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SPORTSMAN'S DAY, THURMONT, MD

2011-03-28T23:17:00Z

SPORTSMAN'S DAY

PRESENTED BY:

FREDERICK COUNTY SPORTSMAN'S COUNCIL

When: Sunday April 10, 2011 – 9:30 AM to 3 PM

Where: Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman’s Club

11617 Hunt Club Road
Thurmont, MD

Open to the Public!

FREE PARKING!

Watch the pro’s demonstrate their sporting discipline!

Try your hand at Trap Shooting, Fly Fishing, Archery, and much more!

Questions? Contact Ben Kelkye @ 301-401-6262 or Adam Ocasek @240-405-8813

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1st Annual WV "RUMBLE IN THE VALLEY" Bike Rally

2011-03-28T22:53:00Z

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT: WWW.WVRUMBLEINTHEVALLEY.COM

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Temporary suspension

2011-02-02T19:17:44Z

Welcome to 2011.....

Any new posts to our blog will be temporarily suspended until we assign a new author to handle the workload. Since our area only has access to "dial-up"; updates are extremely time consuming and with our business increasing; the time alloted for updating the blog unfortunately has ended up on the back burner. Please be patient with us while we are in the process of making necessary adjustments.

Thank-you,
Dave & Becky ...

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March Update

2010-03-31T18:29:00Z

WOW!!!!...where did March go!!!!
With business picking up it looks like the blog is going to be a monthly update. If anyone has any objections...please feel free to comment.

Here's what happened in March......

AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT:

Dodge came in for a steering wheel replacement
Replaced the exhaust on the Chevy , and re-scheduled it to come back for replacement of shocks.
The 64' Wagon is coming along nicely....should be complete by the end of May
53' Lincoln Mark III came in for gas tank repair ...

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February's Update

2010-02-28T17:01:00Z

The month of February has been an active month for sure!! There has been a lot of activity in the Imaging Department and the Automotive Department. I will make this entry as brief as possible....and not too boring for our readers. We appreciate all of the input and comments in our blog.

Automotive Department:

Tune up and brake job on a Toyota Tacoma
Cleaned and polished more items for the 64 Wagon
Painted the fenders (again) for the 64 Wagon
Cleaned/preped/painted items for the 64 Wagon
Assembled and re-wired tail lights on 64 Wagon
Replaced windshield on 70 Monte Carlo
Did some minor Body work on 70 chevy Monte Carlo
PLOWED A LOT OF SNOW !!!!!!

Up and coming jobs:

Replace exhaust ...

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1964 Ford Wagon (update)

2010-01-31T18:19:00Z

Many of you are probably wondering how the 1964 Ford Wagon job is coming along?

OK...... here's her brief update:
Upon inventorying the parts that came with the car...it was discovered that there were quite a lot of pieces missing. (ex. trim, light bucket assemblies, door handles, trim clips, body bolts etc.) The trim clips were ordered....(and they were not exactly what we were expecting). Just about every one of them were wrong.....(they were the right clips....it's just that whoever makes these?.......they really should pay attention to detail!!! They all needed to be "tweaked" in order for them to be used) JMO (just my opinion): Too much time, these days, is spent on modifying parts that should work, and makes the job somewhat frustrating at times.
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1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible

2010-01-31T17:28:00Z

We recently had the pleasure of working on a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible. The car came to us with several issues that needed attention. Known issues were as follows:

Remove and replace existing gas tank w/new
Install an electric fuel pump w/new lines and wire
Repair passenger door (mechanism and re-align)
Car would run and stall...(check carb. issues)

After all of the above issues were tended to....A few other problems started "showing their face". Once the electric fuel pump was installed and working properly...we detected a huge fuel leak in the fuel line connector. Previously someone had replace the lines w/stainless and ...

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Transfer Printing

2010-01-22T22:11:00Z

The date is Thursday, January 21, 2010. We had a group of new clients scheduled for a demo on the Transfer Imaging Process. The day before the demo, they had sent to us several odd shaped and different substrate items to dip. We worked late Wednesday evening decorating the items so they would be ready for Thursdays' meeting. Here is what they sent to us:


     Tool box (before)                             Tool box (after)                   Diamond plate on lid



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47 Ford Sedan Delivery

2010-01-20T21:04:47Z

The "47 Sedan Delivery has made it back to our facility for a few more repairs. The owner noticed a good bit of fuel leaking from the vehicle. Since the problem could not be diagnosed over the phone, it was brought to us on a rollback. Once inside the shop, Dave began to hunt down the cause. It wasn't long before he found the source...the glass fuel bowl was broken. He replaced the broken fuel bowl and that's it......Back in service went the Sedan Delivery.It also needed to have the spedo repaired as well. One of the brackets inside was broken and so we repaired the bracket and re-installed the speedo. Happy car...happy customer!!!

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1950 Mercury

2010-01-14T21:15:00Z

We rcently had the pleasure of working on a beautiful 1950 Mercury w/42,000 original miles. Gotta love our job!!

It was brought to us for the following:

Remove and replace old gas tank with a new one
Remove and repair speedometer
Install electric fuel pump including new line/hardware where needed
Remove and repair temperature guage

Another satisfied customer and happy car at Nostalgia Works....Thanks

Till next time.....

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Welcome to 2010....

2010-01-06T18:45:00Z

Dave & Becky of Nostalgia Works would like to take this opportunity to welcome ALL of you to 2010!! Now that 2009 has ended (thank goodness!!), we have a fresh new slate to begin with. There's no doubt, 2009 left a "bad taste" in the mouths of many....and bouncing back will be quite challenging for most.Restore and re-build wherever you can...let's make the best of 2010!

Take advantage of our NEW Imaging system to give your ride a new refreshed look!! Have your dash, trim upgraded or changed with our many styles/patterns of wood grain. (High Quality.....Low Prices!!) Check out the available patterns on our web site at: www.nostalgiaworksmd.com or you can click on ...

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1964 Ford Wagon....next scheduled job

2009-12-01T05:00:00Z

How often do you see one of these running around? This is a 1964 Ford Wagon that we recently received in our shop for work. Prior to us getting it...the 390 Engine had been re-built, most of the body work, paint, new exhaust system, newly installed brake system was finished..(but because it has been stored outside and exposed to the elements for several years, the majority of the new has "paid the price" so to speak). However....it can be saved with some TLC and lots of "grunt" work. The owner is looking to have the car put back together and made into a safe daily driver. How far she goes with the restoration is entirely up to her.....but for now.....

A partial list of the requirements we need to ...

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292 Ford Y-Block

2009-11-29T17:38:00Z

What a beauty!!......The 292 Y-Block has been completed and delivered. Now all they need to do is find the carbs for the finishing touch and fire it up. Can't wait to see it in it's new ride!!!

Till next time.......Thanks for tuning in! ... ...

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1967 Ford Mustang

2009-11-08T19:32:00Z

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What else has been going on?

2009-11-08T18:41:00Z

As I am sure many of you may or may not have noticed......I have "slipped" in maintaining the blog and keeping it "up-to-date". My appologies for past behavior..... Where we access our computer is in "dial-up" mode only........ until the area becomes "updated" with new sources. When will this occur?....heaven only knows. We have inquired.....but no significant responses or dates. So, what may take most people a few minutes to complete....takes us several hours. We're keeping our fingers crossed to see improvements to our area soon!!In between the jobs we've taken on we have spent enjoyable moments at Car Show events in the surrounding areas. It's always a pleasure getting out and seeing what everybody else is doing to their "rides". We've seen some rather impressive modifications and really COOL rides!! It's great to see people "think outside the box" when it comes to building their dream car. Some are waaayyyy out there and some are sublte....either way.....we think it's great!!! At least they're out there doing it and keeping the car scene alive and well. We have had a real positive response to our "Imaging Department". Our thanks goes out to all who have contributed their time and efforts in helping us market the new system. Most are in "awe" when they see the finished product and begin to realize that the posibilities are endless when it comes to using this process. Not only is it extremely durable and long lasting.....it's also VERY AFFORDABLE when compared to the others. We have "dipped" various items such as a complete set of 37 Packard trim and dash components, several different "new" toilet seats, several gun stocks in camo, valve covers, engine timing chain cover, 39 Mercury trim, etc. etc. You can view examples of the "dipped" items on the Picture gallery page of our web site: www.nostalgiaworksmd.com. We also have brought our 1930's Dodgem Bumper Car out of storage...(found all of the pieces here and there), and put it back together. We now have it up FOR SALE, if anyone is interested. You may contact us for details at 301-416-2566, or you may send us an email at nostalgiaworksmd@aol.com. The bumper car originally came from an amusement park in PA. (at the moment....the name has eluded me...but I will find out and make a note of it). We buffed the paint, attached the decorative aluminum trim pieces, fabricated a wooden floor and seat, added a solid brass pole, heavy duty wheels for ease of moving around, and painted the inside black. LOOKS GREAT!! It will need upholstery for the seat.Thanks again......till next time. ...

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Converting Air Ride suspension

2009-11-08T17:13:00Z

1992 Lincoln Continental As you may see...even though we specialize in the repair and maintenance of Antique, Classic, and Vintage automobiles, we also on occasion maintain and repair the more "modern" vehicles as well. This is the Lincoln we brought back w/us from the road trip in Brinklow, MD. The owner of this car has had the 'air ride suspension" repaired twice at the dealership and now, after this failure, has decided to eliminate the air-ride all together and go with conventional struts and springs on all fours'.After ordering up the parts we needed to assemble each unit together...(for those not familiar with these....no....they do not come assembled). For those who are familiar with these style units....you know the most dangerous part comes when compressing the spring down far enough to assemble the units) Many "hair-raising" stories have been told about compressing these springs!! Even with the new technology and spring compression tools available today....it's still a "sketchy" task. After disconnecting all of the components attached to the original air-ride system, it was out with the old....and in with the new. The rear suspension was difficult to access. There was approx. 4" of space to maneuver in to release the old suspension and install the new. But.....with patience and time....we were successful!!Took the car for a test drive and everything performed well and as expected. The customer came to pick up the car Friday and drove it home. We received a call from the owner later that afternoon stating the car performed perfectly and the ride was like having a brand new car!! Thanks!!Thanks for tuning in.....till next time..... ...

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ROAD TRIP....40 LaSalle

2009-11-08T16:59:00Z

On October 23, we made a road trip to one of our customers to make "on-site" repairs to his 1940 LaSalle. It was an easy repair....it needed repair to the shifter link assembly. The pin had sheared and it was in gear. So....we replaced the pin went through all the gears....and now the car is "on the road again"!!

We then brought his 92' Lincoln home w/us to have the air ride suspension converted over to conventional struts on all four.
That's in the next entry.....

Thanks for tuning in....till next time ...

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48 Chevy Panel

2009-11-08T16:42:00Z

48 Chevy Panel Came to us for "winterization"...now that the show season is over. It received a tune-up which included new plugs, wires, etc. It's always a pleasure seeing them come back....this is really a nice ride and the owner is especially nice as well!!Thanks much!! ...

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292 Ford Y-block

2009-11-08T15:42:00Z

Re-build of a 292 Ford Y-Block....The re-build of the 292 is coming along nicely. the tear-down of the engine has been completed and the heads had a complete valve job performed. All components for the re-build have been ordered and all re-usable items have been cleaned in the parts washer and ready for re-assemble. The customer has chosen a nice set of Polished Aluminum Valve covers (Ford Thunderbird), Edelbrock Intake, and changed out the original oil pan to a rear sump style oil pan. Barring no unforseen complications....the engine will be completed this week. Thanks for tuning in.....till next time ...

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Flathead Ford V-8 Engine

2009-11-08T15:31:00Z

Update on the re-build of the Ford Flathead V-8 engine. As of this date....the re-build has been put on hold until further notice from the customer. ...

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