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Been gone a while-bought a house-big garage

After changing jobs just over a year ago, my wife gave me a new challenge: Sell the house. My boss was moving and after looking at his listing, she found a different house near us that she really liked. It's newer and in better shape than ours, and has a better layout too. After fuguring out what wi...
by Bowtie
Dec 27 2011, 18:45
 
Forum: Show us what ya got
Topic: Been gone a while-bought a house-big garage
Replies: 4
Views: 44

A car show I put on this month

Last winter I started planning a car show with another car club. Both clubs would share the responsibilities of manpower and coordination, and we both split any profits at the end. It was a complete success. We emptied out and took over the whole used car lot side of my Chevy dealership, and had 130...
by Bowtie
Aug 22 2011, 01:02
 
Forum: Grinding Gears
Topic: A car show I put on this month
Replies: 2
Views: 35

Re: Another project, (this one is a keeper)...

glad you changed your mind on the intake. The Vortecs have a raised runner which doesn't match up to the pre-1996 intakes too well. Definately would be a loss of efficiency there.

I started out with essentially the same thing-a 99 long block (4 bolt) with a spun rod bearing.
by Bowtie
Aug 22 2011, 00:47
 
Forum: Show us what ya got
Topic: Another project, (this one is a keeper)...
Replies: 32
Views: 277

Re: Met Woodstock today at Car Craft Nationals

Thanks for the compliments! I agree it's cool to meet people in perosn like that. I met a few guys from another web forum at SEMA last November, and in fact I met RICKS70SS way back when we were both fairly new to our cars. He was also at Car Craft last weekend and stopped by. HE's also a former off...
by Bowtie
Jul 30 2011, 21:37
 
Forum: Grinding Gears
Topic: Met Woodstock today at Car Craft Nationals
Replies: 4
Views: 53

Met Woodstock today at Car Craft Nationals

Well, we can both prove the other is a real person now. I was heading back to my car at the show and I see an actual HRT t-shirt! I said something and right away Dave knew who I was. Nice meeting you, so sorry I had to get going, we were just about to rally the troops (20+ chevelles on the same bloc...
by Bowtie
Jul 24 2011, 03:54
 
Forum: Grinding Gears
Topic: Met Woodstock today at Car Craft Nationals
Replies: 4
Views: 53

Re: My work

Looks good. I just finished a bathroom remodel myself, which is why I haven't been around. Seeing you today Dave reminded me to check in.
by Bowtie
Jul 24 2011, 03:48
 
Forum: Grinding Gears
Topic: My work
Replies: 8
Views: 70

Re: i just ran across the funniest thing

It's in Ellingson's in Rogers, about a block from the Cabela's up there. Definately still there. Don says it ain't moving anytime soon.
by Bowtie
Mar 21 2011, 02:28
 
Forum: Grinding Gears
Topic: i just ran across the funniest thing
Replies: 2
Views: 65

i just ran across the funniest thing

While doing some historical research for my local club's http://www.northstarchevelles.com website on GM's limited edition ZZ430 crate engine, I came across this: htt http://www.hotrodthunder.com/engine/zz430-the-story-t1708.html I forgot I did that. Can I use myself for a reference? By the way, #5 ...
by Bowtie
Mar 20 2011, 03:16
 
Forum: Grinding Gears
Topic: i just ran across the funniest thing
Replies: 2
Views: 65

Re: Car Craft Summer Nationals

Make sure you stop by and say Hi. I'll be parked in the NE corner near Giggle's Campfire cabin, probably on the corner or side road just north of it with a b unch of Chevelles.
by Bowtie
Mar 19 2011, 01:53
 
Forum: Show us what ya got
Topic: Car Craft Summer Nationals
Replies: 5
Views: 126

Re: Happy birthday Carl!

Happy Birthday
by Bowtie
Mar 19 2011, 01:50
 
Forum: Grinding Gears
Topic: Happy birthday Carl!
Replies: 17
Views: 137

SEMA 2010 pics as promised

I didn't bother to take pics of all the regular crap like the wheel/tire displays and stuff like that. There was a LOT of cool stuff there, and a lot of cool people including tons of celebrities. I flew in Wednesday AM early and was able to get there right at opening. I spent the whole day there unt...
by Bowtie
Feb 13 2011, 23:03
 
Forum: Grinding Gears
Topic: SEMA 2010 pics as promised
Replies: 2
Views: 50

Re: Car Craft Summer Nationals

This year, I'll be bringing a better camera and trying to get some better pics than walk-by snapshots in between gawkers. Here's a link to all the pics: http://northstarchevelles.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=134267&p=3&topicID=37120392 I tried to get a pic of every Chevelle there that wa...
by Bowtie
Feb 13 2011, 22:21
 
Forum: Show us what ya got
Topic: Car Craft Summer Nationals
Replies: 5
Views: 126

Where have I been?

I've been gone. Longer than I thought I guess. Last spring, I got a call from a former employer-1st GM dealer (who let me go due to shringking economy). He offered me a job, but I had to wait a few months. Another guy wasn't working out. I was a GM Partsman for 11+ years, then in October 2009, I wen...
by Bowtie
Feb 10 2011, 02:58
 
Forum: Grinding Gears
Topic: Where have I been?
Replies: 1
Views: 42

Been a while, here's an update on car

I bought myself some Procar seats, then decided maybe I'd dye the interior black since white isn't my style. A local club guy says he's got black and wants my white. Even trade later except his door trim panels are shot so I get $20 from him for mine and then use that and anotehr $70 for really nice...
by Bowtie
Feb 10 2011, 02:42
 
Forum: Show us what ya got
Topic: Been a while, here's an update on car
Replies: 5
Views: 72

Car Craft Summer Nationals

Anyone going? I'll be there.
by Bowtie
Jul 16 2010, 18:50
 
Forum: Show us what ya got
Topic: Car Craft Summer Nationals
Replies: 5
Views: 126
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