JimHamptons 69 vert

[68protouring454]

Hey just wanted to post some pics of the project we just finished at Jakes Rod Shop. we installed a dse quadralink, welded brackets on axle, hand made custom tailpipes to work with stock gas tank and quadralink, installed longer rear axle studs, installed new eradi speed 2 pc front rotors, and did a general nut and bolt of the car for safety and reliability.
The car is complete, has the speed 3 front kit and it just goes so smoothly, everything works together as a system, it is a pleasure to drive and i really did not want to bring it back to him!
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/4084/pics017au2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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[68protouring454]

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3416/quadralinkfinal001ev5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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[61Bubbletop]

:drool: Looks fantastic:thumbsup: ...now where is that "crying" smilie I need..:)

:captain:

[Steve Chryssos]

The car is a true pleasure to drive now. Rear suspension follows the front through turns whereas the Hotchkis leafs had a sort of delayed, disconnected feel. The springs are too soft for my tastes. I want to try a bigger front stabilizer bar first though. Tuning a convertible can be funky.

And Jake is a pleasure to work with. He's extremely talented and thorough. Jake's Rod Shop is up there in Southern Canada (Maine) with all the mooses, but his skills, professionalism and reasonable rates make it worthwhile to transport cars up to his shop. You can expect to see some great cars from Jake's Rod Shop in the coming years. :thumbsup:

[Datsbad]

Looks good Jake, No mini tub?

I was surprised to see a stock tank , I would assume no min tub huh? Tires look skinny !

[ntchbl67]

Nice lookin' car!!! Here's a pic of the one I built.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb316/ll_dimas/Cam69vert2.jpg
22x13b,20x9f

[68protouring454]

Looks good Jake, No mini tub?

I was surprised to see a stock tank , I would assume no min tub huh? Tires look skinny !
yes no mini tub, 255 rear, 245 fronts, exhaust was fun with stock tank.

[jimhamptons]

No minitub. This is my cruiser so I did not see the need to go big out back.

[jimhamptons]

As for Jake's Rod Shop, I would like to add that of all the projects I have been involved with over the past 2 years, dealing with Jake was by far the most pleasant and his workmanship is outstanding! :thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

Another chapter in this car's storied life. :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Sweet vert Jim. :thumbsup: I like the upgrades you did.

[Stuart Adams]

Nice car, one of my fav's. :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

The car is a true pleasure to drive now. Rear suspension follows the front through turns whereas the Hotchkis leafs had a sort of delayed, disconnected feel. The springs are too soft for my tastes. I want to try a bigger front stabilizer bar first though. Tuning a convertible can be funky.

And Jake is a pleasure to work with. He's extremely talented and thorough. Jake's Rod Shop is up there in Southern Canada (Maine) with all the mooses, but his skills, professionalism and reasonable rates make it worthwhile to transport cars up to his shop. You can expect to see some great cars from Jake's Rod Shop in the coming years. :thumbsup:
Yes, I will come pick up and deliver any project car. Jim was great working with, and I really hope he enjoys this car for a long time to come. thanks

[Ummgawa]

:drool: Looks fantastic:thumbsup: ...now where is that "crying" smilie I need..:)

:captain:

That car is right up there with the Mule.

[murtah]

Great looking ragtop!:thumbsup:

[Mikael A]

No minitub. This is my cruiser so I did not see the need to go big out back.

Hi Jim I did not know that was your car :thumbsup:

mike a

[L8ONBRAKE]

Can you come pick up my car and deliver? Its just a jump-hop-skip away ;)