ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
Tim man - whatssup?
Stop in for a cup of coffee
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ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
Good evening folks (if anyone is around).
I had a great afternoon with the GTS after the bug guys came over and destroyed the yellow jacket ground nest. I took her out for a 2 hour cruise, the weather was perfect. Sunny, 75° with a nice breeze.
First, I can say without a doubt the fender braces make a HUGE difference in how the car rides and handles. Much firmer cruising, over rough roads and cornering is night and day better. I would recommend doing it to anyone with an A-body that doesn't have them.
I also spent a bunch of time fine tuning the carb and timing curve. She runs like melted butter now. Nice idle, smooth off-idle transition and the same coming of throttle. The power curve is about perfect now.
Here is a clip of her idling in the driveway. Like any good music, it's best when you listen through earbuds or good speakers...
conversely - the wheel and tires on the truck were my highlight... took the Scamp for a quick shake around the block and bent a push rod.. daaahhhhhfuk
I have been soooo busy! Not much involving working on my Mopars! Think I am going to sell my 66 Charger. If money appears, it is sold!anyone have an extra set want to sell?
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
WHAT!!? WOW - I gotta know - whats the "ok, it's yours" #?
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Seriously?? That bites big time! How'd that happen??
Oh yeah, I saw your wheels and tires on the truck earlier. If you want a silver lip around them I can give you a link to wheel striping tape to add it. They are easy to apply and hold up well. Various widths and color available.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
I bet it's a good 6 figures and the first number isn't lower than a "2".
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
probably installer error - one of the rocker stop nuts was loose...
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
It took me a few months to find this set. I never posted a WTB thread though.anyone have an extra set want to sell?
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
I gotta settle in with the new wheels and see how I "feel" about them
100 grand. Gave me 20 grand down, looks to be serious. Waiting for wire transfer on tuesday, the 20 was cash, 100 dollar bills.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
That sucks. Did your builder make that error or was it the guy in the mirror?
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
I never would have guessed you'd let it go that cheap. As long as you get what you want, it's all good!
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
oh oh - it's already in the works...
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
oh - the latter
of course
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
1/2 way around the block she started ta popn and fartn.. - thought it was the timing or carb... umm.. NOT
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
I am really surprised bud... really
I want to buy a 64 sport fury Rag Top. with 426 Wedge. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/plymouth/sport-fury/1739854.html
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Exactly why I figured the price would be higher. Wow, I would have grabbed it in a red hot second for that price!
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
nice - but I'm still surprised.. and I'm with Dave, only 100k.. ?
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Pretty car. Nice shape with enough work to do on it to keep you interested for a long while.
I dont drive it, and that is a LOT of money. It was like, you want to sell it? No but if the price is right. How much to sell it? 100 Grand! He says sold! Hard to turn down.
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
as if he doesn't already have a thing or two going... hehehe
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
money talks - period
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