[mechanickeith]

Hey mark, you still alive?? Thought you fell off the face of the earth! BTW, nice use for a creeper!

[marks73ta]

Hey Robert thanks. Keith you old Ferd mechanic, hope all is well with you guy. I'm still alive. I stay on the down low so the Space Aliens can't find me. I hate it when they talk thru the fillings in my teeth. Otherwise, been pretty quite around here. You guys having breakfast Sunday morning at the Cafe? Mark L

[aronhk_md]

Looking good Mark. I was worried you might have become Markus Nomotivatus...all that waiting for the weather to cool off, and then............

Great idea about overlapping the frame rails to make it work! I remember that conversation. I'm good for something once in a while.....LOL

Seriously though I am excited to see this. I might just decide to do something similar for the TA if I can make it work. Just to stiffen the rear of the car further, and I REALLY want to try splitting the wheel tubs to do my own mini-tub. Where did you get the frame tubing again and what size is it?

[mechanickeith]

Still here mark. have been of on industrial injury since Nov 2nd. Tore some tendons in my right shoulder. Waiting on getting some surgery to put it back together. Doc says out of comission & off work at least 10 months. Yes!! Having breakfast Sunday AM 08:00.

Keith

[poison heart]

Wow 10 months huh? That sucks...or not

[marks73ta]

Keith, mind if I invite myself into the group Sunday? I need a good collesterol breakfast. Mark L

[mechanickeith]

Mark, if your late, you pick up the tab!!!! See ya sunday!

I know Bob!! Ticks me off but I guess its not too bad, 1st industrial injury in over 40 years turning a wrench.

[poison heart]

Well I hope you recover just fine!

[Jack Gifford]

Keith gets off work for HOW LONG??? Can we expect some "extra effort" put into the fuel dragster now?

[mechanickeith]

Wish I could Jack!!! Am right handed & my right shoulder is the one thats messed up! Impossible to lay on it & svc the motor, etc. Now my left arm hurts all the time from over use.

[Steve Barcak]

Originally Posted by pontiac jack

Keith gets off work for HOW LONG??? Can we expect some "extra effort" put into the fuel dragster now?

The Fueler does not need much effort at this time. What is needs is $$$ for nitro, clutches, valve springs and crew expenses. Other priorites are keeping it down the list a few notches.

[marks73ta]

Keith, you just take it easy and recover. Lots 'o wrenchin' left in ya yet. Mark L

[marks73ta]

I just received my timing set and roller bearing cam retainer from Scott Sims. What a great looking timing set and the retainer looks first class.





I'm looking forward to getting this in and working with all the other parts in my 406.
Mark L

[David Holmberg]

Excellent build Mark, can't wait to see more!

[marks73ta]

Worked on the frame rails last couple of days and the trunk lid is off and the underside cut out. I also cut out all the lid hinge ware.

Empty trunk.



Frame rails in, still have finished welding to do.





Archaic but it works. Have to add crossmembers for springs/shocks yet once I determine the exact placement of the axle. Mark L

[aronhk_md]

nice......I'm smelling exhaust fumes already.....

[mechanickeith]

I think the exhaust fumes are from the burrito mark had for lunch!!!!

[aronhk_md]

This is not good news........Latin gas......

[marks73ta]

120 Octane, YEAHHHH!!!. Warning: No Smoking Area!! Mark L

Keith-- Don' need no stinkin' Burrito, can do it with anything. Jus gib me a momento.

[mechanickeith]

Just watch that back blast area when you pick up the torch striker!!!