Hey I thought this is Lane we're talking about.
Yeah, there’s nuthin’ nice there. 😬
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I don't know, Stan, it may never be too late for some enlightened advice.
I saved Bob Carley from driving a thoroughly boring car by pointing him towards these beauties at the last minute. He was on the phone with Henry the next day changing the order:
And now that I see these again, I'm thinking they'd look pretty sporty on a blue C coupe, too. Lane, are you listening?
There's no such thing as too much good advice.
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Baaaaaaa that made me laugh. 
La la la la la - I’m not listening - la la la la!
Hey. Those wheels are one of a kind - actually, four of a kind - so no one better dis me by hocking my look.
I will be eternally grateful for my bud Mitch for that design. What more could a speedster owner want?
Subtlety supreme...
To Sacto Mitch: Do those wheels come in pink ? Asking for a friend. 
To Lane the ever patient - This might brighten your day a little. Allen Sisson and his similarly colored coupé. Allen is the current president of the 356 club up here and his coupé was restored by Meister Restorations up in "Cow Hampshire" over six years.
Different model from yours? Well, Peter Venuti is (slowly, over years) restoring a B or C coupé (I can't remember which) but I doubt that it'll be Bali Blue. He needs something that looks good with his Bernese Mountain Dog.
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@Lane Anderson posted:La la la la la - I’m not listening - la la la la!
@Bob: IM S6 posted:Hey. Those wheels are one of a kind - actually, four of a kind - so no one better dis me by hocking my look.
I will be eternally grateful for my bud Mitch for that design. What more could a speedster owner want?
Subtlety supreme...
@Former Member posted:To Sacto Mitch: Do those wheels come in pink ? Asking for a friend.
Ok, that really cracked me up! 
One of the things that makes this a truly great forum is how quickly things can go off track and fly way past left field. I frequent the FJ Cruiser forum daily as well and I'm constantly amazed at how little it takes before a moderator is warning someone to 'keep it on topic'. The number of posts in older threads by different 'banned members' is astounding- I've never read so many posts by so many different people who no longer frequent that forum, and I'm guessing it only takes a few warnings and you've gotten the boot. Well, except for a couple of continuing 'anything goes' threads where people can let loose, but even in those I've seen someone told that 'this isn't appropriate here (and I'm thinking you've gotta be kidding- the mods would go nuts over on SOC!).
Oh- I just wanted to say that the car's looking pretty great Lane! Al
@Former Member posted:To Sacto Mitch: Do those wheels come in pink ? Asking for a friend.
is it long lost Vinnie,thats right up his alley:}
Hi Lane, I was going over your build from beginning. It is quite interesting. On Page 12 there are some front susp details and Page 18 & 19 rear susp stuff but there are not many picts on the rear. Do you have any showing the rear suspension set up?
I'm afraid not, Ray. I do know that it's a coil-over with one A-arm and a trailing arm of some kind. It is similar, if not identical, to what is in the 904 GTS and based on the Chevron B16. Perhaps @chines1 enlighten us - when he has a moment away from finishing my car, or course. 
It is the same overall design as our 904, copied after the Chevron B16 race car. Inverse bottom mounted a arm, upper camber links, coil over shocks, and what is essentially a 4 link.
Thanks @Lane Anderson and @chines1 hopefully I can make it to something in the USA this year and see that beauty you guys have created.
I like them
Paul ISAAC
Paul ISAAC
Carey tells me the car could well be finished by the end of next week (woohoo!) and sent some cool pics of the interior going in. They're showing unfinished stuff but one of 'em is really cool, so...
...I'm not posting 'em yet. 
Gotta have some surprises for y'all, don't I? We both agreed that he should put some miles on it before I take possession, so it's an open question as to whether I will get it before Carlisle or at Carlisle. Time will be tight for both of us, so we will figure it out a little closer to the momentous date.
I've already talked to Carey. I'll be heading out to Bremen and help with the miles and sorting. If I can't break it I'm calling it good.
@DannyP posted:I've already talked to Carey. I'll be heading out to Bremen and help with the miles and sorting. If I can't break it I'm calling it good.
Danny............ Us retiree's have the time so call me and we'll meet westbound somewhere so we can beat on Lanes ride together all in the name of breaking it, ummm in that is :~)
State Police Dash Cam Still Photo of @Alan Merklin and @DannyP transporting @Lane Anderson's new car from Bremen IN, May, 2021:
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It is just stunning. I regret that I won't be able to see it at Carlisle.
I'm sorry you won't be there as well, Michael.
That's awesome @Lane Anderson, looks gorgeous. Love the molded luggage on the shelf. Remind me, what leather did you end up going with? Also appreciate the glimpses of my Speedster in the background, thanks for that unexpected treat in my day!
SUPERB !
Anna and I had the same reaction, GORGEOUS!
Look forward to seeing it in person in the fall. Anna wants a ride. If you give her one I'll buy you a biscuit with gravy!
Love the driver's headrest. Very unique design. Interesting the "passenger" seat doesn't get one. This means you can get on it and what their neck snap back
@Michael McKelvey posted:It is just stunning. I regret that I won't be able to see it at Carlisle.
@Lane Anderson gorgeous is right. Are you doing a week shake done and drive home or deliver?
Lane, that is absolutely beautiful!
Very nice
Looking pretty cool Lane! I as well regret I won't be at Carlisle this year to see it (and all you other Poopieheads! 'Cause, you know, YOU'RE ALL POOPIEHEADS!!!). A set of nerf bars and it's pretty well done?
Getting close now, Lane, and all of those many decisions have turned into one beautiful car. It should be a blast.
@Former Member posted:Love the driver's headrest. Very unique design. Interesting the "passenger" seat doesn't get one. This means you can get on it and what their neck snap back
This is an experiment. If it works well I'm sure I could get one on the passenger side
I hope to get more than a ride in it next week.
Yes, next week is CARLISLE!
@calmotion posted:@Lane Anderson gorgeous is right. Are you doing a week shake done and drive home or deliver?
Not sure. I'll get it at Carlisle and Carey and I need to figure out if it's best for me to drive my wife's car (or a rental truck) up with a trailer or if Beck will just deliver it to me. Leaning toward the former although I've never towed anything that far. I don't think I'll feel confident enough to drive it back 750 miles since it's the first production car.
I hope you're planning to purchase various ratchet straps beforehand. I'm sure Carey and Mike can advise on strapping that thing down. Did you wire in a brake controller yet? I won't tow a car without brakes, especially with something as small as an Outback or even a rented truck.
Or, just get it delivered and worry about that crap later...
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@DannyP posted:.I hope to get more than a ride in it next week...
I think I'd be careful, Lane, about just whom I handed the keys to.
Sounds like not everyone is having qualms about driving it all the way home.
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@Sacto Mitch posted:.
I think I'd be careful, Lane, about just whom I handed the keys to.
Sounds like not everyone is having qualms about driving it all the way home.
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He's about 900 miles in the wrong direction. Plus, I already have a cool car, and a truck and trailer. I don't want Lane's coupe, but I do want to drive it for a bit.
Yowza @Lane Anderson that is one amazing looking coupe. Very jealous to miss the unveiling next week. I do hope to see it in person in the future.