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For consideration
Hi Jerome,
Not to rain on the parade, but just a thought to pass along so you are aware.... :) My bet is he's going to do his magic with nobody around, without any distractions or anyone looking over the shoulder so all the details are taken care of for you properly. I'd recommend that starting party after he gives you the thumbs up. It will be worth the little extra wait. Getting closer... :) |
I suspect so!
Yeah I suspect so, but that doesn't really count. It's like a tree falling in the forest, if you weren't there to see it, did it really happen?:rolleyes:
I'll make sure Tom approves of the time!:D It will be next week for sure!:MECOOL: jdog P.S. Duane, I could use a few tips on the "Temp. Reg. crawl", until Jan.;) |
jdog,
There's nothing like being there for the first crank. I have seen Tom's magic and his wand that he swirls over the engine just before he starts it. That's all I can say as I am sworn to secrecy. Tom also has a very elite club called the “Flashlight Club.” There aren’t many of us but ask him about it. I think you qualify. Very best of luck, John |
What?
John,
Hey - He showed you the flashlight trick?! Man, and here I thought I was seeing something somewhat secret. Although, he did break out the green laser scope the last time I was there. It's truly an after-hours kinda thing though and it rarely comes out of its case. If anyone here asks him about it, he'll act like it doesn't exist or he has no idea of what you are talking about. Area 51 kinda stuff. :D |
:LOL: it's enough to make a guy want to buy a motor just to find out...
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Dumbledore!
Kinda like "Dumbledore's wand", if you'er a non-believer you can't see it!:LOL:
I'll have to carve my own wand soon!:MECOOL: jdog P.S."Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus" - never tickle a sleeping dragon.....Harry Potter:) |
shoot!!! he never leaked any such secrete info to me about any flashlights or lazers!!! he did tell me that on very first start up, he wanted to be alone. so i let him do his magic........
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JDog, got your "package" Shelby will be out here first week of August, I will have it signed then
Amy |
Too Cool!
Thanks so much Amy, I owe you a cold one!:MECOOL:
Things are going well with my car as you can see. I will post some pictures of it 'on the road' soon. Thanks again for everything, jdog P.S. Shelby Auto's surely needed you. Also, Happy Anniversary!:) |
Really quiet!
You know it may have ruined everything by me even knowing of the "Flashlight Ceremony". But since I haven't actually seen it, we could still be ok!;)
Tom's gotten real quiet all of a sudden, so I think we might be close. It looks almost ready to fire up to me, but Tom won't say. He must be waiting for that last magical ingredient like, an eye of newt or a piece of unicorn horn, to arrive. %/ And then when the time is right, and the moon is in just the right phase, in the dark of night, by the light of the magic flashlight, he will bring her to life!:D Could be very soon, I think I should be able 'feel it' when it actually happens. "My name is Tommy. And I became aware this year. See me. Feel me. Touch me. Heal me. Listening to you, I get the music. Gazing at you, I get the heat. Following you, I climb the mountains. I get excitement at your feet." Tommy......The Who 1969! jdog;) |
Very cool jdog!!! I'm going to be living vicariously through you for a while. Had another scheduling setback with the coupe and looks like I won't make Monterey next month. I hope 4795 lets out its first ROAR real soon AND I hope you were able to borrow a digital camcorder! We need to have some video with GOOD SOUND!!!!
Take care! Doug |
Jdog, you just gotta borrow, rent or steal a vid cam for that start up! All of us need to see and most important, hear this baby roar into life!
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Video!
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I have located a video camera I can use to capture the first start up.:cool: Tom said he will probably start her up tomorrow, or Friday. I won't see it started until next week. We're close, very close. The engine looks awsome sitting in that black beauty, I can hardly wait to hear it start! jdog P.S. Film at 11:00! |
I almost stopped by his shop today, but decided.... nah, I'd just be in the way. I'll wait for the official unveiling :)
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Countdown to final days...
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Jerome, I'm thinking he wants you to pick it up on Monday so Tom and I can take it out for a spin this Saturday night to break 'er in right for ya. Hahahahahaha! :LOL: Nahhhhhh... yak-yak-yak. ...Seriously, I'm confident he wants to get it sorted out for you as much as possible. With all this lousy heat right now (lame driving weather), a few extra days will be worth the extra wait. Your patience is about to pay off here real soon buddy! |
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[quote=decooney Jerome, I'm thinking he wants you to pick it up on Monday so Tom and I can take it out for a spin this Saturday night to break 'er in right for ya. Hahahahahaha! :LOL: [/QUOTE] jdog:eek: |
Good stuff, jdog! I am really looking forward to hearing this baby roar! Going to be one of those moments for you! I think I'll be heading down to Keith Crafts, when he finishes the build for me and video the dyno run. Great stuff, jdog, I'm happy for you! You should get someone to video your face, when he starts it up. I think that would be pretty interesting too!:D Would love to see some pics of that baby in the car. I would like to see what "cosmetics" you used to make it "pretty," as in "pretty wicked!"
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hours seems like days, days seems like weeks..... almost there jdog... when she is done we'll have to park at village burgers for a pop and admire dos carros negros...
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I'll buy!
You betcha, I'll buy!
jdog P.S. How's that new carb working?%/ |
still getting it fined tuned.. close..duane has been getting me closer. as well as other guys here helping... this is a priceless web site...much thanks to all..
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