Monday, June 16, 2025

very impressive how simple a model t was, and how cool it would be for a high school or college project to remake it with new wood, and then refurb all the metal parts

Probably only worth 2k. Maybe less. I haven't looked at the Model T Facebook page in a while, but, the ones that are in good running condition, because there are SO DAMN MANY still on the road, seem to go for around 5k

 

Five flight attendants from American Airlines have been awarded $18.6 million by a California jury over severe health issues allegedly caused by toxic uniforms.

 https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/06/14/american-airlines-flight-attendants-gets-18-million-in-uniform-lawsuit

New York City Hall’s latest anti-car crusade, it's controversial plan to ban cars on 34th Street to make way for a dedicated busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues, will take effect as early as the end of the summer.

 https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/us-news/34th-st-busway-clears-final-hurdle-despite-opposition/

According to the Orange County Register, Costco will soon debut its first stand-alone gas station — also its largest — in Mission Viejo.

 The 40-pump gas station is slated to be about 2 miles from its nearest retail outlet and accessible to Costco members only.

https://www.sfgate.com/la/article/costco-first-stand-alone-gas-station-california-20376018.php

Ever heard of the Lancia Thelma 8-32? Made by Ferrari, with a 308 engine, assembled by Ducati, and had the first motorized wing, that retracted flush with the trunk lid (thank you Mike!)

 



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Thema

larger than average teardrop... but cool looking

 


nice 31




 Damn shame the upholstery is in bad shape, it's a great looking design for a hot rod that isn't out to look like a racer

If you were looking for a scooter project...

 



Here's a 40, that would be a good project to start with... but 25k? Hell no. There are some in running condition always popping up at the dozens of auctions every year, for far less


Honestly, why would anyone start with this Crosley for a project... instead of just looking around for one that is in better shape?

 


Dang it, there is some nice stuff that's on the market for a new generation

 


Sunday, June 15, 2025

I saw this at the LA Roadster swapmeet... and wanted it just for it's cool factor, for my garage. BUT, the seller wanted about 80 bucks more than I figure it's worth


 I was right on what it's worth, there are a couple examples on Ebay for around 30 bucks. 

But damn, look at this more advanced one, also on ebay, but for a thousand bucks



https://www.ebay.com/itm/122252457935

this was mounted and framed... but the guy selling it seems to think it's worth 800 dollars.

this would make a GREAT booth counter at SEMA


cool trucks in the swap meet area

 




I am digging this

 


Cool timing tag from Muroc! 




Ha!

 
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1152825413546228&set=a.550746120420830

an attention grabber this guy hopes will bring people into his booth



damn shame, these belong in a cool hot rod or racing museum, but I don't have one.

 







If you want to buy one of these, go straight to Ebay, there's a museum quality one, that's OUTSTANDING https://www.ebay.com/itm/226787921331