Ann Aarbor meet jan 19th 2008

[gabegt90]

All right guys here are the details I'm going up to
MI in 2 weeks. i wanted to plan a mini meet.
so far nate,colin,mike,Ivan are up for this meet.
Turbo might come. any other guys are welcome to come. The details i have it planned for Saturday jan 19th 2008 at 12:30 pm at the applebee's in ann arbor. The applebee's is at 1005 W. Eisenhower Parkway Ann Arbor, MI 48103
let me know if this is ok with you guys. looking forward to meeing you mangs.

[Cable Guys FGMQ]

All right guys here are the details I'm going up to
MI in 2 weeks. i wanted to plan a mini meet.
so far nate,colin,mike,Ivan are up for this meet.
Turbo might come. any other guys are welcome to come. The details i have it planned for Saturday jan 19th 2008 at 12:30 pm at the applebee's in ann arbor. The applebee's is at 1005 W. Eisenhower Parkway Ann Arbor, MI 48103
let me know if this is ok with you guys. looking forward to meeing you mangs.
Gabe I wish I can join u but I don`t have the time to get off but u have a safe trip out there & tell the mangs I said hello enjoy it Gabe.........

[Mr. Land Yacht]

well, that's roughly an hour away...I can do that.
I'll post this on CVN for ya as well Gabe.
hopefulyl I can get at least Bobert to come...maybe a few others.

[gabegt90]

well, that's roughly an hour away...I can do that.
I'll post this on CVN for ya as well Gabe.
hopefulyl I can get at least Bobert to come...maybe a few others.

yeah I figured you'd be about an hour a way. my uncle and aunt's house is in whitemore lake so about a half hour for me. thanks for posting on cvn colin as I don't have an account over there. should be a good turn out.

[1987cp]

well, that's roughly an hour away...I can do that.
I'll post this on CVN for ya as well Gabe.
hopefulyl I can get at least Bobert to come...maybe a few others.

'bout 35 miles from midtown Detroit, probably a little farther from where you are.

[97marquismuscle]

Wish i had a few extras bucks maybe i woula been able to make it.. ann arbor isnt a far shot from my house.

maybe next time i gues.. anyways have fun!

[Mr. Land Yacht]

come!!!!

oh, your welcome Gabe.

[1987cp]

Wish i had a few extras bucks maybe i woula been able to make it.. ann arbor isnt a far shot from my house.

maybe next time i gues.. anyways have fun!

Where are you, mang?

[Nathan in MI]

He's in Grand Rapids, I believe.

Anyway, I haven't much to say except that I'll be there, and I'm looking forward to seeing those that I've met before, and meeting those I haven't. :)

[97marquismuscle]

Yeap grand rapids.. North end of GR to be exact...

[1987cp]

Oh, okay. Keep your eyes peeled in the event I get around to having this mini-meet I keep talking about at my house just south of Lansing. :)

Weren't some of us trying to put together a Grand Rapids meet sometime recently?

[97marquismuscle]

Well i'm hosting a few of them but they arent just GMN meets.. All ford meets to be exact.

http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthread.php?t=20302

I fear that we will not have the support though to make this nationwide. I have been on the horn to quite a few people and I guess im hoping time will change a few things.

but yes there should be a Grand rapids meet... its a big city with ALOT to do and many places to hang out at.

There are two places in grand rapids called " the lot " were many people gather on a weekly basis. But im gearing my event towards fords only and of course you fellas.

If you guys have any ideas of what to do and when i will more than happy to help out with anything.

[Nathan in MI]

I'd be up for a Grand Rapids meet anytime between September and April when I'm at school. I'm a good person to have at meets because just about ANYTHING looks good when it's next to my car...the guys that saw it in December can attest to that. ;)

[1987cp]

:lol: Though keep in mind, it was the only one with road salt on it. Mine is looking similar now.

[gabegt90]

don't feel left out nate shit my car will look like that by the time I drive up there lol

[P72Ford]

I'm a good person to have at meets because just about ANYTHING looks good when it's next to my car...the guys that saw it in December can attest to that. ;)

It matters not; I still love the "Pro Beater."

[85crownHPP]

pro beaters ftw!!!!

[Nathan in MI]

It matters not; I still love the "Pro Beater."

Hehehe...I only wish I could claim it as my own creation; that was made up by the guy who owned it before I did.


http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/../forum/images/smiles/lol.gif Though keep in mind, it was the only one with road salt on it. Mine is looking similar now.


don't feel left out nate shit my car will look like that by the time I drive up there lol

Yeah, but your cars are white! The salt shows up a bit more noticeably on a grayish/bluish/just plain ISH car.

[Archangel]

Yeah, but your cars are white! The salt shows up a bit more noticeably on a grayish/bluish/just plain ISH car.
And even more on dark colors - maybe I should wash them tinted windows of mah truk, tis getting a bit hard to see from the inside.

[97marquismuscle]

LOL two weeks ago i took my house house and cleaned my car off cause it was a decent 45 degree day... well..... it ended up being aorund 20 at night and my doors all froze shut so i had to take a jug of hot watter to unmelt my door and was late for work! =X

[91LTDProject]

400km from my house. If I had the day off I'd probably come down, but I cant take saturdays off, people get angry.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

ooh...it's getting closer mangs!
and now with Magna's motor tuned better, I'm sure Nate and Mike with want to Ride/Drive it again. :D
anyone can ride in the car at request...but as far as letting people drive it....ehhh...I'll exercise some discretion. :D

[Nathan in MI]

You're exercising discretion, but you're still gonna let ME drive it? :screwy:

:p

[gabegt90]

I wanna ride in it. although its not gonna be the same as natehawk's 351 vic:D

[Nathan in MI]

192 miles for me...one way! :ugha:

[gabegt90]

nate which way are you gonna take route 20 to route 127 than 94?

[Nathan in MI]

Mapquest Directionalisms
(http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&ct=NA&rsres=1&1ffi=1&1l=KJO93g6P5%2FlzPKaOFTQhbw%3D%3D&1g=saxA%2BhyiM09xX8oPOoWfbg%3D%3D&1pl=&1v=ADDRESS&1n=MECOSTA+COUNTY&2ffi=1&2l=E7mipjGRxfi1BN8sfx%2Frgw%3D%3D&2g=FSUXLLTLHcSSGGslpEnbyw%3D%3D&2pl=&2v=ADDRESS&2n=Washtenaw+County&1pn=&1a=1412+S+State+St&1c=Big+Rapids&1s=MI&1z=49307-2750&2pn=&2a=1005+W+Eisenhower+Pkwy&2c=Ann+Arbor&2s=MI&2z=48103-6931&r=f)

[1987cp]

hehe - I tried getting off on Saline Road once. I got good and lost. Didn't help that the driver's side wiper arm broke that night and it was snowing like a you-know-what. I found myself on M-14 with the hood flying up at 50mph! :bolt:

[Nathan in MI]

Do you have a better suggestion for where I should get off so that I wouldn't get lost? I've been lost before, and I've found I really don't like it lol

[1987cp]

Lost? Like when we were driving east on 12 Mile looking for Wal-Mart, after having figured out that going south on Van Dyke was taking us away from 12 Mile? :lol3:

Actually, that route will probably be fine - it looks really direct. :) I was just randomly recounting a thkawy experience. :p Think I was coming from a different direction, anyway.

[Nathan in MI]

Lost? Like when we were driving east on 12 Mile looking for Wal-Mart, after having figured out that going south on Van Dyke was taking us away from 12 Mile? http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/../forum/images/smiles/lol3.gif

Yes!! :lol3:

Okay, well, I'll just go that way, then, and hope I don't have any, uhh...what was it again? Oh yes, thkawy experiences....:wtf:

[Rizzo]

I am NOT 100% if I can go or not. My employer is juggling my wolly bo-bo's on the schedule. IF I can make it I will post so the thursday before.

As for those who fear getting lost and what not. I live 1 minute or 2 streets from I-94. If it would be of benefit, Those who want to can come to my house before and we can convoy together there. I know Ann Arbor really well.

For those coming on I-94 WEST when you see Ann Arbor saline RD ( it kinds sneaks up on ya ) turn off there and you will see the Applebee's on the right. You will be making a right and another right and a 3rd right into there parking lot...Google Earth ROCKS...:2cents:

For those who care. I have a camera on borrow. It uses analog 8mm tapes. I will shoot any damn thing you want except your accuracy in the restroom. I will have one tape to use for all of it. I will then pay to have it DVD'd and then chop it up on iMovie and post that on youtube. If I can manage this next trick I will find a way the edit the "raw" footage in owner/car sections so you can have your own stuff unedited to do with as you wish....Guess this means I get left behind to shoot everyone leavin huh...

[Archangel]

Sorry I couldn't attend guys, was planning on it, but shit happened:

1. yesterday after work we were doing front brakes on the 4x4, my buddy must have not seated the wheel studs properly cause both tires got loose, the front left snapped two studs in half, the remainders of the studs got stuck inside the rotor and killed two of the studs that hold the spindle to the knuckle. That happens at about 11:15 and like 3 miles away from home.

2. I call my roommate, he comes over, I jump in and we haul ass for the only parts store still open at that time of the day - Murray's on Van Born and Telegraph, which is about 15 miles away. We get there 5 minutes before closing time, I get my parts and tools needed to open the axle, we head back. Less than a mile later we hit head-on a wheel and tire chilling in the middle of the road - my roommate's car swings the wheel to the left lane where some else hits it and kills their rear right tire, wheel gets pushed back in our lane where the car behind us hits it head-on too.

3. Few miles north along Telegraph car overheats and we pull over - wheel bent the lower radiator support, left tank cracked, car's offline. I call AAA for a tow, then a friend for a ride (remember, my truck is still disabled on the side of the road). Tow arrives and we drop off car at school's parking lot, then we drive my roommate home so he can get some sleep, and me an my buddy head back to my truck.

4. I spend two hours fixing the rotors and studs, on both sides of axle too, just as a precaution. Then my buddy goes home, and I drive to school so I can put my new calipers and master cylinder in. Right about 8 in the morning I'm done and go home for a few hours nap.

5. get up around 2pm, get roommate to help bleed the truck, then we haul ass to some used parts place 20 miles away to pick up a new radiator. We go back to school next, then spend the rest of the day tearing down the engine bay, pulling radiator and A/C condenser, beating the shit out of the radiator support so it's flat, and installing the "new" radiator. Still need to modify one of the dog-bones, it wouldn't fit with the new radiator and rubber under it, so I'll have to get creative with the hand drill.

[Rizzo]

Dude its NEXT saturday....Not today......How the hell did you get 1.21 gigawatts to travel in the future Marty ?

[1987cp]

Dude its NEXT saturday....Not today......How the hell did you get 1.21 gigawatts to travel in the future Marty ?

:rofl:

Well, you know, by putting some stale beer and a banana peel into the Mr. Fusion ....... :tease:

[Rizzo]

oh yeah forget the directions..........

.............................."Roads ..Where we're going we dont NEED roads "

[Archangel]

Ah, lol, okay then, wasn't even paying attention to the date - for some reason I thought it was yesterday. Well then I just may show up, if I get my alignment sorted out, cause now tthe toe-in is a bitch.

[Rizzo]

Good luck on that.....wanna meet new people.

[1987cp]

That's true, he does - even if some are a bunch of conservative stick-in-the-muds like myself. :D

[Nathan in MI]

I'm still trying to resist the gag reflex when I think about the amount of gas I'm gonna burn driving 384 miles in one day. :ugha: :ugha: :ugha:

[1987cp]

Hey, I feel the same way driving probably half that distance.

[Rizzo]

ok so its a word NOT an acronym... UGHA ....?

I ace my first NoOb quiz and I still FAIL on these 4 letters ???

[1987cp]

hey, don't worry about it, you probably have to have read a zillion partly-comprehensible posts from the Knightmang and still figured out he has more than two brain cells in his head in order to really get it. :p It's all good.

:ugha: :ugha: :ugha: :ugha: :ugha: :D

[Nathan in MI]

It's the same thing as "ugh", it's just an expression of frustration, anger, and general dissatisfaction. It was coined by, as Michael said, darkknight, and it became so ubiquitous that we created a smiley for it, because, umm...well, I dunno why, we just did lol

[Rizzo]

:poop2:







Just a head up.

The weather channel is at this point calling for 17* snow and wind.

[gabegt90]

shit I hope that's not a problem do you think it will be? if so I think maybe sunday will be better. but I know colin can't go for sure. bump never mind sunday is worse 11* do you guys think Saturday is still good or do you think it will have to be called off?

it looks only like snow showers nate mike colin and Ivan call my cell If you guys can't come. call me on friday. just to know what's up thanks

[1987cp]

Depends somewhat on how much snow people are comfortable driving in. So far, the two Detroit meets I've been to, I drove back in pretty messy weather - in fact, when I got home from the December meet, the local police were out trolling the roads for stranded motorists. I'm not so concerned about a little snow as long as it's not blizzard conditions, I can see, and the car keeps working!

[Mr. Land Yacht]

I'll still go this Saturday...we are going to be eating inside. :D

[Rizzo]

Ok my OFFICIAL WEDNESDAY UPDATE.

I am ok with Saturday. Its so close to my house I do not wanna be "one more" to bail. Just towing the line -------------------------------------------@------------------

I wont be bringing the Video Camera if the weather is Snow OR Rain...Its not mine to chance getting wet and dying.

1987cp ( Damn whats your real name ? ) Im gonna bring you Presents.

So its easy. Im Rizzo....thats short for Rosario. Yes its really a Mans name.It came from my Grandfather who came over from Sicily.

[gabegt90]

Ok my OFFICIAL WEDNESDAY UPDATE.

I am ok with Saturday. Its so close to my house I do not wanna be "one more" to bail. Just towing the line -------------------------------------------@------------------

I wont be bringing the Video Camera if the weather is Snow OR Rain...Its not mine to chance getting wet and dying.

1987cp ( Damn whats your real name ? ) Im gonna bring you Presents.

So its easy. Im Rizzo....thats short for Rosario. Yes its really a Mans name.It came from my Grandfather who came over from Sicily.

rizzo 1987cp's name is mike. Hey rizzo I see your really close to whitmore lake. That's were my uncle and aunt live.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

Nate is still kinda on the fence about coming...400miles for him and his Vic gets less than 20mpg....tough call.
but if he wants to drive Magna again, he should come :D

[Nathan in MI]

I wasn't gonna say anything publicly just yet, but okay...

[Archangel]

Nate is still kinda on the fence about coming...400miles for him and his Vic gets less than 20mpg....tough call.
but if he wants to drive Magna again, he should come :D

I know the feeling, drove 225miles one way at 90mph for a football game, ended up with like 15-16mpg - ouch!

Dunno about saturday tho, steering is all fixed but that small vacuum leak really bugs the shit outta me... then worst case I can run fast idle while in town and then lean it out it on the freeway... Will figure it out by Friday I hope.

[1987cp]

Ok my OFFICIAL WEDNESDAY UPDATE.

I am ok with Saturday. Its so close to my house I do not wanna be "one more" to bail. Just towing the line -------------------------------------------@------------------

I wont be bringing the Video Camera if the weather is Snow OR Rain...Its not mine to chance getting wet and dying.

1987cp ( Damn whats your real name ? ) Im gonna bring you Presents.

So its easy. Im Rizzo....thats short for Rosario. Yes its really a Mans name.It came from my Grandfather who came over from Sicily.

"Damn what's your real name" .... you know, I think that's the first time I've been called that!! :lol3: It's all good, though.

And family's from Sicily. That's kind of kewl. Any relations to the guys who cooked up my favorite style of cheese pie out in Illinois? :) My wife's dad's mom was Italian, but I think she was from farther north, especially as that family's favorite pizzas are flat (New Haven style).

So I take it your name has nothing to do with our puppety pal Rizzo the Rat from the Muppet Christmas Carol? :p

[Rizzo]

And nothing to do with Frank Rizzo ( motor pool on MASH ) :lol3::bawling:and Nothing to do with Rizzo services:rofl: ( they haul..............t.r.a.s.h.) Really tho... I want one of their jackets. Red Carharts...nice

[Rizzo]

Im still IN. What time are you guys planning on showing up ?

[Nathan in MI]

I think I'm gonna have to bow out, guys. The money is really tight right now, plus I don't know how the roads are gonna be since it's supposed to snow tomorrow. Too bad; I was looking forward to seeing some new faces and seeing again those I've already met. Maybe next time.

[Rizzo]

Oh man 2 bad.

[Rizzo]

ok looks like 12:30 ? I live closest and No one asked about a convoy. SO I will try to be there first.....
When you pull into the lot youre (everybody) gonna be at the end farthest from the restaurant.

http://img188.imagevenue.com/loc544/th_97602_applebees._122_544lo.jpg (http://img188.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=97602_applebees._122_544lo.jpg)

Im gonna shoot for the parking spots along the outside towards the highway. That way if pictures are taken there wont be much in the background.

[turbo2256b]

I am out too. Was up in Detroit last weekend and its a 400 mile trip for me too. Need to dig up some parts for my DOVE heads. So I will be rummaging around in the shop for stuff. Going to do a dyno run tuesday. Taking bets on RWHP.

[1987cp]

I think I'm gonna have to bow out, guys. The money is really tight right now, plus I don't know how the roads are gonna be since it's supposed to snow tomorrow. Too bad; I was looking forward to seeing some new faces and seeing again those I've already met. Maybe next time.

Likewise for me, unfortunately. :( I'm getting money naggings from the other half, plus she and I need to spend time together after her week working 3rd shift at the lab, and on top of that my mom's in town for the first time ever and I really ought to be spending the time with her as well! And I was looking forward to showing off my newfound ability to start the car with the key like a normal person! :p (:grumble: ... can't-read-wiring-diagrams ... :grumble:)

[1987cp]

I am out too. Was up in Detroit last weekend and its a 400 mile trip for me too. Need to dig up some parts for my DOVE heads. So I will be rummaging around in the shop for stuff. Going to do a dyno run tuesday. Taking bets on RWHP.

I thought you lived close to Detroit? Sounds like you've got a big-block project cooking ... got details posted anywhere?

[Rizzo]

Ok well is ANYONE from here coming ? I dont wanna drive to Ann Arbor to see Bob and Colin ?!?!?!?

[Archangel]

I talked to Gabe tonight, I don't think he's gonna make it either (unless I understood wrong, my cell gets pretty shitty reception inside. I may be able to get the truck running on time, but I doubt it... I do have the 4x4 fully active now tho, so if any of y'all gets stuck in the 1/2" of snow that's expected there may be a recovery vehicle available :p

[torquelover]

Even though I was never officially "In" I am definitely out on this one. We were planning on surprising you guys.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

I'm still coming, but since Magna ain't working 100% with that new carb spacer, I may not offer any test drives...maybe rides, tho.

[Rizzo]

So its
Bob
Colin ...........And Rizzo.......WTF

[turbo2256b]

I thought you lived close to Detroit? Sounds like you've got a big-block project cooking ... got details posted anywhere?

Big block is in my dualy swapping out the D3 heads. Will get into it in more detail in another thread soon. The dyno run is for Creamy.
Notin Detroit at the moment but plan on trips there now and then. Just didnt work out this time maybe the end of the month again.

[gabegt90]

I'm still making it

[1987cp]

so if any of y'all gets stuck in the 1/2" of snow that's expected there may be a recovery vehicle available :p


stuck in 1/2" of snow ... :rofl: ... although, knowing how many new 4x4's one sees



I'm still coming, but since Magna ain't working 100% with that new carb spacer, I may not offer any test drives...maybe rides, tho.


Details on that?


BTW, guys, I'm working on a Grand Rapids meet for March or Aprilish, and still planning on one here at my house (Holt, MI, right off I-96 south of Lansing) at some point as well. Still sucks not to be coming today, though ... :(

[1987cp]

Mega props to Gabe for popping by Lansing to see my car! Fun getting to meet you in person and see the white '89, and hopefully we'll get a chance to get together again one of these days. :)

[Mr. Land Yacht]

had a great time mangs.
thanx to all that attended!
and thanx to you Gabe for putting this together...was nice meeting you.
here's my pics from the meet...
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/11285/62068

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601746/fullsize/img_0002.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601747/fullsize/img_0003.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601748/fullsize/img_0004.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601749/fullsize/img_0005.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601750/fullsize/img_0006.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601751/fullsize/img_0007.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601755/fullsize/img_0011.jpg

saw this horrific scene on the way back..I sure hope no one was in there.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601757/fullsize/img_0015.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601758/fullsize/img_0016.jpg

[Nathan in MI]

No group shot in the restaurant?

[1987cp]

Great pics, Colin! The consecutive-year Grand Marquises (Marquis's?) look very natural together. My only whine: no side-by-side engine shots to show the difference. But that'll be more fun anyone once Gabe gets his motor built. :)

[Rizzo]

Wes took the group photo.

That was fuckin cold. More fun inside.

...............There there was DEAD MANS CURVE...

[1987cp]

Wes took the group photo.

That was fuckin cold. More fun inside.

...............There there was DEAD MANS CURVE...

Under 5 degrees now, according to the indoor/outdoor thermometer in our upstairs office ....

Dead Man's Curve? Do fill me in! :p

[Rizzo]

Ok we go to see a friend of Colins:brownbag: to have his carb worked on.

a two lane paved road turns into a 2 lave gravel rd which turns into a 1.3 lane gravel snowy road. Were going like TEN MPH. Hes close in front of me. Now he has taking this same turn a thousand times....Same turn Same throttle blip Same ass swing.:3gears: well not this time. He went 90 :pilot:to the left on a VERY slick tight corner. Im right behind him and I have a turned wheel attack of UNDERsteer ....My tire treads fill with ice and becomes drag slicks....I slid until the ditch and street meet. I got out and looked. I was 1/2 tire foot print from having my ASS in the air...cuz the ditch was that steep.

So basically I almost:bawling:ended up getting a new car.

[Archangel]

where was that Dead Man's Curve located at? Also Colin, remember our conversation about the Firehawks - now you know what I was talking about.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

yea...that was one SLICK road.
I didn't know you nearly hit the ditch...when I looked back I saw u in the road and starting to move again...I need to fix my ears :D

[Rizzo]

Well it was for the best anyways. doesnt look ( tax wise ) I should even THINK new car. So I got SAVED today.

[Rizzo]

Oh Hey Colin. Hows that car running now ?

[Mr. Land Yacht]

better..MUCH better.

turns out, I think u were around Rizzo when he said this...the car is not actually going WOT...only like 3/4 :rofl:

[Rizzo]

Yeah I was. BONUS HP huh...Neat...Its like if I found out my COP CHIP was unplugged.

[Nathan in MI]

Does yours still have the police supercharger, or did they take that off? :p

[1987cp]

better..MUCH better.

turns out, I think u were around Rizzo when he said this...the car is not actually going WOT...only like 3/4 :rofl:

Needed the throttle cable adjusted, what? I need to check that on mine, make sure the butterflies are opening all the way.

[97marquismuscle]

So its easy. Im Rizzo....thats short for Rosario. Yes its really a Mans name.It came from my Grandfather who came over from Sicily.

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crap im allergic to italians :-(

[1987cp]

^^^^ :confused:

[torquelover]

Does yours still have the police supercharger, or did they take that off? :p

Wow, my '92 Civic had one, too! It was labeled A/C for some reason. When you hit that button and the light went off you had to hold on. Those 175-60-13's never stood a chance uphill in the rain with 200 lbs of salt pellets in the trunk. It was like you added 10 more horsepower, which is a lot when you started at 102.


Needed the throttle cable adjusted, what? I need to check that on mine, make sure the butterflies are opening all the way.

Not much difference in SOTP between 75% to 100% IMHO, but every little bit helps.

[1987cp]

Wow, my '92 Civic had one, too! It was labeled A/C for some reason. When you hit that button and the light went off you had to hold on. Those 175-60-13's never stood a chance uphill in the rain with 200 lbs of salt pellets in the trunk. It was like you added 10 more horsepower, which is a lot when you started at 102.


What the ... heck ......??? :confused:

I had assumed Nathan was just being stupid ....

[torquelover]

What the ... heck ......??? :confused:

I had assumed Nathan was just being stupid ....

I guess you just had to be there.

[1987cp]

Oooooo-kay! :screwy:

[Rizzo]

So its easy. Im Rizzo....thats short for Rosario. Yes its really a Mans name.It came from my Grandfather who came over from Sicily.

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crap im allergic to italians :-(


Yeah every time he meets one in person he breaks out in ........................






























APOLOGIES .....:lol3::rofl:

[Mr. Land Yacht]

we got 2 Rizzo's on here now?
wow.

[Nathan in MI]

No....:wtf:

[Mr. Land Yacht]

I must have misread...I thought 97marquismuscle said he was Rizzo as well...my bad.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

Here's teh group pic that Al(CVNer) took...
left to right: Gabe, Vince, Bobert, Rizzo and Colin

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/602113/fullsize/peeps1.jpg

I just realized something...

the 2 GMNers that came both had Box MGMs and the 4 CVNers there all had Vics.

[Nathan in MI]

Seated right under the Ford V8 logo....nice! :2up:

[Mr. Land Yacht]

yea, Bobert was the first to notice..."looks like we're in the right section." he said.

[1987cp]

Seated right under the Ford V8 logo....nice! :2up:

Where?

[Nathan in MI]

Upper right hand corner, directly above Colin's head.

[1987cp]

Oooh. All I could see was a vague shiny thing. :p

[Archangel]

you need to have a Chevy for a while, that will bring all the Ford stuff back in focus real fast :p

[1987cp]

I wouldn't mind owning some sort of Chevy at some point. My wife's Cavalier doesn't really count, but a '78 Monza with a 350 might be fun, provided you don't have to pull the engine to change the sparkers. Or heck, they're light, why not a Buick V6?

[torquelover]

I wouldn't mind owning some sort of Chevy at some point. My wife's Cavalier doesn't really count, but a '78 Monza with a 350 might be fun, provided you don't have to pull the engine to change the sparkers. Or heck, they're light, why not a Buick V6?

This a an interesting Citation:

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/04/Citation_Cadillac.jpg

That same HT4900 motor yanked my DeVille around like a paperweight. In a Citation it would be amusing.

[1987cp]

Riiight ... I'm soooo desparate for a FWD GM product with CFI! :crazy:

[torquelover]

Riiight ... I'm soooo desparate for a FWD GM product with CFI! :crazy:

HT4900's are not CFI. Multi Port Fuel Injected all aluminum roller cam Caddy 300ci. The eight injectors in that thing fail frequently. I had to replace all of mine at 67k. That motor is a torquey beast for a 4.9. You should drive something that has one someday.

[1987cp]

Ah. Well, in that case, guess maybe I could take one for a quick joyride :p

[torquelover]

I had a big 3-chamber Flowmaster on mine. It sounded pretty good.

[1987cp]

Pimpmobile!

Did you also have the windowshades and the shag carpet and ghey red velour interior? :p

[Archangel]

tis called porno red, man learn 'em tech terms right already

[1987cp]

:rolleyes:

[Archangel]

:lol: :rofl: