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Topic: Blunt dude ?? for noob |
saxontaylor
Replies: 14
Views: 560
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-17-08 06:22 Subject: Re: Blunt dude ?? for noob |
from Quincy Jones "The Dude", grammy award winning album that I about wore the grooves out of back in the LP days.
THE DUDE SPEAKS:
I'm a stone cold taker,
I'm a piggy bank shaker,
An' I ... |
Topic: Looking for a 2002 mechanic in Charlotte NC |
saxontaylor
Replies: 11
Views: 180
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 06:46 Subject: Re: Looking for a 2002 mechanic in Charlotte NC |
Dan's shop is "Touring Car" in Matthews. I would suggest you call Billy Revis' shop in Mooresville - "Motorsports Connections" 704-662-9364
I live just down the road from you in Charlotte - give ... |
Topic: tracing an oil, or other fluid leak |
saxontaylor
Replies: 1
Views: 119
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-5-08 02:36 Subject: tracing an oil, or other fluid leak |
For hard to find oil seeps I have heard of of "dusting" the engine with baby powder or some other white powder to trace a sneaky oil leak.
Do any of you know of an aerosol spray product (automotive ... |
Topic: 74Tii clock hand color question |
saxontaylor
Replies: 4
Views: 188
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-29-08 04:36 Subject: Re: 74Tii clock hand color question |
| I recently had to replace my 1974 clock's innards. I installed a new VDO quartz clock movement in the original housing and used the 74's face and white hands. Works great looks great. |
Topic: FS: many many items, garage cleaning, many PICS - updated |
saxontaylor
Replies: 20
Views: 698
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 6-23-08 03:26 Subject: Re: FS: many many items, garage cleaning, many PICS |
I could use one of the round washer bottles. Dont care about pump. Non-leaking decent looking bottle is all I need.
please e-mail details on how you want payment and I'll get you money and my addr ... |
Topic: Funniest Human Names????? |
saxontaylor
Replies: 13
Views: 743
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-28-08 06:28 Subject: Re: Funniest Human Names????? |
| In Iowa in the early 70's there was a semi-famous high school basketball player (thus her name was in the newspapers frequently) who's name was Fonda Dicks. Cruel....it's one thing to marry into a na ... |
Topic: tii throttle linkage ball size? |
saxontaylor
Replies: 3
Views: 117
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-17-08 04:43 Subject: Re: tii throttle linkage ball size? |
| I get 7.80mm. can't help but ask: whatcha doin'? |
Topic: Attaching Rocker Panel Molding - Advice Needed |
saxontaylor
Replies: 7
Views: 519
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-10-08 03:09 Subject: Re: Attaching Rocker Panel Molding - Advice Needed |
I am no 02 trim expert either but having recently reinstalled one of my rocker trim pieces I'll chime in.
1. Yes - correct
2. Evenly spaced should be fine
3. Horizontal - an elongated I
4. Correct ... |
Topic: Costco added to garage equipment selection |
saxontaylor
Replies: 1
Views: 426
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-27-08 05:18 Subject: Costco added to garage equipment selection |
I had never seen these at Costco or on their website previously. Try the link below. Or go to the costco site they are listed under shop equipment.
http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?whse=B ... |
Topic: I'm OK. RIP "Mae West." PICS |
saxontaylor
Replies: 63
Views: 2375
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-27-08 05:14 Subject: Re: I'm OK. RIP "Mae West." PICS |
| Please rebuild Mae...my car doesn't want to lose a sib. |
Topic: tii oil tube - emergency spare |
saxontaylor
Replies: 5
Views: 202
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-16-08 04:31 Subject: tii oil tube - emergency spare |
| It seems obvious that a tii driver would be wise to carry a spare oil tube - the one from the filter housing to the injector pump. My question: can this be installed "road side"? Or should I get the h ... |
Topic: "There you go again....." |
saxontaylor
Replies: 2
Views: 225
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 2-16-08 03:04 Subject: Monty Python movie..what have the Romans ever done for us? |
youtube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWfh6sGyso
one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies |
Topic: fatal error on search today |
saxontaylor
Replies: 4
Views: 595
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Questions Posted: 1-26-08 04:49 Subject: Re: fatal error on search today |
| Hey Ray - shouldn't you make sure the authorities have notified his (or her) family before divulging the victims name? |
Topic: Cold Start Relay (TII) |
saxontaylor
Replies: 15
Views: 361
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-25-08 04:22 Subject: Re: Cold Start Relay (TII) |
| Did you try taking apart the relay & having a look at the circuit board.? I'm no electronics guru (I can solder that's about it), and I was able to repair a used relay that came with my tii when I bou ... |
Topic: Question re sunroof cable failure |
saxontaylor
Replies: 7
Views: 350
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-21-08 05:03 Subject: Re: Question re sunroof cable failure |
I am glad I started this thread. I took it all apart, cleaned, lubed and put it back together. Also installed new front and rear sunroof "seals".
Sure enough the right side's plastic runner/ca ... |
Topic: Question re sunroof cable failure |
saxontaylor
Replies: 7
Views: 350
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-13-08 11:14 Subject: Question re sunroof cable failure |
| When the cables cease to operate properly what is it that usually fails? Is it the cable itself becoming stretched or broken, or is it the point of attachment to the rear slider/lifting mechanism, or ... |
Topic: Tii cold start delay relay repair |
saxontaylor
Replies: 1
Views: 253
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 12-29-07 08:04 Subject: Tii cold start delay relay repair |
| The previous owner of my 74tii left a few bad parts in the trunk that he had taken off the car and replaced. Among them was the "Zeitschalter". I decided to open it up and have a look-see. Part of th ... |
Topic: Oil on clutch disk - but, only on occasion |
saxontaylor
Replies: 5
Views: 190
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 11-13-07 12:47 Subject: Re: Oil on clutch disk - but, only on occasion |
Thanks for the input. I realize that you are 100% correct. I guess my cheapskate self is wondering if the clutch is necessarily ruined by getting wet from time to time.
This is my Thanksgiving pro ... |
Topic: Oil on clutch disk - but, only on occasion |
saxontaylor
Replies: 5
Views: 190
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 11-13-07 11:48 Subject: Oil on clutch disk - but, only on occasion |
| My car has an oil leak that under normal driving has no adverse affect on clutch operation. However after more spirited driving at higher rpms the clutch apparently gets contaminated with some oil. I ... |
Topic: pic size 600 |
saxontaylor
Replies: 0
Views: 623
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Forum: Test Forum Posted: 11-8-07 06:30 Subject: pic size 600 |
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Topic: NC 02 Group Drive |
saxontaylor
Replies: 4
Views: 319
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 11-4-07 10:46 Subject: Re: NC 02 Group Drive |
It was a beautiful fall day, perfect for a drive. Thanks Mike for leading us!
Here is a pic of the fall color & a beautiful car color - taken on the hood of Doug's 3.0CS.
http://i237.photobucket ... |
Topic: WTB 228MM Flywheel |
saxontaylor
Replies: 3
Views: 186
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 9-5-07 02:53 Subject: Re: WTB 228MM Flywheel |
I think I found one - I'll let you know. You probably won't want to help me with anything anyway because I'm a CUBS fan!
As to needing anything else; need? No. Want? Yes, yes, yes. The usual tii s ... |
Topic: WTB 228MM Flywheel |
saxontaylor
Replies: 3
Views: 186
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 9-1-07 02:21 Subject: WTB 228MM Flywheel |
| For my 74tii motor - thanks! |
Topic: What causes my points to "pit"? |
saxontaylor
Replies: 13
Views: 430
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-30-07 06:30 Subject: Re: What causes my points to "pit"? |
| What type (as in brand and product) grease do y'all use on the points cam? |
Topic: chk this out... |
saxontaylor
Replies: 9
Views: 464
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-30-07 02:51 Subject: Re:Thread semi hijack - personalized lic plate idea |
| Just a thought - I have been uninspired in the plate department. |
Topic: Exhaust hanger on 5 speed trans - enlighten me please |
saxontaylor
Replies: 4
Views: 310
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-25-07 06:38 Subject: Re: Exhaust hanger on 5 speed trans - enlighten me please |
Thanks for your help guys. I just couldn't figure out how it mounts by looking at the parts drawings.
I installed the proper hanger this morning. I knew it was needed to keep downpipe from bre ... |
Topic: Exhaust hanger on 5 speed trans - enlighten me please |
saxontaylor
Replies: 4
Views: 310
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-19-07 01:26 Subject: Exhaust hanger on 5 speed trans - enlighten me please |
| I would like to have an exhaust hanger bracket fabricated but I don't know where it should attach to the rear of the trans. There is one sleeve on the housing (on the drivers side - see pic) that I ... |
Topic: Handmade center console. |
saxontaylor
Replies: 31
Views: 1631
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-14-07 02:57 Subject: Re: Handmade center console. |
Good work indeed.
Would you explain how you made the vinyl seams? They look great! |
Topic: Photo in parking lot at hotel while attending V@V |
saxontaylor
Replies: 4
Views: 415
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-28-07 05:46 Subject: Re: Photo in parking lot at hotel while attending V@V |
Hello Ray - yep that's the one.
Our room was at the far end of the motel away from the end you were on.
I wanted to get a photo of my car in this line-up but there weren't any spots available. ... |
Topic: V@V Just A Note of Thanks |
saxontaylor
Replies: 2
Views: 881
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Forum: Events Posted: 5-28-07 03:24 Subject: Re: V@V Just A Note of Thanks |
Ditto a thousand times over - Debbie and I had a great time. We appreciate all of the time and effort that it took to make this such a great event.
We also enjoyed our leisurely dinner in Old Sale ... |
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