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Wallington

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And.....we're back!
« on: January 09, 2025, 10:51:08 PM »
That's all.

kentucky yeti

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2025, 10:54:11 PM »
It’s been a difficult repair.  Hopefully the fix holds.
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Wallington

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2025, 11:13:09 PM »
I won't understand, but what happened? Another crash?

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2025, 06:11:00 AM »
Welcome back TAC.

There is so much valuable information here. I thought it was gone for good. I hope the fix holds too!
1980 T/A with a Pontiac 461

Gone but not forgotten;
1973 T/A 455
1975 T/A 400
1978 T/A W72
1982 T/A cross fire injected

Two wheel toys;
2014 Harley Ultra Classic Limited
2013 Honda CB1100
2010 Yamaha Vmax
1982 Yamaha Seca 750

N PRGRES

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2025, 06:37:15 AM »
yaaaaay!!!!!!
Dave

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Re: And.....we're back!
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mrbandit

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2025, 08:21:40 AM »
The site didn't crash.  The php version on the server was updated automatically and the site didn't like it.  The hosting support wasn't any help, so it took a lot of time to troubleshoot.
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2025, 12:34:11 PM »
Happy to see TAC back.  There's a few forums out there but I only frequent 3 of them.  TAC being my number 1.

One forum, no names, stated they were the last one standing.  Fools, to really believe that, when there are several still around.
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2025, 01:19:15 PM »

One forum, no names, stated they were the last one standing.  Fools, to really believe that, when there are several still around.

They might not be the last standing, but they're standing tall.
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71 Trans Am LS Swapped
77 Trans Am W72 Y82 4 Speed
87 Grand National Hardtop

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2025, 02:29:40 PM »
The best news I have heard all week!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2025, 02:35:12 PM »
Thanks, mrbandit!
Mike (aka Yeti)

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2025, 02:38:06 PM »
Thanks Mr. Bandit and anyone else that helped repair the site! Very pleased to see it's back online!!

1976 Trans Am LS1 and much more...SOLD
1968 Camaro LSA, T56 Magnum, and much more...SOLD

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2025, 02:55:03 PM »
The site didn't crash.  The php version on the server was updated automatically and the site didn't like it.  The hosting support wasn't any help, so it took a lot of time to troubleshoot.

Thank You Mr. Bandit!

 I have no idea how much is required to maintain this site. But I am forever grateful for your efforts and support.
1980 T/A with a Pontiac 461

Gone but not forgotten;
1973 T/A 455
1975 T/A 400
1978 T/A W72
1982 T/A cross fire injected

Two wheel toys;
2014 Harley Ultra Classic Limited
2013 Honda CB1100
2010 Yamaha Vmax
1982 Yamaha Seca 750

N PRGRES

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2025, 07:07:50 AM »
Thank you for taking the time to repair although now on my phone we went to the old 1980s look 🤷🏻‍♂️
Dave

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2025, 08:41:04 AM »
It’s like having a friend go on vacation and while they’re gone you realize that you miss the banter

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2025, 04:17:06 PM »
thank goodness
i was like a crack addict without my fix
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Re: And.....we're back!
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #15 on: January 11, 2025, 04:31:37 PM »
Been checking daily, so glad it is up and running !!
Thank you!

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #16 on: January 11, 2025, 07:28:25 PM »
Yes!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you! The 80s look I can deal with, no tac is bad, so glad it's back
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Wallington

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #17 on: January 12, 2025, 12:32:25 AM »
If only we could fix the log in, but hardly worth the effort since not much to come back for now

N PRGRES

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #18 on: January 12, 2025, 06:27:03 AM »
If only we could fix the log in, but hardly worth the effort since not much to come back for now
you're such a positive ray of light.  🤦🏻‍♂️
Dave

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72projectbird

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2025, 12:50:32 PM »
If only we could fix the log in, but hardly worth the effort since not much to come back for now

My log in seems fine, but yeah, not a whole lot going on.
70 Trans Am RAIII 4 Speed #'s matching
71 Trans Am LS Swapped
77 Trans Am W72 Y82 4 Speed
87 Grand National Hardtop

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Wallington

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2025, 12:14:04 AM »
Nah, it's ok, mine was playing up before. Only lets me log in using Google chrome on a desktop, any others it instantly locks me out and says too many attempts, or timed-out  or something else, and to contact administrator, which I obviously did and may as well not have bothered. I went back through my previous posts and they were already nothing attempts at creating interest on a forum that was doing nothing. Sometimes there's something interesting to discuss, other times there's not much.

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2025, 07:03:48 AM »
I appreciate this site since I don't have facebook.
Dave

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2025, 07:14:48 AM »
Me too. May not be a lot going on but a little is better than nothing. Any post is a good post. I go on py but only about once a week as it seems more gto'centric. Different atmosphere there than here.
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2025, 06:30:32 PM »
And life go's on, I am comfortable here, so I try to check 8n once a day. Don't always need a lot going on. When I was building my car there was always something interesting. Would have been so much more difficult without all of everyone's help. Now I don't mind seeing what's not going on.
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461.   Factory 4 speed
PTFB SFC
PTFB 1LE
3.08 rear  for now
Lots O Fun

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #24 on: January 17, 2025, 09:04:13 AM »
I have had a very hectic/busy last 2 years, so I am really sorry to let TAC stay like this.  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'll share those experiences very soon.  Lets just say it was a restore of a grand proportion.  We aren't done yet, but its very close.  I took about 1k pictures along the way, but I'm not sure I would subject everyone to that.

I have a list of things that need to be taken care of and I've begun working on that.  SSL is #1 on the list and is causing the most trouble with the forum.  I'm also open to suggestions for alternate forum platforms if anyone has any. 

A very BIG thanks to Mike for keeping the lights on in my absence.
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Re: And.....we're back!
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #25 on: January 17, 2025, 09:11:03 AM »
It looks like the "path" in the forum template is hardcoded to http rather then https, which is what is driving the template nuts.  I'm going to try changing that today to see if we can get back working eitherway.
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #26 on: January 17, 2025, 09:20:09 AM »
Just FYI info,

While the site is working, there isn't any formatting for me both on Firefox and Chrome and ton's of non-car ads are showing up around the forum like Temu and Petsmart. No complaining, just info to help.

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #27 on: January 17, 2025, 09:25:34 AM »
I now have SSL working with the forum.  The formatting should work everywhere now with both (SSL) https://www.transamcountry.com/community and http://www.transamcountry.com/community
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #28 on: January 17, 2025, 01:57:55 PM »
Hey!  It looks normal all of a sudden!
Dave

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #29 on: January 17, 2025, 01:59:26 PM »
Fantastic Mike! Mine looks normal again.  :cool:

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #30 on: January 17, 2025, 01:59:42 PM »
I now have SSL working with the forum.  The formatting should work everywhere now with both (SSL) https://www.transamcountry.com/community and http://www.transamcountry.com/community
Thank you!!!!!!
Dave

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #31 on: January 17, 2025, 05:58:52 PM »
Yes!
Thank you,  I'm normal again. Lol
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PTFB SFC
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Lots O Fun

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #32 on: January 18, 2025, 08:58:31 AM »
Awesome sauce, site looks great!

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #33 on: January 18, 2025, 10:08:47 AM »
MrBandit, thank you for all that you do to keep TAC rolling along. I have been using firefox for the last year as as you have stated, it did not work on my edge. I just checked on the edge and it is working fine, like before. HOWEVER, I have been logged out and now I cannot get on. Is there a simple way to reset my password? I have been logged in forever and have no idea what it is?
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
'66-BSA Lightning
'01-HD RoadKing

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #34 on: January 19, 2025, 07:36:06 AM »
I've been away for a little bit. Saw the site was down one day and figured that was the end. Glad to see it back up and functioning as it used to. Hopefully I can get back to uploading some content. Glad to see my friends are all hear!
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79 Formula 301 (Work in progress)
67 RS Camaro (waiting it's turn)
69 Dodge charger on late model charger chassis
49 Ford F1 on a 2003 Chevy ZR2 Chassis (current project)
Names, Luke. If I hear anyone telling me they're my father....

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #35 on: January 29, 2025, 07:56:34 PM »
I've been away for a little bit. Saw the site was down one day and figured that was the end. Glad to see it back up and functioning as it used to. Hopefully I can get back to uploading some content. Glad to see my friends are all hear!

Same here - thought it was gone for good too.  Thanks for bringing it back to life!
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #36 on: February 01, 2025, 07:56:12 AM »
Thank you very much for what you do and the fix, TAC looks and works great on Chrome.




Regards, Jack

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #37 on: February 02, 2025, 02:36:55 PM »
Starting to get some people back. How exciting!!!!
Dave

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #38 on: February 02, 2025, 03:45:33 PM »
Finally able to get logged in :-D I have been able to get on through firefox but not on edge as it took away my always logged in. I had no idea what my password was. I was working in the shop today and found an old project notebook from 11 years ago that I had when I started my 77 restoration. Lo and behold on the front page was a list of contacts and TAC was amongst them with my password.
Thanks to Yetti for trying to get this resolved before but my email was not working properly.
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
'66-BSA Lightning
'01-HD RoadKing

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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #39 on: February 11, 2025, 06:22:23 AM »
Wow!  It's good to be back.
I want to be like Paul Kenny when I grow up
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1978 Skybird 350
1978 Redbird 305
1979 Redbird 301 4-speed
1992 Lincoln Mark VII LSC/SE (red)
1970 Datsun Pickup
1953 Chevy pickup (converted 4x4)
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Re: And.....we're back!
« Reply #39 on: February 11, 2025, 06:22:23 AM »
You can help support TAC!