auburnseeker 4,983 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, padgett said: When this "engineer" was relieved of his duties after this abomination, he was hired for a premium by Ebay to make their web site and selling experience flow as smoothly. Edited August 22, 2020 by auburnseeker (see edit history) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bollman 779 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 For those that argue about how to tie down your car. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Fossil 567 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Jim Bollman said: For those that argue about how to tie down your car. The sidewall on the trailer tire isn't much to brag about either. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
George Cole 1,088 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Fossil said: The sidewall on the trailer tire isn't much to brag about either. Looks like that's the cap separating on a recap tire. Link to post Share on other sites
nzcarnerd 1,276 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, George Cole said: Looks like that's the cap separating on a recap tire. More likely a flexible fender I think. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
auburnseeker 4,983 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, nzcarnerd said: More likely a flexible fender I think. Yup and he's got it loaded so heavy it's bottoming against the tire. Wonder how far he is moving it? That tire and fender aren't getting along well, so it won't be pretty if too far. Link to post Share on other sites
SC38DLS 1,999 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 It is already partially torn up, if you look toward the top. Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Harwood 12,687 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Yes, because safety is obviously that person's first priority. $10 says it's Russia. Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 2,379 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt Harwood said: Yes, because safety is obviously that person's first priority. $10 says it's Russia. Cannot these photos be traced? By someone with more puter savvy than me obviously. The welded strap should hold much better than that motorcycle tie down. Link to post Share on other sites
28 Chrysler 603 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 17 hours ago, Jim Bollman said: For those that argue about how to tie down your car. A permanent solution to a temporary problem. Link to post Share on other sites
stretch cab 132 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 They marked the strap with paint to not forget to remove it. I'm thinking that wasn't necessary. Link to post Share on other sites
stretch cab 132 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I guess he was at least thinking of his own safety. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fossil 567 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 48 minutes ago, stretch cab said: I guess he was at least thinking of his own safety. Russia strikes again. You gotta admit that it's better than nothing and in a funny kind of way I have to admire his thinking especially if the cage were anchored to the floor. Link to post Share on other sites
auburnseeker 4,983 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 3 hours ago, stretch cab said: They marked the strap with paint to not forget to remove it. I'm thinking that wasn't necessary. I think they marked it with paint so DOT could see it. Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bollman 779 Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 2,379 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 22 hours ago, stretch cab said: I guess he was at least thinking of his own safety. I would guess that the boss pointed to the cage and told the newbie that it was for protection In case the wheel popped open and not knowing any better this was how he saw it. "Here, roll this tire over there and put air in it, the cage is to protect you form exploding wheels". 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bollman 779 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites
padgett 2,447 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 It's like Christmas ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bollman 779 Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 The all new FireBeatle. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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capngrog 922 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 What was it that P.T. Barnum said? Cheers, Grog Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Gregory 696 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I guess the factory glue was not very good on this door panel ? Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bollman 779 Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Harwood 12,687 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 13,629 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Matt.......that was the best laugh I had in a month.....thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 2,379 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 15 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: So Matt, You have to move all the cars in the row to get a gooder test drive or do you leave them in neutral with a block under the wheel? Maybe you have a skinny lot boy? 🤑 Link to post Share on other sites
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Jim Bollman 779 Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 Here is a good video about the first 25 years of Watkins Glen. Since it was filmed in 1972 even the new footage is vintage now. Lots of good racing shots. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bollman 779 Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 Another Hauler Link to post Share on other sites
auburnseeker 4,983 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 37 minutes ago, Jim Bollman said: Another Hauler For all the people that stick their nose up at those of us with trucks. That's even a load for a truck. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SC38DLS 1,999 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 That’s approximately 34 sheets of plasterboard. If 50 lbs each that’s 1700 lbs! I may be lite at 50 lbs each. That’s nuts. Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Harwood 12,687 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 49 minutes ago, SC38DLS said: That’s approximately 34 sheets of plasterboard. If 50 lbs each that’s 1700 lbs! I may be lite at 50 lbs each. That’s nuts. Those appear to be 4x10x1/2 sheets, so REALLY HEAVY. But hey, anything to save the $60 to rent the truck or have it delivered. People are nickel cheap and dollar foolish. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Dobbin 1,108 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 23 hours ago, Jim Bollman said: Here is a good video about the first 25 years of Watkins Glen. Since it was filmed in 1972 even the new footage is vintage now. Lots of good racing shots. On the 2001 AACA Founders Tour, we got to drive that track in it's 2001 configuration. We drove it in our high performance german sports sedan. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
padgett 2,447 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Wonder if it is smart enough to say "no" ? Link to post Share on other sites
George Cole 1,088 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 12 hours ago, SC38DLS said: That’s approximately 34 sheets of plasterboard. If 50 lbs each that’s 1700 lbs! I may be lite at 50 lbs each. That’s nuts. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think sheet rock is closer to 60 lbs per sheet. Link to post Share on other sites
SC38DLS 1,999 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 2 hours ago, George Cole said: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think sheet rock is closer to 60 lbs per sheet. I agree that’s why I said my 50 lbs may be lite. As Matt said if they are 10x8 sheets they are probably closer to 75 lbs. But you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know you are going to destroy that cars suspension system and other parts doing that. Plus you are possibly going to get hurt and hurt others. Forest Gump saying comes to mind “Stupid is as stupid does” Have fun dave s 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TerryB 3,168 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Maybe he just wanted to see how his Toyota would look “lowered”? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Kingsley 571 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 How do they intend to get that home even? First stop i expect it to slide right off...not even taking into account the weight on the roof...wow. Link to post Share on other sites
Ken_P 78 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 8/26/2020 at 7:54 PM, Jim Bollman said: SWIFT - Sure wish I'd finished training! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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