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07-02-2015, 10:52 PM
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A bit from the past (67 years ago)
For all you collectors of old engines, here is something I came across this in a copy of Popular Science, April 1948 issue. ( the magazine surfaced in my mother in law's home)
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07-03-2015, 07:01 AM
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Re: A bit from the past (67 years ago)
Oh my... look at how far we have come in such a short period...
A great find Dave. Thank you. 
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07-03-2015, 09:50 AM
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Re: A bit from the past (67 years ago)
Here is an add from a 1957 American Modeler magazine showing the Herkimer produced model engines. I had a couple of them way back then. Good memories.
The link is a web page that tells the story of Ray Arden. He is the person who is named the father of the glow plug. http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/arden.htm Richard MAAC 7965L Last edited by cloudniner; 07-03-2015 at 10:07 AM. |
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07-04-2015, 08:58 AM
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Re: A bit from the past (67 years ago)
I love this old engine history stuff... funny how we are going back to gas.. seems everything does a full circle over a period of time.. here's an add from around 78-79 for Saito's Gasser... I remember my first engine.. A McCoy 049, good times and cut fingers..
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07-04-2015, 09:05 PM
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Re: A bit from the past (67 years ago)
Really good guy's, keep em coming!
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07-05-2015, 09:43 PM
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Re: A bit from the past (67 years ago)
I did post this once before but it fits here too.
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Re: A bit from the past (67 years ago)
$10 was probably over a days pay then. Pretty much like spending over $200 now. That was before CNC machines, so there was less profit in it for the manufacturers. $10 is good for today though.
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Re: A bit from the past (67 years ago)
This nostalgic stuff is really interesting. As mentioned above its neat how everything evolves, and the current movement back to gasoline.
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