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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.
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Howard thanks so much for the great time on Saturday, it was a pleasure to view Tucker #44 again (I first saw the car in the 1974 and rode in it when it was owned by my friend Les Sheaffer who was also a Franklin car collector) . It was very nice that you had fellow car enthusiasts . CCCA and AACA members, attend from all around long island as well as New Jersey and Pa.
You have added another jewel to the crown in your very unique car collection. The best part for all of us is your enthusiasm to share what you have which promotes a first hand appreciation of older motor cars and their history.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
I very much appreciated the online car show. Forgot that the Tucker was rear engine; appears to be a 6 volt system.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Great looking Car, Good Luck
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
ENJOY YOUR ´48. TUCKER. THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR #1044. TUCKER AND INVITING US TO SEE THE ROSLYN WATERFRONT GARAGE TODAY.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
From Sean Tucker:
Spending some time with Howard Kroplick the new owner of Tucker #1044 this morning. The car has attracted quite a crowd!
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
From Ron Ida:
This was a fun day. Thanks to Howard Kroplick for your hospitality. I think this car is in very good hands. Mr. Kroplick seems very excited to share his enthusiasm.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Thank you for the hreat photos! I sent Sean some photos of the day we picked it up in Ohio to forward to you. I look forward to meeting you one day.
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Howard Kroplick:
John. anytime you are near Long Island, please give me a call. I will add you photos to the #1044 archives. Thanks!
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Congrats on this beaut Howard. Air intake at the rear wheel wells, assisted by vacuum at the rear grille. Great concept. The short exhaust pipes keeps it very efficient. Still love that tailgate. She is a beaut. Sorry I missed this.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Where did Sammy and Dave take these photos? Practically in my backyard in Levittown! Salisbury Park Drive to be exact near the overpass for the Wantagh State Parkway. Similar posts are also by the overpass on Stewart Avenue (shown in my 1939 map being sent to Howard as Hempstead Avenue). I’ve driven by the posts for the last almost 34 years, sometimes multiple times a day.
What was the reason for the unusual shape of these posts? To hold wooden log type slats?
What was the likely year that these posts were installed and by whom?
1937/1938 as part of the $4.4 million Northern State/Wantagh State Parkway extension being built by Moses, Robert that is!
From Mystery Foto #7 Solved: Motor Parkway Bridge Posts Near Wantagh State Parkway
Gary, no USA inscription on there. Just the numbers in both directions. I was just hoping this thing was somehow LIMP related. It seems like it’s not. I don’t really see how you could stick pipes in there as the bottom is not open. In fact when you look in there it almost looks like you put money in their, coins, and that would make sense with the number inscriptions. We were hoping it was some kind of primitive toll collection device. But I doubt it.
At the end of the day this section of LIMP was a great little discovery. I like these forgotten locations, undisturbed. History that will always be there for those who seek it out.
From Sam & Dave's Excellent "Lost" Motor Parkway Adventure V: The Motor Parkway East of Roslyn Road
Levittown had easy VMP access under the power lines just northwest of the East Village Green stores back during the 50s and 60s. It was a great place to collect praying mantis egg cases to sell to interested local gardeners. A Levittown Tribune column by Thomas Cullen’s mom brought this ten-year-old schoolmate lots of business and free advertising. There were also lots of caterpillars and cocoons to be found that sold for a buck apiece at the monthly Lepidoptera Society meetings up north on Jerusalem Avenue near Hicksville High School. https://www.lepsoc.org/ . Great Memories from my youth, now that I’m almost seventy!
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” VII: Westbury to Levittown
Dave,
Photo #4 (update 2/14) shows what appears to be markings including “USA” - can this be cleaned up any better without wearing down the embossed markings - might give a clue to maker or location made. Of course this just might be wishful thinking!
From Sam & Dave's Excellent "Lost" Motor Parkway Adventure V: The Motor Parkway East of Roslyn Road
Old school Pole Plate for Sidewalk Guying.
From Sam & Dave's Excellent "Lost" Motor Parkway Adventure V: The Motor Parkway East of Roslyn Road
It’s definitely heavy equipment.
Another possibility, this could be an attachment for a supporting pole that are sometimes seen mounted on sidewalks (usually at a location that midly obstructs pedestrian right of way), that help stabilize the larger utility pole. Heavy cables are also used with this method of support.
From Sam & Dave's Excellent "Lost" Motor Parkway Adventure V: The Motor Parkway East of Roslyn Road
Dave, a 1938 aerial (attached above) shows no access ramp there, but visible right across Roslyn Rd on the other side is the Roslyn Lodge access ramp.
Brian, Dave - That contraption will need some serious anti-freezing penetrant like liquid wrench for a few months :D
From Sam & Dave's Excellent "Lost" Motor Parkway Adventure V: The Motor Parkway East of Roslyn Road
Thanks for posting the additional photos of the mystery apparatus, Dave. Still don’t know what it is.
* It was definitely bolted vertically at the base. I now see there’s not drilled out holes, but 4 openings that would allow for maneuvering. The numbers are maybe like degrees, they seem to be in line with the openings.
* With the rectangular cutout at the bottom, whatever bar that was inserted was formed with a rectangular end. Seeing this ensures the bar is secured, the bolts would be tightened to the bar as an extra measure.
* Quoting Frank, the top rounded piece is designed to be adjusted ( You’d probably have to let this contraption sit in a bucket of WD-40 for a week to get any parts moving again )
Whatever this is, it appears heavy duty. If your on Facebook, post it so the whole world can see. Someone knows what it’s purpose is/was.
From Sam & Dave's Excellent "Lost" Motor Parkway Adventure V: The Motor Parkway East of Roslyn Road
Howard,
Next time you communicate with the Eastman House ask about the provenance of their copy of The Stain. I could be wrong, but I believe the copy that they have is the only known copy, and was the one found in Australia.
Gary
From Mystery Foto #6 Solved: Theda Bara's Film Debut in "The Stain" Filmed at Petit Trianon
The first item you found definitely looks like a disposable propane tank. The other item looks like it could be a part from a well drilling rig being you found it near the water station. Those numbers 0-40 could be degrees of angle. The round flange with slotted holes meant it could be rotated on it’s mounting. The “cup” with the two set screws meant a large diameter steel pipe went in it. I believe there is a piece missing though. That part would have serrations to match the serrations on the piece you have. The bolt in the middle would have held them together, being able to adjust another angle.
From Sam & Dave's Excellent "Lost" Motor Parkway Adventure V: The Motor Parkway East of Roslyn Road
New pictures of object #2 are posted above. There are numerical inscriptions on there. Hoping someone can figure this out!
From Sam & Dave's Excellent "Lost" Motor Parkway Adventure V: The Motor Parkway East of Roslyn Road
Nobody has commented on whether or not this “ramp” leading to the water station was perhaps a LIMP enter/exit ramp? I defer to the masters Howard and Al for some input? Is it possible? It just seems that this “ramp” is aligned perfectly with the existing posts which I guess is possible if the town people built the road and they just maintained the posts and left them alone? Or was this perhaps an entry or exit ramp?
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Howard Kroplick:
Dave, it is likely this road was built after the Motor Parkway closed in 1938 in order to reach the pump station. The road was built within the right-of-way of the Motor Parkway with the posts marking the northern boundary,
From Sam & Dave's Excellent "Lost" Motor Parkway Adventure V: The Motor Parkway East of Roslyn Road
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