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What a sweet thing for her to do. Its not only a wonderful gift that obviously took a lot of thought. But it also shows what a wonderful wife you have. Your a lucky man, but Imy sure that you already know that.
A little update. My family is coming down from Chicago to do the annual city parade. Its on the 30th. Hard to believe its been 3 years since Ron drove us in the same parade. The truck is running great. We have been using it just about every weekend.
Finally progress on the Buick: Dropped off the motor 4 months ago at the engine rebuilders and its finally been built. Its going on a dyno this week for break in. It will be nice to drop it back in the car and go. I should be picking it up next week. In the meanwhile I'm trying to get other things done on the car. I replaced the tires. I hate to admit it but the last time that was done was 1997. I had maybe 6K miles on them but I know they were unsafe due to their age. My boys wanted big tires in the back and they convinced me to go with 275/60/15's in the rear and 235/70/15's in the front. I have enough clearance in the back. I was running 245/60/15's all around. The original unrestored 15"x7" 1970 dated coded rims cleaned up great. I spent hours polishing them with rubbing compound and I repainted the centers. I ordered some new lugnuts (still using the original ones) I may buy a new set of center caps. I also pulled out the front bench seat and its at the upholstery shop for new foam. The foam was breaking down and making a sticky yellow mess in the car.
You can't be serious that it has been three years since Ron drove in the parade. Man time flies.
The buick is looking good (well what I can see. )
I look forward to seeing it all together and hearing it run. (Yes, you are required to take a video.)
Also, can't wait for the parade. Enjoy!
Any word on the Thompson?
You can't be serious that it has been three years since Ron drove in the parade. Man time flies.
The buick is looking good (well what I can see. )
I look forward to seeing it all together and hearing it run. (Yes, you are required to take a video.)
Also, can't wait for the parade. Enjoy!
Any word on the Thompson?
Yes, Joe its 3 years .... 2013 was the parade. Where do the years go!
Will post some videos of the car running. I may get a video of the dyno too.
There is nothing prettier than a fresh engine...woohooo. I'll be bringing home a new (to me) engine next weekend. I'll fill you in on details later.
I think you made a great choice on the tires with the big-n-littles.
There is nothing prettier than a fresh engine...woohooo. I'll be bringing home a new (to me) engine next weekend. I'll fill you in on details later.
I think you made a great choice on the tires with the big-n-littles.
Have fun in the parade.
Bobby
Thanks Bobby! Let me know about your new engine project!
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