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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,646
Posted By EAK69
Re: New T-shirt for Sarah for....

My pleasure - now post a full photo of your Model A!!! ;-)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

I will have FSG merchandise sometime this year. I made one of a kind shirts I gave (for free) to fellow 'roadies' who help out on Route 66 as a sign of my appreciation for them. I never sell those...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

Yes, if I fly into KC instead of Tulsa, we shoot down and pass thru Pittsburg to Galena. I would recommend LIKING my FSG FB page https://www.facebook.com/frontstreetgarage/ as I always post when I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

Update to the work on the garage.

I had a VERY talented lady colorize the original May 1947 photo and include ALL the exact colors on the items on and in the building. I would say this is about...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-09-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

You are a man after my own heart with all those Model A's!! AND you and I probably will end up sharing the same padded cell after everything is said and done with our buildings.

Your's seems to be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-08-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

I have seen this one - pretty neat job what they did to it!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-07-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

I have spent an hour or two on the site and almost all are personal home garages - although I did see one 'commercial' type garage being redone to a workshop.

I will keep looking as I have time.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

I have been to the site before and quickly browsed thru it but it seems to focus more on personal garages than actual garages - I will spend a little more time this weekend on it. Thanks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

Do you have a link to it?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

Actually - every penny is coming from my pocket (for now). I will most likely create Front Street Garage merchandise to help fund the restoration - I have Tshirts now that I DO NOT sell as I give...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2016, 01:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

Update:
It has been 2 years since I have purchased the building and a lot of progress has happened.
I will be there in 2 weeks to do some more work on it but I am focusing on the facade and most of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2014, 12:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Thumbs up Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

Update - we have a contract being written up as we speak to complete the purchase of this building, so you are now talking to the new owner!

We have narrowed this pic to one of three years due to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,388
Posted By EAK69
Re: Route 66

You can check out my FB page as there are 1200 folks there who not only will help you - but you might be able to find a 'passenger'!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/113085672039496/
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
Posted By EAK69
Re: anyone taking an "A" to route 66 tour in May ?

I am actually going to Kingman THIS Sat to talk to one of the organizers and I can pretty much answer any question you have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,782
Posted By EAK69
Re: Does your Club have a web site?

http://www.phoenixmodelaclub.com/

I have a feeling it will go over a overhaul in the next few months as I have been asked to help out with it.

We have 85 members (families) and are looking to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 67,518
Posted By EAK69
Re: What Other Hobbies & Interests Do You Have?

Route 66 Preservation / Restoration & Education!! For a hobby and for charity (I do not charge for my time!)

I have one of the biggest websites in the world on Route 66 - and I spend EVERY DAY...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-31-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,296
Posted By EAK69
Re: Thanks/Update: Subj: Sandblasting Rims Questions

Understood BUT I cannot believe it would cost $100 per rim versus being anywhere closer to $30......
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,296
Posted By EAK69
Re: Thanks/Update: Subj: Sandblasting Rims Questions

I had 17" full steel rims blasted and PC black (came out FANTASTIC) for $30 a rim..... and these were MUCH more work than the Model A rims....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

Here is an article the current owner sent to me - I will have to get the actual paper when I see him next....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

Sorry Bill -seems my WordPress was updated and I have to configure a few things......




Yes he is!! Helped me to figure out a few things....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,700
Posted By EAK69
Re: The Front Street Garage, Route 66 in Galena, Kansas During the Model A Era Model

Bringing up this thread because I am in negotiations to buy this building - I know the owner very well and he and I will be closing the deal in the next month or two... and the plans for the place...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-22-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,966
Posted By EAK69
Re: MAC's bought out

I order from MAC's for my 49 Ford truck and haven't had a problem yet (I received an order yesterday as a mater of fact) BUT I check out their prices online and then call So-Cal in PHX to see how...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-21-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,721
Posted By EAK69
Wink Re: Next time you're on I-40 in NM, you have to see this.

I know the place as it is on Route 66 and I am helping the town of Moriarty with a few restoration plans.
HE WON'T SELL ANYTHING!!!
I walked the entire property and also the inside building and it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-14-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,013
Posted By EAK69
Thumbs up Re: Pay It Forward - Model A Restorers Club Membership

Good job in doing this!!

Once in a while I will donate to someone (at my cost) membership(s) to the Route 66 Association of any of the 8 states it passes through. I have done this several times...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-30-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,761
Posted By EAK69
Re: Masking for painting question

I always use the fine line tape overlapped with a wider tape - it helps to get real accurate when doing curves / corners followed up by coverage. I have masked off about 10 cars this year with this...
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