She is at the exit where you work. she has a squeeling noise and wants you to still call her.
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

OH MY GOD!!! LUGNUT!!
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Is it funny yet?

Charter Member: Dipstick Street Rod Association

I suppose i'm going to have to hook the trailor up if she don't start wrenching on her car soon.
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mike bruns

We all know that Denise needs help. What's new.LOL

Its no problem, lots of people sqeal when they get to Climax :-))

I just talked to her and she fryed the bearings in her alternator and thanks to the Fellow Pages she got a hold of a guy in town and he's helping her. They're putting a new one on. I was out in the shop and didn't know what was going on til I came in. She left a message on my phone. The guy that is working on it knows what he's doing so she'll be alright. She's only 120 miles from home and she said she's already 9 hours behind schedule. She's getting back on the road as soon as she can.


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George

Ok Ok, bad choice of words there!! I may have to think twice about signing up for Lipstick correspondent, LOL. Well hopefully "they" wont go thru Climax while I'm on duty, roflmao!!
Geez, poor ole lugnutt, who knew he could squeel like a pig!

At least it was entertaining ;)
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

You sure he didn't get caught up in the fan? Say it aint so!!
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If ya aint throwin' sparks ya aint low enough!

Hi Guys/gals. I've made it here to Mikey's (DrHotRodMD) penthouse suite. (LOL) Found out that my pully for the power steering pump is shattered and bent! That probley why it thru the belt. Will be using my muscles this weekend while at BTTF's. A nice guy named Art (married) replaced my alternator for me. A very high drama day that I'm happy is over. I'm off to get some sleep!!! Early, fun packed day planned tomorrow hopefully not repairing Big Olds! LOL

Deb, thanks for being at the end of the phone. A friendly voice sure calms the nerves. George; appreciate the call back.

Your Topless Cruzn Buddy, Denise
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

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Denise, Do you have a powersteering pump pulley that bolts on with a big nut? or is it a press fit? You can get a pully from PEP BOYS for it. It's chrome but still works! Dave
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Life's too short to drive an ughly car!
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I looked at it last night Dave and it is press fit with a 1" shaft. Don't look like she will fix that in a rest stop in Minnasota but who knows what kind of tools she has in her tool box. :)
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mike bruns

If I knew what style of pump she had I could swipe the one off my folks old Olds Delta 88 that has a 455 in it and bring it up when we come up there tommorrow night. The car is junked any way just taking up space in the shed. Bill
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Bill Hicks DSRA Member

Is that a saganore pump? Don't remember seeing one with a 1 inch shaft. Dave
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Life's too short to drive an ughly car!
Massachusetts Safety Inspecter for KKOA
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Sure, glad to help, don't really know what I did though, lol
Got everyone all excited, but let me understand, Climax wasn't good for you this trip?? Was it because you couldn't find George?? hee hee ;)
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Hey, everyday at work I'm right next to Climax. Even at home I'm not too far away from it. It doesn't take long to get there at all :-)) Next time you're near Climax, give me a holler....or a squeal... What a country!
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Only in America!!! rotflmao
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Climax!!! What's that???

Here at BTTF looking out the window and it's raining (a lot) and grey out and suppose to shower on and off all day today. Doesn't look like it's going to let up for a while. Oh well, welcome to MN, seem's like it rains every time we come here.
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I hope Denise has the drain plug open on the floor of Big Olds. Maybe she should put in a bilge pump :-)
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George

Break out the oars! Nah..better yet I think I can round her up with a Merc 250hp.

Worlds first inboard/outboard streetrod! Now THAT my friends would make headlines!
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If ya aint throwin' sparks ya aint low enough!

They used to make a car that had propellers on it years ago. I want to say early 60's(?). It was a little 4 seat thing that was pretty ugly, but it did float and move.
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Is it funny yet?

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Now if the rain gets too bad she keep on cruisin'....maybe even take the shortcut from Wisconsin to Michigan.
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George

George ....... I am definely envious of your computer and scanner talent. That's neat with the OLDS and a outboard. I am impressed.
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Same Wife, Same DEUCE Roadster, Same Job for over 20 years. Must be in a rut. AIN'T LIFE GRAND.....

I too am in awe...but do you see the deer standing in the trees behind the car???
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No........ but I did see the Mormon Taberacle Choir dancing on the hood, and it is large enough too!!
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Same Wife, Same DEUCE Roadster, Same Job for over 20 years. Must be in a rut. AIN'T LIFE GRAND.....

you know it is amazing what you can actually see in that picture when you blow it up a little. I didn't see the deer or the choir at first but they are there. Amazing!!
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There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys.

Those choir boys sure are little teeny guys aren't they? No wonder you couldn't see them at first. What are the little red spots...was there a little sniper?
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George

You guys are too good at this. I will not believe ANYTHING I see anymore unless I see in in person and then I might doubt what I saw.
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Same Wife, Same DEUCE Roadster, Same Job for over 20 years. Must be in a rut. AIN'T LIFE GRAND.....

Maybe but can he put Gilligan in the passenger side?????
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Ok Bill, an outboard motor on a '47 Olds and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on the hood....those are all normal everyday things....but Gilligan in the front seat?? Before you know it you will be wanting the professor leading the choir, Mr Howell shooting the deer, and Ginger & Mary Anne in the back seat. Isn't there a customer in your store to wait on or something?
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George

Nope! I chased all of them out of here with strange requests...say just exactly WHAT will those two be doing in the back seat? I like it!!!
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Did somebody mention Gilligan? Why, I think Denise WAS hanging with him lately!
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Paint don't make 'em any faster!

ROTFLMFAO!!!! Denise...this has got to stop...the fire thing is getting WAY out of hand. Do we need to put a trailer hitch on the big olds so you can tow a fire extinguisher along?? Or should you take up singing?? I can hear it now..."The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed...If not for the courage of the fearless crew the Minnow would be lost!!!"
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Hmmm...a Mercury powered Olds. I don't think that Denise will go for that!
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I thought that was the Norman Chubbyknuckle Chior.

Is that like Spongebob Squarepants??
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Is it funny yet?

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That looks like the boat motor i put on Big Olds when she left Wi.It must have fell off when she was driving 90 to get to BTTF'S. LMAO!
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Oh my, you guys are a blast. Just too much fun!!!!
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Debb, I just snuck home and checked the radar for up there and it looks like crap!!! I think we better invest in some pontoons and a sail!!! It sure looked like it was going to rain all day with some more comming from the west. I sure hope it's gone by the time we get there tonight, can't have a parkinglot party in the rain, well ya could but I might melt, ha ha Will post when we leave here. See ya later!!! We'll have fun for you too!!! Bill
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Bill Hicks DSRA Member

I looked at it this morning it did look awful. Hopefully it will stop, if it already hasn't. Have a safe trip. I'm sure you'll have MY fun too!! LOL
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Well Debb, we're out of here and on our way!! Looks like some storms in north eastern Ia. but should be gone by the time we roll through maybe it will be cooler too, over 94 here today and very humid. Wish you were there too but maybe next time, we'll have a cold one for ya and will be carefull of those phantom picture takers, don't need any of me in a compromising position posted on the web!! LOL Catch ya later!! Bill and Gail
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Well guys the rain finally cleared out about 4:30 and the sun came out about 5:30. People were drying off their cars and starting to cruise the grounds. Rained buckets today and things are a real mess in the grassy & dirt areas. They have a record attendance of 10,300 (regisrations) last we heard around 4:00. Should be a great day tomorrow. Couldn't find big olds today so might have to call Denise tomorrow on the cell. Did see ag_chevy dave's truck from a distance in the driving rain.

Bob

Big Olds was at the lake fishing and doing a little tubing with that new boat motor on the back. I'm sure Denise got bored with that and will be at the show tomorrow.
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Denise, If you do the "shortcut to Michigan" stop by Harrison! rico_bob
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If you think you can, you are right! If you think you can't, you are still right!

Fred, I noticed your question got ignored. Climax is a town in Michigan, believe it or not! LOL It's between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo right off of I94. Very close to Georges work and home and not too far away from the fairgrounds where NSRA has their Northern Nats. Can't help making jokes about it. :))
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

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I been to both those towns and never seen a town called Climax in between them. That's it i'm going there tomorrow...LOL
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Well, in our neck of the woods, in order to be in Paradise, you have to get to Bird in Hand to stay away from Blue Ball and get to experience Intercourse. (all in PA)
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MrWillys aka HRB
Member: Dipstick Street Rod Association
Paint don't make 'em any faster!

WARNING- Intercourse PA is a little on the small side so have as much fun as ya can while ya have the chance! Now Blue Ball.....I aint goin' there!
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If ya aint throwin' sparks ya aint low enough!

As i was heading south one yr. i remember passing Big Bonelick state park.I thought i would have too much fun there so i kept rolling down the road.
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Mike, I went to Big Bone Lick state park once. Its located on Beaver Road and right down the road is the Beaver Lick General store. This is the truth by the way.
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I can't believe as many times as you've been to Michigan that you've never reached Climax. I'll have to take you there in Sept. ROTFLMAO
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

Lipstick Survival Run 2002
Syracuse, Lipstick Run, L'Ville Nats, Sturgis Rally,Bonneville Salty Dog Tour...........? :P

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Your a brave brave man there Mike....look at it this way, ya got 3 months to prepare! LOL
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If ya aint throwin' sparks ya aint low enough!

I shouldn't need 3 months to prepare. I'm still a young stud. Hey George did you make a camping trip out of that park?
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mike bruns

Well i guess Denise is at it again. Got a call that she had electrical problems leaving Back to the 50's with Big Olds so i have to open up the Penthouse Hotel for her another night.I hope the car dont burn like her other baby did. I wonder if the rain in Mn. on the fuse box had anything to do with it. I knew that boat motor on the back wasn't a good idea! LOL
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Wow, thats too bad, just now saw this. Been out crusin all night. She had the fuses all in plastic and duct tape. But, with all the rain she encountered, probably not good. Keep us posted.
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Well guys/gals, I made it to Mikey's penthouse suite finally. Major problems with Big Olds. Left the fairgrounds, went north on Snelling then just before the freeway the fusebox started on fire! The flames were about 6 inches high!!! Pulled over at the same time I'm squirting it down with a water bottle. A couple of people pulled over to help. After I dryed my eyes I pulled the wires apart so the bare ones weren't touching each other. Started Big Olds up and drove a mile to the host hotel parking lot to see if I could find someone to help. Made a few phones calls to buddies in the area but no one home. A couple of rodders pulled into the parking lot. I went over to ask if they could help out. They came over and scoped it out. Said the damage wasn't too bad. I had electrical tape and one of the guys wrapped all the bare wires up. Seems a resistor is what was on fire. One of the guys scraped some crud away and determined this. My headlites, taillites, and brakelites all worked so I called Mikey to see if the guest room in the penthouse suite was available. Was suppose to head to Green Bay for a couple of days but I thought heading for home was a better ideas and it seems like that was the right choice. Voltage went from 14 to 10 in the 5 hour drive from St Paul to Janesville. Mikey and I will determine the problem and fix in the morning. Hopefully it's just the used alternator that was "borrowed" on Wed on my way out. Definatley a trip from hell. The show itself was awesome. Had a wonderful time with the SRS gang and buddies from Canada. People kept coming up to me all weekend asking if I've seen what buds on SRS have been up to "remaking" Big Olds. I really needed a laugh when I got here, and you guys never let me down. Thanks, I needed that.
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

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Thanks to Mikey and back up, long distance phone help from George, seems like Big Olds is going to be ok. The guy that installed the "borrowed" alternator did not put this rubber grommet thing back into the chrome sleeve that protects the wires as they run back to the firewall. The blue wire for the internal regulator got shaffed from the sharp edge and shorted out. Mikey thinks this might have also cause the fuse box fire! What a mess, Big Olds could have burned to the ground cuz of ONE WIRE!! Big Olds is charging fine now. We're going to take a ride in the Rambler and check out Mikey's dads race car shop then I'll hit the road. Stopping to met Murph on the way home. Going to be a fun day after all. :)
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

http://www.geocities.com/lipstickrun/

Bummer on the road hazards Denise, This may be a good time to concider a new wiring harness. The car is bare enough to do this easily. Check out the SRS store for the Painless system for your "Chubby Olds" It`s an easy install and would take you a weekend to finish.
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The "New" and Unimproved edcroozer... Charter D.S.R.A. member

ED,

Think Big Olds has a Ron Francis box in it or one about that size. Saw it in Lincoln before Power Tour and it was covered with plastic and duct tape. Mounted in the kick panel area on the passenger side. Would have been a hot one if there was a full interior there and the fire was behind an upholstered panel.

You sure got that right Bob, If she lived closer to my shop, I would have it done and her on the way home all in one weekend. With NO fire hazards!
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The "New" and Unimproved edcroozer... Charter D.S.R.A. member

Thanks sweetie, I wish you lived closer just so I could learn from your vast knowledge. :)) I would love to be able to hang out and "help" a pro rewire Big Olds. I do believe I could really learn alot. I'm at a lost. Does the WHOLE rod need to be redone or maybe just the fusebox and the burnt wires?? What's your expert opinion?

Guys, Thanks for all the laughs. A small outboard motor bolted on Big Olds bumper on Friday in the monsoooon would have been really, really, cool at the fairgrounds. Maybe one of my junkyard buddies could keep their eye out for a small one and I could keep in the trunk and bolt on in a flash for a good laugh if/when I get caught in a monsooooon again. LOL
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

http://www.geocities.com/lipstickrun/

hey Denise it was great meeting you at Springfield and hope to catch you at Louisville. I would change the fuse box and repair the burnt wires.I would consider a different wire loom,it looks cool but is hard on the wires.I just got a 40 Chevy 2 dr sedan (clean title)I will at least have pics at ky.See ya there Bird

A Bird out of lurking status?? WONDERFUL!!! :)) It was very nice meeting you too. I'll bring the photos that were taken at Springfield with me to L'ville and share them with you. When L'ville get closer will pick a place and times to meet. Congrats on the 40. What are your plans for it. Post a photo of it in your profile when you get a chance. Need any help doing that, just ask. :)
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

http://www.geocities.com/lipstickrun/

Sounds like a plan ,if I can make the stovebolt belch fire it will stay stock for a while then a sub frame is in its future.

Hey Denise, Glad to hear ya made it home safe and sound after all the trouble leaving the fairgrounds. It's good to have some carring buds along the way home to give ya a helping hand when ya need it!! You were in our thoughts all the way home! It sure was good to see ya again!! and thanks for letting us ride along with ya to and from the fairgrounds, you sure made our weekend. Maybe we will see ya later in August!! We'll keep in touch and I'll send ya an email in a day or two!! Catch ya later!! Bill and Gail
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