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Started by Tom Thumb Hobbies , Mar 13 2016 10:15 AM

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#1 Tom Thumb Hobbies

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Posted 13 March 2016 - 10:15 AM

The start of the ninth running of the R4 is almost here. Preparations are 99.9% complete. How about you? Are you ready or still thrashing?

Who will get the "First to Arrive" award this year now that Howie will not be defending his title.

From the sound of things there will be a lot of new faces this year. Let's start a roll call to see what to expect.
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Posted 13 March 2016 - 10:33 AM

Stuchy will be there bright and early Thursday. I am sure I won't be the first but I challenge anyone to have any more fun than I will have.

 

I can't wait for the show to begin.


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 10:36 AM

I'm driving to Jay's house in Anniston, AL, Monday night after the roof inspection, and we plan to pick-up Bobby Robinson in Glencoe, AL, at 6:30 AM the next morning, and then we will head north.

 

Just hope to arrive before the track closes at 6 PM.


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 10:50 AM

Is that this week???

 

I better get busy!


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 11:33 AM

Raisin,

 

Get some motors around, I have a bunch of new chassis ready to go.

 

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Posted 13 March 2016 - 11:34 AM

Is that this week???

 

I better get busy!

 

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Posted 13 March 2016 - 11:39 AM

Big Don Pickles and I will be there early Thursday.


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 11:50 AM

Hey Mike,

 

You know that I will be there. Probably not what you wanted to hear - LOL.

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Posted 13 March 2016 - 12:00 PM

Steve,

 

Mike's always happy to see another guy with a wallet come in the door! LOL...

 

All raceway owners feel the same way... and I don't blame 'em!


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 12:58 PM

I'll be there on Thursday with Stuch.


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 01:32 PM

My flight arrives 2 PM Tuesday. I'll be there as fast as my little rental will carry me.


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 02:19 PM

I will be there Wednesday night.
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Posted 13 March 2016 - 02:34 PM

I'll be there Thursday hopefully around 10 AM.


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 03:22 PM

Mike,

 

Can you tell us when you will start streaming on the internet as well as provide a link?


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 04:20 PM

I'll be there sometime Wednesday evening. See everyone then. Safe travels to all!


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Posted 13 March 2016 - 10:31 PM

Greg and I will be there Wednesday! My cars are done, Greg's not so much LOL.


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Posted 14 March 2016 - 06:36 AM

Mike,

 

Can you post the hours that you will be open this week for everyone?


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Posted 14 March 2016 - 06:44 AM

The schedule is right HERE.

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Posted 14 March 2016 - 08:23 AM

Should be an interesting ride up with Greg and Jay.
 
I believe the topic of discussion this year will be the originality of the top Phillips head screw that retains the right rear tail light lens on the 1938 LaSalle.
 
Conspiracy or not? Discuss...
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Posted 14 March 2016 - 12:18 PM

It must be what Jay wants to talk about because all Greg knows is Model As and Jaguars.  :laugh2:

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Posted 14 March 2016 - 01:19 PM

Not true... I know a bit about Model Ts, too.

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Posted 14 March 2016 - 04:52 PM

Should be an interesting ride up with Greg and Jay.
 
I believe the topic of discussion this year will be the originality of the top Phillips head screw that retains the right rear tail light lens on the 1938 LaSalle.
 
Conspiracy or not? Discuss...

 

LOL, best laugh of the day.

 

Have a safe trip!


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Posted 14 March 2016 - 07:20 PM

I'll be there at 10am on Thursday.
Cheater, I look forward to talking about Model A's with you.

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Posted 14 March 2016 - 07:55 PM

It must be what Jay wants to talk about because all Greg knows is Model As and Jaguars.  :laugh2:

Not true at all, I'm really only interested in the carbon content of the iron alloy they were using in the LaSalle intake manifold!  I still don't understand why many people think that is "unusual".  Then of course there's always the new low-carbon steel bolts they were using for the manifold, now THAT's exciting!!  :D


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Posted 14 March 2016 - 08:27 PM

Nerd!  :laugh2:  :tease:


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