John's 68 Camaro "Bloodline"

[sik68]

Congratulations on the baby, John! What stores do you run...I'd like to patronize a Lat-g'er if at all possible. :thumbsup:

[sik68]

Mountain Mikes Pizza in Union City and Dublin. The new store is a yogurt/ice cream shop called Frozone.

Nice, Mountain Mikes has always been my favorite....the pepperonis curl up into little crispy bowls that taste like thick bacon, so delicious.

[John510]

Went and spent many more hours today trying to get my manifold on. Nobody was biting on the sale and it was looking too pretty sitting in my garage on the shelf so I decided to try to make it fit!

I had to grind a ton of metal off of the TB and I took a piece off of the AC compressor. Then I cut the manifold plenum with a dremel to get the angle up so the coupling would clear. Only took me about 982649832696 tries. I may end up doing a remote mount coil bracket to clean things up. I had to mount my coil brackets upside down so the plugs would clear the manifold plenum but now it blocks the oil filler cap.

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Got a peak at my bulkhead also.
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[tones2SS]

That looks great John. Good job. Nice updates.

[214Chevy]

As Tone said...looks good John. Keep up the hard work. It'll pay off and look excellent in the end.

[scherp69]

Looks good John. Congrats on opening your third store and nice to see you're back at the car. If you decide to relocate the coils, I have some pics in my build thread of where I put mine on the subframe. They fit really nice there.

[waynieZ]

It looks slick John.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

See, I told you if you rolled up your sleeves and tucked in your skirt you could get it done. Just wait till you get the turbos plumbed up!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Oh, and depending on the headers you are using, theres a lot of room down there to mount coils. We are doing the same thing on a 70.

[geberhard]

John, coming out killer, total Darth Vader look!

[DFRESH]

John, glad you decided to keep it on the car---it belongs on it. Blessings on your new baby girl and the new store you are opening up.

Doug

[geberhard]

JOhn, VERY Busy hands and congrats as well on the little princess! We have two little ones and they are a blast! Plus you can teach them soon enough how to wrench and they can start tearing up your car, and use those little hands on those hard to reach under the dash spots (child labor :D ) My 4 year old can already wrench (well more like take stuff apart :rofl: )

[Lenie]

Mmmmm.... pretty

[John510]

Well the brake lines are in and bled and the rear Chassisworks suspension is back in. Seats are done but need reassembled. Brakes and lines are hidden when your looking above down into the engine bay.

Just needs wired, driveshaft, fuel system, and started. Then all the body parts can go back on.

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[geberhard]

Just needs wired, driveshaft, fuel system, and started. Then all the body parts can go back on.


a couple days maximum :) JK John looks awesome! BTW any more inmfo on the seats? Look phenomenal!

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks great John. Congrats on the progress! :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Keep going John you will get it done soon enough! :cheers:

How's the new business going?

[John510]

How's the new business going?

Ive been waiting on a health permit for 3 weeks now. Once I get that then I can start construction. Maybe I should start a project thread on the yogurt store. LOL

[waynieZ]

It looks great John.

[John510]

I'm still alive guys. Lol. Should have an update soon.

[windycitychev]

Can't wait till the final product is laid out

[Cole]

Right on!

[jeff71]

Your car is in Santa Rosa right? Who recovered the seats for you?

Thanks

[Ron in SoCal]

Looking forward to updates John...

[geberhard]

John, how are things coming along on the project? I am still on major project ADD, I know one project is hard enought as it is, but I can not help it :) Picked 67 maro from paint on Saturday, I will try cruising by your store as soon as it is "street legal" of sorts (read bailing wire seatbelts, milk crate seats, etc :)

Gui

[John510]

Is there a shop on here that can finish assembling my car in 30 days? Im tired of waiting...........If so PM me and its yours..... References a must

[Cole]

Subscribing...:lateral: :

[geberhard]

John can you give more details on what you meanwith putting it all together?

Check out east bay muscle cars they do amazing work.

Gui

[John510]

The way the car looks in the last post with pictures is the way it still sits.

[geberhard]

John, hang in there do not rush now at the end :) (But heck I know how you feel). I know you are swampd but any way you can finish her up, or get some of it going?

Have you contacted East Bay Muscle cars, they are in Brentwood. I also know some other placs that do killer work, but Sac area.

Gui

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Is there a shop on here that can finish assembling my car in 30 days? Im tired of waiting...........If so PM me and its yours..... References a must
I could have 3 months ago but now I'm booked solid till January.

[Rick D]

I could have 3 months ago but now I'm booked solid till January.

That's a great problem to have Vince :yes:

John to bad you are on the other side of the country :cool:

[randy]

what made you go with the fat lip instead of a step lip?

[Lenie]

John, I feel your pain. Pick your builder carefully as you can pay good money and still not get good product as goes w/anything in life you hire out, can be absolutely frustrating at times. Good luck and can't wait to see your car finished.

[geberhard]

John, just got my 67 kinda half done (well enough to be able to drive and parts not fall out) last week. I know time is tight with work and little ones (I am burning the midnight oil myself, with work, and want to spend free time with my little ones), but consider tackling some of the stuff yourself if it is more reassembly and you have the skills. I would be glad to help on some stuff if you get to a tight spot, plus having your ride locally will give you the extra motivation. I know a ride taking a while to get built takes steam away, but hang in there. Several killer rides are being built here (i.e. your Maro and Lenies are great examples of inspiring kick ass builds), so again, hang in there!!

Talking about motivation, got the car "ready" enough to drive to the United show last weekend with the Blue Angels. I know it has to come down a couple feet :) I will pass by your store and give you a ride! Fun stuff, 400 plus HP with power brakes and lap belts :P The to do list is still huge, but will tackle stuff slowly while building the vert on the side :)

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[John510]

There is an end in sight! She has the front on finally.

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[geberhard]

John that is BAD ASS progress!!! Gui

[Swain]

This is how I want my Dash looks awesome. :thumbsup:

There is an end in sight! She has the front on finally.

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[melman109]

This is how I want my Dash looks awesome. :thumbsup:

I agree that dash looks Sweet!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

John did you find someone to finish the car??

[Lenie]

Looking good John.

[John510]

Nevermind.....

[geberhard]

Edited based on John's note of miscommunication.

[RickM415]

did you find a shop ?

[John510]

Its at the same one its been at still.

[Frankenstine]

Did some thing happen to your car John???? was looking at geberhard's post.

[Ron in SoCal]

Did some thing happen to your car John???? was looking at geberhard's post.

John since you pulled the trigger and posted two threads about a vendor on the internet, why don't you tell the whole story?

You may or may not save someone else significant problems.

[John510]

Theres no issue with any vendor. Just a miscommunication.

[Sieg]

Theres no issue with any vendor. Just a miscommunication.:thumbsup:

[John510]

Went up there to check progress today and took some pics. Im not digging my taillights anymore. Probably going to sell them and pick up some black ones instead. Do you guys think turbos near the carbon fenders will melt my inner fenders?

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[Cole]

I agree on the taillights. They pop too much!

[itsals1]

I'd powder coat the outer part of the housings gloss black, leave the center polished, and paint a red pin stripe on the outer raised edge of the housing!

Travis

[Spiffav8]

Back tires on that car are HUGE! I like it!! Agreed...the tail lights don't fit the vibe of the car.

[Garage Dog 65]

Do you guys think turbos near the carbon fenders will melt my inner fenders?


Depends on how close you are and if you plan to run any heat shields. The basic answer is yes - you will see damage from heat. Once the surface temp exceeds the cure temp of the resin in the panel - it will soften and then the resin will begin to boil off leaving dry fabric. If the temp gets to close/high you will set the resin on fire. You'll need to use protective wraps or heat shields of some type.

If the original cure of the panel was at room temp, or cured at high temp, or post cured at high temp will tell you what the temp operating range you should protect th surface from.

Jim

[waynieZ]

It looks great John.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

you can always get the tail lights coated translucent black. :yes:

[Swain]

John. Who makes those tail lights? I bought EMS ones that I'll be milling down a bit around the edges to give a little cleaner look

[John510]

They are Fesler lights.

[skatinjay27]

add another one to the list of "dump the lights"
they stick out like a sore thump... i prefer the look of the marquez lights myself, not just for finish reasons but they are much more detailed and aesthetically pleasing.

[Amituk]

Defo agree.. those lights are too much.

I would go for some anodised black ones myself.

Re the carbon, you should be fine. Consider F1 cars that are made of carbon and the exhaust run through the bodywork.

but worst case, fab up an stainless heat shield?

[ccracin]

Depends on how close you are and if you plan to run any heat shields. The basic answer is yes - you will see damage from heat. Once the surface temp exceeds the cure temp of the resin in the panel - it will soften and then the resin will begin to boil off leaving dry fabric. If the temp gets to close/high you will set the resin on fire. You'll need to use protective wraps or heat shields of some type.

If the original cure of the panel was at room temp, or cured at high temp, or post cured at high temp will tell you what the temp operating range you should protect th surface from.

Jim

John,

You should listen to what Jim has to say. Carbon composites is one of his areas of expertise. He has worked as a production and training manager at a carbon composites company. His information isn't just opinion.

By the way, the car is looking amazing. I can't wait to see it finished!

[Frankenstine]

Hey John, Looks like you are going to use a carbon Hood too, will the Heat from the TT's & exhaust headers distort the hood as well, just wondering, project is looking good:thumbsup:

[geberhard]

you can always get the tail lights coated translucent black. :yes:

Agree, or anodyzed? they actually cheapen the car, John, I agree, go black on that bad boy! She is looking sexy!!!

Gui

[Matt@BOS]

Hey John, Looks like you are going to use a carbon Hood too, will the Heat from the TT's & exhaust headers distort the hood as well, just wondering, project is looking good:thumbsup:

If the hood has not had any additional post curing since shipping from Anvil the heat from a regular n/a engine will start to cause distortion.

Matt

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Agree, or anodyzed? they actually cheapen the car, John, I agree, go black on that bad boy! She is looking sexy!!!

Gui I think Anodized would be tough on such a large part. You could get blotching.

My powder coater does an almost clear, not quite clear but black. It really pops on polished parts. Similar to what Rushforth does to his rims with the smoke finish. I have been trying to find pictures.

[Garage Dog 65]

Re the carbon, you should be fine. Consider F1 cars that are made of carbon and the exhaust run through the bodywork.

but worst case, fab up an stainless heat shield?

Just info on the above. As the exhaust exits the body work on indy cars (dallara this year) it exits thru a removable/replaceable carbon insert. It's removable because at the end of the race the resin has all burned away and most teams pitch them in the trash. But since they are 700 bucks each, are serialized and have a RF tracking tag installed in the part so you can't replicate them yourself (or sell them cheaply to others) - some teams will attempt to soak the area with resin, vacuum bag the part and refinish the part to be reused. I have no experience with F1 cars in this situation. Not arguing with anyone - just trying to be helpful to the OP. Thx and let us know how it goes !

Jim

[John510]

Well that sucks....

Maybe I can spray a high temp clear coat on all my carbon parts?

[Swain]

Well that sucks....

Maybe I can spray a high temp clear coat on all my carbon parts?


I know ceramic clear is good to about 600

[John510]

If the hood has not had any additional post curing since shipping from Anvil the heat from a regular n/a engine will start to cause distortion.

Matt

What do you mean by "post curing"

[Musclerodz]

What do you mean by "post curing"

aging it in the sun

[Musclerodz]

Well that sucks....

Maybe I can spray a high temp clear coat on all my carbon parts?

All high temp clear does is allow the paint to live at higher temps, it does not affect what temp the resin starts to soften.

[Garage Dog 65]

Resin is dynamically stable up to the temp it is cured at. Above the ‘cure temp’ it will soften the resin and won't hold the fabric in orientation and your part will lose its shape.

Post curing is a secondary process. After the initial cure of the part - it’s placed back in a mold or fixture to be held in its correct position while being ‘post’ cured at an elevated temp – normally a temp higher than the temp it will experience ‘in-service’ when installed on the vehicle.

This effect is limited by the max temp range on the spec sheet of the chosen resin.

Check with your part manufacture and see what temp the part is cured to – or the max in-service temp threshold it will withstand. Beyond that temp you will need shielding or other protection aids.

Jim

[Matt@BOS]

What do you mean by "post curing"

Hanging the hood, so that it is unstressed by any of its weight, and "baking" it at 200 degrees for several hours is supposed to help keep the carbon fiber ripples to a minimum. This is what Tyler told me while he was at Anvil. throwing it out in the sun, and running it on a car before painting seems to help too. BOS has painted at least four Anvil hoods, and the two that suffered the most distortion were mine and james' hood for the OLC, both of which were painted right out of the box, so to speak. Deanna's 2nd gen has held up better (I think) and Jon drove that car with the hood unpainted for a year. Last but not least is the hood on Gregg's car, which Steve ran on Penny for Optima one year. That hood has a little visible CF weave showing but nothing terribly noticeable unless you get up close.

No idea what a turbo motor would do to an Anvil hood. Maybe ask Larry Callahan. I believe he ended up putting heat shield boots on the turbos.

[John510]

Ill call Anvil tomorrow and find out the temp they cure their parts at. Thanks for the info guys.

[randy]

on my other car i drove it around for about a month in the tx sun heating it up pretty good along with the turbo. After that i went and painted the hood. I drove it around for a year and it never changed after painting it.
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[geberhard]

John,

Heat shield on turbos and hood should help with temps. Obvioulsy placement of the turbos will make a big difference. On Max's Mustang, the only issue he had is the heat temporarily deforming his hood, so makes it hard to close if hot until it cools down.

Gui

[Amituk]

ceramic powder coat on the headers will help keep the heat down.

[John510]

If I decided to sell my car what would a realistic value be when it is done? NA not turboed.

[randy]

If I decided to sell my car what would a realistic value be when it is done? NA not turboed.

why? what happened?

[geberhard]

why? what happened?

X2 john what happened? How far from driveable is it now?

Gui

[John510]

I am unable to get a home loan due to a short sale. I really want to buy a house and the only way I can buy one is with cash so I have to sell assets to get cash.

It is about 1 month away from being driven.

[Vegas69]

If the build is nice and clean and the car drives I'd say in the 60k-75k range max.

I'd sell off all the turbo stuff and the OZ intake and finish the car economically.

[randy]

depends how much you need but sell the intake, engine, and some other things to get the money you need and keep the car. That is unless you just dont want the car

[geberhard]

John realistically this is a ****ty time to sell a project, specially a non running setup. I would try to get the car either as a runner or at least body and paint done.

What about getting a loan against the car?

Gui

[Flash68]

The last thing I would spend cash on is a house right now with this interest rate environment.

See Greg Weld's thread for more details.

[John510]

John realistically this is a ****ty time to sell a project, specially a non running setup. I would try to get the car either as a runner or at least body and paint done.

What about getting a loan against the car?

Gui

Body and paint are done. It is almost assembled and running. Car would be sold as a completed turn key car.

The last thing I would spend cash on is a house right now with this interest rate environment.

See Greg Weld's thread for more details.

Houses in my neighborhood are going up by the day. A year ago you could get a 3 bdr/2bth home in Castro Valley for 350K. Now they are 450-500K and climbing. The Bay Area housing market (especially in Castro Valley) is rebounding quite quickly. The cheaper homes go up in value and the higher end ones go down Im noticing.

[Vegas69]

The last thing I would spend cash on is a house right now with this interest rate environment.

See Greg Weld's thread for more details.

20% down conventional financing is available 2 years after a short sale and FHA 3 years. What about private funding until you can refi into better product?

[John510]

20% down conventional financing is available 2 years after a short sale and FHA 3 years. What about private funding until you can refi into better product?

Would you know anyone who does private loans? I have 50% down. Homes are averaging 450K around here for a decent 3/2

[Cole]

As Todd said, 2 yrs for 20% conv. And 3 yrs for FHA 3.5%.

How recent was your short sale? And any family that can sign?

Or know any hard money lenders? Their rates are a little higher.

[Cole]

P.S. never put so much cash down on your house, unless your made of it. You need the interest right off. Liquid assests

[John510]

P.S. never put some much cash down on your house, unless your made of it. You need the interest right off.

The interest I pay does not equal the amount saved on my tax bills. Especially now that the rates are really low.

[geberhard]

John, I agree, am noticing the same here as far as housing market (in my neighborhood prices started going up in June and no signs of going down). My buddy was in the same boat, ready to buy a house in Dublin or Pleasanton, and was hoping for prices to go down, and now he is out of the market until things readjust and price drops.

You have already vested so much time and funds (plus stress) on your build and it is coming out great, so sucks to hear about her going.... My suggestion would be to put a feeler post on the for sale area on the maro, and see what kind of offers you get, or be open to a runner plus cash. As mentioned really not the bets time to sell a project as not a lot of people buy rides on the winter and they want to have more liquid disposable funds for other stuff (holidays, holiday bills, property taxes and taxes).

Did you already find a place you are interested in buying?

[qnitro]

John, I feel your pain... I got lucky and bought here in Five canyons right at the bottom.. My Brother and sister in law are trying to buy her in the hills or CV and have the same issue, they short sold there place.. and are putting a 150k down.. and still lenders are leary.. I agree with home prices though, They are going through the roof.. good luck..

Kevin

[214Chevy]

You guys need to move to Texas where 5,000 sq. ft. houses are $300k.

[John510]

You guys need to move to Texas where 5,000 sq. ft. houses are $300k.

We can get those in Oakland. Just gotta dodge all the bullets:lol:

[Chassisworks]

Even here in Sacramento the market is starting to jump a bit. My girlfriend just bought her first house, we're moving in on Friday and renting out mine. She put in about six offers over asking and kept getting outbid by at least 10k or by someone with cash. The investors with huge money are making it really difficult for the regular people. Plus, the amount of financial records she had to supply was three times what I had to supply when I bought three years ago even though she has a significantly higher income.

Don't sell the car; you will regret it.

[214Chevy]

Don't sell the car; you will regret it.

I agree 1 million percent. Thought about selling me C10 and I know I'll be sick if I do.

[John510]

Updates are here!

Well after screwing around with the Ozmo manifold the guys at WCAC finally got it to fit. They made a new valley pan to relocate the sensor and front air tube (fuel rails hit both of them). So anyone considering buying one of these take note..... Wont fit your LS3 unless you get a new valley pan CNC'd.

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[randy]

honestly whats holding the car back from being completed soon?

One of the things that i had to stop and rethink is do i need a bad ass intake, carbon fiber inner fenders, and all those expensive things that i could have upgraded in the future. Those little things end up putting you back a few weeks from completion. Plus i like the fact that i want to get my car running and upgrade as I go.

[waynieZ]

Looks good on there.

[John510]

honestly whats holding the car back from being completed soon?

One of the things that i had to stop and rethink is do i need a bad ass intake, carbon fiber inner fenders, and all those expensive things that i could have upgraded in the future. Those little things end up putting you back a few weeks from completion. Plus i like the fact that i want to get my car running and upgrade as I go.

Im having it done the exact way I want it. If it takes longer to fab stuff up to get it to fit then Im OK with that.

[Richio1]

Great to see you are past that hurdle. We are finally making good progress... The end is near. Yeee haaaa

[Ron in SoCal]

Im having it done the exact way I want it. If it takes longer to fab stuff up to get it to fit then Im OK with that.

'zactly...:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Im having it done the exact way I want it. If it takes longer to fab stuff up to get it to fit then Im OK with that.

:cheering:

[geberhard]

I agree and no rush. heck teh longer it takes to get the car done the more it becomes a classic so that is one way to think about it hehe :)

Thus the reason I have major ADD on my projects and need to get into at least two projects at a time, one that I can get running and enjoying to get my "fix" (no pun intended on the fix part), and the second to be doen as I want it.

Project scope change is a bitch, but as much time as a project takes, as long as you have a set goal and stick to it at the end and you wil be happy with getting what you want at the end.:cheers:

[John510]

I think there is 5 miles of wiring in this car. Yikes! Almost done wiring it up.

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[syborg tt]

I just went through the entire thread and this car is way cool. I love that you made the intake work.

Are you still planning on running the twin turbo set up?

[John510]

For now Im going to leave it NA and see how it runs with the 231/236 cam in it and 2 throttle bodies.

[syborg tt]

For now Im going to leave it NA and see how it runs with the 231/236 cam in it and 2 throttle bodies.

I think that is a great idea.

With the intake you have you could do two air boxes and have the illusion of tt set up.

After building syborg and doing twin turbo I will most likely do blowers from this point forward. Much easier plumbing, less under hood heat and much more cost effective.

[John510]

Time to order my front RS grille kit. What would look better with no front bumper? A billet one or the original one?

[makoshark]

I prefer the look of the stock grill over a billet one

[Matt@BOS]

My vote is for an original one, unless the billet one is painted/anodized/powdercoated black. You have lots of more modern looking finishes on the car, i.e. all of the carbon, and I think a bright grille would clash with the theme of the car.

Even I'm excited to see your car getting wrapped up! :thumbsup:

Matt

[geberhard]

Stock grille with stainless hardware. Billet grilles look kinda 80s on some rides

[Bsinclair]

Time to order my front RS grille kit. What would look better with no front bumper? A billet one or the original one?

i am in the same boat as you as i have a brand new rs grille and headlight assembly but plan on no front bumper. im leaning towards selling them to replace it with a std grill and lights...

[Flash68]

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/95B4B29D-60F9-4E1F-9ABC-C2281EE10BE7-2878-000001C1E88F5645.jpg

How far forward is that engine mounted?

[John510]

Im not sure how far forward it is. I am using Energy suspension LS swap mounts though.

[Vegas69]

Looks like 4-5 inches...

[Flash68]

Looks like 4-5 inches...

:eek:

John, you're okay with that??

[John510]

Is it not supposed to be like that? According to Speedtech it is normal and installed correctly?

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=36627&page=2

[Vegas69]

I wouldn't say wrong, but definitely different than factory.

[GregWeld]

Yeah - looks like the motor mount adaptor plates could be on wrong... No way there's that much space between the firewall and the V/C's.

[John510]

Well this sucks. Which plates should I be using for the Speedtech frame?

[Matt@BOS]

I have 3.5" of space between the passenger side valve cover and the firewall on my Camaro. You should probably ask Blake what he thinks is acceptable and/or what mounts he would use. If he knows of a set of mounts that that do what you want, there is no sense in ordering other ones and having to "experiment," which usually involves time, money, energy and beer if you get frustrated. Just my two cents.

[Blake Foster]

Yeah - looks like the motor mount adaptor plates could be on wrong... No way there's that much space between the firewall and the V/C's.

Yep thats correct.
as I said in the other forum on the same question.
We have experemented with moving the engine back 1.75" as I did in my Nova. Here is a list of the issues that needed to be rectified.
Header to Firewall
Steering shaft to Header
Block to rack and pinion fitting
Alternator Low mount CTSV to subframe
Alternator to motot mount.
Bellhousing to firewall, ( i have to remove the subframe to change the clutch)
master cylinder to valvecover (depending on both)
So after all that we decided to keep the engine in the same spot as the BBC and SBC
It makes for an install that the guy at home can do with no issues. I think that is what the majority of customers want rather than the engine moved back 1 to 1.5"

[John510]

I have 4" between firewall and valve cover. Keep in mind that is not a factory firewall guys.

I have a feeling my engine sits where its supposed to but the modified firewall makes it look like it sits too far forward?

If im going to be opening a can of headaches here then Ill leave it the way it is. Im trying to get my car ready for Pomona here.

[GregWeld]

Yep thats correct.
as I said in the other forum on the same question.
We have experemented with moving the engine back 1.75" as I did in my Nova. Here is a list of the issues that needed to be rectified.
Header to Firewall
Steering shaft to Header
Block to rack and pinion fitting
Alternator Low mount CTSV to subframe
Alternator to motot mount.
Bellhousing to firewall, ( i have to remove the subframe to change the clutch)
master cylinder to valvecover (depending on both)
So after all that we decided to keep the engine in the same spot as the BBC and SBC
It makes for an install that the guy at home can do with no issues. I think that is what the majority of customers want rather than the engine moved back 1 to 1.5"



I have no idea what you just said..... in that "yep that's correct" as in the motor mounts might be on wrong? Or in "Yep that correct" as in that's the clearance you built into your sub?


All of this kind of stuff is so hard to "judge" just looking at photos.... But it "appears" to have a LOT of bellhousing "exposed".


:cheers:

[youthpastor]

http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/reborn-red-z/338445_10150312645163549_1091902669_o.jpg

http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/reborn-red-z/enginewire3.jpg

3.5 inches pass valve cover 4.25 drivers to the firewall. stock Speedtech mounts shoved all the way back on the slots to the frame. Rack, headers, ATS oil pan..everything fits great. there is enough room for the electric fans.
http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/reborn-red-z/0072.jpg

[Blake Foster]

I have no idea what you just said..... in that "yep that's correct" as in the motor mounts might be on wrong? Or in "Yep that correct" as in that's the clearance you built into your sub?


All of this kind of stuff is so hard to "judge" just looking at photos.... But it "appears" to have a LOT of bellhousing "exposed".


:cheers:

LOL Ok, Yep the way it is sitting is Correct, John did not use the Speedtech ATS motor mounts but that does not seem to have affected anything.

John did smooth the FW which does normally move it back slightly.

:cheers:

[John510]

Some updates. Front grille kit is on. Car is wired up and ready to go to the paint booth to spray the stripes on it next week.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/463D1B6F-578D-44E9-9E0E-F34781D36143-1513-000000D387004872.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/68DB492A-4F9E-465F-A679-1491AD6FCBB5-1513-000000D399FA11F5.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/8FCBDA9E-817E-4A61-91A0-0D19B6AF053D-1513-000000D3A6927044.jpg

[cencalc6]

Looking Good John! :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

getting close John, please tell me the guy writing on your header panel is the same guy that gets to buff the clear coat. :D

[johnzSS]

Sick build! Are we gonna start seeing this car soon prowling the streets of the Bay? Im in the East Bay as well and will keep an eye out for this thing!


Subscribed.

John

[John510]

A few updates....

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/C7B8AE3C-0AD4-4AFB-A102-7BCCF7345BE4-6809-00000640964D8A54.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/192AD50F-1E99-48D5-840A-BC7B4D37E41A-6809-00000640A21F01FB.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/3FB17C8B-034E-462B-B0A4-47331C2D0FED-6809-00000640AA034A49.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/B98A7317-CE81-4074-BCE6-BF29E713D7B3-6809-00000640692F263B.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/F9225C7B-5CD3-441A-BC7D-391420030363-6991-000006566BEFE509.jpg

[cencalc6]

Looking Really Good John!

[waynieZ]

Its looking awesome John!

[214Chevy]

That black is sinister!! :guns: I like it!!:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

A few updates...

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/F9225C7B-5CD3-441A-BC7D-391420030363-6991-000006566BEFE509.jpg

John, really looks good. What is the material you're running down the center of your center console to get those radius's? Really turned out nice.

[John510]

Its made from wood and leather/microsuede

[Vince@Meanstreets]

thats gonna smell nice...

[chr2002ca]

Looking awesome John. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

thats gonna smell nice...

Looking awesome John. :thumbsup:

Me three. That interior is gonna be sick. Great job John :thumbsup:

[John510]

WCAC shot the front parts today with the stripe layout and WOW did it come out awesome. Cant wait to see it assembled back on the car.:excited: :happy23: Hopefully we can make it to Autorama in February..


http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/033C420E-D01A-426E-A31B-1E93A3149A89-7642-000006932A83CCA5_zpsc61fe036.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/22D4D860-BA30-4518-B48D-E2B9193EDA18-7642-000006932278BE93_zps49ede0c8.jpg

[waynieZ]

Very Nice !

[srh3trinity]

Love the stripe. The red, black and carbon is going to be a great combo.

[tubbed69]

stripes really look nice but so does everything else on this build great job

[DETON8R]

Frekin awesome John!!!
Not much more to go and you should be driving it.:thumbsup:

[frankv11]

John. Just read your whole thread , man you had some hurdles and glad you were able to keep it. Hella of a job:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Just checked your thread, stripes look killer John. :thumbsup:

[Greg from Aus]

Really coming together well John, not long now. :popcorn2:

Greg

[John510]

Almost complete! Just needs interior and a few minor odds and ends. Probably going to lower the coils down to drop it another inch or so....

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/AE0DEAF1-3B1F-45EF-9222-9984D7A7645B-7894-00000536D946737C_zps13d2c23c.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/E0A8E918-DBF0-4B9D-AC8C-5D270539C17D-7894-00000536CB72F83E_zps1628771e.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/E890211D-06A6-4901-A4BD-A3D5F7013053-7894-00000536C118168D_zpsb04fe9b5.jpg

[214Chevy]

The car is really beautiful. Love the way the carbon looks with the black paint. Oh, and the clear coat really looks good on the hood too...I mean the way it's cleared makes it look really good. Your paint guy did a fine job with the hood.

[waynieZ]

It came out great John.

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks killer John! :thumbsup:

I agree it could use a little drop. Do you have room under your rear wheel wells?

[randy]

what show was this?

This is one of the reason i went with a 18x11 in the rear instead of a 18x12. This allowed me to lower the car down more. Im only limited by my coilover length instead of tire and fender clearance

[John510]

Sacramento Autorama.

I think I can go another inch before it rubs.

Ill get some engine shots tomorrow when I head up there.

[fleet]

That is one badd '68 John.

Well done. :thumbsup:

[Richio1]

Bad Ass John. Can't wait to see it in person tomorrow! :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

smokin'

[qnitro]

what the status?? You gett'n close??

[John510]

The shop is still working on the interior. Heres a door panel pic

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/4D469406-C90A-4E09-ADD6-BD5DA7FAA102-10881-0000093067A0E9D3_zps1267f0ec.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/4D469406-C90A-4E09-ADD6-BD5DA7FAA102-10881-0000093067A0E9D3_zps1267f0ec.jpg.html)

[geberhard]

John very clean doors dig the design what panels are those? What handles are you planning to get in? BTW interior of teh car is overrated, lol what is the ETA?????

Gui

[John510]

Its a deluxe door panel that was modified with fiberglass then recovered. Ill use a stock door handle.

[geberhard]

John looks awesome! I like the idea, same shop that is putting the car together is doing the interior? Who are you using?

Gui

[John510]

They are doing everything on it. West Coast Auto Craft in Cloverdale

[geberhard]

John sweet I bet you cna not wait any longer. Any planned ETA on getting it done?

[John510]

It was supposed to be done already. So not sure when it will actually be ready. Hopefully soon.

[geberhard]

Man I hear ya, but get an ETA from them. What else is needed to make her a driver at this point?

Patience is king but the itch is a bitch lol :) Gui

[John510]

Headliner went in also today..

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/12B23336-B493-43F9-A2E8-66465468B04B-5474-00000466F82984E8_zpsa3e32b07.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/12B23336-B493-43F9-A2E8-66465468B04B-5474-00000466F82984E8_zpsa3e32b07.jpg.html)

[qnitro]

John the interior is looking great.. Its so close now that at least you can see the end... Looking forward to hearing it run though the area..

[Richio1]

John - went up to WCAC today to check out the cars. They are still plugging away.

Pam and the new girl were working on your carpet and back seats. I gotta tell ya, that headliner is AWESOME! Looks sooo good in person. I love how Pam did it with the stock headliner bows. I think it looks way better then the Marquez style suede headliners. Provides a little more definition.

She also got the package tray and side metal pieces all wrapped in leather. They look great too. You need to have her send you some pics.

[geberhard]

Jeff lol I was so going to quote and re-edited what you wrote for fun :)

John fingers crossed want to see this puppy coming along so bad!!

Gui

[Richio1]

Jeff lol I was so going to quote and re-edited what you wrote for fun :)

John fingers crossed want to see this puppy coming along so bad!!

Gui

Well now that you mention it... that is pretty good. Next time I'll get some pictures for you of them "working on the carpet, wrapping in leather, together". You'd be surprised, they are both cute too... no where near your typical car shop chicks.

Think All Girls Garage...and let your mind wander. Now :topic:

[geberhard]

Jeff lol you gotta remind me of SEMA candy hahahah!

John, what are you doing on the door panels?

Gui

[John510]

Thanks for the updates Jeff.:thumbsup:

I need to decide on some seat belts soon.

[John510]

WooHoo just got a text pic. My seats are done!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/F3AF4CDD-1161-40BA-BB08-6997984634CB-168-000000064F84D810_zps76983bf0.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/F3AF4CDD-1161-40BA-BB08-6997984634CB-168-000000064F84D810_zps76983bf0.jpg.html)

[Swain]

those look bitchin..

[Cole]

those look bitchin..

I'm with him on that one!

[geberhard]

John looks awesome!!!

[Rybar]

Those look good, what brand are they?

[John510]

Those look good, what brand are they?

Not sure which brand. I found these on Ebay for 500 a piece and had them recovered. The back is real carbon also which is why I wanted them..

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/07e49046.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/07e49046.jpg.html)

[Richio1]

Nice... l love the red stitching. Subtle but it ties everything together nicely.

[Amituk]

They are copies of the cobra misanos.

One of my favourite seats.

Nice

[John510]

OK guys heres some updated interior shots. Pam at WCAC is doing a pimpin job on my interior. Im very impressed with the detail where she mated the leather to the carbon.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/D3740437-F787-4242-A8DB-115F8F7704EA-4402-0000041D560A4B8D_zps15ea2333.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/D3740437-F787-4242-A8DB-115F8F7704EA-4402-0000041D560A4B8D_zps15ea2333.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/733B60A1-6E3E-49E4-9FB2-81D25E973EF7-4402-0000041D639E0D9B_zps18ed8280.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/733B60A1-6E3E-49E4-9FB2-81D25E973EF7-4402-0000041D639E0D9B_zps18ed8280.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/EA3FB674-8B6E-4D41-81B5-0916A6F7D347-4402-0000041D5D19D9EC_zpsf6577283.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/EA3FB674-8B6E-4D41-81B5-0916A6F7D347-4402-0000041D5D19D9EC_zpsf6577283.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/A441CA08-4C4F-49C7-B9FC-FB901BFB4B13-4402-0000041D6949FDEA_zps885b0bd3.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/A441CA08-4C4F-49C7-B9FC-FB901BFB4B13-4402-0000041D6949FDEA_zps885b0bd3.jpg.html)

[chr2002ca]

That's looking really sharp John. Top-notch. :thumbsup:

[qnitro]

Damn John, this car is soooo nice

[214Chevy]

Looking good sir...seats are amazing!! :Tomcat:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Pam's pretty sick dude.

[broken1234]

Can you stitch to carbon fiber? Or is that just really well fitted and glued? That looks nice!

[John510]

Can you stitch to carbon fiber? Or is that just really well fitted and glued? That looks nice!

its very well fitted then glued. thanks for the compliments

[John510]

Goodguys car show pics. The flash made the suede look a little gray in the picture. Still need to do a bunch of trim work but its getting there. WCAC is freeking amazing. My jaw dropped when I seen the interior today. Needs a tad bit more wiring, build intake tubes for manifold, install exhaust, then work out the kinks and shes done....


http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0197_zps8221e07e.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0197_zps8221e07e.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0199_zps728e9fb9.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0199_zps728e9fb9.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0203_zpsdaacecbb.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0203_zpsdaacecbb.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0193_zpsa703c593.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0193_zpsa703c593.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0192_zps16487318.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0192_zps16487318.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0191_zps996fc1bd.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0191_zps996fc1bd.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0190_zps48a5a895.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0190_zps48a5a895.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0189_zps0ed7f103.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0189_zps0ed7f103.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0186_zpsff0ff589.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0186_zpsff0ff589.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/DSCN0201_zps61df041a.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/DSCN0201_zps61df041a.jpg.html)

[214Chevy]

Damn...that looks good!! :cheering:

[Ron in SoCal]

Very nice John. Getting closer!

[Rick D]

Looking really nice John, I'm sure you just smell that bad boy running now.

[John510]

Thanks guys. I cant wait to fire it up!

[Richio1]

Hey John- car looks awesome. The pictures look great but I'll tell ya, it looks way better in person. The pics just don't capture all the details, as you know. Pamela and Emma sure did a great job.

We're getting close. :thumbsup:

[garickman]

Who did the interior? Nice job!

[tubbed69]

car is looking great John,that intake is very cool

[John510]

Who did the interior? Nice job!

Thanks guys for the comments. Interior was done by Pamela at West Coast Auto Craft in Cloverdale, CA

[Greg from Aus]

It really looks great John.:drool:

[Sieg]

Well done John! :thumbsup:

[DETON8R]

Car is Lookin' BAD A$$. :hail:
Wish I could break away and go to the GG Show this weekend and see it in person.

[waynieZ]

It looks SWEET John! It came out very nice.

[geberhard]

John, awesome to see the progress on the ride, coming a long way and great!

[John510]

The show was fun. Heres a couple pics. I can hear my daughter now "Dad can I take the camaro to Prom?"

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/D4A2104D-DB65-4F8E-8DE6-340F8C61515D-8963-0000063CDDED29D0_zps397021c2.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/D4A2104D-DB65-4F8E-8DE6-340F8C61515D-8963-0000063CDDED29D0_zps397021c2.jpg.html)
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/9C992D15-6486-4503-9AF1-8BD4AB1209AE-8963-0000063CF9FB9DA7_zps90a2912a.jpg (http://s527.photobucket.com/user/JohnS510/media/9C992D15-6486-4503-9AF1-8BD4AB1209AE-8963-0000063CF9FB9DA7_zps90a2912a.jpg.html)

[Greg from Aus]

So that looks good John, how about some nice shots outdoors.

[John510]

Ill get some soon. Once its 100% buttoned up ill have a photo shoot done

[Greg from Aus]

Have we got long to wait? :popcorn2:

[DFRESH]

Stellar interior bro----that looks amazing. Best shot ever with your daughter sitting in there. That is a great pic.

DF

[tubbed69]

very well done John,that sure is a pretty little girl you got there

[waynieZ]

She's a doll! The interior looks great too.

[qnitro]

I was there, car looked great.. there was always a crowd around the car..

[flashlight holder]

Does your car run?

[streetbird]

I love the pedals setup, thinking of doing something similar on mine

[John510]

Does your car run?

Not yet. Still needs the wiring finished

[flashlight holder]

Hi John,

I was just wondering how your cars was coming along. I remember you saying the shop was going to have it to you in 2 weeks.

Post a video when you hear it running for the first time.

[John510]

Hi John,

I was just wondering how your cars was coming along. I remember you saying the shop was going to have it to you in 2 weeks.

Post a video when you hear it running for the first time.

They told me two weeks at the show but you know how that goes. My neighborhood had their local car show today and I missed it.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Keep the pressure on and hang in there buddy.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Hi John,

I was just wondering how your cars was coming along. I remember you saying the shop was going to have it to you in 2 weeks.

Post a video when you hear it running for the first time.

if you ever need a job I can use a good light holder at the shop.

[flashlight holder]

if you ever need a job I can use a good light holder at the shop.

:) Thanks ....You made me smile with that one.

Oh I picked that name because that's how I got started...."holding the flashlight for Dad".

I took a look at your shop and Love your work.

[flashlight holder]

They told me two weeks at the show but you know how that goes. My neighborhood had their local car show today and I missed it.

OUCH...That had to really hurt. I feel for you....really I do!!!

I wish you all the best and hope to see you and your car at a show next year in Pleasanton.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

:) Thanks ....You made me smile with that one.

Oh I picked that name because that's how I got started...."holding the flashlight for Dad".

I took a look at your shop and Love your work.

Thank you... you lucky, I was the punching bag. :buttkick:


John will get it going. Lets have faith. :gitrdun:

[flashlight holder]

Hi John,

How is the car coming along? Its been over a month and since they promised it to you in 2 weeks, it should be running by now.

[FETorino]

Hi John,

How is the car coming along? Its been over a month and since they promised it to you in 2 weeks, it should be running by now.

I'm sure he's to busy driving it to post a reply.

:cheers:

[John510]

Hi John,

How is the car coming along? Its been over a month and since they promised it to you in 2 weeks, it should be running by now.

Didnt you say it had 2-3 months worth of work? How would it get done in 2 weeks?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Math works for me... Anything from them?

[John510]

Yes they repainted my roof because the last shop in Petaluma lowered a lift on it and effed it all up. They tried to repaint it so I wouldn't notice but then when the window trims weren't lining up and the paint didn't match we knew something was off. Sanded the roof down and sure enough they filled it with bondo so had to redo the roof again with metal.

Car is wired but waiting for the exhaust to go on before it gets fired. Also working on a custom dual intake setup.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

ouch, good to hear its moving along.

[Richio1]

Glad to hear its getting closer. Almost there.

[flashlight holder]

If that's all they are having to complete on the car, he should be driving shortly.

Wouldn't it be nice to see the car drive to the next show in Pleasanton. I believe their is another show this month?

I figure two days max on the exhaust and how long does it take to epoxy two throttle bodies to the intake ports?

The end has to be near. Besides didn't they tell you two weeks after the last show?

[DFRESH]

How in the world did they drop their lift down on your car? Man, just when you think you've heard everything. Sorry to hear bro---keep pushing forward---we will all be at Pleasanton in June having a great time---it will all be worth it.

Doug

[Richio1]

How in the world did they drop their lift down on your car? Man, just when you think you've heard everything. Sorry to hear bro---keep pushing forward---we will all be at Pleasanton in June having a great time---it will all be worth it.

Doug

Yeah how crazy is that?

At the Pleasanton show I was sitting on the couch in the WCAC booth and this group of 5 20-30 year olds all homied out come walking in and one of them says. "hey isnt that the car we dropped the lift on" and they all start laughing. I just sit there and listen and watch, as one of them leans up against my car, I say, "really, do you mind not leaning on my car"? The kid is all apologetic then they strut away still laughing.

They were a piece of work. I was hoping to hear more about how it happened but they didnt get into it.

Dont worry John, the end is near.

Absolute Customs is a shady shop. One of my coworkers husbands use to work there until he quit after not being paid for 3 moths. Then they stole some of his tools.

[Ron in SoCal]

^ that's f'd up. Lucky they didn't get a little 'talking' to...

[John510]

Yeah and they tried to hide it by fixing it but they did a really crappy job so we noticed it.

There is a Goodguys show Nov 9 in Pleasanton. I should be there running and driving.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Yeah and they tried to hide it by fixing it but they did a really crappy job so we noticed it.

There is a Goodguys show Nov 9 in Pleasanton. I should be there running and driving.

Right on John!!

[Flash68]

Yeah how crazy is that?

At the Pleasanton show I was sitting on the couch in the WCAC booth and this group of 5 20-30 year olds all homied out come walking in and one of them says. "hey isnt that the car we dropped the lift on" and they all start laughing. I just sit there and listen and watch, as one of them leans up against my car, I say, "really, do you mind not leaning on my car"? The kid is all apologetic then they strut away still laughing.

They were a piece of work. I was hoping to hear more about how it happened but they didnt get into it.

Dont worry John, the end is near.

Absolute Customs is a shady shop. One of my coworkers husbands use to work there until he quit after not being paid for 3 moths. Then they stole some of his tools.

Man that is just ridiculous.

Recognize anyone?

FItNU5f-MHE

[flashlight holder]

Yeah.....I was the one who found the roof damage when I tried to install the upper windshield trim. No way of hiding how far away the roof was away from the molding. That damage could only be fixed properly by removing the headliner....a uni-spotter couldn't move the metal on the edge.

As for the guys laughing...we'll yes it is poor taste to laugh about that but it's not their place to step up and say anything. It all falls on the Owners Shoulders to step forward and own up to the damage.

Hmmm, not being paid for 3 mo.... sounds like a common theme in the Automotive industry in that area.

I can't wait to see your car in November. I'll go on Sunday so I can see it driving. I never realized just how many cars don't actually move under their own power at these shows ....such a shame.

[John510]

One of my coworkers husbands use to work there until he quit after not being paid for 3 moths. Then they stole some of his tools.


Are you talking about Brian? I dont see him in that video.

[Richio1]

Are you talking about Brian? I dont see him in that video.

Yeah. He got totally screwed. Lost thousands of dollars in tools.

That shop was a mess. He was there for 6 months, got one check. Was suppose to get commissions on work he brought in but it never happened. He had all the right intentions, they needed a shop Manager and he was good at it. He brought in more than a dozen new jobs but didn't get paid.

I've heard all kinds of crazy stories.

[John510]

If there is anyone interested in my car please let me know. Kaiser in Hayward is closing their Pediatric dept and my wife is one of the 20 unlucky people who is getting laid off. Losing a six figure job hurts especially when she was the main source of our income.

If interested please contact Chris @ West Coast Autocraft in Cloverdale, CA. I can PM you his contact info.

I would prefer a local buyer so he can still use the car in his booth at car shows.

[frankv11]

If there is anyone interested in my car please let me know. Kaiser in Hayward is closing their Pediatric dept and my wife is one of the 20 unlucky people who is getting laid off. Losing a six figure job hurts especially when she was the main source of our income.

If interested please contact Chris @ West Coast Autocraft in Cloverdale, CA. I can PM you his contact info.

I would prefer a local buyer so he can still use the car in his booth at car shows.
John
Don't know you personally but followed your build.
Sorry to hear the bad news. I hope everything works out for the best.

[John510]

Thanks Frank. Hopefully she will get hired somewhere before someone wants my car.

[tubbed69]

Sorry to here about the job loss,hopefully something will come along.Sure would hate to see you sell your car after all this work,good luck.

[DETON8R]

Hi John,

Sorry to hear that news for your wife. That really sucks.

The good news is there are some good pediatric hospitals in the Bay Area, especially in the South Bay and on the Peninsula, both aren't a long of a commute from the East Bay. I've known a few nurses that worked independent when times are hard, picking up several shifts a week, usually out of the area, then find something local and permanent later. Hope your wife can keep it going until something permanent comes up close to home.

I can't believe the story about your car. Can anything else over the top happen with that car?

[flashlight holder]

Sorry to hear the news.

I hope you at least get to drive the car a few times before it sells. I can't wait to see it driving around Pleasanton Nov 9th.

[flashlight holder]

Thanks Frank. Hopefully she will get hired somewhere before someone wants my car.

Have you had any offers to date?

What is the condition of the car "running and driving" or still in the build stage?

[flashlight holder]

Last time we talked it was promised to be done in September 2013.

[John510]

Last time we talked it was promised to be done in September 2013.

Yes but he is redoing a lot of the previous work. It is 99% done and should be at GG in March.

[U-turn]

Thats great to hear!!! I have learned a whole new level of patience. Not that I am good at it but I've learned it...:confused18:

[Richio1]

Looking forward to seeing & hearing it. Autocross?

[waynieZ]

Great news!