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Topic: A good non-partisan explanation of the current bank crisis |
skipsfcr
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Views: 63
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-6-08 03:39 Subject: Re: A good non-partisan explanation of the current bank crisis |
| I listen to "This American Life" every Friday night after work. I'm glad that was their topic last Friday. It helped me understand (as best I can) what's going on. |
Topic: 02 spotting in Austin |
skipsfcr
Replies: 5
Views: 223
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-2-08 06:42 Subject: Re: 02 spotting in Austin |
| If it's the lady I think it might be she's the "un-enthusiast" type. My dad and I were walking his dog and she was ouitside watering plants or something. I accosted her (from an appropriate distance) ... |
Topic: 02 spotting in Austin |
skipsfcr
Replies: 5
Views: 223
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-2-08 06:22 Subject: Re: 02 spotting in Austin |
| There's a chance that one lives a couple of blocks from my folks. A lady near them drives an '02 like you describe. Their neighborhood is about 5 minutes from the location you mentioned. |
Topic: 2002 Owner age question |
skipsfcr
Replies: 98
Views: 2097
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-28-08 09:30 Subject: Re: 2002 Owner age question |
I'll be 42 myself next Sunday:
1: '74 Chevy Malibu 4dr 350 2bbl
2: '68 VW Beetle
3: '81 Toyota Corolla 2 dr. (bought in '83 still have it)
4: '78 Toyota Corona 4 dr (20R with Weber 38/38 surpris ... |
Topic: I'm not sure where all you "political" types... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 2
Views: 96
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 9-24-08 06:55 Subject: I'm not sure where all you "political" types... |
on this here forum get all your slanted news but down here we've got the straight dope...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAtmzjbCZOA&feature=user |
Topic: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 40
Views: 1250
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-19-08 12:24 Subject: Re: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
LOL...I can't help but think "phallic" when I see tie wearing guys driving giant p.u's to their office jobs...or see ANYBODY driving the aptly named Hummer
For sure this WILL be a sweat equity deal t ... |
Topic: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 40
Views: 1250
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-19-08 11:26 Subject: Re: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
| Thanks for the pros & cons all. I've got a "live in" nephew who is about to turn 16 and has the fever for an '02. I'm not too worried about him taking care of the car...Thst's easy too given my profes ... |
Topic: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 40
Views: 1250
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-19-08 10:27 Subject: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
| I know this has been discussed here before and I know several '02ers whose '02s are / were their first car. I'm just wondering if you'd let YOUR kid drive an '02 around in a sea of poorly operated dis ... |
Topic: Another parts car is made... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 4
Views: 430
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-16-08 10:59 Subject: Another parts car is made... |
Pardon the crummy photo (taken from the local paper by cell phone camera)
Devin Jenkins ( my employee) was driving his m20 powered '02 "briskly" when he crested a small hill, encountered an oncoming ... |
Topic: FS 2 Weber 45 dcoe's & ti manifolds |
skipsfcr
Replies: 3
Views: 361
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 9-16-08 07:07 Subject: Re: FS 2 Weber 45 dcoe's & ti manifolds |
NEXT!!
Zack T. has decided to pass for the time being. (Thanks anyhow Zack) |
Topic: FS 2 Weber 45 dcoe's & ti manifolds |
skipsfcr
Replies: 3
Views: 361
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 9-11-08 01:13 Subject: FS 2 Weber 45 dcoe's & ti manifolds |
Have been run recently on a 2002. Car seemed to run reasonably well
(I drove it) but I'm not claiming they're ready to run "as-is" on your '02. They may need to be rejetted to suit your needs. TI ma ... |
Topic: Houstonians - ready for Ike? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 2
Views: 78
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-11-08 11:06 Subject: Re: Houstonians - ready for Ike? |
| Godspeed...Yall take care. |
Topic: True Friends of Alex von Falkenhausen Fall Drive Oct 11-12 |
skipsfcr
Replies: 6
Views: 501
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Forum: Events Posted: 9-11-08 09:37 Subject: Re: True Friends of Alex von Falkenhausen Fall Drive Oct 11-12 |
OK...here's the official friday dinner plan...
We're meeting at the hotel at 6P.M. and driving to the Venesian Inn to dine at 7P.M.
582 W. Henri De Tonti Blvd. (HWY 412)
Tontitown, AR (Springdale) ... |
Topic: How to REALLY change this country... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 6
Views: 241
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-5-08 07:34 Subject: How to REALLY change this country... |
Non partisan too, btw.
How about we teach kids American government / civics / history EVERY year like we do math. By the time a kid is ready to graduate from h.s. he/she will have a thorough understa ... |
Topic: Can we talk cars now? I need opinions, advice... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 22
Views: 457
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-4-08 09:50 Subject: Re: Can we talk cars now? I need opinions, advice... |
Naw Jason, you're thinking "Cayenne" the Porsche SUV bastard child. Cayman is a car
edit-I forgot to say go for it...but go ahead and buy the "S" model |
Topic: Radiator options....need a new one |
skipsfcr
Replies: 8
Views: 452
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-29-08 02:46 Subject: Re: Radiator options....need a new one |
| Stock in good condition is fine...E21 320i works well. Requires a few simple pieces of hardware and a 320i lower hose to install. If you can spare a few extra $ contact Curt Ingraham / Silicon Garage. ... |
Topic: is the arkansas crew going to chicago for vintage fest? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 2
Views: 230
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-29-08 08:24 Subject: Re: is the arkansas crew going to chicago for vintage fest? |
| Unfortunately not. :( Bo knew way in advance he wasn't going to attend but until last week I planned on being there by tomorrow morning. I e-mailed Dave Mason the other day and thought that I had cc ... |
Topic: Puch Haflinger |
skipsfcr
Replies: 6
Views: 315
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-28-08 11:27 Subject: Re: Puch Haflinger |
| Hijack...man I'm WAY overdue for another trip to LMM. I like the entire collection but I really dig that Subaru 360 minivan. |
Topic: True Friends of Alex von Falkenhausen Fall Drive Oct 11-12 |
skipsfcr
Replies: 6
Views: 501
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Forum: Events Posted: 8-26-08 10:22 Subject: Re: True Friends of Alex von Falkenhausen Fall Drive Oct 11-12 |
| If you're driving up Friday evening and would like to feast on fried chicken and pasta at the Venesian Inn (one of Bo & Barb's favorites) e-mail me or shout out here. Bo has a prior engagement, hence ... |
Topic: M10 Flywheel on an M42 |
skipsfcr
Replies: 7
Views: 342
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-25-08 10:24 Subject: Re: M10 Flywheel on an M42 |
| Ash, that was my suggestion and I just tried it. I happen to have an M42 short block in the back of the shop. I hung an M10 flywheel on it and the locating dowell and bolt holes line up perfectly. Loo ... |
Topic: WTB: Single mass M20 Flywheel |
skipsfcr
Replies: 3
Views: 190
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 8-21-08 01:54 Subject: Re: WTB: Single mass M20 Flywheel |
| 228mm M10 flywheel...bolt pattern same / different? I've never compared the two side by side. M20 pressure plate bolts up to it. That's for sure. |
Topic: Free 2002 - should I bite? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 41
Views: 1576
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-21-08 10:29 Subject: Re: Free 2002 - should I bite? |
| Title Schmitle...you guys worry about legalities too much. There's no way I'd part that car out unless it's a rust bucket. All I have to do to get a clean title for that car here is sit on it for thir ... |
Topic: Every once in a while it all falls in place (long) |
skipsfcr
Replies: 20
Views: 1195
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-21-08 06:52 Subject: Re: Every once in a while it all falls in place (long) |
| Outstanding...I can't wait to see it. Having seen several of your other cars I have no doubt this is a wicked '02. |
Topic: Here in the shop today. 1939 BMW 328 |
skipsfcr
Replies: 21
Views: 1417
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-15-08 11:25 Subject: Re: Here in the shop today. 1939 BMW 328 |
| Super cool that the car was being driven enroute to the marathon. Neat car, sorry to hear about the misfortune. |
Topic: Could not believe my eyes |
skipsfcr
Replies: 9
Views: 867
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-12-08 10:29 Subject: Re: Could not believe my eyes |
| That is just neat as hell. |
Topic: Windy City Vintage Fest 8/31 |
skipsfcr
Replies: 6
Views: 267
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-9-08 11:05 Subject: Re: Windy City Vintage Fest 8/31 |
| Dave, I'm looking forward to having a beer with you and Debbie and hopefully Matt & Tim too. See you in a few weeks. |
Topic: Heard yesterday Dan Erwin passed away... |
skipsfcr
Replies: 18
Views: 2500
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-9-08 11:00 Subject: Re: Heard yesterday Dan Irwin passed away... |
| This is Dan Irwin of "Crusty" fame I take it? Very sad for sure. So many opportunities to be killed by an idiot...especially when you're on your motorcycle. |
Topic: 08-08-08 Remembering 02-02-02 How Many Were There in SC? |
skipsfcr
Replies: 10
Views: 403
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 03:47 Subject: Re: 08-08-08 Remembering 02-02-02 How Many Were There in SC? |
| Yeah, I was wantin' somebody to do an "02 Cubed" event this year but seein' as today's friday and all I guess it wasn't such a great idea after all. 02-02-02 was a damn fine '02 event for sure. |
Topic: M10 pistons |
skipsfcr
Replies: 6
Views: 478
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-7-08 05:13 Subject: Re: M10 pistons |
| HUGE service you're doing for the '02 community with these...I'll definitely be in touch. |
Topic: best way to unseize an engine |
skipsfcr
Replies: 8
Views: 545
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-6-08 09:12 Subject: Re: best way to unseize an engine |
| Second what Justin said, and there's another old trick...If you have a long breaker bar you can put it on the crank bolt and use a floor jack / bottle jack to apply moderate pressure (in the direction ... |
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