You didn't tell us that John had shipped it to Henry for interior work! Very nice.
In fact, it's so nice that you can't drive the Hoopty anymore. I don't know you. You're becoming someone else ... like one of those "gentlemen."
Good God, man. Imagine the consternation! One day, there you go like Speed Racer in the Mach 5, tearing up asphalt. The next day, you come tooling in to the old rocket factory in THAT thing, and they'd be like, "Hey! It's Dr. Jekyl! No -- it's Mr. Hyde!"
What a commotion.
No more Hoopty for you. Unless you can repair my brake lights. And store it in your garage for the three more weeks it'll take for your car to get done.
That's it. I'm sticking to that ...
Final offer ...
I really, REALLY, love that color!
Hi Kelly - i have never seen that rear end configuration. shine down license plate light and tear drop tails. what year was that offered? 56?
I have only seen bee hives and shine down - or - tear drop and shine up.
but what do i know - i have only had mine for a few weeks.
Either way - looks dead sexy!!
I have only seen bee hives and shine down - or - tear drop and shine up.
but what do i know - i have only had mine for a few weeks.
Either way - looks dead sexy!!
Kelly -
Post pics of that bad-boy being delivered to your driveway.
P.S. - also post pics of the Paramedics administering oxygen to you on the driveway besides your new car!!
Post pics of that bad-boy being delivered to your driveway.
P.S. - also post pics of the Paramedics administering oxygen to you on the driveway besides your new car!!
Kelly, I am PRIVILEGED to be able to see your car and mine roll off the truck. WOW that is one incredible color combo. I love the interior. I'll try not to put TOO many miles on it before you get up here to get it ;>) Just kidding. I think I'll be pretty occupied myself. Cory's right. That interior looks like an IM.
OK folks, here is a bit more. Is this thing RED or what? I just hope that when the sun light hits it, all these shades come together: paint, trim, canvas. But I have to tell you, when I see these latest shots, I am dumbstruck. Did I do this?? Is this real?
As to the tear drops, and shine down, I gotta do some confessing. First, these are custom cars, right? So you can have 'em any way you want 'em, right? I know of no original cars done this way, but here is my reasoning. While definitely "period", the bee-hive lights are, in the light of day and especially in the dark of night, stupid. It takes a miracle of modern technology (LEDs) to make them even remotely visible for intended purpose, and so in the interest of function over form, I elected to use the tear drops. Shine-up or shine-down? Here is an example, IMHO, of fixing something that was not broken. The earlier shine-down lights up the lic. plate just fine, and does not expose the lens (and the seals in there) to the "elements" like the shine up version. I am all about indirect light, if at all possible. Also, my first original '56 coupe (and maybe the second one too) had the shine-down, and so to me, this is what the cars are supposed to look like. Flipping the thing up-side-down just does not make sense to me. Bottom line: it's just me.
Cory: Would be delighted to fix your brake lights, AND donate garage space. And as to the "gentelman" wise-crack, I guess I will be in the need of proper attire: tweed hat, silk scarf, correct gloves, eh what?
Paramedics: I am taking no chances here, and plan to have first sighting in the company of staff trained in CPR: C. Drake, attended by T. Dewalt and any other right-coasters that may get so motivated. Event set for week-end after next, at Tom's business in Easton, as I hear it. Added bonus, worth the trip: fist oogle of the Green Coupe. Tom: do you know a good cardiologist? Can we put him on-call? We may need one . . .
As to the tear drops, and shine down, I gotta do some confessing. First, these are custom cars, right? So you can have 'em any way you want 'em, right? I know of no original cars done this way, but here is my reasoning. While definitely "period", the bee-hive lights are, in the light of day and especially in the dark of night, stupid. It takes a miracle of modern technology (LEDs) to make them even remotely visible for intended purpose, and so in the interest of function over form, I elected to use the tear drops. Shine-up or shine-down? Here is an example, IMHO, of fixing something that was not broken. The earlier shine-down lights up the lic. plate just fine, and does not expose the lens (and the seals in there) to the "elements" like the shine up version. I am all about indirect light, if at all possible. Also, my first original '56 coupe (and maybe the second one too) had the shine-down, and so to me, this is what the cars are supposed to look like. Flipping the thing up-side-down just does not make sense to me. Bottom line: it's just me.
Cory: Would be delighted to fix your brake lights, AND donate garage space. And as to the "gentelman" wise-crack, I guess I will be in the need of proper attire: tweed hat, silk scarf, correct gloves, eh what?
Paramedics: I am taking no chances here, and plan to have first sighting in the company of staff trained in CPR: C. Drake, attended by T. Dewalt and any other right-coasters that may get so motivated. Event set for week-end after next, at Tom's business in Easton, as I hear it. Added bonus, worth the trip: fist oogle of the Green Coupe. Tom: do you know a good cardiologist? Can we put him on-call? We may need one . . .
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That flash might be lying just a little on the canvas. I think it'll probably look a tad darker and should be just fine, Kelly.
Neat idea, and certainly not done anywhere else. I like it.
Call in a day or so with shipping details, okay?
Neat idea, and certainly not done anywhere else. I like it.
Call in a day or so with shipping details, okay?
hey kelly
where is your emergency brake?
where is your emergency brake?
Kelly I love all the red -looks fantastic. Best of all the only one I have ever seen this way. I love unique.
As for the paramedics - what if we both need one at the same time??? Hey isn't Cory trained?
I thinking cars arrive by Tuesday at latest. John says 4 days transport. IF (got my rabbits foot in hand) they load Thursday 4 days is Monday even if they don't hit the road until Friday.
WOO HOOO!
As for the paramedics - what if we both need one at the same time??? Hey isn't Cory trained?
I thinking cars arrive by Tuesday at latest. John says 4 days transport. IF (got my rabbits foot in hand) they load Thursday 4 days is Monday even if they don't hit the road until Friday.
WOO HOOO!
WOO HOO! is about it. I am going crazy here.
Gerd: I am using the in-line e-brake, which is engaged w/ a little knob tucked in behind the driver's seat, near the tunnel, and plumbed in to the rear brake line. Very cool thing (and cheap too!) that takes that ugly (IMHO) handle out of the way. Works like a hydraulic ratchet, energized by the brake pedal. Might have gone w/ the umbrella handle approach, except John says that is too hard ($$$$) to do, so he doesn't.
Gerd: I am using the in-line e-brake, which is engaged w/ a little knob tucked in behind the driver's seat, near the tunnel, and plumbed in to the rear brake line. Very cool thing (and cheap too!) that takes that ugly (IMHO) handle out of the way. Works like a hydraulic ratchet, energized by the brake pedal. Might have gone w/ the umbrella handle approach, except John says that is too hard ($$$$) to do, so he doesn't.
Wishiwudda known about that. Really cool and eliminates one big tip off that your car is a replica.
KELLY
HAVE JOHN SEND U A PIC OF THE CAR WITH THE TOP UP
HAVE JOHN SEND U A PIC OF THE CAR WITH THE TOP UP
Downside on the line-lock is that they won't make inspection in most states.... if you've got inspections.
Thank God for "No-Inspection" South Carolina!!!! (at least for now....)
Kelly and Tom,
They are both beauties!
ECB
They are both beauties!
ECB
Right -- the inspection thing for line-lock. The car is an Antique wrt MD, and I do not yet know if this would be a problem. Anybody out there have first-hand knowledge in MD? In any event, the car is currently lic. and titled to me in CA, as a '74 VW, and I can just keep the CA plates indefinitely, as far as I know. Just send them the $$ each year, and that's that. I would register in MD if the hassle quotient is tolerable. John thinks it will not be a problem. MD MVA website and knowledge center is hard to decipher on this subject, and speaking to live humans there via phone is problematic -- all they seem to be is alive. If I keep a low profile, maybe all will be OK.
PS: I asked John to put all the normal brake handle hardware not used here in a box and send w/ the car, so at least I'll have it in case it ever has to be installed in future.
PS: I asked John to put all the normal brake handle hardware not used here in a box and send w/ the car, so at least I'll have it in case it ever has to be installed in future.
There are a lot of Ford Chassis motorhomes with a very similar operation. Pull the Knob - step on the pedal to set. Release the knob and step on the pedal to disengage. Works fine and easy to use. Not a problem for inspection anywhere I know of.
Tom: Do those RV's have Air Brakes?? That's a whole different animal as far as the DMV is concerned, as the basic air brake parking mechanism is mechanically engaged.
The Air Brake Parking circuit is a spring chamber that applies pressure to the brakes whenever there is no air pressure in the system. When you park, you pull a "Parking Brake" knob that goes "Spoosh!" and releases air pressure from the system (usually just the rear) and the spring mechanically engages the brake. Starting the vehicle and releasing that parking brake knob re-charges the system and disengages the parking brake spring.
Kelley: See if you can find one of your local inspection station and ask them what the scoop is, or find one of the MD DMV inspectors who actually have to do the approving and ask him/her.
In my experience (New England and South Carolina) some of them actually know what a line-lock is, while many do not. The trouble in your case is that the DMV ruling may state that it must be a "Mechanically engaged" parking/emergency brake and "separate from the normal hydraulic braking system" in case of need to over-ride. That wording would get you on both counts.
Back in 1972, when I got my '46 Ford Coupe on the road, Connecticut rejected my Line-Lock for those reasons.
The Air Brake Parking circuit is a spring chamber that applies pressure to the brakes whenever there is no air pressure in the system. When you park, you pull a "Parking Brake" knob that goes "Spoosh!" and releases air pressure from the system (usually just the rear) and the spring mechanically engages the brake. Starting the vehicle and releasing that parking brake knob re-charges the system and disengages the parking brake spring.
Kelley: See if you can find one of your local inspection station and ask them what the scoop is, or find one of the MD DMV inspectors who actually have to do the approving and ask him/her.
In my experience (New England and South Carolina) some of them actually know what a line-lock is, while many do not. The trouble in your case is that the DMV ruling may state that it must be a "Mechanically engaged" parking/emergency brake and "separate from the normal hydraulic braking system" in case of need to over-ride. That wording would get you on both counts.
Back in 1972, when I got my '46 Ford Coupe on the road, Connecticut rejected my Line-Lock for those reasons.
Those Fords & workhorse gas chassis are not air brakes, but it is a mechanical device not simply hydraulic activation.
OK Kelly . . . T-minus and counting . . . I don't know about you, but there is a certain disbelief that comes with waiting especially as we get close to the finish. It's hard to believe these cars are almost on their way. Gordon said I was 12 years old waiting for this car in another post, and he pretty much nailed it. I feel like Christmas will never actually get here even though it is Christmas Eve (almost). With my Beck, I avoided waiting (somewhat) by taking a very basic car and engine Carey had in stock (I WAS LUCKY). Waited about a month. This time I poured over a ton of details and agonized all the decisons and spent a lot more. Along with the waiting that has made this a much more painful and yet exhilarating experience. How bout you???? CAN YOU BELIEVE YOUR CAR WILL BE ON IT'S WAY EAST TOMORROW?
If your red beauty arrives on Monday or Tuesday there is NO WAY you're gonna wait until Saturday to get it. Wanna bet?
If your red beauty arrives on Monday or Tuesday there is NO WAY you're gonna wait until Saturday to get it. Wanna bet?
Tom,
Let's see -- I have $1.29 in my pocket. I'll bet that. My issue is that I have been away from home (vacation and some curent business travel) for going on more than two weeks, and REALLY do need to spend some time in the office next week. On the other hand, what's one more day? The kid waiting for Christmas is just about right. I try to be "adult" about this, and just have faith and think of something else -- but the truth is, I can't. Arrrrrghhhhh!!!
Let's see -- I have $1.29 in my pocket. I'll bet that. My issue is that I have been away from home (vacation and some curent business travel) for going on more than two weeks, and REALLY do need to spend some time in the office next week. On the other hand, what's one more day? The kid waiting for Christmas is just about right. I try to be "adult" about this, and just have faith and think of something else -- but the truth is, I can't. Arrrrrghhhhh!!!
Hate to scoop you Kelly. But in case you see this before you get any of your own pictures - here you go . . . Now tell me your waiting til Saturday!
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Yeah, those shots were taken just after the dust settled on John's "Speed Parking Test" where he comes screaming into the parking lot, taps the brake whilst nudging the steering wheel to get it into one of those nifty, spinning drifts to come to rest - just like that - perfectly lined up with each other.
How the guy got out of Kelley's car I don't know......
How the guy got out of Kelley's car I don't know......
He parked Kelly's first.....
Actually, we parked Tom's car first. Then rolled Kelly's Speedster into place by hand.
John:
Waiting patiently for my copies of these pics. I have coped the ones posted here by Tom, and if resolution is the same, then nevermind. If you have high bit-count versions, pls send via e-mail -- OK?
I have one or two others from JPS, and will post them up momentarily.
Waiting patiently for my copies of these pics. I have coped the ones posted here by Tom, and if resolution is the same, then nevermind. If you have high bit-count versions, pls send via e-mail -- OK?
I have one or two others from JPS, and will post them up momentarily.
Recent JPS shots:
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I sent photos to your comcast.net e-mail address this afternoon.
Apparently, you didn't receive them.
I just sent them again...one huge hi-res shot alone, and another group of 800 X 600 shots.
Apparently, you didn't receive them.
I just sent them again...one huge hi-res shot alone, and another group of 800 X 600 shots.
John,
Txs. Been traveling and not able to check that account. I appreciate your efforts here.
Kelly
Txs. Been traveling and not able to check that account. I appreciate your efforts here.
Kelly
OK, folks, the next shots you see after these will include the SEG. This is the last until I get my hands on the machine. Photo credits: John Leader. Cory says I just need to go to bed, and wake up one day closer to the delivery day. I'll try . . .
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OK, I lied. John LEader also sent me a multi-megabyte "portrait", whereas the other pix are merely great snapshots. Condensed version attached. That's it 'til I see the beast in Easton next week.
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GORGEOUS! I really like the red top!
I had some doubts about the red top, but I'm glad to see I was very wrong. It looks great!
Yeah, and those Hella Driving lights are gonna singe the paint on whatever is in front of you!
Gordo: That's the idea: See and be seen. Now if I can just find some kind of grille for the driving lights to match the headlamps, I'll be set. Early pics had grilles absent, so here is one with.
Gang: Glad the red top is getting good reviews. Those who have seen it live think it works; I'm keeping my fingers crossed. The shots from John Leader look pretty good to me.
Gang: Glad the red top is getting good reviews. Those who have seen it live think it works; I'm keeping my fingers crossed. The shots from John Leader look pretty good to me.
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Kelly: Truly a spectacular color and wonderful car! Best of luck and did I say I love the color???
Denis: Carmona Red Metallic -- a Porsche color. Much agony involved w/ the choice here as going in I had a rather different idea, based on a midnight blue 911 I saw some time back that just would not let go of my attention. Ended up on the other side of the color spectrum -- long story. If the car looks half as good in person as it does in these photos, I'll be thrilled.
Calling John Leader:
I just took another look at the photo you sent to Kelley, and that is SOME effect!!
Kelly's right: Suitable for framing!! Nice Job!
gn
I just took another look at the photo you sent to Kelley, and that is SOME effect!!
Kelly's right: Suitable for framing!! Nice Job!
gn
Kelly, I love that top
I went thru hell on deciding the color of my top and finally went with blue with my blue car.
looks awesome
I went thru hell on deciding the color of my top and finally went with blue with my blue car.
looks awesome
Just in case anybody is looking here: the news is all over the green coupe and east coast events threads. Cars arriving tonight for unloading tomorrow. Should be able to post-up pics of SEGs and other assorted craziness later in the day. I will declare this thread at it's life's end. Look for new news tomorrow.