chepsk8
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Fresh off knee surgury. And a heavy clutch in the car.
(That's why the cobra has a nice, easy hydraulic clutch)
(That's why the cobra has a nice, easy hydraulic clutch)
Met the girl of my dreams today
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CarFreakGT
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Spaz at 24.....what's with the knee?
The guy in the background cracked him w/ his cane and told him to go lean on his own car.
CarFreakGT
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StangDreamin'
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That must have been the surgery to which I still haven't submitted myself. And I was that skinny at 24, too..... 24 was a loooooooong time ago, though
As far as "eating my heart out goes:
Nah that's Daniel Francis* Reiter's car; according to the plate. The old guy cracked Dan because Dan invited the "designer" of that molested Cougar to the show.
That guy must have been the inspriation for all the "Fast and Furious" movies...... turned a perfectly great car into the world's first ricer! 
EDIT: Daniel Francis Reiter - I like that! Helps exdplain the confusion in his mind!
I still kill me!
StangDreamin'
Founding Member
Oh, and for Andy.....
I'm sorry about the projected outcome of your upcoming hot date. That whole mindset has thrown me a curve. Just wasn't what I was expecting to hear happening in your life right now.
Super Sports and Flow 40's on a big cat? Just "wrong" on a '73. I'm still thinking of "Vintage 60's" (repop Shelby 10-spokes) in either 16" or 17"; although the Ultera/Edelbrock 454's are looking more interesting every time I look at them.
If only the 454's weren't so tied in with the whole GISS "Eleanwhore" deal.
As for exhaust, Flow 40's are way too loud and "drone-y" at cruisng speeds. Still stuck on Maggies for that "stealth-til-you-hammer-it" sound.
On the other hand, anybody got a sound clip of a Cleveland blowing through duals and maybe Borla mufflers? Maybe a little 3" action from the Borla's to the rear valance, just for the deeper rumble?
I'm sorry about the projected outcome of your upcoming hot date. That whole mindset has thrown me a curve. Just wasn't what I was expecting to hear happening in your life right now.
Super Sports and Flow 40's on a big cat? Just "wrong" on a '73. I'm still thinking of "Vintage 60's" (repop Shelby 10-spokes) in either 16" or 17"; although the Ultera/Edelbrock 454's are looking more interesting every time I look at them.
If only the 454's weren't so tied in with the whole GISS "Eleanwhore" deal.
As for exhaust, Flow 40's are way too loud and "drone-y" at cruisng speeds. Still stuck on Maggies for that "stealth-til-you-hammer-it" sound.
On the other hand, anybody got a sound clip of a Cleveland blowing through duals and maybe Borla mufflers? Maybe a little 3" action from the Borla's to the rear valance, just for the deeper rumble?
I'm sorry about the projected outcome of your upcoming hot date. That whole mindset has thrown me a curve. Just wasn't what I was expecting to hear happening in your life right now.
Super Sports and Flow 40's on a big cat? Just "wrong" on a '73. I'm still thinking of "Vintage 60's" (repop Shelby 10-spokes) in either 16" or 17"; although the Ultera/Edelbrock 454's are looking more interesting every time I look at them.
If only the 454's weren't so tied in with the whole GISS "Eleanwhore" deal.
As for exhaust, Flow 40's are way too loud and "drone-y" at cruisng speeds. Still stuck on Maggies for that "stealth-til-you-hammer-it" sound.
On the other hand, anybody got a sound clip of a Cleveland blowing through duals and maybe Borla mufflers? Maybe a little 3" action from the Borla's to the rear valance, just for the deeper rumble?
Hey it happens, look on the bright side our wedding night and several years after that will be great, whats 7 months in comparison to the rest of our life...................... Who am i kidding
Yeah I think this guy was going for the 60's muscle car look, it looked sharp and sounded good. Might not have been my exact cup of tea but it was still nice to a clean looking cougar.
66Mustangirl
New Member
I have a smokin hot date this Friday,
No action??? Try being a single gal in Boston in the middle of the ALCS Playoffs and the World Series
Unless you're holding tickets to Fenway Park, you might as well be invisible!...but at least the World Series only lasts a couple weeks, not eight months
chepsk8
Founding Member
66MG,
I may be up in the Boston area for work Sun/Mon Nov 18/19. I will not know until next week. If our locations are not too far off, you can meet a Closet member, and founder of the Gutter in the flesh?
I may be up in the Boston area for work Sun/Mon Nov 18/19. I will not know until next week. If our locations are not too far off, you can meet a Closet member, and founder of the Gutter in the flesh?
66Mustangirl
New Member
Ahhh. Obviously, you read MY posts!
Exactly! This one in particular almost brought a little tear to my eye...Oprah and Dr. Phil couldn't have said it any better...Who says guys don't have a sensitive side?
66Mustangirl
New Member
Did someone say that they had tickets to the World Series?Who's got tickets to Fenway?
Welcome 66MG, you'll find all kinds of useful information here.
Thanks 65M--And if I had tickets to the Series, I'd be one VERY happy girl--Jason Varitek up close and personal? Ooh, baby...
66Mustangirl
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That'd be great! I'd love an expert opinion on the car (unless your opinion is "wow, what a disaster--you've made a HUGE mistake), although the delivery is now delayed due to some parts that had to be returned, so I'm not sure if I'm going to have it by then. I should know early in the week.
StangDreamin'
Founding Member
Where's Deanna? She needs to be reading this..... I'm sure she'd have something to say!
Nah, chepsk8 is a walking book of knowledge on those cars, he'll let you know what you need to hear.
Andy, it's a good thing. I don't know how I would deal with it, well since I've never had to (Holy crap, 7-8 months?!?!) but it's a good thing. I come from a devout catholic family, and you're in the bible belt. Assuming that has a lot to do with it. But you know what they say about assume. Gotta respect values, I'm a big fan.
66Mustangirl
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If by "she" you're referring to me, can someone explain please? I don't get it...
(I'm a little slow sometimes...) And I promise to stop hijacking Andy and Heather's story now...Although Andy, if you ever need some advice from a girl's perspective on the subject, just let me know. And PS: Way to go Sox! 3 down, 1 to go 
StangDreamin'
Founding Member
I don't know if he's just interested in it it being a manual tranny as opposed to a slushbox; or if he's referring to something all young guys (and me too when Mrs StDr would cuddle up next to me in the Rice-Eating Generic Chevy Truck) think about when riding or driving with a girl..... the "Fourth Gear Slide"
Can't do that little maneuver with an automatic!
Can't do that little maneuver with an automatic!
You hit the nail on the head.
I don't know if he's just interested in it it being a manual tranny as opposed to a slushbox; or if he's referring to something all young guys (and me too when Mrs StDr would cuddle up next to me in the Rice-Eating Generic Chevy Truck) think about when riding or driving with a girl..... the "Fourth Gear Slide"
Can't do that little maneuver with an automatic!
Its a shame my mustang doesn't have a bench seat. 
But wait, the Fordza Ranger does
Alright now BDT my boy, listen up....
With a name like Carlo I couldn't help but reply to this thread. First off, it's GRAVY! That red stuff on your spaghetti is not just some red SAUCE.
This is where the majority of the meal's flavor and appeal lies. If you enjoy to cook, and it appears you do, then a good gravy is the focal point of any meal. There are two things that either make or break a restaurant for me: texture/taste of gravy and texture/taste of the chicken.... but that's for another time.
To get this meal right you need to cover all the angles. A good bread (Garlic bread is nice, but a soft Italian bread is fun to break and, if the gravy is good, use for dipping.) You can also put a nice shallow dish of olive oil with pepper, and other various Italian spices in it for a good taste. Normally I put garlic and whatever other herbs I have laying around in this. It just adds another level to your meal.
As for the main course, find out if she has a thing for Ravioli, Gnocchi, or if she prefers a simple spaghetti. If you haven't prepared them before you'll probably want to stick with an easy spaghetti dish.
On to the GRAVY! My Nana was famous for never using recipes, so the amounts of everything still get me from time to time. The best is to put a bit of oil in the bottom of your pot, chop some garlic and let it get the flavor out. I then add a large can of crushed tomatoes (16 ounces I believe), and two small cans(6 ounces I believe) of tomato paste (Let me look at the cans tomorrow and I'll get you ounce sizes) You need about 8-10 ounces of water (I'll check again tomorrow) to make it the right consistency. Garlic salt, pepper, salt, a dash of these spices, a dash of those (basil etc. your local supermarket will probably sell a bottled Italian herbs type seasoning).... to be honest I just add stuff in different amounts while I let it simmer until I get a taste I like. Simmer on your lowest setting for 3-3.5 hours, stirring regularly (Burning the gravy really isn't a good taste). If you have a gas stove, and the flame causes the bottom of the pot to burn the gravy, get another spacer between the two.
Oh, my sauce is a marinara, no meat. The girlfriend is a vegetarian, I personally don't need a meat sauce. My comments about gravy are just how I was raised, as it was just a translational thing with sauce vs gravy. In Italy meat gravy is not an everyday type thing and the word for a thick sauce was translated to this by early immigrants.
If she does eat meat, sausage is easy. If you were in the Philly area I'd send you some of my family's... but you're not.
Finally, I like a good Chianti. I think Carlo Rossi Chianti is a decent buy. It comes in a large bottle and it's not a bad wine. Unless you happen to have an uncle or three that makes their own wine
Wow, so I wrote a book. For dessert, well... you won't need to prepare anything after she ate your dinner. :SNSign:
I used this yesterday with a red wine. funny thing is i have this post copied into a word document and printed out so that when i need it i can pull it out. She saw the paper laying by the stove and asked who made the recipe. I didn't know what to say so i just said "Well a buddy of mine gave it to me in hopes of me finally catching the right one." She then asked what the recipe was called, i told her it was Carlo's Surprise. Thanks again It was almost better the second time i made it.
StangDreamin'
Founding Member
Yeah, but you'd better put buckets in there for the next 7-8 months!
Whatsmattayou? Still afraid to let Miss Heather know this thread exists? (AnotherBlueBDT said:
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