Thursday Trivia

9/28/06, 12:06 PM #1

Dan Donaldson
Member
Offline
5,264 posts

Registered: 9/17/01

Thursday Trivia

What is this and why would I post it as a trivia question here? (what does it have to do with woodworking?)

- - -

I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/28/06, 12:34 PM #2

Bill Earl
Member
Offline
948 posts

Registered: 6/17/05

Re: Thursday Trivia

I'm thinking water plants and orange tools.

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/28/06, 12:57 PM #3

Thomas Skaggs
Guest

Re: Thursday Trivia

It's the world's worst vehicle for hauling plywood?

Tommy

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/28/06, 6:31 PM #4

J. Hogue
Guest

It's a mobile steam bender. (sidepipes)

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/28/06, 9:53 PM #5

Brian in Brighton
Member
Offline
482 posts

Registered: 9/15/05

It's a Jag racer..

Not sure what model it is, but I think I remember something about Jag using plywoods as stiffeners in the chassis in the late 50's.

Brian in Brighton

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/28/06, 10:38 PM #6

Walnutty
Guest

Re: Thursday Trivia

Frame rails made of QS English oak, Shared with chassis designers of the RR family engineering from this era.

Just guessing.

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/28/06, 10:51 PM #7

Ken Oakley- Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
Guest

Re: Thursday Trivia

it burns wood and runs on steam? It uses wood alcohol for fuel? It has a wooden chassis?

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/29/06, 1:06 AM #8

John Veerkamp
Member
Offline
1,456 posts

Registered: 3/16/04

Owned by Woody Allen?

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/29/06, 3:15 AM #9

Dan Donaldson
Member
Offline
5,264 posts

Registered: 9/17/01

Nope ;-)

- - -

I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/29/06, 3:21 AM #10

Dan Donaldson
Member
Offline
5,264 posts

Registered: 9/17/01

Answer *LINK*

It is a Marcos GT. It's connection to woodworking is that it had a wooden chassis up until the 1960's. The problem with the chassis was that it was too labor intensive. A couple of people were obviously close, but no one got the name. Attaching a link with some history. thanks to everyone for playing.

Marcos GT

- - -

I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Thursday Trivia

9/29/06, 5:13 AM #11

Walnutty
Guest

Re: Answer

Great article, thanks.

Thursday Trivia

Posts