Bob Johnson Cuda Gallery

[syborg tt]

Hi All,

I was bored so i sorted all of the pictures and posted them on my site.

http://www.sportmachines.com/gallery/BJ-Cuda

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/BJ-Cuda/Build_0.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/BJ-Cuda/Build_4.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/BJ-Cuda/Build_6.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/BJ-Cuda/Build_8.jpg

there are a total of 95 pics of the car up on the site - happy clicking

[TravisB]

thanks for sharing marty!

[ironworks]

I'm not sure if WOW covers it but man that thing is cool. Are the front fenders carbon fiber or just painted like it? If so, are the entire front fenders carbon fiber or just part?


Rodger

[TravisB]

I'm not sure if WOW covers it but man that thing is cool. Are the front fenders carbon fiber or just painted like it? If so, are the entire front fenders carbon fiber or just part?


Rodger


the whole front clip is carbon fiber..there is carbon inlayed in the tops of the doors,quarters, and roll cage!

roger there is a huge thread on pt.com about the cuda...bob johnson(owner) and alan Johnson(builder)-not related have been on there talking about the car

[Speedster]

That Cuda is OBSCENE.
It's just off the radical scale..

[Ricochet]

Pics do this car no justice. IMO - It is hands down the baddest thing out there! It's going to be a long time until we something that will compare equally to this Cuda. Once again...My opinion!!

Thanks for putting togteher pics of this Marty!

Brent

[TravisB]

Pics do this car no justice. IMO - It is hands down the baddest thing out there! It's going ot be a long time until we somehting that will compare equally to this Cuda. Once again...My opinion!!


Brent


I agree 100% :D

[DCreations]

Maybe a badass 73 ford pinto, but until then the cuda will be the the badest thing out. :thumbsup:

[Diognes56]

I love that car, it is so BAD A$$ :willy: . Thanks for the pics :D .

David

[Steve Chryssos]

Pics do this car no justice. IMO - It is hands down the baddest thing out there! It's going ot be a long time until we somehting that will compare equally to this Cuda. Once again...My opinion!!

Thanks for putting togteher pics of this Marty!

Brent

Ditto.

[Bill Howell]

It's alright, too bad it belongs to a redneck. Where is ole Cooter anyway. :rofl: I will see if I can wake him up from his nap.....ole fart.

[1970cuda]

that is great

[bob johnson]

man how do you guys find time to look at all these sites. Just cause I'm full of hot air, breath smells like sh*t, and am old as dirt, doesn't give you the right to call me an old fart. anyone that sees a goat as something sexual, isn't justified in calling me cooter..even if it's true..

[bob johnson]

man how do you guys find time to look at all these sites. Just cause I'm full of hot air, breath smells like sh*t, and am old as dirt, doesn't give you the right to call me an old fart. anyone that sees a goat as something sexual, isn't justified in calling me cooter..even if it's true..
btw what's this junior member sh*t?

[907rs]

Welcome, Bob. Nice ride!

:thumbsup:

[Roger Poirier]

btw what's this junior member sh*t?


Just because you have a mean car, it doesn't stop you from being a rookie on this site! LOL R.P.

If we could get you, Bill H. and myself together we would be like three pigs in a blanket.... Is that how it goes? :rofl:

[pist0lpete]

That car is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations I am forever envious.

[Bill Howell]

man how do you guys find time to look at all these sites. Just cause I'm full of hot air, breath smells like sh*t, and am old as dirt, doesn't give you the right to call me an old fart. anyone that sees a goat as something sexual, isn't justified in calling me cooter..even if it's true..

I would not have a clue what you are talking about, Cooter. :rofl:
Welcome Bob, this is another great site full of car guys. Be sure and check out this month's feature car. If you are real good and don't start no stuff, maybe Scott will let your ol' coot be a feature car one day.

[ProTouring442]

Wow.... I mean really, WOW.... Oh wait, maybe this will work WOW

Anyway, that thing is Cool! :wow: .

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

[syborg tt]

man how do you guys find time to look at all these sites.

you realy need to ask how do you find time to raise a family, build a car, work two jobs and find time to look at this site.

The answer is sleep just a little less then the normal guy (5 hours max)

[XcYZ]

Welcome to the site, Bob! Glad to have you (and your car on board).

Oh, and your only a Junior Member for another 18 posts. :thumbsup:

[Ummgawa]

Welcome to the site, Bob! Glad to have you (and your car on board).

Oh, and your only a Junior Member for another 18 posts. :thumbsup:

Yea, so quit puttin us to shame with you builds and get to posting!! :D

[G-Body]

Amazing goes without saying! Being a huge GM/chevy guy myself , i have to say this is the BADDEST thing on 4-wheels unbeleivable!! wow as aweinspiring as this thing is in every sense "can you imagine the enertia this car would have on the road driving wow" and too top it off its finally an aweosme mopar one that finally someone had the nuts to build like us GM guys have been doing all these years starting with Rod Saboury back in the day with the orginal 63 split window he took apart an isca show car to build one of the baddest pro streets in its time, point is in the last 10 years go to the mopar nationals and all you seen were orginals that everyone thought where worth a million dollars nice to see someone take the baddest of the bad and make it the pinacal of custom show cars and let me stress "driveable show car" really aweosme peice thought i was in love with troys sniper this one takes the Cake 10 fold great ride thanks for all the eye sex lol later all

[promax/vennom#16]

That is one sweet ride !! Looks like the craftmanship is top notch.I had a chance to buy a 70 cuda last summer from a new neighbor that had just moved in and he said he did not have the time or money to restore the car.
It was kind of rough, originally a 383 car it had a 440 in it. Jim wanted $6000 for the car, i ended up buying a Vennom Nova, he ended up selling it to a guy in Conn. for $14000. After seeing these photos , makes me wish i had bought the car!! Thanks for sharing the pics. :thumbsup:

Dave

[Bill Howell]

Hey Cooter, why don't you tell Alan about this place over here. :thumbsup:

[bob johnson]

he's got too much work left to do on the Cuda..I'll kick his as* if I catch him on here I want to make Mopars at the strip..and Maxton on April 1

[bob johnson]

I would not have a clue what you are talking about, Cooter. :rofl:
Welcome Bob, this is another great site full of car guys. Be sure and check out this month's feature car. If you are real good and don't start no stuff, maybe Scott will let your ol' coot be a feature car one day.
are you saying I should be incognito..I just state the facts..anyone can challenge my views..i've got thick skin..not gonna hurt my feelings..freedom of speech..long as it's politically correct...damn I wish I could have been born black..I could say anything I want and still be politically correct..and the big di*k part ain't so bad either

[bob johnson]

you realy need to ask how do you find time to raise a family, build a car, work two jobs and find time to look at this site.

The answer is sleep just a little less then the normal guy (5 hours max)
I did it for years..except this computer stuff..only way to succeed unless you've got a gimmic

[Roger Poirier]

i've got thick skin..not gonna hurt my feelings..freedom of speech..long as it's politically correct...

Are you sure about that. :_paranoid Read my earlier thread listed here about our body size. LOL

R.P.

[bob johnson]

Welcome to the site, Bob! Glad to have you (and your car on board).

Oh, and your only a Junior Member for another 18 posts. :thumbsup:
glad to be on here..appreciate all the cudos on the cuda..Alan did an awesome job building it and Chris Itoh was incomprobable in his design. They both are tops in their games..I hope the Cuda gets them the credit they so justly deserve.

[bob johnson]

Are you sure about that. :_paranoid Read my earlier thread listed here about our body size. LOL

R.P.
that shoe fits perfectly..unfortunately It's bad when you order pigs in a blanket for breakfast at a restaurant and they bring a pix of you and your wife in bed

[Roger Poirier]

You can check out my own project on this web site under project updates. Starting point 1969 GTO Judge. See if you can determine which one is me?

It's not in your league, nothing is that I'm aware of, but respectable.

R. P.

[ProdigyCustoms]

damn I wish I could have been born black..I could say anything I want and still be politically correct..and the big di*k part ain't so bad either

Oh man, this is gonna be fun, ROFLMAO!

[clill]

Someone had to tell Bob about this site..There goes the neighborhood. I'm still mad that you didn't buy me the bus......

[Ummgawa]

are you saying I should be incognito..I just state the facts..anyone can challenge my views..i've got thick skin..not gonna hurt my feelings..freedom of speech..long as it's politically correct...damn I wish I could have been born black..I could say anything I want and still be politically correct..and the big di*k part ain't so bad either

So Bob...Whur ya From??

LA or UCLA. :D

[DCreations]

are you saying I should be incognito..I just state the facts..anyone can challenge my views..i've got thick skin..not gonna hurt my feelings..freedom of speech..long as it's politically correct...damn I wish I could have been born black..I could say anything I want and still be politically correct..and the big di*k part ain't so bad either


LMAO :thumbsup: PLus black guys get tons of white chicks :yes:

[TravisB]

So Bob...Whur ya From??

LA or UCLA. :D


Bob is down here in the dirty south with the rest of the rednecks!

[Kendall Burleson]

The car is killer! not bad at all, one up for the baby boomer welcome aboard. :thumbsup: got to go take a nap this computer wear me out :willy: :willy: :willy:

[Bill Howell]

Oh man, this is gonna be fun, ROFLMAO!

You beat me to that. Oh my lord, this should be good. :lol:


Bob, tell us what you really think.... :rofl:

Chill, neighborhood, lmao, Don't you just hate rednecks with money..... :rofl:

[XcYZ]

You beat me to that. Oh my lord, this should be good. :lol:


Bob, tell us what you really think.... :rofl:

Chill, neighborhood, lmao, Don't you just hate rednecks with money..... :rofl:

LMAO, you guys are hilarious. :rofl:

[Ummgawa]

Bob is down here in the dirty south with the rest of the rednecks!

LA- Lower Alabama

UCLA-Upper Corner of Lower Alabama

[Bill Howell]

Don't forget East LA. :lol:

[DCreations]

are you saying I should be incognito..I just state the facts..anyone can challenge my views..i've got thick skin..not gonna hurt my feelings..freedom of speech..long as it's politically correct...damn I wish I could have been born black..I could say anything I want and still be politically correct..and the big di*k part ain't so bad either


thats a funny song by David allen Cole

[bob johnson]

You can check out my own project on this web site under project updates. Starting point 1969 GTO Judge. See if you can determine which one is me?

It's not in your league, nothing is that I'm aware of, but respectable.

R. P.
Do you know Milton Robson? I bought his old house..he's a pontiac guy..has lots of stuff but he really likes ponchos..69Ram Air III Trans Am Convt 4 speed...69 RAIV judge..triple black 4 speed convt..the same in a 70 Convt it's blue..61 Bubble top Ventura..421 2X4's 8 lugs hard back buckets..over the counter super duty stuff..62 super duty Pontiac catalina... 62 super duty 4 speed Grand Prix..etc. etc. if you come to the experience, we're just 12 minutes away

[bob johnson]

Someone had to tell Bob about this site..There goes the neighborhood. I'm still mad that you didn't buy me the bus......
we both lost the lead in our pencils before that sucker hit 10% of the purchase price..remember I told you.. you would have to hock your entire collection to buy that puppy..you could shuttle Mexicans across the border and pay for it though..you've got expensive taste..

[Ummgawa]

Bob, Milt lives in Gainesville, Ga. still doesn't he? And he has a great Pontiac collection, just awesome.

[bob johnson]

Bob is down here in the dirty south with the rest of the rednecks!
don't you be talking about Jimmy Carter and Marchin Luther like that..we's proud of our heritage..I'm thinking about going to New Orleans as soon as ol Ray gets everything straightened out..like I said..if i were born black..I'd burn your ears off..and your wife's *** to boot..had a black guy that worked with me..died of a headache because he refused to pick the cotton out of an aspirin bottle..they're putting a new top on the superdome..it looks like the foil on a Hersheys kiss..gonna change the name to the chocolate dome..Ol Ray has got some kind of Vision..

[bob johnson]

Bob, Milt lives in Gainesville, Ga. still doesn't he? And he has a great Pontiac collection, just awesome.
he just lives 2 miles from me..I bought his old house

[bob johnson]

You can check out my own project on this web site under project updates. Starting point 1969 GTO Judge. See if you can determine which one is me?

It's not in your league, nothing is that I'm aware of, but respectable.

R. P.
looks like it's gonna be nice..we're gonna put you in one of those funny white coats that hold your arms if you get into my league..you're beyond losing it by then

[camcojb]

looks like it's gonna be nice..we're gonna put you in one of those funny white coats that hold your arms if you get into my league..you're beyond losing it by then

:eek: :lol:

Jody

[Ummgawa]

he just lives 2 miles from me..I bought his old house

Gainesville will be a regular hangout for me for the next 4 years, Daughter just accepted an academic/athletic scholarship to Brenau (sp).

[bob johnson]

come by and see Milton and I when you're around..

[Ummgawa]

Bob

I'd love to come by and visit sometime. By the way my daughter said instead of a new car for college, could she just have my 69 Z-28 instead.

She was serious, LOL

[bob johnson]

so what are you going to drive now? :unibrow: :rofl: she got a scholarship, look at what you're saving

[Ummgawa]

so what are you going to drive now? :unibrow: :rofl: she got a scholarship, look at what you're saving

I currently have her convinced that we are poor and she will have to drive whatever we can slide under her butt for free. I do know that I will have to pony up some thing. I think I will give her the only Ford in the family, The wife's Eddie Bauer Expedition. THEN, I can get the wife something really cool to drive(If you know what I mean). :D

The Family Truckster Days are about to END!!!

[bob johnson]

hope she doesn't drive as much as my wife and girls..the Expedition will break you..do they have dorms for Brenau?

[Ummgawa]

Yes, very secure private dorms. I really like it. It has a multitude of campus and gainesville city police. It is a private womens college and its a very good thing shes gettin' a full ride. I'd rather she was driving a tank than some ricer car or equivalent.Oh and she drives the tires off of her Jeep. Shes a terrific sitter(if yours are that young) if you and the wife ever need one. She is majoring in early childhood development and wishes to teach and coach Volleyball. Strait A student, super athelete, focused and driven.There may be a chance we are not related! I have become a lazy bastard lately when it comes to my cars lately and she puts me to shame.


Youth is so wasted on the young.

[bob johnson]

I thought I heard they were opening Brenau up to guys now..downtown Gainesville is very nice..the old homes there are beautiful..I imagine she'll be going over to Athens to have a good time..hop,skip, and a jump away..I guess you'll be over here for the Year One Experience

[XcYZ]

Bob, do you have any build pics and tech info on the Cuda that I could include on your Cuda page?

http://www.lateral-g.net/johnsoncuda

[Ummgawa]

I thought I heard they were opening Brenau up to guys now..downtown Gainesville is very nice..the old homes there are beautiful..I imagine she'll be going over to Athens to have a good time..hop,skip, and a jump away..I guess you'll be over here for the Year One Experience

Only for weekend classes on the guys thing, and yes Gainesville is a beautiful old town. And yes she'll figure it all out within hours of being there. Oh and yes, I'll be over there for the Year One experience for sure. Hope to see you on one of these many trips I'll be taking there.

[Bowtieracing]

Hi All,

I was bored so i sorted all of the pictures and posted them on my site.


http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/BJ-Cuda/Build_6.jpg



How can you be ever bored with a shop like that :wow: ????

Can you tell me what are you milling in this picture? Molds of the intake air system?

Your cuda is absolutely fantastic!!

[bob johnson]

that's not Alan posting the pictures. He never has time to get bored. He's under the gun constantly trying to get a project finished. He works 80 or so hours per week. What the picture shows is him milling the aluminum plate that is going to be the firewall. He also milled aluminum plate for the front and rear engine mounts. The acessories all mount to the front engine plate ie power steering, alternator, airconditioning compressor.. they all had similar designs on them...the rear motor plate flushed up to the bottom of the firewall so it looks like one piece. Alan is hotrodbuilder

[bob johnson]

Bob, do you have any build pics and tech info on the Cuda that I could include on your Cuda page?

http://www.lateral-g.net/johnsoncuda
I'll try to get Alan over here and follow this thread. He's got tons of pictures..We want the April issue of PHR to get out before we post much. They have about 16 pages of info on the Cuda in April's issue..it should be out in about 2 weeks. We just got in the new Centerforce dual disc clutch with an Aluminum Flywheel and pressure plate..Supertrick..we were going to run a single disc 11 inch clutch but the starter ring on the flywheel wouldn't clear the inside of the rear drive dragster can we are using..10.5' single wouldn't hold the power..We also got in the Rockland gear prepared T56 6 speed trans and the Transaxle rear that they prepared. Should hold over 1,000 h.p. Going to be interesting to see how much power and torque the motor makes with fuel injection vs what it made with the demon carb and Indy Cylinder intake. We are going to put a 3 or 4 stage nitrous set up on it too..We're getting it set up for Maxton on April 1..I think Troy and Poteet are going to have their Cuda up there too..1200+H.P. 4 cylinder turbo charged Hemi..very trick

[bob johnson]

How can you be ever bored with a shop like that :wow: ????

Can you tell me what are you milling in this picture? Molds of the intake air system?

Your cuda is absolutely fantastic!!
You can't see all the equipment Alan has in his shop..he's got a ton of metal shaping equipment..ie english wheels, planishing hammers, big Yoder Hammer etc. He does everything that needs to be done to a hot rod. He doesn't like to sub anything out except the interiors to Paul Atkins who is just down the road... we really appreciate your compliments.

[XcYZ]

I'll try to get Alan over here and follow this thread. He's got tons of pictures..We want the April issue of PHR to get out before we post much. They have about 16 pages of info on the Cuda in April's issue..it should be out in about 2 weeks. We just got in the new Centerforce dual disc clutch with an Aluminum Flywheel and pressure plate..Supertrick..we were going to run a single disc 11 inch clutch but the starter ring on the flywheel wouldn't clear the inside of the rear drive dragster can we are using..10.5' single wouldn't hold the power..We also got in the Rockland gear prepared T56 6 speed trans and the Transaxle rear that they prepared. Should hold over 1,000 h.p. Going to be interesting to see how much power and torque the motor makes with fuel injection vs what it made with the demon carb and Indy Cylinder intake. We are going to put a 3 or 4 stage nitrous set up on it too..We're getting it set up for Maxton on April 1..I think Troy and Poteet are going to have their Cuda up there too..1200+H.P. 4 cylinder turbo charged Hemi..very trick

No problem, I can certainly wait. That's an incredible car that you guys put together. It was easily THE car of SEMA.

Definitely keep us posted on the motor. That sounds awesome. :thumbsup:

[bob johnson]

No problem, I can certainly wait. That's an incredible car that you guys put together. It was easily THE car of SEMA.

Definitely keep us posted on the motor. That sounds awesome. :thumbsup:
you ought to put the word out on this site about Maxton. Hot Rod Magazine is going to be over there to cover it. They came over last year and I took my Rambler Wagon up there. They won't let you run but 135 without a cage. They were a little surprised when the Rambler busted 135 before I reached 1/2 track..I had to pedal it the rest of the way. Ran 140 the second pass and they got a little ill..One guy in a C5 vette ran 185 on a 150 limit..They immediately escorted him out of there..It's a good time..a Firebird also ran in the mid 180's. Takes a lot of safety stuff to be OK'd to run that fast. Speeds run there also count as qualifying at Bonneville and the dry lakes..It'd be nice to see the event grow..

[XcYZ]

When is Maxton 2006? I know in 2005 it was the last weekend of April. I bet that's an AWESOME event to attend.

[bob johnson]

When is Maxton 2006? I know in 2005 it was the last weekend of April. I bet that's an AWESOME event to attend.
It's usually the last week-end in the month..but the first run is April 1st week-end..then goes to the last week-end of month,,Go to ECTA... East Coast Timing Assoc...on google....there are 6 or so events each season

[Speedster]

Hey Bob -
I'm very interested to see how your transmission holds up under that kind of torque and Nitrous hit. Manual transmissions are awesome, but have been kind of marginal in many high horsepower/traction applications. I looked into Rockland for the T56 and decided to try a TKO600 built by Promotion Performance. I hope to see these gearboxes hold up. Please keep me posted. Also, sounds like you will have a ball at Maxton.

[bob johnson]

don't plan to use the nitrous until 6th gear.. maybe 5th..it's staged, so not hitting it all at once..100hp per stage probably..

[rocketman]

i run a 399 lt1 with a 2 stage nitrous set-up.and t-56,it's been 9's and havent hurt it.

[bob johnson]

i run a 399 lt1 with a 2 stage nitrous set-up.and t-56,it's been 9's and havent hurt it.
We're using a LM series Center Force set up..Aluminum Flywheel..Aluminum pressure plate..dual disc clutch..not a lot of rotating mass..we're not going to be putting real sticky tires on it either..hopefully it will not break anything..I was more concerned with the clutch until we went dual disc..seems like these cars are bad to tear out clutches..

[rocketman]

i didnt know centerforce did any daul disc stuff,i had a street twin dual disc from mcleod,it was nothing but a problem and trying to talk to any there was impossible,so went with a spec.good luck.bob do own alan johnson old 32 coupe with the sb2 head motor.

[bob johnson]

Spec is in Alabama and a good friend of ours works there. We were going to run their stuff but they don't make a flywheel. We decided on Centerforce because they were so energetic and enthusiastic about what we were doing. They haven't done any dual disc clutches for quite a while. Our direct drive dragster can scattershield was supposedly good for an eleven inch clutch and flywheel..it did, but not with a starter ring..we used this set up because we could run a driveshaft instead of a torque tube..We had to go down to 10.5" which everyone felt wasn't big enough to hold the power with a single disc..So Centerforce made the dual disc set-up for us. Did you try to get on the techline with Mcleod and talk to Red Farmer the owner? He is always very responsive to problems and available 2 times for a few hours each time daily. What problems did you have with the dual disc set-up. I would have preferred to have used the 11" set up with a single disc but it wouldn't fit. Simpler is better in most cases. We are going to put a picture of the new clutch on here. Doug Cooper from Long Island bought Alan's 32 at Barrett Jackson a few years ago. Since then he also bought my Battle Axe 69 Camaro, and the 33 blue Roadster Alan built that was hot rod of the year in 98 or so. Alan is also building him a 32 B400 sedan convt. He is also contemplating building a 69 Camaro the quality of my Cuda. Doug post on Pro-Touring under Coopercarz.

[rocketman]

my mcleod kept eating the disc's,i went called them they told me it installed wrong so bought the stuff to rebuild it,did it again ,called same story bought a disc set,then sold it.it took me forever to get there tech guy.i ran a single disc before i went to the 399 ,it worked great,the guy i sold the daul disc has had no problems at all that was a year ago.dumb luck i guess.

alans 32 was the coolest 32 i ever seen.

[bob johnson]

my mcleod kept eating the disc's,i went called them they told me it installed wrong so bought the stuff to rebuild it,did it again ,called same story bought a disc set,then sold it.it took me forever to get there tech guy.i ran a single disc before i went to the 399 ,it worked great,the guy i sold the daul disc has had no problems at all that was a year ago.dumb luck i guess.

alans 32 was the coolest 32 i ever seen.
I agree on his 32..I also like the 5 window all steel 32 he built for a customer..it looked just like his car but it was a 5 window and had a big block. He's building the same guy a 32 Vicky with a 514 Ford. Bill owned both cars for years..The vicky is going to be extremely bad as*

[Kendall Burleson]

what tire are you going to run on the rear to hook that thing up at mid track to keep from turning the tires in high gear? :_paranoid

[bob johnson]

what tire are you going to run on the rear to hook that thing up at mid track to keep from turning the tires in high gear? :_paranoid
not sure yet..on street we have the 335x30x20's Michelin that come on the Porsche Carrera GT..for competition, not sure yet..got to find a tire wheel combo that will work best..BBS is in our backyard and most likely will make the wheels for us..car is going to have 50 +% of weight over rear wheels ..probably 3,000 lbs. total wt.

[MarkM66]

Are you going to run a dry nitrous system? Or some sort of direct port wet?

[bob johnson]

Are you going to run a dry nitrous system? Or some sort of direct port wet?
direct port..it's plumbed under the intake..Hogan welded in the bungs when he built the intake..the regular injector nozzles are under there too..out of site where they don't distract from the look,,we've got to have that clean uncluttered look

[MarkM66]

direct port..it's plumbed under the intake..Hogan welded in the bungs when he built the intake..the regular injector nozzles are under there too..out of site where they don't distract from the look,,we've got to have that clean uncluttered look

Did you ever find out if you can use the Nitrous at the 0-200-0 event?

I thought I read that they didn't allow nitrous. But I'm not sure why. Is it a safety issue?

[Majik16106]

BBS is in your backyard? Your near atlanta? so when can i come visit? seeing as im e-body crazy.... Although mine wont be half as nice as yours...

[bob johnson]

BBS is in your backyard? Your near atlanta? so when can i come visit? seeing as im e-body crazy.... Although mine wont be half as nice as yours...
I have a Gainesville Ga mailing address..but I live about 10 minutes max from BBS and Road Atlanta right up highway 53..Milton Robson lives right up 211..he's as close as I am..1/2 as nice could still be pretty nice..come anytime..unless I'm out of town..you're welcome anytime..btw Year One is about 15 minutes from me..just on the other side of BBS

[bob johnson]

Did you ever find out if you can use the Nitrous at the 0-200-0 event?

I thought I read that they didn't allow nitrous. But I'm not sure why. Is it a safety issue?
I'm not sure they're even going to have it this year..They didn't allow it last year..at that altitude it's absolutely not fair to run a normally aspirated car against turbos and blowers unless the normally aspirated motor can use nitrous..I'd like to find a place over here where we could run..There is an entrance road to Talledega that's several miles long and several lanes wide..not used except some people that live in condos etc at track..Maxton is a little rough to try it. I haven't seen anything about this years event..no one made 200 mph last year..185 or so was the fastest in a viper..Big Red was at a disadvantage..I don't know why they didn't allow nitrous..couldn't be safety

[Majik16106]

I have a Gainesville Ga mailing address..but I live about 10 minutes max from BBS and Road Atlanta right up highway 53..Milton Robson lives right up 211..he's as close as I am..1/2 as nice could still be pretty nice..come anytime..unless I'm out of town..you're welcome anytime..btw Year One is about 15 minutes from me..just on the other side of BBS
you coming to year one experience? ill be there, mopar-less, but there. Ill shoot you a pm when i have a free weekend, id love to just come hang out and look it over. hopefully mine will be nice, taking a very similiar road to stephen durr. blown 500ci. ill be doing something different to the body though, something i havnt seen yet done on an e-body.

[bob johnson]

you coming to year one experience? ill be there, mopar-less, but there. Ill shoot you a pm when i have a free weekend, id love to just come hang out and look it over. hopefully mine will be nice, taking a very similiar road to stephen durr. blown 500ci. ill be doing something different to the body though, something i havnt seen yet done on an e-body.
The Year One experience is one of our main dates...We like the format..and Year One is the most active Vendor in this hobby...They're great sponsors and are a great help to all

[bob johnson]

The Year One experience is one of our main dates...We like the format..and Year One is the most active Vendor in this hobby...They're great sponsors and are a great help to all
a friend of mine in Reno called me and said the new SEMA News magazine has a nice little blurb on the Cuda..and the trend toward high buck street machines that can be driven..not just shown...

[bob johnson]

Got the Cuda running today at about 4PM..Alan and crew had worked until 2AM last night..and from 8 to 4PM today before the FAST engineers figured out we had been given the wrong software. Once we got the correct software it fired right off. Sounded real good..very crisp..then murphy paid us a visit..a coil took a dump..the crank and cam sensors started acting up. Got 2 of each ordered just in case. Had scheduled the dyno pull Friday at Young's Performance in Decatur, Ala., but we need to get 300 miles or so on the trans and rear before we put it thru the gruelling dyno test. Don't think we'll make it until Monday or so. :thumbsup:

[bob johnson]

April PHR is out..I don't get mine early since I live in a rural area of Georgia. My phone rang off the hook all day. Coverage and photography is great from what I'm told. Can't wait to get my copy. 17 pages of coverage Johnson and Johnson edition..good for what ails ya

[Speedster]

Bob -
Replied to you on the "other" board.
Congrats on that killer car.
Hope it runs well on the dyno for you.

[Ummgawa]

Heck Bob

Let some of us fellow Georgia Boys in on your Dyno pull. Heck I'd drive over to Alabama give it a see. By the way, you going to World of Wheels at The World Congres center this weekend in Atlanta?

[bob johnson]

Heck Bob

Let some of us fellow Georgia Boys in on your Dyno pull. Heck I'd drive over to Alabama give it a see. By the way, you going to World of Wheels at The World Congres center this weekend in Atlanta?

I guess so..David Ford who is the local promoter is a good friend..He won't take no for an answer. The Cuda won't be there but I'll take the Woodie I guess. I have to drive all the way to Alans to get it..drive all the way back over here..wait half a day to get it checked in..run back to Alans if we do the dyno pull..run all the way back over here to get the woodie..bla bla bla. I just don't like the whole indoor mentality. That white glove treatment to the top of your frame rail looking for a particle of dirt or dust and docking you a point..when the oil pan, exhaust, etc dragging the ground and the car isn't even driveable not costing a point is ridiculous in my narrow mind. But I'll be there some if the lord's willing and the creek don't rise. come up and slap me if you can

[bob johnson]

Bob -
Replied to you on the "other" board.
Congrats on that killer car.
Hope it runs well on the dyno for you.

I saw it over there..thanks again for your interest and cudos on the cuda

[Bill Howell]

I guess so..David Ford who is the local promoter is a good friend..He won't take no for an answer. The Cuda won't be there but I'll take the Woodie I guess. I have to drive all the way to Alans to get it..drive all the way back over here..wait half a day to get it checked in..run back to Alans if we do the dyno pull..run all the way back over here to get the woodie..bla bla bla.


Damn, it must be a bitch being you, Poor ole Bob, man I hate while I am working, you have to do all this car stuff. I bet you even have to get someone to help you clean it too. Surely you are getting free tickets or something for all your troubles. Shame, shame, shame. If you be real good, you can come up here and help me put this deck on this cabin. It is only 40' in the air. Easy money. :rofl:

[syborg tt]

Everyday i go out to the mailbox like a little kid hoping the april issue of PHR will be in there and when it's not i am truly sad. Something must be wrong with me.

[Ummgawa]

I guess so..David Ford who is the local promoter is a good friend..He won't take no for an answer. The Cuda won't be there but I'll take the Woodie I guess. I have to drive all the way to Alans to get it..drive all the way back over here..wait half a day to get it checked in..run back to Alans if we do the dyno pull..run all the way back over here to get the woodie..bla bla bla. I just don't like the whole indoor mentality. That white glove treatment to the top of your frame rail looking for a particle of dirt or dust and docking you a point..when the oil pan, exhaust, etc dragging the ground and the car isn't even driveable not costing a point is ridiculous in my narrow mind. But I'll be there some if the lord's willing and the creek don't rise. come up and slap me if you can

Met him today. There is a decent contingent of Rat Rods there, I helped a guy haul one in the WCC today. By the way it must suck to be you.

[bob johnson]

Met him today. There is a decent contingent of Rat Rods there, I helped a guy haul one in the WCC today. By the way it must suck to be you.

It ain't easy bein me....I love rat rods..hope David resurrects that show..it got so bad it was ridiculous..he's a hard worker..his wife is a doll too..she works along side him like a real trooper...He's made a big show out of the Moonshine Festival Show. He really enjoys that stuff..too many crybabies for me..lots of these guys just don't know quality and they get very ill when they don't win the big kahuna. a few guys are ready to fight..throw a fit..I don't have the patience for it.

[bob johnson]

Everyday i go out to the mailbox like a little kid hoping the april issue of PHR will be in there and when it's not i am truly sad. Something must be wrong with me.

Nope..you don't even need an aspirin or anything..Jon who works with me is more excited about it than I am..Doug Cooper flew down from New York
just to hear it run..Doug's going to go home and get his boys and come back when we dyno it in a few days..

[bob johnson]

Damn, it must be a bitch being you, Poor ole Bob, man I hate while I am working, you have to do all this car stuff. I bet you even have to get someone to help you clean it too. Surely you are getting free tickets or something for all your troubles. Shame, shame, shame. If you be real good, you can come up here and help me put this deck on this cabin. It is only 40' in the air. Easy money. :rofl:

I know it sounds strange but when you mess with cars all day long..everyday..it does get a little old..never make your hobby a job..it phuks it up..as far as your deck..ever seen one of those decks collapse on the news..you don't want me helping you..but I guess if it could hold me and you up..it'd have to be pretty substantial..I'm not much help..damn what do you expect from a check writer..

[bob johnson]

Cuda is running..sounds crisp..nice deep tone..good cam lope..not too loud..had all kinds of troubles from getting the wrong program to start..then the experimental distributor stub we had in it had a cam sensor that was giving us a bad reading..the set screw behind the magnet was giving us a reading as well as the magnet..180 degrees from the magnet..pulled the set screw out and she ran like a charm..love this one off experimental stuff. Should be at the Dynos next week..got to get some miles on it first..Rockland doesn't want to put the trans and rear thru the strain without breaking them in first. Still spending money like a drunken Indian..casino.. not 7/11.

[bob johnson]

Got a call from Silver State Classic today. I had called to voice my opinion about normally aspirated cars being at a distinct disadvantage against the turbo and blower cars at the altitude they run the Big Red Challenge. My point was the blower and turbo cars could just jack their boost up and recover much of the performance they lost by being at high altitude. You would have to build a whole new motor to make the normally aspirated car get some of the power back..like a 15 or 16 to 1 motor. They discussed it with Baer and came back with a decision to let the unlimited class run nitrous. This is good news for guys like me with a marginally low compression ratio that allows us to run on pump gas. They will not run the 0-200-0 in May..They will run 0-100-0 though. They will also run a 1 mile acceleration run..no braking..run as fast as you can for 1 mile. The 0-200-0 will run in Sept.

[MarkM66]

Got a call from Silver State Classic today. I had called to voice my opinion about normally aspirated cars being at a distinct disadvantage against the turbo and blower cars at the altitude they run the Big Red Challenge. My point was the blower and turbo cars could just jack their boost up and recover much of the performance they lost by being at high altitude. You would have to build a whole new motor to make the normally aspirated car get some of the power back..like a 15 or 16 to 1 motor. They discussed it with Baer and came back with a decision to let the unlimited class run nitrous. This is good news for guys like me with a marginally low compression ratio that allows us to run on pump gas. They will not run the 0-200-0 in May..They will run 0-100-0 though. They will also run a 1 mile acceleration run..no braking..run as fast as you can for 1 mile. The 0-200-0 will run in Sept.

NICE!!!!! :hail:

So which event's there do you plan on running?

[XcYZ]

One word: Video. :thumbsup:

[TravisB]

One word: Video. :thumbsup:


Bob was on PT.com talking about putting a camera in the car for the run....

that would be pretty cool

[race-rodz]

Got a call from Silver State Classic today. I had called to voice my opinion about normally aspirated cars being at a distinct disadvantage against the turbo and blower cars at the altitude they run the Big Red Challenge. My point was the blower and turbo cars could just jack their boost up and recover much of the performance they lost by being at high altitude. You would have to build a whole new motor to make the normally aspirated car get some of the power back..like a 15 or 16 to 1 motor. They discussed it with Baer and came back with a decision to let the unlimited class run nitrous. This is good news for guys like me with a marginally low compression ratio that allows us to run on pump gas. They will not run the 0-200-0 in May..They will run 0-100-0 though. They will also run a 1 mile acceleration run..no braking..run as fast as you can for 1 mile. The 0-200-0 will run in Sept.

so does an entrant need to be "Pre-qualified" to run "unlimited class" just as with the normal SSC race

[Ummgawa]

Bob

Looked for you at WOW. Decent show, lot of Jewels and some turds. First One of the year and oh yeah, that dang 7000 cheerleader forum with bitchy moms and the Bronner Bro's Homey Hair show ALL at the same time. Oh yea and the cold rainy day. All in all it was excellent. Got to speak to George Barris...what a cool old guy.

[bob johnson]

so does an entrant need to be "Pre-qualified" to run "unlimited class" just as with the normal SSC race
They have a web site with lots of info..you can also call them like I did. I will be pre qualified because I will have already run at Maxton who has the same qualifications..same for Bonneville..and I guess Muroc too. I would recommend you contact them before just going out there..get a copy of their rule book..Silver State doesn't require a chute like Bonneville and Maxton do.

[bob johnson]

NICE!!!!! :hail:

So which event's there do you plan on running?

0-100-0 does not interest me..this would be good for an 1/8 mile drag race guy except for the braking..the other May event is just a 1 mile acceleration test, no braking..I'm not particularly excited about either of these..Sept event will have the 0-200-0 Big Red Challenge..this is what we were interested in. We will not be running the 90 mile Silver State event..I've got too much money in this car to risk it on that long of a race..too much bad stuff could and does happen..

[bob johnson]

Bob

Looked for you at WOW. Decent show, lot of Jewels and some turds. First One of the year and oh yeah, that dang 7000 cheerleader forum with bitchy moms and the Bronner Bro's Homey Hair show ALL at the same time. Oh yea and the cold rainy day. All in all it was excellent. Got to speak to George Barris...what a cool old guy.

cool guy that built some kind of butt ugly cars..a few like the Hirohota Merc were pretty, but most of that stuff was horribly ugly. He and Roth both did some hideous stuff. Hot Rodding has raised the bar a mile since that day. Their cars were not only ugly, but the quality of the work back then was terrible. I've bought and sold some of those early rods and they leave a whole lot to be desired. These young builders today are light years ahead of those big name guys from years gone by..Did you ever see the 54 Chev. that the old timers built on Monster Garage. Finished product was scary..redefined LEAD sled..

[V8TV]

We'll be at the Z2Z Challenge shooting video for our show, and I'd like to hook up with anyone who's going to be running that event (or any of the runs during that event) who plans on shooting in-car video. We'll be bringing our in-car rigs, but it would be cool to air tons of footage from a variety of different cars running in the various classes. Shoot me an email if you're going to go and are interested. Thanks!

- Kevin Oeste

[V8TV]

And Mr. Johnson, we'd also welcome the opportunity to shoot your fantastic car at the event if you're up for it. The car is too cool!

- KO

[Diognes56]

April PHR is out..I don't get mine early since I live in a rural area of Georgia. My phone rang off the hook all day. Coverage and photography is great from what I'm told. Can't wait to get my copy. 17 pages of coverage Johnson and Johnson edition..good for what ails ya

I just got my copy a couple days ago :thumbsup: , and all I can say is "MORE PAGES!!!" :yes: . Every time I see your Cuda I love it even more. I would buy a Buildbook on it, if they were to make one, the instant it became available :willy: . I wish I was able to make it down to the Year One Experiance :( , I bet hearing that thing run is an experiance in itself :) .

David

[Ummgawa]

cool guy that built some kind of butt ugly cars..a few like the Hirohota Merc were pretty, but most of that stuff was horribly ugly. He and Roth both did some hideous stuff. Hot Rodding has raised the bar a mile since that day. Their cars were not only ugly, but the quality of the work back then was terrible. I've bought and sold some of those early rods and they leave a whole lot to be desired. These young builders today are light years ahead of those big name guys from years gone by..Did you ever see the 54 Chev. that the old timers built on Monster Garage. Finished product was scary..redefined LEAD sled..


I agree. The new guys stuff is light years ahead of Barris' work. Heck there were "black pipe" gas fittings on the Batmobile painted flourescent Orange hanging out the back in plain view. Ole George looks like he died and just plain ole forgot to fall over. Old School indeed.

[bob johnson]

Bob

Looked for you at WOW. Decent show, lot of Jewels and some turds. First One of the year and oh yeah, that dang 7000 cheerleader forum with bitchy moms and the Bronner Bro's Homey Hair show ALL at the same time. Oh yea and the cold rainy day. All in all it was excellent. Got to speak to George Barris...what a cool old guy.

Did you see my Woodie there..it was in the Street Rodder Fat fender group

[race-rodz]

They have a web site with lots of info..you can also call them like I did. I will be pre qualified because I will have already run at Maxton who has the same qualifications..same for Bonneville..and I guess Muroc too. I would recommend you contact them before just going out there..get a copy of their rule book..Silver State doesn't require a chute like Bonneville and Maxton do.

the top speed shootout must be different than the normal SSC race, because to be able to run "unlimitied" youmust have allready competed in lower classes for 3 previous races(i think)

[bob johnson]

[QUOTE=V8TV]And Mr. Johnson, we'd also welcome the opportunity to shoot your fantastic car at the event if you're up for it. The car is too cool!

Thanks a lot.. I sent you an email. Are you going to be shooting in the May and Sept events? I was disappointed that they are not going to be running the Z2Z in May. Z-100-Z is not that interesting to us.. the 1 mile acceleration test at over 7,000 ft. is not that exciting without braking involved. I cannot risk the Cuda in the Silver State 90 mile run..too many bad things can happen

[bob johnson]

the top speed shootout must be different than the normal SSC race, because to be able to run "unlimitied" youmust have allready competed in lower classes for 3 previous races(i think)

You do have to run like 135....then you can run 150...then you can run 175.. then you can haul as*. You have to qualify at lower speeds before you can go faster..As I understand it, you could theoretically do it all in one day..in fact in 4 passes..I ran 140 (5 miles past the legal speed limit w/o a roll bar) in my Rambler Wagon. I hit the 140 about 1/2 track and pedaled it to the eyes.. they weren't too happy with me for going over..Little AMC Motored Wagon would do 150 with ease..it'd snap your neck at 135 when you hit it. I was told I had to run 150...then 175..then try to run 200 plus if I could on April 1 with the Cuda...

[bob johnson]

the top speed shootout must be different than the normal SSC race, because to be able to run "unlimitied" youmust have allready competed in lower classes for 3 previous races(i think)

nice thing about running at Maxton, you can use your speeds over here at Bonneville..You can go straight to the long track if you've run fast enough over here. Same at Muroc

[bob johnson]

Bob

Looked for you at WOW. Decent show, lot of Jewels and some turds. First One of the year and oh yeah, that dang 7000 cheerleader forum with bitchy moms and the Bronner Bro's Homey Hair show ALL at the same time. Oh yea and the cold rainy day. All in all it was excellent. Got to speak to George Barris...what a cool old guy.

got to give the ol Boy credit..he's still hustling at his age..I don't think those old guys like he and Shelby put much money back..they're still hustling..unless they're doing it for the fun of it

[Ummgawa]

Did you see my Woodie there..it was in the Street Rodder Fat fender group

That was your Woodie? Cool, I did see it but was lookin for you also. We both know the Lewellyns in Douglasville (we spoke at SEMA when you were rollin' the Cuda out the door trying to make the curve). By the way got my PHR- what a car and Ito is a heck of a designer. Modern day Larry Shinoda.

[bob johnson]

That was your Woodie? Cool, I did see it but was lookin for you also. We both know the Lewellyns in Douglasville (we spoke at SEMA when you were rollin' the Cuda out the door trying to make the curve). By the way got my PHR- what a car and Ito is a heck of a designer. Modern day Larry Shinoda.



If I was there when you came by, I was sitting with Lamar and Randy on the other side of the isle from his 40 Coupe..Lamar is a very close friend..I sold him that black 40 and his red 40..and 2 40 convts also. He does beautiful paint and body work. He's wanting to build a 40 Pro-Tour car..Nascar type chassis..750+ HP..

[bob johnson]

If I was there when you came by, I was sitting with Lamar and Randy on the other side of the isle from his 40 Coupe..Lamar is a very close friend..I sold him that black 40 and his red 40..and 2 40 convts also. He does beautiful paint and body work. He's wanting to build a 40 Pro-Tour car..Nascar type chassis..750+ HP..

We took the Cuda to Decatur Ala. Thursday..Youngs Performance..to get the Chassis Dyno to set up the Edis distributorless FAST Computer..They worked on it and found out we had one or more coils we had hid near the computer were making the computer get false readings. sure would be a lot easier to put the coil paks on the valvecover right over the corresponding cylinder..but it sure is ugly.. The timing was jumping all around..We took it back to Alan's shop and found the offending coil. Going to go back first of next week to finish the set-up. It is running much better..needs fine tuning..sounds fabulous..smooth as silk..