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by GMJohnny
Thu May 14, 2026 6:27 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 154
Views: 236774

Re: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S

Looks mint! I’d be tempted to purchase a wood one also, so you can
refinish it and then be able to switch them back and forth depending on
your mood!

GM
by GMJohnny
Fri May 08, 2026 4:46 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 154
Views: 236774

Re: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S

I’m with Dave and Kris on this one…. I’d refinish the old one with a vinyl paint.
Sem Landau Black is the perfect interior semi-gloss and would work. You might
even be able to buy a Sem color that ...
by GMJohnny
Mon May 04, 2026 5:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tiresmoke outside the matrix
Replies: 3
Views: 1789

Re: Tiresmoke outside the matrix

For the mere price of 2 1/2 pairs of jersey gloves, you get a mint sign!

GM
by GMJohnny
Sun Apr 05, 2026 6:37 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid
Replies: 4
Views: 1642

Re: 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid

I’m not certain that I’ve ever put that much thought into the purchase of a
vehicle. Perhaps, that’s the mind of a retired person working…. I’ll admit I’m
surprised that you off-ed the VW as you ...
by GMJohnny
Wed Mar 18, 2026 5:33 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Bair's Corvette show, May 2026
Replies: 4
Views: 3081

Re: Bair's Corvette show, May 2026

If we can get a posse together, I’d consider it.

GM
by GMJohnny
Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:54 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2008 Corvette Coupe
Replies: 19
Views: 48058

Re: 2008 Corvette Coupe

41,000… It was a very rainy, salt-washing off the roads week and you could tell on Monday that the weather was going to shape up for a weekend ride. The stars aligned and we ended up with a 60 degree ...
by GMJohnny
Sun Feb 01, 2026 5:38 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2010 Chevy Silverado
Replies: 9
Views: 11642

Re: 2010 Chevy Silverado

This project turned out better than a “Poor Man’s Blazer” job and
should outlast the rest of the truck! A couple of things I thought about
reading the post….. When we used to do rust removal on ...
by GMJohnny
Fri Jan 16, 2026 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MIA
Replies: 8
Views: 22147

Re: MIA

It's near 100hp and while that doesn't sound like much its got torque out the wahzoo! 18 forward speeds and 3 reverse! It's a TRIP!

^^ It’s a crazy thing, but many machines like this aren’t ...
by GMJohnny
Thu Jan 01, 2026 5:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MIA
Replies: 8
Views: 22147

Re: MIA

You can use the individual foot brakes to steer that 580 when doing
a wheelie! Extend that hoe a bit and try it!

GM
by GMJohnny
Thu Dec 18, 2025 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Software Update
Replies: 59
Views: 216460

Re: Software Update

If you look close enough, you’ll see a complete aluminum block 427
in the BASEMENT.

GM
by GMJohnny
Mon Dec 15, 2025 5:11 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2000 Dodge Viper GTS
Replies: 12
Views: 31291

Re: 2000 Dodge Viper GTS

This was a good call purchase! I struggle to see how you can lose money
if you want to sell, and it’s cool that you could actually buy your dream
car. I LOVE the fuel door on these cars!

GM
by GMJohnny
Wed Dec 10, 2025 5:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks, hi and the path to the 86’ C10
Replies: 3
Views: 10147

Re: Thanks, hi and the path to the 86’ C10

Welcome to the crew, Jonathan! ( I’ve known this man since the 90’s. ) Best of luck
with your new truck! Good choice over a new one!

GM
by GMJohnny
Sun Nov 09, 2025 7:04 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2008 Corvette Coupe
Replies: 19
Views: 48058

Re: 2008 Corvette Coupe

41,000 …. With the threat of a snow storm on Monday, I figured it was just about time to
call it a season. After doing a bit of internet research, the recommended way to store your
C6 ( same for C4 ...
by GMJohnny
Wed Oct 22, 2025 5:27 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 154
Views: 236774

Re: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S

I’m not certain what the configuration of the pads is, but I’ve always used a grinder
to open the slot on the pads to add a bit of slop to the action. I’ve done this ever since
I had a squeaky set and ...
by GMJohnny
Fri Oct 10, 2025 5:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quickest Cars on Tiresmoke
Replies: 68
Views: 210039

Re: Quickest Cars on Tiresmoke


GM Johnny says that I need to update my time and ET to 11.844 @ 113.2......so he can beat it.

Which he will!!!


With no performance upgrades on the horizon, my only hope for catching you
is ...