My name is Bob, retired merchant marine, and after working with vessels that take one hour to go from 14 kt to 18 kt, felt the need for something a bit more lively. My Track-T weighs in at 1790 lbs, is powered by a sbc 383 stroker built for torque as low in the rpm as possible (516 lb/ft @ 2800) going into a Tremec TKO 600 5 speed OD (0.64) transmission, the to a Jag IRS 3.54 and 31" tires.
Welcome and what a beautiful ride you have, I know just what a blast that motor tranny set up can be, thats what I have in my truck, except its also about 2000lbs more so you get to have alll the fun
I've been into hot rods for 40 years but only in the last 5 have I learned not to fight The Laws of Physics. Had I started with such a lite car back then, probably would of had a lot less rides over the years. By your avatar, looks like you are into "rolling your own" when it comes to fabricating.
A very good friend back in HS had a Nova SS396, boy did we have some good times in that ride. 40+ years later he is slepping passengers in 737's, while I'm slepping 2000 containers around the pacific rim countries. Funny how we all turn out after all those years.
welcome from a retired land locked sailor. when i sailed on the west coast most of our port of calls were in san diego or long beach. i used to buy stuff for my truck from a company called golden state
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There are 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
welcome from a retired land locked sailor. when i sailed on the west coast most of our port of calls were in san diego or long beach. i used to buy stuff for my truck from a company called golden state
Thanks.
Does that mean you sailed between US ports? That is a good gig, as that would mean a US flagged ship. Today there aren't many US flagged ships around, Matson that sails west coast to Hawaii, Washington State ferries, Mississippi River barges, and the Great Lakes about wraps it up. Even APL (American Presidents Line) is sailing under a flag of convience.
Welcome to the forum Bob! Really cool ride you got there.... and let's just say I'm a bit jealous of your cruising season!!! Pretty much done out here for another winter.... I'm crying now. Anyway good to have you here...
Our final outing is next weekend in Tucson, Arizona. I've done Fred's Fun Run the last two years but I'm on the fence this year. Temps will be as always for the first part of November, mid 80's, but I have a lot of projects to get done.
Thanks for the warm welcome. For a small forum, this place is sure active. When I joined I figured on maybe one reply to my intro in 24 hours, but am happy to report I was wrong in this assumption. It is just a little hard for me to get my head around Ontario being a hot bed for hot rods.
Thanks Scott, it is a hoot to drive. If I lived in your neck of the woods my cruising season would be a bit shorter.
Welcome Bob from the wine capital of Ontario Canada - Vineland. Beautiful ride but as for a shorter season, well if you're hardy enough and the roads are clear there's no reason to leave the car in the garage. Last year not a week went by all winter that we didn't have on of the 'vert's out. Portland is well north of us and there's lots of rods up there.
welcome from a retired land locked sailor. when i sailed on the west coast most of our port of calls were in san diego or long beach. i used to buy stuff for my truck from a company called golden state
Thanks.
Does that mean you sailed between US ports? That is a good gig, as that would mean a US flagged ship. Today there aren't many US flagged ships around, Matson that sails west coast to Hawaii, Washington State ferries, Mississippi River barges, and the Great Lakes about wraps it up. Even APL (American Presidents Line) is sailing under a flag of convience.
no more like sailed on warships. always thought it was interesting that we would be out in the middle of the auggy on exercise somewhere and these gigantics ships would come thru with up to 7 levels of containers on deck and i don't know how many below. we would be bobbing around like corks and these ships would cut thru the water like a knife. i was with the navy for 3 years on the west coast and did over 12 on the east coast and the rest at air bases till i retired. figured out what an acadian beaumont is yet?
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There are 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
Welcome from Niagara...............Sweet little roadster you have there. enjoy the site, always room for more, feel free to add pics and stories anytime........
Sweet ride you have!!
HI JOE) here that subscribe to that therory..Who's Shelby? Welcome to the site.