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Newest Blog (Discussion) Postings by Dave Wager
NHRA Shortens Nitro Classes to 1000 Ft.
NHRA announced today, that as an interim safety measure, they are shortening the race distance for Nitro class cars (T/F & F/C) to 1,000 ft. beginning with the Mopar Mile High Nats. in Denver. This, IMO, is a monstrous decision on their part, albeit an e  
07/03/2008 09:11 AM General Discussions Comments (2)
A Cool...ing Lesson.
This past Saturday, we had a killer 100 degree plus afternoon that took us well on into the evening. Not EVER having cooling issues with the Party Wagon, Bopeep and me headed out on our twice a month, 150 mile round trip cruise-in spot in Lenoir, N.C. Of  
06/09/2008 10:23 PM General Discussions Comments (11)
Chervron reports $5.17 Billion profit
May 2, 2008.Want to do less work and make more money?? Very simple. Raise your retail prices! Thats' how Chevron oil was able to report a 2008 first quarter NET INCOME PROFIT INCREASE of 9.6%, or $5.17Billion. So, WHO is responsable for the world's oil pr  
05/03/2008 02:32 PM General Discussions Comments (6)
Tragic news for the Doug Herbert family.........
Please say a prayer for the family of N.H.R.A. top fuel racer Doug Herbert. Saturday morning, Doug's sons, 18 yr. old Jon and 12 yr. old James, were killed in an on road automobile crash. Local news reported that Doug was in Phoenix for a test session  
01/30/2008 09:02 PM General Discussions Comments (18)
Snow?? Let me show you some snow.
Take a look at these REAL pix of Rt. 11, Oswego, N.Y. on Feburary 12, 2007. This, my Friends, is why I no longer live in N.Y.P.S............All streetrod activities were postponed for the day.blksheep...For Sale: 1 well used snow shovel...in Charlotte  
12/09/2007 11:08 PM General Discussions Comments (5)
Colored weather stripping??
Someone ask me if I had ever heard of a new color cordinated weather stripping for windshields, rear windows, ect. I guess maybe I missed that discussion. Anybody got some more info on yellow weatherstripping for your yellow truck?????blksheep...fashionab  
11/09/2007 01:24 PM General Discussions Comments (1)
Colored weather stripping??
Someone ask me if I had ever heard of a new color cordinated weather stripping for windshields, rear windows, ect. I guess maybe I missed that discussion. Anybody got some more info on yellow weatherstripping for your yellow truck?????blksheep...fashionab  
11/08/2007 11:31 PM General Discussions Comments (2)
Charlotte Good Guys Oct. 26, 27, & 28th
O.K.,...Who's commin to the Good Guys show in Charlotte this year??? I'll be there on Thursday for the Poker Run and all weekend long. Lookin forward to maybe meetin some of you...................................blksheep...in Charlotte  
10/22/2007 09:08 PM General Discussions Comments (12)
Brave Men and Fast Flatheads
This is at least one reason why your not driven a steel '33/'34 Ford 3 window coupe today. This is a picture of Ralph Bradford and his powerful flathead stead from the early '50's. (compliments of www.o-graham.com) Now, one look will tell you that ole Ral  
08/16/2007 02:54 PM General Discussions Comments (3)
Tag Message
I really like custom tags that send a message or spread a li'l humor on streetrods and customs. They sometimes tell who you are, what your doin or what your thinkin. Anybody sides me got a custom tag???????blksheep...The tag says it all...in Charlotte  
07/25/2007 04:09 AM General Discussions Comments (33)
HEY,....It's reminder time............
With summer's end approching, it's time to ask this question.Have you had your annual physical yet this year??????????Well, if the answer is no, take 5 minutes, make an appointment and get yourself checked out. It never amazes me that most streetrodder's  
07/18/2007 07:01 PM General Discussions Comments (10)
Sometimes less is more........
As many of you know, I recently sold (whew) my big dollar '57 Chevrolet. I invested a bunch of dough in building that car and believe me, it had the best of everything. The problem arose when I finished the car. I didn't want to drive it. Too pretty, too  
03/28/2007 06:32 PM Builder's Corner Comments (12)
Career position available
Be one of but a few, in your field............blksheep...What, no knee pads??...in Charlotte  
11/08/2006 05:04 PM Q&A Comments (12)
Why I don't own a '33 Vicky
Right after WWII, the dirt track craze hit this nation and 30's coupe and sedans made the best dirt trackers. Thousands of those cars lived thier last days like this one. Got any pix you can share of these old dirt cars??blksheep...stabbin the  
01/12/2006 12:27 PM Q&A Comments (14)
street rodders trunk
Now that the summer is winding down, I thought I would start cleaning out the trunk of my 57' BelAir. I can't believe the junk I been carring around. 2 nearly worn out folding chairs, several colors of n/g 50/50 tickets, 26 expired cruise-in f  
10/19/2005 12:32 PM Q&A Comments (21)
Ever wonder....
Ever wonder where the instinct came from, or the passion began?I believe it's in the genes and needs only a spark to kindle the flame.For me, it was on this day..... and it happened like this.A soft, distant rumble, interrupt  
08/03/2005 09:39 PM Q&A Comments (7)
She's a Rodder
She's "The One". There to support, critisize and congradulate. There to gopher an 11/16 wrench, help clean up the mess you made, call you for supper and reheat it for you 3 hours later . She can polish billet to a mirror, wax with the bes  
05/28/2005 04:27 AM Q&A Comments (14)
SIXGUNS..send pix..
Ok Sixguns, your current LaSalle project has our interest. How bout some recent progress pix???I have a 35' Pontiac cpe., which uses the same body as the LaSalle. I'm real curious as to what your doin with the rear tailpan. Mine, although  
04/10/2005 07:45 PM Q&A Comments (6)
Help, need $1M for rod buildup
I just read the Riddler thread. WoW....$1.3 million build cost. No wonder Charlie and the gang left Boyds. Which brings me to the point of this posting. I don't need quite $1.3m, but if y'all could send me bout a million, I could ge  
03/10/2005 09:43 PM Q&A Comments (1)