Author Topic: The "Must Post" Thread (Read 598592 times)

Ultra · « **Reply #225 on:** November 14, 2006, 01:15:53 PM »

My tastes would run like this:

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #226 on:** November 14, 2006, 01:28:57 PM »

nice!

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #227 on:** November 14, 2006, 02:07:58 PM »

Jeepster for me.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #228 on:** November 14, 2006, 03:24:42 PM »

oh dear this section is clearly labelled "Non-Automotive Topics"

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #229 on:** November 14, 2006, 04:34:40 PM »

Oh, crud. I miss-read it.

I thought it said Non-Automotive Top Pics!

Time for new glasses, says I.

Rich · « **Reply #230 on:** November 14, 2006, 04:57:31 PM »

First gen Ford Bronco, sez I.....

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #231 on:** November 14, 2006, 05:27:11 PM »

Quote from: KarnUtz on November 14, 2006, 04:34:40 PM

Oh, crud. I miss-read it.

I thought it said Non-Automotive Top Pics!

Time for new glasses, says I.

done

Boxer2500 · « **Reply #232 on:** November 14, 2006, 06:58:18 PM »

One thing I enjoy about driving through the middle of nowhere in Montana is being able to see 50 or 60 years of automotive history, just sitting outside somebody's old barn.

Some areas of the Blackfeet Reservation resemble junkyards more than ranches.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #233 on:** November 14, 2006, 11:05:47 PM »

any place good in particular? I might just heading down to Montana soon to collect an engine.

porridgehead · « **Reply #234 on:** November 15, 2006, 12:03:36 AM »

What kind of engine warrants a visit to Montana?

Of course, this question arises from a Boston middle-of-stinkin-everything person who views Montana as a whole lot of sky and not much else. Comparatively, of course, that is exactly what it is, and I mean that in a very good way.

I'm just nosy about anything that includes both engines and Montana. And Dents. Looks like you hit the trifecta.

Oof, I think I just sprained my last neuron on that.

Boxer2500 · « **Reply #235 on:** November 15, 2006, 01:34:15 AM »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on November 14, 2006, 11:05:47 PM

any place good in particular? I might just heading down to Montana soon to collect an engine.

In all seriousness the Missoula/Kalispell/Whitefish corridor seems to be very fertile ground for classic car sightings. Although most of it is of the American variety.

We also had a caravan of 14 original Shelby Cobras (12 289s and 2 427s) visit the park in September.

Ultra · « **Reply #236 on:** November 15, 2006, 02:51:57 AM »

Saw Dan Speed tonight, unexpectedly, at the Primus show at the State theatre in Detroit.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #237 on:** November 15, 2006, 02:58:38 AM »

Did he get a ticket?

Ultra · « **Reply #238 on:** November 15, 2006, 03:00:54 AM »

Quote from: KarnUtz on November 15, 2006, 02:58:38 AM

Did he get a ticket?

He was in the show.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #239 on:** November 15, 2006, 03:59:20 AM »

It was a pun.

Ultra · « **Reply #240 on:** November 15, 2006, 04:22:18 AM »

Quote from: KarnUtz on November 15, 2006, 03:59:20 AM

It was a pun.

I know.

I still had to come up with something for a reply.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #241 on:** November 15, 2006, 04:58:56 AM »

Yeah, I guess you're right.

How about this weather lately, eh?

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #242 on:** November 15, 2006, 08:13:01 AM »

Quote from: porridgehead on November 15, 2006, 12:03:36 AM

What kind of engine warrants a visit to Montana?

Of course, this question arises from a Boston middle-of-stinkin-everything person who views Montana as a whole lot of sky and not much else. Comparatively, of course, that is exactly what it is, and I mean that in a very good way.

I'm just nosy about anything that includes both engines and Montana. And Dents. Looks like you hit the trifecta.

Oof, I think I just sprained my last neuron on that.

Oh I'm just getting it shipped to a warehouse on the border there since UPS, etc nail us Canadian's for "brokerage" fees on all items from the US. Usually equivalent to 50% of the value of the item.

As for the exact type of engine - its a secret until it arrives in my garage but its from my Seven project.

porridgehead · « **Reply #243 on:** November 15, 2006, 09:25:47 AM »

Interesting on many levels. I would expect that one could have a nice business warehousing UPS shipments at the border.

So it's a secret engine coming from the US? Not much we got down here that you didn't get up there. Price and availability are probably the issue.

Hmmm... I'm thinking Cummins Diesel... or maybe Triton V10. That would be interesting in a Super 7. Of course, the whole double amputee part is a bit disconcerting, but if you're building a Super 7 for comfort then you're doing it wrong. Right?

Hey, it couldn't be much worse than a Hemi Isetta.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #244 on:** November 15, 2006, 09:34:48 AM »

You can safely assume it has less than 10 cylinders but more than 1. I could certainly find one of these engines in Canada but this one is a rather nice price - and only 400 miles on a rebuild with some really nice extras tossed in. I still have to finalize details.

Boxer2500 · « **Reply #245 on:** November 15, 2006, 01:35:23 PM »

Quote from: Ultra on November 15, 2006, 02:51:57 AM

Saw Dan Speed tonight, unexpectedly, at the Primus show at the State theatre in Detroit.

How was the show? I've never had a chance to see Les Claypool play in person -- I really ought to check out their tour dates and see if they're coming anywhere near here.

Ultra · « **Reply #246 on:** November 15, 2006, 01:38:48 PM »

Quote from: Boxer2500 on November 15, 2006, 01:35:23 PM

Quote from: Ultra on November 15, 2006, 02:51:57 AM
Saw Dan Speed tonight, unexpectedly, at the Primus show at the State theatre in Detroit.

How was the show? I've never had a chance to see Les Claypool play in person -- I really ought to check out their tour dates and see if they're coming anywhere near here.

It was great. I was disappointed they didn't play Wynona. Other than that, a great venue, great opening act, Rasputina, and a first class good time.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #247 on:** November 15, 2006, 03:20:34 PM »

argh - sodding shipping company wants $1100US to ship an engine to Canada. I could buy a parts car and drive it back for that

Might be time to find a warehouse service on the Montana border.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #248 on:** November 15, 2006, 03:31:18 PM »

I have noting to add, yet feel strangely compelled to comment.

Huzzah!

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #249 on:** November 15, 2006, 03:38:16 PM »

what if you go back to check your own comment? Do you need to comment again? Could get into a nasty recursive loop.

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Author Topic: The "Must Post" Thread (Read 598592 times)