Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[Bob V]

Bob---

The detailing on the FASTBACK has gotten derailed--

The 'issues' with the MALIBUSTANG have taken priority---

Gene - Thanks for checking in....

[jackiewilson]

Gene - Thanks for checking in....

Im pretty sure there was an engine in there at one time——- did some low life remove it while you weren’t looking ? Or maybe you moved it further back ?

[jackiewilson]

Just another Sunday——- Indy had her walk in the woods——- Jillys brother David’s Wife died of a brain tumour———- going to offer condolences——- nothing we can really do, just be there with a bit of support if needed.
I suppose the older we get, hanging on for dear life, more and more will drop by the wayside——— just a simple fact of life, one of the joys of getting older———- I’m still here——- I made it this far, now bring it on, give me your best shot !
Started Another Concept——— why the hell I do this I have no idea. Maybe it’s because the last job I have to do is glue on the white leather upholstery. Don’t you just know there’s going to be Jackmarks all over it!

[Bob V]

Im pretty sure there was an engine in there at one time——- did some low life remove it while you weren’t looking ? Or maybe you moved it further back ?

Jackie - Gene is making room to transplant that Ford 289 from the Mustang into the Malibustang...

[Bob V]

The Red Bird Family

[jackiewilson]

Attachment 415932N one in the

You have to admit, that midget really does look like a race car should———“mini Maserati “.
ive always wanted one of those little beauties——— rare as hens teeth this side of the pond, don’t think I’ve ever seen one in the flesh so to speak !
Its a small version of an “INDY” car from the day’s of Maury Rose——- Allison engine’s and Duesenbergs. When race car drivers had balls and didn’t hide ——— raced to win , didn’t whinge pitifully and throw their dollies out of the pram if they didn’t.

[GENE LANHAM]

The Red Bird Family

Bob--

'My favorite boats have all been ----RED'

My friend Marco sent me this--

[Bob V]

Gene ...One of my favorite pictures of you on the move..

[powerabout]

Jackie - Gene is making room to transplant that Ford 289 from the Mustang into the Malibustang...

Lancair style with a V8, cool stuff

[jackiewilson]

I know very little about small private aircraft——- most seem to be powered by Lycoming engines——-four cylinder in the main with the six cylinder “CONTINENTAL” AS AN OPTIONAL —— all seemed to be air cooled with finned pots. But as I said, I know nothing about aircraft——- not even models!!! earlier flying machines seemed to have nine cylinder radials ? Unless you happened to be called BUTLER ,!!! Then it was ok to use VEE DUBS.

[powerabout]

http://www.v8aircraft.com/

Now that we have aluminium v8's, getting 350 reliable slow speed HP doesnt seem to be such a big deal anymore?

[jackiewilson]

Many years ago, when Pontius was a pilot, and I was a young man, I learned to fly a helicopter——- I’m pretty certain the Rev range was 29/3100 ?
So was just wondering what sort of revs a V8 all alloy lump would chuck out?
Duckworth was working on a diesel helicopter motor in his last months !

[Bob V]

Where is my duct tape?

[Bob V]

Picture courtesy of Phill (Ron54)

[ron54]

Picture courtesy of Phill (Ron54)

Bob.....I stood in a queue 100 yards long to get this ..... I've never seen so many sticky out nip+les and lipstick being wiped on, I swear I was only the only guy there apart from our hero....When it was my turn he brushed the hair out of his eyes..(well it was a few years ago!) and said "fer an extra quid I'll sign it".............................................


Wos things like on the naughty step do I get fed or do I have to bring my own?