Indeed, Brothers! Did a shakedown cruise yesterday -- cruised to the BP in Mechanicsville to top off with some nice Gulf of Mexico protroleum products -- none of which went anywhere they weren't supposed to.
Mike -- The other amazing factoid ... GM put the W-1's on the 216's and the splasher 235's over a number of years. We all know that. But here's where it gets all Twilight Zone ... the last year for the W-1 was ... 1949. And the '49 W-1's are unique from all the other W-1's ... Can you guess what's coming??
That carb you lent me is actually one of those unique '49 W-1's!! It's even correct for Charlie!
Yes, this is one of those moments where we can all proudly stand infront of our junk collections (puffing out our chests in sweet vindication to a sceptical significant other) and say "HA!!!!!"
Brothers Roache and Sweet -- Many thanks and kudos to both of you. In honor of your selfless acts of mechanical derring do in service of Stovebolt (including fending off a surprise driveby heckling by the Toddyman himself!), I will allow both of you to buy me beer.
Brother Chris -- Indeed, upon your return from down range, you do need to get that truck done and join us! At that time, you may also buy me beer.
.... I'll let that sink in ...
So the rest of the story ... why the urgency to return Charlie to an "Up" status and RFI? Charlie has been cast in a TV production and we will be in Frederick, MD for a shoot Tuesday.
Seriously, thanks all for the assist. It will be I who supplies at least the next first round at DB for the brothers involved.
Yr Obt svt,
J Crosby
