- 381. Re: LSR HISTORY--NO Hats Knighthood! (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 09:31:13 EST
- Just found a GREAT web site, the Brooklands Racing Society, www.Brooklands.com click on the Sunbeam history link and you'll find some interesting stuff. Both Seagrave and Campbel were given knighthoo
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00393.html (7,055 bytes)
- 382. Re: LSR HISTORY--NO Hats Knighthood! (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:07:13 EST
- This morning I sent out a note about a web site I found with some Sunbeam LSR history, and found the Brooklands Society along the way. This is the U.K. version of The Indy 500 AND Bonneville. Here is
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00411.html (7,227 bytes)
- 383. Re: Mandrel Bent Aluminum Tubing.. (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 21:24:34 EST
- How about using brass tubing? There has to be a few cheap tubas out there. Bob in connecticut /// /// land-speed@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00416.html (7,880 bytes)
- 384. Computer 101 (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 22:13:46 EST
- I'll freely admit I'm a computer dummie, todays question: Why is it that some members posts have a fuzzy "Reply All" icon that won't let you post a reply to all members, and other times you can? Bob,
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00511.html (6,555 bytes)
- 385. Re: Fw: Mickey Thompson (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 11:44:53 EST
- OK, you place the cylinder head on the floor, wet down the wall, then what? Bob, relieved in connecticut /// /// land-speed@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00520.html (8,100 bytes)
- 386. Re: Fake Rocks ( no LSR ) (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 13:57:25 EST
- That's what the designer of the Titanic said. Bob in connecticut /// /// land-speed@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net /// with nothi
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00529.html (7,762 bytes)
- 387. Merry Christmas======Someone please check the math. (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 18:28:18 EST
- Return-Path: <sentto-1417284-8334-1008939319-Want1937hd=aol.com@returns. Received: from rly-xf03.mx.aol.com (rly-xf03.mail.aol.com [172.20.105.227]) by air-xf01.mail.aol.com (v82.22) with ESMTP id MA
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00671.html (13,726 bytes)
- 388. Re: Running with less than a full set of Cylinders (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 11:57:11 EST
- On a V8 do all the cylinders have to be the same bore? Bob in connecticut /// /// land-speed@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net /// w
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00723.html (7,998 bytes)
- 389. Re: Merry Christmas!! (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 12:37:06 EST
- Merry Christmas from sunny Connecticut! Bob in connecticut /// /// land-speed@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net /// with nothing in
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00743.html (6,773 bytes)
- 390. Worlds Fastest Model T Ford (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 13:11:50 EST
- Just wondering, what is the LRS record for a stock block Model T Ford? Has anyone run one since the late 1940's? They were the start of the aftermarket speed equipment industry. If you put a real cra
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00744.html (6,820 bytes)
- 391. Re: Rail-Bird? (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 23:18:29 EST
- I think this got started at the Indy 500, a "Rail Bird" is a race fan that is leaning as close to the rail (and action) as possable. Bob in connecticut << .wat's a "rail-bird"? >> /// /// land-speed@
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00847.html (6,906 bytes)
- 392. Re: Mopar Aston Martin (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 11:01:16 EST
- There is an old Aston on the East Coast with a Ford 289 in it. This was done long before Ford bought the company. I got to make new rockers and a tail section on a Zagato bodied Aston years ago, GREA
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00858.html (7,030 bytes)
- 393. Re: Wheelbase (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 14:03:46 EST
- Can the car guys have a weight transfer system? I'm thinking of a tractor pull sled type setup inside the car. Bob in connecticut /// /// land-speed@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe sen
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00866.html (8,196 bytes)
- 394. Re: An introduction and New Year's wishes (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:40:10 EST
- WOW! I thought that ended with the Hurst/Mustangs in the 1960's. Happy New Year! Bob in connecticut /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/
- /html/land-speed/2001-12/msg00994.html (7,750 bytes)
- 395. Re: Fire stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 14:08:04 EST
- We just got over EIGHT YEARS of that! Bob in connecticut << Hmmmmm, that automatic zipper release deal sounds kinda interesting. I can think of a few other applications too. Dale C. :) >>
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00012.html (7,561 bytes)
- 396. Re: Rodstar? (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2001 18:48:46 EST
- My guess is VW Bug, Bob in connecticut << What are these guys using for the curved windshield on this ride? JB >> /// /// land-speed@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text m
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00086.html (7,200 bytes)
- 397. Re: Ford Flathead Aero Engine (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 14:14:04 EST
- Back when I worked at an auto restoration shop we had the Bugatti experimental plane in for a static display restoration. It had two straight eight Bugatti GP Type 50 engines mounted behind the pilot
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00097.html (7,236 bytes)
- 398. Re: What's Up? (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:36:14 EST
- << Is this thing on? Very quiet list. >> Well, I'm still thinking about my Volvo P1800 project. I picked up a Ford Expedition grill that will replace the original egg crate style insert. This got me
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00106.html (8,429 bytes)
- 399. Re: What's Up? (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:40:11 EST
- << I know absolutely nothing about this, but frontal area is a big part of I suppose and 7sq. ft. sounds like alot. But I don't know. Anyone have some numbers to compare to? Rich Fox >> What is the f
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00108.html (8,369 bytes)
- 400. Re: What's Up? (score: 1)
- Author: Want1937hd@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:53:15 EST
- Do the rules say you have to sit in the car? Is prone "Superman in flight" allowed? Bob in connecticut << 28X30 inches is 840 in2, / 144 (ft2) and get 5.8 ft2, add a 1 ft2 bump for the drivers head,
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00111.html (8,486 bytes)
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