Oh my bad, I should have been more specific.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crumpacker
The "other" daily driver :D
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Oh my bad, I should have been more specific.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crumpacker
The "other" daily driver :D
Marshall...you'll be junk after that trip! LOL
Mitch...the car looks awesome! I prefer the True Value IROC paint scheme, but any IROC paint scheme for your car is simply awesome!
http://www.daleearnhardt.net/iroc/ims14_1999.jpg
Never heard of Gotomeeting.com?Quote:
Originally Posted by marshall_mosty
JJ
Unfortunately I can't get out of the meeting. Already tried once to delegate and the customer said they wanted me there... oh well. Just got to the hotel after traveling for 19 hours... It's 7pm here (10am TX). I'll be fine for the weekend, but just may lay off the alcohol, as that will just set me back.
The car however, will come off the trailer as it was loaded after MSR-C. The only things done were some wiring updates and new roll bar padding. Everything "should" be fine, as it was running "okay" at Cresson.
See you guys around noon on Friday.
Mitch, I thought you were going to go with some pre-emptive red and black stripes across the nose? ;) Looks awesome!
Sitting at the airport in Istanbul, waiting for my flight in an hour and a half. Ready for the 19 hour return to the US. This will be 26+ hours awake for me going into this weekend. Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight.
Signed up for a 1/4-day at TWS tomorrow, so will see what cobwebs I can shake loose.
Changed the rear brakes on the Suburban; they're dual piston and about 3 times the size of the Camaro's.
But it still drives like a bus.
Finally back home... Time to pack clothes and the Tahoe so I can drop the middle boy at school and go load up the trailer with my oldest...
Picked this up today. Sorry Allan McNish, please don't sue me.
http://www.fototime.com/25078ED1AF352AE/standard.jpg
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Nice, nice, nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alien
I wonder if custom painted helmets will be the next AI/CMC Texas trend? I have looked my all-white Bell helmet as a possible blank canvas but then I remember that the car is pretty much just all white too ... nevermind.
I hope it doesn't get hit on the front, side and back. ;)
Sweet looking helmet Gary!
You just convinced me to paint mine..I had not even thought of a tribute helmet but that's a great idea...just need to find time to do it ...
now where is that House of Kolor catalog<NOW catalog? Kolor of House that is where>
Trend? It doesn't have to be expensive. My first/current one was done in '04 (based on David Coulthard's design) and has lasted fairly well until now. I taped up both of these helmets and Costas had a guy shoot the blue and yellow for cheap, no clear. The rest I did in vinyl. I know a vinyl guy now *cough*Wade*cough*.
http://www.fototime.com/E5FB85174E9E2ED/standard.jpg
I'll admit I'm not extremely original. First a DC helmet, then Z28/Tx DPS B4C/Paul Gentilozzi Trans Am Jaguar mashup for the racecar scheme, and now an Allan McNish stlye helmet. I did decide to splurge this time tho.
The lids look awesome Gary!
I killed six cats today!
Also lowered lowered the front of my car about 1 1/2 inches by cutting the springs. Hopefully I can cut the rears and get the new exhaust on this weekend.
I'm suprised you found that many living under your car... Where exactly do you live and has your porch collapsed, killing any dogs? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jdlingle
Eddie- 1, 23 lbs of overhead ballast- 0
Also pulled all the glass Friday. It weighed 54 lbs total.
You must buy better blades than me if it only took you one! :) I go through Kobalt sawzall blades like crazy.
Sawzall - Tool of choice for Mustangs
Don't forget both 2 and 5lb sledg... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rleng1
Casey had our first day, night, morning out ALONE in over three years... yes, the twins are three... Yes, we still have things to talk about and yet it was all about driving, racing and being out at the track. Hmmmm... I think I might have a problem! Thanks, guys, for the endless conversation points! My heroes... <sigh>.
The sawzall is for the big repairs, the sledge (aka the Ford hammer) is for the fine tuning... it's really more of a finesse tool.Quote:
Originally Posted by marshall_mosty
Well... it starts with your initials.Quote:
Originally Posted by MPHoldway
I used my Monday night to tear down the motor. After all my issues, I needed to see what was going on first hand, especially in the valve train. The good news is that after pulling the heads there was no valve contact with the pistons. A second check on the cam seems to suggest all is a go. That basically helps me confirm that my valve train issues are a carryforward from my valve cover clearance issue on first start. I did lose a lifter, but all else looks good. So, if I can figure out how to re-install my heads and re-lash the rocker arms, I should be good for Hallett (knock on wood).
Dave
It's true - she definitely has a problem. Can't stop thinking / talking about racing. Turns out she has more of a one-track mind about this stuff than I do. For practice, she late-apexed the driveway yesterday and is actually improving my rating on iRacing. Crap.Quote:
Originally Posted by MPHoldway
I blame you Rob Liebbe - you planted the seed, handed me a water jug right in front of her, and said "make sure he uses this". Ergh....maybe it was a beer....I don't remember now but I still blame you. :cool: Dave Neary - you're not off the hook either...she actually likes Mustangs now which was never something I had to worry about before. In all seriousness though thanks for all for the support and good times - nothing else I'd rather be doing.
In other news, my car is ready to go except for the rearend. Posi and gears were completely trashed in race 1 at TWS. Can't complain too much though - bone stock rearend with 160,000 miles and 4 years of track abuse with 400+ horsepower. Should've died a long, long time ago. Got all the parts ordered today (Auburn racer's diff, 3.73s, new bearings / seals, etc.) and should be ready to go for Hallett. First performance upgrade I've done in years. Need all the help I can get...horsepower won't save me at Hallett like it did at TWS.
Aagh! Mustangs and Camaros living together.... Mass histeria...
Casey, sounds like a good problem to have! Glad to hear you'll have everything in order for Hallett.
Glad to hear you'll have everything in order for Hallett.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by way2neary
Boy that could get mis-quoted and cause me a lot of trouble. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Casey_SS
I've been busy setting up the shop. It's funny how big this was (65 x 150!) before I started putting everything inside. I am installing the first of three lifts this week and hope to be up and running by June 1st.
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What hobby do you NOT have?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hood
Found Mitch's nemesis - Craig Turner
Unfortunately for Mitch, he's pretty resourceful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8
Oh man I am jealous of the lifts! (and the tire station) I am so sick and tired of crawling under my car after welding the exhaust up this weekend I would kill for one. What brand of lifts are you going with? I have seen the ones in the Northern Tool catalog and have always wondered if they are worth a damn or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hood
Oh my God that is hilarious!!! Couldnt watch it at work due to the Youtube Nazis but finally got to see this. The accent really helps too.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Crumpacker
He hate me ...
I was actually about to buy a new lift from Gemini Lifts in Dallas ($1600) but one of the places that I worked at in College Station just out of college (Pro Car) went out of business and I got these two Weaver 7000# two-post lifts for $200 each(!). I recommend that you do your homework on any lift you consider. Some of the Chinese made lifts can be dangerous are routinely overrated. Look at the arm attachment points and the trunion to be sure these are heavy gauge steel. I've been acquiring the equipment over the last 8 months and have found very good bargains. Do not pay more than $1000 for a used lift as very good new ones can be had for about $600-700 more. The tire machine was a chance find in South Houston. I was looking for a used tire for the trailer and saw this machine in the back of the shop covered with tires. I asked if it was for sale and wound up paying about $400 for it. They were not using any more because it couldn't do 24" wheels! I don't plan to EVER own a vehicle with 24" wheels unless it is a tractor trailer rig.Quote:
Originally Posted by jdlingle
I thought we were moving to 24's for CMC next year?:cool:
And before anyone beats me to it, yes, I realzie my car has the ride height to take 24's right now.
But not for long!
Water hose - shotgun...whatever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crumpacker
Got to ride in one of these, today.
Brought in for some hands-on training to package and transport contaminated, injured individual.
I was able to go along and get some nice aerials of the plant.
All in a day's work ....
Wow Gary...is all that for play or for work?