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Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:14 pm
by TexasStig
Ok, I'm finally getting around to introductions. I acquired a 1968 1600 w/ a 5 speed from Colorado that was "in-process" of being restored. I'm turning her into a vintage racer. Serial # 17600, engine #59197. The motor feels strong, but 4 gear pops out (which was disclosed beforehand). I'm (hopefully) bringing the tranny to Steve Ehlers this week.
Good news is I have the 5 speed. The bad news is I have an open diff. So... if any of y'all have and extra LSD hanging around, I'm looking! Hopefully my current diff won't "accidentally" get welded by some rogue mechanic
After removing the stock windshield and getting a cage installed, she's going white with a black hood & trunk.
About me? I've been doing AutoX and HPDEs for about 7 years (first in a Mini Cooper then a Miata). We also recently started a Chump/Lemons team driving a 1988 CRX Si. My Avatar is our logo; We're Team STD... You don't want to catch us.
Link to a few pics:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/52974272@N07/12732482895/
Re: Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:29 pm
by notoptoy
Welcome! Great to have another Racer in the crowd. Looking forward to see what you create!
Re: Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:17 pm
by Mattk
TexasStig again welcome to the forum.
We're going to have to get some of the other local guys together; burn some meat, drink some beer and talk cars. As some know I get free beer...so i got that goin for me
Love the slogan and badge...that's awesome!!
Matthew
Re: Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:19 pm
by Gregs672000
I'm hearing the beginnings of a Texas Datsun Roadster meet!!
Re: Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:06 pm
by TexasStig
Gregs672000 wrote:I'm hearing the beginnings of a Texas Datsun Roadster meet!!
Definitely! Would love to have a few beers and check out some other Roadsters. Maybe the Flying Saucer in Addison?
Re: Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:16 pm
by Mattk
Sounds good to me

...but if I do that I'm gonna actually have to by beer
Oh well that just means I get something I actually like...Shiner

!
Oh and of course I'll have to clear it with my bosses...yes plural....bosses. One is almost 3 and the other is....ya I don't think I'm going there or she might go all

on me!
Just let me know!
Matthew
Re: Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:01 pm
by Gregs672000
charlee0620 wrote:
Oh and of course I'll have to clear it with my bosses...yes plural....bosses. One is almost 3 and the other is....ya I don't think I'm going there or she might go all

on me!
Just let me know!
Matthew
So she might just look like your avitar, only with longer hair?

MATT!... Matt... Matt... Matt... (slowly echoes away with added dramatic music...)

Re: Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:45 pm
by Mattk

Okay now that was funny!!
Thank you had a rough day and that put a smile on my face....but I'm not going to tell her about it!

Re: Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:08 pm
by Gregs672000
charlee0620 wrote:
Okay now that was funny!!
Thank you had a rough day and that put a smile on my face....but I'm not going to tell her about it!

Mission accomplished! Had a few of "those days"... As others will attest to, I use 311s as a "mind douche" at work!

Re: Another Texan ->Dallas Area
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:41 am
by ReddTrain
If we do a Dallas-area gather, LMK. I'll be there, though sans Roadster.