[TPR] Off the wall question

[David]

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On Aug 5, 2013, at 8:19 AM, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:

> That brings back memories.
> I had a 1949 Willys Wagoneer with a four cylinder flathead and three speed transmission, 4WD.  It had a direct (honestly called) Bendix drive starter.  There was a large pushbutton above the gas pedal that went through the firewall directly to the starter.
> 
> It was fun pushing a toe against the starter button while trying to feather the throttle with your heel.
> :)
> 
> Ah, those were the days.
> Asa
> 
> PS. It also had a hand crank that could be used on the front of the engine.  
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> & Shelley Marie
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> On 8/5/2013 7:10 AM, TPR wrote:
>> 
>> That is cool.....Mark have you then eliminated ignition key need?
>> I really hate the ignition key location...on my XKE and everything else old that I had it was so nice to have a key on dash to turn that you could see....although I remember a floor starter  on one of my dads old cars.
>> 
>> Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:
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>> I feel a "deer in the headlights" look coming on.
>> 
>> :)
>> Asa Jay
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>> & Shelley Marie
>> Spokane, WA
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>> On 8/4/2013 10:07 PM, mark skwarek wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yes I'm using John's starter kit. Don't know the depth though.
>>> M
>>> 
>>> From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
>>> To: tpr at teampanteraracing.com 
>>> Sent: Monday, August 5, 2013 12:44 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [TPR] Off the wall question
>>> 
>>> ... and your starter switch is how deep?
>>> Actually, that's a good idea, are you also using John Haas electronics starter kit?
>>> 
>>> Asa
>>> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>>> & Shelley Marie
>>> Spokane, WA
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>>> On 8/4/2013 8:53 PM, mark skwarek wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I put my starter switch there.
>>>> 
>>>> From: Asa Jay Laughton mailto:asajay at asajay.com
>>>> To: mailto:tpr at teampanteraracing.com mailto:tpr at teampanteraracing.com 
>>>> Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 11:33 PM
>>>> Subject: [TPR] Off the wall question
>>>> 
>>>> Hey all,
>>>> Here's an interesting question for those of you who have an L model dash
>>>> with the seat belt light smack in the middle.
>>>> 
>>>> How much room is there directly -behind- the dash where that light
>>>> goes?  Mine is still installed and before I take it out to see for
>>>> myself, I thought I'd ask around.  If it's deep enough, I'm considering
>>>> putting in a dual USB charger setup:
>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Dual-Charger-Socket/dp/B0082CXEI8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1375647712&sr=8-6&keywords=usb+accessory+car+outlet
>>>> 
>>>> But I won't be able to do it if there isn't any room.  In that case my
>>>> plan is to use one of these:
>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Multi-Use-Vehicle-Charger-Ports-Sockets/dp/B000PB8CQI/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1O2F4GCLSBF0
>>>> and mount it under the dash on the passenger side.
>>>> 
>>>> Let me know if you know.  Mad Dawg, I don't expect you to know... you
>>>> have a Pre-L.  :)  But you can bark along with the group if you like.
>>>> 
>>>> Asa Jay
>>>> 
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