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Ronnie Barrett,inventor of the .50-caliber rifle,
"It's like what does a 55-year old man do with a Corvette?You drive it around & enjoy it........"
Phila.Inquirer,Sat.Nov.26,2005
Tony B.96LT4
11-26-05, 02:06 AM
There is a piece in the local paper about Barrett today. What a coincidence! ;gab
92RAGTOP
11-26-05, 02:27 AM
A CCDV Club Member goes out and buys the best car available: A 2005 Z06. While out for a spin and stops at a red light. An old man on a moped, looking about 100 years old, pulls up next to him. The old man looks over at the sleek, shiny car and asks, "What kind of car ya' got there?” The CCDVer replies, "A Z06 It cost $110,000 "That's a lot of money," says the old man.” Why does it cost so much?” Because this car can do up to 220 miles an hour!" states the driver proudly. The moped driver asks, "Mind if I take a look inside?” No problem," replies the owner. So the old man pokes his head in the window and looks around. Then, sitting back on his moped, the old man says, "That's a pretty nice car, all right... but I'll stick with my moped!” Just then the light changes, so the guy decides to show the old man just what his car can do. He floors it, and within a few seconds, the speedometer reads 120 mph! Suddenly, he notices a dot in his rear view mirror. It seems to be getting closer! He slows down to see what it could be, and suddenly...Whoooooosssshhhhh! Something whips by him, going much faster!” What on Earth could be going faster than my Z06?" the CCDVer asks himself. He floors the accelerator and takes the Vette up to 150 mph. then, up ahead of him, he sees that it's the old man on the moped! Amazed that the moped could pass his Z06, he gives it more gas and passes the moped at 175 mph. Whoooooosssshhhhh! He's feeling pretty good until he looks in his mirror and sees the old man gaining on him again! Astounded by the speed of this old guy, he floors the gas pedal and takes the Z06 all the way up to 220 mph. Not ten seconds later, he sees the moped bearing down on him again! The Z06 is flat out, and there's nothing he can do! Suddenly, the moped plows into the back of is Z06, demolishing the rear end. The CCDVer stops and jumps out, and unbelievably, the old man is still alive. He runs up to the mangled old man and says, "Oh my Goodness’! Is there anything I can do for you?” The old man whispers with his dying breath...
"Unhook... my... suspenders... from... your... side view mirror."
:D
Bill Burkholder
11-26-05, 05:20 AM
After California banned the Barrett 50 cal. due to LAPD testimony, that the gun poses a danger to the citizens Mr. Barrett put his money where his mouth is. LAPD had sent in some of it's 50's to be serviced but he refused to send them back due to the ban. LAPD had to send officers to his location to pick them up. Guts!!!! He also allows his employees to carry firearms at work as long as they have a carry permit. Below is part of his letter to California.....
Barrett cannot legally sell any of its products to lawbreakers. Therefore, since California’s passing of AB 50, the state is not in compliance with the US Constitution’s 2nd and 14th Amendments, and we will not sell nor service any of our products to any Government agency of the State of California.
If you wish to read more .... http://www.barrettrifles.com
Glennm27
11-26-05, 06:30 AM
Originally posted by 92RAGTOP
A CCDV Club Member goes out and buys the best car available: A 2005 Z06. While out for a spin and stops at a red light. An old man on a moped, looking about 100 years old, pulls up next to him. The old man looks over at the sleek, shiny car and asks, "What kind of car ya' got there?” The CCDVer replies, "A Z06 It cost $110,000 "That's a lot of money," says the old man.” Why does it cost so much?” Because this car can do up to 220 miles an hour!" states the driver proudly. The moped driver asks, "Mind if I take a look inside?” No problem," replies the owner. So the old man pokes his head in the window and looks around. Then, sitting back on his moped, the old man says, "That's a pretty nice car, all right... but I'll stick with my moped!” Just then the light changes, so the guy decides to show the old man just what his car can do. He floors it, and within a few seconds, the speedometer reads 120 mph! Suddenly, he notices a dot in his rear view mirror. It seems to be getting closer! He slows down to see what it could be, and suddenly...Whoooooosssshhhhh! Something whips by him, going much faster!” What on Earth could be going faster than my Z06?" the CCDVer asks himself. He floors the accelerator and takes the Vette up to 150 mph. then, up ahead of him, he sees that it's the old man on the moped! Amazed that the moped could pass his Z06, he gives it more gas and passes the moped at 175 mph. Whoooooosssshhhhh! He's feeling pretty good until he looks in his mirror and sees the old man gaining on him again! Astounded by the speed of this old guy, he floors the gas pedal and takes the Z06 all the way up to 220 mph. Not ten seconds later, he sees the moped bearing down on him again! The Z06 is flat out, and there's nothing he can do! Suddenly, the moped plows into the back of is Z06, demolishing the rear end. The CCDVer stops and jumps out, and unbelievably, the old man is still alive. He runs up to the mangled old man and says, "Oh my Goodness’! Is there anything I can do for you?” The old man whispers with his dying breath...
"Unhook... my... suspenders... from... your... side view mirror."
:D
:D ;bc ;tu
That is funny..............
BTW, there were no 2005 Z06's
Dr. Dan
11-26-05, 09:26 AM
Originally posted by Bill Burkholder
Below is part of his letter to California.....
Barrett cannot legally sell any of its products to lawbreakers. Therefore, since California’s passing of AB 50, the state is not in compliance with the US Constitution’s 2nd and 14th Amendments, and we will not sell nor service any of our products to any Government agency of the State of California.
God bless the 2nd Amendment, and Ronnie Barrett.
hotrodmagic
11-26-05, 01:53 PM
Absolutely!
The Second Amendment is the original form of Homeland Security.
Rick and Arleen Ball
11-27-05, 01:04 AM
That was GREAT Don!
I almost fell off my chair laughing ;jj ;jj ;ow
Don,I agree it was very funny & tragic.It's not true is it?
BTW,what is its relevance to my thread?
GoVetteGo
11-27-05, 04:42 AM
Originally posted by Richy
Don,I agree it was very funny & tragic.It's not true is it?
BTW,what is its relevance to my thread?
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! ;tt ;tt ;tt ;bm ;bm ;bm ;bm
Joel Fellman
11-27-05, 10:24 AM
wasn't there a similar song back in the 50's or 60's about a little Nash Rambler keeping up with a hot rod Lincoln?
Joel,
I thought of that song right away when I read Don's post.
I hear that song from time to time. I only know it as the "Beep Beep" song. It gets progressively faster to the end, when the tag line says that the Rambler can't get out of 2nd. gear.
Pete
Joel Fellman
11-28-05, 05:58 AM
Pete:
You got that right! It's a classic!
Joel
There is a bill in Congress to make "thread hijacking" a crime punishable by lifetime banishment from the internet( or at the very least,from the CCDV b.b.).
Tony B.96LT4
11-28-05, 10:51 AM
Originally posted by Richy
There is a bill in Congress to make "thread hijacking" a crime punishable by lifetime banishment from the internet( or at the very least,from the CCDV b.b.).
;jj ;jj ;jj
Here are the lyrics to Beep Beep , Enjoy
Beep Beep by The Playmates
T.J. (M.O.C.N.A. #6260 [life member] ) my 1960 MET b/w conv.
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The lyrics. Start painfully slow, dragging each word, and speed up with each verse.
By the end, it's a very fast tempo.
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While riding in my Cadillac
What to my surprise
A little Nash Rambler was following me
About one-third my size
The guy must have wanted to pass me out
As he kept on tooting his horn <sound of horn - beep beep!> I'll show him that a Cadillac Is not a car to scorn <chorus>
I pushed my foot down to the floor
To give the guy the shake
But the little Nash Rambler stayed right behind
He still had on his brake
He must have thought his car had more guts
As he kept on tooting his horn <sound of horn - beep beep!> I'll show him that a Cadillac Is not a car to scorn <chorus>
My car went in to passing gear
And we took off with gust
And soon we were doing ninety
Must have left him in the dust
When I peeked in the mirror of my car
I couldn't believe my eyes
The little Nash Rambler was right behind
You'd think that guy could fly <chorus>
Now we're doing a hundred and ten
It certainly was a race
For a Rambler to pass a Caddy
Would be a big disgrace
The guy must have wanted to pass me out
As he kept on tooting his horn I'll show him that a Cadillac Is not a car to scorn <chorus>
Now we're doing a hundred and twenty
As fast as I could go
The Rambler pulled alongside of me
As if we were going slow
The fellow rolled his window down
And yelled for me to hear
"Hey buddy how can I get this car out... of... second gear!"
<chorus>
Beep beep <sound of horn - beep beep!> Beep beep <beep beep> His horn went beep beep beep <beep beep>
Joel Fellman
11-29-05, 03:35 PM
Maybe I can do an engine swap with him this winter to be ready for next year's Corvette Challenge?
GoVetteGo
11-29-05, 04:22 PM
Originally posted by Joel Fellman
Maybe I can do an engine swap with him this winter to be ready for next year's Corvette Challenge?
Would Richy be running along side? :D :D :D
Richy in a Rambler .... sounds like a match to me. Beep, beep.
92RAGTOP
11-29-05, 07:36 PM
CLICK HERE (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B0000008S8001006/1/103-2163530-5746210)
Originally posted by Paul
Richy in a Rambler .... sounds like a match to me. Beep, beep.
Paul,I got 2 words for you & they're not "Beep Beep".
GoVetteGo
11-30-05, 02:00 PM
Originally posted by Richy
Paul,I got 2 words for you & they're not "Beep Beep".
GREAT JOB??????
The thread may have been hi-jacked, but you guys are great fun.
Don,
Your pic is of a Nash Metropolitan. I think there was only one car smaller in that time period and that was a Crosley. I had a friend that used to restore the Metros.
Pete
Please Mr.Moderator,put this thread out of its misery.
GoVetteGo
11-30-05, 06:32 PM
I'll bet that is the same thing the Nash Rambler said! :D :D :D
Originally posted by Richy
Please Mr.Moderator,put this thread out of its misery.
Rambling Rich, I agree with you, beep, beep.... :)
Joel Fellman
12-02-05, 12:41 PM
Don:
Looking at the picture of the Playmates on their album cover, I seriously doubt they would be a very popular group today! They're actually kinda scary looking! The middle guy is a mix of a Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi & Peter Lorry look-a-like!
Beep-Beep.
Joel
Originally posted by Joel Fellman
Don:
Looking at the picture of the Playmates on their album cover, I seriously doubt they would be a very popular group today! They're actually kinda scary looking! The middle guy is a mix of a Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi & Peter Lorry look-a-like!
Beep-Beep.
Joel
Actually, it looks like a much younger version of Richy, Don, and you (Joel).... beep....beep.
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