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Willys Forum / Re: ignition specifications for 161 engine
« on: August 11, 2024, 09:09:13 AM »
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General Discussion / Re: If only it was true....
« on: November 01, 2020, 07:27:20 AM »
All,
Sorry I haven't posted sooner, but as you can imagine, I've been a bit preoccupied. The decision has been made by the club to start a new forum to accompany the newest version of the club website to be released for 2021. The current version of our Forum is ancient and has needed an upgrade for years, at least in my opinion. Due to its age and other factors, migrating the historical data to a newer version is quite problematic. I've consulted with the tech people who created the forum software that we will be using going forward, and they have also yet to find an acceptable method of transferring the old data to the new forum. Even migrating this data to a newer version of the system we currently use doesn't work.
A couple things I want to make clear:
- The decision to move to a new website was not mine, but that of the Board of Directors. Initially, I wasn't thrilled to have to recreate yet another club website, but I do support the club's decision at this time to move to a cheaper alternative as our current "Wild Apricot" version of the club website is now too costly to continue.
- I do not plan on erasing the current, soon to be old, version of the forum. At least, not anytime soon. I, too, believe the historical data in our current version of the forum is important to many, including myself. I search old posts regularly for tech tips and other info. I have been, and will continue, to search for an acceptable way to keep a legacy version of this forum (or its data) available. It is, however, unlikely that any legacy version will go live simultaneously with the new forum.
- "Kaiser Frazer Owners Club Forum" is the first thing you read at the top of the page. It belongs to the club, not me. If the club decides to make membership in the club a prerequisite for accessing the forum, they are allowed to do so as it is their forum. It might not be a popular decision, but it is up to our elected officials to make decisions they feel will benefit the club. Without getting too political.... Are you unhappy with the club's decision? As many of us will see in this week's presidential & local elections, it is important to vote in order to voice your opinion, but that doesn't mean things will always go your way. Did you vote in the last club election? Are you a member of the club?
Solely My Opinion:
Aside from my family & friends, few things in life bring me as much joy as the classic car hobby. Many of you that I have supplied parts with over the years have supported my passion to be your modern day KF parts hub, and I'm thankful that I've been able to help keep your Kaiser, Frazer, HJ, Darrin, or Willys on the road for you and others to enjoy. While I may not be able to attend every one, there is something about going to KFOCI club meets, at least for me, that warms the soul. Seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and sharing a love for these old hunks of tin. I'm easily 30-50 years younger than many of our club's members, but I'm always surprised how similar my passion for these cars is, and how each member got interested in them. Being part of KFOCI is important to me, but it may not be for you. If you wish to remain unaffiliated with a club, that is your right, and there certainly isn't any harm in doing so. If you aren't interested in being part of the club, but wish to voice negative opinions about such, on the club's forum, that seems odd to me. Negativity often spawns more of the same, and that certainly isn't going to help foster anyone's enjoyment of our hobby. Don't be surprised when you see your negative posts deleted.
Kaiserly,
Chris
Sorry I haven't posted sooner, but as you can imagine, I've been a bit preoccupied. The decision has been made by the club to start a new forum to accompany the newest version of the club website to be released for 2021. The current version of our Forum is ancient and has needed an upgrade for years, at least in my opinion. Due to its age and other factors, migrating the historical data to a newer version is quite problematic. I've consulted with the tech people who created the forum software that we will be using going forward, and they have also yet to find an acceptable method of transferring the old data to the new forum. Even migrating this data to a newer version of the system we currently use doesn't work.
A couple things I want to make clear:
- The decision to move to a new website was not mine, but that of the Board of Directors. Initially, I wasn't thrilled to have to recreate yet another club website, but I do support the club's decision at this time to move to a cheaper alternative as our current "Wild Apricot" version of the club website is now too costly to continue.
- I do not plan on erasing the current, soon to be old, version of the forum. At least, not anytime soon. I, too, believe the historical data in our current version of the forum is important to many, including myself. I search old posts regularly for tech tips and other info. I have been, and will continue, to search for an acceptable way to keep a legacy version of this forum (or its data) available. It is, however, unlikely that any legacy version will go live simultaneously with the new forum.
- "Kaiser Frazer Owners Club Forum" is the first thing you read at the top of the page. It belongs to the club, not me. If the club decides to make membership in the club a prerequisite for accessing the forum, they are allowed to do so as it is their forum. It might not be a popular decision, but it is up to our elected officials to make decisions they feel will benefit the club. Without getting too political.... Are you unhappy with the club's decision? As many of us will see in this week's presidential & local elections, it is important to vote in order to voice your opinion, but that doesn't mean things will always go your way. Did you vote in the last club election? Are you a member of the club?
Solely My Opinion:
Aside from my family & friends, few things in life bring me as much joy as the classic car hobby. Many of you that I have supplied parts with over the years have supported my passion to be your modern day KF parts hub, and I'm thankful that I've been able to help keep your Kaiser, Frazer, HJ, Darrin, or Willys on the road for you and others to enjoy. While I may not be able to attend every one, there is something about going to KFOCI club meets, at least for me, that warms the soul. Seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and sharing a love for these old hunks of tin. I'm easily 30-50 years younger than many of our club's members, but I'm always surprised how similar my passion for these cars is, and how each member got interested in them. Being part of KFOCI is important to me, but it may not be for you. If you wish to remain unaffiliated with a club, that is your right, and there certainly isn't any harm in doing so. If you aren't interested in being part of the club, but wish to voice negative opinions about such, on the club's forum, that seems odd to me. Negativity often spawns more of the same, and that certainly isn't going to help foster anyone's enjoyment of our hobby. Don't be surprised when you see your negative posts deleted.
Kaiserly,
Chris
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Henry J & Allstate Forum / MOVED: For Sale --1952 Allstate project in progress
« on: October 06, 2020, 08:24:02 AM »4
Frazer Forum / MOVED: power steering ram for '53 Dragon
« on: September 25, 2020, 06:34:36 AM »
This topic has been moved to Virginians, Hardtops, Convertibles, & Dragons.
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=12984.0
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=12984.0
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Henry J & Allstate Forum / MOVED: Henry J waterpumps ,6 cyl
« on: May 07, 2020, 01:27:19 PM »
This topic has been moved to Parts For Sale & Wanted.
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=12767.0
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=12767.0
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General Discussion / MOVED: 1948 windshield gasket
« on: October 02, 2019, 09:19:10 PM »
This topic has been moved to Parts For Sale & Wanted.
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=12510.0
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=12510.0
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Darrin Forum / Darrin Transmissions
« on: September 18, 2019, 05:44:32 PM »
I've noticed in the Darrin parts list a few references to parts for cars equipped with Standard Transmission and others equipped with Overdrive Transmission. It was my understanding that all Darrins came equipped with the T-96 Borg Warner unit backed by the overdrive unit. Can anyone shed some light on this subject, or do you know of any that came from the factory with only Standard Transmission?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
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General Discussion / MOVED: Installing air conditioning
« on: July 28, 2019, 07:50:05 PM »
This topic has been moved to Modified Kaiser-Frazer & Willys Cars.
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=12284.0
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=12284.0
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General Discussion / Re: Kaisers in the movies
« on: July 22, 2019, 09:37:09 PM »
Leave it to a New Jersey native to point this out. A few shots of a tired Henry J seen during Bon Jovi's "Blaze of Glory" music video. For those interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfmYCM4CS8o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfmYCM4CS8o
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General Discussion / MOVED: Things to Consider for Judging Standards
« on: February 28, 2019, 08:31:32 AM »
This topic has been moved to Judging & Factory Correct Discussions.
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=871.0
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=871.0
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General Discussion / MOVED: Exchange of Factory Information to plug gaps for Judging Standards vetting
« on: February 28, 2019, 08:30:28 AM »
This topic has been moved to Judging & Factory Correct Discussions.
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=854.0
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=854.0
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General Discussion / MOVED: KF Judging tips
« on: February 28, 2019, 08:29:57 AM »
This topic has been moved to Judging & Factory Correct Discussions.
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=16.0
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=16.0
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General Discussion / MOVED: JUDGING STANDARDS
« on: February 28, 2019, 08:29:27 AM »
This topic has been moved to Judging & Factory Correct Discussions.
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=11743.0
http://kfclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=11743.0