Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.
with apologies to Ogden Nash...
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Stuka engine installation
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The engine is a Junkers Jumo 211 inverted V12 putting out 1000-1400 hp depending on the model. Landmarkscout
Sidecar Sunday
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The Hawker motorcycle racing team at Brooklands circuit. AI tells me that's Leslie “Red” Parkhurst with the passenger named for once, ...
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Saturday, June 13, 2026
Used and abused...
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Here's an old "multitool", a combination monkey wrench and hammer. Looks like the outer jaw is adjusted by rotating the handl...
Driving test
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With the blast furnaces in Gary, Indiana in the background, this ore carrying laker is making use of the turning basin, no helpful tugs p...
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Friday, June 12, 2026
Vacuum power brakes
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And there you have it. Modern power brakes, pretty much all there by 1936. Some car manufacturers were still deciding whether brakes were r...
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One of my vices is vises, Rockford
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That is a large heavy 4 inch vise. Once again, very little history on the company that I can find.
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1930s Wyandotte pressed steel Streamlined Speedster (updated)
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Gorgeous! Another toy I would have appreciated less as a kid. Update; Claus sends these images of his car/trailer combination. I agree with...
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
MGB GT
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Probably 1973. In factory correct Harvest Gold, looks like sandy brown to me. Update; Derek sends some images of the original harvest go...
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Know your roller bearings
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I'd suggest that t he cage should have been illustrated as a separate part. I do approve of the handlettering...
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Big casting
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Robert Gordon, Patrick Mahone, The Texture of Industry, Oxford Press 1994 In this photo foundry workers pose with a mine hoist sheave whe...
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