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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2325 on: August 06, 2014, 03:17:03 PM »
Well, things were going good until we got between Rock Springs and Evanston, WY.  We broke a trailer spring and tore all of the wiring up for the trailer brakes.

Sure glad we left early!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2326 on: August 06, 2014, 04:19:27 PM »
Ouch!

I should be passing through Rock Springs early in the morning (leaving Denver area near 10:00 pm so around 3:00 in the morning more or less)

If you need an extra set of hands send me a text message on the cell phone and I will see if we can meet up if I can help.

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2327 on: August 07, 2014, 01:24:40 AM »
Did you set WY on fire? When we had problems the first thing the fire department asked was "is your race car OK?" They said it was no problem just another slow WY day. :cheers:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2328 on: August 07, 2014, 02:13:41 AM »
Maybe I should have started a fire! Midnight here I'm SLC, and we are still working on the trailer, it seems we have far bigger sues than we thought.

And if course it's raining.......
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2329 on: August 07, 2014, 07:10:12 AM »
You'll come right I'm sure.
122 miles to go.
Have faith. Holding thumbs for you guys.

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2330 on: August 07, 2014, 10:43:09 PM »
About to fire up the car- waiting to see if they are going to cancel the meet it not- supposed to know in 30 minutes.
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2331 on: August 07, 2014, 10:56:41 PM »
Glad to see you got there after all the drama, they just announced probably start racing Monday.

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2332 on: August 08, 2014, 03:18:26 AM »
Flatcad made it. :cheers:

Great news Buddy.

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2333 on: August 08, 2014, 10:18:00 AM »
Buddy:

Spare trailer spring, U--bolts and shackles... never thought of that.

Glad you made it. Good racing.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2334 on: August 10, 2014, 07:10:58 PM »
I'm back home from Speedweek . While the cancellation was a bummer, it was great catching up with everyone.

We got the car teched, and sorted some new issues that popped up, in the Rainbow parking pot.

Next up, WOS! I hope to see everyone there!
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2335 on: August 11, 2014, 04:19:57 PM »
Just fired the old girl after making some changes for next months WOS!https://vimeo.com/103171626
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2336 on: August 11, 2014, 04:38:01 PM »
Cool video Buddy. Looking forward to seeing this and meeting you at WoS next month.

Gregg

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2337 on: August 11, 2014, 06:44:49 PM »
Gregg, it will be my pleasure!
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2338 on: August 11, 2014, 06:52:26 PM »
Buddy.......I missed you. Too many hotel parking lots substituting for the pits.

I'll try WOS.

I've already been to Wendover 4 times this year. May as well shoot for 6 or 7.

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #2339 on: August 11, 2014, 06:56:46 PM »
Freud, I sure hope to catch you there and chat!

I've had the car at El Mirage, and at the salt, and have yet to make a pass! Lol!
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c