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I had a 69 Firebird "Sprint" in the early 80's. 6cyl. OHC 250 that put out 230hp, stock. It had a 4bl quad, Hurst three speed and a 411 posi....
The wood in the body needs replace. Has surface rust as you can see, but there is only one rust hole in the shell, right behind the drivers door...
I havent been on here for awhile. Life happens, I guess. The Uncle that passed this down to me , passed a year ago. Went thru his garage...
This car ended up in a museum in Germany.
I never did figure out what these came off of. Never used em either.
Looks like it was Gates-Osbourne. Found Popular Mechanics 1911 and Motor 1910 both had an ad for them. Thought that was kinda cool.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Do you think I have enough to make it worth the trip? $$$
Buggy parts? As in "horse and buggy?"
The convertible top bows in the first picture have a tag that says "Bates-osborne mfg. co Marshalltown Iowa" Does that give any hints to...
I lost an Uncle about a year ago, He was always into cars. When I helped clean out part of my Uncles estate, I ended up with boxes and totes...
If anyone is going to be wandering around Jefferson later this month, Which is kinda what we all do there, I could use a little help figuring...
I have a 34 Chevy 2 door sedan. I needed something just to roll it around so I bought a 89 S10 2 wheel drive rear end. It was way to narrow. I...
That would be awesome... I will find a shadow box and get the sixe and word together and PM you. Thanks. Also, thank you all for the kind words.
The arm is there. Works perfectly. Would just have to attach a cable.
It's cable operated. I think I could make it work. Probably frame it as suggested
Gramps, never had a drink of alcohol, never had a credit card, never borrowed a dime. worked two full time jobs till he retired. Then was bored...
I dont know how far it went in sales or what happened with it. It was given to me by my Uncle. He claims to have the cover, still looking for...
I thought you guys might think this is cool. It is to me. Made by my Grandfather and patented by his Brother in 1934. The first electrical cut...
Looking at buying a car with a state issued vin from Illinois. They cant find the title. Car has been sitting for 10 years. they will apply for...
That was supposed to say "no vin check".
I GOT MY TITLE!!!!! After a one week vaca with the wife to Tenn. we came back late Saturday night. A major storm hit Sunday morning. 90 mph...
I had this engine in a 69 F-bird. One of the best engines I have ever had. 250 ci 230hp 4 barrel quadrajet. stock. i always thought the...
Ohh Yeah, I LIKE IT
very well said..
2 weeks today, nuttin yet. But I am hopeful. then I wait for that extra tax bill.
Well, I sent in my paperwork, wish me luck. I will keep you posted.
NAPCO in West Chicago as another posted. I work for a steel co. in Carol Stream. we sell aluminum and stainless, but if I needed what you are...
Does anyone know if it is still as much of a hassle if you have an Illinois title as opposed to another states title. Mine is a 1933. Title was...
I had two 6x8 speaker boxes in the corners behind the seat by the gas tank and two 3-1/2's in the kick panels. Worked well. Re-doing the truck...
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