December 3, 2005 Attendance List

[70 Skylark Conv]

Do we have an attendance list started yet?

[TXGS]

Looks like you started the official list. I will be there. :beer

[70 Skylark Conv]

Looks like you started the official list. I will be there. :beer

Of course you will be there! It wouldn't be "the Bash" without Phil!!! :TU:

[austingta]

I'll be there.
Frank

[W Emmott]

I'll Be There. :TU:


70 STG 1 Conv 12:50s
78 Skyhawk STG 3 8:60s

Wayne Emmott

[napier]

I will be there, with hopefully, another 15 or so Oldsmobiles :Brow:.

When does the smacktalk start :laugh:?

You guys are way too mellow.

Ben

[Nicholas Sloop]

Me me me me me me me me me!!!!!!!!!

[70 Skylark Conv]

I will be there, with hopefully, another 15 or so Oldsmobiles :Brow:.

When does the smacktalk start :laugh:?

You guys are way too mellow.

Ben

David Newton usually starts the smacktalk, but he's out of commission right now.

I'll be giving you Olds guys a run for your money!!! :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: Took the GS to the track Friday and it DIDN'T die! :Dou: :TU: So maybe 3rd time to Temple with the GS will be a charm. :beer

[jamyers]

I'll be there! :TU:

Anybody else bringing a REAL sized car, and not one of those itty-bitty Skylarks or Cutlasses? :Brow:

(does that qualify for smacktalk? :Do No: )

:laugh: :grin: :laugh:

[jamyers]

... Took the GS to the track Friday and it DIDN'T die!
Dee, I've got a Stage 1 fuel pump I got from Jeff, you want me to bring it along as backup insurance?

[TXGS]

Bring your Spare parts with ya. Some one may need it or want to buy it.

I am bringing a new helmet to sell if someone wants it and a cool looking V6 231 intake maybe a few other trinkets.

[jeff bullock]

:TU:
David Newton usually starts the smacktalk, but he's out of commission right now.

I'll be giving you Olds guys a run for your money!!! :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: Took the GS to the track Friday and it DIDN'T die! :Dou: :TU: So maybe 3rd time to Temple with the GS will be a charm. :beerHope the fuel pump fixed the problem.It would be nice to see that thing run the 12's like it should.Good Luck!!

[70 Skylark Conv]

Dee, I've got a Stage 1 fuel pump I got from Jeff, you want me to bring it along as backup insurance?

Is it a brand new Stage 1 pump? :Brow:

[austingta]

I'll be there! :TU:

Anybody else bringing a REAL sized car, and not one of those itty-bitty Skylarks or Cutlasses? :Brow:

(does that qualify for smacktalk? :Do No: )

:laugh: :grin: :laugh:

Oh yeah! And I haven't decided whether I should race towing the grill or not!

It wouldn't matter much against a Cutlass anyway!
Buick Power Rulez!!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/austingta/1968%20Riviera%20GS/DSCN0372.jpg

Frank :beer :3gears: :Brow:

[jamyers]

...towing the grill or not!

It wouldn't matter much against a Cutlass anyway!...
BWU-HAHhahahahaha!!!

NICE Riviera! :TU:

[Stage1 Jeff]

Is it a brand new Stage 1 pump? :Brow:

Dee, it only had 205 miles on it when i removed it.

[jamyers]

Thanks, Jeff! I knew it wasn't much, but couldn't remember.

Dee, it's been sitting in the box since I got it. One of these days, when I *ever* get done with these 455 heads, I'll put it in the 2NABOT with the 455. I'll bring it along to Temple, just in case your pump lies down and dies...heck, I think I'm bringing some iron heads and intake, what's a little ol' pump?

Oh, and looks like Linda won't be able to come along this time. :(
But I may be able to drag a ch*vy guy along, we can work on converting him. :Brow:

[70 Skylark Conv]

Thanks, Jeff! I knew it wasn't much, but couldn't remember.

Dee, it's been sitting in the box since I got it. One of these days, when I *ever* get done with these 455 heads, I'll put it in the 2NABOT with the 455. I'll bring it along to Temple, just in case your pump lies down and dies...heck, I think I'm bringing some iron heads and intake, what's a little ol' pump?

Oh, and looks like Linda won't be able to come along this time. :(
But I may be able to drag a ch*vy guy along, we can work on converting him. :Brow:

I might be dragging a Ch*vy guy along too since he's familiar with the Temple track. He's a pretty cool Ch*vy guy and not prejudice to other "breeds". His Ch*vy was Ch*vy of the year in the Dec. '04 issue of Ch*vy High Performance mag.

Check out his article on carb tuning in this month's issue. Haven't had a chance to read it, but I'm all for getting more mileage out of my carb.

Carb Tuning (http://chevyhiperformance.com/tech/engines_drivetrain/induction_poweradders/0510ch_tune/)

I'm not converting anyone because I want all the Buicks to myself! :af: :laugh:

[70 Skylark Conv]

Oh yeah! And I haven't decided whether I should race towing the grill or not!

It wouldn't matter much against a Cutlass anyway!
Buick Power Rulez!!!


Frank :beer :3gears: :Brow:

Please don't race with the grill. I can't run fast enough to keep up with it to be able grab a weenie (or burger) off it while it flies down the track behind your Buick. :shock:

[TXGS]

haha Dee, I can see you doing that! :Dou:

[70 Skylark Conv]

haha Dee, I can see you doing that! :Dou:

Somebody say FOOD??!!! :laugh:

Or are you talking about grabbing weenies? :Dou: :laugh:

[jcamp116]

I am in. Looking forward to it. :beer

[austingta]

Hey Jarrod, I really need to fix my distributor this weekend. Are you gonna be here or out of town, and do you have any time???

Frank

[Nicholas Sloop]

Took the GS to the track Friday and it DIDN'T die! So maybe 3rd time to Temple with the GS will be a charm.

Sooooooo........ What did it do? (Or are you keeping that secret til Temple?)

[jcamp116]

I will be around Frank. Not sure of any time...Family will be in town, but possibly be available Sunday? E-mail me at home. You are planning on using that distributor I have correct?

[70 Skylark Conv]

Sooooooo........ What did it do? (Or are you keeping that secret til Temple?)

No secrets with me! :Brow: (Are you scared? :Dou: :laugh: ) I usually win races with me (and my car's) consistency, not with good times. :eek2:

I know what I didn't do. :rolleyes: My reaction times were not as good as they usually are. 1.0 reaction on all runs except one and that one was a 1.1. Best time I got, and this was not even trying, was a 9.0 at 77.29 mph in the 1/8th. All my runs were pretty consistent, so it appears the dying problem has been licked!

Just need to work on some tuning. On the dyno, it showed the fuel/air ratio was good and have good vacuum. Need to do some other mods to pull some better times out of the big girl! :TU:

[napier]

Alright, alright...... Thats a little better on the smacktalk side :cool:.

Dee - your 1/8 mile times would translate into a high 13 sec quarter mile.

Heres a pic of my untested secret weapon. If this does not keep the Cutlass from running out of fuel, I may have to kill myself..... :eek2:

[jamyers]

...Heres a pic of my untested secret weapon...
Where'd you get the miniature coffee pot, and how much hp does coffee injection add? :Do No:

:laugh: :grin: :laugh:

[napier]

Its actually a machined crack pipe. If you think nitrous works well in the combustion process, just throw in a small crack rock into one of these and the engine really goes ape sh!t!! :grin:

Ben

[TXGS]

Where'd you get the miniature coffee pot, and how much hp does coffee injection add?

It's an italian peice... It's called the Expresso :laugh:

[jamyers]

crack pipe....expresso... LOL - Can't wait for the 3rd! :TU:

[1972 Stage 1]

I'm planning on attending my first X Bash, and can't wait. I've also invited a friend with a low 10 second Stage 2 car from Corpus - "The Buick Nut" George Pollakis.

Phil - I'm interested in your helmet. Please send the size, price, and a pic to winoman@comcast.net. Thanks.

Dee - I think I met your Chevy friend at a gas station in Allen one day. Does he have a 69 Z28 that his dad bought brand new? If so, he is a very nice guy, and has a very, very radical car! I think his name was Stan?

[jamyers]

The 2NABOT's water pump bearings are loose, so guess what I'm gonna be doing tomorrow? :rant:

Oh, well, I've got this new aluminum radiator and electric fans laying around... :Brow:

[stage2man]

ok Dee, looks like we are bringing 3 cars this year. Short the third trailer right now. For sure Jeff is coming with LEAVER which is stage2 powered. We are also bringing the 85 regal (03' V8 regal class champ GSCA nats). If we get the third trailer we'll bring my old 71' BBB skylark.

My 69' Prostreet car is not finished. Tunnel ram stage2 is ready but no bird catcher yet. No seats and the wiring harness is still not in. Next year!

Count of 3 so far.

Wayne, give me a call. We got a new shop at little daves new place. Just 500 yards past the shell station across the road from your house. Central air and heat, ya got to love it!

bring on the victims!

[e.j.howe]

David,
I have my open trailor avaliable if you are interested,I will bring the brown T in my enclosed 28footer (is that a word ? oh well to many JD's maybe) let me know if you are interested.
EJ.
cell 936-203-0591 :beer

[stage2man]

Thanks EJ, but we found out tonight the 71' has some kind of brake problem. I think a wheel cylinder has blown. So where just going to concentrate on the other two cars. Just as well I guess.

[70 Skylark Conv]

I'm planning on attending my first X Bash, and can't wait. I've also invited a friend with a low 10 second Stage 2 car from Corpus - "The Buick Nut" George Pollakis.

Phil - I'm interested in your helmet. Please send the size, price, and a pic to winoman@comcast.net. Thanks.

Dee - I think I met your Chevy friend at a gas station in Allen one day. Does he have a 69 Z28 that his dad bought brand new? If so, he is a very nice guy, and has a very, very radical car! I think his name was Stan?

Yep, that's him! Very radical car and very nice guy!!!! He took me for a ride in it last week. All I can say is WOW!!! He got on it for me when we were getting onto Central Expwy. and I nearly pee'd myself! Lost my stomach so bad that I had to close my eyes and thought I was going to puke! Think it's called "pulling a lot of G's"? It was almost better than sex! :TU: :TU: :TU: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[70 Skylark Conv]

ok Dee, looks like we are bringing 3 cars this year. Short the third trailer right now. For sure Jeff is coming with LEAVER which is stage2 powered. We are also bringing the 85 regal (03' V8 regal class champ GSCA nats). If we get the third trailer we'll bring my old 71' BBB skylark.

My 69' Prostreet car is not finished. Tunnel ram stage2 is ready but no bird catcher yet. No seats and the wiring harness is still not in. Next year!

Count of 3 so far.

Wayne, give me a call. We got a new shop at little daves new place. Just 500 yards past the shell station across the road from your house. Central air and heat, ya got to love it!

bring on the victims!

Cool!!! :TU:

[Eric Schmelzer]

What is the address of the track so that I can do a mapquest. I'm on vacation and might get a wild hair up my a** and come down.

Besides I need to get Dee to autograph my calendar. :grin: :grin:

[TXGS]

Eric, Go to this website

http://www.templeacademy.com/

In the left hand column it has driving directions :TU:

[70 Skylark Conv]

What is the address of the track so that I can do a mapquest. I'm on vacation and might get a wild hair up my a** and come down.

Besides I need to get Dee to autograph my calendar. :grin: :grin:

That would have to be a REALLY wild hair to come all the way from Nebraska!!! :laugh:

[jamyers]

Eric, come on down! Safe bet that it won't be snowing...you'll definately get the long distance award, whatever that is...if nothing else I'll buy you a cold one.

Got my water pump replaced (no broken bolts, yea!) and the upgraded alternator (94 amp, internal regulator) installed in the 2NABOT. Had to weld the alternator bracket, :af: it snapped clean right above the alternator adjusting bolt.

Friday I'm adding the rev limiter and tach adapter to the MSD box, doublecheck the plug gaps, and gassing up for the morning drive to Temple.

:3gears:

[jamyers]

Dee, is "Mr. Camaro" coming?

[austingta]

Hey Phil -- call me 589-0833...

Frank

[Eric Schmelzer]

Eric, Go to this website

http://www.templeacademy.com/

In the left hand column it has driving directions :TU:

Thanks :TU: Looks like it will be easy to find.

[Eric Schmelzer]

That would have to be a REALLY wild hair to come all the way from Nebraska!!! :laugh:

Its been known to happen. :Do No: Got one a couple of years ago and drove to Kenosha, Wisconsin for Bruce and Shirls party.

[Eric Schmelzer]

[QUOTE=jamyers]Eric, come on down! Safe bet that it won't be snowing...you'll definately get the long distance award, whatever that is...if nothing else I'll buy you a cold one.[QUOTE]

Its only 770 miles. I can do that in my sleep :sleep: :sleep: :laugh: :laugh:

If we make it keep an eye out for this black dually. :eek2:

[napier]

Two days to go, a week straight of nights in the garage, and I am still thrashing on this thing trying to get the damn fuel system to work right :Dou:...

Dont worry, I will be there, just trying to avoid any more of those embarrasing 17 second runs.

Oh yeah, Olds rule!!!!! :moonu: :moonu:

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Ben

[70 Skylark Conv]

Two days to go, a week straight of nights in the garage, and I am still thrashing on this thing trying to get the damn fuel system to work right :Dou:...

Dont worry, I will be there, just trying to avoid any more of those embarrasing 17 second runs.

Oh yeah, Olds rule!!!!! :moonu: :moonu:

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Ben


Mine is fixed!!!! :moonu: :moonu: :moonu:

BUICKS RULE!!!

:3gears: :3gears: :3gears:

[TXGS]

OLDS WHAT?

Ain't that an Old mans/lady car :laugh:

[Regal1]

David Newton usually starts the smacktalk, but he's out of commission right now.

I'll be giving you Olds guys a run for your money!!! :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: Took the GS to the track Friday and it DIDN'T die! :Dou: :TU: So maybe 3rd time to Temple with the GS will be a charm. :beer


You mean Old smobile makes cars? I didn't know that? I thought they were old farm tractors or something :laugh: I keep trying olds.com and it says EXPIRED! :Do No: :Do No:

[70 Skylark Conv]

SMACK!

:spank: :spank: :spank:

:3gears: :3gears: :3gears:

[70 Skylark Conv]

You mean Old smobile makes cars? I didn't know that? I thought they were old farm tractors or something :laugh: I keep trying olds.com and it says EXPIRED! :Do No: :Do No:

Not anymore!!! :laugh:

Hi David!!!!!! :beer :beer :beer :beer

[TXGS]

David :TU:

[Regal1]

Top 10 reasons to buy an Olds!

10) The Buick Dealer was closed.
9) We wanted to run 17's in the 1/4.
8) We love Buick's pretty tailights.
7) We only had a $100.00 to spend.
6) Wanted a car that GM no longer makes.
5) 150hp and 25 mph to the gallon.
4) 442 4 tires 4 doors & 2 seats
3) GM had to sell slow Olds in order to sell fast Buicks.
2) Grandma can't drive a 4-speed

And the #1 reason to buy an Olds

So you could bring them To Temple and get you butt kicked by some fast Buicks! :laugh: :laugh: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears:

[70 Skylark Conv]

Top 10 reasons to buy an Olds!

10) The Buick Dealer was closed.
9) We wanted to run 17's in the 1/4.
8) We love Buick's pretty tailights.
7) We only had a $100.00 to spend.
6) Wanted a car that GM no longer makes.
5) 150hp and 25 mph to the gallon.
4) 442 4 tires 4 doors & 2 seats
3) GM had to sell slow Olds in order to sell fast Buicks.
2) Grandma can't drive a 4-speed

And the #1 reason to buy an Olds

So you could bring them To Temple and get you butt kicked by some fast Buicks! :laugh: :laugh: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears:

David's back!!!!! :TU:

SMACK!

:spank: :spank: :spank:

:3gears: :3gears: :3gears:

[napier]

Alright!!!! This is much better!!!!

I knew ya'll had it in you.

SMACKDOWN[

[napier]

Ain't that an Old mans/lady car :laugh:


Interestingly, I bought my car 100% unmolested from an 80 year old fella in Dallas who had bought the car for his daughter in the 70s.

He would not recognize it today as it has received the full Napier customization....

[napier]

You mean Old smobile makes cars? I didn't know that? I thought they were old farm tractors or something :laugh: I keep trying olds.com and it says EXPIRED! :Do No: :Do No:


Try RealOldsPower.com. You might learn something about fast cars.... (Not mine unfortunately :rolleyes: )

[napier]

Remember, this is all in fun, right??? :Brow: :Brow: :laugh: :laugh:

Top ten reasons to buy a Buick:

10.) You like words that start with B like Butt Ugly, Boring, etc....
9.) You could not afford a premium auto like a Cutlass or 442
8.) You like to cruise for ugly chicks/dudes
7.) You wanted a 455 but could not handle the power of an Olds/Pontiac
6.) You wanted boost so you could outrun your buddies naturally aspirated Olds
5.) You needed a car to edge out your buddies 17 sec Cutlass at the track :Dou:
4.) Hell, I am running out of stuff...
3.) Your IQ is less than the average Olds driving redneck
2.) You thought the 80s ruled (for all you GN folk)

and number 1.).........



Heck, even I like the looks of a GS. Its an A-body man. I had to come up with some kind of a comeback though.


Looking forward to a great time at Temple, meeting some of you for the first time, and seeing some of you again.

Ben

[PSmith]

Alright, alright...... Thats a little better on the smacktalk side :cool:.

Dee - your 1/8 mile times would translate into a high 13 sec quarter mile.

Heres a pic of my untested secret weapon. If this does not keep the Cutlass from running out of fuel, I may have to kill myself..... :eek2:

You call that a fuel pump? my v6 would die of thirst with that.

I know,I know,its for a carb setup.Us fuel injected guys like myself need around 800 GPH out of a pump to feed the thing.

Sure is hard quenching the thirst of 800-1000 hp buick v6s though. :spank:

[PSmith]

Remember, this is all in fun, right??? :Brow: :Brow: :laugh: :laugh:

Top ten reasons to buy a Buick:

10.) You like words that start with B like Butt Ugly, Boring, etc....
9.) You could not afford a premium auto like a Cutlass or 442
8.) You like to cruise for ugly chicks/dudes
7.) You wanted a 455 but could not handle the power of an Olds/Pontiac
6.) You wanted boost so you could outrun your buddies naturally aspirated Olds
5.) You needed a car to edge out your buddies 17 sec Cutlass at the track :Dou:
4.) Hell, I am running out of stuff...
3.) Your IQ is less than the average Olds driving redneck
2.) You thought the 80s ruled (for all you GN folk)

and number 1.).........



Heck, even I like the looks of a GS. Its an A-body man. I had to come up with some kind of a comeback though.


Looking forward to a great time at Temple, meeting some of you for the first time, and seeing some of you again.

Ben

How about #1 reason to buy a buick....



because most olds cars already have a chevy motor swap done. :af:

Buick guys will kill over that.

[TXGS]

because most olds cars already have a chevy motor swap done.

:TU: Patrick!

[napier]

How about #1 reason to buy a buick....



because most olds cars already have a chevy motor swap done. :af:

Buick guys will kill over that.



Believe me, those guys get crusified on ROP or by any hard core Olds lover. There was a quick Cutlass at yall's last Brand X bash. Had a BBC :af:

[TXGS]

Don't feel bad Ben, we had a 70 skylark that went also with a SBC. However there was a threat made to him about being hog tied to a tree while we converted the SBC into a BBQ grill. :laugh:

[austingta]

Don't feel bad been we had a 70 skylark that went also with a SBC. However there was a threat made to him about being hog tied to a tree while we converted the SBC into a BBQ grill. :laugh:


Exsqueeeze me? Do these look like Chebby wheels to you???

:3gears: :grin: :grin: :grin:

[TXGS]

Even our grill is Buick at heart. Ben it is time to make yourself an Oldsmogrill.

[TXGS]

For Frank!


Exsqueeeze me? Do these look like Chebby wheels to you???

It was a threat to the 70 skylark owner. However I appoligize about belittling the Buick Grill - (King of all Race grills.) :Dou:

[austingta]

For Frank!



It was a threat to the 70 skylark owner. However I appoligize about belittling the Buick Grill - (King of all Race grills.) :Dou:


You know even it cooks faster than other grills... :bglasses: :Dou: :TU: :Smarty:


;>)


Frank

[jamyers]

You know even it cooks faster than other grills...
And it only has single exhaust. :grin:

[austingta]

And it only has single exhaust. :grin:

That's true, and it is a 4 inch exhaust. But jus' between you and me, it has a few exhaust leaks after it warms up!! :Dou:

Frank

[Regal1]

Even our grill is Buick at heart. Ben it is time to make yourself an Oldsmogrill.


Oldsmogrill. hehehehhehe How about it Ben, is that what you get when you line up against a Buick! :3gears:

[Regal1]

Remember, this is all in fun, right??? :Brow: :Brow: :laugh: :laugh:

Top ten reasons to buy a Buick:

10.) You like words that start with B like Butt Ugly, Boring, etc....
9.) You could not afford a premium auto like a Cutlass or 442
8.) You like to cruise for ugly chicks/dudes
7.) You wanted a 455 but could not handle the power of an Olds/Pontiac
6.) You wanted boost so you could outrun your buddies naturally aspirated Olds
5.) You needed a car to edge out your buddies 17 sec Cutlass at the track :Dou:
4.) Hell, I am running out of stuff...
3.) Your IQ is less than the average Olds driving redneck
2.) You thought the 80s ruled (for all you GN folk)

and number 1.).........



Heck, even I like the looks of a GS. Its an A-body man. I had to come up with some kind of a comeback though.


Looking forward to a great time at Temple, meeting some of you for the first time, and seeing some of you again.

Ben



Hell no we're serious. :blast: Just kidding hehehehehehe

Wished I could be there.

[PSmith]

Oldsmogrill. hehehehhehe How about it Ben, is that what you get when you line up against a Buick! :3gears:


I guess after the buick beats the olds,it would be oldsmogrilled?

[Nicholas Sloop]

It was almost better than sex! :TU: :TU: :TU: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


You remember what sex is like???? :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :Dou:

:laugh:

[70 Skylark Conv]

You remember what sex is like???? :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :Dou:

:laugh:

It's been a while now!!! Can barely remember. Guess since it has been so long, it was better than sex. :shock:

You had to look a long way back in the thread to find that post. :Brow:

[70 Skylark Conv]

Hey Phil!!!! Trying to get a hold of you. Left a message on your work voice mail with my phone numbers.

Can you call me please? I'll post on LSPBC groups too.

[1970GS455]

He is a hard man to reach. Ive tried calling him , oh...... 5 or 6 times. ONE time got an answer. His wife. He wasnt available. :Dou:

He checks this often. Im sure he will call you soon.

[70 Skylark Conv]

He is a hard man to reach. Ive tried calling him , oh...... 5 or 6 times. ONE time got an answer. His wife. He wasnt available. :Dou:

He checks this often. Im sure he will call you soon.

Why aren't you taking a drive to Temple this weekend? :Do No:

[1970GS455]

One; Because the walking MEGAPHONE isnt going.

Two; Its the same day as our cities Christmas parade. While I could care less about a parade, seems pretty important to the wifey.

Three; If I can get Over #1, and out of #2, I will perform #3 and be there.

Summarization; maybe, maybe not :Do No: If I do, I wont stay over night though. Will come right back.

[70 Skylark Conv]

One; Because the walking MEGAPHONE isnt going.

Two; Its the same day as our cities Christmas parade. While I could care less about a parade, seems pretty important to the wifey.

Three; If I can get Over #1, and out of #2, I will perform #3 and be there.

Summarization; maybe, maybe not :Do No: If I do, I wont stay over night though. Will come right back.

No excuse!!!!! :Smarty:

1) I'm going to miss the walking megaphone, but I'm going anyway.

2) Same day as our city Christmas parade and I was suppose to work the whole Holiday at the Hall city event and parade. Told my boss I had a race to go to instead.

3) I have no one to drive all the way back with on Sunday (I'm a big chicken to drive all that way by myself), but I'm still going.

Soooooo...... :Brow:

[jamyers]

I am SO bummed. :( I won't be there tomorrow. :ball: :ball: :ball:

A whole slug of "stuff" hit today, and it means that I need to stick around here this afternoon, tomorrow, and probably Sunday, too. :rant: :af: :rant:

Cuss Words. :rant:

Dee, I'm gonna miss seeing you, and I was really looking forward to seeing your car blast down the track. :TU:

Phil, can I go out to "the flats" tonight, and email in a time? I've got a new watch with a second hand... :Brow:

[TXGS]

Thats it your grounded Mr. James, No Buick or car related events for you till spring! Man you are gonna miss out on a great time :3gears:

[jamyers]

Thats it your grounded Mr. James, No Buick or car related events for you till spring! ...
:( Man, I KNEW I was gonna get in trouble... :ball:

Actually, you're right - there ain't no car events around here until maybe June. :error:

Hey, let me be the first to ask: What's the date for the Spring Bash? :Brow:

[TXGS]

It will be announced soon- mid march probably. :beer

[OldsGirl]

Why aren't you taking a drive to Temple this weekend? :Do No:


probably because they're scared




:Do No:

[TXGS]

probably because they're scared

No Just James. The rest of us are ready to give ya'll a good Olds butt kicking. :grin:

[OldsGirl]

ok, I'll be looking forward to it.


Well, I'm about to leave Houston in a little while to head over there. How are you guys doing this? Heads up? Bracket? Match races? Mine is just a little street car, plus its a girl's car, so who wants to set something up? :3gears:

[napier]

:TU:

Whos that? :grin: :laugh:

[jamyers]

No Just James. The rest of us are ready to give ya'll a good Olds butt kicking. :grin:
Gee, I sneak away from work just to find I'm being talked about? :rant: Hmph! Well, no worries Phil, I know how stressed you must be, worrying about whether the Buick-B-Q will pass tech inspection... :laugh:

Who, me scared of some itty bitty Oldsmobillies? Har, har, har. Only think I'm afraid of is maybe not having the steering wheel straight and accidentally driving over one. Did that once with a M*st*ng, and got a flat tire. :Brow:

The only consolation is that tonight I have a hot date with a *really* good-lookin gal named Linda. :Brow: :Brow: :Brow: :Brow: :Brow:

[Nicholas Sloop]

Hey James

Greg and Eric brought you snowballs.

Film at 11:00

[jeff bullock]

OK Guys & Gals.So how did it go?Did Dee's car make it down the track this time without dyin'?The suspense is killin' me!!! :shock: What were some of the times that that the GN boys posted.How about Patrick??Inquiring minds want to know!! :laugh: :laugh:How about you Nick? Did you go?If so how did you do?Hope everyone had a good time and showed the Chevy and Ford guys what Buick power is all about!!

[TXGS]

Yeah James.... Eric Brought a snowball

[TXGS]

As for the cars the fastest street car was a GN -John Pekar - 9.74 (1/4mi) Dee's car was dying at the 1/8 mile marker even with a change of carbs is still is laying over at the 1/8th.

[jeff bullock]

As for the cars the fastest street car was a GN -John Pekar - 9.74 (1/4mi) Dee's car was dying at the 1/8 mile marker even with a change of carbs is still is laying over at the 1/8th.Sorry to hear abou Dee's car.Really thought the fuel pump swap would have taken care of that :af: Need to get it to Denton for a good test and tune session after it warms up.Seems like it only likes to die after it's made a couple runs. :Do No: Gotta be very frustrating :af: :af: :af:

[jamyers]

Hey James

Greg and Eric brought you snowballs.

Film at 11:00
Oh, maaaaaan! :rant: :rant: :rant:

It was 87 here yesterday, a record high. Woulda been nice to see what snow looks like in person... :ball:

What was the Buick v. Olds v. LesserCars outcome? :Brow:

[jeff bullock]

Sorry to hear abou Dee's car.Really thought the fuel pump swap would have taken care of that :af: Need to get it to Denton for a good test and tune session after it warms up.Seems like it only likes to die after it's made a couple runs. :Do No: Gotta be very frustrating :af: :af: :af:Did some thinking.Maybe since the intake and exhaust are flowing good,possibly the heads need a little porting to open them up more or possibly a hotter ignition.Sounds like maybe the fuel is loading up in the combustion chambers and can't be expelled quick enough to keep it from loading,i.e. hotter and more spark to burn excess fuel or better flowing heads to expell exhaust quicker. :Do No:

[napier]

Phil -- What was the most rounds made by a Buick?? OldsGirl made it to the fourth round before breaking out and she said she did not notice any Buicks still in the running.

:spank:

:laugh:

[austingta]

Phil -- What was the most rounds made by a Buick?? OldsGirl made it to the fourth round before breaking out and she said she did not notice any Buicks still in the running.

:spank:

:laugh:

Nonononononono.....

Buicks finished tied for first,(drivers decisions), and second and third, all big blocks... as well as fastest street car (9.74) (Turbo).

Buicks kicked tail!! :TU:


Frank

[TXGS]

Ben the following is the breakdown for buicks.


Street car finals - Buick Regal - Ford lighting.
Semi finals Buick regal and 67 GS400 (raced each other)
4 round Buick regal, 67 GS400, 68 GS
3 -7 buicks

The regal won $150 from the track for 2nd place.
the 67 won $50 for making it to the semifinals.

[Nicholas Sloop]

For those of you who have been in the past but didn't make it this year, you will be glad to hear that The Camaro was put out in round 2 or 3 by a Nissan. Sentra ran a 14.26 on a .26 and The Camaro ran something like a 10.33 on a .30. :TU:

[GS Shari]

So no pics or anything?

Shari

[TXGS]

I think that was one of the biggest highlights of the night Nick! Pic from 04 X Bash.

[70 Skylark Conv]

What an excellent time!!!! :3gears: :3gears: :3gears:

Great to meet Greg and Eric from Nebraska! Thanks so much Greg and Eric for making sure I got home safe and sound!!! :TU:

So what was Ben's best run?

[70 Skylark Conv]

I think that was one of the biggest highlights of the night Nick! Pic from 94 X Bash.

1994?????

[70 Skylark Conv]

Did some thinking.Maybe since the intake and exhaust are flowing good,possibly the heads need a little porting to open them up more or possibly a hotter ignition.Sounds like maybe the fuel is loading up in the combustion chambers and can't be expelled quick enough to keep it from loading,i.e. hotter and more spark to burn excess fuel or better flowing heads to expell exhaust quicker. :Do No:

It is still more likely than not a fuel starvation problem. I'm going to pull the tank and look at it. Next I think I'm going to swap distributors; then as a last resort replace the fuel lines.

I'm also going to replace the carb. Nick was nice enough to let me borrow his Q-jet and it made a world of difference. Think I could hit 12's with the Q-jet on it. Felt like it would pull the tires since the response with the Q-jet was so quick and strong.

Took it to Denton 3 weeks ago and ran it. No problem in 1/8th mile.

I believe the heads have been worked and run larger than stock valves.

Plugs look fine. No loading up of fuel or running to lean.

[jamyers]

My nickel bet is that your fuel pickup sock is coming apart and restricting the fuel intake. When you get the tank out, be sure to blow the lines out from the pump end, even the fuel return line.

[70 Skylark Conv]

My nickel bet is that your fuel pickup sock is coming apart and restricting the fuel intake. When you get the tank out, be sure to blow the lines out from the pump end, even the fuel return line.

I'll raise you a nickel that's what it is!! :TU:

Really missed seeing you guys there this weekend.

Didn't see Wayne there either!!! We can only imagine how much he enjoyed the city parade! :Dou: :laugh: Sorry Wayne! :Brow:

[jamyers]

I'll raise you a nickel that's what it is!! :TU:

Really missed seeing you guys there this weekend.

Didn't see Wayne there either!!! We can only imagine how much he enjoyed the city parade! :Dou: :laugh: Sorry Wayne! :Brow: We missed seeing you as well. :( But Sat. night turned out pretty well - Linda and I went out on a 'date'. I clean up pretty well, but nothink like Linda in a slinky black dress - Rowr! :Brow: I guess moping around pays off! :laugh:

[jeff bullock]

It is still more likely than not a fuel starvation problem. I'm going to pull the tank and look at it. Next I think I'm going to swap distributors; then as a last resort replace the fuel lines.

I'm also going to replace the carb. Nick was nice enough to let me borrow his Q-jet and it made a world of difference. Think I could hit 12's with the Q-jet on it. Felt like it would pull the tires since the response with the Q-jet was so quick and strong.

Took it to Denton 3 weeks ago and ran it. No problem in 1/8th mile.

I believe the heads have been worked and run larger than stock valves.

Plugs look fine. No loading up of fuel or running to lean.Sounds like the cheapest places to start.Good luck.If those don't fix it you might try a MSD 6A or 6AL.Hopefully the fuel lines or the sock is the problem. :TU:

[napier]

With regards to the Buick's fine showing in the finals, I appologize. Just shows how much I was keeping up with the racing action :rolleyes:.



So what was Ben's best run?

My best was my first run, 13.57 at 99. My second run was a hundredth off from that then I started to have minor wheel spin resulting in the last two runs being a tenth to two tenths slower.

That just about ties my personal best, so all in all I was happy. Lots better than running out of fuel and running 17s.

After my first round fiasco (yes, I am a racing novice), I bought back in only to be creamed by an import who cut a perfect light and ran 2 hundreths over his dial in.

The electric pump seems to have done the trick. Was delivering 8-9 psi all the way down the track. A bit high, but it does not seem to affect the Edelbrock carb.

I dont know if yall saw OldsGirl's last two runs of the evening, but after the eliminations, she ran two time only runs on spray and made a new personal best: 11.10 @ 120. She was pretty stoked. That was the quickest out of the five Oldsmobiles running.

Ben

[jamyers]

OK, so who's gonna start the "Brand X results and pictures" thread?

[jamyers]

...My best was my first run, 13.57 at 99. My second run was a hundredth off from that then I started to have minor wheel spin resulting in the last two runs being a tenth to two tenths slower.

That just about ties my personal best, so all in all I was happy. Lots better than running out of fuel and running 17s...
Congrats! I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you or ogle your Olds - nice car! :TU:

[1970GS455]

Didn't see Wayne there either!!! We can only imagine how much he enjoyed the city parade! :Dou: :laugh: Sorry Wayne! :Brow:

I will have you know that I was a man about it and STERNLY STATED I was NOT going to no goofy parade. Of course nobody was present when I made this demand, so I sulked till she said I didnt have to go to the parade. :laugh:

Im glad everybody had fun and the Buicks obviously did well. Im out of the loop till I get a car down there to run. Im not much on spectating. As far as car shows, I do those because they are local. Wont go to BG, Indy, anyplace without a car again. Done that for too many years, so till the beast rises, I wont attend.

That said, out of all events I attend, the Bash is one of the better events to attend. My not attending is no reflection on this event, or any other one. Its my lack of participation with a car that keeps me from them. If I had the car running, I would be there! The GN runs, but Im not going to beat on it, and it wouldnt run a respectable time anyways(its all stock), so theres no point in bringing it.

Yall keep having fun till I get there! :3gears:

[Greg Schmelzer]

Hey all. We had a great time. Met lots of great Buick folks. Everyone was friendly and treated us like they had known us for years.

Trip totals:

Miles--1638.2
Fuel--129.147 gallons
Fuel $---$262.00
Good times-- Immeasureable
Sunburned skulls-- 1, my first in December!!

And the best for last:

Getting Dee's autograph on the Buicks and Bikinis calendar!!! :laugh: :Brow:

Oh yeah, ran into snow on the way back through Kansas and Nebraska and it's -1* here at 11:00 am.

James, we are gonna put a snowball or two in the freezer for you so we can pelt you with one when we finally get to meet you!! :TU:

[1970GS455]

Well Greg,

It appears you brought that cold weather with you, and did not pack it up for the return trip home! I was looking at 31 degrees this morning. :error:

You are right, Saturdays weather was just beautiful! :bglasses:

[70 Skylark Conv]

Hey all. We had a great time. Met lots of great Buick folks. Everyone was friendly and treated us like they had known us for years.

Trip totals:

Miles--1638.2
Fuel--129.147 gallons
Fuel $---$262.00
Good times-- Immeasureable
Sunburned skulls-- 1, my first in December!!

And the best for last:

Getting Dee's autograph on the Buicks and Bikinis calendar!!! :laugh: :Brow:

Oh yeah, ran into snow on the way back through Kansas and Nebraska and it's -1* here at 11:00 am.

James, we are gonna put a snowball or two in the freezer for you so we can pelt you with one when we finally get to meet you!! :TU:

You guys will have to come back down for our next event! :3gears: :3gears: :3gears:

Thanks again for following me home! :TU:

[jamyers]

...James, we are gonna put a snowball or two in the freezer for you so we can pelt you with one when we finally get to meet you!! :TU:You're on! *IF* it ever snows here, I'll save one to 'present' to you at the Spring Bash! :Brow: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Eric Schmelzer]

As Greg stated we had a great time. Meet soem good people and saw some really nice Buicks kick tail. Not to mention see a bunch of cocky Lightning owners run a way with their tail between their legs. Course now y'all need to make a showing in Kearney and meet some more us from up this way.

Dee, was happy to make sure you got back ok. Would have felt bad if we did'nt and something happened.

Phil, Let Frank now that he needs to check the brake lights on his Riv. The passenger side were not working following you out of the track.