Greg Weld's 65 Mustang fastback track car

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by DBasher

Alright, so 1.633 is 41.49mm which is between 1 5/8" and 1 11/16", just so we're clear....

So let's just say, for example, a guy was trying to do something nice for someone and order a helmet and steering wheel hook. They only come in 1 1/2" or 1 3/4", what do you do? The 1 1/2" will fit but the bracket will have a gap...the 1 3/4" will be loose unless the bar is wrapped. I don't have the means to open up the 1 1/2" to fit snug, besides that I don't want to put that much effort into it!

WWWD?

I would never do anything nice for anyone - so have never had that problem....



But it's a dang good question!



A guy could get the larger diameter and then use some sheet rubber (which I have already) to make the gap grippy... Yippeeeeee

[JB64CHEVELLE]

What about that famous gap spray to fill the gap..

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Chassisworks

When are we getting our matching tattoos?

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Perfect -- Mine is going to say "I LOVE GREG" --- yours should be a perfect match right?

Just get little Camel's inked on your top of your big toe.........that will give both of you years of entertainment.

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I was looking at the safety requirements for the Northern California Shelby Club Thunderhill event... and noticed that I had to have cotton pants (long) in Yellow, Red and Green.... Also a long sleeve cotton shirt - same colors..... and a 4 point harness in Green....

Immediately I'm on the horn with Rodger Lee asking why I'd have to have a seat belt in Green - like WTF difference that would make?? And were was I going to find cotton pants in Yellow, Red and Green.... look like a GD Eyetallian flag out there! Sheesh!!!

Then I'm emailing Charley about the color of the harness.....

RING RING -- Cell phone is going.... belly laughter on the other end so I know it's Charley.... Calling me to tell me what a dumbass newb I am....

Rodger probably was going to call but he had to go home and get clean shorts.... he probably laughed so hard...

REALLY???? Thank god they didn't tell you that you need to run a diaper (oil pan blanket)

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by intocarss

REALLY???? Thank god they didn't tell you that you need to run a diaper (oil pan blanket)

True story buddy -- sad story, but true.


For the life of me I could not understand these ridiculous requirements!

[MX145]

Thanks for bringing that up again! Made for a good morning laugh! I probably would have done the same thing.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by MX145

Thanks for bringing that up again! Made for a good morning laugh! I probably would have done the same thing.

It was the semantics..... I swear!


I read the rules 5 times -- they never said "Green GROUP" or "Yellow GROUP"....
And I didn't even know about run groups at that time.

Regardless -- the story is true and I still laugh.


A few weeks later -- I walk in to Brizio's shop and the guy behind the counter is telling me how hard he laughed at this little 'snafu'... GD Charley had called them and spilled the beans. Just shoot me....

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

A few weeks later -- I walk in to Brizio's shop and the guy behind the counter is telling me how hard he laughed at this little 'snafu'... GD Charley had called them and spilled the beans. Just shoot me....

Charlie is a special kind of special.

[GregWeld]

I know you guys think I don't do much.... but besides the brakes -- new tires -- it gets an oil change and filter after EVERY event....

This time I will also repack the inner and outer wheel bearings... and of course - nut and bolt everything I can get to.

[syborg tt]

Well you do have a pretty big garage with some cool tools in it so I figured you actually worked on your cars.