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This paper toy is Dragon Cat, a tiny desk wandering robot who loves being cuddled and patted on the head, the papercraft is created by Alex G.
Spark Plug feeds on wi-fi signals so can always be found around peoples computers and routers, when she’s fully charged she runs around as fast as she c...
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'plug' is 15.5" tall, 5" deep and is spring mounted to a 1962 Buick Fireball V6 air cleaner cover, wall hangable
'plug' is 15.5" tall, 5" deep and is spring mounted to a 1962 Buick Fireball V6 air cleaner cover, wall hangable
Want to start something really big? Look no further - Super Spark plug has all the features you dream about(?). From top top bottom -
terminal - brass desk light shade
ceramic insulator - aluminum baking molds
hex - vintage fruit strainer
seat - coffee urn grounds basket
reach/threads - old ribbed Thermos
center electrode - light socket
ground electrode - vegetable grinder leg
Remember to always check the
manufacturers' specs for proper plug gap! Stand 36" tall
I spotted this 1977 - '79 Lincoln Continental Mark V in the parking lot at Walgreens.
With the water tower from the former AC Spark Plug factory complex in the background, I felt this luxury Lincoln worked as a fitting metaphor for my hometown - a little rough around the edges, but still formidable and awe-inspiring.
East Flint, Michigan.
Friday, February 27, 2015.
is a sparkplug lighthouse located off Constable Hook in Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, along the west side of Main Channel, Upper New York Bay. The tower and integral keepers quarters were built in 1883. It replaced an octagonal granite tower built in 1839. The U.S. Coast Guard owned and operated the light station until the 2000s. The light is located on a small ridge of sand named Robyn's Rift by the Dutch settlers of the area. The reef is now called Robbins Reef. It is situated near the entrance to the Kill van Kull, a strait connecting New York Bay to Newark Bay. The channel is one of the most heavily used in the Port of New York and New Jersey, accessing Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal.
The name derives from the New Netherland era of the 17th century. In Dutch rob or robyn means seal, groups of which would sometimes lie on the reef at low tide. The structure is also called Kate's Light for Kate Walker who "manned" the station alone after the death of her husband Captain John Walker in 1886, until 1919. She rowed her children to school on Staten Island. Herman Westgate was the last keeper of the lighthouse before it was finally automated. In 2009 Robbins Reef was put up for sale under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. In 2011, the Noble Maritime Collection, a maritime museum on Staten Island, was granted stewardship of the light station by the U.S. General Services Administration.
Chassis n° 2071GT
Engine n° 2071GT
Bonhams : the Zoute Sale
Estimated : € 1.200.000 - 1.600.000
Zoute Grand Prix 2019
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2019
By the early 1960s, road car production had ceased to be a sideline for Ferrari and was seen as vitally important to the company's future stability. Thus the 250, Ferrari's first volume-produced model, can be seen as critically important, though production of the first of the line - the 250 Europa, built from 1953 to '54 - amounted to fewer than 20. Before the advent of the Europa, Ferrari had built road-going coupés and convertibles in small numbers, usually to special customer order using a sports-racing chassis as the basis. Ghia and Vignale of Turin and Touring of Milan were responsible for bodying many of these but there was no attempt at standardisation for series production and no two cars were alike.
The introduction of the 250 Europa heralded a significant change in Ferrari's preferred coachbuilder; whereas previously Vignale had been the most popular carrozzeria among Maranello's customers, from now on Pinin Farina (later 'Pininfarina') would be Ferrari's number one choice, bodying no fewer than 48 out of the 53 Europa/Europa GTs built. Pinin Farina's experiments eventually crystallised in a new Ferrari 250 GT road car that was first displayed publicly at the Geneva Salon in March 1956. However, the Torinese Carrozzeria was not yet in a position to cope with the increased workload, resulting in production being entrusted to Carrozzeria Boano after Pinin Farina had completed a handful of prototypes.
The 250 GT featured the lighter and more compact Colombo-designed 3.0-litre V12 in place of its predecessor's bulkier Lampredi unit. Power output of the single-overhead-camshaft all-aluminium engine was 220bhp at 7,000rpm. Shorter in the wheelbase (by 200mm) than that of the Europa, the 250 GT chassis followed Ferrari's established practice, being a multi-tubular frame tied together by oval main tubes, though the independent front suspension now employed coil springs instead of the previous transverse leaf type. A four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox transmitted power to the live rear axle, while braking was looked after by hydraulic drums all round.
True series production began with the arrival of Pininfarina's 'notch back' Coupé on the 250 GT chassis, some 353 of which were built between 1958 and 1960 within the sequence '0841' to '2081'. However, the relatively small scale of production meant that cars could still be ordered with subtle variations according to customer choice, as well as enabling a handful of show cars and 'specials' to be constructed on the 250 GT chassis.
A number of prominent European coachbuilders offered a variety of body styles on the 250 GT chassis, with Scaglietti and Pininfarina producing elegant open-top spyder and cabriolet models. Exhibited at the 1957 Geneva Salon, the latter's first 250 GT Cabriolet, which, unusually, featured a Vintage-style cut-down driver's door, was snapped up by Ferrari works driver Peter Collins, who later had the car converted to disc brakes. After a handful of alternative versions had been built, series production began in July 1957, around 40 Series I Pininfarina Cabriolets being completed before the introduction of the Series II in 1959. Effectively an open-top version of the Pininfarina-built 250 GT Coupé, whose chassis and mechanicals it shared, the Cabriolet was built alongside its closed cousin until 1962. Overall design followed that of the Coupé, with short nose and long rear overhang, while a more-vertical windscreen provided greater headroom in the generously sized cockpit. As well as the aforementioned improvements to brakes and transmission, the Series II cars benefited from the latest, 240bhp V12 with outside sparkplugs, coil valve springs, and 12-port cylinder heads. The 250 GT was the most successful Ferrari of its time, production of all types exceeding 900 units, of which 200 were Series II Cabriolets like that offered here.
A number of important developments occurred during 250 GT production: the original 128C 3.0-litre engine being superseded by the twin-distributor 128D, which in turn was supplanted in 1960 by the outside-plug 128F engine which did away with its predecessor's Siamesed inlets in favour of six separate ports. On the chassis side, four-wheel disc brakes arrived late in 1959 and a four-speeds-plus-overdrive gearbox the following year, the former at last providing the 250 GT with stopping power to match its speed. More refined and practical than any previous road-going Ferrari, yet retaining the sporting heritage of its predecessors, the 250 GT is a landmark model of immense historical significance. Despite this, original survivors are relatively few, as many have been modified and converted into replicas of more exotic Ferraris such as the 250 GTO, Testarossa, etc.
According to the accompanying Massini Report, chassis number '2071' is the 66th of the 200 units built, and as a Series II car has the added advantage of disc brakes all round. Originally finished in the handsome combination of Grigio Argento with Nero interior, the Ferrari was sold new in 1960 via Jacques Swaters' Garage Francorchamps, the official Ferrari importer for Belgium, to its first owner, Jean Blaton. A wealthy Belgian industrialist, Ferrari aficionado and gentleman racing driver, who raced under the name 'Beurlys', Jean Blaton had an excellent taste and was a personal friend of Jacques Swaters, from whom he bought numerous Ferraris over the years.
Blaton is best remembered for his daring exploits in the Le Mans 24-Hour Race in which he drove a succession of Ferraris over a 10-year period between 1958 and 1967, finishing on the podium on nearly every outing. On many occasions he drove his own Ferraris, including a 250 GT MM, 250 GT Testarossa, 250 GT LWB Tour de France, 250 GT SWB, 250 GTO, 250 LM, and 330 P3/P4. He secured his best result at Le Mans in 1963 when he finished 2nd overall with co-driver Langlois van Ophen at the wheel of a Ferrari 250 GTO, winning the GT Class for Swaters' racing team, Écurie Francorchamps.
Jean Blaton was also a friend of Enzo Ferrari, who was only too happy to accommodate his highly regarded customer's special requests. In the case of his 250 GT Cabriolet, Blaton specified that the car should have large side vents in the front wings, similar to those of the Series III 410 Superamerica, which were incorporated by Pinin Farina on Mr Ferrari's instruction. These vents not only make the car appear more sporting, they also serve to break up its lengthy flanks to good effect. Blaton's car, with its special features, was prominently displayed in Ferrari's 1960 yearbook.
In 1964, Blaton sold '2071' to Luigi Chinetti, another gentleman racing driver and sole importer of Ferraris into the USA. The car was then sold to a Mr Gilbertson from Vista, California. Following Mr Gilbertson's death, the Ferrari was acquired from his widow in 1978 by Mr Ken Gerber of San Diego, California, who kept it for the next 32 years. A member of the Ferrari Owners' Club, Mr Gerber enjoyed the car throughout the 1980s, attending various events.
During Mr Gerber's ownership (in 1992-1994) a fastidious restoration was carried out, the precision machining work on the engine and mechanical systems being entrusted to recognised specialist Bob Wallace of Phoenix, Arizona. Original parts were retained wherever possible and the few that were not saveable were either replaced with originals or perfect reproductions. The car was refinished in Rosso Rubino and completed in time for the 1994 International Ferrari Concours in Monterey.
Ken Gerber sold the Ferrari in 2010 and the following year the car moved to the UK having been bought by DK Engineering. The car was sold to Belgium in 2012, since when it has belonged to the current lady owner. Carrying the very suitable registration, '250 – GTS', the car has been enjoyed by its owner on numerous occasions and at prestigious events including the Zoute Rally. Now presented in excellent condition after recent cosmetic re-commissioning, it affords the prospect of comfortable open-top cruising in unparalleled style. Possessing links to Belgian and excellent provenance, this unique Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet is worthy of the closest inspection.
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Cracked burnt valve in my motorcycle engine (It's a 1988 Kawasaki KLR 650).
That explains why it would not run too well lately, and i had a really hard time starting the engine. There was virtually no compression at all (which is no surprise when you see that hole).
What's amazing is that the engine could still run at all with that enormous hole in one of the exhaust valves, as long as i kept it above 3,000 RPM. I was able to drive the bike 700 miles at 70 Mph to bring it home in San Francisco, from Death Valley.
I think it started as a hairline crack (like the one that can be seen on the left side of the damaged valve), and then slowly got larger with the years and the hot gases flowing in the crack. Also, because of the crack, the valve was not seating well, so it got hotter (normally valve heat dissipate in the head when the valve is closed). This crack (combined with a tight valve adjustment) contributed to weaken the steel of this exhaust valve even more, causing what's called a "burnt valve'.
I checked the other valves and they are in decent shape. There is a minor leak in one of the intake valves (I might need to get this one reseated). The good part is that the damaged valve is not bent, and the valve seat is clean. So i'll just replace that valve and lap it.
The piston is clean, and luckily no shrapnel debris from that valve got in the combustion chamber.
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A fading sign in Highland Park advertises an auto supply company and a famous brand name. The brand is named after the French cyclist Albert Champion, who also lent his initials to the AC brand of spark plugs.
'plug' is 15.5" tall, 5" deep and is spring mounted to a 1962 Buick Fireball V6 air cleaner cover, wall hangable
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near Warwick, Rhode Island; built in 1883 at the end of a shoal that protrudes into the Providence River.
Something special about original Mercedes Benz replacement parts... Taken while finishing up engine wiring harness replacement on my '95 E320 wagon.
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"OLD 16" Rides Again With CHAMPIONS!
The accompanying artwork is by Peter Helck, an internationally known artist, automobile connoisseur, and owner of “Old 16.” The race where “Old 16” made history took place on October 24, 1908. It was held on a course in Long Island, New York, which included sections of the newly completed Long Island Motor Parkway – the first highway in the world designed specifically for automobiles. The Vanderbilt Cup was the first major international auto race held in the United States. At the time, European cars (like Mercedes, Panhard, and Fiat) were considered vastly superior to American machines.
William Kissam Vanderbilt II created the race in 1904 to challenge American manufacturers to improve their engineering. For the first four years, European cars dominated. It wasn’t until “Old 16” crossed the finish line in 1908 that an American car finally won, sparking a massive wave of national pride.
“Old 16” is a Locomobile built in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It was a beast of a machine for its time, featuring a massive four-cylinder engine with nearly 1,200 cubic inches of displacement, producing 120 horsepower – an incredible amount for 1908. The car failed to win in 1906 due to tire issues. Two years later, it was “old” by racing standards, but it was brought back, painted with the number 16 on its radiator, and driven to victory by George Robertson with mechanic Glenn Ethridge.
On the very last lap of the 1908 race, Robertson suffered a tire blowout while leading. He and Ethridge changed the tire in record time and managed to win the race by less than two minutes. Unlike most early race cars that were scrapped or lost, "Old 16" was preserved. Peter Helck (the artist of the ad) bought it in 1941 and kept it in original, "unrestored" racing condition. Today, "Old 16" resides at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, where it is in the same weathered, hard-won condition it was in decades ago.
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It was a sad day when Pee Wee's Klock Korner closed on the East side. I always liked this long, narrow storefront which was nestled between the train tracks leading into AC Spark Plug and Robert T. Longway Blvd., next to James Lumber - all of which are now gone.
East Flint, Michigan.
Sunday, November 17, 2013.
Robbins Reef Light Station
The Robbins Reef Light Station is a sparkplug lighthouse located off Constable Hook in Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, along the west side of Main Channel, Upper New York Bay. The tower and integral keepers quarters were built in 1883. It replaced an octagonal granite tower built in 1839. The U.S. Coast Guard owned and operated the light station until the 2000s.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbins_Reef_Light
Also known as Kate's Light. It sits off Constable Hook between Bayonne NJ and Staten Island NY. In the background is the Bayonne Golf Club. Shot from the Staten Island Ferry.
I don't know what these modifications do, but they look prettty cool.
Notice how HDR has filled in all of the areas that would be in shadow.
Click here to see a front view of the car.
6 shot HDR
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subject: Candela Motore / Candle Engine
Photography: Alessandro
Place: Italy,
Date: Settembre 2014
52 Weeks of Pix 2014
Week 34 of 52
Theme: Brand Names
A couple of souvenirs from when I worked for Phillips Petroleum / ConocoPhillips.
Shot with dual umbrellas from the side and Nikon SB800's.
Until recently, I wasn't aware that the "AC" in "AC Spark Plug" were the initials of one Albert Champion.
East Flint, Michigan.
Sunday, November 17, 2013.
This sign is at least 40 years old. I remember it from when I worked in the building next door as a teenager. A Thomas Cusack (of Chicago) sign. The ad for the Hopps Hardware Co. features a gigantic Champion spark plug. But the background is what's fascinating: The ad appears to be drawn on a freestanding billboard set on a country road, with green hills and blue skies behind it, rather than the corner of a two-story brick wall on busy Woodward.
Painted signs can stay in good condition at least 20-30 years, because the wall dogs (painters) worked in lead paint.
"The lead soaked right into the brick, so the brick has been pigmented," says William Stage, a St. Louis journalist and photographer who authored "Ghost Signs," a book of pictures. From: www.detnews.com/
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"The Spark Plug" (a.k.a. Narrows Light) - captured from South Lubec Road, on the U.S. side of the Lubec Narrows, Johnson Bay, Lubec, Maine
Captured through the trees along the edge of South Lubec Road and Johnson Bay a half mile north of Woodward Point with the southern-most of the two Duck Islands to the left of the "Sparkplug", and Campobello Island in the distance.