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    Unlikely New Guy...

     



    What's goin' on people....been lingering around in the shadows for awhile, and finally decided to sign up. I'm a soon-to-be-emancipated college student who's parlaying an English Degree into spinning wrenches. So yes, I'm quite possibly the most eloquent grease monkey in existence. But I've got a long way to go, and my little roadster has turned into a Pandora's Box. I have a 28 Model A, and what started as a simple engine swap has turned into a three year basketcase ordeal. I look forward to picking several brains over on this site, and hope y'all can help a greenhorn.

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    Welcome... what kind of engine are ya putting in? got pictures?
    If it ain't broke, improve it...

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    It is a very good occasion to make your acuanitance, college boy. However, be forwarned, not all mechanics are devoid of a solid understanding of the english language. Also, with a model A, what kind of engine and tranny package are you assembling? is it supposed to look stock-or more towards the extreme? Feel free to pick brains, we've got quite a selection!
    Right engine, Wrong Wheels

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    Welcome to CHR College Boy
    Got any pics. of the basketcase ordeal? Help is on the way. Lotta' experienced people here. All it will take is their advise and your time and money, He HE He
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    Hoo yeah, I got me some pictures....when I get some time later on, I'll try to post them. Essentially, I got the car complete as a turn-key roller. Came set up with a 283 Chev and a Turbo 350. Right now, I've got a new Goodwrench 350 in the frame rails, and that's about it. I started taking the joker apart, and the further I got, the more I realized how very wrong much of it was put back together. A hack job I could almost understand, but there were so many things that are wrong with it from a safety standpoint that I'm amazed I never wrecked it the brief time it was roadworthy. DRG, this one's my baby, and I'd like to go almost 50's retro with it...almost. I know the 350 doesn't earn points, but it'll do until I can really whip up something neat. I'm just waist deep in the thing now, and it's kinda looking like a long journey ahead...but I think that's why I'm here. All the help will be very much appreciated.

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    You've come to right place. I recently became a member and have already walked away from here with tons of advice thaty helped greatly. So, welcome, and I hope to see pics soon.
    Wasted days and wasted nights............

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    Welcome collegeboy....sounds like a great project.. BTW, you better watch your grammer and spelling. After that opening remark, we will be watching you................lol.

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    Originally posted by poncho62
    Welcome collegeboy....sounds like a great project.. BTW, you better watch your grammer and spelling. After that opening remark, we will be watching you................lol.
    Dats' right cuz we speeeek' proper here HE HE
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    Ain't no thang.....in fact, college boy is what I typically answer to at work, so all in good fun.


    EDIT: Alright, I got one pic up in my gallery, so you guys can see what I started with....and how deep the rabbit hole goes when I load up the carnage pics.
    Last edited by College Boy; 04-17-2004 at 07:49 PM.

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