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    Living with Nature

    Might need a small dumpster for those bears!
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    Misc Vintage Racing Clips

    One of the Silver State Road Racer C-3s did a roof line version. (looking for the image...) I am similarily interested, for improving flow to a rear wing or spoiler - like the M8. But, I am also "conflicted " regarding any advantage that might given to fluid (air) rolling off fenders and...
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    Plastic Fantastic 2

    That could be me! Here are 2 quick links. We had a member here (thought denpo) that did something similar: or: Cheers - JIm
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    Misc Vintage Racing Clips

    Had the very good fortune in 1971 to be pitside (working for our local TV station). (I should get to the attic and find those pics.) Saw Denny Hulme win the CAN_AM at Donnybrooke - opening year. Later caught Peter Reveson in the same type M-8 McLatren. Always liked the fences-to-wing...
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    Plastic Fantastic 2

    That "look" is really coming together. For "class" options/rules, could you get by with the mods to the rear deck by denpo. I've looked and came up empty - but here is on that could "disguise" anything that you do underneath: A solid windscreen - well placed louvers , that tilt/twist the flow...
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    Amazing XKE Restomod- Wiring Complete and First Start 4/15/24

    Inspirational! I am liking the cockpit layout. Cheers - Jim
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    Long Overdue Progress! My Retro Airbag

    Whew - That sounded CLOSE! That's a reminder to me - one more time --- safety glasses around flying objects. Your story is more effective that "her" nagging. Rule Number One - Don't Die. Lifestyle and good genes have gotten me this far - now I just gotta' be more lucky than dumb! (Or, pay...
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    Amazing XKE Restomod- Wiring Complete and First Start 4/15/24

    Thanks! Once again a you have provided me a "next step forward." I like the spring compressor idea, and the fuel tank mod, and... on and on. Cheers - Jim
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    Plastic Fantastic 2

    Great Job! Consider getting some clear Bra (3M product). I used it in the nose of the "little racer" and it really saved the finish. I know - One more Thing." But will save some road rash. Cheers - Jim
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    Plastic Fantastic 2

    Nice.
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    Plastic Fantastic 2

    Nice "furniture" on the one gas-operated nailer. Got varmits? Cheers - Jim
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    Misc Vintage Racing Clips

    There was a Chaparral Body advertised on eBay - surprisingly cheap. It was a 2d - my favorite. {worthless side note: I watched both the 2D and 2E race at the Nurburgring in high school and that was the end of puberty! WHen I dig out the pics I'll post some I shot. } Meanwhile in the early...
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    EV News

    Cute, using Al Gore's "An Inconvient Truth" Unmentioned - the added infrastructure costs: 1. Crash barriers 2. High-rise parking garage structure 3. Bridges 4. Existing pot hole repairs not load bearing 5. Garage/servicing personnel 6. Disposal This scam puts the Obama Solyndra to shame...
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    Long Overdue Progress! My Retro Airbag

    Sweet. DId they do the "slicing" (forgive if I choose wrong term) or did you? Extra charges for level of "precision"? I'll have to give them a look-see. The part looks just like your file. heers - Jim
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    Long Overdue Progress! My Retro Airbag

    Off hand - what software did you use to do the 3d priniting of the duct for the air filter? And, did you use your own machine - of hire out? Recommendations, please. TIA - Cheers - Jim
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