Folks Of Interest Has anyone heard from Squirrel,,,,(Jim ) ?

I was just thinking,,,,there have been a lot of SBC threads this week and I haven’t seen Jim post anything .
He hasn’t been in here,,,since this past Monday evening ,,,,,does anyone know him personally .
I hope he’s alright !

Tommy

 

He's driving in another Lemons Ralleye. 5 hours ago he posted a photo on Instagram.

 

Driving an MG TD

 

Okay,,,,,,I always thought he kept us up to date on his rallying ?
My fault for not thinking ,,,LoL .

Tommy

 

The car may be OT for here.

 

Funny how my heart skipped a beat concerning the welfare of a guy I don't even really know.
Tell me the truth... I'm not the only one?

 

No, you're not the Lone Ranger.

 

I noticed also, as Jim usually chimes in on SBC threads...

 

Lol,,,,I’m certain the car is OT here,,,,,Jim can find some unusual chariots to rally in .
Come to think of it,,,,,,if it would qualify,,,,,,I’m sure Jim could get a real chariot in a rally !

Yes,,,,,I was very concerned to start with .
Jim is a valuable asset here,,,,,,he contributes information and is helpful to everyone that ask anything auto related.
Mechanical,,,electrical,,,,,design,,,,,,a very sharp hot rodder,,,,,an excellent engineer !

While I consider myself expendable ,,,,,Jim is a person of knowledge,,and experience.
I always learn something from him,,,and have grown to depend on his input here .

Tommy

 

OT or not, MG Td & Tf have been hot rodded. I watched them race in the late 50s on South Bass Island in Lake Erie, neat little cars.

 

Had a '50 MGTD with a stock flathead 60 in it when I got drafted in '71. Someone went to a lot of work for not much go.

 

I put a sbc and an aluminum 4 speed in one and the front end was 50 lbs lighter.
Terry aka dirt t

 

Not if he put a blown 427 in it. LOL

He won't break the rules but I got an ide he would get a pass.

 

Good time to drive an MG. Long distance in a blown big block might be a bit pricey these days.

 

Why would a pre 65 MG be any more off topic than other small imported car? If it had an engine swap would that be better?

 

An MG TD would be just fine at my house

 

He could still post a travel journal.... just photoshop a SBC in the MG!

 

Hello.......Is this on?

 

A friend went on one of those rally’s. I can’t imagine doing it solo. You have to find all sorts of obscure things an navigate all over the place. My friend had his two sons on the internet constantly finding things and navigating. It truly requires an exceptional person to do it alone. I wish him all the best.

 

I was lucky enough to meet him and his wife at Byron a few years ago. seemed to be the same in person as he was on here.

 

He's been driving the little open car in some cold weather.

 

Jim usually does the Lemons with his brother

 

He's ok he's a funny guy LOL

 

Thanks for the concern everyone.

The car is off topic, and a real handful to drive solo on a rally in the weather we have had. Finally finished, and got a room for the night to thaw out. The little car did great, for a roadster in a blizzard. Now for the 850 mile drive home from Denver. I'll get back to real life on Tuesday I hope.

 

How do I find you on Instagram? I’ve been looking with no success

 

Great to hear Jim! I knew you were just busy having fun. lol

 

@jforb427

I only use it for rallys. It's how they score points.

 

Holy shit! Looks like the "You're Gonna Freeze Yer Ass Off" version of the rally!

 

I've shared a couple...period correct V8 equipped and drag ready. A Hamber here also has a race ready Drag soft top vintage MG...and yes they are uniquely modified and definately in the Hokey Forum...

 

That might be the next hot trend...engines painted on the hood or sides...