That rudder is from the aircraft carrier Midway. Rudders coming into the shop had the bore built up with weld. How they did that I don't really know. I don't think we used carbide because of the...
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That rudder is from the aircraft carrier Midway. Rudders coming into the shop had the bore built up with weld. How they did that I don't really know. I don't think we used carbide because of the...
Jackie...Is the Le Blond the same one you replaced the headstock bearings in?
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Jackie,
Great pic that brought back memories of the shipyard. If you did it on this floor mill ,and I BET YOU COULD...that would be some serious overkill !
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Al
Was that pan done inhouse or farmed out?....Looks pretty neat.
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Al
The laptop thing is really cool, but if you need a backup system I can send you one of my files for dressing points.....I'm always here to help.
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Buffalo Arms has .318 bullets for a shade less than 50cents a pop in lots of 100. not cheap but how often do you plan on shooting the rifle? I Will keep snooping.....meanwhile good luck on your...
The small house we lived in when moving to a small logging town, was previously owned by an elderly couple. The husband had been gassed in France and had passed away. His wife told us he had been...
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Two brother's from the Bay Area ran this car. We knew them so my son had a photo op. At the time he would back off when I fired up the Gasser ,so we moved him when they fired up the rail....
I'm still in touch with some of the friends I made there. We call each other around the holidays just checking in. We are gettng up in years.
K 4 11, A 1 12, K 4 11 59 to 63.
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I''m not sure I understand your post.....Jackie has no reason to cry about anything, so what part is appliable here?
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Jackie
Just saw your accommodations in Vegas.......reminds me of the Marine barracks I sometimes used too sleep in. When I made Cpl. I moved into the NCO quarters where I had a single bunk, two...
The picture got lost in the shuffle going to try again.
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This was many.many moons ago.
Al- I know there are ups and downs but you have the right attitude.....perseverance.
It wasn't the ski season yet but we got a little snow the night...
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This is a buddy from school. I was home on leave with no wheels and he drove my future wife and around. It wasn't made for 3 people so it was real cozy....that was good because he didn't...
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The wife and I went down the Calif. coast for our 5th anniversary. I think this was near Monteray. The car was really cherry and the only issue was a vibration from the dash when you cranked...
That is one happy kid !
What does the double A mean ? Haven't seen it before in a stock class.
Nice photos Al
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A high school friend and his project 33/34 Ford. The flat head that was removed is on the floor. I don't remember what motor was planned for the car but he had a log manifold for it. I...
The older Redfield scopes and mounts are very good.
Good luck hunting.
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Sometimes it's only thing that keeps us sane. During the Vietnam war when it seemed like the world was taking a major dump, cars and racing kept my head above water. Gave me chance to focus on...
Jackie
Being a long time resident, has the frequency of these events increased?
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Good eye Al. I got the carb from Bob.....He swears by them. Besides that it was rebuilt and free.
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Spectators...will this thing really start? It's a small logging town and everyone knows what I was working on.
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The crew that stayed and hung out after we got it running....
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Good to hear from you. Wondered why you hadn't posted something about your meet. If your on the mend its all good.
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Al
I take it you like Garrison Keilor
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This is what happens you plow a field on drugs.
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