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Okie Dokie, Well, the suspense is too much for my ticker. You guys hang around and listen to the music and crickets, I'm a Ramblin' on to another...
[ATTACH] I think it's time for people to realize this build thread has run its course. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Yep' Ole Speedster #3. I think the Clutch Cargo Speedster is on permanent display at the Petersen Museum in California, if memory serves....
Lollygagging-intransitive verb- Known variant (usually South of Mason Dixon)-Lallygag Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Saw this on a Facebook page today. [ATTACH]. Jimmy Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks Sr100 for clearing that up. The engine didn't look like any LaFrance I recall seeing. Jimmy Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
[ATTACH]this giant speedster popped up on my Facebook today. LaFrance fire engine? Jimmy Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Jerry, Hope my opinion was taken in the spirit it was meant. You have done some marvelous work. I tried doing the seat myself in my own speedster...
Jerry, I was with you all the way and cheering you on until you tackled the upholstery yourself. Sorry friend, it looks like pizza dough that...
I bought this 1964 Christmas issue of Hot Rod magazine on Ebay. I had this same issue (new) pulled out of my hands in Mr. Betterman's high school...
Jerry, Just my humble opinion, but the bite in the pix from such a harsh solution looks pretty drastic. I assume you wanted to achieve a design...
Jerry, As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I took up your suggestion about trying out some java from Jumpin Goat Coffee Roasters. I'm a real coffee...
Jerry, Jimscycleshop.com is not me! Didn't even know that I had a 'doppelganger' address. I use 'jimspsycleshop' as my moniker (currently no...
Jerry, Happy Turkey, Just ordered a pound of 'Ethiopian Sidamo' from your JumpinGoatroasters compadres. Let you know what I think after I get to...
Jerry, All three items came from Harbor Freight and I used the ole' 20% off coupons making for an inexpensive 'power roller'. Even the stand was...
YOUR BEAD ROLLER I built a motorized, foot-pedal version from that same basic bead roller you have. Judging by the rust, I use mine a little more...
Sorry, I didn't enlarge you photos before I sent that 1st message. Looks like you holes might be large enough already. Jimmy
Jerry, Here's a photo and some instructions I cut fro m a web posting I saved recently. This project was a headboard but it's the 'same dif'. It...
Jerry, Looks like you're design is very close to the early open Model T Fords. I'm working on this example (photo) for my Speedster Raceabout but...
Jerry, Now that you mention it, I've never used it on wood directly exposed to weather. I did use it on tiger stripe maple veneer on a dash fascia...
I would have suggested trying dry powdered Aniline stain for that awesome cherry but I hear the crickets chirping already....
Jerry, My 2 cents usually gets (insert chirping crickets sound effect here) but I'll cast my line in here yet again. I'm so glad to hear you...
You lads are forgetting the infamous BLACK OWSLEY The Rolls Royce of LSD in the 60's. REGARDING BLACK INK: I did a lot of copper plate engraving...
Jerry, This works! I've used this method with good success in my 'artist days'. A great resist for etching brass are certain felt tip pens...
I guess that'll teach me not to post anything serious in the middle of a limerick contest.
Jerry, Real nice looking results. But here comes my 2 cents again (we must be up to about a dollar's worth by now). How about some engine turning...
Something changed with Rustoleum's spray can quality. You can buy three cans from the same batch and one if your lucky works without a problem....
Jerry, I like what I see going on with the dash. Again here comes my 2cents: The grab handle this time. Before you fit it, sort of tape it on...
Jerry, The dash looks really oversize to me. SEE PHOTO: This is the backboard of mine before gauges, steering wheel bracket and veneer was added....
Jerry, I love that split rivet spreader. Man if it's one thing I have duplicates of it's old pliers. My old man must have had two dozen old...
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