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Offline jimmy six

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #120 on: May 01, 2011, 01:58:36 PM »
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #121 on: May 01, 2011, 08:48:54 PM »
Me too,
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #122 on: May 06, 2011, 03:39:06 AM »
Hi Donnie,

I’m trying to get the car to move under it’s own power by the end of this year. I just picked up a transmission and oil pan this week and I’m waiting on a core engine to arrive next week so I can start on the engine/trans mounts. What’s holding me back is a lack of cash, from lack of employment. I’ve been selling off what I can to fund the project and next up on the block will be my beloved 1929 Ford Roadster P.U.

The body is from Poli-Form, it’s their racing only version. And I also picked up their tonneau cover. I have $2200 in the body, tonneau, crating and shipping.

Do you have a picture of your Dad's 29 roadster?

Thanks,
Skip Pipes
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #123 on: July 07, 2011, 05:29:32 PM »
Hi Skip
I hope things are looking better for you. I can't wait to see that roaster done and one the salt!!!!!!!! On your grill shell is that the 32 sectioned ? Sorry I have not but a pic of my dad's old roaster can't seem to get my scanner to work.I might try to take a pic of a pic see if that works. As you might have figured out I am getting ready to start building a roaster. I like what you are laying yours out. I hope you don't mind if I have a question evey now and then.      Thanks Donnie Stringfellow
                                                                 
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Offline Stan Back

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #124 on: July 07, 2011, 10:47:07 PM »
Oh, you can section the grille sideways, but got to keep the same height?
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #125 on: July 08, 2011, 12:30:04 AM »
Stan,

What about the square inch rule?

DW
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #126 on: July 13, 2011, 01:24:27 AM »
Quote from: DSR88 on July 07, 2011, 05:29:32 PM
Hi Skip
I hope things are looking better for you. I can't wait to see that roaster done and one the salt!!!!!!!! On your grill shell is that the 32 sectioned ? Sorry I have not but a pic of my dad's old roaster can't seem to get my scanner to work.I might try to take a pic of a pic see if that works. As you might have figured out I am getting ready to start building a roaster. I like what you are laying yours out. I hope you don't mind if I have a question evey now and then.      Thanks Donnie Stringfellow
                                                                 

Hi Donnie,
Visiting with my friends at Jack Garage have helped. I’m also going back to work next week so things are looking up.
As for the grill shell; Yes, I removed 3 inches out of the height.
Keep the questions coming, I’m good at giving and taking my own bad advise.
Also I’ve finished fabrication the engine/trans mounts for the Toyota engine. The engine is in place but took up more room than I expected. Still, it looks good in there.
Skip Pipes
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #127 on: August 30, 2011, 12:26:11 PM »
update, how is the job going  :?
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #128 on: August 30, 2011, 03:19:39 PM »
Hi Skip....glad your cranking along and still out and about!  I had to chuckle about the size of the engine.  Dan Wagner and I were shocked to discover (back in 1995) that we could fit a small block Chevy in the same size hole needed for a 4-cylinder Corolla Hemi....the Chevy doesn't need big manifolds hanging out both sides!  Sometimes logic just escapes me. :?

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #129 on: September 02, 2011, 03:26:54 AM »
Hi Sparky,
It's nice to be employed once again although it's been a bit of a learning curve with the new outfit.

Hi Jim,
This combo is going to take every inch of space in the bay and then some. Nonetheless, that's what makes it fun.

Thanks - Skip
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #130 on: September 08, 2011, 05:58:04 AM »
Great build you have going!!!!!! I live in the San Fernando area and would like the chance to see you build in person one of these days and ask you some questions. I'll even bring over a 24 pack of your choice  :cheers:
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« Reply #131 on: September 08, 2011, 12:14:09 PM »
Quote from: Stan Back on July 07, 2011, 10:47:07 PM
Oh, you can section the grille sideways, but got to keep the same height?

"The width may not be altered" = from rule book

so no...
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #132 on: September 08, 2011, 12:16:23 PM »
Jorge;
Where's my 24 pack?
John

P.S. I'm close to Skip.
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #133 on: September 08, 2011, 05:22:21 PM »
John,
           I would need a make and model of beer choice, an address date and time.
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #134 on: September 08, 2011, 05:36:08 PM »
Any make, any model, any day, any time!
John

P.S. - I'll be around Saturday 7 AM to 2 PM.
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