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What's SUPER IN LAW up too ............ |
cary |
Aug 10 2018, 08:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Watching Jack yesterday I was thinking I should start a thread with what he's working on. Seems like its my mission in life to keep him occupied with projects. I know for certain that these little cars we all love have lengthened his life.
Friday August 9th. 2018 After rummaging around looking for a couple parts for Mike (Warpig) I run across the shifter piece of engine tin for my side shifter 1.7. Hmmmm. Matt has had a beautifully painted/powder coated piece laying on his stash of parts. But the tunnel portion is up side down. Hmmm. I've got a few power tools. So I ask Jack, what do think can we cut out the tunnel and flip it over? Off he goes ......... Oh yeah it's 92 degrees in the shop. Here's where we start. Tuning up the pieces so they can be welded. That's where we'll start this am. And yes, I know this will have a sad ending some day .............. but for the time being I'll let everyone else enjoy his work. |
bbrock |
Aug 10 2018, 09:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks for starting this thread. I've never met the man but he is an inspiration and I often wonder what he's up to. Looking forward to many more posts here.
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tygaboy |
Aug 10 2018, 09:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,263 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Awesomeness to see Jack back at it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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914forme |
Aug 10 2018, 10:52 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Nice to see.
Realistically we will all have the same ending. |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 10 2018, 02:05 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,698 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I truly appreciate seeing him working on our cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I believe without purpose in life we just die.
My father-in-law is going to be 93 in January and we just took him to the Gold Country to a nice remote cabin home for 4 days to just relax, have good food and enjoy the surroundings. He is still mentally acute but his body is failing him and he has a hard time walking. Hearing is a little problematic too as he refuses to consider a hearing aide. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Oh, he drove 30 miles to get to our home so we could leave and the drove home when we returned. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
EvilOlderBrother |
Aug 10 2018, 02:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 20-January 18 From: Whidbey Island Member No.: 21,815 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Since the folks here have a COTM, Could you invent/establish and vote for
Father In Law of the Month/Year I know who I would vote for! |
ConeDodger |
Aug 10 2018, 02:24 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,549 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I truly appreciate seeing him working on our cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I believe without purpose in life we just die. My father-in-law is going to be 93 in January and we just took him to the Gold Country to a nice remote cabin home for 4 days to just relax, have good food and enjoy the surroundings. He is still mentally acute but his body is failing him and he has a hard time walking. Hearing is a little problematic too as he refuses to consider a hearing aide. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Oh, he drove 30 miles to get to our home so we could leave and the drove home when we returned. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Mental acuity has been shown to decline in the hearing impaired. On the other hand, he’s 93 as you said, and hearing aids are $7-8K. His generation is devoutly practical for the most part. So... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
RenoRoger |
Aug 10 2018, 07:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 11-November 10 From: Reno, NV Member No.: 12,370 Region Association: Northern California |
I truly appreciate seeing him working on our cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I believe without purpose in life we just die. My father-in-law is going to be 93 in January and we just took him to the Gold Country to a nice remote cabin home for 4 days to just relax, have good food and enjoy the surroundings. He is still mentally acute but his body is failing him and he has a hard time walking. Hearing is a little problematic too as he refuses to consider a hearing aide. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Oh, he drove 30 miles to get to our home so we could leave and the drove home when we returned. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Mental acuity has been shown to decline in the hearing impaired. On the other hand, he’s 93 as you said, and hearing aids are $7-8K. His generation is devoutly practical for the most part. So... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) A decent hearing aid can be had at Cosco for around $2,000. |
jim_hoyland |
Aug 10 2018, 09:04 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,254 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for sharing Cary, our visit to your shop was really cool !
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 10 2018, 09:12 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,698 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Believe me we have offered to get him hearing aides and he won't even consider it. That does not keep us from trying though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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IronHillRestorations |
Aug 11 2018, 06:47 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,712 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Believe me we have offered to get him hearing aides and he won't even consider it. That does not keep us from trying though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Because he doesn't need hearing aids, everybody just needs to speak up a little and stop mumbling! |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 11 2018, 07:00 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,698 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Exactly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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rhodyguy |
Aug 11 2018, 07:53 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,054 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
'If you talk to the back of my head I'll never hear you.' Welcome to MY world! Makes for a good excuse.
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cary |
Aug 11 2018, 08:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Believe me we have offered to get him hearing aides and he won't even consider it. That does not keep us from trying though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Because he doesn't need hearing aids, everybody just needs to speak up a little and stop mumbling! I got the same problem. Jack has hearing aids but refuses to go and get new ones. Too much hassle. His are free, government Work Comp. But lots of paper shuffling. 50 cal anti aircraft squad leader in Korea. Project Engineer for Federal Highways. Heavy machinery, plus lots of blasting. |
mepstein |
Aug 11 2018, 09:30 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,214 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Believe me we have offered to get him hearing aides and he won't even consider it. That does not keep us from trying though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Because he doesn't need hearing aids, everybody just needs to speak up a little and stop mumbling! I got the same problem. Jack has hearing aids but refuses to go and get new ones. Too much hassle. His are free, government Work Comp. But lots of paper shuffling. 50 cal anti aircraft squad leader in Korea. Project Engineer for Federal Highways. Heavy machinery, plus lots of blasting. My father in law was an anti aircraft gunner. I was never sure if it was his hearing or he was just ignoring me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
cary |
Aug 13 2018, 06:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Here's Mike and Jack loading up Mike's 1981 ROW SC tub that's heading to Rothsport.
Jack's unraveling the manual come-along. I went inside and grabbed our retreival electric winch. He thought it was a home. |
whitetwinturbo |
Aug 14 2018, 09:33 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
God has a special garage for 914 lovers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) keep this thread going (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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worn |
Aug 14 2018, 09:43 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,143 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Just remember that heat is a big cardiovascular stress. He should watch for light headedness. Neighbors used to fish my dad out of the bushes in Seattle cause he insisted on using a push reel mower in hilly Fremont, Seattle. At 90.
Visiting my own superinlaw in north bend this week, but she only worked in a sawmill. Someday I hope to have tried to live up to them, but it takes a lot of work. Thank him again for my trunk latch. Donna just told her mom about it today in passing. |
cary |
Aug 14 2018, 09:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
He's really cautious. His Fit Bit is on him at all times.
I'll take a shot of his new easy chair at the shop on Thursday. |
cary |
Aug 18 2018, 08:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
While I was helping Mike finish up his car for his journey to Arizona. I pulled the seats out of Matt's car for Jack to do a little seat mount rail tuning.
I did find one of the mounting holes on the right seat was stripped out. So I tapped it out to 7mm. Ran to Ace for a couple 7mm * 20mm bolts. 1, I painted the bolt head blue, 2, the head is 11mm. Gooder as new. |
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