THE RESURRECTION OF SCORCH

Tobias74 · May 22, 2017

Dobalovr said:
Scorch had a play date with @Tobias74 and his 69 NY twin. Scorch was jealous but after a few new bits and pieces she settled down. Apparently new rad hoses will be the first fix this year....

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Ya it was fun today and perfect weather for a cruise, thanks for fixing the cruise control Graham and Jeff.

Fury440 · May 22, 2017

polara71 said:
Ive know of you a long time. I never seem to consider your age into anything .....75 huh ?

Well technically only 74 until June 19th. In Alberta that means my driver's licence dies on my birthday and I need a medical to show I'm still kicking to get my licence renewed. I don't need a road test yet, maybe when I reach 80 or 90. I plan on using the Fury for that go around.

cantflip · May 22, 2017

Fury440 said:
Well technically only 74 until June 19th. In Alberta that means my driver's licence dies on my birthday and I need a medical to show I'm still kicking to get my licence renewed. I don't need a road test yet, maybe when I reach 80 or 90. I plan on using the Fury for that go around.

When you're too "seasoned" to be allowed to drive there, you can always come to FL... Licensing and insurance are apparently optional here.

Dobalovr · May 22, 2017

Fury440 said:
Unfortunately that won't happen for awhile, my roof hydraulics blew out about a week ago. I was at the A&W show'n shine and it decided to down pour and the roof decided to stay down and I got to drive home in the rain. Got really wet!

I let it dry in the garage for a couple days and then pulled the rear seat bench and the back rest. Discovered a small lake of oil. Dumped in a bunch of kitty litter and left it a couple days to suck up all the oil which I have now vacuumed out. That floor will never rust!

I guess my next step is wipe everything, put some oil in the pump and run it to see where it's leaking. This will take awhile. my 75 year old back doesn't bend much anymore. Maybe I should just pick a nice day and run down to Idaho and let Paul do some more magic!

All this drama aside I would have loved to join the red parade!!

Sorry to hear about the Fury Bill! Hopefully it is something simple. The more Red cars the merrier!

Carmine · May 23, 2017

Dear Sir,

That is a very nice car. I had never seen this thread before. Did you ever show the previous owner? It would appear he liked the car as well and might enjoy seeing it again.

Thanks,

Carmine

GJS · May 23, 2017

Thats a fine ride, Doba!

Dobalovr · May 23, 2017

Carmine said:
Dear Sir,

That is a very nice car. I had never seen this thread before. Did you ever show the previous owner? It would appear he liked the car as well and might enjoy seeing it again.

Thanks,

Carmine

Carmine no need to be so formal lol....

I bought the car from the second owner who bought it in 1973 as a 8000 mile used car. I haven't sent him an update yet as he doesn't go near a computer. He lives about 3 hours North of me so once she is ready for long trip maybe we will stop by. There is a lot of rust to deal with in the lower quarters but priority is getting the mech done so it can at least travel locally

Carmine · May 23, 2017

Dobalovr said:
Carmine no need to be so formal lol....

I bought the car from the second owner who bought it in 1973 as a 8000 mile used car. I haven't sent him an update yet as he doesn't go near a computer. He lives about 3 hours North of me so once she is ready for long trip maybe we will stop by. There is a lot of rust to deal with in the lower quarters but priority is getting the mech done so it can at least travel locally

Oh... I guess since he bought a truck from you I assumed he was local. Your dealer should try to get him back in town with a free oil change and save you a couple tanks of gas.

Fury440 · May 23, 2017

cantflip said:
When you're too "seasoned" to be allowed to drive there, you can always come to FL... Licensing and insurance are apparently optional here.

I believe those "rules" are also followed by a number of our "immigrant" drivers as well. Some buy all the required paper ID's so they are good to go as soon as their plane lands. The airport car rental guys have some great stories to tell.

Dobalovr said:
Sorry to hear about the Fury Bill! Hopefully it is something simple. The more Red cars the merrier!

I hope so, but if I've learned nothing else, I've discovered Murphy always knows when is the worst and most inconvenient time for things to break. This current problem started with a Murphy stealth attack when I dropped the top to go visit Tobias a couple weeks ago. The weather was great so I left the top down and unknowingly drove into Murphy's big reveal at the A&W Show'n Shine. When the rain started to pour and I pushed the top button, I swear the rumbling I heard wasn't thunder, it was Murphy rolling on the floor laughing his *** off!!
:rofl:

Tobias74 · May 23, 2017

Fury440 said:
I believe those "rules" are also followed by a number of our "immigrant" drivers as well. Some buy all the required paper ID's so they are good to go as soon as their plane lands. The airport car rental guys have some great stories to tell.

I hope so, but if I've learned nothing else, I've discovered Murphy always knows when is the worst and most inconvenient time for things to break. This current problem started with a Murphy stealth attack when I dropped the top to go visit Tobias a couple weeks ago. The weather was great so I left the top down and unknowingly drove into Murphy's big reveal at the A&W Show'n Shine. When the rain started to pour and I pushed the top button, I swear the rumbling I heard wasn't thunder, it was Murphy rolling on the floor laughing his *** off!!

If you need help with your car Bill let me know I can come over and give you a hand.

Fury440 · May 23, 2017

Tobias74 said:
If you need help with your car Bill let me know I can come over and give you a hand.

Thanks Tobias, you can come over anytime for a beer. As I get further down this rat hole I may very well have to cry out for help! :BangHead:

Tobias74 · May 23, 2017

Fury440 said:
Thanks Tobias, you can come over anytime for a beer. As I get further down this rat hole I may very well have to cry out for help!

Sounds good Bill, I try to come over in the next few days after I get my Imperial back.

Fury440 · May 23, 2017

stubs300 · May 24, 2017

Dobalovr said:
The more Red cars the merrier!

Did someone say red?

CanCritter · May 24, 2017

Dobalovr said:
Sorry to hear about the Fury Bill! Hopefully it is something simple. The more Red cars the merrier!

sorry to hear....see what happens when l leave you lot by yerselfs....will pop by when lm back

Dobalovr · May 25, 2017

CanCritter said:
sorry to hear....see what happens when l leave you lot by yerselfs....will pop by when lm back

Yaaayy Critters alive!!! I was worried a Sea Lion made off with ya! Its snowing and blowing here today (that's right southerners its snowing in late May) 70 MPH gusts and 2 inches of snow...yer safer where yer at....

300rag · May 25, 2017

Dobalovr said:
Yaaayy Critters alive!!! I was worried a Sea Lion made off with ya! Its snowing and blowing here today (that's right southerners its snowing in late May) 70 MPH gusts and 2 inches of snow...yer safer where yer at....

Did you see the pictures of the snow in NL over the weekend?