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I unbranded some Puma driving shoes. Any brand that is not giving me money or product does not get free a logo on me. Even at my measly hobbyist level. I just painted the kitty a few times with black shoe dye and polish. The finish does not match perfectly, but I only wear them while driving, so I don't care. You might be able to stitch a groovy patch over a logo. I put an SCCA patch over something else on a nice cap,yellow with a reflective stripe.

Ref: "I agree on buying whatever tools you need, you can never have too many tools." I completely agree. However my son differs. We recently scavenged a building where they told him to take anything he wanted. I got a number of great quality tools and supplies. He jumped on me, saying I should get rid of stuff and have too much already...... I shut him up when I asked where he has to borrow tools, and who seems to usually have the right tool for the job?! UKChris, Hint. Used tools of high quality are often as useful as new, for 10% of the money.

UKChris, Ref: "I think my main debate is a torque wrench, it's pretty clear I need one but there seems to be a very broad cost curve,..." Grassroots had a lab test a couple years ago. The wrenches ranged from $12 Harbor Freight to $100+ as I recall. ALL were within 2% accurate, with no apparent relationship to price. You may want 1/2 inch sockets and wrench. Consider 6 point rather than 12. I use the $12 job, and nothing has fallen off yet. Maybe I should change my screen name to Po Boy 7.

Almost a 7.. It's a 6 on BAT https://bringatrailer.com/2018/03/10/raced-from-new-coventry-climax-powered-1955-lotus-mk-vi/

Congratulations. You will love the experience. Some of us don't get to own what we want till we hit a certain age. I always (still) think how unfair it is that young people can't afford cool sport cars, but us old guys can. Out here, in Texas, the land of giant vehicles, I use a bicycle flag thing to keep from getting run over. Use it on the street as much as you can. It makes the people smile and wave. The bikers get it. Just wait till you get it in your own garage. You have permission to just go out and look at it a couple times a night, cause it's YOURS! -Mark

Croc, Regarding your list. I notice none of yours say "ex". OMG! By the way, I didn't know Holman Moody did any fastbacks that early. Notch backs and Falcons, of course, But, what's the story of the fastback? -Mark

I exported one (yeelow) to a friend in Spain. He says it drives the folks there absolutely crazy!

"I once took a fake cashiers check for a motorcycle, ..." Follow-up. According to a friend in the Secret Service, this is all too common. It can easily be a counterfeit. Especially on the weekend or outside of banking hours. Would you have any idea what a cashiers check from First National Bank of Waco is supposed to look like? I used to be in the motor trade. I would only take a cashiers check during the business day. Before delivery, call the issuing bank, get a officer and inform them that the check is being negotiated and in collection. I far prefer cash. Don't look rich and no one knows what you are carrying. I would rather fly and drive, or fly and rent a one way Uhaul truck. I have bought long distance, as many said, you may have a good feeling. Get a friend or someone to go see it, at least. Or ask the seller to take it to an authorized dealer for a pre-buy inspection on a production car With a valuable car, I sat in the seller's office talking and drinking coffee for 2 hours until he could confirm the wire came through. A domestic wire should not take longer, and it can be sped up by getting the Fed tracking number, then the receiving bank can suck it in. Be careful and be happy. I once took a fake cashiers check for a motorcycle, I once took a fake cashiers check for a motorcycle,

The garage is great, much better that my measly one. But be careful with the rehydration process. Plain water applied topically will do more harm that good. You will need to do an IV drip. It is critical to get the proper minerals. Good luck.

Would a central backbone in aluminum work, instead of wide sides? Like the Elan, Renault Alpine, Europa?

Do I read that correctly? Texas #1. OK, 47th in education, but #1 in roads? It must be biased towards miles, as we have a lot of those. But, best for driving? Only if you're asleep. All straight lines. You could count the curves on one hand per day. Not the best for car nuts. Great in a cop-spec company car, but sucks in a Birkin.

I agree with Locost7018. If that doesn't make you say "holy crap", you do not have a grasp of the English language. But when one does things like play with our cars, which "others" think is crazy, it is SO refreshing to see someone who obviously is really (or just more) crazy. Thanks for sharing that.

Croc, What is one to do with all the time saved, since you have divided "New" and "Repeats"? Anyway, keep up the good work. ps. Bit tricky telling UKChris you don't bite. I figured you're only called Croc for having Gnarly teeth and a nasty bite.

I totally get it. The composition is an invisible picture, an invisible brochure and an invisible poster on a glass table, on a clear swimming pool with a white bottom. Brilliant!

OK. Now you have the spanner right. What is the project? Adjusting the doors on a Spyker? From the looks of the garage, you may need assistance. Offer a couple pints and I bet the lads will show up.

Wow. Looks like SE US is closer to Dallas than anyting SW. I'm in.

Bob, I noticed that all your meets include Mr. Paul's 32 Ford. My first car was a 32 or 33 roadster hot rod, with '51 Mercury V-8. Wish I had it back. It's nice to see a hot rod in with the sport-car crowd. Pretty much the same thing to me.

Glad I read it. Nothing new to us, EXCEPT, I didn't know they had a mobel specific tracking page of auction results. 2017 doesn't look so bad. This chart tracks BaT Auctions sales results for Lotus and Caterham Sevens and Super Sevens, as found on our BaT Model Page here. https://bringatrailer.com/lotus/seven/

Thanks for posting.

Mike, I was only asking about the proportions because I'v never seen the Croc in person. Let me know your our less exotic travels bring you to Texas, preferably north east, it's big you know. Merry Christmas, or whatever is appropriate. Mark

"...of Croc-like proportions" Oh sure. You talk like that about him when you know he's travelling. To which proportions might you refer? The huge toothy mouth, or the stubby arms, or the bulging eye balls...?

And yet, no one has mentioned the Lotus on BAT. Hurry, check the history. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-lotus-seven/

I don't understand all the comments about the mud flaps. Those are standard issue on pickups, here in Texas. They come that way from the dealer unless you check a "delete" box, but you don't get a credit for that. However, looks like he took the gun rack off the roll bar.

I do not know if these are buried in Croc's list. 5 Caterhams at a Shelby dealer. http://www.hillbankusa.com/cars-browser?make=All&body-style=All&price[min]=0&price[max]=550000&field_special_tag_value_1=All&sort_by=created&sort_order=ASC&items_per_page=12

http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13670&stc=1&d=1512927197 Croc, Thanks. Just what we need in Texas. Maybe trade for the Birkin? Load up a hay bale. Register it as a Farm Truck!