tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.comments2023-10-21T04:31:22.687-04:00Retro Pop PlanetConquistahorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-67258627369076688092022-06-16T06:29:22.517-04:002022-06-16T06:29:22.517-04:00This is a greeat postThis is a greeat postCameronhttps://www.cameronnash.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-78431999611497277632014-10-10T10:55:32.064-04:002014-10-10T10:55:32.064-04:00I am looking to see if my 1980 Chevrolet Houstion ...I am looking to see if my 1980 Chevrolet Houstion Oiler Roghneck pick up #158 signed bum phillips super bowl edition would be worth restoring. I can find no information on it in any condition. My e mail is<br />artgower@yahoo.com if anyone knows anything about it. I bought it new in 1980 and has had it ever since...it is in very rough shape due to vandals mostly and age ...... in info is appreciated Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-70796544361857914242013-05-20T13:07:42.208-04:002013-05-20T13:07:42.208-04:00I remember this from my childhood. Our step stool...I remember this from my childhood. Our step stool was a light turquoise. There was also a children's adventure show on then (late 50s-early 60s) where a young girl would gather up her dog and sit on this step stool and travel to places unknown. Weird, I know. But that was burned into my 5-yr old brain. Kept trying it with our step stool, but it didn't work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-39369021905112643362013-04-11T21:12:38.904-04:002013-04-11T21:12:38.904-04:00Cosco still makes them today.Cosco still makes them today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-28522654819398127512013-02-05T13:43:33.672-05:002013-02-05T13:43:33.672-05:00we have one too. don't know value. can't f...we have one too. don't know value. can't find any info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-21813782482239865982012-11-22T14:53:14.690-05:002012-11-22T14:53:14.690-05:00My husband has a beautiful Houston Oiler Cowboy ha...My husband has a beautiful Houston Oiler Cowboy hat still in the plastic and original American Hat Co. box .Trying to find out if it's worth anything? Been in the top of closet for many years. Probably just a novelty but curious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865834134441865909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-66037225823229661372011-02-07T16:50:54.542-05:002011-02-07T16:50:54.542-05:00Thanks Lee for the clarification. In other news, h...Thanks Lee for the clarification. In other news, he was just promoted to Head Coach of the Titans. Awesome.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />-CConquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-31843006522193433042011-02-07T16:47:54.947-05:002011-02-07T16:47:54.947-05:00The picture you have for Mike Munchak is actually ...The picture you have for Mike Munchak is actually Bruce Matthews. Munchak wore #63.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588251769024959566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-57022456627846486862011-01-14T13:36:44.749-05:002011-01-14T13:36:44.749-05:00That Oilers/Steelers rivalry was great (and Oilers...That Oilers/Steelers rivalry was great (and Oilers/Bengals)...no longer talked about unfortunately.Conquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-73190039188575207522011-01-14T12:29:29.333-05:002011-01-14T12:29:29.333-05:00Several times we were the second best team in the ...Several times we were the second best team in the NFL and had it not been for that great Steelers dynasty, Houston would have won a few super bowls.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081827124587486784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-91994675196353482972011-01-05T11:46:06.182-05:002011-01-05T11:46:06.182-05:00Why thank you. Flip on over to my new site and ke...Why thank you. Flip on over to my new site and keep up with my current project stuff: http://retropopplanet.wordpress.com/<br /><br />Like this vintage bullet planter restoration: http://retropopplanet.wordpress.com/2010/11/13/vintage-bullet-planter-restoration/<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />-CConquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-63537320396609677192011-01-05T11:15:13.492-05:002011-01-05T11:15:13.492-05:00I didn't realize that there was a version that...I didn't realize that there was a version that had a flip seat. Mine that I've had forever has the flip out stool. I'm refinishing it now to use in the kitchen now that I'm a..... Grandma I mean NANA! <br /><br />Thanks for the tip on the brasso. My husband has used it for other things around the house but I never thought to use it on the chrome to help restore it to the natural luster that it once had. Great idea. I'm sure he will be thrilled with that thought.<br /><br />Great project!The Mac's Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216982420030770388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-332234619762493352010-11-12T22:46:02.045-05:002010-11-12T22:46:02.045-05:00Awesome. Thanks for the clarification.
Cheers,
-...Awesome. Thanks for the clarification.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />-CConquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-7803009832546064152010-11-12T16:00:10.685-05:002010-11-12T16:00:10.685-05:00picture in header by Tycho Saaristepicture in header by Tycho SaaristeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-7547181257665804402010-10-27T13:22:15.817-04:002010-10-27T13:22:15.817-04:00No, I definitely agree. And it surely wasn't ...No, I definitely agree. And it surely wasn't winning any speed and performance tests either.<br /><br />There used to be an old broken down one at an auto repair shop off of 460 in Christiansburg that I would go visit from time to time. I offered the owner $5 once just to take it off of him and he laughed..."do you know how much that thing is worth?" Sure. One that runs.<br /><br />-CConquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-37511904116687560242010-10-27T12:41:47.105-04:002010-10-27T12:41:47.105-04:00One of the Industrial Design students had one whil...One of the Industrial Design students had one while I was at Tech, not as glorious of a car as one would have expected in person...Chris Bonnerhttp://www.bstudioarchitecture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-69557853283171213462010-10-15T14:53:44.392-04:002010-10-15T14:53:44.392-04:00Yup - sprag gear is the term that slipped my mind....Yup - sprag gear is the term that slipped my mind. I was told that it's notorious for slipping and be careful not to hold down the starter switch too long because it burns out easily. Lessons learned the hard way.<br /><br />I'll post up photos and videos when Her Majesty returns home.<br /><br />-CConquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-67049682055606248202010-10-15T13:55:59.156-04:002010-10-15T13:55:59.156-04:00Congrats! There's still lots of riding to do b...Congrats! There's still lots of riding to do before the ice and snow get here. If I were you I wouldn't use the electric start at all unless you're stalled at a light and need to get it started quickly. The sprag gear that allows the starter motor to turn the timing gears and start the bike are notorious for failing.<br /><br />If the bike is tuned well it should start easy with the kicker. It does take practice but after awhile your ear will tell you the perfect time to follow through with the kick. My bike starts second kick every morning even with the 45-50 degree weather. It took lots of starts to get the technique down. <br /><br />Plus it looks tuff!motojnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-66496227925491130562010-10-15T11:17:38.978-04:002010-10-15T11:17:38.978-04:00Well, here's the update. I knew when I droppe...Well, here's the update. I knew when I dropped it off that I was looking to wait at least a month. The shop had a total backlog of bikes, plus they're an Eagle Rider center so have to constantly maintain those for rentals.<br /><br />It's been worked on and inspected and I plan to pick it up tomorrow. Been talking to the shop lead and he's been notifying me of all the quirks...namely the electric start. He replaced the switch with a sturdier Yamaha one. It doesn't want to catch all of the time and he told me to ride it for a couple of months and maybe bring it back in the spring if it continues to act up. I'll post more this weekend.<br /><br />-MConquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-43309183401422622582010-10-15T10:47:56.231-04:002010-10-15T10:47:56.231-04:00So what happened with the bike, man? I posted a fe...So what happened with the bike, man? I posted a few weeks ago. I also have a green RE. Did it make it through inspection? Were they able to get it tuned for you?<br /><br />These bikes love this weather we're having now- crisp & cool.Motojnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-21949821934531053132010-09-27T00:12:10.187-04:002010-09-27T00:12:10.187-04:00Ha! Well, I'm 33 now so I'm right in one o...Ha! Well, I'm 33 now so I'm right in one of those age brackets. <br /><br />I grew up in a family of Cowboys fans so I take the punishment for being an ex-Oiler and current Redskins supporter. I should just give up the gun.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />-CConquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-84497057483560800002010-09-26T09:31:22.017-04:002010-09-26T09:31:22.017-04:00To THIS VERY DAY my husband (who sent me this link...To THIS VERY DAY my husband (who sent me this link) when asked, "Who ya rootin' for?" replies, "The Oilers." Most people under 30 look confused. 30-35 say, "Aren't they gone?" and over 35's normally just get a sad, knowing smile on their face.Roxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483570734127165995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-69095509668265826642010-09-25T12:41:03.861-04:002010-09-25T12:41:03.861-04:00Well thanks for readin'!
That's a good e...Well thanks for readin'! <br /><br />That's a good experience you have there. They made the move to Tennessee when I was in university, and at that time my obsession for college football was on a whole other level...so much so that I didn't watch the pro game much.<br /><br />I've been following the status of the Astrodome. I'm hoping they can find the money for repairs and upgrades instead of demo. Not lookin' good though. <br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />-CConquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-53191622160527013622010-09-24T20:05:05.239-04:002010-09-24T20:05:05.239-04:00awesome ... nice page! i am 24 so only caught the...awesome ... nice page! i am 24 so only caught the tail end of the houston oilers, i am a tennessee titans fan now but feel in love with the "luv ya blue" ... in fact when i was a kid (living in california) I made it out to the FINAL Oiler game ever ... Tennessee Oilers December 16th 1998 against Minnesota ... very cool memoryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660742342503128073.post-29824737341183121772010-09-22T15:32:10.248-04:002010-09-22T15:32:10.248-04:00Well, thanks Greg! Good waves are hard to find he...Well, thanks Greg! Good waves are hard to find here on the East Coast. Keep doing what you do friend, and check back often.<br /><br />Mahalo,<br /><br />-CConquistahorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210335682801312843noreply@blogger.com