Well Bob, I guess your really hoping that it will take your investments higher... 
Spyder parts.
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Sorry for the late reply, guys.
My cousin made her own suppositories, and also took it orally in a capsule. It was not a clinical situation. She just took it upon herself to try it, and did all her own research, based on a recommendation from a family friend. It worked for her.
she sounds anal to me
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Lastly, there isn't much between nailing a corner at the limit and gone. Be careful, the Spyder can bite you back!
I don't think I would ever attempt taking a swing axle to the limit in a corner! I learned that lesson well in a VW 40 some years ago.
Taking shape.
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Looking great, Phil!
DannyP posted:Looking great, Phil!
PINK BUBBLE WRAP is not functional other than protection for vital component?
Those guages are not 356 types are they ?
IaM-Ray posted:Those guages are not 356 types are they ?
Those are Greg’s (Vintage Motorcars) custom gauges he had made. They are really gorgeous in person. I’ve grown to like them and they will likely be in my coupe too.
Speedo will be electric GPS based. I've decide on Oatmeal 500 German square weave for the interior. Its a little lighter than the original I'm copying, but I love square weave. Heated beige seats. All ivory controls and steering wheel. Flying out Dec 18 to meet with Greg Leach at Vintage motorcar on Dec 19 to drive the car. Its getting very close now.
German square weave is a must. I was torn when building the Speedster and I’m glad I went the German square weave route. The coupe will have it too.
I’m going to block my calendar on a December 19th and be at the shop. I might bug you for a quick drive 
*LongFella posted:Stopped by to get some more parts today for my coupe build and thought I’d snap a photo for you @550 Phil
It is looking good!! Greg’s team is doing a great job!!
Talk to me about that lift. Brand, anything you've got.
I'd really appreciate it.
Interesting guages
*LongFella posted:German square weave is a must. I was torn when building the Speedster and I’m glad I went the German square weave route. The coupe will have it too.
I’m going to block my calendar on a December 19th and be at the shop. I might bug you for a quick drive
Flight gets into LAX at 5pm on Dec 18 and I fly out at 2pm the next day. Just a short visit to check out the car. Going to be there when Greg opens. He has assured me it will be done.
@Stan Galat I believe this is the one. I did look at a few versions of a single post lift but still ended up with a 4 post.
550 Phil posted:I’m going to block my calendar on a December 19th and be at the shop. I might bug you for a quick drive
Flight gets into LAX at 5pm on Dec 18 and I fly out at 2pm the next day. Just a short visit to check out the car. Going to be there when Greg opens. He has assured me it will be done.
In 2002, my wife and I were flying out to LA to pick up our new JPS (with Glaspar hardtop). The plan was to drive the car back to Illinois after spending a couple of days on a shake-down. I bought roundtrip tickets, just in case.
During a layover in Minneapolis, I had a voicemail from Mr. Steele. It seemed the hardtop, "wasn't quite ready". When I hit the ground and went to his shop (there's about 4 stories in that one trip), the hardtop was laying on two sawhorses. John's guys had popped it out of the mold while John was at the airport picking us up.
The surreal experiences of that trip would fill a book, and were just beginning. It was quite something.
Joe Fortino posted:@Stan Galat I believe this is the one. I did look at a few versions of a single post lift but still ended up with a 4 post.
Thanks, @Joe Fortino. My 2 post lift has been installed, but this one is interesting in that it's mobile. Any other info you've got on similar lifts would be great.
Joe Fortino posted:@Stan Galat I believe this is the one. I did look at a few versions of a single post lift but still ended up with a 4 post.
Joe. I guess the advantages of a 4 post lift is being able to park under it and stacking 2 cars?
Last time I went to Vintage to check out my suby spyder after a 2.5 year build I spent a few days. Greg told me when I got there the car was not ready to drive. Spent a few days just hanging out at the shop. It was cool but kind of a waste of time. I'd rather be home helping my wife get ready for Xmas. I just want to inspect it and make sure all specified accessories and options have been installed. And of course I would like to drive it. If I was knowledgeable to check out the car mechanically I'd do that too. But I'm not so I'm going for the visual inspection and hopefully a quick drive. I know I'll probably only be at the shop for 3 hours, but if the car arrives not to my satisfaction I'd only have myself to blame. So I'm going. I've got free Southwest sky miles so it will only cost me time, a hotel room and a few Ubers.
That is the best plan to make sure things are sorted to your liking. There is always something to adjust ...
yup....the lifts are only about 5 thousand installed compared to the cost of a garage and the covenants won't let me build another garage anyway...
This one could be on wheels but I had it permanently bolted to the concrete floor. A couple things to think about, you will probably only buy one of these and you will be under it on numerous occasions...so it maybe prudent to buy the most stable model .
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550 Phil posted:Last time I went to Vintage to check out my suby spyder after a 2.5 year build I spent a few days. Greg told me when I got there the car was not ready to drive. Spent a few days just hanging out at the shop. It was cool but kind of a waste of time. I'd rather be home helping my wife get ready for Xmas. I just want to inspect it and make sure all specified accessories and options have been installed. And of course I would like to drive it. If I was knowledgeable to check out the car mechanically I'd do that too. But I'm not so I'm going for the visual inspection and hopefully a quick drive. I know I'll probably only be at the shop for 3 hours, but if the car arrives not to my satisfaction I'd only have myself to blame. So I'm going. I've got free Southwest sky miles so it will only cost me time, a hotel room and a few Ubers.
I'm a frequent flyer at Greg's shop, so don't hesitate to ask if you need someone to swing by and snap a few photos. I've taken a long look at the engine and trans (I might go the same route with my coupe) and everything looks great. They were finishing up the wiring harness when I was there. I could imagine carpet/interior is next...
I like to think Greg and I have built a trusting friendship over the years so he doesn't mind me hanging out at the shop watching/learning 
IaM-Ray posted:Interesting guages
They are custom made for Greg by Speedhut. You won't find them on their website. The gauges are stepper motors, so say bye-bye to jumpy needles. Stan, you will love the gas gauge, programmable to ANY sender and no abrupt readings. Smooth sweeping all the way. GPS speedo works in forward and reverse. Remember, there is a very slight delay when slowing before the indicated speed goes down when slowing. Especially if you hit the binders hard! But it tracks acceleration VERY well. I love that there is no cable. Speedo and combi gauge are the same size(4"?) and the tach is 4.5" I think. They are very thin, about an inch in depth, which gives a lot more room under the dash for wiring it up. The combi gauge doesn't look like a "proper" Speedster/Spyder gauge, but that doesn't matter to me. You can program a low/high temp warning light or a low-fuel light, these features are built-in.
Phil, I'll wager that there may be someone in the community out there who will pick you up and give you a bunk for the night. What do you say guys?
When I had my car painted in the winter of 2009-2010, I stayed at Alan Merklin's in PA. We had a mini-Carlisle with Bill Drayer and Joannie, And Bruce and Norma Stumpp coming up to meet Lenny and me. Great times!
Thanks for posting those Danny..
550 Phil posted:Joe Fortino posted:@Stan Galat I believe this is the one. I did look at a few versions of a single post lift but still ended up with a 4 post.
Joe. I guess the advantages of a 4 post lift is being able to park under it and stacking 2 cars?
You can park under any lift: one post, two post, or four post. The advantage to four post is that it’s mighty stable. The disadvantage is it’s more of a storage lift than a mechanic’s lift.
The ramps on a 4-post eat up a lot of space, and the cross-bars force you to be thoughtful about your order of operations when working. The good news is the ramps hold a lot of tools. The other good news is the whole thing can be safely rolled about, so you can set it up anywhere there is headroom.
I'm still liking my 4-post.
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Pieces. Love the push button start. Great gauges. German square weave with the bonnet and Capri blue stripes. And of course all ivory controls. Water cooled. Nose to nose with the coupe. A little Vintage advertising.
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Looking good!
Greg does it right... He cuts the carpet to the car FIRST... then has it sent off to have the edging put on.
Vintage Speedsters just uses an old template, gets it from the carpet guy, and bends/stretches/cuts/does whatever so that it fits the interior... and it never fits right...
That was probably my one big mistake in my build... not having the carpet cut to my Speedster before the edging was done. I won't make that mistake with my Coupe!
Wow, nice work as usual from the boys at VM! I like watching it come together, Phil!
I'm actually glad to see the build shots. Gives you a better appreciation of the tremendous work and detail that goes into these creations.
Very nice Phil... it's coming along
Looks great Phil!
Gee I wonder if a little guy like me...NOT can fit in the right of that thing... then again I might get scared.
I think the leather seats mesh well with the German square weave.
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Nice!