The ugliest SWC uphostery ever
09-28-2017, 03:50 PM
#61
Team Owner
👍🏻
Other safety advances we have made aside, the ladder frame is quite tough. As I recall they actually removed material from it at one stage of development (68?) because it was deemed "too rigid."
after all- mine survived being hit by a semi (hopefully this fear isn't one any of you repeat)
Other safety advances we have made aside, the ladder frame is quite tough. As I recall they actually removed material from it at one stage of development (68?) because it was deemed "too rigid."
after all- mine survived being hit by a semi (hopefully this fear isn't one any of you repeat)
09-28-2017, 04:01 PM
#62
Le Mans Master
Not to get too far into it but in the interests of safety for God's sake wear your seat belt; even with mine tightly fastened I was knocked out, hit my head on the steering wheel to the point it bent the wheel's metal spokes. I didn't die or break my neck, or, get thrown out of the car - because of good SEAT BELTS
09-29-2017, 07:25 AM
#63
Le Mans Master
And try to avoid answering CF posts on your device while driving.
09-29-2017, 08:10 AM
#64
Team Owner
A bad practice....which I never indulge in. The newest iPhone IOS has an additional function in "DO NOT DISTURB" now which detects when you're driving and can automatically respond to calls/messages with canned or customized message responses of your choosing without user interaction.
A valuable feature IMO...
A valuable feature IMO...
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 09-29-2017 at 08:41 AM.
09-29-2017, 01:25 PM
#65
Race Director
Member Since: Apr 2015
Location: Fresno California
Posts: 17,506
Received 3,443 Likes
on
2,113 Posts
I'm a fossil. When I drive, my flip-phone is in my pocket. If it rings, I let it go to voicemail. When I drive, all I do is drive.....which I happen to actually enjoy. I know I should get into the 21st century and get a smart-phone and get on-board with the latest technology, but it seems like the more technology one gets, the less 'real' time one has!
09-29-2017, 01:33 PM
#66
Team Owner
My "hobby time" is my escape....from kids, grandkids, even my beloved wife and certainly business. I value my time without the "digital tether."... I feel bad for folks still working now with cell phones, seems they are never "off duty"...
09-29-2017, 02:41 PM
#67
Le Mans Master
Prior to retiring 6 1/2 years ago, I was required to carry a dept. smart phone, pager and radio at all times when I was on duty. I also carried my own smart phone on top of all that. The day I retired, the dept. got all their toys back, I threw my smart phone in the garbage and took off my wrist watch. Life has been much simpler ever since. No annoying distractions.
09-29-2017, 02:58 PM
#68
Le Mans Master
OK great. But how does that help FtF now? He hasn't thrown his gadgets out. He is on them constantly. Look what happened to his car. His head smashed the steering wheel for god's sake!
And, you haven't said what you think of a white coupe with saddle gut. Do you love it, or not?
And, you haven't said what you think of a white coupe with saddle gut. Do you love it, or not?
09-29-2017, 03:09 PM
#69
Le Mans Master
09-29-2017, 03:52 PM
#71
Team Owner
OK great. But how does that help FtF now? He hasn't thrown his gadgets out. He is on them constantly. Look what happened to his car. His head smashed the steering wheel for god's sake!
And, you haven't said what you think of a white coupe with saddle gut. Do you love it, or not?
And, you haven't said what you think of a white coupe with saddle gut. Do you love it, or not?
You implying I was on my phone and distracted before the accident, and perhaps partially at fault, is not appreciated....
Maybe you should engage your brain a little more before posting and consider the consequences of your remarks...
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 09-29-2017 at 03:57 PM.
09-29-2017, 05:27 PM
#73
Turn 12!
Not what I would choose, but I would take it!
09-29-2017, 06:03 PM
#74
Race Director
Member Since: Apr 2015
Location: Fresno California
Posts: 17,506
Received 3,443 Likes
on
2,113 Posts
FTF couldn't have been on a cell phone during his ordeal....Italians need both hands to talk, and you can not drive an early 'vette hands free! I suspect FTF is every bit as diligent when driving his classics as he is maintaining them. He's not known as a sloppy guy.
09-29-2017, 07:07 PM
#75
This is the interior of my car, not that red on red crap.
Frank wanted me to take him for a ride in a real car, not one of those show pieces.
Oh, in case your wondering I am the good looking one in the car.
Frank wanted me to take him for a ride in a real car, not one of those show pieces.
Oh, in case your wondering I am the good looking one in the car.
Last edited by stratplus; 09-29-2017 at 07:09 PM.
09-29-2017, 08:17 PM
#77
Race Director
It looks to me that based on frequency of posting (avg 10x per day over a 10 year membership in one example) that some folks who claim to eschew addiction to electronic devices are pretty well addicted to the Forum itself.
How does one do that without electronic devices?
PS- I consider myself to be a fairly frequent poster, but my average over 13 years is a little less than 2x per day - and , yes, I use my laptop and smart phone to do so.
How does one do that without electronic devices?
PS- I consider myself to be a fairly frequent poster, but my average over 13 years is a little less than 2x per day - and , yes, I use my laptop and smart phone to do so.
Last edited by tuxnharley; 09-29-2017 at 08:21 PM. Reason: PS
09-29-2017, 08:31 PM
#78
Le Mans Master
It looks to me that based on frequency of posting (avg 10x per day over a 10 year membership in one example) that some folks who claim to eschew addiction to electronic devices are pretty well addicted to the Forum itself.
How does one do that without electronic devices?
PS- I consider myself to be a fairly frequent poster, but my average over 13 years is a little less than 2x per day - and , yes, I use my laptop and smart phone to do so.
How does one do that without electronic devices?
PS- I consider myself to be a fairly frequent poster, but my average over 13 years is a little less than 2x per day - and , yes, I use my laptop and smart phone to do so.
Last edited by 1snake; 09-29-2017 at 08:31 PM. Reason: spelling
09-29-2017, 08:32 PM
#79
Administrator
Member Since: Jul 2000
Location: About 1100 miles from where I call home. Blue lives matter.
Posts: 51,465
Received 5,357 Likes
on
2,785 Posts
It seems the upholstery issue has been explored completely in this thread.
The following users liked this post:
GTOguy (09-30-2017)