ol' ron

[arkusvt]

WHO KNEW !!! ol' ron has a special birthday coming up next tuesday, april 16th. he happens to be 1 year younger than our beloved flat-head v/8. without his permission i am going to list contact information. home phone, 802-875-2140. if you call, DO NOT mention the word "camshaft" or you won't be able to pay your phone bill. ron loves camshafts. snail-mail, ron holleran, 390 green mtn. turnpike, chester, vermont 05143. i know he would get a real kick out of some cards on this very special day. e-mail, [email protected] i personally want to thank you guys in advance for anything you can do in this effort. ron has been a dear friend, not to mention my flat-head and ardun mentor for over 25 years. thanks guys and girls. george perry

[Mike B]

Lotta whackos, edit out the particulars

[Pete]

He won't be your friend for long when he sees you put his phone number on the internet.
Some people don't have enough brains to pour p**s out of a boot.

[Bassman/NZ]

Yeah I agree, he'll go ballistic if he sees his details up. Anyone that wants them can PM you.

[Rock Hornbuckle]

It's late at night and not too many people have seen this...edit out the phone#, the e-mail, and home address before too many weirdos see it.

[dumb person]

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If that is his real phone # delete it or change it to the # of some grouchy person who deserves prank calls.

[Rock Hornbuckle]

Originally Posted by dumb person

If that is his real phone # delete it or change it to the # of some grouchy person who deserves prank calls.

dumb person, You're not so dumb, quite devious!

[arkusvt]

boy do you guys on the west coast have a different mindset than those of us in the east! if i thought that ron would have minded, i wouldn't have posted the info to begin with. and yes, i have posted it before, all in an effort to try and help raise ron's spirits. any "wacko" adversity that may come from this, i know will be dealt with by ron in his good natured way.

[TStiles]

Arkusvt:
It's clear that you mean well and feel this will be fun. However, your act is clearly done for yourself, not for Ron. You may have posted his contact information in the past, but that does not make it right. As others have already stated, you are setting Ron up for some pretty nasty headaches through your insensitive, immature act. If you view Ron as a friend, edit out the contact information, immediately.

[Tinker]

Just some info for people that have not heard about harvesting bots and web spiders. Spammers use them to get email addresses from websites. It's why people that use craiglist encrypt their phone numbers. Like: Five5Five-1two 34

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email_address_harvesting

I enjoy everytime Ron post. Happy Birthday Ron!

[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.

[jdl]

Happy Birthday Ron..keep on posting, I like um

[Tinker]

I know George meant no harm, Ron I thought I'd help keep your spam box a little cleaner. I meant no offense either, to you George.

Happy Birthday Ron!

[Fourdy]

Ol' Ron,

Every year on my birthday (April 16th) I give you a Happy Birthday wish. I hold you responsible for sparking my interest and confidence in building flats. The name Ron Hollarand can be found on my book shelves. I appreciate yours and the others that contribute your time knowledge to help us less experienced.

Here are two I built with your books nearby. 8 more to go.

Have a Happy Birthday.


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Fourdy

[Russ/40]

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.

Ron, happy birthday! Your a great guy, and you live up to your ideals. Of all us long time Barner's, I think you are the only one who never, not once, ever pissed anyone off or offended them in any way. Your a true gentleman.

[malpais]

Ron, thanks for all your posts (books). They are invaluable. Best wishes. Hope posts cause you no trouble.

Gordon
Livermore, Colorado

[Byron Warwick]

I always perk up when I see a post by Ol Ron, even if I am not into hot hot engines. He always has good things to help out his hobby. Happy Birthday OL RON!! Byron.

[Rock Hornbuckle]

Happy Birthday Ron!

I was hacked once by someone located in the far east. It's crumby having to get everything, passwords, accounts etc. changed. Not to mention the telemarketing calls or additional junk mail.

[robert dick]

Happy Birthday Ron, may you have many , many more, you are a true inspiration to our hobby !!

[Neal]

Have a happy birthday Ron. I enjoy your posts and have your book. It is interesting, just this morning I was paging through the book as a reference and figured I should go though and read it again. Seems that I forget things faster than I can remember. Maybe I will have to do that this weekend.

Thanks again,

Neal

[JM 35 Sedan]

I can't believe all the earlier posts were made on this thread without any of them even wishing Ol' Ron a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Ron, I met you about 13 years ago at the York PA Street Rod Nationals and got an autographed copy of your book. You asked me if I ever posted on Fordbarn and at that time I had no idea what Fordbarn was about. When I got home I looked up the website and I have been here ever since. Thanks for telling me about this place. I've learned more here since then than I ever knew before about these Flatheads and the cars they powered. Thanks again and have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Also, a big thanks to George for reminding us.

[Tim Ayers]

Hey Ron, Happy Birthday or belated or whatever. Keep 'um runnin'!

[41panelmark]

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.

Happy Birthday Ron!!

[LuckyFordGuy]

Happy birthday Ron now I know the guy with all the flathead advice Rog.

[Shu47]

Happy Birthday Ol' Ron. We have never met but I sure enjoy your input on flatheads and your outlook on stuff. I truly appreciate your street smart approch to flathead problems. I hope to someday have 1/10th the knowledge you have about Flatheads.

[1942deluxe]

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Happy birthday Ron.You must be a great American as we have the same birthday!

[41ford1]

Happy birthday Ron!! Keep on posting. I always enjoy your flathead wisdom. Now about those camsshafts................

[Ford46]

Hey Ron, Happy Birthday and all the best!!! Hope to be wishing you Happy Birthdays for many more years. Hoe is the truck project coming?....LouB.
PS....George thank you for the reminder, a great day to you also!!!

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

Happy B-day Ron. Hope you can make it up this summer, I want to see you drive my Model A around my daughters lawn again. Last time Ron thought he was on the old circle track again. LOL Walt

[IL41Flat]

Happy Birthday l' Ron. I don't post often, but I have great respect and admiration for your knowlege of Flatheads.

[Sid the Maineiac]

Have a Happy Birthday and a bunch more! Always enjoy what a true professional flathead guy with stockcar experience has to say ! You and Walt are my heroes and forgot more about flatheads than most of us will ever know!Thanks for sharing!

[Ol' Ron]

Well thanks for the prase, but it's a two way street, I learn allot too. Someone asked when the truck was going to be back on the road. Well that's a problem. I posted a week ago that the blocked in an exhaust port and when we put water in it and started the engine, water came out the exhaust like a fire hose. I have two blocks up at the machine shop getting cleaned and Magged, waiting for the results.
Yes I like to drive Walt's Model A, but his daughter races me with here Lawn Mower.
However the 294 will be fired up pretty soon

[BILL WZOREK]

Happy Birthday Ron
The kids Now think that they Invented recycling / if they only How many Flat heads Got recycled by you and because of you & your willingness to share what you know.
THANKS

[Mart]

Hi Ron, Here's some tramsatlantic birthday wishes for you.

Mart.

[Ol' Ron]

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

[russcc]

If the George, Ron is talking about is, George Perry from up the street in VT, he has great respect for Ron. I see George at Hershey every year. This year I was fortunate enough to able to buy Ron's H&C ignition George had for sale for him. You heard it from Ron, he is fine with George's effort to honor his friend. Reminds me of, do you know how to spell assume, ass-out-of-you-and-me.

[Henryat1140]

Happy Birthday Ron - Rock on!

[Jack 34pu]

Hey Ron

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us that are keeping the flatheads running. We all need to follow your lead and pass this knowledge to the next generation of flathead builders and drivers. Have a great birthday - you earned it.

Jack 34pu

[3340]

Ol,Ron, Happy Birthday! Thanks For all The Post, Always Very Helpful For Me, Thank You.

[TomT/Williamsburg]

Ol Ron Happy Birthday - may there be many more healthy ones to follow!

[Bruce in southern OH]

Happy Birthday Ron from southern OHIO

[Lawrie]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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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]

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]

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

[HotRodmicky]

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]

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

[av8coupe]

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]

Happy Birthday Ron. Always enjoy your posts.

[Gumpy]

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

[Pete/Ct.]

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

[Butch11443]

HAPPPY BIRTHDAY RON!! Sorry about being late
Butch

[296 V8]

Happy birthday

[Bill OH]

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]

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]

Happy Birthday Ron, from northern Ohio. Paul Selfe.

[mzaejlr]

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

[Craig CT]

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.

Hi Ron; Happy birthday this coming Tuesday, the way this thread started it will still be going on your birthday. George, thanks for your post. Ron thanks for mentioning recovery, you know we're on the same path with it, and it's important folks know there's help and hope available. Since Walt mentioned a visit I guess we better get your VT to ME chauffeur off his az, when the weather warms, and get you up there for the cruise night and lawn racing. I'm lucky to know ya. All my best, Craig.

[OLD...BILL]

Hey OL RON; Here I am late as always " HAPPY BIRTHDAY " and more to come, I always read your post and learn, thanks ...You always answer the question, and add to it. You tell us about back when, make some us remember back when, thanks for that, you make it sound better than it was ?? Some day I'am going to send my new Sharp heads to you so you can move the sparyplugs over to center port, where they belong ..HEE..HEE I do want hear how that engine runs and the millage it gets. YES we all follow what your doing, and learn, thanks for all you add to the Barn... You sir are a PLUS to the Barn and our flatheads...... I can't thanks you enough ..... OLDER than most BILL

[Ol' Ron]

I glad George posted my email add. I've recieved several nice emaile with pictures and even a video of their cars. Some say they read the barn but don't belong. This is a great hobby and I thank God I'm a part of it.

[Jim]

Just one more birthday wish fom east TEXAS, have a good one and keep posting. I enjoy each one. Thanks Jim

[Gary Tosel]

Happy Birthday and many more to come from cold and snowy Minnesota.

[Bob/Ohio]

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Happy Birthday Ron!!

Thanks for the answering all my emails a few years ago when I joined the Fordbarn. You gave me a lot of information when I was building my flathead.


Thanks
Bob

[334charlie]

Happy birthday Ron . The man has good adivce and great chili and is free with both.

[KGS]

Happy Birthday Ol Ron!!

Perhaps whatshisname over
to the aerodrome will spring
for that Stearman ride he promised.
Don't forget Humphry when the B'day
cake is passed around... Ken

[jim1932]

Happy Birthday Ron! You are a great asset to the Old Ford community!

Jim

[dude]

Happy Brithday big boy. Thanks for all the good and correct info over the years.
Keep it on all four..

[Ol' Ron]

Thanks again guys. Ken one of my favorite is a mild hammer head, You can do it in almost any aircraft, but in a Stearman!!!!! Yes looking forward to that.

[Mike in AZ]

Happy Birthday, Ol' Ron!!....hope you have a great day....and many more....keep on playing with those flatheads....and posting here...lol...Mike

[flatjack9]

Happy birthday, Ron. Have a great day.

[bill h]

Happy Birthday Ron. Thanks for your help in the past Bill

[OLDTGUY]

Happy Birthday Ron, thanks for all the help. JJ

[Henry/Kokomo]

Many Happy Returns!! Thanks so much for sharing so freely with the rest of us. You're the man!

[Bruce in southern OH]

Thanks for time, knowledge, effort and patience, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mike in Mass]

Happy Birthday RON , KEEP ON KEEPIN ON !People like you make this site great ! thanks a bunch Mike in Mass

[AlDeBear]

There was a saying I remember from my rebellious school days, "Them that can do, them that can't teach."You did it, and are doing it, Ol' Ron, and now you are also teaching the rest of us. Can't be any better than that! THANK YOU! and Happy Birthday! Larry

[jimvette59]

Not for nutun ! it's a privilege to know you, be it on Ford Barn. Happy Birthday.

[joe plumber]

Happy birthday Ron .May you live as long as you want to and want to as long as you live .

[oldbugger]

Happy birthday Ron, now you can celebrate, Tax day is past. Thanks for all your knowledge that you share.

[biggeorge]

Happy Birthday Ron !!!!!
I hope you had a great day

[cmbrucew]

ol' ron


Happy Birthday.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

[Joe AZ]

Happy Birthday Ron........
Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this forum.........
Joe

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Hi Ron,
I was enjoying reading all of these posts about you and all the tributes coming your way that I completely forgot to add my own praise. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE HELP YOU HAVE GIVEN ME OVER THE YEARS!!! Also for not giving up on me when things wouldn't work out right. I think of you every time I start my truck up with Ol'Ron's old test motor powering my 39 truck. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Mine is coming right along on the 24th of this month perhaps I'll drive over the hill before that and say hi in person. Let me know if you need any parts my friend. Best wishes, Toby