d300
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$1 /lb seems like a fair price, perhaps more if someone is in driving range. Recent freight quotes are downright scary.
Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
Hello there stoneECHO and welcome to our gang. We love anvils here but XJSuperman was probably correct. Post a dedicated thread in the anvil section of GJ as per his link and it would generate the type of information you seek. I'm not an anvil expert but you have a handsome one that has clearly been used. Oh, the stories it could tell!
If we can be of any other help check back here. Someone is always willing to help out. Best of luck, cheers.
Thomas
And while I'm at it, no I haven't forgotten to post...
...about driving Lou's old '32 roadster...
...and getting...
...my Bonneville competition license...
...last August! Honest!!
As you can imagine, Chris and I stay very busy. So many clocks...
...so little time!!
Take care everyone and thanks for all your support.
Thomas
...about driving Lou's old '32 roadster...
...and getting...
...my Bonneville competition license...
...last August! Honest!!
As you can imagine, Chris and I stay very busy. So many clocks...
...so little time!!
Take care everyone and thanks for all your support.
Thomas
Bob Heine
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I'm sorry and apologize for not posting on May 24, 2025. Probably not much to report on or any events of importance and I figured Chris and Thomas were off on an adventure or vacation and we'd learn about it eventually. Not that it's any of our business what they were up to but I for one would like to wish them a week and a day late congratulations to Chris and Thomas on their 50th Anniversary.
Happy 50th Anniversary Chris and Thomas.
Sorry about the color, it should be gold but dark yellow/light orange was the best I could do.
Lou's Garage
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Happy Anniversary!!!
Lou
Lou
Thank you all so very much for the nice wishes. Chris and I celebrated earlier for 2 weeks in Hawaii and we both agree it was our best visit ever. Then last week, on the actual day of our 50th wedding anniversary ...
...we hosted ...
...our 13th annual...
..."Picnic with the Payne's". That's when our local car club comes to the shop and we spend a few hours together with good food, fun cars and bikes and warm fellowship. The weather was spectacularly perfect.
The one constant through the last 50 years of my life has been a certain young lady...
...who captured my heart at age 14. She continues to be the very best thing that has ever happened to me..........by far!
TLC, Tom Loves Chris!!
Our deepest and warmest regards to all our dear friends here at the Journal.
Thomas
...we hosted ...
...our 13th annual...
..."Picnic with the Payne's". That's when our local car club comes to the shop and we spend a few hours together with good food, fun cars and bikes and warm fellowship. The weather was spectacularly perfect.
The one constant through the last 50 years of my life has been a certain young lady...
...who captured my heart at age 14. She continues to be the very best thing that has ever happened to me..........by far!
TLC, Tom Loves Chris!!
Our deepest and warmest regards to all our dear friends here at the Journal.
Thomas
Bob Heine
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Thomas, you did not disappoint. We only flew first class a few times but one of them was on Swissair from Boston to Heathrow in 1998 to embark on a two week Scandinavian and Russia cruise. The flight attendant apologized for the seating because our 747 was the last one scheduled to be re-fitted with privacy walls and seats that could be turned into a bed. I believe Chris is enjoying that particular feature on the Hawaii flight in the photo. All those years in the pilot seat taught you well, especially how to impress your girlfriend wife.
scooterbum46
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Tom and Chris - All the best on your 50th anniversary!
bulletpruf
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Happy Anniversary!!!
JC23
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You Wacky Kids!!!Thank you all so very much for the nice wishes. Chris and I celebrated earlier for 2 weeks in Hawaii and we both agree it was our best visit ever. Then last week, on the actual day of our 50th wedding anniversary ...
...we hosted ...
...our 13th annual...
..."Picnic with the Payne's". That's when our local car club comes to the shop and we spend a few hours together with good food, fun cars and bikes and warm fellowship. The weather was spectacularly perfect.
The one constant through the last 50 years of my life has been a certain young lady...
...who captured my heart at age 14. She continues to be the very best thing that has ever happened to me..........by far!
TLC, Tom Loves Chris!!
Our deepest and warmest regards to all our dear friends here at the Journal.
Thomas
Sharp eye Bob, yes that's my sweetheart enjoying 1st class on a UAL 787, non-stop ORD-HNL. After all those years flying other folks it's fun to lay back and relax during the flight.
We've all been told life is short and isn't that the truth. So hard to believe we've been Mr and Mrs for 50 years!
It's also hard to believe we've owned our property here for close to 20 years this fall.
This is the driveway to the property in fall 2005...
...and here it is 20 years later, 2025.
The front of the shop in fall of 2005...
...and how it looks today in 2025.
2005...
...20 years later, 2025.
2005...
... 2025
And through it all, Chris has been extremely patient and supportive.
She is just a wonderful life partner.
Many of you here, have been along with us as we turned this property around and made it much more usable. I do thank you all as well, for all the support and good vibes you've posted here. That has made this so much fun.
Luckiest man in the world, Thomas
We've all been told life is short and isn't that the truth. So hard to believe we've been Mr and Mrs for 50 years!
It's also hard to believe we've owned our property here for close to 20 years this fall.
This is the driveway to the property in fall 2005...
...and here it is 20 years later, 2025.
The front of the shop in fall of 2005...
...and how it looks today in 2025.
2005...
...20 years later, 2025.
2005...
... 2025
And through it all, Chris has been extremely patient and supportive.
She is just a wonderful life partner.
Many of you here, have been along with us as we turned this property around and made it much more usable. I do thank you all as well, for all the support and good vibes you've posted here. That has made this so much fun.
Luckiest man in the world, Thomas
bunks-tj
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man, I forgot about some of those "before" photos. incredible transformation
Homebody
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Seems like yesterday the transformation of your property started!! 20 years? WOW
Happy Anniversary!!
Happy Anniversary!!
zmotorsports
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Happy Anniversary. You have not only a great life story, but a great property that you guys have created and enjoyed.
Those early pictures of your property really show the amount of work involved and I commend you.
The wife and I just celebrated our 36th anniversary but are fortunate to now be in our forever home and God willing, can enjoy it for many years to come.
Those early pictures of your property really show the amount of work involved and I commend you.
The wife and I just celebrated our 36th anniversary but are fortunate to now be in our forever home and God willing, can enjoy it for many years to come.
Bob Heine
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Thomas, I let this pass because it was such an important day but letting a 1955 Mercury Monterey park in the lineup of Corvettes, Camaros and '55 Chevy Cameo pickup shows just how kind and accommodating you and especially Chris are. I mean, isn't Chris the Queen of the Lincoln Car Club?
The rest of the photos exposed just how open you are with a Datsun, a Jaguar, what looks like a Caterham 7, a handful of Chrysler and Ford products and the Nash Metropolitan as the cherry on top. I especially like the Mopar station wagon and the scarcity of giant SUVs. A truly eclectic group of cars and I bet the owners are still kids at heart. My 80 year old body is controlled by the still developing frontal lobe of a 17 year old. You should hear the howls of laughter when my 17 year old brain witnesses 80 year old me getting out of the C4 Corvette.
Hi there Bob, and thank you for the kind words. Our car club is titled Illini Collector Car Club. We embrace all makes and models of vehicles. I personally consider myself an automotive enthusiast. I like them all and so do our club members.
Yes, Chris is for sure a Lincoln Queen with her beautiful Mark 8.
I owned an all original 1966 Lincoln Continental 2 door coupe for 38 years.
Presently I own a '48 Willys Jeep pickup...
...a '70 VW Beetle...
...several Corvettes and...
... various different '60's-'90's Chevys.
The motorcycles range from early '70's and '80's Honda CT 110's and BMW's to 2004 BMW R 1100 S motorcycles. I have a wide range in what I like. I'm open to most any vehicle. There are even some aircraft I have a certain appreciation for!! So thanks Bob for noticing. Cheers,
Thomas
Yes, Chris is for sure a Lincoln Queen with her beautiful Mark 8.
I owned an all original 1966 Lincoln Continental 2 door coupe for 38 years.
Presently I own a '48 Willys Jeep pickup...
...a '70 VW Beetle...
...several Corvettes and...
... various different '60's-'90's Chevys.
The motorcycles range from early '70's and '80's Honda CT 110's and BMW's to 2004 BMW R 1100 S motorcycles. I have a wide range in what I like. I'm open to most any vehicle. There are even some aircraft I have a certain appreciation for!! So thanks Bob for noticing. Cheers,
Thomas
Biff Lungren
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Oops, I read it again!
Brian R
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Thomas,
I had no idea you had motorcycles too. Those are some nice bikes. I've recently acquired something I thought you might like.
A dear friend passed away and I arranged to purchase it. We met when we were both 14 and he got this when he was 21 but didn't restore it until he was almost 50.
Regards and a belated happy anniversary
I had no idea you had motorcycles too. Those are some nice bikes. I've recently acquired something I thought you might like.
A dear friend passed away and I arranged to purchase it. We met when we were both 14 and he got this when he was 21 but didn't restore it until he was almost 50.
Regards and a belated happy anniversary
Gangly
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Beautiful 67!!!Thomas,
I had no idea you had motorcycles too. Those are some nice bikes. I've recently acquired something I thought you might like.
A dear friend passed away and I arranged to purchase it. We met when we were both 14 and he got this when he was 21 but didn't restore it until he was almost 50.
Regards and a belated happy anniversary
yhprum
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Wow, that’s quite the collection! I heard you hint you might have a few aircraft too?
1SG
Member
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
bulletpruf
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Hi Thomas - Is this your car racing in Pure Stock? https://www.facebook.com/reel/1662511334952885
Red Leader
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This thread continues to deliver on the mechanical eye candy. I’m so glad to still see it on the front page!