I haven't been on here in a while. Too much going on.
I see we've re-elected Dulton McNumnuts, another bunch of broken promises.....
Gas prices are still ridiculous and my insurance premiums are legislated extortion,....

I missed going to Waterdown this year. Did any one go? How was the new venue? Probably he first year in the past 6 or 7 that I haven't gone.

My daughters driving the '76 as it slowly disintegrates beneath her,....someone left a note on her windshield asking if they could buy the truck, LOL. So far she has had to change the alternator and the waterpump, on her own, OK dad bought the parts but she did the wrenching. She also bought and replaced the serpentine belt. I had to give her the part number though, the parts counter guy couldn't figure out which serpentine belt would fit a '76 F100 with AC but no smog pump, .. , she also had to straighten him out on the fact that , yes it's an F100 not an F150. LOL

What else...
I talked my friend into ditching the '97 F150 in favour of '03 SuperCrew Lariat. Nice truck. Ride is totally different than the '97 which was a SuperCab. the 2003 has all the bells and whistles, leather, power everything and it's a california truck too so no rust at all!
The '97 started sounding like a spray paint can when you shake it... rattle sound. I think timing chain? Then again it just passed 350,000Km and it's rusted out pretty good. It's time had come and I had no desire to tear into. It's still sitting in the driveway. We may part it out,...

I see we have some new members, welcome all, what happened to the regulars?

Rick, whats up with Barney or Kermitt for that matter? or have you embarked on some other adventures?

Chad, is the family holding at the same count or have you added another? Is it time to trade in the Explorer for a school bus ?

Papajon, hows Christine coming along?

Ryan, we're still waiting for the frame off resto paint job pictures of the RC truck??

Frank

 

Frank, good to hear from you again. Explorer is sufficient, and hopefully things will stay that way.

Have not seen Rick in here since before the Arthur show in August...

 

Hey Frank, nice to hear from you again. Yeah, I'm still picking away at her. I finally got a contact in the States for some parts. I just got tired of all the red tape and BS on our side of the border with shipping, duty charges and the friggin taxes. What ever happened to the free trade BS??? Tim Meyers sent me a set of his grooved cam bearings for free as in NO Charge, a gift and UPS charged me $40.00 for delivery. As far as dolton mc nuttly is concerned, this time the lying SOB only has a minority. I'm doing some contract work for the company the wife works for, it doesn't pay a whole lot but it helps to get the parts I need for Christine 2 AND keeps me outta trouble to LOL.The Dr. has given me an ultimatum LOSE 40 lbs or find another Doctor. I got until the new year to lose it sooooo. The girls that I call the "Girl friends" ( RYAN I got'em TO) got me doing the Body-by vi diet. so far down 1 shirt size 2xl- xl and 1 pant size 44-42 and 10 lbs in 4 weeks. Feeling pretty darn good to. Blood pressure is even NORMAL 134/83 never been that low in 25 years. How are you doing? Well got to go, have to get supper on for the old girl. Talk to all you guys and gals a little later. Hey frank, start an October BS tread for us or get a head start on a November one!!! LMAO John

 

PS ...... Hey Rick, Ryan you still with us????? John

 

I could use to loose a few pounds myself, doc told me I drink too much beer. Well, somethings ain't gonna change.

frank

 

Mine did to,BUT he also said that beer was GOOD for you in moderation. Told me 1 or 2 a day was OK,but he didn't say what SIZE sooooo I do the right thing and be civilized and pour the bottle into the glass which holds 2 1/2 pints. You do the math and my logic IS sound.LMAO John

 

I missed this response.


I like the way you think! reminds me of when I was much younger some bars (the Gas Works for one) on Yonge St would serve beer in the large quart size bottles. Sooo..... I only had three beers honey, honest....


Frank

 

hehehehehe. Yep the younger days. My watering hole was the Lanc, over in Bridgeport, they had what they called a small pitcher. Well I used to get that and a glass.....after a few times I figured why use the glass. Stole 2 of them(sorry Mike) and cut and filed the pouring spout off. I have one at home and the other I believe is still at the Lanc. Haven't been there in years though. One day I'll take a trip into Kitchener and stop in. Just for a couple. LMAO John

 

fp_5, getting a decal made for Christine for the fan shroud............ Ford Makes it.... Ford Performance Shakes it. What do you think?

 

I like it but then i put a "427 - high performance" air cleaner decal on my 144 cubic inch Falcon ..... so I'm no judge of what makes sense.

frank

 

Love that and who's to know it ain't a 427. It's in a SMALL package!!!

 

I'm beginning to think that Rick is avoiding our chapter.

 

Yeah, I don't know what's up either. Haven't heard from Ryan, nothern diesel, falcon queen or ontario farmer for that matter. Maybe we should send out an APB for them/LMAO. I do HOPE that eveything is OK with them. John

 

Well, I went and did it !!!!! I put an APB out for Lightning Ryan on Face Book. Sofar no replies, but I am hoping someone will. John