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Our 6th grade class took a day trip to the Ford Rouge plant in 1954 or 55. They were making 55 Fords. We saw molten steel going through rolling mills, steel parts being stamped out , paint and the bits in between, to complete cars driving off the assembly lines. We then went to the Ford "Rotunda" building, where they gave us all Rotunda key chains. These keychains were instantly valuable items. Bubble gum, marbles, and other trade items changed hands and several soon had keychains of some length when the chains were all snapped end to end with the several of the plastic Rotunda medals hanging on what was now a neck chain. The building burned some time later. I also saw new 62 Chevys going together in Van Nuys , California, I think it was, a few years later. Jim43
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I don't know about bent if it is bent, the straightening of it , but both bushings are usually reamed in with a long reamer that reams both bushings so they align exactly with each other. If bent very much the reamer won't work out so well, more drastic straightening is required, but ream them in after straightening. JIm43
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1938 Buick - $35,000 (Salinas CA) not mine
jim43 replied to f.f.jones's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
JJ is right. to each his own. Some guys love their cars so much they lavish every option they can find on them. Not my thing, but definitely not just a California thing. It's a car love thing. I don't think the hobby is served by beating up on someone else's love affair. Unless I am missing some connection I see no reason to bring an Impala generalization into a subject that has none. People gussy up their cars and always have, that is why that stuff was produced. When I was working as a 16 year old pumping gas west of Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1960 a few cars had air conditioning but there were a lot of swamp coolers came in on cars. Lots of 114 degree days in the summer. Canvas water bags abounded on the front bumper. I also know Salinas can be a hot place and that Buick is no cooler to ride in today than it was the day it was made.. The swamp coolers made it a bit more bearable then and now, I would suppose. I am in New Hampshire, go to any car show people will have their pride and joy there with at least as many gadgets as this guy has on his. Not for me, but I am happy for them, that they love their car enough to show it to people. I have never heard one of those guy rag on someone else's ride. They are in Maine, Florida, Washington and yes, California . ( California has more people and cars) And Alaska. I also don't see any gadget that I haven't seen on cars being used back in the day when they were doing their first duty. Dice included. JJs last comment is the future of the hobby, and many other things as well. Jim43 -
I have an old head carbon cleaning outfit which resembles dentist hygienist tools, only heavy duty. Enough different shapes so scraping could be done through the spark plug hole. Probably a must for non-detachable heads. It all folds up in its metal box. I have used it in the past on non-detachable head Chalmers and others. If anyone is interested in it get in touch. JIm43
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Plenty of boats have had white oak framing for hundreds of years, a far worse environment. Red oak however is a different matter. Capillaries, for want of a better word run lengthwise in red oak. You can take a piece a foot or so long, emerge one end in a pan of water and blow into the other end. All the bubbles one could hope for and moisture can travel the same route. Jim43
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For the members who complain about shipping parts.
jim43 replied to George Smolinski's topic in General Discussion
Fifty years in business, thousands of mailings, The USPS has never lost a piece or broke anything. Challenging times for the USPS these days. Fedex recently left a valuable envelope with an address on it nothing like ours down the road somewhere at another address because the one on the envelope doesn't exist. Deliver it somewhere is the motto I suppose. The person at the house where it was delivered knew where we live and delivered it himself. Ups delivered a bumper that was coming here to a building side down the road with no address listed yet. Leave it somewhere, I cannot understand how delivery people can just leave something at a strange location just to get rid of it. Jim43 -
Ca 1910 International Harvester electric. An affordable engine never came along so my friend Warren put an old golf cart running gear in it. Performance is about like one would expect from a farm truck of the period, but very quiet. Three deep cycle 12 V batteries in the box (radiator) in front of the front seat. It is used on the farm by the way and is dependable. Not much cost either, and could certainly be re-converted to a gas engine easily. I am sure this is not the only car that has languished for decades for want of inner workings. Over 50 years for this one. Jim43
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Hi Marty; I was at a car show at the Shaker Center Museum and a fellow caught me just as the desperate need for more space for the winter reared up, and I sold to him. I think it is in good hands. I really had to look hard at these two cars. A different tail pipe ending treatment. The trunk dealer badge is not there . The air as you mentioned, really little stuff. I would like to see them parked next to each other, the condition is so similar from the pictures. Jim
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WANTED: 1915 - 1917 Cadillac water pump. Need both Left & Right pumps.
jim43 replied to Bob Sohl's topic in Parts Wanted
I will try and get in touch with the guy who told me about it. It has been a couple years. If I can learn more I will let you know. Jim. I suppose electric pumps referred to above are available in 6 volt these days? I used 12 volt bulbs in my 1915 Model T off a dedicated 12 V battery under the rear floor and just charged it up with a charger. Same with my John Deere Gator that I plow snow with. What a treat a backup camera is when backing up is 1/2 of the adventure.....always. I charge a separate battery, less necessary as the Gator is 12 Volt, but it leaves the vehicle system alone. Jim43 -
WANTED: 1915 - 1917 Cadillac water pump. Need both Left & Right pumps.
jim43 replied to Bob Sohl's topic in Parts Wanted
A couple years ago I heard of a 1916 Cadillac engine no longer powering the sawmill it once did. Complete, I believe, in a reasonable condition I was told. Not too sure what that means, not decayed I would hope. Any interest in pursuing this engine ? A range in price might incentivize the guy who told me about it to retrieve it. Not an easy undertaking I was told, way out in the Maine or New Hampshire woods someplace, stumbled on while hunting. He is a resourceful fellow though. I can try and find out more if there is interest. Jim 43