Had a break in the rain here in L.A. so I took my 67 out....Something about running a big block through the gears offered a welcome distraction from our new reality..Driving stick required an interactivity that was refreshing....Plus ,even though it's only been 3 weeks,I forgot how skiboat like that thing feels with all that torque.I recommend it.Added bonuses were light traffic and that I couldn't possibly be more "socially isolated" in my comfortweave and brushed aluminum cocoon.A nice break(plus I saw zero cops which made things "less stressful " for sure)Stay safe.
+1 I plan on doing exactly that tomorrow. May go out for a drive in everything I own, over the weekend.
It was a pretty nice day here in eastern PA and since we needed a few things i decided to turn the 500 into a grocery getter. Felt good to have it out on the road for a couple of hours. Didn't need a jacket, just a T-shirt and drove with the windows open. I did have to fill it up but only paid $3.219 a gallon for Sunoco 93. Still can't understand why everyone is hording paper products. Do they think all the paper plants are going to shut down? But it did feel good to go through the gears even if I never got it into 5th (TKO600). I love driving that dinosaur.
Yea, took the 69 Mach out today and drove for many miles ;)
Best medicine w/o a script ;D
I've been driving as much as possible this week, and it's been an incredible release / relief. Thank the Lord for these amazing cars!
I need to do the same. I still have to go into the office tomorrow to meet a potential client. Illinois has declared lawyers as essential services. LOL! Maybe piano teachers should be included in that as well. The exceptions list is so long the exceptions practically swallow the rule.
Yep i'm hoping for some decent Socal weather tomorrow & i was planing on doing the something probably take out the 911 also , love a nice solo drive .
Enjoying my drives here. No slow moving, sight seeing visitors or tour buses. Roads are open and fun. As long as the gas stations stay open and there is no stay in place rule (yet), rides are fun. 8)
I have always called you the Renaissance Man because of the many hats you wear and talents;
At the very top your musical skills followed by the obvious
1. Strong Communication Skills
2. People Skills
3. Time Management Skills
4. Research Skills
5. Detail Oriented
6. Creativity
7. Judgement
8. Stress Management
9 . Business Skills
And I could go on but it would make many on the forum very envious, not that they are not now.
Hats off to the Renaissance Man
Signing off...floating off in the Atlantic Ocean with first mate Magellan....
Quote from: deathsled on March 20, 2020, 09:13:38 PM
I need to do the same. I still have to go into the office tomorrow to meet a potential client. Illinois has declared lawyers as essential services. LOL! Maybe piano teachers should be included in that as well. The exceptions list is so long the exceptions practically swallow the rule.
Starting to see spring in E TN..... took mine out for a little 20 mile loop Thursday afternoon before the rains returned.
Always a good thing to be able to exercise the left leg and right shoulder simultaneously.
Hmmmmm, great idea! I am hoping to join you someday soon Bob! But before I can take a car out, I have to lick the road and see if I can taste the salt! LOL
Quote from: 67 GT350 on March 21, 2020, 09:34:49 AM
Hmmmmm, great idea! I am hoping to join you someday soon Bob! But before I can take a car out, I have to lick the road and see if I can taste the salt! LOL
Fran,
Luckily no salt use down here.... you may taste the pickle juice though !
I'm the same way.... roads have to be perfectly dry before my cars pull out.
Good luck on your transition.
BG
Bob and Fran I think the road crews are using a combination of 5% salt mixed with Beet juice to keep the roads clear. Far less detrimental to vegetation, roads and cars and far cheaper to municipalities.
In any case I'm ready for spring which is daily showing strong signs of coming on. I may need therapy if this virus keeps causing the cancellation of racing, Sebring and Road Atlanta cancelled.
Here in Tacoma, that strange, large glowing ball in the sky came out for the day ( rare to see the sun here :D)
The gt500 is still put away but drove my 'cruiser.
Very much needed!
Quote from: 6972boss on March 21, 2020, 12:09:31 PM
Here in Tacoma, that strange, large glowing ball in the sky came out for the day ( rare to see the sun here :D)
The gt500 is still put away but drove my 'cruiser.
Very much needed!
Nice looking '58. Love those '50's two-tone paint schemes!
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on March 21, 2020, 08:08:07 AM
I have always called you the Renaissance Man because of the many hats you wear and talents;
At the very top your musical skills followed by the obvious
1. Strong Communication Skills
2. People Skills
3. Time Management Skills
4. Research Skills
5. Detail Oriented
6. Creativity
7. Judgement
8. Stress Management
9 . Business Skills
And I could go on but it would make many on the forum very envious, not that they are not now.
Hats off to the Renaissance Man
Signing off...floating off in the Atlantic Ocean with first mate Magellan....
Quote from: deathsled on March 20, 2020, 09:13:38 PM
I need to do the same. I still have to go into the office tomorrow to meet a potential client. Illinois has declared lawyers as essential services. LOL! Maybe piano teachers should be included in that as well. The exceptions list is so long the exceptions practically swallow the rule.
I appreciate your compliments but the counter argument to that is Jack of all trades and master of none. I am focused more on my music lately than writing fiction.
Quote from: 6972boss on March 21, 2020, 12:09:31 PM
Here in Tacoma, that strange, large glowing ball in the sky came out for the day ( rare to see the sun here :D)
The gt500 is still put away but drove my 'cruiser.
Very much needed!
. What's the texture on the side trim on that Fairlane?Or is it a reflection?Looks cool.
Thanks for the compliments! The gold side cladding is ribbed. 390 6 pack. Fun driver!
"Play that Funky music white boy!" It helps.
Hey? I had Corrona Light beer Friday night. It was my birthday. First day of spring and "last hope of mankind" in my horoscope. (So right there humanity is in deep do-do). Do you think this virus is from the beer?
I 'm reading back my own posts now. I think I'm getting dilirius? I can't spell but then again I never could?
Not the beer,but it doesn't help.Try something more robust.....
Quote from: deathsled on March 21, 2020, 12:37:20 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on March 21, 2020, 08:08:07 AM
I have always called you the Renaissance Man because of the many hats you wear and talents;
At the very top your musical skills followed by the obvious
1. Strong Communication Skills
2. People Skills
3. Time Management Skills
4. Research Skills
5. Detail Oriented
6. Creativity
7. Judgement
8. Stress Management
9 . Business Skills
And I could go on but it would make many on the forum very envious, not that they are not now.
Hats off to the Renaissance Man
Signing off...floating off in the Atlantic Ocean with first mate Magellan....
Quote from: deathsled on March 20, 2020, 09:13:38 PM
I need to do the same. I still have to go into the office tomorrow to meet a potential client. Illinois has declared lawyers as essential services. LOL! Maybe piano teachers should be included in that as well. The exceptions list is so long the exceptions practically swallow the rule.
I appreciate your compliments but the counter argument to that is Jack of all trades and master of none. I am focused more on my music lately than writing fiction.
Lyrics aren't fiction, they are prophetic.
Quote from: 557 on March 22, 2020, 12:20:25 PM
Not the beer,but it doesn't help.Try something more robust.....
Heavy beers turn my stomach. Plus I had to promiss the Judge that I wouldn't hit anyone anymore as part of the settlement? :o
My car is in the shop getting the steering control valve rebuilt and some other electrical gremlins figured out, so I have been dressing up the Snake Pit (as my kids call it).
(https://i.ibb.co/998Wcfc/20200321-160946copy.jpg)
Quote from: Dalton on March 22, 2020, 01:26:31 PM
My car is in the shop getting the steering control valve rebuilt and some other electrical gremlins figured out, so I have been dressing up the Snake Pit (as my kids call it).
(https://i.ibb.co/998Wcfc/20200321-160946copy.jpg)
So did you have to put a dog shock collar on her to keep her out? You could always get a chuckle out of the scream as she breached the threshold of the door! ;D
Is that mural available to buy somewhere? The GT 350 one.
Quote from: 67 GT350 on March 22, 2020, 03:17:19 PM
Is that mural available to buy somewhere? The GT 350 one.
Seems like an awfully liberal application? :)
Quote from: 67 GT350 on March 22, 2020, 03:17:19 PM
Is that mural available to buy somewhere? The GT 350 one.
I made it myself. I have a wide format printer at my office and I created the design in Adobe Illustrator. The hardest part is cutting it out. I don't have a cutter yet.
Quote from: Dalton on March 22, 2020, 01:26:31 PM
My car is in the shop getting the steering control valve rebuilt and some other electrical gremlins figured out, so I have been dressing up the Snake Pit (as my kids call it).
(https://i.ibb.co/998Wcfc/20200321-160946copy.jpg)
that looks like some good therapy there - looks great, nice work
Quote from: 557 on March 20, 2020, 07:31:02 PM
Had a break in the rain here in L.A. so I took my 67 out.....Added bonuses were light traffic and that I couldn't possibly be more "socially isolated" in my comfortweave and brushed aluminum cocoon.A nice break(plus I saw zero cops which made things "less stressful " for sure)Stay safe.
Was sunny here (Philly) yesterday, I took one of the "newer" old cars out for a ride... figured that its been sitting in the garage with a cover on it since November (when the first salt when down)... surely that air was pre-virus? I just drove - did not open a window or socialize ::)
Very nice !
Quote from: 6972boss on March 21, 2020, 12:09:31 PM
Here in Tacoma, that strange, large glowing ball in the sky came out for the day ( rare to see the sun here :D)
The gt500 is still put away but drove my 'cruiser.
Very much needed!
I don't think people are hording the toilet paper, I just think all the people that usually steal TP from the office have to buy their own now that the office is closed.
Did you hear about the two space aliens that landed here after the virus wiped out all of mankind? One alian said "Looks like they were all killed by some kind of pandemic". The other martian said "I guess so, but look how clean their asses are."
LMAO...excuse the pun
Quote from: mlplunkett on March 24, 2020, 11:08:13 PM
I don't think people are hording the toilet paper, I just think all the people that usually steal TP from the office have to buy their own now that the office is closed.
Did you hear about the two space aliens that landed here after the virus wiped out all of mankind? One alian said "Looks like they were all killed by some kind of pandemic". The other martian said "I guess so, but look how clean their asses are."
I exercised my demons and burnt 9 gallons of fuel today. 8) Driving my Shelby not only releases endorphins and turns the corners of my mouth in the upward direction but others as well. I know many have lost their faith in God. I have not. I still believe in the power of prayer. If that offended anyone, too bad. No one infringes on your free speech rights or ability to dismiss the Creator. This isn't a church sermon. I want to raise hope that we will prevail as a people and a nation as we overcome this together. There is strength in unity. e plu·ri·bus u·num. May God richly bless you and yours in this time of trouble.
Took 550 out today for a trip to the P.O. and bank. Didn't burn 9 gallons, but it sure put a smile on my face. Ron
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 25, 2020, 08:34:40 PM
I exercised my demons and burnt 9 gallons of fuel today. 8) Driving my Shelby not only releases endorphins and turns the corners of my mouth in the upward direction but others as well. I know many have lost their faith in God. I have not. I still believe in the power of prayer. If that offended anyone, too bad. No one infringes on your free speech rights or ability to dismiss the Creator. This isn't a church sermon. I want to raise hope that we will prevail as a people and a nation as we overcome this together. There is strength in unity. e plu·ri·bus u·num. May God richly bless you and yours in this time of trouble.
Amen! :)
Quote from: shelbydoug on March 25, 2020, 09:37:48 PM
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 25, 2020, 08:34:40 PM
I exercised my demons and burnt 9 gallons of fuel today. 8) Driving my Shelby not only releases endorphins and turns the corners of my mouth in the upward direction but others as well. I know many have lost their faith in God. I have not. I still believe in the power of prayer. If that offended anyone, too bad. No one infringes on your free speech rights or ability to dismiss the Creator. This isn't a church sermon. I want to raise hope that we will prevail as a people and a nation as we overcome this together. There is strength in unity. e plu·ri·bus u·num. May God richly bless you and yours in this time of trouble.
Amen! :)
+2
A little levity in our trying times, Coronavirus Blues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK2sNramFck
Quote from: mlplunkett on March 24, 2020, 11:08:13 PM
I don't think people are hording the toilet paper, I just think all the people that usually steal TP from the office have to buy their own now that the office is closed.
Did you hear about the two space aliens that landed here after the virus wiped out all of mankind? One alian said "Looks like they were all killed by some kind of pandemic". The other martian said "I guess so, but look how clean their asses are."
I'll install a bidet for you?
Quote from: shelbydoug on March 26, 2020, 12:41:57 PM
Quote from: mlplunkett on March 24, 2020, 11:08:13 PM
I don't think people are hording the toilet paper, I just think all the people that usually steal TP from the office have to buy their own now that the office is closed.
Did you hear about the two space aliens that landed here after the virus wiped out all of mankind? One alian said "Looks like they were all killed by some kind of pandemic". The other martian said "I guess so, but look how clean their asses are."
I'll install a bidet for you?
They tickle. However, it is better than the Arab version of cleaing one's posterior. ( I'll pass on shaking hands.) lol
Let's bring back streaking through the yard sprinklers for good health. ::)
+ 1 agreed
Quote from: Don Johnston on March 26, 2020, 02:45:25 PM
Let's bring back streaking through the yard sprinklers for good health. ::)
I have the cure
This is day 2 of lock down south of the equator, the police have road blocks up and can only have a legitimate reason for going out. Can only go out for groceries or meds. I heard that people are stocking up on toilet paper, as one person coughs ten people shit themselves. Only 3 weeks 5 days to go.
67BoB, where are you located? Literally south of the Equator?
Quote from: Don Johnston on March 26, 2020, 02:45:25 PM
Let's bring back streaking through the yard sprinklers for good health. ::)
Don, I don't want to accidentally step on myself. That would be rather painful. :o
Hi Side Oilers, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Have fun down there...NZ is definitely South of the Equator.
What do you have in the garage?
I am not in the league as most on here, there is a '83 V12 XJS and then two project 67 fastbacks.
One going back as original S code GT 4 speed, Dark moss green deluxe parchment interior.
The other I am collecting parts to make a GT500 clone(tribute), in the pile of treasure are version 6 10 spokes, deluxe seats, tilt steering, NOS dash with rebuilt 8k tach 140 speedo, real roll bar and inboard lights.
Just the fibre glass to get, but have talked to Jim Cowles about after market.
The jewel under the hood(bonnet) which I am saving for a 427 tunnel port.
You might reconsider the TP heads for street use.
I know they are not the best for that but sure will look cool, may even surprise some at the lights.
I decided to run Edelbrocks that were done by Keith Black. Slight port work, 2.25 int 1.75 exhaust. You'll lose most of the bottom end without steep gears. They just lack the velocity at lower RPM. I originally considered a couple of options head-wise. I started with a nice set of C6AE-R. CJ valves, spring cups. Bowl clean up. The issue is also you have few header choices with those heads.
I'd suggest joining the FE Power Forum. Then make your choices.
I'm putting an aluminum 490 inch TP in my project car fully understanding that it's not going to be the ideal cruising motor. But it should go like hell when I wind it up!
That sounds impressive, what are you putting it in?
Many of us are running 427 based engines. It's that there are too many better options than TP heads and they make more power and run better.
It's why I suggested you went and ran you build by Barry Robotnic, Blair Patrick, Brent Lykins or Jay Brown. They're all in the forum and not only offer lots of free dyno-proven advice about combinations and components but will actually do your build if you so choose. Sure, Hi riser and TP heads were cool in the day. They just don't run well on street engines. I have read about every FE build book out there. There is always more to learn technology always changes and it's why I consulted the best FE builders in the world.
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 28, 2020, 12:54:29 PM
Many of us are running 427 based engines. It's that there are too many better options than TP heads and they make more power and run better.
It's why I suggested you went and ran you build by Barry Robotnic, Blair Patrick, Brent Lykins or Jay Brown. They're all in the forum and not only offer lots of free dyno-proven advice about combinations and components but will actually do your build if you so choose. Sure, Hi riser and TP heads were cool in the day. They just don't run well on street engines. I have read about every FE build book out there. There is always more to learn technology always changes and it's why I consulted the best FE builders in the world.
Knowing what you know about the Edelbrock heads now, would you have picked a different head?
A 68 S code fastback that rusted beyond repair. Now I'm in the process of rebuilding it on an Art Morrison Max-G chassis. After sitting for 10 years (2009-2019) I finally got started in earnest last year and with all the time I have now it's making real progress. Here's a couple pictures with the motor mocked up using my original 390 block until I get the aluminum side oiler TP.
Quote from: 67BoB on March 28, 2020, 03:09:40 AM
That sounds impressive, what are you putting it in?
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 28, 2020, 12:54:29 PM
Many of us are running 427 based engines. It's that there are too many better options than TP heads and they make more power and run better.
It's why I suggested you went and ran you build by Barry Robotnic, Blair Patrick, Brent Lykins or Jay Brown. They're all in the forum and not only offer lots of free dyno-proven advice about combinations and components but will actually do your build if you so choose. Sure, Hi riser and TP heads were cool in the day. They just don't run well on street engines. I have read about every FE build book out there. There is always more to learn technology always changes and it's why I consulted the best FE builders in the world.
I do have a 428 from a 67 Tbird and have some GT heads with a C7ZX dual quad inlet manifold, and leave the TP on an engine stand looking cool
Doug: Yes, I would have run something different. Just nothing off the shelf from Ford. In hindsight, I would have ran the FElony heads with the CNC work from Barry Robotnic. Blue Thunder is hit and miss and waiting a year for heads and six-plus months for them to be done was problematic.
Now my Edelbrock heads aren't out of the box. Keith Black did the port work and Charlies Machine did the spring and valve change. 2.25 X 1.75 will also clear the 4.155 bores or larger. It also runs better on the 427 4.230 bore because the block no longer requires to unshroud the exhaust valves.
Well, I decided to go a different route than driving around. Nothing but swampy weather here in Texas lately so I decided to tear into the engine to discover what I really had. When I purchased the car, it came with documentation from a rebuild in 1999 and a cam card, but the history past then was sparce so my curiosity got the best of met. Discovered a few things that were less than desirable on the heads and so up next is a new cam, lifters, springs, locks, retainers, hardened valve seats etc. Had the headers ceramic coated and will take the time to flow the Webers to get a bit better even distribution and a couple of detail items in the engine compartment.
For me, staying at home working in the shop is therapy and keeps me from thinking about what's going on all around us, but the one thing that I do miss is driving to local events and hanging out with like minded people.
1967 GT350 #23
Quote from: rmarble57 on March 28, 2020, 06:22:06 PM
Well, I decided to go a different route than driving around. Nothing but swampy weather here in Texas lately so I decided to tear into the engine to discover what I really had. When I purchased the car, it came with documentation from a rebuild in 1999 and a cam card, but the history past then was sparce so my curiosity got the best of met. Discovered a few things that were less than desirable on the heads and so up next is a new cam, lifters, springs, locks, retainers, hardened valve seats etc. Had the headers ceramic coated and will take the time to flow the Webers to get a bit better even distribution and a couple of detail items in the engine compartment.
For me, staying at home working in the shop is therapy and keeps me from thinking about what's going on all around us, but the one thing that I do miss is driving to local events and hanging out with like minded people.
1967 GT350 #23
I'm in the DFW area as well. ( Colleyville). It's been warm most of the week this week, the peak temperature was 91. Almost two weeks of rain wasn't helpful. Flights are cut 50%, so I elected to burn some sick pay and vacation. I miss teaching over at the museum and being involved with school kids that came on field trips.
Kids really are great for distraction so post the December and January funerals I decided to volunteer two days a week. I got a chuckle out of a nine-year-old asking me if I felt like a king in my uniform. Things kids say....
I built a model of a turbofan so I could use visual aids to explain the Suck-Bang-Blow of Jet turbines.
I do not deal with being idle very well. I have to keep my mind and hands busy. Only so much you can do in the house. Too cold to swim still, gyms ate closed and I've put on five pounds. Not a positive. I have learned that Starbucks is not my friend this week.
Anyway, I hope the rest of you can find pleasing things to do during these times. Those who are retired, just keep doing what you always do.
The hard part of being locked up is not being able to go get parts to continue with a project.
Which state are you locked up in? No surprise about where the big outbreak areas are. I predicted them. Any place that relies heavily on public transportation.
This works for me. A few hours on the bay.
Eric: That looks like a winner. If I can't be in the air, on the sea will work for me.
Quote from: eric lipper on March 30, 2020, 11:31:15 PM
This works for me. A few hours on the bay.
Yep that would do it about now !
2 crowded, need to practice social distancing....peace !
Got the 500 out for its second shot at "social distancing" yesterday.Every time it got on the cam,and the secondaries and turbo muffs opened up,it was like corona what???(Relatively) good times!!! Stay safe folks....
My isolation chamber.
My social distancing technique.
Pardon us sir for the inquire, would that blue vessel be a 18 or 22 variant?
Quote from: mlplunkett on March 31, 2020, 12:45:42 PM
My isolation chamber.
My social distancing technique.
That's a 1967 16 Ski Sporter. Did you notice the video attached to the previous post? If you're a Donzi fan you might enjoy the build process forum for that boat. It was quite a challenge and was essentially the warmup exercise for the 67 GT500 tribute project (the red vessel). The GT500 will get a matching paint job and hopefully I'll be able to post a photo of the matching pair a tow vehicle and boat. Sort of my version of Shelby Surf and Turf.
https://www.donzi.org/forum/showthread.php/5855-Restoration-of-16-441
Quote from: mlplunkett on March 31, 2020, 01:54:45 PM
That's a 1967 16 Ski Sporter. Did you notice the video attached to the previous post? If you're a Donzi fan you might enjoy the build process forum for that boat. It was quite a challenge and was essentially the warmup exercise for the 67 GT500 tribute project (the red vessel). The GT500 will get a matching paint job and hopefully I'll be able to post a photo of the matching pair a tow vehicle and boat. Sort of my version of Shelby Surf and Turf.
https://www.donzi.org/forum/showthread.php/5855-Restoration-of-16-441
If you want the REAL surf and turf you need to get a longboard shaped with the same color scheme 8)
Took the old gal for a solo quarantine cruise down PCH over the weekend ,managed to get in and out without interacting with a single person.
Quote from: 68krrrr on March 31, 2020, 06:00:21 PM
Took the old gal for a solo quarantine cruise down PCH over the weekend ,managed to get in and out without interacting with a single person.
Now you know there are no humans out there left..lol I left in '03.
Quote from: 68krrrr on March 31, 2020, 06:00:21 PM
Took the old gal for a solo quarantine cruise down PCH over the weekend ,managed to get in and out without interacting with a single person.
Nightmist over parchment 😍
Nice color combination. I am Acapulco/ White. They really are stunning combinations. I am sure black would have been as well. I have yet to see a black and white combination.
WOW
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 31, 2020, 10:28:05 PM
Nice color combination. I am Acapulco/ White. They really are stunning combinations. I am sure black would have been as well. I have yet to see a black and white combination.
Thanks & yea I really love the color ,wondered what an Acapulco/parchment would look like I never seen one in person,but did pick up this model of one on Ebay because I couldn't find one in Nightmist
#Solo run #last one on earth #premium is el cheapo #lonely one #day the earth stood still #tires rolling #social distancing #fumes get you high #searching for daryl #a.k.a. b.f.
Easy the worry and enjoy yourself. Wrap yourself in your drivers helmet with face shield down when you go to the market.
Prius drivers down own them. 8)
Thank you kind sir, we are here
Quote from: Don Johnston on April 07, 2020, 01:45:44 AM
Easy the worry and enjoy yourself. Wrap yourself in your drivers helmet with face shield down when you go to the market.
Prius drivers down own them. 8)
Dang! That image reminds me of the evening news when I was in high school. We killed so many of them, they killed so many of us. Vietnam was some nasty bussines in it's own right. Now we're fighting a different type of war but the numbers are just as frightening. Everyone stay safe, stay healthy.
Notice, no news about "recovery"
So true
Quote from: S7MS427 on April 07, 2020, 11:58:27 AM
Dang! That image reminds me of the evening news when I was in high school. We killed so many of them, they killed so many of us. Vietnam was some nasty bussines in it's own right. Now we're fighting a different type of war but the numbers are just as frightening. Everyone stay safe, stay healthy.
You are correct they have had success stories through out the world. Unfortunately they really cant pinpoint what is truly working. Just like they really dont comprehend why younger folks are also being effected severely.
FYI
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/coronavirus-covid-19-can-plasma-recovered-patients-treat-sick
Quote from: 67 GT350 on April 07, 2020, 12:05:16 PM
Notice, no news about "recovery"
Hawaii does post daily information including recovered patients. 8)
The doom and gloom network doesn't help anyone. Most who contract it fully recover or have no real ill effect. I'm glad we don't do this for the flu. >:(
WE'VE ALL BEEN EXPOSED
a poem by Sarah Bourns
We've all been exposed.
Not necessarily to the virus
We've all been exposed BY the virus.
Corona is exposing us.
Exposing our weak sides.
Exposing our dark sides.
Exposing what normally lies far beneath the surface of our souls, hidden by the invisible masks we wear.
Now exposed by the paper masks we can't hide far enough behind.
Corona is exposing our addiction to comfort.
Our obsession with control.
Our compulsion to hoard.
Our protection of self.
Corona is peeling back our layers. Tearing down our walls.
Revealing our illusions.
Leveling our best-laid plans.
Corona is exposing the gods we worship:
Our health
Our hurry
Our sense of security.
Our favorite lies
Our secret lusts
Our misplaced trust.
Corona is calling everything into question:
What is the church without a building?
What is my worth without an income?
How do we plan without certainty?
How do we love despite risk?
Corona is exposing me.
My mindless numbing
My endless scrolling
My careless words
My fragile nerves.
We've all been exposed.
Our junk laid bare.
Our fears made known.
The band-aid torn.
The masquerade done.
So what now? What's left?
Clean hands
Clear eyes
Tender hearts.
What Corona reveals, God can heal.
Come Lord Jesus.
Have mercy on us.
Excellent!
+ 1 so true
Quote from: rbarkley on April 07, 2020, 10:36:13 PM
WE'VE ALL BEEN EXPOSED
a poem by Sarah Bourns
We've all been exposed.
Not necessarily to the virus
We've all been exposed BY the virus.
Corona is exposing us.
Exposing our weak sides.
Exposing our dark sides.
Exposing what normally lies far beneath the surface of our souls, hidden by the invisible masks we wear.
Now exposed by the paper masks we can't hide far enough behind.
Corona is exposing our addiction to comfort.
Our obsession with control.
Our compulsion to hoard.
Our protection of self.
Corona is peeling back our layers. Tearing down our walls.
Revealing our illusions.
Leveling our best-laid plans.
Corona is exposing the gods we worship:
Our health
Our hurry
Our sense of security.
Our favorite lies
Our secret lusts
Our misplaced trust.
Corona is calling everything into question:
What is the church without a building?
What is my worth without an income?
How do we plan without certainty?
How do we love despite risk?
Corona is exposing me.
My mindless numbing
My endless scrolling
My careless words
My fragile nerves.
We've all been exposed.
Our junk laid bare.
Our fears made known.
The band-aid torn.
The masquerade done.
So what now? What's left?
Clean hands
Clear eyes
Tender hearts.
What Corona reveals, God can heal.
Come Lord Jesus.
Have mercy on us.
Well I thought I had left some papers at work. So I decided to make the drive in to pick them up, 62 miles round trip. Turned out I hadn't, they might be with a co-worker. All was not lost however because, you guest it, I drove the G.T.500 and took my son with me. Gorgeous spring day, temps in the upper 50s with plenty of sun, beautiful stereo sound from the exhaust and the tapping of the lifters. Gotta love the sound of a 427 when rowing through the gears. What more could somebody want? Just doesn't get much better than this... ;)
Quote from: S7MS427 on April 11, 2020, 07:06:22 PM
Well I thought I had left some papers at work. So I decided to make the drive in to pick them up, 62 miles round trip. Turned out I hadn't, they might be with a co-worker. All was not lost however because, you guest it, I drove the G.T.500 and took my son with me. Gorgeous spring day, temps in the upper 50s with plenty of sun, beautiful stereo sound from the exhaust and the tapping of the lifters. Gotta love the sound of a 427 when rowing through the gears. What more could somebody want? Just doesn't get much better than this... ;)
That's the spirit! That's living life! There are so few respites between work obligations.
Yesterday was a red-sky morning. Based on the METAR I knew the rain was coming by 1300 so I knew If I wanted some air I needed to get my posterior out as soon as I arrived home from my morning walk. I hit the shower, pulled on some cargo shorts and a shirt lit the vehicle. Of course 1500 rpm cold idle didn't make anyone really happy while it warmed up. I really don't care either.... I pulled off and the cell starts ringing. The first call is the neighbor across the street.
She says " You do realize the kids are sleeping in?" I responded to her and said " Do I call you when your husband mows the yard at 0630 when I've been flying for four days and get home the night before at 0200? These kids are 16 and 17. Absolutely ridiculous. It makes me wonder if she still wipes their asses.
Anyway, I wound up with a great ride down Southlake Blvd through Grapevine, Southlake, Keller and a few other municipalities. The LE not concerned unless you're being unsafe. A few miles over the posted is simply ignored. Nice wide six-lane thoroughfare and 1.68 for 93.
I long for normality, but this still makes for great therapy.
Enjoy your vehicle where you normally wouldn't because of the aloof drivers and crowded roads. You may never get this opportunity again in your lifetime.
We have found a very effective PPE being implemented
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on April 07, 2020, 09:31:17 AM
Thank you kind sir, we are here
Quote from: Don Johnston on April 07, 2020, 01:45:44 AM
Easy the worry and enjoy yourself. Wrap yourself in your drivers helmet with face shield down when you go to the market.
Prius drivers down own them. 8)
Where are the recovery numbers?
Strange, we do not know one person who has it yet?
As of April 2 over 200k recoveries
Folks this is the real deal, we have two directly on the frontline dealing with the affected on a daily basis.
Take care and be safe out there
More than 200,000 have recovered from coronavirus...but officials 'deeply concerned' about spread | TheHill
https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/490778-more-than-200000-have-recovered-from-coronavirus?amp
Quote from: 67 GT350 on April 15, 2020, 09:20:40 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on April 07, 2020, 09:31:17 AM
Thank you kind sir, we are here
Quote from: Don Johnston on April 07, 2020, 01:45:44 AM
Easy the worry and enjoy yourself. Wrap yourself in your drivers helmet with face shield down when you go to the market.
Prius drivers down own them. 8)
Where are the recovery numbers?
Strange, we do not know one person who has it yet?
Going forward the real issue isn't whether people have recovered,but rather they are still infectious.Jury still out on that.Immunity questions also a major issue.Scary.Wonder if you can outrun it with 400h.p.Only one way to find out!!!In all seriousness be vigilant folks.
Quote from: 557 on April 15, 2020, 10:49:58 AM
Going forward the real issue isn't whether people have recovered,but rather they are still infectious.Jury still out on that.Immunity questions also a major issue.Scary.Wonder if you can outrun it with 400h.p.Only one way to find out!!!In all seriousness be vigilant folks.
;)
I have just over 600 HP. I am immune. Thank God for small favors. I don't have it and I'm not a carrier. At least I can put my idle hands to work to help others.
I have become a professional at power grocery shopping.. ;D
I long for normal. I know many don't believe in prayer or God. I do my due diligence and put them up every morning knocking out my walk while watching the sunrise.
The weather seems to be like a woman who's having chronic PMS. 33 yesterday morning and 37 today. I wear a light jacket, but gloves and a jacket while wearing shorts may make me look like I'm in Florida. :o
We will be going through cycles.
As you mention proceed with caution, be aware of those that surround you. Distance yourself from society.
Quote from: 557 on April 15, 2020, 10:49:58 AM
Going forward the real issue isn't whether people have recovered,but rather they are still infectious.Jury still out on that.Immunity questions also a major issue.Scary.Wonder if you can outrun it with 400h.p.Only one way to find out!!!In all seriousness be vigilant folks.
Valid excuse for not hanging out with those you really don't want to be with. In-laws not allowed to visit. No need to be socially polite. 8)
Quote from: Don Johnston on April 15, 2020, 02:30:39 PM
Valid excuse for not hanging out with those you really don't want to be with. In-laws not allowed to visit. No need to be socially polite. 8)
LMAO- Don. That's funny!
I imagine it puts a serious damper on "dating".... 8)
Skype sex. 8)
Took 6S550 out for a spin today. Sure felt good. Ron
'67 0066 is in the shop (an hour away) having some work done that requires the occasional test drive... guess who's getting his coronavirus therapy and who is not lol. At least someone is enjoying the ride.
I am a survivor (proven) and NON transmitter. Yes there is a relapse ( minor runny nose) about two weeks after all symptoms leave. A friend who DID get the virus from me ( and survived) called me to say he had just come down with a cold and THE NEXT DAY I did too and my wife a day later. I ended that with Zicam and vitamin C.
COVID-19 is no joke but MOST survive unless you have a weak immune system for the many reasons we have been cautioned on. My previous comments were a bit arrogant ( looking back) made before I realized that I had it. Having it is NOT a death sentence!!!!
Be smart and safe , not paranoid and careless.
Randy
Quote from: gt350hr on April 17, 2020, 12:45:55 PM
I am a survivor (proven) and NON transmitter. Yes there is a relapse ( minor runny nose) about two weeks after all symptoms leave. A friend who DID get the virus from me ( and survived) called me to say he had just come down with a cold and THE NEXT DAY I did too and my wife a day later. I ended that with Zicam and vitamin C.
COVID-19 is no joke but MOST survive unless you have a weak immune system for the many reasons we have been cautioned on. My previous comments were a bit arrogant ( looking back) made before I realized that I had it. Having it is NOT a death sentence!!!!
Be smart and safe , not paranoid and careless.
Randy
Glad to hear you are on the mend.
Thanks Brian.
I was symptom free by Feb 10th and the relapse was over by the 27th of Feb. Again not knowing I had IT, I was pretty outspoken about what would eventually happen.All of March and April have been trouble free "without" hand sanitizer, masks, social distancing , etc. The recent antibody test prooved what I had suspected all along. 8 of us here at work are all virus free in the aftermath and feeling 100% for well over a month. I am sure there are millions of other survivors but the test is so expensive ( $150/person), few will do it.
Randy
Quote from: gt350hr on April 17, 2020, 01:25:41 PM
Thanks Brian.
I was symptom free by Feb 10th and the relapse was over by the 27th of Feb. Again not knowing I had IT, I was pretty outspoken about what would eventually happen.All of March and April have been trouble free "without" hand sanitizer, masks, social distancing , etc. The recent antibody test prooved what I had suspected all along. 8 of us here at work are all virus free in the aftermath and feeling 100% for well over a month. I am sure there are millions of other survivors but the test is so expensive ( $150/person), few will do it.
Randy
Interesting that you mentioned a "relapse". Me too. The drip and the cough are back.
I lost 23 pounds and have recovered only 9 or so.
The immunity thing is in question. Just today South Korea issued a report indicating that "re-infection" isn't clear.
It may be that 1) the tests are faulty 2) folks are "cured" but there are lingering false indicators of infection or 3) the anti-bodies don't protect you and you can be re-infected.
It was from the South Korean CDC so don't shoot me and it is an ongoing situation and will be cleared up eventually.
There is also question here in the US as to the accuracy of the anti-body tests. There are other factors with that test and not everyone will produce the same level of anti-bodies to be "cured".
As explained to me 1) if for instance the anti-body level was rated on a 1 to 10 scale, one person may show at a 7 and considered marginal and another show at a 9. It isn't clear what that means. What if you're a 6? Are you curred.
The anti-body tests need to be "interpreted" and are not black and white.
The other thing is there is little new in anti-body therapy. It has issues as far as rejection and again as explained to me, is only used as a last resort on a critical patient who has nothing to loose anymore.
I too feel that I have had more severe infections such as walking pneumonia and severe bronchitis but who knows if it's over, has attacked other organs? Only time will tell and everyone will have different experiences I'm sure.
I "fell over" on March 20, my birthday and probably yesterday was the first day I could get through without having to stop to rest.
Why would everyone presume that you can't be re-infected? You can with a cold, flu, etc.
I'm antsy and want out too but here in NY there is no joke. I am 6 miles from the NYC border and on their side the coffins are literally stacked up with no where to go. 600 dead just today. Down from 700 something yesterday.
No one is going safe without an inoculation. Yesterdays opinion is that may be fall at the soonest?
Feel good? Feel safe? Are you going to go to a MLB, NHL, NBA game and sit in the crowd?
Randy and Doug,
Thanks for the information... Interesting reading.
Hope you both stay well!
Josh
Quote from: SBCARGUY on April 17, 2020, 06:34:22 PM
Randy and Doug,
Thanks for the information... Interesting reading.
Hope you both stay well!
Josh
I fear that my brain damage isn't reversible? There is minimal anger at the moment but the flood may still be to come?
I have to be judicious with the throttle. There was a Lexus AH the other day that I had all I could do from running him off the road, dragging him out of the car, stomping him to death and setting him on fire, so something is peculating and hopefully it is just the virus passing through, but I am aware of it.
I do not carry and I promised the Judge I wouldn't hit anyone anymore. ;)
Quote from: shelbydoug on April 17, 2020, 03:27:32 PM
Why would everyone presume that you can't be re-infected? You can with a cold, flu, etc.
The reason you can get a cold or the flu again is that it is likely that the you were infected by a different strain to which the body has little or no immunity. That's why you hear the medical folks talking about which flu strains the current year's flu vaccine will be effective against.
Doug, Give me your keys! lol
Quote from: The Going Thing on April 17, 2020, 10:04:46 PM
Doug, Give me your keys! lol
URGH! :o
NO NO JUDGE, it's the virus, it'll go away.
Quote from: DGSOH on April 16, 2020, 05:04:05 PM
'67 0066 is in the shop (an hour away) having some work done that requires the occasional test drive... guess who's getting his coronavirus therapy and who is not lol. At least someone is enjoying the ride.
As it turns out there
are alternative therapies and though not a vintage Shelby (see attached), an effective therapeutic none the less... beautiful day for a drive in southern Ohio today.
Be well.
Quote from: DGSOH on April 20, 2020, 04:55:03 PM
Quote from: DGSOH on April 16, 2020, 05:04:05 PM
'67 0066 is in the shop (an hour away) having some work done that requires the occasional test drive... guess who's getting his coronavirus therapy and who is not lol. At least someone is enjoying the ride.
As it turns out there are alternative therapies and though not a vintage Shelby (see attached), an effective therapeutic none the less... beautiful day for a drive in southern Ohio today.
Be well.
. Bullit eh??? I'm GREEN with envy....
Quote from: 557 on April 20, 2020, 05:37:22 PM
Bullit eh??? I'm GREEN with envy....
It's a remarkably fun little ride.
Looks good Doug, glad you're enjoying it.
Quote from: JD on April 20, 2020, 06:50:53 PM
Looks good Doug, glad you're enjoying it.
That it is JD, that it is, thanks. It gets put up for the winter so nice to get it out and blast around the country roads for a bit... have to watch out for folks loose chickens though lol.
Glad to hear that some are letting out your steam. Remember to breathe...
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on April 21, 2020, 09:16:27 AM
Glad to hear that some are letting out your steam. Remember to breathe...
. Preferably through a protective mask....
No proof that mask are helpful. Good luck finding them at this stage anyway.
I have one.Took the 67 gt500 out for a bounce today and one thing was VERY clear......It still "runs"...... ;D
I was out yesterday. I have driven more in the last three weeks than I have in six months.. ;D
Few idiots out and roads empty enough to have a good view of what is moving in front of me.
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in SoCal. So I exercised the KR and Kirkham, and my E-Type.
I'm almost finished with the inventory, cleaning and repositioning of all of my garage tools. I discovered that I have 16 pair of vice grips.
Next up, tackling the stuff under the stairs.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on April 21, 2020, 11:51:13 PM
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in SoCal. So I exercised the KR and Kirkham, and my E-Type.
I'm almost finished with the inventory, cleaning and repositioning of all of my garage tools. I discovered that I have 16 pair of vice grips.
Next up, tackling the stuff under the stairs.
You must be organizing for the escape.. lol
Frankly, I would love to escape, but my lovely lady won't leave.
I owned a 660-acre ranch in Texas ten+years ago, when I fled from CA then. But times change and so I have adapted.
I'm a native as well. I wouldn't move back for anything. I relocated to Texas in 2003.
Good luck with masks...
Quote from: 557 on April 21, 2020, 12:23:52 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on April 21, 2020, 09:16:27 AM
Glad to hear that some are letting out your steam. Remember to breathe...
. Preferably through a protective mask....
Excellent point when dealing with a microbe particles, but het something is better than nothing. Roll that dice!
Quote from: The Going Thing on April 21, 2020, 10:27:20 PM
No proof that mask are helpful. Good luck finding them at this stage anyway.
Enjoy today tomorrow is certainly not promised
Drive em, doesn't matter the low miles or awards once your gone
Quote from: Side-Oilers on April 21, 2020, 11:51:13 PM
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in SoCal. So I exercised the KR and Kirkham, and my E-Type.
I'm almost finished with the inventory, cleaning and repositioning of all of my garage tools. I discovered that I have 16 pair of vice grips.
Next up, tackling the stuff under the stairs.
Quote from: Side- Oilers on April 21, 2020, 11:51:13 PM
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in SoCal. So I exercised the KR and Kirkham, and my E-Type.
I'm almost finished with the inventory, cleaning and repositioning of all of my garage tools. I discovered that I have 16 pair of vice grips.
Next up, tackling the stuff under the stairs.
. Cleaning up the garage and realized I have like 25 (mostly)vintage surfboards and like 30 (mostly)vintage skateboards...When /how the hell did that happen?!?! I guess it all "adds up" over time...Gnarly.... :o
Love it !
Quote from: 557 on April 22, 2020, 12:31:05 PM
Quote from: Side- Oilers on April 21, 2020, 11:51:13 PM
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in SoCal. So I exercised the KR and Kirkham, and my E-Type.
I'm almost finished with the inventory, cleaning and repositioning of all of my garage tools. I discovered that I have 16 pair of vice grips.
Next up, tackling the stuff under the stairs.
. Cleaning up the garage and realized I have like 25 (mostly)vintage surfboards and like 30 (mostly)vintage skateboards...When /how the hell did that happen?!?! I guess it all "adds up" over time...Gnarly.... :o
Waiting for five more.
Two swans....I raise you three pelicans
Quote from: 557 on April 22, 2020, 12:31:05 PM
Quote from: Side- Oilers on April 21, 2020, 11:51:13 PM
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in SoCal. So I exercised the KR and Kirkham, and my E-Type.
I'm almost finished with the inventory, cleaning and repositioning of all of my garage tools. I discovered that I have 16 pair of vice grips.
Next up, tackling the stuff under the stairs.
. Cleaning up the garage and realized I have like 25 (mostly)vintage surfboards and like 30 (mostly)vintage skateboards...When /how the hell did that happen?!?! I guess it all "adds up" over time...Gnarly.... :o
Nice i've got a decent vintage skateboard collection myself born & raised in the Badlands ,Upland Ca
Take some pics of the boards and post them
Quote from: 557 on April 22, 2020, 12:31:05 PM
Quote from: Side- Oilers on April 21, 2020, 11:51:13 PM
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in SoCal. So I exercised the KR and Kirkham, and my E-Type.
I'm almost finished with the inventory, cleaning and repositioning of all of my garage tools. I discovered that I have 16 pair of vice grips.
Next up, tackling the stuff under the stairs.
. Cleaning up the garage and realized I have like 25 (mostly)vintage surfboards and like 30 (mostly)vintage skateboards...When /how the hell did that happen?!?! I guess it all "adds up" over time...Gnarly.... :o
Went out for another quarantine cruise today with my little buddy & found this place on Route 66 Mustang Sally's bar and grill ,too bad it wasn't open it was about 100° in SoCal today & I would've loved to of had a cold one.
That thing have A/C? Cause my 67 gt500 doesn't and....... :o
No A/C in this one & it was a hot one for sure today, i had A/C in the KR that worked great in the winter ,but once it hit 100 in summer i'd have to roll down the windows anyway .
Quote from: 68krrrr on April 26, 2020, 11:42:47 PM
No A/C in this one & it was a hot one for sure today, i had A/C in the KR that worked great in the winter ,but once it hit 100 in summer i'd have to roll down the windows anyway .
. Well thank god you have a parchment interior.I can tell you from personal experience that Dark(black)car+dark (black)interior+100 degree L.A. heat=less fun.....Mind you less fun is a far,far cry from no fun.... 8)
Missed this one as we are exiled in the keys. But the boys hit the road
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on April 25, 2020, 08:32:26 AM
Take some pics of the boards and post them
Quote from: 557 on April 22, 2020, 12:31:05 PM
Quote from: Side- Oilers on April 21, 2020, 11:51:13 PM
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in SoCal. So I exercised the KR and Kirkham, and my E-Type.
I'm almost finished with the inventory, cleaning and repositioning of all of my garage tools. I discovered that I have 16 pair of vice grips.
Next up, tackling the stuff under the stairs.
. Cleaning up the garage and realized I have like 25 (mostly)vintage surfboards and like 30 (mostly)vintage skateboards...When /how the hell did that happen?!?! I guess it all "adds up" over time...Gnarly.... :o
. Don't get me started.....
Took 6S550 out for a ride today. Met a man at the hardware store who couldn't believe it was once a rental car. Lots of fun to drive it. Ron
I went out today for a 50 mile run. All I heard was a slurping sound. The car went forward, the gauge went backwards. I think the Boeing I fly gets better economy than my 427.
Took the Mustang out for a nice tour through some nice curvy roads in
northwest Ohio.
This is what I am organizing for my area: "David's Leon County SELFIE Scavenger Hunt". I went around my County taking Photos of cool things like the one shown and did so in a way that there are clues in the back Ground to help them figure out where it is and they must locate the Object and take a Selfie with it. I give them 12 Photos and they have just 3 Hours to take Selfies with as many as possible and return to the Launch Site. This will cost me around $300 to put this on but I think it will be Fun, plus I hope to find local Sponsors. Since I am sure there are not that many SAAC Members in my area I hope not to get in trouble post my Web Site as a Promotion, it's just easier to it this way. If you want to do this in your area, visit my Web Site at www.HawksEvents.com I posted the Event with the Rules.
Good to see that fear has not won. Be safe out there!
Oh by the way at our local grocery store we found this to cope with the current situation. It comes one cereal pack attached to one bottle of rum....
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on April 28, 2020, 08:17:54 AM
Oh by the way at our local grocery store we found this to cope with the current situation. It comes one cereal pack attached to one bottle of rum....
. So you pour the rum on the cereal,or..."....... :o
Pour the lime on the coconut
Quote from: 557 on April 28, 2020, 09:28:36 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on April 28, 2020, 08:17:54 AM
Oh by the way at our local grocery store we found this to cope with the current situation. It comes one cereal pack attached to one bottle of rum....
. So you pour the rum on the cereal,or..."....... :o
Oye Trentomundo done esta las surfo bordos???
Picture taken somewhere in Maui
Quote from: 557 on April 22, 2020, 12:31:05 PM
Quote from: Side- Oilers on April 21, 2020, 11:51:13 PM
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in SoCal. So I exercised the KR and Kirkham, and my E-Type.
I'm almost finished with the inventory, cleaning and repositioning of all of my garage tools. I discovered that I have 16 pair of vice grips.
Next up, tackling the stuff under the stairs.
. Cleaning up the garage and realized I have like 25 (mostly)vintage surfboards and like 30 (mostly)vintage skateboards...When /how the hell did that happen?!?! I guess it all "adds up" over time...Gnarly.... :o
A 2 car garage,a Shelby,a Toyota, and lotso boards.....
Mas
Yep,there are cars in there too....
Nice pics, 557!
Trentomundo love the menagerie !
Cowabunga, dude. , I am stoked seeing that collection. You should be out right now using them for a therapy board meeting. Who made some o your water toys?
8)
Bing(2 one is a bonzer ,1 is a David Nuuhiwa noseriding model),Infinity(2),G&S,natural progression,Ernie Tanaka,sea ski,Greek surfboards,nectar,Walden,hobie(?),surfings new image,et,Ludwig,windansea,Channel Islands,sunova(3),and a few other miscellaneous ones.Also have a sunova fish hybrid (6'4") and a galaxy of new generations longboard(French,10 ft.) in Italy.You accumulate stuff in 44 yrs.of surfing.... ;)
Btw beaches are closed here so no surfing.Ding repair/board restoration time..... :'(
That's a nice skateboard collection 557 here's a few of mine
Well we both have fibreflexes and zflexes....super jealous about the kryptonics foam boards though...Love those things,I actually had a similarly constructed board my buddy made me back in the day and it took a surprisingly long time to snap it LOL.I mostly specialize in early 70s open bearing flat fiberglass boards and (pea) shooter down rail surfboards of the same era (as I am old) but I like ALL unusual stuff.cheers!!! :D
Thanks for sharing with us, greatly appreciated.
Quote from: 557 on April 28, 2020, 08:28:11 PM
Well we both have fibreflexes and zflexes....super jealous about the kryptonics foam boards though...Love those things,I actually had a similarly constructed board my buddy made me back in the day and it took a surprisingly long time to snap it LOL.I mostly specialize in early 70s open bearing flat fiberglass boards and (pea) shooter down rail surfboards of the same era (as I am old) but I like ALL unusual stuff.cheers!!! :D
No sweat....Not much to do in a global pandemic BESIDES posting pictures of my wholly inappropriate collection of children's toys(and drive a really old ford 8)).cheers
557, is your car Nightmist or black?
I had a Gordon & Smith Fibreflex back when I was a kid. Unfortunately it was stolen.
My car is black with gold lemans stripes (hertz colors) and gold side stripes without gt500 callouts (keeps them wondering....briefly...lol) Car was originally a Wimbledon white car ,but the P.O. (prior to 1982)repainted-it.Unfortunately they did about as good a job as could be expected without blowing the car apart(door jambs,trunk ,engine compartment,etc.)so it would be a pain to "correct".Hated the color at first as it's incorrect,but over the years I've grown to kinda "dig" it.Plus with the incorrect wheels on it I think a lot of people think it's a clone which might repel some "unwanted attention".....
Sounds perfect to me!
Quote from: 557 on April 29, 2020, 11:19:31 AM
My car is black with gold lemans stripes (hertz colors) and gold side stripes without gt500 callouts (keeps them wondering....briefly...lol) Car was originally a Wimbledon white car ,but the P.O. (prior to 1982)repainted-it.Unfortunately they did about as good a job as could be expected without blowing the car apart(door jambs,trunk ,engine compartment,etc.)so it would be a pain to "correct".Hated the color at first as it's incorrect,but over the years I've grown to kinda "dig" it.Plus with the incorrect wheels on it I think a lot of people think it's a clone which might repel some "unwanted attention".....
Was yours here in Orange County? Maybe Ken Brant ? was the previous owner?
Randy
It's possible.Car came to me with a cocoa license plate frame on it,so a previous owner was club involved I think.Car was originally sold at Theodore Robins Ford in Costa Mesa,Ca. to a gentleman named William in Santa Ana Ca. (who I actually tracked down and spoke to years ago-he didn't remember who he sold it to).I bought it in 1982 from a guy in Hollywood named Gabriel.Fly in the ointment is that I am pretty sure that there were owner(s) between William and Gabriel who I don't know about.Pretty sure Gabriel had it painted.I would love to know what the car looked like before he had it painted.Or maybe not.It might just make me angry... ;D
Quote from: 557 on April 29, 2020, 04:38:43 PM
It's possible.Car came to me with a cocoa license plate frame on it,so a previous owner was club involved I think.Car was originally sold at Theodore Robins Ford in Costa Mesa,Ca. to a gentleman named William in Santa Ana Ca. (who I actually tracked down and spoke to years ago-he didn't remember who he sold it to).I bought it in 1982 from a guy in Hollywood named Gabriel.Fly in the ointment is that I am pretty sure that there were owner(s) between William and Gabriel who I don't know about.Pretty sure Gabriel had it painted.I would love to know what the car looked like before he had it painted.Or maybe not.It might just make me angry... ;D
Not sure if it matters to you or not but I recently received some paper work from Dave Mathews that I requested ,he had my purchase order & about 3 pages of info on previous owners that was kinda cool just to have .
Yeah,I got the stuff from D.Matthews some years back,but it was all original owner warranty repair stuff.Pretty sure car has never been out of Cali. as it has same plates it had back then.
I think Ken Brant was the one that had it painted. I do remember it being from Theodore Robbins. There was one from that dealership that got a 427 transplant "after the sale". The guy who ran their chassis dyno "in the day" told me about it. They sold a fair amount of SAI vehicles and still had two "new" ( one 427 and the other 428) Cobras in '68 for sale.
Randy
Did it have painted on side stripes without callouts if you can remember? Because there were at least a couple of other 67 gt500s running around so. Cal. back in the day that were painted hertz colors.If I remember correctly there were at least 2 others at the 84 SAAC convention in Anaheim.
I'm not sure , but I do remember Ken's being from Theodore Robbins Ford.
Original Wimbledon white/early car?
It may have been . That was 46 years ago and "some" details slip my video recorder brain. LOL
Sorry,
Randy
Thanks.I would love to find any other "links in the chain" between the original owner and the guy I bought it from in 82.
It was beautiful today. Clear blue skiesin the DFW area. 74 degrees with a pleasant breeze. I finished my log books, pressed my uniforms, balanced my check book and decided I needed to get out for a ride. I drove the beast about 20 miles, topped off the tank with 93 octane @ 1.66 a gallon, wiped down the car with Meguire's Wash and Wax and covered her back up.
My first trip will be Chicago's O'hare. Three days will be my longest trip since the lock-down started. I am looking forward to some peace.
My hope for all is that we return to a norm and the recovery is quick for our nation and the world.
Love you OUTLAWS !
Took my beloved 67 GT500 for its weekly romp around the beautiful Pasadena ,Ca. area this morning.One thing became clear almost immediately.This thing sure doesn't behave like a "normal"53 year old.Then again ,I don't behave like a "normal" 56 year old,so we get along just fine...... 8)
It was a nice spring day here in SE PA. Word had leaked out that there would be an impromptu cruise down High Street in Pottstown. I asked my son if he was interested in going. I didn't have to ask him twice, he was all for it as he has been cooped up for weeks now.
So we made the trip into town in the G.T.500 and were greeted by the sight of many cars traveling in the opposite direction, quite a few in front of us, and more than just a few people lining the streets. We received many hand gestures of appreciation. We made one pass each way and then headed for home. My only other comment is that isolation has NOT done anything to enhance the intelligence of the average American. We had several instances of people darting out in front of the car and of others who did not know how to drive in traffic. Other than that, it was a very pleasant experience however brief it was.
Yeah, well, they are low information drivers.
Quote from: S7MS427 on May 02, 2020, 09:30:07 PM
It was a nice spring day here in SE PA. Word had leaked out that there would be an impromptu cruise down High Street in Pottstown. I asked my son if he was interested in going. I didn't have to ask him twice, he was all for it as he has been cooped up for weeks now.
So we made the trip into town in the G.T.500 and were greeted by the sight of many cars traveling in the opposite direction, quite a few in front of us, and more than just a few people lining the streets. We received many hand gestures of appreciation. We made one pass each way and then headed for home. My only other comment is that isolation has NOT done anything to enhance the intelligence of the average American. We had several instances of people darting out in front of the car and of others who did not know how to drive in traffic. Other than that, it was a very pleasant experience however brief it was.
No pics ?