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What a Wonderful Show!
By Howard Johnson Pictures by Cheryl Johnson This year the back gate was well attended, Steve Izant and the Sea Scouts were there every minute and no one came in without a badge, – EVER. […]
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Howard Percival Johnson and His Old Time World
PDF version, click here: Prop Talk Article 2007 Howard Percival Johnson Jr. stood at the end of his stunningly well-organized workbench holding a Chock Full of Nuts coffee can labeled “knobs.” Knobs of every description […]
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Surprise Pics Catch CBC Members in Action
We just rec’d these pics of Chesapeake Bay/ACBS club members Cheryl & Howard Johnson (above) along with Ray & Della Glenn that were snapped while the two couples were boating in Reedville, VA last September […]
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Two ACBS Members Receive Nautical Honor
May 2009 — Earlier this month CBC members Howard & Cheryl Johnson celebrated their six-month anniversary. Since this site wasn’t available at the time to cover the event, we want to share with you some […]
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Old Time World News
Winter is for restoration work and getting ready for spring and summer fun. Quite a few new customers have found projects to fill their indoor hours with fascinating challenges. Last fall our 60 Chrysler went […]
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Why We Love Our Lymans
It must be the rich blend of aromas that are released when the cover is first removed. Or the way the mahogany and paint comes alive when lighted by the sun. It could be the […]
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The Story of Outboard Man
It all started when a few of our members, who were going to buy a Hickman Sea Sled, decided to find their way through the back roads of Pennsylvania without using the interstate. The trip […]
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The New Packard
This summer I had the good fortune to be able to buy a nice original 1950 Packard Eight, 4 door sedan. The car came at an especially busy time and although I looked it over […]
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Why We Love Our Packards
It’s the proud, grand styling of the big thirties models, that makes everyone stand up and take notice, saying, this is the finest automobile ever made. The fabulous grill, hood, and fender lines that just […]
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Lapstrake Vessels – A History
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and thank you for joining us for this National Boating History Conference. I love old varnished mahogany speedboats, but I have also had many rewarding experiences with lapstrake boats. In […]