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    Prayers needed Lost my Son

    Wick, prayers are with you.
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    Memorial Day 2015

    Thank you to all who served past and present. We will never forget the ones who gave it their all. I served proudly to protect the freedoms we enjoy. Randy. US Army 1968-1970
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    Biker's

    Harleys and model A's have alot to share. Both companys. Started in 1903 and both are noted for that sweet sound from the exhaust at idle.
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    lucy's maiden voyage tomorrow

    Mitch, Looks like you've done this afew times:D Great job! Want to hear more as you go along. Super nice body/Paint work. Good shop to work in, for me, space is limited. I want to hear about your soda blasting, equipment, experience blasting, any problems cleaning up afterwards. I've built...
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    Thank you Vets

    Thank you veterans. "We Will never forget" the sacrafices they made for our freedoms during that massive landing. THANK YOU
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    10 jokes only engineers will understand

    Funny stuff guys, you dont have to be an engineer to appreciate engineering humor, just work with them for awhile. Thanks for starting my day with a laugh .
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    JS Question

    I tried to call be the phone number posted is no good. I have recieved my order conformation, and it said that I'll recieve a notice when it's shipped. vendors were more expensive and add more shipping , more sense to order direct.
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    JS Question

    Thought is was time to update my Judgeing Standards,since my last ones are from 1974 and 1981:D so I ordered the new set from the MARC store May 16th, Does anyone know why they haven't been shipped yet? I checked on my account and says reorder. Whats up with that? out of stock? why don't they...
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    Wiper Blade Adjusting

    Randyta, some blades do and some are tight, model a wipers don't. Wipe as good like modern wipers do no matter what, unless everything NOS . i use rain X, only need to use the wiper, is to show it works
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    Remember those that served!

    Remembering all who served, and those who didn't make it home. Thank You for perserving the freedom in this country of ours. I fly the red, white and blue on my home 365 days a year for them. I went to Abraham Lincoln Cemetary for a service today in Elwood, Illinois, to pay my respects. Randy...
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    Enjoying the day

    Great day mike, enjoying the day too, low 80s , sunny. Me and the mrs. Just chilling out today, what a great day! Enjoy it
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    Alemite grease gun

    If i rember how to use the grease gun, hold the body on the fitting and pump the handle, short strokes. You can try the technique on the bench first to see if the gun works. It should, very reliable tool.. ggood luck, i have a rear spring schaicle pluged on my coupe can free up . I learned...
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    Alemite grease gun

    Hi Gb, the old style alimite grease fittings don't have a check ball like the zerk fitting, modern fitting, so use a small wire to poke through the old hard grease. The original grease. Gun works well keep pressure on the handle. You may have to have someone. Turn the steering while greaseing...
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    Scary Story: Model A, I-95 Daytona, Tuesday 20th

    Jim/Alabam, Agree 110% Visibility is #1 with lights front and rear. long distance in a hurry= very foolish solo. I don't do interstates/toll ways. Back roads and highways are the best. there is alot to see in this great country of ours form the seat of a Model A. If you travel long distances do...
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    Scary Story: Model A, I-95 Daytona, Tuesday 20th

    I always questioned the point of seat belts in a model a, it may be better to be thrown from the car than to roll over or side impact. What ever your comfort zone is. Also you have a gas tank in your lap that can easily. Spill gas or crack on impact. Therefore. My choice would be to take my...
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