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Another new guy

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Stormin, Oct 17, 2006.

  1. Stormin

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    Hey I forgot to start a post in here introducing myself. I jummped right in and started posting in the xj chat section.
    Hi all!
    I just picked up a 1981 xj650.
    It's been stored outside for a while, is full of mouse nests, and only has 6000+ miles on it. It was a one owner bike, that now needs a lot of TLC.
    I'll keep you updated on the progress.
    I'm a bit of a gear head, I run a 1972 Dodge Demon at the drag strip.
     
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    Welcome and good luck on the work.
     
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    Welcome; I'm fairly new here myself, also a gearhead. I'm "in the process" of restoring my '72 Duster. Here's a nice Mopar related link; www.forabodiesonly.com
    See you there as well? :D
     
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  4. Stormin

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    LOL
    Hey Captainkirk, It's me Mopower71 (Norm)from FABO, BBD, and NEBR, Moparts etc...
     
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    Small world! Now if you show up on the BadWeatherBikers site, I'll really be freaked! 8O
     
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    Welcome to you Stormin! Looks like you have a friend or two out here already. This is a harbinger of things to come...
     
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    Welcome Stormin !
    I too am fairly new here but let me tell you, I have gained so much valuable information not to metion the commradery with other xj'ers. have fun!
     
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    Hi Stomin
    Welcome and hope you have many years of enjoyment out of that XJ
     
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    Hi Stomin
    Welcome and hope you have many years of enjoyment out of that XJ
     
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    hey there "Stormin"... Is it normin ? Welcome to the crew! Does your bike run at the moment? You gotta send over some pics of your mopar! What do you got in it? 340...360...slant 6...?
     
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    or maybe a 426 Hemi or a 440 mag
     
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  12. Stormin

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    It's Norman, Yep Stormin Norman.

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    How's that?
    I have pictures of the bike and will post them in a few days when I get the camera unloaded.
    It doesn't run at the moment, but give me a day or two.
    Fuel tank is clean but I broke the filter so I had to pick one up. Was going to put it on tonight but ended up working a double today/night.
    Maybe tomorrow.
     
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    Picture of the Demon was taken on Sept 30th at Lebanon Valley Dargstrip in New York.
    Power is from a 446cid. Just put the engine in late this summer, and first time to the track, with no tuning and running thru the mufflers was an 11.83 @ 113. Now it's time to tune it in.
     
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    SWEET

    Somehow I knew it was a big block when I speculated.

    I once built a 65 Falcon Ranchero with a 66 Mustang HO 289
    T-10 top loader 4 spd trans, 9"rear end.
    Cool thing is that all the suspension from the Mustang swapped straight across.
    Light little car + big powerfull engine + right gears = 40 MPG!!!
    as long as I kept the 2ndarys closed.

    NICE CAR!!!
     
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    Damn nice car man! Is it a 3 speed? I was thinking your motor was stock. Good choice, with the 446 cid. That thing must melt asphalt! Is that an 1/8 of a mile drag strip over their?
     
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    LVD is a 1/4 mile track.
    It has a 3spd automatic 727 Torqueflight in it.
    It will spin the tires pretty good, But traction has increased with the addition of the Calvert Cal-Tracs.
     
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