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  1. Talbot

    Help with silver cocktail shaker

    Much appreciated gents, I'll follow your advice and report back. While it does not bear the common E.P.N.S. (Electro Plated Nickel Silver) mark seen down under there are other marks I'm yet to decode so it may be plate after all. I hope to post pics shortly. Found it stashed away while...
  2. Talbot

    Video games based in the golden era

    Great looking screens MJ. At the risk of demonstrating tip of the iceberg ignorance, what does MMO stand for?
  3. Talbot

    Silvertone clock radio

    Love it!
  4. Talbot

    Help with silver cocktail shaker

    Came across what looks to be a silver cocktail shaker while clearing up some family items. It may be plate however the metal is fairly soft. The top lid of the unit is pretty well seized on. Any suggestions on loosening it without damage? Work in progress cleaning pics:
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    Pics of classic gas stations

    Here, a lot of gas station destruction has to do wth EPA regulations. The new regulations require underground tanks to be replaced or removed regardless of condition if over a certain age. This means that its not an option to leave older tanks and plumbing in the ground even if you don't...
  7. Talbot

    Help with picking a vintage watch!

    Nice choice. Both beautiful pieces. I like the sub seconds of the Olma, but the hands on the Cyma really appeal to me. I hope he enjoys such a thoughful gift.
  8. Talbot

    Front Seat vs Back Seat Where do you stand?

    Fun times. You are not Robinson Crusoe on this one!
  9. Talbot

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Lucky man! Beautiful timepiece too.
  10. Talbot

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

  11. Talbot

    Luggage

    Not vintage in style, but I have had good experience with a hard Carlton suitcase and ballistic carry bag. Over 15 trips to the US and SE Asia in the last 10 years.
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    Vintage hair products

  14. Talbot

    1955 A drive around San Francisco

    Thanks very much. I enjoyed it immensely. T
  15. Talbot

    The WWII 'Barbasol' commercial. Outstanding!!...

    Heartily enjoyed it, thanks!
  16. Talbot

    How to Clean Ties...?

    I have had some success with baby wipes.
  17. Talbot

    Show us your TIES

    Trojan's earlier attempts at birth control...
  19. Talbot

    Vintage Car Thread - Discussion and Parts Requests

    I can recall working on a Jaguar trying to get the fuel guage sender units working in both left and right hand side fuel tanks - nightmare job.
  20. Talbot

    Vintage Car Thread - Discussion and Parts Requests

    HAYNES GUIDE TO TOOLS OF THE TRADE HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer is nowadays used as a kind of divining rod to locate expensive parts not far from the object we are trying to hit. ELECTRIC HAND DRILL: Normally used for spinning steel Pop rivets in their holes until...
  21. Talbot

    Vintage Car Thread - Discussion and Parts Requests

    For those poor souls that have referred to Haynes manuals: The REAL meaning of the Haynes instructions Haynes: Rotate anticlockwise. Translation: Clamp with molegrips then beat repeatedly with hammer anticlockwise. You do know which way is anticlockwise, don't you? Haynes: Should remove...
  22. Talbot

    Vintage Car Thread - Discussion and Parts Requests

    Lolly, Sorry to hear about your car woes. A popular upgrade for driveability is engine and drivetrain from Mazda rotary. It's not for purists, but worth knowing. Be aware also that electricals on British cars of the era are renowned for reliability issues...
  23. Talbot

    BBC finishes Radio Times archive digitisation

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20625884

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