Just kidding, I can't wait to get it back so I can hit the last few Fuelfed events and really piss off the some of the Purist. An Alfa 4C Spider would be nice, but I still like being married.
I think I may need a new valance for my IM too, since I've gone to a sidewinder exhaust system.
Henry had to cut out a section of my valance to clear my old exhaust.
Updated photos from Henry, exhaust is powder coated and partially installed; the rest should be installed today:-)
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Looking great Marty, we need to go for a cruise or more to the point a chase once you get it back.
Damn, Marty
My car is green, and so am I. 
That really looks great!
Marty, nice looking your nearing the end for sure..>Ray
The rear valance is painted and installed. Getting soooooooo close now:-)
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Yer gonna have to give me a ride in that rocket ship next Carlisle, Marty.
Looking mighty nice Marty. Looking forward to getting a ride too. I'll probably get turbo envy, though :-)
> On Aug 19, 2015, at 6:48 AM, SpeedsterOwners.com <alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
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> On Aug 19, 2015, at 6:48 AM, SpeedsterOwners.com <alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
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Green LED bulbs in. What are the opinions on the engine cover? 
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Ditto. I like what you had on the previous engine much better.
Engine cover - Meh....... six of one, half dozen of the other.
Like those gauge bulbs a lot, tho.......
Marty, if your engine looks like this without it...do you want it... your little beige cover from before looked good if you can fit it, looking forward to your feedback on the lights. ... IMHO> ray
Update, you coudl always have the big one your suggesting all chromed up 
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Yup, lose the engine cover for sure. Everyone will want to see what's under it anyway. Beautiful piece of work there, Marty. Can't wait to see it.
Yup. Lose the cover. Let's see the plumbing.
Another vote for getting rid of that engine cover.
Yea, the cover makes the car look too much like something from Detroit. I agree, looks best nekkid.
lights...Nice
cover...NO 
Hey,
I'm from Detroit--the "D", and I'd humbly say I look better than 90% of you and your cars. Having said that, I'd lose the cover as well Marty. Your car is truly outstanding!! Respect......
I agree with the others, Marty. I would rather see the engine than the plastic cover that just hides it. I thought Tom Rahn's Raby/Subi engine was spectacular---maybe the best looking engine I've seen. See if you can find a picture of his engine if you haven't seen it. Screams "brute power".
Your car is outta sight---I too like the green LEDs in the instruments---very upscale and special appearance.
What a Speedster!
But, then.........
If you were to paint the engine cover the same color as your car........
hmmmmmmmmmmm...............
Might look pretty good!
I thought about that too Gordon. For now I sent Henry a note to 86 the cover. That's what my gut tells me anyway.
Marty, look what you've stirred up here.
Something there is that doesn't love an engine cover.
Maybe it reminds car guys that there was a time, before engine covers, when makers were proud of how their engines looked. When valve covers were handsome castings that boasted the company name.
Maybe it reminds car guys that there was a time, before engine covers, when engines needed us.
Before the engineers figured everything out for us. Before the microprocessors were put in charge. Before the 100,000-mile tuneup. Before the lawyers decided that engines were too dangerous for us to be worrying our pretty little heads about.
Before, everywhere, there were threatening little yellow stickers like this:
Is the engine cover there to protect the engine from dust and dirt, or from the driver's hand and exposure to legal liability?
Something there is that doesn't love an engine cover.
Before I'd have one, I'd want to know what it was covering up or keeping out.
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"Is there a good looking way to hide the ugly bits of this engine?"
"Yeah, it's called a hood."
All plumbing is in place. Finally got rear sway bar delivered and that goes in on Monday. Fingers crossed that car ships out late next week. 
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Geez, Marty.....You must be counting hours by now!
Gordon I thnk it is more like days, hours and he stopped eating, next is breathing.... Marty I know that feeling very well.... Ray
Originally Posted by Caretech-IM:
Marty I know that feeling very well.... Ray
I've know that feeling for a VERY long time. 
Marty. That engine compartment is a thing of beauty. Not one more pipe could be crammed in there. Xmas coming early this year.
Marty:
I'm really glad that you car is almost ready to be shipped back!
I know the feeling of waiting/anticipating.
YO.
Impressive. Most impressive.
Marty I found you a new pair of gloves... vintage company
http://suixtil-usa.com/collections/accessories/Gloves
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Hey!
I saw a pair of those on another driver while I was sitting at a light, today!
She was sitting right next to me and I looked over and thought, "Hey! Those are just like Marty's gloves!"
She was this cute little Grandma driving a Honda "Fit"
Shipping by road transport is always a risky option. Best is to contact a friendly Driver with lots of road experience and have the car carefully driven direct to your location.....
Originally Posted by Marty Grzynkowicz-2012 IM Suby-Roadster:
All plumbing is in place. Finally got rear sway bar delivered and that goes in on Monday. Fingers crossed that car ships out late next week.
Yeah....You'll also need a "Back-up Driver" to provide enroute driver's aid (a constant supply of beef jerky and coffee or "Mountain Dew") or there to carefully share the driving.
I just happen to be available and also, ahem, speak "Canadian".
No chance, Gordo. I don't do beef jerky and have only one coffee in the morning. Annaliese called me up last night and we're good to go if Marty calls me again before noon tomorrow.