Big_John

I was driving the NYS Thruway for work today and in the last few days they've put up signs saying "text stop" at the rest stops and parking areas along the Thruway.

It seems common sense to me too... and that's how I learned to drive.... but some people aren't smart enough to get it. They probably never changed a tire on the side of the road with traffic roaring by. After losing some NYS Troopers and a rash of tow truck operators, they had to do something. If that's what it takes... then that's what it takes. One of our employee's ladyfriend (60 ish and old enough to know better) got a ticket a couple months ago.

I drive a lot. Between work and personal, I do about 30K miles a year. I see texting drivers all the time and have had a couple close calls because of them. I see the irony of Greg's post, but I gotta say that the average driver that is texting probably doesn't know they passed the law. Reading it on the sign is probably the only way they are going to even know that. NY State also did this when they enacted the "Move over" law where you have to change lanes when you go around emergency vehicles. From my observation, that law seems to be working as drivers do move over now and the only ones not moving over have out of state plates on their cars. So, I would say the signs must have helped.

It was great to meet Bill and to finally meet Greg! I've walked by his car many times at shows but never saw him around it before. Greg, regarding the "Long Distance" award, the show chairman is an old friend of mine. He asked me what I thought about the show and I have mentioned that in an email to him. I'm sure the award wasn't intended for a trailered car, but we'll see what he has to say.

Bought the 15 yard roll. That's what I needed.

$2.95 a yard. I bought some and it looks OK to me. It's probably not as nice as some, but at almost 1/3 the price, it's worth a look. http://www.perfectfit.com/15308/154170/Bindings-Trims/Windlace--Automotive-Cloth-Covered.html

It's not even in Binghamton. It's in Greene, home of Raymond (owned by Toyota) forklifts.

Charlie, I quoted you and posted a want ad on our Roadrunner forum. If there's anyone that can find one, it's those guys.

Not quite the same, but still a Roadrunner pillowcase. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Roadrunner-Wile-E-Coyote-Pillowcase-Early-Warner-Bros-Bedding-/200840268698?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2ec3034b9a

I removed my dash to rewire and repaint it. I made a couple of stands from old bed frame. The harness is easy if you take your time and use a little common sense. I used the same method that I've seen used in factories to make harnesses for machines. Lay the old harness out on a piece of plywood and use some finishing nails to make the "pattern". Remove one wire at a time, replacing it with new wire. Solder or crimp the ends on (I won't start the crimp/solder discussion) and use heat shrink tubing to insulate as needed. Wrap the completed harness with vinyl wrap (no adhesive). Rhode Island wiring harnesses are great from every report but they are also kinda "pricey". I used the wiring diagram from my manual to figure out sizes and colors. Length takes some estimating though. Here's a hint though... figure out what you need and buy another 10 feet of each color.

Just spotted this on the HAMB. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=748916 Can't tell you anything else, I don't know him etc.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLYMOUTH-UNDER-HOOD-DATA-PLATE-ID-TAG-ZINC-1-/270987226731?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1818ee6b

Just a wild guess here, but is that the wire that goes to the choke thermostat?

Marty... I'm laughing... I actually typed that and then decided it might just confuse things, so I deleted it. Of course, you can just get the proper polarity digital vibrator and you're all set.

Tube radios don't care about polarity either.