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Tamiami Trailblazers

Post by John E. Guitar » Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:37 am

Interesting radiator mascot.

https://www.loc.gov/item/2021669946/

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Post by skyhunter » Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am

They probably made better time on 41 then than we do now.
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Post by CDooREDW » Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:01 am

The radiator ornament appears to be a doll wearing representative native women’s Miccosukee Indian Tribe dress. They currently still live on the Trail west of Miami near their casino and hotel.

Interestingly, the Miccosukees along with the Seminoles enjoy free auto tags courtesy of the state of Florida.

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Post by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:10 am

Judging by both of their facial expressions, neither seemed too thrilled to be a part of this display, -nor having their picture taken!! :lol:
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Post by DanTreace » Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:08 pm

And the Florida sun is really too much for the Pyralin plastic visor over the windshield.

Note the wavy shapes of that visor from sun damage!




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Post by BE_ZERO_BE » Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:55 pm

 
Brent,

That is a period correct frown. :lol:
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Re: Tamiami Trailblazers

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:07 pm

BRENT in 10-uh-C wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:10 am
 Judging by both of their facial expressions, neither seemed too thrilled to be a part of this display, -nor having their picture taken!! :lol:
Right! Neither of them appear to have the sense of humor necessary for the use of that hood ornament. Just a couple of wild and crazy guys! :)
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Re: Tamiami Trailblazers

Post by TRDxB2 » Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:11 pm

Interesting reading about the TAmpaMIAMI trail
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/removi ... l-park.htm
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Re: Tamiami Trailblazers

Post by Ed Baudoux » Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:31 pm

If you're in the area, check out the Bay City Walking Dredge that was used to make the roadbed across the Everglades. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_City_Walking_Dredge
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