1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2 [Archive] - Page 14

fleetus macmullitz

12-14-2013, 04:34 PM

Oh skippers -- change the count to MONTHS or YEARS and that clock could go into a LOT of threads…

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Sorry guys! I just have to take the shots given to me!

Speaking of shots...you mean because of the 'shot' taken of you by a certain photographer that has risen to prominence lately?

:catfight:

In the words of clill.... you guys suck.

You knew who you were dealing with when you started this thread on a ...'public forum'.

SWmQbk5h86w

:D

That's what happens when you leave them hanging for over three weeks.

Actually Sieg, I don't care how long it takes the FlashMob to build this puppy...I just like posting/hearing the '24' clock...

:popcorn2:

daign

12-25-2013, 01:21 PM

Loving the air box. Good find! :hello:

intocarss

12-25-2013, 08:29 PM

Withdrawal occurs because your brain works like a spring when it comes to addiction. Up dates with pictures are brain depressants that push down the spring. They suppress your brain's production of neurotransmitters like noradrenaline. When you stop getting up dates with pictures it's like taking the weight off the spring, and your brain rebounds by producing a surge of adrenaline that causes withdrawal symptoms.

Flash68

01-01-2014, 04:48 PM

Happy 2014 from Team BMF. :D

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Track Junky

01-01-2014, 05:55 PM

:clap: Nice, and thanks Dave
BTW, missed you on todays chat buddy.

Sieg

01-01-2014, 08:27 PM

BTW, missed you on todays chat buddy.

Speak for yourself! :mock:

Flash68

01-01-2014, 10:16 PM

:clap: Nice, and thanks Dave
BTW, missed you on todays chat buddy.

Speak for yourself! :mock:

Yeah and whose fault is that?! :poke:

Flash68

01-08-2014, 06:59 PM

After cutting and making clearance for the SB2 motor and trans in BMF, cardboard templates were made for the proposed motor mounts to the front engine plate. Also a transmission cross mount was needed and some modifications were in need for the existing Torque Arm mount for both of these cross braces to tuck under the frame line. The biggest issue is that BMF runs 3.5 inch exhaust pipes after the headers and I did not want these to hang below the frame line either. I will be making a custom section of exhaust tubing which will be a half oval that is 2" tall and 5" wide to fit under the new cross brace cut outs. Also the cross braces were raised into the floor to help make the necessary clearance and still keep the spanning strength by not trimming the cross braces so thin that they would flex.

The design that was used actually attaches both the trans mount and the torque arm mount together to help "Beef-up" this area of the car. An 800hp motor and the lifting effect of the torque arm from sticky 335 slicks was a concern, and I wanted to make sure the core was reliable, strong, and easy to access for servicing.

So, follow along as I share Dave's 68 Camaro progress.... We have a race deadline you know. :)

I knew I would be doing some changes to the interior to add the Oil sump tank, fire system, pedals, and sheet metal work... The interior was removed.

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Flash68

01-08-2014, 06:59 PM

BMF has a pretty nice roll gage already installed in the car. However, I will be adding a front dash bar and connecting the exiting gage to the new engine bay down bars. Also I will be adding some down bars from the rear gage area to the top of the rear coil-over mounts to tie the complete system together. Safety first.

But before this is addressed, I will start with the cross braces under the car.

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A design was settled on and transferred to a section of 2" x 4" .120 wall square stock.

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And the cutting and fitting begins. There are several stages to this part and this is the first step just to get it up in position for additional measurements and marking for the next stage.

Flash68

01-08-2014, 06:59 PM

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Test fitment #1, pushed up level with frame and then loaded the transmission weight on the rubber mount and marked it up for the rubber mount bracket.

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Notice the position of the original Torque Arm. It has even been moved up to touch the floor (after the body mounts were removed. Gained .75" of clearance). However, the mounting tabs still hung down and they were not an easy removal process when the mount needed to be removed for transmission service. Also notice the old exhaust cut out section on the torque arm mount. The torque arm mount will be moved and modified to match the new transmission brace.

Flash68

01-08-2014, 07:00 PM

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Some parts were made based on the prior mock up, and then the cross brace was mocked up again and the parts were tacked into position with a load on the rubber trans mount.

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This stage is ready for welding. It needs to be strong enough for me to load the weight back on it for the next stage of making the side frame mounts.

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Flash68

01-08-2014, 07:00 PM

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Another stage to this trans mount, making parts for the cross brace to mount to the side frame rails. I didn't have a lot of room to do the traditional slide into place frame mount and I wanted this trans brace to just drop out for servicing. It's mounting strength will be combined with the torque arm brace in another stage of fabrication.

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Nothing fancy here, just a small tack inside to hold the spacers in the cross brace so that the 1/2" mounting bolts will not pinch the cross brace and weaken it. The ends will be closed up in another fabrication stage later.

Flash68

01-08-2014, 07:01 PM

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Once everything was positioned and shimmed into place, I doubled checked the alignment.... because I was getting ready to weld this baby in for good.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Badmotofinger%2068%20Camaro/IMG_6555_zps9f4c2a7f.jpg

For you MIG lovers, welding out of position upside down. (TIP: reduce wire speed 25% and increase heat to the next level above the metal that is being welded. On the up-right start at top and go down and pause every 2 beads just enough time to let the red fade before starting next 2 beads down. On the over head, use a skip back pattern after burning in each bead. On the over head you will need to speed up and keep an eye on the melted pool so it does not get to big and sag or drip). This shot of the weld shows it after it was just been wiped down, I used an Anti-Spatter spray prior to welding. As a side note, Dave and I made a game plan to try and meet a race deadline... and one of the areas to save time was to use the MIG process as much as possible. It can be 3 to 5 times faster to MIG over TIG for some welding projects.

fleetus macmullitz

01-08-2014, 07:41 PM

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Flash68

01-09-2014, 12:46 AM

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It might be an A Team... but when you bring me on board it becomes more like the B- Team.

:sieg:

:D

coolwelder62

01-09-2014, 05:26 AM

Lookin good.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

01-09-2014, 06:05 AM

It might be an A Team... but when you bring me on board it becomes more like the B- Team.

:sieg:

:D

Still sounds like you may be operating at over 50% of a normal man. :thumbsup:

:ohsnap:

:D

tones2SS

01-09-2014, 05:20 PM

Lookin good.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

^^I concur sir. Very good!

Flash68

01-09-2014, 11:32 PM

Now that the transmission mount was mocked up and secured with the frame mounts, I could start to focus on the torque arm mount modifications.

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The original mounting location of the torque arm utilized an attachment point on the front frame clip around the rear body bolt just under the front seat area. The torque are pivot point in the mount is further behind this location and the original mount had to cantilever 6" back away from the strong part of the mount. This is similar for other torque arm mounts that I've seen and I'm going to guess that this is the best production mounting location. This location is probably chosen because not everyone will have the addition of frame connectors to move the mount backward closer toward the pivot point. However, we are in luck... Dave already has frame connectors welded in and I decided to use them to clean up this mounting space.

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Flash68

01-09-2014, 11:33 PM

There are a few reasons the torque arm modifications became important for this set-up. One, originally the sub-frame mounted lower because of the body disc spacers. Those were removed to gain more ground and motor clearance. And that left an awkward mounting location and spacing against the body. Two, the torque arm mount had a plate style mount to the sub-frame that required 4 1/4" bolts to be tightened from inside the frame. I was planning to cover those access holes up after the frame was welded back together.

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The above is the original configuration. I needed more ground clearance and large exhaust cut-outs in the cross braces for Dave's set-up. And with the new transmission brace, I had planned on joining the 2 braces together... which allowed me more freedom to move the torque arm brace backward more and closer to the torque arm pivot point. By removing the cantilevered leverage and the ability to connect the 2 braces netted a much stronger and versatile core that each piece could be removed independently.

Flash68

01-09-2014, 11:34 PM

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I figured that I would just flip the torque arm mount 180 degrees and that way the extra pipe stub-out could be used as a connecting location to the front trans mount. Also it would give me more room to use a similar style mount and have more room between the 2 cross braces.

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The above shot.... Just planning ahead for the big 3.5" pipes that will run under

Flash68

01-09-2014, 11:34 PM

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I forgot about this picture and don't have any others to show the removal of the old cut-out scallops and the cutting of the newer wider and deeper one.

I used a special metal melting formula to remove the old exhaust scallops.

:welder:

Flash68

01-09-2014, 11:34 PM

A few stages to this mount. First was to cut some space in the floor and also cut the original ends of the torque arm mount so I could start to measure and mock the mount up in the new 180 degree position.

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A little action shot just to prove that I do work. lol

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Naked and ready for my modifications and for it's new location in between the frame connectors.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Blue%2068%20Camaro/IMG_6582_zps7fdf9299.jpg

Notice how much further back the cuts are in the floor. This is the new location of the torque arm mount when it was flipped 180 degrees.

Flash68

01-11-2014, 04:16 PM

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New position for the torque arm mount.

Flash68

01-11-2014, 04:16 PM

Still following the clearance requirements.

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Flash68

01-11-2014, 04:17 PM

God I can't wait to see this thing at the culmination of our road trip. Seems like a nice prize at the end... :trophy-1302:

Ron in SoCal

01-11-2014, 05:03 PM

God I can't wait to see this thing at the culmination of our road trip. Seems like a nice prize at the end... :trophy-1302:

I like the front/rear/side shot. Very nice…:cheers:

Your writing style has improved too :lol:

89 RS

01-11-2014, 08:19 PM

Nice work being done along with some good progress. :thumbsup:

Flash68

01-11-2014, 08:34 PM

I like the front/rear/side shot. Very nice…:cheers:

Your writing style has improved too :lol:

TLfmEZYdtrY

Nice work being done along with some good progress. :thumbsup:

Brett is the man.

Flash68

01-12-2014, 11:53 PM

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Flash68

01-13-2014, 12:01 AM

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Flash68

01-13-2014, 12:01 AM

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tones2SS

01-13-2014, 04:51 PM

That's some welding right there!!
Looks great Dave! :thumbsup:

waynieZ

01-14-2014, 07:38 AM

I totally agree nice welds.

fleetus macmullitz

01-14-2014, 10:50 AM

When all the metal is finally put in it's proper place, this should be an amazing package to 'unwrap' on a track somewhere on the Left Coast. :unibrow:

Flash68

01-14-2014, 02:41 PM

When all the metal is finally put in it's proper place, this should be an amazing package to 'unwrap' on a track somewhere on the Left Coast. :unibrow:

I guess it's possible I could be stuck on the wrong coast still eh? :peepwall:

57hemicuda

01-14-2014, 03:17 PM

I could be stuck on the wrong coast still eh? :peepwall:

Excuse me, but this is the right coast, your side is the wrong coast.

Car looks great, need to put a couple drain holes in the torque arm connector thingy, don't want it to fill up with crud(weight), and let water set in there and run down in the arm pivot grease. Can't wait to see what finish flares end up looking like on this car.

Vince@Meanstreets

01-14-2014, 03:22 PM

technically its the left coast.

GregWeld

01-14-2014, 04:01 PM

technically its the left coast.

Well -- not if you're looking down from Canada... In the furniture business it was always "left arm FACING" or "right arm FACING"...

Here we all know the LEAST coast ---- and the BEST coast.... LOL

fleetus macmullitz

01-14-2014, 04:29 PM

Nice thing about being on the Right Coast is that you can be in 'The best city in the world' at the same time.

:thankyou:

byndbad914

01-14-2014, 09:36 PM

those TIG welds are really nice. When I found a fab shop to do my last chassis I would walk around and look at all the welds and picked the shop that had the best and those would be right up there with the best I have seen. Ver' nize :)

Flash68

01-15-2014, 12:17 AM

Excuse me, but this is the right coast, your side is the wrong coast.

Car looks great, need to put a couple drain holes in the torque arm connector thingy, don't want it to fill up with crud(weight), and let water set in there and run down in the arm pivot grease. Can't wait to see what finish flares end up looking like on this car.

Just cuz your (coast) is older than ours doesn't make yours better. :action-smiley-027:

Drain holes.... connector thingy.... got it. Makes sense. I'd be surprised if Brett hadn't thought of something on that but we'll discuss.

The flares.... I am anxious for that part as well!

Nice thing about being on the Right Coast is that you can be in 'The best city in the world' at the same time.

:thankyou:

I will give ya that Cosmo. I told Rob I would up for driving the hauler into Manhattan to hang out awhile.

those TIG welds are really nice. When I found a fab shop to do my last chassis I would walk around and look at all the welds and picked the shop that had the best and those would be right up there with the best I have seen. Ver' nize :)

Yep, Brett is on point with his welding. He does not disappoint!

Flash68

01-15-2014, 12:36 AM

So with all the changes and evolution of the Optima/Ultimate Street Car group, the American Street Car group, etc etc I have decided I want to follow a sanctioning body that is more stable and "set" as far as any rules go for compliance purposes. I figure if I am good for a NASA/SCCA deal I should be fine for the current and future rule sets of the "pro touring" type groups. But no guarantees there.

I became interested in AIX when I first started talking to Jake about his 2nd Gen Camaro a few years back when he was running in that series back east with his suspension approved for it. It is real wheel to wheel racing (not something I'm interested in immediately, but very possibly down the road) but its 2014 rules look to be a close fit to what's done or planned for my car while at Fab53. I've discussed with Brett and we plan to see how close we are currently and what any add'l work entails when I am down there (hopefully) in 2 weeks.

http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/american_iron/american_iron_extreme.pdf

Neil B

01-15-2014, 02:47 PM

Flash68

01-15-2014, 11:14 PM

As a long time NASA CMC competitor, there is no way I would run a car like yours in AIX. It is a great series, but I just can't see wasting a vintage Camaro body in wheel to wheel racing. The guys race pretty clean, but you WILL get hit. That's just part of racing. Just my .02.

I was hoping to elicit some good feedback on this. Wasn't sure what I'd get here. I have thought of that issue but thought contact was pretty rare. I figured I'd start in TT and then if I felt the urge eventually maybe move to AIX if W2W is what I craved. You make a good point and something I need to strongly consider.

How have you enjoyed CMC? What car have you been running?

Neil B

01-16-2014, 07:07 AM

I was hoping to elicit some good feedback on this. Wasn't sure what I'd get here. I have thought of that issue but thought contact was pretty rare. I figured I'd start in TT and then if I felt the urge eventually maybe move to AIX if W2W is what I craved. You make a good point and something I need to strongly consider.

How have you enjoyed CMC? What car have you been running?

CMC was the most fun I've ever had in the car hobby. There is nothing that compares to wheel-to-wheel competition. I ran the #87 Mustang for several seasons in Northern California before moving on to Motorola Cup (Continental Tire series). I also ran another Mustang in Texas on several occasions. NASA CMC was way more fun than the pro series stuff at a fraction of the cost. You can tool around at the back of the pack and minimize chances of body damage but front runners typically do some rubbing. It's not a crash and bang show by any means, but things happen and even good drivers make mistakes. In my experience, the majority of cars will sustain damage at some point either from their own driver's error or someone else. I typically budgeted a once per year freshening and repaint but some seasons it stayed pretty clean.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/NeilB_photos/MMFFArticle.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/NeilB_photos/media/MMFFArticle.jpg.html)
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GregWeld

01-16-2014, 07:16 AM

That's good stuff Neil!!

What tracks did you typically run???

Neil B

01-16-2014, 07:24 AM

That's good stuff Neil!!

What tracks did you typically run???

We typically ran Sears Point, Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, and Willow Springs. We also occasionally ran Phoenix and a street course at Pomoma. Sears Point was my home track and I really miss it living on the East Coast now.

CrossRamRich

01-30-2014, 09:40 PM

Lookin good!:relax: :popcorn2:The car will look awesome on the Transporter. Can't wait to see the flares.

intocarss

01-30-2014, 10:01 PM

Seen this thread back on top and was :excited: I open it only to find out... it's like being at a kathouse that only has Porn!!:disgusted:

:hello: DG

Track Junky

01-31-2014, 07:34 AM

Stick to NASA Time Trials Dave and it will be just as fun. Kevin Smith is running the NASA Time Trial gig under Albert Butterfields lead but Albert rarely needs to bother with Kevin as it is a well oiled machine as it is.
Neil, dont remember seeing you at any of the NASA CMC events. Mostly know Mike Plum and Adam but glad to see you on this site and look forward to more input. I as well wanted to run AI but didn't feel like bringing home somebody elses paint so I stuck with TT and get out as often as I can afford but mostly with NCRC now due to budget constraints. I normally will hit a NASA TT event when they are at Sonoma since NCRC doesn't hold any events there.

Flash68

02-02-2014, 01:28 AM

Lookin good!:relax: :popcorn2:The car will look awesome on the Transporter. Can't wait to see the flares.

You and me both Brother! :cheers:

We typically ran Sears Point, Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, and Willow Springs. We also occasionally ran Phoenix and a street course at Pomoma. Sears Point was my home track and I really miss it living on the East Coast now.

Pretty decent tracks around here. Sonoma is my closest track these days about 30 min away and can't wait to run there. :thumbsup:

Seen this thread back on top and was :excited: I open it only to find out... it's like being at a kathouse that only has Porn!!:disgusted:

:hello: DG

Things are happening Jer. Thanks for tuning in. :)

Stick to NASA Time Trials Dave and it will be just as fun. Kevin Smith is running the NASA Time Trial gig under Albert Butterfields lead but Albert rarely needs to bother with Kevin as it is a well oiled machine as it is.
Neil, dont remember seeing you at any of the NASA CMC events. Mostly know Mike Plum and Adam but glad to see you on this site and look forward to more input. I as well wanted to run AI but didn't feel like bringing home somebody elses paint so I stuck with TT and get out as often as I can afford but mostly with NCRC now due to budget constraints. I normally will hit a NASA TT event when they are at Sonoma since NCRC doesn't hold any events there.

I think you are probably right about TT. I can't wait to get out there with ya. This summer it should happen.

Flash68

02-02-2014, 01:49 AM

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Flash68

02-02-2014, 01:50 AM

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Flash68

02-02-2014, 01:51 AM

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Flash68

02-02-2014, 01:52 AM

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Flash68

02-02-2014, 01:53 AM

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Flash68

02-02-2014, 01:56 AM

When I returned from the hauler road trip and met up with Brett at the shop we took the opportunity to test fit a Kirkey seat in there since I have sold my Corbeau seats. I really like them but they are really not track duty seats so I am looking at options right now.

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fleetus macmullitz

02-02-2014, 01:58 AM

Now that's a tasty update. :thumbsup:

:D

Flash68

02-02-2014, 02:02 AM

And last but not least, my new favorite things... the Nascar parts I picked up in Charlotte when we hung out and stayed with Payton a couple weeks ago.

AP pedal box (which I/we "custom" built by taking apart 3 or 4 different sets and mixing and matching my preferred parts)
CV Products reservoir
Woodward collapsible column
Setrab diff cooler with lines ($50)
Billet oil line brackets ($10 each)
3" round to oval exhaust transitions ($10 each)

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Ricochet

02-02-2014, 06:17 AM

Making some serious progress!! You guys are not messing around!

glassman

02-02-2014, 07:09 AM

That is awesome right there! Great to see that progress. Brett, nice work as usual.

Dave, is a build thread coming on Red Betsy?? haha

GregWeld

02-02-2014, 07:22 AM

That is awesome right there! Great to see that progress. Brett, nice work as usual.

Dave, is a build thread coming on Red Betsy?? haha

You're joking, right?

Charley and I will need handicap wheelchair access at the track by the time BMF takes a lap.

sik68

02-02-2014, 09:08 AM

Now that's some progress right there!!! Looking awesome DG. That sump tank is enormous, haha.

mdprovee

02-02-2014, 09:09 AM

Lookin good Dave, lookin good.

Vegas69

02-02-2014, 09:15 AM

If you can't beat em, build a Sprint Cup Car. :D

intocarss

02-02-2014, 10:33 AM

Who needs the super bowl when you got updates like this!!!!! Hell yeah!!!! It's lookn great DG!!

Flash68

02-02-2014, 11:48 AM

Making some serious progress!! You guys are not messing around!

Just making up for lost time. :)

That is awesome right there! Great to see that progress. Brett, nice work as usual.

Dave, is a build thread coming on Red Betsy?? haha

Ha. I can't say I haven't thought about it. At least it's running... right, Greg?

You're joking, right?

Now that's some progress right there!!! Looking awesome DG. That sump tank is enormous, haha.

I don't own Chevron stock for nuthin. :headspin:

Lookin good Dave, lookin good.

Thanks Mike!

If you can't beat em, build a Sprint Cup Car. :D

Or if you can only beat a six figure underperforming black 69 Camaro, but wanna step it up a notch, then... well.... :lol:

Who needs the super bowl when you got updates like this!!!!! Hell yeah!!!! It's lookn great DG!!

Thanks Jer. Willows Springs this summer with the truck? :thumbsup:

Sieg

02-02-2014, 01:48 PM

Who needs the super bowl when you got updates like this!!!!! Hell yeah!!!! It's lookn great DG!!

Update? All he did was post a couple pictures of crap from a thrift store. :sieg:

GregWeld

02-02-2014, 02:06 PM

Update? All he did was post a couple pictures of crap from a thrift store. :sieg:

Siegmeister ---

The good news about him buying USED parts is that we at least know they were used somewhere... 'cause it's unlikely they'll ever get used again.

Vegas69

02-02-2014, 03:17 PM

:lol: Good one Greg.

I know he doesn't want me to post the infamous photos.

intocarss

02-02-2014, 07:40 PM

Update? All he did was post a couple pictures of crap from a thrift store. :sieg: Parts is parts

GregWeld

02-02-2014, 07:48 PM

Parts is parts

Jerry -- Parts that aren't being used for long periods of time.... Well.... that's just a bunch of junk being stored.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

intocarss

02-02-2014, 08:03 PM

Jerry -- Parts that aren't being used for long periods of time.... Well.... that's just a bunch of junk being stored.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA GW, between this and the road trip thread.....do you know how many screens you owe me :lmao: ;)

GregWeld

02-02-2014, 08:40 PM

GW, between this and the road trip thread.....do you know how many screens you owe me :lmao: ;)

HA! If we can't laugh at each other -- and poke -- and prod -- what fun would it all be.

I did have to send DG an email and tell him how much I love him -- and how much fun it was to make fun of him. Don't want him to get mad = he might want to take it out on me on the track!

Flash68

02-02-2014, 09:35 PM

Update? All he did was post a couple pictures of crap from a thrift store. :sieg:

But the prices were so good! :headscratch:

Siegmeister ---

The good news about him buying USED parts is that we at least know they were used somewhere... 'cause it's unlikely they'll ever get used again.

:lol: Good one Greg.

I know he doesn't want me to post the infamous photos.

HA! If we can't laugh at each other -- and poke -- and prod -- what fun would it all be.

I did have to send DG an email and tell him how much I love him -- and how much fun it was to make fun of him. Don't want him to get mad = he might want to take it out on me on the track!

:lol: You guys are killing me. And I deserve 98% of it.

The other 2%? :catfight: :stirthepot:

Sieg

02-02-2014, 10:03 PM

But the prices were so good! :headscratch:

:cheers: I'm sure the prices were good..........the parts are better though. :D

intocarss

02-03-2014, 09:15 AM

:cheers: I'm sure the prices were good..........the parts are better though. :D So when you go there ...find me a Jerico main case (308 front bearing) ;) THANKS BUD :thumbsup:

Matt@BOS

02-03-2014, 02:38 PM

Flash68

02-03-2014, 02:43 PM

Some of those parts, like the oil coolers and rear center section look just like the parts that arrived at my doorstep last month. The oil coolers were such a good deal I bought three of them to have some "in stock."

Yep. Endless piles. I figure they won't be running out soon so I will just let them carry the inventory. :D

Rob picked out his chunk from a wall of probably a hundred.

I just sent another check out to Nascar surplus country today.... it probably won't end soon either. We are that "little things" stage....

carbuff

02-03-2014, 05:05 PM

3" round to oval exhaust transitions ($10 each)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/F3B048E8-6659-4AB8-833D-5840DC164125_zpsedrccrrf.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/F3B048E8-6659-4AB8-833D-5840DC164125_zpsedrccrrf.jpg.html)

Ooh, where did you get those? I could possibly use a set of these to help with some of my own ground clearance issues!!!

Flash68

02-03-2014, 05:15 PM

Ooh, where did you get those? I could possibly use a set of these to help with some of my own ground clearance issues!!!

I just realized I posted the size incorrectly. It is actually 3.5" round into a 5.25" x 2" approx oval if I remember the oval correctly.

Roush Yates had a whole wall of shelving and bins I spent 20 minutes sorting through and measuring.

MX145

02-03-2014, 08:04 PM

I just realized I posted the size incorrectly. It is actually 3.5" round into a 5.25" x 2" approx oval if I remember the oval correctly.

Roush Yates had a whole wall of shelving and bins I spent 20 minutes sorting through and measuring.

I can't imagine. They would have to drag me out of there. I love where you've taken your car Dave!

Beach Cruiser

02-04-2014, 09:24 AM

Car is coming along nicely! I also need to make a visit to the Thrift store for some goodies. Saw a few threads back you were talking about AIX, two of the east coast nasa regions have started a class for Outlaw Vintage cars (like ours) We run in the same group as AI, AIX, CMC ect... but usually start at the back so there is less chance of "rubbing" So far NASA South East, and NASA Mid Atlantic have sanctioned the class, and we have to nod to run in the East Nationals at RA, but just for exibition. Check it out at this link http://www.outlaw-vintage-racing.com/home.html

Flash68

02-04-2014, 09:37 AM

I can't imagine. They would have to drag me out of there. I love where you've taken your car Dave!

Thanks! I need to go back and allow more time there. :goggles:

Car is coming along nicely! I also need to make a visit to the Thrift store for some goodies. Saw a few threads back you were talking about AIX, two of the east coast nasa regions have started a class for Outlaw Vintage cars (like ours) We run in the same group as AI, AIX, CMC ect... but usually start at the back so there is less chance of "rubbing" So far NASA South East, and NASA Mid Atlantic have sanctioned the class, and we have to nod to run in the East Nationals at RA, but just for exibition. Check it out at this link http://www.outlaw-vintage-racing.com/home.html

Thanks. I have looked into that class and contacted Gordon but there does not seem to be any traction out west here. Would be pretty much the perfect class IMO for many of us. VERY simple rulesets and like you said lot less chance of trading paint. Thanks for checking in.

ArisESQ

02-04-2014, 04:46 PM

When I returned from the hauler road trip and met up with Brett at the shop we took the opportunity to test fit a Kirkey seat in there since I have sold my Corbeau seats. I really like them but they are really not track duty seats so I am looking at options right now.

What about Tillett Seats? They make a lot of cool stuff. All super light weight!

https://www.tillett.co.uk/shop/shopDisplayCategories.asp?id=9&cat=Car+Racing+Seats

https://www.tillett.co.uk/shop/images/gallery/Aston%20seat.jpg

Tom.A

02-04-2014, 09:53 PM

I saw this beast Today along with Rob's Torino and I dig both of them:thumbsup:
Brett is doing some great fab work. Thanks for the seats

intocarss

02-04-2014, 10:29 PM

Thanks! I need to go back and allow more time there. :goggles:
:y0!: TAKE ME WITH YOU! I'll bring sandwiches and flashlights!!

Flash68

02-05-2014, 10:31 PM

What about Tillett Seats? They make a lot of cool stuff. All super light weight!

https://www.tillett.co.uk/shop/shopDisplayCategories.asp?id=9&cat=Car+Racing+Seats

https://www.tillett.co.uk/shop/images/gallery/Aston%20seat.jpg

Cool stuff. It looks a little too "importy" to me and reminds me of the carbon fiber GT3 seats guys were putting in their cars when I was in the Porsche world. Thanks for the suggestion.

I saw this beast Today along with Rob's Torino and I dig both of them:thumbsup:
Brett is doing some great fab work. Thanks for the seats

Hey Tom, thanks. Hope to see you and your ride again soon man. :thumbsup:

:y0!: TAKE ME WITH YOU! I'll bring sandwiches and flashlights!!

You can go kart race Rob head to head for wingman status. :bigun2:

CrossRamRich

02-06-2014, 10:53 PM

Headed out on Monday from Doug's for the drive back. Gorgeous day to cruise home. 60+ and sunny. :thumbsup:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/184259_10150109811331715_578911714_6720507_990997_ n.jpg

Stopped in Gorman for gas and lunch, and decided I had a Snow-Touring photo opp.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3282.jpg

1010 miles later we were home. Dead tired. Ears ringing. Worth every cent, minute, and not enough sleep. I will never forget this trip.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3292.jpg

I miss the good ol' days....:)

Vince@Meanstreets

02-06-2014, 11:57 PM

holy crap its done!! how does it feel. I thought it would be lower than that. Almost looks like you never touched it....haaaaaayyyyy damn you Rich. LOL :lmao:

Vegas69

02-07-2014, 07:24 AM

Rich, buddy, how does it feel to be replaced by a nascar pit crew?

GregWeld

02-07-2014, 07:36 AM

Rich, buddy, how does it feel to be replaced by a nascar pit crew?

I wonder when Susie will wake up and figure out that she's having to make choices between replacing the deck - or buying a hauler....

Vegas69

02-07-2014, 07:51 AM

She's pulling the rug out from under his ass any day now. :lol:

Flash68

02-07-2014, 11:19 AM

I miss the good ol' days....:)

Ahh me too brother. But on to bigger, louder, faster and more fun things. :cheers:

Rich, buddy, how does it feel to be replaced by a nascar pit crew?

Not replaced. Supplemented. :)

I wonder when Susie will wake up and figure out that she's having to make choices between replacing the deck - or buying a hauler....

Oh that deck will be fine for another 5 years (Gaetano said that, so go after him). :sieg:

:lol:

GregWeld

02-07-2014, 11:53 AM

Oh that deck will be fine for another 5 years. :sieg:

RIGHT ANSWER!!!!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Track Junky

02-07-2014, 02:10 PM

No worries about the deck Dave. If the swaying starts to get scary just let me know......I have the fix :relax:

Damn True

02-07-2014, 03:11 PM

No worries about the deck Dave. If the swaying starts to get scary just let me know......I have the fix :relax:

Fire?

Track Junky

02-07-2014, 03:18 PM

Fire?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Actually True I was thinking more along the lines of creating some shear value with some bracing and ply but thanks for the laugh.

Damn True

02-07-2014, 03:40 PM

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Actually True I was thinking more along the lines of creating some shear value with some bracing and ply but thanks for the laugh.

Yours is a band-aid. Mine eliminates the problem entirely.

....albeit while creating a few others, but if you are going to do something, do it to wretched excess.

Flash68

02-07-2014, 04:01 PM

Deck connects to house. House connects to garage. Garage is where Camaro will reside when it gets home (queue GW comment).

This whole fire thing better happen before the Camaro gets home is all I am gonna say.

:peepwall:

Sieg

02-07-2014, 04:10 PM

I really don't appreciate people using fire and Camaro in the same sentence. :sieg:

Flash68

02-07-2014, 04:14 PM

I really don't appreciate people using fire and Camaro in the same sentence. :sieg:

You know I am sensitive to that too Siegster. :bur2:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2470_zps7112d364.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/DSCF2470_zps7112d364.jpg.html)

Sieg

02-07-2014, 04:23 PM

You know I am sensitive to that too Siegster. :bur2:

Shhhhhh.........we don't need no mo bad ju-ju.

:peepwall:

Flash68

02-07-2014, 04:27 PM

None 'round here. Learn from the past and benefit. In other words, ditch the Stealth Ram and Procharger for a carb. :D

Sieg

02-07-2014, 04:31 PM

None 'round here. Learn from the past and benefit. In other words, ditch the Stealth Ram and Procharger for a carb. :D

PRT! Pro Retro Touring :D

GregWeld

02-07-2014, 04:35 PM

fleetus macmullitz

02-07-2014, 04:36 PM

Vertigo scared people..inside and outside of it.

:lol:

Vegas69

02-07-2014, 08:45 PM

I keep forgetting this is Dave's third build with about 2 hours of seat time, total.

GregWeld

02-08-2014, 06:24 AM

I keep forgetting this is Dave's third build with about 2 hours of seat time, total.

For some guys - it's more about the hunting and the gathering....

LOL

Gawd we're mean! LOL

CrossRamRich

02-08-2014, 02:38 PM

Rich, buddy, how does it feel to be replaced by a nascar pit crew?

I'm the dog that used to sleep in the house, now outside tied to the fence! We will be back, this time with uniforms!

fleetus macmullitz

02-08-2014, 03:13 PM

I'm the dog that used to sleep in the house, now outside tied to the fence! We will be back, this time with uniforms!

If he didn't give you the stink eye yet, then just hang in there.

lol

MX145

02-11-2014, 08:22 AM

Dave, along with all the other awesome NASCAR parts I'm curious how the Woodward collapsible column works out. Especially reaching the proper angle or adjustability with the upper mount. Have you started on this yet?

You and Payton seem to be building the cars of tomorrow. Definitely putting the pro in pro touring!! :cheers: Just your motor mounts alone make your car look fast. :) I keep coming back to see what's next.

GregWeld

02-11-2014, 10:13 AM

I keep coming back to see what's next.

Checking about once a year is plenty for any updates on this relic.....

Vince@Meanstreets

02-11-2014, 01:31 PM

Checking about once a year is plenty for any updates on this relic.....

no stink eye for you.....crazy eye....from dave.

carbuff

02-11-2014, 01:43 PM

Checking about once a year is plenty for any updates on this relic.....

:beathorse :willy: :waveflag: :gitrdun:

Flash68

02-11-2014, 02:01 PM

I am really touched how many of you care and offer support as this project nears the end. It warms my heart. :sarcasm_smiley: :computer:

Dave, along with all the other awesome NASCAR parts I'm curious how the Woodward collapsible column works out. Especially reaching the proper angle or adjustability with the upper mount. Have you started on this yet?

You and Payton seem to be building the cars of tomorrow. Definitely putting the pro in pro touring!! :cheers: Just your motor mounts alone make your car look fast. :) I keep coming back to see what's next.

Ha, thanks. Yes Payton is not a good influence. Stay off his thread is what I would recommend. :D Just sent Brett some more parts this past week but he is close if not already diving into the whole steering/pedal/seating situation.... sometimes you get updates the same time I do. :secret:

Those motor mounts came out killer and I was pretty stoked to see them.

Flash68

02-11-2014, 02:08 PM

I keep forgetting this is Dave's third build with about 2 hours of seat time, total.

You sure have come a long way with your ego to be broadcasting that a guy with such little seat time and an inferior car whooped your butt. :tv_happy:

:cheers:

GregWeld

02-11-2014, 02:45 PM

I am really touched how many of you care and offer support as this project nears the end. It warms my heart

Brings a tear to my eye just knowing I'm that much closer to collecting Social Security...

Nearing the end? What? You quitting the build??

chr2002ca

02-11-2014, 02:52 PM

The ribbing you guys give each other is just priceless. :lmao: Cracks me up.

GregWeld

02-11-2014, 03:19 PM

The ribbing you guys give each other is just priceless. :lmao: Cracks me up.

Susie has me and Todd on retainer. She's hoping he busts a vein. Apparently she has a good life insurance policy on him. Way cheaper than a divorce I guess. It can actually be cash flow accretive!

Mailbox

02-11-2014, 03:32 PM

THE END ? I can see this going another 300 pages easy ...

fleetus macmullitz

02-11-2014, 06:19 PM

Susie has me and Todd on retainer. She's hoping he busts a vein. Apparently she has a good life insurance policy on him. Way cheaper than a divorce I guess. It can actually be cash flow accretive!

Greg,

I'd tread lightly here; the man lives in O A K L A N D, not SF.
A little rural perhaps, but it's still Oakland!
Plus, he has friends other than the well mannered RobFErd...

:tiptoe:

GregWeld

02-11-2014, 07:05 PM

NOBODY will actually admit to living in Oakland (I used to live in Alameda)... the proper term is "East Bay".

LOL

intocarss

02-11-2014, 07:31 PM

THE END ? I can see this going another 30 YEARS easy ...

FIXED ^^^:underchair:

fleetus macmullitz

02-11-2014, 07:41 PM

30 more years?

I wonder if event organizers will let a 90 yr. old tech guy give BMF the once over...

Semi :innocent:

:D

Vegas69

02-11-2014, 08:08 PM

You sure have come a long way with your ego to be broadcasting that a guy with such little seat time and an inferior car whooped your butt. :tv_happy:

:cheers:

If you call winning 2 out of 10 events a butt whoopin, you got me. :D Somehow I feel responsible for this Nascar build. ha

Brings a tear to my eye just knowing I'm that much closer to collecting Social Security...

Nearing the end? What? You quitting the build??

:trophy-1302: :lol:

Damn True

02-11-2014, 09:21 PM

Greg,

I'd tread lightly here; the man lives in O A K L A N D, not SF.
A little rural perhaps, but it's still Oakland!
Plus, he has friends other than the well mannered RobFErd...

:tiptoe:

From L-R: Middle school counselor, software engineer, hipster food truck cook.

Flash68

02-11-2014, 10:28 PM

Susie has me and Todd on retainer. She's hoping he busts a vein. Apparently she has a good life insurance policy on him. Way cheaper than a divorce I guess. It can actually be cash flow accretive!

Now that's pretty funny I must admit.

THE END ? I can see this going another 300 pages easy ...

Is it that bad? :underchair:

NOBODY will actually admit to living in Oakland (I used to live in Alameda)... the proper term is "East Bay".

LOL

I almost moved to the Oakland Hills..... almost.....

If you call winning 2 out of 10 events a butt whoopin, you got me. :D Somehow I feel responsible for this Nascar build. ha

:trophy-1302: :lol:

Your version sounds just like that :trophy-1302: world record fish you once caught. :D

From L-R: Middle school counselor, software engineer, hipster food truck cook.

And that the truth, True.

Flash68

02-11-2014, 10:28 PM

Brett, get in here and add some relevance to this quagmire would ya? :lol:

67zo6Camaro

02-12-2014, 10:00 AM

lateral-g

GregWeld

02-12-2014, 10:07 AM

Sorry buddy you're on your own in this train-wreck. Lol :innocent: Put your foot down and they will never post in here again. :sarcasm_smiley:

I'm not sure you really want me to comment?

GET BACK TO WORK -- YOU'RE WASTING TIME!!!

Oh wait.... That's all any of us do around this thread...

96z28ss

02-12-2014, 10:18 AM

So this thing won't be ready for the Portland date?

:sarcasm_smiley:

Sieg

02-12-2014, 10:22 AM

So this thing won't be ready for the Portland date?

:sarcasm_smiley:

:bitchslap: That's only 6 months away!

fleetus macmullitz

02-12-2014, 02:00 PM

This group tends to calm down when you post them fine weld-a-mints of yours Brett.

:bump:

Flash68

02-12-2014, 02:22 PM

I'm not sure you really want me to comment?

Yeah you're probably right there. :lol:

This group tends to calm down when you post them fine weld-a-mints of yours Brett.

:bump:

Winner.

So this thing won't be ready for the Portland date?

:sarcasm_smiley:

Of course it will. Just not sure if the hauler will be. :bigun2:

GregWeld

02-12-2014, 02:27 PM

Of course it will. Just not sure if the hauler will be. :bigun2:

Why do you need a hauler for a street car?? It's an easy 10 hour drive from the bay area to Portland. I do it all the time.

:snapout: :action-smiley-027: :rolleyes:

GregWeld

02-12-2014, 02:30 PM

BTW -- You've got until May to be ready for NorCal Shelby Spring event at Thunderhill...

Just sayin....

They're offering drivers classes that weekend.

Flash68

02-12-2014, 02:30 PM

Why do you need a hauler for a street car?? It's an easy 10 hour drive from the bay area to Portland. I do it all the time.

:snapout: :action-smiley-027: :rolleyes:

To get it to the E85 pumps, silly. :twak:

57hemicuda

02-12-2014, 03:46 PM

This is starting to seem like a book club.LOL
You know most of us on here are very primal creatures, all we want to see are sexy pictures.

96z28ss

02-12-2014, 04:44 PM

This is starting to seem like a book club.LOL
You know most of us on here are very primal creatures, all we want to see are sexy pictures.

Well you'll have to google "sexy" then click on images, cause there isn't anything sexy about a Camaro with Ford racing stripes.

GregWeld

02-12-2014, 04:56 PM

Well you'll have to google "sexy" then click on images, cause there isn't anything sexy about a Camaro with Ford racing stripes.

OUCH!

How 'bout one with a SB2 and fat fender flares on jack stands. The old "looks fast just standing still" comes to mind. LOL

tones2SS

02-12-2014, 05:03 PM

Well you'll have to google "sexy" then click on images, cause there isn't anything sexy about a Camaro with Ford racing stripes.

LMAOOOOOOOOOO
:tv_happy:

intocarss

02-12-2014, 05:06 PM

bRx2iizMGwA

Flash68

02-12-2014, 05:27 PM

Well you'll have to google "sexy" then click on images, cause there isn't anything sexy about a Camaro with Ford racing stripes.

That hurts Bob. It cuts me.

I heard you have a Camaro. But then I heard you don't. So which is it? :underchair:

OUCH!

How 'bout one with a SB2 and fat fender flares on jack stands. The old "looks fast just standing still" comes to mind. LOL

That sounds kinda cool. Is this somewhere in the shed?

bRx2iizMGwA

What the?!

:tv_happy:

MX145

02-12-2014, 06:02 PM

That hurts Bob. It cuts me.

I heard you have a Camaro. But then I heard you don't. So which is it? :underchair:

That sounds kinda cool. Is this somewhere in the shed?

What the?!

:tv_happy:

Um.. So yeah... Dave the motor mounts are very trick. They look to be very stout too. Did you decide on how you're going to mount the column? Are you going straight to the cage dash cross bar?

Flash68

02-12-2014, 06:04 PM

Um.. So yeah... Dave the motor mounts are very trick. They look to be very stout too. Did you decide on how you're going to mount the column? Are you going straight to the cage dash cross bar?

Yes that is the plan. Brett is probably aligning all that stuff as we speak. Either that or adding NOS. :secret:

MX145

02-12-2014, 06:11 PM

Yes that is the plan. Brett is probably aligning all that stuff as we speak. Either that or adding NOS. :secret:

I'd like to put something like that Woodward collapsable column in my car but I don't have a cage. I'm not sure I could come up with a sturdy adjustable mount I would like.

GregWeld

02-12-2014, 07:33 PM

Yes that is the plan. Brett is probably aligning all that stuff as we speak. Either that or adding NOS. :secret:

You won't need that to beat Todd's '77 Corvette.

intocarss

02-12-2014, 08:50 PM

Yes that is the plan. Brett is probably aligning all that stuff as we speak. Either that or adding NOS. :secret: Did you just say "NOS"?? That is so ricer:wrongforum: . We say N2o, nitrous or a kit. ANYTHING but "NOS" What's next ..monster tach, chrome fire extinguisher and a fart can???:bang: :snapout:

Flash68

02-12-2014, 10:27 PM

I'd like to put something like that Woodward collapsable column in my car but I don't have a cage. I'm not sure I could come up with a sturdy adjustable mount I would like.

Yeah my stock column had some "issues" on the engine bay side and once I saw the pile of nice Woodward columns for sale cheap in Charlotte it was an easy bite. I'd been leaning anyway. My car came with a pretty good cage and the only bar they didn't really finish was the under dash bar so Brett is doing that and it ties into the new pedals and column assembly all at the same time to get the right setup and placement.

All the street car jokes aside around here, safety is a big concern and priority for me and if I am usually on the fence with something, within reason, the safer/stronger path gets chosen.

You won't need that to beat Todd's '77 Corvette.

He hasn't been on my radar since after those first and only 2 hours of seat time I ever got

Ron in SoCal

02-13-2014, 04:38 AM

Did I miss an update here...somewhere?

fleetus macmullitz

02-13-2014, 04:52 AM

Did I miss an update here...somewhere?

:shakehead:

lol

GregWeld

02-13-2014, 06:35 AM

All the street car jokes aside around here, safety is a big concern and priority for me and if I am usually on the fence with something, within reason, the safer/stronger path gets chosen.

Good for you Dave!

I'm relatively "new" to the whole road race thing - having done my first Bondurant school 10 years ago... but buying the car from Charley was what put me in the drivers seat.

I'm telling ya - you guys have no idea how fast you can get going on some of these tracks... and you get used to it real quick. Suddenly it really doesn't feel so fast. But pounding down the front straight at Thunderhill -- you're taking turn one at a good 90 mph maybe? I don't know - I'm afraid to look... but if you hit some oil - or coolant - or break a suspension part... DUDE... YOU ARE WADDING THE CAR UP BIG TIME.

I'd prefer to be able to tell stories about it sitting around the campfire. Safety makes it fun. Otherwise you might as well be playing Russian roulette.

57hemicuda

02-13-2014, 07:11 AM

I totally agree, my Mustang hit close to 160 on the back straight at VIR, all I could think about was lug nuts and wheel bearings. The car was lifting so bad, felt like the front tires weren't on the ground. 160mph right into a hairpin(crazy). After 3 sessions it started to feel normal. VIR kind of made the other tracks seem less dangerous, and I think that is when you get in trouble. 100mph will hurt as easy as 160mph.

Sieg

02-13-2014, 07:20 AM

Did I miss an update here...somewhere?

He got some new curtains and hardware. :D

Flash68

02-13-2014, 12:32 PM

Good for you Dave!

I'm relatively "new" to the whole road race thing - having done my first Bondurant school 10 years ago... but buying the car from Charley was what put me in the drivers seat.

I'm telling ya - you guys have no idea how fast you can get going on some of these tracks... and you get used to it real quick. Suddenly it really doesn't feel so fast. But pounding down the front straight at Thunderhill -- you're taking turn one at a good 90 mph maybe? I don't know - I'm afraid to look... but if you hit some oil - or coolant - or break a suspension part... DUDE... YOU ARE WADDING THE CAR UP BIG TIME.

I'd prefer to be able to tell stories about it sitting around the campfire. Safety makes it fun. Otherwise you might as well be playing Russian roulette.

I know when you say "you guys have no idea" you are just speaking in general to the masses, but yeah I do have an idea... I've hit 135+ in my car at Big Willow and you do get a sense of what can get go wrong and how fast it can happen if you get off course, off track, or just something small fails like Ron stated. And if you have the balls to have the car and cajones to take turn 8/9 there at well into triple digits, well, lots can go wrong. But any turn on a road course really can jack you up bad is that point.

Safety first. And second. :rules:

I totally agree, my Mustang hit close to 160 on the back straight at VIR, all I could think about was lug nuts and wheel bearings. The car was lifting so bad, felt like the front tires weren't on the ground. 160mph right into a hairpin(crazy). After 3 sessions it started to feel normal. VIR kind of made the other tracks seem less dangerous, and I think that is when you get in trouble. 100mph will hurt as easy as 160mph.

160 is absolutely flyin in an old bucket of bolts like our stuff. Big difference between 130 or so and 160... in any car.

He got some new curtains and hardware. :D

Hey I actually got a break from Martha Stewart work and got to build a tire rack above my garage door for my spare Hoosiers. It ain't that special, but it beats curtains.

fleetus macmullitz

02-27-2014, 11:05 PM

Started an 'After New Years resolution'...no more posting about the lack of updates in peoples threads.

I should let SoCal Ron, Rob and Jerdog know I won't hassle them for updates either.

:D

Vince@Meanstreets

02-27-2014, 11:12 PM

Flash68

02-28-2014, 12:01 AM

Timely bump there.... I am heading down to Socal tomorrow for a little Fab53 pow wow. :walkingdog:

fleetus macmullitz

02-28-2014, 03:29 AM

Timely bump there.... I am heading down to Socal tomorrow for a little Fab53 pow wow. :walkingdog:

There I fixed it for ya...Mr. Redundant at flash-ing yer :action-smiley-027: worldwide all over algore's internet system. :shakehead:

:D

intocarss

02-28-2014, 09:26 AM

Timely bump there.... I am heading down to Socal tomorrow for a little Fab53 pow wow. :walkingdog:

It's about time :bump:

GregWeld

02-28-2014, 10:00 AM

It's about time :bump:

That's all this thread has EVER been about --- marking time.....

That's not going to buff out... LOL

67goatman455

02-28-2014, 09:05 PM

So, i'm envious of your new steering column. I really want one but cant come up with a nice turn signal switch solution

Flash68

03-01-2014, 12:09 AM

So, i'm envious of your new steering column. I really want one but cant come up with a nice turn signal switch solution

:hello:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/bike_manual_06-9-2_zpsfc73f17b.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/bike_manual_06-9-2_zpsfc73f17b.jpg.html)

fleetus macmullitz

03-01-2014, 05:34 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ :shakehead:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/gifs/aint-nobody-got-time-for-that_zps8f94d7ef.gif (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/gifs/aint-nobody-got-time-for-that_zps8f94d7ef.gif.html)

lol

Ron in SoCal

03-01-2014, 06:42 AM

Did I miss an update here...somewhere?

:headscratch:

:lol: :cheers:

fleetus macmullitz

03-01-2014, 08:06 AM

:welder: Did I miss an update here...somewhere?

:headscratch:

:lol: :cheers:

Quoting yerself...that's Bad Ron postin' me thinks. :badidea:

The Rontourage doesn't have a deal with him. :(

lol

Flash68

03-01-2014, 09:13 AM

Did I miss an update here...somewhere?

:headscratch:

:lol: :cheers:

Yes, you must have been over in your thread posting a quality upda..... oh, wait. Sorry. That's below the belt.

:underchair:

James OLC

03-01-2014, 07:27 PM

It's amazing that it took me 11 pages just to find a pic of the steering column…

:waveflag:

if you can shoot me a note on where you found the the column and cv reservoirs...

Flash68

03-02-2014, 01:44 AM

It's amazing that it took me 11 pages just to find a pic of the steering column…

:waveflag:

if you can shoot me a note on where you found the the column and cv reservoirs...

Sad state of affairs, James..... :shakehead:

:D

Sending a PM now.

Rick D

03-02-2014, 03:55 AM

It's amazing that it took me 11 pages just to find a pic of the steering column…

:waveflag:

if you can shoot me a note on where you found the the column and cv reservoirs...

That's funny I still can't find the picture of the column?? :bang: but I gave up after 5 pages of going back. :lmao: good laughs though!! :lol:

James OLC

03-02-2014, 07:56 AM

Got it - thanks!

I was going to (and still may) use a Woodward column in the '69 but got sidetracked talking to rally guys about EPAS setups...

Oh... Get the car done already,

67zo6Camaro

03-02-2014, 08:53 PM

lateral-g

Ron in SoCal

03-02-2014, 08:53 PM

It's amazing that it took me 11 pages just to find a pic of the steering column…

That's funny I still can't find the picture of the column?? :bang: but I gave up after 5 pages of going back. :lmao: good laughs though!! :lol:

So for the good of all following along, I'll do the noble thing and try to resurect this thread. Dave came down this weekend and he, Rob and I met down at Brett's shop. My first time there, I could tell from the previous shop pics I'd seen of Fab 53 that the shop has come a really long way. The place is set up for just about any fabrication project you possibly could want.

Looking at Dave's car compared to the last time I saw it I was in awe. The stance, parts, effort and money that has gone into this thing is incredible. It's raw, well thought out and just hardcore-nasty-cool.

Of course, Dave'll never be able to keep the tires connected to pavement long enough to make a dent in his lap times but that just can't detract from how cool this car is, or how many points he'll lose at street car events :lol:

I'll let Dave tell the rest of the story but here's a pic of Dave trying to fit into his racecar seat. He's trying to exhale and talk at the same time (typical), doing neither well:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0835_zps30727af9.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0835_zps30727af9.jpg.html)

:cheers:

67zo6Camaro

03-02-2014, 09:04 PM

lateral-g

Vince@Meanstreets

03-02-2014, 09:06 PM

*cough Ringer*cough LOL

Vince@Meanstreets

03-02-2014, 09:11 PM

Fun times at the shop today with Ron, Rob and Dave. They will have to tell ya about my new discount deal. Basically if you can beat my time of 31.9 sec around the shop on the shop 88cc pit bike you get a 20% discount. funny shiat right there.

Anyway, a few updates on Dave's project.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Blue%2068%20Camaro/IMG_6731_zps1993265b.jpg

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Blue%2068%20Camaro/IMG_6728_zps5e65d061.jpg

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Blue%2068%20Camaro/IMG_6732_zpsaf12a633.jpg

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Blue%2068%20Camaro/IMG_6733_zps5c2fe667.jpg

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Blue%2068%20Camaro/IMG_6734_zps934667e5.jpg

3.5" dual round exhaust that's tucked up under the frame line under the car and exits out driver side quarter panel. Provision is planned for a secondary exhaust muffler behind the driver seat area. All the exhaust tubing is enclosed behind a fire wall separating oil tank, exhaust and driver compartment.
looking good Dave.

FETorino

03-02-2014, 09:43 PM

Dave and Rob had a visit to the Fab53 shop today.....

During the visit while Dave and I were out front talking, Rob FE decided to cut up stuff on Dave's car.... not sure why? These guys have some funny friendship. :D

His build is just too far a head of mine I had to do something.:superhack: :weld: :underchair: :D

So for the good of all following along, I'll do the noble thing and try to resurect this thread. Dave came down this weekend and he, Rob and I met down at Brett's shop. My first time there, I could tell from the previous shop pics I'd seen of Fab 53 that the shop has come a really long way. The place is set up for just about any fabrication project you possibly could want.

Looking at Dave's car compared to the last time I saw it I was in awe. The stance, parts, effort and money that has gone into this thing is incredible. It's raw, well thought out and just hardcore-nasty-cool.

Of course, Dave'll never be able to keep the tires connected to pavement long enough to make a dent in his lap times but that just can't detract from how cool this car is, or how may points he'll lose at street car events :lol:

I'll let Dave tell the rest of the story but here's a pic of Dave trying to fit into his racecar seat. He's trying to exhale and talk at the same time (typical), doing neither well:

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:cheers:

Ron It was a good time. :thumbsup:

Brett, as always, the work on Dave's Camaro is wasted on Dave:lol: but amazing. The car really is sinister.:thumbsup:

^^ thank you my 44.xxx sec friend for visiting today. Your name has been added to the shop leader board. Had a great time. Thank you for the kind words about the shop progress. FYI.... Jeffrey (my 14 year old son for LatG) came down to the shop after you left... not only did that NASCAR seat fit him perfectly, he hopped on the pit bike a drop a 31.98 time around the building. You boys have some practice to do. :popcorn2:

When you say practice, you mean I need some contortion practice?:headscratch:

96z28ss

03-02-2014, 10:25 PM

Wow Dave, are you feeling ok?
Your going to need to drive that thing with ear plugs in.
Did you buy a racing suit with the cooling option. I think it's going to get hot in there.

Damn True

03-03-2014, 05:42 AM

looking good Dave.

That exhaust if bitchin.

....but what if the sound check station is on drivers left?

57hemicuda

03-03-2014, 06:03 AM

From one guy who has just one exhaust tip exiting behind my ear to another, "what did you say, I didn't catch that, huh" get used to it. You notice on my new build, the exhaust goes out the back, and yours has bullet mufflers. Hearing isn't near as important as people think.

Do love the direction the car is going, and the work Fab53 is doing looks phenomenal. Can't wait to see how that SB2 works out.

Flash68

03-03-2014, 10:35 AM

So for the good of all following along, I'll do the noble thing and try to resurect this thread.

:cheers:

Appreciate that Ron. And I think many other subscribers would too --- but it's too bad they all unsubscribed awhile ago. :lol:

Wow Dave, are you feeling ok?
Your going to need to drive that thing with ear plugs in.
Did you buy a racing suit with the cooling option. I think it's going to get hot in there.

I feel great. What?

We have some ideas to keep heat and sound down. It will have a second custom muffler option for those "quiet" tracks like Thunderhill and Sonoma. Laguna Seca need not apply.

That exhaust if bitchin.

....but what if the sound check station is on drivers left?

Drive in reverse? :underchair:

Seriously though, when/where is the last place around here that moved the sound check to the drivers side that you know of? (serious question)

From one guy who has just one exhaust tip exiting behind my ear to another, "what did you say, I didn't catch that, huh" get used to it. You notice on my new build, the exhaust goes out the back, and yours has bullet mufflers. Hearing isn't near as important as people think.

Do love the direction the car is going, and the work Fab53 is doing looks phenomenal. Can't wait to see how that SB2 works out.

Bullet mufflers are an upgrade for me. My boom tube before had no muffler (those chambers in there don't really count IMO) exiting in the same area. It wasn't 3.5" duals and it wasn't an SB2 but still. It was loud yeah but at RTTC and some street cruising I thought it was acceptable. :headspin:

Brett is really killing it there and I think the project is quite mutually enjoyable for us.

Flash68

03-03-2014, 10:39 AM

So I was excited to test fit my brand new Butler full containment seat I scored a deal on from a dirt late model racer. These seats are phenomenal in their quality and design and made a Kirkey road race seat look like a piece of aluminum foil. It fit me in the waist/hips but it all went downhill from there. Man a lot of those drivers are skinny little suckers. This seat was made for Brett's 14 year old son.... at 120 lbs. :disgusted:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/photo1_zps91529d20.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/photo1_zps91529d20.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/photo2_zps15bb61bb.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/photo2_zps15bb61bb.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/photo5_zpsf9645337.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/photo5_zpsf9645337.jpg.html)

So I will probably resell it and either get a custom fit one or a Kirkey for street/autocross and then a stronger one for road course. Gotta do some more thinking on that....

Vince@Meanstreets

03-03-2014, 11:26 AM

Damn True

03-03-2014, 11:31 AM

Appreciate that Ron. And I think many other subscribers would too --- but it's too bad they all unsubscribed awhile ago. :lol:

I feel great. What?

We have some ideas to keep heat and sound down. It will have a second custom muffler option for those "quiet" tracks like Thunderhill and Sonoma. Laguna Seca need not apply.

Drive in reverse? :underchair:

Seriously though, when/where is the last place around here that moved the sound check to the drivers side that you know of? (serious question)

Bullet mufflers are an upgrade for me. My boom tube before had no muffler (those chambers in there don't really count IMO) exiting in the same area. It wasn't 3.5" duals and it wasn't an SB2 but still. It was loud yeah but at RTTC and some street cruising I thought it was acceptable. :headspin:

Brett is really killing it there and I think the project is quite mutually enjoyable for us.

Doesn't happen often but Thunderhill CW

Flash68

03-03-2014, 11:40 AM

I hear a Pilates class will do wonders for your wide hips.

Hips are fine. It's the ribcage/lat area that is the issue.

Doesn't happen often but Thunderhill CW

Oh, right. Thunderhill is, what, 103 db?

67zo6Camaro

03-03-2014, 11:56 AM

lateral-g

67zo6Camaro

03-03-2014, 11:58 AM

.lateral-g

Vince@Meanstreets

03-03-2014, 12:34 PM

Hips are fine. It's the ribcage/lat area that is the issue.

Oh, right. Thunderhill is, what, 103 db?

Putting a balance tube right after the mufflers will quiet it down a bit too.

Track Junky

03-03-2014, 01:58 PM

Where's the LOVE IT icon!! All I can say is I cant wait to hear and see this thing roar down the straight at T-Hill :cheering:

Matt@BOS

03-03-2014, 03:14 PM

Where's the LOVE IT icon!! All I can say is I cant wait to hear and see this thing roar down the straight at T-Hill :cheering:

Dave, Gaetano is right, Having it out at Thunderhill will be great, but I want to know if there is going to be enough space for you to fit Jeffrey and I in BMF so we can go cruising down Las Vegas Boulevard before heading over to the real hidden gem of the city, North Las Vegas. :lol: then you can prove to everyone it is a real street car!

Flash68

03-03-2014, 04:12 PM

Putting a balance tube right after the mufflers will quiet it down a bit too.

The box muffler might BE the balance tube. :D

Where's the LOVE IT icon!! All I can say is I cant wait to hear and see this thing roar down the straight at T-Hill :cheering:

Thanks bro. You and me both. :RunninDog:

Dave, Gaetano is right, Having it out at Thunderhill will be great, but I want to know if there is going to be enough space for you to fit Jeffrey and I in BMF so we can go cruising down Las Vegas Boulevard before heading over to the real hidden gem of the city, North Las Vegas. :lol: then you can prove to everyone it is a real street car!

Of course there will be. Who wouldn't want to sit a couple inches next to the 300 degree oil, a battery and a muffler or 3?

I thought street car just meant it had to have license plates. :headscratch: I better go back and read those rules....

This thing might weigh more than Rob's boat when it's done.....

tones2SS

03-03-2014, 05:26 PM

Holy Moly!
Look at that exhaust! Looking good Dave.

intocarss

03-03-2014, 07:40 PM

The box muffler might BE the balance tube. :D

Thanks bro. You and me both. :RunninDog:

Of course there will be. Who wouldn't want to sit a couple inches next to the 300 degree oil, a battery and a muffler or 3?

I thought street car just meant it had to have license plates. :headscratch: I better go back and read those rules....

This thing might weigh more than Rob's boat when it's done..... ADD A TURBO, 4 BOTTLES OF NITROUS......AND YOU'D HAVE YOURSELF AN OUTLAW X275 DRAG RADIAL CAR :lmao: :lostmarbles:

ADD A RADIO AND CUP HOLDERS AND ...IT'S A STREET CAR :EmoteClueless:

NOTHING WILL EVER BE AS HEAVY AS ROBS CAR :bitchslap: WAIT MAYBE GW'S HAULER.......... :confused59: NAAAAAAAWWWW

KEEP ADDING WEIGHT DG,,, THEN MY LIL 2600# TRUCK MAYBE ABLE TO KEEP UP.... CAR'S LOOKN AWESOME. I LIKE THAT YOU'RE DOING OUT OF THE NORM SH*T TO HER

FETorino

03-03-2014, 08:03 PM

NOTHING WILL EVER BE AS HEAVY AS ROBS CAR :bitchslap: WAIT MAYBE GW'S HAULER.......... :confused59: NAAAAAAAWWWW

I'm keeping an eye on you Slushbox.:mock:

Sieg

03-03-2014, 08:08 PM

v2.2 is looking real good! :thumbsup:

Are you researching thermal and acoustical options for the exhaust system or are you just using 2 Vintage Air units and custom ear plugs? :D

Bummer about the seat.

Can't wait to see and hear the beast on track!

Vegas69

03-03-2014, 08:13 PM

Maybe you shouldn't have ate so much on your cannon ball run. :mock:

You are going to cook with that exhaust and oil tank....

Track Junky

03-03-2014, 08:30 PM

ADD A TURBO, 4 BOTTLES OF NITROUS......AND YOU'D HAVE YOURSELF AN OUTLAW X275 DRAG RADIAL CAR :lmao: :lostmarbles:

ADD A RADIO AND CUP HOLDERS AND ...IT'S A STREET CAR :EmoteClueless:

NOTHING WILL EVER BE AS HEAVY AS ROBS CAR :bitchslap: WAIT MAYBE GW'S HAULER.......... :confused59: NAAAAAAAWWWW

KEEP ADDING WEIGHT DG,,, THEN MY LIL 2600# TRUCK MAYBE ABLE TO KEEP UP.... CAR'S LOOKN AWESOME. I LIKE THAT YOU'RE DOING OUT OF THE NORM SH*T TO HER

Now that's what I'm talkin' about!! Let it all out Jer!! :bigun2: :hello:

I'm keeping an eye on you Slushbox.:mock:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

v2.2 is looking real good! :thumbsup:

Are you researching thermal and acoustical options for the exhaust system or are you just using 2 Vintage Air units and custom ear plugs? :D

Bummer about the seat.

Can't wait to see and hear the beast on track!

Maybe you shouldn't have ate so much on your cannon ball run. :mock:

:lol:

You are going to cook with that exhaust and oil tank....

Yup, cool suit time

Track Junky

03-03-2014, 08:36 PM

Sieg

03-03-2014, 08:42 PM

Dave, I have some pics somewhere with a guy that had a '70 Mercury Cyclone that was putting out 1000 hp with the exhaust running through the car..........I think I was able to save them from one of my lap tops that crashed. Need to dig those up.......ran with him at Sonoma. I have faint memories of that thing running up on me like a freight train going into turn 11 at Sonoma. BAD ASS!!

........and when he got out of the car he looked like this:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vpxEkGduDy8/UQ9xIfYNxYI/AAAAAAAAAC0/pyL9yF3rEEA/s1600/city-smoke-barbecue-pig-roasts.jpg

Track Junky

03-03-2014, 09:04 PM

http://forum.grantorinosport.org/1970-mercury-cyclone-roadracer_topic8509.html

Couldn't find the pics but the first car in this video is it.

GregWeld

03-03-2014, 09:06 PM

All I gotta say is my Mustang and my Lotus are looking like the bargains of the century....

FETorino

03-03-2014, 09:21 PM

http://forum.grantorinosport.org/1970-mercury-cyclone-roadracer_topic8509.html

Couldn't find the pics but the first car in this video is it.

http://merc9.com/
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/merc9_team71_zps4a998e98.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/merc9_team71_zps4a998e98.jpg.html)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/mercfire_zpsd0e843cb.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/mercfire_zpsd0e843cb.jpg.html)

Track Junky

03-03-2014, 09:36 PM

Thanks Rob. That is the one. Very fast and I had a lot of detailed pics. Still trying to find them but the one thing I wanted Dave to see was how the exhaust was run through the passenger seat area.

FETorino

03-03-2014, 10:06 PM

Thanks Rob. That is the one. Very fast and I had a lot of detailed pics. Still trying to find them but the one thing I wanted Dave to see was how the exhaust was run through the passenger seat area.

Yea I couldn't find a good shot of that. But I did find a good shot of his motor offset.:D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/mercoffset_zps05e8fb5a.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/mercoffset_zps05e8fb5a.jpg.html)

Sieg

03-03-2014, 10:14 PM

Merc9 is good looking..........except for that air intake!

intocarss

03-03-2014, 11:13 PM

Tw3ozREgO1E&list=FLKsckXmJI5R_MBh1VUzxcKQ&index=25&feature=plpp_video

https://www.facebook.com/Merc9Speed#!/Merc9Speed

Vince@Meanstreets

03-03-2014, 11:14 PM

thats some serious s**t right there

GrabberGT

03-04-2014, 04:46 AM

Oooooh! Cyclone. Now thats how you start a morning off.

57hemicuda

03-04-2014, 05:25 AM

Look at the upper control arm spread in the one pic, the mount would be inside the firewall on most of our cars.lol I talked back and forth with him over at corner carvers before I stopped going over there, really nice guy. Told me how he stretched and widened the body, hard to get a sense of how big that car really is.

Flash68

03-04-2014, 10:20 AM

KEEP ADDING WEIGHT DG,,, THEN MY LIL 2600# TRUCK MAYBE ABLE TO KEEP UP.... CAR'S LOOKN AWESOME. I LIKE THAT YOU'RE DOING OUT OF THE NORM SH*T TO HER

Ha thanks JD. Your little rocket ship ain't gonna be so easy to catch or keep up with I bet.

http://forum.grantorinosport.org/1970-mercury-cyclone-roadracer_topic8509.html

Couldn't find the pics but the first car in this video is it.

That thing is so bad ass. I see it runs at the Big Bore Bash. In that vid it pulls pretty far out ahead of Big Red. :disgusted:

I've wanted to run at that event (BBB) but don't know what the requirements are. Waiting to hear back from them. It's Nov 1-2 this year. Would be fun.

All I gotta say is my Mustang and my Lotus are looking like the bargains of the century....

And here I was thinking you were good at math.... :bitchslap:

57hemicuda

03-05-2014, 05:12 AM

Flash68

03-05-2014, 05:48 PM

I know the tracks are putting DB limits on cars. I'm assuming they are putting DB meters somewhere on the track to measure this. I know at Jersey Motorsport Park, one of the track officials said something about my Mustang. Was wondering if we couldn't try something stupid like Super Traps as a secondary Muffler that we could dial back when we need to, and open up when we don't. Looks like you would have enough room, I think mine could fit them also.

Damn it, I want to run Laguna!! And if I'm going to Cali., I want Dave, Greg, Rob, Gaetano, etc.etc. there too.

Around here yeah Laguna is bad, but the others are all decent IMO. Thunderhill and Sonoma are 100+ and if Buttonwillow and Willow Springs actually test for sound I am not aware of it. There were no sound meters at Streets of Willow or Big Willow when I ran there 2 years ago.

We'll have to just hope for a 105db day that is accessible to mere mortals in the future Ron..... then you bring it on out!

intocarss

03-05-2014, 06:27 PM

Around here yeah Laguna is bad, but the others are all decent IMO. Thunderhill and Sonoma are 100+ and if Buttonwillow and Willow Springs actually test for sound I am not aware of it. There were no sound meters at Streets of Willow or Big Willow when I ran there 2 years ago.

We'll have to just hope for a 105db day that is accessible to mere mortals in the future Ron..... then you bring it on out! There is nothing said about DB's at BW and when I was at Willow Springs last year, they didn't check at all. That same day the Big Bash race was on the big track @ WS and those cars are loud...

fleetus macmullitz

03-08-2014, 07:42 AM

Pic #2 and #22

http://blogs.hotrod.com/gallery-2014-ultimate-street-car-challenge-road-rally-107813.html

The attack of the BMF clones!

:waveflag:

Damn True

03-08-2014, 08:38 AM

Pic #2 and #22

http://blogs.hotrod.com/gallery-2014-ultimate-street-car-challenge-road-rally-107813.html

The attack of the BMF clones!

:waveflag:

The flares on that early Mustang are sweet.

FETorino

03-08-2014, 08:44 AM

The flares on that early Mustang are sweet.

So is the hellaflush.:thumbsup:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/2014_Optima_Ultimate_Street_Car_21_zpsfe984de1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/2014_Optima_Ultimate_Street_Car_21_zpsfe984de1.jpg .html)

BMF is a BMW clone. :lmao:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/1976-BMW-320i-DRM-Racer-Front_zps5c97f593.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/1976-BMW-320i-DRM-Racer-Front_zps5c97f593.jpg.html)

fleetus macmullitz

03-08-2014, 09:00 AM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/image_zps5cdfe0fc.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/image_zps5cdfe0fc.jpg.html)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/image_zps825debd6.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/image_zps825debd6.jpg.html)

Sieg

03-08-2014, 09:05 AM

Poor guy isn't even awake yet to defend himself........:lmao:

fleetus macmullitz

03-08-2014, 11:27 AM

Poor guy isn't even awake yet to defend himself........:lmao:

No need to until The Great El Weldo chimes in.

lol

For now it just looks like a big case of imitation=flattery.

:D

Sieg

03-08-2014, 12:00 PM

For now it just looks like a big case of imitation=flattery.

:D

Old Skool imitation as BMF v2.2 isn't going to resemble that car. :unibrow:

fleetus macmullitz

03-08-2014, 12:24 PM

Old Skool imitation as BMF v2.2 isn't going to resemble that car. :unibrow:

Obviously...

:D

Damn True

03-08-2014, 12:55 PM

No need to until The Great El Weldo chimes in.

lol

For now it just looks like a big case of imitation=flattery.

:D

White stripes on a blue Camaro isn't exactly a 1:1

Vince@Meanstreets

03-08-2014, 01:03 PM

White Mutstang stripes on a blue Camaro isn't exactly a 1:1

fixed :buttkick:

fleetus macmullitz

03-08-2014, 01:37 PM

White stripes on a blue Camaro isn't exactly a 1:1

So that's the only similarity you noticed?

fixed :buttkick:

Plus the extra tall cowl induction hoods, boom tube side exhausts (gee, I see that all the time on 1st gens...lol), black wheel centers, no front bumpers etc.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/image_zps5cdfe0fc.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/image_zps5cdfe0fc.jpg.html)

I like the blue, and most of the clone,...uh, the other guys car.

:D

Old BMF below..

Sieg

03-08-2014, 02:28 PM

039 isn't sporting orange tread savers either.

fleetus macmullitz

03-08-2014, 02:44 PM

039 isn't sporting orange tread savers either.

Sieg,

Flash sure was in the 'kill zone' .. 1 motor, 2 years and 265 pages ago...

:tiptoe:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=401629&postcount=874

But the line of the day, well, 2 years ago, goes to Todd....lol

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=401621&postcount=871

intocarss

03-09-2014, 12:02 AM

Hmmmmmmm??

Vince@Meanstreets

03-09-2014, 01:00 AM

So that's the only similarity you noticed?

Plus the extra tall cowl induction hoods, boom tube side exhausts (gee, I see that all the time on 1st gens...lol), black wheel centers, no front bumpers etc.

Now he knows how Amir feels.

Flash68

03-09-2014, 11:34 PM

Sieg

03-09-2014, 11:41 PM

Step away from the computer.

Flash68

03-09-2014, 11:45 PM

I saw this Mustang at Historics (yes, Laguna Seca) 2 years ago and the combo was very striking IMO. I liked it a lot and have considered it since. I go back and forth on it.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/CA0811-113455_3_zpsd6818723.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/CA0811-113455_3_zpsd6818723.jpg.html)

intocarss

03-09-2014, 11:51 PM

I like it !!!

here's another orange and blue

Sieg

03-09-2014, 11:53 PM

Vince@Meanstreets

03-09-2014, 11:53 PM

yes! single wide but say no to the roof stripe.

Flash68

03-09-2014, 11:56 PM

Funny - My first impression of the rendering was 2 stripes don't work in orange.....I was thinking one........after it's running and sorted out of course.

Decal it, no paint - easy to change.......like curtains. :D

Yep. That's how the playing with stripes came about. Easy and cheap to experiment with. It's down the road and lower priority. But if another car keeps looking more like mine every time I see it, I might have to wrap the whole dang car. :lol:

yes! single wide but say no to the roof stripe.

I am beyond committed to the roof stripe at this point. I am good with that.

Sieg

03-09-2014, 11:58 PM

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/PIR-Historic-Races-6-29-2013/i-DZJdTPK/0/L/_MG_3713-L.jpg

Or the o'l curveball

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/PIR-Historic-Races-6-29-2013/i-7NsVLg6/0/L/_MG_3760-L.jpg

GregWeld

03-10-2014, 04:17 AM

What difference does a stripe make if it's just garage art....

57hemicuda

03-10-2014, 05:56 AM

Going to have agree with Greg on this one Dave. I think the Mona Lisa would have looked happier if someone would have rode her once in a while.LOL

fleetus macmullitz

03-10-2014, 06:38 AM

Ha. You guys are killing me.... for the record, my car was painted as it stands today in 1999. :rules:

Sure DG, blame a previos owner.

:D

Step away from the computer.

Yep...that's gonna not be good for anybody.

#TheDoubleStripedOrangeMenace

:lol:

I saw this Mustang at Historics (yes, Laguna Seca) 2 years ago and the combo was very striking IMO. I liked it a lot and have considered it since. I go back and forth on it.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/CA0811-113455_3_zpsd6818723.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/CA0811-113455_3_zpsd6818723.jpg.html)

With the right blue, that might not offend your loyal threadski's. ;)

yes! single wide but say no to the roof stripe.

Truth!

:unibrow:

What difference does a stripe make if it's just garage art....

Going to have agree with Greg on this one Dave. I think the Mona Lisa would have looked happier if someone would have rode her once in a while.LOL

It's cool that even though BMF has been non-op for 'lo these past 2 years, this thread still attracts lat-g's best, brightest and most supportive posters.

:tiptoe:

lol

FETorino

03-10-2014, 08:36 AM

Ha. You guys are killing me.... for the record, my car was painted as it stands today in 1999. :rules:

And now you're having me consider this..... again.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/orange1_zps9acfd324.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/orange1_zps9acfd324.jpg.html)

Sure, looks good, do it.:action-smiley-027:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/1975-Ford-Escort-MkII-Rally-Front_zps1713cf0d.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/1975-Ford-Escort-MkII-Rally-Front_zps1713cf0d.jpg.html)