This Old Man's Shop

07/02/2024

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Watch as the last Ford V-8 car rolls off the assembly line on February 10, 1942, surrounded by workers and a patriotic sign signaling the switch to jeep production for WWII.

06/14/2024

Found the serial on the frame finally.
GPW 87663.

Does anyone happen to know what the production date might be on this, and possible its assignment number?

06/05/2024

Another project in the books.

Another antique chair restoration for Mrs. Kate. This is a birthday present to celebrate her 93rd birthday.

04/15/2024

04/08/2024

So there is a strong possibility that a unit of this little gem might be heading my way for a restoration job. (NOTE not this exact photo) but a real 1941 Willey MB or MA Recon Jeep in need of total restoration. If I can get it, I hope I can do as good a job on it as this photo portrays. Fingers crossed.

03/30/2024

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This Channel is dedicated to Combat Veterans and their stories. More to come.

03/20/2024

Just received a request for this commissioned piece. I think I can get it done by Halloween. Anybody want to donate a skeleton? LOL

03/16/2024

Here are some antique dining room chairs that I restored for a friend. I hope you enjoy.

Short video of a chair restoration. These chairs are over 50 years old and had to be restored. Having been damaged from other restorations we got it back to ...

03/16/2024

Here is a photo of a Chandelier that I restored many years ago. It was removed, cleaned, rewired, and rehung. It is now at a property that at one time was purchased for 10,000.000$. The property is up for sale by bid. It is on the outskirts of Jefferson County and is literally a dream home.

We did 3 Chandeliers for the owner before they move in back in the 'early 90's when I worked for Rueff Lighting (The Barons of Broadway). I enjoyed my time there and the experiences that it brought.