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Model A Lady · 04-16-2015, 06:59 PM

Hope you did not think you were going to sneak through the day without a HAPPY BIRTHDAY MESSAGE from here?

Happy #82 and wishes for many more

🎈🎈🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉🎉🎁🎁🎁🎀🎁

adileo · 04-16-2015, 07:09 PM

Ron echo that all the best !!!!!

4tford · 04-16-2015, 07:09 PM

You scared me Shelly. Hey Ron happy birthday my friend.

gerrald meacham · 04-16-2015, 07:16 PM

happy birthday

wamnram · 04-16-2015, 07:18 PM

Happy happy birthday!

Charlie ny · 04-16-2015, 07:19 PM

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WOW a double TREAT...........Ron hits the big 82 years YOUNG and a surprise
visit from Mrs. Van Pelt !
Charlie ny

oldbugger · 04-16-2015, 07:30 PM

Have a great birthday, thanks for all you do here. Paul

Walt Dupont--Me. · 04-16-2015, 07:32 PM

Happy B day Ron, wish you could come up and drive my daughters Model A around her lawn like you did a couple years ago. I'll time the lap this time. lol Walt

oldford2 · 04-16-2015, 07:34 PM

Here is a picture of Ol'Ron getting a Fordbarn award in his younger years from a shocking guy
Happy birthday Ron (the young looking guy on the right is Ol' Ron). The 46 in the back is ours. Hey, someone has to take the picture, selfies were not invented then
John

CA Victoria · 04-16-2015, 07:38 PM

Happy Birthday to one of the pillars of our Hobby.

B-O-B · 04-16-2015, 07:41 PM

Now that is a pair to draw to.??? maybe??
No way is Ol Ron 82!!!!!
Getting good wishes from THEE MODAL A GAL can't beat that.
I can't wait fer my turn!! HeH HEh HE
OH HAPPY BIRTHDAY OL RON. I'LL HAVE TO SEE WHAT I CAN CUME UP WIF TO SEND ON THE WEB WIRES. JUST HOPE THEY DON'T CATCH ON FIRE. HEH HEH HE

Henry/Kokomo · 04-16-2015, 07:47 PM

Happy Birthday, Ron! We really appreciate all that you do for the hobby.

Best regards,

KiWinUS · 04-16-2015, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4tford

You scared me Shelly. Hey Ron happy birthday my friend.

WOW .... Im with Bill ...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY >>> RON
& a HEY Shelly .........
Ron thanks for all you do for us !!!!
Cheers
Tony

40cpe · 04-16-2015, 08:23 PM

Happy Birthday Ol' Ron! and thanks to Shelly for letting us know about the special occasion.

Angledrive · 04-16-2015, 08:32 PM

Hope you had a great day. Thanks for all your help

raybee · 04-16-2015, 08:42 PM

Happy Birthday Ron. Wish you many more. Ray

Marcus · 04-16-2015, 08:43 PM

Ol Ron - Many happy returns of the day; and wishes for many more! Thank you, Shelly, for the "heads up".....

zzlegend · 04-16-2015, 08:44 PM

Never met you Ron, but if I lived close I would come over and shake your hand.
Happy Birthday. Mark.

Craig CT · 04-16-2015, 08:51 PM

Hi Shelly; Edith is having puppies tonight, this seems to be the first time you've posted in awhile and we're all glad to hear from you, and Ron just got a year older in a day, WOW. Happy birthday Ron. If you want me to, the next time I come up, I'll bring the van with a recliner in it for you and we'll go see Walt. Ron, thanks again for everything, Craig.

Ian NZ · 04-16-2015, 09:05 PM

Ol Ron, happy birthday, from the New Zealand barners, I always find your threads on the site very interesting. I am only behind you a few years myself, time goes so fast.

TomT/Williamsburg · 04-16-2015, 09:07 PM

Happy Birthday Ol Ron - you are an inspiration to all of us in more ways than just info on flatheads ....

Mike in AZ · 04-16-2015, 09:09 PM

Happy Birthday, Ol' Ron.....hope you had a great day.....and many more to come.....Mike

Vic Piano · 04-16-2015, 09:13 PM

Happy Birthday Ron, from me and the Cigar City Flatheads. Vic

JSeery · 04-16-2015, 09:46 PM

I will add my Happy Birthday Ol Ron.

WestCoast · 04-16-2015, 10:26 PM

what more can we hope for, a post from Shelly (the model a lady) and a happy birthday wish for ole Ron, every thing is right in hoo land, happy birthday Ron

texas webb · 04-16-2015, 10:41 PM

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And another Happy Birthday wish.Thanx for your wisdom.

ford38v8 · 04-16-2015, 11:12 PM

Only just after 9PM here in the west, so I still have time to wish Ron a Happy B Day!

scooder · 04-17-2015, 01:56 AM

Happy birthday Ron,
From England,
Thank you for your continuing input.
Martin.

HCO41 · 04-17-2015, 02:05 AM

Happy birthday Ron. Looking forward to another visit and lunch at your favorite diner. Hope you had a great day.
Howard

Lawrie · 04-17-2015, 02:31 AM

Hey Ron,you never told me we have the same b/day,
Hope you have a great day and stay fit and well,
Wife Carol is taking me out to dinner tonight,we are 1600 miles from home in the 33 in a minuscule out back NSW town, we going to the pub ,the footy,s on there as well.

Lawrie

Graeme / New Zealand · 04-17-2015, 02:32 AM

Yeah... happy birthday Ol Ron may there be plenty more for you.

GB

Craig CT · 04-17-2015, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawrie

Hey Ron,you never told me we have the same b/day,
Hope you have a great day and stay fit and well,
Wife Carol is taking me out to dinner tonight,we are 1600 miles from home in the 33 in a minuscule out back NSW town, we going to the pub ,the footy,s on there as well.

Lawrie

Hi Lawrie; Happy birthday to you too mate. Sounds like you're in roo country, good luck, Craig.

JWL · 04-17-2015, 05:05 AM

I am late getting to this. Sorry. I should have been one of the first. Even after getting a email with a comment about "birthday" I did not awaken until Miss Shelly made the subject clear.

Best Regards,
JWL

BILL WZOREK · 04-17-2015, 05:35 AM

Happy Birthday Ron / You know with all the smarts you have about Flatheads you should write a book >>>> O WAIT you all ready did !!!
Thanks for that also.

flathead48 · 04-17-2015, 05:38 AM

Wishing you the very best on your birthday and many years yo come, God Bless

dwaynec · 04-17-2015, 06:35 AM

A day late... but I hope you had a very happy birthday.

rockfla · 04-17-2015, 06:39 AM

Happy Birthday, good to know I share a Birthday with such a distinguished Barner. And Lawrie too. Have a V-Gr8 day my friends!!

Cecil/WV · 04-17-2015, 06:44 AM

Ol Ron looks happy here and it wasn't even his birthday. Happy birthday and thanks for introducing me to your favorite hamburger. I took the picture in Ron's shop.

bk53 · 04-17-2015, 06:48 AM

Happy birthday. I've enjoyed reading your book and posts for the last few years.
bill

A bones · 04-17-2015, 07:18 AM

Happy belated birthday. (always look for your posts) Many many more.

Tim Ayers · 04-17-2015, 07:18 AM

Happy Birthday Ol' Ron. Here's to many more...

LuckyFordGuy · 04-17-2015, 07:53 AM

Happy Birthday hope you had a great Rog

bmwillia · 04-17-2015, 07:58 AM

Happy Birthday Ron!

corvette8n · 04-17-2015, 07:59 AM

Happy Birthday Ron, I need to get up to visit, and have you sign my book.

Mike..Yorba Linda · 04-17-2015, 08:02 AM

Happy Birthday Ron....Enjoy your post's...

Don W/Norfolk · 04-17-2015, 08:39 AM

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A very happy belated Birthday, Ron. Wishing you many more. dw

Ralph Moore · 04-17-2015, 08:39 AM

Happy Birthday Ron, thanks for all you do for the Barn! And keeping the history of ol flatheads alive !

Mike B · 04-17-2015, 09:01 AM

Happy Birthday Ron!

Seth Swoboda · 04-17-2015, 09:06 AM

Happy Birthday Ron, hope you have many more!

Good to hear from you too Shelly. Hope all is well.

46Merc · 04-17-2015, 09:42 AM

Happy Birthday Ron, and thanks for sharing your wisdom!

oj · 04-17-2015, 09:49 AM

Happy Birthday Ron and thanks for everything.

Gumpy · 04-17-2015, 10:06 AM

Ron= Enjoy your day happy birthday!

scicala · 04-17-2015, 11:00 AM

Happy belated birthday Ol'Ron ! I hope you get to be an Ol Ol'Ron !

Sal

Bob/Ohio · 04-17-2015, 11:14 AM

Happy Birthday Ron!

Thanks for helping all of us with our Flathead questions.

Bob

Neal · 04-17-2015, 11:43 AM

Happy Birthday Ron. Thank you for all your help.

Neal

Ross F-1 · 04-17-2015, 12:05 PM

Best wishes and good health for you, Ron!

Mart · 04-17-2015, 12:08 PM

Here's a transatlantic birthday wish for you, Ron.

Mart.

flatjack9 · 04-17-2015, 12:15 PM

Hope you had a very Happy Birthday. Keep on keepin' on.

hardtimes · 04-17-2015, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Model A Lady

Hope you did not think you were going to sneak through the day without a HAPPY BIRTHDAY MESSAGE from here?

Happy #82 and wishes for many more

��

Hey Shelly,
GOOD to hear from you

!
May you have many more happy and healthy birthdays Ron. Really look forward to following your posts and help here

LuckyFordGuy · 04-17-2015, 12:54 PM

Ron happy birthday have a great day Rog

Bruce Lancaster · 04-17-2015, 01:27 PM

Happy Happy! Joy Joy!

Henry Hopper · 04-17-2015, 01:41 PM

Happy birthday to a true character.....many happy returns Ron.

36tudordeluxe · 04-17-2015, 04:01 PM

Ol'Ron, happy birthday! You helped me numerous times with my flathead build, thinks so much, a great day to you. Bob

Sid the Maineiac · 04-17-2015, 04:58 PM

A "day late and a dollar short" but still hope your Birthday was the best and many more to come, Ron! And thank you for your book !

1937pickup · 04-17-2015, 05:35 PM

Happy birthday Ron-many more. Thanks for sharing all you knowledge with others.

Royal Ryser · 04-17-2015, 05:43 PM

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Happy birthday from a guy you have never met. Yours are always good posts and I have gotten a lot of GOOD info from them. I never doubt about the value of what you post. Thanks from all of us. Hope to meet you someday.
Royal Ryser

FlatheadTed · 04-17-2015, 05:49 PM

We have not really corresponded Ron but hope you have many healthy years ahead .Ted

mercman from oz · 04-17-2015, 05:50 PM

Happy Birthday Ol Ron. I know that I have missed the big day, but I hope that you have many more Happy Birthdays to come. Just had to enlarge the photo that Cecil posted, as it is just too good just remaining small. Looks like you are enjoying yourself in your fully equipped workshop. Regards Mercman <><

svmsr1044 · 04-17-2015, 06:35 PM

Happy Birthday, Ol Ron. You don't know me but I have often benefitted from your knowledge, wisdom, and experience in your posts in this forum. Keep up the good work!
Steve, Cloudmist 40

ironman123 · 04-17-2015, 06:46 PM

Best to you Ol Ron. Keep on keeping on.

Henry Floored · 04-17-2015, 07:02 PM

Happy Belated Birthday Ron! Count me among the many that have learned much from you. I thank you for that!

1931 flamingo · 04-17-2015, 08:31 PM

Another belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you and MANY, MANY, MANY more ! ! ! !

Paul

JM 35 Sedan · 04-17-2015, 08:55 PM

Happy Birthday Ol Ron. You have been a big part of the Flathead Revival.

TonyM · 04-17-2015, 09:04 PM

Happy Birthday

Brendan · 04-17-2015, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cecil/WV

Ol Ron looks happy here and it wasn't even his birthday. Happy birthday and thanks for introducing me to your favorite hamburger. I took the picture in Ron's shop.

His work bench looks clean! I hope you had a great day!

Drbrown · 04-17-2015, 10:12 PM

(can't fit 82 "smiles" on here)

kegmon · 04-18-2015, 12:34 AM

Happy Birthday Ol' Ron!! Your advice is always invaluable..

hop2it · 04-18-2015, 03:40 PM

Happy birthday Ron and thanks for sharing your vast knowledge with us.
Doug

satelite · 04-18-2015, 04:35 PM

Happy birthday Ron. I always follow your posts.
Don in SC

41panelmark · 04-19-2015, 11:18 AM

Happy Birthday Ron! Thank you Shelly.

Paul Selfe · 04-19-2015, 11:24 AM

Happy Birthday (a little late) Ol Ron, Your knowledge is valuable asset to all. Paul Selfe.

Tinker · 04-20-2015, 12:39 PM

Guess I'm late to this party. Happy Birthday Ron!

04-16-2015, 06:59 PM	#1
Model A Lady Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 47	Ol Ron....... Hope you did not think you were going to sneak through the day without a HAPPY BIRTHDAY MESSAGE from here? Happy #82 and wishes for many more 🎈🎈🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉🎉🎁🎁🎁🎀🎁

04-16-2015, 07:09 PM	#2
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Ol Ron....... Ron echo that all the best !!!!!

04-16-2015, 07:09 PM	#3
4tford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Regina Canada Posts: 1,335	Re: Ol Ron....... You scared me Shelly. Hey Ron happy birthday my friend.

04-16-2015, 07:16 PM	#4
gerrald meacham Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FRANKLIN GEORGIA Posts: 158	Re: Ol Ron....... happy birthday

04-16-2015, 07:18 PM	#5
wamnram Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona Posts: 211	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy happy birthday! __________________ Wayne

04-16-2015, 07:19 PM	#6
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Ol Ron....... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) WOW a double TREAT...........Ron hits the big 82 years YOUNG and a surprise visit from Mrs. Van Pelt ! Charlie ny

04-16-2015, 07:30 PM	#7
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 642	Re: Ol Ron....... Have a great birthday, thanks for all you do here. Paul

04-16-2015, 07:32 PM	#8
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy B day Ron, wish you could come up and drive my daughters Model A around her lawn like you did a couple years ago. I'll time the lap this time. lol Walt

04-16-2015, 07:34 PM	#9
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: Ol Ron....... Here is a picture of Ol'Ron getting a Fordbarn award in his younger years from a shocking guy Happy birthday Ron (the young looking guy on the right is Ol' Ron). The 46 in the back is ours. Hey, someone has to take the picture, selfies were not invented then John Last edited by oldford2; 04-16-2015 at 07:44 PM.

04-16-2015, 07:38 PM	#10
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy Birthday to one of the pillars of our Hobby. __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

04-16-2015, 07:41 PM	#11
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Ol Ron....... Now that is a pair to draw to.??? maybe?? No way is Ol Ron 82!!!!! Getting good wishes from THEE MODAL A GAL can't beat that. I can't wait fer my turn!! HeH HEh HE OH HAPPY BIRTHDAY OL RON. I'LL HAVE TO SEE WHAT I CAN CUME UP WIF TO SEND ON THE WEB WIRES. JUST HOPE THEY DON'T CATCH ON FIRE. HEH HEH HE

04-16-2015, 07:47 PM	#12
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy Birthday, Ron! We really appreciate all that you do for the hobby. Best regards, __________________ Henry

04-16-2015, 08:23 PM	#14
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy Birthday Ol' Ron! and thanks to Shelly for letting us know about the special occasion.

04-16-2015, 08:32 PM	#15
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 303	Re: Ol Ron....... Hope you had a great day. Thanks for all your help

04-16-2015, 08:42 PM	#16
raybee Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 286	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy Birthday Ron. Wish you many more. Ray

04-16-2015, 08:43 PM	#17
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 607	Re: Ol Ron....... Ol Ron - Many happy returns of the day; and wishes for many more! Thank you, Shelly, for the "heads up"..... __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS

04-16-2015, 08:44 PM	#18
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: Ol Ron....... Never met you Ron, but if I lived close I would come over and shake your hand. Happy Birthday. Mark.

04-16-2015, 08:51 PM	#19
Craig CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sherman, CT Posts: 330	Re: Ol Ron....... Hi Shelly; Edith is having puppies tonight, this seems to be the first time you've posted in awhile and we're all glad to hear from you, and Ron just got a year older in a day, WOW. Happy birthday Ron. If you want me to, the next time I come up, I'll bring the van with a recliner in it for you and we'll go see Walt. Ron, thanks again for everything, Craig. __________________ " When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned " Mark Twain.

04-16-2015, 09:05 PM	#20
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 922	Re: Ol Ron....... Ol Ron, happy birthday, from the New Zealand barners, I always find your threads on the site very interesting. I am only behind you a few years myself, time goes so fast.

04-16-2015, 09:07 PM	#21
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy Birthday Ol Ron - you are an inspiration to all of us in more ways than just info on flatheads ....

04-16-2015, 09:09 PM	#22
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy Birthday, Ol' Ron.....hope you had a great day.....and many more to come.....Mike

04-16-2015, 09:13 PM	#23
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy Birthday Ron, from me and the Cigar City Flatheads. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

04-16-2015, 09:46 PM	#24
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Ol Ron....... I will add my Happy Birthday Ol Ron.

04-16-2015, 10:26 PM	#25
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Ol Ron....... what more can we hope for, a post from Shelly (the model a lady) and a happy birthday wish for ole Ron, every thing is right in hoo land, happy birthday Ron

04-16-2015, 10:41 PM	#26
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: Ol Ron....... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) And another Happy Birthday wish.Thanx for your wisdom.

04-16-2015, 11:12 PM	#27
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: Ol Ron....... Only just after 9PM here in the west, so I still have time to wish Ron a Happy B Day! __________________ Alan

04-17-2015, 01:56 AM	#28
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,593	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy birthday Ron, From England, Thank you for your continuing input. Martin.

04-17-2015, 02:05 AM	#29
HCO41 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lyndon, Vt. Posts: 456	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy birthday Ron. Looking forward to another visit and lunch at your favorite diner. Hope you had a great day. Howard

04-17-2015, 02:31 AM	#30
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,215	Re: Ol Ron....... Hey Ron,you never told me we have the same b/day, Hope you have a great day and stay fit and well, Wife Carol is taking me out to dinner tonight,we are 1600 miles from home in the 33 in a minuscule out back NSW town, we going to the pub ,the footy,s on there as well. Lawrie

04-17-2015, 02:32 AM	#31
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Ol Ron....... Yeah... happy birthday Ol Ron may there be plenty more for you. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

04-17-2015, 05:05 AM	#33
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: Ol Ron....... I am late getting to this. Sorry. I should have been one of the first. Even after getting a email with a comment about "birthday" I did not awaken until Miss Shelly made the subject clear. Best Regards, JWL

04-17-2015, 05:35 AM	#34
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy Birthday Ron / You know with all the smarts you have about Flatheads you should write a book >>>> O WAIT you all ready did !!! Thanks for that also.

04-17-2015, 05:38 AM	#35
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,110	Re: Ol Ron....... Wishing you the very best on your birthday and many years yo come, God Bless

04-17-2015, 06:35 AM	#36
dwaynec Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 169	Re: Ol Ron....... A day late... but I hope you had a very happy birthday. __________________ Dwayne

04-17-2015, 06:39 AM	#37
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,957	Re: Ol Ron....... Happy Birthday, good to know I share a Birthday with such a distinguished Barner. And Lawrie too. Have a V-Gr8 day my friends!!