I'm at a complete loss as to why Flathead Rob doesn't have one of these sitting is his garage.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Early Bird Swap Meet
Flathead Rob and I ran down to the 45th annual Early Bird Swap Meet today. I'm missing my family and motorcycle friends but I must the prevalence of these sorts of events certainly help to soften the blow.
One of the primary items we hoped to find is a fluted headlight lens English Stephen is chasing. Lurker Tom mentioned that is a Model T reproduction lens. Unfortunately we stuck out today but we may collected a couple of promising deals we still need to chase down. In case you happen to have one stashed away here is the actual lens we were hunting. It has vertical flutes and is slightly convex.
As a consultation he coolest lens we saw is the one below. I suspect we are looking automotive hens teeth.
My only score was this original 1951 Triumph factory parts book. Flathead Rob & Nate scored this puppy at a swap meet last year. Now I have the matched pair. In some ways a Parts Books are more useful than the factory manual because of the exploded assembly views that aren't in the manual.
I also found this 1951 Washington plate. Believe of not it is original paint. It's not something I could even consider given my current budget but I sure would have liked to bring it home. next time maybe.
The following are just a handful of interest things we saw there.
This boat was pretty amazing. It must have been about 40' long. It is power by a 1000ci 6 cylinder. It hard to tell from the photo but the entire cockpit was Teak or something similar. For some reason you seem to see more boats , outboard motor, etc. than you see at similar events in Albuquerque...
Timing Association plate. It was probably a reproduce but still cool.
Funky snack vendor truck. This vehicle must have been photographed more than almost anything else at the meet.
I love this old Dodge truck. Flathead Rob ended up buying a Indian Chum-me seat from this guy.
It was a fun day and the weather was mostly good. This swap must by 3x the size of the largest swap in the Albuquerque.
One of the primary items we hoped to find is a fluted headlight lens English Stephen is chasing. Lurker Tom mentioned that is a Model T reproduction lens. Unfortunately we stuck out today but we may collected a couple of promising deals we still need to chase down. In case you happen to have one stashed away here is the actual lens we were hunting. It has vertical flutes and is slightly convex.
As a consultation he coolest lens we saw is the one below. I suspect we are looking automotive hens teeth.
My only score was this original 1951 Triumph factory parts book. Flathead Rob & Nate scored this puppy at a swap meet last year. Now I have the matched pair. In some ways a Parts Books are more useful than the factory manual because of the exploded assembly views that aren't in the manual.
I also found this 1951 Washington plate. Believe of not it is original paint. It's not something I could even consider given my current budget but I sure would have liked to bring it home. next time maybe.
The following are just a handful of interest things we saw there.
This boat was pretty amazing. It must have been about 40' long. It is power by a 1000ci 6 cylinder. It hard to tell from the photo but the entire cockpit was Teak or something similar. For some reason you seem to see more boats , outboard motor, etc. than you see at similar events in Albuquerque...
This cool little runabout made me think of Chevy Dave
Cool little cyclecar. It's to tell from the photo but both the front and back were single person.
Timing Association plate. It was probably a reproduce but still cool.
Funky snack vendor truck. This vehicle must have been photographed more than almost anything else at the meet.
I love this old Dodge truck. Flathead Rob ended up buying a Indian Chum-me seat from this guy.
It was a fun day and the weather was mostly good. This swap must by 3x the size of the largest swap in the Albuquerque.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Valentines
Don't have a gift for that special someone yet? Screw it. You're already in trouble why not buy her one of these.
1945 Bugatti Veyron
As you may know Bugatti is now owned by Volkswagen. Is seems like you can sorta tell.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Triumph Elvis
This photo was passed along to me by Panhead Nate, proving IMO that Nate is more an Elvis fan than an HD fan. Nate's a pretty serious HD guy too.
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This is the first Elvis related photo I've ever seen in which he was NOT on a Harley. This is a still from a movie called "Stay Away Joe." It was shot near near Flathead Rob's old stomping grounds of Prescott Az.
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This is the first Elvis related photo I've ever seen in which he was NOT on a Harley. This is a still from a movie called "Stay Away Joe." It was shot near near Flathead Rob's old stomping grounds of Prescott Az.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Ed Kretz & Son Motorcycle Museum
Located in Sedalia, CO. I wish I had known about it when I lived near it.
Ran When Parked
1951 Vincent Rapide - I never cease to be amazed by how much money Vincents bring. Currently at $10,000 with 10 bids. Reserve not met.
Triumph Guys
Interesting that the two most notable actors that also moonlighted successfully as racecar drivers appear to have been Triumph guys.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
15th Annual Auburn Teddy Bear Run
I took Olivia to meet the Seattle Cossacks today. I got to hang with my daughter too. Great day. My daughter was guest photographer so I'll try to put some additional shots up later. Thanks to Mrs. Flathead Rob for taking this killer shot.
Too much fun!
Too much fun!
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