Patrick Tipton

Branchville, NJ, United States

May 25 at 07:37 AM

Thank you Dana - really pleased with the stencils and how Murph is looking.  I have not done the glass, but will for next week....looking forward to it!

May 25 at 07:37 AM

Thanks Dave!  We will show the original photo next week - we have a couple of things left to finish on Murph and we will do the "big reveal"...😀Dennis has a place in upstate NY...he was hanging out and didn't show up for work.  We put a note in his file!

Thanks Mark!  We are gearing up to put markings on Murphy...going to be a lot of fun!  Hope you and Marsha and doing great!

Indeed, I actually spent some time organizing T84 parts.  The long awaited video is indeed on the way.  I am going to post some Sasquatch footage too😂

As for fenders, I 100% like the approach.  Most of the time, they suffer from rusted out hat channels or the sheet metal underneath.  The MD Juan repro hat channels don't fit correctly and always require extensive modification - Debella/SGI ones appear to be made correctly (I have not actually installed one yet, but have a set). If you are replacing the hat channels, definitely mock up before you really get after the welding...slight misalignment means major fitment issues....I have made this mistake before. Most of the time, holes in the fenders themselves can be patched....just depends on how bad they are....

Fair enough Howard - all feedback is always appreciated! 

May 11 at 07:27 AM

"Passenger side"....reverse image, special photography😂  yep...its a driver side!   Thanks as always for the kind words Jay.  Indeed, my better half and I will be at Oshkosh.  I have been asked to do a talk on books everyone should own....not sure what the schedule is exactly, but there will be a seminar of sorts.  Always fun to go these events and chat with everyone.  Plus...its in Oskhosh at the EAA...doesn't get any better than that!  Look forward to seeing you!

May 11 at 07:24 AM

Thanks Nick!  Loving the seats on Murph - they are top notch my friend. 

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May 05 at 06:46 AM

Thanks Robert!  I am aware of Muggy...have not tried it...but it is on the list.  I have a good friend who is a PE/metallurgist and spent his entire lifetime casting...first at John Deere...then with his own company setting up casting lines all over the world.  I chatted with him briefly on Friday and have a followup call next week.  These are "problems that have been solved" - he promised a full download on the metallurgy etc.  I will share what I learn, probably in a special video so it doesn't just get buried.  As you know, repairs like the throttle are very satisfying - one part puzzle and one part craftsmanship. As an aside, it turns out that there may be a source for NOS throttle cables.  I ended up purchasing the components to make some, although I may end up installing an NOS one in the T24.  I have a call in - will let you know what I find.

Cheers, Patrick

Apr 29 at 07:33 AM

Thank you Jay.  Your comments always put a smile on my face. 

Apr 29 at 07:33 AM

Appreciate it Pierre!  I ran around at a show this weekend a bunch....the console is a huge upgrade...a place to chunk phone, etc....more soon.