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07-17-2009, 07:05 PM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
It was a great day and with great hosts. Lots of nostalgia in that shop and the way Tom decorated it was beyond imagination. One of the neatest items was actually out doors in the dirt! Post the pictures Cumby! Very cool! We will be going back in a few to tour a local Warbird museum and then off to the shop to see more cars and bench race. As Cumby said, thanks Verne for the invite and also good luck with the new project, it was sweet to say the least.
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07-17-2009, 07:16 PM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
Tom is one cool cat and I have seen pictures of his garage-mahal. I would not need a house if I had a garage like that!!!!!
I met up with Tom during the Pure Stock Drags and he is very well thought out on all of his plans and his cars. He has that little grocery getter L79 Nova running strong. Of course he is on Goodyears!!!!!! 
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07-18-2009, 06:46 AM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
It was great to have the visit. Enjoyed every minute. I'm glad you guys went to the trouble to come down and had a good time too. Tom is at Road America now helping another friend race his vintage car.
As for my new vehicle..........well, it's not much different from most vehicles; it has a steering wheel, throttle, motor, trans, a windshield, lights, seats, horn and even some original wood. It glides along as if it was floating. Ohhhh, and it's a convertible. Manual top though. 
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07-18-2009, 07:15 AM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
So the shake-down cruise went well?
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07-18-2009, 09:21 PM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
The shakedown went fine. The old '58 V4 runs great and she handles like a dream. Tom and Chris both went along. Tom kept busy filming and bailing (she tends to leak, so some sealer along the keel is in order). Chris was my navigator as we searched for some lakefront homes and she provided lunch for us. It was a great trip (all 3 days)
Leaving for our maiden voyage  At speed (note that she still has her original cowl tag)  A happy captain  Sir Cumby, I'm sure it would be OK with Tom if you posted some pics of the "lawn art".  Verne
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07-18-2009, 09:34 PM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
Cool old boats Vern, amazing how light they feal at the wheel when running, I had a pretty close twin to yours last summer, run a dose of sea foam through it 2oz per gal to free up the rings it will run much better after a few gallons ,
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07-19-2009, 12:54 AM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
Look at that third photo.....Gilligan done grow'd a mustach!!!!!
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07-19-2009, 01:10 AM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
Cool boat Verne. Love that sparkly steering wheel...or is that consider a tiller?
Hey speaking of tillers, Verne if you grew the mustache into a Fu Machu, you could be "a tiller, the Hun."  I'll be here all week ladies and gentlemen, remember to tip your waitresses and try the veal. 
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07-21-2009, 05:23 AM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
A happy captain Lookin good Cappy. Congrats on the vintage purchase, what are the details/story?
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boat Skipper....Enjoy..... 
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