Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2018, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 5th annual Redneck Roundup schedule
Two days before the fifth Redneck Roundup is to begin and the first day of another of Patman's classes. Some teaching and some eating. I got a little bit done on the speedster and Jim and I shortened...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2018, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,071
Re: How many here remember the Workshop we had??
It looks like I will be settled down from our Redneck Roundup metal meet in time to attend this event. I have been encouraging Brent to do this again, and am looking forward to it. Can I stake a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2018, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 147
Views: 60,854
Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Ed, I looked up the info on the gas tank sealer. It was provided to me from a friend in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who's employer owns the Miami Heat basketball team and the farm team for the Detroit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2018, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 147
Views: 60,854
Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Too bad you were not here to help. You could have mowed our grass as well.
I spent the time checking for leaks at the gas tank, and along the 8ft of gas line and the shut off valve. We also adjusted...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2018, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 147
Views: 60,854
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2018, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 147
Views: 60,854
Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
More small steps. I am enthused little more these days as I need to get this done and out of the way for the upcoming Redneck Roundup. Not likely to happen, but it is good motivation. I got the gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2018, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,859
Re: Panel Delivery at the Ford Museum?
This is a copy of a post that I made on the Allmetalshaping website that I am an administrator for. I am sharing it here along with my sincere thanks to the large number of the members here that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2018, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,859
Panel Delivery at the Ford Museum?
I have been told / asked about the 225A Panel Delivery entered in Fine Point at Oskosh event has been sent to the Ford museum. I don't know what to say to those that have asked. Can some one confirm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2018, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 14,817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2018, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,698
Re: 5th annual Redneck Roundup schedule
This event has continued to grow, and I have previously had to limit the attendance to 40 folks, but the demand has been stronger this year and I have decided to expand a little to 50 folks or so....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2018, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,698
5th annual Redneck Roundup schedule
The wife and I have decided to host another of the Redneck Roundups here in Rock Hill, S.C. on April 5th, 6th and 7th. Lunch and the evening meals are included as is sheet metal materials, and I am...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2018, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 11,032
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2018, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,988
Re: Wheeling machine availablity
Fastenal surprised me with a response for a quote to the upper northwest. Palletized crate for four of the customers in this shipment are:
Oregon = $260
Texas = $210
Ohio = $185
Wisconsin =...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2018, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 11,032
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2018, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,988
Re: Wheeling machine availablity
This fifth shipment of English wheels has arrived here in Rock Hill. This is the second time that a shipment has been held in customs over concerns of the crate material 'issues'. This accounts for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2017, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 147
Views: 60,854
Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Continuing small step - maybe someday this thing will be done. Retirement is not all that it's cracked up to be. At any rate a little more got done. No matter how hard I try, the Bugatti build and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2017, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,427
Re: Toe-In Tool
It has been my practice to jack up the tires and make the scribe line, but then to not only put them back on the ground, but roll the car backwards at least one full tire diameter, then roll back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2017, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
Re: Sad news today the passing of Bill Edstrom
Bill and I were good friends. We competed with each other and shared the enthusiasm for details. I was fortunate to visit Bill and Silvia at their home and they were gracious and charming hosts. They...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2017, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,081
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2017, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,988
Re: Wheeling machine availablity
Peter has informed me that that this fifth shipment of six of his wheeling machines have left the port in Australia, and is due here in 6-8 weeks. One of the new owners is a member of this forum and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2017, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2017, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,106
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2017, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,348
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2017, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,348
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2017, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 147
Views: 60,854
Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Another small step. I finished the tail section, mounted the seats, installed the steering wheel and prepped the logos for riveting. They are a different size than the body rivets and am awaiting...
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