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Looking for a Ford V12
As some as you know, I am a Volunteer with the Vehicle Research Institute of Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, on their large V12 design project. Their official design goal is for an…Continue
Started Sep 12, 2012
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James Michael Dickinson posted a blog postAnother One Saved From The Axe
Two weeks ago, in a some what involved transaction, my much altered and somewhat deteriorated 1979 Squire Shop hull ended up in the ownership of Gary and Christie Laws and I came out of the deal with the totally rotten 1963 Tahoe Miss.While this may seem to be of some question, I have always wanted a round bow Hydroplane. The Tahoe…See More
James Michael Dickinson commented on Todd Boyle's blog post 1950s Hydroplane Steering Wheels?"Since most of the boats of the time had manual steering boxes made for open wheel Sprint and Modified race cars, it's likely the steering wheels were from them too. Many of the current racing steering wheels don't look much different, so…"
James Michael Dickinson posted a discussionLooking for a Ford V12
As some as you know, I am a Volunteer with the Vehicle Research Institute of Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, on their large V12 design project. Their official design goal is for an engine for large Trucks and Generators, running on natural gas. However, the other uses that may come up are not lost to their thoughts, design is for an aluminum engine with 5.75" bore with a 4.5 inch stroke. In the early 1940s Ford designed a very advanced V12, 1650 cubic inch, Enbloc,…See More
James Michael Dickinson posted a status"Hi All, I couldn't go to Seafair, does anyone have any footage of the Vintage boats there we can look at?"
James Michael Dickinson posted a status"Dixon's presentation last night was fantastic! This is the kind of information we can all use more of. Jim"
James Michael Dickinson posted a status"Thanks to all who helped in tour for Prof. Eric Leonhardt and his students from WWU. All had a great time and say they will return soon."
James Michael Dickinson posted a status"Tomorrow, May 8, the Prof & Students from WWU's Vehicle Research Inst. are coming down to look at engines-. Engine expert needed, after 4pm"
James Michael Dickinson is attending David D. Williams's event
Dixon Smith's Racing Development of the Merlin from the 1950's thru the 1990's at Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
May 19, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
This is a comprehensive history of modifications to the Rolls Royce / Packard Merlin for boat racing and airplane racing. The topics include internal modifications such as quill shafts, crankshafts and cam shafts. Also included is a discussion of Nitrous Oxide, ADI (Water methanol) injection and Nitro Methane. There will be actual Merlin parts to examine. The presentation will be technical in nature, but also will be of interest to the average Vintage Unlimited fan. The presentation will…See More
James Michael Dickinson is attending David D. Williams's event
Couch Racing with Chip Hanauer at Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
April 21, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Unlimited Hydroplane Legend Chip Hanauer will tell where "all the bodies are buried" in this exclusive, tell all lecture and webcast on Saturday April 21st. Chip will "spill the beans" on the funny, wacky and unbelievable things that happened in his 30 year career driving race boats. The show starts at 2 PM PST and is free to dues paying Museum Members and costs $5 for nonmembers. It will be broadcast live on our website for out of town members who can't get to Seattle. Don't miss it!…See More
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Another One Saved From The Axe
Posted on March 13, 2013 at 9:20pm 0 Comments 6 Likes
Two weeks ago, in a some what involved transaction, my much altered and somewhat deteriorated 1979 Squire Shop hull ended up in the ownership of Gary and Christie Laws and I came out of the deal with the totally rotten 1963 Tahoe Miss.
While this may seem to be of some question, I have always wanted a…
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