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General Discussion / Re: Has it really been 50 years??? (Off topic)

« on: July 22, 2019, 07:32:53 PM »

I just about overloaded my DVR with Apollo recordings the last few days. PBS, SCI,C-SPAN, Smithsonian channel and others had quite a few shows about the moon landing and Apollo missions in general.. I'm old enough to remember when Shepard was launched and of course Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 kept you glued to the old black and white TV. Unfortunately we could only pick up NBC and ABC, so we didn't watch Cronkite.

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Maintenance / Re: Is this a Packard 56 series terminal?

« on: May 27, 2017, 12:39:01 AM »

https://www.delcity.net/store/Male-Terminals/p_9292.h_151334.r_IF1003?mkwid=sf70lnH5S&crid=38094426869&m

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General Discussion / Re: JohnZ's Birthday is TODAY

« on: February 27, 2017, 10:27:42 PM »

Happy Birthday John! Enjoy your day!

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General Discussion / Re: JohnZ, say it ain't so?

« on: February 25, 2017, 04:03:19 AM »

Good to hear from you John. Never give up, it's amazing what the mind and human body can do as long as hope and willpower prevail.

Jim

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General Discussion / Re: JohnZ, say it ain't so?

« on: January 28, 2017, 03:56:35 PM »

Good news John! My continued prayers.

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Restoration / Re: Manual Steering Box Rebuild

« on: December 26, 2016, 01:44:13 AM »

I did my own box years ago. It's a pretty straightforward process if you can round up the necessary bushings and such. Unless you've got some severe wear problems the bolts should remain tight and as far as I know they can be reused. If you have a Chassis Overhaul Manual, Section 9 gives you all the info you need. I actually had to make my own bushing for the cover because they were not available. This was in 1980 so the aftermarket may now supply everything you would need.

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General Discussion / Re: JohnZ, say it ain't so?

« on: December 21, 2016, 10:58:59 PM »

Darrell, I can't agree more. The wealth of information John has shared is immeasurable. I for one have learned from him as I am sure others have. John always was the guy that had first hand knowledge of the cars and production methods and would take time to answer questions no matter how trivial. Thank you John the time you have devoted to this forum.

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General Discussion / Re: JohnZ, say it ain't so?

« on: December 20, 2016, 05:38:11 PM »

My prayers are with John and his family. I truly appreciate the his answers to my emails in the past. Godspeed.

Jim

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General Discussion / Re: John Z needs our prayers

« on: October 05, 2016, 02:32:39 AM »

You are in my prayers John.

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Maintenance / Re: TH-350 keep leaking oil

« on: August 17, 2016, 01:27:11 PM »

I had something similar happen on a Turbo 400 years ago. Changed gaskets and fluid 3 times then decided that wasn't the problem. The selector shaft seal was the problem. Might take a look.

Jim

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Mild Modifications / Re: Quain Stott's 67 Camaro... mildly modified & thrown together

« on: June 16, 2016, 12:53:51 AM »

Yeah I used to go every Thursday back in the early '90's. Ran and '82 Indy Pace Car Z. Had more fun racing it than a fast car. Liked to cut a better light than the cars with a box. Someone on another site posted a picture a drag strip with the Candy Man it in it. I asked about it and whoever posted  didn't know anything about the car or where the picture was taken. I knew the car looked familiar so thanks for the post. I remember Butch Shirley from Anderson running at Greer. He may be able to help or maybe Gene Cromer may remember something about the car.

Jim

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Mild Modifications / Re: Quain Stott's 67 Camaro... mildly modified & thrown together

« on: June 15, 2016, 11:21:31 PM »

 He's originally from that area. He used to run at Greer when we were racing. He drove Butch Duggins' Vega some, the Carolina Wagon and others. He used to have a website when he was racing that had a lot of pictures of his old cars. I've been trying to track down his first Vega for him.  A friend of mine had it and sold it. I've lost contact with my friend since he moved away, but I still looking.

Jim

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Mild Modifications / Re: Quain Stott's 67 Camaro... mildly modified & thrown together

« on: June 15, 2016, 10:16:37 PM »

Quain welded some spring perches for my Dana 60 back in 1980 when he had a little shop in Naples, NC. He was also building his Vega then. Had that 60 in my Camaro back then and eventually reinstalled the 12 bolt. He's a good man.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: '69 Penske Camaro Holes in Fenders/Doors/Wheel Wells

« on: April 13, 2016, 12:45:18 PM »

Probably painted the sub-frame grey so as to spot any cracks immediately. Bill Jenkins did the same thing on his race cars for that purpose.

Jim

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General Discussion / Re: CRG Shifter Report

« on: April 02, 2016, 02:05:25 PM »

Excellent job. Thank you Martin!