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by Kurt Weber
Aug 31st, '09, 09:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Survival with “country boy” know-how
Replies: 17
Views: 4219

folks, I've been following this story for over a week on another site. seems to be that the owner buys, fixes and re-sells. it was reported that they left Matagorda without even a compass or VHF. possibly only a hand-held GPS. they did, how-ever have a 1000watt stereo and many cases of beer. suppose...
by Kurt Weber
Jul 12th, '09, 21:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New marine diesel
Replies: 101
Views: 37445

what is the bore and stroke of the 9.5 litre six?
by Kurt Weber
Mar 25th, '09, 23:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dude Ranch
Replies: 8
Views: 2163

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take yer pick , amigos.
plenty of fun in Bandera Tx.
the Purple Cow Saloon was the unOfficial Houstan/Lousianna coonass club headquarters.
parked my cowtruck on mainstreet fer last call a few times.
by Kurt Weber
Feb 4th, '09, 16:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear ratio
Replies: 20
Views: 5290

454's are basically a 427 with a little more stroke. the 427 is internally balanced vs extrenally balanced for the 454. pro and con for both... biggest difference is displacment... like 327 vs 350 in small blocks... both can make good power and a few cid has little effect. IIRC, the engine blocks ar...
by Kurt Weber
Dec 12th, '08, 10:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coonass blizzard
Replies: 10
Views: 2456

Thibidaoux and Broussard are pitchin' some dry pecan into the stove and havin' a chew and a cup of chickory.
they'll be out on the bayou later....
by Kurt Weber
Dec 12th, '08, 07:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a new favourite cocktail
Replies: 15
Views: 3083

for you rum-and-Coke fans, try this...
find a bottle of Bermuda black rum, I think it's labled Black Seal...
and vanilla Coke...
a very different rum-and-Coke that may not be for everyone or anyone all the time, but it's different.
by Kurt Weber
Dec 8th, '08, 20:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can any one identify this model detroit?
Replies: 16
Views: 4927

not a Detroit wrench here either, tho we played with them in college in the mid-seventies(Diesel mech tech) I actually worked for Cummins in San Antonio for a few years after college(found out I didnt like being cooped up in a shed all day, so I started driving. ended up with an 83 Pete with, yep, a...
by Kurt Weber
Dec 8th, '08, 19:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can any one identify this model detroit?
Replies: 16
Views: 4927

hello folks...new here. Scot has it down. the 2cycle Detroits are very versitile. blocks and heads are all reversible. changing rotation is also very easy, although it is done during eng. build. on in-line engines, the blower can be on either side. same with heads. the exhaust can be set to either s...