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02-07-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,022
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Still at it, eh? Good for you! I've retired and...

Still at it, eh? Good for you! I've retired and now living on St Simons Island, GA (Hawaii wouldn't have me LOL!).

Have fun, and say 'hi' to anyone that still remembers me!

-Bob
10-15-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,709
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Any long-tube header will be an "issue" at smog...

Any long-tube header will be an "issue" at smog check. There are ways around such issues, but they are not for discussion in a public forum.
09-29-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,450
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Yup, they've been gone a a long time. So long in...

Yup, they've been gone a a long time. So long in fact, that their second business has come and gone during that time - Dr. V-Twin, OOB since 2012.
04-21-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,714
Posted By Mr. Lucky

I saw the aftermath of the crash the day it...

I saw the aftermath of the crash the day it happened, but never put 2+2 together. A terrible loss, and I do remember Ray.

Respect and R.I.P. gentlemen.
09-07-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,059
Posted By Mr. Lucky

I'll give it a ttt - this car deserves it!

I'll give it a ttt - this car deserves it!
06-23-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 980
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Lot's of great recommendations so far. Here's...

Lot's of great recommendations so far. Here's mine (from a 16yr Orange resident):

Best steaks: The Ranch (http://www.theranch.com/restaurant/), on Ball Rd in Anaheim
Homestyle Italian: Renata's...
Forum: Intros
06-10-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 763
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Welcome from a former show-me (St. Charles).

Welcome from a former show-me (St. Charles).
04-29-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,037
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Make that three! :yesnod:

Make that three! :yesnod:
04-11-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By Mr. Lucky

:cheers:

:cheers:
04-10-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Any SD Varmits available Saturday, 4/13?

I'm heading out to AZ to see my brother, who is vacationing there. Anyone available to meet up for breakfast BSing? I'm leaving OC ~ 6:30AM, taking the 5 to the 805, and I-8 the rest of the way. I'll...
01-26-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,621
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Ted, I well remember that car and sorry to hear...

Ted, I well remember that car and sorry to hear the news. I give you credit though for having the class and the balls to post it here. I'm sure you relaized you would take some heat, but hopefully...
10-31-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,403
Posted By Mr. Lucky

I would be interested in an organized road rally....

I would be interested in an organized road rally. What I have in mind is a combination TSD (time/speed/distance) and "Gimmick" rally. To be doable, it would have to be held out in the sticks...
08-22-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,677
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Christa, very sorry for your loss. I always...

Christa, very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed John's humor and enthusiasm when I met him at the Valley runs and the Block at Orange.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-28-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 26,712
Posted By Mr. Lucky

I don't know why it would keep failing...

I don't know why it would keep failing repeatedly, and so soon, but you could have it relocated to the front of the manifold the next time it fails... then it becomes a 5 minute job to replace....
06-15-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Clint... you da man! As I recall, you are the one...

Clint... you da man! As I recall, you are the one who clued me in about Hansen's.
06-14-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 772
Posted By Mr. Lucky

The monthly "Block" group has done proper rallies...

The monthly "Block" group has done proper rallies in the past. PM ufso to see if any are planned.
06-14-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Hansen's (http://www.hansenautobody.com/) in...

Hansen's (http://www.hansenautobody.com/) in Cypress does great work and knows how to treat vettes. They did a perfect match of my Millenium Yellow, which is 3-stage and also difficult to get right.
03-31-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,588
Posted By Mr. Lucky

No, Autobuffs was just a reseller at the time. I...

No, Autobuffs was just a reseller at the time. I dealt directly with the owner of the place that produced them: Steve Pasteiner at Advanced Automotive Technologies. There are (were?) in the same...
01-30-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,588
Posted By Mr. Lucky

ttt (and the video link does work)

ttt (and the video link does work)
01-30-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,641
Posted By Mr. Lucky

+1 on that! I won't embarrass Charlie by...

+1 on that!
I won't embarrass Charlie by rattling off the long list of things he did that went far beyond what I could have expected or asked for. Suffice to say, when I get my next Corvette, I will...
10-15-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By Mr. Lucky

I highly recommend Hansen's...

I highly recommend Hansen's (www.hansenautobody.com) in Cypress - a family run business that knows how to treat Corvettes and their owners. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
09-04-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,833
Posted By Mr. Lucky

I forgot about that, because it was the first...

I forgot about that, because it was the first thing I did to the car back in '04.
http://thewholeinternet.com/album/A&A%20Visit/frame-saver-4.jpg

Excellent suggestion. :yesnod:
Forum: C5 General
09-04-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,833
Posted By Mr. Lucky

A few things I learned over the years... ...

A few things I learned over the years...

You can cut down the front air dam w/o any ill effect. You still neeed something there, because it provides down force at high speed and aids cooling. I...
Forum: C5 General
07-31-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 759
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Check the grommeted connection on your brake...

Check the grommeted connection on your brake booster.
Forum: C5 General
07-21-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,831
Posted By Mr. Lucky

Is your black chrome finish actual black chrome...

Is your black chrome finish actual black chrome or black chrome "look" powder coat? If it's actual black chrome, how did you get around the spotting issue? Every other place I've seen that sells...
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