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#931
General Discussion / Re: Photo Sharing - Uploading Pics
November 05, 2017, 05:47:30 PM
Sorry Dave no pictures came visible.

How many pictures do you keep on the web.  meg-a-bites, gig-a-bites, or tera-bites?
#932
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
October 26, 2017, 09:22:16 PM
Quote from: racertb on October 26, 2017, 02:02:42 PM
Mine is 35-40mph as well...that's where she is most comfortable.

Ted,

Isn't it a little dangerous to be going that slow in Florida.  I do 70-75 and I have to stay in the right lane so I don't piss off the locals. 

Frank,

200 mile trip in one direction is pretty gutsy. Life in the slow lane sounds like fun.  Its great that you take those trips.

Chet...
#933
General Discussion / Re: Photo Sharing - Uploading Pics
October 25, 2017, 01:37:19 PM
Ted,

I made the topic sticky so it will stay on top.  I am interested in the answer.  The cost you stated is pretty high.  If enough are interested I could setup a photo book for a nominal fee.  Just for forum members.
#934
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
October 25, 2017, 01:31:13 PM

Just curious, what is your normal cruising speed ?
#935
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
October 24, 2017, 07:22:49 PM
Thanks for the info Frank.

BTW what is the metal used for in the picture.

#936
General Discussion / Re: WME Shackle
October 20, 2017, 12:54:35 PM
If you find a hoard of Tryon shackles don't forget us. Thanks for the tip.
#937
I read an article awhile back which was commemorating the 100 anniversary of the Model 'T'.  The author brought out a point that none of us truly have experienced first hand.  Sure many of us have lived through the "See the USA in your Chevrolet" and paid 17 to 23 cents a gallon but none of us truly understand the real impact of the automobile on daily life in the early 1900's.   The author proposed that the automobile gave people something that they didn't have prior and that was leisure time.   How you might ask with all the early maintenance that need to be done to keep these cars road worthy.   Well when you think about it prior to the automobile you had a horse and possibility a wagon.   If you only used it to go to town once a week you still had to feed and care for your horse daily.  The car on the other hand only needed gas when you used it so thus a whole new era of leisure time was created.

The author proposes "Sadly, as with everything, when something slips from current events into history much of its significance becomes lost.  Since we don't have a direct recollection of the times, we cannot (even with vivid imaginations) appreciate what a difference it made in people's lives."

The author was Jay Klehfoth  CEO of the Model 'T' Ford Club of America in 2008.

The article struck a cord with me in that I recall from my summer drives how people would react to my car and probably most would appreciate the age but all would walk away thinking how primitive those early cars were.  The reality is quite the opposite.  Our old cars are marvels of human ingenuity which have survived 80 years of wars, politics, hard economic times, the elements of nature, and the rising price of gasoline.   

So don't hate garaging the old girl for the winter, appreciate the fact that you don't have to go out to the barn every day to feed and clean up after her.  Well maybe a few drops of oil on the floor but in the great scheme of things not bad at all.  I wonder what people will think of my laptop 100 years from now ?

Chet...
#938
General Discussion / Re: 30-U Firewall
October 14, 2017, 09:58:02 PM
Are you a member of the Plymouth Owners Club and have you tried the tech advisor for your model year.

You can find the POC on Facebook and at:  http://www.plymouthbulletin.com/smf2/index.php

#939
General Discussion / WME Shackle
October 10, 2017, 05:17:34 PM
I thought this was interesting any comments would be appreciated:

I am working on cleaning up the rear suspension on my 29 and my rear leaf spring shackles are marked WME Pat. 1921 - 25  They look and work exactly like the Tryon Shackles.  I could not find any reference to a Manufacturing Co. WME in my 1924 Chilton Automobile Directory.  Another Mystery ??



Also the leaf spring shackle plates are marked Right (Passenger) and Left (Driver's Side).  I have yet to determine if there is any difference.

Cheers Chet...
#940
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
October 08, 2017, 10:01:21 AM
Quote from: Articifer Tom on October 08, 2017, 08:53:29 AM
Hello  , Chet
  In a continuation of a discussion at Hershey on paint colors . When I said about light blue primer . Attached is a pic of the other Dodge '31 build pickup cab with light blue under black and interior green . Since it shows up in only the cab section of the truck and your composite cab . Can this be that manufactures primer and not a former color . Your page 6 shows it well .
   Any other examples out there ?

I don't know.  I think Walter P. was a waste not, want not, type of guy and liked to use what was left on the shelf.  I've been known to mix some paint remnants together and get a room done for free.  Another mystery or another practicality ?  Might have to ask those "History Detective" guys.  We need to find an expert on early 20th. century manufacturing.

As far as primer goes my understanding is that it provides a consistent and neutral surface for the top coat.  The lighter or darker primer I believe can affect the appearance of the outer paint but my knowledge is minimal in this area.  Maybe someone else has a comment.
#941
General Discussion / Re: Hershey in October
October 07, 2017, 07:22:57 PM
Forum Members get together in Hershey:

I met up with Tom <Articifer Tom> and Rich <thehandleman> at Rich's spot on the Chocolate Field CH-74-83
In the picture below from left to right - Rich - Tom - Chet



If you need to get an original handle on it, drop Rich AKA "The Handle-Man" an email.



It was a great show and I escaped the rain.  Below is not the strangest thing I saw while walking the swap meet.



Cheers, Chet...


#942
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
October 07, 2017, 05:20:54 PM
Thanks John

I appreciate the info,  Chet...
#943
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
September 29, 2017, 11:58:31 PM
Frank, Thanks for the info and picture.

Dave's car is a treasure trove of information details.  I was fascinated by the two nails in the sill washer below the bolt holding the sill in place.  This is the kind of stuff that gets washed away by owner repairs over the life of the car.  The body plate is where I thought it should go.

I also sent an email to Jeff Buton to pick his brain also.

Thanks for all the help,  Currently working on the rear suspension, Chet...
#944
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
September 25, 2017, 02:33:38 PM
Finally finished the last of the structural framing

I can finally move on to something new.  Yes I know that there is still plenty of wood work to complete but the structural side of the equation is now in the past.  It's actually been a little over a year since I started down this road.  Pretty soon maybe I'll have something to actually drive again.





I'm thinking Floor next ?


Chet...

#945
General Discussion / Hershey in October
September 22, 2017, 09:15:02 PM

Just an FYI if anyone will be going to Hershey PA for the AACA meet.  The wife and I will be at Hershey on Wednesday & Thursday and it would be great to say hi to anyone searching the swap meet from this forum.  If you are attending and want to meet up, send me an email at chetbrz@aol.com

Chet...