"Live" from the Western Swing - Page 36

John Kelley · 07-29-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Fuller

.Hopefully, my father will let me drive so I can finally prove how damn good I really am...I miss racing so much.

Just ONE question......IF you are that good why don't you build your OWN car ??
Instead of waiting for a hand out ?
Maybe you and Mike Voth could team up on a car and take turns driving :-)....

Bernie Cunningham · 07-30-2010, 11:12 AM

Thanks Larry and Patsy for ya blogs.

I'm glad that you've put an exclamation point on the fact that driving all over the country can be, well, a huge chore and can drain you out and, yes, it ain't easy. I've been there (longer stay out from home than 4 1/2 weeks). There are some that still attempt it and as far as I'm concerned they can have it to them self's. I was somewhat relieved when Valvoline pulled the plug because it meant that I didn't have to haul my stuff all over the country after many years doing so.

07-30-2010, 02:26 PM

Bernie! What in the world did you do to your car to gain so much performance? You are scarry fast right now...much more faster than when Big Mike Iacono drove it...Boy did he gain some weight..Saw him at international this year and was at least 285lbs.

Mike Voth · 07-30-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by John Kelley

Just ONE question......IF you are that good why don't you build your OWN car ??
Instead of waiting for a hand out ?
Maybe you and Mike Voth could team up on a car and take turns driving :-)....

Ha, now that's a thought! Actually, with all my pops has done for me over the years, I can't imagine driving any other car, silly as it may sound. It's a blast to drive and a one of a kind. When he finally retires, I don't want it going anywhere but my garage, and I can't afford 2 racecars. No hand outs here.

FED 387 · 07-30-2010, 02:51 PM

great article by BOB FREY on drag race central about Larry & Patsy Hill-----Comp 387

Bernie Cunningham · 07-30-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Fuller

Bernie! What in the world did you do to your car to gain so much performance? You are scarry fast right now...much more faster than when Big Mike Iacono drove it...Boy did he gain some weight..Saw him at international this year and was at least 285lbs.

Well Jason, I did what everybody says to do, got off the keyboard and spent some money in the right direction, it sure paid off. Thanks to the guys at RWR, Gary Hettler and Tibor Kadar. Stay tuned, there's more work to do yet !!!!!!!!!!

The BIG GOOMBA drove my other car (the one that's for sale) that Lloyd MacKay drives now on the west coast.

Mark Yacavone · 07-30-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bernie Cunningham

Well Jason, I did what everybody says to do, got off the keyboard and spent some money in the right direction, it sure paid off. Thanks to the guys at RWR, Gary Hettler and Tibor Kadar. Stay tuned, there's more work to do yet !!!!!!!!!!

The BIG GOOMBA drove my other car (the one that's for sale) that Lloyd MacKay drives now on the west coast.

Not only did Bernie spend some of that California money on the right thing, but he spent it in the right place too..Arizona!

Ed Fernandez · 07-30-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Not only did Bernie spend some of that California money on the right thing, but he spent it in the right place too..Arizona!

I thought Ca. was boycotting Arizona businesses?

Ed Wright · 07-31-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bernie Cunningham

Well Jason, I did what everybody says to do, got off the keyboard and spent some money in the right direction, it sure paid off. Thanks to the guys at RWR, Gary Hettler and Tibor Kadar. Stay tuned, there's more work to do yet !!!!!!!!!!

Smart place to spend it!

Larry Hill · 08-01-2010, 10:27 AM

Contrary to popular belief we did have a few bumps in the road on the "Swing"
Allowing the fuel hose to fly out of the tank dousing the motorhome with diesel. That was a twenty minute clean up.

Running into a shoping cart with the trailer at Wal-Mart while trying to use least amount room so other mortorhomes could park in Rapid City, SD. We were parked so well that we almost did not have enough room to get out the next morning at 6:00 am.

Having the electric commode stop working. We ordered new parts from NRC and picked them up in Seattle. It was a loose conection, thank goodness and we never needed the parts.

I forgot to tighten the ''Front Runner" to the wall of the trailer and found it just in time before it fell on the car.

The front tie down broke on the golf cart allowing it to make contact with the front bumper of the car. A little touch up paint and it will be fine. As always Wal-Mart had the parts to fix it.

Disappointments of the trip:

1. Sorensen not making a full pass at Seattle.

2. My .114 light in the second round in Sonoma.

Larry

07-30-2010, 11:12 AM	#352
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 558 Likes: 24 Liked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Thanks Larry and Patsy for ya blogs. I'm glad that you've put an exclamation point on the fact that driving all over the country can be, well, a huge chore and can drain you out and, yes, it ain't easy. I've been there (longer stay out from home than 4 1/2 weeks). There are some that still attempt it and as far as I'm concerned they can have it to them self's. I was somewhat relieved when Valvoline pulled the plug because it meant that I didn't have to haul my stuff all over the country after many years doing so. __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK

07-30-2010, 02:26 PM	#353
Jason Fuller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Bernie! What in the world did you do to your car to gain so much performance? You are scarry fast right now...much more faster than when Big Mike Iacono drove it...Boy did he gain some weight..Saw him at international this year and was at least 285lbs.

07-30-2010, 02:51 PM	#355
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,355 Likes: 339 Liked 282 Times in 152 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing great article by BOB FREY on drag race central about Larry & Patsy Hill-----Comp 387

08-01-2010, 10:27 AM	#360
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,303 Likes: 1,660 Liked 9,536 Times in 1,977 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Contrary to popular belief we did have a few bumps in the road on the "Swing" Allowing the fuel hose to fly out of the tank dousing the motorhome with diesel. That was a twenty minute clean up. Running into a shoping cart with the trailer at Wal-Mart while trying to use least amount room so other mortorhomes could park in Rapid City, SD. We were parked so well that we almost did not have enough room to get out the next morning at 6:00 am. Having the electric commode stop working. We ordered new parts from NRC and picked them up in Seattle. It was a loose conection, thank goodness and we never needed the parts. I forgot to tighten the ''Front Runner" to the wall of the trailer and found it just in time before it fell on the car. The front tie down broke on the golf cart allowing it to make contact with the front bumper of the car. A little touch up paint and it will be fine. As always Wal-Mart had the parts to fix it. Disappointments of the trip: 1. Sorensen not making a full pass at Seattle. 2. My .114 light in the second round in Sonoma. Larry __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817