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E.rodz

01-28-2009, 11:00 PM

Hey. My name is Eric and I'm working on the 2nd vehicle in my series of 10 - '63 Belair.

I'm giving this whole Internet thing a shot (I build cars not computers). Anyways, I wanted to pop in here and share some pics of my progress. It's got a lot of work yet, but when I'm done I guarantee it will be a show stopper.

Here's some pics of what I'm working on.

here is one of the picts right after the first test ride.very impresive so far. car handles and drives like a dream.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/BelairBack.jpg

here is a artist rendering that my friend drew up for me still working on the final details.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/BelairMotorBay1.jpg

mock up fabrication picts. alot of sculpting hammering and welding.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/BelairBrakes.jpg

more fab. work.man i still hate grinding!

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/BelairMotorBay1.jpg

check out the calipers, the sway bar and the rack and pinion.

I'll try and update this forum as I continue so feel free to add it to your subscriptions. Also, you can check out some more pics on Erodzcustoms.com (http://www.erodzcustoms.com)

elitecustombody

01-28-2009, 11:02 PM

all I sse is red Xs

craigs73

01-28-2009, 11:25 PM

all I sse is red Xs

ME TO:willy:

XcYZ

01-29-2009, 07:45 AM

The links are good, but appear that maybe the image host you are using doesn't allow hotlinking.

E.rodz

01-30-2009, 04:36 PM

aparently i am not as good with my computer as i am at building cars. hopefully i can figure this out and give you guys some samples of my project. i am bringing it out to the world of wheels next weekend in st. paul. to have people sign there autographs on the car and comment on the build so far. then i will post the build picts on my web site as well as here.as the build progresses. stop out and say hi if your going to the world of wheels.

caper150

01-30-2009, 04:41 PM

Eric, open yourself an account at www.photobucket.com then you can link your pics over to here.Thats how I post all my pics on all the fourms I'm on, work great and it's free as well. I'd like to see pics, I'll be at WOW either Sat. or Sun and liked a closer look.

E.rodz

01-31-2009, 05:24 PM

opened a photo bucket acc. plan on posting picts tha can be viewed by others. i will be at the world of wheels in st. paul next weekend .bringing the car there in mock up form so people can sign the autographs all over the whole car ,and comments on the whole build.if your in the st. paul area please sign the car if you can.thanks Eric.

E.rodz

02-19-2009, 05:19 PM

:) heres a couple of new picts. at the world of wheels show feb.it was a good time .being able to drive there and back was nice too.passing all the trailer queens while doing a burn out was priceless.please let me know what you think.comments good or bad.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/IMG_2533.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/IMG_2527-1.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/IMG_2587.jpg

E.rodz

06-03-2009, 04:00 PM

had to get some other work done this winter so i had to take a little break on the car. fabricated some much needed eqip. for the shop'clean and reorganize.just started on the car again last week and starting to make some progress mounted front intercooler and all piping, added a ported throttlebody and some 42#injectors if me and carl of cj. tunes can get this thing dialed in tomarrow and everything works well i will be attending the first leg of the power tour.hope to meet some of you guys there.i will start posting more picts as soon as the last dash to the powertour. peace out. i am going back to the garage.

E.rodz

06-11-2009, 10:21 PM

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/097.jpg

E.rodz

06-11-2009, 10:23 PM

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/098.jpg

I also made the rig to hold the pipes! WORKS SWEET!

E.rodz

06-11-2009, 10:24 PM

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/SubsAndDubs07/powertour2009019CR2-1.jpg

E.rodz

06-11-2009, 10:27 PM

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/100.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/113.jpg

E.rodz

06-11-2009, 10:28 PM

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/104.jpg

E.rodz

06-12-2009, 09:51 AM

E.rodz

10-28-2009, 08:38 PM

well i am hoping to get back on the car soon.but finishing the shop is first priority.heres a couple of picts of this summers adventures.two days on the power tour.autocrossing and drag racing.dyno testing at the car craft nationals oh yea decided to try full drifting on the so small autocross track at carcraft.as well as the burnout show.that was kind of fun untill the internal belt broke in the case.just ordered a new belt,a super cool new impeller from 928 motorsports.hope to get the boost up to 8 or 9 pounds.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/HotRodPowerTour/powertour2009058.jpg
steering brakes,swaybars are all working great.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/IMG_2943.jpg
drag racing at union grove raceway.4# of boost on a 5.3 stock 4l60e tranny.hardly any tuning time.= 13.8 qt mile time with awfull 2.6 sec 60 ft times. theres alot of room for improvement.still happy with the times for only 4 #s of boost and 19 mpg at about 75.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/IMG_3036.jpg
this is what it looks like to drive home in the pouring rain with no wipers or heat and defrost.

sniper

10-31-2009, 11:36 AM

what the heck just because it's not a camaro doesn't mean you guys can't comment about the build .
What's the deal with all the sharpie writings on the car? I understand the concept of being different and not going along with the status quo, but man there comes a point when you say, what the hell.

70rs

10-31-2009, 03:34 PM

I was going to ask the same thing. Who are all the sigs from? Spectators, other builders, sports stars....??
Cool concept for the car. Not too many of those running around with boosted LS motors in them.
Do you have any more pictures of the car while it was being built? Chassis, suspension, interior...?

Joel145

10-31-2009, 08:48 PM

Love the fact that's a 4 door:D

E.rodz

11-02-2009, 07:48 PM

ok heres the scoop on the signatures I bought the car painted this way and my plan on turning this car into a super touring car with drop dead looks to boot. but after I mocked up the motor frame brakes suspension my plan was to remove everything including the body and start doing majior body mods. I decided to fire it up and tune the computer in.then after driving it for a little while being is everyone that knows me knows that I do custom paint assumed that i painted the car and it was done.The car is far from being done so I thought it would be cool to have people write there build sugestions on the car .there are thousands of build ideas on the car some good most not so good.but kind of o cool way for people to get involved with a top noch build without any money and no time for them. I just had such a blast driving the car over the summer I was not ready to take the body off. now my new goal is to keep the car driveable as long as possible. I plan on doing all the body mods to the car and drive the car as long as possible before taking the car out of service.and that my plan and I am sticking to it.unless my a.d.d. kicks in again.lol.:D

nvr2fst

11-02-2009, 08:48 PM

Eric,
My sons suggestion is on there somewhere !#$*. (lambo v10 signed J.J.)
Talked to you briefly at CarCraft Nats. You state this is #2 of 10, what was number #1?

70rs

11-02-2009, 09:00 PM

E.rodz

11-02-2009, 09:45 PM

The first one in the series of ten was my everyday driver the 81 chevy pick up.I have build picts on my website.I drove the truck to sema in 2006 and then sold it at barrettjackson 2007.got my azz handed to me .now just finishing my shop overhaul and reorganization.should be back on track soon.

E.rodz

11-07-2009, 10:48 AM

Eric,
My sons suggestion is on there somewhere !#$*. (lambo v10 signed J.J.)
Talked to you briefly at CarCraft Nats. You state this is #2 of 10, what was number #1?

I am glad your son has a creative mind thats a gift that alot of people don't have I just might use that idea on one of my other builds.and it was great to meet some of the pro touring ,g machine crowd out there.keep looking for more big changes to come.:D

E.rodz

11-23-2009, 09:30 PM

ok decided that if I want to build 9 more super rides I am going to have to be a little more organized and have more space to work with so in the last 8 months i have been crazy busy trying to finish and organize my home shop.the project just like all the rest of my projects are spiraling out of control.the plan was to finish my carport so i could have some space to store things now its going to be my paint booth and my sheet mtl fab. area.heres a couple of picts.just to let you know that between kids wife and work that I am getting somthing done to.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/carport%2009/168.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/garage%20remodel/0702.jpg her is a little rig I made to hold the sheetrock up it worked awsome.6 more sheets to put on tomarrow over the stucco wall cant wait for that.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/garage%20remodel/109.jpgjust got done sheetrocking the wall behind the new garage doors one door was 6foot the other was 8'8" now they are both 8'6":thumbsup:

gearheads78

11-23-2009, 09:55 PM

Why only 10 ;)

BTW I love the idea to use dail indicator magnetic bases for you pipe jig. I will be stealing that. Yes I will.

E.rodz

11-24-2009, 09:44 AM

Why only 10 ;)

BTW I love the idea to use dail indicator magnetic bases for you pipe jig. I will be stealing that. Yes I will.

the v style clamps were givin to me by a friend he said that you can get them at a chemical lab supplier.they already have the chain on them.I startedto use a piece of old copper lead with the insulation stripped off with the ground attached to it directly otherwise the chain holding the pipe will burn off and will leave a realy cool tatoo on your arm if your leaning on it when you strike an arc!the pivots and arms i made myself.hope it works as good for you as it does for me.

Jon69RagTop

11-24-2009, 12:41 PM

Great job on the pipes. May I ask where you are sourceing the tubes from?

E.rodz

11-25-2009, 11:07 PM

bought two different kits from ebay each one was about 120$ both came with 2 90's,2 45's,2 180's, 2 straights,along with some clamps and silicon boots.not bad for the price.

firewood

11-26-2009, 12:13 AM

10 of the best G-machines EVER? Seriously? I like you. You've got balls to say that, considering how many pro shops are on this forum. You've got moxie, baby.

And I'll tel ya, that '81 is a fine peice of work, and actually IS one of the nicest trucks I've seen. Have you done a thread on it (too lazy to look right now.)

I give you props for building something besides another damned Camaro or Chevelle. And a 4 door? OUTSTANDING!

All I can say is MORE PLEASE!

And you have my permission to build my car next. Really its just fine with me.:woot:

E.rodz

11-28-2009, 12:45 PM

E.rodz

12-07-2009, 05:01 PM

garage remodel project snowball is out of control.been working on building a shop capable of turning out the highest quality cars ever and decided on finishing more started projects and it snowballed out of control but for the better just more time consuming.finished sheetrocking both the paint booth area and the wall with 2 new garage doors now hoping to get the infloor heat hooked up this week with any luck it should be up and running soon.:)
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/0133.jpg
this is going to be the new paint area not the best but it will be better than no booth.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/0162.jpg
hopefully be ready for pressure test tomarrow night.

DriverzInc

12-07-2009, 08:35 PM

what the heck just because it's not a camaro doesn't mean you guys can't comment about the build .i am really looking for some input and comments on the build so far. keep in mind this is just the begining NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT.it was just awsome to get out and drive the car to madison and racine.just wish we could have went further.i welcome your positive or neg comments.theres always next year. please give me your input.

I think your signature block is a little much, personally. I think that is why I stopped following your build. But I've seen other vendors on this board say they are number 1 at everything they do too and people follow them religiously. I just find it hard to say things like that about myself without thinking I sound like a jack ass. Build the cars, and let people decide for themselves based on the work. A little humility can go a long way.

70rs

12-07-2009, 09:32 PM

I have to agree with Jon. A bit much. That is not to take anything away from your effort or skills. Just that it is kind of a turn off in some repects. Best of luck with the new shop and the future builds though.:cheers:

Please keep in mind this is not a personal slam at all. I am only giving my opinion because you asked for it.

E.rodz

12-09-2009, 07:00 PM

I think your signature block is a little much, personally. I think that is why I stopped following your build. But I've seen other vendors on this board say they are number 1 at everything they do too and people follow them religiously. I just find it hard to say things like that about myself without thinking I sound like a jack ass. Build the cars, and let people decide for themselves based on the work. A little humility can go a long way.

ok you are prob right when I signed up for this forum my bro helped me with everything and I just left it. I am no way trying to take anything away from other builders. there are some killer builders out there that do awsome work.some have inspiried me alot.some a little never the less I did ask for coments and I am perfectly ok with this. just to let you guys know I am still going to build 9 more super hot rods out of my home garage with hardly any outside help but let time be the judge of quality and craftsmanship hope to get the inside of the shop done soon I am sick of not working on car stuff.can not wait to get rolling again.thanks for the input.:)

70rs

12-09-2009, 09:36 PM

The shop project is coming along pretty well. It won't be too long and your back on cars instead of shop construction. I know I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.:cheers:

E.rodz

12-18-2009, 06:07 PM

wahhoooo :wow: it's finally up and running finished it last last night and came home from work today and it's allready 65f just testing everything hope this works.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/carport%20finishing/0083.jpg
someday maybe I can work on the belair again.

syborg tt

12-18-2009, 09:47 PM

Bet your happy it's finally done.

wahhoooo :wow: it's finally up and running finished it last last night and came home from work today and it's allready 65f just testing everything hope this works.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/carport%20finishing/0083.jpg
someday maybe I can work on the belair again.

bartlett

12-19-2009, 07:15 AM

E.rodz

12-19-2009, 01:55 PM

just curious, but what did the truck go for at barret-jackson?

Oh, and I have a dream of building some cool hot rods too.
I didn't think you sounded cocky at all. I think everyone on this site has dreams of building cool cars.

the truck sold for a mere 36 grand and my net was just a little over 30 not quite what I was looking for but what do you do.just another learning experience of life.

E.rodz

12-28-2009, 04:56 PM

Bet your happy it's finally done.

done? the heat might be done but the shop still has a long way to go .getting sick of working on the shop and decided to pull my sled out and try to get it up and running this weekend. First time in 20 years i have not had a snowmobile that runs and we get dumped on with over 16" of fresh snow waching people ride down the street was just killing me. took the boy and some friends sliding insted.

GregWeld

12-28-2009, 05:26 PM

70rs

12-29-2009, 03:26 PM

The new sig line is much better. Best of luck with your projects in 2010. The new shop space should help a lot!:cheers:

E.rodz

01-01-2010, 03:01 PM

Eric --

What is the Heat source in that floor heat system?

I have to agree with Jon and Eric about the signature... but I think you got the point and I see you've already modified it. You obviously have some skills -- just let the work speak for itself.
:cheers:

Greg the boiler is on the wall in theese picts.it is incredibly small but it does suck quite a bit of juice it is a hydro shark brand 10kw.boiler it takes a 40 amp breaker .it ran alot to get the slab from 26f to 68 f but now it hardly runs at all just to maintain the temp.it has been below zero for days now and the slab is set at 61f and holding today I'm going to head out to finish the ceiling in the fab area so I can start moving things back in to there final home and also start putting the duct work for the paint booth and the dust collector.someday maybe i can start in on the belair again.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/carport%20finishing/0014.jpg

70rs

01-01-2010, 03:05 PM

Nice set up there Eric. The install looks great too. How long until you have "everything" finished in the new addition? All that extra space should help a lot with the future builds. Nice!:thumbsup:

E.rodz

01-01-2010, 03:13 PM

Nice set up there Eric. The install looks great too. How long until you have "everything" finished in the new addition? All that extra space should help a lot with the future builds. Nice!:thumbsup:

hope to have everything finshed up by spring paint booth functional and the fab area done by then too.going to start a new project this weekend my boys chopper bike build going to try to do this with him in the middle of all this mess .he wants to build it for the world of wheels show my stuff can wait the kids are only young once and it just goes to fast already.hope to get back on the belair so we can go on the 2010 power tour!.ps thanks for the input.

70rs

01-01-2010, 03:16 PM

I remember in an old post you mentioned the chopper project he wanted to do. (see I do read these threads :D ) What is the plan/scope of work for it? Any pics or designs yet?

E.rodz

01-01-2010, 03:23 PM

we have been working out the design and colors and the shape of it for awhile now. I think we are going to go out a shoot a video of the start of it this weekend as soon as i can clean up enough room to move should have some picts and a plan by next week.I will be shure to keep you posted.;)

70rs

01-01-2010, 03:40 PM

Cool, thanks. Great way to get back into a project for the new year without having to do a full car build. You mentioned chopper and your son, is it peddal power or engine?

E.rodz

01-03-2010, 09:27 PM

Cool, thanks. Great way to get back into a project for the new year without having to do a full car build. You mentioned chopper and your son, is it peddal power or engine?

the bike is starting out as a stock schwinn stingray I don't know if you have seen them this is not the vintage stingray but the limited build occ.bike bought 2 of them in 2002 to build with my oldest son but lack of intrest on his part put them in the shed for years until my youngest one could reach the pedals he has got some crazy imagination and now we just cleaned out enough space to work and mocked it up today. we are going to do this one up with the pedals but we might do another one later depending on how this one goes with a motor.hope to post up some picts. tomarrow thanks for the support.

E.rodz

01-04-2010, 08:46 PM

ok the cats out of the bag just thought I could use somthing else to do as long as my sled is apart,the shop is not done yet,the belair is in pieces. I thought it might be a great time to start another project of a different kind.A project to do with one of my boys it is aschwinn stingray occ. limited production bike to chop apart and make something realy cool according to my son.don't know where to post a build thread maybe one of the admistrators can help me out.this is going to be so cool my son has such a great imagination so this oughta be a realy cool build he has been drawing some picts. and doing some research. we started this weekend to do some mock up and this is what we have so far.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/020-Copy2.jpg
this is kind of the begining the way we started.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/028.jpg
austins first time using the plasma cutter
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/033.jpg this is the greatest ever.my dreams can wait!

syborg tt

01-04-2010, 10:17 PM

Cool project. I can't wait to start another one with my kids

E.rodz

01-05-2010, 09:51 AM

thanks marty. the way I look at it the best times in life are spent doing things with my kids they grow up so fast and no mater how busy I get my kids can put you in a sureal word and you just forget everything else and just live for the moment.life is good.:D

E.rodz

01-26-2010, 04:35 PM

oh not on the car though.like I posted before my dreams can wait.this is the funnest build ever. I hope everyone can do somthing fun and cool with your kids it's the best thing in life.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/124.jpg
this is austin and I was showing him the proper way to use a stripper.lol.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/168.jpg grinding some paint off to make way for some welding
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/137.jpg
look at the concentration tapping holes to mount the front fender.
:D

syborg tt

01-27-2010, 10:14 PM

Pretty cool :thumbsup:

70rs

01-28-2010, 12:05 AM

This is really cool that you and your son are having so much fun with it. And that he is learning at the same time. Nice job!:thumbsup:

E.rodz

02-14-2010, 08:46 PM

more progress on the bike this weekend.this is the best project that I have ever done. its just the best thing that you can do with your kids.:willy:
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0102.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0112.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0212.jpg
austins first time welding with out help.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0262.jpg
ok he agrees that he needs a little practice.hope you guys like it so far.:thumbsup:

70rs

02-14-2010, 09:28 PM

He will be laying down nice even beads in no time at this rate.

Very cool that the two of you get to do this together.:thumbsup:

GregWeld

02-14-2010, 10:04 PM

Eric -- Love that you're doing this and instilling that "let's do it" attitude in your son... :thumbsup:

Okay - just one question. Did he 'help' on the build of the chassis that is currently under my '37?? LOL - I've seen those welds on it!

Maybe you could hook him up with BROOKS!!

68400BIRD

02-15-2010, 08:08 AM

Great job Eric. I can't wait to start projects with my kids. Were stuck on puzzles right now.LOL

deuce_454

02-15-2010, 09:33 AM

not the best welds yet.. but im sure he will be pretty skilled once he finishes all the welds on the bike.. but what i like the most is your new signature.... ;)

GregWeld

02-15-2010, 10:01 AM

E.rodz

02-15-2010, 05:38 PM

Just a question on the welding... have you discussed in detail what he SEES?

I have OLD eyes and my auto-darkening helmet has dial up settings (I use an Optrel Satellite).... and I find that the SUGGESTED settings are far too dark for me to use.

When I'm helping someone else learn - I always have a long discussion with them about what they SHOULD be seeing (as in how bright or how dark etc) and what they shouldn't be etc. As you know - it's real hard to weld if the light is too bright - and it's just as bad if you can't see a thing... and can't see the "start" point etc. The hard part here would be to get your son to "verbalize" what it is he's seeing - and experimenting until he goes "ah ha!" might be the only way.

In the one picture - it appears he's holding the torch "straight on" to the weld... and he may be covering up the actual "puddle"... For tack welding like this I usually lay the edge of the cup on the work (adjusting the stick out) holding it at about a 45 degree angle (maybe less than that) so I can see the wire and the area to be tacked.

My nephew was here for a weekend - they're about the same age. He wanted to "build something" so I busted out some scrap stock and had him using the plasma cutter - doing some basic layout - some math (to try to show him WHY math is important to learn) - and some welding. The welding I had him doing was about a ZILLION tack welds and it was amazing how much better he got - and his confidence went up - as we went along and we discussed his pattern etc. Once he could see properly (I adjusted the Optrel as he welded to show him "too bright - too dark - just right") it didn't take him long to get the hang of it. It was sure fun to see the sparkle in his eyes with the completed project...

greg that is an excelent point and thats is what part of the problem was is he could not see the puddle with the cone in the way.another thing I always tell someone when learning with a wire feed is listen to the sound when you run a great bead the sound that it makes is the sound you want to here and you can adjust your arc length acordingly. wish somone would have told me that you can't weld with only sunglasses on. i barrowed a stick welder when I was 15 and tried to weld on a go kart that I was building and fried my eyes and woke up at 2 am thought I was blind the doc. looked at my eyes with a flashlight witch really felt good to.and said have you been staring at the sun I looked at him and said do you think I am an idot? LOL.well how did you sunburn your face then? ha I am an idiot you can even ask my wife she will confirm that things still have not changed.LOL.

GregWeld

02-15-2010, 07:14 PM

Eric --

Funny! And anyone that has welded - has no doubt suffered from a little "flash"... Love that sand in your eyes for about a week...

When I first got my TIG machine -- I spent the day messin' with it -- short sleeves -- "thinning hair" -- My arms and head had a very bright red glow...

E.rodz

02-19-2010, 08:34 PM

there is just not enough time in the day.having a hard time trying to finish my shop and organize,work full time and get this bike built. I need a clone,lol.just a little more progress shots.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0272.jpg
just one of the many mock up fitting,
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0122.jpg
as per requested by the owner he thought it would look better if it was lit up with led. lights I thought it was an awsome idea.will post up some more picts.soon.

GregWeld

02-19-2010, 08:48 PM

Orange County Choppers got nothin' on you buddy!

E.rodz

02-20-2010, 08:07 PM

ha.lol. it's only because I don't have some one screaming at me and breaking my door down and telling me that I need to work harded. maybe I should start yelling at my son telling him that I am the only one that that puts in an effort at this.lol. or not suites me just fine to have such a great time with my son. think we will just keep it like this for awhile.:D

E.rodz

03-04-2010, 04:49 PM

well I told you guys my son has a great imagination so I am going to try to make his ideas come to life. he wanted some chains on the bike and he likes candy apple red. and he thought it would look better if it was lit up in led. lights.so this is what we sketched up. now I have to figure out a way to paint this on the bike.have not had much time to work lately.hope to get some more welding done tonight after we finish up some homework.:)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0093.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0113.jpg
I just get a kick out of his coment of this is what he considers a simple paint job.hope he never wants a comlicated one.lol.

BigRatCamaro

03-04-2010, 09:16 PM

Very cool that you are train your son that young:cool: :thumbsup:

E.rodz

03-05-2010, 09:55 AM

Very cool that you are train your son that young:cool: :thumbsup:

I figure I better do it now before he gets to be a teenager and knows everything obout anything.lol. if you have teenage kids you will know what I am talking about. he already is teaching me things about computers.why can't I learn that fast. lol.:D

deuce_454

03-05-2010, 12:30 PM

i dont get it... how did a build thread for a 63 impala "flatliner" turn into a bicycle thread ?!?!

E.rodz

03-05-2010, 12:42 PM

i dont get it... how did a build thread for a 63 impala "flatliner" turn into a bicycle thread ?!?!

I think it comes from my a.d.d.:rofl: I was in full swing into the belair when my son asked if we could build the bike. thought other people might want to see it to and didn't realy know where to post it. I am always kind of doing about three or more projects at one time. I figure my dreams can wait. your kids are only young once and the time just flies by faster every day so I just try to go with the flow. hope to get back on the belair shortly and hopfully go on the power tour tour again with it. :)

E.rodz

04-26-2010, 08:49 PM

ok still being side tracked on getting the chopper bike done and finishing my new paint area here is a little of progress on the bike.there just not enough hrs in the day!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0164.jpg
never spoked up a wheel from scratch before so we thought it would challenge me more to drill and add more spokes.;)
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0363.jpg
here is the test pannel that we designed that will be used as a display sign but I was pretty happy with the way it turned out hopefully we can make this design work on the bike. hope to finish the welding this week and parts sent out to be chromed next week. hope to have the bike done so we can get the belair ready for the power tour..:D

E.rodz

05-19-2010, 12:36 PM

finaly finished the fab work and the welding last night.hope to have the powdercoat base coat done before this weekend. with any luck we will have this thing done in a week and with even more luck we can get the belair ready for the power tour!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/093.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/056.jpg
please let me know how we are doing. still the best project anyone can do with there kids.

syborg tt

05-19-2010, 02:02 PM

Pretty darn cool - especially since i'm into bikes.

GregWeld

05-19-2010, 03:00 PM

That's a great project Eric! Way kool...
:thumbsup:

E.rodz

05-19-2010, 09:24 PM

Pretty darn cool - especially since i'm into bikes.

thanks marty. it definitly will be worth all of the effort when its done. just hope we can get it painted in the next week.

E.rodz

05-19-2010, 09:29 PM

That's a great project Eric! Way kool...
:thumbsup:

thanks greg ethier austins welds are getting better or i am just getting better at grinding lol.hope to do the rest of the paint and start assembling soon.the boy can't wait to see what it will look like all together.:D

68400BIRD

05-20-2010, 09:26 AM

E.rodz

05-20-2010, 12:25 PM

Great job Eric. My twins that are four years old are starting to help me on my projects. Just this last weekend they both cleaned the back half of the boat. I was actually surprised with how good it turned out. And they were pretty proud of themselves. Makes your day that's for sure.

thanks for the intrest hope everthing goes good from here on out hoping to finish it for the house of color paint contest. as much as I want to go on the power tour again it will be a act of god to let us finish the bike so we can get the car ready to roll again. wish us luck!:)

E.rodz

05-23-2010, 09:43 PM

making a little more progress still hoping to have this done by this coming weekend got to try out the new paint booth still needs to be finshed but it works for now.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/031-1.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/038.jpg\
hopefully going into final assembling this week. :D

gracin7

05-24-2010, 09:37 PM

Feel like Im watching an episode of American Chopper,hope you dont carry on like Sr and Jr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great project looks good!!

E.rodz

05-26-2010, 12:36 PM

Feel like Im watching an episode of American Chopper,hope you dont carry on like Sr and Jr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great project looks good!!

thanks for the intrest. into final assembly now and if the chrome shop would finish the rest of the parts we could put the rest of this together.one week promis turning into three weeks . only have a couple of days to submit an entry to house of color paint contest.wish us luck we need it!:D

E.rodz

06-01-2010, 12:28 PM

just a little update on the bike almost done, finaly some real progress.sent in a paint contest submit to house of kolor for there calendar. with any luck we will be displaying the bike at back to the 50's show for house of kolor.thats the good news the bad news is we took a little to long to finish this and will not be able to make the power tour.:( but spending time with your kids is more important.theres always next year.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0312.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0402-1.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/0442-1.jpg
looks like this comming week I can get back on track with the belair:thumbsup:

syborg tt

06-01-2010, 01:25 PM

pretty darn cool

E.rodz

06-02-2010, 12:09 PM

pretty darn cool

thanks Marty I hope you can share the fun with your kids.I see your garage is getting set up for another project.I could't be happier with my decision to put other things on the back burner and do somthing with one of my boys and give them skills to follow them all there lives.hope to post up the final picts this week.:D

68400BIRD

06-03-2010, 08:25 AM

Looking good Eric. I hope to see the bike at the Back to the 50"s. Looking forward to meeting you again.

syborg tt

06-03-2010, 09:24 AM

thanks Marty I hope you can share the fun with your kids.I see your garage is getting set up for another project.I could't be happier with my decision to put other things on the back burner and do somthing with one of my boys and give them skills to follow them all there lives.hope to post up the final picts this week.:D

I've had my kids in the garage since they were old enought to walk. I've also taught them how to frame, electrical, plumbing and hang drywall. My oldest is even a pretty good house painter. My youngest seems to like to get more paint on her then the trim or the walls.

E.rodz

06-07-2010, 02:14 PM

Looking good Eric. I hope to see the bike at the Back to the 50"s. Looking forward to meeting you again.

hope to see you at back to the 50's weekend.almost finished with the bike. and then back to the belair and the shop finishing.

E.rodz

06-07-2010, 02:17 PM

I've had my kids in the garage since they were old enought to walk. I've also taught them how to frame, electrical, plumbing and hang drywall. My oldest is even a pretty good house painter. My youngest seems to like to get more paint on her then the trim or the walls.

Marty even when you think your kids arn't paying atention they still are absorbing things the whole time.still the best times spent is with your kids.hope to post up the final picts. this week!

E.rodz

06-07-2010, 02:23 PM

her are the final assembly picts. just in time to have the boy bring it in for show and tell at school.missed the power tour but kept my prommis to have it done before school ends.:thumbsup:
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/076.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/075.jpg

syborg tt

06-07-2010, 02:34 PM

Pretty Cool

E.rodz

06-11-2010, 10:37 PM

just found out yesterday that we will be displaying the bike at back to the 50's show at the MN. state fairgrounds for the house of kolor booth. the kid is pumped hope to see some of you guys out there .I will be taking the belair out there if you guys have any more ideas for me to incorporate into the build.hope to see some of you guys.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/austins%20chopper%20bike%20creation/austins%20chopper%20bike%20photo%20shoot/IMG_4245_0019.jpg:D

GregWeld

06-11-2010, 11:22 PM

Eric --

That turned out so kool!

What a great project!

:hail: :hail:

E.rodz

06-12-2010, 11:15 AM

Eric --

That turned out so kool!

What a great project!

:hail: :hail:

thanks Greg I wish we could have made the power tour but it was all worth it to see the intrest and desire to make something really cool with one of my boys. now the oldest boy wants to build one with a motor. then my other boy wants to build one with a side car.I told them to save some money and we will see what happens.pretty amazing the information that a 10 year old can absorb.I thike i have enough space cleaned out in the shop to get back on the belair.

E.rodz

07-12-2010, 09:50 AM

just finaly got a chance to pick up where I left off about a year ago and decided to put the supercharger back togather with the updated compressor wheel by 928 motorsports. there claim is 20% more boost pressure.I blew the internal belt up at last years carcraft burnout show.just been driving the car with out the charger. shop is finaly starting to look like I had some sort of plan behind it. not finished yet but functional.going to be ripping my house apart now and still attempting to get some work done on the belair too.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/BackToTheFiftiesCarShow2009/belair%20build%20picts/011.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/BackToTheFiftiesCarShow2009/belair%20build%20picts/009.jpg
you can see quite a difference in the compressor wheels hope it works!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/BackToTheFiftiesCarShow2009/belair%20build%20picts/016.jpg
decided the the factory design stinks and drilled some cooling vents in the case to let some heat out.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/BackToTheFiftiesCarShow2009/belair%20build%20picts/019.jpg
everything back together and crossing my fingers that I can get it to 8# of boost.

Young'Un

08-10-2011, 01:36 PM

E.rodz

08-17-2011, 09:43 AM

Where did you find that intake with the velocity stacks like that. Genius idea man, having the plate cover the throttle body in the front like that and the fuel rail running in between the stacks. Or did you make it? It looks cool as hell man. I have a few extra ls intakes and if you made it could you give me some pointers?

the intake is a one off prototype designed by beer. a friend brought over his cbr1000 and it had some cool stacks on it and with just the right amount of beer the design started to take shape it is not quite done yet but it will have to do for now.;)

E.rodz

11-14-2011, 09:16 PM

wow were does the time go.I am just trying to get back on track to get going again on the belair.just about done finishing my shop.but sick of working on it and if I am going to build 9 more cars guess it is time to get rolling.just a little updating still having people sign there ideas on the car when we get out to play. If anyone wants to give me suggestions on what I should do to the car feel free to post it up! Please remember that My shop consists of Me my youngest son who is 11 and a apprentice that has worked with me part time for a couple of years.part time and I also work a full time job during the day. so what I am getting at is this is going to take some time just have some patients with me and don't be afraid to let me know what you think.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011057.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011010.jpg
thought if this was going to be a family cruiser it needs a trailer hitch.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011047.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011054.jpg
I will try to get thing caught up on the progress that we have made this summer.

wellis77

11-15-2011, 02:44 AM

Very nice trailer hitch! I am planning to add one to my build as well. Nice work so far.

E.rodz

11-15-2011, 09:39 AM

Very nice trailer hitch! I am planning to add one to my build as well. Nice work so far..
thanks for the intrest. the hitch is completely hidden from view when not in use the reciever just pins in the trunk and the plate just hindges down and is held up with magnets when not in use.

E.rodz

11-15-2011, 09:48 AM

here is a shot of the bikes on the back.now the boy can bring his bike with to show off his hard work when we go to shows.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011113.jpg
check out the sexy trailer mirrors for puling the pop up trailer.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011090.jpg

E.rodz

11-18-2011, 09:46 AM

started making some changes to the interior so the kids can be a little more comfortable on road trips. the seats are out of a 2005 gto.lots od mods.to get them to fit but they are sooo comfortable maybe I will have the kids drive and I will sit in the back.the fronts will also be changed out but I need to figure out the seat belts first.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011088.jpg
goint to try to keep this thing drivable as long as possible while making all the mods.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011086.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011117.jpg

E.rodz

11-21-2011, 04:01 PM

her are a couple of picts. of the power cruise in Brainerd.Mn. this was a intresting event. the first night we were there we had 5.5" of rain it was 98*f on the drive up there pulling the camper.with fuel pump problems all the way there.the next morn. it was 55 and overcast. that day was a blast the open cruise event turned out to be a full all out road race . with the biggest variety of cars ever.vw's,street rods,drifters,road race cars.ended up running hard all day prob. 50 laps with 4 people in the car guessing 140mph on the straight aways. left the huge trailer mirrors on it on the track.:lol: very funny to see peoples reaction as we came up behind them then passed them with a huge boat with 4 people in the car.:wow: It was a gas to say the least. at least till sun. when we broke it.:(
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/power%20cruise%202011/030.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/power%20cruise%202011/079.jpg

E.rodz

12-14-2011, 07:29 PM

looks like it is almost time to get back on the Belair again.the shop is almost done enough to get to work on the car.I am just giddy about all the changes on the shop and the house.It took waayyyy longer than I wanted it to but the end results look like they might just be worth it in the long run.Just wait till you see what is in my head. changes to the belair that is.
changed the rear end out to a 9"fab 9 moser rearend. and also changed up the exhaust to get rid of the dronemasters.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0018.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0017.jpg

E.rodz

12-14-2011, 07:43 PM

lets see if I can figure out how to link this video .about 3/4 through the video is when the belair comes into view.this is a slow lap with 4 people in the car trying to figure out were the rubbing is coming from.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxTMNGbHK_Y

GregWeld

12-14-2011, 07:53 PM

gxTMNGbHK_Y

E.rodz

12-14-2011, 08:41 PM

[QUOTE=GregWeld

Thanks Greg your the best buddy.:thumbsup: :D

E.rodz

12-20-2011, 12:12 PM

here are a couple of shots of the new make over on the front of the shop as well as the belair during the trailer hitch install.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011072.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/backtothefifties2011107.jpg
it was fun to get out and put some mile on the car over the summer.now I know were I want to go with the build of the car. if anyone has an idea that I should incorperate into the build please feel free to tell me.I value the opinions that you guys are holding back on me.:D

E.rodz

12-20-2011, 02:11 PM

WHY IS THE BUILD TAKING SO LONG? thought i would post up the shop build thread and you can see for your self why this project has taking a back seat. going to post up plans for more modifications to take place over the winter soon.

SHOP BUILD THREAD.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48204

INPUT WANTED IF THIS WAS YOUR CAR AND YOU HAD ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD WHAT WHAT YOU DO TO IT TO MAKE IT THE COOLEST CAR IN THE WORLD?????????? POST UP YOUR IDEAS!!!

68400BIRD

12-23-2011, 12:43 PM

I went through the complete garage build yesterday. Pretty impressive shop you have there. Now it's time to crank out some hot rod work out of there.

E.rodz

12-28-2011, 09:37 AM

I went through the complete garage build yesterday. Pretty impressive shop you have there. Now it's time to crank out some hot rod work out of there.

thanks Rob. glad to see you are still going on your project.hope to see it on the road this summer.mine got a little side tracked. but getting back on track now.

70rs

12-28-2011, 10:29 AM

It's great to see you're getting back on the project.
Nice looking garage there!

E.rodz

12-29-2011, 07:47 AM

It's great to see you're getting back on the project.
Nice looking garage there!

Eric hope everything's good with you.l pulled the car in the other day and sat there for hrs. Trying to figure out what to start on first.should be getting started on new stuff tonight.

E.rodz

12-31-2011, 03:20 PM

Ok maybe this is a sign I should quit drinking. decided to remove the supercharger and going to try the twin turbo thing.this is one big can of worms but I can see some awesome potential to this set up looking at getting 20+ miles to the gallon and 650+ to the rear wheels.and get in and drive across the country with my family in style.:D :D
now to get some parts ordered up and start this crazy train.
let me know your thoughts and comments of this plan.and follow my failure or triumph. could go either way.

E.rodz

01-05-2012, 09:49 AM

well it looks like we are going the wrong direction now disasembling insted of assembling. but I think this will be a move that I should not regret later.I hope but I have got alot of parts on order and hope to make some forward progress this week.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0681.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0683.jpg

E.rodz

01-26-2012, 09:38 AM

started mocking up accessories for front drive and everything has to change.ballancer,alt,p/s pump,and air conditioner,radiator,condensor,exhaust.starting to make headway alot of parts starting to filter in now.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0734.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0739.jpg
hoping to start getting some momentum going this week.

E.rodz

02-01-2012, 06:05 PM

Ok I guess I am boring you guys to death.well see if this wakes you up at all. had a little write up on lsxtv if you have not checked out this site yet it is worth the trip lots of tech info for ls junkies like myself.
please feel free to give me your ideas input or suggestions.
http://www.lsxtv.com/features/car-features/swap-insanity-boosted-5-3-in-a-tagged-up-1963-bel-air-4-door/

waynieZ

02-01-2012, 07:46 PM

Nice write up Eric. It should be a hand full with the turbo's They'll never know what to expect when you open the hood.

syborg tt

02-02-2012, 01:58 PM

Nice Write up - it's always cool to get ink

E.rodz

02-03-2012, 09:44 AM

Nice write up Eric. It should be a hand full with the turbo's They'll never know what to expect when you open the hood.

Thanks Wayne I hope to see your car in person this summer.

E.rodz

02-03-2012, 09:46 AM

Nice Write up - it's always cool to get ink

Thanks Marty it is good to see your keeping busy with another project.I will keep watching!:)

E.rodz

02-03-2012, 09:50 AM

front drive accessories almost done. hope this works.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0758.jpg

E.rodz

02-03-2012, 12:21 PM

WHHHOOO ITS FINALY TWIN TURBO TIME!!!!!!
Hooked up with a local co.called Modern automotive performance. there turbo tech is just awesome!! as if just a great bunch of guys was not enough. They schooled me on my turbo questions. and we ended up ordering a pair of Precision 58 mm turbos. After getting a bunch of @#$ about not wanting to make at least 1000 hp. on twin turbos. Although I do think it is awesome that it is so easy to do. I just drive the car to much to want to have that much hp. on the street.I would rather have the power out of the hole rather than coming in with big power at the top end. so I think a realistic goal will be about 650rwhp.and 20 mpg.Yes I am concered about mpg. what fun is having big hp. if you can't afford to drive it?if any one is looking for a great turbo shop. call the guys at Modern automotive performance. www.maperformance.com these guys can answer all your questions and turbo concerns.there phone # is 763-545-3800
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0753.jpg

daemon2

02-03-2012, 12:24 PM

Nice!
What are the specs on that turbo? Trim, CFM...?

E.rodz

02-06-2012, 02:14 PM

Nice!
What are the specs on that turbo? Trim, CFM...?

the turbos are precision 58/57 with a .62ar.as for the trim and the cmf I do not remember off the top of my head.they are rated at 600hp each so they should be able to support an easy 650 to 700 to the rear wheels.and I can't wait.:D

E.rodz

02-06-2012, 02:18 PM

started fabbing the hot side headers.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0787.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0784.jpg

E.rodz

02-12-2012, 09:47 PM

busting my azz to get the hot piping done is has been slow going but still making progress.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0789.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0793.jpg
believe it or not this was prob. the easy part.The rest of the hot piping is not going to be fun at all. Unless you like crawling around on the floor. Hopefully its going to be worth it.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0805.jpg

E.rodz

02-20-2012, 04:22 PM

well it has been a little slow going. but still taking a forward path.
the other side is even tighter the steering shaft is another problem.but I think we are going the right direction.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0810.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0821.jpg
hope to finish the hot piping this week!!!!!

E.rodz

02-24-2012, 02:24 PM

whhoo. almost done with the hot piping.can't wait to move on and do something else time to get started on the new core support.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0831.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0830.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0830.jpg

waynieZ

02-24-2012, 08:30 PM

WOW! Looking good Eric. Very symmetrical, nice job.

E.rodz

02-26-2012, 04:04 PM

WOW! Looking good Eric. Very symmetrical, nice job.

Thanks wyane you want to know the hardest part about getting them to look assymetrical. eveything this definetly proved to be a way bigger challenge than I would have ever guessed.making something to look assymetrical when nothing is is just a bear.but all in all I am happy with the results.now its on to the cold side piping.

E.rodz

03-07-2012, 02:21 PM

started getting the intercoolers fabbed up.never done this before so I hope this works.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0800.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0840.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0849.jpg
this should be big enough I think.hopefully the radiator has enough flow now. just for the thought I ordered a double pass and two inches wider and the inlet and the outlet are both on the pass. side

waynieZ

03-07-2012, 10:07 PM

It looks good, Nice work. I'm suprised you didn't try to make your own radiator...

E.rodz

03-08-2012, 09:44 AM

this thing is huge and it completly covers the front face of the radiator plus it has the a/c condensor between the cooler and the radiator. prying the radiator still has enough air flow.or this could be a disaster being is I am going to fabricate a new core support to fit all of this.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0847.jpg
here is the begining of the new fan shroud for the new radiator.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0839.jpg

E.rodz

03-28-2012, 09:45 PM

still at this point wondering what the hell I was thinking when I decided to go the twin turbo route.just have not had any time at all to work on the car and reality check June is coming fast and with any luck it will be back on the road and hit the power tour with it! Wish me luck I could use it.:thumbsup:

E.rodz

03-29-2012, 09:47 AM

made up a video of what the project is all about please let me know what you think.
see if this works

http://youtu.be/JIcvjL9Bru4

waynieZ

03-29-2012, 11:08 AM

Just watched the video, I guess you do drive it hard! It should be scary fast with the turbo's

E.rodz

03-30-2012, 09:40 AM

Just watched the video, I guess you do drive it hard! It should be scary fast with the turbo's

thanks Wayne I hope to see your car on the road this summer!:D
I don't know if we are going to get the car back on the road for the power tour.but we are going to go like hell to hopefully make it happen.

E.rodz

03-30-2012, 09:51 AM

Anyone know how to imbed videos from you tube into post?

GregWeld

03-30-2012, 10:00 AM

Anyone know how to imbed videos from you tube into post?

Copy the YouTube "address" of the video AFTER the "="

In your post - click on the green icon that looks like "film"

Paste your address between the ] [ and make sure you have the ] [ caps still there - it's easy to paste and cut these out...

So before you post -- hit the PREVIEW POST button to see if you have it right.

GregWeld

03-30-2012, 10:06 AM

So easy - a caveman can do it! LOL

JIcvjL9Bru4&feature=youtu.be

E.rodz

04-02-2012, 11:38 PM

[QUOTE=GregWeld;404526][SIZE="3"]So easy - a caveman can do it. Thanks Greg!.I can not thank you enough .I hope everything is going well for you and your car.Thanks for your help.
.ps I think I have a bit of cave man in me.I guess I will have to try it.

E.rodz

04-04-2012, 12:18 PM

punched a ton of holes the other night and finaly got my head wrapped around the core suport system and how it is going to all lay out.sometimes it takes me longer to think of how thing are going to come together than is does to build it.I sure hope this works.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0972.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0969.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0964.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0961.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0973.jpg
It has been almost a month since we have been able to work on the car.been helping everyone and there brother with all there projects.I just need to learn to say no.

GregWeld

04-04-2012, 12:23 PM

I like it!

BTW -- I have the same problem -- can't say no to people... and then my own stuff suffers.

waynieZ

04-04-2012, 03:19 PM

It looks good Eric.

E.rodz

04-16-2012, 07:08 PM

I like it!

BTW -- I have the same problem -- can't say no to people... and then my own stuff suffers.
Thanks Greg I hope to make some more progress on it this week.

It looks good Eric.
Thanks Wayne had a bit of a break with some quality family time.Hope to get back on my own stuff for a change.Hope you are still making forward progress on your car.

E.rodz

04-16-2012, 07:22 PM

Dropped the tranny off for a friend of mine to rebuild for me. I really wanted to do this myself,but a friend of mine that I trust greatly was a little short on work and offered to build it for me.so back to work on the core support.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0885.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG0884.jpg
the goal is to make it bullet proof drive train and with any luck not have any more breakdowns this summer.

waynieZ

04-16-2012, 10:53 PM

4l80?

E.rodz

04-18-2012, 07:44 PM

4l80?
yes we will be going with a 4l80 it kind of stinks that we could add about 2 more #of boost and it will be about the same because of the extra loss through the tranny.but trade offs must be made.going to try to make this super reliable and durability is key.still toggling between getting the shop more workable and the car.

E.rodz

04-23-2012, 12:32 PM

well finaly got to get some work on my car insted of everyone elses stuff.
core support getting more complicated by the minute.
brand new radiator lets cut it apart.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1067.jpg
cut nipples off to re oriantate them to make the hoses cleaner.also added steam line 1/4 pipe fitting,and another for the petcock fitting.welded tabs on to hold it in place.
modifications to a/c condensor include removing orig mounting tabs and line blocks and weled new mounting tabs and fittings for the new lines.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1060.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1068.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1069.jpg
this is what the new stack up looks like befor it goes in the car.I hope I measured this right because this is going to be tight.!

daemon2

04-23-2012, 10:11 PM

NicE work

E.rodz

04-27-2012, 11:01 PM

NicE work
Thanks I hope to get on a roll and really get some work done on this thing.Sty tuned for more turbo madness.

E.rodz

04-27-2012, 11:47 PM

finally got the center of the core support mounted in the car now just need to fabricate the outer sections .just wait tell you see the ideas that come out of my head next.this is taking forever but I hope it will be worth it in the end.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1077.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1075.jpg

E.rodz

05-08-2012, 12:31 PM

decided to pull the front suspension out to make some modifications to the a arms to get the bags to stop rubbing when down all the way.ended up scoring a new set of a arms brand unknown off of ebay.$ 125 for all 4 shipped! top ones are very nice quality . the bottoms on the other hand... well lets just say wtf???were they thinking.still think it will be easier to modify the new ones rather than the old ones.Also ordered some drop spindles not for the purpose of lowering rather just to add strength to the wimpy factory spindles.turns out there are two low with the suspension all the way up I am about a 1/2 under my ride height.not alot of productivity going on here..
FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1091.jpg

check this out this is the new a arms with the spindle on it. works great just can't steer either direction more than a 1/4 inch either way.wtf!!!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1094.jpg

waynieZ

05-09-2012, 08:20 PM

Must be made for quarter mile racing!

E.rodz

05-25-2012, 12:14 PM

Must be made for quarter mile racing!

LOL. Wayne. We were going to hook up on the power tour this year.I think this is going to be another fail for the both of us.hope to see your car on the road this summer.thanks for the interest.

E.rodz

05-25-2012, 12:27 PM

trying to make progress but being pulled in every direction and not getting the time to work on my car.The core support has been kicking my azz.I thought the piping for the turbos would be the hard part,this however is proving to be a huge challenge.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1105.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1107.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1129.jpg

bonecrrusher

05-25-2012, 06:50 PM

What did you use to cut out that sheet metal with?

E.rodz

05-29-2012, 02:18 PM

What did you use to cut out that sheet metal with?

A little bit of everything. shear,tin snips right and left cut,hand nibbler,and a power nibbler that I have been working on this contraption for years just had a chance to use it on the center hole and it works!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/shop%20tools/IMAG0608.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/shop%20tools/IMAG0530-1.jpg

E.rodz

06-15-2012, 12:28 PM

It has been just insane lately just can't get on a roll.Been working on everyone elses stuff but my own.I wish I could learn to say no!Trying like hell to get this back on the road for back to the fifties but that is next weekend allready and unless a bolt of lightning comes down out of the sky and finishes it for me it is prob.not going to happen.:(
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1125.jpg

E.rodz

06-19-2012, 09:39 AM

Going like hell to try to get the car on the road by this weekend. Is it possible? your guess is just as good as mine. Going to try but no idea if this will work.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1207.jpg
this is still in the works not done by any means.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1210.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1231.jpg

E.rodz

06-21-2012, 09:50 AM

finished the front drive acc. hope everything lines up ok .
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1247.jpg

E.rodz

07-10-2012, 02:21 PM

Well we did not make it to back to the fifties with the car.after a couple of trips to the emergency room with my wife I pulled the pin on rushing to get this done and decided to just get it done when it comes along.Really making progress but still a long way from being done. Got my torq converter ended up going with a yank 3000 multi disk. this should wake this pig up out of the hole 2.6 60 ft. times are not so good.Hope to get things assembled this week.
Thanks Dave over at yank for all his help with getting me hooked up with the converter!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1252.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1251.jpg

E.rodz

07-13-2012, 02:17 PM

going like hell to get this thing back on the road but it's not going smooth by any means modified the bumper filler pannel to make room for the intercooler.Finished fabricating the core support and painted it last weekend. I think it is time to put this thing together!!!!!!!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1370.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1371.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1371.jpg

waynieZ

07-13-2012, 02:25 PM

Looking Good Eric. Nice job on the front accessory drive!

E.rodz

07-17-2012, 03:55 PM

Looking Good Eric. Nice job on the front accessory drive!

Thanks Wayne We are making some serious progress now hope to get it back on the road for carcraft.is that in like three days?????????? OH crap.Lol.

E.rodz

07-17-2012, 03:58 PM

new driveshaft showed up and hopefully it will be the last week link to the drivetrain.had to remove the ebrake tabs and trim the frame a bit to make it fit.Grinding under a car laying on you back just plain sucks.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1418.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1422.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1423.jpg

waynieZ

07-17-2012, 08:33 PM

Its weird looking through the frame. Good luck with it.

E.rodz

07-19-2012, 12:10 PM

Its weird looking through the frame. Good luck with it.

with any luck we will be firing this thing up tonight.

E.rodz

07-19-2012, 12:15 PM

going like hell to to get this thing up and running for this weekend sleep has been far and few hrs between my job and the car, It's been just nuts but hoping to drive it for the first time tonight!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1431.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1434.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1439.jpg

Garage Dog 65

07-19-2012, 12:26 PM

Don't rush the fire up Eric ! Take your time so you don't forget something bro ! :thumbsup:

That is a beautiful piece of workmanship !

:cheers:

Jim

E.rodz

07-25-2012, 12:25 PM

Don't rush the fire up Eric ! Take your time so you don't forget something bro ! :thumbsup:

That is a beautiful piece of workmanship !

:cheers:

Jim

Thanks for the advice this normally holds true with anything. But I have this self made deadline in my head to get this thing fired up and drivable by car craft and for a change it worked only small glitches in my plan.The big thing is it is on the road and now We can just chip away on the never ending list. stay tuned for more turbo madness!

E.rodz

07-27-2012, 12:12 PM

well we made it to car craft with the car that was a plus. but still alot of work to do to the car yet.the transmission works awesome feel alot better after replacing the plug wires that burnt on the headers even though we had insulating wrap on them they still burnt through them what a difference 8 cylinders make insted of 3. Also looks like relocating the tranny cooler is in order!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1446.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1503.jpg
oh theres more but having it move on it's own power is a great step in the right direction!

E.rodz

07-30-2012, 02:21 PM

Well after the first week of driving the car we limped it home three seperate times the first was the plug wires,second she died on the side of the highway with no fuel pressure. :( left the car got a ride from a nice guy driving a 79 trans am. loaded my truck up with some gas and some straps to tow it home if needed went to leave and remembered I robbed all the plug wires off it to get the car back to car craft.:( just then a friend of mine pulled up and gave me a ride back to pick up the car pulled off the gas cap air completly rushed in the car started right up and ran fine.wtf.the gas cap decided it did not want to vent? went out for another drive got to play around with my friend and his 62 sunbeam with a turbo focus motor super sweet car! took some sweet video then ,Not AGAIN! both the front air lines for the front suspension blew at the same time.!! there is the car sitting on the tranny cooler in the middle of the road! the lines ran next to the tranny lines and apperently got hot enough to melt the air lines! this could of been way way way worse. just wait tell you see the video.the jack that I bought for emergency tire changing broke! dodged another bullet there could have been under it when that happened!!!.so there is alot more to go.so stay tuned for more debugging.success or failure it could go either way!

E.rodz

08-15-2012, 12:36 PM

any interest in seeing the first test drive?????
if so here it is check it out and please don't be shy let me know what you think.
http://youtu.be/CJ1wy3nRnbU
thought I had this embeding thing down but apperently not.here is a link anyway

E.rodz

09-21-2012, 09:52 AM

ANY GUESSES ON SOME 1/4 MILE TIMES?
Going to bring it to the drag strip next weekend and My friend Carl just finished tuning it in and It feels just awesome why did I wait so long to go turbo????????? The goal for the weekend is go on a long cruise pulling the camper trailer drive 1 1/2 hrs and go racing then hook the trailer up and drive home.It did not work so good last time we broke the rearend and had to get towed home hopefully this will work this time.!!

E.rodz

10-26-2012, 12:26 PM

Wow were does the time go?been driving the hell out of the belair getting things dialed in a bit checking things off the list and adding things to it. Built a twin stage nos. system for my friend Carl Thomas of cj tunes if anyone in mn. intrested in getting some tuning done this is the guy your looking for he is one of the best in the buisness shot a video of thrashing on his car to get it ready for a day at the drag strip.here is a link for ya if interested.
http://youtu.be/2HBw6np5yOI

E.rodz

04-28-2013, 10:28 PM

just took the belair out for a spin this weekend! it has been winter in MN.until this weekend so it has been just crazy cabin fever. it was nice to go out and put some miles on the car, however it opened up a ton of new thing to do to the car! making up a new list of things to do. I will post up and show progress of my new list of da do list!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1791.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1791.jpg.html)
HERE IS OUR TEST AT THE DRAGSTRIP. STILL A WAYS TO GO BUT MAKING PROGRESS!
VAUEVZdiVtA

E.rodz

06-06-2013, 02:22 PM

Well it looks like we will be doing it again! last minute rush to get the car back on the road I am not sure how it always works out this way but it never fails this is how it goes all the time.:disgusted: I paid a guy to help me wire the car up with a pos.wire harness while I worked on the frame and suspension he wired the car for me discusted, disapointed and flat out mad after climbing under the dash and seeing the rats nest that was provided for me.
Enter RON FRANCIS WIRE WORKS:thumbsup: I have done the entire harness in my truck using on of there kits and the quality was second to none the tech support is just awesome! I figured it is time to clean this clutter up and build a new harness so I ordered a new harness from RON FRANCIS and will be posting up progress on the install.also ordered a new dash from dakota digital and a new steering column and wheel to finish replacing all of the old worn out parts. my goal is back to the fifties show in two weeks! what the f was I thinking!

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2662_zpse1fd7f28.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2662_zpse1fd7f28.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2677_zpsd7307913.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2677_zpsd7307913.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2685_zps86549f5a.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2685_zps86549f5a.jpg.html)

Payton King

06-07-2013, 08:32 AM

Car looks great! Wiring is very time consuming, but looking forward to you getting it back on the road.

waynieZ

06-09-2013, 12:32 PM

Eric my wiring look about the same as yours, every time I look at it, it gives me the willies!!! :omg: :omg:

E.rodz

06-11-2013, 09:45 AM

Car looks great! Wiring is very time consuming, but looking forward to you getting it back on the road. Thanks for the interest and I am with ya on this one! very time consuming hopefully I can do better than this.lol!

Eric my wiring look about the same as yours, every time I look at it, it gives me the willies!!! :omg: :omg:

Wayne just don't jiggle the wires and you will be fine.lol.yep so far this is not so fun!under a week and a half to go!

GregWeld

06-11-2013, 09:52 AM

Wiring is very simple --- YOU JUST ONLY DEAL WITH ONE WIRE AT A TIME.... it's not about ALL the wiring....

When I'm wiring a fireworks show -- and each shell has it's own electronic address... I don't look down the barge and think that there are 4500 addresses.... NOPE! I look in my hand that's holding one pair of wires - and just plug them into where they need to be.... and then pick up another one and do it over again. One pair at a time.

syborg tt

06-11-2013, 09:56 AM

GregWeld

06-11-2013, 10:47 AM

Please tell me you Blow up Stuff - that would really make my day.

Let's just say I have some international clearances and licenses that allow me to launch stuff that goes boom.

E.rodz

06-12-2013, 09:40 AM

Please tell me you Blow up Stuff - that would really make my day. Yes yes I do blow stuff up lol.

Let's just say I have some international clearances and licenses that allow me to launch stuff that goes boom. oh I love the idea of blowing stuff up! I could you get me some primer cord I want to chop the top of the belair.lol.I hope everything is going well for you Greg!

E.rodz

06-12-2013, 09:47 AM

Oh crap the as long as were here bug has bitten me again! I thought as long as we have the dash apart I thought it would be a good time to sqirt some paint on it and change things up a bit.this is only the begining of the story though!

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2693_zps061af04d.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2693_zps061af04d.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2703_zpsed6a86de.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2703_zpsed6a86de.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2706_zpsf56af673.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2706_zpsf56af673.jpg.html)

GregWeld

06-12-2013, 09:52 AM

Yes yes I do blow stuff up lol.

oh I love the idea of blowing stuff up! I could you get me some primer cord I want to chop the top of the belair.lol.I hope everything is going well for you Greg!

Here ya go!

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/4th%20of%20July/fireworksproject012.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/4th%20of%20July/fireworksproject012.jpg.html)

syborg tt

06-12-2013, 10:02 AM

Let's just say I have some international clearances and licenses that allow me to launch stuff that goes boom.

That sounds very very interesting

E.rodz

06-26-2013, 02:16 PM

Here ya go!

Tha's what I am talking about I could really make things happen with that stuff!

[QUOTE=syborg tt;485989]That sounds very very interesting

I know right! how do we get that gig? ahh my dream job blowing stuff up for a living how awesome would that be!

E.rodz

07-09-2013, 12:39 PM

Wow does time fly! lets try to get things up to date.still some loose ends on the wiring the Ron Francis wire works kit was the bomb. I had one that I installed in my 81 chevy truck and thats why I went back to them the quality is awesome and the support is just great and they are down to earth people too! the Dakota digital dash was also a great choice and looks awesome I have taking some great time lapse and video of the install and hope to get it all put together soon so stay tuned for that. made it to back to the fifties just averaged about three hrs. of sleep for weeks on end here ae some progress picts.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2715_zps75a752f6.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2715_zps75a752f6.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2650_zps59575f51.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2650_zps59575f51.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/FB_IMG_13717722267488497_zpsa765b1af.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/FB_IMG_13717722267488497_zpsa765b1af.jpg.html)

E.rodz

07-10-2013, 09:51 AM

here is were thing can just go wrong! decided to paint the dash a flat black so the glare on the winshield is not so bad.the flat comes from a additive that is added in the clear 1/2 of the paint turned out great 1/2 turned out shiny as could be????????? I have no idea how this could happen same batch mixed well at the same time.:disgusted: so now it is time to wet sant the entire dash and trim pieces!

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2722_zps354cc387.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2722_zps354cc387.jpg.html)

so sick of laying under the dash!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2731_zps09daf529.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2731_zps09daf529.jpg.html)

GregWeld

07-10-2013, 01:07 PM

I can't believe an experienced guy like you would drill sheet metal with a twist drill.... Dude! Bust out the step drills and make a nice clean hole!

turnhard

07-10-2013, 02:55 PM

For your flat black try using john Deere blitz black you can get a gallon with a gallon of reducer for less than $70 at any john Deere store. It wont get chalky and has a nice sheen. Kevin

E.rodz

07-11-2013, 09:47 AM

I can't believe an experienced guy like you would drill sheet metal with a twist drill.... Dude! Bust out the step drills and make a nice clean hole! lol. I have just about every size step drill made and you are right they are the bomb for sheet metal this shot though I just had to open up a hole to the next size and the step drill would not fit.good trained eye you have.That is not saying that I won't do something stupid next time.lol

For your flat black try using john Deere blitz black you can get a gallon with a gallon of reducer for less than $70 at any john Deere store. It wont get chalky and has a nice sheen. Kevin

Thanks for the tip always good to go down different avenues,

E.rodz

07-11-2013, 09:54 AM

trying to get things up to date. here is a lokk at some of the brackets for the dakota digital controler,and all the wiring coming from the Ron Francis fuse block mounted on magnets for ease of work.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2751_zps41398ea9.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2751_zps41398ea9.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2760_zps7bf0b230.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2760_zps7bf0b230.jpg.html)

E.rodz

07-16-2013, 09:48 AM

going like hell on the car lately did get the car put together enough to drive it to one of my favorite shows MN. back to the fifties finaly took it for a test drive at 4:00 am after a huge storm rolled through fri night dropping trees and leaving after dumping over 6" of rain in about an hr! flooded my basement,carport and made me a new lake.got two hrs of sleep and then got up and went to the show.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2768_zps79385ccc.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2768_zps79385ccc.jpg.html)

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E.rodz

07-19-2013, 02:15 PM

Man is this summer flying by! after getting a late start on summer events it really feels great to get some bugs work out of the car and get some miles on it. Really got to test it last weekend went up to Brainerd Mn. on the powercruise, great event with lots to do for everyone brought my son and two of my nephews with to go camping,road racing,and drag racing. pulled the camper up with us. Clark Grizwald would be proud!:hitaxeonthehead: the car is handling awesome and the turbos are doing there job.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/8E40721A-4953-4072-AA80-40A2B94ECF1F-3166-0000088BB2C567C4_zps944aaadb.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/8E40721A-4953-4072-AA80-40A2B94ECF1F-3166-0000088BB2C567C4_zps944aaadb.jpg.html)

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http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/power%20cruise%202013/IMAG2819_zpsad2f9af6.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/power%20cruise%202013/IMAG2819_zpsad2f9af6.jpg.html)

waynieZ

07-19-2013, 04:12 PM

Eric I love the dash, they make some sweet gauge setups.

RussMurco

07-23-2013, 12:12 PM

Eric,
I've seen this car at all three events this month... It is quite the machine!!!

E.rodz

07-25-2013, 02:10 PM

Eric I love the dash, they make some sweet gauge setups.
Thanks for checking in Wayne I hope you are making progress on your car. I agree the dash from Dakota Digital is awesome it is really nice to have more features like high speed recall,1/4 mile times,check engine light and still have the analog sweep style gauges we have all grown to love!
Eric,
I've seen this car at all three events this month... It is quite the machine!!!

Thanks for the kind words. still alot more to do but my whole goal with this build is to keep driving the car and see what it is capable of and it has been just a blast to go play with it! stay tuned in for lots more to come!

E.rodz

07-25-2013, 02:18 PM

trying to get caught up and get things up to date . it has been a extremly busy spring/summer and it has been just a blast to finaly get out and pound some miles on the Belair here is a little video that we put together to explain some of the updates we have in mind. please let me know what you think.I value your opinions good or bad.

UU-9E9rfu4uzswVrg-Mp8w0A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpFJLjEuj9A&list=UU-9E9rfu4uzswVrg-Mp8w0A

E.rodz

07-30-2013, 02:17 PM

got to do some road racing with this big old boat.it feels great to get to put the screws to it and listen to the turbos whine!!

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/power%20cruise%202013/IMAG2825_zps6e5c3685.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/power%20cruise%202013/IMAG2825_zps6e5c3685.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/power%20cruise%202013/IMAG2833_zpsfadcb2cc.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/power%20cruise%202013/IMAG2833_zpsfadcb2cc.jpg.html)

WOW the lack of areodynamics really starts to show up at about 135!! I thought the hood was going to rip right off the car! looks like one of the next things on my list is to get some inner wheel wells and maybe some hood vents!

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/power%20cruise%202013/IMAG2855_zpsc065a90b.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/power%20cruise%202013/IMAG2855_zpsc065a90b.jpg.html)

E.rodz

08-29-2013, 12:24 PM

Here is a video that we put together at power cruise USA. in brainerd MN. please check it out and let me know what you think.

mOdLie9pjsI

E.rodz

11-07-2013, 02:21 PM

score on Craigs list looks like I will be trying these out on the belair looks like the tires and wheels on the car will be for sale.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/C3445E59-D0CB-446E-BD5F-CD02638D9AED-691-00000200C8085D11_zpsfa99f3e9.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/C3445E59-D0CB-446E-BD5F-CD02638D9AED-691-00000200C8085D11_zpsfa99f3e9.jpg.html)

machined some different centers for the wheels. this is what they will look like with the bembo brakes on the rear.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2959_zps687c72c1.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG2959_zps687c72c1.jpg.html)

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srh3trinity

11-07-2013, 05:07 PM

E.rodz

11-12-2013, 09:25 PM

Those will look nice. TSW makes some nice wheels, it would be great if they made them in more favorable offsets.

Thanks I can't wait to try them out and see what kind of tires I can get to fit under this beast. hoping to get a 305 35 20 and a 285 35 20 tucked in this was just such a awesome deal I could not pass up.

E.rodz

11-18-2013, 12:19 PM

ok this just happened to fall in my lap and I just could not not pass it up so it looks like I got side tracked again! after alot of back and forth about fixing the car I decided to part the car out so I could use the front and the rear suspension for the firebird. so it looks like this will be taking my time for a couple of weeks.

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/99%20corvette%20project/IMAG3208_zpse0f1aad6.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/99%20corvette%20project/IMAG3208_zpse0f1aad6.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/99%20corvette%20project/6B150270-A9A5-4F49-98A4-7BD5F4B707AE-11352-00002F57919F91F1_zpsa3a8db7c.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/99%20corvette%20project/6B150270-A9A5-4F49-98A4-7BD5F4B707AE-11352-00002F57919F91F1_zpsa3a8db7c.jpg.html)

syborg tt

11-18-2013, 01:27 PM

At that speed you might want to consider Hood Pins. They are known to fly off on these cars.

WOW the lack of areodynamics really starts to show up at about 135!! I thought the hood was going to rip right off the car! looks like one of the next things on my list is to get some inner wheel wells and maybe some hood vents!

bonecrrusher

11-19-2013, 01:31 PM

Nice - any chance to use the torque tube?

E.rodz

11-19-2013, 08:55 PM

At that speed you might want to consider Hood Pins. They are known to fly off on these cars.
I think if it did not have pins already it would have flew off with out a doubt. I have no wheel wells and no air dam and a really un aerodynamic boat of a car still work in progress but enjoying every minute .ps. Marty congrats on getting your car out to Sema ! keep up the great work!
Nice - any chance to use the torque tube?
yes my plans are to use the front and rear suspension in my 67 firebird. not the motor going to part with that because I want to build another boost motor so going to start a Iron block build.making a kick azz video of the vettes last ride.so stay tuned for that.

E.rodz

02-01-2014, 12:09 PM

I really have no idea how time could go by this fast but it sure does. we thew together a quick video of this years adventures with the Belair. we have some big plans for change this spring but for this winter I put the car out of my sight so I can focus on the Chevelle but stay tuned for big changes to come this spring to the Belair we will be going on the hot rod power tour this june and we hope to see some of you guys there. please check out some of our other videos as well and let me know what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3UMOa0_40

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3UMOa0_40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3UMOa0_40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3UMOa0_40

E.rodz

03-09-2014, 02:27 PM

ended up getting the car out of storage early to display the car for MSRA. at the MPLS. auto show. it will be on display there till next sun.if you have spring fever and need to get out of the house as bad as I do go check out some new and old cars there. It was a bit dicey driving the car there with freezing rain keep in mind that there is still over 3 feet of snow on the ground no heater,no wipers,no defrost and bald tires but we made it and it is there now. can't wait to do some major changes to the car coming up soon.:D so stay tuned for that.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG3841_zpsa760461c.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG3841_zpsa760461c.jpg.html)

RussMurco

03-10-2014, 08:43 AM

I was there yesterday! Seeing your car was one of the highlights, for sure!

INTMD8

03-10-2014, 07:46 PM

LOL, towing a camper and road racing? Nice job, it's cool to see a car in use rather than project mode!

E.rodz

03-11-2014, 12:20 PM

I was there yesterday! Seeing your car was one of the highlights, for sure! Thanks for the interest and the comments stay tuned in for more to come on this one lots more!

LOL, towing a camper and road racing? Nice job, it's cool to see a car in use rather than project mode!

lol. the car is far from done just driveable mock up right now. just having to much fun driving it right now to tear everything apart to finish it. That is why I started the 70 chevelle that is mine also and I am going to build that one complete then I can finish this one after that.I may have taking on a bit much but lucky for me I can swim.:drowninga: lol.

waynieZ

03-12-2014, 10:34 AM

Its looking good Eric. Must feel good to get out after all this crappy weather. The bike looks great too.

E.rodz

05-26-2014, 12:40 PM

Its looking good Eric. Must feel good to get out after all this crappy weather. The bike looks great too.

thanks Wayne I hope you are making progress on your car I really want to see that on the road this summer!

E.rodz

05-26-2014, 01:33 PM

oh it has been a ass kicker of a couple of weeks! decided to jump back on the Belair and make some big changes finally getting to the tires and wheels it did not go quite as planned the 305's were just a touch to big for the rear and had to go back and the 285's would work in the front with some slight a arm mods. however the front wheels were only 8.5" Not 9.5 that the guy told me they were so I used the 285's in the rear on a 10" rim and ordered up some 255's for the front the tires that I was running on the rear were 275/35/20 and the new 285/35/20's were 1.5" wider each makes no sense to me but this is were we are now and it is going to have to work!http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4342_zps25e131f0.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4342_zps25e131f0.jpg.html)
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the rims were pretty curb rashed and they were also clear coated so it took forever to sand the dings and scrapes out of them. and i kind of like the brushed look to them! even more after sanding them for days!

GregWeld

05-26-2014, 04:53 PM

They look good Eric! I like the brushed look!

E.rodz

05-28-2014, 09:36 AM

They look good Eric! I like the brushed look!

Thanks Greg I hope your new place is coming along great!

E.rodz

05-28-2014, 09:50 AM

well this has been the biggest ass kicker that I have had in awhile! I have done a bit of research on a product called Plasti dip and some people are painting there cars with it and thought to myself hey what a perfect idea for this ugly paint job! you can spray it on then when your sick of it you can peel it off and the paint under it is perfect as the day you sprayed it! after lots of youtube videos I decided to give it a whirl flat black with black wheels sweetness coming up!
OR NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I spent weeks prepping for this removing emblems,lights,hood,trunk,tested the concept on a couple of test pieces.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/FB_IMG_14008993576455587_zps504c3ab3-1.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/FB_IMG_14008993576455587_zps504c3ab3-1.jpg.html)

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GregWeld

05-28-2014, 09:59 AM

I don't understand..... are you happy with it OR NOT?? I don't get the "OR NOT" comment.

Jgmoney

05-28-2014, 11:11 AM

I paint with plasti dip all the time. This stuff is amazing I have been using it for a couple years and have painted all my cars with it including my 69 roadrunner

E.rodz

05-28-2014, 12:06 PM

I don't understand..... are you happy with it OR NOT?? I don't get the "OR NOT" comment.
sorry I had to run in the middle of my post answers coming up.
I paint with plasti dip all the time. This stuff is amazing I have been using it for a couple years and have painted all my cars with it including my 69 roadrunner did you use the pre thinned ready to spray or thin your own?

E.rodz

05-28-2014, 12:22 PM

ok here is the rest of the story after spending tons of prep time and doing some test pannels that turned out awesome. we decided to spray the whole car using the recomended hvlp gun with a 1.4mm tip 2 of us started spraying the whole car shortly after starting we noticed how grainy it was changed the air pressure at the gun to only 20# and it was still drying in mid air and laying all over the car like sand so we figured spraying another coat will blend the first coat in or Not! ok now with the sick feeling in my stomach knowing there is nothing we can do at this point but spray more on to be able to peel it off there needs to be at least 3 coats. so after all 3 coats this is what the worst parts looked like.there is no sanding or fixing anything the way you spray it is the way that it looks.:bang:

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/FB_IMG_14008251706008505_zps101a646c-1.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/FB_IMG_14008251706008505_zps101a646c-1.jpg.html)

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Jgmoney

05-28-2014, 01:46 PM

E.rodz

05-30-2014, 12:11 PM

I always use the pre thinned dip. It has better coverage and also a uv protector in it for fading

The best results will come from the spray unit the Dipyourcar.com sells. I have never had results like that from dip. I always get a great smooth finish. Distance when spraying dip is a huge key plus the amount that is being sprayed. The spray unit DYC sells produces a very fine spray that lays down like butter

seams like this is the answer from the research that I came up with to. the airless sprayer works like a charm. Why would they put the preferred method on the instructions with a hvlp. gun if it works this bad???? thanks for the info maybe there is hope yet.

E.rodz

05-30-2014, 12:29 PM

I just want to clarify I am in no way trying to bash the product I just want anyone else to go through what I just went through nothing like prepping,practicing,painting and peeling all in a couple of days!

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4435_zps77b1f04d-1.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4435_zps77b1f04d-1.jpg.html)

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4434_zpsa8d711a6.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4434_zpsa8d711a6.jpg.html)

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Jgmoney

05-31-2014, 12:22 AM

bonecrrusher

06-02-2014, 04:49 PM

Man my infamous signature is getting covered up....

E.rodz

06-04-2014, 02:12 PM

Let me know if you have any questions how to get the best results I have done tons of cars that turned out great. Just remember water is kryptonite to plasti dip. If there is any moisture in the gaps or cracks it will bubble. Also, not sure if you have already, but check out the forums on dipyourcar.com there is tons of info and senior dippers to answer any question
Thanks for the info I have been talking to Brad at dipyourcar.com and he has gave me some good advice on how to make things work better the next time. thanks for the insight and advice!
Man my infamous signature is getting covered up....
That was the idea for the plasti dip was to cover them up with the thought of bringing them back at a later date. so for now it is back again!

E.rodz

06-11-2014, 09:48 AM

well it has been a azz kicker of a month but finally seem to be making progress! after having the plasti dip process go so wrong we peeled everything off and are going to give it a whirl again at a later time but for now it is back to the interior of the car to clean things up a bit.I have been driving the car for 6 years with no carpet and I think this is way over due!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011119.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/powercruise2011119.jpg.html)

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Hoping to get everything back together to hit the last couple of legs on the power tour in a couple of days!

E.rodz

07-27-2014, 09:37 PM

Well I have no idea what happened but it is almost August and my spring list is not even done yet! life has been a blur this summer tons of stuff happening and lots of changes to the Belair have taking place and we have been driving the heck out of the car! tires and wheels are finally getting the abuse they were bought for! changes this year have been used tires and wheels off of a 7 series bmw.,and it looks like a 285/35/20 is the max tire with that you can possibly stuff in the factory wheel wells! carpet and under matting really made a huge difference in the noise in the car as did the new weather stripping,fan crapped out and was replaced with a Spal fan instead.,cpp master cyl. was replaced with a Wilwood with a 1" bore master, switched the car over to E85 fuel and my friend Carl of Lancer automotive re tuned the car with a more aggressive timing map and what a difference! and also pulled the camper on a couple of weekend camping excursions too! one involving road racing,drag racing and drove the camper there and back!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4767_zps2cd99608.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4767_zps2cd99608.jpg.html)
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4743-1-1_zpsbdb0e3b7.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG4743-1-1_zpsbdb0e3b7.jpg.html)
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I could not be happier with the way the car is going this year!

syborg tt

07-28-2014, 12:20 PM

Love the bike rack shot

E.rodz

09-30-2014, 02:11 PM

Love the bike rack shot

lol. I put that one up just for your Marty! I hope everything is going well for you! hope to see you at SEMA .

syborg tt

09-30-2014, 02:17 PM

lol. I put that one up just for your Marty! I hope everything is going well for you! hope to see you at SEMA .

I have a hotel and plane tickets but not sure if I have the time to go. It's been crazy here at work. We are short one person and haven't decided if we are going to hire someone to replace him yet.

E.rodz

10-03-2014, 02:13 PM

I have a hotel and plane tickets but not sure if I have the time to go. It's been crazy here at work. We are short one person and haven't decided if we are going to hire someone to replace him yet.

I know just how you feel this is the third year in a row that I was going to go and just got way to busy with work and this year I just said I am going to go and work can wait! hope to see you there!

E.rodz

06-02-2015, 02:22 PM

Going like mad trying to get a huge list of s#!t to do done in order to make it on the power tour for the first couple legs anyways. some of the list consists of New transmission,new restalled torq converter,new 14" rotors,new calipers and mounts,wiper motor,A arms,shock mounts,sway bar mounts and tons more!

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E.rodz

07-16-2015, 09:49 AM

well that went awesome! made the first couple legs of the power tour with getting the car put back together at 3 am and left at 7 am a bit nerve racking when everyone that was going to roll with us backed out we went without them! flying solo with family in the car with a fresh car again! new torque converter,a arms,ball joints,brakes,calipers,rotors,new coil brackets and a NEWPORT ENGINEERING wiper system which proved worth the weight of gold during the flash flood rain going to Champagne Il.even got to autocross in Madison and the car felt great!

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waynieZ

07-16-2015, 07:40 PM

Congratulation's Eric. Glad to hear it all went smooth, and you got to enjoy the car.

E.rodz

07-30-2015, 02:20 PM

Congratulation's Eric. Glad to hear it all went smooth, and you got to enjoy the car.

Thanks Wayne it was really a nerve racking time with so much being so fresh and the fact that are whole group that we were going with backed out. you were going with this year too! perhaps next year?? hope your making good headway with your car!

E.rodz

09-16-2015, 09:54 AM

here is a little video from hot rod power tour in Madison Wisconsin. also got to take it to the street machine nationals and competed in the street machine challenge and did ok the track was awesome just need a smaller car to get more competitive lol. i will try to get this back up to date soon!

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E.rodz

09-21-2015, 09:35 PM

super excited to go play this weekend.! going on a crazy road trip to drag race 3 states 3 days and 3 different drag strips for a drag week style event put on by my friend Nathan Shaw at One guys garage. if anyone is interested it starts on fri and ends on sunday here is some info on it. I will be driving an racing the Belair hope to get the car into the 11's hope to see some people not afraid to drive there cars!
https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/t31.0-8/s960x960/11856552_793578207426512_3726271150527383723_o.jpg Nathan Shaw
August 11
Drag Weekend is a three day event where you drive your street car (race vehicle) to a different drag strip each day, race at each track, and the racer who collects the best average ET and survives the road, wins.
This event is going to be similar to Hot Rod's Drag Week, but there will be compromises due to not having private track rentals. We are open to feedback and want everyone to know we are aware that some of the parameters are different from Drag Week and other similar events.
Rules and regulations below:
Two classes will be run: Naturally Aspirated and Power Adder. Please see the September 27 details below, because there is a Muscle Car event at the last track. Your race vehicle must meet these criteria in order to race.
Limited to 25 race vehicles per class - the entry fee is $50 (cash, check or Paypal - add $1.50). Entry fee can be mailed to One Guys Garage, LLC, 8802 250th Street W, Lakeville, MN 55044. Paypal to [email protected].
The total mileage for the route is 735 miles, calculated from our shop in Lakeville, MN.
You are not allowed to tow your race vehicle from track to track. You have to carry anything you will need for the weekend in or on your race vehicle or pull a trailer with your race vehicle. We are not having any size restrictions on the trailer you want to pull.
We have a support vehicles update. We are not regulating the vehicles your family or friends may be following along with. We welcome and encourage you to bring them to this event. If your race vehicle has to go onto a trailer or be towed in any manner at any time, you will be disqualified. It must run 100% of the time on its own power. Pushing by hand is accepted. Please keep with in the spirit of this event by not loading extra tools into the support trailer. If we see anything suspicious, we will be checking trailers.
Here is a detailed schedule:
September 25, 2015
The drag racing begins at the Cedar Falls Motorsports Park, for those of you who will be traveling through or live close to Lakeville, MN, we will plan to caravan down to the drag strip together. For those that are interested, we will plan to leave Lakeville at 11 am on September 25. There will be truck and trailer parking available.
If you are not planning on meeting in Lakeville, to keep the spirit of the event, we would like you to drive your car 200 miles before doing your first pass at Cedar Falls Motorsports Park. This is the mileage the group from Lakeville will be doing on the way to the drag strip.
Here is the track information for September 25:
Cedar Falls Motorsports Park, 7227 Waverly Rd., Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
The track event is a Friday Fun Night. Gates open at 6pm with Test and Tune from 6:30-9:30pm. $25 entry fee at track. This is not included in the $50 entry fee.
After you feel like you have the best time slip, please turn it into Nathan or Stacy Shaw. If you are the last at the track, please take a photo and text it to (507) 251-8963 with the driver's name and track. This needs to be turned in or text by 10 pm on September 25.
Our Saturday race will be in Byron, IL, so load up and head to the next track. Due to schedules and not knowing if cars will be needing repairs, we have not set up any hotels or camping. This will be up to everyone on their own.
We will be setting up landmark checkpoints along the way for you to take a picture of your car with the landmark. This is to verify that everyone is driving their car and not trailering it.
The checkpoint on the first night is:
Dubuque, Iowa: Gas Station Jesus
A spotlit Sacred Heart of Jesus statue has been erected by gas station owner George Isaac, who wanted to thank the Lord for allowing him to build a gas station. It is it at night.
Address:
4900 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA
Directions:
West of the city and a half-mile west of Hwy 32. Stands at the back of BP station on Old Hwy Rd, overlooking the north side of US Hwy 20.
These photos will need to be shown to Nathan or Stacy Shaw at the Byron Dragway in order to be eligible to win.
September 26, 2015
Byron Dragway, 7287 River Road, Byron, IL 61010
Here is the information from their schedule: Test & Tune. Gates open at 9 am and racing starts at 10 am. $30 entry fee at track. This is not included in the $50 entry fee.
You may make as many passes as you like until you have the time slip you are most satisfied with. After you feel like you have the best time slip, please turn it into Nathan or Stacy Shaw. If you are the last at the track, please take a photo and text it to (507) 251-8963 with the driver's name and track. This needs to be turned in or text by 10 pm on September 26.
Our Sunday racing will be in Rock Falls, WI, so load up and head to the next track when you are done racing.
We will be setting up landmark checkpoints along the way for you to take a picture of your car with the landmark. This is to verify that everyone is driving their car and not trailering it.
2nd and Final checkpoint:
Mauston, Wisconsin: Semi Truck Upended
The Kwik Trip impaled an 18-wheel semi truck, cab face up, on their sign pole to advertise fuel prices at their travel center.
Address:
611 State Road 82, Mauston, WI
Directions:
I-90 Exit 69, west side. Go to the side entrance for non fueling trucks.
These photos will need to be shown to Nathan or Stacy Shaw at the Byron Dragway in order to be eligible to win.
September 27, 2015:
Rock Falls Raceway, N1790 1000th St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
We need to be to the track on time due to their Muscle Car event (make sure your vehicle qualifies), see details from their website:
Gates Open at 7:30 a.m., Time Trials at 9 a.m. with Eliminations at 1 p.m. The cost to race is $40. This is not included in the $50 entry fee. Class Eliminations will be conducted in 1/2 second increments. For example, if your car runs 12:33 your class would be 12:20 to 12:49 and so on. If you win two rounds of competition, you win a trophy. If you lost in the 1st or 2nd round of your eliminator, we have a free consolation race. The Consolation Race eliminations will be run bracket racing style with dial-ins and the final 4 racers will receive trophies!! We may also have some head to head competition between different manufacturers, i.e., Chevy, Ford, Dodge, etc. Further details will follow later. General NHRA rules apply. (One Guy's Garage got an approval for this event to allow IHRA chassis certifications and competition licenses.) Street, DOT or slicks allowed. Open exhaust or mufflers also allowed.
Also, to clarify what Rock Falls will accept for a Muscle Car, anything that is 1972 and older is accepted but they will also accept any late model muscle car from '73 to present. Please contact Nathan at One Guys Garage if your car does not fit this criteria and he will contact the track manager to try to get pre approval.
Once you have your best time slip, please turn it into Nathan or Stacy Shaw. We will tally the results to come up with the winners of each class. The winner will be decided by averaging the three time slips, and the lowest average ET at the 3 tracks will be the winners. There will be payments to first and second place (75% to 1st and 25% to 2nd). 100% payout will be from the $50 entry fee. The One Guy's Garage Nova will be in the event but will not be in the competition.
After racing is completed in Rock Falls, the competition will be completed and prizes will be awarded for each class (NA and Power Adder). Specialty awards will also be given - Biggest Supporter/Dedicated Award, Jackstand Award, Flintstone Award.
For those who are in the caravan, we will heading back to Lakeville after the awards.
Please contact Nathan via PM or at 763-221-1755 to let him know how you plan to begin the event and how you will be putting on the 200 miles before reaching Cedar Falls Motorsports Park if you are not planning to leave from Lakeville.
Racers will need to be responsible for making sure their race vehicle is up to the safety standards of each race track. We have raced at all three tracks so if you have questions on tech inspection please pm or call Nathan 763-221-1755. CFMP is IHRA and Byron and Rock Falls are NHRA.
Who is ready to have some fun??!!

E.rodz

10-15-2015, 02:22 PM

well that was awesome! what a blast and some great people as well! 3 days 3 states and 3 tracks 780 miles round trip and no problems! plus finaly got the Belair into the 11's and how? well i guess putting 350# in the trunk of a 4,900# car lol. left my 20" street tires on it the whole trip. then took it camping with the family a week later over the last few weeks we put on over 1,500 miles and only one glitch and that was on the camper trailer so i could not be happier with this car !
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syborg tt

10-15-2015, 02:27 PM

That is the coolest picture ever !!!

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waynieZ

10-15-2015, 06:04 PM

You can fix that!

Lenie

10-17-2015, 04:22 AM

Great read Eric, looks like you're having a blast.

E.rodz

10-30-2015, 12:08 PM

You can fix that! lol. that was pretty funny! i think i found the bad bearing noise!

Great read Eric, looks like you're having a blast. thanks Lennie hope you are getting time to drive yours as well.