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Bruce in southern OH · 04-12-2013, 07:07 PM

Happy Birthday Ron from southern OHIO

Lawrie · 04-12-2013, 07:23 PM

Happy birthday Ron.
Your help and advice got our flathead going good.
I will have a donut for you on my B/day the 17th.
Your advice and help helps lots of folks get their flatheads going better,
THANK YOU
If I was closer I would send over some home made cookies ,
Lawrie

40grit · 04-12-2013, 08:02 PM

I do a lot more lurking than I do posting but always take time to read Ron's posts. Happy Birthday Ron. It is a pleasure to learn from your experience.

John Long

Brendan · 04-12-2013, 09:12 PM

Happy Birthday from Santa Rosa Ca. I hope you had a great day! two bad you live on the other side of the country, I would like to sit and talk about Flatheads with you and learn some more, Take care...Brendan

peewee2you · 04-12-2013, 11:52 PM

Happy Birthday Ron, I hope it was all you made it to be, your not gett'n old your just gett'n started..... keep on wrenchin, and thanks for all that you bring to us Flatheads at the Fordbarn.

hardtimes · 04-13-2013, 02:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Well thanks guys, but I don't think my friend George had any animosity in posting my vitials. George basicly gave me my start in the Flathead world as we know it today, I was a recovering alcoholic working in a body shop, when in walked this bearded fellow asking if anyone knew anything about Flatheads. That was the beginning of a great relationship. I put togerther a coupla engines for him and he suggested I write a book about them. And that as they say is history. Over the years I've trie to make up for some of my past transgressions, by helping people and if someone wants to call, email or whatever, to tell me I'm an ass h*, so be it, I try not to judge people and sometimes I can be kinda gruff, I mean well. Like that teacher you had in school that gave you a ration of SH** every once in awhile. I do my best to help. So don't be so hard on George, he's getting old too.

Hey Ol' Ron,
You are a neat guy and I am impressed that you straightened this thread out in your own fashion! Proves that only a buddy like you would know the good intentions of a great buddy like (George) the one who started this thread. Happy B-Day to you and don't change your grumpy assed ol' self one bit

!
BTW...If you'd rather talk about cams...I'm good listener!!

ky29roadster · 04-13-2013, 06:47 AM

Ron,
I wish I were close enough to visit but I keep up with your words of wisdom and experience almost daily through this forum. I wish for you a Happy Birthday and many more. You are a true car guy and flathead nut!!!!!
ky29roadster

31chevy · 04-13-2013, 06:50 AM

Happy Birthday Ron! From winter does not seem to want to end Lake City Michigan.
Gary.

HotRodmicky · 04-13-2013, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

I sent a de-stroker assembly to Germany a few years back. Wonder how it made out? If they got it running,

Hi ron,
Happy birthday!

That is me from germany.

Finding a block that can be bored safe to 3 3/8 and doesnt have too
Much core shift isnt easy.......

But now i have one.

And all the other parts, too !

So ill start on in after the summer.

Ill keep you updated

Michael

Cecil/WV · 04-13-2013, 07:05 AM

I guess I would be remiss if I didn't also wish you a happy birthday, so Happy Birthday, Ron.

av8coupe · 04-13-2013, 08:45 AM

Happy Birthday Ron! We met this past winter when I stopped up during one of the nastier snowstorms to buy an 8BA crank. Thank you for autographing my copy of 'Nostalgia' at the same time. The engine is still a project so nothing to report. Wishing you many Happy Birthdays yet to come. Dave

ccnelson · 04-13-2013, 08:48 AM

Happy Birthday Ron. Always enjoy your posts.

Gumpy · 04-13-2013, 09:41 AM

To a great guy and helper Ol Ron happy birthday....Gump

Pete/Ct. · 04-13-2013, 09:46 AM

Happy Birthday Ron from the backwoods of Connecticut. Love your book,keep the posts coming. Pete/Ct

Butch11443 · 04-13-2013, 10:42 AM

HAPPPY BIRTHDAY RON!! Sorry about being late
Butch

296 V8 · 04-13-2013, 11:51 AM

Happy birthday

Bill OH · 04-13-2013, 12:49 PM

Ron: I am 1 year behind you and I started my experience with a 38 Ford 85hp V8. My high school auto mechs teacher advised me on how to pull the oil pan to replace the core plugs not too long after acquiring the car. Got the job done. Learned much about that car. I later acquired a 38 Ford Phaeton, which I restored from ground up. I recall painting the frame in the driveway and neighbor attempted to clean off the overspray with Amway - no good. Rain and sunshine took care of the overspray. In any event I have enjoyed giving attention to the Phaeton by constantly improving it and using the knowledge that I have acquiring from the contributors to Fordbarn, including you. Your posts are very informative and smooth. You are to be commended for your efforts and how you handle people. Best Wishes on your birthday and hope and trust that you will be able to continue long into the future.

Bill

elwood · 04-13-2013, 12:50 PM

Happy birthday Ron, I always read your post,
Thanks for taking the time to teach us, IV learned a lot from the fordbarn, and your a big part of it.
Cheers from Texas.

Paul Selfe · 04-13-2013, 12:52 PM

Happy Birthday Ron, from northern Ohio. Paul Selfe.

mzaejlr · 04-13-2013, 01:02 PM

Happy birthday Ron, a true legend, at least in my mind!! Many more!

04-12-2013, 07:07 PM	#41
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: ol' ron Happy Birthday Ron from southern OHIO

04-12-2013, 07:23 PM	#42
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,212	Re: ol' ron Happy birthday Ron. Your help and advice got our flathead going good. I will have a donut for you on my B/day the 17th. Your advice and help helps lots of folks get their flatheads going better, THANK YOU If I was closer I would send over some home made cookies , Lawrie

04-12-2013, 08:02 PM	#43
40grit Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 73	Re: ol' ron I do a lot more lurking than I do posting but always take time to read Ron's posts. Happy Birthday Ron. It is a pleasure to learn from your experience. John Long __________________ Just slightly abrasive

04-12-2013, 09:12 PM	#44
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: ol' ron Happy Birthday from Santa Rosa Ca. I hope you had a great day! two bad you live on the other side of the country, I would like to sit and talk about Flatheads with you and learn some more, Take care...Brendan __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

04-12-2013, 11:52 PM	#45
peewee2you Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 663	Re: ol' ron Happy Birthday Ron, I hope it was all you made it to be, your not gett'n old your just gett'n started..... keep on wrenchin, and thanks for all that you bring to us Flatheads at the Fordbarn.

04-13-2013, 06:47 AM	#47
ky29roadster Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Somerset, Ky Posts: 66	Re: ol' ron Ron, I wish I were close enough to visit but I keep up with your words of wisdom and experience almost daily through this forum. I wish for you a Happy Birthday and many more. You are a true car guy and flathead nut!!!!! ky29roadster

04-13-2013, 06:50 AM	#48
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: ol' ron Happy Birthday Ron! From winter does not seem to want to end Lake City Michigan. Gary.

04-13-2013, 07:05 AM	#50
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,265	Re: ol' ron I guess I would be remiss if I didn't also wish you a happy birthday, so Happy Birthday, Ron.

04-13-2013, 08:45 AM	#51
av8coupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wilbraham MA Posts: 150	Re: ol' ron Happy Birthday Ron! We met this past winter when I stopped up during one of the nastier snowstorms to buy an 8BA crank. Thank you for autographing my copy of 'Nostalgia' at the same time. The engine is still a project so nothing to report. Wishing you many Happy Birthdays yet to come. Dave

04-13-2013, 08:48 AM	#52
ccnelson Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 87	Re: ol' ron Happy Birthday Ron. Always enjoy your posts.

04-13-2013, 09:41 AM	#53
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: ol' ron *To a great guy and helper Ol Ron happy birthday....Gump* __________________ "I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in Charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about". Quote by Henry Ford

04-13-2013, 09:46 AM	#54
Pete/Ct. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kensington,CT Posts: 339	Re: ol' ron Happy Birthday Ron from the backwoods of Connecticut. Love your book,keep the posts coming. Pete/Ct

04-13-2013, 10:42 AM	#55
Butch11443 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta, Michigan Posts: 236	Re: ol' ron HAPPPY BIRTHDAY RON!! Sorry about being late Butch

04-13-2013, 11:51 AM	#56
296 V8 BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: nor~cal Posts: 455	Re: ol' ron Happy birthday

04-13-2013, 12:49 PM	#57
Bill OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 425	Re: ol' ron Ron: I am 1 year behind you and I started my experience with a 38 Ford 85hp V8. My high school auto mechs teacher advised me on how to pull the oil pan to replace the core plugs not too long after acquiring the car. Got the job done. Learned much about that car. I later acquired a 38 Ford Phaeton, which I restored from ground up. I recall painting the frame in the driveway and neighbor attempted to clean off the overspray with Amway - no good. Rain and sunshine took care of the overspray. In any event I have enjoyed giving attention to the Phaeton by constantly improving it and using the knowledge that I have acquiring from the contributors to Fordbarn, including you. Your posts are very informative and smooth. You are to be commended for your efforts and how you handle people. Best Wishes on your birthday and hope and trust that you will be able to continue long into the future. Bill

04-13-2013, 12:50 PM	#58
elwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,053	Re: ol' ron Happy birthday Ron, I always read your post, Thanks for taking the time to teach us, IV learned a lot from the fordbarn, and your a big part of it. Cheers from Texas.

04-13-2013, 12:52 PM	#59
Paul Selfe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Novelty, Ohio Posts: 136	Re: ol' ron Happy Birthday Ron, from northern Ohio. Paul Selfe.

04-13-2013, 01:02 PM	#60
mzaejlr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Waterford, MI Posts: 14	Re: ol' ron Happy birthday Ron, a true legend, at least in my mind!! Many more!