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by cdk84
Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:42 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: A Very Special Gift...
Replies: 2
Views: 3145

Re: A Very Special Gift...

Hey Phillip, Congratulations on receiving the handsome historical badge you described. Don't suspect these grow on trees, let along in such fine condition. Look forward to seeing it 'in the metal' on your delectable car. It's great to learn more of Baby Blue's history, in particular its two tone red...
by cdk84
Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:42 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2971106

Re: New Project

Hi Collin, I've 'been away' for a bit but happily have returned to see yet again more progress. Wanted to say how sad I am about the disposition of the engine. Your wife (of course) is correct: it, meaning the engine, should be done up properly, and I'm glad you have someone in whom you have confide...
by cdk84
Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:13 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: Singer pictures from personal archives
Replies: 58
Views: 121563

Re: Singer pictures from personal archives

More great photos, slightly expensive. ( from Telco, above ) Slightly expensive? Just to 'out' the Getty for their hubris, the reproduction prints they have on offer carry a tariff of $450 (£354)! This is out and out usury. By contrast, the Library of Congress has original negatives from which very ...
by cdk84
Fri Nov 23, 2018 12:27 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: Showing your true colours ( slightly longwinded )
Replies: 6
Views: 2873

Showing your true colours ( slightly longwinded )

Hello All, Elsewhere, in another thread, I put across a somewhat strong opinion about the appearance of the vehicles we love, their present appearance and my views about restoring and preservation. I re-post them here because I believe they ought neither to be buried in another post but also that I ...
by cdk84
Fri Nov 23, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2971106

Re: New Project

Hi Colin, As usual, your work, rate of progress, and number of tasks completed make me reel. Well done! Might I offer what I hope to be a modest suggestion? As you've mentioned there are places where original paint remain, albeit in something of a slopped on character. Is there one place --or more--...
by cdk84
Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: Winter is Coming
Replies: 5
Views: 1951

Re: Winter is Coming

Striking looking car, Peter.

Hope you feel some satisfaction in the completion of the project.

Cheers
by cdk84
Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:30 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: For sale 9 Sports Saloon
Replies: 5
Views: 2304

Re: For sale Le Mans Saloon

Hi Roel, Thanks for posting this photograph. It's really interesting to compare this car's details with the 1935 Nine Le Mans Sports Coupe: -rear side window on this car is larger, longer, and fills the panel more fully (leading to a more Riley Kestrel-like appearance than like the Singer Nine coupe...
by cdk84
Sat Nov 17, 2018 3:56 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: Original 1934 Le Mans
Replies: 36
Views: 11776

Re: Original 1934 Le Mans

I Love these vintage photographs. Thanks, Bill, so much for posting this.

Brings it so much to life for me that I find myself craning my neck to hear what the fellows are saying.

Cheers
by cdk84
Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:20 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: 1930 Junior Project - New Zealand
Replies: 2
Views: 1341

Re: 1930 Junior Project - New Zealand

Aren't those a delicious pair?

Best of luck with 'em.
by cdk84
Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: The Modern Rexine Story
Replies: 7
Views: 2230

Re: The Modern Rexine Story

The story told in the pages of this article is one of many reasons I love the Brits. The experiences I've had while in the UK (where my father lived the last 30 years of his life and where my grandmum was born) have demonstrated beyond a shadow of a doubt that they All are daft about their automobil...
by cdk84
Sat Nov 03, 2018 5:47 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2971106

Re: New Project

Hi Colin, Hi Bill, Colin, I love that your work continues to proceed apace. Fabulous! And --as you know-- you don't want to get me started on the subject of [original] colors, oxidation, aging and the various palaver about the distinctions between conservation, preservation and so forth. You know ho...
by cdk84
Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:22 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2971106

Re: New Project

Hi Bill, Thanks very much. I went to California in December 2017 to see the car because the only others interested were rat rodders, and with the car's rarity that just couldn't be allowed to happen. As Elvin Bishop's lyrics clearly state, "I fooled around and fell in love". That wasn't ha...
by cdk84
Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: CONGRATULATIONS NANCY AND DAVID!
Replies: 5
Views: 9630

Re: CONGRATULATIONS NANCY AND DAVID!

Hi Colin, Thanks so much for your Good Wishes. We had a tremendous time with our friends and continue to savor our time together. Nancy is quite amazing, for one reason, because she offers me something I've given others for a very long time: the room, acceptance and celebration to be themselves. It'...
by cdk84
Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2971106

Re: New Project

By the way, Colin, I looked at the rear (non sliding) portion of the sunshine roof on BMX 7 yesterday and saw exactly what you were talking about re: the roof covering material(s). I suggested that the covering on your Super Six might be Rexine and you mentioned the possibility that there was an und...
by cdk84
Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2971106

Re: New Project

Do you ever feel that you're re-doing work that someone invested with pride (albeit for their livelihood), some time ago and feel both transported to that time but also connected with the hands that did the work? Might sound a bit crackers, but that's what I sometimes feel when cleaning up or discov...