I've seen the Merkur and I know it's nice. What I am excited about is the
twin turbo 260 motor. Can you share your plan to give me something to dream
about? Rich Fox
-----Original Message-----
From: rgribble <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
To: land-speed@autox.team.net <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2001 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: new ride
>List,
>Well I just got back from Dearborn picking up my new ride. Rick Byrnes and
I
>came to agreement on me purchasing his Merkur. I bought it based on
pictures
>and compliments of Rick's peers. My compliments to Rick and his team for
>the excellent car this Merk is. I am proud to perpetuate its LSR career and
>have promised Rick to make it proud also. Rick and his lovely "redhead"
>Glenys, were gracious and have turned out to be great friends. (typical
>LSR's)
>
>My plans are to personalize (NASCARiz) it and build a twin turbo "E" motor.
>I still have a mental debate going on in my head over engines. I'll run it
>as a E/BGC first with the availability of BGCC and ALT. Lofty ideas for
now,
>we'll see how the budget committee (Linda) sees it. I'm also thinking about
>a "D" motor. (just kidding Keith)
>
>The Merk's in the trailer still but I hear it calling me to get to work on
>it. I can't wait but,. I still have to work on the T'Bird for Maxton. No,
>I'm not giving up on the Bird. It will be at Maxton next year and B'Ville
>too. How could I let all my West Coast fans down?
>I'm going to post the pix I got from Rick along with progress pix at
>www.musclemotorsports.com/merk.htm for anyone that wants to see them.
>BTW, I got to see Rick's new ride and I'll tell you I'm green with envy.
>It's a bute! The craftsmanship is awesome.
>Hope I see many of you at Maxton,
>Grib
>"Do what others Won't and you'll do what others Can't for the rest of your
>life"
>
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