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Last post by FV80 « June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm

by FV80 » June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm

It is now possible to post pictures and other attachments on this forum. I would, however, suggest that, if the picture(s) is/are already posted...

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June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
Board ANNOUNCEMENT ! and DONATIONS ...

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by FV80 » April 21st, 2015, 3:07 pm

This board has been moved from its old host and admin to a new location.

I realize that some aspects of this board have been .. not up to par in...

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January 21st, 2018, 10:11 pm
Support our FormulaVee.org Partners!

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by FV80 » September 15th, 2010, 11:04 am

Hello FV enthusiasts and FV.org readers,

I'd like to take this time to thank all of the companies that have stepped up to help support...

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Rental/Car Tow available for COTA Feb 2021

Last post by 4MULAVee « December 28th, 2020, 6:29 pm

by 4MULAVee » December 28th, 2020, 6:29 pm

Happy Holidays to everyone. We are wishing you a safe and healthy 2021.

2021 racing season is just around the corner and 4MULA Vee Enginuity has...

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Last post by 4MULAVee
December 28th, 2020, 6:29 pm
Caracal c frame cracking

Last post by BLS « December 18th, 2020, 11:36 am
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by formulav58 » December 15th, 2020, 3:08 pm

Hello all, I have a caracal c that has hairline cracking on frame rails near trans mounting area, any info on if this is normal and any possible...

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Last post by BLS
December 18th, 2020, 11:36 am
2020 RunOffs- TV

Last post by Dietmar « December 5th, 2020, 12:04 pm

by Dietmar » December 5th, 2020, 12:04 pm

December 6 @ 12 Pac time on CBS Sports Network ( for those that can get it) the 2020 FV race will be broadcast.
For those that did not already see...

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Last post by Dietmar
December 5th, 2020, 12:04 pm
Discs AGAIN

Last post by BLS « August 7th, 2020, 12:14 am
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by Dietmar » July 30th, 2020, 2:16 pm

SCCA is considering allowing 4 bolt wheels. This would allow for aftermarket discs.
If you have an opinion one way or another, now is the time to...

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Last post by BLS
August 7th, 2020, 12:14 am
Bob Lazier

Last post by BLS « April 23rd, 2020, 8:24 pm
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by sharplikestump » April 23rd, 2020, 1:19 am

Have not been on in a long time, and was surprised to not see notice of this.
One of the truly great men from a truly great racing family has been...

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Last post by BLS
April 23rd, 2020, 8:24 pm
- closed-revised

Last post by Dietmar « March 10th, 2020, 3:19 pm

by Dietmar » March 10th, 2020, 3:19 pm

Trip is cancelled so back in business.
Just a heads up...
Quixote Racing will no longer be closed April 7 through April 15

Dietmar

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Last post by Dietmar
March 10th, 2020, 3:19 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Last post by fv22 « December 28th, 2019, 12:21 pm
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by FV80 » December 24th, 2019, 9:41 am

To those that celebrate these things. Wishing the best for everyone this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

Steve

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Last post by fv22
December 28th, 2019, 12:21 pm
4MULA Vee 2020 Vision for the Runoffs @ RA

Last post by 4MULAVee « December 12th, 2019, 11:32 am
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by 4MULAVee » November 23rd, 2019, 12:36 pm

First, I would like to congratulate all the 2019 participants of the 2019 Runoffs @VIR. The FV race was exciting as always. Great job by all of the...

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Last post by 4MULAVee
December 12th, 2019, 11:32 am
Disk Brakes at the RunOffs

Last post by tabbott25 « October 22nd, 2019, 11:29 am
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by Matt » October 17th, 2019, 4:26 pm

I am curious how many of the cars where running disk brakes?

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Last post by tabbott25
October 22nd, 2019, 11:29 am
Free play on Clutch Slave Cylinder changing?

Last post by jpetillo « October 11th, 2019, 7:29 am
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by FV80 » September 27th, 2019, 3:14 pm

Hey guys. Although I've been racing FV for over FORTY YEARS, I've never before used a clutch master/slave setup.. always used a CABLE. Now I have a...

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Last post by jpetillo
October 11th, 2019, 7:29 am
Closed

Last post by Dietmar « July 12th, 2019, 4:28 pm

by Dietmar » July 12th, 2019, 4:28 pm

Quixote Racing will be closed from Aug 2 to August 14.

Please plan ahead.

Dietmar

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Last post by Dietmar
July 12th, 2019, 4:28 pm
What type of formula car?

Last post by gt350shelb « July 1st, 2019, 9:37 pm
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by gt350shelb » May 13th, 2019, 8:42 pm
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I recently picked up this tub Seller claimed it was formula vee / as far as he knew. I bought it with some spares and have started the process of...
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Last post by gt350shelb
July 1st, 2019, 9:37 pm
Where is Michael

Last post by Speedsport « June 20th, 2019, 9:59 am
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by Matt » June 17th, 2019, 10:20 am

I have noticed the absence of Mike V.
Any news?

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Last post by Speedsport
June 20th, 2019, 9:59 am
R David Jones

Last post by BLS « April 26th, 2019, 12:51 pm
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by MDRacing » April 22nd, 2019, 1:30 pm

R David Jones passed away on April 10. There are folks better qualified than I to write a correct obit but briefly he was a long-time SCCA and...

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Last post by BLS
April 26th, 2019, 12:51 pm
My first weekend of 2019 Spec Tire for FV at Sebring

Last post by FV80 « March 21st, 2019, 7:45 pm
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by FV80 » January 17th, 2019, 5:18 pm

For general information....
From the cockpit, I was unable to FEEL any difference at all in the tires. In the first Q session on Friday, my best time...

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Last post by FV80
March 21st, 2019, 7:45 pm
Looking for a set of Penske Blacks

Last post by FV80 « March 4th, 2019, 9:18 am

by FV80 » March 4th, 2019, 9:18 am

As the title says... Anyone got a set sitting around that they want to part with ??

Steve, FV80

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Last post by FV80
March 4th, 2019, 9:18 am
Wanted FV Rental For Mid Ohio Race

Last post by GrahamLoughead35 « January 23rd, 2019, 2:35 pm
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by GrahamLoughead35 » January 23rd, 2019, 12:32 am

We may possibly need a FV rental for the mid ohio super tour race this year. I have something lined up as of right now, but they are finalizing their...

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Last post by GrahamLoughead35
January 23rd, 2019, 2:35 pm
Alternate Front Spindle

Last post by vortech94 « August 14th, 2018, 10:20 am
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by hardingfv32 » August 10th, 2018, 5:59 pm

Greg Bruns request for an alternate front spindle was rejected in the latest Fastrack.

Does anyone now the reason and/or details of this request?...

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Last post by vortech94
August 14th, 2018, 10:20 am
Sonoma Gearbox?

Last post by jackofspeed « June 26th, 2018, 8:19 pm
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by FV80 » June 16th, 2018, 8:32 am

Who's run there in a vee? ShortBox or Longbox?
Steve, FV80

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Last post by jackofspeed
June 26th, 2018, 8:19 pm
Driverz Cup Series

Last post by BLS « June 16th, 2018, 12:41 am
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by Vorscha99 » May 1st, 2018, 1:12 pm

A new low cost series for Formula Vees only has been developed and will have the first event at Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah, GA on September 6,...

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Last post by BLS
June 16th, 2018, 12:41 am
Disc brakes

Last post by BLS « March 5th, 2018, 11:16 am
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by BLS » September 12th, 2017, 12:25 am

Saw this tonight in the Oct minutes:

FV 1. #22456 (Formula/Sports Racing Committee) Disc Brakes in FV - Member Survey At the recommendation of the...

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Last post by BLS
March 5th, 2018, 11:16 am
Donations?

Last post by Jeremy Soule « February 6th, 2018, 12:07 am
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by Jeremy Soule » January 8th, 2018, 2:29 pm

Would like to make a donation to the site as a way to say thanks for the good information and advice received this past year.
Is the best way still...

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Last post by Jeremy Soule
February 6th, 2018, 12:07 am
Bob Cornish?

Last post by sccafoolishrat « January 22nd, 2018, 3:59 pm
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by FV80 » November 1st, 2015, 12:10 pm

Anyone know how to get in touch with Bob Cornish? Does he have an email address? I'd like to talk to him about Petunia .. assuming he still has her....

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Last post by sccafoolishrat
January 22nd, 2018, 3:59 pm
FV racing videos

Last post by Speedsport « January 22nd, 2018, 12:22 pm
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by Gdog » January 14th, 2018, 3:58 pm

30 videos from years of racing FV. This was a race that I felt I was in the zone, not perfection but 12 laps under the track record at Mid Ohio....

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Last post by Speedsport
January 22nd, 2018, 12:22 pm
Offset shock mounts

Last post by mawdsfv87 « November 12th, 2017, 7:11 pm
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by Dietmar » November 6th, 2017, 11:33 pm

I have had quite a few calls this year to check on the availability of offset shock mounts and the studs that fit the lower torsion arm.
I have...

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Last post by mawdsfv87
November 12th, 2017, 7:11 pm
MYSTERIAN

Last post by vortech94 « November 3rd, 2017, 4:39 pm
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by vortech94 » October 11th, 2016, 4:22 pm

Does anybody know what year the first Mysterian FV was built and or sold ?

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Last post by vortech94
November 3rd, 2017, 4:39 pm
Tranny undertray

Last post by FV90 « October 4th, 2017, 8:06 am
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by FV90 » October 3rd, 2017, 1:28 pm

Due to some inserts being uninserted I have neglected to reinstall my tranny/engine undertray. My local tech inspector says this is illegal. After...

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Last post by FV90
October 4th, 2017, 8:06 am
Offset bushings

Last post by Dietmar « June 20th, 2017, 9:43 pm

by Dietmar » June 20th, 2017, 9:43 pm

After several months of empty shelves, offset bushings are back in stock.
Dietmar
Quixote Racing

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Last post by Dietmar
June 20th, 2017, 9:43 pm
Lynx B for free

Last post by crhaynes@comcast.net « June 19th, 2017, 8:59 pm
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by crhaynes@comcast.net » June 9th, 2017, 9:37 pm

I have a Lynx B I wish to clear out of my garage. Last used as a Solo V 5 years ago.
Engine in poor shape, oil gallery plug blew out, poorly...

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Last post by crhaynes@comcast.net
June 19th, 2017, 8:59 pm
New AS41 universal engine cases for sale

Last post by FV80 « May 8th, 2017, 9:14 am

by FV80 » May 8th, 2017, 9:14 am

I'm on a 'specials' email list from CIP1 and thought I'd pass this along to anyone that needs/wants a new case. I recall some pretty obscene prices...

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Last post by FV80
May 8th, 2017, 9:14 am
Brainerd. short or long box

Last post by cendiv37 « April 20th, 2017, 12:35 am
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by HalA » April 18th, 2017, 9:31 am

Sold my Citation and the new owner wants to know if Brainerd is a long or short box track for Vee's. I have never raced there so don't have an answer...

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Last post by cendiv37
April 20th, 2017, 12:35 am
Tires

Last post by hardingfv32 « March 21st, 2017, 1:05 pm
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by gbrianmetcalf » October 4th, 2016, 11:47 am

It looks like Continental tires has bought Hoosier.

Do you all think this will affect us?

G.

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Last post by hardingfv32
March 21st, 2017, 1:05 pm
FV future #2 wheel dimensions

Last post by jpetillo « November 19th, 2016, 1:24 am
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by CitationFV21 » October 12th, 2016, 11:00 pm

2nd of a Series

Okay we have just had a successful event (SCCA Runoffs) where we established our class as the largest formula class there, and...

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Last post by jpetillo
November 19th, 2016, 1:24 am
FV future #1 steering rack

Last post by BLS « November 14th, 2016, 7:33 pm
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by CitationFV21 » October 12th, 2016, 11:00 pm

Okay we have just had a successful event (SCCA Runoffs) where we established our class as the largest formula class there, and attracted new blood...

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Last post by BLS
November 14th, 2016, 7:33 pm
FV future #3 Transmission

Last post by sharplikestump « November 14th, 2016, 1:32 pm
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by CitationFV21 » October 12th, 2016, 11:01 pm

3nd of a Series

Okay we have just had a successful event (SCCA Runoffs) where we established our class as the largest formula class there, and...

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Last post by sharplikestump
November 14th, 2016, 1:32 pm
FV Future - Read this first

Last post by hardingfv32 « October 14th, 2016, 3:06 pm
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by CitationFV21 » October 12th, 2016, 11:07 pm

I am putting out a series of ideas for FV in order to get participant input.

I have been posting them over at Apex Speed but did not want to leave...

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Last post by hardingfv32
October 14th, 2016, 3:06 pm
Brian McCarthy

Last post by Terry Hanushek « September 30th, 2016, 11:59 pm

by Terry Hanushek » September 30th, 2016, 11:59 pm

It is with a heavy heart that I report that Brian McCarthy passed away last Saturday less than a month after he was diagnosed with pancreatic...

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Last post by Terry Hanushek
September 30th, 2016, 11:59 pm
Brian Jennerjahn Passed Away Today

Last post by satterley_sr « June 26th, 2016, 11:03 am
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by Jennerjahn46 » June 20th, 2016, 1:05 pm

I wanted to send a short note today to thank all in the FV community for their support for my father and my family as he battled cancer....

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Last post by satterley_sr
June 26th, 2016, 11:03 am
Formula Vee chassis

Last post by hardingfv32 « May 25th, 2016, 5:21 pm
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by gpoorman1@cfl.rr.com » May 24th, 2016, 3:02 pm

Help needed,.. can anyone provide information on the type of chassis this may be, or possible history?
It was purchased in Longwood ,Florida ( in...

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Last post by hardingfv32
May 25th, 2016, 5:21 pm
Machined Valve Guide Bosses

Last post by cendiv37 « May 23rd, 2016, 12:35 am
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by hardingfv32 » March 23rd, 2016, 2:15 pm
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Interesting how the CRB can just change a rule without member input or BRD review. I wonder if there are not some CBD members with a vested interest...
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Last post by cendiv37
May 23rd, 2016, 12:35 am
Un-techable

Last post by brian « May 8th, 2016, 4:55 pm
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by hardingfv32 » May 8th, 2016, 2:52 pm

Since many heads came from VW with this area already machined and since there is no dimension for the
valve guide, the area is un-techable.

This is...

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Last post by brian
May 8th, 2016, 4:55 pm
EPA

Last post by brian « April 19th, 2016, 1:52 pm

by brian » April 19th, 2016, 1:52 pm

While the previous ruling didn't really apply to our class, I have learned this week that the EPA has rescinded the ruling regarding modification of...

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Last post by brian
April 19th, 2016, 1:52 pm
Anyone Coming West in next two weeks?

Last post by Dietmar « April 11th, 2016, 7:49 pm
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by satterley_sr » April 11th, 2016, 5:49 pm

Need to transport a set of P2 bodywork from Horseheads NY to Ohio/Michigan area. Willing to pay gas. Or, any suggestions on shipping a set of...

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Last post by Dietmar
April 11th, 2016, 7:49 pm
Spec Tire

Last post by hardingfv32 « March 27th, 2016, 2:29 pm
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by Matt » March 17th, 2016, 5:20 pm

Is there any news about the survey from SCCA?

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Last post by hardingfv32
March 27th, 2016, 2:29 pm
Paging Ray Carmody

Last post by oldphart « February 25th, 2016, 9:29 pm
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by satterley_sr » February 25th, 2016, 8:19 pm

Need some P2 bodywork, tried facebook but no joy. Anyone have contact info for Ray?

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Last post by oldphart
February 25th, 2016, 9:29 pm
Caldwell D13 trailing arms.

Last post by smsazzy « February 24th, 2016, 1:59 pm
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by Bruce Jamieson » February 21st, 2016, 1:55 pm

The trailing arms on my 1974 D13 Caldwell have been repaired several times and it is now time to get a new (used pair). Seems like a good idea to...

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Last post by smsazzy
February 24th, 2016, 1:59 pm
Login Issues

Last post by BLS « February 22nd, 2016, 11:22 am
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by bobs66440 » December 1st, 2015, 11:51 pm

For some reason I cannot log in unless I have my browser on private (incognito). And even though I check the keep me logged on box, it always logs me...

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Last post by BLS
February 22nd, 2016, 11:22 am
Rear Shocks

Last post by Dietmar « February 14th, 2016, 8:52 pm
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by Bruce Jamieson » February 14th, 2016, 7:39 pm

I have a 1975 Caldwell D13. The rear shocks are Armstrong Type AT9/SA 22246 made in June 1971.

They are bent and the top eyelet is cracked off the...

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Last post by Dietmar
February 14th, 2016, 8:52 pm
K/S piston rings

Last post by Dietmar « February 2nd, 2016, 12:03 pm

by Dietmar » February 2nd, 2016, 12:03 pm

Several people in the last few weeks have asked about the availability of piston rings- especially the one piece oil ring with the coiled expander as...

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Last post by Dietmar
February 2nd, 2016, 12:03 pm
Help with Trailer Tie Downs

Last post by captndiet « January 26th, 2016, 9:47 pm
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by captndiet » January 25th, 2016, 2:39 pm

Guys

Going after a new 7' x 16' vee nosed enclosed trailer Saturday.

Next month will be going after the FV I bought. (Caracal D)

Since I do not...

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Last post by captndiet
January 26th, 2016, 9:47 pm

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