Lawson Cox
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Ahhh.
Lawson's Fan
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Ahhh.
nickthebandit
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Lawson, a simple, but sufficient engine stand should not take more than a half of a day to fabricate. I can't see where the people that you spoke to came up with their quotes. I don't live there anymore, but if I was still in Connecticut I could get your engine stand done with quality welding, nice beads and penetration, and good looking, too. I have a friend, Ray Secondo, Phoenix Welding, in Glastonbury, Connecticut who is a craftsman and a good fabricator too. I still send parts to him from Pennsylvania to get the quality and service that I want. It is worth the postage costs, and his price to be satisfied with the quality that he does for me. Ask around, there has to be someone in your area that knows of a good weldor, that does good work for a reasonable price.
Lawson Cox
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Hey, you know me and my lack of ability to post photos here.
I just posted several photos on Facebook. If someone would be kind enough to transfer them over here, I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks
Lawson
petehoovie
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Lawson Cox
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PETE Thanks a million. The pictures came out way oversize on my end but that's better than I could do.
I had wanted to include a plaque on the stand listing the names of all donors and the parts they donated, and the several donors who made cash donations to the project, however, the list was simply so large in readable format it would have been distracting from the display. Also, I was hesitant to list the names of donors without their express permission. I have, however, prepared a list of donors which will be placed in the long hub of the much sought after elusive fan which is now attached to the engine. Several had previously expressed a willingness to donate but have not yet done so. If you, or others, now wish to donate after seeing the finished project, your donation will be gladly accepted and your name included on the list along with others who have donated.
Building a running engine was not my goal, building a 100% historically correct engine was my goal, and I feel I have successfully done that. Now, anyone wanting to know what was correct for such an engine has a correct example to go by, with all correct parts, pieces and color schemes.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this project, have learned much, met several nice folks along the way and feel blessed that my health has allowed me to get 'er done.
Thanks again for all of the donations, in any form. Thanks for answering my many questions, as well. Thanks for all the kind words and well wishes as well.
Lawson
I had wanted to include a plaque on the stand listing the names of all donors and the parts they donated, and the several donors who made cash donations to the project, however, the list was simply so large in readable format it would have been distracting from the display. Also, I was hesitant to list the names of donors without their express permission. I have, however, prepared a list of donors which will be placed in the long hub of the much sought after elusive fan which is now attached to the engine. Several had previously expressed a willingness to donate but have not yet done so. If you, or others, now wish to donate after seeing the finished project, your donation will be gladly accepted and your name included on the list along with others who have donated.
Building a running engine was not my goal, building a 100% historically correct engine was my goal, and I feel I have successfully done that. Now, anyone wanting to know what was correct for such an engine has a correct example to go by, with all correct parts, pieces and color schemes.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this project, have learned much, met several nice folks along the way and feel blessed that my health has allowed me to get 'er done.
Thanks again for all of the donations, in any form. Thanks for answering my many questions, as well. Thanks for all the kind words and well wishes as well.
Lawson
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Lawson Cox
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LOL. No. I had to have that built as that was beyond my skills and pay grade and I might say, my budget.
JM 35 Sedan
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Good job there Lawson!! I was hoping that 60hp display would make its debut at the Foundation Museum by this June so I could take a look/see at that baby on my way home from Dearborn. If it does make it there by then....I may be compelled to touch that fan just to make sure it's real, lolol 
Lawson Cox
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Good job there Lawson!! I was hoping that 60hp display would make its debut at the Foundation Museum by this June so I could take a look/see at that baby on my way home from Dearborn. If it does make it there by then....I may be compelled to touch that fan just to make sure it's real, lolol
I dunno when it is going to make it to the museum John. I'm still tinkering with it a bit. I have decided to go ahead and bead blast and repaint the fan. I have worked on it a bit but am not satisfied with it at this point. My hands are pretty much crippled up with dupuytren's contractures, and they hurt really bad at times. Such are the joys of old age. It's great to still be on the green side, however. LOL
Thanks for your interest, and contributions, John.
DavidG
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Lawson,
Please use extreme caution when you move that handsome engine/display stand combination. The combination of the high center of gravity, the narrowness of the frame from side to side, and the small diameter of the caster wheels creates the potential for it to tip over if pushed from the side and one of the wheels hangs up on a raised spot on the floor.
Please use extreme caution when you move that handsome engine/display stand combination. The combination of the high center of gravity, the narrowness of the frame from side to side, and the small diameter of the caster wheels creates the potential for it to tip over if pushed from the side and one of the wheels hangs up on a raised spot on the floor.
Lawson Cox
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Thanks Dave. Yes, you are correct.
