Do you think its time?

I was driving 6018 today, enjoying the new wheels & tires, when the pin hole leak decided to get serious with me.

Oh, NO......

George, I think it's time.

Besides, your car would look pretty silly wearing a diaper all the way to vegas....

John

George,

The wheels look great, how do those 25 profile tires feel on the bumps?

Definitely time my friend to fix the cooling system, but I don't want to hear no excuses, the magazine only needs mailing and Vegas is almost 6 weeks away. What's to replace? A few hoses, ss pipes and the radiator right? Hell, throw out an invitation with free pizza and you should have no end of willing helpers in that neck of the woods. Time to give something back to the man that gives us so much, if I was a bit closer I'd be knocking on your door right now.

What's the World coming too, if the President of Pantera Interntaional shows up at one of the premiere Pantera events Panteraless....unthinkable.

Julian

Yeh George I be there also in a heartbeat... Just 400 miles away though... Already helped Jim put one in the white car. I feel for ya....No your going have to miss those Bikini's at the beach.....

Whoa! Time for the car diaper!

GREAT looking wheels, George!!

One cooling system upgrade can't be finished in five weeks?

2511 is sitting in my garage minus heads and intake and there is NO doubt it will be in Vegas.

May I suggest Bars Leak?

Larry

George, now that the magazine is off your plate for a bit, you'll find the time. No way you'll disappoint all the people in Vegas by not bringing the silver bullet! I love the new wheels. I must say, for an old cowboy, that's a lot of bling!

Good luck with the repairs. I wish I was there to help, I could use the sun and warm weather!

The wheels look great! You will feel at ease knowing your engine is cool. I have seen your radiator an shrowd design. I hope it all fits well for you my friend You should take some pics and share!

Wow! Those wheels are cool better get that leak fixed.

Your past posts have hinted at a one tank swirl/recovery system with other mods. I'm looking forward to seeing the upgrades you've been considering, put to use.
I'm no engineer, so I need to stand on the shoulders of Giants, or forever stand in the shadows...or in other words...I wait until better minds work out the kinks and then glom on to their hard work for myself!
Looking forward to your progress on the new system.
Mooso

George, Those new rims and tires really look awesome on your car.The size and perportion is perfect.Really classy looking.What size and brand are they? Jim Coyne-9379,4017,1705

The tires are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 in sizes:

Front: 245/35ZR18 mounted on a 18" x 9" wheel

Rear: 325/25ZR20 mounted on a 20" x 12" wheel

The wheels are HRE, model 898R 3 piece wheels. I selected this wheel both for the spoke arrangement, and because the hardware is hidden on the backside of the wheel. My previous Etoile wheels had the bolts circling the wheel on the outer side (like almost all modular wheels) and it was a pain in the arse to clean around and between the bolts.

The outer hoops are chrome plated (no polishing of aluminum) and the centers are painted to match the car. I'm pleased with the outcome. This will be a very easy wheel to maintain, which was my goal.

cowboy from hell

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Originally posted by george pence:
So guys (and gals) tell me honestly, do you think its time I retire the 33 year old cooling system in 6018 and get to work installing the one-off new system I engineered for it?

Don't know if I'll be done in time for the Fun Rally, but I don't think 6018 will make it on the old system.

Well let's accentuate the positives...the anti-freeze is nice and green.

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Originally posted by george pence:
So guys (and gals) tell me honestly, do you think its time I retire the 33 year old cooling system in 6018 and get to work installing the one-off new system I engineered for it?

Don't know if I'll be done in time for the Fun Rally, but I don't think 6018 will make it on the old system.

George. That was one of the very first things I HAD to do with 4903. When I first bought it it overheated a lot. Well I crawelled underneath the car and the original radiator hose had gotten so soft, it collapsed when the pump started really pulling on it. I bought a set of those smurf blue hoses that Halls sells. It was easy and I had it done in a week. One Detom week = one George Pence hour.
It was a really good kit cause the hoses were all the right length already and the clamps were all there and the right size. Real primo stuff.

I can understand a driver or passenger wetting themselves while driving our cars but to drive mad enough to make your car wet itself is a different story. Easy on the right foot there buddy.

Blaine

George....Those wheels are sick! Wait till Charlie and Alex see them.... BTW, you have a coolant leak.....

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Originally posted by Dougo:
.....BTW, you have a coolant leak.....

I hadn't noticed

Tell Julie & the kids I love them

Cool wheels! I just bought a (used) set of 17's from another great enthusiast. What a difference over the originals!! -by the way -I want your mirrors!!

The car wasn't wetting itself! It just pissed on a cheby vet type car!!!