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Post by bobjeffreson on Aug 24, 2011 2:28:46 GMT 10
Dan,
I bought home a very nice old WCM. When I did the deal before I left for America, the gentleman Phil Kenny of Oklahoma City, found out that I was going to be in Belleville Kansas for the Midget Nationals. He said that he would like to meet me and that he and his wife would drive to Wichita Kansas, 1/2 way to Belleville, if I would drive down. So that's what we did. I drove the 2.5 hrs to Wichita with SSME 1/4 scale members Jeff Griffith, Terry Bennett and his wife Rena. We all met up at Famous Daves Barbeque Diner and we finished the deal over lunch. It was a good day. We saw some terrific old photos of Phil when he was deeply involved with 1/4 scale. He had lots of wonderful stories as well. Sadly his eyesight has gone and that's why he is sellling all his gear. His wife actually drove the car to Wichita.
Also picked up a few bits and pieces for my Gilmer from Jan. He was extremely generous.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Sept 6, 2011 6:50:02 GMT 10
Just received an email with Jan's latest car attached.
LOL....the email wasn't from Jan...he doesn't believe in all that new fangled stuff.
This may be one of last cars ever produced.......
Here's The Man, checking out his handywork.....
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Post by bobjeffreson on Sept 9, 2011 2:22:12 GMT 10
I've moved these photos across from another place, as I'm trying to get Jan to have at look at this thread about his midgets. He has a good friend that is assisting me in this endeavour, as Jan doesn't own a computer....  Thanks Pat!
One of the rare occassions when there were 6 Gilmer midgets together.....Alyssa Casey seen here, in what looks like Q Scale heaven.  
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Post by bobjeffreson on Nov 9, 2011 18:27:10 GMT 10
The latest Gilmer to grace these pages.
This car has taken 18 months and a trip to Howard Lake Minesota to finally get to this stage.
My Jeffreson/Gilmer is finally finished.
A big thanks to Jan Gilmer for his assistance in getting his original creation to this stage. 
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Post by bobjeffreson on Nov 12, 2011 6:38:09 GMT 10
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Post by greg on Nov 12, 2011 7:15:05 GMT 10
Absolututely brillant BJ, How about a short video of it running ? Just on the bench.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Nov 12, 2011 8:36:23 GMT 10
Greg,
Sadly it's only a static model. Budget does not extend to a running Offy
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Post by greg on Nov 12, 2011 9:30:33 GMT 10
Should have know that , on looking closer no fuel lines. running to the motor.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Nov 15, 2011 16:42:34 GMT 10
This email just in, shows Jan Gilmer's latest magnificent midget......"The Gilmer Maloney"
The #3 TQ in the background, is a 1940s car Jan has restored to better than new.   
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Post by morrie on Nov 17, 2011 14:48:21 GMT 10
That's some nice work.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Nov 30, 2011 15:06:54 GMT 10
The Gilmer midget now has a driver...... 
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Post by bobjeffreson on Nov 30, 2011 19:21:51 GMT 10
My other dude from "Premier", acting as the car owner.... 
Jose has the female version, which I'm led to believe comes with a gold bra.......  
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Post by Buzz on Dec 3, 2011 9:01:10 GMT 10
Bob looks like
THUNDER BIRDS ARE GO ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2011 20:14:20 GMT 10
Great looking car you have there Bob. Here is the #96 car from eBay a while back
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2011 20:19:59 GMT 10
Ok...not sure where my photo got to.  How about I email them to you. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2011 20:22:04 GMT 10
Alright...it's there now. LOL. I have no idea. Fingers crossed this one will work too Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2011 20:23:19 GMT 10
Another shot Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2011 20:24:55 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2011 20:26:52 GMT 10
Black #9 car that was on eBay Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2011 20:28:39 GMT 10
Sorry...it was only a small pic, but if you print it out and lick the back of it you might be able to use it as a postage stamp Attachments:
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Post by bobjeffreson on Dec 20, 2011 5:36:00 GMT 10
Dan,
Thanks for the #96. Haven't seen that one previously. Has to be the dustiest Gilmer I've ever seen. Quick...somebody get the dude a polishing cloth... How to present a car to achieve maximum results ...
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Post by bobjeffreson on Feb 3, 2012 15:31:04 GMT 10
Just in today, Jan Gilmer's latest midget.
This is the info Jan supplied with the photos.....
This car is powered by a Maloney 100 Engine 18 cc, which uses pump gas.
Magneto spark
Serial # 121-M100
Custom paint is Victory Red
Special Good-year racing tires
Polished aluminum outer 1/2 on wheels
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Post by bobjeffreson on Mar 5, 2012 22:30:50 GMT 10
Here's the latest Gilmer midget to appear on the market.
A private sale and the asking price is $4000.**UPDATE**....email address for car owner if anyone is keen. The car is located in Grand Rapids Michigan USA.
jruscett@gmail.com 
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Post by bobjeffreson on Mar 8, 2012 7:16:33 GMT 10
Last post UPDATED!
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Post by bobjeffreson on Mar 11, 2012 11:28:54 GMT 10
Jeff emailed this morning to say the Gilmer Midget #1 is SOLD!
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Thanks Pat!
