New Screen Names! [Archive]

FC-Pilot

03-15-2008, 08:32 AM

Hey guys, I am FC-Pilot. I am FC-Pilot from the last v-driveboat.com. I am also FC-Pilot from Dragboatalley.com as well as FC-pilot on Dragboatracing.com. And if all else fails I am FC-Pilot from the old HB as well as the current PB.

I know, it is tough to keep up with.

Paul

67 Wickens

03-15-2008, 09:50 AM

RR - I did exactly that! At the bottom of my signature...

chrisandyoli

03-15-2008, 10:01 AM

Hey FC..now is as good a time as ever..ah..i have a question for you..if you don't mind..Does "FC"stand for First Class?..and are you a pilot?..that is two questions...I know you don't mind...Chris over and out

Carnivalride

03-15-2008, 12:23 PM

Hi again, yes I was originally "Carnivalride" just like I was before and as I am on every other internet boat and car site. lol :)

warpt71

03-15-2008, 04:37 PM

Same name and same punk a$$ kid. When are we going to ther River!?!?!?!?

FC-Pilot

03-15-2008, 05:54 PM

Chris, anyone who knows me knows that I am not first class. LOL:p Actually, our family runs a Funny Car and on occasions I drive (which is where the pilot part comes in). If I am not driving then one of my brothers (who happens to be Wannabe on this site) is driving. We build and maintain the cars ourselves, which is where the whole family comes in. When we are at the track everybody has a responsibility (even mom). It sure does make it fun when the whole family is involved.

Paul

Wannabe

03-15-2008, 08:18 PM

Hi my name is FC-Pilot.
Er wait- no it is not.
My name is Buzzz. I am wannabe or wannaberacing pretty much everywhere on the net. In fact, I actually own the copyrighted trade name with the United States government for the names "Wannabe" "Wannabe Racing" and "Wannaberacing". So if you see it, it is either me, or a copyright infringement.

hm66Howard

03-15-2008, 08:44 PM

Same as before only with a capital "H" in Howard. :)

brassnutz

03-15-2008, 10:26 PM

Used to be...Brass_nuts, I'm glad this site is up again:D

AzDon

03-15-2008, 11:30 PM

I wannabe FCpilot on here, but the name is already taken! Guess I'll call myself AzDon instead!

Moneypit

03-16-2008, 01:01 AM

Moneypit is still Moneypit......Glad to see this site back up and running, sad to see I lost my "points"..........MP

PS "new arrival"?? What happened to my "v-drive.com legend"??

Mechanic

03-16-2008, 01:10 AM

Hey, i'm still Mechanic on this site too. Good to see everything back up and running as well as the familiar names in place.

Steven

SnoC653

03-16-2008, 01:32 AM

I'm still SnoC653 and still half way across the country from most of you. Glad to see the forum is back up and running. Now if we work really hard at it, we might have a chance to keep up with Art on the post counts. Ok, I know that's impossible but it's nice to dream.

Kiwi Circle Racer

03-16-2008, 09:58 AM

Great to have this site back up, used to be Razors Edge on the previous and other boating sites but sold that boat a year or 3 ago so figured time for a new handle

RiverRacer

03-16-2008, 01:43 PM

Moneypit

03-16-2008, 04:35 PM

Hey Art, have you heard from Ken lately?.....Seems like he dropped off all the boards......And I'm still trying to locate Schiada96, (Jeff), from HB........Ray

RiverRacer

03-16-2008, 04:47 PM

Nope, haven't heard anything from him in a long time, must be a year now???, I sent him an e-mail and he replied and that was the last time I heard from him???...

Carrera Elite

03-16-2008, 04:58 PM

Mornin' Art....:D

RiverRacer

03-16-2008, 05:01 PM

Mornin Glen, nice to see ya over here!..:D

Carrera Elite

03-16-2008, 05:02 PM

I Should Be Out Getting Something Done....But It's Cold!! :eek:

RiverRacer

03-16-2008, 05:04 PM

Ya same here, hope the sun comes out!.:rolleyes:

68Stevens327

03-16-2008, 06:23 PM

Old screen name was inthecurl,
but figured out what I have and what I'm FINALLY doing with the ol' Stevens so I got a new screen name. Figured I'd match it up. Great new look to the site. Glad it's back up and running!!!!
Jason in Oregon

Shooter

03-17-2008, 02:48 AM

Shooter here in a part of the great white north known as Pickering Ontario . Well actually it made it to -1*C today so our lake will soon thaw.

Good to see v-driveboat.com back. It's a great site:) .

jaminj946

03-17-2008, 03:28 AM

I was jaminj947,.......I think. that or jaminj946, but hey, who's countin.

creepingcharlie

03-17-2008, 06:04 AM

I was b0atr8cer on the old site now creepingcharlie. I didn't post much just like to come and lurk and learn from the pros.

FC-Pilot

03-17-2008, 07:43 AM

I wannabe FCpilot on here, but the name is already taken! Guess I'll call myself AzDon instead!

Trust me, that is the last thing you wannabe!

Paul

FC-Pilot

03-17-2008, 07:46 AM

I was jaminj947,.......I think. that or jaminj946, but hey, who's countin.

Apparently you are.

Paul

SnoC653

03-17-2008, 02:58 PM

A little hint here, all you need to do is post instead of lurk!..:p:D:D

I live by that old addage "Sometimes it is better to be silent and let them think you're a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." Actually there is so much I don't know about these boats it is often best just to read and learn.

beaverfab

03-17-2008, 03:25 PM

I'm back, same old name, same old place, thanks j.j. :)

RiverRacer

03-17-2008, 04:27 PM

I'm back, same old name, same old place, thanks j.j. :)

And same ole $hit!..:D:D

napabob

03-17-2008, 04:49 PM

Yes,

I use to be roberth with the 1963 Sanger Dragster restoration thread on the old board. I am also napabob on the Banderlog, Spectra Marine, Skagens Boats, RiverRafLife, Ask BoatCop, Performance Boats, and now on new v-driveboat.com.

Life is good...

napabob

shooter2

03-17-2008, 09:58 PM

Shooter2, same name as before. I own a Temptation flat bottom (beismeyer copy) and race a capsule flat bottom for Temptation Boats.

Brian

FC-Pilot

03-18-2008, 07:42 PM

Shooter2, I race a capsule flat bottom for Temptation Boats.

Brian

Brian, so that deal is set in stone?

Paul

shooter2

03-18-2008, 09:56 PM

It certainly looks that way. Memberships are paid, air system arrives next week. Fuel injection waiting to be picked up. To say the least I am very excited and happy about this. Can Am/PS 95 is the number. Passed my dunk test a few weeks ago. I am ordering my new capsule jacket from SRP this week, and helmet. SO I guess it is as defintie as it can be.

Brian

FC-Pilot

03-18-2008, 10:03 PM

Congrats! I did not want to say anything you had talked about until it was set in stone. You will have to let us know how things turn out with testing and everything.

Paul

PE 316

03-18-2008, 11:55 PM

I'm back on as well. Was PE 316 and still am PE 316.
Glad to hear from everybody again!!!

Mike Barnes

bordsmnj

03-19-2008, 03:44 AM

the FNG is back. this time instead of FNG i'm using the name i use on the other boating sites.even if i im still a FNG.:D gald to see the site back up. thanks to all involved with that. -Jason Becker

Norseman

03-19-2008, 12:12 PM

I'm back still the same name, Norseman.

Bob

Flatmvn

03-19-2008, 03:29 PM

Well I am still the same name, I don't want to confuse my self so I will stick to what I know. :D:D:D

Louis

Carrera Elite

03-20-2008, 01:41 AM

I live by that old addage "Sometimes it is better to be silent and let them think you're a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

Alot Of Truth To That Statement!!

DaveA

03-22-2008, 02:20 AM

Hi, I'm DaveA, and I'm an aquaholic.

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RiverRacer

03-22-2008, 03:37 AM

Hi, I'm DaveA, and I'm an aquaholic.

So what's new, lol...:D

Norcal_73

03-24-2008, 02:07 AM

norcal73 Norcal73 Norcal_73 nor-cal73 as known in other boat sites, forums. jimnnet on youtube though. Great to see this place is still around.

norcal73

gfinishline

03-24-2008, 06:31 PM

I feel like the lost family pet. I went out to "roll on the back lawn", and meanwhile, the family packed up and moved away! "One day I was on V-drive boats, and the next day it was gone!" I didn't waste the time while gone, I did a little "3 phase electrical" in my garage. The Easter Bunny brought me a Bridgeport and it's operational. The lathe should be here in the next few weeks. I've got a guy who wants Cavitation parts (11/2" cross shaft, 1" turnbuckles, 2 bolt angled pads) and when his deposit comes, I'll be "back to work". ART! I used a 5HP motor with the Phase A Matic and the mill draws 2.2 AMPS when running, no load (2.6 to start). At my power meter, the wheel spun really fast with just the "phase box", but it hardly turns with the "motor and box". 95% motor power and 50% less current use. Try to find a 1750/3500 RPM 3 phase motor (used) and I will help you hook it up in your new house. "See Don, moving the entire web site didn't get rid of me!" HA HA HA!

gfinishline

03-24-2008, 06:41 PM

Roaddogg 4040

03-24-2008, 11:22 PM

Roaddogg 4040 Same as before...

Steve

Beautiful Noise

03-25-2008, 12:15 AM

RiverRacer

03-25-2008, 04:31 AM

For some that didn't know my last screen name here was "B. Noise" for some reason it wouldn't allow be to use the whole name....go figure BUT this time I get to use my full name "Beautiful Noise" so thats my story and I'm sticking to it:D

Steve

Glad to see ya back Steve!.. PM me your e-mail I have something to show ya, maybe you can tell me something about it, I don't know!...:cool:

warpt71

03-25-2008, 05:11 AM

"There ain't no place quite like this place anywhere around this place so this must be the place" Or the "moto-crosser and flatbottom racer's motto". "Keep on keep'n it on, while you're keep'n on it" Or.... "There are OLD RACERS and there are BOLD RACERS, but there are no OLD BOLD RACERS" And in closing; "The older I get, the faster I was"

I was wondering if maybe you had got lost along the way somehow!?!?!?! Glad you found your way home Geroge. We have dates set for Oct, Ill keep you posted

RiverRacer

03-25-2008, 05:34 AM

ART! I used a 5HP motor with the Phase A Matic and the mill draws 2.2 AMPS when running, no load (2.6 to start). At my power meter, the wheel spun really fast with just the "phase box", but it hardly turns with the "motor and box". 95% motor power and 50% less current use. Try to find a 1750/3500 RPM 3 phase motor (used) and I will help you hook it up in your new house.

Thanks George, I'll take you up on that when it happens!...

gfinishline

03-25-2008, 06:31 AM

You guys better come out here before October! Do you know about Don's "Dually Crew" web site? Lost? I've been livin' life! The last 3 months have been a F'in mess. First, the flu with fluid in the lungs, then Hot Boat goes down (HA HA), then I run out of heart medication (drugs by mail hang up) then 4 cop boats go down (electronics probs) all in the same day. Next I've got V-drive boats trying to "loose me", then the car licenses are due and just the 3 yr old Cad is $600.00 for one year. ALL of the property taxes are due, house and home insurance too. Then Kathy now needs removal of 2 "basal sell carcinomas" (sp?) (skin cancer). Last weeks MRI shows my right foot needs a third operation, because the problem bone/growth is getting bigger,(again) and I have the flu again. On the other side, V-drive is up again, we have insurance and WE will only pay 25% of operations, finally got my meds, flu is leaving due to strong anti-biotics use, and vapor therapy. Doc says Kathy will be OK, Captain Morgan is 'helping my foot' and I got my mill up and running. "note to self, don't get old". "Life at the river is just like life anywhere else, just at a much lower pay scale". Ryan, drag the old man and yourself out here soon! "The water is cool, but the bikini's are HOT!"

warpt71

03-25-2008, 07:33 AM

You don't have to twist my arm!!! Dad doesn't like going for just a weekend, he says "its too much work" lol That never use to stop him. I may be there some time in April and for sure for Mothers Day weekend, Mom is going so Dad won't be for obvious reasons. Sorry to hear about all the BS lately, it does seem to be going around though. I had to move, Grandma now lives in Phoenix and her house is being sold as we speak. The weather is getting warmer though and that means its time to be boating again and that's always something to look forward to :D :D :D

warpt71

03-25-2008, 07:46 AM

What is this "Dually Crew" site you speak of???

RiverRacer

03-25-2008, 04:39 PM

What is this "Dually Crew" site you speak of???

Here ya go!.. :D

DuallyCrew! (http://www.duallycrew.com)

61SCHIADA

03-25-2008, 07:25 PM

I almost have my completely restored 1961 wood deck Schiada ready for this summer. Just need to drop the motor in and put new seats in. This boat is awesome ,thanks to Jim Miller and Harlan Orrin.

Everything is brand new, from the prop to trailer hitch ! Special thanks to everyone who helped me ,looking forward to showing it off and enjoying a part of the past.
David Barton:

RiverRacer

03-26-2008, 03:12 AM

You need to post some pics of that cool classic!..:cool:

The Doctor

03-26-2008, 08:02 AM

OK, I'll chime in against all your better judgments. I'm The Doctor and I definitely don't WANNABE an FC-PILOT under any circumstances. I've seen what those two have to do to keep a Funny Car in their lanes under power and "No Thank You!" Yes, it's true, I'm a wimp but I have people to cover that (shhhh three sons) and no, I'm not a doctor but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express once and I'm considering playing one on TV should they ever ask. We're down to just five boats and, if the stars all align soon, we'll actually have some ready to float amid way too many other projects.

shooter2

03-28-2008, 01:15 AM

Thought I would try to post a pic on here of my boat. The yellow boat a a Temptation capsule boat, like I am driving this year.

RiverRacer

03-28-2008, 03:19 AM

Very cool, how come you didn't put the capsule in the center though???...

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38&d=1206663306

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=37&d=1206663221

shooter2

03-28-2008, 05:02 AM

The early Jones ones were mounted in the center, which I originally liked. But thinking it would be different to drive. The cell doesn't add that much weight to the boat and the set-up doesnt change that much. I dont know the weight off hand. But I do know what the boat weighed before, but thats a secret that I am not allowed to divulge. This a cell from Bert Henderson of Henderson Hydroplanes. The one thing that I liked about the Jones deal was the fact that you sat very low. But I am almost down as low.Does anyone know what type of cell Duff has in his present K. I know the one that was put in the boat that is now k-711 was done by Jamie Auld. Jamie was originally talking about putting it in front of the gear box, as the new mold that he built for that cell was built to fit between my stringers of my boat. I think that Duff talked him into putting it on the left. I think that a center mounted cell really would change the balance point of the boat. Correct me if I am wrong.

Brian

RiverRacer

03-28-2008, 05:15 AM

Well, I was wondering how heavy it is, I know one that the capsule weighs 250 and they have a lot of problems with it(can't imagine why), I'm not for the capsule thing but I think I'd want it in the center just to balance it out, regardless of what it weighs it's still off balance, that means you have to add weight to the right side to equal it and it just adds more weight to the boat!.. Just my worthless .02!..

BTW, what's up with the blue and black one???..

shooter2

03-28-2008, 05:32 AM

I know that these cells are not 250lbs and the only extra equipment that we need to carry is the air bottle. My boat is just sitting in storage, dry, safe, but dusty and out of the weather. The part of the deal that I like with doing this with Mel is I have someone that I can talk to and make this boat work. His hardware is excellent. If the boat is built light enough and you need to add weight to it to make it a legal ss, then you can move the weight around to what best suits you. All theory. I' know that alot of guys don't like cells, but I certainly liked it after I tested that yellow boat.

Brian

RiverRacer

03-28-2008, 05:47 AM

Well, I don't think that there's another one out there that weighs that much,lol!.. Well, you're lucky you're hooked up with Mel he does know his shit and he'll keep you safe!...

Bezer

04-12-2008, 09:32 AM

hi guys, where you all been,i got lost,I was so hart broken I went and bought a 20' youngblood picklefork outboard,still have my 74 biesemyer,my old name was bizzie,I like bezer,sounds like gezzer,welcome back everyone,thanks for all the help in the past & in the future, hello J.J. like to see you at the river this summer,yes I can swim ,Lol, hay FC Pilot whats your funnys name, alky or nitro,my uncle paul Kelly has a FM/FC alky funny car called the "Texas Tremor" won our div last year,I got great respect for you guys,Take care all,later.