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Maximizing the view [1]
This living room in an Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, house puts the focus on its lake view with a wall of windows and glass doors as well as a muted, natural palette inside. The family feels as if they're living outside whatever the season!
Vintage appeal [4]
Vintage finds highlight this room. The old door leaning against the wall is one of the Chicago-area homeowner's favorite pieces because its back is an awesome blue color; depending on the time of year, the door can be flipped for a new look. An antique chandelier offers a one-of-a-kind look, too.
Open feel [7]
White walls and unfinished beams form a natural canvas for a collection of folk art and antiques in the soaring space of this Ohio living room.
Lines to outside [10]
Kerfed paneling and a long mantel create horizontal lines that lead eyes to the outside world in this Chicago-area home, a renovated 1959 ranch house.
Architectural accents [13]
Architectural salvage pieces add character to this Illinois living room. An old arched window graces the top of an armoire, and a chippy old column provides a perch for a lantern.
Relaxed vibe [16]
The patterned carpet in this Indiana living room beautifully hides dirt and spills. "The life in this house doesn't come from busy patterned fabrics or lots of color," the homeowner explains. "It comes from people, which is why the only statement the decor needs to make is—relax!"
Bold and beachy [19]
Water views and vivid Lilly Pulitzer fabrics sparked the bright and cheerful color palette in the living room of this home on Lake Michigan. Zippy lime green enlivens the room's soothing blues.
Airy scene [22]
Whispery purple colors walls set the tone for this corner of an airy living room. Naturally organic, the shade harmonizes with raw-wood furniture and animal prints.
Neutral cocoons [25]
The living room adopts the 80:20 color rule. Creamy neutrals cocoon the majority of the space, letting the designer get colorful with a few accessories.
Seaside setting [28]
Bright aqua walls accent white woodwork. Rattan furnishing plays up a seaside theme. Setting furniture at an angle keeps things casual--appropriate for a shore setting.
Balanced mood [31]
The living room in this Michigan home looks both inviting and tailored. To achieve a balance, traditional-style furnishings sport casual linens and serene colors—neutrals with greens and blues pulled from outside. Wood panels, instead of drywall, reflect the aesthetic, as does the white-stained oak flooring. Sunlight floods the room through skylights and clerestory windows, making the cavernous space feel simply cozy.
Bold choices [34]
Floor-to-ceiling navy stripes, framed with white stripes, wake up bland spaces. Continue the hue on throw pillows and mantel art.
Totally vintage [37]
In this Minnesota living room, bargain chipped-paint furniture brings low-maintenance style, while one-of-a-kind finds take on new, fun uses: An enamel casserole dish becomes a flower pot; a 1950s salon hair dryer gets new life as a floor lamp; patchwork feed sacks cover a pillow on the sofa. Upholstering vintage iron patio chairs with red-and-white feed sacks makes them indoor-ready.
Natural connection [40]
Wood-look wallpaper and weathered textures warm this family room, their rustic tendencies tempered by gold accents. In-swing patio doors usher in the outside. Decorative barn doors double as a window treatment, sliding closed for privacy.
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Mix modern and vintage [44]
Combine furnishings from different periods, such as French antiques with contemporary pieces, for collected-over-time interest. "You never want your furniture to look like it arrived in one day," says St. Louis designer Amie Corley.
Inspired by a Parisian photo shoot in Vogue, Amie painted her living room walls two shades of aqua.
Focal fireplace [47]
It is only natural that at night a fire in this massive stone fireplace in this Lake Michigan cottage would be the focal point. But pale walls and a cupola with working windows above keep the focus on the fireplace even during daylight.
Family comfort [50]
Soft taupe on walls highlights the slate fireplace surround, which pops against white woodwork. The lively patterned rug anchors the seating area filled with comfy perches.
Top of the class [53]
Two large baskets under a sofa table not only add storage but also class to this lovely living room.
French country influences [56]
White walls create the perfect backdrop for a color scheme pulled from the homeowner's collection of watercolor paintings. Garden colors repeat in floral fabrics and accents that brighten curvy furniture for a fresh-as-the-outdoors look.
Sophisticated ambience [59]
Abstract art, animal print fabric accents and a chunky textural rug enliven contemporary traditional style for a dramatic modern look.
Updated city style [62]
A remodel of a small city home required some space-saving choices. A shallow fireplace faced in thin-stacked stone is a relatively unobtrusive focal point in this narrow room. Two "coffee tables" (an ottoman with tray and a round side table) offer flexibility for entertaining. A modern art collection, juxtaposed with a cow skin rug, adds visual energy.
Streamlined contemporary [65]
Simple furnishings and accessories keep the focus on the architecture and light in this airy, modern Door County, Wisconsin, living room.
Lake-inspired look [68]
Taking its cue from the Great Lakes, this room uses water-inspired colors, patterns and textures for a casual, dreamy look. Framed maps of the Great Lakes underscore the theme.
Green is beautiful [71]
This nature-inspired contemporary space, designed to be environmentally responsible, shows that being green can be stylish.
Furnishings are made from sustainably harvested wood, recycled steel springs, soy-base cushions and organic fabrics. A driftwood lamp, a fireplace that runs on denatured alcohol, and art highlighting threatened prairie grasses create a clean and natural effect.
Eclectic function [74]
Armless love seats and small accent tables offer a range of flexible seating options for entertaining. A mix of collectibles, from a cow painting to a giraffe print rug, reflects a fun, eclectic style.
Bold color impact [77]
Dark brown walls provide a dramatic backdrop for this sophisticated room with its mix of intense colors. Focal points include an abstract painting, vintage rug and a family heirloom wing-back reupholstered in red.
Traditional comfort [80]
Elements of traditional style in this living room include the fireplace focal point, cushy upholstered pieces with to-the-floor skirting, soft-color window treatments and trimwork wall detailing.
Casual cottage style [83]
Cheery and sunny describe this living room, enlivened with yellow painted beaded board. Floral fabric on the sofas picks up the colors in artwork and collected pottery, unifying the bright cottage look.
Modern neutrality [86]
Abstract paintings and a bold patterned artlike area rug add large- scale pattern to this contemporary living room. Neutral solid-hue furnishings and walls showcase these two major design elements.
Updated country [89]
Modern furnishings update this room's rustic feel, created from country paneling, beams and stone. Pillows and the rug sport bold color stripes; architecturally inspired accessories add to the contemporary look.
Small-space warmth [92]
A vintage fireplace sets the mood for this compact space. Two ottomans and accent tables with see-through legs make the most of space. A mix of classic furniture pieces, antiques and reproduction accessories creates a warm sophistication.
Modern to the max [95]
Oversized, streamlined elements are usually a part of modern design. Here, that design is reflected in a large-scale abstract painting; a bold, over-sized pattern rug; a large red sectional; and large coffee table.
Pretty European charm [98]
The homeowner's passion for collecting antiques guided her decorating. European-influenced, shapely and delicate furniture reflect a romantic era, creating the perfect backdrop for ornate accessories and collections of beautifully detailed silver and crystal.
Scandinavian influences [101]
Pretty shades of leaf green and salmon pink combine with natural cherry bookcases, a stone fireplace, round-back accent chairs and nature prints for a dressed-up, contemporary interpretation of Scandinavian style.
Seasonal living room -- fall and winter [104]
Basic furniture pieces, wall colors and artwork stay put for warm or cool weather. But changing out accent pillows, tablecloths, rugs and small accents take this room easily from winter-cozy jewel tones (this slide) to summer-bright colors (next slide).
Seasonal living room -- spring and summer [107]
Infuse light, fresh colors into your living room for spring and summer. Drape a white canvas tableskirt over a side table for an instant clean look; energize a sofa with new pillows; replace a heavy, patterned rug with a light-tone sisal or jute one.
Bold modern moves [110]
A solid-white background allows bold-color upholstery and steel and glass accent furniture to act as pieces of art. Painted trim on tall windows draws eyes up to the high ceilings.
Comfortable country [113]
Plaid and floral prints on overstuffed, comfy furniture -- mixed with informal accent pieces -- give this room its classic, relaxed country vibe.
World traveler mix [116]
Eclectic collections from around the world form the basis of this room's decor. Antiques, modern furniture and exotic animal skins combine in a seating area that balances color, weight and scale.
Conversational style [119]
This living room encourages cozy interaction both with its warm color scheme and with the unconventional use of four comfortable chairs around a round ottoman.
Symmetry rules [122]
Balanced furniture arrangements reflect the symmetrical architecture of this living room. A sofa, two love seats and four chairs can be reconfigured for entertaining options.
Playful country [125]
County colors and collectibles shine against a crisp all-white background. Checks, stripes and an assortment of hand-made pillows accent overstuffed furniture for put-your-feet-up-and-stay-a-while comfort.
Collectible display [128]
A white background -- both walls and upholstered furniture --showcases the various colors and shapes in an eclectic grouping of art, furniture and accessories.
Exotic elegance [131]
An assortment of exotic objects -- a zebra rug, antelope antlers, an Asian screen and carved trunk -- adds interest to this traditional space.
European country [134]
Rustic wood floors, wood ceiling beams, English pine furniture and a horse painting lend an air of elevated European country style to this light-filled living room.
See more living room ideas [135] at our sister site, Better Homes and Gardens.
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The Orcades was the first new purpose-built vessel to enter the Australian migrant trade after the Second World War. She set a new standard in style and accommodation, offering multiple saloons, shops, a hair salon, hospital, swimming pool, and a range of cabin choices. Many immigrants to Australia travelled on the Orcades and remember her sense of style and the feeling of "old world" luxury they experienced.
The Orcades at full steam during acceptance trails off Arran in which she recorded the remarkable maximum speed of 24.74 knots.Photographer: unknown. Source: Orcades Album, Museum Victoria.
Dimensions: 709 x 94 ft (216 x 28.7 m)Registered Tonnage: 28,164 tons grossService Speed: 22 knotsPropulsion: Reduction geared steam turbines/twin screwsShipping Line: Orient Line
The Orcades was the third ship of this name to serve the Orient Line. Built at a cost of 3,500,000 (English) pounds, she was the first replacement for four large passenger ships that the Orient Line had lost during World War Two. When commissioned, she was the largest and fastest passenger ship on the Australian trade, achieving up to 24.74 knots in her acceptance trials, although 22 knots was always stated as her service speed.
After being launched on 14 October 1947, the Orcades was fitted out with accommodation for a total of 1,545 passengers over two classes – 773 in first class and 772 in tourist class. Having been built for the Orient Line's regular scheduled Australian passenger service, the Orcades carried government and business passengers, as well as maintaining a mail contract. Of course, as a British ship, she also carried immigrants from her maiden voyage.
The Orcades left Tilbury Docks, London, for her maiden voyage to Australia on 14 December 1948, arriving in Fremantle on 6 January and Melbourne on 10 January. During this voyage, she set a new speed record for the London to Melbourne route, taking ten days off the pre-war record.
She made well over 55 voyages to Australia between 1948 and 1972, travelling via the Suez Canal until 1955 when she made her first voyage via Panama. During the Olympic Games of November 1956, the Orcades spent two entire weeks berthed in Melbourne, and was used as a floating hotel, accommodating thousands of visitors to Australia.
In 1956, she was refitted by Harland & Wolff. Air-conditioning was installed throughout the entire ship and a new swimming pool was added to first class, with the old pool being allocated to tourist class. She was again refitted in 1964 – this time to accommodate 1,635 passengers in a single class, but after this time was used for cruising more often than immigration travel.
Many immigrants travelling on the Orcades recall her grandeur and the luxuries they experienced on the journey – a far cry from the war-ravaged countries they left behind.
In an anonymous journal, recording a journey on the Orcades from September to October in 1949, the author's tone is positive and light hearted but their glowing descriptions of shipboard fare are coloured by the memory of post-war England, rationing and straightened circumstances:
'For lunch we had soup, oxtail and vegetables, rice pudding rolls and cheese (a helping which is greater than a person's ration for a week). What there is for dinner this evening I can't remember, anyway I have rumbles in my tummy just to anticipate it. I'm doing justice to my "inards", the first time in years…' September 1949.
Dinner setting in the Orcades First Class Dining Saloon on F Deck. Photographer: unknown. Source: Orcades Album, Museum Victoria
Glenn Shorrock, former lead singer of the Little River Band, migrated from England on the Orcades in 1954:
'We came from working class London, and to have waiters and dining rooms … it was all a bit posh, but a great adventure!'
Interior of an Orcades four-berth Tourist B Class cabin on G Deck.Photographer: unknown. Source: Orcades Album, Museum Victoria.
When her immigration travels came to an end, the Orcades left Sydney for the last time on 3 June 1972, bound for Britain. For a while, she made a short number of cruises out of Southampton, but departed on 28 December 1972 for the shipbreakers in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Baty, S. 1984. Ships That Passed – The Glorious Era of Travel to Australia and New Zealand. Reed Books Pty Ltd. Frenchs Forest.
Plowman, P. 1992. Emigrant Ships to Luxury Liners. New South Wales University Press. Kensington.
Stodden, K. 2003 (October). Appendix A – Tally of Voyages. Prepared for the Ship Reunion Lecture. Immigration Museum, Melbourne.
Hi Archie: the information that you require is available from the National Archives of Australia. Their records can be searched at this part of their website. Hope this helps!
Hi David – Perhaps you could contact the company that owned the ship, P&O - Orient Lines. Know operating as P&O cruises you can find their contact details here. Good luck with your search!
According to researcher Peter Plowman, the Orcades left Tilbury on her maiden voyage and docked at Fremantle, Melbourne and - finally - Sydney. Hope this helps, Roger.
Hi Liahll,
You can search the National Archives of Australia's (NAA) database for your father's records. Please be aware, not all records are online yet. If you cannot find it online, you will have to contact the NAA directly and request a search.
Hi Julien, thanks for the comment. Check out the donation guidelines here for information about donating objects to the collection.
Hi Lance,
The model of the Orcades is actually on display in The Melbourne Story at Melbourne Museum.
Hello Edward,
The Museum does not hold any passenger or crew records. We suggest you contact the National Archives of Australia to see if they can help you with your search.
Hi Jack,
While we can probably give you a date of arrival into Sydney on the Orcades, we don't have access to departure information from foreign ports, just arrivals into Australian ports. In order to confirm a specific date of departure in Vancouver, you may need to contact a Canadian institution that deals directly with emigration records.
Hi Richard,
We have not found any entry into Australia for Richard Bomford. We would suggest you check the P&O Hertiage website archives for information on passenger lists and contact details to request information.
We hope you find the information you are looking for.
Hi Rita,
Peter Plowman's book Australian Migrant Ships 1946 – 1977 is a good place to start. It's available online here.
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Canon was the last major maker to embrace the hybrid or 'mirrorless' camera market. As a somewhat sober debut, designed for those who are new to photography, the EOS M adopts an 18-megapixel APS-C format in a compact body but boasts a number of advanced features including a 31-point hybrid AF system for stills and video and a touch sensitive 3-inch LCD. While it's clear this camera doesn't compete directly with the firm's DSLRs, how does it stack up against the competition that don't have the same volume of DSLR sales to protect?
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BSI sensors?
That can't be right. I've never heard of Sony using BSI image sensors. They only appear in some compacts and mobile phone cameras like the iPhone. BSI APS-C? that has to be an error. As for Canon, it looks like more of the same, stuck in the same place for the past 5-6 years, their APS-C sensors need a major overhaul. It's sad that a used Sony NEX C3 has an image sensor that beats the one in a Canon 7D.
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Thanks for having noticed it and letting us know.
Sony actually uses BSI sensor but only on its last Cybershot line cameras.
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Posted 03 November 2003 - 08:23 AM
I've recently bought a complete darkroom setup. We're covering b&w on my City & Guilds course next term so I'm hoping to learn quite a bit there, but knowing there's people here that can help is great!
I have a feeling I'm gonna have to ask a few questions. Our course has (IMHO) too many people and the tutor can't devote enough time to answer the awkward questions.
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Posted 03 November 2003 - 09:48 AM
We started off with 15 when I did the 6923 course, but by Christmas the total had dropped to 8. Much more room in the darkroom then!
This year for the 6924 course there are about 14 people in the class.
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Practice makes perfect.
Of course, you could have a perfect print, but it's not what you want. Is that a mistake or a practice run?
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We had to do borders on our prints last year, and were marked on them as part of the overall presentation. There's a definite knack to doing them.
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The leeway and forgiveness of a negative is so much more than digital. If you have a shot that is underexposed by 4 or 5 stops, or is too gray and a tad dark, the enlarger will forgive you and let you print with beautiful contrast and exposure.
You try doing that in Photoshop and see how it screws up your image!
However, my favorite workflow is developing black and white film by myself (I don't trust film stores for some reason), and using the negative scanner. Allows for easier sharing and distribution online.
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I can get junkyard fans for next to nothing.
I was planning on running shorty headers and they tend to be a lot cheaper, plus the car is getting lowered so i don't want any ground clearance problems with long tubes.
I know the little things add up, but I'm pretty good add staying within the budget i set, plus i have a lot of parts that i will need already.
you going to run headers..
bye bye budget..
for s_it's and giggle, start a journal, and list the cost as you go..
to give an idea.
my c-10 is a small block. I'm changine to big block
headers 580.oo (coated)
brackets and mounts 159.
front assor dress(brackets and alt/ps pump/ac compressor/ a/c lines/ power stear lines/ belts 1200.00 (remember your ls will not have us threads it be metric and the ps hose ends are different and you'll be paying for these to be made.. same with a/c hoses,
if you can connect to the exhaust under the car now.. say 40 bucks if you do the fitting/welding yourself
the custom coolant hoses
the electric fans
the relays
the fuel system..
please start a journal.. I'd love to see you come even at double your 1000.00 swap budget..
I've seen enough of these stuffed into g bodys to know what the cost really is like..
good luck tho..
wait till you get the sticker shock on the 02 senders cost..
oh, and plan on the oil pan not clearing, most go with the gto pan, and pick up
Also i think $1500 should be about right because i already have the transmission remember. Say $500 for the engine, ecu, and harness. Then the rest for accessories and and other pieces to make it fit.
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Wow thanks! In my case the swap will pay itself off rather quickly. I have to use 89 octane in my current setup because of compression, so that's 25 cents per gallon more than the ls engine which i could run 87 in. I'd estimate 10k miles per year, is about right. Also in the car's current form I average about 12 mpg. So:
10,000/12=833 gallons@ $3.90 per gallon = $3248 per year.
10,000/20=500 gallons @ $3.65 per gallon = $1825 per year.
That's a $1400 savings per year. So it will just about pay for itself in a years time, but wait there's more
Lets say i get $600 for the engine and trans i have. Well now the swap only costs $900 out of pocket. So if i do this swap this summer then by next summer i would have actually SAVED $500 over not doing the swap. Well what the hell am i waiting for?! Wow I'm excited now
Lets do the math.
I'm a big fan of ls engines, a couple years ago I traded my 5pd, 4cyl Cherokee for an 04 gto w/m6. The Cherokee managed about 19/23 mpg, the gto with careful driving can manage a decent 19/26 mpg. Not that it matters, because the way I drive it yields much less. But I drive less than 10k miles a year so I fund the difference as "entertainment".
The swap, if well planned and executed, could provide a great improvement for your Firebird project. But, is it worth it?
To do this right we need to know how much you drive, before and after estimates of mpg, average price of gas, and what the swap really costs. I don't propose to argue the fine details of each parameter, instead I propose an example you can use to do your own calculations.
In my example, I assume you drive 10k miles a year, the bird is nailing down 15 mpg now and after the swap (using your 4spd as is, and with optimum tune, gearing, etc) you manage 20mpg (a 30% increase). I'll use the good gas at $4/gal; and expect to complete the swap for $1500 (low end estimate IMHO).
Monthly savings equals milesdriven*mpgafter/mpgbefore*price/12=10000*20/15*4/12=$55/mo
So before the swap you spent 10000/15*4=$2667/yr or $222/mo on gas.
After the swap you'll spend 10000/20*4=$2000/yr or $167/mo on gas.
222-167=55 (Notice the 30% savings in cost)
With savings of $667/yr or $55/mo, it'll take more than 27 months ($1500/55) to break even. While $55/mo isn't a fortune, it is worthy of consideration.
Of course you can change the assumptions used and get a very different result. Keep in mind the calculation is only useful if your assumptions and estimates are correct.
Now let's look at how changing the assumptions affect the outcome:
miles per year - double the miles, double the savings and cut time to recover cost in half (keep in mind though that double the miles also means double the total cost of gas).
ratio of mpg before/after - increasing this parameter is the heart of the matter, resulting in more savngs to match the improvement realized in mpg (again, keep in mind to achieve more improvement, expect to spend more on the swap)
price of gas - as prices go up your savings increase (the inverse ain't happening, don't get me started)
cost of the swap - increasing cost of the swap increases the time to recover your investment (this parameter is the most difficult to get right and the impact can be huge)
So is it worth it?
Put your own numbers in the calculation and you'll know (as long as you are honest with yourself, and not dreaming of going from 15mpg to 30mpg after a $1000 swap).
A few other factors to consider:
seat of the pants thrill an ls can provide
satisfaction from being smarter than the average bear (thx Yogi)
satisfaction of a job well done
pain and anguish of an unfinished project because of time, money, etc
5.3's low miles 90k and under 700-800 all day
The 5.3 is a go. I'm really just down to deciding on a transmission. Is the 4 speed going to hold me back? I want good mpg and highway drivability but i don't want it to be a slow pig. With the 4l60e that comes on the 5.3's i know i will have the benefit of overdrive but i dont want it to be boring to drive. I really enjoy shifting actually and i dont want to get bored of the auto.
If you're just wanting to get good mileage and decent power a TPI 305 with a T5 will get you suprisingly good mileage, and with a few little parts can get over 300hp. I picked up a chevy WC T5 for $200 about a month ago, freshly rebuilt too.
A well build gen1 sbc can get good mileage, but it will never be the Gen III/IV stuff.
If you're really after mileage you either need an OD trans or need to swap the rear gears. Drop your highway cruise speed to right under 2,000 will make a huge difference.
LS swaps have a lot of potential, but they do cost more than swapping in a different gen 1 sbc- if cost is a major factor (which it sounds like) then you may want to explore other options.
an LT1 is a great in between compromise, as is a Vortec enigne with a intake swap (thought going MPFI is more expensive going this route).
Thanks for all the responses guys you're all a lot of help. I'm not buying anything until i get the tranny checked out to make sure it's in good shape. I got it for cheap out of a driving car so i'm not too worried. I believe its an m20 but i'll find out for sure. Around here it's not unheard of to get the motor for $350. They are all over the junk yards in wrecked trucks. I'm going to grab the computer and harness with it and modify the harness for what i need. Doesnt seem like too bad of a job, plus i'll save a lot of money over an aftermarket piece. I dont want the 6.0 cause they are expensive and it would kind of defeat the purpose of the swap since i'm really wanting more mpg's so i can drive it more.
If the 4 speed isn't in as good shape as it seems then i might get the trans with the motor. But i'm hoping that's not the case and i can have the 4 speed i want.
I'm not doing anything with it til the summer but i like to plan ahead so i can get an accurate parts list and get the swap done trouble free instead of having to gather parts with the engine half way in the car. I hate working like that.
I'm not too worried about how fast the car will be, i just want something that i can take on the highway comfortably without it revving sky high or anything. So i guess i'll have to do some more thinking about what i want to use for the transmission. I can always sell the muncie for what i bought it for and come out even. Plus i still have the running small block and the th350. If i were to sell the current engine/tranny i could easily pay for at least half the cost of the swap.
I really want to modernize the car without losing the classic look. I got some bmw e46 seats planned for the interior, all new gauges, vintage air a/c, keyless entry system, the works. Only thing holding me back is school
Any more advice about the swap i'd really appreciate. Thanks!
Its not hard to put a Muncie behind an LS motor; and a Luk Repset clutch is absolutely fine for what you're doing. Best thing you can do is figure out which Muncie you have; Ive posted it all before, or just PM me. If its an M21 or M22; You'll want a 3.73 rear to get your tank moving. At that point you may be better off selling it and saving your pennies. If you're mechanically inclined and have a shop press, you may want to disassemble the trans. If its a stuck pig, planning your build around it will take on another $5-700 easily. I'd say the best bet for you is an M20 (2.52 1st gear), but you're still going to want something like a 3.23 or more rear gear. There is a 2.98:1 1st gear M22 gearset (aftermarket only), you could run 3.08s happily but between that and an overhaul kit, you'll be in it almost a grand in short order (you'll probably need forks, mainshaft reverse, the splined reverse idler and I'd definitely pop for an iron midplate). This is assuming the countershaft bore hasn't had a cobb-job to keep it from leaking.
I love 4 speeds; but Ive seen a lot of junkers and I want you to be realistic. Nothing worse than planning around something, muscling it into place and finding out it in sad shape. Then you gotta tear it out, find the money, fix it and shotgun it back in there.
BTW the Z-bar is the way to go. A lot of hydraulic setups in the aftermarket just don't seem to last long, or work as expected.
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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by martyross, Dec 8, 2012.
a great title for two great people
go guys!! you're the best
- by your loving Walrus
As much as I'd like to think V/M can still win, I think the writing is on the wall for this comp. Almost 2 points difference IS a large difference in dance, at least I have always been led to believe it so. However, that being said, I'm very pleased that they did get a level 4 on one of their YP -- first time this season for either V/M or D/W I believe? Also, what do they have to do to get the rest of their levels up in their SD.
As for tomorrow and Carmen, I am trying to convince myself that I won't care about their mark (but I probably still will) and just enjoy those moments. Oh yeah, can I just echo my at the comment made about the ice melting after Carmen is done. If that's the case, I guess D/W may have to swim their routine instead
yes, martyross, i certainly dont mind having one point person to open new threads. you certainly did the last one
and we'll see how fluid they would be in water hehehe
D/W got a level four at Skate America (along with one level two) on the YP
1.93 is definitely a significant margin, but it's not insurmountable.
Not sure how much faster they need to skate. Scott did have a few bobbles, but they did not affect the flow of the dance, the character or the performance. I thought they looked rather fast out there today?
Every time I hear this music I have it in my head for days. Absolutely love it!!
I actually do think they can still win, although I don't think it'll actually happen. In the GPF SD thread there are some good points about how D&W's dance is more ballroom and in line with what the judges want, while V&M's SD looks more like an "intellectual mini-FD" which I think is cool. So if the judges honestly prefer Giselle here, they could prefer Carmen in the FD by much more than 2 points. Not holding my breath though.
I do have to disagree that this is "just like last year" though. I personally never worry about scores, just head to head competitions... and last year V&M won every competition* except GPF, where they fell.... so this isn't a good sign at all.
*WTT is a cheesefest darnit.
Eh, they got demolished on levels at the GPF last season, scoring one level four to D/W's five. It's not a good sign, of course, but it's a good sign that we're seeing improvement on levels, focus and skate cleanliness.
This bobbles is new element for dance. ISU need to remove spin and liftes from dance and add slow bubbles.
Love love the title of this thread.
this so reminds me during the time when a/p and f-p/m went head to head with each other in 2000 to 2002. a/p tended to do ODs that looked more like FDs, which while they were technically strong, were frowned upon by the judges for not being ballroom enough. f-p/m were putting out strong, ballroom-y ODs (their 2000 latin and 2001 quickstep) which the judges rewarded. the italians were much stronger on the ODs, while the french trumped them on FDs. and while we're at it, the v/m-d/w rivalry seems to reflect those teams too, with one team being stronger on speed and lightness of feet, and the other on polish, lines and balletic presentation.
I can see how your comparison could be an apt one.
That 'rivalry' really irked me and I couldn't understand why the judges couldn't seem to grasp the concept that it is easier to skate with speed when you don't have to worry about your lines and use less complex holds. It's almost as if they sometimes judge like the non-skating public who could perceive a program that is faster and more in-your-face (ie, more impressive) as the one that is more technically sound.
The question I have is that if you look at just the step sequences, is M/C really much faster than T/S? Also, if you compare the SS's of the 2, M/C go into theirs already moving while T/S's start from a standstill (which is much more difficult to gain speed -as I indicated in one of my posts last season as well). In my mind, this shows outstanding skating skills when you can gain speed from a standing position with just a couple of strokes. The question is why can't the judges recognize this or at least take this into consideration? Perhaps they need some lessons in physics, LOL.
I understand that Meryl and Charlie skated excellently, and I can also understand and accept them winning the SD. But not by two points, and not on the PCS. Much has been said about that already, so I won't repeat. I can say that I really liked Meryl and Charlie's skate/performance, but I couldn't fully appreciate it as I was so worried about Tessa and Scott - I really, really wanted them to win this for a moment there.
I am not loosing my hope about Tessa and Scott winning this whole event yet, but, at the same time, I am not hoping too much. I too think judges don't really care about the more interesting concept and better choreography of Tessa and Scott's 'Carmen'. This is not what matters to them. The only thing that will matter is how well they do their technical elements.
The positive thing for me personally - despite the not so great changes, I love Tessa and Scott's SD more and more, although in the beginning I was not quite ecstatic about it.
P.S.: The judging in the SD seems to show that judges do care about what they perceive as a better overall concept of the dance. I just think that they won't necessarily consider Tessa and Scott's 'Carmen' a better program. As with the general public and figure skating fans, surely there are judges who really like it, but just as surely there are also those who don't. I suspect that the attitude towards Meryl and Charlie's FD may be more even (although it is not among figure skating fans).
i wonder--if v/m do retire to become coaches and/or choreographers, will they work with marina? igor? or no one? if the latter, do you think we'd be able to see their students compete with marina/igor/camerlengo-krylova students? it would be a very interesting period in ice-dance, especially once v/m's students rise up the ranks.
Meyers posted these pics of FD practice: http://www.absoluteskating.com/index.php?cat=photogallery&id=2012gpf-day1. I like Tessa's braid, lets see if she keeps it for tomorrow. Anyhow wishing them lots of luck and a killer performance.
Love Tessa's braid too. Very Katniss from The Hunger Games.
i love the detailing on her bodysuit! if only ice dancers are allowed to wear such in competitions without having to wear skirts
the braid looks so natural yet sophisticated. actually, i'm shocked by Tessa's beauty in these pictures. it's like seeing a modern version of Grace Kelly or Vivien Leigh. i believe she's one of the most beautiful women ever.
Love the title of new thread, thanks martyross. Does anyone have Brit Eurosport of Tess and Scott's SD, by any chance?
though i prefer the skirt for Carmen because she looks full-feminine showing off her legs in black thigts.
"Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin....."
Shhhh, don't say that too loud. These judges might just take you up on that.
Interesting points.
The only issue I have whenever someone points that out though is that this (IMHO) isn't a case of one team having one set of skills that the other does not. D&W might be faster than V&M but not by much. V&M have that balletic quality, posh lines but they also can compete with D&W on the overall difficulty of their footwork and lifts and the speed is comparable.
ITA with those who question what good is speed when the other factors that should be judged suffers to any degree because of it.
On paper and in a perfect world, Carmen really is capable of racking up the points. I think V&M could/should easily gain more than 1.93 points as long as they skate well tomorrow. However since we are all still being told how very close these two teams are (don't get me started on that one) even if V&M win the FD it will probably only be between something closer to .30 to .50 points. As usual Tessa and Scott get the FD but D&W get the overall competition. The judges have been doing this since this quadrennial started.
I don't even feel upset as I would have last season. My reaction to seeing the scores was more like "oh well, that's what I expected to happen."
I for one am getting tired of having to just enjoy what V&M are skating to because we know the marks won't be there. Or even if the marks do come up, it won't be enough to put them where they want to be.
Anyway, I am glad that they are skating better here (we knew they would). I hope they bring down the house with Carmen tomorrow.
I also don't think that Giselle is better than V&M waltz. I do like Giselle but IMO while it's a different style it's not neccesarily better. I love V&M's waltz and I think it would be a shame if all of the things that V&M do so well are being cancelled out simply because Giselle might be more accessible to the crowds.
I'm not sure what there is to not get in the first place. V&M's Waltz does have a theme but even without that explanation, I can see and appreciate a top notch Waltz performance.
Hi everyone. I could only say Tessa and Scott had more speed and power, then at CoR. New SS look beautiful anb very difficult. Scott look nervouse,.but Tessa try to support him.
Thanks pani. I had forgotten you were attending the GPF, hope you are enjoying being able to see Scott and Tessa live. Carmen live will probably be beyond words.
Yes. That should happen. Or Canadian media can attack the judges and focus on the French judge f there is one.
Gotta say that I am warming up to their SD even though I was ambivalent about it in the past. I wish they could have used this music for a golden waltz SD though.
I'd die and live for the moment like Photo 51.
Warmup happening... same costumes, no braid.
That was a much better score.
D&W extended their lead
Pl. Name Nation Points SD FD
1 Meryl DAVIS / Charlie WHITE
183.39 1 1
2 Tessa VIRTUE / Scott MOIR
179.83 2 2
3 Nathalie PECHALAT / Fabian BOURZAT
170.18 3 3
4 Anna CAPPELLINI / Luca LANOTTE
165.64 5 4
5 Ekaterina BOBROVA / Dmitri SOLOVIEV
158.09 4 6
6 Elena ILINYKH / Nikita KATSALAPOV
156.36 6 5
Segment Result Details
Pl. Name Nation TSS
+ SS TR PE CC IT Ded.
- StN.
1 Meryl DAVIS / Charlie WHITE USA 110.19 52.56 57.63 9.54 9.46 9.71 9.75 9.68 0.00 #6
2 Tessa VIRTUE / Scott MOIR CAN 108.56 51.70 56.86 9.39 9.29 9.61 9.61 9.64 0.00 #5
3 Nathalie PECHALAT / Fabian BOURZAT FRA 101.48 48.78 52.70 8.79 8.61 8.82 8.86 8.96 0.00 #4
4 Anna CAPPELLINI / Luca LANOTTE ITA 99.53 50.21 49.32 8.11 7.96 8.39 8.36 8.50 0.00 #2
5 Elena ILINYKH / Nikita KATSALAPOV RUS 92.80 43.50 49.30 8.43 7.86 8.43 8.21 8.36 0.00 #1
6 Ekaterina BOBROVA / Dmitri SOLOVIEV RUS 91.86 44.83 49.03 7.96 8.07 8.07 8.57 8.32 2.00 #3