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Besides all my other vices (interests) I own a few microcars, specifically Messerschmitt KR’s, KR is an abbreviation for kabinenroller. (...
When the vehicle the manifolds were printed for project costing in the strong seven figure range, the price of the manifolds is not really a...
This was the “Circus Train” the wagons on the flatbeds are from the Circus Wold Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin. [ATTACH]
I am not the owner nor the restoration person(s). I know the owner, the body and paint work was done by the shop that does all of my projects, I...
I thought I would update this thread. As of today 7/20/25 the restoration has been completed and the car is scheduled to cross the auction block...
The chassis under Joe’s (Brian’s) 27 was fabricated by Jerry Kilberg. I remember when Joe would stop by the shop to sit in the car to make sure he...
I saw this on Bring a Trailer, it bid to $29k and did not make reserve. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I don’t believe they ever had the sedan in display, the last time I was at the Peterson I saw the car in the basement “vault”along with quite a...
Iconic for sure. Whom ever replaced the Holley carb and ‘lil John milled air cleaner with an AFB and K Mart air cleaner should be taken out behind...
If this reply is not HAMB friendly please delete it. I’m not defending CPP, I have not used any of their parts and have heard the stories about...
Came across another video, drone coverage. [MEDIA]
Mullins Red Cap trailer, I once owned one. It was a great trailer that hauled a lot but was impossible to back up.
I use and recommend the Wagner PCV valve.
Found this album online, nine pages of photos from the event: http://www.billnesius.com/events/millers-mil25/index.html
Glad to hear you are safe! It great the car can be fixed somewhat easily, you seem to have everything under control.
He had issues because he skipped an important step, ecoating. If you are willing to spend the money to have a vehicle chemically stripped then you...
Sorry we did not meet on Friday, I was there most of the day. I am friends with the president of the H. Miller club, he told me two weeks ago...
Here are a couple of photos of the Miller powered boat in boat house taken last July. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And the sign explaining the...
Great pictures of the event. There were a total of 40 entries, I believe the newer rear engine cars were not in that number. The Mecum owned...
How about an East-West V twin. My V7. [ATTACH]
It may not be a “rod” but next Tuesday will be 58 years that I have owned my avatar.
They are now able to buy a new truck and have it lettered in gold leaf. The family recently sold 407 acres of land in Racine WI. County for $76...
A few years ago I restored this sidecar for the owner, it is a Stieb 501, that is now mated to a BMW R69S. For the same owner I restored a ‘67...
I have a few I restored and two more that I am working on. I keep my Mobilgas Special inside my shop and my two ENCO Pumps on an island in front...
I saw Quad Al in April at the Crown Point Concours in Crown Point Indiana. It was flat bedded to the event. I looked it over and could tell it had...
You will definitely enjoy the Justice Bros. museum, I have been there a few times. Address is 2734 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA...
Yes it was. I was there to witness the spectacle, I still think they were piping in some funny chemicals that made people raise their hands and...
Your mention of friction tape brought to mind what I use instead of friction tape. The black tape used on hockey sticks works better than basic...
No argument here. I have a trunk mounted battery in the Cyclone, the positive cable runs through RH rocker panel ( in a protective sheath) to the...
This may stir up some controversy. I have been using welding cable in my builds and restorations for years, I feel it is a better option for many...
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