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The Lounge / Re: The real cost of EV
« on: October 28, 2023, 06:45:35 PM »
Maybe some reality is starting to show?

The problem is reality never comes into consideration when .gov is involved.

I keep "hoping" (likely fruitless  ::)) that if more sources point out the realities... at least a few (vs only us throwbacks) will start to take note and maybe the tide will turn  ???

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The Lounge / Re: The real cost of EV
« on: October 27, 2023, 02:04:07 PM »
Interestingly, I read an article at Industry Week.com today titled, "Ford Postpones $12B in EV Investments".
That particular article says that Ford model e lost $36,000 per vehicle... seemed to be for Q3 2023.

Maybe some reality is starting to show?

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I'll bump this up once before the end of the month (and the end of this Kickstarter campaign).
Here's part of an email from Graham regarding their work to-date:
Everybody we have met and interviewed / filmed has been unbelievably helpful.
Jay Leno gave us a 2 hour interview and a personal one hour tour of his collection.
John Morton said he had never experienced such a well informed interviewer.
We just don't appear able to stimulate the community at large to join with us.
Hopefully enough folks have signed on and they can get this Documentary finished to a high standard.


Thanks.

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The Lounge / Re: The real cost of EV
« on: October 26, 2023, 02:29:22 PM »
Thanks for posting, that is quite the study and looks like tons of good info 👍

(unrelated, but sort of related)
I'm still not seeing "the math" anywhere to show how we can "fuel" (= charge) the batteries for this "all BEV" dream?
Here in NJ, they'll still be fighting over the off-shore wind when I'm dead and gone... all the while ignoring the costs  ??? ::)

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did you not know that was there?  ???

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Yes, 1000% agree about this separate thread. Thanks to Vern for getting it started.

My $0.02 story- I've always figured myselt to be a bit of an outlier on here... I'm on the East Coast, and "only" have a red-headed b@stard step child car (relating to Shelby American).
However, as a long-time saac & forum member - and life-long car enthusist - it was very clear that Randy was "the Man" in terms of powertrain knowledge.
More importantly - beyond that - I could see that he was honest, sincere, helpful, generous, friendly, encouraging, patient, funny, plus always had a level head and a good outlook.
I requested help (via P.M.) from him when working on some Tiger engine upgrades a few years ago... Randy provided suggestions, answered every question and was an immeasurable help. almost finished results shown below prior to re-installation.
As someone said on one of the other threads, it's hard to imagine 5 guys replacing his knowledge and helpfulness.
Godspeed Randy, and prayers to his family and friends.


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The Lounge / Re: Anyone seen Randy
« on: October 03, 2023, 11:41:45 PM »
I'm very sorry to report that Randy Gillis passed away last Friday. Heart attack. I knew Randy for over 40 plus years. Very sad time.
John

Very sad to hear  :( :( :(. I never met Randy in person, but he was an inspiration and big help to me... and seemingly EVERYONE in the SAAC and Ford communities. I'm in shock.
R.I. P.

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: 4159 KR resto commences
« on: October 03, 2023, 01:02:43 PM »
The car looks and sounds great!
^^^ that.
Congrats on the progress and good luck getting everything to the way you want it  8)

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I copied and pasted this from the Rootes Review (Tigers East/Alpines East Club newsletter) with the blessing of one of the movie's main driving force. Of course, they need some money to finish up and have the intended great result.
Of course, the Trailer starts with Ol' Shel himself  8)
They're making a 60-minute a documentary for the Tiger's 60th birthday next year.
Everybody who is anybody (and still alive) will be in it!
View the trailer here:
https://bit.ly/3OYBrSB
Back the film - Kickstarter.com campaign ends late October. Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3KPW0PJ

There is much more info at the Kickstarter link.
I've pledged and hope that others will think it is worthwhile as well.

 

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CSX 3000 Series / Re: Ethanol, gas
« on: June 24, 2023, 03:01:10 PM »
In NJ we've not seen "real" gasoline for a looooonnnngggg time.
From what I've read and seen, additives such as StaBil and Star*Tron are supposed to keep the ethanol from separating and gathering water. I've been using StarTron for years... and have not seen any issues. Some internet reseach last year led me to try Biobor EB, supposedly better than the other additives... but it's too early for me to draw any conclusions.
(fwiw, I have 2 cars from the 60's with carbs and 2 from the 80's with factory injection)
Good luck.

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CSX 2000 Series / Re: Lets get some cobra pictures back up!
« on: June 24, 2023, 08:23:11 AM »
spotted this new addition at the 3-Dog Garage. Wow  8)

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Replicas and Tribute / Re: Just bought this. 67 tribute
« on: June 17, 2023, 01:47:25 PM »
Looks great - enjoy ("in moderation" if necessary  ::))

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The Lounge / Re: 10 favorite Ford V8s
« on: June 17, 2023, 01:45:41 PM »
the 5.4 in the "modular" family is certainly a rugged workhorse... with many lasting hundreds of thousands of miles in Ford Trucks and Vans. I'm pretty sure that the "million mile van" used it.
That motor with the supercharger on top also worked pretty good in the Ford GT. 8)

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Also/FWIW - the Simeone Museum (in Philly) is going all out to celebrate this 100th Anniversary, with around 30 hours  :o of non-stop activities and demonstrations. They plan to run more than 36 cars during the course of the 2 days...
They've been teasing us with night photos of some cars running for weeks.
Blurb from the website:
"Celebrate 100 years of the world’s greatest and most celebrated endurance road race with the Simeone Museum’s “24 Heures Du Simeone special event.  This 24 hour+ jam-packed program will feature 36+ legendary sports racing cars from our collection and will include driving demonstrations, film showings, surprise guests, and photo opportunities that will bring you back in time to some of the greatest Le Mans stories up close..."
The Museum set up a special website just for this event:
https://24h-simeone.com/?_ga=2.180293796.1050532811.1686159149-1970665172.1686159149&_gl=1%2A13c5abn%2A_ga%2Amtk3mdy2nte3mi4xnjg2mtu5mtq5%2A_ga_pj9ymdbh7j%2Amty4nje1ote0os4xljaumty4nje1ote0os42mc4wlja.

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Appeals / Re: What insurance do you guys use
« on: June 07, 2023, 01:29:56 PM »
Seems kinda funny, but I can't seem to easily find a list of the companies that are now included in the same ownership as "American Collectors Insurance".
Heacock and Condon-Skelly are included, I think that there is at least one more(?)

I've had Condon-Skelly since 1985... back when a nearby location was important - I could drive over there on my lunch break with the needed photos.
One claim a while back, I was treated very well and they had no issues making sure it was fixed right.

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