DavyZ

I really like the TT600, but prefer the black and yellow version. Nice! Looks like a total deal to me. Just remember that they, like their automotive British cousins, do leak oil. At least, the Speed Triple that I eventually wrecked, did leak onto my garage floor. I think it was marking its territory. Davy

Too Cool! Davy

Nope. I bet it can some wheelies on the street. THAT is the point I like it, although the bed is a bit long for my taste. I still like the car (truck?) enough would drive it as it sits Davy

I think they will look good, but they will take some major work to get them to look and fit properly. Then again, I think you are one person who can make it happen Good luck!!!!!!!!!!! Please post some photos of the process pleeeeeeeze!! Davy

I believe that is correct. It's a darn shame, but I believe they have to crush the car in little bits. If there was, I'd be there Can you imagine all the good parts?!? Yeehaw! Davy

Small claims court is going to cost you a whopping $75. True, you may never collect, but you don't know that either. If you have to hire some guys to collect, they can do it and keep a portion for themselves once they make him pay. Eh, who knows, it's not worth your health. I empathize with you. The guy is a real schmuck. Davy

Hammer, bar-none....or maybe a speed-wrench. Davy

NOT ME! I'm thinking to myself: "My, what a heckuva donor car that would be!" I'd buy that for a dollar! Davy

Tim, it looks like it was made for the car! Did you end up trimming much or did it stick into place relatively easily? (ha!). Looks like it would be more sturdy than the 240Z for-show-only bumpers. Nice work, man. Davy

My condolences to the member and family. Bummer. Davy

Your car sounds even better than the GT!! Good company... Davy

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Sounds awesome, Wayne. I can't wait to see some pictures of the beast as it gets built! Davy

NO, Warren, that would be far too logical. Let's see, I lived in CA and we had 9 years of drought. Looked like crap before the dought, looked like crap after. Same same. I almost guarantee that after a few weeks of wet winter, no one will remember this time in NC. Currently, though, my lawn does resemble my CA lawn: dead weeds. Davy

Crackpipe indeed! Davy

...and the "Iron Duke" engines had a smaller than normal oil pan in those cars, so more than a few fires resulted from that, or so the lore goes. Davy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Good to know there are still people out there my age Have a good one! Davy

Perfect quote--my sentiments exactly. I have driven 450 hp V8 Z cars, and they are not scary to me when I'm driving. Put me in the passenger seat and I get white knuckles... Davy

"Prolly" instead of "Probably." I believe I'm prolly right... Davy

It's not a body manual, but its an extremely good DIY paint book (which follows body work, no?) How to Paint Your Car on a Budget by Pat Ganahl. It's a great motivator once the body work is finished. Someone else can chime in about a body work book. Davy

I owned Riken wheels on a 200SX I once owned---I think the ones in the photo are really Epsilon wheels--much nicer BTW, than Riken wheels. Davy

You can just call Summit Racing and tell them what you need. That's the easiest thing to do if you don't want to leave the house. I'm perplexed at a GM parts place not being able to help you... Davy

They look a lot like Epsilon modular wheels from the '70's and '80s. Perhaps someone else has another idea as well. Davy

You are a man of many talents! I always wanted to be able to do that too, but I could only manage that on bicycles. Davy

Hey, you could give them a quiz like this: Driver’s Test Begin with the national speed limit of 65 miles per hour. Answer each question and add or subtract miles accordingly. Part 1—DRIVING HISTORY 1) If the statue of St Christopher on your dashboard is on crutches, ADD 1 mph. 2) If you’ve received kickbacks from chiropractors or doctors for all the whiplash victims you send them, ADD 2 mph. 3) If any major car manufacturer offered you a rebate not to buy a car, ADD 3 mph. 4) For each of the following that has been named in your honor, ADD accordingly: a. A tow truck, ADD 1 mph b. A local demolition derby race track, ADD 2 mph c. A national auto insurance company’s “Extra High Risk Category,†ADD 5 mph 5) On the DMV computer screen, if the clerk gives a low whistle and has to scroll through several screen pages, ADD 2 mph. DRIVING HISTORY SUBTOTAL_________________________________________ PART II---ON THE ROAD 1) If you start each morning by pledging allegiance to a checkered flag, ADD 1 mph. 2) If your second car is an ambulance, ADD 2 mph. 3) If, while stopped at an intersection waiting for a red light to change, you… a. Rev your engine to intimidate those around you, ADD 1 mph b. Place both hands on the horn, ready to blare it at senior citizens who might still be crossing when the light turns green, ADD 2 mph. c. Pick your nose, SUBTRACT 4 mph. NOTE: If the above question does not apply to you because you never brake for a red light, ADD 5 mph. 4) For every time you’ve looked in your rearview mirror and seen a body lying in the street, ADD 2 mph (if you’ve never looked in your rearview mirror, ADD 4 mph). 5) For each of the following bumper stickers that can be found on your car, ADD 1 mph: a. STOP SIGNS ARE FOR SISSIES b. SEAT BELTS SUCK c. NUKE THE AAA d. HONK IF YOU LOVE HEAD-ONS e. I BRAKE FOR NO ONE NOTE: If the message on your bumper sticker is incomprehensible because of blood splatterings and caked hair, ADD an additional 6 mph ON THE ROAD SUBTOTAL_______________________________________________ PART III---HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS 1) It is a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon. You decide to jump in the car and visit your ailing Aunt Alba in the suburbs. Turning onto your Aunt Alba’s street, you pass a home for the blind, a “Deer Crossing†sign, and a group of small children playing in the street. Which of the following comes closest in length to the skid marks you’ll make as you pull up to Aunt Alba’s? a. A standard 30 foot garden hose, ADD 2 mph b. An unraveled wool sweater, ADD 5 miles c. A book plastered with pictures of the latest Hollywood bimbo who has been to rehab or jail in the past month 2) You’re sitting over at a friend’s home in a semi-conscious state after hours of heavy drinking. Suddenly, your friend announces “Everybody Out!†Which of the following best describes what you would do in this situation? a. Stumble out to your car, spend 15 stupid minutes trying to insert your key into the ignition, then finally peel out in a blaze of glory, ADD 3 mph b. Same as “a,†except that you would take the time to throw up in your friend’s driveway before you peel out, ADD 4 mph c. If the question does not apply because you would have to be involved in a drunk driving accident on your way to the party, ADD 7 mph HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS SUBTOTAL________________________________ GRAND TOTAL________________________________________________________ SCORING: 61-70: Your driving skills are like those of a recent graduate of a high school’s driver’s ed class. In other words, you have none! You are a threat to all life. 71-80: You have the driving skills of a deaf, dumb, and blind man! Walk everywhere! 81 and Higher: You have a great future ahead of you as a New York City cab driver! Apply at once! The genius of MAD magazine Davy