Tony's car "Karma" has arrived

[awr68]

Perfection takes time. :unibrow:

Yes it does! Remember, Pete isn't just a painter....he's an artist!

Today’s update - I have been talking with both Pete and the shipper and trying to nail down the ship date. Pete is right at the end of his work on Karma...but we all leave for SEMA in a couple weeks, so it looks like it won't be picked up before that. He is trying real hard to have it done before he leaves for Vegas so I can have it picked up the second week of November....or that's the current plan! Still a work in progress! Who knows, We just may be having Thanksgiving Day Dinner in my garage....anyone hungry?!! :cheers: :lateral:

[will69camaro]

Just checking in, I haven't read the entire thread but he's had the car for 2 years? What all is being done to it?!? I'm not sure I could survive 2 years without my car...

[Vegas69]

Just checking in, I haven't read the entire thread but he's had the car for 2 years? What all is being done to it?!? I'm not sure I could survive 2 years without my car...

Maybe you should read the thread....

[will69camaro]

Maybe I didn't want to waste 126 pages. Cant someone give a few cliffs? I remember seeing the thread start a few years ago when it was sent there to have bad body work fixed, then saw it pop back up. Sorry I dont have a ton of free time to waste.

Thanks for the post though! It really helped...

William

[awr68]

Short Story:

Race Rodz failed....twice!

L-g.net comunity came to the rescue and was determined to get the build back on track! They raised enough money to get the car to Pete and quite a bit left over to get it back home...I will gladly pay the rest! :lateral:

Mario stepped up and donated a lot of money to cover the cost of materials needed to fix the car! :bow:

Pete (comp-spec) offered to 'fix' the car and 'make it right' if I could get it to him (3k miles away!)....how could I resist! Oh, and on his time and dime!! :hail:

Meanwhile I had been talking to Steve and Nick at Camaro Performers. They adopted the car as a 'tech car'! We mamed it Karma, they did a lead-in story and a years worth of tech articles on the car while Pete and crew @ Compition Specialties worked their majic!

Also, a lot of others joined the team and helped elevate the car to the next level....a real dream we are living! They are listed in my signature....thanks again!!

So far Pete has:
Stripped the car to bare metal, replaced all of the metal on the back of the car (thanks to Classic Industries & CP's!), did what it took to make the new front sheet metal 'fit', finished the 3-piece spoiler that Chris started, finalized the fitment of the custom front valance Mike at Muscle Rodz sent our way, chipped all the failed finish out of the trunk and prepped for new finish, repaired and painted the interior, installed the new Speed Tech frame including ATS spindles and Wilwood brakes, gaped the car and body worked it, primed and sanded countless times, painted the car (base and clear), Re-blocked the clear, laid out and painted the stripes, recleared everything, and reshot all the satin black parts of the car. And mounted up my new tires when no local shops would touch my Fikse wheels!

What he has left to do from what I understand:
Finish cut and buff, final assemble the car, spray the trunk, install the headliner and front and rear windows, detail everything, box up any parts that won't get bolted to the car at this point. And finally take some pics to share with us all!

I'm more than sure I have forgotten and/or never even new of many things that took place....but that's the compressed version of what has happend to our car in the last two years! :cheers:

Oh, and lets not forget the killer rendering Carter banged out in record time so we would have something to work off!!

It's been crazy fun and has allowed me to meet many great people and friends! From what I have heard the car is coming out better than steller and I can't wait to see it! You should know that I don't get emailed pic....I see then first and only here in this thread and on the pages of Camaro Performers! So as you can imagine....I'm dying to see even a front quarter shot! I've yet to see it with the stripes on it! Pete's holding out for that major SHOCK when I see it! Can't blame him really! :cheers:

So there's my long winded (I'm known for it!) version of what's happened and where we are at now! :hail: :lateral: :hail:

[will69camaro]

Awesome man. Thanks for the quick status update. Glad it's working out and I'm excited FOR you to get it back!

Sounds like it will be an amazing machine when finished up!

William

[awr68]

Thanks! :thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Man, that's great news brother----patience is certainly something we get to learn when dealing with these cars isn't it? For all the crap you have been through, it's going to be such sweet payback (to steal Todd's title for a moment) when you are able to walk out in the garage and have it sitting there--let alone being able to work on it and then that first drive.

Will you be at Optima?

Doug

[awr68]

Yeah Doug it is going to be amazing! :yes:

Yep, we will be a Optima! :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Man, that's great news brother----patience is certainly something we get to learn when dealing with these cars isn't it? For all the crap you have been through, it's going to be such sweet payback (to steal Todd's title for a moment) when you are able to walk out in the garage and have it sitting there--let alone being able to work on it and then that first drive.

Will you be at Optima?

Doug

Ten bucks says he sleeps in the garage the first two weeks it's home. :lol:

[waynieZ]

Curtis I wouldn't blame him one bit.

[OLDFLM]

From someone who knows first hand... trust me... good things DO come to those who wait!!! :thumbsup:

[bigtyme1]

From someone who knows first hand... trust me... good things DO come to those who wait!!! :thumbsup:

I thought you were going to say small packages :rofl: :rofl:

[Spiffav8]

I thought you were going to say small packages :rofl: :rofl:


LMAO :rofl:

[tones2SS]

Awesome to hear Tony!!
You must be chomping at the bit. Pete & his main man, Brian do great work and wants you to be blown away when you see the car and I know you will. Last I saw, which was a while ago, it looked KILLER!
If I ever get a pro-tour beast, Pete and Brian are doing my ride as well.
Karma will be home soon!! Take care man!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[awr68]

Awesome to hear Tony!!
You must be chomping at the bit. Pete & his main man, Brian do great work and wants you to be blown away when you see the car and I know you will. Last I saw, which was a while ago, it looked KILLER!
If I ever get a pro-tour beast, Pete and Brian are doing my ride as well.
Karma will be home soon!! Take care man!:thumbsup: :cheers:

Thanks Tony! Yes I'm getting excited, can't wait to see it! I hear it's coming out real nice and can tell Pete's proud of the work they have done! Coming from that shop that means it's crazy nice! You will have to get over there soon, I'm sure they guys would love to see ya! :cheers:

[awr68]

I thought you were going to say small packages :rofl: :rofl:

LMAO :rofl:

Feel the love!! :cheers:

[SickSpeedMonte]

Is there a thread showing what lead up to all of this? I was looking through Tony's started threads, and all I can see is a thread where he received the car from the last guy and loved it :question:

[conekiller13]

Assembly tools at the ready!:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Is there a thread showing what lead up to all of this? I was looking through Tony's started threads, and all I can see is a thread where he received the car from the last guy and loved it :question:

ooooo - bad ju ju don't bring it up :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid

[jy211]

:lol: man and I thought the car was already done...

[67ragtp]

Tony,

I just went back and read most of this thread, absolutely awesome story. You have some great great friends around you. Pete has done a tremendous job with the car, its killer. I couldn't find what engine/trans and rear your going with. If you have a chance could you tell us what your plans are for the drivetrain, I thought I saw an intercooler up front in one of the pics.
Looking good!! It shouldn't be long now- Rich

[Musclerodz]

Tony,

I just went back and read most of this thread, absolutely awesome story. You have some great great friends around you. Pete has done a tremendous job with the car, its killer. I couldn't find what engine/trans and rear your going with. If you have a chance could you tell us what your plans are for the drivetrain, I thought I saw an intercooler up front in one of the pics.
Looking good!! It shouldn't be long now- Rich


Unless he has changed it, it was a Procharged LT-1 if memory serves correct.

[GregWeld]

From someone who knows first hand... trust me... good things DO come to those who wait!!! :thumbsup:

Do you have your car? Is it in your garage?

[OLDFLM]

Do you have your car? Is it in your garage?

Wheels should be shipping back in the next week or so after some backspacing adjustments!

[GregWeld]

Wheels should be shipping back in the next week or so after some backspacing adjustments!

That didn't answer the question... :rofl:

[conekiller13]

That didn't answer the question... :rofl:

That would be no.....

[awr68]

Tony,

I just went back and read most of this thread, absolutely awesome story. You have some great great friends around you. Pete has done a tremendous job with the car, its killer. I couldn't find what engine/trans and rear your going with. If you have a chance could you tell us what your plans are for the drivetrain, I thought I saw an intercooler up front in one of the pics.
Looking good!! It shouldn't be long now- Rich

Thanks Rich! Yep, I'm surrounded by good peeps!! Team Karma has a bunch of great people and friends on board....couldn't do it without them - that's for sure!!

Pete and crew have done an amazing job! They have taken a garage build and turned it into a very special and very NICE car!

The drive train is a ProCharged '96 LT1 that I sent to Mike Lewis to work his magic on! Among many things, he installed a billet splayed 4-bolt main kit, forged Scat crank and rods, custom blower pistons from Diamond, custom ground cam and valve train from Comp, all ARP fasteners, ect. Stainless Works 1-7/8" long tube headers and 3" exhaust. A modded Accel DFI intake Jody had done to work on a LT1. Holley C950 EFI. MSD ignition. P1SC ProCharger w/ intercooler. It should make a comfy 600+ hp/tq. Mike sent me back a nicely done short block w/ many boxes of new parts! Then Bob (96z28ss) helped me turn it into what you see in the pics! We have been waiting a long time to fire it up! :unibrow:

Trans is a rebuilt T56 from a '97 Camaro. The driveline is aluminum and the one Jody took out of Malitude when he rebuilt the car...Thanks again Jody! :cheers:

The rearend is one of Currie's aluminum housed 9" and has Dutchman 31 splined axles and 3.89 gears. Wilwood brakes front and rear.

That's about it! The problem with taking 9 years to build a car is that everything seems outdated now! But I think it's a cool package and will work well! One day WAY down the road I would like to swap out everything for a LS based motor....probably keep the SC though. That won't happen for a very long time if ever!

Thanks for asking, here's a few pics!! :cheers:


http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_03901.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/DSCF19301.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_03031.jpg

[Matt@BOS]

Nice! I don't think I've ever actually seen pictures of the infamous not-an-LS-engine that you've got. It looks pretty, and if it's happily churning out 600+ it should fly down the road.

Hope it makes its way back to your garage soon!

Matt

[awr68]

Thanks Matt! See ya real soon!! :cheers:

[67ragtp]

very nice Tony, looks like a great package. So Im asuming all the engine and trans mock up in the pics was done before the car was shipped to Pete, Did you need to lift the tunnel to fit your t56?

Rich

[waynieZ]

Tony thats the first time I've seen the engine. That is a sweet drive train. This thing is going to rock !!

[tones2SS]

Tony thats the first time I've seen the engine. That is a sweet drive train. This thing is going to rock !!

Same here! Very nice engine. That should be some fun in Karma fro sure.:yes: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Same here! Very nice engine. That should be some fun in Karma fro sure.:yes: :thumbsup:

It better be fun. If not we might need to start a collection to send Tony to mental institution. :lol:

[conekiller13]

It better be fun. If not we might need to start a collection to send Tony to mental institution. :lol:

I don't think we could find one that would take him back.....:willy:

[boonedog]

speed inc makes a nice pulley set up for the lt1 that brings the acces down lower and cleans up the engine you should check it out, it would clean it up alot.




Thanks Rich! Yep, I'm surrounded by good peeps!! Team Karma has a bunch of great people and friends on board....couldn't do it without them - that's for sure!!

Pete and crew have done an amazing job! They have taken a garage build and turned it into a very special and very NICE car!

The drive train is a ProCharged '96 LT1 that I sent to Mike Lewis to work his magic on! Among many things, he installed a billet splayed 4-bolt main kit, forged Scat crank and rods, custom blower pistons from Diamond, custom ground cam and valve train from Comp, all ARP fasteners, ect. Stainless Works 1-7/8" long tube headers and 3" exhaust. A modded Accel DFI intake Jody had done to work on a LT1. Holley C950 EFI. MSD ignition. P1SC ProCharger w/ intercooler. It should make a comfy 600+ hp/tq. Mike sent me back a nicely done short block w/ many boxes of new parts! Then Bob (96z28ss) helped me turn it into what you see in the pics! We have been waiting a long time to fire it up! :unibrow:

Trans is a rebuilt T56 from a '97 Camaro. The driveline is aluminum and the one Jody took out of Malitude when he rebuilt the car...Thanks again Jody! :cheers:

The rearend is one of Currie's aluminum housed 9" and has Dutchman 31 splined axles and 3.89 gears. Wilwood brakes front and rear.

That's about it! The problem with taking 9 years to build a car is that everything seems outdated now! But I think it's a cool package and will work well! One day WAY down the road I would like to swap out everything for a LS based motor....probably keep the SC though. That won't happen for a very long time if ever!

Thanks for asking, here's a few pics!! :cheers:


http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_03901.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/DSCF19301.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_03031.jpg

[tones2SS]

It better be fun. If not we might need to start a collection to send Tony to mental institution. :lol:

Very true.:yes: :lol:

[Northeast Rod Run]

That's gonna stand out real nice in contrast to the car's color

[awr68]

Thanks for the kind words guys!

speed inc makes a nice pulley set up for the lt1 that brings the acces down lower and cleans up the engine you should check it out, it would clean it up alot.

I will look into it! The a/c compressor fitment is a concern with most of the setups I've seen...although the car has a new Speed Tech frame now not the stock frame like I was working with before....might have a little more room?

very nice Tony, looks like a great package. So Im asuming all the engine and trans mock up in the pics was done before the car was shipped to Pete, Did you need to lift the tunnel to fit your t56?

Thanks Rich! Yes I did mock up everything...a few times actually! I had to raise the trans tunnel .75" to fit the T56....however I'm told that was mostly due to the .5" lower body mounts I used. The T56 should just barely fit with stock height body mounts and a stock frame....at least that's what I'm told.

[DOOM]

I know its been said a million times already!! But I'll make it a million and one. Tony is going to have one hell of a nice car VERY soon. Pete and the guy's have this car dialed in. :hail:

[comp-spec]

Karma is all set. Just waiting for the transporter to bring her back to Oregon. Here's a few pics

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma01.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma02.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma03.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma04.jpg

[comp-spec]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma05.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma06.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma07.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma09.jpg

[comp-spec]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma09.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma10.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma11.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma13.jpg

[camcojb]

beautiful Pete.................. :thumbsup:

Jody

[War]

Very nice job. Well done car looks killer.

[Flash68]

Oh man can't wait to see that in person. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Outstanding craftsmanship Pete. :thumbsup:

A memorable effort by all who made this happen.

[Stuart Adams]

Wow what a transformation. Beautiful.

[bigtyme1]

Nice Job Pete, now the fun begins for Tony. Sorry we missed you in Vegas this year buddy. Next Year!

[XcYZ]

Looks fantastic, Pete! Awesome work!

[67ragtp]

Looks Awesome!! just in time for christmas- what a gift. Killer job Pete!

Rich

[Beegs]

New car!! :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Pete.............. Beautiful!!!!! What a transformation from a cobbled up mess to a work of art.... You and the boys are tops.!!!!!

[GregWeld]

If it wasn't winter - I'd go fetch her myself! Great to see this all come together. What a great group of people to make this all happen. It's beautiful.

:bow: :bow: :lateral: :cheers: :woot:

[KPC67]

Wow!
Tony,
I was going through all my old e-mails the other day and found one from you in there from about four years ago. You were asking me if I was going to paint my 67 the same color as the mule. You said your car was going into paint shortly and you wanted to see how mine turned out.
Well here it is four years later, and your car is painted and mine is not.
In a round about way I am glad yours has taken the journey it has, in the end it has turned out to be one kick ass ride!:cheers:

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome Pete. Tony, you must be all amped up to get the car back. She should be killer when all complete.:thumbsup: :yes:
Great job Pete and crew at COMP-SPEC. :bow: :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Whhhaaatt! :wow:

That it. I can no longer support this project. That car is WAY to nice for Tony. Somebody run a key down the side of it before it gets to him.

:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

The car looks awesome Pete. I'm going to try to get up there to see it in person. Tony your a lucky man. Good for you. :thumbsup:

[JFR68]

Whhhaaatt! :wow:

That it. I can no longer support this project. That car is WAY to nice for Tony. Somebody run a key down the side of it before it gets to him.

:thumbsup:

Curtis, You know it could never be to nice for Tony. Congrats honey, it looks amazing and you deserve it.

[Ron in SoCal]

She's lookin' sweet Tony! I bet you're counting the days until it arrives....:thumbsup:

[JFR68]

Pete and Brian

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving us such an amazing car. Your generosity in time, money and heart are truly appreciated and will never be taken for granted.

We love the Lateral-G family and you have let us continue and grow in this family with a positive and optimistic future.

Love
Jennifer

[Matt@BOS]

Congrats guys! Comp Spec looks to have done an amazing job.

Good to see that it is finally heading home :woot:

Matt

[awr68]

Ok, I take the little guy to school, come home, logon, and check the site......BAM! Karma's back on page one with tons of pics! Woooohoooo!!!!! :woot:

I truely don't know what to say and that's very rare for me to run out of words....right guys? So here I go! :lol:

As many of you know this has been a very long journey for us to get the car to this point....we are knocking on the door of 9 years! This build has had many highs and lows....many times I wanted to through in the towel! But Jennifer would talk me out of it and help me re-focus on my (our) dream and keep moviong on, thanks!

As you can imagine the 'blue car days' were not so fun! I fully trusted that shop/fellow L-g member and even when he failed the first time I trusted he could fix it the second time...which we all know the outcome of that! That was the lowest low of the build! Jen and I were very hurt by all that!

Then, not knowing to me, Curtis went public with 'The Tread' that started us on a much better and happier path! It took off like a wild fire! I could not believe how powerfull a forum like this could be! You guys quickly turned the negative into a positive. With Scott's approval used his paypal account and raised enough money to get the car to Pete and most of what it will take to get it back home! Mario stepped up BIG and sent Pete a very sizable check to help with the needed materials to re-do the car! And Pete jumped in and said 'if I could get him the car comp-spec would make it right'. I had a couple phone calls with Pete to let him know the actualy condition of the car and give him an out....he said to send it to him! So I did! Brother, words can't express how greatfull we are for what you have done! :hail:

Meanwhile, Steve and Nick over at Camaro Performers took interest in the build/story and wanted to addopt the car to do tech articles! I was very excited, you see as a child I dreamed of having a car in a magazine...so yeah this is truely a dream come true! We had to name the car so the public could easily follow the build.....in the end Jen (and I) thought Karma was the winner for all the good hearted people that helped us when we needed it most!

Over that last couple years we have picked up a nice list of sponsors, most were already friends of ours and others have become our friends...all great people! With the help of these companies, the members of Lateral-g.net, and hugely Pete and Crew at Competition Specialties we now have a beautifully done right car! Our dream car will be heading home very soon....I couldn't ask for a better Christmas present!

From the bottom of my heart and with tears of joy running down my face.....

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!: :woot: :lateral:

[Musclerodz]

Karma is all set. Just waiting for the transporter to bring her back to Washington. Here's a few pics

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma01.jpg


I am kinda partial to this pic. Camaro looks awesome Tony. Now lets get is finished for SEMA next year!

[awr68]

I am kinda partial to this pic. Camaro looks awesome Tony. Now lets get is finished for SEMA next year!

Yeah that shot is very special to me too! You see my good friend Curtis donated that valance when you needed an OE part to work off, I helped you design it, and then you ended up donating it to Karma! Curtis had to sell his car, but a part of it is still in the family! How cool is that! Thanks again Mike for all you have done! Can't wait to see the custom grill installed for the total package view! Oh and the OE window trim, lets not forget about you saving my ass there too!

Trust me I am going to do everything I can to have it in Vegas 2011!!!! :thumbsup:

[JFR68]

I am kinda partial to this pic. Camaro looks awesome Tony. Now lets get is finished for SEMA next year!

Your part looks really great Mike. Thanks for sponsoring the cars and being a great friend.

[awr68]

Pete, the car looks crazy nice! It's just what we envisioned! I love the colors! The subtle body mods....and look no more gay blue trunk!! :lol:

You have truly done an incredible job on it! As you know I went with these colors and no bling to show the craftsmanship of the build....it's already working!! :thumbsup:

Thanks again my man!!! :cheers: :woot:

[ArisESQ]

amaaaaaaaazing! congrats!!

[conekiller13]

I have three words:

Wow.......Wow.......and........Wow!!!!!!!:thumbsup : :unibrow: :woot:

[tellyv]

The car looks great!

[redzed]

Wow looks fantastic Pete :thumbsup: Tony, I am truly very happy for you! I can't wait to see her all together and running. Gr8 color combination. It looks KILLER!!! :woot:

[awr68]

Thanks for all the kind words and support guys! Pete deserves it all!! :lateral:

[awr68]

Wow looks fantastic Pete :thumbsup: Tony, I am truly very happy for you! I can't wait to see her all together and running. Gr8 color combination. It looks KILLER!!! :woot:

Thanks Roger! Your glass will be here in a few weeks, we will have to get together then! And thanks for your and Blake's help with the project! :cheers:

[ja.stoner63]

Great paint job and the color is sweet!

I enjoyed the story as well.

I'll look for you at SEMA 2011.

[Northeast Rod Run]

Talk about a hot thread. One post by Pete this morning, and it's already 4 pages back.

I've been down Pete's shop plenty of times, all the way through this build and was impressed the whole way (as I am with everything he touches anyway). It's great to have a guy with his talent not far from where I live. It's not always easy to find the "good shops", but with Comp Spec it's very easy to just drop my car off for work and then get someone to give me a ride home.

Back in 2006 I met Pete from the forum on Hot Rod's website. It started out as just a bunch of guys from the Northeast, trying to get together to cruise down to FL for the start of Power Tour. By the end of the week, there were definitely some good friendships made, but Pete was by far, one of the best (His friend/co-worker Brian is ok too...LOL!).

Since then I have always considered him a real good friend, as well as someone who is always willing to help out or add advice when needed. To meet someone with his talent and down to earth personality is rare. He is definitely one of those guys, that you have to be careful to not to judge a book by it's cover.

Tony, you definitely got a once in a million lifetime's chance with this whole thing. Congrats on that!

And Pete, without trying to sound like a kiss-ass. All the kudos and spotlight you have gotten from this build..... YOU DESERVE IT ALL my friend!

[Rybar]

Congrats Tony, the car looks Killer. Well Done Pete and crew

[DOOM]

Talk about a hot thread. One post by Pete this morning, and it's already 4 pages back.

I've been down Pete's shop plenty of times, all the way through this build and was impressed the whole way (as I am with everything he touches anyway). It's great to have a guy with his talent not far from where I live. It's not always easy to find the "good shops", but with Comp Spec it's very easy to just drop my car off for work and then get someone to give me a ride home.

Back in 2006 I met Pete from the forum on Hot Rod's website. It started out as just a bunch of guys from the Northeast, trying to get together to cruise down to FL for the start of Power Tour. By the end of the week, there were definitely some good friendships made, but Pete was by far, one of the best (His friend/co-worker Brian is ok too...LOL!).

Since then I have always considered him a real good friend, as well as someone who is always willing to help out or add advice when needed. To meet someone with his talent and down to earth personality is rare. He is definitely one of those guys, that you have to be careful to not to judge a book by it's cover.

Tony, you definitely got a once in a million lifetime's chance with this whole thing. Congrats on that!

And Pete, without trying to sound like a kiss-ass. All the kudos and spotlight you have gotten from this build..... YOU DESERVE IT ALL my friend!

TJ ...... I could'nt have said it any better myself !!!!!!!!!!!!! Well said!!

[Jims78elky]

Pete, the car looks crazy nice! It's just what we envisioned! I love the colors! The subtle body mods....and look no more gay blue trunk!! :lol:

You have truly done an incredible job on it! As you know I went with these colors and no bling to show the craftsmanship of the build....it's already working!! :thumbsup:

Thanks again my man!!! :cheers: :woot:

Tony,

Iam so happy for you man! I just know that this car looks so much better in person than it does in the pictures, that suspension,the color,the stripe is just dead on bad azz! I hope for your thanksgiving your out in the garage enjoying your very long awaited car project. :thumbsup:

Congrats to you both!


-Jim

[rwhite692]

Tony, I'm so happy for you. Once it's back home, you should resolve yourself to only one hour of Lat-G exposure a day, until the car is done!

And I expect your only posts to be status updates! :D

Hats off to Pete and crew, first class all the way... -Rob

[awr68]

Thanks Jim! We realize the SS stripe isn't exactly to OE size...but that's the way Carter designed it and we like it! Kinda goes with the whole theme of the build. We paid respect to the origional style of the 68 Camaro...but slightly modded just about everything! You will either love it or hate it! :lol:

Rob, one hour a day and only post updates? Man you might catch up to my post count total! :lol:

[youthpastor]

RIGHT ON! congrats Tony- Pete- car looks amazing- nice job guys!

[tones2SS]

Talk about a hot thread. One post by Pete this morning, and it's already 4 pages back.

I've been down Pete's shop plenty of times, all the way through this build and was impressed the whole way (as I am with everything he touches anyway). It's great to have a guy with his talent not far from where I live. It's not always easy to find the "good shops", but with Comp Spec it's very easy to just drop my car off for work and then get someone to give me a ride home.

Back in 2006 I met Pete from the forum on Hot Rod's website. It started out as just a bunch of guys from the Northeast, trying to get together to cruise down to FL for the start of Power Tour. By the end of the week, there were definitely some good friendships made, but Pete was by far, one of the best (His friend/co-worker Brian is ok too...LOL!).

Since then I have always considered him a real good friend, as well as someone who is always willing to help out or add advice when needed. To meet someone with his talent and down to earth personality is rare. He is definitely one of those guys, that you have to be careful to not to judge a book by it's cover.

Tony, you definitely got a once in a million lifetime's chance with this whole thing. Congrats on that!

And Pete, without trying to sound like a kiss-ass. All the kudos and spotlight you have gotten from this build..... YOU DESERVE IT ALL my friend!

Very well said TJ!!:yes:
I had the pleasure of meeting Pete and Brian because of Karma. Not only did I see a great transformation of Tony's car, but I also became friends with Pete and Brian as well and have been down the shop when Karma was being built. I have also had the pleasure of meeting Tony and his wife Jen in person at one point when they came to see the car in "build mode". They deserve it.
Tony, you're one lucky dude for sure. Congrats man! I know you will enjoy it. Pete and Brian, killer work as usual. Which is why "when" I need my pro-tour built, you two are my guys!:cheers:

[GeoffP]

Congrats Tony! Your car has really turned out nice. I hope that I get to see it in person one day.

[DaveO]

AWESOME!!! Can't wait to see it in person Tony!

[Lenie]

Pete, car looks great. Congratulations Tony.:thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

Seriously you have the most patients I have ever seen.
I would of told work I'm taking a week off and drove out there and picked it up. I don't think I could wait for the transport.

[jy211]

Looks great! :thumbsup:

Now how long until it hits the streets? :drive:

[lhkustoms]

Anthony, congrats so let me know if you need a hand on reassembly and i'll be glad to help in anyway I can. :cheers:

Pete, you did a killer job and a great service :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Looks great! :thumbsup:

Now how long until it hits the streets? :drive:

Thanks!!

We are going to take our time putting it together...don't want to scratch it! :wow:

We have long winters here in the NW (mostly rain and more rain!) and the first BIG outdoor show of the season is the GG's show in WA and that's not until mid July...so we have time! However there are weekly shows at PIR all summer long so there's plenty to do/go to!

To be honest our sights are on SEMA next year, I would love to make the July show...but Vegas is the main goal! :cheers:

[awr68]

Anthony, congrats so let me know if you need a hand on reassembly and i'll be glad to help in anyway I can. :cheers:

Pete, you did a killer job and a great service :thumbsup:

Thanks Luke! You know you will be over a lot!! :thumbsup:

[aany001]

Bro you must be ready to blow a gasket seeing your car!!!!!!!!! That thing looks crazy.Great job boys ...great job :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Thanks!!

We are going to take our time putting it together...don't want to scratch it! :wow:

We have long winters here in the NW (mostly rain and more rain!) and the first BIG outdoor show of the season is the GG's show in WA and that's not until mid July...so we have time! However there are weekly shows at PIR all summer long so there's plenty to do/go to!

To be honest our sights are on SEMA next year, I would love to make the July show...but Vegas is the main goal! :cheers:

I better get home and clean out my garage. :unibrow:

[Chicken Louie]

Congrats and Enjoy!!!:woot:
Hats off to all the :lateral: members that helped you on your project!!

[conekiller13]

Thanks!!

We are going to take our time putting it together...don't want to scratch it! :wow:


Better stock up on the blue painters tape........:willy:

[96z28ss]

Better stock up on the blue painters tape........:willy:

Whoa!! do not use blue tape. Use the green stuff. I know first hand that the blue tape should not be used.

[lhkustoms]

Anthony, use the 3M yellow "banana" tape. has less adhesive than the green. but do not use the blue tape.

[awr68]

Good to know guys! :thumbsup:

[Ricochet]

Right on! Congrats to both you & Jen!! Been along road coming that has seen it's ups and downs. Of late - nothing but ups! Can't say enough about what Pete and his crew have done with their time - let alone the sponsors that ponied up to make your dream come true! Couldn't happen to nice people! I think it is safe to say there is going to be some midnight oil burning soon, so you better rest up my friend! :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Congrats on being one step farther down the winding road. Car looks awesome man. :thumbsup: I always use the blue tape. You just have to buy it with low adhesion. :unibrow: I'm sure you remember me using the painters plastic when I initially built my car. That worked out perfect. Just make sure the paint in clean before laying down the plastic. That or just put the first scratch on it in the garage to get over that perfection feeling. haha

[awr68]

Thanks for the kind words guys...it's much appreciated!! :cheers: :lateral:

Brent, the late nights have already begun! We built this house 11.5 years ago and I never finished the garage. So now with time running out and the car heading home I find myself out there a lot! The cabinets have all been relocated to what I think will make for a much safer storage space for Karma, I did lose some counter top space...but I will be fine with what’s left! I cut a door into the parts room from the garage so I don't have to access it from outside anymore! Remember it rains here a lot! I finally have all the drywall finished, smooth wall finish (no texture) as that’s what I do for a living. Two of the bays are painted and I'm priming the 3rd this weekend. Hope to have it all painted by next weekend! It’s kinda time consuming as the ceilings are white and the walls are a light canvas color. Then I need to plumb the sink, trim out the new door, and wash the floor one more time....then we are ready for Karma's homecoming!! :woot:

I’ll post before and after pics of the garage when I’m finished…:cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Thanks for the kind words guys...it's much appreciated!! :cheers: :lateral:

Brent, the late nights have already begun! We built this house 11.5 years ago and I never finished the garage. So now with time running out and the car heading home I find myself out there a lot! The cabinets have all been relocated to what I think will make for a much safer storage space for Karma, I did lose some counter top space...but I will be fine with what’s left! I cut a door into the parts room from the garage so I don't have to access it from outside anymore! Remember it rains here a lot! I finally have all the drywall finished, smooth wall finish (no texture) as that’s what I do for a living. Two of the bays are painted and I'm priming the 3rd this weekend. Hope to have it all painted by next weekend! It’s kinda time consuming as the ceilings are white and the walls are a light canvas color. Then I need to plumb the sink, trim out the new door, and wash the floor one more time....then we are ready for Karma's homecoming!! :woot:

I’ll post before and after pics of the garage when I’m finished…:cheers:

Man I'd be excited to be working on that stuff knowing that Karma is on the way. Perfect way to get rid of all that nervous energy you must have built up. Seriously...stop complaining.

;)

[DOOM]

Thanks for the kind words guys...it's much appreciated!! :cheers: :lateral:

Brent, the late nights have already begun! We built this house 11.5 years ago and I never finished the garage. So now with time running out and the car heading home I find myself out there a lot! The cabinets have all been relocated to what I think will make for a much safer storage space for Karma, I did lose some counter top space...but I will be fine with what’s left! I cut a door into the parts room from the garage so I don't have to access it from outside anymore! Remember it rains here a lot! I finally have all the drywall finished, smooth wall finish (no texture) as that’s what I do for a living. Two of the bays are painted and I'm priming the 3rd this weekend. Hope to have it all painted by next weekend! It’s kinda time consuming as the ceilings are white and the walls are a light canvas color. Then I need to plumb the sink, trim out the new door, and wash the floor one more time....then we are ready for Karma's homecoming!! :woot:

I’ll post before and after pics of the garage when I’m finished…:cheers:

Tony .................. You had 9 years to finish this!!!:D

[awr68]

Tony .................. You had 9 years to finish this!!!:D

I knew you would bust my chops! :lol:

Actually one of the many excuses I have used is that I didn't want to make it pretty until I was done with the dirty/fab stage of the build! And man did the grinding dust go everywhere! But now that that's all far behind us it's time to dial in the room like Pete did the car! He kinda set the bar high... :yes:

[MarkM66]

Whoa!! do not use blue tape. Use the green stuff. I know first hand that the blue tape should not be used.

What happened with the blue tape?

[awr68]

What happened with the blue tape?

I know he used it on his wheels and played hell getting it off. However I believe it was on there for a couple years. Not sure where else he used it on the car?

[GregWeld]

Tape is rated in HOURS of use -- and or whether or not it can be exposed to sun.

Put some standard (tan) masking tape on something - set it in the sun for a couple hours... and then try pulling it off. :(

Green can be left on for a month - and take the sun - but according to 3M - you shouldn't leave it on or expose to the sun (I know this having owned a couple of Grand Banks - and doing LOTS of varnish work!).

Yellow is the 3M pro finishers tape - and can be exposed to UV and leaves no residue behind...

There is a "right" tape for almost every job... but it takes a little research like any of the rest of the parts we use etc. Get it wrong - and you've got a big mess.

[awr68]

Very true Greg!

At work we always use the 'one week' blue tape...however a couple times I HAD to use the 'one month' blue tape...BIG differance between the two! And the one month stuff was a LOT more money per roll! Less glue = more money...go figure! But there's a tool for every job so you have to pony up! :yes:

[GregWeld]

I'll never forget the guy in my marina that did his whole boat in cheap azz masking tape - the kind you'd use to tape up a box.... and painted and varnished and left the stuff on there for like a month...

It NEVER came off.... it turned hard as a rock - and the glue left staining on his white gel coat when he managed to get about a 1/4" of that stuff off...

What a mess!

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

[Blake Foster]

Look what you miss when your driving all over the country!!!

looks Awesome Pete.

Tony you got that garage Done YET!!!
:thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

There is a differnce in just the green tape from different manufacturers.
I used 3m green tape its been on stuff for over 6 months and it comes off with now issues. Blue stuff does not want to come of very easily now.
Car was never in the sun also.

[vinz68]

Looks great !! I like the color:thumbsup:

[srh3trinity]

The paint looks great. I love the color and D90 style stripe. You just don't see it that often and it is a great looking stripe. Wheel choice is great too.

[awr68]

Thanks guys!

We had Carter do a lot of quick renderings to help nail down the color choice (we had a few in mind) and if we needed a stripe or not. Once we finalized the color it was obvious we need the stripe and black tail panel. Even though it's a SBC car the tail panel needed to go black!

I've always liked Tony Rapin's car. It's silver w/ the black D90 stripe. It's a very timeless look and that's what I like/need! :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh......... <sigh>

The thread is much better now! :lateral: :woot:

[conekiller13]

Shhhhhhh.......I know a secret..........:unibrow:

[96z28ss]

Shhh, you know also?

[camcojb]

Shhhhhhh.......I know a secret..........:unibrow:

Shhh, you know also?
well, if it's home we need Tony to post up some more pics and his thoughts........... :)

[youthpastor]

Let me know when this thing gets home- I gotta come see it

[awr68]

It's not home just yet...but it did leave comp-spec today!! Hopefully Pete can post a few more pics for us! :D :lateral:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looking good !!, Like the color

[conekiller13]

It's not home just yet...but it did leave comp-spec today!! Hopefully Pete can post a few more pics for us! :D :lateral:

Well damn.......now it's not a secret anymore......:willy:

[comp-spec]

The car was loaded on the transporter today. I took a few pics. Now it's up to Tony to take the next pics.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma14.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma15.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma16.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma17.jpg

[awr68]

Looks AWESOME Pete...thanks a million!! Now get some rest and spend some time with the family! You most certainly have earned it!!!!! :cheers: :woot: :lateral:

:hail: comp-spec:hail:

[Flash68]

Aww man those pics make this so exciting... so close to being home!

[awr68]

Aww man those pics make this so exciting... so close to being home!

I agree! Makes me want to put on a fresh pot of coffee and look at the pics all night!! Who am I kidding, I don't need no stinking coffee - I'm pumped!! :D

[awr68]

Looking good !!, Like the color

Thanks Tracy! :cheers:

[zbugger]

Damn Tony, the car looks great. After you finally get it home in your garage, and you've finished humping it..... And then cleaned up the subsequent mess.... I'd love to see some shots of it in your garage. I wish I could help you with the assembly. You've got a beautiful car buddy.

[awr68]

Damn Tony, the car looks great. After you finally get it home in your garage, and you've finished humping it..... And then cleaned up the subsequent mess.... I'd love to see some shots of it in your garage. I wish I could help you with the assembly. You've got a beautiful car buddy.

Thanks Allen....I think! :_paranoid J/K! I will have to have ya up one day....we've been talking about it for what 7-8 years now!? :lol:

[zbugger]

Yeah, well, one of these days. I just can't wait to see you cruising around in yours. I'm happy for you.

[Flash68]

I just can't wait to see you cruising around in yours.

Cruisin? Nah.. I can't wait to see Tony beating the holy shiat out of it. :D

[zbugger]

Cruisin? Nah.. I can't wait to see Tony beating the holy shiat out of it. :D

Heh.... Kinda the same thing to me.:willy:

[KPC67]

Tony you must be so excited! heck I am and it's not my car.
You deserve it buddy:woot:

[Blake Foster]

Is it here yet? is it here yet?????

God Damn Santa is holding it for another month!!

you got that garage doen YET!

[mdprovee]

Tony,

I am sure you can hardly wait, we can all hardly wait to see you in it. Long journey.

[Cris@JCG]

Looking forward to seeing this car in person Tony.. I like the stripe!!

[Jims78elky]

The car was loaded on the transporter today. I took a few pics. Now it's up to Tony to take the next pics.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma14.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma15.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma16.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma17.jpg

The best part about looking at these pictures is you know that the work was done right,no shortcuts,or ''quick'' scuff and shoot, with the engine installed and the suspension dialed in, this Camaro is going to look smoking hot!

Iam so happy for you Tony...what a great thanksgiving present!

:thumbsup:

-Jim

[awr68]

Thanks for all the kind words guys! :cheers:

Cris, glad you like the stripe! You never know how it will actually turn out when you 'modify' things! :)

Blake, I'm getting close on the garage! I just came in from painting the ceiling and I'm out of paint! The stores are closed....something about being a Holiday or something? :lol: :cheers:

[tones2SS]

So awesome. She's on her way home Tony! Did they say how long before she gets there?I'm sure you'll be waiting by the door/window.
She looks good with the stripe. First time I've seen the car with the stripe. Looks great. ENJOY! Don't forget to keep us posted on your updates bud.:thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

[conekiller13]

[QUOTE=comp-spec;318403]The car was loaded on the transporter today. I took a few pics. Now it's up to Tony to take the next pics.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/karma14.jpg
Hey........where's the spoiler?:_paranoid

[awr68]

Hey........where's the spoiler?:_paranoid

Pete said he had a little more work to do on it. He will ship it later.

[70rs]

So close........yet so far........:D

[zbugger]

I can just picture Anthony running to the front window every time a car drives by to see if it's his being delivered. :willy: Didn't they put a GPS unit on it so you could track it across the country?

[Spiffav8]

Yeah he's got to be going crazy. :willy: You know he's telling everyone he see's about it. LMAO

:D

[waynieZ]

I can't wait until it gets there, and its not even mine.

[68MaroSam]

The car is looking great. Love the stripe. Tastefully done, not overdone. I keep looking at the reflections. The paint and bodywork are perfect.

[tones2SS]

How long before it gets there Tony? It's almost a week now, right?
I picture Tony sitting by the windows, peeking out. HA! I don't blame him one bit.:yes:

[Musclerodz]

Anthony told me 10-14 days, so possibly this weekend, first of next week?

[conekiller13]

I don't know I heard somthing on the news about a car transport turning over somewhere in Ohio or somthing..........J/K:lol:

Couldn't help it.......

[awr68]

I don't know I heard somthing on the news about a car transport turning over somewhere in Ohio or somthing..........J/K:lol:

Couldn't help it.......

Now that's just down right mean! But you are a good friend so...I'll let it go! :lol:

Anthony told me 10-14 days, so possibly this weekend, first of next week?

That's what they told me...haven't gotten a call from the driver yet...hope to today or tomorrow so I can let the local members know! :lateral:

[skatinjay27]

hopefully the driver doesnt just push it up in the drive way and leave it there!!!!!:D

sorry man i couldnt help myself

[awr68]

hopefully the driver doesnt just push it up in the drive way and leave it there!!!!!:D

sorry man i couldnt help myself

Man you guys are on a roll today! :lol:
Should I leave a piece of .5" pallet board for him to use as a wheel chalk? Seamed to work last time..........:faint:

[conekiller13]

Man you guys are on a roll today! :lol:
Should I leave a piece of .5" pallet board for him to use as a wheel chalk? Seamed to work last time..........:faint:


You know it. :unibrow:


I'm assuming they will tell you when they are arriving so you can be there?

[awr68]

You know it. :unibrow:


I'm assuming they will tell you when they are arriving so you can be there?

I will get a call. They gave Pete a call with a 48hr heads up to schedule a time.

[tones2SS]

Anthony told me 10-14 days, so possibly this weekend, first of next week?

Very cool.:yes:

[awr68]

Got a voice mail from the driver today! He started off by saying that Karma has the nicest body and paint that he has ever seen...and mentioned that he has seen a lot of nice cars! Way to go Pete! :thumbsup:

Weather permitting - he should be here Monday! He will call again as he gets closer.....that is it for now.....back to the regular scheduled program! :woot: :lateral:

[KPC67]

Holy smokes Tony, that is so exciting!:cheers:

[XcYZ]

Got a voice mail from the driver today! He started off by saying that Karma has the nicest body and paint that he has ever seen...and mentioned that he has seen a lot of nice cars! Way to go Pete! :thumbsup:

Weather permitting - he should be here Monday! He will call again as he gets closer.....that is it for now.....back to the regular scheduled program! :woot: :lateral:

:woot: :woot:

[Blake Foster]

Guess you'll be finishing your garage this week end EH!

[waynieZ]

Sweet!!! So much for getting any sleep for the rest of this week .lol

[awr68]

Guess you'll be finishing your garage this week end EH!

Yep! I have been working on it every day and if I stay on schedule I will be ready...just in time! :lol: :captain:

[OLDFLM]

Yep! I have been working on it every day and if I stay on schedule I will be ready...just in time! :lol: :captain:

I think we need garage pictures so we can monitor your progress!

[brans72]

:ttiwop: share some!

[tones2SS]

That's so awesome to hear. Especially when the car isn't even finished yet.
Awesome job Pete and Brian.:cheers: Congrats Anthony!:cheers:

[awr68]

:ttiwop: share some!

Pics of what....the car?

[slamdimpala]

No the garage!!

[waynieZ]

Let see it Tony, no holding out on us.

[conekiller13]

Alright put down the beer and get to it!:thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

Got a voice mail from the driver today! He started off by saying that Karma has the nicest body and paint that he has ever seen...and mentioned that he has seen a lot of nice cars! Way to go Pete! :thumbsup:
:
yeah then he followed that by saying when he nicked it he noticed it had barely any body filler on it !!!!
ok that was too far! I'm sorry...

I'm excited for you Anthony!!! theres just to big buts...
pete made it to nice to thrash on it!
and too bad your gonna put that prehistoric LTjuan in there. :lol:
JK
its funny how a lt1 seems more dated than a plain ol small block, mind you i drive a lt1 daily...:_paranoid

[DOOM]

yeah then he followed that by saying when he nicked it he noticed it had barely any body filler on it !!!!
ok that was too far! I'm sorry...

I'm excited for you Anthony!!! theres just to big buts...
pete made it to nice to thrash on it!
and too bad your gonna put that prehistoric LTjuan in there. :lol:
JK
its funny how a lt1 seems more dated than a plain ol small block, mind you i drive a lt1 daily...:_paranoid

I don't know about that AJ... I know of a couple of '' OLD SCHOOL '' small blocks that can lay the smack down on alot of these LS motors. I think Tony's car is going to fool alot of people,,:D You are right though they do seem extreamly dated now that the LS motors took over.:cheers:

[Blake Foster]

Pics of what....the car?

No the GARAGE!!!

[bigtyme1]

better yet, just fly in and do my garage:cheers: I don't think you really know how to do dry wall.

[GregWeld]

better yet, just fly in and do my garage:cheers: I don't think you really know how to do dry wall.

Mark,

I've seen his work.... everything above the 6' mark and the ceiling was unfinished! Hey! I wonder why.....:unibrow:

[bigtyme1]

Mark,

I've seen his work.... everything above the 6' mark and the ceiling was unfinished! Hey! I wonder why.....:unibrow:

and that was on stilts:rofl:

[waynieZ]

Tony you know everyone is happy for you with all the nut cracking going on.

[GregWeld]

Tony you know everyone is happy for you with all the nut cracking going on.

That's Jennifers job!

[waynieZ]

Its a tuff job but somebody has to do it.

[comp-spec]

Got a voice mail from the driver today! He started off by saying that Karma has the nicest body and paint that he has ever seen...and mentioned that he has seen a lot of nice cars!


WOW that's a statement ...... I don't know about that but he's got a nice above average driver done pretty nice that he can show off if he wants.
I'm sure it will need a little of this and that but he should be rocking in the right direction now.


I'm excited for you Anthony!!! theres just to big buts...pete made it to nice to thrash on it!


Just nice enuff that he'll want to clean it after he thrashes it

[awr68]

Here's a few pics....nothing special, it's just a garage! :)

This is the side I worked on last year.......

Before
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_0664Medium.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_0665Medium.jpg

After
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_0677Medium.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_0674Medium.jpg

[awr68]

A before shot showing how the cabinets used to be.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/DSCF1490.jpg

After a lot of thought I decided to move the uppers to the other side of the garage, move a couple base cabinets to the storage room/shed that's behind the third stall, and completely reconfigure my work area. Oh and move the sink and cut a door into the storage room where the sink cabinet used to be.
I had to do a ton of mud work on this big wall as I had cut it up quite a few times over the years adding electrical. For the most part I skimmed it after running all the joints and patches. It turned out nice.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_2832.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_2836.jpg

[awr68]

The ceiling is finally finished in flat white paint. I put the first coat of wall finish on today...actually just finished that! It will take one more tomorrow. It's a nice canvas color. It's kinda hard to see the differance between the walls and the ceilings...but they are a differant color.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_2846.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_2853.jpg

[awr68]

My helper! :D
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_2837.jpg

And a couple shots of the close out panels I built on either end of the base cabinets. I still need to build a new bench top. My plan is for it to go over the close out panels and not use a back splash...I just want a nice big area to work on since I gave up quite a bit of counter top in order to make the space more Karma friendly! :lol: Also I need to pour and concrete step where I cut the new door in.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_2848.jpg
Note the task lighting....and air regulator for the big air compressor that's out in the store room! ;)
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Garage/IMG_2849.jpg

[GregWeld]

Looks really nice Tony!



Can you explain to the average layman what all those "height enhancement apparatus" in the pictures are used for?? There seems to be quite a lot of ladders and scaffolding and step stools around... I didn't see any of those when I was viewing pictures of Rodger Lees garage space :thumbsup: :unibrow: :willy: :rofl:

[awr68]

Looks really nice Tony!

Thanks! It's been a lot of work...but well worth it!! I will be glad to be done painting...it's not my favorite part!



Can you explain to the average layman what all those "height enhancement apparatus" in the pictures are used for?? There seems to be quite a lot of ladders and scaffolding and step stools around... I didn't see any of those when I was viewing pictures of Rodger Lees garage space :thumbsup: :unibrow: :willy: :rofl:

Actually I would bet money you have plenty of ass jacks around The Shed! :P

[bulldog19]

Looks great Tony! Will look even better when Karma is in there!!!

[Spiffav8]

Nice setup! I think you need to spend an extra week in Vegas next year working on my garage.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[bigtyme1]

It looks good Tony, Question. If you have the compressor outside does the cold weather effect it?

[OLDFLM]

Mark,

I've seen his work.... everything above the 6' mark and the ceiling was unfinished! Hey! I wonder why.....:unibrow:

LMAO Best out loud laugh I've had in weeks! Thanks Greg! :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Actually I would bet money you have plenty of ass jacks around The Shed! :P


I have more step stools and ladders and 'ass jacks' around than anyone I know... and I use them.... because I have to!



BTW -- for those that don't know "us" -- I'm as height challenged as Tony...

[awr68]

It looks good Tony, Question. If you have the compressor outside does the cold weather effect it?

Mark, it's not actually outside. I built a 10'x16' room behind the garage that's constructed like a house and uses two walls of the house....think addition. It's fully insulated and sheet rocked. It actually stays warm in the winter and cold in the summer months. Best of all the garage stays quiet....until you pull the trigger on a tool that is! :cheers:

[jy211]

I hope you have the "talk" with your helper...You know which talk I am referring too right? If not, it's the one of NOT riding his bike between the cars or leaning the bike on the car...:lol:

[awr68]

I hope you have the "talk" with your helper...You know which talk I am referring too right? If not, it's the one of NOT riding his bike between the cars or leaning the bike on the car...:lol:

Yeah, we have had ''the talk'' many times! :yes:

[tones2SS]

The garage looks great Tony.
Karma has a nice home.:yes:

[conekiller13]

Wow.....looks like a whole new place. I especially like the overhead hose real.

[Spiffav8]

I hope you have the "talk" with your helper...You know which talk I am referring too right? If not, it's the one of NOT riding his bike between the cars or leaning the bike on the car...:lol:

I'd me more worried about him welding something to the car. :lol:

[strtlegal]

This hole process has been bitchin to watch and getting it right before x-mas holly crap how cool is that...Nice ride man, Im sure you have to itching to get working on it..:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Yeah, we have had ''the talk'' many times! :yes:

Haha, yeah, good luck w that. I've had 'that' talk about 10x and still find new scratches that 'no one' did...:_paranoid

[waynieZ]

Tony the garage looks great. Boy that picture of Karma seems like a lifetime away Now that Pete and Brian did thier magic on her. That engine is going to really pop in there.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looks great Tony !!!!

[awr68]

Thanks for the nice words guys...it keeps me going! :yes:

I just came in from putting on the last coat of wall color! I have a small patch to fix tomorrow due to a plumbing issue, but other than that and painting the breaker panel cover it's all painted!! :woot: :faint:

I will spend the next couple days finishing up that stuff and doing a deep cleaning! Times running out, the driver said the other day that he should be here Monday....weather permitting! :D :woot:

[LowchevyII]

Man Tony, the car looks phenomenal as does the garage. I remember this thread from quite some time ago and its amazing to see the transformation. Just goes to show you what some kindhearted, talented, and generous people like those on this site can do. Congrats man. Cant wait to see pics of it in your garage and then soon on the road!

:cheers: cheers to a long overdue drive i hope you get to take real soon.

[GregWeld]

Thanks for the nice words guys...it keeps me going! :yes:

I just came in from putting on the last coat of wall color! I have a small patch to fix tomorrow due to a plumbing issue, but other than that and painting the breaker panel cover it's all painted!! :woot: :faint:

I will spend the next couple days finishing up that stuff and doing a deep cleaning! Times running out, the driver said the other day that he should be here Monday....weather permitting! :D :woot:

DUUUUUUUDE...... <spicolli style>

If the BBT is out of the shop - I might just head out Sunday and be there for the "unveiling"... or is it a "coming out"... :woot:

[awr68]

Man Tony, the car looks phenomenal as does the garage. I remember this thread from quite some time ago and its amazing to see the transformation. Just goes to show you what some kindhearted, talented, and generous people like those on this site can do. Congrats man. Cant wait to see pics of it in your garage and then soon on the road!

:cheers: cheers to a long overdue drive i hope you get to take real soon.

Thanks Jeff! That was very kind of you to say! And I fully agree, the members of this site are top notch people! :cheers:

[awr68]

DUUUUUUUDE...... <spicolli style>

If the BBT is out of the shop - I might just head out Sunday and be there for the "unveiling"... or is it a "coming out"... :woot:

Greg I"ll let you know asap when I hear the exact delivery date! I could use some help getting it from the trailer and into the garage! :thumbsup:

What's being done on the BBT?

[awr68]

Just got off the phone with the transporter office. They are sending the driver to Cali first, probably had to go south to get around weather so it makes more sence to drop the southern cars first. So we are looking at the second half of the week. They have been excellant to work with and all is good! :thumbsup:

Greg, you have time to get the BBT back on the road! :cheers:

[tones2SS]

That's pretty awesome the transporters are keeping you "in the loop".
Getting close Tony. Getting close.:cheers:

[zbugger]

The garage looks awesome Anthony. I'm jealous. I'm just wondering though. No finish on the floor? I thought you were going to pamper the car with plush carpeting so the floor doesn't scuff up your tires?

[conekiller13]

http://clipart.coolclips.com/AGifm/tf05192/CoolClips_wb022569.gif

[vinz68]

Wow looks good Tony!! Wish my garage was that big.

[Mikael A]

Sooooooooo its monday:_paranoid

[awr68]

Going to be a long few days guys! The truck got sent to Cali before it heads up here to Oregon. I am told the second half of the week it will be home. :cheers:

[tones2SS]

http://clipart.coolclips.com/AGifm/tf05192/CoolClips_wb022569.gif

HA HA!:lol:

[zbugger]

Going to be a long few days guys! The truck got sent to Cali before it heads up here to Oregon. I am told the second half of the week it will be home. :cheers:

So now what? Is it then going to be sent to Idaho, and then to Montana, and then to Wyoming and then to you and you'll have it two days after Christmas?

[awr68]

So now what? Is it then going to be sent to Idaho, and then to Montana, and then to Wyoming and then to you and you'll have it two days after Christmas?

LOL - kinda feels that way! Probably just should of had it sent too Tracy! I'm sure they went right by the shop! :lol:
It's all good! Going to be a great Holiday...that's for sure! :D

[ItDoRun]

You gonna start a new a new thread of the final build phase when she gets home?

[awr68]

You gonna start a new a new thread of the final build phase when she gets home?

Not sure! This thread holds a record right now as the only/first thread to hit over 200k views on Lat-g....man that's a lot of views! :faint: Should we keep it going or start a new thread? What do you guys thing? :lateral: :cheers:

[conekiller13]

Not sure! This thread holds a record right now as the only/first thread to hit over 200k views on Lat-g....man that's a lot of views! :faint: Should we keep it going or start a new thread? What do you guys thing? :lateral: :cheers:

As I've allready told You I think it should keep going on this thread.....:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

No reason to change now!

[DOOM]

No reason to change now!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
X2

[conekiller13]

Now We need to see if it will go 200k posts.......:wow:

[Spiffav8]

Keep it going. Great way to see all that has happened with you and Karma.

:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Keep on trucking! (pun on the delivery) Keep it going.

[tones2SS]

Keep it going brother.:yes: :cheers:

[dmc69]

Keep it going... what will you have to do once you get the car home?

[awr68]

Keep it going... what will you have to do once you get the car home?

Basically full assembly.

[ItDoRun]

Well, if it's a record holder, then no need to stop now. :thumbsup:

[KPC67]

:willy:

[Blake Foster]

gotta be close now buddy!! you goning to have it done for run to the coast............... :willy:

[Vegas69]

I'd like to see you start a new thread. It will be a new chapter and easier for new people to follow along with your assembly.

[GregWeld]

I'd like to see you start a new thread. It will be a new chapter and easier for new people to follow along with your assembly.

Don't do it Tony -- He just wants to beat you at pages and page views! :D

[Vegas69]

Yeah right..... That is my number one goal in life.:rofl:

[awr68]

gotta be close now buddy!! you goning to have it done for run to the coast............... :willy:

RTTC? No way! Not enough time for a hobbyist like myself! I'm sure you all will have a great time down there!! :cheers:

[awr68]

Yeah right..... That is my number one goal in life.:rofl:

My thread has the most views and yours has the most replies! Gotta love that! :cheers:

[czubaka]

I think the LT1 is a great motor but this thing needs and LS7 or LS9.
So, uh...who wants to donate one? :P

[DFRESH]

Tony---is it scheduled for this coming Monday (13th) to arrive? Garage looks great btw. It's like a parent expecting the new arrival of their kid--they paint the room and get ready for their new life---except this arrival is way more expensive--:lol: Happy for you man---this is great stuff---

Doug

[KPC67]

Tony---is it scheduled for this coming Monday (13th) to arrive? Garage looks great btw. It's like a parent expecting the new arrival of their kid--they paint the room and get ready for their new life---except this arrival is way more expensive--:lol: Happy for you man---this is great stuff---

Doug

Not talking from experience here but in the long run I think it will be cheaper.

[conekiller13]

Not talking from experience here but in the long run I think it will be cheaper.

All right Tony......talley it up. Which has cost more so far, Karma or Bryce? :lol:

[awr68]

All right Tony......talley it up. Which has cost more so far, Karma or Bryce? :lol:

Karma has most certainly cost more so far! But after college I'm sure Bryce will win! :willy: :lol:

I just got off the phone with the driver, what a great guy! He will be here Sunday...for sure he says! This has taken a little longer than it would have a couple years ago due to the economy (lack of cars being sold, ect.). It takes a few extra days to fill the trailers with cars as they move around the country. Years ago they would have done a trip like this in a few days, these days they say it could take 10-14 days. There just aren't as many cars needing moved around anymore....it's all understandable. :yes:

FWIW, he said that the car is flawless and the color choice is perfect for the car! I'm more than excited! Is it Christmas yet!? :willy: :lol: :cheers:

So...who's coming over on Sunday? :captain: :lateral:

[awr68]

I think the LT1 is a great motor but this thing needs and LS7 or LS9.
So, uh...who wants to donate one? :P

As cool/fun as a LS motor would be, it's not going to happen. The members here as well as our sponsors have done more than enough! WAY beyond what we ever could have dreamed! And for that we are forever thankful!

At this point I want to get it put together and share it with as many of you as I can! Trust me when I say it was a group effort that saved our car/dream with Pete being the ring leader and that will never be forgotten! :lateral:

With that said, I do agree that a newer LS motor would be sweet and balance the car better in both design and performance...I will head down that path one day....just not any time soon! :cheers:

[Jr]

Any chance this car will be at RTTC?

[awr68]

Any chance this car will be at RTTC?

Sorry, but no. Not the one in a couple months at leat. Will there be one later in the year like they did this year?

[96z28ss]

So...who's coming over on Sunday? :captain: :lateral:

I'm in Kentucky right now, heading to Cali then be back home Friday night.
I won't be able to be there Sunday due to a Christmas party. I'll come over Monday after work.

[70rs]

So...who's coming over on Sunday? :captain: :lateral:

I am doing everything I can to get there!:thumbsup:

[lhkustoms]

....... So...who's coming over on Sunday? :captain: :lateral:

I pretty sure I'll be able to make it. What time is he expecting to be there?

[conekiller13]

So...who's coming over on Sunday? :captain: :lateral:

Just call the Batphone and I'll be there..........:thumbsup:

[DOOM]

I'm on my way!!!:_paranoid

[awr68]

I'm on my way!!!:_paranoid

What....you're not in Hawaii this week? :lol:

[awr68]

I pretty sure I'll be able to make it. What time is he expecting to be there?

He just said afternoon. I will know more Saturday or most likely Sunday morning when he actually knows how far out he is at that point.

[waynieZ]

I hope the time goes by fast for you.

[tones2SS]

I hope the time goes by fast for you.

^^What Wayne said. I bet you're not going to be getting much sleep until Karma gets there!

[KPC67]

Well since nobody has posted on your thread today Tony I figured I would take this opportunity to say WHEN WILL IT BE HOME???:willy:
Can't wait for you to have it back, you deserve it.