. Cheers, Grog

Whatever one may label it, it's a very good looking car, in my opinion. Do you know whether or not the owner is an AACA Member and/or a participant in this forum? Cheers, Grog

My mistake. I meant "pixelated" instead of "pixilated". Now images of pixelated pixies are whirling through the remains of my brane, resulting in just a bit of pixilation. pixelated definition: divided (an image) into pixels, typically for display or storage in a digital format. I agree that my unintentional misuse of the word "pixilated" does bring forth some interesting mental images. Cheers, Grog

Ah, now a smidgeon of understanding is creeping into the remanes of my brane. Why bother with reality, when we can experience simulation while peering at video screens? Just gotta love cgi! Why bother with real actors/actresses, real cars etc. when they can all be pixilated? Basement daredevils unite! Cheers, Grog

What is "Sector X", and why would they kidnap the driver? Cheers, Grog

Halloween is two weeks from tomorrow; therefore, I'd consider this thread to be highly appropriate and timely, not to mention in good taste. Cheers, Grog

What are you guys talking about? The video clearly shows a driver, and the speed record has apparently been verified and entered into the record books. Cheers, Grog

The SSC Tuatara hit a top speed of 331 mph with a two way average of 316 mph garnering the title of the World's fastest production automobile. Here's the video: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/sscs-tuatara-fastest-car-world-331mph-top-speed I can't imagine going that fast at Bonneville, much less on a two lane public roadway! Cheers, Grog

This vintage car race at this year's Goodwood Speedweek had an interesting competitor: a huge American "boat" competing against a host of more agile Euro-hotrods. The link to the video: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/watch-a-ford-galaxie-go-from-zero-to-hero-at-goodwood-speedweek/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20_October_20_Newsletter_NewDD I found the video on today's Hagerty website. Enjoy the video of classic American iron holding its own on an English road course. Cheers, Grog

My guess (and it is just a guess) is that the tow bar was a logical development of the spacer bar which was used to prevent the fore and aft movement (relative to the tow truck) of the casualty vehicle while under tow. With this "guess" in mind, I would think that the "tow bar" was developed some time in the 1920s. I'm sure that there are some vintage tow truck guys on this forum who could confirm or deny my "guesses". Cheers, Grog

A lot of a response to the question would involve a definition of each term. For example, as Frank said above, the first towing was probably done by a horse or a mule, soon to be followed by a car or a truck on the pulling end of a rope. That would satisfy a definition of a "tow truck" since it was "towing" a vehicle using a rope. The "tow truck" as we have come to know it, was invented by Ernest W. Holmes, of Chattanooga Tennessee, in 1916. He modified his personal 1913 Cadillac into the first "modern" tow truck. Cheers, Grog

"Friend" of whom? A friend of yours, a friend of the seller, a friend of the court ... ? Cheers, Grog

Look at the second and third photos posted by Ben P., and I think that the reason the fenders were left on becomes clear. Cheers, Grog