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« Reply #30 on: November 08, 2013, 23:25:27 pm » |
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I hope you were there on official magazine business! Jim's car needs to be seen by the wider world...
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« Reply #31 on: November 09, 2013, 00:16:43 am » |
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Saw it last Sunday and it does look way cool!  [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] Thanks Keith. I like that picture, it is closer to the color in real life than the ones I posted above. I hope you were there on official magazine business! Jim's car needs to be seen by the wider world...
Naw.... it's not a magazine car. Just a driver with a fresh coat of paint and a bad attitude towards me. You guys ever get caught cussing your car out? People think I'm mental.  thanks guys |
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« Reply #32 on: November 09, 2013, 21:01:46 pm » |
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I think it's a magazine car.
It's what is needed in the magazines it's Iconic for one. Most importantly it's as REAL as it gets and it's a driver.....boy is it a driver.
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« Reply #33 on: November 11, 2013, 23:20:53 pm » |
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I second the motion Jason. I admire both the car and the driver.
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« Reply #34 on: November 13, 2013, 03:54:35 am » |
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very nice...love the color
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« Reply #35 on: November 23, 2013, 04:28:16 am » |
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Looks great Jim. Congrats on getting that it done(ish). Needs slicks and skinny fronts though  |
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« Reply #36 on: November 23, 2013, 17:35:14 pm » |
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Looks great Jim. Congrats on getting that it done(ish). Needs slicks and skinny fronts though and you forgot to mention T-bars  |
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« Reply #37 on: November 25, 2013, 00:36:31 am » |
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my older son took his first legal ride today
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« Reply #38 on: November 25, 2013, 03:13:58 am » |
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Looks like he had a good time.
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« Reply #39 on: November 26, 2013, 07:25:31 am » |
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« Reply #40 on: November 26, 2013, 16:06:46 pm » |
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Thats great, he looks like he loves it. That color looks spectacular.
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« Reply #41 on: November 26, 2013, 19:32:17 pm » |
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Thanks Dave. Lucas has taken a real interest in the car this year. He actually picked the color 3AWF1 Zenitblau (originally I wanted 5707 Auquamarine Blue, but now I'm happy I was vetoed). Turned a few wrenches in helping me reassemble the car, helped me string harnesses. Best of all- he (and his younger brother) keep me motivated to keep it going... "Dad you gonna drive the Bug to work today?" |
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« Reply #42 on: December 03, 2013, 20:44:16 pm » |
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Car turned out real good Jim! Your '67 has been a favorite of mine for years..
Another thing- you will never regret involving the boys in your projects.
Look forward to seeing it in person!
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« Reply #43 on: December 05, 2013, 21:11:48 pm » |
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Thank you Dave! Was hoping I'd see you @ the DKP toy drive. Been a long time. I appreciate your praise dude. Here's a picture from DKP Santa's Lil Helper... as I counted every car on the cruise go by. I was the sheepherder this year.  have a good holiday, |
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« Reply #44 on: December 05, 2013, 21:22:35 pm » |
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« Reply #45 on: December 05, 2013, 21:47:42 pm » |
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yep. Where to?
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« Reply #46 on: December 05, 2013, 22:37:06 pm » |
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California Shipping Stanton.... C/O NORTHSTAR TRADING/SVIEN ERIK COLLINS/NORWAY Just let me know what you need for shipping/delivery Thanks once again buddy...... Now I can tell EVERYONE "Those are Ex-Jim Ratto Bumper you know!!!"  |
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« Reply #47 on: December 06, 2013, 17:06:56 pm » |
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Thank you Dave! Was hoping I'd see you @ the DKP toy drive. Been a long time. I appreciate your praise dude. Here's a picture from DKP Santa's Lil Helper... as I counted every car on the cruise go by. I was the sheepherder this year. have a good holiday, I planned on attending the cruise in my ratty old Baja but I simply got the dates mixed up! I could not believe it when I checked the calendar the Monday after and realized I had missed it!! Oh well, nobody said getting old was easy Again- your car sure looks good.. |
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« Reply #48 on: December 06, 2013, 22:25:22 pm » |
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Wow Jim,
Love that last picture of your car. At that time of night it really shows off bad ass.
Hope to see you soon.
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« Reply #49 on: June 30, 2014, 20:37:31 pm » |
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I can't bring myself to put an aftermarket or non doghouse shroud on. 73 Type 181 (aka Thing) shroud is a dog house with no fresh air. I know all about having parts forever but sometimes you need to make a change Hi Glenn, Finally found my unicorn. Last month a good friend of mine found a nice 181 shroud. It needs some finish work, but in time it'll look ok and I'll get in on the engine sometime this year. |
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« Reply #50 on: June 30, 2014, 20:40:34 pm » |
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That's awesome Jim. I knew one would pop up sooner or later
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« Reply #51 on: June 30, 2014, 21:40:40 pm » |
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California Shipping Stanton.... C/O NORTHSTAR TRADING/SVIEN ERIK COLLINS/NORWAY Just let me know what you need for shipping/delivery Thanks once again buddy...... Now I can tell EVERYONE "Those are Ex-Jim Ratto Bumper you know!!!" Again Lookin good dude..... Just wondered |
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« Reply #52 on: July 01, 2014, 02:57:18 am » |
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Jim,
Your car looks great! Could you tell me what size tires you are running? I have started a new peoject and I like the way yours sits and looks. How is your front end lowered and how much? Your front end is stock width correct?
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« Reply #53 on: July 05, 2014, 02:39:51 am » |
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Jim,
Your car looks great! Could you tell me what size tires you are running? I have started a new peoject and I like the way yours sits and looks. How is your front end lowered and how much? Your front end is stock width correct?
Thank you for your help.
Larry
Hi Larry, front tire is Continental 175/55/15 (Smart rear tire). Rear is Pirelli P4 205/65/15. Wish I had gone with 215/60. Front beam has Sway a Way adjusters in both tubes. It's not that low (makes car too squirrely and screws with steering box to spindle geometry). Rear axles are short swingaxle (not '67). Thanks for your kind words on my car, nice to hear. |
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