[ratpack] Re: carpixguy@xxxxxxxxx has shared: Porsche announces Rennsport Reunion IV set for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - AutoWeek Magazine
- From: John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: ratpack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:57:49 -0600
Great pics Ray. That was some event.
This link:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cruisin/cruisin2011/20110304/1949%20Chevy%20COE%2001%2001_jpg.html
THe Cab Over Chevy looks just like the one in the garage next to Cort's
cars. That one has a modern Semi Tractor sleeper grafted to it. I like the
way the one in the pic has the extended cab and suicide doors.
No shortage of kool kars there.
Progress on the Monte is good too. I sent that space saver Tuesday.
JC
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 7:33 PM, Ray The Rat <RayTheRat@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This looks very interesting. As a rule, Porsches are kinda boring (356
> and 911 variants) but the 904-917-962 series are pretty kool. If nothing
> else, there's no conflict with the salt flats.
>
> I'm still thinkin about leavin Speed Week a day early to go to the
> Historics (Aug 19-21) but it's gonna depend on the state of my race car. If
> it's running and ready for World of Speed in September, I could do it. If
> not...well, it'll be thrash time for me. Here's some of today's progress:
>
>
>
> The ratchet shifter is installed and adjusted as much as can be done
> without the car running. The cable is routed and zip-tied into place and
> the back-drive mechanism (steering wheel lock...and if I wanna tear into the
> dashboard, the gear indicator) is connected. That's one thing off the
> list.
>
>
>
> The new bracket for throttle return springs, throttle and throttle valve
> cables is installed and waiting for connecting hardware.
>
>
>
> On the other side of the carb, the new pressure regulator and gauge is in
> place. I'm gonna have to pull the carb off again to connect the vacuum line
> for the power brake booster, but then it otta be ready. Then it's onto the
> electrical stuff like the fan and ignition box.
>
> So...if I get a buncha work done, I might make the Historics. If not, I'll
> be working on this critter.
>
> Btw, photos of the Autorama (just finished yesterday) and a coupla other
> shoots are here:
> http://www.chevyasylum.com/cruisin/cruisin2011/Welcome.html Busted my ass
> on the Autorama. WAY too many hours spent on both the shoot and the photo
> editing.
>
> r
>
>
>
>
> On 3/9/2011 11:03 AM, carpixguy@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Ray, Historic event. No not at Miller, but it beats Sebring!! Porsche
> announces Rennsport Reunion IV set for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - AutoWeek
> Magazine <http://shar.es/3EWzb>
> Source: autoweek.com
>
> <http://shar.es/3EWzb>
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