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I have lots and lots of baby powder, and  am ready to start mounting the Model T tires on the split rims as soon as the rims are good and dry so I won't scratch them up too badly. This maybe the beginning of World War III when the satellites pick up an enormous white cloud suddenly materializing ove...

I removed the rags I used to keep debris out of the spark plug hole and gave the T's crank a spin.
It was beautiful, man! Beautiful!
As soon as I can get tires mounted I'll connect a battery and see if she'll start.

Yesterday I was painting the Model T's split rims with galvanizing compound using a rattle can.
A couple of big globs landed on my $6 knock off Crocs, which I didn't notice until they had already dried.
This morning, a rag with paint thinner made my cheap knock off Crocs look presentable again.

Beautiful!

For a domestic Merlot, hunt for a Hahn, or a Chatom. Superb Merlots! For Pinot Noirs, I'm still exploring those as they are supposed to be good for the heart. For Italian (other than Chiantis with a black rooster on the label) l recommend Friuli (modestly priced) and Barbaresco (in the $30 range). I...

I have also become a fan of Chianti...It is a great warm weather/sitting on the porch wine. I also like it with lighter meals, sandwiches and salads and such. That's the key difference between many American wines and their European counterparts. European wines tend to be acidic because they're mean...

A big day at the T-party!
I got all the spark plugs out and the cylinder oiled.
I've started painting the split rims
and I've got baby powder for getting the tubes and tires mounted

Tomorrow I'll give the crank a spin and see if the rings are still good.