BritishV8 Forum: Re: Where is everybody?

NixVegaGT
Nicolas Wiederhold
Minneapolis, MN
(659 posts)

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10/16/2007 05:30AM

Main British Car:
'73 Vega GT 4.9L Rover/Buick Stroker

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Where is everybody?

Posted by: NixVegaGT
Date: September 24, 2009 08:23AM

LOL. I haven't seen no posts on a forum for a long time. I decided to post something. This lack of news is sorta indicative to my status on my project. I'm starting to flip out a little. I've been waiting for my custom machining to get done for 2 months while the racing season rolls through the shop I use.

It's cool but a bit frustrating because I'm getting close to running out of stuff to do that isn't dependent on the engine placement. That's really just an excuse though. I just want my parts home.

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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
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10/12/2007 02:16AM

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71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: Moderator
Date: September 24, 2009 11:08AM

Well, we're headed to Taos NM today with visiting relatives from back east...

BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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10/23/2007 12:59PM

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1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: September 24, 2009 11:13AM

Everybody's been out enjoying the good weather. Traffic will pick up as cold weather settle in. I've been concentrating on shop equipment and remodeling, nobody particularly wants to hear about that.

Jim

TRip
Trip Anthony

(162 posts)

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08/18/2009 01:16AM

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1980 TR7 performance 4 cyl

Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: TRip
Date: September 24, 2009 02:05PM

Where is everybody... Ya, I was wondering the same exact thing!!!

Trip

hoffbug
Tony Hoffer
Minnesota
(323 posts)

Registered:
10/15/2007 05:25PM

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Olds 215 EFI

Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: hoffbug
Date: September 24, 2009 02:20PM

Been working and racing the Chevelle.. already thinking winter.. gonna drag the Astre home..

got a plasma cutter? I have to make some room in the garage...

TRip
Trip Anthony

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1980 TR7 performance 4 cyl

Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: TRip
Date: September 24, 2009 02:28PM

Plasma cutter. Cool!

I want one.

Trip

mabie1978
Michelle Pierce
Elyria, OH
(111 posts)

Registered:
08/25/2008 07:47PM

Main British Car:
1978 MGB 3.5 Rover V8

Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: mabie1978
Date: September 24, 2009 05:06PM

Tony, I would be happy to keep the plasma cutter for you. After moving the one dissassembled car from my garage and the big pile of parts there is a bit of room in there now.

Nic, I am still here but I thought maybe no one was supposed to talk without permission and I wasn't sure who to ask. :) I just got my box of gaskets today so my engine assembly will begin soon, of course the block has to carry itself out of the basement and to the garage along with the 2nd block I plan to use for the mock up.

hoffbug
Tony Hoffer
Minnesota
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10/15/2007 05:25PM

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Olds 215 EFI

Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: hoffbug
Date: September 24, 2009 06:01PM

Trip and Michelle
I meant Im looking to " borrow" a plasma cutter because I need to make some room in the garage..LOL

I wish I did have one..

BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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10/23/2007 12:59PM

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1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: September 24, 2009 08:43PM

Tony, I got a D4 caterpillar you could maybe borrow. That'd make the garage bigger... ;-)

Jim

TRip
Trip Anthony

(162 posts)

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1980 TR7 performance 4 cyl

Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: TRip
Date: September 25, 2009 01:19AM

Plasma cutter... got it... missed the "?"

hoffbug
Tony Hoffer
Minnesota
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10/15/2007 05:25PM

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Olds 215 EFI

Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: hoffbug
Date: September 25, 2009 04:24AM

Thanks Jim.. But the city says my 940 sq ft is all I get on my lot....
Now that D4 would be fun during rush hour ;-)

NixVegaGT
Nicolas Wiederhold
Minneapolis, MN
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10/16/2007 05:30AM

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'73 Vega GT 4.9L Rover/Buick Stroker

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Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: NixVegaGT
Date: October 01, 2009 11:06AM

I got my parts back from Wagamon Bros. today!! DUDE! They did the last bit of work for FREE! WOW. Very cool customer service perk. Thanks guys! SO it's on to final assembly! It's been so long in coming. I'm just about to loose my mind.

Everything is setup so all I've got left to do is build a mount for the EDIS coils and find a curve for E85. OH and weld up the valve covers and water pump for the inlet from the electric pump.

nalle
Bjorn Nilsson

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Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: nalle
Date: October 01, 2009 11:51AM

"Everything is setup so all I've got left to do is build a mount for the EDIS coils and find a curve for E85."

Do you have E85 available in MN? Here in LA it is impossible to find. You will be able to run a rather grim CR with that fuel indeed. Are you going with FI or carburetor?

NixVegaGT
Nicolas Wiederhold
Minneapolis, MN
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'73 Vega GT 4.9L Rover/Buick Stroker

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Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: NixVegaGT
Date: October 01, 2009 12:43PM

I did the math after I had my parts machined and discovered my CR is changing dramatically so it's back to regular gasoline for me. E85 is SUPER plentiful up here. I was looking forward to experimenting with it.

TRip
Trip Anthony

(162 posts)

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08/18/2009 01:16AM

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1980 TR7 performance 4 cyl

Re: Where is everybody?

Posted by: TRip
Date: October 01, 2009 03:00PM

Hey Nicolas,

Must be real nice to get you bits back and it's nice to see that you got such good customer service... That's so rare these days!!! :(

Now that you're back on track... how long til everything is completed?

Trip

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