Recent content by Terry_H

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    5/16" chain weight limit

    Why chain? There's wire rope and nylon slings that are made to do what you asking. http://www.mcmaster.com/#nylon-slings/=3l2m0j Can you jack up the machine and/or use skids to lift from underneath with the forks?
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    cheap metal carport?

    Be wary of liftoff. Those "cheap" in the box carports can become airborne in high winds and big liability if they land on someone or something. Consider a permanent anchoring system. Mine is not metal, but I have to say, I love the carport concept. Cars are always out of the sun and not...
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    Porsche 911 question..

    Fast is a relative term. This is a website devoted pretty much to straight line speed. Take the stock mid 80's 911 vs stock '87 GN at Laguna Seca and it would be a cake walk for the 911. I had at least as much fun carving the local mountains in my 911 as I did in my GN at the Pomona Drag Strip...
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    Porsche 911 question..

    I sold mine in 2007. It was a sad day. It was an excellent example of that model. Here's some more photos.... 1981 911 SC Coupe - Pelican Parts Technical BBS I can only speak of my car which was a 1981 euro version. It had about 18 more ponies than comparable model built for the US. 204hp...
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    Porsche 911 question..

    Yes, for the old hard core 911 enthusiasts, they stopped making 911's in 1998when the water cooling began. :D The last 911 air/oil cooled model was 993. The first water cooled model was called the 996.
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    Porsche 911 question..

    Takes just about a case of oil to fill the dry sump system in my '81 SC. There is an oil radiator at the front of the car and it transfers heat similar to water cooling. Each of the opposing six heads are independent with fins for added cooling. Vertical cooling fan and shroud aims toward...
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    Then and Now my kids

    You have good reason to be proud! Beautiful kids.
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    High school football star risks life to save 22 other students on a school bus

    How many years were you in the drama club? ;)
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    Anagram your name

    or... sliming well genitalia ;)
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    Carfax

    If forums blatantly allowed sharing carfax subscriptions, they would open themselves up to liability/licensing issues. We wouldn't want this site to close for some silly carfax, right?
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    Can You recommend a good MIG?

    Miller is another quaility name...
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    Anagram your name

    Mine seems to imply the rooster wasn't finished.... HEN RE-ENTRY turbobuickcom = I MUCK CURT BOOB Turbobuickcom's best name anagram is I MUCK CURT BOOB
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    Funny Town Names

    Intercourse to Climax can take most of a day! http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=intercourse,+pa&daddr=Climax,+Minnesota&geocode=%3BFa9v1gIdLLk6-im1qsDQV2zGUjEA_JZ39NknpA&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=0&sll=39.242817,-99.390997&sspn=36.048996,56.162109&ie=UTF8&z=5
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    Black Lab Puppy

    Quincy and I hope she enjoys a long fun-filled life!
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    Funny Town Names

    I grew up in Moorhead Mn., but left too early to know if the name was a good omen. :)
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