Project "Payback"

[Sieg]

Very appropriate for post #3000.
Condolences and congratulations Todd. :thumbsup:
This car is way to fast for Dave. :lol:


Thanks buddy.



Appreciate the kind words. I'll miss her for sure.


It sounds like she's going out on the right foot. Always a dominator on the street and track. I'll never forget pulling up to a stop light next to a Dodge Challenger and he was show boating before he got to the light. The Wife looks over/looks back to her Husband and then must of nearly suffered whiplash looking back over. I gave it a rev, left them in the dust when the light turned green and they took the first turn. :lol: He probably needed some Viagra that night.

Matt, I appreciate you and the guys at BOS taking her down there and winning an award is awesome. :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Don't mention it. I'm sure Dick was equally happy that you didn't mind having your car down there. It was a tough job, and a bit of a burden having to drive that car own there and back, but someone had to do it. :D I totally wished she was mine when the new ZL1 pulled up at the stop beside me, it would have been nice to do a little more than show off the ZL1's bark. However, just the idle made the new car's owner afraid to get on it until he turned to get on the freeway. Whoever winds up with this car is getting a great deal. Drives and rides amazingly well on the street!

Matt

I had a feeling. :unibrow: Glad you got to take it for a spin before it goes to it's new home.

Very appropriate for post #3000.
Condolences and congratulations Todd. :thumbsup:

I agree, thanks.

[makoshark]

So when will be the unveiling of the new build? I can't wait to see what you have next:cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats Bro :cheers:

[Rick D]

Congrats Todd:cheers: great car! Is the new owner going to use it like it Was built to be used?

[Vegas69]

So when will be the unveiling of the new build? I can't wait to see what you have next:cheers:

I really have nothing up my sleeve YET guys. :lol:

Congrats Bro :cheers:

:cheers:

Congrats Todd:cheers: great car! Is the new owner going to use it like it Was built to be used?

That's really up to him Rick. :thumbsup:

[makoshark]

I really have nothing up my sleeve YET guys. :lol:

stealth mode:unibrow:

[camaro1969]

hey todd

sorry to see your car sell.. has the new buyer picked up the car? and yeah, fill us in on the new project, another 1969 camaro?:wow:

[Vegas69]

As of this morning, the car is back up for sale.

[CRCRFT78]

Uh oh. Buyer have second thoughts on the purchase?

[Vegas69]

I don't want a bunch of questions here guys. :) The buyer failed to fund the purchase by the deadline so it's back up for grabs.

[intocarss]

Two words KEEP IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Track Junky]

Bite your tongue mister. We want to see Todd build something he doesn't have to be too worried about thrashing.:unibrow:

[Vegas69]

Back on Ebay, here's your second chance at the car. I have retained the right to sell it outside of Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320962903161

[Vegas69]

The car is officially ready for inspection and delivery. Best of Show has her looking great. The nose debris blemishes have been fixed and they put a complete massage on the paint job. I'm talking about over 4 full days of labor. They also have the AC blowing ice cold and the seat belt cross bar painted to match.

This is one of the finest 69 Camaro's on the planet today. Here's your chance to pick up the car at .50-.60 cents on the dollar vs. build cost. Additionally, it's sorted out beyond 99 out of 100 cars in this genre.

The car will be in Southern, CA until September 9th. I've already been offered a prime Saturday afternoon spot with Mecum. Make me a reasonable offer and let's save you some money and me some time.

Dick and the boys at BOS will have it at the Encinitas car show this weekend.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa251/Payback1969/shop031.jpg
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[Tom.A]

Looks great..since it is in Socal till 9/9 does that mean you are going to beat on it one more time at Adams go kart track on 9/8?

[Vegas69]

She'll stay fresh until the new owner takes possession.

[Vegas69]

New price is $99,900.

[67ragtp]

Todd,

You did a great job building and sorting that car, good luck with the sale.

Looking forward to seeing your next adventure :thumbsup:

Rich

[John510]

I wish I had a spare 100K to spend right now

[waynieZ]

Good luck Todd. It was a steal at the old price.

[Vegas69]

I agree, the car is a steal. I was just telling an interested buyer this morning that I have North of 130k in this car and I have 2000 hours of labor in it MYSELF. The engine is over 25k and I have over 40k just in the shell. He was concerned with depreciation in the future. My response, "You can build it for $175,000)" and that's no exageration. The car has been depreciated by my back pocket. It's fresh and clean and worth the asking price. If it doesn't go down the road soon at this price, it's going to auction. End of story.

[itsals1]

Hope it goes to good home,it's looks to be a great deal! But what I was wondering is how well you like the Sparco seats?

Travis

[camaro1969]

hey todd i was just looking over your auction, the bottom of your description, it says asking 110,000, and then has the auction at 99,900, may want to fix that make sure no buyer has any confusion.

anyways good luck in the sale.:cheers:

[tones2SS]

The engine is over 25k and I have over 40k just in the shell. He was concerned with depreciation in the future. My response, "You can build it for $175,000)" and that's no exageration.

I love this.:thumbsup:
Killer car Todd. Worth every penny and then some.

[Vegas69]

http://cruisingrand.com/galleryCat.php?catid=26

Car's lookin good!:unibrow: Suddenly I'm looking a few years younger with some pigment. ha

[Matt@BOS]

http://cruisingrand.com/galleryCat.php?catid=26

Car's lookin good!:unibrow: Suddenly I'm looking a few years younger with some pigment. ha

All that healthy living you've been doing looks like it has really paid off. :lol:

Matt

[Flash68]

Matt you've been hitting the Stone brewery often I see. :lol:

[Vegas69]

All that healthy living you've been doing looks like it has really paid off. :lol:

Matt

:lol:

[Vegas69]

Meet the new owner. It looks like Payback will spend the rest of her life in Texas. I couldn't be happier with the new owner and the situation. He has a 25 year old son and they have a huge passion for cars. They do plan to use it and occassionally run an autcross. I took him for a ride and showed him about 70% of it's capability. He's got respect for the car now :lol: and I'm hoping he gives her hell every chance he gets. He's already talking tail pipes and fuel injection.:thumbsup:

It's been a fun ride. It's time for some new interests, goals, and another build down the road. The friends and experiences are by far the best side effect of all the time and effort. I hope the new owner finds the same positive results.

[89 RS]

Congrats on the sale Todd. :cheers:

[Swain]

Congrats.. I bet ur looking right now for another project lol.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Cool, David Pozzi's long lost OLDER cousin?

Congrats again, did you post pictures of that new project yet?

[skatinjay27]

man i bet your still gonna find ways to keep this thread going!:lol:

[Vegas69]

Congrats on the sale Todd. :cheers:
:cheers:
Congrats.. I bet ur looking right now for another project lol.

Not yet:lol:

Cool, David Pozzi's long lost OLDER cousin?

Congrats again, did you post pictures of that new project yet?
I was thinking the same thing.
man i bet your still gonna find ways to keep this thread going!:lol:
Me?:lol:

[FETorino]

man i bet your still gonna find ways to keep this thread going!:lol:

He'll just follow Dave's lead. That thread is the longest on here and hasn't mentioned a car part in months :rofl:

Congratulations on the sale. I can't image not having some sellers remorse right now but it should pass.:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

"Tito, get me a tissue..." :lol:

Congrats on the sale Todd! Now get done whatever you have to and get back in the game. :D :cheers:

[Stuart Adams]

Nice ending.

[Flash68]

Now that didn't take that long did it. Nice job. On to the next chapter. :cheers:

[Blake Foster]

So will you now change the thread name from "Payback" to "Paycheck"

:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Todd,Congrat's with sale, complete project & journey.:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

:cheers:

At the end of the day, the car and I just grew apart. My desire to utilize the car on the street was gone and my ideals off road became to risky. The car is simply to nice to go in the direction I was heading. With all the tuning and experience under my belt, I was starting to have enough speed to get into some serious trouble. It made the most sense for me to part ways and find a buyer that wants to use the car for what it was originally intended, a street warrior and autocross. Once I got a taste for the track, my mindset changed. Driving on the street just didn't yank my chain anymore. I now knew the real capabilities of the car.

I lost my ass but that's water under the bridge. I'll never build one from scratch again. Once it's that nice, the snowball gains to much momentum. My next car will be a much lower budget brawler that I can roll and burn to the ground in hopes of walking away and not suffering such a huge financial hit.

I'm going to spend some time really thinking about how to formulate a build plan that makes sense for my budget, ideals, and goals.

[67zo6Camaro]

:cheers:

At the end of the day, the car and I just grew apart. My desire to utilize the car on the street was gone and my ideals off road became to risky. The car is simply to nice to go in the direction I was heading. With all the tuning and experience under my belt, I was starting to have enough speed to get into some serious trouble. It made the most sense for me to part ways and find a buyer that wants to use the car for what it was originally intended, a street warrior and autocross. Once I got a taste for the track, my mindset changed. Driving on the street just didn't yank my chain anymore. I now knew the real capabilities of the car.

I lost my ass but that's water under the bridge. I'll never build one from scratch again. Once it's that nice, the snowball gains to much momentum. My next car will be a much lower budget brawler that I can roll and burn to the ground in hopes of walking away and not suffering such a huge financial hit.

I'm going to spend some time really thinking about how to formulate a build plan that makes sense for my budget, ideals, and goals.

Congrats on the sale and moving forward. Wise choice as the longer you would have waited the greater the risk would have become.

Definately looking forward to what you build that will fullfill your new needs...............SPEED on the bigger tracks! It's like crack :D

:cheers:

[FETorino]

:cheers:


I lost my ass but that's water under the bridge. I'll never build one from scratch again. Once it's that nice, the snowball gains to much momentum. My next car will be a much lower budget brawler that I can roll and burn to the ground in hopes of walking away and not suffering such a huge financial hit.

I'm going to spend some time really thinking about how to formulate a build plan that makes sense for my budget, ideals, and goals.

Sounds like the Camaro Mustang challenge could be a good cheap thrill for you and fit that bill. I know they are limited to low hp but that IS what keeps the cost down. It is cheap real racing. Cheap being a relative term.:rolleyes:

[chr2002ca]

Sad to see her go. I was actually hoping you would fail miserably with your attempts to sell her, but it figures you'd be successful at that too. The new owner scored one helluva ride. Always look forward to your next steps. :cheers:

[Rybar]

Congrats on the Sale buddy. Glad it's going to someone who will use and appreciate it.

Hope you stick around the site your posts are always amusing.

Let us know what the next project is when you figure it out. You thinking a classic again or modern car like a vette?

[waynieZ]

Congratulation's on the sale Todd ! I really enjoyed all the info and most times the entertainment seeing Payback going together. I hope you find something to fit you needs soon and you get back to what you love to do.

[Sieg]

Just buy a 250cc shifter Kart and a Suburban for your hauler. :D

[intocarss]

:cheers:

Once I got a taste for the track, my mindset changed.
I love when that happens. Cool it worked out for you

[69x22]

Congratulations on the sale Todd, now that Payback is headed to my neck of the woods hopefully someday I will get to see it in person. Good luck with your next project.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Congrats on the sale Todd. Payback was/is one of my favorites.
Good luck going forward.:cheers:

[Vegas69]

The End......:cheers: