2/27/14

While watching “Wheeler Dealers” the other night (Mk I Ford Escort), I came to a realization… well, maybe more of a self-doubt-ization: I'm not sure I'm going in the right direction with a V8 in Lil' Wiggly and a V6 in the Chickenhawk.  Ok, if I consider Lil' Wiggly as a “flipper” car, one which will be for sale soon after completion, a V8 might make it more valuable.  But I'm not sure a big motor in the Chickenhawk is right for me.  See, Fiona, The Seven, and the two Versæ have taught me something.  I'm happier driving a lower power car closer to its limit than I am driving a higher power car… well, “like a pussy” if I am to be honest.  Call it “Channeling James ‘Captain Slow’ May.”  Even though he’s not dead.  Sort of thing.  Thing is, I'm beginning to think a strong four cylinder in the Chickenhawk would make for something more to my liking.  I don’t want to go back to an A-series, that’s too far down the “lower power” road, but I'm not sure I want to put the Z-20 back in either.  Ideally, a KA-24 would be the way to go since I've always hated that we didn’t double the displacement of the stock engine when we did the NAPS-Z.  But I had that engine and was broke-assed when I did that swap… and it turned out pretty well if I do say so myself.  As I re-read all of this, and think about it more and more, I'm beginning to convince myself that the Z-20 IS the way to go.  John is probably screaming at his computer right now, or more likely dialing my phone number to scream at ME!  No, since I just sent him a text asking the current destination of the Z-20, he’s being brought up to speed already.  Ok, the Z-20 question is moo.  It has been traded for… some mystery item!  I'm willing to wait for the big reveal on Saturday but I think he’s about to… yes, call me.  The Spit has an A-14 with very low mileage now!  Huzzah!  We’ve also discussed the Chickenhawk situation and I think we may have some tentative plans in mind.  And now I must go across the street and change a lamp so I am going to call it an rant and an day as well.