[SEL] OT: Joined The Dark Side

[Mike Royster]

Larry, bring your engines too!

MR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Anger" <langer5 at xplornet.ca>
To: "'The SEL email discussion list'" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] OT: Joined The Dark Side


> George - I had a similar experience just yesterday. I wouldn't be able to
> afford the car I had before I was married, so I bought something a little
> older. I had a 1957 Ford convertible before I was married but to get 
> another
> one would be a little pricey so yesterday I bought a 1928 Model A Ford. It
> is fully restored to original specs and quality and in museum condition. 
> So
> there goes my slush fund probably for the rest of my days. O well at least
> my wife approves. That's more than I can say for her love of rusty old
> engines.
>
> Larry Anger.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Best, George
> (DS)
> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 6:11 PM
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> Subject: [SEL] OT: Joined The Dark Side
>
> On Saturday I bought something that will seriously put a stop to any 
> engine
> buying by me for awhile.
>
> Didn't buy a tractor, but did buy a car.
>
> Bought a 1964 Ford Falcon.
>
> Many many years ago, back when I was in high school, I had a 64 Falcon
> Sprint 260V8 and 4speed.  Had that car for several years until Uncle Sam
> wanted to give me a free trip to southeast Asia, at which time I sold the
> car and went into the Air Force instead.
>
> Back in my pre-married days I also had a modified 65 Comet Cyclone, which
> was the fastest car of my youth.
>
> I've been married 40 years now, and the cars of my youth have been calling
> my name and I couldn't resist buying another 64 Falcon.
>
> Although this one is much more modified than anything I've had in the 
> past.
>
> This one has a 351V8 that has been dynoed at 425hp, and rest of car has 
> been
> modified to handle the engine.
>
> So after buying this toy, it will take a looooonnnngggg time to rebuild my
> money account for new toys, unless I sell a few of my current engines and
> tractors.
>
> George
>
> Ps.... anyone want to buy an engine or two????
>
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