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Newcomers / Re: New Dummy

« on: May 04, 2016, 01:19:12 am »

I intended to be a newcomer last year. Right after I signed up here my Pops was diagnosed with leukemia. Had to put much of life on hold so as not to miss a moment while my Brother and I were there for him as best we could be. He was always there for us. Unfortunately he didn't overcome the sickness. No sadness but for selfish reasons. Instead I'm grateful to have been his son. Hard to lose my best friend and mentor. There is solace though in knowing he's in The Lords Kingdom. When my day comes we'll be together again. On those nice days when I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin I'll know he's out there smiling down on me. Every gift and every good thing comes down from above, from Our Father of lights. Pops taught me that. Please feel no pity fellas, just clearing up the hiatus.

Post your Pics! / Polish American Picker

« on: May 04, 2016, 12:56:53 am »

It's taken over seven months to hoard this mess. Goal is to use as much of it as I can to build a racer. Maybe two if my Brother decides to participate. Really wanted to find an Allis Chalmers to build but none turned up that were in poor enough condition to desecrate. Have to go with the $60 Dynamark for now. The $20 Craftsman wasn't a bad score as it has a 31 cube non AVS single on it. Not much else though. Have another 31 cube non AVS single, two 46 cube opposed twins and two 42 cube opposed. One of the 46 cubers wears an oil filter. That one was $100 but I got to hear it run. Bought five transmissions and an 820 transaxle at scrap price. They aren't all in the pics. One 700 has the closed case and bearings. I find photobucket very frustrating but will try and post pics during the build as it progresses. Likely slowly. If nothing else I'll have some spares.

Coffee Shop / Restoration/Repair/Fabrication Services

« on: August 18, 2015, 06:38:19 am »

You don't have to buy anything or spend money having us do work for you. Just stop by if ever you're in the area and check us out. Tell us what you're working on. See what we're working on. Have a coffee, soda, water or ? We're in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area. We've fixed lawnmowers and lawn furniture, Ham radio parts and Harley parts, whatever you're fixing up if we can help you make it look pretty, cool and awesome that's what we're here for. We like minibikes, snowmobiles, hot rods, outboards, popcorn makers, tractors, old trucks and dogs and kids too. Bring the kids we got free video games and treats. We sandblast, powdercoat, weld, machine, fabricate and design (Solid Works) most anything you might dream up. Even if it's wheelie bars for your '59 Morris Minor gasser. I'll put a couple links below cause if you're like me you like pics. Thanks for looking.

http://www.vintageworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/vintageworksgreenbay

Oops forgot to mention that on September 4th we're having an open house. Anyone's welcome to stop by and partake in the festivities. Ron and Tyler Dale from the American Restoration television show will be there from noon till 4 pm. Should be able to get a pic with them on your phone and an autograph. Local radio station WAPL will be broadcasting live. Should be plenty of cool cars to see. Snacks and refreshments. I'm sure looking forward to it. Hope any of you within driving distance can stop by. Our '54 Ford COE shop truck that Ryan Evans from Counting Cars/Counts Customs painted on should be partially assembled in our shop. Being able to meet him and hang out for four days was a real treat. He's a father, husband and has a mortgage like most of us. Was pleasntly surprised to discover what a nice person he is. Do come to the open house if you can.

Newcomers / New Dummy

« on: August 18, 2015, 05:19:40 am »

So a friend and I have decided we're going to race lawnmowers. Won't likely be this year as the two closest venues (we know of) are winding things up this month. Still a blast to watch till we're ready to run. This gives us time to collect more parts for proper builds. We wanna be safe and within the rules. Wins and trophies would be nice but most of all we just wanna have as much fun as legally allowed and feel like kids again once in a while as we muddle through the mainstream of life. We've got a Monkey Wards and a Dynamark along with a real turd of a ($20) Craftsman. We've also got two each of the Briggs opposed flatheads in the 42 and 46 inch flavors (not the big bore short stroke variety) and a Briggs 31 inch OHV that I can't recall how the dipstick tube enters ? Need to check on that so I'm not the dipstick. We realize the opposed flatheads are an underdog but our affection for the venerable Ford flatheads makes us suckers for them. We love DeSoto Firedomes too. I reckon we'll be collecting some more parts along the way. The transaxles currently in our machines appear to be F-N-R only Peerless in the Wards, Peerless 4 speed in the Dyna and a Spicer in the Crafty. Seem less than optimum to me ? I know where we can get a few of the Peerless 600 H pattern three speeds which appear sturdier. Our engines appear to fit in CP and FXS. If I understand right those classes allow for a chain driven live rear axle ? Guess we'll need to do a lot of reading on here before we ask a bunch of stupid questions we didn't realize had been previously answered. I am a Polock that grew up on a farm. Please be patient and understanding as you can. Thank you in advance for any help.