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Hello again

i have just received in the mail a small but important addition to the collection of instruments for the Dixie Flyer. This wonderful "Roadster" 3 inch diam dashboard clock. It comes from New Jersey farmer William Righter. If you live down Hammonton way call into the Hearts Desire farm and tell William how delighted I am with my purchase. While you are there buy a dozen of his Brown Eggs or a box of his Raspberries I bet that they taste just delicious.

10-27-2009

Hi Phil

Yes the new gears were cut here in Australia. John Needham who runs "Old Car Gearboxes" has been a personal friend for many many years. His business as the name suggests is devoted to rebuilding manual transmissions for motor cars of all ages. This includes making new gears and doing things like supplying straight cut, close ratio conversions for racing MG.s He also has a conversion for Dodge Four gearboxes that enables the driver to change down to second gear with out slowing to a walking pace. If you would like I could send you his e-mail address.

10-29-2009

Hi all

Something different. I have recently purchased a set of four Gabriel Snubbers having advertised widely for the same.

One cross benefit to come from this was a phone call from a Sydney (Australia) based enthusiast who had a snubber adjuster for sale. Despite having only a vague idea what it was or how it worked I bought it. It was not a great deal of money and it seemed like a good idea at the time.

What all this is leading to is, does anyone know a source of the webbing straps for Gabriel snubbers?

10-30-2009

Hello Jan

Thanks for the suggestion There is a belting manufacturer across town so I will check them out.

While on the subject of checking in and checking out, I have just phoned the Crown Plaza in Louisville regarding booking for June 30 to July 3 next year.

They are rapidly running out of rooms. We have secured our room so there is one less now. Don't leave it until next year!

Hope to see you there

Bernie J.

Here is the photo of the Snubber Adjuster I meant to add to my previous post.