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What a BUMMER!!!! No cliches can make one feel good after such an incident. However, it happens to all of us. Most of the time, things get...
How about unbolting the existing ancient bar and building a legal bar (cage) that could utilize the existing mounts and install any additional...
I can't imagine sand bagging will be in the "learning curve" for long. I'd bet it will soon be time to retire the old roll bar and fabricate a...
"WOW!!" Truly impressive. I'm sure it will run at least as good as it looks. I'm betting that the old girl is going to experience living in a...
Regarding car show. Well, as usual, you've "done yourself proud." I REALLY think the second generation poster (with smoked background) is quite...
Have a former teaching colleague whose ancient salt flats open wheeled roadster was on display at the last GNRS. It is in just about the same...
Muttley has a very valid point re; older peel and sticks. Getting them reproduced is the best idea for longevity. However, I was shown a...
Well, I am trying to unwind after three days of absolute pleasure. The Reunion was an event to behold. It is my recommendation that if you can...
The wife and I are going to shuffle-off-to-Bakersfield first thing in the morning. Can't wait to see and touch good old GBF again. I am very lucky...
only 15 days to go !!!!! can hardly wait hope to see many of you at famoso
SUMBITCH !!! I AM SO HAPPY THAT MY EYES ARE TEARING-UP ! Will post again as soon as I can think logically.
Two weeks ago, the wife and I attended a "gala" 60th birthday party for the members of the Garey High Class of '69. Most of them are turning 60...
Vibrating? Hell, it's been 5 minutes since I watched the video, and I'm still CRYING!! She can still "talk dirty" and sound quite nasty!!!...
To reinforce 5W32, we need input ASAP to get anything done in time for Bakersfield. Get back to one of us quickly. 5W32 - am I right in stating...
5w32 Things are looking up. My frustration level has gone way down. It appears (at this time) that I have been able to regain access to my...
5W32, I hope you approve of my new avatar. After all, I owned it when it looked like that. I'm certain it will look at least that good when...
5W32 Did GBF get the nod for the static car show at the NHRA event in Seattle
Egad!!! That might have started when the aluminum Olds spicer rear end exploded. When the ends of the original lift bars were ripped off during...
Some individuals have contacted me asking what I think about how Great Balls of Fire should be redone. I find myself compelled to make the...
5w32 I'm sorry I did not give a clear indication of the car's condition when I bought it. It was not in stock condition. The sheet metal, from...
5W32 Re: the scoop. If it is beyond safe to use, replace it. I understand your desire to keep it as original as possible. However. the key...
Congratulations 5w32 !! My 6th (biological) grandchild (boy) was born a week ago. Also have 2 step grandkids. As Garrison Keiler would say,...
5W32, The old logo looks great on the car. The Road Agents who showed for the Winternationals are ready to go for screened t-shirts and...
OahuEli, First, some of the fun and games today (Sunday). 5W32 and his son met me, the last president of the Road Agents and his brother...
I just got home from a day with 5W32 and his son at the Winternationals. WHAT A BLAST !!! Due to rain, (I HATES RAIN {he quotes, sounding like...
In response to 5W32s last post re: the Road Agents: The posting was an excerpt from a document designed to locate and contact as many of the...
The Chrisman straps, or bars, were initiated as a safety device back in the days when drivers in dragsters sat behind the rear end (front motored...
Dog Breath, Yes, I remember the antique fire truck. A gentleman in south Pomona bought it from the Pomona Fire Department about 45-50 years...
More kudos for 5w32. He recently turned me on to someone who is building a '40 Stude coupe gasser just about two miles from my shop right here in...
Honestly, that's already happened to more than one person. The fact that most of those who knew of the desire to build the original Great Balls...
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