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panamericano

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  1. You just need to drive a ways to the friend? Then it will be flushed to be refilled with new coolant? Why not just top off with water for this excursion?
  2. I thought we grade on a Curve, so all builders get an A.
  3. Off this topic, but @Croc you're going to have to tell me about the 1965 Holman Moody Mustang. Certainly doesn't look like a FIA Group 2 from '65. I dragged a 68 or 69 customer H.M. back from Mexico, and a bunch of '65-69 Trans Am Mustangs and Shelbys. PM or post in "other cars" section.
  4. You could hava V8: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/lotus-seven-roadster/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_2648441
  5. Hyper is an appropriate handle. You are burning it up with this build. Going for a "solo-regular garage" speed record? Keep up the great work. You must be hyper anxious to enjoy the driving.
  6. Congrats on the scope good fortune. That's a new one as far as I have heard. Too bad Champion wasn't more help, it would have been nice to know the original length to compare with an autopsy of the bad one.. I'm a bit surprised they didn't ask to see it. I wonder how hard the electrode material is. All's well that ends well.
  7. Thanks for posting. Great photos and a wonderful article on the Ferguson. What a master piece!
  8. Looks like the Cobras cleaned house.
  9. Completely off topic, but what a car. 30 odd photos with interesting details. Amazing: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/1924-mercedes-benz-targa-florio-race-car-first-drive-review-feature/photos/
  10. Congratulations. Nice looking car. Ditto the wanna see the intake.
  11. Did someone mention carrying a tool bag with tie wire, zip ties, tools (minus the one you will really need)?
  12. Scott, He is just working on the car. Or on gardening leave. Or cooking some Spam.
  13. More bespoke. Remember we're talking about the V16 made from thin air. Too bad about the shabby interior? But, it's a race car.
  14. Just wondering... Does your crewman reach down and help with the submarine belt(s) like on TV?
  15. I cannot imagine what it cost them to do this car. Same folks that made the Auto Union replica gran prix cars. https://www.magnetomagazine.com/secret-auto-union-revealed-at-goodwood/?inf_contact_key=bc641ddfc88e0bf9ad7f0f060a0754a3680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1
  16. Totally agree with sanding. If you personally know a cop, they have all kind of groovy equipment in the Stolen car area to read through paint, and alterations, etc.
  17. Speaking of DMVs. I paid ($17?) for a copy of a file for some old car to TXDOT. Never got anything. California told me they will not search anything older than 10 years ago without a court order.
  18. You can also gain a little space by removing the pads and just putting friction tape on brake and clutch pedals.
  19. Great shot of Pikes Peak.
  20. Check the SCCA website for the car that usually wins DM at Nationals and see what is running at other national tour stops. From the few photos I recall, I would bet you are up against 200 HP (bike) and 900 pounds. Like Bernie said, the cars are custom built race cars. A WCM should be able to hold its own in Region, Division and no idea about Pro and Tour stuff. Just depends on who shows up. I wouldn't let all that be too big a concern in buying a good WCM.
  21. The sale: https://blipshift.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7503af90f99da6117258a460e&id=e6f31b35ea&e=666b17d30c
  22. If you missed em, better hurry. They ar cleaning out left overs. L and XL Medium only
  23. Get good quality Safety glasses, clear and tinted. Not the $3 throw aways. If you use a prescription, Sam's is quite reasonable. I've never gotten anything in my eyes with them. If you're going far on the highway, nothing beats a full face helmet. I feels like you're in a limo. But of course one looks dorky as hell.
  24. Just ask who has the biggest huevos!
  25. "This part of the article is no surprise, but it still makes me shake my head in disbelief: "Ask Laishley how long it takes to build a Caterham and he answers candidly, “I don’t know.” That’s because each builder has his or her own methods and each car is unique." How can you drive towards consistent quality, efficiency, and profitability in a production environment when everyone does it their own way? The new space is pretty though." Yes, sometimes there are many ways to do a job. But, there is almost always the BEST WAY and all the other ways are not as good, some terrible. I am always amazed reading builders' logs with horror stories. A kit from a company that has done the same basic kit for 50 years could be expected to find the best way and enforce it. It took Porsche until the early 1990s to see the light, with help from Japanese consultants. It took Ferrari even longer, but they finally got it well over 20 years ago.
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