Robert G. Smits
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Terry it is Heavy porcelain 13.5 by 10. I have seen a larger version
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3-D printing sounds like a great idea for a post. Several years ago I purchased a car in Canada. Took me 5 months to get a title. The local DMV was demanding written documents from the border crossing that had gone digital 10 years ago. I finally had to hire a title service. I will never buy a car outside of the USA again as long as I live in Texas.
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Ed, we all appreciate the magnificent effort you have made over the last few weeks. It is time to walk away and relax for a week. Clear your head. My favorite saying, "Sh--Happens"
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The above posts only represent the "tip of the iceburg" I would say this scammer is making a nice living. Many times it is not greed on the part of the victim, it is suddenly locating the unobtainable part. After purchasing the the Ron Van Geldren V16 with missing grill and side panels I walked around Hershey for several years wearing a sandwich sign advertising for the missing parts and never found them. I would have been ripe for a scam!
Fraud takes many forms in the internet age. A year ago I purchased a car on BAT. The owner in California was represented by a dealer in Washington State who I had been in contact with several times prior to the end of the auction. In response to my question for routing information for the wire transfer I received a email reply from his computer directing me to sent the wire to an account on the east coast stating that he had not had time to establish banking relations at his current location. This raised my suspicion and I called the east coast bank and asked them to verify that the account was in his name which they wouldn't do. I contacted BAT and told them that I would only pay the person whose name was on the title or they could cancel the transaction. The "end of the story" is that his computer had been taken over by a out of country scammer. Before you send that wire call the recipient to make sure everything is above ground. I came close to losing 30K.
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On 9/2/2020 at 3:16 PM, trimacar said:
ded up in the hands of a better person, I'm tickled....
You speak for all of us!!!
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A neat Double Bubble clock
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Be sure to install a filter between the tank and the electric pump. Electrics don't tolerate small paticulate matter. In my experience the biggest plus is being able to prime your carb after periods of storage. I will also switch the pump on for a minute or so after a lunch stop on a hot day in Texas. I doubt that I use the pump more that 5-10 minutes on a five day car tour but it certainly gives you "peace of mind", especially with the wife in the car on a 100 degree day.
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What an example of members helping members. Isn't this forum great!!! Subject is of special interest to me as I am looking at a 53 Olds that reportedly needs a new governor
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5 hours ago, edinmass said:
Now I'm paranoid and will have to look at the hitch every time I stop for the rest of my life.
Ed, if you would go to a gooseneck set up you could stop worrying. You wouldn't have to use an equalizer which puts leveraged stress on your set up and equalizes the load over the entire frame. If you had a 22-24 ft trailer it would be different. Just my opinion after your near misses with faulty hitches. Even with a class V hitch your frame attachments are suspect
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I have driven a couple of Tesla's and can't wait for the e-Corvette. I am 80 now and my only concern is will I still have a drivers license??? Very interesting and thought provoking discussions. When you factor in the depreciation of the dollar over the next 18 months I wouldn't be surprised at an entry price above $150K in 3-4 years
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I think they have to go to the e-Corvette to stay competitive. I suspect less than 5% of Corvette's are used for long range touring and I would be happy with a range of 250-300 miles
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Effective September 1, 2020, Gm is transferring all members of the Corvette engineering team to their autonomous vehicles program. Just a sign of their commitment to a All Electric future. Can the rumored e-Vette be far off?
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I haven't been in contact with Marty but good friends living in a western suburb of NO didn't get a drop of rain from either hurricane. Still waiting to hear from a member in Beaumont,Texas. Wife's niece in Texarkana had 3 feet of water in her house and lives 400 miles north of where the storm hit land.
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41 Cadillac that a friend found in the early 80’s at a southern Iowa funeral home. Had 15 thousand miles. He used it to tour in several clubs and never owned a trailer. He lived in Atlanta and his last tour was a two week tour in Arizona. After the tour he came home through Canada. In 2001 he was going to start a frame off restoration and I convinced him to sell it to me and buy another 41 to restore Which he did. Now has 65 thousand miles and is original inside and out other than power steering which he installed after having rotator cuff surgery. I average about a thousand miles per year while touring.
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Terry, your paperweight can be dated to prior to 1909 when JF Pitt passed away and his daughter Mabel inherited the business and became the only female owner of a carriage company which was active until 1934. She oversaw the construction of the company building which is located in the East Des Moines Historical District was restored to office space in 2018. Interestingly it is a couple of blocks away from the site of the Duesenberg brothers Bicycle shop where they produced the Mason and later Maytag Mason automobile before moving to Indianapolis.
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3 hours ago, trimacar said:
post about the car, the more I realize I made the correct phone call that morning. It's in the hands of someone who not only appreciates it, but has the knowledge and resources to bring it back to life
You are to be commended for your choice of the future caretaker. There are many who would aspire to own this rare car but few with the talent to do what Ed is doing. The frosting on the cake is we are able to share in the adventure thanks to this forum and Ed's ability to record the car's progress. I didn't think anything could top "period images" but this has.
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5 hours ago, edinmass said:
old bones..........it's starting to catch up to me
Ed. you don't know what "old Bones "are at your age!!! Try it at 80. I'm in the shop 7 days a week now that you can't go anywhere thanks to Covid and my risk factor thanks to 35 pack years. If you seriously want to lose some weight and maintain your health. strength and flexibility start each day with 30 to 45 minutes of exercise. I started when I retired from my day job at at 60. Sorry for the sermon but stay healthy, we may need you!!!
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2 hours ago, edinmass said:
uthern Florida I don't know all the suppliers like I did back up north. Fix ing the car isn't too bad, finding shops to supply outside service and supplies are often harder than the repair
This is true regardless or your location. Many of us would be up $hit creek in many instances if not for forums like this and the knowledgeable members who participate, "Like edinmass" BTW how many of you have clicked on the "DONATE" button to contribute to the forum. This thread alone is worth a $10 donation that most of us can afford. I've saved thousands not going out to eat or going to my average of 5 tours each summer.
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If it has sentimental value to you and your wife mount or on a nice base and display it or use it as a paper weight. Here are some shots of the 34 I purchased in 1972. In 34 it was part of the radiator cap
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Walt I loved your sermon and know the feeling. The other day my wife asked why I didn’t sell most of my collections as no one has been in the garage for months. My reply was “I have”.
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When I sold my Missouri warehouse last fall there were 3 similar to Terry's that went for $75 each at auction. I had no place to use them in Texas. Because of Covid I would be lucky to find a buyer today. Everything is online.
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A couple more clocks I unpacked today.
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1 hour ago, edinmass said:
and you stay because of friends.
I would have to agree. All of my "good"friends are related to one of my hobbies, Cars, Art Glass or Advertising. Unfortunately the two that were associated with my profession have passed from cancer. One of the side effects of living too long. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this topic and I am not alone. It is like we were part of this adventure without having our buts in the truck for 3 days
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Memoribilia to view - A guide
in Memorabilia, Toys, Art, Signs, Clothing and Printed Material
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Two versions. The first is porcelain on heavy metal. 17.5 by 9.
the second is the same size but is painted tin with embossed letters