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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2024, 05:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,603
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Trip away in the33

Lawrie, you may have something there.
Wayno
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-21-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,223
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Cheap Gas

In the early to mid 60s I remember paying 17.9 cents at the Powerine station in Southern California. We got a coupon for a penny's worth of gas with each gallon making the price 16.9. Those coupons...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,603
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Trip away in the33

Yep. That's it. Thanks Pete.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,603
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Trip away in the33

That's the place, Pete. Off to the right in the picture was an outdoor place to eat which was quite pleasant.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,603
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Trip away in the33

Lawrie, our second favorite breakfast, (right after having breakfast with you and Carol) was about 100 km south of Cowra at the Long Track Pantry in Jugiong. That was 6 years ago. We've gotta get...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Flathead Tools?

I have a hand vise and use it often.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2024, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 688
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: DURA-BUILT Engine Company?

Dura=Built Flatheads were common around my neighborhood ( San Gabriel Valley) in the 50s and 60s.
Wayno
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,909
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Thumbs up Re: Prices going through the roof?

Gee. Just like Bonneville.
Wayno
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-30-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,154
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Model AA Buses produced?? Surviving??

My Dad drove a 1929 Ford Model A school bus back in the '30s in Monrovia, California. There was one on valley Blvd. in Rosemead or El Monte about 20 years ago. It seems like I saw another one since...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-15-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: McQuay-Norris

If I recall correctly, 30 years ago or so when I was working in Mesa, Arizona there was on of those on display in a paint store.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-19-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 31,095
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: what was your first car and how much did you pay

1951 Country Squire purchased from Thomas Auto Wrecking in Irwindale, California for the princely sum of $40. That was in 1961 when I was 14.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,223
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: nice day

Happy Birthday Lawrie. When you're in Detroit, it's just a 3400 mile round trip to Salina. Hint hint.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,480
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Happy Birthday Ol' Ron

90? Last time I saw you, you didn't look a day over 120. Happy Birthday Ron.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,270
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Colorado Rockies to Pike's Peak Mid-winter Road Trip

Good job Craig. I think about my ride in Old Henry often.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,927
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Advice please - flathead - worth saving?

Tim McMaster is in Hanford. Definitely worth the drive.
Wayno
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Trip away in the pickup

Lawrie, I was there in August and September. Rained out every time. Looking forward to this year.
Wayno
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Trip away in the pickup

Lawrie, we went through Roma on our way to your house.
Wayno
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-15-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 24
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Views: 3,338
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: ???

The light would gather up in the buckets until they were full then spill over and burn your knees.
Wayno
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-23-2022, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,353
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Burtz Block Updates

Tim is a stand up guy and knows his stuff.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,087
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Please help identify 49-53 block

If it's just the block Ford and Mercury are interchangeable.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-26-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,085
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Expert Opinion

You'll be fine. I do it all the time.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-20-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,709
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: What $15 bought in 1961

Pech33, believe it or not there's a '37 Plymouth 4 door for sale a few blocks from me. I don't think 15 bucks will cut it.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,867
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Lifter info

That being said, I use 320 grit on mine.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,867
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Lifter info

I have used a Harbor Freight 5" disc sander with a valve guide clamped to the table for this task with good results.
Wayno
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-06-2022, 05:04 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,475
Posted By Elmo Rodge
Re: Trip

oops.
Wayno
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