Thunderbird Club

[Chucky Stiletti]

Just a comfy cruiser with ample balls.
(Add ahem here )
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add two wheels……

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Toobers Tues…..

 

[dagrev]

Donnie, every day with Grady is a blessing! So good to hear those blessings continue. Prayers for you Grady and the rest of the family.

Thanks George. We'll always take another day.

Funny thing. We had been looking at a Ford 2018 Ford Expedition that seemed to check boxes for us. We went later yesterday and bought it. Took the truck and Grady and parked in a shade by the building. Told the people why. The whole time there people were coming up and asking if we had a dog with us and wanted to go see him. When we left there were about 3-4 people wanting to see and pet him. Weirdest think. You would have thought we had Mick J. in the truck! The lady (young woman) who handled the numbers asked about seeing him, and I said, "Sure, if we can make the check a little smaller!"

OK, this is unrelated....During our talks I mentioned why we liked that model and engine (sets inline not crossways) and I can work on them some and change plugs, etc. That above young lady looked shocked and said, "You know how to change plugs?" I tried not to laugh because it's hardly the big deal she thought. It ain't rocket science! But she was truly shocked. Maybe I just look really stupid. I should have told her about Kara who can take one completely apart and put it back together, and Irv, who seems to be able to make one from scratch in a pinch! I thought it sad that the poor girl didn't ever know anyone who could do something that basic. I suspect every one here could do that if so inclined.

 

[dagrev]

That's great about the pup... Good for the heart and everything in life.
Nice about the bass... G&L does intrigue.

Thanks!

 

[Ringhammer]

I suspect every one here could do that if so inclined.

I used to like to work on cars, but at this point I leave it to people that do it for a living. I work and do what I'm a pro at so I can now add to pay people that are pros at what they do. My '07 GMC Sierra looks as though I could handle some basic maintenance, plugs, etc and I still do the oil changes and filters on that one. My '11 Charger I won't even touch. 16 spark plugs and more modules, and shrouds everywhere, I can barely believe theres an engine block in there. Even an oil change means I'd need a lift and some undercarriage stuff / shields need to be removed just to get to the plug and filter I think.

 

[MCF]

Thanks, Marshall. We were glad. Hated getting ourselves all worked up and certain it was the end with all the thoughts that go through your mind, and knowing we will have to do it again. But it was great to be able to have him sleep with us (yes, in the bed which is where he wants!), another night when we were sure Sunday night was our last that's for sure.

We will be facing that with our oldest of the three Cavaliers, Romeo. He has noticeably slowed the last year or so. He has the shakes at times. And some mornings he doesn't feel like eating. But he's generally healthy, just old. He is a wonderful companion. That's him in the middle.

 

[TBird1958]

Gibson | Pickup Shop New Arrivals

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Anyone tried the new Thunderbird Reissue and Modern pickups? (Apologies if this has already been discussed.)

The chrome cover are standard on the Non Reverse Bird, I like them a lot, drop in replacement for an Epi 760

 

[MCF]

Thanks George. We'll always take another day.

Funny thing. We had been looking at a Ford 2018 Ford Expedition that seemed to check boxes for us. We went later yesterday and bought it. Took the truck and Grady and parked in a shade by the building. Told the people why. The whole time there people were coming up and asking if we had a dog with us and wanted to go see him. When we left there were about 3-4 people wanting to see and pet him. Weirdest think. You would have thought we had Mick J. in the truck! The lady (young woman) who handled the numbers asked about seeing him, and I said, "Sure, if we can make the check a little smaller!"

OK, this is unrelated....During our talks I mentioned why we liked that model and engine (sets inline not crossways) and I can work on them some and change plugs, etc. That above young lady looked shocked and said, "You know how to change plugs?" I tried not to laugh because it's hardly the big deal she thought. It ain't rocket science! But she was truly shocked. Maybe I just look really stupid. I should have told her about Kara who can take one completely apart and put it back together, and Irv, who seems to be able to make one from scratch in a pinch! I thought it sad that the poor girl didn't ever know anyone who could do something that basic. I suspect every one here could do that if so inclined.

We grew up doing our own work. My Dad wouldn't think of letting anyone else work on one of our cars.

I think the last time I did my own anything on a car was around '05 when my son and I replaced the radiator in his '94 Volvo Turbo Wagon. The stuff that had to be removed to get at the mounting bolts was ridiculous. We successfully completed the job, but that was it for my auto mechanic days. I just don't have the patience anymore.

 

[Engle]

Before:
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Looks great!

 

[Engle]

Ordered a vintage one last Tuesday. It shipped Friday. It's going in my BaCH II in place of the stock Artec. It'll be a few weeks before I can install it.

I was going to ask if they are shipping. Hmmm

 

[BklynKen]

We grew doing our own work. My Dad wouldn't think of letting anyone else work on one of our cars.

I think the last time I did my own anything on a car was around '05 when my son and I replaced the radiator in his '94 Volvo Turbo Wagon. The stuff that had to be removed to get at the mounting bolts was ridiculous. We successfully completed the job, but that was it for my auto mechanic days. I just don't have the patience anymore.

I always tried to do as much as I could. I had a dedicated set of brake pads and rotors for the street and the race track that I'd change. Those Hawk Blues were incredible brake pads, but too much and too dirty for the street.

 

[Engle]

Action shot from Saturday:

 

[MCF]

I was going to ask if they are shipping. Hmmm

The vintage ones are shipping direct from Gibson as of last Friday. There is a wait on the modern ones.

Sweetwater still lists both as preorders for now.

 

[Gaolee]

That's right! I always loved that one. I do like the black chrome, but it would look too different from the matte black Hipshot.

Being true to the inner shallowness is important around here. I think most of us agree with that.

 

[Gaolee]

I love my Honda VFR 800.., but lust after a few bikes...

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...late '90s 1200cc Moto Guzzi Daytona RS - Italian V twin road machine - nothing sounds like it.
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1990 RC-30 750cc race replica - legendary - what the VFR became
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1998 Suzuki TL100R (evil bike) brutal power - not for the squeamish.
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My brother had an RC30. I never got to ride it. Which is probably just as well. He also had a 2-stroke 250. NC250 or something like that. It was an absolute blast.

 

[Engle]

We grew up doing our own work. My Dad wouldn't think of letting anyone else work on one of our cars.

I think the last time I did my own anything on a car was around '05 when my son and I replaced the radiator in his '94 Volvo Turbo Wagon. The stuff that had to be removed to get at the mounting bolts was ridiculous. We successfully completed the job, but that was it for my auto mechanic days. I just don't have the patience anymore.

Yes, if you don't have patience for it, things can go wrong pretty quickly.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I love my Honda VFR 800.., but lust after a few bikes...

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...late '90s 1200cc Moto Guzzi Daytona RS - Italian V twin road machine - nothing sounds like it.
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1990 RC-30 750cc race replica - legendary - what the VFR became
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1998 Suzuki TL100R (evil bike) brutal power - not for the squeamish.
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Ideally, I'd love a replica of anything Kenny Roberts rode, but they're all two strokes so never mind. I'll "settle" for an RC-30. Or a plain, old, KZ900.

 

[BklynKen]

Being true to the inner shallowness is important around here. I think most of us agree with that.

You are the expert!

 

[JIO]

I've used that method with great success on my Fenders, I haven't ventured down that path with my Tbirds. Those neck to headstock transition areas aren't quite as robust.

I use heavy strings (50-120) and lowish action but not super low and with standard relief on my Teiscobird which has an Epi Goth T-bird neck, with no issues.

 

[Roger W]

Hope I didn't miss too much. A couple questionable days with Grady and had to skip a few pages. Thought today might be the day we would have to say good bye. The vet looked him over and while his tumor is getting big and looks awful, she was not concerned. We were afraid it was going to rupture or just be to that point needing a decision after a couple days of him not feeling too good. She checked him out and said he's actually in great shape considering his age and issues and said we didn't need to me making any decisions today. We spent yesterday afternoon and this morning thinking we would not be bringing him home--and not sleeping last night. He had a great day once we got home! She said everyone there knows Grady and his reputation for his will to live!

Anyway, bass related, I'm really enjoying the '81 L1k (G&L II in Thunderbird lingo). Maybe too much. This pass sounds fantastic. The OMG position is just that. Sounds so massive it's tempting to use it all the time.

Very good news!