Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

Why do I do it ??——- I’m like a bloody sea bass——- I rise to the bait every time .
Was pointed out to me Fujimo, on his Mercury thread had posted over 300 piccies——— most, if not all had been seen on his thread before——— so the question begs, WHY ?. Well, he didn’t answer, but Lassie did———— remember him .?——— the Evinrude ambassador———- quote: “ I look at this thread all the time——— it’s the second best on OUTBOARD AND RACING HISTORY !——— well no sh- t SHERLOCK!
I am not about to ask him about the best one.

I know I’m going to regret this ——- why can’t I just notice things and keep quiet, instead of rearing up and taking umbridge and going for the jugular.
well, unfortunately—— it’s what I do—— it invariably gets me into heaps of trouble, and consequently leads to a fall out .

Project got knocked back a little today———- all the paint and varnish had to come off——- made a real pigs ear of it——- as you do !
At the moment it’s a boat shaped hunk of timber with ambition and a rake of hardware, waiting to be installed——- I have high hopes !

As usual, Jilly asked me if I’d had a good day when I came in last night and downed the large CC7 that was waiting for me. Told her about the total disaster———— not to worry, you’ll put it right tomorrow————— anyway, what else would you be doing ?
Says it all doesn’t it.
It’s not a race to the finish line any more——— nobody’s waiting for anything——— I should just be enjoying the fact that I’m able to do it at all.
Fact is——— I don’t even have time to be ill any more——- arthritis doesn’t even knock on the door—- TIA’s seem to have stopped——- little grey cells are busier than ever.
Down side——— I’m getting fat ! No, I don’t go jogging every day——- never have—— don’t eat any more——- don’t drink any more than usual———- so, it has to be the steroids.
Well, if I’m honest—— if they keep me ticking along—— stop most nasty things from getting to me —— then I don’t mind putting on a few pounds.
I do believe a man only has so much energy given to him, I’m not about to waste it pounding the pavement———- five or six hours a day in the shop works for me——- don’t even have a place to sit in there, so I have to keep moving!
Assembly day——- six coats of beeswax on bare mahogany——— ten coats of red for a bit of depth, if all goes well, you could be looking at a piccie Or two later in the day! How ‘Bout that?

Had “COOL RUNNING” all morning———- no screw ups ( yet) —— just finished the drives, mounted it—— at the LANGHAM ANGLE!——— down side is, I don’t have any white lettering and I’m a crap freehand signwriter. Just need a no.1 ——- a K and a Ciggy sign—— throw on the USA flag and I’m on the home straight.

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Finally got it done——- crap graphics as I didn’t have any white letters either italics or norm!
If I ever get around to doing another one—— it’ll be a belter !
What do think Gene—— passable?

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Finally got it done——- crap graphics as I didn’t have any white letters either italics or norm!
If I ever get around to doing another one—— it’ll be a belter !
What do think Gene—— passable?

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I like it!!

The graphics are--'crap'--- but----

The original has held up for nearly 50 years--much better than the original crew--

---and the restoration by Christian will be---AWESOME--

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A few years back, I did a concept of Odell’s “MONA LOU”——- took it to Tavares but Odell didn’t show that year.
Left it with Mark——- wrong—— next thing, I see it In Mumbai ????
Moral of this story is ——— never leave concepts with your kids.

Remember I told you I always have an alternative project, for when I get my knickers in a twist or things not going to plan !
Well it just happens to be another MONA LOU ——— trying to make up for lost time.

Odells “Mona Lou” is ready for painting—— found a full can of Quiceven done the mount, really got a wriggle on today—— has been one of my better days.
Cant Believe it’s bloody Thursday again tomorrow——- need some yellow paint for MONA LOU from the car boot Tomorrow——- let you know how I get on!

That should have read”QUICKSILVER” primer———- must be nearly forty years since I bought this from the Mercury Dealer SWMF in Poole. Guess I just hoard things.
Car boot calls ——- let you know how I do !

Not a lot going on ——- every stall thinks it’s an offshoot of “HARRODS”——way too pticy for me.
Did buy a roll of 220 emery strip,
got a couple of coats on Mona——- should get another couple done later in the day.
Started another concept——- this one is for BONHAMS.
show it you before the end of the week!

Just about got the tenth coat on Mona——- mounts done—- stern drives done——— might leave it a couple of days and ship it out to SHERLOCK———- when it comes to graphics, Johns the boy, he’s so much better than me!
There was a guy called Diamond Dave Bonham——— collected Ferrari’s for fifty years—— had over a hundred tucked away in a barn——— wait till you see the next Concept———- WICKED——-have to say, even I got a tad excited———- long time since I had a Ferrari orgasm!
Show you a piccie over the weekend——— hell of a lot of work going into this one—— just hope I’m good enough and can justify it——- not. everyday you get to mount half a dozen Marinellos—— THRUST two——- Bluebird ——- and a couple of really beat up Ferrari’s.
Ah well, let’s see what tomorrow has in store!

Sherlock?

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Sherlock?

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Sorry John——-lm a dingleberry! And an old one to boot! What a Pratt!
Thank goodness YOU know who I meant————- have no idea what I was thinking about.

John Schubert is much better at graphics and detail than I am !

Got a head full of ideas———— another sleepless night figuring out what to do with this next concept, I’m a little bogged down trying to work out how to do it without the fixings showing.

see if I can bring Mona to Tavares John——— I read you had booked your ticket—— see if you can get Ron Hill and Jimbo to attend———— now wouldn’t that really be something ?

Arse going up and down like a fiddlers elbow——- like a total FECKIN idiot, I have three concept on at once.
Problem is——- they’re all gong well——- no hang— ups just yet, now that’s not normal !
Mona Lou is ready for one last coat of paint——- assemble it all together——- stick it on the stand—— job done!
Shouldn't have started the EMBASSY TURBINE——- didn’t have a chunk of wood sufficiently large enough to do the job——— so what did I do ?——- glued a load of bits together until I did have.
Been spokeshaving all morning —— up to My fetlocks in mahogany shavings.
Had to leave Bonhams and the barn full of Ferrari’s till a bit later ! Exciting times——

FECKIN Embassy Turbine is awesome——— orgasmic even———— I am invincible!!!!!
Mona Lisa is light years better than last time!!!!
Diamond collection of Bonhams Ferrari’s is absolutely mind boggling to put it conservatorily——I hauled the mail—— cooked with gas——- nailed the bastards——today I swallowed the bear whole!!!
This afternoon I am at Goodwood with daughter Sam, drinking champagne—- with skinny fries——- in a while I may ply a flitspire or Buck a fiffalo who knows?

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Beauty of a car boot sale——— you never know what your going to stumble over at the next stall! Tested—Certified and stamped .

2015 large Lifeline race jacket——- absolutely as new—— had to pay through the nose for it——-$15.
But I bit the bullet bravely !!!

You really scored on THAT one Jackie!:thumbsup:...Now get to work, and build a life-size boat to use it in. You know you would enjoy that. After all, it IS your size.;)...https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...6&d=1540063948

Will show you the Bonhams “Diamond Ferrari collection “ tomorrow———
Mona has been outside hardening the paint job!
Miss Embassy’s certainly testing my limited abilities——— but, it’ll be alright on the night.
Have to admit, you’re a clever old sod with the phoggies Fuji !

Didn’t —— Fauntleroy ???—— have something to do with “LIFELINE” way back in the 60/70’s——- didn’t Butler do a photo shoot ?

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Bloody steroids——- they’ll do it to you every time !

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Ok. So I take crap photos—— Fuji might be the dogs cajones when it comes to piccies in all forms, but see what he’s like making an all metal V8 canopied tunnel———- or a wooden offshore racer ?????
Lifes not all chromotones and secrets you know!

Watched the US Grand Prix from Austin with Sam my youngest—— first GP I’ve watched in two years ! Nothing’s changed——— everything is orchestrated——— keep the title chase going as long as possible. Without Ferrari there wouldn’t be much going on would there?
Title race was over three races ago——- but they couldn’t afford to let that happen——- be interesting to see what stunt they’re going to pull in Mexico!
Try Vettel wins——- Hamilton DNF——it keeps the series alive for another step—— ???
Good morning peeps——- I woke up again today—— have a ton of things to do—— nose to the grinder today——- many things to do in the next three weeks———- that’s when I leave, three weeks today!

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Watched the US Grand Prix from Austin with Sam my youngest—— first GP I’ve watched in two years ! Nothing’s changed——— everything is orchestrated——— keep the title chase going as long as possible. Without Ferrari there wouldn’t be much going on would there?
Title race was over three races ago——- but they couldn’t afford to let that happen——- be interesting to see what stunt they’re going to pull in Mexico!
Try Vettel wins——- Hamilton DNF——it keeps the series alive for another step—— ???
Good morning peeps——- I woke up again today—— have a ton of things to do—— nose to the grinder today——- many things to do in the next three weeks———- that’s when I leave, three weeks today!

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and ozzies not allowed to win..

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and ozzies not allowed to win..

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C’mon Pilgrim—— Riciardo was on the podium a couple of times earlier this year—- Whatdya expect with comic motors?

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Begonias are on the last knockings——- they have been magnificent this year.
Tore up the sweet peas , composted the bed ready for spring!
Plenty of Roses —— getting their third crop of the year.
Everything is winding down, ready for winter.
Time to plug in the fan heater——- fingers were going numb in the shop today!
Just seen a “MODEL” offshore boat made by Graham Stephens—— spellbinding !———- maybe I should throw myself off’n a thick pile carpet and lock up the shop !!!
Still, shall be bringing a few of my concepts to Tavares for the old farts to ponder over.

Was a tad ambitious today——- had this idea of a transom with an Arneson and all the trimmings!
Had to start it like “yesterday” while it was still fresh in my mind——— was noon before I was even half
way through getting all the bits turned up !

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I did post you one of these phoggies of the Bonham Diamond Ferrari’s———- But it got lost in cyber space———I blameFuji !

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I did post you one of these phoggies of the Bonham Diamond Ferrari’s———- But it got lost in cyber space———I blameFuji !

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......but is the one with it's back to the wall a Cobra?

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......but is the one with it's back to the wall a Cobra?

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Yep...the black one is an AC Cobra and the white with blue stripes (#22) is a Ford GT40.

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Originally Posted by Bob V

Yep...the black one is an AC Cobra and the white with blue stripes (#22) is a Ford GT40.

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Now Bob. Jackie is only going to put one in to try and catch us out. The white one with the blue stripe (USA racing colours) is a 250/275 LM.

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Now Bob. Jackie is only going to put one in to try and catch us out. The white one with the blue stripe (USA racing colours) is a 250/275 LM.

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Phill....you are correct again. I blew up the picture and did see the Ferrari horse on the front fender. It sure does resemble a GT40, but it is not. Your eyes are better than mine....:thumbsup:

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......but is the one with it's back to the wall a Cobra?

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No Phill——- it’s a White Ferrari with a blue stripe.

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Yep...the black one is an AC Cobra and the white with blue stripes (#22) is a Ford GT40.

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Bob—— you are fallible——- all of the cars are Ferrari’s——- ( unless somebody switched them when I wasn’t looking)
Stand is a bit unique——- pinched the idea from Goodwood, but geometry is all mine.
Will do some clearer piccies———- there’s some pretty smart turning and fernagling gone into that piece———— not everyday you get half a dozen barn find Ferrari’s hung from a skyhook!
Did have to make up a bigger base———- the whole thing had a habit of “TEETERING “ now it’s fine———- you could leave it out in “MICHAEL” and it would still be there after it went through.

You know what—— you have sown the seeds of doubt ! Now I’ll have to check it out—— but when I’m done I’ll give a shout—— to prove I’m not a twat ! BOOM BOOM——. It’s the way I tell ‘em???

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Attachment 421509Here’s a shot from a different angle ——— not a black one even in sight.

Bob—— you are fallible——- all of the cars are Ferrari’s——- ( unless somebody switched them when I wasn’t looking)
Stand is a bit unique——- pinched the idea from Goodwood, but geometry is all mine.
Will do some clearer piccies———- there’s some pretty smart turning and fernagling gone into that piece———— not everyday you get half a dozen barn find Ferrari’s hung from a skyhook!
Did have to make up a bigger base———- the whole thing had a habit of “TEETERING “ now it’s fine———- you could leave it out in “MICHAEL” and it would still be there after it went through.

You know what—— you have sown the seeds of doubt ! Now I’ll have to check it out—— but when I’m done I’ll give a shout—— to prove I’m not a twat ! BOOM BOOM——. It’s the way I tell ‘em???

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I'll take a stab...

Going clockwise from 12:00:

Testarossa, GT-40 (should have been rosso corsa), Cobra, GT-40 Mk-something (II, IV?), F-355 or somesuch eurotrash, 250 GTO

Now I am getting worried——- thought I checked everything before I mounted them——— could have sworn blind they were all Maranellos!

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See what I Mean?—— all Burago models—- made in Italy——- Ferrari badges——v12 lumps—— authenticated up to the door handles—— I ask you ? What more can a lad do?——-
Im not hard to please——- a touch of the forelock will suffice—— or a large CC7 at Tavares!

With the aim of stretching this thread to a 1000 pages before the new year.........Sorry I mean HISTORIC ACCURACY the models (or toys whatever) are......Testa Rossa....Yellow F40 with it's back window shot out (drive by maybe?)....Red Cobra...LM in N.A.R.T. colours...348 in blue...250GTO.

Much I like GT 40's....there ain't one there.....

Ok Phill so it’s COBRARRI——- a very rare vehicle indeed——-

Morning all——- can’t stop—— I’m on a mission——- found a way to solve a problem——-need to get it done this morning before I forget how!
Meeting my sister down at the Chichester Yacht Club for lunch!
Its going to be a short day!

Had a problem with the Arneson——— dreamed up a solution and had to get on it before I forgot it.
Solved the problem—— then had to leave the shop to get to the Yacht Club in time for lunch!
Was a fair to middling lunch——- both my sisters were there which was a nice surprise.
Did manage a couple of hours in the shop——— volume of work is a bit overwhelming at the minute, need to get something finished and then stick to one job at a time

Made a mounted transom——— my version of a surface drive——- hoping to do the trim tabs with rams—— might be a tad ambitious—just have to see how the cookie crumbles.!

Whatdya know——— it’s bloody Thursday again!
Car boot and all that———- 6:30am and it’s still dark, but the clocks go back on Saturday——— winter is nigh!
See if I can do a progress piccie aforeclose of play !