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Ribbon Falls on Ideal Center of Scientology
for the Middle East
On August 21, national and city dignitaries as well as religious leaders joined Scientologists from Israel and 27 nations to celebrate the opening of the new Center of Scientology in Tel Aviv. The Center is the first Ideal Scientology Organization (Ideal Org) in the Middle East and designed to both serve the growing membership and provide Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs throughout the region.
Located on Jerusalem Boulevard in Tel Aviv's ancient port city of Jaffa, the Center's new home is the historic Alhambra Theater. Originally constructed in 1937, the landmark is remembered by generations as the premier venue for the greatest names in Arab and Israeli music and theater. In the 1980s, the building was converted into a commercial center and by the first decade of the 21st century, its glory had faded.
The Center of Scientology acquired the Alhambra and meticulously restored the landmark, to both preserve a site of cultural significance for Israel and provide a center for the entire community. In addition to presenting all Scientology services, it serves as a meeting place for members of all faiths to unite on humanitarian initiatives. To that end, the famed Alhambra auditorium once again stands as a centerpiece for this city.
The watershed grand opening was distinguished by the presence of Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, who personally dedicated the new Center. Addressing the Scientologists in attendance, Mr. Miscavige said: "This center is a gift from the International Association of Scientologists to Israel. As such, it represents our recognition that all religions hold central truths in common and thus may work together to achieve the common dream of universal brotherhood. So from this day hence, it becomes your mission and destiny to extend our help across this legendary land. Let it be done in the spirit of Scientology so that your help is freely given, because it is all about freedom. And let it be done with supreme dedication, because only in that way we will realize the Aims of Scientology and thus a world without insanity, without criminality, without war—a world where the able can prosper, where honest beings have rights and all are free to rise to greater heights."
Welcoming Scientologists to their new home were civic and religious leaders from across Tel Aviv-Jaffa, including Tel Aviv City Council Member Meital Lehavi; Office of the Prime Minister Director for the Bedouin Sector Mohammad Kaabia; Office of The Prime Minister Senior Coordinator on the Status of Minority Women Rania Pharyra; Biblical scholar and author Dr. Rimon Kasher; Jaffa Arab Christian Community Chairman Peter Habash; and historical preservation architect Eyal Ziv.
In her salutatory address, Tel Aviv City Council Member Meital Lehavi welcomed the Scientology Center to Jaffa: "The story of this house of yours suits the story of Jaffa. It is a house for everyone, accepting everyone. And it is my great hope this house connects, integrates, welcomes and advances the hopes that exist in Jaffa. I am confident that by sitting together, thinking together and working together we keep Jaffa the home for everyone. Your new Center will have an important part in leading the way."
Office of the Prime Minister Director for the Bedouin Sector Mohammad Kaabia spoke of Scientology's many humanitarian programs: "When it comes to all we strive for—for freedom, to be included and embraced by one's fellow man—there is no group that better bears these marks than Scientology. You teach man his rights, you prevent drugs in schools, you take care to build up the individual and you inspire kindness toward one another. I believe we must introduce these programs into all Arab and Bedouin sectors across Israel."
Rania Pharyra, Senior Coordinator on the Status of Minority Women, Office of The Prime Minister, spoke of the need for the Center's outreach with The Way to Happiness, a non-religious guide to living: "The Way to Happiness is a new way to understand the purpose of humanity—my purpose, your purpose. We have this tool to spread to the minds and hearts of people not politics, but something that touches the heart of children, youth, adults, all genders, all religions, all races. We can defeat racism, hatred and fear. We can bring a change. We will build the bridge to our greatest dreams."
Biblical scholar and author Dr. Rimon Kasher spoke of the Center's vital importance to the region: "I believe Scientology is the only religion that can create a connection or even affinity between the different faiths and the only one that can relieve the tension between religions. It is my hope that with your Ideal Org, you will accomplish your aims. In so doing you will mark a turning point for not just the entire Israeli society, but for all of the Middle East."
Peter Habash, chairman of the Arab Christian Community of Jaffa, welcomed the volunteer work of the Center: "You have built this amazing Scientology Center to help the Arab Community and all communities of Jaffa. And we believe your Center serves the same goals as we do. When I see your active volunteers, youth and adults, their work makes me feel that you can make a difference here. I see that you are a part of us and a part of Jaffa."
Historic preservation architect for Jaffa, Eyal Ziv, who directed the restoration of the Alhambra Theater, proclaimed: "Your respect and care for this building is astounding. You created a perfect example of preserving the past for all of Tel Aviv-Jaffa. And so I want to thank you and all associated with the Center of Scientology for bringing new life to this Jaffa jewel."
The 60,000-square-foot Center of Scientology Tel Aviv is open to all wishing an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology. Visitors are invited to take a self-guided tour of the expansive Public Information Center, presenting informational and documentary films on the beliefs and practices of Dianetics and Scientology, as well as the life and legacy of Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Information Center also provides an overview of the many Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs, including a worldwide human rights initiative; an equally far-ranging drug education, prevention and rehabilitation program; a global network of literacy and learning centers; and the Scientology Volunteer Minister program now comprising the world's largest independent relief force. In full, the Center's multimedia displays present more than 500 films, available at the touch of a button. The Center is open morning to night and visitors are welcome to return as often as they wish.
In addition to services conducted in the restored Alhambra auditorium, the new Center of Scientology further includes seminar rooms and classrooms for study, along with dozens of rooms for Scientology auditing (spiritual counseling).
To commemorate the Alhambra's rich heritage, the second floor mezzanine houses a permanent exhibition open to the public, so the building's history may be treasured for generations to come.
Among the many distinctive features magnificently restored throughout the landmark are the mezzanine's glass-faced clock overlooking Jerusalem Boulevard and the Auditorium's intricately molded oval ceiling. The International Style and Art Deco façade has also been returned to its original splendor, from the color block windows and ornamental grilles to the prominent "Alhambra" sign that graces the iconic tower.
The Center further includes a rooftop terrace and café. Framed by an oval colonnade, it provides expansive views of the historic hub of Jaffa.
The opening of the Center of Scientology Tel Aviv follows a series of new Scientology Ideal Organizations opened so far in 2012, including Los Gatos, California on July 28; Buffalo, New York, on June 30; Phoenix, Arizona, on June 23; Denver, Colorado, on June 16; Stevens Creek of San Jose, California, on June 9; and Orange County, California, on June 2. Further opened this year are Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 25; Sacramento, California, on January 28; and Hamburg, Germany, on January 21.
Ideal Orgs reflect the fulfillment of Founder L. Ron Hubbard's vision for the religion. They not only provide the ideal facilities to service Scientologists on their ascent to greater states of spiritual awareness and freedom, they are also designed to serve as a home for the entire community and a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift citizens of all denominations.
Other new Ideal Orgs opened in recent years include London, Moscow, Brussels, Berlin, Madrid and Rome in Europe; Melbourne, Australia; Johannesburg, South Africa; New York, New York; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, Inglewood, Pasadena and San Francisco, California; Tampa, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Seattle, Washington; Dallas, Texas; Quebec City, Canada; and Mexico City, Mexico.
Five more Ideal Orgs are further scheduled to open in 2012.
For a complete list of new Ideal Orgs of Scientology, visit Scientology.org.
The Scientology religion was founded by author and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard. The first Scientology organization was formed in the United States in 1952 and the religion has expanded to more than 10,000 Organizations, Missions and affiliated groups, with millions of members in 167 countries.
Nick Banks
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Re: Happy Mexican Food! (V.3 on cran)
Ok, I *think* this is my last version... I made some more changes to the design, and then also decided maybe it looked better with the changes on cranberry. Thanks for looking!
Re: Ay Chihuahua!
Thanks Boots! I had a good time with this one
Re: Cocijo's 925
Thanks guys!
kevlar51 wrote:Thanks Boots! I had a good time with this one
"Good time??" Was that all it was to you!? A "GOOD TIME!?" It meant the world to me, and all you can say is you had a "good time!" I'll never be as good as Walmazan, will I!? You were thinking about him the whole time, weren't you! ;)
endangeredomega wrote:No amount of votes will make this design any more "Mexican" than it was when it was first rejected. As for the 'Alta California' argument ... AZ, NM, TX, etc. were all part of Mexican territory at some point also. Are designs referencing these areas/cultures all also fair game for this week's derby?
I don't see why not, unless you want Woot to start enforcing that everything posted must be factual within the context of the present day. Sweeping rejections for anything that show Mexico as it was in the past than it is today. I'd like to see everything to do with the wars, and everything historical rejected. ¬_¬
bellarific wrote:I love Mexico's quick-tempo, lively music. I always feel like I'm engulfed in it when I'm listening/dancing to it.
So I made a shirt about it. ^_^
This is a really great design. I hope you resubmit on a different shirt color!
Re: Happy Mexican Food!
Is this not precisely what the derby prompt said not to do?
Re: La Fiesta
ramyb wrote:I can understand woot's decision to reject for text, but stating that El Zorro has nothing to do with Mexico is completely false. Not only was the fictional character of Zorro a hero of the Mexican people, but the real "El Zorro" was an actual hero in the Mexican War for independence. I wanted to resubmit this because I feel that it deserves a chance to compete, but ultimately it is up to woot to decide.
He's not Mexican. He'll never be Mexican. He was even created by an American named Johnston McCully (who isn't Mexican either!). Even the guy who played him on TV (Guy Williams)wasn't Mexican! Focus on the rules for once! Gah!
Re: Frida Y Diego
Yes! I would wear this while carrying my Frida plush doll around.
Re: What do you mean Roswell's in NEW Mexico?
It makes me happy and creeps me out at the same time. That's a good thing.
Edit: I voted for this and it fell out of the fog... I am cursed!
Bold & weird & wonderful. Nicely done.
These colors are spectacular!
Ay Chihuahua is a riot! Next time try a margarita glass.
I have a friend who would go absolutely nuts over this.
Really hope it prints.
I could look at this forever and still find new thing that I like.
Re: Arroz con Pollo in Death to the Undead
Your colouring skills continue to absolutely astound me. I may have to get into some illegal fighting rings myself, in order to make some cash & hire you to colour some of my indie comic book projects!
Re: Nacho Libre
The depth on this is really neat.
Re: Mexico D.F.
Brilliant stuff. Any chance you'll be able to rework and resub w/o the text element?
I love the little orange sketchies. The make for a really nice contrast.
BootsBoots wrote:"Good time??" Was that all it was to you!? A "GOOD TIME!?" It meant the world to me, and all you can say is you had a "good time!" I'll never be as good as Walmazan, will I!? You were thinking about him the whole time, weren't you! ;)
Well...it was Walmazan...his sweet nothings whispered in the ear really are hot...
bellarific wrote:GAH HOW DO YOU DO THIS
Can you please submit "Gallows Humor" and win first, second and third place this week, plz?
petitefilou wrote:I don't have a problem with the design, but if they rejected the first they should reject this one too. If they changed their minds, they should change the reason for the original rejection or un-reject it or SOMETHING.
This seems just inconsistent and silly, and frustrates me for reasons which have nothing to do with the artist and everything to do with woot's rubbish, inconsistent, opaque and seemingly randomly applied rejection policy.
I think that woot's decision to reject the original is fine based on the fact that the background symbol resembled text. I wasn't sure if I was crossing a line with the original, and it seems I was; however, I wanted to dispute the second part of the rejection notice, and that's why I resubmitted with a correction to the background. I took the time to defend my design, and hope that woot will read it and consider the inspiration for the design. Like I said before, it is obviously woot's decision in the end, but I didn't want to just let it go. The theme is not famous mexicans, the theme is Mexico. And for the record, the derby theme states Spanish colonialism as fair game. The entire Zorro story is based in Spanish colonialism and represents the struggle of the Mexicans against the Spanish with Zorro as their hero.
This is an awesome shirt design! I'm still waiting on your red zebra one coming in the mail...hopefully it'll be here soon. And naturally, I did get Kevlar's In the Library with the Wrench shirt. Two fantastic artists!
BootsBoots wrote:I love the little orange sketchies. The make for a really nice contrast.
As a Professional Wrestler in Training, I truly appreciate this shirt and willing to buy one! Great job!
Re: DOOM SQUAD Los Muertos
Great design! I've always wondered...as I've seen a lot of collaborations...do you all split the earnings evenly or what if you win?
Wow guy, awesome collab, you two guys rock hard! +1
Hay chihuahua!!!!!
Re: Ancient Astronaut
As a big fan of Mayan culture and their extensive knowledge about the cosmos i wanted to do an illustration based on the Mayan King Pakal and his famous carved stone sarcophagus lid , which according to many people its a proof of ancient astronauts or aliens visiting our planet since many years ago , check the similarities with a real spaceship … In the center of the frame theres a man sitting like an astronaut on a complex chair with some kind of ungravity in his hair , he has a mask on his nose probably to breath , he uses his two hands to manipulate some controls and the heel of his left foot is on some sort of pedal with different controls or positions , the rear portion is separated from him where the engine is and outside at the bottom of the whole frame you can see a flames like in the spaceships propulsion systems , also you can see some kind of wings on both sides o the frame , i think theres about 18 or 20 similarities with modern spaceships.
Here the real stone lid
6 color on black , here a larger view and hope you like it , thanks.
boooootsyyy pleaaaaase!!!! it's not like that!!! you know you're the only collab partner for me! that walmazan guy ... he's just for fun every now and again ...
JRWorkshop wrote:How?
I have literally never heard otherwise in my entire life. Seriously.
As I've understood it and as a quick Google search appears to support, the character Zorro was an upper class Mexican dude (with some connection to Spain) who fought his area's oppressive government.
And also, though you're dismissing the Alta California argument, that seems really shortsighted. If at the time the design depicts, that area was considered part of Mexico... then how would the design itself be off topic? The areas clearly shared major cultural influences and even a government.
I'm no fan of the design (cutesy animals just aren't my thing), but it seems plenty on topic.
kevlar51 wrote:boooootsyyy pleaaaaase!!!! it's not like that!!! you know you're the only collab partner for me! that walmazan guy ... he's just for fun every now and again ...
Don't lie to me! You came home reeking of fruit with smiley faces!
Re: Revenge
I see a movie franchise coming out of this. Brendan Fraser, you busy?
This is fantastic man , nunca paras de asombrarme amigo! votadisimo!
BootsBoots wrote:Don't lie to me! You came home reeking of fruit with smiley faces!
that may be true... but I came home to the slogans.
Re: El Zorro
Don't worry, ramyb. I don't necessarily like or dislike you, but from what I can see...people on here are just jealous that you have a lot of support. Haters gonna hate, and all that.
Good job making an original sugar skull design! There are some out there, but no alien-sugar-skulls
Incredible, an absolutely immense design.
Re: The Three Amigos
lol , so good , love the sombreros! +1
Re: [url=http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=53976]They call me
lol! nice one man! +1
Yes, yes, yes... unbelievably adorable. I want one!
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Thread: The big game hunter...
The big game hunter...
The big game hunter walked in the bar and bragged to everyone about his hunting skills.The man was undoubtedly a good shot and no one could dispute that.
But then he said that they could blindfold him and he would recognize any animals skin from just it's feel, and if could locate the bullet hole,he could even tell them what caliber it was that killed the animal...
The hunter said that he was willing to prove it if they would put up some drinks and so the bet was on.
They blindfolded him carefully and took him to his first animal skin.
After feeling it for a few moments he announced,"Bear."Then he felt the bullet hole and declared "Shot with a .308 rifle."
They brought him another skin,one that someone had in there truck He took a bit longer this time and then said,"Elk,shot with a 7mm mag rifle."He was right again.Through the night,he he proved his skills again and again,everytime against a round of drinks.Finally he staggered home,drunk of his mind,and went to sleep.
The next morning he got up and and saw in the mirror that he had one hell of a nice shiner.He said to his wife,"I know I was drunk last night,but not drunk enough to get in a fight and not remember it.Where did I get this black eye from?"
His wife angriliy replied,"I gave it to you....
You got into bed last night and put your hand down my panties.You fiddled around a bit and loudly announced"SKUNK KILLED WITH AN AXE!"
I am glad I am a archer....
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What Boxcar red is the correct one?
F414281 or F110074?
What Boxcar red is the correct one?
F414281 or F110074?
I have no idea, PM Rogue Studios, he probably knows.
The second one. I believe the first is acrylic, and it says the second one is enamel.
The enamel is more of a brighter red, which is accurate, and the acrylic is like a mud red.
Yeah you're going to want to get enamel for the boxcar red, the acrylic just doesn't turn out right.
Thanks, I have both and I think I was using the enamal and that was the paint reacting with the silver, the other acrilic colors were fine.
yeah the one I got was a real dull mud red. I had to do some mixing to get it to look right
mine is F110074, i wouldnt put it over an acrylic no matter how mwny days you let it cure
Mine is also F110074. It looks excellent. Smells pretty potent too for an enamel. I thought it might have been a laquer at first wiff.
I used the acrylic and because it was a bit on the dull side I added some maroon to brighten it up just a wee bit. Perhaps I'll try the enamel on the next helmet.
Note that once I started mixing I tested plenty of times to make sure it matched up with my reference photos. Took a few tests and I finally got there.
JangoJr, what issues did you have with the Acrylic Boxcar red? Just curious.Jango_Fett_Jr said:
I originally started using it on my first helmet, and I found it was way too dull and flat. I pretty much had perfect results when I used enamel straight out of the bottle. I'm not sure if anyone has better luck with acrylic without mixing anything in?
Yeah I think RS mentioned to me one time that the Enamel Box Car is what was used on the MR Master Helmet he painted....Which came out AWESOME...like you said, no mixing, straight from the bottle.Jango_Fett_Jr said:
good call.
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I got it worked out and I talked to RS, thanks for the help. I posted in my helmet topic as to what has happend.8)
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From the dawn of civilization, humans have recognized the therapeutic effect of some natural herbs, and the use of plants as therapeutic agents is a long-standing practice throughout the human history. However, the major advance in medicine did not start until the mid-19th century when the active compounds could be actually isolated, purified and identified. The identification of the active compound and its pharmacophore allows not only for the administration of drugs with a known dose, but more importantly for the synthesis of modified drugs with improved efficacy.
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Spinach Phyllo Pie
Serve this savory Greek pastry as part of an appetizer table at a gathering.
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 packages (20 ounces each) baby spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 20 sheets frozen phyllo dough (from an 8-ounce package), thawed and cut to 8 by 12 inches
In a medium pan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.
Return pan to heat. Working in batches, cook spinach, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain spinach and let cool. Press out excess moisture, then roughly chop. Add spinach, feta, and raisins to bowl with onion and season filling with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll phyllo. Place 1 sheet on a work surface (keep remaining sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying); brush with oil. Lay another sheet on top and brush with oil. Repeat until you have 10 layers of phyllo. Spread half of filling lengthwise down middle of phyllo stack. Roll into a log, brushing the seam with oil before sealing. Brush log with oil. Using a small sharp knife, make 8 diagonal cuts on top. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
Place logs, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until deep golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into slices along slashes. Serve warm or at room temperature.


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Corn snakes reach an average length of 30-40 inches (76-102 cm); the maximum recorded length for this species is 72 inches (183 cm). They usually weigh about 2 pounds (.9 kg)
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In the wild: small rodents At the zoo: Domestic rats and mice
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your biggest problem is not enough ignition timing.
advance the timing at idle to 15 degrees then plug the vacuum advance into a manifold vacuum source. timing should come up to around 30 degrees at idle with the vacuum advance connected.
then turn the idle down to 900 rpms and adjust the idle mixture screws for best idle (highest vacuum and highest idle).
More timing increases the rpms at idle which allows the throttle blades to be closed further which will put the carb back into the idle circuit.
|One of the biggest things that is overlooked is the accelerator pump lever adjustment. It should be between .015-.020 and must be set at WOT. Evidently you don't set it when the motor is running. But you must have the throttle at WOT with motor off, and push down on the lever and see what the adjustment is between the lever and the bottom of the screw with the spring. Then adjust accordingly with a feeler gauge as you would with setting a valve lash.
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Yes 10 jet sizes will cure any lean issues but not anything below about 1500 RPM or so.
I don't think my Cummins smokes as much as this thing would with a 10 jet size incerase.
Keep at it and you will get it leaned out at idle.
How much converter does the car have in it, how much does it pull down when you put it into gear? Also what is base timing at? I would likw to see at least 10-12 degrees with 40 or so total with good fuel in it.
I forgot what I was going to say...
Are you familiar enough with the Holley to know what your transfer slot to throttle blade relationship/setting is now? This goes along with what Mike said in the previous post, may need to drill the primary blades if you have the throttle too far open and too much transfer slot is exposed.
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Before you change much more make sure the all of the air bleeds are clean. Inside of the choke horn there are two brass jet type plugs (8 in all), spray some carb cleaner through them all with the idle mixture screws removed and see if that helps. I start at 2 turns from bottom on the mixture screws and most times on gas it is a good starting point. Make sure the transfer slots are not covered up by the throttle blades as well this will make a bog between idle and part throttle.
I am also not against drilling the front throttle blades to help clean up the idle a bit.
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|inside the left bowl there should be 2 jet that screw in. might be on bowl side bowls on your carb, go to advanced and order like 2 sizes above yours, in increaments of 5, switch them out about 10 more then what you have stock, that should fix your lean problem
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I have my 454 running now and it works cuite good, but i have some carburator tuning to do to gett it perfect, and sens my experiens whit Hollys are limeted I have some cuestions.
When I first started the engine I had the idel mixure screws ca. 2 turns out, and when I tried to adjust it it dident sems to be mutch difrent when i turnd it in or out.
If I turned it in mutch the engen died but ther wasent anny RPM encres when I turnd it out.The idel whas bad and the engine culdent idel for werry long befour it died, and I had to be werry gentel on the trottel befor i had get the RPMs up a bitt, our the engine died.
Then I turnd the mixture screws out more, dont know how manny turns, but I wold say I cant turn them out mutch more, and the idel RPMs whent upp and the idel gett mutch more stabil.But when I have the car in gere I stil have to be werry gentel on the trottel our the engin bogges out...
I have some experiens in Weber carbs, and if i wold have the same problems on a Weber, I wold have change the idel jet to have the same idel mixture I have now but whit the mixure screws 1,5-2 turns out insted of nerly all the way aut, and then the mixure wold be better when the transfer slots opend, but as I anderstand it Hollys dont have idel jets...
The Engine is a .030" over 454 whit oval port heads.
270 degre cam whith .538" lift
and the carb is a Holley 750 vac
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I'm FINALLY ready to build my PC lol. My tax refund check is in the mail I said I'd spend a bit of it on a PC...I was hoping I could just build up the one I have, but you suggested against that before.
So, the only reusable things right now I have are the case and a DVD drive I'd like to reuse...is that doable? Will this old case and DVD drive work? Sorry, I dunno much about it. I have a friend who will help me physically put it together, but I'd appreciate you input on what it is I should buy. I really like the case and would like to use that if possible.
I have a monitor, I have a keyboard, I have a mouse, I have a case, I have an optical drive...I have roughly $400 to spend. I'd like to use (mostly) the same site - everything from NewEgg, or Tiger Direct, etc. Don't bother factoring in tax or shipping, I low balled my budget a bit to account for that.
I was just gonna buy a Dell box, but I know I can do much better building my own. I don't mind a small SSD for my OS - I have a laptop drive I'll be grabbing an adapter for eventually, and all of my media and stuff I store on external drives anyway. I can always add a hard drive or ram later, so if you suggest allocating budget into the more permanent parts of the PC that is OK.
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Seeing the amazing craftsmanship that is displayed here I am hesitant to post these
Please keep in mind this was my First time working with fiberglass, Bondo, and a Dremmel tool .
Having said that I am completely HOOKED!!! This has been one of the most enjoyable projects Ive ever done .
Thanks for the inspiration Nate and Thank You for the helmet Jeremy- yes this is the same helmet you bought me at Celebration V Thank You KaKarrot for the face template you posted .
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I spent a whole day at the hill this year practicing riding switch, right from skating/chairlifts to bombing/carving so I spent some time recalling the thought processes when I was first learning to ride.
Not saying this will work for you, but it did for me when I was in the "get lots of mileage in now" stage. If you look at really good carving technique (lots easier in vids nowadays) or the tracks left in the snow, you will notice something instructors never cover. That is, to get on your opposite edge well in advance of your turn (ok, in reality you are carrying lots of speed and beginning your turn much earlier, but that's not the way it looks/feels when you are first getting into it).
Once you have advanced to the point you are at now, to get further, don't ride to the end of the traverse, go flat to point down the hill, and then get on the edge. Basically, halfway through your traverse, get on that opposite edge. You will continue to traverse, and then initiate your turn. People call it stuff like "being more aggressive" with your speed or approach and "commitment", but really that's all it is.
There's other subtleties like less traverse, more down, and that the edge change is really when the turn begins but I find the simpler, the better. Think about getting on that opposite edge, and then you can turn as aggressively or passively as you like.
As I say, this worked for me to get my body to do what my brain wanted. Don't know if it will work for anyone else but I figured I'd pass it along.
that is hard packed granular where I am from, not ice.
you need to use the entire surface area of your board. That means pressuring the tip and tail using the outsides of your feet and your knees. (press outwards)
also, you need to steer through your turns. Your timing is off. You are rotating fast and washing out the majority of your turn. There needs to be a happy medium between the rotation and the wash so that you are actually changing direction while rotating.
maybe think about yourself going down the hill and not just being on the hill. for example, my turn is a hook in front of me, i see exactly where i want to go the entire time. This is different from simply performing the motions that keep you on top of the board. Put more pressure on your leading leg, as a teacher i would not even care if you were doing it way wrong so long as you got used to steering with your front hip.
practice riding around with your lead leg bent and your back leg more or less straight, that should line you up with the slope of the hill and give you some shape to your turns
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Hi Vicky,
Let me give you a few tips that I have not seen in this thread yet. Firstly, I was unable to watch the video but I get the point from what others said. I've been riding for 24 years in every condition and terrain imaginable and let me tell you this... Ice sucks, simple as that. I personally ride a lot of park, so my edges are as dull as they come, so when it comes to ice I have no chance but my tactic is to bomb, not advisable to new riders or the weak of heart. Here are my suggestions:
1. If you ride a lot of icey conditions, make sure you have sharp edges. Just be very careful not to hook them on hardpack when your getting too relaxed (always get your toes/heels off the ground so you dont catch)
2. Stay off the middle of the run. When it starts getting icy, its usually much worse in the middle of the run, 95% of the riders fly down the middle. If you move over to the tree line I bet you can find some nice snow (it all gets kicked over there) and it might not even be icy at all.
3. try some runs that are not as busy. Ice is more often found on the busier runs, so the less travelled paths might be in better condition.
4. Do not get discouraged, just do your best and know that you will be that much better on the next snowday!
good luck!!
Also try to get a damper board, i think it should help with knees. And it will be better on ice.
Something like frostbite edges (burton) can help on ice also
But i think riding on icy condition is like driving a car thru loose conditions like they do in rally cars.
Rally cars slide (drift) their turns because it gives them most control. If you are already sliding you dont loose much control when it slides little more. Worst moment is when you are locked in a carving turn and loose grip all of sudden.
I think you can also trying to switch edges little slower. Transition seems too quick (more like kicking to change direction). You seem to be much smoother with the transition in the old video. It's like driving on ice or snow. When you change lane you have to it more gradual if you do it too quick you lose control.
Also board has to line up more with the direction you are moving.
Think of it as your board is always straight (kind of like bombing down the hill... it point to direction you want to go). in carving turns, Board edge angle combinded with board flex and side cut make the board turn. At same side cut more angle+ more board flex means tighter turns. There really is no steering, you steer thru board flex and side cut (reason why stiffer board are easier to carve). Not by kicking your back foot or not by lifting back foot and moving it over (twisting).
Also try to make bigger/wider turns (more traversing). Your whole turn (from apex of heelside turn to apex of toeside) is about 20ft wide. To carve that tight you would be draggin your elbows on the snow. You need more grip(better snow condition) to make tigher turns so making bigger turn will help you in carving.
If you know someone who can carve really well ask them to make slow wide carving turns and follow them. You will learn where to initiate turns, what to do in the turn, where to get out of the turn, when to switch edge etc. You will realize it is completely different from skidded turn.
Risers can help if you already know how to carving, i dont think it will make someone carve all of sudden. You first have to learn to use your edges first.
In your case, riser may help with your knees since alot of them provide dampening. Dampness of a board is like having shock absorber in your car. If there is nothing to absorb the bumps your back is probably going to be real sore after driving.
Don't discourage yourself too much. I think you are doing really good for someone with one year of riding.
If it was easy, it would not be as fun to learn.
^^^What he said. I got 2 guy friends over 50 with new knees. They kick serious ass at both biking and running and race triathlons as a hobby (!) I'm facing a similar choice myself--Have my hip resurfaced with in a year a two or face full replacement in 5-10 years... Im rapidly approaching 40 but I've been doing sports and other dumb shit since I was a child and have the wear and tear to prove it... Advil in the morning. Ice at night. It's just how it goes. I'm hoping modern medicine will come thru for me
This weekend will be a lot better. Big Bear should be getting some snow this weekend. It's about time! enjoy!
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lol @ snowolf - okay, I read over your post three times and all I can think of is, "how will this old lady remember ALL THAT???"
If I can just conquer the leaning and big S-turns and try to get higher on my edge I will consider my snowboarding a success as that seems low impact yet enough to have fun. At this age and with my sore knee - after 4 hours I have to go back to the condo and ice it and it really is painful, the next day I can usually only handle 2 hours and I'm done - carving just isn't going to be on my "bucket list" - nor is "bombing" down a hill! lol
My goal when I started was to just get down any blue run without freaking out and it being "fun" and to be relaxed and not tense.
We have three more weekends before the lease is up on the condo and then I will have to continue this drama next year! :-)
I just want to make the most out of these next few years before knee replacement turns into my reality.
Thanks Snowolf!
lol @ snowolf - okay, I read over your post three times and all I can think of is, "how will this old lady remember ALL THAT???"
If I can just conquer the leaning and big S-turns and try to get higher on my edge I will consider my snowboarding a success as that seems low impact yet enough to have fun. At this age and with my sore knee - after 4 hours I have to go back to the condo and ice it and it really is painful, the next day I can usually only handle 2 hours and I'm done - carving just isn't going to be on my "bucket list" - nor is "bombing" down a hill! lol
My goal when I started was to just get down any blue run without freaking out and it being "fun" and to be relaxed and not tense.
We have three more weekends before the lease is up on the condo and then I will have to continue this drama next year! :-)
I just want to make the most out of these next few years before knee replacement turns into my reality.
Thanks Snowolf!
|Snowolf- would riser plates help here with someone with rom issues? In my mind I'm seeing the extra leverage as a method to get around the rom issue and still be able to get a greater edge angle.
Snowolf - so icy conditions with my knee problems what I was doing was okay I take it for that particular day? I agree the fast dynamic turns wouldn't suit my knee problems - when watching the sample video cocolulu provided just seeing how far bent and with almost all weight on his knees while on toeside just made my knee hurt WATCHING that! lol When the conditions are a little better like the weekend I was practicing turns - that's when I will try to practice more - it seems like last weekend I was just in survival mode and wasn't sure how to ride the terrain.
I'd rather work on higher edge angles (if I can EVER get there! lol) while on softer snow - not ice. And also try not to pivot the board and ride thru the and complete my turns. Next time it is like it was Sunday I will work on trying to keep the board down the fall line with low edge angles.
They are expecting snow this weekend - probably only an inch or two, but better than nothing. Thanks again!
In advanced skidded/carved turns, you do not wait for your board to point downhill, you immediately engage the downhill edge.
Extreme case: low aggressive carve, you would actually be carving the start of the turn inverted.. upside down.... especially on a steep pitch
Working the top of the turn lets you control speed, skidded or carved.
Waiting for the board to point downhill before engaging edge will lead to speed buildup.
Just listen to snow wolf.
PS: didn't watch the video, but based on the explanations. (I've seen the video before but am not watching it now)
they are keeping it pointed downhill cause they want it to. Either cause they don't mind the speed build up.. or the conditions are slow, or they are digging into the pack hard enough to control speed via edge penetration depth.
There are 3 ways to control speed.
1. skidding
2. turn shape
3. how deep you dig the edge in... (if you are an advanced rider, you can dig into frozen granular very deeply on a carve and slow down)
Originally Posted by firstx1017 View Post
CASI Level 2 Standards 2010 - YouTube,
Okay, this video helped and I see what others have said that I am not letting my board point downhill to engage on the edge. I think I was doing better two weeks ago, but the icy conditions this past weekend set me back. I see what I should be doing - on the above video the long lazy s-turns is what I am striving for. At my age all I want to do is easily go down the hills - not interested in speed. The hardest part is that in seeing the carving videos you really have to bend your knees on your toe edge and I think that is going to be my major issue. I already have a very bad right knee and bending causes a lot of pain - so I am beginning to think that if I can just get to s-turns on a higher edge will be where I want to end up.
I can tell that yesterdays turns were more z-like turns and I was just afraid that if I didn't do z-like turns I would NEVER stop slidding.
Thanks for the comments and I will try again this weekend! Wish me luck!
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Weekly Beauty Challenge: Garden Party
Have you seen our new Garden Party board on Pinterest? I'm pretty much living for it; such pretty blooms!
It got me thinking—this month we are using the garden theme to inspire a fresh take on fragrance, but what about beauty? With all of the weddings, graduations and (literal) garden parties that happen during the spring, I'm sure we could all use a little beauty inspiration.
So for this week's Beauty Challenge, let's get inspired by spring blossoms. Create an eye, lip, nail (or hair!) look based on your favorite florals, or just take a picture of your favorite flower and Show & Tell in the comments!
What's your favorite flower?
Roses are my favorite I have them in my back yard and it smells so good when their blooming.
@beautylovingirl - After I posted this, I started thinking about my favorite flower, and I don't know! I love roses, but I also love tulips, and orchids, and all kinds of tropical flowers...I'm going to have to think about this some more.
Irises are my favorite... My mom used to grow them in the front yard...
@candacebt- We have these red ,white, and pink roses on one certain bush that the colors are all swirled together and they are just beautiful to look at and smell soooo good. I like the others you mentioned as well, just not as much as roses. It is hard though especially the tropical having all those bright colors!
I love Sunflowers. They are so simple and pretty.
And Orange Roses. They are beautiful.
My favorite flower of all time is the classic gerbera daisy. They just make me happy. My boyfriend gets me them every time he gets flowers. I love that they come in so many colors, so every time he gets them they look different
I really love a perfectly pink peony! I adore all makeup that is this hue, especially lip sticks/glosses.
So pretty, ladies! I love that everyone has such a specific flower too: orange roses, pink peonies, gerbera daisies...this is great inspiration!
I'm a rose girl, myself. My parents used to have a beautiful rose garden (50+ plants) when I was growing up and summers meant fresh roses in every room.
oh WOW i love having a thread full of beautiful flower pictures! so pretty to look at!
no idea what my favorite might be. I love cherry blossoms in the spring and gardenias in summer!
I found this picture of a Rose i picked from my Moms Rose bush.
I thought it was pretty!!
@starletta8- I love fresh roses too I usually cut the ones from outside and put them on our dining room table..
Just think ladies we could put all our flowers in one display vase and it would be stunning (BIG) but stunning!
1. Calla lily: minimalism beauty at it's best. You don't need all those loud colors and complicated stuff to be beautiful. I love the simplicity and clean line.
2. Tulips: they are chubby, they are cute, and they also look funny after a strong wind blow away their petals, just bunch of green sticks leaning to one side, lol.
3. Sunflowers: they are tall and have a big face (like me! =D) and they look so optimistic (and are useful for more than just looks, sunflower seeds).
I'm attracted to curves and round things. o.o
I like white daisies.
+1 for Calla Lilies and White Daisies!
@arielaaaaaa - that came from your mother's garden? Gorg!
Oh, and tulips! I love tulips! (I think I already said that, but I really do. They're just so cheerful )
@candacebt, Yes it did, I saw it and was oh my i have to have it!! And i took a picture and put a filter on it with Instagram.
You all have great taste in flowers! After the May snow a few days ago, I'm looking even more forward to taking blossoms off the perennial plants in my cutting garden.
I love all callas, but I think my favorite is the giant yellow calla. Oh, and I also love the foliage on callas!
Okay, How beautiful is this picture, I found it while looking at flower pictures!!!
I can't just pick one fave! Lol
1. Cherry blossoms
2. sunflower
3. white orchids
4. lilac
5. jasmine
6. roses
It's hard for me to just pick ONE flower that is my absolute favorite. But if I were to get an arrangement from my boyfriend, family member, or close friend they'd know to get me either:
Lilac colored roses (a really powdery purple color)
White roses are my favorite flowers
I'm loving all of the pretty photos in this thread! Also +1 for white flowers (any kind, really - orchids, roses, calla lilies) and different colored roses!
I'm a May Baby so naturally I'm obsessed with Lily Of The Valley. My boyfriend hates me right now cause I won't let him trim the grass where they are overgrowing until I snip them.
I redid my nails last night and decided to go for color since it's getting warmer outside. I used Butter London's Primrose Hill Pink and Orly's Here Comes Trouble at the tips. My nails ended up turning out to look like watermelons or strawberries! Yum!
@lylysa - sooo cute (and floral inspired)! And great minds think alike, I was totally going to do glitter tips on my nails today!
Just looking at this thread makes me happy with all the bright beautiful colors!
)Needed to change this wording up I didn't get these flowers for a haul I meant just did a haul of pictures for all these beautiful flowers!
@candacebt- I just couldn't help myself I love how pretty all these flowers make this post more beautiful to look at. (hehe)
@beautylovingirl - I agree, this thread makes me smile! I also love your haul; it reminded me how much I like pansies!
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On 4/23/13 at 12:04 AM, chris.arthur1 at gmail.com (christopher arthur)
>I have a list of rules for defining a SparseArray. The list has
>some coordinates repeated with different values. If a coordinate
>appears in the list more than once, I want to sum up the values, and
>then have a SparseArray
>i.e., if my list were myList={{1,1}->1,{2,1}->2,{1,1}->3} then my
>SparseArray should have {1,1}->4. I've tried using ReplacePart on
>an array to say myArray=ReplacePart[myArray,...] but this seems
>horribly inefficient as a way to change values in an array.
>I'm using Mathematica 5.2
For your version this can be done as:
In[3]:= (#[[1, 1]] -> Total[#[[All, 2]]]) & /@
Split[Sort[myList], SameQ[#1[[1]], #2[[1]]] &]
Out[3]= {{1,1}->4,{2,1}->2}
for version 7 and later this can be simplified to:
In[4]:= (#[[1, 1]] -> Total[#[[All, 2]]]) & /@ GatherBy[myList, First]
Out[4]= {{1,1}->4,{2,1}->2}


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dont remember but bet ken looks it up some where. beentrying fo several yrs. to train a coupla yanks the proper pronuncion, but give up on the auzies
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Been a member quite a while now it seems :)Ken I remember too a lot of bad mouthing in an other forum about avatars and images and how we somehow seemed to snub our noses at anyone with dialup. The same people that complained never mentioned that avatars and images could easily be turned off in profile settings - another forum's political oversite I'm sure - lol.The world of the Internet grew-up quickly, not everywhere, but most every where. And now people are disappointed if a hi-def video isn't attached to some posts.A moment of thought though for all those we've lost and those who have disappeared for unknown reasons. I hope those who can come back some day do, and for those who can never are beekeepers in heavens gardens or resting in eternal peace.
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BUY the best wheel dollies you can ... the cheap ones at Northern Tools and Harbor Freight are almost useless. I got a set for a present ... and I said I love them ( what else you going to tell the MRS ... she was trying ) but with just my 32 on them ... they are very difficult to move and I have a S M O O T H concrete floor.
|Rob Keller
a garage???????
What the hell is that?
I nust be a Rainbow Squater Hotrodder then
Very funny Deuce! Mind if I park one of my cars at your place? Looks like you have plenty of room.....
Meanwhile, I'm prety sure I've convinced the Mrs. I need a set of 4 of those car skates. Sooner or later. Hopefully sooner....
In a while, Chet.
Everyone knows it takes a 3 car garage to build just one car ...
Try building one car out of three or four cars ..
Rob, you and redsdad have offered tremendous advice. I thank you guys. That last bit of yours, though, is something I will more than likely revert back to many times during this build.
As far as organizing and the tear down, I've already stripped that '81 Regal (Donor car for a different frame) and my avatar car ('79 Monte), and learned that for me, those small parts organizers work the best. I label each divided section with masking tape. So far, so good. I've got a lot of stuff sorted out like door hinge bolts, and those brake/fuel line clips. I also cleaned them before putting them in the drawers.
I've got the outline down 100% in my head, and about 65% on paper so far. Struggled long and hard over which engine to use. Some parts I have will just be swapped from one to another. My '78 will lose it's factory fenders so I can use the parts car's (those have no rust--should cut bodywork in half)
I think I follow all the points you offered, and I appreciate all your input.
In a while, Chet.
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OK I am less with head up arse today sorry.
Unless you have done this before & know the majority of the surprises ahead of you there will be trials & tribulations {cussing swearing & DOUBT why you got into this mess}
The main key is to not get into a rush , it takes time more so when you learn.
After you learn it you will pick up speed naturally.
Then when you do it & do it right with out thinking then you've mastered it.
My best advise would be to definitely work with all the best parts.
{like redsdad said}
Concentrate on doing the Major body repair and then get it running ,driving & the bugs worked out .
Then take it apart & then squirt the paint
{the final step}
kinda ....they are never really done.
Here is some really good advise...
I will have to kill you after you read this
{ i will know}
Boxes ,boxes & card board & a sharpie.
Get boxes that fit into boxes like oil boxes & Banana boxes.
like U haul boxes {but who wants to pay for it right?}
So when you take something apart ,you take the bolt & stick it into the cardboard & label it where it goes .I draw pictures on the cardboard & put each bolt into the proper place will make the re assembly a snap!
No guessing what freaking bolt when where!
if you like I will snap some pixs of how I do it .
Get working on your outline {on paper or PC}
the reason for this is what I call "Zooming".
You as I work alone .
Me by choice{ most of the time no one want to be near me & my sunny disposition }
Zooming in & out of the big picture the ability to do so is as much a tool as everything in your tool box.
Being able to look @ the front clip & zoom in on what it takes to remove the front clip .
Then zoom in some more to disassemble the fenders & headers panel from the radiator support .
Then to zoom in even more on the rot on the bottom of the fender what it takes to do the repair
Switching gears from mechanical to auto body
{because grease and oil Don't play well with paint.}
Then the ability to zoom out & reassemble it all again.
there is a lot more in between but you get the gist of what I'm saying?.
I look forward to seeing some pixs .
Rob, I was actually thinking about getting a loan to build it from you, but, Iwas kinda looking forward to a 305 SBC nightstand.....
Anyways, I agree that I've got a tough go ahead of me, space-wise. The majority of body stuff will be stored in my basement, as will the smaller (as in less than 100lbs) stuff from the chassis. Really small stuff will end up in my garage attic. I will be doing the actual body-frame swap over an extended vacation-induced weekend. Mostly by myself--I don't have very many car guy buddies who can spare the time, or regular buddies that I can trust to work on my car. Sucks, but what can you do?
It makes a lot of sense to swap my body onto the new frame to do the repairs, but should I leave the doors on or not? I'm a bit scared of excess body flex. Thanks for the input so far, guys.
In a while, Chet.
For what you are doing, you really need one car in two bays, not two cars in one bay.
You want to do your body work on the good frame. Doing it on a twisted frame will result in a twisted body. I would put the good body car in the bay. Strip it down until you would have to cut metal to get anything else off it. Like Rob said, rent a POD or a storage unit. Buy a shed and put it in your back yard. Bum space from friends. I brought home a pickup load of pallets discarded at work, tore them apart, and put a floor in the attic of my garage. Stored most of a 57 Chevy there.
Do the same thing on the donor car (outside I would guess). Then, once you are sure everything is disconnected, raise the bodies and block them. Swap the frames. With floor pan and quarter work, I wouldn't prep the frame at this point. Get the body work done and then pull the frame back out. If you have everything out of and off the car body, and it is structurally sound, and you support it well, you won't do any damage. Check your rocker panels inside and out very carefully. If they have rust damage, you may end up with two halves of a Monte. If in doubt, weld 1" square tubing to the inside rear quarter running to and welded to the kick panel. One top and one bottom with a diagonal in between them. My 41 actually had pretty bad rockers, but I didn't put braces in and it lifted fine.
|Rob Keller
I'm Not exactly sure what your are trying to accomplish
I can tell you are cramped for space.
Leeme tell ya .If your not "set up for it" then its gonna task a lot more of everything that you can imagine.
E V E R Y T H I N G Time Money Parts ...
you might look into getting something to put your parts into while you do the grunt work. a shed a van your living room .... A PODS unit?
Or do like I do & screw the Neighbors When I'm Done I 'll clean up the mess
I'm never done LOL
The best thing to do right now is to write stuff down & try to get a Out line ?procedure list going {Do it in your head 1st & then write it down, then do it.}
Lemme know if you want some help
I'll Do what I can
{hop in my leer jet & show you!!}
Well I crack myself up thats all that matters
First Body and frame split. Thoughts on "least damage"
O.K. now that I've got your attention, here' the scoop. Since I had hoped to get really cracking on my '78 Monte this year, I'm figuring I better learn this stuff now, instead of later. Last year, I bought a parts donor car so I could use it's frame and rear quarter panel (mine was repaired--just not how I'd really like it). My car's frame was twisted and is possibly diamonded (??). Anway, I know I'll need to use the floor from the donor car for the left side floor pan in mine. I have pretty limited space, but am working on making more room. My garage is getting closer and closer to being finished, and by fall, I should be ready to really push on my car.
The questions I have right now that I'd like input on are:
*Can I "safely" remove the body from the donor car after I gut it's interior and remove the doors? I'm using my car's manual window parts in the place of the donor's power windows, but with the donor car's doors. Since I plan on using part of the floor section and most of the quarter panel, I'd like to be as "least likely" to damage that metal due to body flex as possibe.
*Can I separate my car's body from the bad frame (after I strip the car from windshield base forward), but leave the interior intact? My thought in doing it this way is for some space savings. Two bodies in one "bay" will be close for a while, but I really see no other way to do this while I prep the new frame (which will be worked on while sitting on the trailer--again for space savings, and also to keep the Mrs. and the neighbors happy).
*Should the floor and quarter panel replacement be done before the body is lifted off the old frame? Should I put the body on the "new" frame to do the work, and then remove it again later when I go to get it powder coated? Back to the issue of structural rigidity, and a bit of body re-alignment as well.
I think I can do this work, never tried it before, but I'm willing to learn if there's willing teachers out there. Just slow and steady progress. Now I get the feeling that some would recommend starting with a better car, but this one is mine, and there's zero chance of any other car taking it's place. I realize that I may find a ton of hidden damage, but damaged steel can be straightened, or reformed to be corrected again.
In a while, Chet.
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"We are taking official weather information daily," said Rome. "The National Weather Service calls us when they see serious potential for a flash flood. That has been so valuable."
If a significant wind, snow, rain, heat or fire danger event is expected on any given day, chances are at least part of Utah will be listed under some sort of weather designation.
On Monday, for example, the website of the agency's Salt Lake City office included an excessive heat warning, a heat advisory, a hazardous weather outlook and a special weather statement.
On Wednesday, the service noted the potential for isolated flash flooding throughout southern Utah on the Fourth of July.
But what's the difference between a watch, an advisory and a warning? And are standards the same for each National Weather Service office across the country?
According to Mark Struthwolf, a meteorologist in NWS Salt Lake City office, a "watch" is issued when conditions look favorable for a weather event in the near future. An "advisory" goes into effect when the weather is expected to be more of an inconvenience than a potentially life-threatening property issue. And a "warning" signals that a major weather event is imminent or occurring.
Agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service take such warnings seriously and work closely with forecasters on triggers for something like a red flag fire warning.
Brook Chadwick, assistant fire management officer for the agency, said a red flag warning could prompt his organization to bring in extra staff, begin alerting firefighters and mobilize resources from other parts of the west that has no such advisory.
"There is an extra heightened sense of awareness that this could be a bad day," he said.
Red flag warning triggers are fine-tuned each year. Fire fighters and forecasters look at years of data about the conditions on days when a fire started.
"When we see those conditions in the future, we know we have a good potential for a fire day," said Chadwick.
Standards for issuing weather statements vary around the country. For example, Struthwolf said heat advisory and warning guidelines in southern Nevada and Arizona differ from those in Utah. Forecasters and individual offices have been given more discretion in the last five to eight years to make judgment calls about weather events.
A fast-moving winter storm predicted to drop two inches of snow during the morning or afternoon commute may warrant a warning because cold, icy roads could have a major impact. But if that same type of storm hits at 2 a.m., with few people on the road, it might need only an advisory.
"The rarest warning [in Utah] is for a tornado," Struthwolf said. "The worst one for us and one that happens most frequently in the southern part of the state and can be the deadliest are flash flood warnings. Tornadoes are infrequent and rarely do we have any casualties. With flash flood warnings, we got a lot of them during the course of the year."
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Watch or warning?
Here's a look at weather statements commonly issued in Utah and what it takes to trigger them:
Heat advisory • Issued in northern Utah when temperatures exceed 105 degrees, but relative humidity also figures into the formula. An advisory may also be issued if the high is only 100 degrees but humidity will make it feel warmer. In southern Utah, a heat advisory can be triggered at 110 to 114 degrees or when nighttime lows are higher than 80.
Winter weather • An advisory is usually issued when snowfall is going to be two inches or less, while a warning usually goes into effect when there will be three inches or more.
High wind • Warnings are issued when wind gusts of 58 mph or higher are anticipated in valleys, or when winds will reach 75 mph in the mountains. Advisories are triggered by winds expected to be 45 mph or more for three hours in valleys, or 58 mph in mountains.
Red flag warnings • Issued in advance of potentially dangerous fire conditions. Warnings are based on a combination of temperature, wind and relatively humidity and vary depending on the area of the state affected. They also may be issued if dry lightning is expected. Minor red flag warnings can occur when forecasters anticipate a long period of hot dry weather followed by wet or dry thunderstorms that could ignite a fire. They can also be issued if there is a strong wind shift associated with a cold front.
Source • National Weather Service