Category: Wheel Tracks
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My Gypson Tours
The other day I saw a photo of the car I rode in for the Gypson tour this year. It was BJ Gonet’s 1931 Chrysler, a beautiful car. It was a lovely but cool day and Cousin Hal and I rode in the back with the top down for better visibility. I started out with…
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1918 REO Model F Speed Wagon
Mike Daigle and sons Domenico and Charlie have a new project at their home. The 1918 REO Model F Speed Wagon will be their winter project… And maybe beyond winter. Asked why a REO Speed Wagon Mike Daigle said “Probably because of his neighbor Gene Towne.” Gene Towne died a few years ago, but he left a huge foot-print in our memories,…
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How much wood can a woodchuck chuck
You all probably know I love to garden. Well, by now I’ve started to put the flower beds to rest for the long winter ahead, but I’ll tell you about my August/September problem. And it turned out to be a BIG problem. It seems we had a gopher invade our lawn. Well, at least that’s…
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Battery Disconnect
Dave! Hope you enjoyed your vacation? Did you go anywhere fun? Did you find anything that interested you, or your family? Hey, I need some help, please? I just bought a low profile “sliding” battery disconnect, which will mount to the negative terminal of my antique car’s battery (6v). It seems apparent to me that…
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1951 Ford Victoria
Allan Wright’s 1951 Ford Victoria is almost 70 years-old and has 80,000 miles on the odometer…..but, if you look closely, the car is in better shape than when it came from the factory. After a complete professional restoration and winning a number of national awards, Allan was able to purchase this Ford “Vic” from its…
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Stories for your Grandchildren
I was thinking, the other day, about Covid-19 and what it will be like to be on the other side of this horrible time. Of course, I hope that we will all get to the other side of this virus. Like most things in history at some point our grand or great grandchildren will hear…
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1926 Chrysler Model 25
This is a test… is Fred Gonet’s automobile, pictured here, really, a Chrysler or is someone playing a joke on us, and it is really a Maxwell?Answer… in 1925, this exact model would have had a Maxwell badge on its hood. That same year, Chrysler bought out Maxwell, named this car the Model 25 and…
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How-to Lubricate Window Slide & Door Locks
had a question recently that may be of interest. The question was: “How do I lubricate my window slides and door lock hardware in my antique cars?” I use Fluidfilm to lubricate window regulators and the latch on the inside of the door. I undercoat my cars with Fluidfilm in the fall, and keep a…
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What to do with all these photos…
Thinking back on the winter chores that I didn’t get done, one thing that is always on my list is ‘photos’. I went through boxes of greeting cards, birthday cards and Christmas cards that seem to have accumulated in the desk. Does anyone else save cards for thirty years or more? In a weak moment…
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1960 Chevrolet Impala
VAEer Richard Spitzer has a project on his hands with this 1960 Chevy Impala. This from Richard Spitzer… When my dad told me he saw a 1960 Impala for sale, I had no clue what one looked like. Fins and a bubble top. What? I was 17 and driving a SAAB 99. I liked old cars, but…
