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kwhizz
07-16-2009, 04:54 PM
Nice article on Jackass in the latest issue of Hot Rod that came in the mail today......"Great Job" to all involved.........:hail: :hail:

Ken:thumbsup:
Steve1968LS2
07-16-2009, 05:27 PM
It will be even better in a couple of months.. :)


And why did Hot Rod feel the need to ruin the color of Charley's car? They tried to turn it from Daytona Yellow to some kind of bright Canary yellow.. it didn't work.

However, the tech was excelent!
awr68
07-16-2009, 10:44 PM
Congrats guys!! :thumbsup:

I guess I have to go to the store....I don't get HR any more and I want to check it out!!
Tom.A
07-16-2009, 10:49 PM
I have to go to the store....I don't get HR any more and I want to check it out!!

I will have to do the same as I quit getting it also. Congrats guy's:thumbsup:
tones2SS
07-17-2009, 10:46 AM
Very cool. That car and the builder(s), deserve all the credit they receive.
That is a KILLER car.:bow: :cheers:
Tom.A
07-20-2009, 09:44 PM
Got a copy tonight looks great:thumbsup: I am surprised there was no finsihed interior shot though.

Has anybody else plugged in the GM part numbers as listed in the article? They list part numbers for the ZR1 calipers and rotors. I plugged in the part numbers at a few online GM parts houses......
Brembo six piston caliper 25923833 & 25923832 for only $412.00 each :question:
ZR1 Carbon ceramic rotors 25843121 for $1600.00 each ?
I thought I read somewhere the front brakes and calipers were like 10k?
Granted $1600.00 for a rotor is good chunk of change but if these mount the same as C6 do I can see them making their way on many builds.
BBC71Nova
07-21-2009, 08:36 AM
Got my issue and that is a mighty fine Jackass :D . Too bad HotRod decided they liked canary yellow better and photochopped it :mad: .

Does anyone know what spare donuts are being used to roll it around the shop? Maybe spares from a C6??? I'm gonna pick up a set for myself I think. Much better than worrying about damage to actual wheels.

John
Steve1968LS2
07-21-2009, 08:56 AM
Got my issue and that is a mighty fine Jackass :D . Too bad HotRod decided they liked canary yellow better and photochopped it :mad: .

Does anyone know what spare donuts are being used to roll it around the shop? Maybe spares from a C6??? I'm gonna pick up a set for myself I think. Much better than worrying about damage to actual wheels.

John

Corvettes don't have spare tires.. just "fix flat" kits...
BBC71Nova
07-21-2009, 09:15 AM
Corvettes don't have spare tires.. just "fix flat" kits...

Hmm. I wondered about that since even my G8 doesn't have a spare. It looked from the pics like they were built to clear large brakes and rotors so that is why I thought maybe the C6. So now I'm curious what they might be from...
Rybar
07-21-2009, 10:51 AM
Is JA the cover car? I couldnt find the issue yesterday when I was looking in the store?
MarkM66
07-21-2009, 11:36 AM
Got a copy tonight looks great:thumbsup: I am surprised there was no finsihed interior shot though.

Has anybody else plugged in the GM part numbers as listed in the article? They list part numbers for the ZR1 calipers and rotors. I plugged in the part numbers at a few online GM parts houses......
Brembo six piston caliper 25923833 & 25923832 for only $412.00 each :question:
ZR1 Carbon ceramic rotors 25843121 for $1600.00 each ?
I thought I read somewhere the front brakes and calipers were like 10k?
Granted $1600.00 for a rotor is good chunk of change but if these mount the same as C6 do I can see them making their way on many builds.


Or less at gmpartsdirect . I guess they came down in value.

Saw Camaro X on ebay, in blue.
SLO 65
07-21-2009, 12:01 PM
"Does anyone know what spare donuts are being used to roll it around the shop? Maybe spares from a C6??? I'm gonna pick up a set for myself I think. Much better than worrying about damage to actual wheels."

They may be 17" spares from an 88-96 corvette. The 84-87 are 16" and won't clear C5 sized brakes. Expect to pay about $50 each on Ebay or the Corvette Forum. They could also be from a late model GTO as well.

The believe the carbon brakes are 10K for all four, plus the cost of new ZR1 bearings.

Nick
Stielow
07-21-2009, 01:03 PM
Does anyone know what spare donuts are being used to roll it around the shop? Maybe spares from a C6??? I'm gonna pick up a set for myself I think. Much better than worrying about damage to actual wheels.

They may 17" spares from 88-96 corvette. The 84-87 are 16" and won't clear C5 sized brakes. Expect to pay about $50 each on Ebay or the Corvette Forum. They could also be from a late model GTO as well.

The believe the carbon brakes are 10K for all four, plus the cost of new ZR1 bearings.

Nick

The "roller" are C-4 Vett spares used to clear the C-6 front suspension. I got them off Ebay for $20 - $35 each. They are aluminum and work great. Get the 17 not the 16 wheels.

Stielow
BBC71Nova
07-21-2009, 02:30 PM
The "roller" are C-4 Vett spares used to clear the C-6 front suspension. I got them off Ebay for $20 - $35 each. They are aluminum and work great. Get the 17 not the 16 wheels.

Stielow

Thanks! Got to call up the salvage place and round some of those up if possible.

BTW, Stielow U Da Man :hail: Keep those awesome projects coming.

John
buickfunnycar.com
07-21-2009, 03:42 PM
Is JA the cover car? I couldnt find the issue yesterday when I was looking in the store?

No,not on the cover.
Got mine last night but haven't opened it...guess I will now.:unibrow:

I really enjoy HR,I think it's getting even better although it gets raked over the coals here,lol.
Rybar
07-21-2009, 04:04 PM
No,not on the cover.
Got mine last night but haven't opened it...guess I will now.:unibrow:

I really enjoy HR,I think it's getting even better although it gets raked over the coals here,lol.

John, what's on the cover?
buickfunnycar.com
07-21-2009, 04:45 PM
John, what's on the cover?

Not home right now but I think it's project cars...will check it out and report back.Looks like my evening is planned now...:thumbsup:
buickfunnycar.com
07-21-2009, 05:37 PM
Here's the cover:yes: :
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC07358.jpg

You'll have to buy the issue to see the rest...:unibrow:

I also noticed the old '67 Buick Skylark funny car my dad built was also featured in a small segment.I have been trying to purchase this car from Nick Hardie who currently owns it,wish he'd just trade me for some musclecars and be done with it.My dad owned Brooklyn,Speed & Machine and campained a bunch of AA/GD dragsters through the years...this is the only F/C he ever built.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC07363.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC07362.jpg