If I ever do a project or a kit, one will be Sparkling Burgundy
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Thunderbird Club
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- Jun 30, 2010
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Totally safe...those things never blow up!
Luckily behind the driver!
Warn me next time bud! I do my best to keep up while working.
Have I told you how much I hate to having to still work? Almost 38 continuous years since 1986. And on and off part and full time jobs since 1974. This is the current reality. I am worried for my kids. The US is not a great place to be in this day and age.
You are correct on your assumptions. As to why, they may have just had extra .022 caps, or perhaps switched from .022 to .04x.
For any of you that want to delve into the rabbit hole, search about clutch explosions in front engine dragstersExactly.
Although, as a driver I’d be equally concerned about the rear differential placement in regards to my nether regions…
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they changed the tire compounds in the late 60s, causing the cars to hook and blow through the clutches, usually at the top end of the track. Some cut the cars in half at speed
the slipper clutch technology only caught up after a rash of drivers were sacrificed to the 1320’ god
It takes a good friend sometimes to remind me, appreciate what you have.
That's how Epi made the pickguards on these NR's. I don't know if you can see it in this pic, but the guard is cut the same way against the neck.
that’s the one! I knew you had a Bird with some sort-of-tort…That's how Epi made the pickguards on these NR's. I don't know if you can see it in this pic, but the guard is cut the same way against the neck.
- Jun 30, 2010
- 49,588
- 221,963
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
- Jun 30, 2010
- 49,588
- 221,963
- Disclosures
- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
And I do. This is a special community.
Blower is supposed to be strapped. OopsTotally safe...those things never blow up!
- Jun 30, 2010
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gotta look that up…many don’t realize what goes on in very close proximity to them in automobiles… remember early Toronados?..
This one started its life as a beat to $#!+ sunburst finish. You can kind of see the chunks missing from the clear coat on the sides and upper edge. Even the pickups had deep wear grooves in them! I bought it for fairly cheap but the modification costs added up quick.
This one showed up with a tort guard that was replaced in less than 5 minutes of the bass arriving at my house.
- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
That's how Epi made the pickguards on these NR's. I don't know if you can see it in this pic, but the guard is cut the same way against the neck.
I think what caught my eye is to the right of the neck, this one goes horizontal for almost an inch before it swoops up. And then there's a bump by the screw. Also the bottom corner left corner below the left edge of the pickup does a hard corner rather than a nice larger radius turn.
The original is such a beautiful design, I hate to see the details get botched.
