"William M. Gilroy" wrote:
>
> Jpp963@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > type79@ix.netcom.com writes:
> >
> > Jay, if you want to get those 165's on the car just fold up the rear fender
> > flanges and add some spacers. I hear a baseball bat is great for this, I'll
> > come over with mine.
> >
>
> This is how things become facts. I have heard about the baseball bat trick
> and suggested it to someone on the list. But I have never tried the
> "bat trick". Now "Mark" has suggested using a bat, but I will say he heard
> it from me. Now two people have suggested using a bat, but most likely have
> never used the "bat trick" themselves. Folks you are seeing an urban legend
> being born. Hooray. I have always wanted to start an urban legend but I
> would have hoped that it was a better one.
>
> Bill "I can fix anything on a body (car or people) with a bat" Gilroy
The legend lives.
The 69 Sprite I just finished and have up on Ebay has the bat rolled
rear lips.
If anyone wants to see (or bid) check it out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=219053270
The lips are folded and slightly protruded and some one used a bat or a
pipe to do this. It looks fine even up close.
So Bill, you are a legend.
--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Too many Sprites (again)
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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