Paul's generosity and Cory's heartfelt appreciation has restored a bit of my faith in humanity. In today's day and age of self-centered arrogance and predatory behavior and kids worshiping morality depraved individuals such as Kim Kard****** and Kan** We** (I won't even write their names) it's nice to see people treating others as God has intended.
Well done Paul and congratulations Cory.
" Integrity, allows for a sound night's sleep "
Ain't it the truth.
Plus, for a lot of us "motorheads", it's almost impossible to see a broken car (or anything else mechanical, for that matter) and not want to make it "right" by fixing it.
Sometimes, (most of the time?), we actually do.
Well done, Paul. You're a credit to this site, and the hobby.
Cory's been driving his car all over town and stacking up the miles. I got the opportunity to drive it this morning. Cory and I drove up to Carefree and had breakfast and we traded cars on the way home. I've been happy with my little 1914, but holy cow, Cory's car really rips. It was impressive enough that I asked Cory to take it easy and not hurt himself. Lots of power.
Well Paul, it is very understandable ... you know he has his head in the clouds most days 
************ UPDATE **************
Thanks, everyone, for following along on this disaster/rebuild/redemption journey!
Paul stopped by my place Saturday morning to dial in my carburetors, and he nailed it! It was the last step, and boy, was it the cherry on top...
As Paul posted above, we got out for a breakfast drive (Paul will never buy another breakfast while I'M at the table) to warm up my engine, and, after breakfast, in a Cave Creek parking lot, armed with nothing more than a crescent wrench and a flow meter, he set the idle and adjusted the linkage, etc., to really make her purr.
Oh... the power is BACK! She just moves OUT! Paul and I switched up, and I got to enjoy his sweet ride for a few miles, too... At one point, he treated me to the sound of my car tearing past me, and it sounded like LeMans! LOL Just a great morning all the way around.
And Paul's right -- I'm driving the tires off the car. I can't stay out of it! I'm just like we all were at 16, right after we got our driver's licenses: "Hey, umm, does anybody need bread? Or a home perm kit? Or anything? I mean, I can go out for it if you want."
And, as you can see by the photos, (so far) I don't care how cold it gets, either... The pic in this post was from just around sunset last evening, but a few nights ago, returning home at about 11:30pm, after two shows of playing Scrooge, I looked like I was riding in a sleigh in Narnia. Two coats, scarf, cap, gloves, goggles, and a lap blanket worthy of the Czar! I remember seeing many photos of SOCer @Cory Drake bundled up against that East Coast cold -- he's an inspiration!
So anyway, along with the California guys, and the Hawaii guys, and the Florida guys, Paul and I will keep your winter spirits up by driving every darn day! I'm already looking forward to hearing about everyone's first run in the Spring of '17!
Good for you Cory. And Paul......what a kind and generous guy he is.
Looking great, Cory! Glad you're enjoying it. Al
Cory McCloskey posted:
Cory, it's great to see you back on the road again and driving the Speedster with gusto.
And nothing could be more understandable than wanting to zoom around in the cold in the middle of the night with the top down.
But it's the little things that you have to be careful about. The things that could be early warning signs of passion turning to obsession.
Things like aviator goggles.
Oh sure, by themselves they may be harmless enough. But be wary of any temptation to wear them with flowing cashmere scarves. Or leather helmets. Or wanting to sleep out in the garage in a Nomex driving suit.
We've seen this happen before, and it's a tragic thing. We have an obligation here to look after our own and to watch for signs of the madness gone awry. Usually a kind word or gentle reminder is enough to set things back on their proper course. But occasionally a full intervention is required.
Enjoy the new engine, get the windshield fixed, and try to look for other things to add balance to your life. I find it helpful to get out of the car at least once a day for a meal and change of underwear.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on.
Where do I get the silk scarf ?
Sacto Mitch posted:Cory McCloskey posted:
Cory, it's great to see you back on the road again and driving the Speedster with gusto.
And nothing could be more understandable than wanting to zoom around in the cold in the middle of the night with the top down.
But it's the little things that you have to be careful about. The things that could be early warning signs of passion turning to obsession.
Things like aviator goggles.
Oh sure, by themselves they may be harmless enough. But be wary of any temptation to wear them with flowing cashmere scarves. Or leather helmets. Or wanting to sleep out in the garage in a Nomex driving suit.
We've seen this happen before, and it's a tragic thing. We have an obligation here to look after our own and to watch for signs of the madness gone awry. Usually a kind word or gentle reminder is enough to set things back on their proper course. But occasionally a full intervention is required.
Enjoy the new engine, get the windshield fixed, and try to look for other things to add balance to your life. I find it helpful to get out of the car at least once a day for a meal and change of underwear.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on.
Mitch!!! LOLOL
Yours is the sort of steady hand that I need... I fear I could easily go off the rails without the sort of gentle chastening you've provided. Thanks for the tug on the leash.
Gee, I thought our wife's did that....
That's not the leash, Ray.
Sacto Mitch posted:... it's the little things that you have to be careful about. The things that could be early warning signs of passion turning to obsession.
Things like aviator goggles.
Oh sure, by themselves they may be harmless enough. But be wary of any temptation to wear them with flowing cashmere scarves. Or leather helmets. Or wanting to sleep out in the garage in a Nomex driving suit.
We've seen this happen before, and it's a tragic thing. We have an obligation here to look after our own and to watch for signs of the madness gone awry. Usually a kind word or gentle reminder is enough to set things back on their proper course. But occasionally a full intervention is required.
Some idiots have torn down several perfectly good engines and/or transaxles several times searching for a certain je ne sais quoi. You might notice I said, "several perfectly good engines/transaxles" and "several times". This was not a typo or bad grammar. It's just sad.
Some idiots have done things everybody said would not work (just to try), and then found out that (indeed) the ideas didn't work. Jump back.
Some idiots have even been known to spend an entire year building a house around the care and feeding of a plastic clown car. Because really, who doesn't want a 2-post lift in a garage?
It should go without saying that these kinds of idiots are to be feared and avoided. They have something that might be contagious. You would do well to heed Brother Mitch's warning.
Don't listen to those idiots, Cory. Definitely get the leather helmet, AKA "Snoopy Hat." You'll be glad you did.
I always have this friend of mine who will go with me anytime I ask..... Doesn't get too loud or argue or too drunk or too cold. But at the same time attracts a lot of attention when the cruise is mundane. Also helps out in the car pool lane, is a switch-hitter for a change in companionship by wearing a wig or not and my wife doesn't object either way......Bruce
I have been away. I regret that fact. I have now read and listened. Can you hear my applause?? Way to go fellas, we knew you could do it. And the documentary has been thrilling, and very explicit. Great camera work. And all balanced up, that sweet machine should run smooth as silk. And scoot too. As the Speedstah Guy upeast would say: "Good on ya!"
edsnova posted:Don't listen to those idiots, Cory. Definitely get the leather helmet, AKA "Snoopy Hat." You'll be glad you did.
Oh, you know that I'm already checking on the helmet, too, don't you, Ed?
UMMMMM I'm almost new here:
Cory:
I used that same hat and goggles.........
THE LAST TIME I ROBBED TACO BELL!!!!!!
love those Crunch Wrap Supremes!!!
Super happy your car is back on the road..!!
Tebs
Cory.....Yup....I like the "petite" ones too....especially when they laugh and smile a lot.
Seat belts can be a little "testy" sometimes..........Bruce
Do you need the goggles because you have no windshield ? :-)
Cory....This was supposed to go with my seat belt comment........Bruce
Clan MacCluskie aligns with clan MacDonald and shares their tartan. If you're going to get a scarf get a tartan scarf:
http://www.scotchcorner.com/mi.../macdonald-clan.html
Cory wrote:
"And, as you can see by the photos, (so far) I don't care how cold it gets, either... The pic in this post was from just around sunset last evening, but a few nights ago, returning home at about 11:30pm, after two shows of playing Scrooge, I looked like I was riding in a sleigh in Narnia. Two coats, scarf, cap, gloves, goggles, and a lap blanket worthy of the Czar! "
Cory: You are now an Honourary (with a 'u') Canadian. Welcome to the Great White North Speedster Drivers club. 
Such dedication is indeed exemplary, but Bob's jumping the gun, Cory; he fully well knows we need 3 votes to bestow such a position. I, however, will gladly second the motion...
Al "Yoda" B
Ok I'm in too
Then it's official... 
Stan Galat, '05 IM, 2276, Nowhere, USA posted:Sacto Mitch posted:... it's the little things that you have to be careful about. The things that could be early warning signs of passion turning to obsession.
Things like aviator goggles.
Oh sure, by themselves they may be harmless enough. But be wary of any temptation to wear them with flowing cashmere scarves. Or leather helmets. Or wanting to sleep out in the garage in a Nomex driving suit.
We've seen this happen before, and it's a tragic thing. We have an obligation here to look after our own and to watch for signs of the madness gone awry. Usually a kind word or gentle reminder is enough to set things back on their proper course. But occasionally a full intervention is required.
Some idiots have torn down several perfectly good engines and/or transaxles several times searching for a certain je ne sais quoi. You might notice I said, "several perfectly good engines/transaxles" and "several times". This was not a typo or bad grammar. It's just sad.
Some idiots have done things everybody said would not work (just to try), and then found out that (indeed) the ideas didn't work. Jump back.
Some idiots have even been known to spend an entire year building a house around the care and feeding of a plastic clown car. Because really, who doesn't want a 2-post lift in a garage?
It should go without saying that these kinds of idiots are to be feared and avoided. They have something that might be contagious. You would do well to heed Brother Mitch's warning.
Stan.
You've installed a lift?
Bless you.
El Frazoo posted:I have been away. I regret that fact. I have now read and listened. Can you hear my applause?? Way to go fellas, we knew you could do it. And the documentary has been thrilling, and very explicit. Great camera work. And all balanced up, that sweet machine should run smooth as silk. And scoot too. As the Speedstah Guy upeast would say: "Good on ya!"
Frazoo! Thanks! It's been really fun sharing it all with you guys!
Teby S posted:UMMMMM I'm almost new here:
Cory:
I used that same hat and goggles.........
THE LAST TIME I ROBBED TACO BELL!!!!!!
love those Crunch Wrap Supremes!!!
Super happy your car is back on the road..!!
Tebs
LOL Thanks, Tebs!
David Stroud posted:Do you need the goggles because you have no windshield ? :-)
HAAAAAAA!
Robert M posted:Clan MacCluskie aligns with clan MacDonald and shares their tartan. If you're going to get a scarf get a tartan scarf:
http://www.scotchcorner.com/mi.../macdonald-clan.html
You're right, Robert! Why am I slumming with a store-bought scarf?
Wait 'til March -- I'll be in the Speedster in my kilt!
Bob: IM S6 posted:Cory wrote:
"And, as you can see by the photos, (so far) I don't care how cold it gets, either... The pic in this post was from just around sunset last evening, but a few nights ago, returning home at about 11:30pm, after two shows of playing Scrooge, I looked like I was riding in a sleigh in Narnia. Two coats, scarf, cap, gloves, goggles, and a lap blanket worthy of the Czar! "
Cory: You are now an Honourary (with a 'u') Canadian. Welcome to the Great White North Speedster Drivers club.
Bob... I hardly feel worthy of the hono(u)r, but, if you and @ALB insist, then I cannot decline the commendation!
aircooled posted:Cory....This was supposed to go with my seat belt comment........Bruce
Careful Bruce, I know that girl and she's really loose (not the type to take home to mother) and really gets around!
Corey, I bet you started humming "I'm Back In The Saddle Again" by Aerosmith...
Watch out, Cory - Those Canucks are only trying to get you into their "Brotherhood of the Shovel"
Next, they'll be saying; "Winter's GREAT up here! Come on up!"
Do not fall prey to their nefarious undertones.........
Damn, Gordon, you know us too well...
And here's your Honourary Canadian hat...
Bob: IM S6 posted:And here's your Honourary Canadian hat...
Oh, now I'm groovin' on the whole thing!
