Rims - Page 176

Griff · 09-19-2020, 08:10 AM

That's hangover work.

Gravdigr · 09-20-2020, 02:37 PM

That's a far piece from a '39 Dodge.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-22-2020, 10:01 PM

An accurate plate...

Gravdigr · 09-24-2020, 08:34 PM

It used to be Paul Walker's 69 Boss 429...

I'm undecided if I like it or no.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-24-2020, 09:56 PM

I like it cool roof line but needs a less blunt hood scoop.

It was looking at a ton of pictures some guy took in the paddock at Road Atlanta over their Vintage Racing Weekend. I'd say half the pictures were more artsy than informational but probably most people interested know what they are looking at anyway.

One picture sparked a puzzle, a brightly colored race car and you can vaguely make out a shape in the dim interior looking like R2D2.

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Playing with it clearly shows an R2D2 shaped something.

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Guesses have been...
Fuel cooler - I pucker at the thought of fuel in the cockpit.
Oil cooler - Maybe slightly less pucker but still unwelcome.
Drivers suit cooler - all the ones I can find are like an ice chest circulating water through it.
Fire Suppression system - looks much bigger and heavier than any I'm seen.

But I'm only guessing, I don't know.

Griff · 09-25-2020, 07:29 AM

It's a primitive astromech droid, taking care of navigation and repairs.

Diaphone Jim · 09-25-2020, 05:40 PM

Maybe it is a dialysis machine. He figured he be in the car for a couple of hours anyway.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-26-2020, 11:32 PM

I got in touch with the guy who took the pictures...

Quote:

In response to your inquiry regarding our coverage of the September 2020 Road America historics and the shadowy object in the C3 Vette, the PAG Graphic Blandishment and Photoshoppery Brigade has gone back to the original RAW photo file. Using our moderately advanced exposure compensation equipment, the team thinks that the cylinder in question looks to be the fuel cell. Far from being the safer, rubber bladder-type commonly used in modern cars, it seems to be a thing of aluminum. Vintagely dangerous and accurate.This theory is borne out by the two large hoses heading to the firewall and the steel straps securing the vessel in its place. Your estimation that this is rectally pucker-worthy seems right on. Please see the attached adjusted full-resolution image for your own assessment. If you favor a different theory, the team would be interested to hear it.

Second possibility was that it is a Big Gulp, as evidenced by the cap located at a handy angle for the driver's convenience during hot summer laps.

MY mistake calling it Road Atlanta, it's Road America.

Griff · 09-27-2020, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diaphone Jim

Maybe it is a dialysis machine. He figured he be in the car for a couple of hours anyway.

This is funny.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I got in touch with the guy who took the pictures...

MY mistake calling it Road Atlanta, it's Road America.

His reply also amuses me.

Gravdigr · 09-28-2020, 03:39 PM

Apparently, this is not the 'droid you are looking for.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-28-2020, 11:29 PM

All these years, one of my favorites, I never noticed the 4dr hardtop had a different back window.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-28-2020, 11:35 PM

And money talks especially if it's talking on your yacht.
The guy who owns it now said it had bad rust problem around the Vista Cruiser roof windows.

BigV · 09-29-2020, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

All these years, one of my favorites, I never noticed the 4dr hardtop had a different back window.

and side windows ...

xoxoxoBruce · 09-29-2020, 09:25 AM

Well the side windows is what makes it a "hardtop" or not, so they are at the forefront of identifying the model along with the number of doors.

Gravdigr · 09-29-2020, 12:03 AM

Sweet, a no-post fo do wagon.

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09-24-2020, 09:56 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I like it cool roof line but needs a less blunt hood scoop. It was looking at a ton of pictures some guy took in the paddock at Road Atlanta over their Vintage Racing Weekend. I'd say half the pictures were more artsy than informational but probably most people interested know what they are looking at anyway. One picture sparked a puzzle, a brightly colored race car and you can vaguely make out a shape in the dim interior looking like R2D2. Playing with it clearly shows an R2D2 shaped something. Guesses have been... Fuel cooler - I pucker at the thought of fuel in the cockpit. Oil cooler - Maybe slightly less pucker but still unwelcome. Drivers suit cooler - all the ones I can find are like an ice chest circulating water through it. Fire Suppression system - looks much bigger and heavier than any I'm seen. But I'm only guessing, I don't know. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-25-2020, 07:29 AM	#6
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	It's a primitive astromech droid, taking care of navigation and repairs. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-25-2020, 05:40 PM	#7
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Maybe it is a dialysis machine. He figured he be in the car for a couple of hours anyway.

09-28-2020, 03:39 PM	#10
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Apparently, this is not the 'droid you are looking for. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

09-28-2020, 11:29 PM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	All these years, one of my favorites, I never noticed the 4dr hardtop had a different back window. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-28-2020, 11:35 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	And money talks especially if it's talking on your yacht. The guy who owns it now said it had bad rust problem around the Vista Cruiser roof windows. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-29-2020, 09:25 AM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Well the side windows is what makes it a "hardtop" or not, so they are at the forefront of identifying the model along with the number of doors. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-29-2020, 12:03 AM	#15
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Sweet, a no-post fo do wagon. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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