JCG Restoration & Customs Project Blu Balz

[WicKeD_SS]

I went to the cruz in and Blu Balls just looks so bad ass! Amazing how awesome it looks in person. :hail: One of my favorets and I cant believe I seen it in person!

[makoshark]

Is Blu Balz hometown Memphis? That's my neck of the woods. This is an awesome car and would love to check it out in person

[Flash68]

Congrats to Karl. Impressive performance in his new car!

[73CPCAMARO]

Driving back to Memphis from the Mid West Muscle Car Challenge! Karl got 1st place on the road course & 2nd place the auto-x .. congratulations Karl! First time driving his car @ a event..

Nice going Karl! :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Yah way to go :cheers: Where Todd now :P

[Vegas69]

Awesome Karl!

[Ketzer]

MEMPHIS?!? How in the world did Memphis get mentioned in the BB thread?

[Bucketlist2012]

Congrats..

What a great feeling being that it was his first event..

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

First of all, great job Karl and Cris....:thumbsup:

Didn't Karl drive the car at MATS in Vegas a month or so ago?

[dunnjun]

Thanks guys. I knew Cris gave me a heck of a weapon, but I wasn't expecting things to go so well this weekend, especially with all the trouble I had at MATS adjusting to the extra HP. I was still having a hard time being smooth with the throttle on the autox, and when I wasn't, the car was a real handful. I probably hit more cones this weekend, than I hit in all the events combined last year. :lol: Anyway, at least now I have a car that can keep up.
Thanks Cris!:thumbsup:

[SLO_Z28]

Not bad Karl, there was some good drivers in sorted cars at that event, so placing that well is very impressive. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

I just back late last nite from the Mid-West.. I had a blast up their.. I meet a bunch of great people & had alot of action racing with BB.. Karl even let me take it out on the road course! That was the one last place I had not driven the car..

We got the car working good... The last things we did too it with the Pilot SS & 18x10.50 front wheels made the car grip much better on the front.. All I had to adjust this weekend was air pressures & rear sway bar..

[carbuff]

Cris,

Which Sparco seats did you use in this car? I tried searching, but didn't see the model anywhere...

Thanx!

[Cris@JCG]

Ok Ron.. Let me be more specific.. :lol:

It was Karls first event @ a American Street Car Series...

First of all, great job Karl and Cris....:thumbsup:

Didn't Karl drive the car at MATS in Vegas a month or so ago?

Your welcome Karl! Now comes the fun stuff after a race.. Cleaning & detailing the car.. :lol:


Thanks guys. I knew Cris gave me a heck of a weapon, but I wasn't expecting things to go so well this weekend, especially with all the trouble I had at MATS adjusting to the extra HP. I was still having a hard time being smooth with the throttle on the autox, and when I wasn't, the car was a real handful. I probably hit more cones this weekend, than I hit in all the events combined last year. :lol: Anyway, at least now I have a car that can keep up.
Thanks Cris!:thumbsup:

Karl ordered the seats & had them drop shipped to the shop.. I need to get the part # from him so that I can order another set.. When I have that info I will shoot that over to you..


Cris,

Which Sparco seats did you use in this car? I tried searching, but didn't see the model anywhere...

Thanx!

[dunnjun]

That video was mostly very early on the 1st day. We discovered after about 6 runs that the rear brake bias was too high. Before we got on the autox, we were on the road course, and I was have trouble with the back end trying to come around under braking, finally sliding off course at the end of the front straight. I didn't have a clue what was going on until I got to the autox, and kept feeling the back end still coming around. You can see it happening in the final chicanes before the finish line. A little is helpful, but a lot slows u down. I was telling Cris what it was doing, and he says too much rear brake, and dialed some out. We immediately got faster. When we went back out on the road course we picked up about 3 or 4 seconds.

Bryan, those are the sparco 505s. I had been thinking about going to the evo or pro 2000s, but after this weekend I'm not in any hurry to change. They really held me in place on the track and are infinitely adjustable for the street.

[carbuff]

Bryan, those are the sparco 505s. I had been thinking about going to the evo or pro 2000s, but after this weekend I'm not in any hurry to change. They really held me in place on the track and are infinitely adjustable for the street.

Thanx Karl! I thought that might be the ones, but wasn't sure. I ran the old "Super Sport" model in my last Camaro, and I liked them except that they sat too high (with the brackets that I used).

I sure wish there was a place that I could go to sit in seats from the different manufacturers for fitting, but that's a topic for another thread... :)

Car looks great, congrats again!

[mpozziCPL]

Thanks guys. I knew Cris gave me a heck of a weapon, but I wasn't expecting things to go so well this weekend, especially with all the trouble I had at MATS adjusting to the extra HP. I was still having a hard time being smooth with the throttle on the autox, and when I wasn't, the car was a real handful. I probably hit more cones this weekend, than I hit in all the events combined last year. :lol: Anyway, at least now I have a car that can keep up.
Thanks Cris!:thumbsup:

MATS was more of a "Test and Tune" instead of something respective of the autocrosses we run nowadays and you appeared to handle that extra HP just fine!!

Congrats on the fine placings and especially happy you're enjoying your car now.

Polishing compound is gonna be your new best friend ... :D

Mary Pozzi

[Ron in SoCal]

Ok Ron.. Let me be more specific.. :lol:

It was Karls first event @ a American Street Car Series.....

Just teasing you boss. The outing was very impressive! :thumbsup:

[JasonElvisHeard]

wow! :thumbsup:

Good job guys! So was it the Car or the Driver that made it into 1st place! :D

Dam Cris, you must be feeling good with an outcome like that on what is essentially a "new" car! Top notch work man is paying off!

Jason

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Jason! As Karl gets more seat time & make some more adjustments to it.. We will be able to keep up in front of the pack.. :unibrow:

wow! :thumbsup:

Good job guys! So was it the Car or the Driver that made it into 1st place! :D

Dam Cris, you must be feeling good with an outcome like that on what is essentially a "new" car! Top notch work man is paying off!

Jason

[Lenie]

Cris, read your issues w/wheel simulator, sorry to hear about that. On another note, you think I could borrow Blu Balz for a couple of weeks, just want to let you know ahead of time, can't promise I'll have it back to you in one piece:lol: Truely though you're a good guy for going the extra mile w/people. I always live by the give everyone a chance, sometimes it doesn't always work out as intended and they don't get another but it doesnt stop me from staying the path and trusting people. Your lucky I don't live next door to you, I'd be over everyday picking your brain, love your craftsmanship and builds:yes: .
Good luck

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks for the props Lenie! & if you lived next door I would keep my doors locked.. :lol:


Cris, read your issues w/wheel simulator, sorry to hear about that. On another note, you think I could borrow Blu Balz for a couple of weeks, just want to let you know ahead of time, can't promise I'll have it back to you in one piece:lol: Truely though you're a good guy for going the extra mile w/people. I always live by the give everyone a chance, sometimes it doesn't always work out as intended and they don't get another but it doesnt stop me from staying the path and trusting people. Your lucky I don't live next door to you, I'd be over everyday picking your brain, love your craftsmanship and builds:yes: .
Good luck

[Cris@JCG]

Blu Balz is back in CA! At the Mid West Muscle Car Challenge the car showed us its strengths & weaknesses.. Unfortunately we will not be making Good Guys Columbus & the PHR Shootout but we will be ready for Motorstate Challenge…


The one thing that we have not been able to keep from losing in the car was ring & pinions.. Discussed this with Kyle @ DSE & this is what we came up with as a solution… Heat has been our enemy.. but @ the time upgrade to something that is more for racing purposes…

C&R Racing has introduced current NASCAR Ford 9” technology for the Pro-Touring and Track Day customers. Starting with an investment cast nodular housing that is almost 8 pounds lighter than a standard case. Ring & Pinions are ISF® Process (Isotropic Superfinish Process) by REM Chemicals for reductions in friction, heat build up , power loss, noise and increases longevity. C&R also utilizes our in house 9” Dyno which measures heat, hot & cold rolling torque , final backlash and is checked for noise. It also allows us to ship 9” already broken-in so it is ready to run when you receive it.

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Another issue I kept having was the radiator… So we upgraded to a Dewitt’s C6 Corvette radiator with fans.. The radiator now mounts as C6 Corvette would mount with grommets…

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Quite a few cars @ Mid West Muscle Car Challenge were leaking fuel from the fuel vents… So we tore all the fuel system apart & put in a new aluminum fuel tank from Rick’s to save weight & be able to weld on a tank with no fumes in it.. plus we are venting the rear end & fuel tank with these new tanks we built… also venting @ the highest point on the fuel tank… The filler…

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While we had the whole rear section of the car apart… We made a change to the pannard bar to make it adjustable for our roll height..

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Another thing I tried out was fitting 305-30-19 on a 19x11 on the front… I got to drive the car with these tires… You can tell the car bites more… But @ this time we cannot run them for events due to rubbing… I will make the changes later to make it work…

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[Rick D]

Nice upgrades Cris :thumbsup: How big are the current front tires? I thought when you widened the front fenders you went with a bigger tire?

[randy]

what issues did you have with the radiator and can you give us some details on the install?

[GregWeld]

Quite a few cars @ Mid West Muscle Car Challenge were leaking fuel from the fuel vents… So we tore all the fuel system apart & put in a new aluminum fuel tank from Rick’s to save weight & be able to weld on a tank with no fumes in it..



Welding on a fuel tank is super simple.... the key is to wash it with SIMPLE GREEN - twice - (Just rinsing with water is not good enough since we all know oil (gasoline) and water do not mix!) - Rinse with water... a couple times..... and before welding drop several pieces of DRY ICE into the tank. When dry ice "melts" it vaporizes directly into CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)... which is non explosive (same gas that we weld with) and it displaces all the oxygen in the tank... :cheers:

[carbuff]

C&R Racing has introduced current NASCAR Ford 9” technology for the Pro-Touring and Track Day customers. Starting with an investment cast nodular housing that is almost 8 pounds lighter than a standard case. Ring & Pinions are ISF® Process (Isotropic Superfinish Process) by REM Chemicals for reductions in friction, heat build up , power loss, noise and increases longevity. C&R also utilizes our in house 9” Dyno which measures heat, hot & cold rolling torque , final backlash and is checked for noise. It also allows us to ship 9” already broken-in so it is ready to run when you receive it.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2521.jpg



Can you provide any more information on this setup? I looked on the C&R website, but I didn't find much above your paste above and the gear options. No other pictures either.

I'm curious as to how you plumb this setup? Maybe I missed it, but I only see one hose fitting. Does the other go into the housing somewhere? The bottom perhaps?

Any idea on pricing of these? Are you a dealer for them? Again, I didn't see any pricing on their site.

I haven't purchased a center section yet, and while I wasn't sold on the idea of running a cooler, it just seems like a good idea. I'm actually surprised that more cars here don't have them. How are you plumbing/locating the cooler itself?

Thanx!

[carbuff]

Another issue I kept having was the radiator… So we upgraded to a Dewitt’s C6 Corvette radiator with fans.. The radiator now mounts as C6 Corvette would mount with grommets…

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2528.jpg

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And a couple of other question. In the first picture, is that a vacuum pump running off of the cog-belt? Did you make that setup?

And in the second picture, what is that item hanging from the crossmember? Is it a pump or a filter of some sort?

Thanx again. Love this car! :)

[Cris@JCG]

Rick- We have had 295 on the front but when we went with the Pilot SS we had to change to a 285 but it is on a 10.5 wheel.. We can get a 295 in the Pilot SS but would need to run a 19 on the wheel... I just don't have the time to massage the fenders a bit more to run the 305's for MotorState..


Nice upgrades Cris :thumbsup: How big are the current front tires? I thought when you widened the front fenders you went with a bigger tire?



Randy- The Auto Rad radiator was not designed to be mounted on a angle like we tried the first time so we were busting the top row of lines on the radiator.. So when we decided to make changes we went with a radiator that we can buy off the shelf.. A stock C6 Corvette radiator will mount in place if we needed it too.. All the mounting components are C6 except the expansion tank... The lower radiator hose is C6 Corvette & the top one is one cut up to accept the expansion tank...

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what issues did you have with the radiator and can you give us some details on the install?

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you for the information Greg! I will make sure to use it when I have tank to weld on..

Welding on a fuel tank is super simple.... the key is to wash it with SIMPLE GREEN - twice - (Just rinsing with water is not good enough since we all know oil (gasoline) and water do not mix!) - Rinse with water... a couple times..... and before welding drop several pieces of DRY ICE into the tank. When dry ice "melts" it vaporizes directly into CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)... which is non explosive (same gas that we weld with) and it displaces all the oxygen in the tank... :cheers:

This is new third member option that DSE will be offering as an upgrade to the current Moser unit they sell.. I was the first to buy one from DSE.. so I only have my pricing on it.. When I have it I will pass it on to you.. They have been running it on one of the test cars with positive results...

I will post pics of the install in a few days when I get it done.. The pump is built into the front pinion & is driven when the car is moving.. plumbing is simple.. Just have to find a mounting location for the cooler...


Can you provide any more information on this setup? I looked on the C&R website, but I didn't find much above your paste above and the gear options. No other pictures either.

I'm curious as to how you plumb this setup? Maybe I missed it, but I only see one hose fitting. Does the other go into the housing somewhere? The bottom perhaps?

Any idea on pricing of these? Are you a dealer for them? Again, I didn't see any pricing on their site.

I haven't purchased a center section yet, and while I wasn't sold on the idea of running a cooler, it just seems like a good idea. I'm actually surprised that more cars here don't have them. How are you plumbing/locating the cooler itself?

Thanx!

The vaccum pump kit is by GZ Motorsports.. & works great!

The item hanging is a Canton oil thermostat.. That also works bitching! I have a cover that we built for it so that no cones in the way of it..


And a couple of other question. In the first picture, is that a vacuum pump running off of the cog-belt? Did you make that setup?

And in the second picture, what is that item hanging from the crossmember? Is it a pump or a filter of some sort?

Thanx again. Love this car! :)

[Occult]

wicked build Cris, you guys go above and beyond for the customer

[SBDave]

I like these new upgrades! I was planning on REM polishing my gear sets when I upgrade to a new manual transmission in my car since we do this process at my work. I was wondering when I would see REM being mentioned on this forum. Looks good!

I tried to stop by the shop a couple weeks ago when I was down at Wilwood but I called and no one picked up. You guys ever have open house get togethers?

-Dave

[rallystyle]

i have a question about the fuel tanks. do you know what the weight difference was from the ss to the aluminum tank? i didnt know ricks made a aluminum version of there tanks.

and that car :thumbsup: :hail:

[Musclerodz]

i have a question about the fuel tanks. do you know what the weight difference was from the ss to the aluminum tank? i didnt know ricks made a aluminum version of there tanks.

and that car :thumbsup: :hail:Ricks just recently started making them within the last 6 months or so. I do not know the exact difference but it is quite a bit.

[Cris@JCG]

Dave- Sorry to hear that we missed you.. I usually don't answer the shop phone because I am always out in the shop working.. I have not had a open house in while.. We have been super busy lately but I have something new coming up... Our timing equipment just showed up... I will be hosting a "JCG TEST & TUNE/Autocross" event once a month starting late July.. This was the only I could get a bunch seat time ASAP! :D ... I will post details later about this .. Their are a few guys on this board that have been to my Test & Tunes... & you get a bunch of runs in one day... The event will only be limited to 20 cars per day...

PM & will get you my cell # so that you can call me the next time you are in area...

Maybe you can share some information on the REM process...

I like these new upgrades! I was planning on REM polishing my gear sets when I upgrade to a new manual transmission in my car since we do this process at my work. I was wondering when I would see REM being mentioned on this forum. Looks good!

I tried to stop by the shop a couple weeks ago when I was down at Wilwood but I called and no one picked up. You guys ever have open house get togethers?

-Dave



I asked Hector from Rick's yesterday what the weight difference is & he said it was about 34 to 36 weight difference...


i have a question about the fuel tanks. do you know what the weight difference was from the ss to the aluminum tank? i didnt know ricks made a aluminum version of there tanks.

and that car :thumbsup: :hail:

Ricks just recently started making them within the last 6 months or so. I do not know the exact difference but it is quite a bit.

[Cris@JCG]

Finished testing & tuning yesterday! getting the car clean, new tires mounted, change fluids, & nut/bolt check... Leaving tonight to South Haven MI tonight to the Motorstate Challenge.. it a good thing that Guy Ankeny is making that 40 hr drive with me!

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[Spiffav8]

Have fun! :_paranoid

[Rick D]

Looking good Cris, have a safe trip, and good luck :thumbsup:

[SBDave]

Blu Balz even looks good while on a lift without tires! ...my car would be kinda scary from that view.

Machining leaves high and low spots on gear faces which cause localized hot spots that stress the material at those points. This can lead to pitting or cracks. REM polishing is a process that uses chemicals and stones in an agitator to remove high spots left from the machining process and smooth the surfaces out as if they have been broken in. Since we do race transaxles we do this process on gear sets, ring & pinion's, diff gears, side gears, sliders, slider hubs etc. We have also done some engine components for customers.

The process takes about 8hr's. I believe the performance benefits from the process only take about 6hrs to complete however the extra 2hrs gives the parts a chrome appearance which people associate with REM. I don't personally have data on efficiency gains or extended longevity of parts however you can definitely feel the difference when rotating a transmission by hand or shifting it while it's on the bench.
.... I'm sure there is more info on wikipedia. :)

-Dave

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Dave for explaining the REM process.... I just got back from Motorstate & is nice to drive BB without howling gears..



Blu Balz even looks good while on a lift without tires! ...my car would be kinda scary from that view.

Machining leaves high and low spots on gear faces which cause localized hot spots that stress the material at those points. This can lead to pitting or cracks. REM polishing is a process that uses chemicals and stones in an agitator to remove high spots left from the machining process and smooth the surfaces out as if they have been broken in. Since we do race transaxles we do this process on gear sets, ring & pinion's, diff gears, side gears, sliders, slider hubs etc. We have also done some engine components for customers.

The process takes about 8hr's. I believe the performance benefits from the process only take about 6hrs to complete however the extra 2hrs gives the parts a chrome appearance which people associate with REM. I don't personally have data on efficiency gains or extended longevity of parts however you can definitely feel the difference when rotating a transmission by hand or shifting it while it's on the bench.
.... I'm sure there is more info on wikipedia. :)

-Dave

[67XR7]

Welding on a fuel tank is super simple.... the key is to wash it with SIMPLE GREEN - twice - (Just rinsing with water is not good enough since we all know oil (gasoline) and water do not mix!) - Rinse with water... a couple times..... and before welding drop several pieces of DRY ICE into the tank. When dry ice "melts" it vaporizes directly into CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)... which is non explosive (same gas that we weld with) and it displaces all the oxygen in the tank... :cheers:

Great Tip!

[Cris@JCG]

We finally getting back into the grove of things from our trip out to Michigan to the Motorstate Challenge… It was one hell of a drive! 40 hrs straight one way!! I flew back home.. The car is dialed in & working great… Karl just needs to get some more seat time in the car.. Karl placed about 5th place in the vintage class.. The competition was stiff out their but good to see that we can be pretty close to the front of the pack..

Here are some action shots.. The Friday Cruise..

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Saturday on the road course!! It was fun watching him chasing Randy from D&Z Customs..the last run Karl got towed off the track… but was able to find the issue & repair it for the Sunday Auto-X

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The Sunday Auto-X was a great day… But I learned a few things.. never be the first one to run the course… Karl's best time of the day was a 39.2 or 3.... He would have had a 38.6, but hit an easy cone on the final straight..

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[57hemicuda]

Have been crazy busy, but wanted to take the time to give credit where credit is do. Got a chance see this car up close and personal in Michigan, all I can say is Wow.I haven't seen workmanship like that since Bob Johnson's Cuda.

The fit and finish were flawless, funny some of the smallest but most ingenious details most people probably overlook. Just when you thought you couldn't do anything more to a 68 Camaro, someone changes the playing field altogether.

Phenominal job Chris, your a lucky guy Karl. Good meeting you. Ron

[dunnjun]

Thanks Ron. It was good meeting you too, and being able to put a face with one of my favorite Mustangs. Awesome flares! :thumbsup:

Yeah, Cris is a little OCD, LOL. I was blown away when I finally saw the finished product.

See you in the rookie class at Optima. We're gonna have some fun! :cheers:

[Cris@JCG]

Ron- Thank you for the props.. I was very luck that I was alllowed to build this car.. It was great meeting you @ Motorstate & thanks for the advise on the repairs we had to do that afternoon when we broke down..

Looking forward to seeing you & your Mustang @ SEMA!


Have been crazy busy, but wanted to take the time to give credit where credit is do. Got a chance see this car up close and personal in Michigan, all I can say is Wow.I haven't seen workmanship like that since Bob Johnson's Cuda.

The fit and finish were flawless, funny some of the smallest but most ingenious details most people probably overlook. Just when you thought you couldn't do anything more to a 68 Camaro, someone changes the playing feild altogether.

Phenominal job Chris, your a lucky guy Karl. Good meeting you. Ron


I only have a small case of OCD! :D

Thanks Ron. It was good meeting you too, and being able to put a face with one of my favorite Mustangs. Awesome flares! :thumbsup:

Yeah, Cris is a little OCD, LOL. I was blown away when I finally saw the finished product.

See you in the rookie class at Optima. We're gonna have some fun! :cheers:

[Sieg]

Congrats Cris, pretty solid pair of compiments in my book. :thumbsup:

[SLO_Z28]

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So I heard that Blu got FTD at So Cal Challenge besting even Mary Pozzi's time when it was pinch hitting for a burnt out ignition module on a third gen. Pictured from left the right Karl the owner, Cris the builder, and Casey the overall event champ. Blu really proved she can get around a track yesterday! :thumbsup:

[GT500Eleanor]

What a nice car:)
May I ask what make and size are those headlights?
Is it built in led turn signals?

Regards
Morten

[Cris@JCG]

Signal lights are built into the headlights... We got those thru Headwinds..


What a nice car:)
May I ask what make and size are those headlights?
Is it built in led turn signals?

Regards
Morten

[GT500Eleanor]

Thank you Sir,

Could I ask about the part number - or maybe I can buy a set from you?

Regards
Morten

[randy]

how did you cleanly attach your subframe to the subframe connectors? any pics?

[Cris@JCG]

When we got the car.. Tyler had already done the DSE sub connectors.. All we did is cut them to put in the new sub & made some new plates that we plug & perimeter welded.. I have no pics.. but If I happen to have the car on the lift this week.. I will snap some pics..

how did you cleanly attach your subframe to the subframe connectors? any pics?

[Cris@JCG]

I was going thru Karl's YouTube Channel & found these cool videos...

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[dolf]

What tires were you running? Sizes as well? Car looked nice and balanced. Have you ever corner weighted it?

[Cris@JCG]

19x12 on 345-30-19 on the rear & 18x10.5 on 285-35-18.. The car has spent plenty of time on the scales.. People still can't believe that we run 850 lbs springs on the front & 600 lbs on the rear...

Car is going thru one last change.. :unibrow: 19x11 on 305-30-19 on the front.. I test drove the car today on the street today.. Car drives great but have some modifications to do to get full turning from lock to lock.. We will be testing on the Auto-X on Friday when Mike Musso from Big Muscle Drive will be taking it for a spin plus doing a feature story on Blu...

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What tires were you running? Sizes as well? Car looked nice and balanced. Have you ever corner weighted it?

[GrabberGT]

19x12 on 345-30-19 on the rear & 18x10.5 on 285-35-18.. The car has spent plenty of time on the scales.. People still can't believe that we run 850 lbs springs on the front & 600 lbs on the rear...

Car is going thru one last change.. :unibrow: 19x11 on 305-30-19 on the front.. I test drove the car today on the street today.. Car drives great but have some modifications to do to get full turning from lock to lock.. We will be testing on the Auto-X on Friday when Mike Musso from Big Muscle Drive will be taking it for a spin plus doing a feature story on Blu...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2862.jpg

Wow! That is a lot of spring. What is the weight of the car? Must be a pretty stiff ride.

[Cris@JCG]

Car rides pretty smooth.. Changes direction pretty quick.. Comfortable @ 120 mph

3550 Ibs

4.11 gears in the rear makes the car hit the rev limter pretty darn quick! :D



Wow! That is a lot of spring. What is the weight of the car? Must be a pretty stiff ride.

[Al Moreno]

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Car is going thru one last change.. :unibrow:

Famous last words, LOL. Chris, you should know better than most.....they are never done, :yes:

[GRob]

Can't wait to see that video! :thumbsup:

Those spring rates don't seem completely crazy to me - it's all about the damping.

[Cris@JCG]

I was on Hardcore Chevy & found this great action shot of Karl driving on the road coarse @ RTTC!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0537.jpg

[GrabberGT]

Car rides pretty smooth.. Changes direction pretty quick.. Comfortable @ 120 mph

3550 Ibs

4.11 gears in the rear makes the car hit the rev limter pretty darn quick! :D

What size sway bar did you settle on?

[RussMurco]

The new owner wanted to do a couple of changes before I ship it out to the East Coast!!

A "couple" of changes... :lol:
Nice ride!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

When we got the car.. Tyler had already done the DSE sub connectors.. All we did is cut them to put in the new sub & made some new plates that we plug & perimeter welded.. I have no pics.. but If I happen to have the car on the lift this week.. I will snap some pics..

Cris want me to describe it? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Cris@JCG]

Sneak peak of Blu JR! Details on that one later..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2876.jpg


Go for it Ron! you know the details pretty good on the process... :D


Cris want me to describe it? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Cris@JCG]

On the front went from 1/4 wall to .90 wall & the rear from 1-1/4 to 1-1/8..
Plus were slotted for quick adjustments..

What size sway bar did you settle on?

[Obsin71Ls1]

Outstanding work Chris. I was waiting for this episode all week. The car is insane!

dF9LWs8tpX8

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you for posting the video & for the props! Part II is going to be tracking the car.. Should be lots fun! :unibrow:


Outstanding work Chris. I was waiting for this episode all week. The car is insane!

dF9LWs8tpX8

[Cris@JCG]

BTW- I need to clarify that Randy from DZ Customs did Jimi's AMX.. we just provided a few machined parts for the AMX..


Thank you for posting the video & for the props! Part II is going to be tracking the car.. Should be lots fun! :unibrow:

[Matt@BOS]

Congrats on the coverage Cris, and Karl. Between you guys and the rest of the JCG crew, and the hot shoe helpers, you have endlessly tuned, refined, and driven that car to becoming something quite special!

Matt

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you Jay! & also gotta thank you for giving me paint formula for the engine bay on Blu..

Cool video Cris. :thumbsup: Can't wait to see part 2.

Thanks Matt.. The car has come a long way in such a short time... Grateful for Casey being able to get the car tuned for Karl to drive.. Guy Ankeny for shocks & springs.. DSE for putting out a great product for us to work with & Kyle taking my calls to discuss solutions to problems.. Brian Hobough, Mike Maier, Mary Pozzi, Brian Finch, & Karl for all giving us the driving input to to tune the suspension..

We got one more "Hot Shoe" driver that I would value his opinion on how Blu handles.. Looking forward to taking Blu to 10/10th with Danny Popp & Karl getting some road coarse instruction..


Congrats on the coverage Cris, and Karl. Between you guys and the rest of the JCG crew, and the hot shoe helpers, you have endlessly tuned, refined, and driven that car to becoming something quite special!

Matt

[Sieg]

Great video Chris - Congrats :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you!


Great video Chris - Congrats :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Thank you!Well earned and deserved. You had to be shaking your head about the timing with the weather. End result appears double exposure of Blu Balz :D thanks to Mother Nature. Their ride review video's are personal favorites and certainly generate a lot of positive impressions. Looking forward to their full report now that they've had a taste of the car and your shop's talent. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Blu Balz is going thru a few changes.. We decided while we were waiting for the next race event (RTTC) & the car was still in CA.. We would do some changes... The fenders are off & getting some modifictions to run the 305-30-19.. Plus had to modify the lower control arm.. Plus getting a new spoiler made for the car! Thanks Ben for updating the rendering...

Also got the car on a diet! looking to shed some weight.. The car currently on the scales sits @ 50/50 on the weight distribution @ 3450..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3041.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/front_gfx_rev3.jpg

[itsals1]

Any info on Blu Jr. That your willing to share yet? We like pictures:D

Travis

[Cris@JCG]

:lmao: I will post something here pretty soon.. Let me get its wheels on order first..


Any info on Blu Jr. That your willing to share yet? We like pictures:D

Travis

[lilcraigford]

I really enjoyed your feature on Big Muscle - really looking forward to part two!

I also admire watching this car continue to progress and evolve. The proposed new front aero doesn't do much for me (kind of takes away from the simplicity of the exterior) but I can respect your execution and its functionality.

[Cris@JCG]

We got a few changes going on Blu! The fenders just came off the molds with lower valance.. fenders are @ 6.5 pounds with the lower valance @ 2.00 pounds... plus got a new hood with front spoiler & splitter... All pcs will be in Carbon Fiber!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3164_zps4a60bb6f.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3159_zps3b761f0d.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3158_zps7ea7efd8.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3169_zpsbc637ec7.jpg

[Jr]

Killer!

[KPC67]

Can't wait to see the finished product.
Who is doing the fenders?

[sik68]

And that's how you aero :thumbsup:

How far are you going out with the splitter?

[Al Moreno]

Hello Jenny Craig! :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

******* **** man

[Payton King]

I will be in the market for some this summer. How much?

[BBC71Nova]

Time for rename: Blu Balz ---> Balz Out :D

Looking good. I'm always surprised at how willing you and the owner are to continue with serious mods to a very nice "completed" build. Not too many would have the "Balz" to do that :thumbsup:

[Jr]

I will be in the market for some this summer. How much?

Payton,

Anvil makes carbon fenders for 69's already. Blu is a 68.

And, the viper yellow looks good on your car. It would look damn good with the carbon as the black on your fenders.

[Ron in SoCal]

^ I think Payton knows this...

[Flash68]

^ I think Payton knows this...

:goofy:

:computer:

[Jr]

^ I think Payton knows this...

Alright. Does he have another project in the works? One that he hasn't shared...maybe?

[Flash68]

Alright. Does he have another project in the works? One that he hasn't shared...maybe?

You're gonna have to ask Payton that.... :whistling:

[Payton King]

It now resides in Az. Yes, I may have one in the works.

[KPC67]

Glad Payton asked first.
I would seriously consider a set as well, I bought too big of wheels for the front of my car:lostmarbles: . so rather than buy new wheels I think I should just buy wider fenders :G-Dub:

[zingercustoms]

great job on the carbon fiber...are you vacuum bagging? parts look great

[Jr]

JCG,

How big of a wheel is blue going to run in the front?

[Cris@JCG]

I currently have two local sources doing my molds with CF & fiberglass pcs.. Lucky I found these guys.. Not cheap to make molds.. but in the end worth the weight savings.. Karl owns the molds & has given me permission to pop some pcs off the molds.. but again it might be expensive.. I do not have molds for the inner fender wells.. Brett from Fab53 pulled parts off the top layer.. New to the composite world.. Brett can explain it in better!

Can't wait to see the finished product.
Who is doing the fenders?

About 2.50 inches.. If all goes well we will be testing aero this weekend or next on another car..

And that's how you aero :thumbsup:

How far are you going out with the splitter?

Trying to keep with your son on the CF parts & build details! :lol:

Hello Jenny Craig! :thumbsup:

Good qestion Payton.. I have few people PM'ing me asking the same questions.. I am working on a few things before I offer them for sale.. Need to proof fitment.. & build a method to mount hood hinges..

I will be in the market for some this summer. How much?

Again new to the composite world... I think there was not vaccum bagging.. wet lay-up...

Here is pic..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3171_zps1863aa45.jpg

great job on the carbon fiber...are you vacuum bagging? parts look great

305-30-19 in a pilot SS Michelin... Which is about a 315 in any other tire manufacture sizes

JCG,

How big of a wheel is blue going to run in the front?

[Cris@JCG]

Got the motor out today! It needs a little freshing up.. Mikey @ QMP is gonna do a few upgrades... The transmission is going out to RPM to get a little TLC..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3170_zps0af68f71.jpg

[cashed]

Absolutely an amazing build. I'd kill to get that front clip!

[Al Moreno]

Trying to keep with your son on the CF parts & build details! :lol:

LOL Chris, in all the excitement, didn't get to say hi last Saturday at RTTC. I will hook up with you next time.

The fenders look killer! I did speak with Carl and he mentioned the weight difference is about 68 lbs, that's awesome!

By the way, we are working on some CF three piece wheels for the project that will be debuting at SEMA if all goes well.

[Cris@JCG]

Been a while since I have shared any updates on Blu... Got all the new composite front clip painted & almost finished installing.. The guy that did the molds & parts for us did a great job! Parts fit with very little modifications on the fit...

Pic of the molds...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3324_zpsdfb66915.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3317_zps868920d7.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3308_zpsad4a4597.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3322_zps645a2cb3.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3320_zps795bec90.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3319_zps6fb551c4.jpg

[Jtomas801]

Wow!!! They came out great. Nice job.

Jon

[Vince@Meanstreets]

thats a nice fitting fender

[Cris@JCG]

Mike Maiers helping us get Blu dialed in this weekend @ Delmar Goodguys!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/555941_359717384133824_346553155_n_zps5fb049cf.jpg

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Mike Maiers helping us clearance the fender lip this weekend @ Delmar Goodguys!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/555941_359717384133824_346553155_n_zps5fb049cf.jpg

haaa nice. That Mike, I bet he'd be sideways at the drags too.

[Hardluck13]

Car is so freaking badass. Any updates?

[tones2SS]

Mike Maiers helping us get Blu dialed in this weekend @ Delmar Goodguys!
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/555941_359717384133824_346553155_n_zps5fb049cf.jpg

Very awesome Cris. That shot says it all. You gotta be very happy with your "creation". :trophy-1302:

[Cris@JCG]

Blu is currently home in TN... Karl has been driving it @ some of the events.. DSE Slam & Heidits.. plus doing some local SCCA Auto-X in his home town..

Next event will be FaceOff.. & has a few more events till Oct. Then the car comes home to CA.. :D :D for winter break..

Car is so freaking badass. Any updates?

Very awesome Cris. That shot says it all. You gotta be very happy with your "creation". :trophy-1302:

[Rick D]

Looking great Chris, any chance you are going to make anymore of those fenders? I have a friend that is looking for a set.

[Cris@JCG]

This is the hardest we have pushed Blu on the road coarse! Had a blast @ Road America!

ToE2LIgnBkQ

[tmadden]

running and sounding great!!!

[Rick D]

Nice run Cris, glad to BB's getting beat on like it was built for.

[Operations]

Amazing, simply amazing. Great job.

[scottysimp7]

Such a sweet ride. Chris you guys do such great work. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you guys! In three weeks were @ Gingerman Raceway for the Motorstate Challenge.. Bring my spare keys so when Karl isn't looking I will sneak the car away! :warning:

Amazing, simply amazing. Great job.

Such a sweet ride. Chris you guys do such great work. :thumbsup:

[dunnjun]

:secret: You're lucky! If I wasn't trying to get sponsored by Fosters, you would never be able to sneak the Blu past me!:bigun2: :bigun2: :bigun2:

[Roger Edwards]

Very nice work. I love the color of the firewall.

[Cris@JCG]

Been a while since I posted any updates on Blu.. Karl has been racing the crap outta this car.. DSE Southern Slam, Heidts Performance Car Challenge, Faceoff Road America, RTMC - Run to Music City - Nashville Speedway, & a few local SCCA Autocross events in Karl’s home town.. Car is doing very well & is performing great.. A few issues @ the beginning with the car.. but have been sorted.. In a few weeks were off to Motorstate.. Looking forward to that event..

Here are some action shots from RTMC in Nashville.. Car even gets raced in the rain!!! Good thing the wipers worked..
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/1044376_511603672245587_143440460_n_zps68b70f24.jp g (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/1044376_511603672245587_143440460_n_zps68b70f24.jp g.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/1004001_10151543052568907_809601337_n_zpsf6ef9edd. jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/1004001_10151543052568907_809601337_n_zpsf6ef9edd. jpg.html)
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/1002935_10151543052648907_283775914_n_zpsdf02054c. jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/1002935_10151543052648907_283775914_n_zpsdf02054c. jpg.html)

One nice action shot from Faceoff..
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/1010548_10152991551130078_452198722_n_zps33a243fd. jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/1010548_10152991551130078_452198722_n_zps33a243fd. jpg.html)

[Cris@JCG]

Danny Popps quote on Facebook!

Eating a good dinner after a VERY successful two days of instructing, learning, testing and evaluation. Karl was haulin' ass and matched the instructors ax time today!! Watch out world, there's gonna be a new sheriff in town — with Cris Gonzalez at Yard House.

[eric1967]

Danny Popps quote on Facebook!

Eating a good dinner after a VERY successful two days of instructing, learning, testing and evaluation. Karl was haulin' ass and matched the instructors ax time today!! Watch out world, there's gonna be a new sheriff in town — with Cris Gonzalez at Yard House.

Great job Karl.

[B4CHawk]

I love seeing this car tear up the cones; this car gets pushed and seems really love it. Doesn't hurt that it always has excellent drivers.

[Cris@JCG]

:thankyou:

I love seeing this car tear up the cones; this car gets pushed and seems really love it. Doesn't hurt that it always has excellent drivers.

[Cris@JCG]

Video of Danny Popp Auto-X Blu!

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[Jr]

Is that a new hood?

[Sieg]

Sitting here snowed in dreaming of warmer times going through OUSCI photo's.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-rsvRtff/0/XL/i-rsvRtff-XL.jpg

[Cris@JCG]

Same hood.. Just cut it up & built vents out of aluminum to bond to the CF hood..

Is that a new hood?

Those front tires might have gotten some flat spots! Thanks for the great pic Sieg..

Sitting here snowed in dreaming of warmer times going through OUSCI photo's.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-rsvRtff/0/XL/i-rsvRtff-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

Those front tires might have gotten some flat spots! Thanks for the great pic Sieg..

Which time? LOL!

My pleasure Cris. Karl beats on BB, I'll follow him around with my camera anytime. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Follow up video of Blu on Drive Big Muscle!

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[Juggernaut]

Follow up video of Blu on Drive Big Muscle
I knew that car looked familiar! Congrats on the /DRIVE coverage. :)

[pitts12driver]

love this car. Every accolade is well deserved

[Al Moreno]

Hey Bud! we need UPDATES! Don't be holding out on us. Remember we know where you live, LOL Now andale with the updates :popcorn2:

[Cris@JCG]

The car has been put out in the pasture! :lol:

Got all the interior out of the car, getting a mold for the dash to CF parts, moving around stuff towards the middle of the car & maintain it low, yanking out the stuff we don't need to lower the weight of the car, Trunk is in mold process to get CF trunk, got a new motor stitting on the engine stand, brake ducts front & rear, adding a power brake booster, & one major change that will not only lower th weight of the car but enhance it.. but that one I will keep under wraps till I test & proof that it works..

Hey Bud! we need UPDATES! Don't be holding out on us. Remember we know where you live, LOL Now andale with the updates :popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

The car has been put out in the pasture! :lol:

Got all the interior out of the car, getting a mold for the dash to CF parts, moving around stuff towards the middle of the car & maintain it low, yanking out the stuff we don't need to lower the weight of the car, Trunk is in mold process to get CF trunk, got a new motor stitting on the engine stand, brake ducts front & rear, adding a power brake booster, & one major change that will not only lower th weight of the car but enhance it.. but that one I will keep under wraps till I test & proof that it works..

Karl would have been smarter to have just bought the Empire State Building

[Cris@JCG]

Can't race the Empire State Building!


Karl would have been smarter to have just bought the Empire State Building

[carbuff]

Can't race the Empire State Building!

Does he get to race this car? With all the constant tweaking and changes... :headscratch:

[Al Moreno]

The car has been put out in the pasture! :lol:

Got all the interior out of the car, getting a mold for the dash to CF parts, moving around stuff towards the middle of the car & maintain it low, yanking out the stuff we don't need to lower the weight of the car, Trunk is in mold process to get CF trunk, got a new motor stitting on the engine stand, brake ducts front & rear, adding a power brake booster, & one major change that will not only lower th weight of the car but enhance it.. but that one I will keep under wraps till I test & proof that it works..

Hey Chris, thanks for the update, that's Awesome! Can't wait to see more. Blu Balz just keeps getting better and better!

[67XR7]

love this car

[Jr]

Cris,
What booster with quick master cylinder? Also, how big are the brakes? I assume 14-13 inch up front with 6 piston calipers and 13" with 4 piston calipers in the rear...

[Cris@JCG]

I found this image today on one of the last test we did on Blu.. Brian Hobaugh in the hot seat & JJ Furillo from JRI shocks in the pass side.. After this test in Dec 2013 a decision was made to make some major changes.. Blu 2.0 is in the works & will share info as the new prototype pcs are made..

Car is on diet!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0837_zps27a55476.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/IMG_0837_zps27a55476.jpg.html)

[Cris@JCG]

Brake ducts, Interior weight removal, & new front spoiler..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140623_155346_zpsa38f0c10.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140623_155346_zpsa38f0c10.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140623_154928_zps40d09b1c.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140623_154928_zps40d09b1c.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140610_195420_zpsccdfb069.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140610_195420_zpsccdfb069.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140424_190352_zps20d65960.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140424_190352_zps20d65960.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140424_143703_zpsc0e87235.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140424_143703_zpsc0e87235.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140319_193316_zps17c966bc.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140319_193316_zps17c966bc.jpg.html)

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Looking good Chris.

[ma73z]

Love how this car is always changing, keep it up! Oh and can we get some 2nd gen love, I see a few in the background. :rolleyes:

[imsa fiero]

Any thing new for Blu Balz

[GregWeld]

I found this image today on one of the last test we did on Blu.. Brian Hobaugh in the hot seat & JJ Furillo from JRI shocks in the pass side.. After this test in Dec 2013 a decision was made to make some major changes.. Blu 2.0 is in the works & will share info as the new prototype pcs are made..

Car is on diet!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0837_zps27a55476.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/IMG_0837_zps27a55476.jpg.html)



What's the "diet" consist of??? Making Karls wallet slimmer??

[Cris@JCG]

Car has been sitting.. With USCA running of the Challenger & Karl's C5 the time & efforts has been spent on those two cars.. All can right now is that the car will be loaded on a frame jig in a few weeks & the re-work will begin..

Any thing new for Blu Balz

It consists of two people working together to build the best car that suits our needs.. If Karl wants his car lighter.. Then that is what I will do..

Lets put it this way.. Lighter is faster.. & if you lost.. oh about 25 pounds that Mustang you race would thank you.. Just saying! :underchair:

What's the "diet" consist of??? Making Karls wallet slimmer??

[GrabberGT]

Anything new going on with Blu Balz?

[Cris@JCG]

Just doing some minor modifications Chris!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20151125_133304_zpsxdx7croz.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20151125_133304_zpsxdx7croz.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20151125_133331_001_zpsl2efcnce.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20151125_133331_001_zpsl2efcnce.jpg.html)


Anything new going on with Blu Balz?

[NorCal72]

Wow!:cheers:

[streetbird]

Just doing some minor modifications Chris!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20151125_133304_zpsxdx7croz.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20151125_133304_zpsxdx7croz.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20151125_133331_001_zpsl2efcnce.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20151125_133331_001_zpsl2efcnce.jpg.html)

Minor, hahaha, we dont have the same definition.

[GrabberGT]

Just doing some minor modifications Chris!



:trophy-1302:

[GregWeld]

Oh yeah -- Karl's wallet is a lot lighter now!!!



LOL




I'm still working on my 25 #'s.....

[Cris@JCG]

He will save some $$ on not having to do body work & paint!

Oh yeah -- Karl's wallet is a lot lighter now!!!



LOL




I'm still working on my 25 #'s.....

[syborg tt]

Getting excited now


Marty-MJ
www.garagescene.net

[califconstruct]

Just doing some minor modifications Chris!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20151125_133304_zpsxdx7croz.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20151125_133304_zpsxdx7croz.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20151125_133331_001_zpsl2efcnce.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20151125_133331_001_zpsl2efcnce.jpg.html)


Looking badaass Chris!. :popcorn2:

[Chiva]

Any updates?

[GregWeld]

Any updates?

LOL — did you notice the dates on this?? 2015....

The car was finished — and then completely redone — so now cost roughly twice as much.... LOL


I can make fun of this because I’ve got some that might be even worse cost overruns.

[WSSix]

Anyone have some completed photos or links? Loved this car.

[Sheck44]

Anyone have some completed photos or links? Loved this car.

Google is your friend ... they did an entire episode on this
s car that was pretty cool

Steve

[jlwdvm]

Google is your friend ... they did an entire episode on this
s car that was pretty cool

Steve

I'm afraid to see what comes up when I Google "Blu Balz"!

[randy]

Google is your friend ... they did an entire episode on this
s car that was pretty cool

Steve

That was the first version. Car was redone again

[GregWeld]

i'm afraid to see what comes up when i google "blu balz"!



fact!!!!

[DBasher]

I ain’t scurred! :action-smiley-027:

[Ns RS]

This all I got 2nd time around...

[Chiva]

I ain’t scurred! :action-smiley-027:

I did watch all of those YouTube videos previously. I thought that was the first version? So I was thinking there is a second version? Or maybe the car in the videos is t he second version? Now that I turned 48, I seem to have contracted TMB syndrome. Too many birthdays! Maybe you guys are smarter than me can tell me which version of the car is in the video? Thanks!!! :snapout:

[MS82]

The car is still under the knife from my understanding