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where did all that end up?Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Thanks Bob-----if you told me step by step how to do that BEFORE I posted, I could become one of the three wise men!
Motning Pilgrim-------One of the original FONDA racers was a guy called SUGIHARA------ there were two Japanese drivers, ISHIKAWA was the other. Mark did a ton of business with SUGI (still does) -----he bought the majority of the V8s and all the spares, which ended up in Japan.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
have an apology to make. Mark told me yesterday that I did not meet Joe Scrgo in the Middle East. He was a "Fountain" man through and through and I didn't meet him until much later--------sorry about that, I do remember him being a lovely man.
Its nice to have memories, even if I get some of them mixed up !
Jillies birthday today----leaned across the bed, gave her a kiss and thought about trading her in for a newer model---------then again it's such a frig training a bird to do what you want them to do--------plus she's a bloody good cook, and nurse, great body, legs that don't quit, boobs to die for, blonde,with intelligence, great looker (even with the lines) and I love her to bits, maybe I'll stick for now ?
Crazy accident down at Key West yesterday-------apparently boat lost an engine and decided to head back to the pits instead of the centre of the course-------guy behind was fooled by the action, ran completely over the top virtually slicing the boat in two with the tiller--------God was looking down favourably that day.
Gieco had a better day, winning the heat-------better than that , the boat looked good, fast, and ran nicely,,Stevie got the set up spot on, 'bout time they had a win, been a while since the last one-------points must be close------need a good run come Sunday.
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Mark and Fi, -----must be damned close to forty years ago, maybe Casale-------happy days--------Fonzie was still a going concern--------even the Beatles were top of the charts.
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I got an idea ---------I see something, like the idea of it---------looks very pretty and star warish-------much too artistic to ever be practical---------but the angles and the paint job make for a very nice desk piece!
Ill probably do a facsimile along those lines------- well, that was the idea, how far I get with it depends on "mitigating circumstances ".
Still have ambition------ it's the ability I'm lacking------next week should see whether it's binned and bollocked or a desirable Christmas present.?
Trouble is, I'm full of these daft ideas-- I got a shop full of them sitting on the shelf.
Looks a bit PUGHY .? What do you think Roger ?
OK already, was it any good?
Its far too pretty a box and too close to Christmas to open just yet--------- don't know if you ever saw "ICE COLD IN ALEX" Johnno? The bit where all four of them had crossed the Sahara just dreaming of a cold beer at a bar in Alexandria---------but first they watched the condensation running down the outside of the glass------savouring the moment So to speak--------I've waited two years for this, damned if I won't sit back, look at it and enjoy the moment---------before I finally taste it, thank you in anticipation Johnno.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rotary John
"ICE COLD IN ALEX" one of my favourite films......one of the rare occasions where the film is better
than the book IMO
well there you go Phill, life is like a box of chocolates !Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54
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Done the winch and jockey wheel-------spare wheel-------number plate and lights------- can't decide whether or not to stitch a motor to its bum---------I can always tell when a concepts coming together------I usually get sick to my tits with the damned thing!
Got on well with the four pointer-----had a full six hours in the shop------- did the floats in hardwood and aluminium--------mistake-------tried to use that damned gorilla glue-------didn't work-------poxy stuff let go, just as I was fixing the wing section to the fuselage-------- course the point hit the concrete and blunted its nose a tad,
Stevie, James and Gary doing big celebrations down Duval tonight-------world champions I understand, will get to speak with Mark in a little while--------he should be heading up the road back home any time soon.
Looked back at some of the footage from Key West------it really is not compulsive viewing.
Silly accidents that will surely need answers.
Four boat final race. Race times make for some dismal reading.
!"CAT KILLER" from a decade ago would have given the best of the tunnels a run for the money ------
a "WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP "-------with four boats--------that's embarrassing !
Wonder if anyone will build a genuine 200 mph boat that stays together any time soon ?
Still no sign of a canopy or capsule designed to save lives-------not just to meet the regulations.
Well, I've had my weekly moan------ I'm just a silly old fart that doesn't know when to shut up.
Put the wing on the four pointer, ( will post a progress picture later today ) just needs a motor and it's suddenly all coming together.
Gave myself a monumental task trying to do a facsimile of othe outrageous hydro ----come WW speed record craft--------realise this is just an artists impression-------- totally impractical ---------would never work in a month of sundays, but I'm not one to piss on dreams-------or am I ?
Again, I'll post a piccie if I feel I'm getting anywhere.
Bloody cold in the shop at 8:00 am this morning------ must be getting soft in my dotage years-------watch out Gene, I'm charging after you.
The one in charge of everything has a yen for another Lexus-------the one we have had for six years is beginning to show her age at 110,000 miles, ------was offered a very nice, low mileage 350 hybrid with just 24,000 miles on the clock! Trouble is, it's a 2010 model --------bloody thing is over seven years old already, they're asking £20,000 which is far too much money and got my shackles rising . Couldn't stand it any longer------walked out of the showroom which obviously cost more than Buckingham Palace to construct, but not before I made them a once only, and final offer of £18,000.
Should have smelled a rat when the receptionist with the nice legs brought a cup of reall good coffee---- no such thing as a free cup of good coffee in a Lexus dealers showroom.
Salesman was an Irishman from county Donegal-------he was on the answerphone by 9:00 am-----left a long message which I didn't reply to as he did not accept my one and only offer. Plenty of better deals out there !
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Looks like a " Hirrondel" that's a swallow or a swift to you and me !
Only one day into the project and it's all to play for!.
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Oops------pressed the wrong button, again,that's the four pointer I was telling you about.
If wer'e not going to see the car can we at least see the legs?
Just use a little imagination Phill------ I do it all the time.
And the still call it 'Offshore'?Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Three drivers killed
Half dozen boats destroyed
And no one ventured even three miles Offshore?
Be careful Gene, your treading in tetchy territory.Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
You are absolutely right of coarse, but who listens to the “ Real” offshore racers of yesterday any more ?
Key west is a spectacle——- no doubt about that, but somewhere along the way——- offshore racing has lost its identity.
Rules and regulation have caused many would be “offshore racers “ to buy a million dollar rig and go POKER RUNNING. unfortunately there are no rules for these boats———- don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating rules for pleasure boating, but hundreds of the poker run boats I’ve seen are lethal weapons running loose———— in the wrong hands they could do a lot of damage !
It really is time somebody somewhere designed a safety cell that’s a step forward !——— they managed to stop F1 car drivers being killed in large numbers —————- no reason it can’t be done in boats——— but what do I know, I’m just one of the old farts who dribbles.
Frustrating day in the shop————beavered away with the record boat———-realised it was going nowhere, come lunchtime, I binned it and started again.
Lost a day and a half, but it beats booze, sex and binging,begging and daytime tv, and cheap hookers (so I’m told)
Took a progress piccie on my iPhone, which is supposed to be linked to my iPad, that was six hours ago,———mustn’t be up to cyber speed today———— either that or the iPhones having a mad fit of depression , no sign of the piccie .
Hope to eat bear tomorrow!
Bloody Thursday again——-off to the car boot sale ———- haven’t been for a while as it was chucking it down!
Another two weeks and I can apply for my driving licence back again. Just hope I don’t fall apart at the seams, Everything aches, and joints sound like percussion instruments in an orchestra tuning up.
Whoever said it must be fun growing old was either eighteen———an Olympic athlete———or a raving lunatic!
Pleasure boats are all in the unlimted class and go faster than class race boats
pPilgrim, you lost me———sounds like a clip from a Dean Martin and Foster Brooks comedy sketch———be nice, if you could “Elucidate “ ?Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout;3
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I said what I mean, pleasure boats can have any size engines and can go any speed with zero rules.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Race boats have rules
I bet there are more fast pleasure cats out there than race cats and plenty can also go faster
PS, I like the one where Foster was the drunk pilot
of course there are rules———- there has to be———-but there’s no rule that says you cannot walk into anyboat show, anywhere in the USA and buy your 16 year old grandson a150 mph tunnel, then send him out on the inter coastal to play boats.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Somewhere along the way, we got lost, disillusioned, frustrated with the rule makers, I sure as hell don’t know the reason————-but there has to be one,———- I see maybe 100 race boats down at Key West. But there are always hundreds of poker run boats . But only four or five Superboats for each race, which is invariably down to just two or three come the finish ?
My favourite is the brain surgeon ,
Jackie..you forgot to tell us they all use Mercury V8 power or stern drives..!!..:)
No need to bother Lassie, everyone knows that.Quote:
Originally Posted by lars strom
In fact I can’t think of ANY other manufacturer who has the balls to produce RACE MOTORS production line style, year after year.
Ilmor are the exceptions to that statement———- do not want “Hawkeye” jumping down my throat!
If memory serves me right, last time Volvo had an inboard engine running competitively was with JIM WYNNE ( another ex Mercury employee ) way back in the annals of power boat racing history, even before Charlie Strang ( yet another ex Mercury employee) left to prop up OMC, Oh yes, in case one of us should forget————- there was a certain Gary Garbrecht——— him who started the rumour that OMC were the ENEMY. I always liked and loved the guys at OMC, So it wasn’t me !
Did Evinrude EVER race an inboard (successfully) ? Course, my memory is not what it was!
I suppose when you’re pushing for around 2,000 hp per motor, shi-t happens—-—- you know what the Americans say Lassie————- you cant make an omelette without breaking a few eggs..
Enough of all this Lassie———— tell you what———- lets call a truce——— I’m coming up 86 in a couple of months and most of the arguing has been knocked out of me. I just want to live the quiet life and be friends with everyone.
Jackie...Lasse or anyone.....We know that it is possible with alterations to run a boat with a car engine..
Would it be possible to do the opposite?
If it's a silly question....Don't bother shouting back at me.. I've bin asking them for too long and I am immune............
I respect your age very much Jackie, but you where pretty hard at OMC for selling F1-V8 pure race engines to (in your opinion) unqualified racers a few week ago on my thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Here is a link to the page..http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...12#post2991512
OMC only sold the F1-V8 to racers with racing experience.
Anyone today (35 years later) can buy a 1350 Mercury V8 or even more horse power with no racing experience. I guess its OK because Mercury is doing so..
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Originally Posted by ron54
Ron it has been done several, times here are a couple of videos https://jalopnik.com/the-mercury-out...car-1159424979,
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...ke-v8-startup/ I also saw a go cart back in the 70's that had a 4 cylinder merc used for drag racing. Not a silly question at all.
Im still of that opinion Lassie————— Bill Marshall was a classic example of this. When OMC ran out of capable qualified drivers, they went to the lower classes. Like I said before———they just wanted bums in seatsQuote:
Originally Posted by lars strom
No Lassie——it does not matter a tinkers cuss who is selling killer motors to inexperienced drivers——— it’s wrong, be it Mercury, OMC or Uncle Tom Cobly if you don’t know who that is, look it up on the dot,dot———- probably listed as a “Seagull “distributor.
Im tired and I want to go to bed———- I’m done arguing for today!
Never made the shop this afternoon———- body was aching something rotten———- maybe I caught the flue, so tomorrow’s not looking too good either.
Jackie - I only ask ONE Thing of you...and that is that you take care of yourself.Quote:
Im tired and I want to go to bed———- I’m done arguing for today!
Never made the shop this afternoon———- body was aching something rotten———- maybe I caught the flue, so tomorrow’s not looking too good either.
You are the cranky old fart that everyone loves to have in their family, and I mean that as a compliment.
--- Seeroy
Here you go again..trashing a good friend and race driver..I just did a history on Bill Marshall here..click the link for more info..Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...69#post3001769
Wait a minute Seeroy; I was the one that gave Jackie that name :cranky old fart" when he got into it with Ken Finley over the rotary engine. However, you can use it any time you like in describing our mutual friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by seeroy
[QUOTE=lars strom;3001770]Here you go again..trashing a good friend and race driver..I just did a history on Bill Marshall here..click the link for more info..
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...69#post3001769[/QUOTE
Lassie. I rest my case, Bill was a well liked club racer in the lower classes——- i was not “Trashing” him in any shape or form—. unlike you, I don’t have to Quote —“-did a history on Bill Marshall,Unquote—- I knew already——— merely pointing out the fact that OMC scraped the bottom of the barrel when they ran out of drivers who were qualified to drive———— they didn’t give a flying fart who sat in the seat as long as they made the line up.
My kids grew up with all the Bullen kids, have been friends all their lives, and still are, just because I said Andy never should have been in a V8 F1 doesn’t mean I was “Trashing” him.
Same thing with Bill Marshall, he was a LMBRC club driver in the lower classes, just because OMC decided he “met the requirements “ did not make it right!
What was requirement ? Alive and breathing, coulLd point a boat away from the dock, maybe you should print out the requirements to become a V 8 OMC jockey !
Lassie———-you ARE an OMC “Ambassador” —— you look at the company through rose tinted specs, biased to a point of near hysteria should anyone dare to disagree. So forgive me for not agreeing with all your “FACTS”.
You know what Johnno, I couldn’t have told you WHO was the first to call me “A cranky old fart” feel quite honoured that my friends are fighting with each other to claim the first !Quote:
Originally Posted by Rotary John
Remember it well, LIQUID NIRVANA ( never knew his name was Ken Finley) copping the hump and just “losing it”, throwing all his dollies outa the pram and threatening when fire and destruction would rain down on me from a dizzy height ———plus a good thumping should we ever meet———- all because I asked if anyone was making a “Wankel that worked” ?
Guess some guys over forty lose their sense of humour.
Was Willabee who first thought I was a cranky old curmudgeon———-felt quite honoured——— just like I did when the Highway Patrol Officer gave me my first CITATION.
If i can drag myself out of the arm chair and into the shop for a while, I’ll put your tunnel into the box that the single malt came in and post it. Maybe I’ll get a second bottle.Attachment 392350Attachment 392351
This is what it looks like now, just polished mahogany.
First I have to get out there.
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Now theres a guy with a sense sense of Humour!
wasn't Father Christmas a Swede ? Kris Kringle or Kristophensen something along those lines, long time since he filled my stocking. Bugger always managed the chocolate buscuit and glass of milk.
He once left me a note———-“please leave me a chocolate liquor and a glass of single malt next year” —- next year (1936) i left him a glass of water and a note———-Sex and Travel————- that was the last time my Christmas stocking got filled.
Thanks Stavros, means a lot to have friends you can rely on, that are always there when needed, that step up to the plate without being asked ——- they somehow seem to sense it when you need a “CHUCK UP” . You know what Steve, you’re one of the few folk I haven’t fallen out with. You remember when we first mooted the idea of the old farts getting together, regardless of creed,colour or capability.Quote:
Originally Posted by seeroy
in those days it was Just Jim, you me and Caddy !
Dont take any notice of my moans and groans ———- I think the sHot up the arse is wearing off———to be honest, I was hoping it would hold off all invaders until the end of this month, when this course of medicine is completed———but even the pills and potions are struggling.
Did you get down to Charley’s place for the off meet?
Hate to ask you This Johnno————next time you send me a bottle of single malt————could you make it the gallon size.
The boat I made for you was too long, or the box was too short———-had to cut one end open and cobble the box to fit the boat .Seemed a shame to shorten the boat, one of those situations where “SH-T HAPPENS”.