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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2016, 05:03 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Thanks, guys - yes, there are a few more modern upgrades on my flattie but, in the words from the movie, "Scent of a Woman", DON'T SHE PURR!!

I had a blast on the trip and keeping y"all with me...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2016, 07:36 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

I realize my last post on this thread was in early July but I did have something special happen to me today at a yearly gathering at Jerry's place, one of the guys who drove out to LA in our group,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-06-2016, 01:41 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

36 5w - she took a beating all right but I have yet to go underneath to see if anything has gone awry - thank you for coming along!

Ross F-1 - thanks for responding to my question. So, if I read...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2016, 09:41 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Thank you, V8Coopman, for your kind words - I really appreciate it .....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 07:47 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Some stats - I averaged about 16.5 mpg, temps averaged 165-170, only consumed about 2 qts of oil after 6400 miles of driving (I did do an oil change in Pueblo), we bought about $840 of fuel at an...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 07:38 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

The front Sustained actually earned quite a bit of attention. 5.75R16, they are a tad smaller than the 6.00R16s and have a better tread look. Kept them at 27 lbs if pressure. The rears are 235/85-R16...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 02:09 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

The next day we were off to the NAts in Pueblo but not before a stop at Rick's place in Edgewood, NM - Rick was ont he tour with us and drove the banger owned by Larry, the other NM attendee of our...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 01:58 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Than night we went to Sandstone Bluffs to catch a sunset - well, it was too cloudy but the location was one out of the movie The Lone Ranger which was shot in and around that area ....

All in all,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 01:55 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

More mountain pics ....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 01:52 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

The trip up the mountain took quite some time - now this mountain was a volcano millions of years ago when it blew its top and lost 1/3 of its height. The lava flow went on for miles and miles ....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 12:21 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

So I am filling in about the trip as we did not have very good internet connections. I have pretty much covered our time in LA and Earl and I were on our way to the Pueblo NSRA Rocky Mountain Nats...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 12:19 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Walden's was the next open house - great fabricators and innovators, their complete rolling frames look like a work of art and a shame to cover up with a body - really!

We made it into the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

SOCAL videos .... I cannot seem to load them - any hints on how I can do that?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

More SOCAL pics ....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 12:01 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

The first day of the show for us was Friday as you know. However, there were two open houses in the afternoon that were not to be missed. The first was SOCAL - 3 buidlings, cops controlling the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Day 8 - Shop Tour #6 - Fred's Custom Wiring. Fred came around and personally introduced himself to everyone, Great shop with some cool projects going on that's for sure ....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Day 8 - Shop Tour #5 - The Kennedy Brothers. These guys must turn over every rock, hunt down every lead no matter how obscure, and just simply stumble across some of the most interesting old parts...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 11:32 AM
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Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Day 8 - Shop Tour #4 - Stockers. Great place with more traditionally styled stuff, they are somewhat new to the scene (I think) but definitely up and coming. Very welcoming, nice shop setup, with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 11:26 AM
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Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Day 8 - Shop Tour #3 - Pomona Valley Customs. A busy place that just about does it all .... sorry there are just 2 pics - my phone seemed to stop wanting to take pics for some reason .... sorry bout...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

DAy 8 - Shop Tour #2 - Ron Magnus. One of the premier upholsterers on the west coast and one of the nicest guys you ever want to meet. With few employees, some who have been with him for over 30...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

The last few at the NHRA Museum ....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

More NHRA Museum pics ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 11:11 AM
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Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

Day 8 - Shop Tours - NHRA Museum. Newly renovated since I was there in 2014, it has the best representation of "our" hearts desires and the passions that drive us in our hobby/sport ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2016, 08:24 PM
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Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

So we are on our way home - went about 650 miles today. So much nicer and more comfortable to drive when the temps are in the 80s .....

We left Cuba, Missouri at 7am, lost an hour, and arrived in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 59,001
Posted By TomT/Williamsburg
Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond

I love taking the back roads - you always see interesting things, meet new people, and just have fun instead of rushing from place to ace ....
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