My Cuda project is up at Race Rodz !!

[DRJDVM's '69]

Well Rob and I made the long haul to Oregon to drop off my '70 Barracuda at Race Rodz yesterday. The drive wasnt to bad but we did hit alittle rain and snow on the way up. Since I dont have access to an enclosed trailer, I used blue tarps, a car cover and a bunch of pallet wrap (like Suran wrap) to cover up the car. It worked pretty good but I did get alittle water on the inside floor which isnt coated yet (80% of the car is in epoxy, with some bare metal in areas I've done metal work etc). It should be fine since I plan on POR15 and Second Skin the inside floor anyway...

The plan is for Chris to do alot of the custom metal work and get the rest of the car dialed in as far as metal etc. Then back to me to do alot more engine and trans mock-up, finnish up the suspension, rollcage, wiring mock up etc etc etc. Then probably back to Chris for paint. I'm excited to work with Chris and I'm sure we will both be posting up progress pix as thing progress.

Tony car is there in the final stages of wet sanding and buffing etc. It looks real nice and I love the color. I know Tony is chomping at the bit to get it home and it should be done in the next week. As soon as Tony's car is done, then Chris is gonna tear into mine.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_1303.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_1313.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_1309.jpg
Tonys car in final stage of wet sanding
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_1311.jpg

The rendering of my car.....no final choice on paint yet..
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/2-1.jpg

Stay tuned for more updates soon !!!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

couldn't get it any lower than that hu Ned? Haaa ahh just kidding. Rend looks awesome. Hope to see ALOT of progress and pictures.

[syborg tt]

So how crazy are you going to go on this build.

Make sure you posts lots of pictures.

[DG.]

'70 Cuda... one of my dreamcars! I am going to love following this thread! Goodluck! :thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

I need the high res of the third pic... and of the rendering :)

Or another killer shot... that way both you and Race Rodz can get a little magazine love.

Wish I could afford a Cuda.. sweet! :thumbsup:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Steve.... I sent some pix to you via email. I'm not sure if the rendering is high enough resolution, but I'm checking with Carter to see if he has any in a higher resolution setting. Let me know if they will work...

Vince...... its gonna be low !! The car is sitting with mock up bars for suspension at the "ride height" Air Ride lists for those shocks, plus the car is on 24.5 inch tires. We may have to do some other mods to get it to sit as low as I want, since once I add the bigger rims/tires, it may be too high. We'll see....

As for the plan....not as radical as the '70 Challenger being shown on here, but pretty radical.......

Air Ride front and back, Alterkation front k-frame, 6.1 modern HEMI either twin turbo (my goal if I can afford it) or Procharger, Bowler 4L85e with paddle shifter, FAST XFI, Dana 60 rear, American Autowire electrical system, body mods will include shaved handles/emblems/marker light, custom rear taillights, custom front and rear lower valance, integrated rear spoiler, custom inner fenderwells etc etc etc, wheels and tire wil be 245-40-19 front and 335-30-20 rear, not sure on the rim style yet...

Thats most of the "big stuff" wth alot of other stuff too....my goal is to maintain the overall look and appeal of the Cuda but with a more modern appoach....a low and mean version of a modern AAR.....

[tjbruning]

Steve.... I sent some pix to you via email. I'm not sure if the rendering is high enough resolution, but I'm checking with Carter to see if he has any in a higher resolution setting. Let me know if they will work...

Vince...... its gonna be low !! The car is sitting with mock up bars for suspension at the "ride height" Air Ride lists for those shocks, plus the car is on 24.5 inch tires. We may have to do some other mods to get it to sit as low as I want, since once I add the bigger rims/tires, it may be too high. We'll see....

As for the plan....not as radical as the '70 Challenger being shown on here, but pretty radical.......

Air Ride front and back, Alterkation front k-frame, 6.1 modern HEMI either twin turbo (my goal if I can afford it) or Procharger, Bowler 4L85e with paddle shifter, FAST XFI, Dana 60 rear, American Autowire electrical system, body mods will include shaved handles/emblems/marker light, custom rear taillights, custom front and rear lower valance, integrated rear spoiler, custom inner fenderwells etc etc etc, wheels and tire wil be 245-40-19 front and 335-30-20 rear, not sure on the rim style yet...

Thats most of the "big stuff" wth alot of other stuff too....my goal is to maintain the overall look and appeal of the Cuda but with a more modern appoach....a low and mean version of a modern AAR.....

looking forward to the build :thumbsup: :woot:

[awr68]

Ned, glad to hear it was a safe trip and all is well! I'm sure Rob was a big help...he's a great guy! I wish I was able to be there but just couldn't do the 300 mile each way trip this weekend.

Your car is in great hands and we look forward to seeing lots of progress pics!! The rendering is killer!!

This is a perfect example of what a comunity like this can do. Guys meeting online and hauling their cars a few hundred miles threw rain and snow just so they can have someone they trust work on them...lets hear it for :lateral: !!

Oh, and thanks for adding a pic of my car...some probably see a messy car, I see progress and lots of light at the end of the tunnel!! :D

[BC69]

Awesome! Can't wait to see this come together! Your 69' was a big inspiration when I was putting mine together!


Tim

[camcojb]

congrats Ned. glad you got hooked up with Chris. :thumbsup:

Jody

[Rybar]

Looks good Ned, that is going to be one sweet Cuda :yes:

[JohnC]

Good Luck, Ned. It looks great. My '71 cuda is coming along too... I'll start a project page soon...
Best of luck...maybe they'll meet somewhere someday...

John

[radrambler]

VERY GOOD NEWS FOR YOU...
the CHD rendering looks awesome .cant say enough good about carter ..:thumbsup: ..sounds like its gonna be awesome... cant wait to see your project progress pics.....


radrambler

[rwhite692]

Hey... who's that fat bald guy in the pics?

[awr68]

There's Robby 'workin' the camera!! :lol:

[rwhite692]

Tony your car is looking great. Chris had the hood pretty much done, and that blue is a really nice choice. It's really going to "pop" in the sun!

[awr68]

Thanks Rob! I can't tell you how much work went into picking a color!!
Chris does great work...Ned's car is in good hands!

[class67]

Congrats Ned, I'm glad something getting done finally :rofl:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Wow...there are so many projects going on. mine got bumped to the second page....

[awr68]

Just a couple more days and the sparks are going to fly!! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Let the games begin!!!!! :woot:

[class67]

Hey Ned, are you watching this! :lol: :thumbsup:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Hell yes I'm watching this !!!
I check Lateral-g about 12 times a day :)

So far so good.... despite the front collision damage the front end is only about 1/4 off.... thats within factory tolarences, so Chris won't have to tweak it too much to get it dead on...

It looks like the 335's are gonna be tight but fit...right Chris ?.....:D

I'm sure Chris is gonna be a very busy boy for the next couple of months

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

Ned, get ready! If you need anything from me let me know.

Carter

[rwhite692]

Ned, That's real good news, indeed...I didn't notice it when we left it up there with Chris, but with that one blasted door, it looks like a "Special Edition Cuda Police Interceptor"...I bet Jake and Elwood would have rather had a Cuda...LOL...

[DRJDVM's '69]

Time for some updates...
Chris has the old wheeltubs out (in pretty much one peice because Mopar stuff is gold on the open market :) ) and some mock up wheels in place.

These are a set of 335-30-18 sitting in the opening.... the trunk pan hasnt been cut yet, so this isnt the final opening...
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0441.jpg

These are a set of 20's to see how they look. These are NOT the wheels I'll be using....they are 20's off of Chris' daily driver...
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0449.jpg

I was debating on rear wheel size...... I think the 20's are a good fit....not too big and not too small.... The Cuda is a big ass car.....18's look tiny in the rear.....19's are too small in my opinion too. I just wish I could fine some 335-20's with some more sidewall.....
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0451.jpg

This a 335-30-18 tire...... TOO SMALL !!!!
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0440.jpg

[rwhite692]

Ned, that 20" wheel diameter looks right at home in there!!

Have you looked into some of the 20" tire lines which are intended for the light truck/SUV market, I believe there are some 20" sizes with more sidewall...but might be hard to get the width that you want..

[rjsjea]

The 20's will look great on the rear of that car...:)

[DRJDVM's '69]

I searched on TireRack for other 335's with 35/40/45 aspect ratios....nothing.

I figured if they dont have them on Tire Rack, then they either dont make them or they are unusual enough that I dont want to buy them and then have issue finding front tires to match or replacements etc

[awr68]

Looking good guys!! :thumbsup:

[yoboy sawyer]

man drjdv sick ride i love the look

[awr68]

Sweet progress!! :thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Looks great, Chris. Nice Bead work too!

[Porterbuilt]

Tubs look great! Let's see the "tool".

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looks Great! thanks for the updates!:thumbsup:


Paul

[awr68]

Looks nice!

[Musclerodz]

That is how my guy likes to do it when the jambs are good and doesn't want to disturb crisp factory original jambs. Extra work and very hard to tell it has ever been touched.

[Garage Dog 65]

Thanks for the info and process Mike ! Much appreciated and love the craftsmanship. Jim

[Spiffav8]

Nice work buddy! :thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Looking good Chris!

[Ricochet]

Rendering looks awesome! Even the purple..Yes it is a Mopar thing. Purple Camaro's don't fly but for some reason purple Cuda's do? Why is that?

Final product sounds like it will be a killer piece! Keep up the good work Ned & Chris.

Brent

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looks Awesome! :thumbsup:


Paul

[syborg tt]

please tell me more about the wheel tubs ???

pretty please

[syborg tt]

the tires go inside them:rofl: :rofl:

I got the reply e-mail and just hit the floor laughing. I really did set myself up for that one.

Thank you for the explination.

You did a great job on the tubs and I did see that awesome bead roller of yours.

[class67]

Bump...what's the latest?

[DRJDVM's '69]

we've had a couple of "waiting for parts" delays and Chris and his GF just had a baby boy, so things have slowed down the last 2 weeks or so...

Chris' plan was to get back on it this week so hopefully he'll chime in with some updates soon....

[lt1 chevelle]

kind of off topic but do you go to the almamont crusiers car shows in livermore in the summer time? i have seen your camaro somewhere, lol just woundering.if you do maybe ill see you down there this year.i might acuallly have my car done for this years shows lol. also the new build looks gr8 cant wait to see it done

[DRJDVM's '69]

Yes we went to the Livermore show last year and probably will go this year too...

[awr68]

is it friday yet!? :unibrow:
Will the car still be there next weekend...I hope so!!

[DRJDVM's '69]

Hey Tony
Yes the car wil still be there.......:rolleyes:

Are you going to the shop next friday ??

Hopefully Chris scored some better doors and maybe a fender today.....

[awr68]

Yeah Ned I'm suppose to be down there next weekend, excited to see the Cuda!!

[SpeedRacer]

I'm looking forward to following this thread. The 70 Cuda is the ultimate :bow:

[DRJDVM's '69]

The new quartes are installed now...I elected to do a quarter skin rather than the full quarter to preserve as much of the original sheetmetal as possible. I just dont think the repop stuff has the rigth fit and crispness to the body lines etc. Chris spliced it all in using TIG and hammer/dolley, so the line should be seamless and not "ghost in" over time.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0511.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0515.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0520.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0515.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0525.jpg

[DRJDVM's '69]

New rocker panels. I bought a repop (goodmark doesnt make them, its some other brand) and after Chris installed it, he didnt like the fit and body lines, so he took it off and made one himself to make sure everything fit perfect and had nice lines and seams.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0557.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0594.jpg

Chris was also able to find another fender in much better shape than what I had for a reasonable price. Should save alot of time and labor as compared to fixing what we had already.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0561.jpg
XV Motorsport SFC's getting ready to fit and tack in...Chris is gonna fit them and just tack them in for me while the car is on the chassis table. That way we can be sure its square and level. I'll finnish them up once I get it back and put it on the rotisserie. Should make welding the seams alot easier.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0593.jpg

[DRJDVM's '69]

The trans getting mocked up. Mark Bowler (what a great guy) is building me a wicked 4L85e, and I plan on going with a Twist Paddle shifter. The trans is taking some tunnel work to get it to fit, but....gotta do what we gotta do :) Right now its just an empty mockup trans.... the pan is huge !!!! The pan doesnt hang too low, and still has clearence with the car fully dropped.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0591.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0588.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0592.jpg

MY FAVORITE PIX !!! WICKED !!! 335-30-20 Pilot Sports..
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0461.jpg

[awr68]

Looking good Ned! I saw it in person just 22 hrs ago!! :thumbsup:

[mazspeed]

That's going to be bad ass. I can't wait too see it. Also congrats on your magazine cover. :thumbsup:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Hey Mike
Did the issue come out ??!!!! I know its due any day now, but havent seen it yet....if you have one scan it and post it !!!!

Tony....if you took any pix while you were there, send them to me :)

[awr68]

Sorry, no pics this time...kinda a short visit....

[mazspeed]

Hey Mike
Did the issue come out ??!!!! I know its due any day now, but havent seen it yet....if you have one scan it and post it !!!!

Tony....if you took any pix while you were there, send them to me :)

Hey Ned, yeah you had major coverage, it's a cool spread. My old scanner doesn't work with Vista. Ill try digital pictures. You will very much like the layout.

[Rybar]

Ned, the last pic with the steamroller looks killer. Nice work, and love the direction you are going with this car :thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Ned, Chris she is really looking good. Good score on the fender!!

[DRJDVM's '69]

More updates....

The tubs are 99% done...
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0608.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0609.jpg

The tunnel mods for the 4L85e...
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0611.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0610.jpg

The old inner fenderwells cut out.... Chris did some mock up ones but I wasnt crazy about the design, so he's still working on them. We're trying to open up some space and clean things up without losing some of the look and "feel" to the stock ones..
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0606.jpg

[awr68]

Looking good! I bet Chris is glad the tubs are finally done!!

[70camaroz28]

Cool build keep the pics coming, just by chance do you know what kind of a truck they stretched in the background, looks sick:hail:

[SpeedRacer]

Love it :hail:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

wow, that things going to look like a pocket rocket with Ned standing next to it. nice work.

[JohnC]

Looks great, Ned. We are going to have some awesome machines when we are done! :thumbsup: Maybe someday we can get them together...:cheers:

[BLACKJACK]

IN THE WORD'S OF JOE DIRT (DANG):hail: :thumbsup: :lol:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

ttt for updates

[DRJDVM's '69]

Nothing major to show via pix. Chris has made quite a bit of progress, but nothing exciting to show via pix.

We're still working on the design for the inner fenderwells. Goal is to clean things up, open some room but retain some of the factory look. Heres some of the design so far. We tried a big flat design with no bead roll and it looked wierd. What do you guys think of the beadroll design??

The first one... I though the upper areas was too big, so we scaled that down..
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0618.jpg

This is the next version where the top section is smaller and the beadroll isnt as deep. This piece will be rolled over and then a "shelf" will be created similar to the stock look....
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0687.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0685.jpg

This is stock for reference..
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/P1010033.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/P1010032.jpg

[DRJDVM's '69]

Some more updates. Chris has begun doing the initial fit of the front sheetmetal so he can dial in the gaps etc. All the marker lights and door handles are filled in and he's worked out alot of the dents etc.
So far the fiberglass AAR hood fits "okay" but will need some tweaking....just the nature of fiberglass stuff :)
We should be finalizing the inner fenderwells soon and starting the integrated spoiler and flush mount taillights too.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0738.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0736.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0737.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0740.jpg

[turbo_tom]

WOW! That rear end looks AMAZING! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Love the 'Cudas. :cool:

[awr68]

Looking good Ned/Chris! Wont be long now!! :woot:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Finally some updates !!

The inner fenders are done....goals was to smooth them out and open some room but keep some of the feel of the original design......lead is out of quarter seams and looks okay under it....no major rot suprises...
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0766.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0762.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0763.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0757.jpg

Trans tunnel is in and needs finnish grinding etc
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee264/DRJDVM95/IMG_0754.jpg

[uae4ever]

Ned

this truly a great project especially for me since i was thinking to do the same thing to my 72 cuda, i will start on my project by the end of the year
i will learn alot from you're cuda
i can't wate to see the result it is going to be a great car

can you snd me the rendering for the cuda i like the color and the looks :)

great job

[DRJDVM's '69]

Rob and I are heading up to Orgeon to pick up the car tomorrow...wish me luck...

The majority of the metal fab as far as body mods, rust repair etc are done.....now back to work in my garage :)

I have high hopes that it will live up to my expectations....

I'll post pix in a couple of day...

[awr68]

SWEET!! Give my car some love if you see it!! :woot:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Well....I got it back...

Lets just say its "rough"......there are alot of areas than need attention...... lots more final grinding and tweaking...... good start in alot of areas, but not what I was hoping for overall..... gonna have more filler than I wanted too.....

I've got alot more work ahead of me than expected......:(

I'll post some pix in a couple of days......

[camcojb]

Well....I got it back...

Lets just say its "rough"......there are alot of areas than need attention...... lots more final grinding and tweaking...... good start in alot of areas, but not what I was hoping for overall..... gonna have more filler than I wanted too.....

I've got alot more work ahead of me than expected......:(

I'll post some pix in a couple of days......

sorry to hear that Ned. :(

Jody

[syborg tt]

Lets just say its "rough"......there are alot of areas than need attention...... lots more final grinding and tweaking...... good start in alot of areas, but not what I was hoping for overall..... gonna have more filler than I wanted too.....

Did the shop not do as much as you expected or was a money issue.

[awr68]

sorry to hear that Ned. :(

Jody


x2!! :(

[DRJDVM's '69]

Its more "not done as well" as it should be ..... like for example, there are alot of waves around the areas where maker lights/door handle/patch panels were welded in.... areas where panels were lap welded rather than butt welded....alot of welds than never got ground down..... that type of stuff....

Alot of "yes the job was done but it didnt seem like you gave a crap about the quality while you were doing it".....

I wouldnt mind fiinnish up the grinding etc as long as the quality was there to begin with.....

I guess money is always a factor..... I tried to find someone I could trust at a price I could afford.....it didnt work out as well as I had hoped...... a good start in alot of areas, but now I have to go back and mess with just about every spot.....

[68protouring454]

Its more "not done as well" as it should be ..... like for example, there are alot of waves around the areas where maker lights/door handle/patch panels were welded in.... areas where panels were lap welded rather than butt welded....alot of welds than never got ground down..... that type of stuff....

Alot of "yes the job was done but it didnt seem like you gave a crap about the quality while you were doing it".....

I wouldnt mind fiinnish up the grinding etc as long as the quality was there to begin with.....

I guess money is always a factor..... I tried to find someone I could trust at a price I could afford.....it didnt work out as well as I had hoped...... a good start in alot of areas, but now I have to go back and mess with just about every spot.....

while i understand what your saying, you also get what you pay for, so if it was 15k worth of work for 5k, then there you go, but if you got 5k of work for 15k, then keep complaining. goodluck with the project please post updated pics

[DRJDVM's '69]

I'm more disppointed than anything........ I'm not here to bash the shop...theres not point in that..... I'm just disappointed on how it turned out..... I was promised and led to believe it would be better than this even for this price

Overall there was alot of work done for the price I paid...alot of hours....but there are alot more hours ahead to make these areas right......

I try to look at things like " I can spend 3 hours taking my time, doing it right or I can rush through it in an hour and then spend another 4 hours
fixing it"....so I'd rather pay the pro for the 3 hours and get it done right....but dont promise me you can do it right in an hour, and then not do it right.... I believed the promises and thats my fault....

So the $$ I saved is now somewhat offset by the hours of my time to "fix" and improve the previous work. Its all fixable and the car will be done right if it kills me......

You do get what you pay for (most of the time)....and places like Ironworks, Bruning, Rad Rides etc etc are probably worth every penny.... I just dont have that many pennies.....

I got what I paid for and I'm not looking for sympathy.... I can hear the "I told you so.....good work aint cheap" ringing in my head.... I'm just disappointed.......

[96z28ss]

First post and your defending the shop.

Please explain how an out of state customer is worse than a local customer.
And how the owner of the car and the guy paying the bill shouldn't have control of what is being done.

[4OfaKind]

First post and you choose to have us believe you know how much training someone has just because they decide to let someone else do something for them. He may have just not had the time. Don't assume he did not have the knowledge or the skills. Plus if someone says they are going to do something then they should do it at the price agreeded regardless of issues that must be dealt with. Otherwise agree on another price before hand or don't take the job at all.

Please read the whole post before you give your $.02. Then you have a better idea of the owner client/relationship that was involved.

Mal

[The WidowMaker]

wow... you guys are harsh. who cares if its his first post or 1000th post, its the content that matters. im not here to agree or disagree, but cut the guy a break....... cant we all just get along :)

[4OfaKind]

wow... you guys are harsh. who cares if its his first post or 1000th post, its the content that matters. im not here to agree or disagree, but cut the guy a break....... cant we all just get along :)

The content matters only if it truly applies. This is not some general request for advice from a shop owner or client that felt they got burned and did not know what to do next. This is a specific deal between two long standing members on this board clearly played out from the first post and this guy comes in making assumptions; where if he read the whole post he we know there was no prior animosity, no misunderstandings, no underhanded dealings, no holding back or slow payments of funds. Everything he implied was nonexistant and unnecessary. We cut slack where it is due. Man enough to put in your $.02 in expect it thrown back if it wasn't worth the metal it was stamped on!

I could understand the above statements from mister 1st post if DRJDVM's '69 said he was hopping mad and he wasn't going to stand for it anymore. But he clearly said "he was disappointed, but there were no hard feelings, and he was just going to deal with the results and chalk it up to experience." ( I paraphrase) Sympathise and move on. If you have a personal experience you want to share, state it in general terms. Don't make direct accusations.

Mal

[camcojb]

wow... you guys are harsh. who cares if its his first post or 1000th post, its the content that matters. im not here to agree or disagree, but cut the guy a break....... cant we all just get along :)



I've met Chris personally and he's a good guy. I've spoken with Ned several times also, and he's a good guy. I'm sorry to see that things didn't go as well as expected.

Jody

[awr68]

Well said Jody and I couldn't agree more!

[mazspeed]

Sorry to hear about that Ned.

[The WidowMaker]

well i cant go back and read the post since it "disappeared", but i again stick by "my" statement. the whole situation sucks and it did seem like he was kicking him a little while he was down, but who cares if it was his first post?

[DRJDVM's '69]

Did a post get deleted or am I missing something ??

I really wanted an "in state "shop close to home to directly keep up with the cars progress, but (a) I couldnt find many people that wanted the job period and (b) those that did where just out of my price range or where back logged for over a year...

I was very very specific with what I wanted and payments etc where never an issue. The delays and quality of work was not as a result of me doing soemthing


Anyway...... as I stated... I got alot of work done...alot of hours involved for what I paid....the end result just wasnt what I was promised or hoped for....

I'm not hear to bash the shop....that wont get me anywhere. I'm just gonna have to deal with the situation and move forward...

I keep telling myself..... its only a car and its only metal....metal can be fixed....

[XcYZ]

well i cant go back and read the post since it "disappeared", but i again stick by "my" statement. the whole situation sucks and it did seem like he was kicking him a little while he was down, but who cares if it was his first post?

Not sure how to explain it without going in to details, but that post was removed on request from that side of the debate. They didn't want fuel thrown on the fire.

[The WidowMaker]

xcyz- i totally understand


DRJDVM's '69 - i have to admit youre taking this all pretty well. i hope all turns out well in the end.

[96z28ss]

any updates on this project?

[DRJDVM's '69]

Not really much...

Been spending alot of time trying to salvage what Race Rodz did..... lots of finnish work....trying to decide what needs to be junked and re-done vs what can be fixed...

Finnished the SFC's, got the torque boxes welded in, finnished the trans tunnel (Chris lap welded it all in and left huge seams everywhere, so I had to finnsh weld it and fix what I could). Narrowed the rear seat to fit between the tubs......started witht the AC mock up....

Rodger from Ironworks came by and looked at it a couple of weeks ago..... I spent almost 2 hours on the phone with TJ and Tim from Bruning today..nice guys.... so I'm trying to decide what to do at this point....

So....we'll see

[Musclerodz]

Ned,

PM replied

[dhondagod]

Moving beyond the drama of the past, could we get an updated picture of the project? It was one of the cars I logged in to see how it was doing once upon a time.


Might help get everything back on track... :lateral:


Chris:cool:

[elitecustombody]

updates?

[Jr]

Ned,
How about starting a new thread of where the build is. Lord knows the car is NOT at race rod.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Oh believe me, I did start another thread...... this thread is dead to me.... just like Race Rodz ")

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=17432

As for updates.....I got 2 of my wheels... the rears are still being made...there's an issue with the perimeter bolts being on back order...

I got all my Air Ride stuff mounted up in the trunk and quite a few smaller things.... I'll try and post some pix later this week....