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Offline rrocket

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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14600 on: October 08, 2023, 10:47:12 pm »


Quote from: Bubba on October 08, 2023, 09:51:28 pm
This is my report from the first NHRA national event I attended in 1984, the Quaker State Northstar Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota.  It appeared in the Winnipeg Sun on August 23, 1984.  I will be asking NHRA for press credentials to cover the 2024 event at Brainerd International Raceway. Wish me luck!

Friggin' awesome.

Hope you get credentialed!
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14601 on: October 09, 2023, 12:25:15 pm »
Junior took me for a rip in the FIL’s rod yesterday. This car may have a  raw feel :)




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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14602 on: October 09, 2023, 12:42:32 pm »
Quote from: bridgecity on October 09, 2023, 12:25:15 pm
Junior took me for a rip in the FIL’s rod yesterday. This car may have a  raw feel :)



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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14603 on: October 09, 2023, 04:03:33 pm »


Quote from: bridgecity on October 09, 2023, 12:25:15 pm
Junior took me for a rip in the FIL’s rod yesterday. This car may have a  raw feel :)






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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14604 on: October 09, 2023, 05:39:01 pm »
Lol, no. ‘29 Ford with all work done by the FIL. Custom frame (widened) and body panels. Built a hardtop for it also.
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14605 on: October 09, 2023, 06:26:59 pm »
That's really outstanding.  What's the engine and tranny type?
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Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14606 on: October 09, 2023, 08:20:36 pm »
400 big block Chevy. Not sure on the tranny.

Very quick, and rides surprisingly nice given the low clearance. It’s been in various forms/colours throughout its life. Had a rumble seat in the trunk at one time.  The license plate says “steel” so you know it’s not a kit/fibreglass job. Last pic is from a couple years back and I was following him in his ‘64 Olds.

I have pics of the last rebuild/fab work somewhere. The man is talented, been building cars his whole life. Still works full time at 77, says he doesn’t know what he’s do if he retired.



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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14607 on: October 09, 2023, 09:21:09 pm »
Sweet ride!

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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14608 on: October 10, 2023, 07:03:32 pm »
That's insane.  Looks perfect.  The chrome on the front suspension!  The seats even!  You lucky son of a gun.   
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14609 on: October 10, 2023, 09:02:31 pm »
Yeah, that looks like a really nice build. The amount of work and energy that goes into something like that is insane.
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14610 on: October 14, 2023, 12:00:25 pm »
Quote from: TheHire on September 24, 2023, 11:07:52 am
Made a firm offer on the final piece to the dream car collection - the most money I've spent on a car to date but also likely the wildest, most exotic and most "value-preserving"/appreciating. If it comes to fruition, I should have it within a month.

Ended up cashing out my half of the F355 Spider that I split with my buddy; it's his dream car, not mine, and the money could be put to better use for me.

It's done; awaiting customs and shipping. Barring any unforeseen disasters, I should have the final piece to my dream car collection in hand this time next month. This particular one has some true celebrity provenance too...

Stick a fork in me; I'm done.  :)

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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14611 on: October 14, 2023, 12:07:32 pm »
Quote from: TheHire on October 14, 2023, 12:00:25 pm
Quote from: TheHire on September 24, 2023, 11:07:52 am
Made a firm offer on the final piece to the dream car collection - the most money I've spent on a car to date but also likely the wildest, most exotic and most "value-preserving"/appreciating. If it comes to fruition, I should have it within a month.

Ended up cashing out my half of the F355 Spider that I split with my buddy; it's his dream car, not mine, and the money could be put to better use for me.

It's done; awaiting customs and shipping. Barring any unforeseen disasters, I should have the final piece to my dream car collection in hand this time next month. This particular one has some true celebrity provenance too...

Stick a fork in me; I'm done.  :)
Excellent, can’t wait to see the show and shine and read the story behind it.  Happy for you, but also jealous of that amazing garage full of toys.
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14612 on: October 14, 2023, 12:26:43 pm »
Quote from: JohnnyMac on October 14, 2023, 12:07:32 pm
Quote from: TheHire on October 14, 2023, 12:00:25 pm
Quote from: TheHire on September 24, 2023, 11:07:52 am
Made a firm offer on the final piece to the dream car collection - the most money I've spent on a car to date but also likely the wildest, most exotic and most "value-preserving"/appreciating. If it comes to fruition, I should have it within a month.

Ended up cashing out my half of the F355 Spider that I split with my buddy; it's his dream car, not mine, and the money could be put to better use for me.

It's done; awaiting customs and shipping. Barring any unforeseen disasters, I should have the final piece to my dream car collection in hand this time next month. This particular one has some true celebrity provenance too...

Stick a fork in me; I'm done.  :)
Excellent, can’t wait to see the show and shine and read the story behind it.  Happy for you, but also jealous of that amazing garage full of toys.

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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14613 on: October 14, 2023, 12:37:49 pm »
Quote from: TheHire on October 14, 2023, 12:00:25 pm
Quote from: TheHire on September 24, 2023, 11:07:52 am
Made a firm offer on the final piece to the dream car collection - the most money I've spent on a car to date but also likely the wildest, most exotic and most "value-preserving"/appreciating. If it comes to fruition, I should have it within a month.

Ended up cashing out my half of the F355 Spider that I split with my buddy; it's his dream car, not mine, and the money could be put to better use for me.

It's done; awaiting customs and shipping. Barring any unforeseen disasters, I should have the final piece to my dream car collection in hand this time next month. This particular one has some true celebrity provenance too...

Stick a fork in me; I'm done.  :)


Is it a Chrysler LeBaron?

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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14614 on: October 14, 2023, 06:43:04 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on October 14, 2023, 12:37:49 pm
Quote from: TheHire on October 14, 2023, 12:00:25 pm
Quote from: TheHire on September 24, 2023, 11:07:52 am
Made a firm offer on the final piece to the dream car collection - the most money I've spent on a car to date but also likely the wildest, most exotic and most "value-preserving"/appreciating. If it comes to fruition, I should have it within a month.

Ended up cashing out my half of the F355 Spider that I split with my buddy; it's his dream car, not mine, and the money could be put to better use for me.

It's done; awaiting customs and shipping. Barring any unforeseen disasters, I should have the final piece to my dream car collection in hand this time next month. This particular one has some true celebrity provenance too...

Stick a fork in me; I'm done.  :)


Is it a Chrysler LeBaron?



Lucky guess! He made me a six figure offer on mine, I couldn’t say no.  ;D
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14615 on: October 15, 2023, 08:17:47 pm »
Looking forward to it, Rev - I've always wanted a Lebaron in the collection and it was a pleasure doing business! Can't believe I'm going to have John Voigt's car!  :)
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14616 on: October 15, 2023, 10:00:48 pm »
Quote from: TheHire on October 15, 2023, 08:17:47 pm
Looking forward to it, Rev - I've always wanted a Lebaron in the collection and it was a pleasure doing business! Can't believe I'm going to have John Voigt's car!  :)

Rev has tricked you.  Jon Voight's car is the one to have.   :rofl2:
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14617 on: October 16, 2023, 10:32:14 am »
Quote from: bridgecity on October 09, 2023, 12:25:15 pm
Junior took me for a rip in the FIL’s rod yesterday. This car may have a  raw feel :)




Just curious about insurance,  IIRC, on my policy I can't let anyone under 26 years old drive as they're not covered.
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14618 on: October 16, 2023, 07:36:04 pm »
Daughter got her G2 on Friday. My BMW is gone....
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Re: Little things that make you happy
« Reply #14619 on: October 16, 2023, 08:08:17 pm »
No, just the transmission.  Not the end of the world.  :)
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