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PNJSNAK · #1 (**permalink**) 06-15-2012, 08:00 PM

Dave:
Good greif, take care of yourself and don't worry about the car.
Stop putting deadlines on yourself and the car.
Next weekend, take a ride to London in the Truck and visit all the cars on main street.
Watch some burn outs, maybe spend $10 and let someone give you a ride.
Get the lunch in the basement of the church, watch some burnouts and look at all the different examples of the thing you are building.
I'm still thinking of just driving down for the day. (Not with the car).
If you want, and if I still go, I can give you a call and pick you up on the way down.
Gotta buy a couple of the raffle tickets and support CF. Maybe get a T shirt.
Let's talk later in the week.
Take care of yourself, relax, as you know life is too short.
You more than most know that.
I'll be thinking of you!
Take care and let's talk later in the week!
Jim

daverascal · #2 (**permalink**) 06-16-2012, 04:27 PM

Things are better today, BP 120/76 very good!! I plan on driving down depends on the weather. I'll call you later in the week. Worked on the car a little bit today not much progress kids are coming in from out of state tonight going to visit with my grand daughter..
Dave

daverascal · #3 (**permalink**) 07-15-2012, 04:59 PM

Had the first drive today. Still have a few little loose ends but nothing major to tie up. Wow!! didn't run it hard , well not too hard. Had no trouble breaking the tires loose.This is going to be fun to drive. Felt kinda funny, short, no power brakes or power steering made me feel young again HEHEHE!!!!
Dave

daverascal · #4 (**permalink**) 07-21-2012, 07:10 PM

I take the car to be inspected on monday. Seems like this day would never get here , just so many little things to do that you didn't think would take very long. Next thing you know it's been 3 hours ugh!! had to change out the clutch master cyl, I had a .750 bore and wasn't quite enough,it didn't have any adjustment left and it was grinding going into reverse, and as soon as the clutch pedal left the floor you were moving. So I put in a .875 bore much better plenty of adjustment and pedal. I'm a little nervous hope all goes well on Monday. I don't like the idea of having to wait 2 weeks after the inspection before I get the vin plate, no vin plate no driving !!! Oh well it's been 10 months what's another 2 weeks....
Dave

daverascal · #5 (**permalink**) 07-23-2012, 05:33 PM

The car passed no problem. I will have vin. plate in a week or so then get my plates... Had all the paper work he needed flew right through the inspection. More to come.....

daverascal · #6 (**permalink**) 08-26-2012, 07:02 PM

Sorry haven't posted in a while. Been drving the tires off, man is it fun. Taken it to a few car shows/cruise in. Brought home 2 trophies didn't think I stood a chance a bunch of nice cars there. People are drawn to the the car everyone is blown away, it sound awsesome going through town. Turned out better than I thought. I've tried to post pics, have to figure out how to shrink them down.
Dave

PNJSNAK · #7 (**permalink**) 08-27-2012, 05:49 AM

Glad to hear you are enjoying your ride.
I told you from 0 to 60 it is the most fun you can have with your pants still on.
As far as loading pics, there have been a zillion posts on this.
Just search "How to post pics".
You can load them into your gallery or you can stick them right in your post.
Jim