Allan your spoiled, Im getting old fashion wind up windows in the new IM:) I do need to polish up the Boxster but we are still having crappy weather here.
They function perfectly. There is however a void between the top of the window and the flap on the convertible top. When it rains, that void acts like a magnet drawing water into the interior of the car. The fix is relatively simple. Window needs to be adjusted to raise just a little bit higher when closed. I had to remove the door panels to replace the aero mirror gaskets anyway,so I figured while I was in there I would adjust the window stops to give me about an additional 3/8" of rise. Most likely,over the span of the 6 years since the car was built,there has been a little shrinkage to the convertible top.
Vince,you know all about shrinkage,right!
Vince,you know all about shrinkage,right!
What's this "wax" you guys keep mentioning?
And "windows." What's a window?
And "windows." What's a window?
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Windows are really a pane!
Finally ordered a hitch for the new daily driver, just in case. I have every intention of driving again this year, even if it rains!
Working on the spare tire relocation later today. Yesterday, figured out how to make the side curtains stay in and added a weatherstrip to seal the top header to the windshield. New tires are AWESOME, see the thread in engines/mechanical.
Working on the spare tire relocation later today. Yesterday, figured out how to make the side curtains stay in and added a weatherstrip to seal the top header to the windshield. New tires are AWESOME, see the thread in engines/mechanical.
18 days and counting until arrival! WOOHOO!!
18 days to get this speedster done........
No woohoo for you?
Ya can always bring it on a trailer. Like I said in another thread, let us help you finish it. It worked for me.
Ya can always bring it on a trailer. Like I said in another thread, let us help you finish it. It worked for me.
Lane, we may be finishing Wolfgang's car.
Woo-HOO!
Woo-HOO!
Four days straight working on the speedy, too tired for a WAAHOO... I'm going to work my day job tomorrow to rest up.
Cory: we got Greg's headlight and hazard switches wired up yesterday. I, um, think.
Well, anyway, there's wires on 'em leading to the fuse panel.
Well, anyway, there's wires on 'em leading to the fuse panel.
Every little bit helps!
I'm assuming that the Southeastern caravan from Virginia will be meeting up with the group at the Shoney's in Hagarstown, Md. for lunch sometime between noon and 1:00 PM on Thursday, 5/19, as we have in recent years. Then we will be ready for the final charge to Carlisle. WOO HOO!
Hoss: That is the plan unless someone can figure a better one. Do they have possum on the menu, or is that Shoney's too far north??
Kelly: Not over the counter. Perhaps, if you are looking for it, you can speak privately with one of the cooks. Maryland is south of the Mason-Dixon line so who knows?
I believe the Shoney's in question is actually in PA, but maybe not quite. Very close to Chambersburg, as I recall.
And i THINK i'LL NOT BE GETTING TO PERSONAL W/ THE COOKS . . .
And i THINK i'LL NOT BE GETTING TO PERSONAL W/ THE COOKS . . .
Nope Kelly, it's in Hagerstown, MD. See you there in two weeks and one day!
OK, we're now within a weather forecasting window.
Should I bring shorts/sandals or long pants and a Goretex jacket??
Should I bring shorts/sandals or long pants and a Goretex jacket??
Yes.
Kelly,
I'm brin' ah possum! Oops and the Ramps too! Blockade whisky!
I'm brin' ah possum! Oops and the Ramps too! Blockade whisky!
Gordon,
Rain or sun, we'll have a good time......as long as it's not spinning!
Rain or sun, we'll have a good time......as long as it's not spinning!
I wear to God, Aaron, if you show up with some dead marsupial in a trash bag, I'm going to drive to Pismo instead.
After I get done vomiting.
After I get done vomiting.
Aaron, I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Do you drink beer from time to time? I'm buying the first one.
Do you drink beer from time to time? I'm buying the first one.
10-4, Good Buddies. I'm getting geared up. The Baron has been out and about recently, and seems to be running about right. Some sprucing up required, of course, and I'll attend to that.
Aaron, I hope the knee holds up well, and you can get up the road and on to Carlisle in good shape, possums and all. The good Master Chief Drake is just showing his ignorance of the finer things in life, having only seen possum as a roadside decoration, I'm betting. Despite snide comments to the contrary, I'm betting it tastes sorta like chicken. And so there, I have exposed my gross ignorance also. We'll see. Stands to be a very ed-u-kayshunal week end, culinariously speaking. Ever had an Egg Sammich? If you've never been to Carlisle, then the answer is NO. Might be real good made w/ possum . . . And don't spend too much time thinking about where those eggs actually came from.
Aaron, I hope the knee holds up well, and you can get up the road and on to Carlisle in good shape, possums and all. The good Master Chief Drake is just showing his ignorance of the finer things in life, having only seen possum as a roadside decoration, I'm betting. Despite snide comments to the contrary, I'm betting it tastes sorta like chicken. And so there, I have exposed my gross ignorance also. We'll see. Stands to be a very ed-u-kayshunal week end, culinariously speaking. Ever had an Egg Sammich? If you've never been to Carlisle, then the answer is NO. Might be real good made w/ possum . . . And don't spend too much time thinking about where those eggs actually came from.
Cory: Aaron drinks beer in between shots of single-malt and/or moonshine.
embryo and bacon and cheese sammichs mmmmm mmmm good ~
I've lost 2 pounds so far this week. That'll give me room for one egg sammich.
The master chief results came out for the year -- my name wasn't on the list.
At least nobody in my field got promoted. I can take some comfort in that ... but I'd planned on retiring anyway. Thattaway, I can spend more time with my missus.
Hoo-YAH!
At least nobody in my field got promoted. I can take some comfort in that ... but I'd planned on retiring anyway. Thattaway, I can spend more time with my missus.
Hoo-YAH!
Retire Cory and be safe, God knows you've served our country just about everywhere ~
Cory,
I'll have a beer with you! In my college days, we had a special wintertime treat chocolate covered Eskimo pies and a beer!
You always have to ask...how much more in my pocket book. Retire with that "time in grade" in mind.
Kelly,
Now you've got it right. Possum and "pickled ramps" are on the way. They'll add to the egg sammiches! Cory will "love'em" Made a trip to the saw bones Tuesday, I may have torn the stitches that where placed in the cut ligaments. Also, the knee cap has seated with a slight tilt to the right. Cortisone shot really helped get rid of the swelling and lube the joint. I'm a little pissed because the surgeon left out the grease fittings on both knees.
Lane,
I've lost 20+ pounds since the hospital stay. TO H--l with egg sammiches! I'll have to eat more possum! Better still STEAK!!
Just a note: Everyone will have to eat Ramps just to protect themselves.
I'll have a beer with you! In my college days, we had a special wintertime treat chocolate covered Eskimo pies and a beer!
You always have to ask...how much more in my pocket book. Retire with that "time in grade" in mind.
Kelly,
Now you've got it right. Possum and "pickled ramps" are on the way. They'll add to the egg sammiches! Cory will "love'em" Made a trip to the saw bones Tuesday, I may have torn the stitches that where placed in the cut ligaments. Also, the knee cap has seated with a slight tilt to the right. Cortisone shot really helped get rid of the swelling and lube the joint. I'm a little pissed because the surgeon left out the grease fittings on both knees.
Lane,
I've lost 20+ pounds since the hospital stay. TO H--l with egg sammiches! I'll have to eat more possum! Better still STEAK!!
Just a note: Everyone will have to eat Ramps just to protect themselves.
I can see it now... A line of Speedsters passes a crowd of locals, one of whom says "Damn those are some smelly little cars!"
Cory: what's a yougin' like you doing "retiring"? I can't really see that one. I know you'll be doin' sumpthin' gainful.
TWELVE more days!!!!!
He's only retiring from the military, Kelly. Still fightin' fires for a while.
Bruce - YUP! In two weeks we're doing our cruise.
Bruce - YUP! In two weeks we're doing our cruise.
DAMN...NO CAR YET!!!! I guess Cary and crew are planning a detour to come South so I'll have a ride!
I know they get awfully busy during the run-up to Carlisle, and I'm sure you don't want a rush job. If all else fails, there's always the Lafer.
Carey assured me a couple of months ago that I'll have the car. Just been November to now! Had my permission to be slow due to my knee implant. Now that I'm getting the healing goin' with the help of cortisone, I'm ready to roll. My concern is getting the Merlot to me from Bremen. Carey plans on getting a carrier. Using a carrier is less expensive than me traveling to Bremen and returning,
We'll make it!
The Lafer is just about ready. Low HP and speed might or would be problematic to me. The Beck would be more comfortably due to setting low on the floor with my knee slightly bent!
We'll make it!
The Lafer is just about ready. Low HP and speed might or would be problematic to me. The Beck would be more comfortably due to setting low on the floor with my knee slightly bent!
All planned tweaking accomplished, just an easy detailing left to do next weekend. YEEHAH!!!