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11-30-2012, 09:11 PM
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A Tribute to my Father
Here are some pictures of a perfectly scale model of the Model A engine that my father made from wood carvings and machining about 30 years ago. Thought some might like to see his labor of love. He had a 1930 roadster since he was 16. It is now mine along with a recently purchased 1931 Town Sedan.
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11-30-2012, 09:14 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Beautiful.
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11-30-2012, 09:17 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Outstanding Rich! That is surely a special give from your Father. Thanks for sharing.
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11-30-2012, 09:17 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
A special gift for all of us to see the photos!
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11-30-2012, 09:22 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
The Engine is An Amazing piece of Art, My Dad used his Lathe and produced 5 of these replica 21" wheels which were given as Trophies for the Model A Club Here in Nevada, The guys that grew up with Model A's truly loved them.
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11-30-2012, 09:23 PM
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 That must have taken many hours of tedious work. |
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11-30-2012, 09:38 PM
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A pleasure to look at.You must be proud.Thank you for showing them to us.--Bill
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11-30-2012, 09:45 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
What a treasure.
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11-30-2012, 09:48 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Wonderful. Certainly a Dad to be proud of!
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11-30-2012, 09:54 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
This is something very special in many ways! It says a lot about your Dad.
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11-30-2012, 10:22 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
clever fellow. Bob
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11-30-2012, 11:39 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Very, very cool Rich. Your Dad is a true craftsman.
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12-01-2012, 02:05 AM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Just amazing!
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12-01-2012, 02:58 AM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Very nice.
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12-01-2012, 08:35 AM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Now that is just cool! Thanks for sharing!
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12-01-2012, 08:47 AM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Thanks for sharing RR. The engine is a nicely detailed piece. It took lot's of skill to build that. What scale did your dad use? It is hard to figure out the size from the pictures.
DaveMc that wheel trophy would be a treasured piece by those that received one. Sure beats the $10 plastic trophies at most shows that I have attended which usually end up in a box in the garage. |
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12-01-2012, 10:27 AM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Awesome, thanks for the pics....
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12-01-2012, 10:30 AM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Wow ! What a treasure, your Dad was something !! Thanks.
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12-01-2012, 10:38 AM
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By the way did your dad make two of them, and you might just sell the other,
. VERY NICE
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12-01-2012, 10:45 AM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Really Cool ! Wish i had one for my office. I'm sure you treasure it.
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12-01-2012, 11:02 AM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Swell!
Any relation to the Stovers of Hershey, PA? Steve |
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12-01-2012, 03:18 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Man! I wish I was that AWESOME.
I'd love to make stuff like that. I could probably do it if I tried hard enough, but I'd never live long enough to finish it (Like the Judson supercharger I started making 15 years ago). Thanks for sharing!
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12-01-2012, 11:32 PM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
That is a wonderful Keepsake.. And the car also.. Thanks for sharing.
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12-02-2012, 12:58 AM
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Re: A Tribute to my Father
Jeez, I can almost hear it putt.
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