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the bucket list
Posted: May 5th, '13, 21:47
by bob lico
our turn of the century garage is completed and we brought our favorite to store. i love this car ;a 1909 Alco ,the winner of the Vanderbilt cup races for 1909 and 1910 also placed in the first indy 500. gas signs,gas pumps and auto antiques from all over country.
Re: the bucket list
Posted: May 5th, '13, 21:49
by bob lico
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Posted: May 5th, '13, 21:50
by bob lico
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Posted: May 5th, '13, 21:51
by bob lico
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Posted: May 5th, '13, 21:56
by bob lico
very tough car to drive ,real stiff in the turns i test drove on road just anticipate were you have to stop with that manual brake .captain patrick must have had a hell of a time driving as a kid.
Re: the bucket list
Posted: May 6th, '13, 02:38
by JohnV8r
That is AWESOME!!!
Re: the bucket list
Posted: May 6th, '13, 09:59
by Bill Fuller
Bob
In your vintage car travels have you come across or do you know Brian Blain? He owns a 1911 and a 1916 National.
Bill
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Posted: May 6th, '13, 11:08
by BOBMX
Nice Shelby!
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Posted: May 6th, '13, 15:59
by bob lico
The Shelly has the man himself signature across sun visor(rest in pease) a great man! This alco is listed in the top 100 USA I believe Brian's 1911 is in there .
Re: the bucket list
Posted: May 6th, '13, 18:53
by BOBMX
That's great! My dad had a '67 Shelby GT500. Not signed by Carroll but fastest car I've ever been in.
Re: the bucket list
Posted: May 6th, '13, 20:59
by Harry Babb
Bob
You have always set high standards for yourself......this one is over the top......good for you my friend.
The only thing better would be to see it in person! ! !
hb
Re: the bucket list
Posted: May 7th, '13, 22:18
by bob lico
harry you can see it in person if you have the time when up for bertram event.i put my mind at the 1909 era and compare with 1909 model T ford . 20 hp versus 100hp . this car is a marvel of engineering for the time as you recognize the manufacturer Alco went on to make the biggest steam locomotive in the country. truly made in american with pride totally forgotten today.
Re: the bucket list
Posted: May 9th, '13, 19:11
by Bob H.
Bob, That is some garage..step back in time..my old Mack is named "Better Days"..like you said taking pride in building something that will last..well done..BH
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Posted: May 9th, '13, 21:15
by Harry Babb
Bob wrote:truly made in american with pride totally forgotten today.
Not totally Bob........folks on this website still have it.......
Even practice it myself to the point that a few of my family and friends refer to projects that "Funnerwat" and I do as "Babbitup"......
Went to a car show a couple of weeks ago.....one of the featured cars was an old Cadallic.....not sure what year but if they made them in the 40's......that's probably what it was.....Hell for stout! ! ! !
hb
