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Post by Doug T. on Sept 24, 2010 16:37:19 GMT -5
Found this on e-bay for 4 bucks! Once it's received a good CLA, I'll post another photo ;D Doug
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 24, 2010 14:30:06 GMT -5
Hi Brichma ! Welcome to the forum! I'll keep my eyes open for your missing page, or any other Retina related information. Doug
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 23, 2010 17:39:46 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Getting older does have it's advantages. I get away with a lot of things that I wouldn't have been able to a few years ago Doug
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 20, 2010 20:47:59 GMT -5
Dave, Look up the 1939 Graham Supercharged Convertable. I think that the Auburn or Cord also used a turbo in the 30's. Beautiful automobiles, but way out of reach as far as price goes Doug
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 20, 2010 18:03:56 GMT -5
Thanks Wayne! That's an impressive piece of automotive history. I never realized just how much that particular engine had evolved, or the many uses it had been put to. A few years back, I spotted an old Jeep with one in it, and could never figure out if it had been a swap, or was a factory option. I think that whoever owned Jeep at the time (Willys/Kaiser/AMC/or?)might have been capable of putting one in.
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 20, 2010 16:55:42 GMT -5
You got it It was also used in an Olds F-85. They sold the design, and Rover used it for many years. As far as I know,they still do. I had a Ford Cortina back in the 70's, that was a very neat little vehicle. I remember using a lot of cans of spray paint, midnight blue I think. I didn't do a very good job Doug
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 20, 2010 15:34:43 GMT -5
Hi Guys! Here's one for you to ponder. An American made, all aluminum engine, 215 cu.inch V8. It was used in the US, then the design was sold to the British for use in what vehicle ?
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 20, 2010 8:44:01 GMT -5
I think I recall the first small block chevy as being a 265. It was quite a sensation when it was brought out. The 348 and 409 were a diferent design, I'm not sure if the parts were interchangable. Mopar made (and continues to make) some very memorable vehicles and engines. We had a first year Barracuda with a 273 in it. It wasn't very fast, but a lot of fun. What model truck is your dad restoring?
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 19, 2010 19:37:01 GMT -5
Wayne, Sorry to hear about your neighbors wife, I can't imagine what it would be like if I lost mine. I had an old Impala back in my younger days (it was an early 60s model) that had a 409 in it. It was very fast and I had BIG FUN with it.
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 19, 2010 16:13:34 GMT -5
Hi Wayne! Love the photos, especially the Ford pick-up. 43 years is a long time to collect parts, but the effort was obviously worth it! The 327 isn't a very common motor, I probably would have gone with a 302. Nice toothy grin on that Buick too Great shots!! Doug
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 18, 2010 11:58:46 GMT -5
It's a very good photo of a different age. It would look good in B & W too! I used to love riding trains when I lived in Europe, and wish they would expand passenger service here in the States. There's a place near here called Steamtown that offers year round rides through the Pennsylvania landscape. I'm going to see what kind of web-site they have.
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 17, 2010 12:15:09 GMT -5
If there were batteries left in it for a long time, the contacts oxidize. Sometimes they might look ok, but are coated. Try cleaning them with an old ink eraser, that might help.
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 16, 2010 12:00:04 GMT -5
Mickey, Thanks for the link. I hadn't even thought of looking online until after I posted. Barnes & Noble has an old library copy for 10.95, and I'm after content, not condition, so I'm going to order that one. I've got quite a collection of photo books, some of which I've got more than one copy of. I'll put together a list and post it, maybe someone could use them.
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 16, 2010 11:51:37 GMT -5
She's a very busy little dog, and a great friend. She even gets along famously with our cat! They were both rescued from the animal shelter.
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Post by Doug T. on Sept 16, 2010 10:23:33 GMT -5
Does anyone know where there's a copy of this for sale or trade? Our local library had one, but it seems to have vanished Doug
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