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  1. The girls of Otis' Garage salute John Glenn - war hero, aviator, test pilot, astronaut, Senator, patriot, American Hero - and, orator of the best political-debate retort in history (the "Gold Star Mothers" speech), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNyqiHuutkM On behalf of the Crew of Otis' Garage, we salute you, John Glenn.
  2. Further Pictures - For Home Viewing - plus, my personal welding helmet.
  3. How much for the suit? Conkitchen - that suit dot is a kitty laser light. Save the kitties ...
  4. I keep cow bells ... because I have a fever ... and the only prescription, is more cow bell ...
  5. Wheel posts are my favorite topic on the forum.
  6. CooPay - I agree. It is phonetically derived from the original European term, "Coppe" (see below). The bastardized American term, "Coupe," gained widespread usage when the aforesaid thrusting executives took various linguistic liberties. Moreover, the error often is compounded -- for example, "Dian Coppe" becomes "Dinan Coupe" in non-Purist circles using the non-King's English. Fortunately, however, evidence still exists of proper usage, even in late-model applications - see immediately below, for example, for the proper, precise, and technically correct late-model application of the historically correct terminology, "Coppe" (pronounced CooPay). Often, the sedan/coupe (coppe) distinction is easily ascertained. Typically for a "coupe" (coppe), you may expect to find a single pair of doors - "D's" for short - a lefty and a righty. For a sedan, however, it is more reasonable to expect twice that amount - Double D's - four in total (that's two lefty's and two righties). But it is not true in every case - and leave it to the Factory to confuse the Purists. Thereupon, sometimes we might find a single pair of D's, where double D's were expected -- and vice versa (see previous photo). Alas, "sedan" is probably correct in the following photo, since in all likelihood, there are more than two methods of entering this particular model. Good luck in your search, for a Sedan or a Coppe. A word of caution - on older S models, sometimes the double D's tend to sag. Nothing that can't be fixed, of course.
  7. PS - I think Scott is running some type of "photo contest" or something like that. Here are my entries. Gosh, I hope I win something ... maybe a trophy, or something useful - like a Shamwow.
  8. G-Man - It was good to meet up with you at the Montford. I want to thank everyone who stopped by Otisland. After all these years - banned/banished for so long - it was nice to make a comeback, under disguise and cover of the rotating pedal cars. For those "in the know," however, who received the special invite, it was fantastic - and it sure beats popping the hood and staring at another engine bay ... Zzzzzzzzz ... Granted, apologies for those with the VIP-pass invites - I realize that Otisland was a bit hard to find: Past the velvet ropes, behind the bandstand, in between the O2 field and the M3-only "members only" zone. But, for those who ventured behind the rocks, we had a great time, didn't we? I love pedal cars ... Particular thanks to the car-wash crew - you had your hands full, with all the rain ... This one didn't win a trophy - but should have. Then again - who gives a flying f___ about the awards?!? The private Otisland vendor lot. What ... you shopped at Korman?!? HA! Friday morning, Cracker Barrel ... what, you went to the Foundation? Double HA! Otisland ... the Happiest Place on Earth.
  9. "We began earnestly praying for God to help us to find a way to supplement our income with a home based business" Although only 30 miles from Otisland, I assume Arnie and wife Connie would have no interest whatsoever in producing the Otisland badge.
  10. That would be me (Otis). I use ChemStrip in Forestville MD and then take the results to Niles Manufacturing in Ohio. Been doing that for years; about ready to start the '67 Peugeot on the same process. Haven't been in a couple of years, however, so I hope everyone is still in business. http://chemstripmd.com/Capabilities.htm www.nilesmfg.com
  11. I love this Board. And its members. But the site keeps crashing my computer. I have tried everything - and my brother-in-law is a cyber security expert (he is in charge of security for a very well known government investigative body that rhymes with eff bee eye) - and even he says, "there's some bad stuff going on here ..." I'm accessing the site now from a business center, simply so that I can say goodbye - while risking someone else's computer, not mine. It's too bad, too. I will miss you good folks. As will Jesse. And the beach volleyball girls. And the UPS girls. And the cats. Lots and lots of cats. Save the kitties! Farewell, and best regards. It's been fun. But Otis has left the building ... :-((
  12. I had my work guy (computer guru) check out the message and he confirms that there still is a problem. Couldn't be my pictures - all my girls are clean.
  13. Mrs. Otis (Jesse) made me modify my Sawzall. Fortunately I had one of those Home Depot credit cards, so I got the 10% contractor discount on the requisite parts. SSFW (sorta safe for work - just not 100%) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGA655TTIlg
  14. At my age, I sometimes experience a loss of hydraulic pressure. But usually the manner in which I have my car washed helps my problem. It's all in how you wash it.
  15. The Wankel is German, after all - Felix Wankel, etc. - but given the clear Japanese connection (Mazda), one can only help but wonder if this has something to do with the role-play thing - you know, Japanese on the inside, vintage German on the outside. It's all the rage in Japan. Somehow, however, it just doesn't seem to work - there are simply too many things that are fundamentally wrong with the concept. In any event, if you're going to do something like the MazdaWankel car, you have to put the engine in sideways. Everyone knows that. Just look in the compartments of any of these role-players - it always runs sideways. Always.
  16. About the only place that will do e-coating these days for non-OEMs is Niles Manufacturing in Niles, Ohio. http://www.nilesmfg.com/ I had Otis' hood and some other parts e-coated, and I had the door, hood, and fenders for Hector (my '78 F-350) e-coated by Niles. I also had some of Izzy's parts (the Isetta) e-coated at Niles. You drive to Niles, stay overnight and then show up first thing in morning with your parts. They wait until there is a break in the line (they do the e-coating for some of the truck manufacturers) and then hang your parts. They come off the line e-coated, ready for painting. You have to check with them on which days they will do an entire body. The normal line runs during the week but only does things that can hang (doors, bumpers, fenders, hoods, etc.). Bodies have to be dipped in the big tank, which they only run on certain days. Make sure you do all of the bodywork FIRST before you take the body and parts to Niles. Anything that you take there will be baked and encased, so you should try to get the parts perfect (or at least, as perfect as you want them to be) because they will emerge e-coated in black, and you will see any and all imperfections. Most bodywork folks that I meet then bitch and moan that the part is e-coated, since they want to slap on the mud and sand. So they end up grinding off the e-coat to get to the bare metal, which defeats the purpose. It's better to do all of your bodywork (preferably in lead, not mud) before going to Niles; then e-coat, then use some sort of high-build primer to sand, then paint. Anyone who has seen Otis, can see the result of this process on his hood. I've visited the e-coaters in Detroit. They are scary. Mostly union shops in very, very bad neighborhoods. They deal mostly with OEMs and therefore are not visitor-friendly (they usually suspect that you are some sort of undercover INS officer). Niles, on the other hand, is a fairly tame (and economically depressed) town (ditto for nearby Youngstown). Not much there, but the people are friendly. I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast (the hotels are fairly nasty) and had a pleasant time. I even bought some fireworks (you can buy the big rockets in Ohio - not possible in Otis' home state). There also are a couple of pick-and-pull boneyards around the main drag; mostly acres and acres of rusty old trucks. But it gives you something to do while they e-coat your parts. The B&B adjoins a public golf course - also a good way to kill time while your parts bake. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g50461-d603204-Reviews-Julia_s_Bed_Breakfast-Hubbard_Ohio.html Good luck.
  17. 1) If you get rid of an 02, should you keep the tattoo? 2) If you put your new stickers in the wrong spots, do you lose Concours points? 3) If I go to Octoberfest, will the Beer Maids serve milk? 4) If my car gets dirty, do I have to wash it? 5) If I wash my car, do I have to wax it?
  18. 1) If I have a big weenie, do I need a BMW? 2) If I put in a set of headlamps, does it detract too much from the beltline? 3) If I paint the top, do I have to paint the bottom? 4) If you lift the hood to show off your engine, will anyone notice? 5) If I flare the fenders, can I still tap the big bumper?
  19. That is true. I have a public image to uphold. Even my running mate (Jesse) is tailoring her public appearances to modest (well, relatively modest by her normal standards) attire. I am confident of defeating the other candidates. But I shall not name them, because the mere mention of their names may trigger the censor's button. For example: Neither will I say, "I will defeat Obama and Romney - or for that matter, Lotus" nor will I say, "which candidate would play better music in the trailer - Obama or Romney?" nor will I say, "anyone wanna bet pink slips that I will win the election?" No, I will not say any of that. Instead, I will simply note that I am so confident of my victory, I have already started to fill out the members of my cabinet. Morgan, Bentley, Allard, and the mysterious yellow/orange supercar ... I am Otis, and I approve this message.
  20. Otis is running for President. But, the last guy who posted something political on the main board, got slammed and censored. Query whether I have to take this tread to the Political Forum? Otis for President. Vote early, vote often. PS - how 'bout that 65 roundie (last photo)! PPS - stayed tuned for the VP debate - Biden, Ryan, and Jesse!
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