Bonzi Lon

That thing is bad, very very bad. Just the right color too. Have you considered a tire sponsorship? Bonzi Lon

This shows that a piece of wood about a foot in diameter is stronger than steel. Take it to the track, there are no trees or power poles. This tree may not survive with that much bark damage. Bonzi Lon

I still prefer bra-less. Bonzi Lon

When I bought a ton-o-parts an engine and the 1000# stand with 4 wheels from Harbor Freight came with it. It is a nice "stand", however one should be carefull when rolling. It has a tendancy to tip if not pushed or pulled properly even though the front steel wheels are on casters, they can catch on a pebble or whatever is on the floor causing a tip and a scare. My signature proves my paranoia. "theianmonster" you are correct on the used head bolts, I also used them because they were the strongest ones that fit the block, although I had to use spacers. Works great and safe. Bonzi Lon

I will be 52 in July and Bonzi will be 34. July also marks our 30th year of companionship. I've looked at the Birthday Box quite often and am very pleased to see all the youngsters on this site.

Then on the other end of the scale from my above post would be "Christine". Creepy, but great car and effects. Look, another possessed automobile. Theme or coincidence? Bonzi Lon

I'm going to make you all laugh. You said 'car related', how about "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". I was 13 when that came out and got real emotional when they were talking about throwing her into the "fire-re furnace", the car shakes in protest, giving thought that some cars are more of and about us than we think. Still a great car related musical for the grandkids. Bonzi Lon

The burlap dash cover is an interesting addition. Bonzi Lon

This subject brings back a memory. When I bought my car in 1977 it had a trailer hitch instaled. That fall I put what I could in the Z and the rest in my parents 79 Lincoln Town Car trunk and went to a one year school for watchmakers and clockmakers. Upon graduation I had to move myself back so I thought "have hitch will trailer". I went to the local U-Haul dealer and they thought it would work with their smallest enclosed trailer. Just make sure it is loaded so everything is as level as possible and watch the speed and curves. It was about 4 foot square, real small. I was able to get everything in and it looked level and I had just gotten a new set of bias ply tires on sale. (see avitar) So off I go. It pulled fine and handled good, but you knew something was back there. Out on the road it was fine up to about 55 then it started to move around so had to back off and took it about 50. Slowest trip this car ever made from school to home. The only hard curve on the trip was getting off I-235 and Kellogg in Wichita. This is one tight downhill right-hand 270 degree curve onto the busiest road in town, at evening rush. It was a white knuckle ride all the way down, it was trying to swing the rear out and I was braking hard and trying to keep the nose turning without going too far, then made it just in time for a hard acceleration to merge and avoid another exit lane. Wow, what a ride! I was very releived when that was over, I was shaking for about 5 minutes after. Made it home in fine shape. The question is: Will I put it back on after restoration? Prob. It is an oxy-moron option. Will I ever use it for pulling. Not on your life!!! Bonzi Lon

I forgot to mention, the front bumper filler on a 73 is flat black, put it up against my wheels and there IS a difference. I have my doubts on sun fade (on mine) because these have not seen the sun in over 26 years. Now that we have sunlight today after the blizzard, the ladies are right, the wheels have a blue tinge or hue to them. Put the tail light surround up to the wheel and the surround is a true graphite grey and the wheel has a blueness to it but is still dark. Looks like the wheel is going to go to the paint store some day for a color match. Bonzi Lon

My stock steel wheels (7-73) are the charcoal grey that match the tail light surrounds, scallops on the hub caps, and the grille, lighter color on the back, matching spare. Read a thread the color available in a fizzle can is Autozone Duplicolor #WP102 Graphite then cover with #1902 Matt Fine Clear Duplicolor HP Wheel Coating. Haven't tried it yet but I really like the color with the 115 Metalic Blue. Bonzi Lon

It may not be a stock fix for a 70, but my 73 has a chain attached to the cap and filler neck with the rubber flap absorbing any dings. Can't leave this one behind like I have others. Bonzi Lon

Bonzi (7-73) does NOT have and electric fuel pump, however has the pig-tails neatly wrapped to put one in. Bonzi Lon

Keith: I have one but it is still connected to the master vac. It is off a 72, rubber boot is in great shape, includes clevis, pin and cotter pin. Weighs about 5-6 lbs. PM or email me for details. Bonzi Lon

I was under the hood doing some measurements and laid a straight egde between the frame rails at the crankshaft pully face and to my surprise found the center of the crankshaft to be 1/2 inch above the top of the frame rails. Then I measured from each frame rail to the edge of the pully where the straight edge intersected. Passenger side was 9 7/8" the drivers side was 10 1/4". Clearly a full 3/8 inch to the passenger side. Is this within normal tolerances?

In my opinion, it looks like it just wasn't fast enough to miss the mouse trap or guilliotine. "Missed it by that much." Maxwell Smart Bonzi Lon

My very late 240, 7-73, has a mechanical fuel pump only, however, the wiring harness at the fuel sending unit has a single wire folded back and the plug end taped to the harness at the factory. This could of been for the electric fuel pump on the the 260s. Bonzi Lon

I have finally gotten some good photos of these date codes. Each one is about 1 inch in diameter not the 2 inch as stated before. Before they go back in I think I will mark and date them also. Enjoy. Bonzi Lon

Just sold for $7500.00. Someone got a deal, or maybe not. They will be the judge in time. Bonzi Lon

TomoHawk: Take it from a watchmaker-jeweler gold and silver solder will not stick to steel. Save your time and money on this idea. If you do have a hole or two, I would weld it then grind smooth, paint as you want. Now you have two good pans. Bonzi Lon

From the movie "Heathers" Dad to Daughter: Why do I smoke these stupid things? Daughter to Dad: Cause your an idiot, Dad. Dad to Daughter: Oh yea, Thats right.

knapper, go to this thread http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21619 some of these products may be your only route. It was a simple prosess, and you might get a discount for so many tanks. Bonzi Lon

It has been six days since the lining of the tank. The product is hard enough that I can not put a thumb nail dent in it. It will be a while before fuel goes in so it will have a long cure time. I did get a mirror on a stick and looked at the screen and tube, all in order. I was concerned about the gap in the baffel so a friend brazed a quarter inch bit on a long rod and we put two holes in the very thin baffel. Used magnets on a stick for the shavings. Took longer to make than do, but I have no worries of 2 tanks, yes the sender is seperate from the tube on this 7-3-73 (stamped) tank. Bonzi Lon

The guy behind the counter and the bottle says the longer it air dries the harder it gets and can be used with any fuel (except aircraft) and any tank (except aircraft and fiberglass) One guy said he did his motorcycle tank 3 years ago and it is still rock hard under the fuel line. Just passing on what I was told. I will keep everyone posted. Bonzi Lon

Carl, you are the keeper of the numbers so I should of asked you before making that statement. The list I looked at had 2 higher numbers, but outside the USA, I did not see the two you mentioned, yet you know for sure. So I gladly retract my previous thread and will never mention it again. Bonzi Lon