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NOT mine. There is a new post (11-24) for a large selection of Birkin parts on LocostUSA.com

If the spare wheel is alloy, you might want to have it crack/fatigue tested. It doesn't take a lot to lead to a wheel failure. Not to worry you. Seems like you were very fortunate.

Encourage one of the locost guys to make one. I'm thinking the back half like the GTO Breadvan.

If yoou're near Dallas, I can hook you up with the inspector I use. He overlooks such trivia.

I like that "Croc-zilla" tag. But, "Have not got that far yet. Its yet to be assembled, put together and run. Lots of stuff left to happen. That's last thing after the 3M film." Appearance before saving your cranium? Recent posts have shown how invaluable your knowledge is about Cats. It would be a shame to lose it. Track only car = cage. The main I reason I have not fallen into the track day addiction is cars (not only just mine) with-out a proper cage. Having been wrong side up a few times, one surely fatal without a robust cage, I just won't do it. Unbelievable things can happen. There was a photo some time back of a tin-top about 6 rows up in the bleachers (looked like Sonoma to me). Fortunately an SCCA event so no spectators. I'm just saying, apparently some of these folks love you. MHO.

Or you can just click the tab that says Check Out as Guest and use any credit card.

What's wrong with seeing ladies for lunch?

Looks like a sand version of Bonneville. I know a guy with records there. He says salt where you cannot believe it and you never get it all out, almost rendering the car useless for anything else. Again, I am always SO happy to see people even crazier that YH&OS. Hat's off to you.

Never heard of these. professional looking. They a type certified auto maker in Japan, even crash tested! Ouch. https://www.duncanimports.com/vehicles/547/1994-mitsuoka-zero1-roadster

at http://8020.net/

"Fluids are also critical. I’ve added about a liter of coolant and two of oil in 3,000 miles." Of course, fluids are critical, but one can get creative. Driving an old 190SL from Mexico DF to Texas, it started leaking oil. I carried extra cans, but about 15 miles shy of the border, it got low again and I had exhausted my extra cans. So, I just stood by the side of the highway and waved an oil can at passing cars. Within 10 minutes, I had the extra 2 liters I needed to make it to the MB dealer in Laredo.

Holly carp! I saw that but must not have read the price.

So, where's the much anticipated photo in Marfa? I can't make out the background? Tomorrow should be a nice drive. Better weather and open roads. Good travels!

From another thread, "The Harbor Freight $30 set has a pretty good mix and for $30 you really can't complain, but watch out as the chrome is so cheap that it can flake off and leave you with a nasty tiny sliver. Ask me how I know." Having cheap tools at hand, by the side of the road, is better than having professional grade at home. Why stand there cussing when all you need is pliers or a screwdriver? For the last 30+ years I have made sure there are tools in every vehicle. My kids', the wife's, my Tacoma and needless to say, the Birkin. Some are cheap sets, but not used for 10 years. Cheap insurance. Goes with teaching a daughter to change a tire. Cheap tools have come a long way. They are not as crappy as they used to be. A pro mechanic needs tools that can take hard work for years, but as an amateur, some tools might only get used rarely, so it may take years to wear them out. There are exemptions. Cheap wire strippers are not worth having; some cheap pliers are OK, others not, etc. And don't forget road finds and garage sales. I have a ridiculous number of sockets, from a garage sale. Just about every 1/32 and 1/64 difference there is, bought in a gallon pail. Broken Craftsmen 1/2 inch breaker bar found in the road, traded by Sears for brand new one.

Back to the old ages. Supposedly one could set the gap on Triumphs with cigarette paper. Motor bike and breaker points though.

Congratulations. Watch out for the slick leaves. Enjoy till the snow comes.

"Oh Ohh! What did Croc get?" You missed it? Read all about it: http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?12963-2021-Caterham-CSR-quot-CatKong-quot

Right. Hummers have no poppet valves.

Perfect day in the neighborhood. Congrats.

Just yesterday I was wondering what happened to the secret project hinted at last year. Wow is hardly sufficient. Pity the poor big cars.

What a wonderful place. Love the art and details. Nice use of an old wobbly wheel. Never use an old magnesium one. We once had one blow up just sitting in the driveway on a Formula Junior.

Congratulations. Patience is the best thing to have at the DMS. When rejected, go get what they want and come back. Repeat as needed. Eventually get lucky (you are already right). Now you can drive all you want. :driving:

"I am as excited as a kid at Christmas time." Merry Christmas! Staying up late at night won't get it delivered any quicker.

Great idea! Then we can be like most social media types. Ranting on about a subject we know nothing about. :conehead: That doesn't mean I would not love to rant. More like "Don't get me started."