Tucson John's DQ

Karl Bebout · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 07:51 PM

It was such a nice day, I couldn't resist taking a cruise to Globe. Almost wished I'd worn a long sleeved shirt since it was only 70, up in the mountains. Regretably, all the good Mexican restaurants were closed, observing Easter. The good news for Tucson John is that the Dairy Queen in Superior is open and doing business. I also noticed that there is a nicer/larger DQ in Globe that has a much bigger parking lot, so maybe John will want to give them his losing challenge money. They probably have higher rent and need the cash. ha

Cobrabill · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 08:05 PM

Go to Carvel instead.They make DQ obsolete.

CARVEL STORE #2986 Phoenix
742 East Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 395-5800
http://www.phoenixcarvels.com

CARVEL STORE #3083 Phoenix
13637 North Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 404-3300

CARVEL STORE #622 Tucson
1150 N. Silverbell Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 623-7448

mikiec · #3 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 08:32 PM

Karl,

Thanks for the scouting trip...

Mike

John-Tucson · #4 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 09:10 PM

Mikiec, I have been under the impression that we would get involved in the Fireman's Car Show there in Globe as part of the "Challenge". What are your thoughts? I would like to donate a few bucks to the Firemen of Globe and participate for a few hours at their show. Do you guys want to do that or just cruise through Globe to the DQ and then home ? Karl, the clecos are gone from my hood, the scoop is riveted now and the misc. hanging wires below the dash are gone. I removed another two pounds of wires this week. Karl, are you working towards the " Steel Butt" Award for 2008 ?

Karl Bebout · #5 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 09:52 PM

John, I liked the clecos. SO many people have rivets. Don't know about all the other DOZENS of Cobra folks that will show up from the Phoenix area, but I had not planned on staying very long for the show. I took the ride today since I'd missed out on the fun part of yesterday's run to Baghdad. My car's not comfortable enough for me to make the long runs like you've done, but two or three hundred mile jaunts are bearable, if I can get out and stretch every so often.

John-Tucson · #6 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 10:00 PM

Karl Killswitch, About four years ago at our Annual Christmas / Anniversary Party at Hershal's my Cobra quit at the local Frys while getting donuts to bring to the party. You may remember that that was the only time that my Cobra had been on a trailer. Well, after replacing the battery, starter solinoid, and numerous wires, we found the problem was the kill switch ( $6.50). I understand your frustration. I hope that you can put over 10,000 miles on your Cobra this year. It'll be nice to see you get the "Steel Butt" award. I guess that I am averaging 100 miles a week in the Cobra.

mikiec · #7 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 11:06 PM

John,

As far as the globe show is concerned... I mentioned it in the email and will do so again. I was planning on staying for it.

Mike

P.S. I'm going to do my best to pass 50K miles this year.

Danr55 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 06:45 AM

I'm for staying for the show. It should be fun. Besides we have to earn the DQ treats. What better way than by supporting the firemen in Pinal County?

lonestar #024 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 08:56 AM

John,

By the time you get all those wires cut out of that Cobra, you should have the lightest car in the state. Ha Ha. I've got no room to talk as I'm "still waiting for my radiator".

Sorry I missed you guys at Kirk's sat. From the photo's it looks like everyone had a good time. Took my wife's Shelby GT to that show in Maricopa and of course it took first in stock again. After we got the $10.00 prize, we tried to make it down to Kirk's, but all the kids were worn out.

I'm still hoping to get the Cobra up in time for Globe. If I don't have a radiator by the first of April I think I might just have one made here in Phoenix and make it work. I hate to do that as I'd like to keep it factory stock. Then again I guess since it's just a "kit car" it doesn't matter.

John-Tucson · #10 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 10:15 AM

Lonestar, it's good to hear from you again. About the radiator, Ain't no such thing as Factory Stock on a kit car, replica, etc. Go down to Pep Boys, NAPA, Auto Zone, Checker, etc. and buy a radiator and get 'er done. You are missing some excellent driving weather. That being said, remember, you really don't have to rush to get it on the road until Sunday, April 13th.

Karl Bebout · #11 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 10:59 AM

024, I got my radiator at a place called "Flexi Flyer" around 22ave and Indian School. They build roundy round cars and did a nice job on my aluminum radiator. They used a Ron Davis core for me and customized it to my specs.

Cobrabill · #12 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John-Tucson

Lonestar, it's good to hear from you again. About the radiator, Ain't no such thing as Factory Stock on a kit car, replica, etc. Go down to Pep Boys, NAPA, Auto Zone, Checker, etc. and buy a radiator and get 'er done. You are missing some excellent driving weather. That being said, remember, you really don't have to rush to get it on the road until Sunday, April 13th.

Early SPF uses a FACTORY STOCK BMW radiator.

lonestar #024 · #13 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 12:06 PM

John

I guess I should explain. Lonestar redesigned the front shroud & radiator with a lot of crome and "stuff". Thats what I'm waiting for mostly. I tried to download a picture, with no luck, and if you could see it then you would know why I am waiting.

But don't you worry, by april 12th I'll be in globe with my Cobra, just so I can get some DQ ice cream.

lonestar #024 · #14 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 12:12 PM

Thanks Karl

I appreciate the help. If I don't get some response from Lonestar soon then I'll go to them and piece it together just for Globe. I am going thru withdrawals from not driving and soon it will be to hot. Patience is wearing thin.