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Here’s a link to some more info on the buses. Very informative, if you’re interested. Sold for $595,000!...
Yes, Yellowstone’s were yellow (of course), and Glacier Park’s were red. There were some cream colored ones made, but our guide didn’t know for...
At $300,000 per bus to build them I would liked to have owned that shop!
It’s seat puckering when you’re on the outside and tight agsinst the barrier(?) which is only about 18” high. Our driver had about 40 years doing...
They quit using the propane, even though some buses are still badged as using it. Out driver said they would not start when they got to the Pass...
Spent the week in Montana, and one thing on the to do list was to ride the Red Bus on the Road to the Sun, which is a very narrow road with...
Mine comes from the specialized plate I got way back in the 80’s for my roadster. A good friend (RIP Gary Freeman) had HOTROD, so it wasn’t...
Chased a ride disturbance problem on a truck back when I was working. Checked EVERYTHING, we thought, to no avail. Then I checked runout on the...
I had this uncut 33 5W for many years, and never could get it beyond the mockup stage. Redi-Stripped with very few issues.. Solid floors,...
Beautiful car! Thanks for sharing with us. Wish it was mine!
Lookin’ GOOD! There’s just something about a 29 with the smaller body and cowl detail that looks like a Hotrod.
My place in Rogersville TN is on the market. Two story, 1800 sq ft Appalachian Log home, 16+ acres, 1500 sq ft shop, surrounded by mountains,...
Still in NH, I guess. [ATTACH]
More amazing history! So much going on in all of them. Thanks again for including us.
Great cars! Great pics! Thanks for sharing. Your roadster looks great with the black top!
Some more great history! Thanks, Ryan! Looks like the typical SBC to early Ford trans mate up, complete with the adapter, but what’s that...
Not a lot (if any) body mods, but the winner for most bolt-on geegaws and dodads from Warshawsky/ J.C. Whitney, Western Auto, and Pop’s Used Auto...
When I swapped out the blown up flathead in my 40, I was faced with this mess in the engine compartment. Each wire had its own plastic loom....
I really enjoy seeing how you identify a problem, come up with a solution and make it happen. I open every new post in anticipation of seeing...
WOW! Amazing craftsmanship! How did you learn these skills?
Another guy. Perfect timing on catching the pan and muzzle blast. This is me in my Rev War militia rifleman kit. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Happy Independence Day, HAMB Family!
Yes. I have it adjusted close to the Ford spec of 1”, probably 1-1/4”. My thinking is that the shorter arms require more travel to release the...
My engine is one piece rear seal and takes an external balanced wheel, but didn’t have one. It’s a billet piece drilled for both size clutches....
Ft. Wayne sent me this for my SBC to early trans for my 40 Ford. It’s a #1310 B & B The shorter arms clear the large early Ford TO bearing....
Brings back memories of the pink stripe running down the leg of my Elvis look-alike black pants. You know, the same ones that had the little...
Yes you can run a tubeless tire on a tube type wheel . But in case you want know why, here it is. This is long-winded but accurate. It’s some of...
My old roadster in 1979, mocked up, and in 2019 when it went to NH. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This is a nifty little switch mounting bracket. Did you punch the slotted holes and mount the flange nuts? Perfect for a bitchin car. [ATTACH]
That’s a perfect deuce roadster, IMHO
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