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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Where is Thumper?

I got us a race!

 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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you really gunna race leroy?thats nuts
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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Clint, I know you're joking...
Right?
Then again, sure why not? It's all in fun eh?

On another note, anyone interested in a highboy, probably for cheap?
http://reno.craigslist.org/pts/615915118.html
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by davethecow
you really gunna race leroy?thats nuts
All the other wimps chickened out!
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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[QUOTE=olfordsnstone]
On another note, anyone interested in a highboy, probably for cheap?
http://reno.craigslist.org/pts/615915118.html[/QUOTE]

Where is Sun Valley? Do we still need front suspension and steering?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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witch of his rigs are you going to race agaisnt?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Dave, I know the one in the picture fairly well. I fell in love with her a couple of years ago. She's one mean mamma, but purdy.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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[QUOTE=WillyB]
Originally Posted by olfordsnstone
On another note, anyone interested in a highboy, probably for cheap?
http://reno.craigslist.org/pts/615915118.html[/QUOTE]

Where is Sun Valley? Do we still need front suspension and steering?
Sun Valley is just on the North end of Reno. I'm not sure what parts we are in need of. Been a while since I've been able to get after the Thumper project.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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That looks like a disc brake front end too. I think that's a shifter in the interior shot, hence 4 speed. Those are Bullit proof transmissions.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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The 49 is a beast..but his buggy build is another animal all together.Leroy has a whole stabble of rigs he can use.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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I just noticed that picture was taken at the bonanza here in Fallon.lol
 
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Maybe if he promises to only run on four cylinders.......
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Maybe if he promises to only run on four cylinders.......
You want to race yours? How about a hill climb?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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I just noticed that picture was taken at the bonanza here in Fallon.lol
You got it! I don't remember what excuse you had for avoiding the party - but it was the start of the Thumper project.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by WillyB
You want to race yours? How about a hill climb?
Sure why not, my 79hp versus his 790hp. Even with it running on 4 cylinders, it would probably kick my rear.
 
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