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11-16-2009 03:52 AM #1
Had some long distance visitors.
Saturday we had two visitors at our shop............from ENGLAND! Actually they came to visit my Son Dan, but we got to hang out with Steve and Sue Langy of Langy's Rod Shop in Merry Old England.
Some of you will remember the thread I did a while back on Steve's outstanding 32 Ford Roadster, the metalflake green one. Well, he and Sue are in the States for Holiday and were in our neck of the woods so he wanted to stop by and see our shop. Two of the nicest people you would want to meet and I even got to take his lovely Wife for a cruise in my T. She has her own beautiful 29 RPU that she drives almost daily (weather permitting in rainy England).
We took them to a restaurant.....an English Pub. Now that I look back on it, that was probably dumb because it would have been better to treat them to some American food for a change of pace. They are heading to the Florida Keys and then will end up in Daytona for Turkey Run. Looking forward to seeing them again there in two weeks.
It was nice to learn about England rodding and how Steve runs his shop. We had to do some thinking to convert pounds to dollars though when we discussed prices. Dan and I had a great time and learned a lot about rod building in the short time we spent with them. Dan actually got to teach Steve about bucking rivets.......thanks to Gastrick teaching Dan how to do them.
Here are two of Steves cars. That's Sue in the green roadster and Steve and Sue in the T. Dan and Steve were so engrossed trading car secrets that Steve didn't notice I ran off with Sue for a little ride. lol
DonLast edited by Itoldyouso; 11-16-2009 at 03:56 AM.
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11-16-2009 06:29 AM #2
PIP,PIP,CHERRIO
looks like yall had a blast.Friends dont let friends drive fords!
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11-16-2009 09:24 AM #3
Looks like a great visit, you shoulda put her behind the wheel!
PatOf course, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong!
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11-16-2009 09:48 AM #4
They shure dew tawk funey tho! Probably said the same about us.
She loved the ride, except that my T started acting up. First the motor stalled then it developed a hop at low speeds so we had to drive slowly back. Funny part was, it was perfect before and after she left we took it out and it ran just like always.
I think it was jealous of a woman being in the car. I did notice the gauges glowed a strange green, and the radio played only 50's music, and the odometer was turning backwards. Oh wait, I don't have a radio or odometer, maybe it was just some bad gas.
Don
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12-05-2009 05:10 AM #5
Too old to work, Too poor to quit.
My build thread. http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39457
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12-05-2009 07:21 AM #6
It was the strangest thing Perley. I parked the car the night before and it was fine. Sue and I jumped in for a little ride and we got about 1/2 mile and it died as we were rolling along. I restarted it but now it had a suspension shake at very low speeds, so we limped on home.
Dan found one heim end jam nut was backed off on the front tie rod, and I bumped my tire pressure up to 32 lbs on the front from about 26, and the car ran smoother than ever. In fact, during the whole 12 hour drive to and from Daytona last week it drove like it never has. I one-handed it at 70 mph over all kinds of ruts and it ran straight, never missing a beat.
I've renamed it Christine.
Don
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12-05-2009 10:15 AM #7
Da dun na nah....Bad to the bone!
Had a Mustang in High School named Christine. It was a self fulfilling proficy, change the name!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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11-21-2009 01:12 PM #8
oks like a blast. Car folks are the best.It's easy..Just ask someone that hasn't ever done it!
See ya on the road.
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11-21-2009 06:11 PM #9
Yep, it was a very pleasant visit. Wish they would have had more time to spend but they are making the loop of Florida. They left for the Keys after our visit and they intend on ending up in Daytona for Turkey Run next week. Hope we are able to hook up with them there, but it is so spread out and so many people it is tough to find folks sometimes.
It was interesting to learn about how they import American car parts and the costs associated with doing that. Steve is a Speedway dealer in England, so he has the shipping thing down pretty pat. Nice people.
Don
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12-02-2009 04:28 PM #10
Ah ha I bet you thought i wouldn't see this Don See i do look in when i get a chance.
I hope to spend a little more time here in future after Don telling me what a great site it was, Time is something that always seems to be in short supply with me
Anyways i want to thank Don, Dan and little Don (joke) for making us so very welcome, Both Sue & I felt that we had met what i'm sure will be lifelong friends.
We did catch up with you all in Daytona and Sue says thanks for the ride in the T, we had a great evening chatting to our new friends and having a great laugh, it was memorable. Sorry we didn't see you at the Turkey run but as you said it would be very difficult to bump into each other.
Congratulations on the 46 Coupe it looks a real peach body, personally i would slide that 394 olds in there but whatever you use it will turn out great.
All the best and hope to speak again soon.
Steve & Sue
P.S. give them boys a kick up the arse and finish that car and boat as i want a ride in both on our next visit Don get your arse to england sometime and i will give you the 5 cent tour
Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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12-02-2009 07:33 PM #11
Steve!!! So glad you saw this and posted. Don's phone died on him at TR and he forgot his charger at home, so we couldn't get your calls. When he got home and put the charger on it he said he found your messages.......sooooo sorry we missed you.
We enjoyed hanging out with you and Sue on Thursday night and enjoying an American turkey dinner with you guys. At least this time I didn't take you to a so-so English Pub like the last visit. We talked a lot about how much we like you two and how it seems we have known each other for years. You are a lucky guy to have a sweetheart like Sue, and she seems just as lucky.
Next time you guys are coming to the States let us know..........if you do it in 5-10 years you MIGHT even get a ride in Dan's car. Say hi to Sue and take care Mate! Dan just came in my room and read your post and said to say hi also.
Don
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12-03-2009 12:57 AM #12
Great thread Don. Always fun to see different members get together. I bet you both had a lot to share. Nice cars all around. Tip for British pubs, bangers are good, and avoid mushy peas~!
P.S. I love the headlights on that green roadster. Nice detail!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
Shine's done a lot more hot rod & muscle car builds than me, but I've found an adjustable PV to be helpful in balancing front to back braking. All OEM vehicles use a non-adjustable proportioning...
Time for brakes