G-Force Cuda found

[Al Moreno]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlRaU_eUxcM&NR=1&feature=fvwp

G-Force cuda found hiding from Super Cuda!

Just kidding put your rocks down,LOL.

It's nice to know it's being taken care off.

[70rs]

Nice collection there! Maybe the nicest one in the universe???:D

[Roger M]

Nice collection there! Maybe the nicest one in the universe???:D

I think Al has blown past 'Universe'..

'Infinity and Beyond' is the new benchmark.. :lol:

[phillym5]

Wow.... great taste in there.
Who's is that?:hail:

[Al Moreno]

OK guys, here's the nicest collection in the UNIVERSAL trajectory.

Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGd0hvAXfCc&feature=related


Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oUO0siTBPs&NR=1

Part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oUO0siTBPs&feature=related

Don't quote me but I think this is the late John Lingenfelter brother.

[Fluid Power]

My best friend made it into the Collier private car collection over the weekend. Best collection of rare Porsche racing cars outside of the factory. :thumbsup:

It was a fully catered black tie affair!

Darren

[FreddieCougar]

My god.....I'm gonna be sick. That's just not fair.
Was that a Grumpy Jenkins Camaro? Geez.....

[ironworks]

Al, I thought I warned you about sneaking around my garage with your video camera. :D

[Steve1968LS2]

Actually the G-Force Cuda has a NEW home.. and the good news is that the new owner is going to drive the hell out of it :)

That's all I can say right now... :yes:

[Al Moreno]

Al, I thought I warned you about sneaking around my garage with your video camera. :D

Dang, I forgot you are a lurker on this web site.:_paranoid

[Al Moreno]

Actually the G-Force Cuda has a NEW home.. and the good news is that the new owner is going to drive the hell out of it :)

That's all I can say right now... :yes:

It;s going to be in close company with last years ridler winner. :unibrow:

[ProdigyCustoms]

Good to know it is back in the family

[elitecustombody]

Glad to see it surface up after it was sold at BJ almost 2 years ago.

Has to be my favorite custom built Cuda in existence

[Steve1968LS2]

Glad to see it surface up after it was sold at BJ almost 2 years ago.

Has to be my favorite custom built Cuda in existence

The guy that bought it at BJ TWO YEARS ago only put about 30 miles on it in that time.

The new owner will put on considerably more I'm sure.. lol

[Jr]

The guy that bought it at BJ TWO YEARS ago only put about 30 miles on it in that time.

The new owner will put on considerably more I'm sure.. lol

So the old dude in Florida sold it?

That Cuda is amazing!

[Neil B]

Don kept the 'Cuda in a restored firehouse about a half-mile from my house. I never once saw the car on road.

[customcam]

Really? Did Doug by the Cuda?

[ProdigyCustoms]

Really? Did Doug by the Cuda?

Not exactly!

[wiedemab]

Not exactly!

Did he steal it? Maybe it was one of those, you break it you bought it kind of things?

J/K I have less than no information on this topic, but I couldn't resist the urge to post.

[Steve1968LS2]

Did he steal it? Maybe it was one of those, you break it you bought it kind of things?

J/K I have less than no information on this topic, but I couldn't resist the urge to post.

It's complicated... Let's just say he's a very lucky man and married well...

[wiedemab]

It's complicated... Let's just say he's a very lucky man and married well...

I am confused, but extremely jealous.

:hail:

[Bow Tie 67]

It's complicated... Let's just say he's a very lucky man and married well...

One of the rat pack?

[clill]

OK...Here it is in a nutshell...Bob Johnson had Alan Johnson build him the Cuda. Bob sold it at Barrett-Jackson a couple years ago. Doug Cooper happens to be Bob's friend and last years winner of the Riddler award with his 32 Ford B400 "Duecenberg" also built by Alan Johnson had his 50th birthday a few days ago. At big car events you will likely see Doug ,Bob and Alan together. They are joined at the hip. Doug's wife surprises Doug by stealing the phone # off his desk of the guy that bought Bob's Cuda at Barrett-Jackson and manages to buy it and surprises him with it for his 50th birthday without him or Alan or Bob knowing anything about it. She has managed to piss of Wives nationwide...:cheers:

Now that is pretty cool........................

[Jr]

She is pretty cool........................

Doug is a very lucky guy! Congrats

[sick65]

OK...Here it is in a nutshell...Bob Johnson had Alan Johnson build him the Cuda. Bob sold it at Barrett-Jackson a couple years ago. Doug Cooper happens to be Bob's friend and last years winner of the Riddler award with his 32 Ford B400 "Duecenberg" also built by Alan Johnson had his 50th birthday a few days ago. At big car events you will likely see Doug ,Bob and Alan together. They are joined at the hip. Doug's wife surprises Doug by stealing the phone # off his desk of the guy that bought Bob's Cuda at Barrett-Jackson and manages to buy it and surprises him with it for his 50th birthday without him or Alan or Bob knowing anything about it. She has managed to piss of Wives nationwide...:cheers:

Now that is pretty cool........................

Wow...Wonder if Doug's wife has a sister that's single? :lol:

[wiedemab]

OK, I was right - extreme jealousy was the correct emotion!

Congrat to Mrs. Doug Cooper for pulling that one off. That is amazing!

I'm going to make my wife read this thread!!!!

[Van B]

OK...Here it is in a nutshell...Bob Johnson had Alan Johnson build him the Cuda. Bob sold it at Barrett-Jackson a couple years ago. Doug Cooper happens to be Bob's friend and last years winner of the Riddler award with his 32 Ford B400 "Duecenberg" also built by Alan Johnson had his 50th birthday a few days ago. At big car events you will likely see Doug ,Bob and Alan together. They are joined at the hip. Doug's wife surprises Doug by stealing the phone # off his desk of the guy that bought Bob's Cuda at Barrett-Jackson and manages to buy it and surprises him with it for his 50th birthday without him or Alan or Bob knowing anything about it. She has managed to piss of Wives nationwide...:cheers:

Now that is pretty cool........................

Almost brought a tear to my eye. :cool:

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

oh man.. we all here are sucking on Jelly pops...

Jealousy pops that is....

damn what a blazing lady..

[xtreme]

So the cuda now resides in what state? is it back in georgia?

[kennyd]

So the cuda now resides in what state? is it back in georgia?

new york

[xtreme]

darn haha thanks!

[syborg tt]

I'm going to make my wife read this thread!!!!


LOL I am not sure if my wife read this post it would really matter.

Pretty cool the car is back in the family.

[Al Moreno]

That's great to hear. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

I'm glad to hear Doug has the car now too. What a great story. Doug will drive it. That car needs to be seen not tucked away somewhere for no one else to admire. I bet when it gets brought out this spring/summer there will be people who have no idea it's a few years old now.

[6spdcamaro]

I hope he'll take it to oyster bay and i'll get to see it in person :unibrow:

[customcam]

Oh God please send me a wife like that'

[Al Moreno]

Oh God please send me a wife like that'

I think you have to make it happen so that she can afford to do that for you. :unibrow:

[customcam]

Al im having fun looking for one LoL :P

[Rybar]

Cool news, hope to see Doug doing some burnouts like he did in his '55

He's got a keeper wife that's for sure :thumbsup:

[wiedemab]

LOL I am not sure if my wife read this post it would really matter.

Pretty cool the car is back in the family.

I had no expectations that it would make much difference - my wife just rolls here eyes at me, lovingly of course.

I agree, that it it very cool that this car is "back in the family". All joking aside with my jealously comments, I don't really know Doug at all, but I can honestly say that I'm happy and excited for him.

[Doug Cooper]

Yes the Cuda is in good company...

here are a couple of shots.

[customcam]

Looks like it! :wow:
We need more Vids Doug & Congratulations! :thumbsup:

[6spdcamaro]

Take it to oyster Bay this year. DO IT!!!! :wow: please

[Doug Cooper]

It will be in Oyster bay this year in fact the first nice tuesday it will be there... if I'm in town!

6spdcamaro...do I know you?

[6spdcamaro]

Kind of indirectly, ive met you a few times. I'm Kenny Jr. My dad's friends with dennis D and Figgy. Can't wait to see the car. :yes:

[Doug Cooper]

Looks like it! :wow:
We need more Vids Doug & Congratulations! :thumbsup:

Thanks!

[clill]

I'm thinkin doug needs more room...

[monza]

Yes the Cuda is in good company...

here are a couple of shots.

very cool, can't find the words...
:bow: :captain: :hail: :thumbsup: :cheers: :woot:

[Doug Cooper]

I'm thinkin doug needs more room...

Charlie you are 100% CORRECT... I can fit a couple more in that garage and five in my other garage... a few others stashed away locally. The village won't let me go any bigger soooo I need to find a building with in a reasonable distance

Alan and I have a storage building we share in Alabama and I'm being evicted from Bobs place in Georgia [only one there] after his latest "13" splurge at BJ scottsdale

[Lenie]

One of my favorites, wish you lived in the Seattle area so I could see this in person. Hope to see more pics of it on this site. Congratulations, please let us know if it's ever in the great NW.

[Doug Cooper]

Kind of indirectly, ive met you a few times. I'm Kenny Jr. My dad's friends with dennis D and Figgy. Can't wait to see the car. :yes:


Kenny Jr does your dad have a 49 chevy...that Kenny? you Dads a friend of mine next time he's coming over to the house tell him to call and you can come with him and check out the garage!

look forward to seeing you in Oyster Bay in the Spring..

what are you building? what area do you live in?

[elitecustombody]

coopercarz,so the Cuda is yours? I'd love to see it in person, I read a while back the car used to be in Florida, is that correct? Where is it now? If you don't mind me asking.

If I haven't said it yet, it's one amazing machine,:thumbsup:

[Doug Cooper]

coopercarz,so the Cuda is yours? I'd love to see it in person, I read a while back the car used to be in Florida, is that correct? Where is it now? If you don't mind me asking.

If I haven't said it yet, it's one amazing machine,:thumbsup:


Thanks...the car is on Long Island in New York

Where are you located?

[z4me69]

is that bob's old black 69 with the turbo motor in it.i allways wondered where it ended up. love that car.and congrats on getting the cuda

[elitecustombody]

Thanks...the car is on Long Island in New York

Where are you located?

Ahh.. So you're the proud owner of that beast.Congrats!

I'm in Jacksonville Florida.

Hopefully one day I get to see it .Everytime I look at pics of that car ,I get all fired up to work on my 71 Cuda.

Please post more pics of that bad boy!

[6spdcamaro]

Nope thats a different Kenny, my dad has the bright yellow 31 ford sedan, and the ice cream truck.
\Kenny Jr does your dad have a 49 chevy...that Kenny? you Dads a friend of mine next time he's coming over to the house tell him to call and you can come with him and check out the garage!

look forward to seeing you in Oyster Bay in the Spring..

what are you building? what area do you live in?

[Doug Cooper]

OK, we were at Pocono GG when you and you Dad were talking about the camaro project! Edwards! now I remember you...good to have young guys in the hobby!

[6spdcamaro]

Yep thats me :thumbsup: . Congratulations on the 'Cuda. Dying to see the car in person. I can imagine pictures won't do it justice.
OK, we were at Pocono GG when you and you Dad were talking about the camaro project! Edwards! now I remember you...good to have young guys in the hobby!

[notorious1970]

Ive got the perfect nova for you! :unibrow: haha, excellent collection. Saw your ridler winner last yr at autorama. :hail:

Charlie you are 100% CORRECT... I can fit a couple more in that garage and five in my other garage... a few others stashed away locally. The village won't let me go any bigger soooo I need to find a building with in a reasonable distance

Alan and I have a storage building we share in Alabama and I'm being evicted from Bobs place in Georgia [only one there] after his latest "13" splurge at BJ scottsdale

[WSSix]

OK I just wanted to step in and..... make you guys jealous. The car is that nice in person, lol. Bob lives about 45 minutes from me so I'd get to see it when he brought it out to Year One events. If you know it will be at a show and you're thinking of attending, just go. It's worth the time even if you only get 5 minutes with it. Flip through the build pictures too if the book is there. The metal work that was done is ridiculous. Great car and I'm so happy I got to see it while it was still local.

[WSSix]

is that bob's old black 69 with the turbo motor in it.i allways wondered where it ended up. love that car.and congrats on getting the cuda

Battle Axe

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/phr_0401_1969_chevrolet_camaro/index.html

and not turboed. Built by Alan Johnson as well. I see a trend :)

You may be thinking of the other Bob Johnson. I believe his black 69 was turbo charged. twins if I am not mistaken. His was a slightly different car on the outside though. I want to say his was a convertible but that doesn't seem right.

[Doug Cooper]

Battle Axe

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/phr_0401_1969_chevrolet_camaro/index.html

and not turboed. Built by Alan Johnson as well. I see a trend :)

You may be thinking of the other Bob Johnson. I believe his black 69 was turbo charged. twins if I am not mistaken. His was a slightly different car on the outside though. I want to say his was a convertible but that doesn't seem right.


Yes you are correct that is Battle Axe... Ive owned it many years...that's a really fun car!!!

for the right number I might part with it?

[fleetus macmullitz]

That is a great story. Very cool how neither Alan and Bob knew about it either. :)

That old saying 'its the thought that counts' at the end of the day, that's what really matters when gifts are given. Obviously a lot of thought went into your wife's gift Doug. :thumbsup:

[Scotch]

Yes you are correct that is Battle Axe... Ive owned it many years...that's a really fun car!!!

for the right number I might part with it?

That car is so cool. I'm the one who named it Battle Axe. I've always liked it.

[wiedemab]

Yes you are correct that is Battle Axe... Ive owned it many years...that's a really fun car!!!

for the right number I might part with it?

Doug, it may have you been you driving it at the time, but I remember a few years ago at Columbus Goodguys I heard something pretty mean sounding at the hotel next door and walked over just in time to see the end of the Battle Axe doing a nasty ass burnout in the back of the hotel parking lot - and then quickly parking - of course.

Did I already say that it sounds NASTY! Oh yeah, cuz it does!

[WSSix]

Considering this is what Doug does for fun, I'd bet you're right, Brandon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PsY2W_KiyA&feature=related

:)

[Doug Cooper]

Doug, it may have you been you driving it at the time, but I remember a few years ago at Columbus Goodguys I heard something pretty mean sounding at the hotel next door and walked over just in time to see the end of the Battle Axe doing a nasty ass burnout in the back of the hotel parking lot - and then quickly parking - of course.

Did I already say that it sounds NASTY! Oh yeah, cuz it does!


I confess it was me! Ive done a few in that parking lot over the years...

[nvr2fst]

Great surprise gift Doug. It fits well with you collection.
So whats next on your car agenda. Another camaro?

[Doug Cooper]

Great surprise gift Doug. It fits well with you collection.
So whats next on your car agenda. Another camaro?

I've got several rust free cars stored...camaros and 32 fords Alan and I are kicking around a few ideas...

[MarkM66]

Would you bring G-Force to the Optima Challenge if invited?

[Jr]

Would you bring G-Force to the Optima Challenge if invited?

That is a hell of a question!

[Al Moreno]

That is a hell of a question!


Why? :_paranoid

[Doug Cooper]

I know they would most probably extend an invitation... I'd rather follow the trend for that event and build a really small light weight car to compete for the win! Alan, Bob and I have discussed it already. I dont know that it fits into Alans shop schedule for this year... we will see?

[alanjohnson]

What a surprise to have this car back in the family after being stashed away in a private collection for all this time. I am sure Doug was more surprised than I was. I know he will enjoy it ,use it, and treat it as it was built to be. It needs it's legs stretched on occasion, not locked up in the garage all the time.

[gforcecuda]

Battle Axe

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/phr_0401_1969_chevrolet_camaro/index.html

and not turboed. Built by Alan Johnson as well. I see a trend :)

You may be thinking of the other Bob Johnson. I believe his black 69 was turbo charged. twins if I am not mistaken. His was a slightly different car on the outside though. I want to say his was a convertible but that doesn't seem right.

The turbo black 69 Camaro was "The Real" Bob Johnson..lol..He lives near Dallas Ga. His had an all aluminum BIG block with twin turbos..and an AUTOMATIC..rode him like a rented mule over that. He got the name The REAL when he showed up at SEMA several years ago with his body shop work shirt on that had his name on it..Bob Johnson..he had a seamstress sew The Real over his name..pretty damn funny..he sold his 69 to Gary Benedict from Massachuttes and sometimes Daytona Beach, Fla. haven't seen Gary in awhile so I don't know what happened to it. Everyone got the two cars mixed up.. because that imitating The Real copied my car, and even copied my name. lol.. i sent him a check for a commission on a car he helped me sell. His wife looked at it and couldn't believe that he had even immitated my damn signature. She said I could forge his check or vice versa..i have been asked if he's my son..I told them he came from BET Bob Johnson..That's the black guy that owns Black Entertainment Television..

[gforcecuda]

Battle Axe

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/phr_0401_1969_chevrolet_camaro/index.html

and not turboed. Built by Alan Johnson as well. I see a trend :)

You may be thinking of the other Bob Johnson. I believe his black 69 was turbo charged. twins if I am not mistaken. His was a slightly different car on the outside though. I want to say his was a convertible but that doesn't seem right.

That is a great story. Very cool how neither Alan and Bob knew about it either. :)

That old saying 'its the thought that counts' at the end of the day, that's what really matters when gifts are given. Obviously a lot of thought went into your wife's gift Doug. :thumbsup:

i could see my wife buying me a car. kinda like me buying her a gift for her Birthday or Christmas or blah blah blah..We both see something we want, we buy it..so everyday is a birthday, christmas or whatever. She doesn't want anything I pick out so I gave up years ago. She turned 62 on Feb 13. It was snowing outside but that didn't stop her from going shopping and buying herself a Cartier Ring and Cartier Bracelet that she had been eyeing. She was even more excited when she found out the bracelet had been made in the first year (1970) they made this style bracelet..1970 also happens to be my oldest daughter's birth year..someone asked me what my wife thought about me going back to Bonneville after the chute failure that made me crash and destroyed my car. She told me if I was going out there and kill myself, then to please get rid of all these cars and junk around here...She didn't want to have to deal with it after I was gone..lol..i sent Doug an email joke...I told Doug this reminded me of my wife and myself. A man is on his deathbed. just barely hanging onto life. He smelled something cooking and it was Chocolate Chip Cookies..His favorite thing in the world was his wife's homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies..He had a small burst of energy and crawled out of the bed and down the hall on all fours..He reached up on the table from the floor and tried to get a cookie. His wife hit him on the back of the hand with a spatula. She said git yo hands off dem...They's for the funeral..

[gforcecuda]

That car is so cool. I'm the one who named it Battle Axe. I've always liked it. Is this you Scott? did something happen to your wagon at The Optima Challenge? Alan is about to get my 58 Caballero Wagon ready to drive..Got Evod making me a set of one offs for it..kinda mimicking a 59 Buick hub cap..should be pretty neat if it comes out like I envision..i bought Charlie Lilliards 32 3 window coupe at Barrett Jackson. It's a neat little car..AND it was CELEBRITY OWNED>>lol..

[gforcecuda]

That car is so cool. I'm the one who named it Battle Axe. I've always liked it.

I confess it was me! Ive done a few in that parking lot over the years...

Doug, it may have you been you driving it at the time, but I remember a few years ago at Columbus Goodguys I heard something pretty mean sounding at the hotel next door and walked over just in time to see the end of the Battle Axe doing a nasty ass burnout in the back of the hotel parking lot - and then quickly parking - of course.

Did I already say that it sounds NASTY! Oh yeah, cuz it does!

The ol Camaro did sound pretty good. That's why I just can't get into a turbo motor for the street. i just gotta have a hot rod sound like a hot rod. Hard to get a turbo motor sounding anything like a nasty cammed up motor with some compression. Alan and I both are into the sound. That 69 that Alan built for Nathan Powell was at Columbus this past year and made the final 5 for SMOY. ALan couldn't make it and neither could Nathan so they wanted me to drive it..Now that was one more nasty sounding beast too. Everytime I would pull up to someone, you'd see them slink down in their seat. That Carbon on Carbon Tilton clutch set-up makes em rev like an air wrench.

[6spdcamaro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-__Tm1tgi4
That does sound pretty nasty... in a good way :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Welcome to Lat-g Bob. I was sad to hear the XXXLR was wrecked but glad you walked away. Think Doug will let you drive his Cuda some time? I know you've got to be missing it a little.

[gforcecuda]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-__Tm1tgi4
That does sound pretty nasty... in a good way :thumbsup:
Trepanier said they had to bring in a Sun dial to record my time..lol..Alan told me not to hit a cone and screw up the paint or he'd kill me..he knew better than to let Cooper get behind the wheel..Cooper was like a worm in an ant bed all week end wanting to get in it and drive it. He finally did and didn't go 50 ft. before blowing the tires off the rim..like that was some surprise

[gforcecuda]

Welcome to Lat-g Bob. I was sad to hear the XXXLR was wrecked but glad you walked away. Think Doug will let you drive his Cuda some time? I know you've got to be missing it a little.

he might not...I wouldn't let him drive it when I had it..his reputation precedes him..he's still bitching about that..i bought the Z06 mule car that GM used as a platform to build the Z06. I had him drive it out of the tent down to the truck that was loading it to my house. As soon as he got out to the street I heard it hit the rev limiter, then bang second, same thing. I could hear it over all the auction noise..he just can't control himself

[GregWeld]

he might not...I wouldn't let him drive it when I had it..his reputation precedes him..he's still bitching about that..i bought the Z06 mule car that GM used as a platform to build the Z06. I had him drive it out of the tent down to the truck that was loading it to my house. As soon as he got out to the street I heard it hit the rev limiter, then bang second, same thing. I could hear it over all the auction noise..he just can't control himself


I'm sorry --- I had to laugh --- that is funny right there!

Of course if it were mine -- He'd only do that ONCE... and then I'd shoot him!

Guys say - "well.... that's what they're made for"... YES --- I agree --- But if it's mine - I'll be happy to wing it to the redline... but I don't want someone else doing it UNLESS we've agreed that's what your going to do.

[syborg tt]

The ol Camaro did sound pretty good. That's why I just can't get into a turbo motor for the street. i just gotta have a hot rod sound like a hot rod. Hard to get a turbo motor sounding anything like a nasty cammed up motor with some compression. Alan and I both are into the sound. That 69 that Alan built for Nathan Powell was at Columbus this past year and made the final 5 for SMOY. ALan couldn't make it and neither could Nathan so they wanted me to drive it..Now that was one more nasty sounding beast too. Everytime I would pull up to someone, you'd see them slink down in their seat. That Carbon on Carbon Tilton clutch set-up makes em rev like an air wrench.

I would have to agree with you that was the baddest souding Camaro i have ever heard.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

There goes the neighborhood,Bob is here:lol: :lol:

[Doug Cooper]

Think Doug will let you drive his Cuda some time? I know you've got to be missing it a little.[/QUOTE]


I got to RIDE in the Passenger seat plenty when Bob owned it...probably more miles than anyone...but I never got to drive it...I did ask, so same situation...except I don't know if Bob wants to ride shotgun with me behind the wheel...he doesn't like it in a rental car and I'll probably treat the Cuda just like a rental car [but with more HP...]

[Doug Cooper]

he might not...I wouldn't let him drive it when I had it..his reputation precedes him..he's still bitching about that..i bought the Z06 mule car that GM used as a platform to build the Z06. I had him drive it out of the tent down to the truck that was loading it to my house. As soon as he got out to the street I heard it hit the rev limiter, then bang second, same thing. I could hear it over all the auction noise..he just can't control himself

You left out the part why I was driving it in the first place...you can't fit in it with that tight cage...also this Z06 mule was run at Sebring for 24hours straight on kill...all I did was hustle it down to the truck! didn't want to miss anything... for the record it never was on the chip!!!!!!

[Doug Cooper]

I'm sorry --- I had to laugh --- that is funny right there!

Of course if it were mine -- He'd only do that ONCE... and then I'd shoot him!

Guys say - "well.... that's what they're made for"... YES --- I agree --- But if it's mine - I'll be happy to wing it to the redline... but I don't want someone else doing it UNLESS we've agreed that's what your going to do.

Greg...shoot me? I always carry a blank check in my pocket in case I break someones weak link! and I'd love to own Bob's Z06 it would make a great open track day car!

[WSSix]

Bob what did you do with that black ZR1 active suspension prototype? That car was neato.


Doug, do you still have your 55 with the 540 I think it was in it? The one I posted the video of?

[Doug Cooper]

Bob what did you do with that black ZR1 active suspension prototype? That car was neato.

Bob's got that ZR1 in his car building at home...along with about 60 other neat, different and eclectic cars!


Doug, do you still have your 55 with the 540 I think it was in it? The one I posted the video of?

Yeah, still have the 55...that's just a fun car...it's only been washed a hand full of times in years and it gets driven...took it to a indoor show dirty LOL !

[Bow Tie 67]

Doug do you have any plans of doing the HRPT again?

[Doug Cooper]

Doug do you have any plans of doing the HRPT again?


Yes...Because it goes right past Alans shop in Alabama this year I want to see if I can hit a couple or a few stops...the dates are tough...NHRA Englistown which I attend most years, Indy Goodguys, and the Power Tour all conflict???

I already have a pair of tower suite passes for Englishtown! I wouldn't have any trouble finding a friend or two that wanted to go to the races...

we will see...

[gforcecuda]

I'm sorry --- I had to laugh --- that is funny right there!

Of course if it were mine -- He'd only do that ONCE... and then I'd shoot him!

Guys say - "well.... that's what they're made for"... YES --- I agree --- But if it's mine - I'll be happy to wing it to the redline... but I don't want someone else doing it UNLESS we've agreed that's what your going to do.

Bob what did you do with that black ZR1 active suspension prototype? That car was neato.


Doug, do you still have your 55 with the 540 I think it was in it? The one I posted the video of?
I haven't done anything with the ZR1 active suspension car..there is a lot of sophistication goin on there...i don't know what I would do if it broke..just sitting in my showroom..

[gforcecuda]

I haven't done anything with the ZR1 active suspension car..there is a lot of sophistication goin on there...i don't know what I would do if it broke..just sitting in my showroom..

Yes...Because it goes right past Alans shop in Alabama this year I want to see if I can hit a couple or a few stops...the dates are tough...NHRA Englistown which I attend most years, Indy Goodguys, and the Power Tour all conflict???

I already have a pair of tower suite passes for Englishtown! I wouldn't have any trouble finding a friend or two that wanted to go to the races...

we will see...

all i can say is I'm thankful (as the rest of the world is) that Cooper's daughter got her mothers Genes..The twin boys got Cooper's unfortunately..One of them mooned us one time when they drove by and I can attest that he had so many wild hairs up his A$$ it was unreal..Both are out of control as you can get..wrecked more cars than I did at their age. If his daughter got his genes, she would be riding Brahma Bulls in the PBR instead of riding jumping horses with the La Te DAH..You think these cars are expensive, you don't even want to know what it takes to ride competitively..like they say, you don't want anything that eats and shi+$..

[customcam]

Ah the memories

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/EV427/BJ10.jpg

[BritishGreen68]

that is ridiculous^^^^:hail:

[gforcecuda]

that is ridiculous^^^^:hail:

Ah the memories

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/EV427/BJ10.jpg

look at the color coordinated ensemble I'm wearing..sharp as a marble..

[HRBS]

and that smirk just says "i'm a sexy bitch".
LOL.... good to see on the forum Bob.... it will never be the same now.

[texas56]

look at the color coordinated ensemble I'm wearing..sharp as a marble..

I think that car will always make everyone go "WOW" What a car.

[Doug Cooper]

look at the color coordinated ensemble I'm wearing..sharp as a marble..


Bob dont you mean shaped like a marble! LOL

[bentfab]

look at the color coordinated ensemble I'm wearing..sharp as a marble..

Bob dont you mean shaped like a marble! LOL

I'm glad you guys are on this forum. We need your kinda sarcasm and Bob's opinions. Not sure if you would remember me, but I spoke with you guys in Tom Nelson's booth a couple SEMA's ago when they were shutting the place down for the day.

Mark

[Doug Cooper]

I'm glad you guys are on this forum. We need your kinda sarcasm and Bob's opinions. Not sure if you would remember me, but I spoke with you guys in Tom Nelson's booth a couple SEMA's ago when they were shutting the place down for the day.

Mark

Mark you were there with the white twin turbo camaro? I remember talking to Tom and you about that Billet 700 plus cubic inch monster...I still havent found anything that engine would fit in and not look like a monkey sitting on a football!!!!

[ironworks]

look at the color coordinated ensemble I'm wearing..sharp as a marble..

If I remember right you had orange shoes on also....

You can also see Doug in the back ground talking on the phone plotting to one day own that car.

[bentfab]

Mark you were there with the white twin turbo camaro? I remember talking to Tom and you about that Billet 700 plus cubic inch monster...I still havent found anything that engine would fit in and not look like a monkey sitting on a football!!!!

Yep !! I was with my then pregnet wife. Come on there's gotta be something we can shoe horn that into ? May be a Smart car

Mark

[BRIAN]

Damn my wife is a slacker!!! Gotta start writing stuff down!!

Can't wait to see that thing in person.

[gforcecuda]

and that smirk just says "i'm a sexy bitch".
LOL.... good to see on the forum Bob.... it will never be the same now.

I used to be on here a long time ago..just got too many things going on and quit..hopefully I won't drag it down too much..rotton apple syndrome

[gforcecuda]

and that smirk just says "i'm a sexy bitch".
LOL.... good to see on the forum Bob.... it will never be the same now.

If I remember right you had orange shoes on also....

You can also see Doug in the back ground talking on the phone plotting to one day own that car.

no..that was Doug..and they were RED Cowboy Boots..and he's lucky at cards too..lol..

[gforcecuda]

I think that car will always make everyone go "WOW" What a car.

that was it's intention

[gforcecuda]

I think that car will always make everyone go "WOW" What a car.

I'm glad you guys are on this forum. We need your kinda sarcasm and Bob's opinions. Not sure if you would remember me, but I spoke with you guys in Tom Nelson's booth a couple SEMA's ago when they were shutting the place down for the day.

Mark yeah I remember you..you had done under the hood of the White Camaro..nice workmanship there..

[gforcecuda]

I'm glad you guys are on this forum. We need your kinda sarcasm and Bob's opinions. Not sure if you would remember me, but I spoke with you guys in Tom Nelson's booth a couple SEMA's ago when they were shutting the place down for the day.

Mark

Bob dont you mean shaped like a marble! LOL

this coming from a guy that looks like a string of beads..benwah beads..

[RECOVERY ROOM]

He's pretty good with the tubing stuff.:thumbsup:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

look at the color coordinated ensemble I'm wearing..sharp as a marble..

With a chip in it.......

[Doug Cooper]

Bob, does this mean I've got to buy orange clothes? how about a few Cuda shirts...

it was Alan that had the orange skips on at Sema...

[bentfab]

He's pretty good with the tubing stuff.:thumbsup:

Thanks Tracy

[Doug Cooper]

no..that was Doug..and they were RED Cowboy Boots..and he's lucky at cards too..lol..

I don't own cowboy boots, but I know you do! are they RED? I don't frequent bars, but I know you do! that's two outta three Bob...I guess I need not ask the third question...because I know you use the bathroom.......

[Roger M]

Have you spent much time behind the wheel of the B400, Doug? If so, how is it for a driver?

Do you have plans for another build anytime soon?

[Doug Cooper]

Have you spent much time behind the wheel of the B400, Doug? If so, how is it for a driver?

No not a lot... I've driven it in and out of shows this past year...from the hotel to the fairgrounds etc... in the rain at Columbus! we tried to keep it as slick underneath as possible...maybe some road time this year after I decide about a couple other indoor shows? it drives fine like any other 32 I have it's just quieter with less HP!

Do you have plans for another build anytime soon?

I have three 69 camaro bodies...one of them is in primer ready for paint it's mocked up with a brand newLS7 5 speed has the DSE hydroformed front sub frame mini tubs new floors bear brakes plus all the goodies... but I might not finish that car...pass it on to someone else whos looking for a 69 that's quite far along at a deal...30% LESS THAN IT TAKES TO GET ONE TO THIS STAGE!? anyone interested?

Then Ive got a handful of rust free 32s a perfect sedan body, a five window body, 2 three windows and a brookville three window body that's unassembled

we will see which way we go with the next build street machine or another street rod... I havent decided?

[WSSix]

since it was brought up, Doug can you explain what is so special about the B400? I know it won Riddler and is an all around great looking car. However, I'm not a street rodder. Why were people so surprised that you chose to build that model car? Why is that model different or not used typically? Why did you name it what you did etc etc? I've just always wondered since rods aren't my knowledge base.

[bentfab]

I have three 69 camaro bodies...one of them is in primer ready for paint it's mocked up with a brand newLS7 5 speed has the DSE hydroformed front sub frame mini tubs new floors bear brakes plus all the goodies... but I might not finish that car...pass it on to someone else whos looking for a 69 that's quite far along at a deal...30% LESS THAN IT TAKES TO GET ONE TO THIS STAGE!? anyone interested?

Then Ive got a handful of rust free 32s a perfect sedan body, a five window body, 2 three windows and a brookville three window body that's unassembled

we will see which way we go with the next build street machine or another street rod... I havent decided?

Ship one to Ca. I know it will have some bitchen plumbing on it. :woot:

[gforcecuda]

Bob, does this mean I've got to buy orange clothes? how about a few Cuda shirts...

it was Alan that had the orange skips on at Sema...

only ones I have are XXL..you're gonna have to visit In N Outs a little more often to get one to fit..

[TwinSting]

You could sell me the 69 with the LS7 for a deal Doug and then Mark you could plumb it for me.

[gforcecuda]

Bob, does this mean I've got to buy orange clothes? how about a few Cuda shirts...

it was Alan that had the orange skips on at Sema...

since it was brought up, Doug can you explain what is so special about the B400? I know it won Riddler and is an all around great looking car. However, I'm not a street rodder. Why were people so surprised that you chose to build that model car? Why is that model different or not used typically? Why did you name it what you did etc etc? I've just always wondered since rods aren't my knowledge base.

I named it..Alan and Doug had several BS names they were considering and I thought they all sucked..i names it after The Duesenberg..which were all coach built bodies on Duesenberg Chassis..the ultimate in 30's automobiles..Since this 32 was coach built(whole body was one off and built by hand) and it was a 32 Ford, also known as a Deuce, i just changed a letter or two and made it The Deucenberg..which sounded the same but was spelled a little different..In our eyes, it was the perfect name..

[Doug Cooper]

since it was brought up, Doug can you explain what is so special about the B400? I know it won Riddler and is an all around great looking car. However, I'm not a street rodder. Why were people so surprised that you chose to build that model car? Why is that model different or not used typically? Why did you name it what you did etc etc? I've just always wondered since rods aren't my knowledge base.


My first suggestion would be to visit HUB GARAGE .COM here's the link [http://www.hubgarage.com/] click on Home then search/type in Doug Cooper garage...look at the 500 build photos I posted of the 8000 pictures that exist. that will give you an appreciation for the mods/work that went into the build...and the level of detail.

Why a B400...I'm a 32 nut...the B400 is a sedan convertible only a little over 900 were built...really rare body style..and Alan improved Henrys design without hurting it's identity!

The Name "Deucenberg" this car is styled after the coach built cars of the 30's and a bunch of the features were derived from Duesenbergs!

Bob Johnson coined the name! it fits the car perfectly!

[Doug Cooper]

You could sell me the 69 with the LS7 for a deal Doug and then Mark you could plumb it for me.

sounds good Shaun!

[Doug Cooper]

Ship one to Ca. I know it will have some bitchen plumbing on it. :woot:

Mark I'll just buy you a plane ticket when the next one needs tubing...deal?

[6spdcamaro]

Doug-
Any chance that ls7 camaro will be done for GG pocono this year? That would be a fun car to run the track with. I don't know if you remember that flat black camaro there last year, he said he did 150 on the straight away :unibrow:

[Doug Cooper]

Doug-
Any chance that ls7 camaro will be done for GG pocono this year? That would be a fun car to run the track with. I don't know if you remember that flat black camaro there last year, he said he did 150 on the straight away :unibrow:

Kenny Jr if Im at that event I'll probably have the Cuda there...love to see what it will do on the front straight...I bet a little more than 150, just get them all out of the way!!!!!!!!!

[6spdcamaro]

Kenny Jr if Im at that event I'll probably have the Cuda there...love to see what it will do on the front straight...I bet a little more than 150, just get them all out of the way!!!!!!!!!

Or you could just pass the pace car like that chevelle did :rolleyes: . I'd love to see that car put through it's paces on a track. No doubt its capable of doing 150, it's just all the old guys with nailheads hogging up the track ;)

[Doug Cooper]

Or you could just pass the pace car like that chevelle did :rolleyes: . I'd love to see that car put through it's paces on a track. No doubt its capable of doing 150, it's just all the old guys with nailheads hogging up the track ;)

they usually throw you out for passing the pace car!

Bob had it out at The Gadsden airport [on police radar] at 185mph... with enough room I think it will top 200...we will find out...

Scott Pruet drove it at Putnam Park road course and hit approx 160 on the front straight.

[6spdcamaro]

Bob had it out at The Gadsden airport [on police radar] at 185mph... with enough room I think it will top 200...we will find out...



:omg: I had no idea the car was that fast, or had been driven that hard. I remember when it went at barrett jackson they mentioned it being a 200 mph car. I laughed at them (i was 11 or 12). Now i feel like an idiot lol

[WSSix]

Find the Super Rod articles on the car. They did donuts for the photoshoot.

Thanks for explaining Duesenberg to me Bob and Doug. I've seen some of the build pictures and knew a great deal of work had gone into the car. I not being a rodder didn't know really much else beyond that but heard people talk about more than just the build quality.

[6spdcamaro]

Find the Super Rod articles on the car. They did donuts for the photoshoot.

Thanks for explaining Duesenberg to me Bob and Doug. I've seen some of the build pictures and knew a great deal of work had gone into the car. I not being a rodder didn't know really much else beyond that but heard people talk about more than just the build quality.

You mean like this one?
http://g-forcecuda.com/gallery/2006-Super-Rod/smokin
there is a lot of cool action shots in that gallery. I really like the one with the parachute on the back. :thumbsup:

[gforcecuda]

With a chip in it....... but the chip is on my shoulder..lol..

[gforcecuda]

With a chip in it.......

I don't own cowboy boots, but I know you do! are they RED? I don't frequent bars, but I know you do! that's two outta three Bob...I guess I need not ask the third question...because I know you use the bathroom.......

but I don't friggen play cards and you do...

[gforcecuda]

they usually throw you out for passing the pace car!

Bob had it out at The Gadsden airport [on police radar] at 185mph... with enough room I think it will top 200...we will find out...

Scott Pruet drove it at Putnam Park road course and hit approx 160 on the front straight.

it will run 200+ with ease..it was pulling like a banshee at Gadsden which is a mile runway..of which you needed a bunch to slow down..I probably just accelerated it for about 1/2 mile or a little more..

[bentfab]

You could sell me the 69 with the LS7 for a deal Doug and then Mark you could plumb it for me.

Shawn,
You could'nt have said it better. Besides I'm getten pretty good at these 69's

Mark I'll just buy you a plane ticket when the next one needs tubing...deal?

Doug,
If I said yes I think Marty and a few others on here might not like that idea. :lol: I've been bribed before with that hole plane ticket thing.:rofl: In my opinion though nothing beats a well built California car. I promise it will have the nations best plumbing on it :unibrow: My buddie Allen Palmer is a pretty darn good painter. :hail: And I think that guy Tracy some where in the middle of you and me might be able to get down on some bad a$$ stichen to get it finished up on it's way home. Just a tought?

Mark

[joe440]

cudas are already my favorite cars but this one is my honest #1 car ever, there isnt another car you could put next to that that i would want over it. i must look at pics of it every month haha
congrats

[Doug Cooper]

Shawn,
You could'nt have said it better. Besides I'm getten pretty good at these 69's



Doug,
If I said yes I think Marty and a few others on here might not like that idea. :lol: I've been bribed before with that hole plane ticket thing.:rofl: In my opinion though nothing beats a well built California car. I promise it will have the nations best plumbing on it :unibrow: My buddie Allen Palmer is a pretty darn good painter. :hail: And I think that guy Tracy some where in the middle of you and me might be able to get down on some bad a$$ stichen to get it finished up on it's way home. Just a tought?

Mark

Mark, My buddy Alan wouldnt appreciate me doing that! And I think he's proved cars out of the east aren't too shabby either! SROYx2 SMOY RIDLER SHINE AWARD CHRYSLER DESIGN AWARD etc...LOL
my point was it's just easier to FLY you across the country than haul the car... we hauled Alans roadster and the B400 to South San Francisco for Steve Coonan at Rodders Journal to shoot them in raw steel because of his time restraints and travel schedule!

Now with that said if you and Tracy wanted to have the Honor of doing a car for me than... LOL!

[gforcecuda]

they usually throw you out for passing the pace car!

Bob had it out at The Gadsden airport [on police radar] at 185mph... with enough room I think it will top 200...we will find out...

Scott Pruet drove it at Putnam Park road course and hit approx 160 on the front straight.

:omg: I had no idea the car was that fast, or had been driven that hard. I remember when it went at barrett jackson they mentioned it being a 200 mph car. I laughed at them (i was 11 or 12). Now i feel like an idiot lol

200mph for a car nowdays is no hill for a stepper..That damn Lambo Gallardo hitting 250mph in a mile ain't too shabby..9.1 in a quarter at 168 mph with street tires..whoever heard of such..I've always hated Lambos, but this setup is giving me a chubby...and at 65 yrs old, that's saying something..

[Doug Cooper]

200mph for a car nowdays is no hill for a stepper..That damn Lambo Gallardo hitting 250mph in a mile ain't too shabby..9.1 in a quarter at 168 mph with street tires..whoever heard of such..I've always hated Lambos, but this setup is giving me a chubby...and at 65 yrs old, that's saying something..

twin turbos? what kind of HP numbers??

[6spdcamaro]

twin turbos? what kind of HP numbers??

about 1500 to the wheels. With four wheel drive they lift the front wheels a tiny bit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwIniaHIUE

[bentfab]

Mark, My buddy Alan wouldnt appreciate me doing that! And I think he's proved cars out of the east aren't too shabby either! SROYx2 SMOY RIDLER SHINE AWARD CHRYSLER DESIGN AWARD etc...LOL
my point was it's just easier to FLY you across the country than haul the car... we hauled Alans roadster and the B400 to South San Francisco for Steve Coonan at Rodders Journal to shoot them in raw steel because of his time restraints and travel schedule!

Now with that said if you and Tracy wanted to have the Honor of doing a car for me than... LOL!

Hey it was worth a shot:lol: Not like I was throwing out a cheap painter, and stitcher. Trust me I've been folowing Alan for a long time. One of my favorite builders and insperation. Not sure if to many people see it but he does have a style all his own. His SB2 32 is one of my top two cars of all time. If you could fly out about a thousand pounds of tools and a $10,000.00 flare machine and the keys to G-Force I just might plumb a car for you.:rofl:

Mark

[Doug Cooper]

Hey it was worth a shot:lol: Not like I was throwing out a cheap painter, and stitcher. Trust me I've been folowing Alan for a long time. One of my favorite builders and insperation. Not sure if to many people see it but he does have a style all his own. His SB2 32 is one of my top two cars of all time. If you could fly out about a thousand pounds of tools and a $10,000.00 flare machine and the keys to G-Force I just might plumb a car for you.:rofl:

Mark

MARK, YOU DONT JUST CARRY A TUBING BENDER IN YOU BACK POCKET!

This 32 parked next to the Cuda! is that the one you're talking about !!!

[bentfab]

MARK, YOU DONT JUST CARRY A TUBING BENDER IN YOU BACK POCKET!

This 32 parked next to the Cuda! is that the one you're talking about !!!

God Dammit !!!! Now I really don't like you. :faint: Doug pleeeeease put me in your will for that 32.

[Doug Cooper]

God Dammit !!!! Now I really don't like you. :faint: Doug pleeeeease put me in your will for that 32.


I bought that 32 at Barrett Jackson 8 years ago...that's how Alan and I became friends.


I think that one is being left to my kids...that's if I don't wear it out prior...

[bentfab]

I bought that 32 at Barrett Jackson 8 years ago...that's how Alan and I became friends.


I think that one is being left to my kids...that's if I don't wear it out prior...

I can be adopted ? Next time you drive it put it to the wood for me !!!!

[Doug Cooper]

I can be adopted ? Next time you drive it put it to the wood for me !!!!


you dont know me well enough...everytime I drive it!

[bentfab]

you dont know me well enough...everytime I drive it!

Perfect. Ok since I can't be adopted, next time we cross paths you gotta let me drive it.:hail: That way I can cross it off my Bucket List.

[Doug Cooper]

Perfect. Ok since I can't be adopted, next time we cross paths you gotta let me drive it.:hail: That way I can cross it off my Bucket List.

I guess I can cross off my bucket list: you plumbing one of my cars! that's a fair exchange...LOL

[bentfab]

I guess I can cross off my bucket list: you plumbing one of my cars! that's a fair exchange...LOL

You call that a fair exchange:question: Only if the car comes home with me. If so I'll throw in an extra car for plumbing.:rofl:

[Doug Cooper]

You call that a fair exchange:question: Only if the car comes home with me. If so I'll throw in an extra car for plumbing.:rofl:

Damn how much do you get to plumb a car?

[bentfab]

Damn how much do you get to plumb a car?

If you have to ask you can't afford it.:lol: At least that's what some old timer taught me :D

[gforcecuda]

twin turbos? what kind of HP numbers?? the big kit makes over 1,000 hp..cost well over $100K for the modifications..comes with a warranty too..not a bad deal for all the work they do..got a Tilton carbon on carbon like in the Cuda..

[gforcecuda]

twin turbos? what kind of HP numbers??

If you have to ask you can't afford it.:lol: At least that's what some old timer taught me :D

he can afford it but he's yiddish..can't help himself..lol..gonna change the name of the Cuda from G-Force Cuda to Gafiltafish..

[bentfab]

he can afford it but he's yiddish..can't help himself..lol..gonna change the name of the Cuda from G-Force Cuda to Gafiltafish..

Of corse he can afford it he has your car collection.:hail: I just had to say it.:rofl:

[Doug Cooper]

Of corse he can afford it he has your car collection.:hail: I just had to say it.:rofl:

I own two of Bobs "old" cars.Battle Axe and G force...I should have and wanted to buy his green 56 big window truck years ago, but he took it ti Barrett and away it went...I have spoken to that guy but he doesnt want to part with it!! If I was into Custom Woodies Bob's would have been the one! We will see how his wagon turns out and when he gets bored with it??? Should be really cool...

[J2SpeedandCustom]

the big kit makes over 1,000 hp..cost well over $100K for the modifications..comes with a warranty too..not a bad deal for all the work they do..got a Tilton carbon on carbon like in the Cuda..

Bob you and Doug both need to call SW, then you both would own a turbo Lambo! http://www.elitemotorsports.com/ Looks like he has a couple in stock....:lol:

[Doug Cooper]

Bob you and Doug both need to call SW, then you both would own a turbo Lambo! http://www.elitemotorsports.com/ Looks like he has a couple in stock....:lol:


No turbos on those Lambos... if a turbo motor sounded good I'd pull the Hemi out of the cuda reduce the compression and twin turbo charge it...but turbo motors dont have the exhaust note needed...and the Cudas got a good amount of HP!

[bentfab]

No turbos on those Lambos... if a turbo motor sounded good I'd pull the Hemi out of the cuda reduce the compression and twin turbo charge it...but turbo motors dont have the exhaust note needed...and the Cudas got a good amount of HP!

Beleive me I here turbo motors all day long. They sound like a clogged up muffler from Kragen. Nothing beats a cammed up big inch small block.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Nothing beats a cammed up big inch small block.

4 cammers can sound nasty too sometimes. :cool:

0-BzNl8zj5U

[ironworks]

Nothing beats a cammed up big inch small block.

Small Block???:rolleyes: Come on

I did hear this naturally aspirated Ardun at the La Roadster show that sounded unreal. But a Big Inch Big Block is a pretty safe bet for your listening enjoyment. That 69 Camaro you guys brought to Columbus sounded pretty bitchin with that light weight clutch and flywheel.

[GregWeld]

Beleive me I here turbo motors all day long. They sound like a clogged up muffler from Kragen. Nothing beats a cammed up big inch small block.

EEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA


You want a Hoover vacuum cleaner - do your house.... :rofl: :woot:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Some Ardun music...

dKrFGe-pLSU&feature

8zMdMUWrzp0&feature

[bentfab]

Small Block???:rolleyes: Come on

I did hear this naturally aspirated Ardun at the La Roadster show that sounded unreal. But a Big Inch Big Block is a pretty safe bet for your listening enjoyment. That 69 Camaro you guys brought to Columbus sounded pretty bitchin with that light weight clutch and flywheel.


454 cubes isn't to small:woot:

[Doug Cooper]

4 cammers can sound nasty too sometimes. :cool:

0-BzNl8zj5U

sounds pretty good! but that's alittle one...[burnout] size does matter!

[Doug Cooper]

Small Block???:rolleyes: Come on

I did hear this naturally aspirated Ardun at the La Roadster show that sounded unreal. But a Big Inch Big Block is a pretty safe bet for your listening enjoyment. That 69 Camaro you guys brought to Columbus sounded pretty bitchin with that light weight clutch and flywheel.

same exact engine thats in my 55 except for that paper weight flywheel and clutch set up! Dart 540 9 to 1 comp Pro1 heads made 700 on the dyno

[ironworks]

Doug, we are doing 2 Tri Fives with custom built 540's also. Now I just need to sell that paper weight clutch in the 6 spd car....

[Doug Cooper]

Doug, we are doing 2 Tri Fives with custom built 540's also. Now I just need to sell that paper weight clutch in the 6 spd car....


Big Dollar unit... but its a one time investment for a street car! Next time the trans comes out of the 55 I'll probably put one in!

[fleetus macmullitz]

sounds pretty good! but that's alittle one...[burnout] size does matter!

I believe that is in Spain. They don't have access to the quality burnout teaching tools we have here. ;)

[Doug Cooper]

I believe that is in Spain. They don't have access to the quality burnout teaching tools we have here. ;)


a big right foot!

[fleetus macmullitz]

a big right foot!

Looks like he found one. :D

B for effort

F for location...

NgK4OvF94Rw&feature

[gforcecuda]

the SB2 Keith Dorton built for my XLR Bonneville car was as nasty sounding as anything you ever heard..especially since it was just 9 to 1..and only 357.5 inches..I'd love for Keith to build a big inch SB2 with about 14 to 1..I guarantee you it would kill the living and raise the friggen dead..that SB2 at over 9,000 RPM is one more howling wolf..

[customcam]

Bob did you give that Special keyring of you to Doug? The car wont start without it im sure Lol :D

[gforcecuda]

Bob did you give that Special keyring of you to Doug? The car wont start without it im sure Lol :D

Naah..I won't part with it..trying to find Doug one that has a little butt plug you insert in it and its eyes bug out..

[customcam]

Naah..I won't part with it..trying to find Doug one that has a little butt plug you insert in it and its eyes bug out..

HAHA :rofl: Thats too funny
Bob when you going to build another Muscle car?

[J2SpeedandCustom]

No turbos on those Lambos... if a turbo motor sounded good I'd pull the Hemi out of the cuda reduce the compression and twin turbo charge it...but turbo motors dont have the exhaust note needed...and the Cudas got a good amount of HP!

Doug you don't think that sounds killer??? The second run at 1:30ish into the video. That thing just flat hauls the mail!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwIniaHIUE

[Doug Cooper]

Bob did you give that Special keyring of you to Doug? The car wont start without it im sure Lol :D

I gave that key ring to Bob [looks just like him!] and I have another one...

[WSSix]

Doug you don't think that sounds killer??? The second run at 1:30ish into the video. That thing just flat hauls the mail!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwIniaHIUE

sounds amazing to me, lol.

[Doug Cooper]

Yeah it sounds killer and it goes too... I'd ike to have one set up like that!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Your 32 with the SB2 motor is what a bad ass motor sounds like!:hail:

[customcam]

I gave that key ring to Bob [looks just like him!] and I have another one...

:lol: You must of laughed until you cried when you seen that! Thats a Classic!

[Doug Cooper]

Your 32 with the SB2 motor is what a bad ass motor sounds like!:hail:

Thanks Tracy, you had to hear the SB2 {Keith Dorton built} that was in Bob's XXXLR! Unbelievable exhaust note...the sickest naturally aspirated engine I've ever heard!

[Doug Cooper]

:lol: You must of laughed until you cried when you seen that! Thats a Classic!

I've got another one as soon as I find it I'll post a picture!

[Doug Cooper]

Bob did you give that Special keyring of you to Doug? The car wont start without it im sure Lol :D

I found another one of those key chains I gave Bob...looks just like him! check it out!

[Doug Cooper]

I found another one of those key chains I gave Bob...looks just like him! check it out!

I'll hang it off the blinker arm just like it was!

[customcam]

:lol: I bet Bob cant wait to find one for you. I bet he searches when he sees those key ring stands :yes:

[gforcecuda]

HAHA :rofl: Thats too funny
Bob when you going to build another Muscle car?

i have the 65 Mustang GT 350 that Doan Spencer was building when he passed away..I need to get on it..I have my 58 Buick Caballero Wagon and my 56 Ford COE Ramp truck being finished up at Alan's now..can't stand over 2 projects at one time..I'm not George Poteet..at least in the pocket book dept..

[gforcecuda]

HAHA :rofl: Thats too funny
Bob when you going to build another Muscle car?

I gave that key ring to Bob [looks just like him!] and I have another one...

i'll Bet I did look like that keyring when that XLR hit the first time on the roof..I'll guarantee you my eyes bugged out of my head and stuff came out of my nose..

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Bob, is that Mustang as trick as the others cars he laid his hands on,That guy had a nice style

[customcam]

Oh, sorry to hear that about that Builder Bob
Bob how was Last months show? and what did you think of the 300C

[Doug Cooper]

just got back from Autorama...there was a bunch of Cudas there!

Ted Thomas [TNT Builder] and Tammy Ray [car owner] won the Rilder!

[GregWeld]

just got back from Autorama...there was a bunch of Cudas there!

Ted Thomas [TNT Builder] and Tammy Ray [car owner] won the Rilder!


:ttiwop:

[Doug Cooper]

I didnt take a camera...you'll just have to look elsewhere on this site for autorama pictures Sorry

[Matt@BOS]

:ttiwop:

Ok Greg, as cool as the sign is, you can put it away now. I found some pictures,

http://jalopnik.com/5482332/detroit-autorama-first-woman-wins-ridler-award-with-gold-digger

Matt

[96z28ss]

I didnt take a camera...you'll just have to look elsewhere on this site for autorama pictures Sorry

What did you think of the top 8 and ridler winner? Since you have experience having won last year.

[Doug Cooper]

What did you think of the top 8 and ridler winner? Since you have experience having won last year.


The Ridler Winner and The Great Eight...there were six cars that I felt could have won the Ridler this year...the competition was that close...there was no clear cut winner the minute you laid eyes on it...there were two I didn't care for...but they deserved to be in the eight!

I was pulling for Ted Thomas of T&T and Tammy Ray... Ted has been in the great eight more than a half dozen times...once before with a car Tammy owned!
Ted is a friend and I have seen him come to Detroit year after year with a killer piece [three years ago w/Mr. Gasket Joe Hrudka's old 33 Willys] only to get beat...bad timing! This year they got it done!

Congratulations to Ted, Tammy and All Involved!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gforcecuda]

Bob, is that Mustang as trick as the others cars he laid his hands on,That guy had a nice style

been down in Daytona for Bike week..The Mustang is not finished, but what he's done is cool as hell..he had it set up for a Boss 429...i want to do the car like he was going to do it but would prefer to have a SOHC in it..haven't made up my mind for sure but either would be cool in it..it has a set of his Spencer 16" 3 piece knock off magnesium wheels on it..

[Doug Cooper]

Welcome back Bob...dare I ask how was bike week?

[Mikael A]

hey Doug I might have to take up on that invitation to your garage from last year:D

[Doug Cooper]

hey Doug I might have to take up on that invitation to your garage from last year:D


Michael, you are more than welcome...next time I have a bunch of the guys over for a garage party I will include you...email me your contact info!

Neither the B400 or the Cuda are here right now...took them to Alans a couple of weeks ago so that they would be perfect for the season.

[gforcecuda]

Welcome back Bob...dare I ask how was bike week?

took my new acquisition, The BMW Isetta down there..had a ball..It's so neat it's unbelievable..I drove it all over town. Ran like a top and no problems..people just love it..gotta get me the 600 Limo to go with it..lol..

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I bet there was a few nice looking girls there:unibrow:

[gforcecuda]

I bet there was a few nice looking girls there:unibrow:

yeah a few.. and a trainload of fat, ugly, tattooed, pierced, sloppy, etc hogs there too..

[Doug Cooper]

lets talk about something with a sweet body...The Cuda! all the bumps and curves in the right places...

[gforcecuda]

lets talk about something with a sweet body...The Cuda! all the bumps and curves in the right places...

Talk's cheap..

[Jr]

Happy 4th of July weekend bump!

What's new with the Cuda? I assume Doug has burned through 50 sets of tires by now. Personally, I feel in love with this car at Sema a few years back. Have a great weekend.:thumbsup: