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by bigaadams
Sat Nov 21, 2020 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rogue gods, Etypes and rotten fate
Replies: 9
Views: 2809

Re: Rogue gods, Etypes and rotten fate

I would say that with a wife that easy to jump ship he got the 'last laugh' on the arresting officer....my only question is who will she be eyeing next? With the award of the e-type to the ex, my guess it is the judge in the proceedings...
by bigaadams
Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modified Cars - The Good , Bad & Ugly ..
Replies: 34
Views: 10229

Re: Modified Cars - The Good , Bad & Ugly ..

what is the chance the riveted special is owned by an airframe repairman? got to love those barn door hinges....
by bigaadams
Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Roll Call North America
Replies: 44
Views: 24999

Re: Roll Call North America

I started this thread and I apologize for not being vigilant. I am currently deep into another British car along with a rather involved shop addition and a second lift install. Glad to see activity. The current restrictions on gathering put the forums at the forefront for communicating. Take care ev...
by bigaadams
Sun Oct 28, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bloodhound in administration
Replies: 5
Views: 2510

Re: Bloodhound in administration

I would think given the bloodhound characteristics, he would be hoping that his venture will be as apt to "follow a trail" as that of the noble dog......last thing he needs would be wandering off course.
by bigaadams
Sun Oct 28, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 2 stroke Engine
Replies: 28
Views: 8177

Re: The 2 stroke Engine

about the only device I can still buy in two stroke is a chain saw and weed eater and they trying their best to push very heavy 4 stroke models of weed eaters onto you now. They will wear you out quick due to the weight you lug around if you have the larger property to tend. But I remember well the ...
by bigaadams
Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Roll Call North America
Replies: 44
Views: 24999

Re: Roll Call North America

Welcome, all Jensen cars seem rare around these parts. It has been ages since I have seen a running J-H with an original engine. Seems so many of these find transplants that it is not even funny.....brand X to boot...surely a waste in my opinion! Please keep us updated on your progress. I apologize ...
by bigaadams
Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Thing I Didn't have the Jensen!
Replies: 2
Views: 1511

Re: Good Thing I Didn't have the Jensen!

where might I send the dime and the address for you to send the DOZEN
by bigaadams
Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: amazing craftmanship in aluminium
Replies: 4
Views: 2421

Re: amazing craftmanship in aluminium

very interesting...to have such skill...or even access to the shop tools so to try to learn....
by bigaadams
Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the grammar lovers
Replies: 3
Views: 1674

Re: For the grammar lovers

Richie wrote:
Kevin Birch wrote: I'd love to know how much money was wasted on that campaign.
Or how many kids were wasted as a result of the campaign :)

we need a rimshot here.....! http://instantrimshot.com/index.php?sou ... &play=true" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by bigaadams
Mon Jun 05, 2017 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Cautionary Tale
Replies: 6
Views: 2665

Re: A Cautionary Tale

VFK44 wrote:Note: Austin America = Austin 1100/1300 in the UK.
The ADO16 was made in many countries, under many names over the course of many years.....the America....it's a two door...what's not to like ???????
by bigaadams
Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Cautionary Tale
Replies: 6
Views: 2665

Re: A Cautionary Tale

Chris_R wrote:It's special English rust. Designed to be resistant to any kind of repair.

now you got me thinking.....did Lucas have anything to do with smelting steel in Jolly Ole.....????
by bigaadams
Sun Jun 04, 2017 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Cautionary Tale
Replies: 6
Views: 2665

Re: A Cautionary Tale

speaking of rust and surely not to point a disparaging finger in any direction I would like to comment and maybe get feedback. I am currently working some body issues on a small favorite car of mine, the Austin America. Normally in all my body repairs on surface to moderately rusted metal a quick co...
by bigaadams
Mon May 08, 2017 3:02 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: UnderHeating?
Replies: 18
Views: 8333

Re: UnderHeating?

The thermostat purpose is greater than the regulating temperature for the creature that drives it in winter. 160 would be quite low and allow for the engine to gunk up due to not getting to proper operating temp to evaporate condensation. Lots of short trips and you got problems in the making. 180 i...
by bigaadams
Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Build Cars... Interesting Stuff...
Replies: 4
Views: 2129

Re: Hand Build Cars... Interesting Stuff...

It is not that hard to understand....give 30 school kids the same picture to color with crayons or to cut out with scissors retaining the outlines.and then later compare how many kept their colors within the borders of the picture.....or if cutting how many of the outlines were no long present..in t...
by bigaadams
Sun Sep 18, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A run of 8 INTERCEPTORs
Replies: 6
Views: 2639

Re: A run of 8 INTERCEPTORs

so that is what they make from the recycled Interceptors....

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