A few more distractions!
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PsyBorg
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Not quite a model airplane, but another distraction that came to me by chance. 1955 Standard 8. Came out of Rochester NY imported into Ontario back in the late 80's I just got it running and structurally sound and sold it.Soooo what plane is THAT going in?
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I never met the previous owner. When I found it it was on its way to the crusher! Apparently it was parked behind a British car repair shop for 20 years? I paid $150 for it. The guy I sold it to scammed someone into thinking the car was a movie prop and that it was worth $20,000 😂
I was happy to get $3500 for it. Very rare car in North America. I was told that it was the only one in Canada. Still does not make it worth anything. In real good condition it’s only worth $6000
I was happy to get $3500 for it. Very rare car in North America. I was told that it was the only one in Canada. Still does not make it worth anything. In real good condition it’s only worth $6000
PsyBorg
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Back in the late 80's one of my best friends got a hold of a 76 Midget that we started working on to get road ready. I remember about the second week we had it we were doing suspension work in the rear of the car so it was up on jack stands. It was my friends car so he was doing the work , I was advising, fetching tools and beer during the process. I remember him struggling with some stubborn bolts so I walked away to start the air compressor and grab the impact gun and sockets.
I heard the wrench he was using slip all the way across the garage and felt the sympathy impact of his hand smashing against a hard surface. I looked back as the curse words started to fly and instantly froze as I saw the car moving. I thought is was falling off the jack stands and thought this was gonna be bad. As I started heading towards the car in preparation to get it off my friend I realized HE was the one moving the car. He basically hulked out from the pain and frustration and was bench pressing the back of the car on and off the jack stands by the axle.
When it was finally road ready we had a blast ripping that thing around. We also had a friend who was 6ft 7 inches tall who used to come with us on occasion. When he sat in that car it looked so cartoonish. The seat had to be all the way back and his knees were still folded up nearly against his chest. He would reach over the door and put the palm of his hand almost flat on the ground and act like he was pushing the car when my friend would back out of a parking space hehe. They couldn't put the top up when he was in the car because his entire head was above the windshield. Needless to say he got very wet on more then one spring shower day cruises hehe. We finally got smart and removed the passenger seat when he would come cruising with us hehe.
I heard the wrench he was using slip all the way across the garage and felt the sympathy impact of his hand smashing against a hard surface. I looked back as the curse words started to fly and instantly froze as I saw the car moving. I thought is was falling off the jack stands and thought this was gonna be bad. As I started heading towards the car in preparation to get it off my friend I realized HE was the one moving the car. He basically hulked out from the pain and frustration and was bench pressing the back of the car on and off the jack stands by the axle.
When it was finally road ready we had a blast ripping that thing around. We also had a friend who was 6ft 7 inches tall who used to come with us on occasion. When he sat in that car it looked so cartoonish. The seat had to be all the way back and his knees were still folded up nearly against his chest. He would reach over the door and put the palm of his hand almost flat on the ground and act like he was pushing the car when my friend would back out of a parking space hehe. They couldn't put the top up when he was in the car because his entire head was above the windshield. Needless to say he got very wet on more then one spring shower day cruises hehe. We finally got smart and removed the passenger seat when he would come cruising with us hehe.
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These old British cars can be fun, and yes a bit cartoonish given their size compared to modern vehicles. I have been caught with the top down once or twice. It's easier to get wet than try to put the top up.
In the big scheme of things they are cheap to build and maintain. You don't need to invest a $30,000 plus to have some fun.
You can, get a decent driver for under $8,000
There are no electronics to deal with so just basic tools are required.
You cant buy anything north american (sporty) for under $25,000
With my British car addiction and my Model airplane collection I am quite busy.
In the big scheme of things they are cheap to build and maintain. You don't need to invest a $30,000 plus to have some fun.
You can, get a decent driver for under $8,000
There are no electronics to deal with so just basic tools are required.
You cant buy anything north american (sporty) for under $25,000
With my British car addiction and my Model airplane collection I am quite busy.
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