Recent content by rodan

Guys, Although it has been many years since I attended the show, it is a good one. Can't make any motel/hotel recommendations. But I can recommend you make some time to go to the Henry Ford Museumin Dearborn: The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI 48124-4088...

Steve, No. Not Maggie Valley but it is in NC. This is in Dallas NC where we hold Cotton Ginning Days Festival each October. Rodan

Here's my grandson with his new Lucy engine. He was able to get it started and see it run. For those interested, he's standing in front of a 2/5hp International Harvester Company vertical Famous engine. This engine belongs to a friend of ours. I have one that is restored, but not quite that nicely.

Thanks to all for the encouraging words. I'm actually already embarked upon another project, a sterling cycle powered fan. I'll post a few pictures soon of my progress. Thanks again to all!! Rodan

Almost forgot. This is MY first engine too!! Rodan

I've been reviewing, a.k.a. "lurking" around the board for some time. Grandson wanted me to make an engine for him. I thought the "Lucy" would be a great engine for his first, he's 7 years old and is not quite sure what "Pop" has been talking about. This picture of the engine was taken just 3...