u/CaffeineTripp

Just picked it up earlier today. 66,500 miles, 4 speed. Paint is shot, needs a little TLC on interior and body, but otherwise a solid car.

She'd been looking for a car to build for autocross after driving my Miata (literally started the evening after the race), but with Miatas being so expensive, she wanted to find something small, lightweight, and cheap. While we were looking for sub-$1,500, this came across and fit the bill at $2,500.

* Light

* Manual

* Rear wheel drive

* Cheap

* Good aftermarket support

Her first upgrade plans are suspension, brakes, wheels and tires.

Long griddle, skillet, round griddle, and waffle iron. Still on the lookout for a may-not-be-existent gatemarked sauce pot #8.

An absolute blast! Park opened up a few years ago and hadn't gotten a chance to get down there in any reasonable timeframe. Auto cross is a ton of fun! Finally get to open it up legally.

Definitely go to your local track day if you can!

I miss him.

My wife got him from a home in Iowa. There was evidence he was abused by the man in the home. He was 3 months old when he was picked up. He was so good, always walking by our side and not adventuring far even off leash. He played with and cared for the cats, defended his kid from a rambunctious (but playful) larger dog. Always so kind to everyone.

The kind of boxer who would always love unconditionally.

I'm so happy we were able to give him a loving home for nearly 11 years.

He died at 6:30 pm, peacefully.

Apparently it's been leaking without us being aware. Of course, we opened it to air it out and found that the end support tore through. It's rotted. Is there anything specific I should know before repair? Type of wood used, thickness, etc?

From crusty with seasoning and dirt to stripped and seasoned.

(And a pupper...who was not helpful.)

Ain't much, but it's a nice little touch. Of course, had to get it in gold.

Found this Vollrath at a local antique store. IIRC, it was about $50. I haven't been able to find much information on Vollrath dating, but this appears to be from the 1950s to 1960s.

It was pretty grimy, sticky, and definitely not worth cooking in. It took a good week in my electrolysis machine and not all the old seasoning came off, but most did. Do I need three Chicken Fryers? No, but I have three.

Now for the hard part of finding a Vollrath lid.

The Madrid looks as close to period correct as I could find for a good price. Faux CD player and Bluetooth, exactly what I need.

Bonus that the finish matches the tombstone very closely.

Canvas top, panoramic window.

While this wasn't the most difficult install of a part, it certainly was finicky. The directions which come with the top aren't great, pictures don't have needed detail, but overall the install went well. Stretching it was a nightmare by hand, so I was recommended ratchet straps attached to the lower door hinge and bow #2 along with adjusting the latches out.

Right now it'll sit outside in the hot sun, I'll drop it down tighten the latches a bit, then close it to stretch more. Just in time for a Miata vacation next week. Hopefully it'll be stretched out enough that I won't need to bring ratchet straps with. 😂

The main staple of a preschooler.

Edit: GIF too short, added longer GIF nested in comments.

Gastrointestinal ASS (LLC of course)

I'm assuming it's a Lodge, but can't find a date of manufacturing. Potentially 1960s or newer?