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https://www.supercars.net/blog/1949-delahaye-175-s-saoutchik-roadster/
https://www.rmw.lv/car/en/175s-roadster-by-saoutchik
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delahaye_175
Manufacturer Delahaye Production 1948–1951 Designer Coachbuilders Body and chassis Class Luxury car Body style coachbuilt styles Layout FR layout Related Delahaye 135 Powertrain Engine 4,455 cc type 183 OHV I6 Transmission 4-speed pre-selector (Cotal) Dimensions Wheelbase 2.95-metres Length 4.62-metres Width 1.69-metres Height various Curb weight 2,100 kg (4,600 lb) Chronology Predecessor Delahaye Type 165 Successor Delahaye Type 235 -
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1949 Delahaye 175 S Saoutchik Roadster.Saoutchik was a cabinet maker when he moved to Paris from his home in Ukraine around 1900, but he didn’t take long to establish himself in the fledgling automotive coachbuilding industry and he showed a consistent flair over the next 50 years which puts him among the very elite of automotive designers.His designs borrowed little from other designers, and along with names such as Figoni et Falaschi, Chapron, Franay and de Letourner et Marchand, Saoutchik was one of the foremost designers of exquisite Art Deco coachwork during the 20s and 30s.Saoutchik was commissioned to produce the spectacular work-of-art by flamboyant English collector, Sir John Gaul. The design was based on the first post-war Delahaye chassis from a 175 S Roadster (chassis number 815023) producing 165 bhp from an engine much larger than the pre-war Delahayes ran – a 4,455 cc naturally aspirated overhead valve inline six cylinder engine with four-speed electro-mechanically actuated Cotal Preselector gearbox, Dubonnet coil spring front suspension, De Dion rear axle with semi-elliptic springs, and four-wheel hydraulic finned alloy drum brakes. The wheelbase was a whopping 116 inches.The car was unveiled at the 1949 Paris Auto Show, and was exhibited at all the major European concours events that year, from Paris to Monte Carlo to San Remo, scooping the pool wherever it was exhibited. It won best-in-class in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2006 just a few months after a complete restoration. Just a few months later, the car was honored again, winning People’s Choice at theprestigious Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance.Having fulfilled its exhibition duties, it then passed through a succession of other flamboyant owners, including actress Diana Dors.The final word on this stunning automobile goes to Ian Kelleher, President and Chief Operating Officer, RM Auctions“Following the financial depression of World War II, there were few collectors with the means, flamboyance and flair to commission a car as exotic as this Saoutchik Roadster. Arguably the most desirable post-war, coachbuilt automobile of all time, it is truly a masterpiece of the coachbuilder’s art. Eye-catching and exotic, it is wonderful to drive and combines superlative styling on a chassis of competition quality.”Courtesy of RM Auctions
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https://archive.org/details/manualforarmycoo1917unit/page/180/mode/2up?q=beef
QuoteManual for Army Cooks, 1916, page 181, Receipt 384.Beef, chipped (for 60 men).Ingredients used :15 pounds chipped beef.1 pound fat, butter preferred.1 1/4 pounds flour, browned in fat.2 cans evaporated milk.1 bunch parsley.1/4 ounce pepper.6 quarts beef stock.Melt the fat in the pan and add the flour; cook a few minutes; mix the milk and beef stock, or water; stir the batter in slowly to prevent lumping; add the beef and cook a few minutes. Add the parsley and serve on toast.If the beef is very salty, it should be scalded before cooking. -
8 minutes ago, Alpo said:
You want to translate that?
My guess is that he used it to test high voltage resistance.
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23 minutes ago, Alpo said:
Your phone is set up to accept prints from any of five different fingers? Or you have to use all five prints to make it come to life?
Only one needed. When setting it up after each one, there was a dialog window, "Do you want to add another?" The first one I entered was my right index. Then, since I usually hold the phone in my left hand, left index. Thought about it, and sometimes my index finger is greasy, wet, or dirty, so added little finger. Added right thumb for the times when I might be holding it in my right hand.
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Motley looking crew of ne'er-do-wells! Probably hang around eating tacos, drinking rum, and smoking ceeegars.
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22 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:
I got sick of being paranoid and paranoid people years ago. Not worth my time, effort or thoughts.
Thank you!
Re the OP - right and left index and little fingers, right thumb. Four digits unless something forces me to use six. Don't do the facial recognition because when I tried it either my glasses or beard, or both, made it difficult to use.-
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15 minutes ago, Texas Jack Black said:
Talk about GRUMPY OLD MEN Some of you fit right in. The RNC is attempting to move forward.
So looks like you can come along freely or be dragged kicking and screaming.
Some have no problem buying Chinese shotguns ,etc. are you among that group?
Do you buy all American ?
There I feel better
I view the national conventions as business meetings. Not the place for a concert.
Re: Anthem. My standard complaint, the person singing our Anthem should do it in such a way that the people can sing along with it.
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Gee....people learning rearwheel steering! What could go wrong?
https://exhibits.stanford.edu/bucky/feature/what-was-the-dymaxion-car
What was the Dymaxion Car?
Around the same time that Bucky began planning the Dymaxion House, he also began designing a car that would be lightweight, aerodynamic, and efficient. Bucky worked with a yacht designer named Starling Burgess to design a very lightweight shell for the car, consisting of a sturdy wooden frame covered with aluminum panels. The three-wheeled Dymaxion Car could seat up to eleven people and travel at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.
Bucky hoped that the Dymaxion Car would allow people to travel comfortably and efficiently, perhaps to and from their Dymaxion homes. Unfortunately, the car also tended to be unstable, particularly in windy conditions, and was difficult to steer. Bucky's car was unveiled to the public at the World's Fair in Chicago in October 1933, and as the car was being driven, a freak accident led to a fatal crash in which one of the three passengers died. As a result, many people who had been interested in the Dymaxion Car were scared off and felt the car might be unsafe. In later years, Bucky would work on a smaller, more stable version of the Dymaxion Car, but his cars were never commercially built or sold to the public.
High’s Roadside is at Lane Motor Museum.
On this day back in 1933 the first Dymaxion prototype left the factory.The Dymaxion was a 3 wheeled passenger vehicle invented by Buckminster Fuller. It was driven by the 2 front wheels and steered by the rear third wheel. The single rear wheel led to problems; when the vehicle reached high speeds, the rear wheel would raise off the ground so all steering capability was lost.Perhaps three were made and one remains at the National Auto Museum in Reno, Nevada. This one is a replica at the Lane Auto Museum in Nashville,TN and is certainly interesting in itself.
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1 hour ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:
I have to agree 100% I had to mute that dude! It was awful! I’m not a fan of his music but that was ridiculous!
I muted him about 5 seconds in, but at least he wasn't pretending that he was singing the National Anthem.
Whoever the planner was that made the Convention into a rock concert needs to be horsewhipped. I know that they are trying to appeal to younger voters, but Pan on a pogostick!, they also need decorum.-
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Henry Old Coyote and his younger brother, Barney Old Coyote Jr. (sons of Barney Old Coyote Sr. and Mae Takes The Gun-Old Coyote) - Crow - circa 1942
{Note: Henry Old Coyote and his younger brother, Barney Old Coyote Jr., both served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as part of B-17 bomber crews. Flying in squadrons of B-17 bombers over Nazi occupied France, North Africa, Italy, Norway and later Germany, crews were under strict orders to maintain radio silence. However, Barney Old Coyote Jr. could radio messages in the Crow language back to his brother Henry’s B-17 bomber, sharing information about targets and enemy strength while baffling German code-breakers. As a tail gunner, waist gunner and engineer riding in the top turret, Barney Old Coyote Jr.’s main job was shooting down German planes and attacking troops on the ground. He flew 72 combat missions, and his decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 14 oak leaf clusters and the Silver Star for valor.}
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21 minutes ago, Alpo said:
Thank you Joe. I went looking for that, when you made your original post, because I did not believe it could be as bad as you made out.
The drunk at the ball game - I made it to broad stripes and bright stars. This - twilight's last gleaming.
Damn that was bad.
It was a while before it was on YouTube.
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Well, at least he wasn't pretending to be singing the national anthem.
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A Cabinet Card of a fireman with a motorcycle from around 1900 is a fascinating glimpse into the past, highlighting the early integration of motorcycles into public service roles. This period was marked by the transition from horse-drawn vehicles to motorized transportation, and motorcycles were beginning to find their place in various fields, including emergency services.
The fireman in the photograph, likely dressed in his uniform complete with helmet and other gear, would be posing proudly with his motorcycle. This image captures a moment when fire departments were experimenting with new technology to improve their response times and efficiency. Motorcycles, with their ability to navigate through traffic and narrow streets more easily than larger vehicles, were ideal for urban environments and quick deployment.
The motorcycle itself, possibly from early manufacturers like Indian or Harley-Davidson, would be a relatively simple but robust machine, reflecting the engineering capabilities of the time. Its presence in the photograph underscores the fire department's commitment to adopting innovative solutions to enhance public safety.
This Cabinet Card, a popular photographic format of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, would be mounted on thick cardboard, indicating that it was likely a formal portrait meant to document the fireman's role and the department's modernization efforts. The setting and attire provide a rich context for understanding the early days of motorized emergency response vehicles.
To further explore the significance and context of this photograph, one might consider examining any inscriptions or marks on the card for clues about its origin. Local historical societies, fire department archives, or museums might also have additional information or similar images, offering a deeper insight into this fascinating piece of history.
Overall, this Cabinet Card not only showcases a fireman with a motorcycle but also captures the spirit of innovation and progress at the turn of the century, reflecting the broader technological and social changes of the era.
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Here is a little history for individuals that are fans of the movies Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick.The first Top Gun competition was held in 1949.The caucasian pilots competed with the latest state of art aircraft, while the African-American pilots were forced to compete with the much older, obsolete planes.After 3 days of competition, The Tuskegee Airmen team of : Captain Alva Temple, 1st Lieutenant Harry Stewart, 1st Lieutenant James Harvey, and 1st Lieutenant Halbert Alexander (alternate) were announced the winners.There was dead silence in the room.Not one of their (hypocrite) colleagues applauded this accomplishment.The victory was swept under the rug and the trophy was not seen by the public for 55 years.Introducing the real Top Guns .
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Watching the RNC, last day opening. That so-called national anthem was an abomination. Oh, wonderful voice, and whatever that was was well sung. But, by Vulcan's forge, that was NOT our national anthem.
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Eris on a skateboard! Give it a rest!
One. ONE! Female agent was shown being rattled! ONE!!!!
The others shown in those videos were acting as professionally as the men.
I guess this means all Marines are incompetent with rifles.
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By the way, I think that's possibly the best sifi satire movie ever made, with great messages about the common man, loyalty, and integrity.
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Launched from USS Texas
Recovery:
View a Vought OS2U Kingfisher sitting on the launcher USS TEXAS (BB-35). TEXAS was in Southern Bay, Philippines.
Note: the damage to its wing. It was damaged the day before from the concussion blast from the 14 inch guns of turret no. 3. The crew fired a full board side after they learned about the surrender of Japan on August 15 and didn't remove the aircraft beforehand.
Date: August 16, 1945
Brooklyn class light cruisers carried four of them.
This first photo is not a Kingfisher, it's just an example of storage. From https://thearmoredpatrol.com/2016/08/01/eyes-of-the-fleet-ww2-american-seaplane-operations/
The trolley on a Brooklyn class:
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1 hour ago, bgavin said:
I found the fist pump to be quite inspiring and not at all cheesy.
Not the defiant fist in the air after he was shot, with his arm outstretched, but the signature move he's used for years, arm bent and hand next to his head.
Now, combine that with the other tag line from that movie, "Never give up! Never surrender!"
For years I've thought that his fist right next to his head looked awkward and cheesy,
now it makes sense.
1949 Delahaye 175 S Saoutchik Roadster
in SASS Wire Saloon
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1947 Delahaye 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Narval Cabriolet
There are a few coachbuilders whose art and workmanship is immediately identifiable, but none as obvious and flamboyant as that of the Paris firm of Giuseppe Figoni et Ovidio Falaschi. When a true classic car enthusiast sees a Figoni et Falaschi body, the coachbuilder’s iconic styling becomes evident and the make of the chassis becomes secondary. The flowing lines create a feeling of speed and freedom. Figoni et Falaschi continued to build its elegant creations from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Although Figoni created impressive designs for a number of important European chassis, some of the most memorable were on the French-built Delahaye. The most interesting and advanced custom bodies appeared on the 6-cylinder Delahaye 135M and MS, built from 1935 to 1954. Some enthusiasts consider the Delahaye 135M one of the most beautiful automobiles ever made, and the Figoni and Falaschi designs are an important basis of that idea. One of the most flamboyant Figoni et Falaschi designs was the Narval, or “Narwhal,” built on the Delahaye 135M chassis and introduced at the 1946 Salon de Paris. It was named Narval for its prominent front treatment, like a narwhal or perhaps a Beluga Whale, named—in French—for the Arctic sea creature it resembles. The graceful lines of the hood, center section and trunk evoke the shape of the narwhal’s body, and the car’s protruding nose clearly references the unicorn-like tusk that distinguishes the male members of the species.
Delahaye 135MS Chassis No. 800495 was one of seven built with an example of the flamboyant and artistic Figoni et Falaschi Narval Cabriolet and was selected to be shown at the 1947 Salon de L’Automobile de Paris. Its first owner was the legendary French singer-songwriter Charles Trenet (1913-2001). The 135MS chassis has a 116-inch wheelbase and uses independent front suspension and a live rear axle with parallel semi-elliptic springs. Its cable-operated Bendix brakes and the 17-inch Rudge center-lock wire-spoke wheels with black sidewall tires were standard. The engine is a 3.6L, inline 6-cylinder with overhead valves and three French Solex downdraft carburetors producing 125 HP. Power is connected to the rear axle by a unique Cotal 4-speed transmission with a preselector shift mechanism at the steering column. The construction and operation of the shifter is similar to that of the 1936-’37 Cord 810-812. The 135MS is easily capable of 100 MPH speed.