Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.

with apologies to Ogden Nash...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Did I need this?

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Suddenly I have acquired a 1937 Allis Chalmers B. Not completely stock but very nice. How could someone say no to this?  
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Henley Filson wrench

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According to this Garage Journal thread , the Henley Filson Company was located in North Vernon, Indiana where they were listed as a maker o...
Monday, June 15, 2026

Magazines come and go... Superbike Illustrated

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 A nice high quality glossy magazine from 1986, covering a range of of notable motorcycles, modern and historical, even a bicycle! It seems ...
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Monday Mystery

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I can't even guess. No name, no hints whatsoever.  
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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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