[AT] Portland

Fri Aug 23 17:06:53 PDT 2019

Those are some beautiful cars.

I had a silver, metal AM radio when I was a kid that was a scale replica of
that Duesenberg. What a beautiful car. The spare tires turned the radio on
and off and tuned it. I'd still have it but my little brothers got a hold
of it when I went to college and played with it outside.

(Correction, it was a Lincoln like this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Solid-State-AM-Radio-Lincoln-1928-Model-L-Convertible-Car-working-cond/362487287837?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20171012094517%26meid%3D1d0e21a55c7448c5a19151f891671deb%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D222998563853%26itm%3D362487287837%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219
 )

Warren

On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 4:09 PM <bloomis at charter.net> wrote:

> Then there is this place. I worked with the son of a man who did the sheet
> metal and other reproduction making of parts for the automobiles. And maybe
> the organs as well!
>
> https://www.nethercuttcollection.org/
>
> In a nondescript building in Sylmar, CA.
>
>
>
> *From:* AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> *On Behalf Of *Mogrits
> *Sent:* Friday, August 23, 2019 8:17 AM
> *To:* Antique Tractor Email Discussion Group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> >
> *Subject:* Re: [AT] Portland
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>
>
> Thanks for posting that, Farmer. I'm going to send that link to my wife
> who believes I have a problem with tractors and boats. Man, pipe organs and
> keyboard instruments...what an affliction.
>
>
>
> Warren
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 4:26 PM Indiana Robinson <robinson46176 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Warren:
>
> It was National Automotive and I still have my O-ring kit.  :-)  I'll
> likely know more about its status in a week or so. It has been said that
> Maurice Finlkle (the owner) is quitting and rumors are plentiful. Maurice
> is older than I am and is also busy with other stuff. I used to chat with
> him at the business and at various restaurants we both eat at but I've not
> seen him lately. I hope he is OK. He is a great asset to this community.
>
> Here is a site with pictures of his first loves...
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/20790907@N06/albums/72157650597963597/
>
> In addition to the museum at his house he has a warehouse full of old
> pianos and a reputation of helping those that want to learn to play be able
> to have a piano to learn on. I don't go to town parades these days but for
> many years he has been in them playing a steam calliope mounted in what
> resembles a circus wagon.
>
>
>
> Dang, I sure don't need these heavy down pours of rain every few hours.
> The gypsy wagon may get to Portland with a blue tarp roof...  :-)  We do
> need more rain but just not today.
>
> We got the liability insurance for the golf cart handled (only $15.49 for
> a year) and we found the papers for handicap use of it. We mostly use it
> around the farm when working on horse fences and it stays loaded with
> electric fence supplies, a post driver,, a shovel and, and, and... Diana
> got all of that stuff unloaded. I'm afraid to ask her where she put it all.
>
> I haven't even had a chance to look at the wiring on the trailer... I
> guess I can find a couple of lanterns or duct tape a couple of flashlights
> on the back corner...
>
> It's been that kind year... (sigh)
>
>
>
>
>
> .
>
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 9:22 PM Mogrits <mogrits at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Farmer, Spencer and all,
>
>
>
> One of these days I'll make it to Portland- as it is I've been
> participating in Speedweek at the Bonneville Salt flats the past few years
> and that was just last week and will always be that week. I cannot get
> those two weeks away as much as I'd like to do so.
>
>
>
> Farmer when I got home from Bonneville I found a leaky faucet and once
> again had to go to my O-ring kit I ordered years ago at your suggestion to
> the list. I'll not forget the guy on the phone's reaction when I called
> from South Carolina to order the kit. He could not figure out the
> nationwide response for that one item. Is that company still in business?
> National Automotive or something like that?
>
>
>
> Warren
>
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 7:19 PM Indiana Robinson <robinson46176 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> I "think" I'm still on track to come Wednesday... "Maybe"... "Probably"...
> "Possibly"... Well, I'm going to try like hell.
>
> The gypsy wagon has not been used since 2013 when they decided to re-plumb
> my dicky ticker and has weathered kind of badly. Diana has started painting
> it but probably won't get it all done. High heat and high humuggity gets
> tough on old folks and we have had plenty of that. The tires had both
> surrendered and I'm changing those. The paint on the wheels was looking
> like alligator hide and I've cleaned those up a bit.  I still need to
> replace a section of roof.
>
> I got the Cub started about a week ago but haven't had time to get to it
> to make sure it starts easy. It has been parked for some time. I may have
> to put a horse lead rope on it and just pull it around behind me.  :-)
>
> And then there is the old truck...
>
>
>
>
>
> .
>
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 11:32 AM Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com> wrote:
>
> Hey Joe,
>
> The main entrance to the camping area is 24/7 and manned/watched by
> folks.  If you bring an exhibit there is only a $10 charge for camping.
>  Not sure how much it is without an exhibit.  Bring a corn sheller or any
> old farm item for display and save some money.
>
> When you come in the campground entrance you will be staring at a white
> building. Go left and then take the right immediately past the building.
>  Follow that road all the way until it starts to curve by a creek. ATIS
> camping is right there on the left at that curve.
>
> I don’t know how late is “late”.   But if you make it before 11pm at least
> some of us will still be up.  We can show you where to park, etc.
>
>
> Spencer Yost
>
> > On Aug 19, 2019, at 10:15 AM, Joe Hazewinkel <jahaze at aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > Accidentally sent my first attempt from my work e-mail...
> >
> > Anyway, what’s the best way to find the group on Thursday, and how late
> can you still get into the show grounds?
> >
> > I’m planning on driving down Thursday afternoon.
> >
> > Enjoy, Joe
> >
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