For the first time in a long while, I’ve just spent a wad of serious money making some new classic Thunderjet acquisitions. My last addition was the battered ‘63 T-Bird I rescued from the 50¢ bin @ CoD, the results of which were almost awesome but taken down a notch toward the end by aContinue reading “Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Gettin’ “Schporty!””
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Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
The author reflects on personal changes during a quiet period leading to Christmas vacation, emphasizing the positive outcomes of unwanted adjustments. Acknowledgments are given to a friend for assistance. New projects are anticipated after the holidays.
What Keeps You Up At Night?
The author reflects on their recent experiences where cold nights sparked feelings of loss and fear of being forgotten. They express how documenting memories, through writing and hobbies like building a miniature raceway, serves as a counter to the inevitability of time and erasure, emphasizing the importance of preserving personal history.
A Thunderjet Rescue Mission, Part 2: A “Field Find” ‘63 T-Bird’s Journey Back To The Track!
In an attempt to return some degree of normalcy to thunderjetheaven.com, I thought it was about time I do a post on the topic this blog professes to actually be about! A novel idea, I know, but here is the long-awaited conclusion of the “Field Find” T-Bird started here. And as you’ll see, it’s anotherContinue reading “A Thunderjet Rescue Mission, Part 2: A “Field Find” ‘63 T-Bird’s Journey Back To The Track!”
There is a Season, TURN TURN TURN….
The post reflects on the author’s experience at Drag City Raceway, detailing the preparation for a thorough exploration of the track. After an aerial flyover in a toy helicopter, the narrator describes each track turn, emphasizing its history, significance, and character. The track is portrayed as a living entity shaped by past races and experiences.