Fun At School - 1970s Super 8 Film by Scott McLarty & Paul Erlandson Paul Erlandson 2024-10-16 | Fun At School - 1970s Super 8 Film by Scott McLarty & Paul Erlandson
Arriving at a Michigan Trump Event Paul Erlandson 2020-09-12 | Arriving at a pro-Trump parade and get-together at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights, Michigan. September, 2020.
2003 Mercury Marauder 4R70W Output Speed Sensor - Erratic Speedometer Paul Erlandson 2020-09-02 | It shouldn't have taken us this long to sort this out. It started after installing a rebuilt 4R70W transmission in our 2003 Mercury Marauder. Upon testing, it could get all available gears, but the speedometer was very erratic (wacky). Thankfully, we didn't try to go down the false path of replacing the PCM. As it turns out, RockAuto and some other places sell 2004+ OSS units, saying that they will fit a 2003 4R70W. Well, they fit ... but they don't work. In 2004, Ford went to the 4R75 transmission, which uses 24 lugs to activate the OSS rather than the 6 holes used for the 4R70. Because the radius of the output ring gear in the 4R70W trans is smaller than the outer dimension of the lugs in the 4R75, the latter trans had to have a shorter OSS. Being sold a 2004+ (4R75) OSS advertised as a 2003 (4R70) OSS turned out to be our root cause of this issue.@tascaparts @tascaparts.com
Where the Snapchats Never Fade (Paul Erlandson) Paul Erlandson 2019-07-19 | Where the Snapchats Never Fade (Copyright 2019, Paul Erlandson)Faces on my Timeline, faces on my Wall.Time has come and faded them – faded one and all.Strangers, friends, and lovers into my memory crammedFading as I scroll them by on my Instagram.I’m going to th’ eternal town; I needn’t be afraid.I’m going to that bright, fair land where the Snapchats never fade.Where the Snapchats never fade, me boys, where the Snapchats never fade.I’m going to that bright, fair land where the Snapchats never fade.Gone the sparrow, gone the dove, gone all Twittering, too.Gone the cuckoo, gone my love, gone both me and you.Updates, stories from my friends, and my haters all.Falling down the mem’ry hole ... fading as they fall.Memory eternal; I needn’t be afraid.I’m going to that storied land where the Snapchats never fade.Where the Snapchats never fade, me boys, where the Snapchats never fade.I’m going to that storied land where the Snapchats never fade.I had to look an old friend up on WikepediaI mourn the wretched transience of social media.I’m heading for Eternity, I needn’t be afraid.I’m going to that bright, fair land where the Snapchats never fade.Where the Snapchats never fade, me boys, where the Snapchats never fade.I’m going to that bright, fair land where the Snapchats never fade.
ANGLICAN BEACH PARTY Paul Erlandson 2019-06-22 | This is a live performance (from 2010) of my song "Anglican Beach Party" by me and my band at the time, Chrome Folk Bar-B-Q. It was performed at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, Michigan. I'm playing my Sparkle Orange Hallmare Swept Wing guitar.Anglican Beach PartyWell, it's a hot summer day; are you ready for some commotion?We've got our Prayer Books packed and we're headed out for the ocean.We're going to have an Anglican beach party.We're going to cover ourselves all over with suntan lotion;And then we'll say Morning Prayer on our knees down by the ocean.And then we'll have an Anglican beach party.And if we meet some Campus Crusaders ...They'll try to tell us 4 Spiritual Laws.But we'll say: "Buddy, hafta check you later,'Cause those 39 Articles are boss!"Now we're down on the beach with the CD player pumping.And with Howells, Byrd, and Tallis, you can bet the place is jumping!That's what I call an Anglican beach party!We'll sing a little Evensong as the sun sets o'er the ocean.It's not a big worship service, but it's more than a private devotion.And that concludes our Anglican beach party.
Laetentur Coeli - William Byrd Paul Erlandson 2018-12-09 | Laetentur Coeli, by William Byrd, performed by the choir of Mariners' Church of Detroit. Second Sunday in Advent, 2018."Laetentur coeli, et exsultet terra. Jubilate montes laudem, quia Dominus noster veniet, et pauperum suorum miserebitur.Orientur in diebus tuis justitia, et abundantia pacis.Et pauperum suorum miserebitur.""Rejoice ye heavens, and exult, O earth. Be joyful, O ye mountains, for our God shall come, and will be merciful unto the poor.In that day shall righteousness spring up, and abundance of peace.... and [our God] will be merciful unto the poor."
5 Days Out from 2018 Masters Nationals - Cable Rows Paul Erlandson 2018-07-16 | I'm 5 days out from the 2018 Masters Nationals bodybuilding competition, so I'm winding down my training. This morning I did a low-weight, pump-oriented, full upper body workout. I'll be competing in the Men's Over 60 Bodybuilding division on Saturday, July 21, 2018.
Wide Neutral-Grip Lat Pulldowns Paul Erlandson 2018-06-22 | I'm 4 weeks out from my bodybuilding contest (2018 NPC Masters Nationals), so I'm not super strong, but these felt good today.
Goin to Rome Paul Erlandson 2018-04-10 | This is the musical account of my attempt (1996-1997) to convert from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism. It didn't work, but I gave it my best shot.All music and words are by me, Paul Erlandson!
North Babylon Girls Track Meet (1970s) Paul Erlandson 2017-08-03 | This is from a Super 8 film I took at a Girls Track Meet at North Babylon Sr. High School in the 1970s. My sister is among those shown in the film.
My Dad, Teaching, from 1970 (Super 8 film) Paul Erlandson 2017-08-03 | This is footage of my father, David A. Erlandson, who worked for Unit 4 Schools in Champaign, Illinois at the time. He worked with something called C.U.E.S. (Center for Upgrading Educational Services). A small model island is being used as a teaching device. I can recall my dad and Drama teacher James L. Seay shaping and painting this styrofoam island in the basement of our house on Maplewood Drive in Champaign.I have no clue who the students are.The film was apparently taken by Doug Moore, my dad's friend, who also worked at C.U.E.S.
Railroad Station - Wayne, Pennsylvania Paul Erlandson 2017-08-03 | This is from an old reel of Super 8 film that I shot back in the 1970s. It features the train station at Wayne, PA, near where our grandparents lived. The train shown is probably the Paoli local.
Fiat 800 Paul Erlandson 2017-08-03 | This is old Super 8 footage of me driving my sister's Fiat 800 around College Station, Texas. It was a fun car. It had a 4-speed manual transmission. It was slow, but felt fast.
Four-Bar Linkage Clock - Cooper Union Independent Design Project Paul Erlandson 2017-08-03 | I designed and assembled this four-bar linkage base pendulum clock as a semester project when I was a student at The Cooper Union in New York, NY, circa 1979. I took this video so as to do a frame-by-frame analysis of the motion of the clock, because it did not keep very good time.Had I studied clock design more thoroughly, perhaps I would have included some sort of escapement mechanism. But, as it was, the linkage bound and constrained the pendulum to move in an unnatural manner, not in the smooth manner of an unconstrained pendulum.Live and learn.
Shinoda Reunion 2016 - Thingie Slot Car Racing! (Final Heat) Paul Erlandson 2016-12-11 | Here is some racing action from the 1969+ Class race at the 1st Annual Shinoda Reunion, held December 10, 2016 at Downriver Speedway in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
Shinoda Reunion 2016 - Thingie Slot Car Racing! Paul Erlandson 2016-12-11 | Here is some racing action from the 1969+ Class race at the 1st Annual Shinoda Reunion, held December 10, 2016 at Downriver Speedway in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
Keeping it Between the Walls! Paul Erlandson 2016-09-15 | Wednesday, September 14 Test-and-Tune at Milan Dragway. The track was starting to get dew on it as the evening went on. The driver of this '55 Chevy Pro Mod car did a great job of keeping it from hitting the wall. I thought it was going to tip over, but he saved it.
(My Baby Guards the) Fountain of Youth Paul Erlandson 2016-08-01 | An original song of mine, in honor of my young-looking wife. This features the "Jetfire" guitar that my son and I built using components from Hallmark Guitars, along with a custom solid mahogany body.
Bummer in the Summer - Love cover (Live) Paul Erlandson 2016-07-20 | Here I try and partially succeed at covering a great classic from Arthur Lee and Love ... Bummer in the Summer. Live from Trinity House Theatre, in Livonia, Michigan, USA.
Little By Little - Updated Social Media Remix Paul Erlandson 2016-07-20 | Originally released in February, 1964 by the Rolling Stones as the B-side for Not Fade Away, this old tune "Little By Little" has suffered some updates under the heavy-handed pen of yours truly.Live from the "Open Stage" at Trinity House Theatre, Livonia, Michigan.
Houry Gebeshian Floor Exercise Routine at Arnold Sports Festival Paul Erlandson 2016-03-06 | Gymnast Houry Gebeshian performs her Floor Exercise routine at the 2016 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio.
Arnolds Speech to the Gymnasts at the 2016 Arnold Sports Festival Paul Erlandson 2016-03-06 | Arnold Schwarzenegger gives a speech of encouragement to the Gymnastics competitors at the 2016 Arnold Sports Festival.
Street Preacher #2 - 2016 Arnold Sports Festival Paul Erlandson 2016-03-06 | This preacher is named Darius Hicks. I met him in Columbus, Ohio on March 5, 2016, where he was preaching the Gospel. He's a great guy!He has a YouTube documentary called "Breakthrough" which you may like to watch:youtube.com/watch?v=s-2fzyvNnaw
Street Preacher #1 - Arnold Sports Festival 2016 Paul Erlandson 2016-03-05 | Evangelist Michael Coughlin from Berean Baptist Church in Pickerington, Ohio, did an excellent job of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the crowds headed to the Arnold Sports Festival today.His message was spot on -- unfortunately, I did not capture the best moment of the message on film. But it was great!
Youre Gonna Miss Me - 13th Floor Elevators cover Paul Erlandson 2016-02-07 | When the wife and daughter leave the house, the volume goes up.The guitar is my 60 Custom from Hallmark Guitars!
The Benedictus: Byrd Short Service - Choir of Mariners Church of Detroit Paul Erlandson 2015-12-30 | From the Morning Prayer with Holy Communion service at Mariners' Church of Detroit, December 20, 2015. Our amazing choir performed this Benedictus from William Byrd's Short Service.Come to Mariners' Church every Sunday at 11:00 am to hear marvelous music such as this!
Hot Rod Anglicans 2015 Year-in-Review Paul Erlandson 2015-12-21 | I was disappointed with facebook's little auto-generated "Year in Review" video, so I made my own. It was a great year; enjoy!(The sound track is a cover of "Handle With Care" by my old band, Chrome Folk Bar-B-Q.)
Roadkill Takes America - Blasphemi vs Hellcat Paul Erlandson 2015-08-18 | Roadkill's David Freiburger in the Hellcat Challenger vs Mike Finnegan in the Blasphemi '55 Chevy.
2-speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers in 1962 Mercury Meteor Paul Erlandson 2015-08-08 | Here we test the 2-speed wipers with intermittent feature in our 1962 Mercury Meteor. The wiper motor was source from Rock Auto and the wiper switch and intermittent delay box were from ebay. Both are for 1979 Ford F-150.We followed the directions in an excellent article by Bob Mannel in the May-June issue of the Fairlaner magazine. This article is availabe to Fairlane Club of America members in the club archives. (www.fairlaineclubofamerica.com)The wiring was actually easier than expected, but we had a very difficult time with motor placement. First, we had to find a 1963-65 Fairlane wiper motor mounting plate (our 2-speed '62 Meteor plate didn't fit the new truck motor. And we needed a 1963 or later single-speed lever arm to go on the motor.Even then, we struggled with motor placement. The motor was sitting too close to the driver's side wiper pivot point, so that the link bar was too long to fit. So, we had to move the motor mounting plate down and away from that pivot point.It all works now!
Brother and Sister Drag Race Paul Erlandson 2015-07-23 | They both left about the same time on the light. Win went to my son in the 1962 Meteor (left lane) at 14.96 sec, 90.5 mph. Daughter (V6 Mustang) went 15.88 at 88.4 mph. She went 15.4 in this car earlier in the year.
1962 Mercury Meteor - Traction Bar Cam Paul Erlandson 2015-07-12 | I apologize that this video is somewhat boring. I was really just cruising around testing the clutch action after I replaced the clutch cable (old one was sticking). But I thought I might as well put a camera under the car and watch the traction bar movement.The only time I got past 2nd gear with any decent acceleration is the run-up starting around 1:50 into the video. The first few times, I missed 3rd gear due to the really long shifter. We'll need to put the short one back on for any drag strip passes.
Los Straitjackets - Cleveland - July 4, 2015 Paul Erlandson 2015-07-06 | Beachland Ballroom - These guys were AMAZING! If you ever get the chance, definitely go see them!
1962 Mercury Meteor - New Exhaust - Steelies & M/T Drag Radials Paul Erlandson 2015-06-11 | This video highlights the new exhaust sound, and the Jr. Stocker 2-tone painting "steelie" wheels, with Mickey Thompson drag radials. The cars is getting more fun to drive now!
Violets first time at Milan Dragway Paul Erlandson 2015-05-02 | My daughter Violet took her 2005 V6 Mustang to the Spring 2015 High School and College Nationals at Milan Dragway. This was her best pass of the day.
Customer Satisfaction Survey - Best Buy - Jalisa Paul Erlandson 2014-08-02 | Once in a while, someone does such a good job that you get inspired to do more than just fill out the online Customer Satisfaction Survey. I had this experience earlier today, and this song is the result.
Organ Voluntary - Mariners Church of Detroit Paul Erlandson 2014-07-05 | Mariners' Church of Detroit, Michigan, USA, features exquisite choral and organ music at its 11:00 am Mass every Sunday.Here is a typical organ voluntary, with visuals from the interior of the church. When in Detroit, please visit!
Samanta Fish - guitar solo Paul Erlandson 2014-05-30 | Samantha Fish jamming on her Telecaster-style guitar. Wow.
Samantha Fish Band - May 27, 2014 Paul Erlandson 2014-05-30 | I'm sorry to say that I don't know the name of this song. But I love it!Not only does it rock like crazy, but she has to fix the cord to her amp during the middle of the song. Wild "fuel can" guitar, too!
Samantha Fish Band - Black Cat Bone Paul Erlandson 2014-05-29 | Performance of the blues classic "Black Cat Bone". Recorded on May 27, 2014 at Callahan's in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Samantha and the band did two smoking hot sets that night!
Testing the New Clutch in our 1962 Mercury Meteor Paul Erlandson 2014-05-24 | We've had this 1962 Mercury Meteor (Merc-O-Saurus) in the family for about 15 years, I think. Early on, we installed a Mustang 5.0L engine (from circa 1992) and T-5 manual transmission.About 18 months ago, the clutch failed, and we had too many other projects going, so we just let it sit. But this Spring, we tore into it and found that the throwout bearing had failed. We installed a new clutch, and this is our first test drive with the clutch installed.Paint comes next!
My Wifes Hair - Slow Motion with Blow Dryer Paul Erlandson 2014-04-21 | Video and audio are my creations. The music is my song "Flowers of Eden" performed by my former band, School of the Prophets.
Flamin Groovies - You Tore Me Down (Live - Nov 9, 2013) Paul Erlandson 2013-11-16 | You Tore Me Down - Flamin' GrooviesLine-up: Cyril Jordan (guitar and vocals), Chris Wilson (guitar and lead vocals), George Alexander (bass), and Victor Penalosa (drums).From the Beachland Ballroom on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. November 9, 2013.You Tore Me DownEverybody knows that you've been untrue.You've gone and broke my heart, and made me blue.Turned my head around, and then you tore me down.If I had a choice, I'd not be sad'Cause when I hear your voice it makes me glad.But baby's not around, heard she's leaving town.Baby, baby ... Don't run away ... I want you to stayI'm sorry ... So sorry ... I made you blueNow you should be sorry too,You should be sorry too,Now I'm so alone; you're far away.I sit here at home, no words to say.To anyone around ... 'Cause you tore me downYou tore me down ... You tore me down ... You tore me down
Flamin Groovies - I Cant Hide - Beachland Ballroom - 11/9/2013 Paul Erlandson 2013-11-14 | I Can't Hide - Flamin' GrooviesLine-up: Cyril Jordan (guitar and vocals), Chris Wilson (guitar and lead vocals), George Alexander (bass), and Victor Penalosa (drums).From the Beachland Ballroom on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. November 9, 2013.I Can't HideI can't hide the way I feel inside.I just gotta say it's you makes me feel this way. So come with me; we'll take a walk down by the sea. From now on you'll be the only girl for me. We got no time for things gone by, for foolish tears we cried; I can't hide. You can't hide the way you feel for me. I can read your eyes and I like what I see, It's there so plain, it's just for you my love is free, Hold me close now girl and keep on lovin' me, We can't stop now to think about the past; We're moving too fast.Yesterday my life was filled with pain, But now it's changed, I'll never be the same. We're together now we can never say goodbye,I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide.
Teenage Head - Flamin Groovies (with story of song origin!) Paul Erlandson 2013-11-12 | This is the final encore from the Flamin' Groovies concert at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, November 9, 2013.Cyril Jordan tells the story of how the song "Teenage Head" came about.Sorry for the poor sound quality ... the microphone was way overdriven by the sonic force that is the Flamin' Groovies live!I'm a monster - got a revved up teenage head.Teenage monster - California born and bred.Half a boy and half a man, I'm half at sea and half on land, oh my ... Bye-bye.Got a woman, she's my hopped up high school queen.She's my woman, she's a teenage love machine.She knows how to turn me on, and get me high and get it on and on, yeah she does.When ya' see me, better turn your tail and run,'cause I'm angry, and I'll mess you up for fun.I'm a child of atom bombs and rotten air and Vietnams; I am you, you are me.
Flamin Groovies - Shake Some Action - Cleveland, 11/9/2013 Paul Erlandson 2013-11-10 | I doubt anyone has had more fun at a concert than my son and I had at this one. We got VERY close to the action for this excellent Flamin' Groovies performance of their great anthem, Shake Some Action.Line-up: Cyril Jordan (guitar and b/g vocals), Chris Wilson (guitar and lead vocals), George Alexander (bass), and Victor Penalosa (drums).From the Beachland Ballroom on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. November 9, 2013.
Flamin Groovies - Slow Death (live) Paul Erlandson 2013-11-09 | Well, I was so excited to hear the Flamin' Groovies play this song that I forgot not to rotate my camera 90 degrees ... sorry for the microphone being overdriven, too, due to being so close to the main speakers. Poor sound quality, but perhaps this can give you an idea of the liveliness and power that the FGs brought to "Slow Death".
Bodybuilding Methods for Fat Loss -vs- the Armchair Dieticians Paul Erlandson 2013-09-02 | DISCLAIMERS (Please read!)1. I have many friends who are overweight, chubby, or fat. That is fine. Some of them are happy at their current weight, which is okay with me. Others wage a daily battle to try to lose fat, with varying degrees of success. This video is NOT aimed at them. It is aimed at a very few individuals who, while unable to get lean themselves, still think that they know better how to lose fat than anyone else on the planet, including competitive bodybuilders. Those people are the only target for my rant here.2. I understand that not everyone will be able to follow the bodybuilding lifestyle. Some are limited by injury or disease (including thyroid issues), and I am not unsympathetic to these issues.3. I am not saying that bodybuilding methods for fat loss are the ONLY valid methods. But I am saying that (obviously) they DO work. I have known individuals who have lost large amounts of weight through (for example) Weight Watchers. Typically, they have lost a significant amount of muscle in the process. But, again, that is fine with me if it is what they want.
Violet Drives Her 1967 Mustang GT in Her First Woodward Dream Cruise! Paul Erlandson 2013-08-19 | Cruising action from Saturday, August 17, at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan, USA. Violet's first time driving in the cruise.
1983 Mercury LN7 Ignition Actuator Rack Replacement. Paul Erlandson 2013-05-03 | The ignition actuator rack broke on my 1983 Mercury LN7. (LN7 is like the Ford EXP.) This had several bad effects. I had to hook up a start button and a kill switch to start and stop the engine. And, because the ignition was stuck in the "run" or "on" position, I had to disconnect the battery every time I parked the car, or it would discharge.Additionally, the part of the rack that remained would sometimes cause the steering to lock whilst I was driving. This was an unpleasant thing.So, here I show the replacement of the rack, using the nearest one I could find. It is intended for 1986+ Ford Escort, and it cost me a little over $4.
1963 Mercury Meteor - College Nationals Bracket 2 - Milan, Michigan Paul Erlandson 2013-04-29 | Eliot Erlandson winning the first two rounds of College Bracket 2 and the High School / College Nationals drag racing event at Milan, Michigan. April 27, 2013. His car is a 1963 Mercury Meteor with a 302 cid Ford engine.
Installation of Auxiliary Cooling Fan into 1983 Mercury LN7 Paul Erlandson 2013-04-21 | My 1983 Mercury LN7 has been overheating lately, even in the cold weather. Here's what I did: I installed a new thermostat, new radiator, and added an auxiliary cooling fan, which can be activated by flipping a switch on the dash. This video shows the aux fan installation. It is a pusher fan, which means it blows through the front of the radiator rather than pulling through the rear. The stock puller fan is still in place.
