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========================================================================= Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:32:26 -0800 From: Paolo <paolo@CEDARCOMM.COM> Subject: Re: Redneck Dimers
I thought there'd be more tales of silliness.
Possibly redneck is the wrong moniker.
I must be the loosest screw of the bunch.
My wife reminded of a parts car I once got.
In the early Dime days, when I first learned that
a 510 was actually a sporty car in disguise as
a family sedan, I sought some fenders and
some better wheels for my current ride. A parts
car, about 30 miles from home, was located.
It was a fairly straight 2 door with an immaculate
interior and some 13x7 Enkie wheels that ran
just fine. One major problem - it's battery was
leaky and the right tie rod (radius) tore off from
the severe corrosion and the car was driven into
a curb, slightly bending the steering link.
I show up with a fairly heavy chain and C-shaped
screw together clip, tie the lower control arm to
the front bumper assembly, and "drive her home".
It drove surprisingly well.
***** Paolo