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#31

Events / Re: Donut Derelicts - May 04, ...

Last post by RDnuTZ - May 05, 2024, 10:06:35 AM

This Holden LX Torana SS rolled in late. Right hand drive and it sounded pretty mean. I dig it.

That Holden body shape looks to be derived from a Vega. I always wanted a Cosworth Vega back in the day but it would have been a never-ending series of engine failures from what I remember reading at the time. IIRC it had Aluminum block that turned out to be better in theory than application for production cars?

#32

Events / Re: Donut Derelicts - May 04, ...

Last post by RDnuTZ - May 05, 2024, 10:02:28 AM

Blown V4 Vega




I met the owner of this '35 truck when I was out on my neighborhood walk about a year ago and he was working on it in his driveway. It's a Factory Five kit that he built in his garage. He decided to paint it the same color as his E46 M3 because he likes the color so much.

The Vega wagon reminds me of a neighborhood friend's car from the 1970s. He just showed up 1 day with a 74 Vega wagon with a HiPo 327 shoved in it. Custom Headers exited through the front wheel wells and it had an engine compartment crossbar added for rigidity. That bar didn't really help as when he stomped on it you could feel the motor roll to the side a little and shook the whole front of the car! I rode in it only once and it scared the shit out of me. Surprised it never killed him.

#33

Events / Re: Deals Gap Prep 2024

Last post by kpke - May 05, 2024, 08:22:25 AM

Have a great time at that great event. Lots of pics and videos please.

#34

Events / Re: Donut Derelicts - May 04, ...

Last post by kpke - May 05, 2024, 08:21:02 AM

Wonderful pics and event. Seems quite worth the early rising. Thanks for posting.

#35

General Chatter / Re: THE ONE MOTORCYCLE SHOW - ...

Last post by kpke - May 05, 2024, 08:15:17 AM

Ouch. Yeah, very cool but also very expensive stuff isn't it. Too bad.

#36

General Chatter / Re: THE ONE MOTORCYCLE SHOW - ...

Last post by SoCal250 - May 05, 2024, 01:44:16 AM

Ken, your videos had me all fired up to get one of those cool Yamahauler neon signs from Modern Artifacts for my garage


...until I found out they go for $1200.

#37

General Chatter / Re: Expansion Chamber from Ind...

Last post by STLMike - May 05, 2024, 01:19:45 AM

Looks great

#38

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: Street Legal TZ750 on FB

Last post by skyline - May 05, 2024, 12:54:54 AM

Just one word - WOW!
If I were get my hands on one, I'll just stop looking for motorcycles.

#39

Haus of Projects / Re: 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Red/Whit...

Last post by skyline - May 05, 2024, 12:45:21 AM

So taking my friend Brian's help (knows fabrication) we tried fixing the left exhaust. It turns out someone jimmied it to a level that even after handful of tries we could make it stop leaking. Got an inspection with State Patrol coming up shortly and I'm afraid it won't pass as it's too noticeable so, a new item to add on.

I was thinking to try out just different silencers but know I'm on hunt for the entire thing. If anyone is willing to part, I'm all ears.

#40

Haus of Projects / Re: 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Red/Whit...

Last post by skyline - May 05, 2024, 12:36:41 AM

That bike looks wonderful. Nice work. Fix your little issues and enjoy riding the thing. You will get lots of attention most everywhere you go. Thanks for the YT channel mention!

Thanks Ken, your work is truly motivational. Speaking of attention, I already was asked by my mechanic if I were to consider it for sale. Needless to say I declined but promised to give him first stab if I were to change my mind.