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12-08-2010, 10:09 AM
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 1995
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 13,606
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The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
 Our first day here on the ranch was spent pulling the motor out of my '39 sedan and tearing it down for inspection. Today was all about the aftermath. Unfortunately, we found quite a bit of damage in the little motor. One of the aforementioned "lash ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. |
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12-08-2010, 10:12 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota
Posts: 28,172
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
Sounds like the good life man!
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12-08-2010, 10:17 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Drag City
Posts: 3,594
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
Great pics. Great article. He's got toys, doesn't he ?!?!?
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12-08-2010, 10:18 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: evanville. wi
Posts: 4,654
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
........Ryan.........Nothing better to have a little grease and oil on you......Looks like you're having fun and at a real cool place.....
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12-08-2010, 10:19 AM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SUGAR CITY
Posts: 15,907
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
That place is heaven on earth. I nearly shit myself when I seen the pics of the lakester.
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12-08-2010, 10:22 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southern California
Posts: 92
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
Best of luck, even though you don't need it!
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12-08-2010, 10:50 AM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: 307 Wyoming
Posts: 1,722
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
If someone asks what real hot rodding is? this Thread is exhibit A.
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12-08-2010, 11:10 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: NH93 Exit1
Posts: 84
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
"Working on the ranch with your best pals on a Tuesday afternoon? Not me. We laughed more than we probably should have." (Ryan)
We all do things that take years off our life, work to hard, go to fast, ETC; What you are doing is adding years to your life. In that setting you cannot laugh too much. It is healing. Enjoy your time to the fullest. Scrump. Last edited by Scrumpy; 12-08-2010 at 11:14 AM. Reason: Spelling correction |
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12-08-2010, 11:18 AM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SUGAR CITY
Posts: 15,907
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
This thing.....oh I would do bad bad things to it.
 Perfection. 
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12-08-2010, 11:19 AM
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Member Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 6,239
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
Now THATS a perfect weekday!
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12-08-2010, 11:20 AM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Yakima Valley, WA
Posts: 15,403
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
That has the sounds of what is going to be a great and memorable week that you guys will talk about for years to come. And it looks like that engine will have plenty of poke when it is back in the car and running.
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12-08-2010, 11:35 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Media, PA
Posts: 619
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
The scooter was just cool.
The school zone sign was probably less creepy before it developed that patina. Everything else is just a delight to the eyes. 
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12-08-2010, 11:36 AM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hutto, Texas
Posts: 4,190
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
wow. I'm hating my life right this moment.....
Oh, ...and bring me that torpedo.
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12-08-2010, 11:37 AM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Richmond, VA and Morehead City, NC
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
Yeah, I'd just hate to be there today at Tardel's, cleaning parts, scaping grease..."oh please, Brer Fox, whatever you do, don't throw me in that briar patch."
 Love the posts this week, hope you can find time for more. 
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12-08-2010, 11:38 AM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Rancho Cucamonga CA
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
Hot Rodding at its core!!
More please!!!
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12-08-2010, 11:58 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 6,912
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
Does anyone know what color this '32 Roadster is?
TIA, Jim 
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12-08-2010, 12:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Derby, KS / Home Town Poplar Bluff, MO
Posts: 1,350
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
Love that (Edit) 39 merc!
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12-08-2010, 12:42 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SUGAR CITY
Posts: 15,907
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
That '40 is Jive Bomber's (Jay Ward) I believe.
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12-08-2010, 12:44 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: WA
Posts: 2,639
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
OH man...OH Lucky Man...enjoy your self....that looks like a special memory being hatched right there...
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12-08-2010, 01:08 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Nowheresville, Oklahoma
Posts: 1,081
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Re: The Flathead Rebuild: Part 2
Yeah! Like Harrison asked, what color is that roadster?
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