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August 16th, 2012, 02:05 PM
#81
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Don't laugh - I've had some Chebby and Ford guys will tell me thats what it means!!Wow Joe! That's an understatement. I did some cost projections on buying a Thornton for my car (including the breather and hardware). By the time it's paid, shipped, (and import taxed) fitted and tweaked, painted and taxed again? I was looking at over 5,000.00 just for a hood. That's why I haven't done the W25 hood. I'll stick with my factory louvered one - it's in mint shape.
August 16th, 2012, 03:18 PM
#82
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas Texas
Posts: 1,565
After reading this thread over and over, and the new additions, just so sorry that I couldn't make it out that night. Sounds as if all had a great time. I have an acquaintance that I put in the catagory of "OB", i.e one better, whatever you say. Last night he told me that the 88 designation in an Oldsmobile was because it was an 88 degree angle motor
, instead of a 90 degree. I calmly asked, "what about the 98"?
No answer. 
, instead of a 90 degree. I calmly asked, "what about the 98"? No answer.
August 18th, 2012, 11:20 AM
#84
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Location: Dallas Texas
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We had to postpone the Fall Zone show (October) due to lack of a hotel that would "work with us". Fees too high, etc. We are looking to have the NTOC Zone Show in late March/early April, and will advise as soon as the details are worked out. Host hotel has to be fairly close to an 1/8th mile strip, so we can (try to) race! Right now Redline (out IH30 toward Greenville) and the strip oht 175 toward Crandall, along with the strip north of Denton on IH35 where been able to race one time; all other times it rained. Will keep you posted on CO as things come together.
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August 18th, 2012, 08:12 PM
#85
car guy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dallas TX
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We had to postpone the Fall Zone show (October) due to lack of a hotel that would "work with us". Fees too high, etc. We are looking to have the NTOC Zone Show in late March/early April, and will advise as soon as the details are worked out. Host hotel has to be fairly close to an 1/8th mile strip, so we can (try to) race! Right now Redline (out IH30 toward Greenville) and the strip oht 175 toward Crandall, along with the strip north of Denton on IH35 where been able to race one time; all other times it rained. Will keep you posted on CO as things come together.
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August 19th, 2012, 04:29 AM
#86
Old School Olds
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Marble Falls TX
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Rather than having a zone show why can't we get all of the Texas guys together? I'm not in the OCA but I have already been brainstorming a "Texas Olds Meet" in a central location. I was thinking Austin, so that SA, Houston, Dallas, and Austin guys could all get together.
I was thinking of more of a CO motivated event rather than OCA...any thoughts?
I was thinking of more of a CO motivated event rather than OCA...any thoughts?
I am looking forward to meeting some of you guys.
Are beaters welcome? We got the tranny in the '70
yesterday, burning rubber once again... Adam.
August 19th, 2012, 06:20 AM
#87
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Location: Poteau, Ok
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What about my Funny Looking Chevelle, would I offend anyone? Hopefully I'll have the front end rebuilt by then, and it'll drive anywhere!
I asked this question earlier in the post, on Sunday mornings Busy B's bakery, on the SW side of Fort Worth, a lot of old hot rodders and muscle car enthusiast gather for coffee, pastries and tales. It starts early and ends when the last car leaves. Would some of you guys like to meet up?
My work prevents me from driving to evening get togethers in the Metroplex.
I asked this question earlier in the post, on Sunday mornings Busy B's bakery, on the SW side of Fort Worth, a lot of old hot rodders and muscle car enthusiast gather for coffee, pastries and tales. It starts early and ends when the last car leaves. Would some of you guys like to meet up?
My work prevents me from driving to evening get togethers in the Metroplex.
August 19th, 2012, 06:35 AM
#88
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Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Rather than having a zone show why can't we get all of the Texas guys together? I'm not in the OCA but I have already been brainstorming a "Texas Olds Meet" in a central location. I was thinking Austin, so that SA, Houston, Dallas, and Austin guys could all get together.
I was thinking of more of a CO motivated event rather than OCA...any thoughts?
I was thinking of more of a CO motivated event rather than OCA...any thoughts?
August 19th, 2012, 05:46 PM
#90
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Location: Plano, TX
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What about my Funny Looking Chevelle, would I offend anyone? Hopefully I'll have the front end rebuilt by then, and it'll drive anywhere!
I asked this question earlier in the post, on Sunday mornings Busy B's bakery, on the SW side of Fort Worth, a lot of old hot rodders and muscle car enthusiast gather for coffee, pastries and tales. It starts early and ends when the last car leaves. Would some of you guys like to meet up?
My work prevents me from driving to evening get togethers in the Metroplex.
I asked this question earlier in the post, on Sunday mornings Busy B's bakery, on the SW side of Fort Worth, a lot of old hot rodders and muscle car enthusiast gather for coffee, pastries and tales. It starts early and ends when the last car leaves. Would some of you guys like to meet up?
My work prevents me from driving to evening get togethers in the Metroplex.
It is a nice area to picnic, swim, wade and float down the river in a tube. Nice for the whole family.
I was there 3 years ago and enjoyed it.
August 19th, 2012, 07:47 PM
#92
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The water will be safe.......... 
August 20th, 2012, 07:53 AM
#93
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Hahahaha! You guys crack me up! So are we gonna go for the 2nd, I can postpone my front end rebuild for another week and drive my car over, hell I might even drag the wife with me!
Please note, absoluletly no Speedo's!
Please note, absoluletly no Speedo's!
August 20th, 2012, 09:10 AM
#94
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I will go on Sunday the 2nd, as long as there is no chance for rain.
Bring the Olds, the family and a lunch - lots of places to explore. Many picnic areas there if you get there before noon. Bring a tube or float and definetly some shoes to wear in the water. And no speedos!
Here is a site to the park - a map can be printed, too.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/dinosaur-valley
Bring the Olds, the family and a lunch - lots of places to explore. Many picnic areas there if you get there before noon. Bring a tube or float and definetly some shoes to wear in the water. And no speedos!
Here is a site to the park - a map can be printed, too.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/dinosaur-valley
August 20th, 2012, 09:37 AM
#95
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This is best a daytime place, I would say get there by 11am before it gets too hot. We can chat, look at cars, have lunch, hike, float, and everyone can leave when they want.
I will be there a while, so anyone coming later, could (within reason).
I will be there a while, so anyone coming later, could (within reason).
August 20th, 2012, 03:47 PM
#98
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August 20th, 2012, 07:42 PM
#99
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I just realized this is Memorial Day weekend, so I expect a crowd. Therefore we would need to get there at 11 at the latest; 10 is better.
Too difficult to save parking spots, but I can at least grab a pick-a-nick spot.
Spouses and kids are welcome as long as they can behave.
Yep - she can help carry the cooler!
Unfortunately, public consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the park, so if you want to bring some brews, they must be well concealed. Mountain Dew bottles work well!
Too difficult to save parking spots, but I can at least grab a pick-a-nick spot.
Spouses and kids are welcome as long as they can behave.
Yep - she can help carry the cooler!
Unfortunately, public consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the park, so if you want to bring some brews, they must be well concealed. Mountain Dew bottles work well!
August 21st, 2012, 09:34 PM
#102
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Well, looks like more recent dino tracks discoverd at the park!
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Scien...166911036.html
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Scien...166911036.html
August 22nd, 2012, 08:57 PM
#106
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August 23rd, 2012, 06:54 AM
#107
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August 23rd, 2012, 10:31 AM
#108
Just an Olds Guy
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Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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August 23rd, 2012, 10:48 AM
#110
Just an Olds Guy
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Whattay mean AGE doesn't help??? Course it does. The older you gets the more helps ya needs...
August 23rd, 2012, 03:40 PM
#113
Just an Olds Guy
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August 23rd, 2012, 07:12 PM
#115
Just an Olds Guy
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You've never seen Eric (MDchanic)'s 73 Delta vert? It's pink and has a wiffle puff 260. I think he said geezers with walkers could take him from a stop light...and it will do 0-30mph in about 37 seconds??? Now my friend - THAT's a 'wiffle puff'.... That reminds me I gotta send him some pics of a REAL 73 Delta with a REAL 455.
That reminds me I gotta send him some pics of a REAL 73 Delta with a REAL 455.
August 24th, 2012, 10:09 AM
#117
Just an Olds Guy
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Ha ha ha - ya thought I'd forgotten??
Steve - this happens in just about every thread...Heck I don't even live in TX but I feel so comfy just talking with you guys and watching your daring exploits....
Think of it this way - it's a great way to keep the social network of TX C.O. members talking?
Think of it this way - it's a great way to keep the social network of TX C.O. members talking?
August 24th, 2012, 03:31 PM
#118
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Naw. BUT, what y'all can do is create a 'Social Group' and name it for texans! Den you can invite all de texans in de state to join an rabble rouse. It's more private and not open to the general C.O. community unless you invite them or allow them in. You could act as an administrator of sorts. If you're curious about how to set it up? Get in touch with Scot (GAOldsdman). He set up one for Special Order Oldsmobiles.
But if'n y'all want I can just unsubscribe from this thread so I don't keep interrupting..
But if'n y'all want I can just unsubscribe from this thread so I don't keep interrupting..
August 27th, 2012, 06:59 PM
#120
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As many know, Rob rarely travels anywhere without a camera!
So it looks like we have three of us confirmed for 9-2 - any others? Just let us know!
Or heck, just meet us on out there unannounced if you want!
Hopefully Allan will make the drive on down................
So it looks like we have three of us confirmed for 9-2 - any others? Just let us know!
Or heck, just meet us on out there unannounced if you want!
Hopefully Allan will make the drive on down................
