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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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Board ANNOUNCEMENT ! and DONATIONS ...

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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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2011 F Mod PAX

Last post by Lynn « October 17th, 2010, 10:59 pm

by Lynn » October 17th, 2010, 10:59 pm

Thanks to those shiftless guys with the funny sounding engines, the 2011 FM PAX is going up. Rick didn't tell me how much, though.

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Last post by Lynn
October 17th, 2010, 10:59 pm
Anyone looking for a 1915 engine in Florida?

Last post by 1969zeitler « October 10th, 2010, 1:06 pm
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by 1969zeitler » October 8th, 2010, 5:30 pm

I am thinking about putting the 72 Zink back to Vintage so I will have a brand new 1915 for sale. It was bought from Appletree and has never been...

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Last post by 1969zeitler
October 10th, 2010, 1:06 pm
Wheels and tires for sale

Last post by 77fmod « October 9th, 2010, 9:07 pm
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by 77fmod » September 26th, 2010, 2:30 pm

I have a set of Hoosier F1 rains on steel wheels. 6.5x20x13 and 7.5x20x13. I'll take $400 for all and you pay any shipping.

I aslo have a set of...

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Last post by 77fmod
October 9th, 2010, 9:07 pm
Dry sump systems

Last post by fezzic181 « October 8th, 2010, 3:42 pm
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by Lynn » September 12th, 2010, 1:50 pm

Unbeknownst to each other, Johnny B. and I have both sent letters today to the SEB requesting that Solo Vees be allowed to use Dry sump systems. We...

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Last post by fezzic181
October 8th, 2010, 3:42 pm
Zink Solo Vee questions

Last post by 77fmod « September 23rd, 2010, 5:57 pm
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by Veefan » September 21st, 2010, 1:23 pm

I picked up a Zink FV a few months ago and have been thinking about what to do with it. Not too much vintage racing in the north east so I'm thinking...

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Last post by 77fmod
September 23rd, 2010, 5:57 pm
Thank You

Last post by 1969zeitler « September 20th, 2010, 3:43 pm
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by RFickes » September 11th, 2010, 4:56 pm

After 5 months of assembling and reassembling, I am finally ready to take my solo vee project out on its first autox and do some testing and sorting....

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Last post by 1969zeitler
September 20th, 2010, 3:43 pm
rebuilding transmission

Last post by gallopingghost « September 14th, 2010, 8:22 pm
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by gallopingghost » September 13th, 2010, 9:19 pm

First, congratulations to all that competed in Lincoln.....

Second, Just a quick question about replacing my third and forth gear on my...

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Last post by gallopingghost
September 14th, 2010, 8:22 pm
Nationals

Last post by Vernon Maxey « September 13th, 2010, 5:37 pm
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by Vernon Maxey » July 26th, 2010, 3:26 pm

OK,
Who is signing up for Nationals? I'm in.

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Last post by Vernon Maxey
September 13th, 2010, 5:37 pm
An open apology..

Last post by 77fmod « September 12th, 2010, 12:02 pm
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by 77fmod » September 12th, 2010, 10:22 am

To those concerned,

I humbly apologize for the unbelievable chain of events at the Nationals this year. Both I and my co-driver were devastated that...

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Last post by 77fmod
September 12th, 2010, 12:02 pm
solo vee novice

Last post by FV95 « August 25th, 2010, 6:00 pm
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by gallopingghost » August 19th, 2010, 3:56 pm

I am so glad that I now have access to the website, thank you moderators. As an experienced solo participant but new to solo vee, I have been doing...

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Last post by FV95
August 25th, 2010, 6:00 pm
Anyone taking a FV to Deland FL this weekend?

Last post by 1969zeitler « July 28th, 2010, 10:40 pm
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by 1969zeitler » July 22nd, 2010, 1:50 pm

I want to shoot some video of a FV in solo. Anybody going to Deland on July 25th? thanks.

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Last post by 1969zeitler
July 28th, 2010, 10:40 pm
Reverse lockout RFC

Last post by Lynn « July 21st, 2010, 3:44 pm
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by vreihen » July 21st, 2010, 2:41 pm

I just noticed in the 8/2010 Fastrack that SEB is looking for member comment about allowing reverse lockouts in Solo Vees. if you want to chime...

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Last post by Lynn
July 21st, 2010, 3:44 pm
Finger Lakes National Tour

Last post by vreihen « July 12th, 2010, 3:14 pm

by vreihen » July 12th, 2010, 3:14 pm

I just got home from Seneca a little while ago. One Vee out of 6 drivers in FM, and he finished 5th. :(

I talked with Todd Miller after impound....

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Last post by vreihen
July 12th, 2010, 3:14 pm
600 cc MC engines in F Mod

Last post by qreshadow « June 25th, 2010, 10:50 am
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by qreshadow » June 23rd, 2010, 8:42 am

Guys, if any of you read the minutes of the CRB in the last FASTRACK, you will have noted that they have recommended to the BOD that 600cc MC engines...

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Last post by qreshadow
June 25th, 2010, 10:50 am
F500 mods

Last post by qreshadow « June 15th, 2010, 12:52 pm
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by 77fmod » June 10th, 2010, 11:48 am
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Hey,
We have a couple at least of the 500 guys completely removing the bodywork and bars at the sides of the cockpit down to the sidepods.. I wonder...
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Last post by qreshadow
June 15th, 2010, 12:52 pm
1600 engine for sale

Last post by Bill Carroll « June 15th, 2010, 8:39 am

by Bill Carroll » June 15th, 2010, 8:39 am

New built race engine. 044 heads, engle 110 cam, new rods and balanced crank, big oil pump for drysump, can be changed to wet, no intakes or carbs...

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Last post by Bill Carroll
June 15th, 2010, 8:39 am
wider wheels ?

Last post by RFickes « May 19th, 2010, 7:12 pm
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by drum3 » May 16th, 2010, 7:57 am

What is the widest wheels anyone is running and where can you get replacements ? I found plenty of links to the roadrace wheels but nothing for solo.

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Last post by RFickes
May 19th, 2010, 7:12 pm
My Formula Vee..

Last post by mityfast « May 19th, 2010, 5:03 pm
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by mityfast » May 17th, 2010, 11:00 pm

...is waiting for its engine transplant so this week at our season opener I decided to autocross my Dune Buggy (with its new uprated 1915 engine...

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Last post by mityfast
May 19th, 2010, 5:03 pm
Tight lipped bunch of buggers???

Last post by Lynn « May 16th, 2010, 7:30 pm
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by 77fmod » May 16th, 2010, 5:30 pm

Hey,
Just a reminder.. If anyone has suggestions for rules changes, now would be a good time to send a request to the SEB..

Anyone racing this year?...

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Last post by Lynn
May 16th, 2010, 7:30 pm
Advice and opinions welcome

Last post by SR Racing « April 17th, 2010, 5:17 pm
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by RFickes » April 16th, 2010, 9:12 pm

A friend of mine (thank you , Gordon) just gave me a Caldwell d13 chassis and body. So I am starting from scratch. I have read every post but still...

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Last post by SR Racing
April 17th, 2010, 5:17 pm
Electric fuel pumps.

Last post by G.B. « March 31st, 2010, 8:57 pm
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by Lynn » March 28th, 2010, 10:34 am

Yesterday, I had my third fuel pump failure and the second at an event. Is there any support for using electric fuel pumps?

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Last post by G.B.
March 31st, 2010, 8:57 pm
Wow, it's been quiet here.

Last post by qreshadow « March 25th, 2010, 9:15 am
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by Lynn » March 17th, 2010, 11:53 am

I was going to run our first event last Sunday, but left the car in the shop. It was cold and damp all day. I was supposed to run the first heat and...

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Last post by qreshadow
March 25th, 2010, 9:15 am
Need a new header

Last post by FM4SOLO « January 18th, 2010, 6:58 pm
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by drum3 » January 17th, 2010, 9:30 pm

Where is the best place to look for a replacement header ? ours finaly rusted thru.

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Last post by FM4SOLO
January 18th, 2010, 6:58 pm
Lynx B 4 sale :(

Last post by FM4SOLO « December 18th, 2009, 1:03 am

by FM4SOLO » December 18th, 2009, 1:03 am

Arthritis has made me face the music, building a new car, I can't get into this one comfortably any more :(

1972 Lynx Solo Vee. $5000.00 or best...

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Last post by FM4SOLO
December 18th, 2009, 1:03 am
Solo Vee for sale

Last post by FM4SOLO « December 18th, 2009, 12:09 am
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by Lynn » November 28th, 2009, 4:51 am

A friend sent me this link: This is Chuck Buysee's former car. If I were to buy this car, I would own three of the four highest finishing Solo Vees...

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Last post by FM4SOLO
December 18th, 2009, 12:09 am
Why Is the F5 Faster

Last post by qreshadow « December 14th, 2009, 10:12 am
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by MBillings » November 29th, 2009, 3:20 pm

I'm having a discussion with a friend about the reason the F5 has become so much faster than the new Solo Vee. We agreed the F5 has an advantage due...

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Last post by qreshadow
December 14th, 2009, 10:12 am
Single Carburetor--Many Venturi's

Last post by 77fmod « December 5th, 2009, 12:49 pm
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by MBillings » November 23rd, 2009, 4:51 pm

I just read the latest Fast Track. I don't have an opinion regarding the Legends Cars (yet), but I'm interested in everyone's reaction to the single...

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Last post by 77fmod
December 5th, 2009, 12:49 pm
I'm goin' retro

Last post by mityfast « December 4th, 2009, 7:20 pm
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by mityfast » November 29th, 2009, 12:35 am

Bought a new aircooled toy today....kinda retro kewl for an old guy like me... a great companion for my Huron and my Bugatti kit car....I feel the...

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Last post by mityfast
December 4th, 2009, 7:20 pm
Legends cars in FM

Last post by brianmetcalf « December 4th, 2009, 5:47 pm
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by Lynn » November 23rd, 2009, 2:15 pm

So, how do you feel about the proposal to add Legends cars to FM? They have a slightly worse power to weight ratio than a minimum weight solo vee...

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Last post by brianmetcalf
December 4th, 2009, 5:47 pm
Is there a consensus?

Last post by Lynn « November 20th, 2009, 10:00 pm
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by Bbsgarage » November 8th, 2009, 9:21 am

on which is better. the 1600 or 1915?

or is the verdict still out on this one.

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Last post by Lynn
November 20th, 2009, 10:00 pm
FS; Solo Vee

Last post by Matt Clark « November 18th, 2009, 10:33 pm

by Matt Clark » November 18th, 2009, 10:33 pm

Hey everybody, I just got a call from a buddy who is needing to sell a homebuilt Solo Vee NOW! I don't have a lot of info, you have to call Jim, but...

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Last post by Matt Clark
November 18th, 2009, 10:33 pm
Solo Vee wins National Tour

Last post by Lynn « October 25th, 2009, 11:44 pm
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by FM4SOLO » October 25th, 2009, 10:05 pm

Yeah, we (my son 1, me 2) took 1st and 2nd, but the fastest F500 broke on day one of the Tristate Challenge National Tour. I hate to win that way,...

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Last post by Lynn
October 25th, 2009, 11:44 pm
November Fastrack

Last post by Lynn « October 23rd, 2009, 10:12 pm
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by 77fmod » October 23rd, 2009, 3:40 pm

Anyone know what prompted the roll bar comment for modified classes in the new issue? How would this affect us? I thought that was what we were...

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Last post by Lynn
October 23rd, 2009, 10:12 pm
Need help - know nothing!

Last post by mityfast « September 20th, 2009, 7:29 pm
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by mityfast » February 15th, 2009, 3:57 pm

I know nothing about air cooled VW and I am in need of advice/direction to find better performance.

I have started to use my street legal FV for...

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Last post by mityfast
September 20th, 2009, 7:29 pm
Nationals

Last post by Lynn « September 18th, 2009, 11:41 am
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by Vernon Maxey » September 14th, 2009, 11:27 am

Hey,
A positive thing happened at Nationals this year, we had 3 Vees competing against 23 F5 and F4 drivers. One more than last year. We did a little...

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Last post by Lynn
September 18th, 2009, 11:41 am
Fuel Injection: B Modified?

Last post by 77fmod « September 14th, 2009, 3:42 pm
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by killerken53 » September 9th, 2009, 9:46 am

I managed to screw up another engine in my solo vee. I have not torn it down to see what happened, but it is no big loss on a homebuilt used engine....

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Last post by 77fmod
September 14th, 2009, 3:42 pm
Pro Solo Finale

Last post by subrew « September 8th, 2009, 9:06 pm
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by MBillings » September 7th, 2009, 6:04 pm

Does anyone know what happened that caused Scott Nardin to DSQ at the Pro Solo Finale?

Mike

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Last post by subrew
September 8th, 2009, 9:06 pm
Another great buy on the SR Web site

Last post by SR Racing « September 4th, 2009, 11:00 am

by SR Racing » September 4th, 2009, 11:00 am

FOR SALE - Lynx Solo Vee or hillclimb car with Caracal body. 1600 engine (not FST) with twin Solex carbs, Neal discs all around, new never installed...

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Last post by SR Racing
September 4th, 2009, 11:00 am
'65 FV a favorite at the big VW show

Last post by mityfast « August 18th, 2009, 11:18 pm
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by mityfast » August 18th, 2009, 6:45 pm

My FV was invited to attend a VW show here this past sunday and got some attention with 2nd prize in the air cooled category (Vagkraft show just...

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Last post by mityfast
August 18th, 2009, 11:18 pm
SEB or MAC??

Last post by 77fmod « August 18th, 2009, 5:17 pm
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by 77fmod » August 16th, 2009, 12:24 pm

Would I send my request for a rule change to the SEB or the MAC for review? What is the enail address for the correct one? Now before the wrong...

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Last post by 77fmod
August 18th, 2009, 5:17 pm
Nationals

Last post by Vernon Maxey « August 13th, 2009, 10:59 pm
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by MBillings » July 3rd, 2009, 10:30 am
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I've been discussing the competiveness of the Vee vs. the F5/F440s with a friend on the MAC. He believes moving Nationals to Lincoln will show the...
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Last post by Vernon Maxey
August 13th, 2009, 10:59 pm
Invitation: 40th anniversary of first race at Summit Point

Last post by aqualls « August 13th, 2009, 10:34 pm

by aqualls » August 13th, 2009, 10:34 pm

To all FV and Solo drivers,
Forty years ago in October of 1969, Summit Point Speedway opened with a FV Grand Prix. This October 10th and 11th, marks...

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Last post by aqualls
August 13th, 2009, 10:34 pm
vreihen??

Last post by vreihen « July 29th, 2009, 3:16 pm
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by 77fmod » July 23rd, 2009, 4:17 pm

Author,
Please check your PM's..

Thanks,

Johnny B.

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Last post by vreihen
July 29th, 2009, 3:16 pm
2 R25A's for sale -Best offer!

Last post by 77fmod « July 26th, 2009, 9:51 pm

by 77fmod » July 26th, 2009, 9:51 pm

7.5x13x20... 75% good rubber.. Paid $70 Ran them only once as an experiment...

Johnny B.

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Last post by 77fmod
July 26th, 2009, 9:51 pm
The Solo Vee is getting a room mate

Last post by snookwheel « July 19th, 2009, 6:37 pm
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by snookwheel » June 27th, 2009, 9:22 pm

My wife has been co-driving my Solo Vee between events where she drives her Solstice. She decided to sell her Solstice and now a new even less...

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Last post by snookwheel
July 19th, 2009, 6:37 pm
Diamond wheels??

Last post by 77fmod « July 14th, 2009, 11:41 am
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by 77fmod » July 9th, 2009, 5:04 pm

Does anyone have a set of diamond wheels they want to get rid of before I order new?

13 wide 5.. A pair of 6 wide and a pair of 7 wide would be...

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Last post by 77fmod
July 14th, 2009, 11:41 am
WTB 13 inch wheels

Last post by redvett « June 29th, 2009, 2:10 am

by redvett » June 29th, 2009, 2:10 am

Wanted to buy, 13 inch 5 lug wheels. need 4 that are 9 and 10 inches wide Please provide picture and details with replay.

Carl\484-332-4632

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Last post by redvett
June 29th, 2009, 2:10 am
Crap

Last post by vreihen « June 27th, 2009, 11:53 am
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by FM4SOLO » June 26th, 2009, 12:36 am

Went to the Dr for my arthritis today, Xrays confirm unrepairable degradation to both shoulders and the left hand. Short term, continued slow this...

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Last post by vreihen
June 27th, 2009, 11:53 am
ALUMINUM WHEELS FOR SALE (SOLD)

Last post by 77fmod « June 22nd, 2009, 10:43 am
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by 77fmod » June 1st, 2009, 1:43 pm

D)Anyone interested in a set of Real Racing wheels? 8 x 13 and 10 x 13 both pair have a 5 back space. New cost is over $800 plus shipping. My price...

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Last post by 77fmod
June 22nd, 2009, 10:43 am
Good location to list a Vee for sale?

Last post by turbospl311 « June 16th, 2009, 11:31 pm
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by turbospl311 » June 16th, 2009, 5:55 pm

Looking to sell my Vee. Didn't see a section on this site. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Don
1966 Austra Vau

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June 16th, 2009, 11:31 pm

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