[Pete]

in reply to: on Craigslist…… #77172

Not Craigslist, but Bring A Trailer – that badass custom lowlight KCW did several years ago.

No Reserve: Modified 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 2.3L

[Pete]

in reply to: Tom’s 23 Window Deluxe!! #75737

You can only control your part.  It sounds like the customer made other provisions early on for the drivetrain, for whatever reasons.  Complete your obligation and tell Tom it’s done as far as you can take it, and to bring a dolly and pick it up within a reasonable amount of time since it’s taking up an indoor storage spot.  Basically step back and leave it in your customer’s court to sort out.  If Tom still wants to drive it from KCW let him know that can still happen, but he’s got to take the reins and get the parts (and the people if he wants someone other than you to install it) to KCW to do it ASAP.

This new dynamic between everyone is all really unfortunate.

[Pete]

in reply to: all things JJJ’s #75360

Nice work on the semis and tailights.  The detail is impressive.  And quit giving your engines so much hell!

[Pete]

in reply to: JJ’s 58 Single Cab! #75069

Considering the plan for the rear suspension I figured you were throwing your norms out the window, lol.

[Pete]

in reply to: JJ’s 58 Single Cab! #75060

I may be mistaken, but I thought I’ve read that Bay beams can go higher?

edit – ‘68-‘69 bay beams are supposed to be 1-2” higher in their stock form.

[Pete]

in reply to: Pete's 58 Lowlight Karmann Ghia #74180

Not much of an update…just driving the wheels off of it.  The only thing high on the list to tackle is the tie rod ends need replacing.  Also considering adding a pair of Stefi.G’s 36hp rocker shafts…he’s made some that add springs to the outside, so the exhaust valves aren’t floating around…should be really quiet.  Pretty slick design I believe.

[Pete]

in reply to: JJ’s Class 11 Oval #74178

John Jones wrote:

Audrey Jones wrote:

That car is badass.  Short course racing looks way more fast/fun than that rock-crawling/trench drving out in the desert type stuff.

[Pete]

in reply to: KCW randomness #73807

Great shots as always, Will.

John Jones wrote:

Thanks for the sweet Pics Willy… I know you take plenty.. But we only get to see a few… Doing MY LOG today… already done…

When shooting stuff that’s moving I’m lucky if I get 1 really good photo for every 10 or so I take….so if Willy shoots anything like me you’re seeing everything he’s got that’s worth sharing. 🙂

[Pete]

in reply to: JJ’s Class 11 Oval #73632

John Jones wrote:

Time for surgery in an hour!!!! L2 lamnanetatomy!!

Hope it goes well and the recovery is quick!

[Pete]

in reply to: JJ’s Class 11 Oval #73587

Congrats John and Audrey!  I bet making it to the finish felt like a victory in itself.  Step in the right direction for your racing program.  Couldn’t watch live, but hopefully it’s on their YouTube channel of past races to catch later.

[Pete]

in reply to: JJ’s Class 11 Oval #73525

I couldn’t spot the 1131 in the start line, hope they were able to race.  There’s a few cars that could have been the 1164…hard to tell.

[Pete]

in reply to: JJ’s Class 11 Oval #73522

The land rush start was cool.

[Pete]

in reply to: JJ’s Class 11 Oval #73521

I haven’t seen either KCW car yet?

[Pete]

in reply to: JJ’s Class 11 Oval #73209

Anyone know if KOH is streamed anywhere like the Crandon races?

[Pete]

in reply to: Closed to the public. #73208

John Jones wrote:

I had a lawyer tell me one time that if I don’t eventually sell my business, and work for myself my whole life, all I did was create a JOB for myself.. So for 20 years its been stuck in my head that I Must sell Kcw eventually..

That’s one way to look at it, but I’d disagree a bit. The value in “KCW” is the service John Jones provides, so yes, it’s not the easiest asset to cash in on.  Anyone who could provide a similar quality service wouldn’t really get much out paying a premium for “KCW”…they’d just set up and do their own thing, similar to Pigpen, and what I imagine Franz and Pat will do.  What your lawyer friend left out is that you invested in your business, buying the earth, buildings and tools that make it go.  You now own commercial real estate (it sounds like free and clear, too), and if you were to decide to never turn a wrench for a dollar again I’d image you and Gretchen could engage a leasing broker to find tenants for the commercial buildings while you two sit on your porch, gaze at the Colorado River, and collect rent for the rest of your lives.

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