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Helpers Bazaar is rather special when it comes to thrift stores because its donors happen to be some of the City's most infamous residents. In fact, it somehow seems wrong to call it a "thrift store" and is more aptly called a "charity store." Here you'll find upscale designer wear, vintage treasures from fine estates, menswear from Wilkes Bashford, as well as some of the most beautiful costume jewelry around. And, don't miss the vintage section in the back of the store. Joy Venturini Bianchi, the store's Director isn't naming any names, though. She is the store's style maven who wears outrageously unique eyewear and has the heart of a saint.
Helpers Bazaar is located just below the Crown and Crumpet Tea Room in Ghirardelli Square on the Lower Plaza level. There's no better upscale "thrifting" than this in the Bay Area! And, if you're lucky, you may get to meet Joy, who definitely lives up to her name. Treat yourself to one of the treasures that find a new life here (it's all for a great cause!), then treat yourself to one of Kara's Cupcakes one level up. It will be a perfect day!
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Lamiate = teh suck... go for an engineered veneer flooring (some will also call it laminate)
I put down ~ 280sq feet of Bruce engineered floor this weekend. Nice and easy, just used alot of flooring staples lol.
The engineered is actual wood not MDF with a sticker on top (pergo) If this finish gets messed i can sand and refinish. It was the cheaper stuff so color consistency is not there between the boxs like some of the more pricey, but it went in spare bedrooms so i wasn't too concerned.
I think I have her convinced to not go with the thin laminates like pergo due to the chipping/scratching issue, and the horror stories a quick google search brings up.
Bruce Engineered would be the brand name? Big box carrier of it? *edit never mind, my lazy ass googled it.
after 8+ years in the house I also just discovered that she really doesn't like narrow plank hardwoods, and instead prefers wide plank
I have this bad feeling that my toy budget/nest egg is going to go towards completly gutting the flooring in said areas and replacing with all new hardwoods...
Stan only does carpet right? Anyone else in the floor covering trades have a ballpark for me to budget at? Interested in making arrangements to write up a formal bid?
I honestly would prefer to just wait a couple of years until the kids are done chucking hotwheels at each other/me, and/or spilling crap everywhere and replace all the flooring in the house at once, but apparently this past weekend's cleaning efforts brought the issue to a head again...
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THE great danger in proclaiming laws against terrorism is that they may well undermine the very liberties that are fundamental to our democracy. Freedom of speech, movement and association are at risk when legislation potentially treats all citizens as if they pose a threat to national security, so any attempt by a government to strengthen counter-terrorism laws must be handled with great care. Yesterday's announcement by the Prime Minister of new anti-terrorism measures including allowing the Australian Federal Police to seek a 12-month control order on people whom they think pose a risk to the community, the preventive detention of suspects and an extension of police powers to "stop, question and search" raises a number of questions that demand honest and exhaustive answers from our political leaders. It is not sufficient for Mr Howard to assure Australians that these measures give "our law enforcement and intelligence agencies contemporary and necessary weapons to strengthen their defence of our way of life". As The Age has argued, if we lose perspective on the threat of terrorism to Australia, we risk losing the fight to protect democracy.
Despite the rhetoric, there is no conclusive evidence that our way of life is under threat. The worst terrorist act of recent times the attack on New York four years ago caused a tragic and horrifying loss of life but it did nothing to diminish American values or fundamentally alter the way people lived. Any changes have resulted from intrusions associated with heightened scrutiny aimed at maintaining security. It is important to bear this in mind when considering the increased police powers that Mr Howard hopes the states will not only support but extend. It is doubtful that any of these measures would have prevented the recent bombings in London. Such proposals always seem more appealing on paper and it is to be hoped that the summit on terrorism Mr Howard is to hold with state and territory leaders later this month will provide an opportunity for the issues to be fully explored. After all, the Prime Minister depends on the co-operation of the states for the implementation of his Government's plans. These proposals open the way for significant incursions into the rights of individuals and depend on intelligence that is both accurate and credible if they are to be effective in averting terrorism without affecting the lives of innocent citizens.


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A day after the Tokyo Marathon Olympic selection race, pre-race favorites Arata Fujiwara (30, Tokyo T&F Assoc.) and Yuki Kawauchi (24, Saitama Pref.) were on opposite sides of the fence after finishing 2nd and 14th. While Fujiwara celebrated securing his Olympic ticket, Kawauchi appeared at a post-race ceremony at his high school with a "penitent" shaven head, a sign of how seriously he has let go of his hopes of making the London Olympic team. "I was unable to produce results and I want to apologize to everyone who has supported me," he said. "My shot at the Olympics is over. With this result I do not expect to be selected. I have no regrets about it."
The same day, former world record holder Haile Gebrselassie (Ethiopia) made an appearance as a "coach" at an Adidas-sponsored program at a Tokyo-area school after finishing 4th in the Tokyo Marathon. When a journalist showed him a picture of the bald-headed Kawauchi, Gebrselassie gave a shout of surprise and shock. Hearing of Kawauchi's words of despondency Gebrselassie sent him his personal encouragement, saying, "You cannot give up. If today was a bad day then you must look to tomorrow, and then to think of next year. There is no other choice."
Although he has given up on his Olympic dream, the truth of the stimulus this full-time working amateur has provided to the Japanese men's marathon world remains unshaken. "If other Japanese athletes make us all proud and run 2:06 or 2:07 to make the Olympic team then maybe my being here meant something," he said. In the wake of Tokyo he plans to run the April 29 Metro Group Dusseldorf Marathon, where German Olympic hopefuls and Kenyans will also be lining up. "This time I want to run in the lead pack and then show all the Germans and Kenyans the strength of the Japanese," he said. For Kawauchi's competitive spirit, there is no finish line.
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Hotel Villas Paraíso offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include double sofa beds. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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Keep peekaboo bra straps and rebellious hems in check with these double-sided fashion tape strips. A secret tool in every celeb stylist's arsenal, they stop the big reveal before it happens. We keep a pack of these strips in our desk drawer at all times. Think of them as your wardrobe's little helpers.
I received a sample and used to temporarily hem pants, it did ok on cotton/lycra mix. I used the same application method for a shirt to cover bra straps and it was completely useless. Anything with a bit of force with movement rendered this quite disappointing for me. Maybe I applied it incorrectly. Won't be buying this.2
If there's one thing I hate, it's the gap. That space that always shows up when I wear a button down shirt. It doesn't matter how well the shirt fits, unless it's 2 sizes too big, I get the gap and someone is treated to an up close view of the underside of my boob. These things are great for closing the gap. They can hold it down like a safety pin without sticking your finger or showing through. And they're stronger and less of a pain in the butt than double sided tape. I almost gave them a four star, but you know what, they deserve a five. I like them even more just thinking about it.5


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US: Woman loses her fourth child to gun violence
In an another shooting incident on January 26, a man in his 30s and a teenager were shot to death.
Chicago: At least five people were gunned down on January 26 in Chicago, including a 34-year-old man whose mother had already lost her three other children to shootings. Ronnie Chambers, who was his mother Shirley's youngest child was shot in the head while sitting in a parked car on the city's West Side. A 21-year-old man who was also in the car was wounded, police said.
Shirley Chambers, whose two other sons and daughter were shot in separate attacks more than a decade ago, was left grieving again on January 26, WLS-TV reported. "Right now, I'm totally lost because Ronnie was my only surviving son," Chambers said.
Shirley Chambers' first child, Carlos, was shot and killed by a high school classmate in 1995 after an argument. He was 18. Her daughter Latoya, then 15, and her other son Jerome were shot and killed within months of one another in 2000.
"What did I do wrong? I was there for them. We didn't have everything we wanted but we had what we needed," she asked on January 26. Chambers said despite this latest tragic chapter in her life, she's not bitter or angry. "They took my only child. I have nobody right now. That's my only baby," she said.
A few hours after Ronnie Chambers was killed, a gunman opened fire on three men near a South Side eatery, killing two of them and wounding the third, police said.
On January 26 afternoon, detectives were called to the scene of another shooting in which a man in his 30s and a teenager were shot to death. There had been no arrests.
Chicago's homicide count eclipsed 500 last year for the first time since 2008. As grim as it is, Chicago's homicide rate was almost double in the early 1990s - averaging around 900 - before violent crime began dropping in cities across America. Last year's increase, though, stood in sharp contrast to New York, where homicides fell 21 per cent from 2011, as of early December.
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Pendarvis vs Jean in works for final IBF 140 elim.
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Looks like unbeaten Canadian Dierry Jean (24-0, 16 KOs) will face Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis (17-3-2 , 6 KOs) in a final eliminator for the IBF 140 title currently held by Lamont Peterson, who is scheduled to fight Lucas Matthysse in the summer. Southpaw Pendarvis said the following about the opportunity to face the unbeaten fighter from Quebec, Montreal: "I am excited, humbled and welcoming of this eliminator fight for the mandatory position. Where I find myself today is a culmination of all my tireless years in the gym helping prepare some of the top tier talent to get ready for their fights. This is my time. I am ready. I have been ready and look forward to stepping into the spotlight. Thanks to my manager Warren Wilkerson for his continuous support and efforts on my behalf."


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Thetis Island Local Trust Area is located 7km east of Chemainus, BC, and has a 2011 census population of 340. The 2896 hectare area includes over twenty other "associated" islands, including Valdes, Ruxton, Reid, and Pylades. The planner for Thetis Island is Marnie Eggen. Please click below for contact information or to make an on-island planner appointment.
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The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee is holding a Special Meeting for a Community Information Meeting and Public Hearing regarding proposed Bylaw 98 (LUB) (TH-RZ-2015.2, Hardy Granite Quarries Ltd.). The meeting will be held on April 25, 2017 at 1:00pm at the Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC. This meeting is open to the public. For complete details please see the meeting calendar.
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The Thetis LTC is holding a special meeting to consider amending the Thetis Associated Islands Land Use Bylaw (LUB) to address ambiguities in the LUB regarding private moorage structures on Ruxton Island. The LTC became aware that Thetis Associated Islands Land Use Bylaw No. 94 (LUB) does not explicitly prohibit private moorage structures despite that this was the original intent. The LTC will be considering this topic at their special LTC meeting to be held Monday, February 27, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, BC. This meeting is open to the public. Click here for the Notice of the meeting.
The Thetis Island LTC is holding a Community Information Meeting on rezoning application TH-RZ-2016.1 (West Vancouver Yacht Club) from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Frank Jameson Community Centre in Ladysmith (810 6th Avenue). Click here for more information.
The Thetis Island LTC is holding a Community Information Meeting on proposed Bylaw Nos. 96 and 97 (Penelakut Seafoods Ltd.) from 5:00 to 5:30 PM on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Forbes Hall Community Centre on Thetis Island. A Public Hearing on proposed Bylaw Nos. 96 and 97 (Penelakut Seafoods Ltd.) will follow at 5:30 PM. Click here for more information.
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I DO ship internationally - if there is no price listed- please convo me and I can give you the price ... some of the paintings can be a little tricky with shipping.
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My Mom loved this and will proudly display at work. I will buy from Mary again. Wonderful transaction.
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MARY LUNDBERG IS AWESOME SAUCE. This is an awesome print, and she made an extra to go with it. BUY LOTS OF THINGS FROM THIS WOMAN.
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This eco lodge is located 0.6 miles from the Arenal Volcano and 1.2 miles from hot springs. It features an extensive garden, tours and outdoor activities arrangement and free Wi-Fi throughout. The bungalows and cottages offer rustic décor, a desk, fan, wardrobe, wooden floors and a fridge. The bathrooms are private and come with bath, shower, hairdryer and toiletries. All accommodations feature garden and volcano views. Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge & Wildlife Refuge has an on-site restaurant serving local dishes and regional cuisine. Guests at this lodge can arrange activities as hiking to the Arenal Volcano, horseback riding, bird watching, rafting and night trek. There are also visits to the La Fortuna Waterfalls and River. This property is 1.9 miles from a bus station and from La Fortuna de San Carlos Town Centre. Ciudad Quesada City Centre is a 1-hour drive away and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours' drive away.


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I really dig people who are amazingly talented in many different sports, so one of my sporting heroes is definitely Travis Pastrana. He changed the world of FMX but he's also great with BMX bikes, rally cars or even monster trucks... Guess there's only one thing missing for him - winning the Red Bull Hair Scramble!
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Usually with another bike session... I love the variety of bicycles sports, so after a crazy trial session I hang out for a while, then grab my MTB and go for a little ride up and down the hill.
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America is always great, whether you search for natural spots or more streety stuff, the USA has it all. One of my favourite cities was San Diego as it has incredible riding spots downtown... yeah, mostly illegal, but usually it takes the security 20-30 minutes to notice us!
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For me the biggest gripe in life is the imbalance of the recourses in this world. There are many poor countries where the battle of life is to get food and water. I think it's great to try to help countries like that a little bit, even as a bike rider. Check out the wheels 4 life organization founded by former Trials-Rider and Trials Idol Hans Rey, it's great how much one rider can move...


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Discussion in 'Football, Baseball, and Hockey' started by detteam, Aug 22, 2009.
statistically...the Lions are 5th in offense and 7th in defense in the NFL...after 3 weeks...
- DanO should be loads of fun for HTexans.
- Culpep ripped his toe so the Lions picked up Brooks Bollinger and O'connell from the Pats. Oh, and Stanton ripped his knee and needs about 3-6 weeks repair.
And about 25th in scoring defense.
Stanton cannot catch a break. Knee surgery. Damn. Lions' Stanton has torn knee cartilage - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
... of the pre-season.
I'm offended. Ford can't even win the award for worst owner? FIX!!! '09 owner rankings, 17-32: Dysfunctional Davis - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
all 3 teams below the lions have been to the superbowl.... 2 in the recent past....
No previous mention of it tonight, but the Lions did actually win a yawner tonight over the Bills... Bollinger stepped in to relieve Stafford...what happen to Drew Stanton?? Last season the Lions were 4-0 in the preseason and 0-16 in the regular season. This year they go 3-1 in the preason...can someone interpolate how many wins this will turn into? I am thinking 4-12...
I don't see them winning one til November. At least they'll be better than last season.
I guess I was behind in the news and didn't read back in this thread to see that Stanton had torn his knee cartilage..
249 yd rush, a 75 ydr late,KS didn't play. Staff with a pick and fumble. Bollinger may be better. QB problems !!!
Lions averaged 394 yards gained per game in the preseason. #1 in the NFL Offense Lions averaged 299 yards allowed per game in the prerseason. #8 in the NFL Defense Go Lions...
Our starters got beat but our second string won. I think this means our second string = our starters =/= opponents starters
Yeah, but how many of those yards were Stanton yards and now he's injured
Yeah, I know...That's why I think they won't win til November.
Per ESPN Stafford has been officially named the starting QB Injury to follow (er more news).
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Sep 10, 2005 at 2:21 pm #1216772
Researchers at U Penn published an article yesterday describing a backpack that takes the energy created in the act of walking to generate 7.4 watts of power. Basically, the same principle in the watches that use the bouncing movement of your wrist to eliminate the need for batteries.
I'm skeptical that this will be light enough to warrant carrying in leiu of batteries on everyday trips. But it is exciting if you think about long trips or the promise the technology brings to individual devices like a GPS.
It's also exciting in terms of bringing greater awareness and momentum for renewable energy to the general marketplace.
A public release can be found here:
-G$Sep 10, 2005 at 5:17 pm #1341465
85 lbs was the weight in the Yahoo news article.
it's not clear from this article precisely what the wt of the pack alone is. their test condition used just under 85lb. not very practical except if part of an expedition or squad.Sep 10, 2005 at 11:49 pm #1341472
Ryan JordanAdmin
@ryanLocale: Rocky Mountains
>> 85 lbs was the weight in the Yahoo news article.
That's 1300 packets of Gu – 130,000 calories, i.e., 43 days at 20 miles per day or 860 miles.
"But with my iPOD charged the whole time!"
TIC sorry, couldn't resist ;)Sep 11, 2005 at 1:36 am #1341479
cute. very cute. you got a good chuckle out of me.
1day on trail carrying it – my body would be Gu.
obviously, the pack is meant for the military or research expeditions with porters(?). something with radio, satcom, laptop, or a lot of camera/video equipment.Sep 11, 2005 at 8:26 am #1341490
Al ClemensMember
Actually the pack doesn't weigh 84 lb. But, the energy claims of producing 7.4 watts were while carrying 44-84 lb loads to activate the energy generating suspension.
Moving a magnet against a coil to generate electricity is nothing new. What I found interesting is their finding that a suspension pack is more ergo efficient, reducing up/down gait of the wearer.
In this nat'l geographic article, it claims the weight of the pack "to be only slightly more than a normal pack,equivalent to carrying an extra candy bar".
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/09/0908_050908_backpack.htmlSep 11, 2005 at 11:37 am #1341498
Hmmm, that Nat'l Geo article had some better information than the original link I provided. All the same, it would be pretty sweet if the technology could be built into a Foretrex, or for the good doctor, an ipod nano (have you seen the new nano? now that's sweet!).
-G$Sep 11, 2005 at 1:00 pm #1341499
Mike BarneyMember
@eaglembLocale: AZ, the Great Southwest!
I found the 'as light as a "candy bar" notation interesting. I didn't see any analysis on possible costs. The idea looks simple enough that it should be easy to productionize quickly. I believe you can get a solar panel that will cover the top of your pack yielding several watts weighing several ounces.
Mike BSep 11, 2005 at 8:00 pm #1341511
Al ClemensMember
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing on the flexible solar arrays. Brunton's $169 4.5 watt model weighs 6.5 oz and is 22″x12″, a bit big for the top of a pack but could be duct taped down the back.
I'm sure you could make a comparatively "UL" generator pack (ala luxury lite)designed for lighter loads to move the suspension sys and power the generator. And it would give juice rain or shine, which is nice. But the thought of going back in time to an external frame pack (even if it does have suspension) doesn't appeal to me for off trail boulder fields and bushwacking. 'Course I only carry a headlamp and once in a blue moon a cell phone, so a couple extra lithium batteries would be lighter yet!Sep 11, 2005 at 11:00 pm #1341513
Mike BarneyMember
@eaglembLocale: AZ, the Great Southwest!
I believe they indicated the 7 watts was peak, and would be suprised if you could get a sustained 7 watts out of the backpack.
If you think about a limited amount of electronics a 1/2 to 1 watt panel, on the rough size of 5″ x 10″ would work well. I have a 1/2 watt panel, currently used for other purposes, which would keep a cell phone (or iPod, etc) charged. I like your idea, I think I'm going to try it out.
Mike BSep 12, 2005 at 12:57 am #1341516
as to location/postion of the solar panel:
keep in mind, i believe – you might want to check this out, you want the angle of incidence of the sun's rays striking the solar array to be as close to 90 deg as possible for max. output.
my experience with solar cells is limited to the following:
played around with solar cells for a couple of science fair projects (burgler alarm & a po'boy's "laser"-inspired communication device, used a 5D cell flashlight) when i was young kid in grade school (ok, i was a weird 11 & 12 yr. old) & it, i.e. angle of incidence, was true then. had heard that the astronauts were going to be using a modulated laser beam for communication. so, i figured broad-spectrum light would work too, but over a much shorter distance. six feet was easy to do with the lights in the classroom off.
not sure if anything has changed about solar cells in 40+ yrs.Sep 12, 2005 at 1:19 am #1341519
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@fastwalkerLocale: SW
Usf-11 10.3w, 12v Flexible Thinfilm Mod
UniSolar Flexible Solar Panel Battery Chargers
Rated Power Watts: 10.3
Rated Voltage (Vmp): 16.5
Rated Current (Imp): 0.62
Unit Weight (lbs): 2.00
Dimensions (inches): 21.80"x 16.70"
Price: $137.00
UNISOLAR battery charger incorporates the same Triple Junction solar cell technology as the Uni-Power module. The flexible solar panels are exceptionally durable and are encapsulated in EVA and bonded and stitched to a cushioned, vinyl and foam backing material. The modules feature a clear Tefzel® front covering. Bypass diodes are connected across each cell of the flexible solar panel, allowing the modules (excluding USF-5) to produce power even when partially shaded.Sep 12, 2005 at 1:38 am #1341520
much more advanced than 40yrs ago. might be fun to "play" again.
is the 2lb just the wt of the array, or does it include the fixture for holding/charging the batts?Sep 12, 2005 at 2:25 am #1341523
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I'm not sure what brands we have here in Australia but my friend and I that are Thru-Hiking PCT will be investing in one of these for the sole purpose of charging a video camera. We intend to make a semi doccumentary about our trip for both personal use and to distribute freely to other hikers with similar ideas.
I know Of one place here that sells them so I might drop in tomorrow and see if I can't find out the stats and post them up.
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Fisher Touring
Harley Earl
Engine Num: 1004917
Sold for $170,500 at
2016 RM Auctions
Sold for $137,500 at
2016 RM Auctions
Sold for $200,000 at
2016 Mecum
Henry M. Leland formed the Cadillac Automobile Company on August 22nd of 1902. When the Henry Ford Company faltered, Leland was brought in to evaluate the leftover assets. He persuaded Ford's remaining partners to continue the automobile business using Leland's proven 1-cylidner engine. They named the company in honor of Leland's distant ancestor, 17th century French explorer Antoine Laumet de la Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac, founder of Detroit.
Cadillac earned a reputation early on for precision manufacturing and reliability. The company also perfected the interchangeability of parts as well as many other early innovations. General Motors acquired the company in 1909 and positioned it as the prestige division. Cadillac's introduction of V12 and V16 powered cars in 1930 kicked off the 'cylinder wars' among the American luxury marques leading Packard to introduce their line of Twelve's.
The V12 engine was introduced in October of 1930, just nine months after the V16 and rode on a 140 inch wheelbase chassis shared with the V8 models. The 368 cubic-inch L-head engine with dual carburetors produced 135 horsepower. Hydraulic shock absorbers, synchromesh transmission and vacuum assisted brakes made for comfortable driving. The car was designed to make a statement and all engine wiring and plumbing was hidden from view.
The 5-passenger phaeton model was priced at $4,045 and 5,725 cars were built.
This Cadillac 370A V-12 Phaeton has a body similar to Fleetwood's Sport Phaeton but was built by Fisher and does not have the roll-up windshield and instruments in the rear passenger compartment. Fleetwood, however, trimmed the interior of the cars and badged them appropriately.
This particular example is believed to be an original V-12 Phaeton, along with the current engine, number 1004917, is a replacement unit in this chassis. The car is equipped with dual side-mounted spares, wire wheels, dual Pilot Ray driving lights, dual horns, 'wind wings,' a radiator stone guard, a 'Goddess' radiator mascot, and a proper Cadillac accessory metal trunk. It also has side curtains and a top boot.
This car was owned by D. Richard Shonk of Ashton, Maryland. While in his care, it was awarded Cadillac-LaSalle Club Senior badge number 418 in 2002. It was acquired in 2002 by Robert Perry before joining the Kughn Collection around 2008. It is now a CCCA Senior Premier car as well, carrying badge number 2062.
The car was given a restoration in the late 1990s, and has been driven just 169 miles since that work was completed. It is finished in maroon and cream.
Fleetwood Phaeton
Chassis Num:
Engine Num: 1004197
Sold for $192,500 at
2008 RM Auctions
Cadillac's sixteen-cylinder vehicles were an engineering phenomenon and the pinnacle of luxury at the time. The V12 Cadillac's were positioned to contend with a very impressive field of cars such as the Pierce-Arrow, Packard, Lincoln and Chrysler. In many respects, Cadillac had a car for every segment of the luxury car market. The V12 Cadillac's shared many similarities with their sixteen-cylinder siblings including massive headlamps and detailed bright work and trim throughout. To distinguish the other Cadillac models from the V12 and V16 models, an array of exclusive options could only be found on the upper-level models.
This V12 example is a Five-Passenger Phaeton with coachwork by Fleetwood. Its original owners resided in Los Angeles, California and had left the factory equipped with metal tire covers, a Goddess radiator ornament, and an export-type windshield that can fold down. It still wears its original Fleetwood body though the car has been restored to period correct standards in the late 1990s. It has received First Place honors in 2002 at a Grand National meet, was awarded a Senior badge by the Cadillac LaSalle Club and is a CCCA Premier winner.
In 2008 this 1931 Cadillac V12 Series 370-A Five-Passenger Phaeton with coachwork by Fleetwood was brought to RM Auctions 'Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook' where it was estimated to sell for $225,000-$275,000. Though bidding did not reach those estimates, it was high enough to satisfy the vehicles reserve and the lot was sold. A high bid of $192,500 was enough to secure new ownership.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2011
The Cadillac V-12, and its sister engine the V-16, were the logical outgrowth of the popularity and technology of the well-built Cadillac V-8, and the necessity of more powerful mechanisms to move increasingly larger and heavier automobiles. Simply enlarging the V-8 bores were ineffective as it caused certain thermal problems, and superchargers were only practical in racing machines. By process of elimination, more cylinders, a larger displacement, and higher compression became the solution. The V-12 and V-16 engines helped propel Cadillac into competition wîth the most expensive cars in the world. Although the timing of the production of these cars may have been less than ideal (the v-16 was introduced less than two months after the Wall Street crash), the cars are some of the best ever built by Cadillac.
The V-12's, introduced just nine months after the V-16's, were built on a 140 inch chassis that was also shared by the V-8 that was the mainstay of Cadillac's line-up. The smaller engine was known for free revving and smooth, even power. Twenty different models were available in the V-12 as opposed to over 50 in the V-16 model. The Roadster, the sportiest vehicle in the lineup, was one of the most desirable of the V-12 cars available. Cadillac's current 2003 prototype V-16 takes styling cues from the V-12 and V-16's of this era.
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Fleetwood Roadster
Engine Num: 1004534
Sold for $187,000 at
2007 Christies
This 1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster with coachwork by Fleetwood was offered for sale at the 2007 Christie's auction of 'Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center.' It's twelve cylinder engine is aligned at a 45-degree angle and capable of producing 135 horsepower.
For 1931 Cadillac reinforced their slogan 'The Standard of the World' by offering four passenger car choices powered by eight, twelve or sixteen cylinder engines. There were a total of twelve body styles and included customer specified designs by some of the most prominent coachbuilders of the era, including Fleetwood and Fisher.
With Harley J. Earl employed as General Motors head of the Art and Color styling department, Cadillac was able to produce impressive designs that put many of their competition out of business, with some help from the Great Depression of the time.
This Roadster carried a sticker price of $3,945 in 1931. It features a rumble seat and side access door to the rear bodywork. It is well equipped with many optional features such as goddess mascot, directional following auxiliary lights, spare tire with cover and rear view mirror to each running board and set into the fenders. It has been treated to a comprehensive restoration in the 1980s and has been well preserved since that time.
At auction this car was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $160,000 and offered without reserve. The selling price exceeded the estimated value and sold for $187,000.
Fleetwood Roadster
The Cadillac Series 370 had many similarities to its V-16 counterpart but was outfitted with a twelve cylinder engine. Most of the body-work was constructed by Fisher with Fleetwood providing the interior coachwork.
During the close of the 1920's General Motors noticed luxury manufacturers such as Duesenberg and Auburn were rapidly become the prestiqious name-plates for many familys. To compete in this expanding marketplace, Cadillac bought Fleetwood, a custom body building manufacturer. Fleetwood was tasked with building custom bodies using various designs and bodystyles to accomodate a wide customer base.
The twelve cylinder engine had a reputation for its dependability, durability, and smooth and quiet ride. The 90-degree, L-head eight cylinder engine with cast iron on an aluminum crankcase was capable of producing nearly 100 horsepower. The hydraulic shock absorbers and large, low-slung rear springs gave the occupants a level of comfort that was unmatched. The transmission was synchromesh with three gears and the large mechanical drum brakes provided excellent stopping power. There were plenty of optional equipment that could be purchased to suite the buyers needs such as a trunk, tire covers, mirrors, heater and more.
Unfortunately, the Great Depression was responsibly for the low production numbers of Cadillac's most prestigious automobiles. Many manufacturers, especially those that catered to the wealthy clientele, were affected and many went out of business.
This example is of 74 1931 370-A, V-12 Fleetwood Roadsters built and one of seven known survivors. Bodied in the Fleetwood, Pa plant prior to GM moving entire Fleetwood Body Works to Detroit. This car was delivered to Don Lee Cadillac, Inc. Dealership in San Francisco on 10/29/1930. This car has been given a restoration which took 8,000 man hours to complete.
In 1931, a V-12 Roadster was used as the Indy Pace Car. Original price was $3,945.
First Place AACA National Winner- #W17611, CCCA Premier Winner- #2689SP
Fleetwood Phaeton
Chassis Num:
Sold for $214,500 at
2009 Worldwide Auctioneers
Most of the V-12 Cadillac's were bodied by Fisher in catalogue designs. They were more economical than the Fleetwood coachwork, which were now being built in Detroit rather than in the original Fleetwood factory in Pennsylvania. Discerning clients could specify a Fleetwood body to individual specifications on any Cadillac chassis.
This particular 370-A V-12 Cadillac is a Fleetwood-bodied Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton resting on a 140-inch wheelbase. It has a gently raked one-piece windshield, and compact close-coupled passenger compartment that blends the dual cowl with an ample rear passenger compartment. Both the front and rear doors are hinged at the front. The hood is a mere four-inches shorter than the one found on the V-16. This car has been given a restoration and finished in emerald green with chrome hood side vent doors, beige leather upholstery with beige carpets, and a beige cloth top. The car rides on chrome spoke center-lock wire wheels with body color hubs and rims. There are dual side-mounted spares with chrome enclosures, wide whitewall tires, a luggage rack, wire mesh radiator stone-guard, dual Trippe driving lights, a goddess radiator cap mascot and wind wings. In the rear body deck is a small door and luggage compartment for short trips when added luggage trunks were not required. Inside, there is a Jaeger clock and a dashboard that features engine-turned inserts on either side of the instrument panel.
In 2009, this 370-A DC Phaeton was offered for sale at the Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas, presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. The lot was estimated to sell for $220,000 - $270,000 and offered without a reserve. It was sold for the sum of $195,000, not including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2009
Fisher Coupe
Harley Earl
This 1931 Cadillac Model 370A Roadster by Fisher is one of only about 85 examples that were produced. It was last titled in 1958 and has just completed a seven year restoration when it was put on display at the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance.
The 370 Series was introduced in October of 1930 and powered by a 368 cubic-inch V12 that offered 135 horsepower. The roadster bodystyle rested on top of a 140-inch wheelbase and had similarities to the larger V16 bodies built by Fisher. All interiors were built by Fleetwood. The hood was four inches shorter than the V16 and five inches longer than the V8. The instrument panel was similar to the V8. The headlights were one inch smaller in diameter than the V16 and the dual rear lights were ball shaped like the V8. A roadster was used as a pace car in Indy and model year sales reached 5733 units.
Fisher Coupe
Harley Earl
In October of 1930, Cadillac introduced its 370 series powered by a 368 cubic-inch V12 engine that offered 135 horsepower. The roadster bodystyle rested on a 140-inch wheelbase and had many similarities to the V16 cars built by Fisher and all interiors built by Fleetwood. The hood was five inches longer than the V8 and four inches shorter than the V16. The headlights were one inch smaller in diameter than the V16 and the dual rear lights were ball shaped like the V8. A roadster was chosen to pace the Indy 500 that year and total production reached 5,733 units.
In 1931, Cadillac produced only two V12 roadster with rear mounted spare tires. This example is believed to be the only one left in existence.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2009
Fleetwood All-Weather Phaeton
Harley Earl
Chassis Num:
Sold for $99,000 at
2006 RM Auctions
This 1931 Cadillac V12 All Weather Phaeton 370A with coachwork by Fleetwood is powered by a 368 cubic-inch twelve cylinder engine that produces 135 horsepower. It sits atop a 140 inch wheelbase which is held in place with front and rear semi-elliptic leaf springs.
The term 'All Weather Phaeton' was Cadillac's way of saying a convertible sedan with roll-up windows. This 370A was awarded a First National Junior Award at the 1969 AACA meet in Hershey, PA. It scored 96.5 points at the CCCA meet in Indianapolis in 1969. It has won twice at the Concours d'Elegance in Cincinnati, Ohio.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2011
Fleetwood Sedan
Harley Earl
This 1931 Cadillac Sport Phaeton is one of six surviving examples of the 128 produced. The Fleetwood body was designed by GM styling chief Harley Earl and Ernest Schebera, and sits on a 140-inch wheelbase. 1931 was the year that Cadillac introduced the V12 engine. Rated at 135 horsepower, the V12 was essentially the V16 minus four cylinders. Many automotive historians consider the V12 to be the better of the two powerplants. Cadillac exhibited this particular car at the 1931 auto shows held in Detroit, Chicago, New York and St. Louis. On December 31, 1931, it was sold by the Oliver Cadillac Company to Millard Smith, in St. Louis. In 1968, the car became part of the Harrah's collection, in Reno, NV. In 1992, when the Harrah's collection was auctioned off, the car underwent a complete restoration. The car has a total of 36,383 original miles.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2011
Fleetwood Roadster
Unemployment nearly doubled to 16.3 percent in 1931 and America began to realize the long-term economic effects of the stock market crash of 1929. Despite the economic downturn, Cadillac, like other prestige manufacturers, found itself in the middle of the 'cylinder wars.' After introducing a V-16 in 1930, it added a V-12 model for 1931. The Twelve and Sixteen shared parts as well as dimensions and angles, so production didn't have to proceed from scratch. While the horsepower of the 368 cubic-inch, 135 horsepower V-12 was well below that of the 452 cubic-inch, 175 horsepower V-16, its performance was similar with 285 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of more than 80 miles-per-hour.
A bright white Series 370 V-12 roadster like this one was driven by Willard 'Big Boy' Rader and paced the 1931 Indianapolis 500. As the flagship, the V-12 and V-16 garnered all the fanfare, but the V-8 powered models sold in steady numbers helping Cadillac's bottom line during difficult economic times.
This particular car was bodied in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania and shipped to Don Lee Cadillac in San Francisco on October 29th of 1930. It is one of 91 Model 370 roadsters built by Cadillac in 1931, and one of only eight known to have survived. It is the beneficiary of an 8,000 man-hour restoration completed in 2004.
Fleetwood Convertible Coupe
Harley Earl
The Cadillac's biggest selling point was precision manufacturing and reliability based on winning the British Dewar Trophy for the most important advancement of the year in the automobile industry. General Motors acquired the company in 1909. Cadillac's introduction of V12 and V16 powered cars in 1930 kicked off the 'cylinder wars' among the American luxury marques leading Packard to introduce their line of Twelves.
The V12 engine was introduced in October 1930, just nine months after the V16 and rode on a 140 inch wheelbase chassis shared with the V8 models. The 368 CID L-head engine with dual carburetors produced 135 horsepower. Hydraulic shock absorbers, synchromesh transmission and vacuum assisted brakes made for comfortable driving. The car was designed to make a statement and all engine wiring and plumbing was hidden from view.
Fleetwood All-Weather Phaeton
Harley Earl
Chassis Num:
Sold for $192,500 at
2012 Gooding & Company
Sold for $205,700 at
2015 Barrett-Jackson
Eleven months after the stock market crash of 1929, Cadillac introduced their new V-12 vehicle. This 370-A Phaeton was shipped on June 24th of 1931 as a 'chassis with powerplant' to Fleetwood Medal Body of Pennsylvania to be equipped with a phaeton body. Upon completion, the car was finished in black and given special options such as the rear bumper and unique taillights that were normally seen on the V-16 Cadillac. The car was sold by a Detroit dealership to a wealthy family in upstate New York. It is believed the original family kept the car until June of 1964 when it was purchased by Philip Wichard.
The Cadillac was in need of a 'refreshing' so Mr. Wichard brought it to a Long Island worship to have mild re-painting done. After returning from a three week vacation in Europe, he found the car totally dismantled. Furious, he took the car from the shop and shipped it to the Seaburg Brothers of Sydney, Ohio for a complete restoration. A day after the vehicle was moved, the Long Island shop burned down. The restoration took 18-months to complete. Wichard added a Pilot-Ray light, a Lowbody traveling trunk with luggage, and special-order steel wheel covers for the spare.
Mr. Wichard retained the Cadillac until 1995 when it was sold to Jack Gorman of San Antonio, Texas, who kept the car 12 years before selling it to the present owner.
In October 1966, the car won the Antique Automobile Club of America Junior National Award and then, a year later, the AACA's President Cup in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In July 1967, it went on to take the Grand Classic Award bestowed by the Classic Car Club of America.
The car wears an older (completed in the late 1960s or early 1970s) restoration. It has a 368 CID overhead valve V-12 engine and a three-speed manual transmission.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $180,000 - $220,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $192,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
Fisher Town Sedan
Harley Earl
Chassis Num:
Sold for $49,500 at
2013 RM Auctions
Sold for $57,750 at
2013 RM Auctions
This Cadillac V-12 Town Sedan with coachwork by Fisher was sold once part of the Imperial Palace Collection. It was sold in 1991, undergoing a full restoration some years later. The current owner purchased the car in May of 2004, after which he began an exhaustive four-year restoration to original, correcting many of the errors made in the previous restoration. The car was finished in two-tone maroon and was awarded a CCCA Full Classic in October of 2010.
The car has a restored original Cadillac accessory trunk and folding rack, and it is equipped with Senior Trippe driving lights.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale in Scottsdale, Arizona by RM Auctions. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $49,500 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2013
Fleetwood Convertible Coupe
Harley Earl
In 1930 Cadillac started a 'Cylinder Race' by introducing an overhead valve, 452 cubic-inch V-16 engine. Marmon followed suit with a V-16. In 1931 Cadillac introduced a V-12 resulting in its having a V-8, a V-12 and a V-16 engine. By 1932 several other luxury brands, such as Lincoln, Pierce Arrow, Packard and Auburn, joined the race with V-12 engines. By 1931 Cadillac offered more models and body styles than any other make with 3 wheelbase lengths, 3 engines and over 60 body styles both production and custom.
The 1931 V-12 Model 370 has a 140-inch wheelbase chassis with a 368 cubic-inch, 135 horsepower, overhead valve engine. It incorporates unique hydraulic valve lash adjusters, among the first engines with this feature. A Cadillac V-12 roadster was the Pace Car for the 1931 Indianapolis 500. Most enthusiasts who have driven good examples of the V-16 and V-12 feel that the V-12 is a better driving car, partly as a result of much lower weight on the front end, with almost as much acceleration and speed as the V-16.
This Convertible Coupe was purchased by the present owner in June of 2012. After driving it about 20 times for evaluation a complete restoration was started. It is a correct authentic restoration with matching engine, transmission and body numbers.
Fleetwood Convertible Coupe
Harley Earl
Engine Num: 1001934
Sold for $231,000 at
2013 RM Auctions
The Fleetwood Metal Body Company was formed in 1909 in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. It was created specially to build automoible bodies, rather than being an evolution of a carriage-building compnay. The company was particularly known for quality interior woodwork.
Fleetwood was bought in 1925 by the Fisher brothers, who had sold out their body company to General Motors. This gave Fleetwood capital to expand and modernize, and it gave GM a ready source for high-quality coachwork. Though GM was the primary customer, some work continued for non-GM customers, including Chrysler. In 1930, the Fishers moved Fleetwood to Detroit and closed the Pennsylvania operations, relocating the construction operations in a former Fisher Body plant. From this point on, work was focused on Cadillac and GM in particular.
When Fleetwood moved to Detroit, not all of the staff relocated. Fleetwood's president and chief designer had moved, and he provided continuity, even while also working with members of Harley Earl's staff at GM Art and Color Department.
Cadillac promised delivery of their Fisher-Fleetwood catalogue customs within seven weeks. Customers who ordered full-customs had to wait significantly longer.
This Convertible Coupe is an original Fleetwood-bodied car that still retains its original engine. The Cadillac was delivered through General Motors of Canada Ltd., and was shown at the Montreal Auto Show that year. The build sheet indicates the car was specified with six wire wheels, including dual side-mounted spares and tire-mounted side mirrors.
Later in the cars life it was given a body-off restoration. It was finished in maroon with black fenders, door 'saddles,' and outlining. Steel covers hide the side-mounted spares, and the wire wheels are painted a slightly lighter shade than the body color. Accessories include wide whitewall tires, the famous Goddess radiator mascot, an opening windshield, a cowl-mounted spotlight, a golf bag door, a trunk rack, dual Pilot Ray driving lights, and dual horns.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
Fleetwood Convertible Coupe
Harley Earl
Engine Num: 1002411
Sold for $105,300 at
2008 Bonhams
Sold for $47,300 at
2013 Bonhams
Sold for $47,300 at
2013 Bonhams
Sold for $220,000 at
2014 RM Auctions
This Cadillac V-12 Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood was supplied by New York distributor I.M. Uppercu to Bayers Auto Sales, of Long Island City, with financing drawn through the Corn Exchange Bank.
For over three decades, the car was part of a prominent part of a collection, which is owned by a long-time CCCA member. It was acquired in New York, where its life had begun, in 1982. After two decades of ownership, the owner elected to have the car restored. The car was shown three times in CCCA competition since the completion of its restoration, where thee car scored 100 points every time and reached Premier status.
The car is finished in two shade of crimson and has tan leather interior and Burbank cloth top. Other equipment includes chrome wire wheels shod in wide whitewall tires, a Goddess hood ornament, dual horns, dual mirrors, a luggage rack with trunk, and a radiator stone guard.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
Fisher Sedan
Harley Earl
Chassis Num:
Engine Num: 1003203
Sold for $79,750 at
2015 RM Auctions
The Cadillac V-12 and V-16 shared the same stroke size but the bore was larger on the sixteen cylinder engine. In many respects, the V12 and the V16 were the same. The V-12 had 30 less horsepower than its siblings and were priced roughly $2,500 lower.
This 1931 Cadillac V-12 Five-Passenger Sedan was ordered through Don Lee, Inc., the Los Angeles dealership, on February 28, 1931, for delivery no later than April 1st. The car came with six wire wheels, fender-mounted spares, and the Goddess radiator ornament. The early history is not known; in 1984 it was acquired by its current owner. The car has been given a partial restoration. All mechanical components were completely disassembled and restored to factory specifications. It was finished in a green-gray color scheme and the upholstery is gray broadcloth. The car has a correct 'high boy' trunk, and Trippe driving lights, fitted luggage, and a period-correct matching lap robe were added. It has a jack and special hubcap removal tool, Cadillac logo door hinge mirror on the driver's side, and a set of tools.
This Cadillac was awarded Best of Show honors at the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance in Oregon following completion of the restoration in 1995. The next year it scored 100 points at the Classic Car Club of America Pacific Northwest Grand Classic, receiving Senior medallion 1658. It was awarded 2nd place in the Closed Classic class at Pebble Beach in 1999.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015
Fisher Touring
Harley Earl
Engine Num: 1004710
Cadillac Series 370A V-12 Phaeton by Fisher with body style number 4760. The front and rear passenger compartments were similar in its lines to the Fleetwood Sport Phaeton body for the V-16 Cadillac but did not have the roll-up second windshield and rear compartment instruments. Fisher was responsible for building the body while Fleetwood trimmed the interior, and the car was badged appropriately.
Upon completion, the phaeton was sent to the Philadelphia Branch, later being diverted to Allentown, Pennsylvania, where it found its original owner. It is believed that the car was given a restoration in the early 1980s, at which point it was refinished in its present two-tone brown and coffee tan color scheme with tan synthetic leather upholstery, as well as possibly the second cowl. It came into the care of its current owner in 2009.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2016
The Detroit, MI based Cadillac Company offered three different and very distinct chassis and drive trains, a V8, V12 and the massive V16 in 1931. The series 355-A had eight cylinders, the 370-A had twelve-cylinders, and a continuation of the 1930 and 1931 series 452 and 452-A V-16. A total of 10,717 automobile were produced.
Over 5725 370A vehicles were produced from 1930 to 1931. It was available in the two door coupe, 4 door limousine, 2 door roadster, 4 door sedan and the 2 door Tourer. Model year sales were 5,733.
The 370-A series was very similar to the 1930-31 V-16 except some bodies were built by Fisher, but all body interiors were built by Fleetwood.
The hood was four inches shorter than the V-16, and five inches longer than the V-8. The battery was mounted in the right front fender, and the coach sill was modified with a single molding on the splash shield.
The headlights were smaller in diameter than the V-16 headlights by one inch, and the instrument panel was very similar to the V-8 panel. It also had ball shaped dual rear headlights like the V-8 and dual hors that were smaller than on the V-16.
The front tread was the same as the V-8, and the frame had divergent side rails like the Series 355. Rear springs were mounted under the frame rails.
The sedans had two wheelbases, 140' and 143', though the semi-commercial unit had a 152' wheelbase.
Featuring very fine Fleetwood coachwork in standard Fisher bodies, the Fleetwood Body Company was also located in Detroit Michigan.
With a OHV V12 engine, 368 cid and 135 hp, the 370A was priced at $4,895 when new. Able to reach 160km/h, the Cadillac Fleetwood Sport Phaeton came with a narrow-angle V16 power unit.
The 370-A engine had dual intake silencers that were slightly smaller than the single unit on the V-8 engine. The silencers were positioned at the rear were the V-16 vacuum tanks were mounted.
It also had carburetors that were reversed yet very similar to the V-16 so the air inlet was located at the rear.
The V-16 oil filter was mounted on the center of the dash near a single vacuum tank.
The Cadillac V-12 was the official pace car in 1931 for the Indianapolis 500.
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Pisgah throws in the towelPHS sports contract with hospital terminated
Athletic officials at Pisgah High School have been toying with the idea of contracting with Southeastern Sports Medicine for months, and now that the school has terminated its contract with the local hospital, PHS can move forward with another company.
The agreement, signed by PHS Principal Greg Bailey and Haywood Regional Medical Center Interim CEO Richard Grogan, terminated the contract between the two entities, which became effective on Aug. 6.
The letter cites the change as "a mutual understanding" between Pisgah High School and the MedWest Health System. MedWest has since been purchased by Duke LifePoint, and has been renamed Haywood Regional Medical Center. According to the letter, there are no outstanding obligations owed by either party.
"MedWest has never denied or been unwilling to provide, services to Pisgah High School," Bailey noted in an email. "For many years prior to my appointment as principal at Pisgah, sports medicine services were provided by other agencies. Once at Pisgah, I made the decision within my first month to move those services back to MedWest to allow them the opportunity to service our athletes and their families."
"I am grateful for the relationships and service provided to Pisgah by MedWest over the past three years. I wish them great success as they move forward," he further noted. "We have made the decision to return to a sports medicine provider that many of our athletes and their families have well established relationships with. The new provider services the overwhelming majority of our athletes in Haywood County."
Fall sports are currently in session, and now that Pisgah's sports contract has been terminated, Bailey will immediately have to decide which company PHS will contract with for the 2014-15 school year. Tuscola High School will remain under contract with the hospital until November.
According to Bailey, PHS has not signed a contract with any other company, but he said the school was leaning toward negotiating with Southeastern Sports Medicine.
Though nothing is official, he said an athletic trainer from Southeastern Sports Medicine was filling in to help with sports this season until an official contract has been signed.
"We will share the details of our new relationship when it is finalized," Bailey noted.
Since Grogan is in the middle of the hospital transition, he didn't have many details about the change, but said he understood that a sports contract was under renewal and that the staff at PHS didn't want to renew with the company.
"It was our understanding that the high school had an interest in working with another organization to provide this service and we wanted to honor their wishes and allow them to do that. We were honored to have provided, safe, high-quality care to these students," Grogan said.
For years, Haywood County Schools have kept business in the local community by contracting with the hospital for its sports medicine services. But at a work session in June, several school officials spoke out about their concerns with the care their athletes received from the hospital vs. the staff at Southeastern Sports Medicine.
Those in favor of contracting with the hospital included Bonnie Coleman, athletic director at Waynesville Middle School, Rodney Mashburn, the athletic director at Tuscola High School, Brandon Allen, head football coach at Tuscola.
Officials from Bethel Middle School and PHS attended the work session to advocate for Southeastern Sports Medicine. Officials from Tuscola High School and Waynesville Middle School were in favor of keeping its contract with the hospital.
Unless the school board changes its current policy, it will be up to the principal of each school to choose which medical facility to contract with each year. There are no written contracts for middle school.
"We continue to be committed to providing sports medicine services to the other Haywood County schools who remain under contract with us," Grogan said. "Additionally, we will continue to care for the healthcare needs of all Haywood County, including our children."


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Hello Lovely Readers! I snuck onto the ol' work computer to tell you about a lovely website called Coffee Served Daily. The fabulous Kim has a vision to display 1,000 photographs of coffee in one year. That's right, 1,000!!! Since one person can't really drink that much coffee all on their own (well, they could, but they'd probably never sleep!), Kim is also taking contributions from readers across the country. Now here's the funny part of this story - Kim lives in Davis, where I lived up until about 9 months ago, and is literally right down the street from me (if you consider I-80 a street...) but I discovered her blog through Urban Muser who's in NYC! Crazy, right?
If you pop on over to Coffee Served Daily you may recognize one of my little photos. Once Pomme comes home, I plan on sending Kim quite a few more. If you're interested, I highly encourage you to send her some too!


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All I wanted was to sit in Mom's lap. Oh, okay, on her chest. In her face. I love Mom & this is comfy. But she wouldn't let me. And when she got out of her chair, I'd sometimes try to sit in it. And she'd dump me out. I miss being the king of the house. *sigh*
I did all of my usual laying. On the dryer, on the scratcher, in the chair, on top of the couch. The other day, Mom did something she hasn't done in a long time. She was sitting in the chair & holding that button-thing & staring @ the noise & picture box. When she does this, she doesn't move. At all. For a long time. So I went to sit on her like I used to. The dogs were sleeping, otherwise I don't think I'd have been able to. She didn't push me as far down as she usually does. She let me get close to her face & she petted me. She didn't even mind too much that I drooled on her. Just to be nice, I didn't put my claws in her clothes. That seems to make her more happy.
Yesterday those dogs were being rowdy. So I swatted the closest one to me. She yelped. Sissy. I didn't REALLY get her. Besides, she's not the one I meant to get. The big black one isn't too bad. The one I really want to get is the loud little one. I don't like that one at all. I stopped growling @ her, though, which means that Mom doesn't tell me to shut up anymore. Why did those things come into our quiet house?
I laid in the chair. I laid on top of the dryer. I laid on the scratcher. I hissed @ the dogs. I laid on the scratcher some more.
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As I write this, it is my last day before a birthday. A big one. One of those with a zero in it. (Let's leave it at that!)
And I'm finding that I'm more reflective than usual.
Not for the standard "What have I done with my life so far?" reasons. Not even because I married again last October, after eight long years of being, involuntarily, a single parent, and am busy learning, and enjoying, what it is to have a new life and new family.
It's that I recently discovered a menacing and potentially life-threatening cerebral aneurysm before it ruptured.
It presented no symptoms, I had no risk factors for one and it was found by God's grace, in that I had a routine "let's just check" MRI for something completely unrelated that itself turned out to be nothing. Discovery of the aneurysm led to brain surgery, aka a craniotomy. The aneurysm was treated by top surgeons, involving a several-hour procedure, three clips, a long scar behind my hairline and a stint in the ICU.
Now it's gone — like it never even happened. But it did. And it makes this birthday a little different for me.
It all started with the discovery of the aneurysm just days before my wedding last fall. Suddenly, I was juggling dress fittings and neurologist appointments. My fiance and I were devastated: Who needs this just before a wedding?
The ceremony went on as planned, though we told almost no one about it at the time. We didn't want any unnecessary clouds on our big day. But wow — my husband and I and the pastor sure knew that "Till death do us part" meant something very special.
A lot of things needed to fall into place before I could have the surgery in early January. People ask me now what it was like living with the aneu-rysm while waiting to have it removed, knowing it would be deadly or, at least, devastating if it ruptured. Well, during the entire ordeal God gave me amazing grace to not focus on it much and, instead, be thankful that I had a life-threatening condition that — unlike so many terrible diagnoses — could be completely fixed.
It was. I went into surgery calm but with a real sense that much could go wrong. I made sure my will was organized, and I talked with my four kids about death. My husband and I held each other really tight. It turned out that the aneurysm was bigger, more complicated and more vulnerable than the scans had shown. Still, the surgeons were able to essentially render it benign. Incredible.
My open head was sewn back up. I was sent to the ICU, where another woman my age with a ruptured aneurysm smaller than mine was dying while I was recovering. Later, when I heard about that, it just felt really unfair and unreal.
By late March, I was back at the gym. There are, seemingly, no side effects. I find that simply amazing.
There are, of course, all the times I try to get away with something by saying, "Of course, I can't remember/ think of this or that — I had brain surgery!" But even my kids, who had been so worried about the whole experience, now just roll their eyes at me.
Almost every time I share this story, people tell me about someone they know devastated by a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.
So why was my asymptomatic aneurysm (they rarely have symptoms) discovered in a crazy way, and so many others are not? I don't have an answer for that and God didn't tell me, but I do know I don't deserve it.
And this is what I'm trying to process. On the one hand, through Providence I'm alive. I want to look at this and say, "It changed my life," but that's not quite true. Should it be? On the other hand, it seems to me we should see every day as an amazing gift we don't deserve, whether it's obvious that we avoided death that day or not.
Because every day we draw breath is, as I've heard it put, "Another day not promised."
Still, I find that even with this incredible experience and all the love and care shown by friends and family and my new dear husband, I'm back to whining about a birthday with a zero in it.
Maybe that's human nature. Maybe it's not all wrong. We have to go on living, right?
This new history isn't too far in the rearview mirror for me, so I may be writing about this again later on.
For now, though, I know I can say this much: Even as I whine a little, I now gratefully raise a toast to birthdays with zeros in them.
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Actually there is something. I'm not too computer savy, so I am not sure it can even be done.
You put a date of purchase on the weapon. Then you add a cost of replacement factor, due to inflation. Something like cost of gun plus say, 4 percent a year inflation.
That way, if the Remington 700 that you paid 289 for 20 years ago was stolen, you could have a fairly accurate cost of replacement factor to give to the insurance people when they asked you what it would cost.
Of course, on things like black rifles, discontinued guns, or true collector items it may not be that accurate, but it would be a good start for the rest of the stuff you had.
Sound doable?


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Brow zings is the No.1 best-selling eyebrow product in the UK!* Our brow kit comes with all the tools you need for clean, smooth, perfect brows. *Source: The NPD Group. Value and Unit Line sales of the Total Prestige Eye Brow Makeup segment for 2012 Jan to Dec


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Council plays it safe on annexation zoning
By BRUCE ALSOBROOK | News-Telegram Managing Editor
Apr. 4, 2007 - Sulphur Springs City Council members decided to play it safe Tuesday night when rezoning several tracts in areas annexed last year.
Council members approved second and final readings of zoning classifications for 14 tracts in the annexation area, generally in properties south of Interstate 30 between State Highway 19 and Arbala Road (FM 2297).
Most of the areas were west of Arabala Road near Vaughn Drive and Majors road and were all zoned for single family residences.
Some properties had areas that were appropriate for both commercial and residential use, but council members chose to go with the more restrictive single family zoning for now.
The zoning can later be changed after the properties are platted in the future.
For one tract on SH 19, for example, the city's staff had recommended a light commercial designation, but the site's potential for residential development gave some council members pause.
"Are we opening ourselves to a use that could cause a furor some day?" asked Councilman Clay Walker.
Vance said most of the property was appropriate for commercial development, although parts of the tract could be used for residential homes.
"Could they put a trucking operation in light commercial?" Walker asked.
Vance responded that it was possible, but depended on the type of operation. Another Pilot Travel Center, for example, wouldn't qualify, in part because it is open 24 hours. Light commercial zoning prohibits businesses that are open all night or create noxious odors or excessive noise.
Walker said he had to oppose the commercial designation. If part of the land was appropriate for residential use, the council should play it safe and zone it as such, and let commercial zoning designations be handled under future requests.
Councilman Chris Brown supported that strategy.
"I can see where the staff is coming from, but I'm like you, Clay — I'd rather see us go single family," he said.
Notes: The council approved a specific use request for Judy's Kitchen, a move that would allow owner Judy Gilreath to seek a license to sell wine at the location. Gilreath is working on plans to morph Judy's Kitchen into "J's Bistro" at night, which would serve wine with evening meals on Thursdays and Fridays initially, and later on Saturdays. Wine would not be avaialable at Judy's Kitchen during daytime meals ... Properties at 300 West Beckham St. and 340 Putman St. were ordered to be demolished within 30 days. The latter brought words of thanks from neighboring property owners, who said they'd been trying to get the city to do something about the property for 10 years ... City Manager Marc Maxwell was given the go-ahead to make an offer to buy property at 225 South Davis St. The property could be used to solve a drainage problem behind city hall by rerouting the drainage system.
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Reversi Free allows you to play this classic and simple game easily. Reversi is played between two people and the objective is to place pieces on the board in order to trap your opponent's pieces between your pieces so they can be converted to your own color.
The player can only play on squares that allow a capture to occur. If there's nowhere a player can place a piece that will trap and flip any of the opponent's pieces it counts as a pass. On the other hand, once there are no more legal moves left, the player with the most number of pieces showing their color is the winner.
Before starting to play, you can choose the side to play and the difficulty from 1 to 10. You can also choose to play against the machine or with a friend.
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York Diamond 90 furnace not starting
I have a York Diamond 90 updraft furnace in the basement and it stopped working this morning.
I tried to troubleshoot the problem:
1. The DRAFT INDUCER MOTOR starts running but the furnace will not come on.
2. I see 3 flashes of the led on the control board which means that the pressure switch is open.
3. I saw that the pressure switch has two tubes connected, one to the DRAFT INDUCER MOTOR and one to the burner box, I checked both tubes connections, the one connected to the DRAFT INDUCER MOTOR is blocked by default (the motor side has the connection but when inserting a screw driver there I felt its blocked) I looked at the other size connected to the burner box and cleaned it.
4. I briefly pulled the tube from the burned box and pushed air inside and the pressure switch closed.
5. The DRAFT INDUCER MOTOR is running as I can see.
6. I have two pipes from the furnace going outside, one connected to the DRAFT INDUCER MOTOR and the other to the burner box, from what I can understand the DRAFT INDUCER MOTOR pulls air from the outside through the burner box and relief the pressure from the from the other pipe ( am I correct), I cleaned both with vacuum cleaner, I felt strong suction from each side when connected the vacuum to the other pipe.
Where do I go from here?
Can it be that the DRAFT INDUCER MOTOR is bad and not sucking enough air from the outside?
The DRAFT INDUCER MOTOR is A165 Fasco
I don't think there would be a reason to have a hose connected to your Inducer assy (I'm assuming you are talking about the fan compartment of the inducer motor) without it being functional. Even if a screwwdriver stops when inserted, the hole through to the inducer fan comp may be offset. Try exploring with a straightened paper clip to see if it can be cleared. Try using one of those hoses to blow into that inducer fan hose connection.
Make sure the hose doesn't have a connected t fitting going to your pressure switch when you blow through the hose or that air pressure may damage your pressure switch.
I tried what you suggested.
I connected a small pipe to the motor and tried to blow air inside, it's completely blocked, I tried with paper clip no luck.
The pressure switch has two connections, one to the motor and the other to the burner box
when the stat CALLS... the ID comes ON... then the PSI switch CLOSES.the control board is looking for that sequence any interuption you get the flash fault the pressure switch proofs that the ID is running and supplying air into the burner are the tubes connected to where you removed them might be backwards...onto the switch
Yes, the tubes are connected to the right place, there are labels on the pressure switch that specify where to connect to.
One motor, the other burner box.
Might take a small drill bit to clear the port on the inducer. Those deposits are very hard.
You where right, I took a screwdriver and pushed it hard inside, now it starts fine, thanks to you all for your help.
Just a quick question, the inducer fan is making a noise now, I assume because the deposits I pushed in are stuck inside.
I'm planning to take it apart tomorrow morning, see if I can remove the blades and clear this hole.
Any tips on how to remove the blades, when I opened it earlier I saw there is a spring on the shaft
Usually the access is through the removal of the whole motor/fan & assy from the furnace but you'll probably need a new gasket to replace the old gasket that will come apart when you do this.
I don't know about the spring on the shaft that you describe. Usually there is just a set screw that binds the squirrel cage to the motor shaft.
Is there a drain line at the bottom of the inducer fan assy which might allow the debris to fall out?
Yes there is a drain line.
I think I will buy a new motor and install it, it is safer than if it will break in the middle of the winter.
I think you'll find buying the whole inducer assy a better idea if you decide to go ahead with having a spare on hand or changing the motor. Those fan cages can really bind onto the motor shafts and it doesn't take much to warp them out of shape when trying to remove them.
Personally I'd be waiting a few days to see if that little piece of debris might find a quieter place to settle. If the debris is caught in the fan fin or the screwdriver damaged a fin then it will unbalance the wheel and vibration/noice and wear will result.
When replacing the inducer motor I need to seal between the motor and the vent.
What do I use, I understand it needs to be gas rated, can someone point me to what to purchase in homedepot?
red high temp rtv silicone. not sure if HD has it but some auto parts stores may as it may be useful for engines. otherwise U get it at HVAC supplier.
Just another quick question, I would like to take the opportunity to replace the igniter, in the furnace, it's 11 years and was never replaced.
I was reading the Silicon Nitride are very good replacement:
Do I need to plug them in as they are?
Which one should I buy, Honeywel Glowfly Universal Ignition or White Rodgers 21D64-2 120v Silicon Nitride Upgrade Kit?
OK, thanks, but my question was different.
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Following up on the last visit to his New York studio in April, we get another interview with famous pop artist Jeff Koons. Once again visiting his workshop, UK's Channel 4 previews some upcoming pieces from Jeff's next exhibition, set to take place on July 2nd at Serpentine Gallery (England). Aside from the usual array of over-sized sculptures, we get a closer look into the Popeye series as well. Check it out!
Source: Arrested Motion