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CarMan...careful, you're gonna take away Croc's title with those kinda words. He's worked long and hard to build his reputation. :jester:

Update...no photos to share, but just to further substantiate how hard I collided with terra firma (and to reiterate how sudden the energy transfer was), here’s the latest damage report. First, the upper RH ball joint was bent slightly forward in the area where it protrudes from the a-arm (not noticed until front suspension disassembly). Second, the upper LH portion of the fuel tank was moved forward about .5”. My tank is (was) hard-mounted via aluminum tabs (welded to the tank) which were bolted to steel tabs welded to the frame (bent the steal tabs and fractured one of the aluminum tank tabs). Lastly, I disassembled the rear end to check for any unseen gotcha’s. As I pulled the axles, the right axle slipped from the housing with little effort while the left axle required a bit of convincing with a dead blow hammer; not much, but enough to raise a red flag. When I looked through the housing, it was akin to looking through a long piece of horizontally oriented PVC pipe, suspended only on each end…definite downward bow in the middle. After a trip to a local machine shop, the tubes are now probably better aligned than the original factory spec. As for the chassis, it is now adorned with three casters (crudely welded in place), making it a candidate for the world’s largest LS6 engine stand. :jester:

This Birkin makes the Robin Hood look like a real steal. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pre-Owned-Collectors-Dream-SO-BLACK-35cm-Hermes-BIRKIN-Bag-/222005699208?hash=item33b0922288:g:WDYAAOSwu4BVsYJY

I wonder how many folks will tune in tonight just to see if Donald shows up?

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Did he drive to work uphill both ways in the snow?

Steve, That's like walking into a bar and asking "Can I buy anybody a drink?" Welcome to the forum. And please, post lots of photos during the build. Cheers!

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Time for a bit of recap here and there. Well, there goes Skip . . . name calling, right out of the gate. Skip, you autocross one of the world's smallest 7's (we're all wussies in comparison). And you make me laugh with your occasional input on the 'joke' thread. And thanks for sharing this article . . . what fun. Michael nails it right off the bat. Michael, because of you, I love clams and tomato red on green. Now here goes Mike . . . flicking mud at Travis's crotch. Then I join in, affirming Mike has applied mud properly, and in the correct area. That crotch area is really starting to take a pounding . . . Sorry, Mike. No innuendo intended, but Suave is laying in the floor right now and laughing his a$$ off. And he does miss you in the worst way. Ah . . . and there's that soft underbelly. Enough hazing, let's play nice. Spoken like a true lawyer. Skip...I found your presidential running mate. I've been on track with Tom...he's correct. Jerry admits that driving these cars are not for the limp-wristed, bells and whistles sort. I've never seen an anxious driver dashing out to their minivan for a spirited jaunt, nor a minivan with a bumper sticker that read 'Live to Drive and Drive to Live!' Travis, now there is an excellent first post! And welcome to the forum. A good sense of humor (and thick skin) go a long way here. So, wash off the mud and pull up a chair. Ditto! Well said. Michael, Tom covered this with 'crazy'. But Tom is right about you; you are hardcore. Bruce, wonder when and and where the writer test drove an ox-cart? . . . And do they really bellow? Careful, lots of old farts here with lots of mud to sling. I don't know...that just doesn't sound very 'dick'-ish to me. Just very Croc-ish. Well said, Jerry. But you didn't mention how your balls felt after the trip. :jester: To a great bunch of guys who like to drive hardcore and mix it up occasionally. :iamwithstupid: :boxing: :cheers:

Thanks, Croc, for my morning read. :cheers:

Hey!!! I resemble that remark! :toetap05:

Yessir! :auto:

See, Skip...there you have it! You got it from an email. You'd make an excellent politician. They all use speech writers, and the writers probably got most of their information off the internet! Hey, I bet Tom would volunteer to write your speeches. :cuss: That's two votes already. :smilielol5:Besides, not ALL politicians are crooks...Nixon said so himself. :bs: I think I need to get out of Houston, go home and turn a wrench in a really bad way.

Skip, if you'll run for office, I'll vote for you!

An elderly couple are sitting in church. The wife leans over for few seconds and then whispers to her husband, "I just let out a long, silent fart. What should I do?" The husband replies, "Replace the batteries in your hearing aid!" :svengo:

Suave sends his love. :seeya:

Classic!

Ted, How about creating a thread in the Members Rides section with photos and discription of #154...share with other forum members. :cheers:

Nothing like waking up to a good compliment . . . rock chips and patina rule. :jester:

Oh yeah, and . . .

Rise n Shine today in the Houston area. Lots of high-dollar eye candy to gawk at...Lambos, Ferraris, Mclaren and such . . . . But first, the really good stuff.

Welcome, Ted. Is 154 still fenderless up front?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giJxJdSuq74 . . . . . . :auto:

Paul, you are correct...very nice driver, but it couldn't hunt with the Storker. :jester:

Bill, There was an ERA out there (haven't seen it/heard of it in a while) that had an EFI Cobra engine...would your car have been the one?