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Topic: So what would this qualify for?

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The team that brings this should win automatically.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

we've been trying to get someone to buy it in the cars for sale area for a couple days now.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

I think SpeedyCop is trying to get a 4th mortgage to buy and prep it.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

I'm sure that is way too close to being done for Speedy Cop

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

Judgemobile?

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

I think its turning radius might actually be worse than my M35A2's...

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

I need 4-5 guys to chip in $500 each. I'll buy it, prep it, and guarantee the guys a seat for the cost of the Lemons fees ($225 each). You will be instant LEGENDS.

I'm serious.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

Speedycop wrote:

I need 4-5 guys to chip in $500 each. I'll buy it, prep it, and guarantee the guys a seat for the cost of the Lemons fees ($225 each). You will be instant LEGENDS.

I'm serious.

Speedy, you bastard......you tempt me so....
At which race would you put it?

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

komododave wrote:
Speedycop wrote:

I need 4-5 guys to chip in $500 each. I'll buy it, prep it, and guarantee the guys a seat for the cost of the Lemons fees ($225 each). You will be instant LEGENDS.

I'm serious.

Speedy, you bastard......you tempt me so....
At which race would you put it?

summit point? big_smile

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

Serj wrote:
komododave wrote:
Speedycop wrote:

I need 4-5 guys to chip in $500 each. I'll buy it, prep it, and guarantee the guys a seat for the cost of the Lemons fees ($225 each). You will be instant LEGENDS.

I'm serious.

Speedy, you bastard......you tempt me so....
At which race would you put it?

summit point? big_smile

We might need a straight nascar loop so the turning radius will fit.  If there's a chicane, you might as well bulldoze it and take the penalty.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

Dunno, but it would be between now and next summer, and somewhere between CMP and Gingerman. I would need paypals before the auction ends to pull this off. If we don't win the bid, the payments would be refused, and no one would be out a dime.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

I have one taker already that just paypal'd me. That only leaves room for four. If you snooze, you'll be watching us hog the track and kicking yourself...

BTW, it will fit in my 24' trailer...barely!

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

Speedycop wrote:

I have one taker already that just paypal'd me. That only leaves room for four. If you snooze, you'll be watching us hog the track and kicking yourself...

BTW, it will fit in my 24' trailer...barely!

O.K. so I know you won't go for this theme but hey the car fits the theme.:D
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Re: So what would this qualify for?

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Speedycop wrote:

I have one taker already that just paypal'd me. That only leaves room for four. If you snooze, you'll be watching us hog the track and kicking yourself...

BTW, it will fit in my 24' trailer...barely!

O.K. so I know you won't go for this theme but hey the car fits the theme.:D
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I was wondering if anyone was ever going to suggest that as a theme, let alone build it.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

I just outright don't have the money...especially since i just paid you to race the bayou tongue

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

Ace and Gary? Would be funny, but no, this car IS it's own theme---automotive insanity!

Serj, I hear ya. Why do you think I need prepaid drivers for a car I don't own yet? I'd like to stay married AND keep my house.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

If you can promise Miami North, I'm in (I'm already paid up for Miami, too).

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

I would LOVE to have a fellow nut on board, Spank, but I can't promise Miami North.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

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The team that brings this should win automatically.

unfortunately, you are gonna need a waiver from Jay. it is not a mass production car. it is tube frame.

I'm sure Jay will grant the waiver, but it will probably be a one time deal.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

Speedycop wrote:

I need 4-5 guys to chip in $500 each. I'll buy it, prep it, and guarantee the guys a seat for the cost of the Lemons fees ($225 each). You will be instant LEGENDS.

I'm serious.

This sounds like a good time for me to call in some debts. If it works out, I'll let you know within 24 hours or so.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

Waiver granted.
I need 4 more people @ $500 each. I think my cousin will want in, so that would leave three spots. speedycop@comcast.net is my paypal.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

If a $725 check drops in my lap tomorrow, I'll tell the wife it's a message from God. But I'm not holding my breath.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

I am awaiting cash in person from one guy tomorrow. Several members here are about to pull the trigger. I should be paid up and full up by tomorrow night! If you are waiting, you'll miss out. Now if we can only win the auction. Sounds like a there's a TON of interest in this auction now.

BTW, I bid earlier, just to show I was serious. I also talked to the seller for a long time. He's a fellow racer (SCCA Spec) who's raced Audobahn, and he would really like a seat in the car eventually, although that didn't make him end the auction early. Now I need to try to snipe it, and hope that people with deep pockets forget to bid...

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

I'm still working on the funding. I'm even shaking down my GRANDMOTHER for early Christmas and birthday gifts.


Additionally, I got to thinking - this car isn't REALLY that long. Assuming the measurements are right, at 204 inches it's only 8 inches longer than FinalGear's Grand Prix is, and there are a handful of even bigger cars out there. Back when I was a teenager, there was a brief time that I drove a 1977 Mercury Marquis at 229 inches from stem to stern.

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Re: So what would this qualify for?

Yeah, but this car is HEAVY, according to the seller. Like, 4500 lbs. heavy!

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