Barrett-Jackson: Merlin update
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From: NC,USA
Originally Posted by Merlin522
I was actually expecting them to treat me like or . The commentary was quite honest & pretty darn accurate. One guy even made a comment about the thrill being in the construction - kind of like a science project. That was a really astute comment from someone who has never met me. Look, I realize it's a bit of a freakshow but it's different & it's what I liked at the time. I would still WAY rather cruise Merlin down the street than one of those zillion $150K Nomads they've sold today. Andrew made a few dollars so I'm happy for him. If it had sold for really big bucks, I probably would have been a bit mad at myself. It sold pretty much where I thought it would (and not that much more than I sold it for).
67k was a steal!
Whipples wheels and paint... just that and your nearly there!
Last edited by GDaina; Jan 29, 2005 at 03:29 PM.
Le Mans Master
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Merlin522
(immature name changing removed) The commentary was quite honest & pretty darn accurate. One guy even made a comment about the thrill being in the construction - kind of like a science project.
Looking in the trunk of something custom... pointing at an AMPLIFIER
Faceless voices: "What's that big thing in there, is that one of those subwoofers?"
Alain: "I don't know, but it's got 1000 watts!!"
Lesson being, take the 'technical' commentary with a grain of salt!
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by ZD75blue
Whipples wheels and paint... just that and your nearly there!
Last edited by turtlevette; Jan 28, 2005 at 11:17 PM.
Burning Brakes
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It's a shame it didn't bring more, but any custom car is a hard sell. It's got to appeal to the buyer, and the people who are interested in a car like Merlin usually would rather build (or have one built) for themselves.
Pretty messed up world we live in where an Olds 442 is worth more than a pristine Lamborghini Countach S...
Pretty messed up world we live in where an Olds 442 is worth more than a pristine Lamborghini Countach S...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder Creek California
Originally Posted by Budman78
Yea, Alan was noting last night that the hood of a vette was starting to rust through the paint..
Gotta stick to the topics you know!
Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder Creek California
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Geez, I guess my question got swamped in all the hostilities & sucking up...oh well....I'll figure it out myself..as usual.
Steve, I was wondering, do you still have your buildup pics? I used to have all your pics stored on a hD but it crashed a long time ago and now I don't have them anymore, I was hoping to find the pics of your fuel tank & pump setup. From what I recall you were running (2??) an SX pump/filter setup also, also I'm interested ins eeing the alu tank, I'm planning on building one myself and could use some ideas. I want to drop the CG and lower the tank but maybe I can get some nice ideas from your one.
