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Vic Piano · 09-20-2016, 11:31 AM

I've been working/playing in the garage the past couple of weekends, trying to decide which Flathead to drive up to the Moonshine Festival... As things are shaping up with some of the other Cigar City Flatheads guys, it's looking like only one or two will actually be driving Flatheads up this year. Because of certain time constraints, I may decide to drive up in my '03 F-150 and trailer one of my Flatheads...

Vic Piano · 09-25-2016, 02:34 PM

I took the '39 LZ out and went to a local AACA car show yesterday, saw some very interesting cars. If you are interested in taking a look at some of them, I've posted a bunch of photos on my page on FaceBook. I still can't get the hang of posting photos here on FordBarn, after my computer upgraded to windows 10...

51 MERC-CT · 09-25-2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic Piano

I took the '39 LZ out and went to a local AACA car show yesterday, saw some very interesting cars. If you are interested in taking a look at some of them, I've posted a bunch of photos on my page on FaceBook. I still can't get the hang of posting photos here on FordBarn, after my computer upgraded to windows 10...

Had Windows 10 for about a week and dumped it. Not an improvement so far as I'm concerned.

Vic Piano · 09-25-2016, 07:37 PM

How did you get rid of it??? My computed did the upgrade on its own, after I repeatedly turned down the request to upgrade...

petes 50 merc · 09-25-2016, 07:48 PM

i stayed with windows 7 it tried to upload to 10 but i stopped it .some my friends put it back to 7. they say with in 2 years you have to use 10 thats what i was told.

Vic Piano · 09-28-2016, 09:29 AM

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It's less than a month away, the Moonshine Festival... I hope the Cigar City Flatheads will be getting together this Saturday, at my garage, to finalize the plans for making the trip. We are really looking forward to seeing what changes will be implemented by the local authorities with respect to the staging of vehicles around the Courthouse in the Dawsonville town square. Hopefully it will have a positive impact on the event.

41ford1 · 09-28-2016, 11:53 AM

Checking photos on Win 10. this was uploaded from my PC

The thumbnail is one of your better poses. What ford flathead ownership is really like!

And a direct from Photobucket

Vic Piano · 09-28-2016, 12:22 PM

Yup, it's like that when you drive em.

Vic Piano · 10-05-2016, 08:19 AM

Well, it just fourteen days and a wakeup to go to the Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville, GA. Still not sure what I'll be driving or if I'll be riding with someone. There have been reports of a lot of changes taking place, as far as the staging of the event, particularly with respect to parking show vehicles around the Courthouse and on the streets in the downtown area. Additionally, this year we (the Cigar City Flatheads) are not having a driving tour on the Friday of the event so I guess we'll have to wait and see how things work out this time. I hope that any changes don't negatively impact this years event or future Moonshine Festival events.

15max · 10-05-2016, 10:31 AM

I've been straightening my frame brackets with C-clamps.

40cpe · 10-05-2016, 10:39 AM

That's a different approach. Looks great!

Vic Piano · 10-05-2016, 11:50 AM

Hi Gene, are you and Rita going to be at the Moonshine Festival this year? I've been busy doing non Flathead related things for the past several months so, I didn't try to schedule a Friday driving tour but, it would be nice to get together, maybe do lunch in Dahlonega...

40cpe · 10-05-2016, 12:02 PM

No, Vic, we aren't going. As you know, I sold our '40 last fall. I'm removing the chevy engine from the '38 and will rebuild the transmission, do some clean-up and rearranging, install the flathead, etc. I got pretty disgusted with the congestion in the parking area 2 years ago so I'll wait to see if the organizers can clean it up before I go back. I'll miss our Friday cruises. They were a highlight of the trip for us. I hope you all have a good trip. Tell everyone we said "Hello".

Vic Piano · 10-05-2016, 12:24 PM

Gene, I'll miss seeing you guys.

Good luck with the '38. I missed last years Festival but heard all of the stories about the congestion, etc. Hope it doesn't turn out to be one of Those events where nobody goes because it's too crowded...

Bruce in southern OH · 10-06-2016, 05:30 AM

Vic, head northwest, looks like some kind of BIG wind east of you!!!!!!!

Vic Piano · 10-06-2016, 06:43 AM

Bruce, according to all the reports, the storm will stay to the east of us and not have too much of a negative effect on the Tampa area... I hope...

Rustedjunk · 10-11-2016, 10:30 AM

I found a more hidden surprises while working on my 47 Tudor on Sunday afternoon. First of all I changed my spark plugs. They were no problem getting out but were just fouled up badly. I replaced them with the Motorcraft SP-473 / AL7C. Then it was time to drain and fill my rear differential fluid before taking it for a drive. So when I removed the bottom drain plug, just a little fluid dribbled out. After my endless cuss words about the previous owner, I filled it up with fresh 90W mineral oil, then later changed the oil in the flathead. As soon as I dropped the drain plug, that oil came out midnight black. I couldn't believe it. And the oil filter looked like it had been in there awhile. Shaking my head!

Now Neuie (my 47 Tudor) has fresh 30W non detergent motor oil with a zinc additive, new filter, will idle for however long I let it without dying. Plus I discovered more rust under the read seat that I sanded and treated. Now I can finally drive it for three weeks before I hibernation.

Well, there went my entire summer......

Vic Piano · 10-11-2016, 11:26 AM

Ah, the joys of Flathead ownership...

mhsprecher · 10-11-2016, 09:31 PM

It'll keep you out of trouble.

TomT/Williamsburg · 10-12-2016, 06:58 AM

Ha - piece if cake for you , Vic!

09-20-2016, 11:31 AM	#2301
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I've been working/playing in the garage the past couple of weekends, trying to decide which Flathead to drive up to the Moonshine Festival... As things are shaping up with some of the other Cigar City Flatheads guys, it's looking like only one or two will actually be driving Flatheads up this year. Because of certain time constraints, I may decide to drive up in my '03 F-150 and trailer one of my Flatheads... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-25-2016, 02:34 PM	#2302
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I took the '39 LZ out and went to a local AACA car show yesterday, saw some very interesting cars. If you are interested in taking a look at some of them, I've posted a bunch of photos on my page on FaceBook. I still can't get the hang of posting photos here on FordBarn, after my computer upgraded to windows 10... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-25-2016, 07:37 PM	#2304
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour How did you get rid of it??? My computed did the upgrade on its own, after I repeatedly turned down the request to upgrade... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-25-2016, 07:48 PM	#2305
petes 50 merc Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 44	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour i stayed with windows 7 it tried to upload to 10 but i stopped it .some my friends put it back to 7. they say with in 2 years you have to use 10 thats what i was told.

09-28-2016, 09:29 AM	#2306
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It's less than a month away, the Moonshine Festival... I hope the Cigar City Flatheads will be getting together this Saturday, at my garage, to finalize the plans for making the trip. We are really looking forward to seeing what changes will be implemented by the local authorities with respect to the staging of vehicles around the Courthouse in the Dawsonville town square. Hopefully it will have a positive impact on the event. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-28-2016, 12:22 PM	#2308
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Yup, it's like that when you drive em. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-05-2016, 08:19 AM	#2309
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Well, it just fourteen days and a wakeup to go to the Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville, GA. Still not sure what I'll be driving or if I'll be riding with someone. There have been reports of a lot of changes taking place, as far as the staging of the event, particularly with respect to parking show vehicles around the Courthouse and on the streets in the downtown area. Additionally, this year we (the Cigar City Flatheads) are not having a driving tour on the Friday of the event so I guess we'll have to wait and see how things work out this time. I hope that any changes don't negatively impact this years event or future Moonshine Festival events. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-05-2016, 10:39 AM	#2311
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour That's a different approach. Looks great!

10-05-2016, 11:50 AM	#2312
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Hi Gene, are you and Rita going to be at the Moonshine Festival this year? I've been busy doing non Flathead related things for the past several months so, I didn't try to schedule a Friday driving tour but, it would be nice to get together, maybe do lunch in Dahlonega... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-05-2016, 12:02 PM	#2313
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour No, Vic, we aren't going. As you know, I sold our '40 last fall. I'm removing the chevy engine from the '38 and will rebuild the transmission, do some clean-up and rearranging, install the flathead, etc. I got pretty disgusted with the congestion in the parking area 2 years ago so I'll wait to see if the organizers can clean it up before I go back. I'll miss our Friday cruises. They were a highlight of the trip for us. I hope you all have a good trip. Tell everyone we said "Hello".

10-05-2016, 12:24 PM	#2314
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Gene, I'll miss seeing you guys. Good luck with the '38. I missed last years Festival but heard all of the stories about the congestion, etc. Hope it doesn't turn out to be one of Those events where nobody goes because it's too crowded... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-06-2016, 05:30 AM	#2315
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic, head northwest, looks like some kind of BIG wind east of you!!!!!!!

10-06-2016, 06:43 AM	#2316
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Bruce, according to all the reports, the storm will stay to the east of us and not have too much of a negative effect on the Tampa area... I hope... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-11-2016, 10:30 AM	#2317
Rustedjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 302	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I found a more hidden surprises while working on my 47 Tudor on Sunday afternoon. First of all I changed my spark plugs. They were no problem getting out but were just fouled up badly. I replaced them with the Motorcraft SP-473 / AL7C. Then it was time to drain and fill my rear differential fluid before taking it for a drive. So when I removed the bottom drain plug, just a little fluid dribbled out. After my endless cuss words about the previous owner, I filled it up with fresh 90W mineral oil, then later changed the oil in the flathead. As soon as I dropped the drain plug, that oil came out midnight black. I couldn't believe it. And the oil filter looked like it had been in there awhile. Shaking my head! Now Neuie (my 47 Tudor) has fresh 30W non detergent motor oil with a zinc additive, new filter, will idle for however long I let it without dying. Plus I discovered more rust under the read seat that I sanded and treated. Now I can finally drive it for three weeks before I hibernation. Well, there went my entire summer......

10-11-2016, 11:26 AM	#2318
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Ah, the joys of Flathead ownership... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-11-2016, 09:31 PM	#2319
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour It'll keep you out of trouble.

10-12-2016, 06:58 AM	#2320
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Ha - piece if cake for you , Vic! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU