ol' ron

Happy birthday Ron.
Your help and advice got our flathead going good.
I will have a donut for you on my B/day the 17th.
Your advice and help helps lots of folks get their flatheads going better,
THANK YOU
If I was closer I would send over some home made cookies ,
Lawrie
 
I do a lot more lurking than I do posting but always take time to read Ron's posts. Happy Birthday Ron. It is a pleasure to learn from your experience.

John Long
 
Happy Birthday from Santa Rosa Ca. I hope you had a great day! two bad you live on the other side of the country, I would like to sit and talk about Flatheads with you and learn some more, Take care...Brendan
 
Happy Birthday Ron, I hope it was all you made it to be, your not gett'n old your just gett'n started..... keep on wrenchin, and thanks for all that you bring to us Flatheads at the Fordbarn.
 
Ol' Ron said:
Well thanks guys, but I don't think my friend George had any animosity in posting my vitials. George basicly gave me my start in the Flathead world as we know it today, I was a recovering alcoholic working in a body shop, when in walked this bearded fellow asking if anyone knew anything about Flatheads. That was the beginning of a great relationship. I put togerther a coupla engines for him and he suggested I write a book about them. And that as they say is history. Over the years I've trie to make up for some of my past transgressions, by helping people and if someone wants to call, email or whatever, to tell me I'm an *** h*, so be it, I try not to judge people and sometimes I can be kinda gruff, I mean well. Like that teacher you had in school that gave you a ration of SH** every once in awhile. I do my best to help. So don't be so hard on George, he's getting old too.
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Hey Ol' Ron,
You are a neat guy and I am impressed that you straightened this thread out in your own fashion! Proves that only a buddy like you would know the good intentions of a great buddy like (George) the one who started this thread. Happy B-Day to you and don't change your grumpy assed ol' self one bit:) !
BTW...If you'd rather talk about cams...I'm good listener!!
 
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Ron,
I wish I were close enough to visit but I keep up with your words of wisdom and experience almost daily through this forum. I wish for you a Happy Birthday and many more. You are a true car guy and flathead nut!!!!!
ky29roadster
 
Ol' Ron said:
I sent a de-stroker assembly to Germany a few years back. Wonder how it made out? If they got it running,
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Hi ron,
Happy birthday!

That is me from germany.

Finding a block that can be bored safe to 3 3/8 and doesnt have too
Much core shift isnt easy.......

But now i have one.

And all the other parts, too !

So ill start on in after the summer.

Ill keep you updated

Michael
 
Happy Birthday Ron! We met this past winter when I stopped up during one of the nastier snowstorms to buy an 8BA crank. Thank you for autographing my copy of 'Nostalgia' at the same time. The engine is still a project so nothing to report. Wishing you many Happy Birthdays yet to come. Dave
 
Ron: I am 1 year behind you and I started my experience with a 38 Ford 85hp V8. My high school auto mechs teacher advised me on how to pull the oil pan to replace the core plugs not too long after acquiring the car. Got the job done. Learned much about that car. I later acquired a 38 Ford Phaeton, which I restored from ground up. I recall painting the frame in the driveway and neighbor attempted to clean off the overspray with Amway - no good. Rain and sunshine took care of the overspray. In any event I have enjoyed giving attention to the Phaeton by constantly improving it and using the knowledge that I have acquiring from the contributors to Fordbarn, including you. Your posts are very informative and smooth. You are to be commended for your efforts and how you handle people. Best Wishes on your birthday and hope and trust that you will be able to continue long into the future.

Bill
 
Happy birthday Ron, I always read your post,
Thanks for taking the time to teach us, IV learned a lot from the fordbarn, and your a big part of it.
Cheers from Texas.
 
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