Thread: Nor Cal Mike Checking In

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Hi, I'm Mike A and I'm new to this forum. I live in Willits CA which is in the NW part of the state. I am 52 and am a lifelong motorhead. I got started with minibikes and karts as a kid just like many of you. I've done motorcycles, dune buggies, rods, musclecars and sports cars in my time.

I currently am driving a 62 Falcon 4 dr wagon with a 200 I-6 and C3 automatic. I bought this car to pull my teardrop travel trailer. She runs pretty well. I am currently installing AC and hope to see new paint on the old girl someday.

I also have a 64 Triumph Spitfire Mk1 that is also a driver. The 64 is slightly modded but all Triumph. I also have a 65 Spitfire Mk2 that is under construction with a Chevy 2.8 MPFI V6 and T5 trans from an 86 Camaro. I have a 78 Vette 3:73 pumpkin to install in her along with the carriers, disc brakes etc. She'll get the same Vette rotors and calipers mated to Pinto spindles in the front.

I have a 23 track T roadster, minus running gear, hanging from the rafters that I hope to get to someday. As my sig says, "aint life sweet."

I've already done V8's and big motors so now I want to explore little motors. Inline 4's and 6's and V6's are my interests. I may not make any friends here by admitting this but I'm not a typical rodder in that I also have an environmentalist streak. I would like to switch all of my rigs over to EFI and find a way to make these early rigs run as clean as possible. I can't wait until Hybrid powertrains show up in the junkyards for rodders like me to play with. (Track T hybrid??). I think that we owe something to our grandchildren in the way of a livable climate and that we ought to leave a little oil for their generations needs.

I will stop by from time to time to check in.

Nor Cal Mike