So, who's red car will be racing first? Rocketman's 1973 Mach I classic muscle car or Speedracer's Porsche 944 basket case?
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Sean, are you actually planning to track your Mustang? I didn't think you were doing that kind of restoration.
If I was a betting woman, I would say the Mustang will be in a more complete state of roadworthiness before the 944.
But I don't gamble. (Yeah... that's bullshit. Life's a gamble everyday.)***
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At this moment I would put my money on Rocketman. I have been busy at work lately and made limited progress.2000 NFR - Tein in car adjustable coilovers, 2.2 liter bottom end, Hardtop, K-Pro Custom Roll Bar,
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Originally posted by R.Murphy View PostSean, are you actually planning to track your Mustang? I didn't think you were doing that kind of restoration.
If I was a betting woman, I would say the Mustang will be in a more complete state of roadworthiness before the 944.
But I don't gamble. (Yeah... that's bullshit. Life's a gamble everyday.)
"It's rocket science but it's well understood rocket science." - Naveen Jain
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Originally posted by speedracer View PostAt this moment I would put my money on Rocketman. I have been busy at work lately and made limited progress.***
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Happy beautiful Battle of the Flowers day from the Alamo City.
https://www.battleofflowers.org/about-us/history/
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The “race” is focused on the person that can get the red car street legal with an inspection sticker that runs drives stops. It is most likely the challenge will be who can take there car out of town on a drive and make it back without the use of a flatbed tow truck.2000 NFR - Tein in car adjustable coilovers, 2.2 liter bottom end, Hardtop, K-Pro Custom Roll Bar,
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Rocketman may have made a serious miscalculation at the start of the project by starting with a silver car repair budget. As he continues to move along he is discovering that Red projects are 3x more expensive due to exotic red car parts that are more expensive and only available at the red car parts store known to others as eBay.2000 NFR - Tein in car adjustable coilovers, 2.2 liter bottom end, Hardtop, K-Pro Custom Roll Bar,
Custom Brake Vents, Custom Mod to Stock Seat, Backyard Special Low Mount Seat
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Originally posted by Geo02s2k View PostHappy beautiful Battle of the Flowers day from the Alamo City.
https://www.battleofflowers.org/about-us/history/2000 NFR - Tein in car adjustable coilovers, 2.2 liter bottom end, Hardtop, K-Pro Custom Roll Bar,
Custom Brake Vents, Custom Mod to Stock Seat, Backyard Special Low Mount Seat
Rail from Bulletproof Automotive Koyo Radiator, Oil Cooler
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Originally posted by Geo02s2k View PostHappy beautiful Battle of the Flowers day from the Alamo City.
https://www.battleofflowers.org/about-us/history/
"It's rocket science but it's well understood rocket science." - Naveen Jain
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Originally posted by speedracer View PostRocketman may have made a serious miscalculation at the start of the project by starting with a silver car repair budget. As he continues to move along he is discovering that Red projects are 3x more expensive due to exotic red car parts that are more expensive and only available at the red car parts store known to others as eBay.
"It's rocket science but it's well understood rocket science." - Naveen Jain
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I love getting car parts in the mail . It so exciting to open up the little bags of new bolts and nuts .Last edited by speedracer; 04-26-2019, 11:27 PM.2000 NFR - Tein in car adjustable coilovers, 2.2 liter bottom end, Hardtop, K-Pro Custom Roll Bar,
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Originally posted by Rocketman View Post
Luckily, Rocketman invested in some rental property a few years ago that is largely paying for his red car habit. I am astounded at the number of one-off parts that I'm buying. I recently purchased a brass adapter for my power steering pump that cost me almost $20. A single brass adapter! I also purchased a Master Body Bolt Kit, which is freakin AWESOME! 3 dozen ziplock bags full of brand new bolts, screws, nuts, spacers, etc., each one marked for what it is for - fenders, headlight supports, door hinges, front bumper, battery tray, windshield wiper arm pivots...... WOW!2000 AP1 mods: Kraftwerks high boost supercharger kit, Proflow Design throttle body, AP2 transmission, Stage 2 Competition Clutch, KW Variant 3 coilovers, RM strut tower brace, MG Racing X brace, AP2 V1 wheels, AP2 rear wing, Moddiction heat shield, Hella horns, Custom fab cold air box, Ceramic coated exhaust manifold, Fujitsubo Legalis R dual exhaust, custom front splitter, and custom vented OEM hood.
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My 944 has its own store that is fully dedicated to people crazy enough to own a 944. So you don’t believe me. Look up 944 online.2000 NFR - Tein in car adjustable coilovers, 2.2 liter bottom end, Hardtop, K-Pro Custom Roll Bar,
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On April 27, 1979 I took Ms Speedracer on our first date. So if you are super good at math you will be able to calculate that we have been dating for 40 years. We are on a nice date tonight watching a high school musical. Also had dinner at a nice Italian place.
On our our first date we were in a 1977 Impala. We saw a movie went to a pizza place and the drove home on a nice two lane road.2000 NFR - Tein in car adjustable coilovers, 2.2 liter bottom end, Hardtop, K-Pro Custom Roll Bar,
Custom Brake Vents, Custom Mod to Stock Seat, Backyard Special Low Mount Seat
Rail from Bulletproof Automotive Koyo Radiator, Oil Cooler
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Fuel lines are hooked up, power steering is hooked up, alternator is hooked up, plus a few miscellaneous things. I need to get some expert advice on the engine electrical for the gauges, tach, choke, and temp sensor, but we're getting there. New brake master goes in this week as well as building up the headlight housings and grille support/hood latch. Then the front end can go back together. I plan to stab the tranny this weekend and hook up the starter. Still a couple of weeks away from turning the key and crossing my fingers.
"It's rocket science but it's well understood rocket science." - Naveen Jain
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