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Forum: Vintage RV's 09-24-2023, 06:59 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Terry, I am fascinated by the header in the...

Terry, I am fascinated by the header in the picture of the new motor. My guess it’s the passenger side because the motor is offset to the left, hookemup defined.

Love watching y’all live the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-08-2023, 05:16 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
So you didn’t have any problem locating a rod end...

So you didn’t have any problem locating a rod end bearing? Left? Or Right? I don’t know how many times I’ve asked for a rod end bearing or Heim joint and got that blank stare that indicates it’s...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-04-2023, 07:11 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Another reason why winning is so much fun.

Another reason why winning is so much fun.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-30-2023, 05:36 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
You're living my dream bro. But then yesterday...

You're living my dream bro. But then yesterday evening I watched a KTM being fueled up, hard cases, one lunger, and I had a moment, now that's living. Just a man and the road, well, there's the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-29-2023, 05:50 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Let's not forget the stands full of fans standing...

Let's not forget the stands full of fans standing when you come out of four for the checker after catching the leader's rear bumper after coming through the field white flag lap. Then not pulling up...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-28-2023, 05:18 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Little pucker factor is the big reason why it is...

Little pucker factor is the big reason why it is done.:D
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-27-2023, 06:45 PM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
That chart ought to be mandatory on every dash on...

That chart ought to be mandatory on every dash on every race car!

Congrats on the win. One of the best things about a win is all of the coulda, woulda, shoulda's from all those behind you...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-23-2023, 08:48 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Corona Raceway back in the day we could have...

Corona Raceway back in the day we could have mirrors. They are a definite advantage.

Remember back in the day when you could buy those six or seven.panel panel rear view mirrors that stretched...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2023, 10:50 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
So Terry, that yellow bird has tire marks down...

So Terry, that yellow bird has tire marks down both sides?
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-10-2023, 07:01 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Total Rebuild

People just don’t understand “what the car likes” unless they’ve experienced it. Some of my fondest memories are being the passenger behind the wheel while the car and track had a romance. I can also...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-10-2023, 06:13 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Interesting series. My question is about the age...

Interesting series. My question is about the age of the drivers. Are you racing against young hot shots in older cars?
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-22-2023, 05:47 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Great photo Terry!!!! Ole #6 shines like a ruby...

Great photo Terry!!!! Ole #6 shines like a ruby in a goat’s back side.

Be sure and post the link to the track videos when the weather gawd smiles on y’all. You’re living old guy dreams.
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-19-2023, 06:22 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Terry that has to be challenging to make that...

Terry that has to be challenging to make that vintage suspension mate up with new tire and power technologies. I think about Andy’s new ride being so much better than his four or so year old car and...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-16-2023, 04:33 PM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
So Terry you will know if you have the set up...

So Terry you will know if you have the set up right when you come out of 2/4 with the left front 3" off of the ground?:D

In Texas that looks like a full modified from back in the day. Good catch,...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-30-2023, 06:02 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Here’s to making best of a bad situation. I once...

Here’s to making best of a bad situation. I once blew up a Kawasaki 238 Green Streak. Head had ring fragments imbedded in it. Red at K&N free handed it out on a lathe while I waited. Put it all back...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-29-2023, 06:41 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Better Saturday night than Friday. Now Andy has...

Better Saturday night than Friday. Now Andy has some time to get it repaired right and lose as few as points as possible.
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-27-2023, 08:35 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Terry explain how the starting positions are...

Terry explain how the starting positions are determined for the feature. That can make winning the heat and feature even more impressive.
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-20-2023, 05:54 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
OK Terry how does the rebuild work on a sealed...

OK Terry how does the rebuild work on a sealed motor? Do you have a spare or is there a local rebuilder certified to have you back on the track next weekend?
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-14-2023, 09:32 PM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Son who just turned 50 this week raced BMX back...

Son who just turned 50 this week raced BMX back in the day in So Cal. Triple pointer, big trophies going back 8 places. Triple pointers were an all day event with hours between races.

First heat,...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-12-2023, 06:54 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-stewart-ste...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-stewart-stevenson-m1079/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023-05-12

I saw this and of course Terry came to mind.
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-09-2023, 06:00 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Terry the old car looks like a 46 Ford base and...

Terry the old car looks like a 46 Ford base and something you would want to have arm restraints while wrestling around the track. Back in the day midget, sprint, and modified drivers had the hazard...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-08-2023, 06:58 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Total Rebuild

Terry I go on Bring a Trailer and every now and then I’ll see a two door 64-65-66-67 Chevelle and smile. We chopped up a lot of them back in the day making figure 8 cars. It would take cubic dollars...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-29-2023, 07:50 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
For those thinking we've lost our ever loving...

For those thinking we've lost our ever loving minds talking about aluminum bars........

I went out to the scrap pile and found this on top
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-29-2023, 06:59 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Now that sounds like a plan! And if Rail gets our...

Now that sounds like a plan! And if Rail gets our direction he can bet his butt bidet’d. After all, that’s Rail and Ron’s fault.
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-29-2023, 06:57 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Wow! I have to assume that was for 1/8” (.125”)....

Wow! I have to assume that was for 1/8” (.125”). And of course, inquiring minds have to know, was that 1 bar? 2 bar? 3 bar? Many years ago I picked up a bunch of cut offs from 4 bar and made many...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-28-2023, 06:23 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Ditto. The steel plate not only does the magnet...

Ditto. The steel plate not only does the magnet thing it also makes attaching any brackets, hooks, etc and so on stronger and more viable. It’s taking thinking about it to a new level.

What do you...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-27-2023, 06:03 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
I have had some Kreg tools for awhile, years...

I have had some Kreg tools for awhile, years even. They’re one of those things like some of the steel work tools I have. You might not use them for years but when you need them, they’re like pockets...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-26-2023, 05:00 PM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
For those suspecting Popeye of being intimate...

For those suspecting Popeye of being intimate with a happy face one time too many, these are 35's.

Terry, Kreg crazy too?
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-25-2023, 11:54 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
It's been many a year since I heard someone refer...

It's been many a year since I heard someone refer to black vinyl electrical tape as "88". That's telephony. I think you're referring to Kearny's whey you're talking about the split bolt. I have some...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-24-2023, 07:10 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
They definitely make things simpler for an old...

They definitely make things simpler for an old fat fisted fella.

And the unspoken statement is about the wisdom of carrying a 10 mm wrench for all of the best reasons, add wire stripping gauge for...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-22-2023, 06:29 PM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
These are the connectors I'm using. Note...

These are the connectors I'm using.

Note one of the wires is stranded, the big issue with wire nuts for me. Plus unlike with a wire nut you don't have to worry about damages stranded wire on a...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-22-2023, 06:36 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Love the project Terry. As you know I’m fighting...

Love the project Terry. As you know I’m fighting some of the same battles on a larger battlefield with the barndo build. I’m sure you’ve already discovered and use a super trick new-r product for...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-12-2022, 05:26 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Terry I’m sure you’re already aware of them but...

Terry I’m sure you’re already aware of them but I’ve found the rivets used by Airstream to be the best to use on RV exteriors. I can’t remember the name but they’re POP rivets but they appear to be...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-24-2022, 05:40 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
It makes my heart pitter patter at the thought of...

It makes my heart pitter patter at the thought of no flywheel weight and single speed transmission……
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-24-2022, 05:12 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Tell us about the motor and that box where a...

Tell us about the motor and that box where a transmission usually sits. LOL
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-18-2022, 07:08 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
So I guess the issue was four inches. If I recall...

So I guess the issue was four inches. If I recall correctly the Camaro was 108” vs the Chevelle 112”. My last Nova had a Firebird front stub and when I welded it up some how or another I ended up...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-17-2022, 06:45 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Terry, that brings back some memories. Bring a...

Terry, that brings back some memories. Bring a Trailer online auctions brings back the day daily. Always 70’s Camaros, 60’s Chevelles etc were favorites for gutting and destroying on the dirt tracks....
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-12-2022, 06:12 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
A couple of years ago my son bought some stuff at...

A couple of years ago my son bought some stuff at HF and purchased a Track Club membership in my name. I’ve maintained it since. Yesterday I bought an appliance hand truck along with the house...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-11-2022, 06:22 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Doc appointment late afternoon and then a trip to...

Doc appointment late afternoon and then a trip to HF for a house paint machine $70.00 off along with an appliance dolly. HF has upped their game on a lot of stuff and if you’re not trying to make a...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-01-2022, 07:07 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Today’s BAT (bring a trailer) has a 1966 Corvette...

Today’s BAT (bring a trailer) has a 1966 Corvette with what I believe is your House of Kolor Tangelo paint job. Take a look. One of the comments has a link to the catalog Kolor.
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-22-2022, 06:40 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Terry, you are going to replace those original...

Terry, you are going to replace those original springs! Right?

I’ve had leafs break on trailers and they can make a mess of things.

I picked up about 10-12 partial to full 500’ rolls of...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-14-2022, 06:56 PM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Total Rebuild

Terry, here’s some things to think about.

Back in the day when these coaches were made it was more about entrepreneurial spirit than engineering genius. So either components were borrowed from...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-14-2022, 06:12 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Terry you can buy new drums with your Jeep...

Terry you can buy new drums with your Jeep pattern. I’m not sure if you want to run the 35’s or bigger on the trailer but you can buy the drums with the correct pattern.

Another consideration for...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-07-2022, 05:49 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
The only thing funnier than watching someone...

The only thing funnier than watching someone backing up a trailer up a grade that has never backed a trailer before is for that trailer to have surge brakes. The biggest advantage of surge brakes is...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-05-2022, 08:30 PM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Locally the trailer manufacturers make the rear...

Locally the trailer manufacturers make the rear axle the brake axle. I guess they figure the yo-yo’s will be tail heavy. I personally prefer the front axle for the brake if only one axle has brakes....
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-13-2022, 06:59 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
I bought some siding Friday night because Lowes...

I bought some siding Friday night because Lowes had it in stock. I’ve learned that if something is in stock and I’m going to need it I need to buy it then. I originally ordered it for delivery and...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-11-2022, 06:39 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
And everyone knows nothing is finer’n frog hair.

And everyone knows nothing is finer’n frog hair.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-10-2022, 07:36 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
356119 Terry we love the craftsmanship and...

356119

Terry we love the craftsmanship and look. I have two units, enough for 2100 sf of six inch knotty pine shiplap that we will be using for the interior of the apartment. I plan to run some it...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-23-2021, 06:33 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
Ditto

Ditto
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-22-2021, 06:48 AM
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Posted By Wroughtnharv
The pink middle gave it away……… All that...

The pink middle gave it away………

All that just to make Eleanore smile, gotta love it.

Hope all is going well,
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