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David, Nice flyer. You might want to share the clubs offer on non members attending the event. Bob:D

David, Where DO you find these photos? You have got to get a job... way too much time on your hands...LOL..

Lookin' pretty good Norm.

Saw the comercial too... it really is well done and looks just like the scene in the movie...

Heck with those 2 cars, I want the trailer.. !!

Congradulations!! You made it this far. Think you'll make it any further? LOL...54? Man you are getting old!! Opps, hey, I'm even older. One more year for you and you will qualify as a senior citizen. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

A great look into the past... Thanks for sharing them.

Dave, If you are going to make a swap that is not straight across I'd suggest calling clutchMasters as they will be the most knowledgable. Napa will only have flunkies that can hardly read the parts manual and JR probably could work it out but would have to research it and would call ClutchMasters so why not just go direct and save a few bucks?

Dave, If you cannot find it at Napa give a call to this number. (951)688-3382. Ask for JR and make the call Tuesday or later in the week after 10am. He will find it for you. Shipping can be arranged. I have set this up with him to service the needs of the guys here. Another place is ClutchMasters in the inland empire. I am not sure the actual location. I have a wholesale number that I call but you should be able to locate the number for the general public on line.

Now THAT's funny... here is another link I found... www.achristmasstoryhouse.com

The movie is avail. for a reasonable price in most stores that sell DVDs. It is really worth having. Also... didn't someone on this forum actually appear in that movie with his cars? If it wasn't this forum (actually at the old site) then he was on another forum that I frequent.

Oh My Gawd, there is a hole in the winshield and is that a foot with shoes under that blanket hanging out the door?

Charlie, My photos and measurments were not helpful? I was on the Bay today and saw a shroud there. Thought of you right away. It is being sold in 2 halves so you will need to win both auctions to get it... Have a look over at eBay..

Yeah Norm, we are in the middle of a cold snap... we did pass a law preventing rain but it is tied up in the courts.. seems someone didn't like loosing the vote on no rain so we all have to suffer throughit until it is worked out...

Darin, I am glad to see that you made the trip safely home. I was a bit worried that you had chosen to do so but figured that you were a big boy and would take no unneeded chances if the failure reoccured. It was great meeting you too. Sure wish that I had more time to spend with you but I did have a business appointment that need my attention. As to what happened to Darin's car. Basically, his master cylinder leaked. Albeit a momentary leak it was still enough to cause the pedal to hit the floor and his heart to start pumping much quicker than it normally does.... Because it was now working one of a couple thing may have occured. One, his pedal pressure was such that the hydraulic cups inside were positioned at a point that may have been pitted or, the lip of the cup may have hit a snag from a pitted area and twisted enough to allow fluid pressure and pedal to drop. Either way, since there was fluid present in the cylinder opening the master will need replacing or repairs. The rest of the system shows signs of a total rebuild being needed right now!! Since Darin already has an appointment to take it to a local shop he will be operating with safe brakes soon. SO, if you see his yellow P-15 on the road there will be no need to give him a with berth for your own safety... Again, good to have met you Darin. Thanks for visiting.

Dennis, Boy do we in the GSR understand how you feel about the National's statements of the fact that if it isn't stock they don't want you. But, we do!!! And when you look at it all, you will see that the actuall events and tours are put on by the locals. The National is just a managment group and rely on the locals to provide a reason for the membership to enjoy their vehicles. All we really get from National is the rules that the club runs by and the best magazine I have ever seen from all the clubs that I belong to. SO...since the GSR is receptive to modifieds, and most of our cars are modified in some way, some with big mods and some with very small mods, all that really matters is, are we willing to accept you and your car? That was one very, very BIG question we had back in '02 when we started this regional. And our answer was YES!!!! we want your modified cars and to devil with what the National rules say... !!! We also love the totally stock cars but, like Tod pointed out, driving is the real enjoyment in ownership. So, to everyone that still questions the modified cars acceptance... WE DO ACCEPT THEM AND LOVE THEM JUST AS WE DO OUR TOTALLY STOCK CARS, PERIOD!!!

What a really cool shot... If you hadn't told us, and if we hadn't seen you in photos before, I know that I would have mistaken the photo for the real deal... Oh.. and you should be packing those bags and learning German....

A trick that was used "way back when" was to poor a little Bon Ami mixed with water to help scuff and seat the rings. Never did it myself but I also recall some early service bulletins that said the same thing. Should you try it? It's your gamble I guess...

Got it Norm, Thanks.

Guys, always remember that this is going to be taking place in California. Us californians absolutely love cars. Be they stock or modified. The general public actually tend to migrate towards the modified vehicles at most of the car shows that I have attended. So... you guys with non stock cars will not at all feel like the bad stepchild.

Norm, Let me check on the insurance issue. We would love having you show your car a tear drop. But... I intend to interest you in joining the club before that. LOL... You really should. You would be a perfect match with the members. You would fit right in.

Good point David. Margie & I will get the clubs policy out and have a look into this. I can say that the National will probably not cover it but we are also using our policy as a second safety net, so to speak, and we are not totally sure what is covered and what is not. We will let you know.

WOW David!!! It sure looks like we made the right choice making you the president of the Golden State Region. Boy, when you get going you sure do it up right!!! Mine was a commecial yours was a complete episode.... LOL.. Good job. Now, let's hope that we have convinced some of these great guys here to come out and just have the times of their lives... Trust us on this one guys... If you can, in any way, make it to the central California coast next May, there is no way possible that you won't enjoy every single minute of your time spent there. California's best. (No, I don't live there, I am from So. Cal. But 'lived there:D back in the late '70s and wish I had never left.)

You got that right Norm!!! It was so much fun back in the Good ol' dayz... But I would bet that our parents said the same about their good ol' dayz too. As a kid I spent my summers at Disneyland almost ever day and loads of week ends during the rest of the year at Knotts. Today you have to take a second on the house to enter the parking lot.

If you are going to set up an exhaust system I recommend that you try to copy Norm's (the other Norm) system. I recently heard his car and while it was idling thought he has a small block Chevy under the hood. What a sweet sound that was emulating from the tail pipe. It has to be the best sounding flathead 6 exhaust that I have ever heard. And I make my living repairing car so I have heard a lot of them in my 40 plus years of doing just that. You won't be disappointed.