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mdurhan

09-03-2011 @ 4:03 PM

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Thanks, Alan. I believe you and I have worked out the foundation for a good, long-term friendship.

Let's move forward by helping each othe with our V-8's.

Mike Durhan

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09-02-2011 @ 8:06 PM

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Mike, About my non-apology... I'm the first to admit that I am misunderstood more than anyone I know, and have missed making a new friend more often than not because I speak my mind, letting people know where I stand. This tendency makes me the most honest man you've ever misunderstood if that is your intention.

On the other hand, I'm sure you've found that as Forums go, this is about as friendly and helpful a Forum as you'll find. We don't put each other down, we don't engage in name calling, and we consider the friends we make more important than the Fords that brought us together. In this spirit then, you have my apology for my often misinterpreted manner.

Now let's get back to talking about the Fords that brought us together.

Alan

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09-02-2011 @ 6:48 PM

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Good point, Stroker. I stand corrected - and "dressed down".
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09-02-2011 @ 6:41 PM

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Alan:

If you don't think an apology is in order, then do not apologize. I wasn't demanding one anyway. Actually, I am easy going, unless somebody tries to run-over me.

I am a tenderfoot here. I do not (apparently) know how to ask questions in the proper manner. I just like old V-8 Fords and want to join in with some nice guys who also like old V-8 Fords and know more than I about them.

I am not on edge nor looking to be easily offended. I just want to learn and be of help whenever I can.

I bought my first '39 in 1967 and joined the EFV8 Club shortly thereafter. I attended the first Grand National in Dearborn, in 1973. I sold that first '39 in 1984 when I found an original, authentic Boss 302 Trans-Am Mustang racecar in a state of distress. (I know that does not mean anything to many of you, which is understandable.) I vintage raced for years, but now I can tell my reflexes are not what they used to be. Neither is my wallet.....

Now, I am getting "long in the tooth" and returning to my V-8 roots. I just want to make friends and improve the '39 Tudor sedan I recently bought (and paid too much for).

I don't want to make enemies. But, I am not meek and will not hang around to be "run-over". I hope I am still welcome here. If not, then you tell me, Alan. Just let me know in an unoffending manner.....

Thanks.
Mike Durhan

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09-01-2011 @ 9:31 AM

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Mike, if you're reeling from what I said, I really don't think I could have said it better, and I don't see that an apology is in order. I and I believe everyone else here would, however, be sorry to see you "move on", so hang with us, and we'll all learn together.

Alan

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09-01-2011 @ 9:17 AM

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Howdy Mike:

Given your response to the gentleman who inquired about the Columbian rear axle, I would think you would tolerate a few departures from the original question. By the way, Columbian rear axles probably didn't originate in South America, as that country's name is Colombia, thus making them "Colombian" axles.

Do stay aboard, and I apologize to all for my contributing more than my share of speculation regarding your original question. I believe it turned out to be a good thread, with some excellent references.

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09-01-2011 @ 8:14 AM

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I second that invitation. Mike, your original question was comprehensive and I appreciated the opportunity to dig out my moth eaten text books.

TomO

09-01-2011 @ 7:53 AM

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Please don't move on and not post here. We like to feel that everyone is welcome here.

Tom

mdurhan

08-31-2011 @ 8:52 PM

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mdurhan

08-31-2011 @ 8:50 PM

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Thanks 51f1.

Hell, I'm still reeling from my big "faux pas" (the fact I didn't ask all my polarity questions in just one posting).

I day-yam sure will from now on..... or else I'll just move on and not post here again.

Mike Durhan

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