<VV> Not really enjoying VV anymore

[Rick Norris]

I really don't pay any attention to the tripe. It is a target rich 
enviroment for a wise ass like me though!
We finally have some nice weather here too. Ya can't beat a Corvair for 
bringing a smile to people, ecpecially if they have a fond memory of one.
As for attention, when I took the track car out the last time for a little 
shake down run I really got the looks. The paint job alone attracts people. 
I think the next time out I will wear my helmet and racing gloves. Should be 
good for some conversation at the light!
Speaking of my track car, I did a job that the racers have all mentioned. I 
removed all the C clips on the accellerator linkage and replaced them with 
cottor pins. Also, I replaced the rubber bushings with steel and nylon. I 
found long ago that if you gring a flat spot on a round piece it makes 
drilling a hole in it easier. Also I did not have to heat anything to drill 
it. That includes the rod from the tranny bellcrank to the carb cross shaft. 
I used a 3/32" bit and stainless cotter pins. That would be "carter key" to 
you rednecks!

I got an invite from a friend of mine to bring my track car down to the 
local Vo-Tech Friday for a show and tell for his auto shop students. Might 
be a good place to spread the Corvitis strain.
Well, gotta get down to the shop.

Rick Norris

> While I agree with Norm and I am not really enjoying the list these days, 
> I
> am thoroughly enjoying my car.  This weekend brought the death of a
> classmate and teammate due to drunk driving.  She left a 6 and 12 year old
> behind. We've all seen the VA Tech news.  Reminders of how precarious life
> is and how easily it is wasted, abused and taken for granted.  I thought 
> of
> reverting to some old bad habits to escape.  But............I had my car. 
> I
> threw the top down, plugged in that new Ipod thingy at full blast and 
> drove
> and drove and drove. Much more fun now that all 4 carbs will kick in. ;) I
> was approached by scary looking grunge teenagers with pants down to their
> knees who wanted to know, "What's that cool car lady?  Can we look at it?"
> I had rappers pulling along side in their pimped out rides to give me "the
> nod", old ladies walking and waving, little kids jumping and pointing. 
> Not
> one of them pointed out that it's not finished yet, my spokes could be
> shinier, a rock chipped my brand new windshield, it has no sound system, 
> the
> wheel well moldings may or may not be correct for that year, or asking 
> when
> I received my Communique.  But they all got a smile out of the 40 
> something
> crazy lady in the pretty car.  And I, for one, remembered that there are
> more important things to be concerned about.
>
> Remember streamers on your bicycle handles?
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mHaFMqde6A
>
> Connie
> Iowa
> 65 Corsa Vert
>
> <<Let's talk about Corvairs instead.
>
> --
> Norm Witte >>
>
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