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04-14-2024, 04:47 AM
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Posted By Railroadman

One last check of the forum before we go and I...

One last check of the forum before we go and I got it, Jay. Thanks! May possibly get over to Blue Ridge or such, will see what happens. I'd like to try.
04-13-2024, 06:08 PM
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Views: 35,345
Posted By Railroadman

Geez, you even have me beat! I drove this '66...

Geez, you even have me beat! I drove this '66 Chev for several years and took it off the road in 1990 to restore it. f I live to 147 years old, I may finish it! :lol:
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04-13-2024, 05:52 PM
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Posted By Railroadman

Birthdays, dance recital, gymnastics open house,...

Birthdays, dance recital, gymnastics open house, piano, babysitting, graduations....and so on. Oh well - 35 years from now they may not remember I had a Vette, but hopefully they will remember I was...
04-13-2024, 04:40 PM
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Posted By Railroadman

:iagree: There is no such thing as a cheap...

:iagree:

There is no such thing as a cheap Corvette. Either way, you're going to pay.
04-13-2024, 04:24 PM
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Views: 602
Posted By Railroadman

1. HOW could they sell something that cheap? ...

1. HOW could they sell something that cheap?

2. WHY would they sell something that cheap?

I never heard of them but think your opening sentence may have the answer.
04-13-2024, 01:30 PM
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Views: 62,237
Posted By Railroadman

I agree with both you guys, and will make the...

I agree with both you guys, and will make the most of the time away. We will be welcoming another great-grandson in early May while we're there, and have several nights lined up for playing music. If...
04-13-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,590
Posted By Railroadman

That's about the way I would have guessed. ...

That's about the way I would have guessed. Anything big, heavy, breakable and valuable presents a challenge for someone needing it shipped.
04-13-2024, 08:29 AM
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Views: 62,237
Posted By Railroadman

Well after today I'll be out of town (and pretty...

Well after today I'll be out of town (and pretty much off-forum) for about a month. Maybe some time away from the car will clear my head, get me focused, and help get some progress when we're back....
04-13-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,590
Posted By Railroadman

Chris, I realize the volume of items handles by...

Chris, I realize the volume of items handles by UPS (or other carriers as well) is staggering. That said, is there any attempt to check items that arrive for auction against open claims? UPS can't...
04-12-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Railroadman

I don't see it as either-or. Seller apparently...

I don't see it as either-or. Seller apparently didn't communicate well, I agree. IMHO if Chalie had stated the facts as he sees them, and said he was concerned at the lack of a reply, that's fine. ...
04-12-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Railroadman

Sometimes you have to wait a while for all the...

Sometimes you have to wait a while for all the facts to come out, and wait a bit longer before calling someone a scammer in public. Maybe he is, maybe he isn't, but there are other possible...
04-12-2024, 12:38 PM
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Views: 2,590
Posted By Railroadman

:rofl:

:rofl:
04-12-2024, 09:48 AM
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Views: 62,237
Posted By Railroadman

I agree, Pat! And BTW I did not intentionally...

I agree, Pat! And BTW I did not intentionally leave you out of the above list. There actually are quite a few of us on here crazy enough dedicated enough to tackle these projects and it's hard to...
04-12-2024, 09:19 AM
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Views: 62,237
Posted By Railroadman

You are right Holt, the value is in the...

You are right Holt, the value is in the experience, not the potential resale. They will all be priceless - you two working on Plain Jane together, Chris's car used to be his brother's. We have Lynda...
04-12-2024, 08:25 AM
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Views: 62,237
Posted By Railroadman

Or you could come up here and help me finish...

Or you could come up here and help me finish MINE! :lol:
04-11-2024, 10:58 PM
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Views: 477
Posted By Railroadman

....as long as the lawn mower guy doesn't come...

....as long as the lawn mower guy doesn't come along.
04-11-2024, 10:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,590
Posted By Railroadman

If you're dealing with who I think you are, he...

If you're dealing with who I think you are, he has a very good reputation and will make it as right as he can. UPS really dropped the ball on this one, sounds like.
04-11-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 224
Posted By Railroadman

Very nice! Looks like the old girl has been well...

Very nice! Looks like the old girl has been well cared for, not showing her age at all. Timeless beauty!
04-11-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By Railroadman

Fantastic! Nice choice on the paint color, too!

Fantastic! Nice choice on the paint color, too!
04-11-2024, 05:47 PM
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Views: 768,227
Posted By Railroadman

[/i] Good call. I think that one has had the...

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Good call. I think that one has had the banana, and the other is probably just as bad.




Works EVERY time!
04-11-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,590
Posted By Railroadman

Somebody in a foreign country needed a...

Somebody in a foreign country needed a transmission and there was a container headed that way.....
04-11-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,590
Posted By Railroadman

There's your first place to start. Decide what...

There's your first place to start. Decide what you want and post it up as a "Wanted To Buy". Maybe put a link to this thread. Good luck, that really bites. Maybe UPS will find your original, how...
04-11-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,023
Posted By Railroadman

I suggest you make sure they have your number. ...

I suggest you make sure they have your number. They could change their mind and knowing you are interested, you would possibly be their first call if they do so.
04-10-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 62,237
Posted By Railroadman

You are SO right!

You are SO right!
04-10-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 62,237
Posted By Railroadman

That's exactly what I keep saying about the book...

That's exactly what I keep saying about the book I AM writing about my railroad career.

Only those who are going through a similar project would believe half this stuff. Holt, Chris, and several...
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