Topic: my ride...

No its not as nice as you think.....
This should be exciting gonna....cant wait.
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Re: my ride...

Rallying that thing should be a blast.

Quad4 CRX - Wartburg 311 - Civic Wagovan - Parnelli Jones Galaxie - LS400 - Lancia MR2 - Boat - Sentra - 56 Ford Victoria
Known Associate of 3pedal Mafia, Speedycop, and the Russians.  Maybe even NSF.

Re: my ride...

jocktheglide wrote:

No its not as nice as you think.....

Dude, c'mon.  Really?  Not that nice?

http://www.murileemartin.com/UG/LSPSa13/604-UG-Pointless13.jpg

1990 RX7 "Mazdarita"  1964 Sunbeam Imp (IOE 2013 Sears Pointless) 2002 Jaguar x-type (Winner C-Class 2021 Sears Pointless)
Gone bye-bye
1994 Jaguar XJ12 (Winner C-Class 2013 Sears Pointless)  1980 Rover SD1 (I Got Screwed 2014 Return of Lemonites)

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cheseroo wrote:
jocktheglide wrote:

No its not as nice as you think.....

Dude, c'mon.  Really?  Not that nice?

I believe my rally entry is best described as "precisely as nice as you think."

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7353315626_7613175450_c.jpg

1982 MG Metro 1300: IOE 2015 Pacific Northworst GP, Longest Distance 2010 Cd'L Box Wine Country Classic
1980 KV Mini 1: Worst of Show and Fright Pig Supremo 2009 Concours d'Lemons
1978 H Special: Second-Round Elimination 2010 Lemons Pinewood Derby at Sears Pointless
1967 SAAB 96: IOE 2012 Pacific Northworst GP, Organizer's Choice 2022 Hell on Wheels California Rally

Re: my ride...

mharrell wrote:
cheseroo wrote:
jocktheglide wrote:

No its not as nice as you think.....

Dude, c'mon.  Really?  Not that nice?

I believe my rally entry is best described as "precisely as nice as you think."

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7353315626_7613175450_c.jpg

We may have to have another wager.  Who spits out what first - Imp spitting a rod or your variomatic spitting a rubber band.

1990 RX7 "Mazdarita"  1964 Sunbeam Imp (IOE 2013 Sears Pointless) 2002 Jaguar x-type (Winner C-Class 2021 Sears Pointless)
Gone bye-bye
1994 Jaguar XJ12 (Winner C-Class 2013 Sears Pointless)  1980 Rover SD1 (I Got Screwed 2014 Return of Lemonites)

Re: my ride...

cheseroo wrote:

We may have to have another wager.  Who spits out what first - Imp spitting a rod or your variomatic spitting a rubber band.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFD2V2n6Sxk

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cheseroo wrote:

We may have to have another wager.  Who spits out what first - Imp spitting a rod or your variomatic spitting a rubber band.

I don't know how much more betting on the reliability of my Lemons cars I can afford. Or, for that matter, on that of my other cars.

Note to self: Review the Variomatic belt-changing instructions in English before departing for California.

1982 MG Metro 1300: IOE 2015 Pacific Northworst GP, Longest Distance 2010 Cd'L Box Wine Country Classic
1980 KV Mini 1: Worst of Show and Fright Pig Supremo 2009 Concours d'Lemons
1978 H Special: Second-Round Elimination 2010 Lemons Pinewood Derby at Sears Pointless
1967 SAAB 96: IOE 2012 Pacific Northworst GP, Organizer's Choice 2022 Hell on Wheels California Rally

8 (edited by ninjacoco 2016-04-28 01:37 AM)

Re: my ride...

I'm kinda short on funds and time, so I keep thinking about whipping this out.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/10580651_10101644616157923_2653820797649786833_o.jpg

I double-checked, and the tires are still properly inflated. Phew. Sometimes I forget to let the extra air out after an autocross, but it hasn't been to one in a while, so I should get poop for gas mileage regardless.

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My worst case scenario if I cant get my Yamaha or Subaru up is to just drive my 01 Dodge 2500.   Which after I upgrade the fuel system here soon, it will be boringly reliable with leaking power steering.  Though that's better than being stranded in Death Valley.

Re: my ride...

Any idea how many of us are stupid enough to be doing this?
I have entered, booked rooms, and ordered parts to make sure car is road worthy.

Re: my ride...

jimmystikx wrote:

My worst case scenario if I cant get my Yamaha or Subaru up is to just drive my 01 Dodge 2500.   Which after I upgrade the fuel system here soon, it will be boringly reliable with leaking power steering.  Though that's better than being stranded in Death Valley.

Bah, you and Coco are taking the easy way out smile wife thought our Jag was beginning to look almost boring in the field shaping up so far. I may have a line on a '68 Galaxie 500 ragtop which would be CONSIDERABLY more Lemony. We'll see how that pans out...

Tradewinds Tribesmen Racing (The road goes on forever…)
#289 1984 Corvette Z51 #124 1984 944 #110 2002 Passat
Gone but not forgotten, #427-Hong Kong Cavaliers Benz S500
IOE (Humber!) Hell on Wheels (Jaguar)

Re: my ride...

Type44 wrote:

Bah, you and Coco are taking the easy way out smile wife thought our Jag was beginning to look almost boring in the field shaping up so far. I may have a line on a '68 Galaxie 500 ragtop which would be CONSIDERABLY more Lemony. We'll see how that pans out...


Well, this is my first Lemons anything....

Re: my ride...

jimmystikx wrote:

Well, this is my first Lemons anything....

My horrible advice would be to talk a friend or friends into joining you on this adventure. Everyone splits the cost of the rally, lodging, beer and a crapcan that y'all cage and race later.

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jimmystikx wrote:
Type44 wrote:

Bah, you and Coco are taking the easy way out smile wife thought our Jag was beginning to look almost boring in the field shaping up so far. I may have a line on a '68 Galaxie 500 ragtop which would be CONSIDERABLY more Lemony. We'll see how that pans out...


Well, this is my first Lemons anything....

I was joking around, bring the Dodge or whatever you got that runs... More a jest in general, don't let me give you the impression that you're not welcome because your vehicle is too "normal" for this run. Welcome to the madness!

Tradewinds Tribesmen Racing (The road goes on forever…)
#289 1984 Corvette Z51 #124 1984 944 #110 2002 Passat
Gone but not forgotten, #427-Hong Kong Cavaliers Benz S500
IOE (Humber!) Hell on Wheels (Jaguar)

Re: my ride...

Type44 wrote:
jimmystikx wrote:

My worst case scenario if I cant get my Yamaha or Subaru up is to just drive my 01 Dodge 2500.   Which after I upgrade the fuel system here soon, it will be boringly reliable with leaking power steering.  Though that's better than being stranded in Death Valley.

Bah, you and Coco are taking the easy way out smile wife thought our Jag was beginning to look almost boring in the field shaping up so far. I may have a line on a '68 Galaxie 500 ragtop which would be CONSIDERABLY more Lemony. We'll see how that pans out...

a) what Type44 says
b) I haz a (serious) broke, hence the possible Lulzcer

Re: my ride...

FreeRangeTexan wrote:
jimmystikx wrote:

Well, this is my first Lemons anything....

My horrible advice would be to talk a friend or friends into joining you on this adventure. Everyone splits the cost of the rally, lodging, beer and a crapcan that y'all cage and race later.


Crap can has been found, there will be at least one likely tagging along, and if not, I'm definitely going to roughing it.


I completely understand the jest!

17 (edited by cdickman12 2016-05-05 07:45 PM)

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My whip.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1276117429069466&set=oa.1767039563528643&type=3&theater

'13  Sonoma - Class B Crown Vic, 14 Sonoma IOE - Race Rambler!, Autobahn Class C+IOE #Racevan!, '15 Thill IOE Winner - Omega!, '16 Ridge - IOE - Avanti!, '17 THill Class C Winner - Omega, Butt IOE - Race 411, Sonoma IOE - Aztek '18 Butt - IOE - Allante, MSR - IOE - '41 Olds - '19 Butt-Class C - Allante, '20 Covid, '21 THill-Class B - Omega, Sonoma - IOE and HWG  - Satellite, '22 Sonoma - HWG-Tojan

Re: my ride...

cdickman12 wrote:

My whip.

https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13119761_1276117429069466_8889759172241379252_o.jpg

posting images here takes an extra step...you have to find the image file first  smile

I Survived Hell on Wheels, Car Weeeak, Route Sucky Suck, etc.

Re: my ride...

what motor and trans you got in your nashcan there?

and mine.

http://sensitiveresearch.com/1961-Rambler-Roadster/images/donecafe2.jpg

Re: my ride...

a pic of the Edsel...before work started in earnest. The motor is out, been taken apart, new rings and cam bearings installed, and it's back together. Waiting on a clutch disc, then I can plop it back in. Brakes are about 2/3 done. Still need to figure out what to do about the missing gas tank, I'm thinking a new one for a later model Ford would work, although I'd get to play around getting the filler neck to fit. An the driveshaft...gotta find a driveshaft...after I put the engine back in, and the "new" transmission, and do some measuring.

http://selectric.org/59edsel/ontrailer.jpg

http://selectric.org/59edsel/rear.jpg

http://selectric.org/59edsel/engine.jpg

I Survived Hell on Wheels, Car Weeeak, Route Sucky Suck, etc.

Re: my ride...

That sure is a neat little car, Tom!

I Survived Hell on Wheels, Car Weeeak, Route Sucky Suck, etc.

Re: my ride...

squirrel wrote:

The motor is out, been taken apart, new rings and cam bearings installed, and it's back together.

Outstanding! The Y-block is an excellent choice for all forms of motorsports.

1982 MG Metro 1300: IOE 2015 Pacific Northworst GP, Longest Distance 2010 Cd'L Box Wine Country Classic
1980 KV Mini 1: Worst of Show and Fright Pig Supremo 2009 Concours d'Lemons
1978 H Special: Second-Round Elimination 2010 Lemons Pinewood Derby at Sears Pointless
1967 SAAB 96: IOE 2012 Pacific Northworst GP, Organizer's Choice 2022 Hell on Wheels California Rally

Re: my ride...

squirrel wrote:
cdickman12 wrote:

My whip.

https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13119761_1276117429069466_8889759172241379252_o.jpg

posting images here takes an extra step...you have to find the image file first  smile

Thanks. I was trying to be lazy and do it another away. I failed sad

'13  Sonoma - Class B Crown Vic, 14 Sonoma IOE - Race Rambler!, Autobahn Class C+IOE #Racevan!, '15 Thill IOE Winner - Omega!, '16 Ridge - IOE - Avanti!, '17 THill Class C Winner - Omega, Butt IOE - Race 411, Sonoma IOE - Aztek '18 Butt - IOE - Allante, MSR - IOE - '41 Olds - '19 Butt-Class C - Allante, '20 Covid, '21 THill-Class B - Omega, Sonoma - IOE and HWG  - Satellite, '22 Sonoma - HWG-Tojan

Re: my ride...

tomicdesu wrote:

what motor and trans you got in your nashcan there?

and mine.

http://sensitiveresearch.com/1961-Rambler-Roadster/images/donecafe2.jpg

Ford 4 banger and T5.

'13  Sonoma - Class B Crown Vic, 14 Sonoma IOE - Race Rambler!, Autobahn Class C+IOE #Racevan!, '15 Thill IOE Winner - Omega!, '16 Ridge - IOE - Avanti!, '17 THill Class C Winner - Omega, Butt IOE - Race 411, Sonoma IOE - Aztek '18 Butt - IOE - Allante, MSR - IOE - '41 Olds - '19 Butt-Class C - Allante, '20 Covid, '21 THill-Class B - Omega, Sonoma - IOE and HWG  - Satellite, '22 Sonoma - HWG-Tojan

Re: my ride...

cdickman12 wrote:

Ford 4 banger and T5.

ooh ooh -- which four-hole motor? i was trying to make that sound like a swearword.

where can i see it? onna line somewhere?