Made It To Sema!!! [Archive] - Lateral-g Forums

youthpastor

11-03-2008, 09:08 AM

Well it was a last minute trash but the car is done! I can't even begin to thank all the people that made this car happen. So many people came through to get it done. Even the last night we thrashed all night- JayR and Brett worked until 7:00am and we pulled it out and washed it- We put it in the trailer and hit the road. I NEVER got to see it in the daylight until Vegas:D

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/DSC05357-3.jpg- Friday night

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/DSC05360-2.jpg

youthpastor

11-03-2008, 09:10 AM

Living on Fullthrottle and 3 hours of sleep for 2 nights somewhere on the was to Vegas

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/PB020022.jpg

youthpastor

11-03-2008, 09:20 AM

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/DSC_0008copy.jpg
Jared from http://www.j-rodandcustom.com/- cut and buffed the car and loaned me the trailer

On Location here at SEMA- right by the front door... that is another cool story for later.. Got the car parked and within 30 minutes Hot Rod TV filmed it and I got an offer for a magazine shoot. I can't believe we are here:_paranoid

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/DSC_0030.jpg

Spiffav8

11-03-2008, 09:26 AM

Welcome to Vegas. Looking forward to seeing the car and visiting with you!

slck6t9

11-03-2008, 10:15 AM

Car looks GREAT!! Man I like seeing that you went with the SS hood. Makes me wish I would have kept mine. Way to go and have a great week in Vegas..:unibrow:

JayR

11-03-2008, 10:16 AM

Good on ya, brother! It was all worth it and BTW, it was 8AM! We were washing in the dark at 7! It looked incredible driving down your street into the trailer at dawn and I only wish I had been coherent enough to snap some pics but the ones you just posted made up for that! Can't wait to see it tomorrow at the show.

For those of you who haven't watched Chris' thread, this is a real homebuilt car that is in the SEMA show! The only thing Chris didn't do in his garage is spraying the silver but we sprayed the red stripes at his house and he subbed out covering the seats and doing the exhaust to a good friend who is a master with tubing. Chris and that car are the real deal and I'm stoked for him to be living the dream!

byndbad914

11-03-2008, 10:20 AM

wow - car looks great! Congrats on the offer from Hot Rod as well. I always start the show right inside the doors behind you so I will walk right by it and scheck it out. 'Course I walk the whole show minus the stereo tuner crap and see 'em all but it's good to have a target here and there :thumbsup:

Funny, I was never into 7s or 8s, only the 69s but recent history and a few cars on this site (all of them will be at SEMA) have opened my mind big time. My friend has always wanted one of the early years and now I am diggin' it - in fact he was just asked by a guy to final assemble his 67 vert Pro-Tour so I will probably be helping him a bit with that. I told my friend that instead of pay make the guy agree to let him have the car 6 weekends a year :lol:

CRCRFT78

11-03-2008, 10:54 AM

Very Nice & CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

HRBS

11-03-2008, 11:01 AM

looks pretty kick ass.
congrats on the thrash !
now sit back and enjoy the feedback.... it'll make it all worth it.

Reckley

11-03-2008, 11:10 AM

Very cool. I really like this car.. The red interior, stripe, and SS hood are very nice touches not see to often :thumbsup:

I can't wait to see it

Mike

J-Rod&Custom

11-03-2008, 01:36 PM

Chris, glad to see you made it safe! Looks like you got a killer spot out front! The car looks great, Congratulations!

I cant wait for MY 1st test drive!!!:D

See you tomorrow!

-Jared

DriverzInc

11-03-2008, 02:07 PM

Talked to Jason today, and he said you guys pulled a crazy overnighter Friday. Rock on! See you tomorrow. Car looks killer, and that is a killer parking spot!

Rybar

11-03-2008, 03:19 PM

Congrats Chris, the car looks killer :thumbsup: What's the story on the front door parking spot?

BRETT ANDERSON

11-03-2008, 05:00 PM

It is awesome to see your car there in front of the entrance at SEMA. You want to talk about a guy who deserves it, Chris is that guy. I questioned whether it would get done, but not him. The guy is a warrior with a never quit attitude. Projects and people like this are what hotrodding is all about. This really is a beautiful car that was built by the owner (with a little help from some friends). It was a great experience for me and worth every minute. I just wish I could have helped more earlier on in the build. Now who is next, Jason? Hope you guys are having fun and wish I was there.
Congrats Chris, you're the man.
:thumbsup:

awr68

11-03-2008, 05:52 PM

Congrats Chris....see ya tomorrow!! :woot:

To the guys that helped get it together and down there, big thumbs up for you!! :thumbsup: It's this kind of help that we all need to see our dreams come true!! I bet Chris is on cloud nine! Not a bad parking spot either....the car will be seen by many! :woot:

GeoffP

11-03-2008, 06:20 PM

Wow - your car turned out GREAT! Congratulations. I never get tired of seeing 1st gens turn out as nicely as yours has.

radrambler

11-03-2008, 06:23 PM

chris

your living my dream!!! congrats

radrambler

DriftNasty

11-03-2008, 06:33 PM

Car looks great Chris

Glad you had a safe drive down. Can't wait to see the car all put together. The last time I saw it we were color sanding and just started to buff.
Look foward to seeing you tomorow

Howard

Tom.A

11-03-2008, 06:37 PM

As I said before the car looks great. Congrats:thumbsup:

V8TV

11-03-2008, 07:00 PM

Saw it today at the show... looks really nice! Great job! Get some sleep!

GHOSTDANCER

11-03-2008, 07:17 PM

Congrats, looks killer :thumbsup: :cheers:

Spiffav8

11-03-2008, 07:20 PM

Chris I'm looking forward to seeing you and the car. Hope you'll give me the tour!!

ItDoRun

11-03-2008, 07:23 PM

I've been waiting patiently to see this car finished and it looks better than I thought it would. The color combo is top notch, wheels are incredible, and interior is spectacular. Enjoy the show and soak it all up because it's finally real. Congratulations!

Stuart Adams

11-03-2008, 08:28 PM

Congrats. Nice car. Look forward to seeing it tommorrow.

youthpastor

11-03-2008, 08:35 PM

thanks guys for the kind words...

now for the rest of the story...on the parking spot

I only had less then a mile on the car and when I got in line to park a perma..type hose clamp wouldn't seal..sending steam everywhere, I'm feeling like an idiot and they are trying to figure out where to put me... i was way out in the back forty ( for you city folk that means out in the middle of tunerville surrounded by 4x4's) and some older guy came up and asked me if i wouldn't mind snaking between a bunch of cars to a spot that he had. YA THINK

I was praying like crazy on the way down to Vegas for a good spot:D

so I passed by several cars with the radiator sending antifreeze all over the engine compartment...QA1's dumped to the ground dragging tires all the way to the KILLER spot.

the leak is fixed, the car is clean and I'm going to sleep for like 12 hours-Chris:lateral:

Lenie

11-03-2008, 09:09 PM

Congratulations Chris, can't wait to see it Wednesday. Love the color combo.:yes:

bigtyme1

11-03-2008, 09:50 PM

I got all your text messages as you traveled, It was almost like I was traveling with you, Very Cool. One day I hope to travel the west, even if it's in a bus. I just want to see it all.

jy211

11-04-2008, 05:10 AM

tight work! :thumbsup: Congrats

ProdigyCustoms

11-04-2008, 05:31 AM

congratulations man> I will look for you today.

Nvrenuf

11-04-2008, 05:36 AM

AWESOME Car, AWESOME Story, AWESOME parking spot. Congrats! Good luck sleeping. Your adrenaline is still probably flowing pretty heavy:P

tony byram

11-04-2008, 05:45 AM

Way to go Chris! The car looks FANTASTIC! Get some rest, then have some fun. Congratulations! Job well done guys!:thumbsup: :cheers:

speedfreak

11-04-2008, 06:07 AM

Nice looking ride.:thumbsup:

tones2SS

11-04-2008, 06:45 AM

Nice looking ride.:thumbsup:

I agree.
Have fun!!:thumbsup:

youthpastor

11-04-2008, 05:35 PM

I just have to say how extremely proud I am of Chris! He has worked his tail off trying to get this thing done. What was so cool is that it seemed almost impossible just a couple of days before it had to get on the trailer... but with lots of hard work (from Chris and a LOT of buddies and a LOT of prayer) it got done!!!! Thanks again to everyone who pitched in- especially those who didn't get ANY sleep on Halloween night-- you're crazymen!

bigtyme1

11-04-2008, 06:00 PM

You need to patt yourself on the back a little to, It's not easy to find a supporting wife in this industry. I met Chris over the Summer the night before Good Guys and we sat around in the camp and talk for a while. A great group of guys in Tacoma.

WILWAXU

11-04-2008, 09:12 PM

Car looks great! Got a few pictures of it today.:thumbsup:

blown9746

11-07-2008, 04:53 PM

This car is absolutely awesome in person. I did notice that it said for sale in the window. How much are you trying to get out of it?

Spiffav8

11-07-2008, 10:28 PM

Chris the car is AWESOME!!! You've got skills man....mad skills! :yes:

DOOM

11-08-2008, 07:16 AM

Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup: Just to many people getting wwwwwwaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy to close!!!!:faint:
Mario

notorious1970

11-08-2008, 08:22 AM

Saw it outside of the show....looked great. Excellent job!
-derek

Ricochet

11-08-2008, 08:59 AM

Chris-

It was nice to finally meet you. Your car came out awesome. Looked real good. The color combo is flat out striking. Jason did you right with the rendering. Hope you guys made it back safe.

Congrats again on making it! :thumbsup:

Brent

tony byram

11-08-2008, 09:37 AM

A wifes support, and encouragement always helps. As was said,you deserve a pat on the back yourself. How does it feel to own a car like that and know that you to helped? Congratulations, on a job well done. A VERY nice car!:thumbsup:

awr68

11-09-2008, 05:09 PM

Car looked great Chris!! Congrats! It was good talking with ya and I know we will have lots of fun this summer!! :thumbsup:

youthpastor

11-09-2008, 10:54 PM

Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup: Just to many people getting wwwwwwaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy to close!!!!:faint:
Mario

Tell me about it- about 5 o clock people were blasting by it with suitcases display carts you name it

or they were leaning on it to get a picture of the ghost busters car:_paranoid

I just had to walk away.

the car is fine, I'm finally home and tired-Chris

youthpastor

11-09-2008, 10:55 PM

Chris I'm looking forward to seeing you and the car. Hope you'll give me the tour!!

it was cool to meet you, I love your car, look forward to hanging out more

youthpastor

11-09-2008, 11:00 PM

This car is absolutely awesome in person. I did notice that it said for sale in the window. How much are you trying to get out of it?

I heard that there was alot of international money changing hands at SEMA, people looking for deals on American muscle so I tried to get some in my pockets- no luck- the car is home with a list of things to finish- looking forward to driving it when the Seattle weather cooperates- Chris

youthpastor

11-09-2008, 11:03 PM

thanks again for all the kind words, what a great community :lateral:

Derek- Rupp- Tony- Killer Customs guys- and all the rest it was great meeting you guys- I can't wait for next year- Chris

XcYZ

11-10-2008, 05:44 AM

Chris, your car looked great. The Rushforth wheels are perfect.

ProdigyCustoms

11-10-2008, 06:44 AM

You car looked great, and a great location. I stopped by a couple times to meet but you were not there.

Congratulations.

Hdesign

11-10-2008, 07:05 AM

It was great meeting you Chris, you guys did a killer job on that car!

ProdigyCustoms

11-10-2008, 07:30 AM

I am suprised you did not get your hand slapped for the For Sale sign. Always a big No No at SEMA.

But there is some money walking around there. it was pretty strong in 2005 when the market was going crazy. Michael had the indecent proposal for Prodigy back 2005. It was a big enough number but Michael said It was not for sale. I left it up to him, but he wants to keep it forever so.......The kid was in tears when he said no. Bill had a offer for the GOAT that was hard to turn down, about a $40k profit! I had two hard hits on the Vette last year, but could not seal the deal, and it was for sale.

Again, it is a honor just to be in the show, especially as a individual. Many shops never get in.

Sales@Dutchboys

11-10-2008, 07:54 PM

:hail: Congrats!

Car looks bad ass!

Paul

awr68

11-10-2008, 08:21 PM

for sale? I looked at that car everyday all week and don't remember ever seeing a sign. I guess I was too busy looking at the car.....;)

byndbad914

11-11-2008, 04:11 PM

car looked awesome, I too swung by a couple times to see if I would meet you then saw you in the car waiting to pull out of your spot. Nonetheless, great car.

dhondagod

11-11-2008, 10:42 PM

Loved your car! :hail: I got a few pics of it myself... (Everyone loves pictures!)

Chris:lateral:

FreddieCougar

11-12-2008, 11:45 AM

Chris,
Congratulations, it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. The car looks great, the stance is killer, the wheels look perfect, and silver/red is one of my all-time favorite color combos. LOVE the car. Too bad you had to put up with Rushforth hanging around......
Tim

Derek Miller

11-12-2008, 10:04 PM

Chris,

It was great hanging out with you and your family. The car turned out great, pictures don't due it justice. I look forward to you coming to my home town this next summer and cruising the car show in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, keep in touch.

Thanks,
Derek

JayR

11-13-2008, 08:27 AM