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[masraum]

Originally Posted by Dixie

Things that make you think, wtf?

Many, MANY years ago, I worked at a store in a mall that sold cheap gold jewelry (among other things). In one of the other branches of the store that was in a mall in another environment they sold those. I was told that folks would come in and want to "try on" the gold caps. Ugh!

[Racerbvd]

[masraum]

Originally Posted by red 928

I read a long time ago that the small block
350 crate engine cost chevrolet under $100 to build.
Considering how many they made and sold, I believe it.

BTW the engine in the pic above is an LS based motor
which is also a small block chevy,
but that is all it has in common with the famous small
block chevy that has been around for so long.
Completely different design, no interchangeable parts.

Right, I don't even think the LS shares bore x stroke with the original SBC.

[GH85Carrera]

Log portal building of the Forest mine near Rico, Colorado 1897.





Harold Agnew, physicist on the Manhattan Project, holding plutonium core of the "Fat Man" atomic bomb to be dropped on Nagasaki, 1945


In this ca. 1880 photo, a beer hall at Buena Vista, Colorado is fully stocked with kegs of beer. The 1879 mining boom at Leadville greatly stimulated the settlements of the Arkansas River Valley and Buena Vista emerged as an important supply and transportation center for the area.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

My first car was a '65 impala. It was a 2dr, but had a junk yard 2bbl 350 that was probably from a '72-73 Chevy of some sort, so about 150hp.

Mid year 1965 Chevy switched from the 409 (I think available as a 409ci/409hp) to the 396 (available as a 396ci/425hp). As a 16 year old, I pined for the 396 version. Hell, I'd love to have a '65 impala with a 396 and 4spd today.

[GH85Carrera]

School boys heading home for Christmas, 1926.

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

Isn't 4'12", 5 feet? That isn't that short.

[Steve Carlton]

I'm seeing 4'8". I had no idea Simone Biles was that short!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

Isn't 4'12", 5 feet? That isn't that short.

She's the token "normal" dancer. You've always got to have one so you aren't discrimitating.

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

I'm seeing 4'8". I had no idea Simone Biles was that short!

Blonde, cowboy hat and big hooters top center is 4'12". I don't see 4'8" anywhere on that pic. I see 4'0" and 4'2" and 4'5", but I don't see 4'8".

[GH85Carrera]

[Bill Douglas]

[GH85Carrera]

[Bill Douglas]

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

Isn't 4'12", 5 feet? That isn't that short.

My dad was 6’-4”* and people asked him how tall he was, he would say, 5’-16”. He played center for Clemson back in the late 40s. Back then 6’-4” was tall.

*me too.

I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, that there is a establishment in Florida, that has height impaired entertainers.

[WPOZZZ]

Hahahaha, I'm 40 years, and 238 months old.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by masraum

Right, I don't even think the LS shares bore x stroke with the original SBC.

Rod bearings are the same and the 6 liter shares a 4 inch bore with the 350 but the stroke is not the same.

[GH85Carrera]

The Klondike Gold Rush Huts of Dawson City (1898-1899).
During the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City's population swelled from 0 to 40,000. Prospectors built hastily constructed huts, leveraging local timber to withstand harsh Yukon winters.
Key Features:
- Rough log cabins with steeply pitched roofs
- Walls made of stacked logs, insulated with moss or mud
- Wood-burning stoves for cooking and heating
- Spartan interiors with makeshift bunk beds and handmade furniture
- Small, low doorways to minimize cold air entry
Adaptations to Extreme Conditions:
- Steep roofs to prevent snow buildup
- Additional earth layer on roofs for insulation
- Cramped conditions, often shared among multiple men.
Historical Context:
- Klondike Gold Rush (1897-1899).
- Dawson City's rapid growth.
- Harsh Yukon winters with temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C).
Legacy:
- Symbols of resilience and determination
- Relics of a pivotal moment in gold rush history.
- Many original huts still standing today
Interesting Facts:
- Over 100,000 prospectors attempted the treacherous journey to Dawson City.
- The gold rush transformed Dawson City into a thriving metropolis.
- Many notable writers and artists, including Jack London and Robert Service, were inspired by the Klondike Gold Rush.
Sources:
- Parks Canada.
- Dawson City Museum.
- Library and Archives Canada.

[VINMAN]

[3Ddesigns911]

Yesterday I parked next to the Ghostbusters..

[masraum]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

The Klondike Gold Rush Huts of Dawson City (1898-1899).
During the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City's population swelled from 0 to 40,000. Prospectors built hastily constructed huts, leveraging local timber to withstand harsh Yukon winters.
Key Features:
- Rough log cabins with steeply pitched roofs
- Walls made of stacked logs, insulated with moss or mud
- Small, low doorways to minimize cold air entry
Adaptations to Extreme Conditions:
- Steep roofs to prevent snow buildup
- Additional earth layer on roofs for insulation

Cool picture.

What strikes me as particularly funny about this one is the fact that the text that was associated with the photo doesn't fit the photo.

THis is not a log cabin or made of logs. It looks more like it was made from spare/found wood.
It doesn't have a steeply pitched roof. The roof looks nearly flat.
It's got a relatively large, tall door.
There's no mud, earth, or moss anywhere to be seen to act as insulation.

This one looks fairly steeply pitched.


This one doesn't look steeply pitched, but does appear to be insulated.


I can't even imagine that life. I think I could imagine the log cabin, and the insulated roof, fire inside for warmth and cooking (a stove would have been decadent!), insulated with mud/moss/etc.... I think I could even get by with a dirt floor. But I suspect what those folks used for a bed, and I assume the lack of bathing facilities, wow, that's the part that I'd have a hard time with. It's not like they had a foam or inflatable pad under an expensive sleeping bag.