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Originally Posted by paul67
When you are in a hole, don't keep digging.
There is nothing in beginning this thread that is contrary to any requests or demands that I have recieved from any other parties, and I have complied with all the requests or demands that I have recieved from any other parties. If any other parties are upset with this thread or think that it remotely pertains to them then they most definetly take themselves way to seriously.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Bubble tail lights.
Le Man's flip-top fuel filler.
Generic Chevy seat belts.
NOM, built from scratch 454
non-era cam, intake & heads.
Dewitt aluminum rad & dual Spal's.
Racing stripe.
Poly motor mounts
poly CA bushings
Hurst Competition + Shifter
Wrong coolant catch can.
Aftermarket Wheels & tires.
Earth quake exhaust note.
Rabits foot on rear view mirror.... I'm done
Le Man's flip-top fuel filler.
Generic Chevy seat belts.
NOM, built from scratch 454
non-era cam, intake & heads.
Dewitt aluminum rad & dual Spal's.
Racing stripe.
Poly motor mounts
poly CA bushings
Hurst Competition + Shifter
Wrong coolant catch can.
Aftermarket Wheels & tires.
Earth quake exhaust note.
Rabits foot on rear view mirror.... I'm done
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
What about 'bubba' stuff ? For example: I am waiting to find a good deal on a horn button for my '79 (there was none when I bought the car)... ... 'Bubba's" fix: I glued a 3.5" diameter "wall protector" (the plastic disc that you're supposed to glue on the wall to prevent door **** damage) to the tilt/telescopic steering wheel ring... that will do it until I find a good deal on a horn button... I guess most of you are still laughing - but how many points does this cost me ???
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by RedBad1979
What about 'bubba' stuff ? For example: I am waiting to find a good deal on a horn button for my '79 (there was none when I bought the car)... ... 'Bubba's" fix: I glued a 3.5" diameter "wall protector" (the plastic disc that you're supposed to glue on the wall to prevent door **** damage) to the tilt/telescopic steering wheel ring... that will do it until I find a good deal on a horn button... I guess most of you are still laughing - but how many points does this cost me ???
"cost you" heck i say we promote you to lead judge...
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Originally Posted by Cali,68,L-79
Gator would you mind if I use the below LARS moniker on my site. LARS just was here on the San Diego leg and love the job you did on that.
Last edited by GATOR454; Nov 26, 2004 at 11:26 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
"cost you" heck i say we promote you to lead judge...
We may want to start a seperate post on "bubba's cheap and easy repairs" - that would be fun....
I guess you're interessted in photos, I'll post them as soon as I'm back home - tomorrow night.... hey, I was laughing all the time I did that... and I was impressed how good this wall protector fits, better than most of the parts I bought...
.... painted flat black it looks ok but the horn won't work of course.... What else is out there that can go on the bubba list ??? I have a feeling this is getting really funny....
BTW, I'll gladly accept to become a member of a jury ... there should be more than only one person judging..... oh hell, this is going to be fun...
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Originally Posted by Jughead
Bubble tail lights = -2pts.
Le Man's flip-top fuel filler = -1 pt.
Generic Chevy seat belts = -5pts.
NOM, built from scratch 454 = -10 pts.
non-era cam, intake & heads = -2 pts.
Dewitt aluminum rad & dual Spal's = -5pts.
Racing stripe = -7pts.
Poly motor mounts = -12pts.
poly CA bushings = -22pts.
Hurst Competition + Shifter = -15pts.
Wrong coolant catch can = -8pts.
Aftermarket Wheels & tires = -2pts.
Earth quake exhaust note = -20pts.
Rabits foot on rear view mirror = -4888pts.
Le Man's flip-top fuel filler = -1 pt.
Generic Chevy seat belts = -5pts.
NOM, built from scratch 454 = -10 pts.
non-era cam, intake & heads = -2 pts.
Dewitt aluminum rad & dual Spal's = -5pts.
Racing stripe = -7pts.
Poly motor mounts = -12pts.
poly CA bushings = -22pts.
Hurst Competition + Shifter = -15pts.
Wrong coolant catch can = -8pts.
Aftermarket Wheels & tires = -2pts.
Earth quake exhaust note = -20pts.
Rabits foot on rear view mirror = -4888pts.
Last edited by GATOR454; Nov 26, 2004 at 11:22 PM.
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Originally Posted by GATOR454
O.K. by me. Lars did a great job on my carb. so anything I can do to promote his endevors. Post a picture of your engine from the passenger side and I will put your engine in the graphic.
thanks.
David
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From: TX
Originally Posted by BerniesVette
You guys are awesome tonight! Sitting here sipping on a scotch, crank up the computer & see that you guys have invented the greatest event ever! ... but it isn't as good as the ones that have been modified with the latest technology to make them faster, safer, more reliable and better looking. What a Shame! ... This is a kick. 
Your mention of safety ... ah they don't even cut any slack there. 
Curiosity got the better of me and I checked - yep - I have a repro wing nut! Cool - well it's a start at least and I'm already $50 ahead to boot!
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From: "Too Low, Too Fast, Too Loud" TX
Come on RedBad1979...you really think that door **** protector glued to your horn button is going to stop your door **** sized head in a collision and keep from bustin your egg open...think again...boing! 
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by GATOR454
Looks like you just made it!
I could always add another rabbit's foot if needed.
Didn't know they were worth that much. I forgot to mention that next to the foot is a vacuum sealed 4 leaf clover from the '30's. Just for luck.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by RedBad1979
We may want to start a seperate post on "bubba's cheap and easy repairs" - that would be fun....
....
What else is out there that can go on the bubba list ??? I have a feeling this is getting really funny....
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What else is out there that can go on the bubba list ??? I have a feeling this is getting really funny....
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we need to separate the Bubba repairs, we need a "DR Bubba" to show unconventional repairs but done with skill and craftsmanship, as well as "Backyard Bubba" and "Beer Bubba", the last two ar self explanatory...
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From: Mansfield Ohio
I've got a bubba one but can't decide on a value. When I was putting the interior together, the brake switch was about 3/8" away from the bracket that depresses the button, so no brake lights. I know I saw a switch somewhere that had extended threads for a situation like this, but the rocket scientists at the parts counter of Pep Boys & Auto Zone couldn't find what I was looking for. Time to Bubba it! I had a brain storm (actually maybe light drizzle) and figured out a fix. Took double sided tape and taped 4 nickels together and stuck on the bracket. Now the nickels contact the switch and I have brake lights! Also, if I ever need an extra $0.20 for anything, it's there too! (of course I'll have to get back home with no brake lights!)
Wonder how much that one's worth ??
Wonder how much that one's worth ??
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
we need to separate the Bubba repairs, we need a "DR Bubba" to show unconventional repairs but done with skill and craftsmanship, as well as "Backyard Bubba" and "Beer Bubba", the last two ar self explanatory...
I don't think the original intent of this thread was for Bubba repairs. More for items that would cost points in the un-named society. Here, those mod's or wrong numbers would gain points, but be deducted from the 5,000 point starting point. Bubba repairs not counted.
Gator can correct me if I'm outa line.
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A buuba repair is a modification. It doesn't have to be a particularly good modification to qualify. If you claimed 1000 points for a door protector horn button you would get the points but you would more than likely loose the respect of the judges. However if you claimed 1 point and it was a really good looking door protector then the judges could award more points.
Jughead can I borrow your rabbits foot when I submit my car for judging? I'm sure it will help put me over the top. Once I get the award I will gladly return it.
The intent of this thread is to show how a particular group could be more inclusive and have a less serious side, have some fun, increase membership and get some really nice cars out of the event parking lot and into their event and still maintain the "serious" side of the hobby.
Jughead can I borrow your rabbits foot when I submit my car for judging? I'm sure it will help put me over the top. Once I get the award I will gladly return it.
The intent of this thread is to show how a particular group could be more inclusive and have a less serious side, have some fun, increase membership and get some really nice cars out of the event parking lot and into their event and still maintain the "serious" side of the hobby.
Last edited by GATOR454; Nov 27, 2004 at 01:01 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by GATOR454
Jughead can I borrow your rabbits foot when I submit my car for judging? I'm sure it will help put me over the top. Once I get the award I will gladly return it.
Sure. You'll also need a short piece of red ribbon, to keep anyone from putting a curse on your car.
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From: State of Confusion
Originally Posted by Schmucker
How many points for coilovers? I cut up the frame to do that.
adding a straight rear-axle should be worth 1750 points, 2500 if narrowing the rear frame-rails, and adding wheel-tubs.
100 point bonus for solid rear axle with DRUM brakes optional.....
Blower sticking thru the hood: 1000 points,
tunnel-ram thru the hood is 750'
Pro-Stock style hood-scoop worth 500 points.
roll bar: 500
roll-cage, with non swing-out door-bar = 750
5-point belts/restraint-system receives 250 points.
road-racing style fender-flares, or widening/lengthening rear wheel-well opening for over-sized slicks: 750
3.5" wide drag-racing style "front-runners": 250
Anybody with a one-piece bodied C2/C3 Funny Car should be immediately installed as our "Grand Pubbah" for "lifetime-achievement"
