BobinVirginia
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I miss the day of singers that told a story
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I recently heard the Lozier had ball bearing mains and the trans shared an Oil pan with the engine? Was this something common on a Lozier?
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I’m fortunate enough to have met someone that owns one of Harrah’s cars. An Incredible car that went to an owner with incredible taste!
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8 hours ago, alsancle said:
People assume that the most sophisticated collectors in the world are just as stupid as they are.
That’s the Dunning-Kruger effect
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10 hours ago, Walt G said:
when Bill Harrah was alive every car anyone had for sale was one that "Harrah will buy it" , now that same thought is "Leno will buy that"
Bill Harrah and I would spend a week together at a family type car event , cars being driven all week with no big class judging in fact no judging at all.
I asked him one night as we were chatting and relaxing " so what car will you buy next according to what everyone says you will" he chuckled and smiled
and his comment was " that's what they used to say about James Melton and Austin Clark" "When will they buy or own that".
That’s some legendary car stuff there!
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4 minutes ago, Jim Skelly said:
1968 Charger
Car porn, what a tease. Sexiest mopar ever made. Outside of a 57-58 fury
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Please feel free to share everything from 58 to 64 you photographed!!! Thanks
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Just now, Jim Skelly said:
1959 Electra 225 convertible, restored and owned by the son of the original owner
Amazing cars! Please show more!!!
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20 minutes ago, 37S2de said:
I “planted” this ‘50 Studebaker in the yard and anticipated that it would become a landmark. When I first proposed the idea, my wife was enthusiastic because she saw the humor in it. The maple tree growing up through it is quite a bit taller now. The skeleton was an addition several years ago on Halloween and just seemed right so we left it to wave at passers by.
We have 8 acres, so the Studebaker is really in a side yard and not right in front of the house.
We have never had a negative comment about it and have heard from strangers that it has been used to give directions as in, “When you see the old car with the tree growing up through it, we’re a half mile farther east”
Tom
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!
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10 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said:
I just can't wait for the "gangster" comments. That's really my favorite part of BaT.
Anybody called Leno yet? 😂
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12 hours ago, alsancle said:
So what do you think the production numbers are on 454 four speed Lagunas?
https://www.chevelles.com/threads/1974-laguna-s-3-454-4spd-how-many-where-made.331270/
The best info I found on the subject. After you posed the question I became curious myself. I hope you find it interesting.
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I really like the Laguna S3 package. These cars are growing on me as I get older.
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57 minutes ago, Twisted Shifter said:
There already exists a forum section for this type of vehicle:
https://forums.aaca.org/forum/218-old-auto-remains/
Lots of "art".
Thanks, I searched yard art and didn’t see it.
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Some cars are just to far gone to save and yet we still hate to see them scrapped. I’m glad some folks can make a spot for these and still enjoy them visually.
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That old Chevy was a wrecker my father in-laws neighbor and friend of his father built in the late forties.
He used it to recover cars until 1972 and the father in-law likes seeing out on the edge of what’s really a field. We mow 7 acres finished. Reminds him of days as a kid.-
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1 minute ago, Bhigdog said:
Glad he,s not my neighbor.....bob
I’ll bet he’s glad too
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I’ve seen a few posts about cars for sale that are so rough they should be yard art. I looked for a yard art thread and saw none. So, I thought I’d start one inspired by my father in-laws little display.
Please share yours or one you found interesting.
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5 minutes ago, Lahti35 said:
Thanks for the kind words!
You’re welcome and they’re deserved. You’re doing a great job covering details of bringing the Dodge back to life. Great detail on stuff that matters. No BS just facts of what’s needed
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Good stuff! I should probably follow suit with your format and picture descriptions on my project. I’m enjoying keeping up with your project! Thanks
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Definitely something to think about with a car that’s going to be driven on tours.
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2 hours ago, edinmass said:
L-N units are typically 12 volt even in the teens. Seems they were popular on aircraft engines more than cars and trucks. I’m guessing it’s a two wire system.
The manual says I can use a 6 or 8 volt battery. The starter and generator are very well built. Heavy duty internals on both. Working on such solid old pieces is really enjoyable. I wish everything was built with such durable and serviceable materials and engineering.
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I work on tractor engines for a living. I know what mechanics are being referred to here! Lol
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1 hour ago, edinmass said:
After spray welding the shaft I’m surprised it could be cut on a lathe. I would have expected it to be so hard that only a grinder would touch it.
If it’s applied with too much heat you can’t cut it. It cuts well when applied correctly but cut it to fast and it work hardens then you’re done. When applying the metal powder it it’s too hot it basically burns the material. Too much gas pressure on the acetylene side can do this. Or, too much buildup too fast instead of light passes allowing for cooling and not heat soaking the material.
We typically use ceramic inserts when cutting it. Small jobs can be done with carbide like the brazed tool I was using in the picture. The carbide breaks down when turning larger items.
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1 hour ago, wayne sheldon said:
By the way, I once saw an engine a machinist friend had to repair that someone a few years earlier balanced all the rods and other parts. They had ground so much material off the I-beam of one connecting rod that it broke while running and punched a hole in the side of the block.
I’ve seen this with nitrous motors
The Story Of A Haynes Model 50
in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
Posted · Edited by BobinVirginia (see edit history)
Chapter 9
The old Rayfield carb needed to be disassembled and cleaned. Luckily everything was is great condition but dirty.
I forgot to take good before pics.
I’m very impressed by how well made this carburetor is! The Rayfield M3 all cleaned up and ready for reassembly.
After reassembly it looks like a piece of industrial art to me! This has been a very fun project. Time is becoming an issue at the moment so I’ll be adding updates as I can.