Todd's Machine Corral

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Todd's Machine Corral

Postby wetminkey » Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:57 am

Just some pics of my machines that you might like to see,...
1942 John Deere B
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1956 John Deere 420
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1968 Ford Mustang coupe
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1969 Ford F100
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1972 VW Superbeetle
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1976 Camaro
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1978 Chevy 3/4t 4x4 FRANKENTRUCK
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1979 Fiat Spider 2000
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1988 Mazda RX-7
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That's what's in my corral. Todd.
1988 Mazda RX-7
1979 Fiat Spider 2000
1978 3/4 ton Chev 4x4 P/U "FRANKENTRUCK"
1976 Camaro
1972 VW Superbeetle
1969 Ford F100
1968 Mustang coupe

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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby RRoller123 » Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:07 am

Nice!
'80 FI Spider 2000
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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby bobplyler » Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:58 pm

Didn't the super beetle have a curved windshield?
1979 Fiat Spider (since new)
2005 Lincoln LS (the wife's car)
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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby spiderdan » Thu Jan 11, 2018 3:33 pm

Nice toys Todd
Tx 4 sharing
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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby njspider » Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:02 pm

Damn, I have my hands full just keeping the Fiat and my lawn tractor running.

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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby focodave » Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:22 pm

Very nice collection of toys, there.

Didn't the super beetle have a curved windshield?

Curved windshield began in 1973.
I owned a '72 Super Beetle -- flat windshield -- I used to carry an ice scraper for the inside of the windshield for the really cold mornings.
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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby wetminkey » Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:57 pm

Yup. I don't like the curved windshield look as much,...
Thanks for the nice comments.
Now, my job is to get my Spider back to looking like it did in that old pic!
Todd.
1988 Mazda RX-7
1979 Fiat Spider 2000
1978 3/4 ton Chev 4x4 P/U "FRANKENTRUCK"
1976 Camaro
1972 VW Superbeetle
1969 Ford F100
1968 Mustang coupe

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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby azruss » Fri Jan 12, 2018 1:44 pm

Todd, It's time to step up to the plate like a real farmer. Get that 1942 B all gussied up and put it in the middle of your front yard as a lawn ornament with a circle of flowers around it. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby TX82FIAT » Fri Jan 12, 2018 1:49 pm

Nice Corral of vehicles. What one is your everyday driver?
Buon giro a tutti! - enjoy the ride!

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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby wetminkey » Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:05 pm

HA, azruss! "Real farmer",...
Yipes! Doomed to a life of decorating the flowerbed!
One of the requirements in my corral is that everything runs,...and some work hard. That includes the JDB and JD420.
The Camaro was just at show this last June.
The Superbeetle is primered for "Torch Red" base coat/clear coat right now.
My Spider is soon to go to the bodyshop (see "Squashed,...getting fixed" in Fiat Related).
FRANKENTRUCK stands ever-ready (in my small garage) for chores.

Ah,...this is the corral, TX82FIAT. My wife and I have retired, but when daily driving is necessary, we drive the 1998 4Runner:
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Keeps my old machinery off the road,...
Although, I expect the Spider to go back to regular driving once it is cosmetically acceptable,...ONLY I will drive it.
Thank you all for looking, and your nice comments.
Todd Compton.
1988 Mazda RX-7
1979 Fiat Spider 2000
1978 3/4 ton Chev 4x4 P/U "FRANKENTRUCK"
1976 Camaro
1972 VW Superbeetle
1969 Ford F100
1968 Mustang coupe

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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby wetminkey » Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:24 pm

What's REALLY weird, is taking care of all these different machines.
The JDB is magneto, the JD420 is 6 volt. The Mazda is a Wankel. Superbeetle is a dual, opposed 4,...the Fiat, an I4 w/ dbl overhead cam. The rest V8s. Clutches and automatics. Amazingly different designs and systems.
Challenging, but REALLY COOL! Owning SHOP MANUALS is the key,...
All have a good eve,...
Todd.
1988 Mazda RX-7
1979 Fiat Spider 2000
1978 3/4 ton Chev 4x4 P/U "FRANKENTRUCK"
1976 Camaro
1972 VW Superbeetle
1969 Ford F100
1968 Mustang coupe

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Re: Todd's Machine Corral

Postby wetminkey » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:21 am

Now this is a fun thought,...
my 1998 4Runner LTD turned 20 this year,
my 1988 Mazda RX-7 conv. turned 30 this year,
my 1978 K20 FRANKENTRUCK turned 40 this year,
and my 1968 Mustang coupe turned 50 this year!!
Happy B-day to ALL old cars/trucks! All of them left on, or off, the road. Ha, ha!!
Todd.
1988 Mazda RX-7
1979 Fiat Spider 2000
1978 3/4 ton Chev 4x4 P/U "FRANKENTRUCK"
1976 Camaro
1972 VW Superbeetle
1969 Ford F100
1968 Mustang coupe


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