69 Camaro Project - Dead Pool

[Damn True]

Very nicely done interior.

[frankv11]

very nice RON
You got good taste my friend

[Lenie]

Ron, just about there and looking great. Summers just around the corner, time to show n cruise!

[Greg from Aus]

Looking great Ron, hope to see it when I'm over.

[Payton King]

Looking good Elvis! How about a picture of the shoes?

[Matt@BOS]

Ron, just about there and looking great. Summers just around the corner, time to show n cruise!

Show and cruise?? More like track and fix! :lol:

[Ron Sutton]

Looking good Ron ol' buddy.

When we going track testing ? :poke:

[efs69]

Looking great Ron!!!

[Sieg]

When we going track testing ? :poke:



Quit trying to scare him!

:underchair:

[Ron in SoCal]

You know you weren't old or fat when you started this simple street car project!! :innocent: :relax:

By the way love the door panels!

Yeah I know! :peepwall: Thx (alot) Rick :D

Nice Ron. Turning out awesome as we knew it would.

As stated by others, love how you incorporated the carpet at the bottom like the scotch panels to keep is classic yest modern.

Looking forward to seeing more

Hey Jeff appreciate the comment :cheers:

awesome Ron!! looks soo clean!

Thanks for the seats Raj! :thumbsup:

It's okay I guess.... if that's what you're in to.




It's turning out real nice Ron! And unlike some other projects around here it might be finished before HAL takes over the ship!

I'm neck deep into it :D Seeya one of these days GW.

[Ron in SoCal]

Very nicely done interior.

Thank you True. Very glad to see half trak movin along :cheers:

very nice RON
You got good taste my friend

Thankk Frankie.

Ron, just about there and looking great. Summers just around the corner, time to show n cruise!

I'm good for about one Supercar Sunday and one photoshoot Lenie. Then it's scuff her up!

Show and cruise?? More like track and fix! :lol:

Yep yep! Thx for the beer yesterday Matt :cheers:

[Payton King]

Are you just glossing over the shoe request? LOL They really are racy

[Ron in SoCal]

Looking great Ron!!!

Back at you Efrain :cheers:

Looking great Ron, hope to see it when I'm over.

Thanks Greg! Looking forward to your visit. SEMA this year or Bondurant?

Looking good Elvis! How about a picture of the shoes?

Are you just glossing over the shoe request? LOL They really are racy

I don't know what you're taking about Willis.
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Looking good Ron ol' buddy.

When we going track testing ? :poke:



You get my couch ready yet? :lol: Seriously, I need a week at BoS, a week at home and I'm already looking at track dates. Looks like early June for a PCA high speed AutoX and mid June for Streets. After that it's time to rumble Buddy :cheers:

Quit trying to scare him!

:underchair:

It is scary. All this build time, all that dough. :G-Dub:

Here's my approach:
8joT0oFuGoI

:cheers:

[Musclerodz]

Is it Tuesday yet? I swear this has been the longest week in my life.

[Sieg]

It is scary. All this build time, all that dough. :G-Dub:
:cheers:
After this weekend I figured out that for around $60K I can make my Camaro a respectable track car with little time and energy invested..............






..............by purchasing a Lotus 2-Eleven and using the Camaro for going out to dinner. :unibrow:

[Ron in SoCal]

Is it Tuesday yet? I swear this has been the longest week in my life.

Nope. But it is beer-thirty! :cheers:

After this weekend I figured out that for around $60K I can make my Camaro a respectable track car with little time and energy invested..............






..............by purchasing a Lotus 2-Eleven and using the Camaro for going out to dinner. :unibrow:

One day out in the Lotus and you're already a convert? Be very careful here Sieggy, you may have to turn in your LatG man card :D :welcome3:

[GregWeld]

One day out in the Lotus and you're already a convert? Be very careful here Sieggy, you may have to turn in your LatG man card :D :welcome3:



Wait til I let him run the Mustang at Sonoma in August.... then he'll want one of those! Everyone has a Camaro... Why have a car that there's 1000's of vendor parts for at cheap prices when you can drive the same basic car for twice the cost?


And just for the record..... One must actually have posted up a video of real track time in order to have a "man card"... (well - except Todd - he had to forfeit his after he got scared and sold the car).


Just sayin' <grin>

[GregWeld]

They're not real shoes until they have brake dust on them.... and heel and toe scuff marks.

Wear them next time you pound the scooter around Brett's shop - that'll make 'em real! LOL






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[Greg from Aus]

(quote)
Thanks Greg! Looking forward to your visit. SEMA this year or Bondurant?


I will be over in July doing Bondurant and travelling and I might even come back for SEMA :G-Dub: :G-Dub:

[Flash68]

They're not real shoes until they have brake dust on them.... and heel and toe scuff marks.

Wear them next time you pound the scooter around Brett's shop - that'll make 'em real! LOL

Oh he went there... :lmao:

[JB64CHEVELLE]

:popcorn2: you guys crack me up!

[214Chevy]

Cool shoes and a spiffy interior Ron.:flashie:

[Vegas69]

I'm surprised those shoes aren't covered with booties. You know, to preserve the carpet. :poke:

[intocarss]

Back at you Efrain :cheers:



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PLEASE GO DIRTY THOSE UP A BIT

:newbie:

[Sieg]

One day out in the Lotus and you're already a convert? Be very careful here Sieggy, you may have to turn in your LatG man card :D :welcome3:
Two days...........thank you, and she was better the morning after.

[glassman]

Two days...........thank you, and she was better the morning after.

Thats when you know your in love....

[GregWeld]

Two days...........thank you, and she was better the morning after.



Had her squealin' like a pig.... so loud he broke the 103db sound limit!

[glassman]

Had her squealin' like a pig.... so loud he broke the 103db sound limit!

Ewe, gross, and funny.

[Sieg]

Had her squealin' like a pig.... so loud he broke the 103db sound limit!

TWICE!!!! FTW

[GregWeld]

Are those PRADA???









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[Vince@Meanstreets]

TWICE!!!! FTW

its always twice isnt it.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Wait til I let him run the Mustang at Sonoma in August.... then he'll want one of those! Everyone has a Camaro... Why have a car that there's 1000's of vendor parts for at cheap prices when you can drive the same basic car for twice the cost?


And just for the record..... One must actually have posted up a video of real track time in order to have a "man card"... (well - except Todd - he had to forfeit his after he got scared and sold the car).


Just sayin' <grin>

Sonoma?? Should we order up the quarters now or just wait? LOL


Looking good Ron, I m with the other guys, need to moon walk those house slippers around Dicks shop a bit.

[Ron in SoCal]

Looking good Ron, I m with the other guys, need to moon walk those house slippers around Dicks shop a bit.

Workin' on it Vince! :cheers:

So Elvis has an update...

The car made it over to BoS. You might've heard about the SD fire last week. I was in Florida - sweating it out - but in the end the shop and all the cars were OK! For a while there we thought it might be an evacuation situation. :getout:

The little stuff is just about done. The remaining list is so small it's ridiculous. Brakes are bedded. Motor/trans/rear is broken in, somewhat. Fluids are changed and ready to rock n roll...:D

Spolier and tow hooks are on.
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Rollbar seatbelt mod is done and shoulder harness is installed.
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Standard PT fender braces are on.
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Track ride height is set, I think. Might take another .5" or so in the rear.
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Stay tuned on that.

Bad news is I'm working the balance of the week and family stuff Saturday so I'll have to wait until next week to pick it up. Also looks like I'm on the road for work most of June, so home brew break in and track testing plans are up in the air. But...I'm on it :thumbsup:

Matt says it drives like a new car (I agree). Dick says I've got a traction problem. I can live with that...:D

[GregWeld]

It's looking really good Ron

[Ron in SoCal]

It's looking really good Ron

Thanks Greg! Looking forward to a track day with you. Err, you and Sieg lol

:cheers:

[efs69]

Car looks great Ron. Even better in person!!

I was actually at BOS the day of the fire and helped push your car and a couple others in the shop. The fire was really bad. On my way out of the shop i counted at least 8 choppers dropping water.

[Ron in SoCal]

Thanks Efrain! Nice to have friends who have your back. :grouphug:

[frankv11]

Can't wait to see it in action

[Ron in SoCal]

Can't wait to see it in action

Oh you will. Get some blue shoes and you can drive it! :D :cheers: Frank

[Sieg]

I'd consider raising the front .5" :underchair:

tow hooks are on
I'd really like to hear George Carlin's perception of tow hooks on a car of this caliber. :sieg:

[Richio1]

oh Ron... the anticipation has got to be killing you. Sooooo close, yet so far. These next few days until you pick her up are going to seem like weeks. Just try not to think about it :lol:

Glad to see it all coming together. Now the fun begins.

NorCal Shelby event up here at Sonoma in August????

[frankv11]

Oh you will. Get some blue shoes and you can drive it! :D :cheers: Frank

Ooohhh those are too pretty for me, if they come in allstar chucks I'm in. :)

[Lenie]

Sweet!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Workin' on it Vince! :cheers:

So Elvis has an update...

The car made it over to BoS. You might've heard about the SD fire last week. I was in Florida - sweating it out - but in the end the shop and all the cars were OK! For a while there we thought it might be an evacuation situation. :getout:

The little stuff is just about done. The remaining list is so small it's ridiculous. Brakes are bedded. Motor/trans/rear is broken in, somewhat. Fluids are changed and ready to rock n roll...:D


Matt says it drives like a new car (I agree). Dick says I've got a traction problem. I can live with that...:D

Traction problem....wear your new shoes on the right foot. :mock:

Its getting close man.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Growing up we only had one tv and my parents would watch the British drama 'Upstairs, Downstairs' on Saturday nites...for years.

This is better.


:thankyou:

[tubbed69]

Ron I am sure one of your many friends on here would not mind picking it up and breaking it in for you,lol,car is extremely nice Ron:king:

[Payton King]

Car looks great Ron!

I may have to pay a transport company to bring it to me if I were in your situation. I am terrible at waiting.

[214Chevy]

Ron, car looks great. Stance is spot on. If I'm ever in Cali...you gotta promise me a ride.

[coolwelder62]

Ron,the Camaro has turned out amazing!!!!!!!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

I'd consider raising the front .5" :underchair:


I'd really like to hear George Carlin's perception of tow hooks on a car of this caliber. :sieg:

Sieg you might be right. The dirty little truth is that the fronts may rub at that ride height.

oh Ron... the anticipation has got to be killing you. Sooooo close, yet so far. These next few days until you pick her up are going to seem like weeks. Just try not to think about it :lol:

Glad to see it all coming together. Now the fun begins.

NorCal Shelby event up here at Sonoma in August????

Hey Jeff! Man it's been four years. I've trailered this car so many places it's a joke. This car will get driven home. It's about 120 miles and I'm looking forward to it. Might even take the long way home :D

Sonoma sounds awesome! :cheers:

Ooohhh those are too pretty for me, if they come in allstar chucks I'm in. :)

I've got a blue pair of those you can borrow! :D

[Ron in SoCal]

Sweet!

Thx Lenie! Almost there... :cheers:

Traction problem....wear your new shoes on the right foot. :mock:

Its getting close man.

How'd you know? Man you're everywhere! :lol:

Ron I am sure one of your many friends on here would not mind picking it up and breaking it in for you,lol,car is extremely nice Ron:king:

Thx Jeff! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Growing up we only had one tv and my parents would watch the British drama 'Upstairs, Downstairs' on Saturday nites...for years.

This is better.


:thankyou:

You're killin me Skip :lmao:

Car looks great Ron!

I may have to pay a transport company to bring it to me if I were in your situation. I am terrible at waiting.

Thx Payton! :cheers:

Ron, car looks great. Stance is spot on. If I'm ever in Cali...you gotta promise me a ride.

You got that right Brother!

Ron,the Camaro has turned out amazing!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Scott. And thanks for the help. You're always there Sir :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Sonoma?? Should we order up the quarters now or just wait? LOL




Better get 'em on order.... Turn 7 coming up!!!


Or will it be the wall at Turn 11....

[Track Junky]

Stance looks great. Hoping to see you at Sonoma. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Holy Crap - I'm gone for a couple weeks and you finish your car.

What the heck ?

[Vegas69]

Congrats man, nice to see you get to this point in the program. The fun awaits....

[Sieg]

Sieg you might be right. The dirty little truth is that the fronts may rub at that ride height.
I'm thinking suspension travel. .5" up will nail the stance and increase shock travel.

Exciting times!

[LS7 Z/28]

Better get 'em on order.... Turn 7 coming up!!!


Or will it be the wall at Turn 11....

You guys giving Ron a hard time is making me scared to even do the bodywork and paint on my car.

It's kind of difficult when your car is riding a fine line between racecar and street/show car. The car turned out amazing Ron. Good luck with all of the final stages.

You'll be fine on track. When in doubt throttle out. :morepower

[Jr]

Workin' on it Vince! :cheers:

So Elvis has an update...



Spolier and tow hooks are

Standard PT fender braces are on.
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Stay tuned on that.


Matt says it drives like a new car (I agree). Dick says I've got a traction problem. I can live with that...:D

Ron,
Camaro looks great!

Is that an ls3 or ls7? Also, what's the tank on the passenger side down bar?

[Stovebolter]

:flashie:

Oh wow Ron. It looks sweet. Which reminds me Im just getting started. Lol. :shakehead:

[Ron in SoCal]

Better get 'em on order.... Turn 7 coming up!!!


Or will it be the wall at Turn 11....

Holy crap, forgot about that. Those k-rails are scary! :confused59:

Stance looks great. Hoping to see you at Sonoma. :thumbsup:

Thanks Gaetano! If I puss out and don't bring my car, I'll show up so y'all can give me a ration of sh*t. :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Holy Crap - I'm gone for a couple weeks and you finish your car.

What the heck ?

Who are you kidding Marty? I've seen you lurking in other threads :D

Congrats man, nice to see you get to this point in the program. The fun awaits....

Thanks Todd. Hope to see you this summer Bro :cheers:

I'm thinking suspension travel. .5" up will nail the stance and increase shock travel.

Exciting times!

So that's a funny story. I bucked the trend and ordered longer shocks than what RT thought they should be and what others with the same year/subfr are running. 4.1" of travel with a 10" spring and a 1.67 motion ratio. Originally the car sat high. Sort of like 4x4 high and I'm saying to myself "I f'd up again!" I was ready to and had designed an upper shock relo mount, as my LCA was pointing downhill a couple of degrees. Matt kept telling me to just wait and get the car loaded. I'm also aware good springs don't settle much. But the Hyprecos did. The car is at 23.5" at the center of the wheel to the bottom of the front fender. Same as some guys running the .5" shorter shock. I'm hoping I get plenty of travel...

[Ron in SoCal]

You guys giving Ron a hard time is making me scared to even do the bodywork and paint on my car.

It's kind of difficult when your car is riding a fine line between racecar and street/show car. The car turned out amazing Ron. Good luck with all of the final stages.

You'll be fine on track. When in doubt throttle out. :morepower

Hard time is what we do, lol. Build the car to your vision and don't look back. Your car will be off the hook! Thx for the compliment Casey :cheers:

Ron,
Camaro looks great!

Is that an ls3 or ls7? Also, what's the tank on the passenger side down bar?

Hey DJ it's an LS7 the passenger side tank is an oil breather.

:flashie:

Oh wow Ron. It looks sweet. Which reminds me Im just getting started. Lol. :shakehead:

Get busy Chief. As G-Dub says, these cars don't build themselves! You're doing a great job ... :cheers:

[GregWeld]

:flashie:

Oh wow Ron. It looks sweet. Which reminds me Im just getting started. Lol. :shakehead:





IF you do it "Ron's Way" --- you can start out a build and have unborn children and be finished in time for them to graduate college....





Holy crap, forgot about that. Those k-rails are scary! :confused59:



Thanks Gaetano! If I puss out and don't bring my car, I'll show up so y'all can give me a ration of sh*t. :lol:




RE: K Walls

Yes they are! Which is why people need to LEARN to inhale -- and drive within their limits... everyones limits are different. Don't do it the "Weld Way" -- which WAS (key word there) "visor down - race on!" and go to school the hard way.

I have learned about cold tires - cold track - cold brain.... I have learned NOT to take a point-by just because it's given.... I have learned about NOT trying to catch the guy that's half a lap ahead of me - within the next two turns.... I have learned it's MORE FUN to drive within my personal comfort zone - regardless of how many faster cars are on the track.


RE: Sh!t dishing


This is dished out in copious amounts regardless of, with or without car... slow or fast.... newb or expert.... race... religion... height... shoe color... well, you get the point.

[Ron in SoCal]

IF you do it "Ron's Way" --- you can start out a build and have unborn children and be finished in time for them to graduate college....

Not reccomended unless you plan your inheritance carefully :confused18:


RE: K Walls

Yes they are! Which is why people need to LEARN to inhale -- and drive within their limits... everyones limits are different. Do do it the "Weld Way" -- which WAS (key word there) "visor down - race on!" and go to school the hard way.

I have learned about cold tires - cold track - cold brain.... I have learned NOT to take a point-by just because it's given.... I have learned about NOT trying to catch the guy that's half a lap ahead of me - within the next two turns.... I have learned it's MORE FUN to drive within my personal comfort zone - regardless of how many faster cars are on the track.


RE: Sh!t dishing


This is dished out in copious amounts regardless of, with or without car... slow or fast.... newb or expert.... race... religion... height... shoe color... well, you get the point.

CO-signed, except for the Do-do part :D

[Jay Hilliard]

Looks great Ron! Go now and pick that car up :gitrdun:

[tones2SS]

Looking good Ron.
Love the stance and those wheels.

[waynieZ]

Ron I just got to see the update picture looking Sweet!

[Flash68]

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:trophy-1302:

[Matt@BOS]

Who are you kidding Marty? I've seen you lurking in other threads :D



Thanks Todd. Hope to see you this summer Bro :cheers:



So that's a funny story. I bucked the trend and ordered longer shocks than what RT thought they should be and what others with the same year/subfr are running. 4.1" of travel with a 10" spring and a 1.67 motion ratio. Originally the car sat high. Sort of like 4x4 high and I'm saying to myself "I f'd up again!" I was ready to and had designed an upper shock relo mount, as my LCA was pointing downhill a couple of degrees. Matt kept telling me to just wait and get the car loaded. I'm also aware good springs don't settle much. But the Hyprecos did. The car is at 23.5" at the center of the wheel to the bottom of the front fender. Same as some guys running the .5" shorter shock. I'm hoping I get plenty of travel...

Ron, your springs haven't settled (yet). Your car just got fatter while it was away. :lol:

[HMA]

Ron, your springs haven't settled (yet). Your car just got fatter while it was away. :lol:

The flat spots on the tires make it look lower... Ron we going to see you at Fontana?

-Evan

[glassman]

Ron, Effin A. Major congrats from up here. Can't wait to see her and HEAR her. I'm scared of the k rail at Sonoma too, but we may have to show some restraint just because......

[Ron Sutton]

Ron ... you bringing the Hot Rod to Sonoma ?

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks great Ron! Go now and pick that car up :gitrdun:

Haha thanks Jay. Looks like end of this coming week :woot:

Looking good Ron.
Love the stance and those wheels.

Ron I just got to see the update picture looking Sweet!

Thanks fellas! :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

:trophy-1302:

Somebody get me a tissue :)

Ron, your springs haven't settled (yet). Your car just got fatter while it was away. :lol:

The flat spots on the tires make it look lower... Ron we going to see you at Fontana?

-Evan

Yep, getting fatter by the day. Oh wait, the car, lol. I may stop by Rob's on the way home and corner weight it. Knowing me, that'll take oh about four hours :D

Ev not sure about Fontana. I need to do some prep yet I'd like to sort it out once at least once before Fontana.

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, Effin A. Major congrats from up here. Can't wait to see her and HEAR her. I'm scared of the k rail at Sonoma too, but we may have to show some restraint just because......

Ron ... you bringing the Hot Rod to Sonoma ?

Sonoma...so I have to be in Monterey for work July 24 - 27th and then comitted to the Concourse and Historics the 13 - 17th. Sandwiched in there is Sonoma. Maybe I'll just move up North for the whole month...:D

Seriously, I'm considering towing the car up on the 24th, storing it and flying home. Then just fly up the next weekend and tow home after.

I'll be in touch Big Ron :cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Looks like you've got it all figured out there Mr. Ronferd. :thumbsup:

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[Ron in SoCal]

^ Between the Indy 500 and your post Skip, my day is complete :D

:cheers:

[Ron Sutton]

Sonoma...so I have to be in Monterey for work July 24 - 27th and then comitted to the Concourse and Historics the 13 - 17th. Sandwiched in there is Sonoma. Maybe I'll just move up North for the whole month...:D

Seriously, I'm considering towing the car up on the 24th, storing it and flying home. Then just fly up the next weekend and tow home after.

I'll be in touch Big Ron :cheers:

Okie dokie.

[Track Junky]

Sonoma...so I have to be in Monterey for work July 24 - 27th and then comitted to the Concourse and Historics the 13 - 17th. Sandwiched in there is Sonoma. Maybe I'll just move up North for the whole month...:D

Seriously, I'm considering towing the car up on the 24th, storing it and flying home. Then just fly up the next weekend and tow home after.

I'll be in touch Big Ron :cheers:

You gotta make it Ron. Going to be a good time!! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Working on it right now GC. :cheers:

[Sieg]

Working on it right now GC. :cheers:

:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Sonoma...so I have to be in Monterey for work July 24 - 27th and then comitted to the Concourse and Historics the 13 - 17th. Sandwiched in there is Sonoma. Maybe I'll just move up North for the whole month...:D

Seriously, I'm considering towing the car up on the 24th, storing it and flying home. Then just fly up the next weekend and tow home after.



Our man Ron has mastered the art of appearing to be real busy.

:tiptoe:

rOQmxNPTJwc


...I have not. :shakehead:

[Wissing72]

Car looks killer Ron!!! Well done.

[Bryan O]

Being that its Tuesday, is it time to remove "...in progress" from your signature? :peepwall:

[Matt@BOS]

Being that its Tuesday, is it time to remove "...in progress" from your signature? :peepwall:

I didn't know there was ever an appropriate time to remove the "in progress" line from any of the cars around here. :peepwall:

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Better hurry Ron....I'm catching up with yah. I was able to turn on my fuel pump this weekend....via the PCM even. No jumpers! Fuel then proceeded to leak profusely from the push-in connector on my Corvette fuel regulator but that's besides the point.... :hitaxeonthehead:

I really do love the look of your car man and it's turning out great!



Mines' not as nice as yours but mines WAYYYYY cheaper! :G-Dub: :mock:

[GregWeld]

I was thinking back when this build started --- I don't even think I was married then....


We just celebrated our 35th.

[214Chevy]

Our man Ron has mastered the art of appearing to be real busy.

Being that its Tuesday, is it time to remove "...in progress" from your signature? :peepwall:

I was thinking back when this build started --- I don't even think I was married then....


We just celebrated our 35th.

You guys are killing me. Comedy at it's finest.

[DOOM]

Ron it looks killer!! Now drive the hell out of it!! Love it!:trophy-1302:

[Ron in SoCal]

Our man Ron has mastered the art of appearing to be real busy.

:tiptoe:


...I have not. :shakehead:

Unbelievable Skip...I tested that out yesterday and it works!

Of course my family wasn't buying it :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Car looks killer Ron!!! Well done.

Ron it looks killer!! Now drive the hell out of it!! Love it!:trophy-1302:

Thanks Chris and Mario! I hope to do some real break in this weekend :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Being that its Tuesday, is it time to remove "...in progress" from your signature? :peepwall:

I didn't know there was ever an appropriate time to remove the "in progress" line from any of the cars around here. :peepwall:

I was thinking back when this build started --- I don't even think I was married then....


We just celebrated our 35th.

You guys are killing me. Comedy at it's finest.

Yes Marcus, real comedy and I'm glad to have it. :thumbsup:

I've had more than a few people ask me if I get tired of it. Hell no, I tell 'em it's all in good fun. Plus somehow I seem to provide alot of material :D

[Ron in SoCal]

Better hurry Ron....I'm catching up with yah. I was able to turn on my fuel pump this weekend....via the PCM even. No jumpers! Fuel then proceeded to leak profusely from the push-in connector on my Corvette fuel regulator but that's besides the point.... :hitaxeonthehead:

I really do love the look of your car man and it's turning out great!



Mines' not as nice as yours but mines WAYYYYY cheaper! :G-Dub: :mock:

OBWK, yep you get yer own response. You know, back woods Wisconsinites need it simplified :lol: (joking)

Congrats on your PCM success! I had intergation issues galore and it took a long time. The master fuel guy is Hollywood Cassanova. He was money even when it came to the little things like fittings.

:cheers: Brother. Keep on truckin!

[intocarss]

Thanks Chris and Mario! I hope to do some real break in this weekend :cheers:

:drive: :relax:

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

OBWK, yep you get yer own response. You know, back woods Wisconsinites need it simplified :lol: (joking)

Congrats on your PCM success! I had intergation issues galore and it took a long time. The master fuel guy is Hollywood Cassanova. He was money even when it came to the little things like fittings.

:cheers: Brother. Keep on truckin!

Thanks Ron, I got my fuel plumbing fixed up last night......SEE!

watch?v=fTnuckdfR18

Where's my burnout video Ron? If I post one before you I win!

Technically, I could have probably done it last night if I had felt I actually had to worry about you beating me to it. :D :headspin:

[Ron in SoCal]

Where's my burnout video Ron? If I post one before you I win!

Technically, I could have probably done it last night if I had felt I actually had to worry about you beating me to it. :D :headspin:

OBWK -

rwNEHzkw3uk

:lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

:drive: :relax:

Coming to your house first Dawgy :cheers:

[Rick D]

Come on where's the pictures??? I saw on FB you picked it up today??

By the way GO HAWKS!!!!!!:popcorn2:

[Track Junky]

Come on where's the pictures??? I saw on FB you picked it up today??

By the way GO HAWKS!!!!!!:popcorn2:

Either he still out roasting the tires off, or he got caught, car impounded, and he's behind bars. :lol:

[glassman]

Either he still out roasting the tires off, or he got caught, car impounded, and he's behind bars. :lol:

or broken down with an electrical problem and a dead cell....In the words of Rodney D "tough crowd, tough crowd".....

[CarlC]

Whoo hoo Ron! That's got to bring a smile to your face.

[Sieg]

He's still out shopping.........





..............for new wheels.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

haaaa haaaaa

you guys laugh now but if you wake up tomorrow morning to find 2 40 ft burn out marks down your driveways you'll know where he was.

[Sieg]

haaaa haaaaa

you guys laugh now but if you wake up tomorrow morning to find 2 40 ft burn out marks down your driveways you'll know where he was.

I simply consider those Friendship Ribbons. :D


PS - DG's driveway is in need of decorating.

[intocarss]

I simply consider those Friendship Ribbons. :D


PS - DG's driveway is in need of decorating. :y0!: ME ME ME, I'LL DO IT!!!:y0!:


CONGRATS RON!:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Congrats Ron...aka 'the man, the myth and the legend.'


:D

[GregWeld]

Either he still out roasting the tires off, or he got caught, car impounded, and he's behind bars. :lol:



A Trifecta!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Back on the grid and thanks for all the comments AND the comedy! :thumbsup: :cheers:

So yesterday was pretty much a whirlwind. Swamped with work, I missed my window for a ride down to BoS (about 120 miles). I finished up, rented a trailer, got into a scrum with a AAA affiliate over a comment I made about building codes, nothing really – I’m like WTF? Don’t you guys know this is a big day and I don’t care about whatever it is your problem is? - loaded up and hit the road. I got to BoS by about 2:45. Typical pick up day thrash (in a good way). They’re detailing/polishing and throwing a few parts on. I’m in awe of the car lookin’ all pretty again. Ride height is lower and I’m stoked…:D

I sort and load some parts, go through my mental checklist as best I could. Next thing I know they’re inviting me into the office and have a little gift for me (first pic, next post). Awesome people, awesome shop.

Once the car is done being rubbed on, I check out the completed interior. First time I’ve seen the last few bits. Looks good to me! Dick has me go for a test real quick for a final check for any leaks and Matt hops in the car. Observations – new tune, tires are scuffed to the point they actually stick (!), brakes have initial bedding and it’s got an alignment. Whoa! I wouldn’t call it a new driving experience, but much more refined than last time. Exhaust note is deeper. You get into the throttle at even 1500 and the torque kicks in quicker. In second gear at 4k it’s too fast for the local business district. Contrast that the last/first time I drove it, I found myself revving higher to get there. The car took off and was ‘peppy.’ But this time requires much less throttle for the same result. Props to Mike Norris and Greg Blundell. The car sticks, stops and is literally point and shoot. I was like a little kid when I pulled back into the shop.

Once back we checked for leaks, found a resi seal missing which I ‘borrowed’ from Matt’s Mustang, which is coming along way better than you would imagine, and we head out to Escondido’s Friday night cruising Grand. Pretty cool scene there. Saw Josh’s car and one other PT/SCCA car, a couple of pro-street a bunch of stock restos and (GW take note: ) one of the nicest 32s I’ve ever seen. It would win awards on a national stage! It was also the local Pantera club night and that provided some eye candy.

After that Matt and I loaded up car and I made the drive home, unloaded and didn’t get to sleep until 3:am due to all the excitement.

(camera pic warning)

[Ron in SoCal]

Is this nuts or what? :cheers:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0913_zpsef079521.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0913_zpsef079521.jpg.html)

Outside shots
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0922_zps85d57ca9.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0922_zps85d57ca9.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0923_zps0cc5a780.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0923_zps0cc5a780.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0924_zps80633d23.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0924_zps80633d23.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0926_zpsd0d4e38c.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0926_zpsd0d4e38c.jpg.html)

One example on Grand
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0929_zps6b367d24.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0929_zps6b367d24.jpg.html)

The tow home. You can really see the ride height -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0933_zps6a5bfce6.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0933_zps6a5bfce6.jpg.html)

Tucked in bed for the night
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0935_zpsc1a3ef2a.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0935_zpsc1a3ef2a.jpg.html)

In all the excitement and activity I really didn't focus on taking pics. I was just soaking the day in. :headspin: Four plus years, I couldn't stop smiling. Did I mention the car is bad ass? :D

[Rick D]

Sweet Ron!!! So happy for you, now I can't wait until I get to see it in person!!!

[Bryan O]

:cheers:

[Sieg]

I really didn't focus on taking pics.
Thanks for that.........I would have never noticed if you hadn't pointed it out. :sieg:


:D



Congratulations brother and welcome to the Drivers Club! :thumbsup:

:cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Sweet Ron!!! So happy for you, now I can't wait until I get to see it in person!!!

We gotta work that one out Rick! I'm hoping to do a couple of midwest events next summer :cheers:

:cheers:

Thanks B. Great talking to you yesterday :cheers:

Thanks for that.........I would have never noticed if you hadn't pointed it out. :sieg:


:D



Congratulations brother and welcome to the Drivers Club! :thumbsup:

:cheers:

Thanks Sieg! Yeah I expected a ration from you and Greg :lol:

[Track Junky]

Fantastic Ron!! Car really looks great and I'm glad you nailed the stance. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Thanks Gaetano. See you soon Bro!

[coolwelder62]

Congrats Ron.The car look's awesome.And its great that the car runs so good. Now drink a cold one and enjoy the next Ride Buddy.:thumbsup: :trophy-1302:

[GregWeld]

Well I'm totally impressed dude! 10 years and 200 grand later we got us a driver!!



Seriously though... Congrats man! Now you can kick back and begin to enjoy the ride. Well.... Until that K wall in T3 starts to become your main focus... HAHAHAHAHAHA

[tubbed69]

Congrats Ron that is a great day and were really excited for you,when you get finished enjoying it get us more pics:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats Ron.The car look's awesome.And its great that the car runs so good. Now drink a cold one and enjoy the next Ride Buddy.:thumbsup: :trophy-1302:

Thanks Scott and if I haven't said it enough, thanks for all your help. :cheers:

Well I'm totally impressed dude! 10 years and 200 grand later we got us a driver!!



Seriously though... Congrats man! Now you can kick back and begin to enjoy the ride. Well.... Until that K wall in T3 starts to become your main focus... HAHAHAHAHAHA

Yeah, no chit. This thread is a prime example of what not to do :lol:

And believe me, I'll be thinking about the k-rail in every turn! :headspin:

Congrats Ron that is a great day and were really excited for you,when you get finished enjoying it get us more pics:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

Jeff thanks man! Pics and vids coming :thumbsup:

[Greg from Aus]

Luv it Ron, what a sweet ride.

I will definitely have to try and see it while I'm in the US.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Ron,

Really enjoyed your going into some detail about the improved performance and handling of the car (albeit on the street for now).

What a great surprise that must have been. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Luv it Ron, what a sweet ride.

I will definitely have to try and see it while I'm in the US.

Greg your car will be all that and more, and I can't wait to see how excited you'll be. Give me some notice before your trip and we'll definitely hook up :cheers:

Ron,

Really enjoyed your going into some detail about the improved performance and handling of the car (albeit on the street for now).

What a great surprise that must have been. :thumbsup:

Thanks Skip! Always nice to know my butt dyno is calibrated after four or five miles :lol:

Appreciate your input, as always. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Here's a pic Dick snapped when I was pulling out last night. You can tell by the look on my face I was excited about the binder he put together. :D

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/BOSpic5-20-14_zpsef2f5404.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/BOSpic5-20-14_zpsef2f5404.jpg.html)

Yes Sieg, it was a camera phone :sieg:

[DaleTx]

Is this nuts or what? :cheers:

The tow home. You can really see the ride height -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0933_zps6a5bfce6.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0933_zps6a5bfce6.jpg.html)

In all the excitement and activity I really didn't focus on taking pics. I was just soaking the day in. :headspin: Four plus years, I couldn't stop smiling. Did I mention the car is bad ass? :D


It is bad ass. Congrats Ron! The car looks awesome. Now the fun begins... enjoy your new toy :D :cheers:

[214Chevy]

Congrats Ron, you deserve it. :headspin: It's been a long time coming. :thumbsup: I'll be in touch this week.

[glassman]

So bada$$!!, it looks great!!!! Drive Drive Drive....Congrats on the MAJOR milestone. One of my favorite 69's of all time, great taste :cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks Skip! Always nice to know my butt dyno is calibrated after four or five miles :lol:


:D

Butt dyno>butt dial.

That is all.

[Sieg]

Yes Sieg, it was a camera phone :sieg:
How'd you manage to steal Rob's phone? :sieg:

[frankv11]

Unbelievable Ron
It's DONE. Lateral g is going to crash w all the activity Y2014DEADPOOLk
What are people going to talk bout now?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

way to go ron. can't wait to see it covered in rubber slick stains. :D

[Tony V]

Ron awesome job....can't say how jealous i am. looks sweet! BTW i met Dick several years ago at SEMA and what a great guy. he spent over an hour with me prior to the doors opening talking about scope and cost...

Great motivating pics....

[FETorino]

I don't see any actual proof that this thing runs.

No video?

Ron the tech guy has a GoPro and an Iphone.:headscratch:

Could it be this is all a sham? :headscratch:

I think Ron is just driving it around on a trailer.:underchair:

[intocarss]

I don't see any actual proof that this thing runs.

No video?

Ron the tech guy has a GoPro and an Iphone.:headscratch:

Could it be this is all a sham? :headscratch:

I think Ron is just driving it around on a trailer.:underchair:PROOF OF LIFE

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[fleetus macmullitz]

PROOF OF LIFE

CSznxSKrqls&feature=youtu.be

Jerdawg,

That kind of teasing is illegal in the U.S. of A.

You livin where you do is the only way yer gonna get away with posting that vid. :shakehead:


lol

[Sieg]

Huh?

6 seconds?

Did it cough up a lung right after that?

:underchair:

[intocarss]

Huh?

6 seconds?

Did it cough up a lung right after that?

:underchair:

No, my camera did ..........battery died

This car is really nice, attn to detail is there :thumbsup:

[intocarss]

Jerdawg,

That kind of teasing is illegal in the U.S. of A.

You livin where you do is the only way yer gonna get away with posting that vid. :shakehead:


lol:popcorn2:

[Sieg]

No, my camera did ..........battery died

This car is really nice, attn to detail is there :thumbsup:

:lol:

Between BOS and Ron's efforts I don't have a doubt! Can't wait to see it in person. (with charged camera batteries) :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks for posting those Jer. :thumbsup:

[intocarss]

Thanks for posting those Jer. :thumbsup::D

488Ub4G7ZMg&feature=youtu.be

[fleetus macmullitz]

:D

488Ub4G7ZMg&feature=youtu.be

That's badd, Ron. :unibrow:

[Flash68]

Goes straight to a car show. Where's the lawn chair?

SHOW TOURING FTW!

:getout:

[GregWeld]

Well -- X him off my friends list.


I can't hang around with guys that sit all day at car shows... just shoot me. That's like paradin' around at the mall with a super model -- when you should be home in the sack.

[GregWeld]

Sad really....


The dog is louder than the Show Tourer....

[GregWeld]

Ron --- The paint appears to me to be much better than when I saw the car at JCG.... (by the way -- since they worked on it you should have their decal across the front of the windshield) -- Did you have it painted??

Despite me giving you grief -- the car looks and sounds awesome... even if a Chihuahua is louder.

[Track Junky]

Well -- X him off my friends list.


I can't hang around with guys that sit all day at car shows... just shoot me. That's like paradin' around at the mall with a super model -- when you should be home in the sack.

Not only did he probably just stumble on the car show he probably hasn't been home since he picked it up. :popcorn2:

Car does sound awesome though. :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Car does sound awesome though. :thumbsup:

Agreed!

Too bad he couldn't find first gear though.

[Flash68]

Agreed!

Too bad he couldn't find first gear though.

All one needs is Neutral for a car show. :poke:

[Vegas69]

I'm thinking he hasn't made it home yet. You know, stopping every 5 miles to get out the quick detailer. :D

[Ron in SoCal]

^ I'll get to you Jokers in a second ... :buttkick:

[Ron in SoCal]

It is bad ass. Congrats Ron! The car looks awesome. Now the fun begins... enjoy your new toy :D :cheers:

Thanks Dale! You know how these forged LS7s roll :thumbsup:

Congrats Ron, you deserve it. :headspin: It's been a long time coming. :thumbsup: I'll be in touch this week.

Thank you Brother! :cheers:

So bada$$!!, it looks great!!!! Drive Drive Drive....Congrats on the MAJOR milestone. One of my favorite 69's of all time, great taste :cheers:

Man Mike, I'm humbled. Thank you :thumbsup:

:D

Butt dyno>butt dial.

That is all.

Yep, just ask Dave about that. His iPhone keeps facetime butt dialing me. Ture story!

How'd you manage to steal Rob's phone? :sieg:

That's not Rob's, Scotty. There's no fat thumb in the pic :lol:

Unbelievable Ron
It's DONE. Lateral g is going to crash w all the activity Y2014DEADPOOLk
What are people going to talk bout now?

Yo Frankie, great to hear from you! :cheers:

Don't worry, I'll be gettin' pancaked for at least a couple more years :D

[Ron in SoCal]

way to go ron. can't wait to see it covered in rubber slick stains. :D

Thanks Vince! Contrary to Dave and Greg that is the plan.

Ron awesome job....can't say how jealous i am. looks sweet! BTW i met Dick several years ago at SEMA and what a great guy. he spent over an hour with me prior to the doors opening talking about scope and cost...

Great motivating pics....

Hey Tony. Love the story! Dick is one of the great ones. :cheers:

I don't see any actual proof that this thing runs.

No video?

Ron the tech guy has a GoPro and an Iphone.:headscratch:

Could it be this is all a sham? :headscratch:

I think Ron is just driving it around on a trailer.:underchair:

That's the last time I spend all afternoon picking up Harbor Freight tools for you! :lol:

[Track Junky]

^ I'll get to you Jokers in a second ... :buttkick:

Wait...I got one more


He's probably been busy moving his bedroom furniture out to the garage.

[Flash68]

Wait...I got one more


He's probably been busy moving his bedroom furniture out to the garage.

No no no. He is busy driving out to Porn Valley to pick up a pair of CCW's off Craigslist. His stash is low.

[Ron in SoCal]

Jerdawg,

That kind of teasing is illegal in the U.S. of A.

You livin where you do is the only way yer gonna get away with posting that vid. :shakehead:


lol

Huh?

6 seconds?

Did it cough up a lung right after that?

:underchair:

I was just telling Torino man last night I have not had much time this weekend to return texts and calls, let alone post here. Yesterday was up down and under the car with a quick putt. Today was the first two freeway jaunts. Water got to 160 on the fwy. 185 in traffic. Oil was about 210 max in the heat driving around. I was concerned I might've over cooled the oil system for street driving, but it looks like the oil thermo is doing its job properly. Whew...

Oh, and I wasn't about to video a problem on its maiden fwy voyage. I had no idea what was going to happen. Overall this break in has been a success so far. :knokwood:

No, my camera did ..........battery died

This car is really nice, attn to detail is there :thumbsup:

Thanks Dawgy. So awesome hanging out with you and the pics look great! Appreciate you coming out after getting home late (first place racing) the night before :cheers:

Oh and that long idle in the second vid. I was trying to mate my iPhone (ROB) to my stereo. Didn't work and I said F'it let's drive...:D

[GregWeld]

All one needs is Neutral for a car show. :poke:





Okay -- That's got to show up as somebody's "signature" around here... That's just funny as hell.

[GregWeld]

Oh and that long idle in the second vid. I was trying to mate my iPhone (ROB) to my stereo. Didn't work and I said F'it let's drive...:D




Wait a minute.... You named your iPhone ROB... and you're trying to mate it? WTF is that all about...

[Ron in SoCal]

:lol:

Between BOS and Ron's efforts I don't have a doubt! Can't wait to see it in person. (with charged camera batteries) :thumbsup:

Thanks for posting those Jer. :thumbsup:

TY :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Wait a minute.... You named your iPhone ROB... and you're trying to mate it? WTF is that all about...

I'm getting to you. Wait yer turn...:D

[Ron in SoCal]

Goes straight to a car show. Where's the lawn chair?

SHOW TOURING FTW!

:getout:

I know it's tough waiting Bro, but you'll get your turn to drive.

Well -- X him off my friends list.


I can't hang around with guys that sit all day at car shows... just shoot me. That's like paradin' around at the mall with a super model -- when you should be home in the sack.

SO the car has 40 miles on it and you want me to go straight to the track? :lol:

The car was the belle of the ball at Super Car Sunday today, just my opinon and I might be biased. :D Dustin (SC Sunday organizer) wants to shoot it for Driven World magazine and I met a couple of members that recognized the car. Not bad for two hours. It's all about the people, right G-Dub? :cheers:

Sad really....


The dog is louder than the Show Tourer....

Ron --- The paint appears to me to be much better than when I saw the car at JCG.... (by the way -- since they worked on it you should have their decal across the front of the windshield) -- Did you have it painted??

Despite me giving you grief -- the car looks and sounds awesome... even if a Chihuahua is louder.

~ 93 db at idle. That was a loud, yappy freakin dog!

Dick and company did a buff and polish and the paint is pretty smooth. Not perfect, but good enough to ruin at the track :lol:

Not only did he probably just stumble on the car show he probably hasn't been home since he picked it up. :popcorn2:

Car does sound awesome though. :thumbsup:

Thx Buddy :cheers:

Agreed!

Too bad he couldn't find first gear though.

All one needs is Neutral for a car show. :poke:

Man Sieg you don't miss a beat. Trans is a little notchy and the clutch engages about an 1/8" off the floor. Makes for some tough shifts. Not good, and I'll have to deal with it next weekend.

I'm thinking he hasn't made it home yet. You know, stopping every 5 miles to get out the quick detailer. :D

I wiped it down as soon as I got home :lol: :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Wait...I got one more


He's probably been busy moving his bedroom furniture out to the garage.

True in more ways than one G (hanging out, kicked out) :lol:

No no no. He is busy driving out to Porn Valley to pick up a pair of CCW's off Craigslist. His stash is low.

True again, but that was last week. :D

[GregWeld]

We all couldn't be any happier for you Ron.

Car looks great! We know BOS is top notch...

Lord knows you've researched every part ever made for every car ever made... Remind me what the metallurgy was on that drum brake for the 1902 Renault that we saw.... LOL

We ALL would have sat down - put it in gear - and come home when we ran out of gas money. So good for you.

[Greg from Aus]

Come on Ron, less time replying to the PEANUT gallery and get us that VIDEO :poke:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Goes straight to a car show. Where's the lawn chair?

SHOW TOURING FTW!

:getout:

Apparently DG missed the part where we somehow established that you work very hard Ron. :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:

I look forward to imitating your 'Body-at-rest but mind is a steel trap noTouring' style someday.

:thankyou:

[GregWeld]

Apparently DG missed the part where we somehow established that you work very hard Ron. :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:

I look forward to imitating your 'Body-at-rest but mind is a steel trap noTouring' style someday.

:thankyou:



We can cut the BS... His boss doesn't post on here.

[Ron in SoCal]

We all couldn't be any happier for you Ron.

Car looks great! We know BOS is top notch...

Lord knows you've researched every part ever made for every car ever made... Remind me what the metallurgy was on that drum brake for the 1902 Renault that we saw.... LOL

We ALL would have sat down - put it in gear - and come home when we ran out of gas money. So good for you.

Awesome post Greg. You know I love the banter, and we all know you always keep it real. :thumbsup:

Come on Ron, less time replying to the PEANUT gallery and get us that VIDEO :poke:

Two Gregs in one reply, lol! Vid coming Sir :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Apparently DG missed the part where we somehow established that you work very hard Ron. :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:

I look forward to imitating your 'Body-at-rest but mind is a steel trap noTouring' style someday.

:thankyou:

We can cut the BS... His boss doesn't post on here.

That's what I'm talking about :lmao: :lmao:

[intocarss]

All one needs is Neutral for a car show. :poke:

or pushing one in and out of a shop :D

[intocarss]

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[FETorino]

SO the car has 40 miles on it and you want me to go straight to the track? :lol:


Yes. I've heard of people taking a new car straight tot he track.:headspin:


Dick and company did a buff and polish and the paint is pretty smooth. Not perfect, but good enough to ruin at the track :lol:



Get out there and chip it up.:stirthepot:

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Get that license plate painted black will you....

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/plate_zpsf4ab4374.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/plate_zpsf4ab4374.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

Can the Mods close this thread now..... this project is done - stick a fork in it.



LOL



Please move it August 3rd to the Race Cars section.

[FETorino]

Can the Mods close this thread now..... this project is done - stick a fork in it.



LOL



Please move it August 3rd to the Race Cars section.

Whoaaaa hold up there don't be so quick on the trigger.

Ron's going to get it on track this summer so there will likely be a rebuild coming soon.....:underchair:

[intocarss]

Ron must of just dumped the clutch, cuz we just had an earthquake.. FOR REAL!!

[Sieg]

Man Sieg you don't miss a beat. Trans is a little notchy and the clutch engages about an 1/8" off the floor. Makes for some tough shifts. Not good, and I'll have to deal with it next weekend.

I'm a ProAssumer too :D

Possibly need a bleed on the clutch slave?

My T56 Mag was finicky the first 5 hundred miles, the next 1K miles could have been described as notchy, after 2.5K miles it's butter. I've ran Mobil 1 from day one.

If it doesn't show signs of improvement Trans/Bell/Crank alignment?

[Sieg]

Ron must of just dumped the clutch, cuz we just had an earthquake.. FOR REAL!!
:confused59:

Tickle or attention getter?

[Ron in SoCal]

Get that license plate painted black will you....



That's for resto guys (nothing wrong with it) and Ford NASCAR historians stuck in 1969 :D

:cheers:

Can the Mods close this thread now..... this project is done - stick a fork in it.



LOL



Please move it August 3rd to the Race Cars section.

Not yet GW, we have some tuning to do!

Whoaaaa hold up there don't be so quick on the trigger.

Ron's going to get it on track this summer so there will likely be a rebuild coming soon.....:underchair:

There'll be some fixin' one day :innocent:

[glassman]

http://www.data.scec.org/recenteqs/index_map.map

Yep, but i cant get links to work cause i'm a computer tard.....Oh "computard" new word

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron must of just dumped the clutch, cuz we just had an earthquake.. FOR REAL!!

I felt it too! :underchair:

I'm a ProAssumer too :D

Possibly need a bleed on the clutch slave?

My T56 Mag was finicky the first 5 hundred miles, the next 1K miles could have been described as notchy, after 2.5K miles it's butter. I've ran Mobil 1 from day one.

If it doesn't show signs of improvement Trans/Bell/Crank alignment?

Good guess Sieg but I think I know exactly what it is (I could be worng, but I've been there before on another project). The way the Wilwwod pedals are fabbed in allows for no actuator rod adjustment, so I'll need to figure out a way to space out the throw out just a little bit. Sucks, but needs to be done.

On the fluid, I'm gonna keep running GM synchromesh and see if the break in helps :cheers:

[intocarss]

:confused59:

Tickle or attention getter? 3.7, hit hard and just rolled away

[Lenie]

Sweet Ron, gonna be tough to wipe that smile off your face for a while! Well deserved, long time coming.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[Matt@BOS]

I felt it too! :underchair:



Good guess Sieg but I think I know exactly what it is (I could be worng, but I've been there before on another project). The way the Wilwwod pedals are fabbed in allows for no actuator rod adjustment, so I'll need to figure out a way to space out the throw out just a little bit. Sucks, but needs to be done.

On the fluid, I'm gonna keep running GM synchromesh and see if the break in helps :cheers:

Ron, it would be way easier to build a new bracket for the brake and clutch sensor than to pull the transmission to shim the throw out.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Ron must of just dumped the clutch, cuz we just had an earthquake.. FOR REAL!!

That was just The Mountain's sword hitting the ground on my HD.

How many miles on it now Ron?

[Richio1]

Good for you Ron. Looks great.

Looking forward to hooking up one of these days with the cars and having some fun putting them through the paces.

[Ron in SoCal]

Sweet Ron, gonna be tough to wipe that smile off your face for a while! Well deserved, long time coming.:thumbsup: :cheers:

Still smiling Lenie! :cheers:

Ron, it would be way easier to build a new bracket for the brake and clutch sensor than to pull the transmission to shim the throw out.

Interesting Matt. With the dash, gauges and carpet installed I don't see it but you might be right. We'll have to look at it this coming week.

Thanks for everything Friday. What a great day! :cheers:

That was just The Mountain's sword hitting the ground on my HD.

How many miles on it now Ron?

Speedo/Odo isn't working Vin, but I'm guessing 80.

Good for you Ron. Looks great.

Looking forward to hooking up one of these days with the cars and having some fun putting them through the paces.

Thanks and you got it Jeff. August -> :headspin:

[Matt@BOS]

Still smiling Lenie! :cheers:



Interesting Matt. With the dash, gauges and carpet installed I don't see it but you might be right. We'll have to look at it this coming week.

Thanks for everything Friday. What a great day! :cheers:



Speedo/Odo isn't working Vin, but I'm guessing 80.



Thanks and you got it Jeff. August -> :headspin:

Yeah, I think and hope the clutch issue is a simple fix. The first time I looked under the dash and the pedal assembly for the previous clutch issue with jammed up rod, I just unbolted that little bracket that holds the brake light switch.

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Is this nuts or what? :cheers:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0913_zpsef079521.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0913_zpsef079521.jpg.html)

Hah! Yeah it's nuts! They got your last name wrong! Maybe if you're lucky they charged some guy named Ron Myers Credit card instead of Ron Insocal's credit card! :idea: :rofl:


http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0926_zpsd0d4e38c.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0926_zpsd0d4e38c.jpg.html)
No offense to BOS as they obviously do great work, but when's that sticker coming off? Maybe it's just me as I'm a little anal when it comes to anything like that on my vehicles. I even make dealers take off their stickers when I buy something from them. I just can't handle it. LOL. If it was some kind of deal I understand, I guess.


On another note, your car looks absolutely awesome (besides the stickers :headspin: ) and I'm genuinely happy for you man. I hope you can get some miles on it soon and have fun!

Ron, where did you get the shifter boot? I like it and I've been looking for one like it but can't seem to find one.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

If you are happy with someones work you will display a banner proudly.

Little things like that can help a good shop stay a good shop and in business.

But I bind my build books in the color of the car. Just sayin.

[syborg tt]

But I bind my build books in the color of the car. Just sayin.

I like that idea.


ps Lately I scan everything and recycle the paper back to mother earth

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

If you are happy with someones work you will display a banner proudly.


No I won't.

If I'm happy with it I WILL tell everyone where it was done. I'm not trying to hide who did it but I won't display it anywhere on my car. It has nothing to do with being proud of someones work and everything to do with the look of the car.

Heck, I've completely de-badged a few of my vehicles and may do the same to my Camaro whenever I have enough money for paint. Some of the badges are going for sure, others I may keep.

Stickers and badges adorn the walls of my shop and my laptop, but are gone from wherever I don't' like them on a vehicle faster than you can say Zai Jian. :D

Once again, just my anal opinion.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

No I won't.

If I'm happy with it I WILL tell everyone where it was done. I'm not trying to hide who did it but I won't display it anywhere on my car. It has nothing to do with being proud of someones work and everything to do with the look of the car.

Heck, I've completely de-badged a few of my vehicles and may do the same to my Camaro whenever I have enough money for paint. Some of the badges are going for sure, others I may keep.

Stickers and badges adorn the walls of my shop and my laptop, but are gone from wherever I don't' like them on a vehicle faster than you can say Zai Jian. :D

Once again, just my anal opinion.

Im gonna hug you if we ever meet. :grouphug:
shye shye
Im the same way but it depends on the vehicle.

but everyone is different.

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Im gonna hug you if we ever meet. :grouphug:
shye shye
Xie Xie :D
Oh and...
Bu Ke Qi.
Im the same way but it depends on the vehicle.

but everyone is different.



I could use a hug....Just don't get too fresh. :rofl:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

haaaaa stupid iPhone spell check

[Ron in SoCal]

No special arrangemnt w BoS, beyond they do good work and I promptly pay them. The friendship and mutal commitment is just an added bonus. I wear their sticker with pride, but of course it'll come off one day.

Regarding badges and stickers, I don't disagee with you but these days you can't run an event without some sticker. Just the way of the world with event coverage.

OBWK that is a Lokar shift boot and billet ring.

P.S. Gaetano take note, Vince is giving out hugs today :cheers:

[Flash68]

Ron for Mayor.

[GregWeld]

I think Acala has BOS tattoo'd on his arse....


So a simple sticker is the least you can do!

[Sieg]

I think Acala has BOS tattoo'd on his arse....
I think it's only the B and the S.

[GregWeld]

I think it's only the B and the S.




Well... B on the right cheek -- and S on the left cheek -- puts the "O" in the middle right??

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Well... B on the right cheek -- and S on the left cheek -- puts the "O" in the middle right??

ROTFPIMPL

[Sieg]

Well... B on the right cheek -- and S on the left cheek -- puts the "O" in the middle right??

:trophy-1302:

[BBC71Nova]

Well... B on the right cheek -- and S on the left cheek -- puts the "O" in the middle right??

+10 interwebs for Mr. Weld.

[Musclerodz]

WTF? I go away for a long weekend, miss 10 pages of a$$ kissin, and find out I missed Tuesday and now its Wednesday. See if I answer the phone next time you call. Glad to see you finally enjoying it. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

WTF? I go away for a long weekend, miss 10 pages of a$$ kissin, and find out I missed Tuesday and now its Wednesday. See if I answer the phone next time you call. Glad to see you finally enjoying it. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Don't go away on vacation! :D

Couldn't have done it without you my man. You've been doing me solid for years! See you at SEMA, no excuses.

:cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

WTF? I go away for a long weekend, miss 10 pages of a$$ kissin

Hey Mike, excuse us. :rolleyes:

It's not everyday (or week, or month, or year) that one of these builds actually gets done. When it does happen, members have apparently experienced an odd chemical reaction.


:D

Skip

[GregWeld]

Hey Mike, excuse us. :rolleyes:

It's not everyday (or week, or month, or year) that one of these builds actually gets done. When it does happen, members have apparently experienced an odd chemical reaction.


:D

Skip




Are you kidding?!?!?! I still had kids in puberty when this build started.


I've posted every dumb comment I can in an effort to boost it past Vegas post count... but it's not to be.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I've posted every dumb comment I can in an effort to boost it past Vegas post count... but it's not to be.

You want more post count for Ron? Then have a mod merge this thread of yours into this one...it's time.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=22883


lol

[Al Moreno]

Way to go Ron:thumbsup: Congrats, all the work is finally paying off!

[canrc]

Congrats Ron!! I am little late to congratulate you! Looks and sounds absolutely spectacular!

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

What do this old grandmother....

watch?v=W-9uuy0oLgc

this granny....

yHXhwKAIcTc

and finally....This guy...

De1ncEaoZZI

Have in common?

Ron?

[Ron in SoCal]

Way to go Ron:thumbsup: Congrats, all the work is finally paying off!

Thanks Al! Can't wait to see your beautiful 5th Gen as well :cheers:

Congrats Ron!! I am little late to congratulate you! Looks and sounds absolutely spectacular!

Fashionably, but makes for a good entrance Raj :lol: Thx Brother :cheers:

What do this old grandmother....


this granny....


and finally....This guy...


Have in common?

Ron?

Um, they all live out in the country? :D

Their vehicles actually move? :thumbsup:

Oh I know, they're too old to be having that much fun! :lol: :cheers:

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Um, they all live out in the country? :D

Their vehicles actually move? :thumbsup:

Oh I know, they're too old to be having that much fun! :lol: :cheers:

Wrong...
Two things actually.

First, They were all born around the time your build started and second --and more importantly-- they were all considerate enough to post burnout video's on Youtube for others viewing pleasure. It's kind of like a wedding, it may be the happiest day of that couples life, but the rest of the guests need a little help.

Don't make me start a poll!

Oh, and don't think I missed your dig about cars that actually move. :action-smiley-027:

FYI, my car will move, it just needs to stop after it reaches temperature since the fans don't turn on.
:whenitsdone:

[intocarss]

In Ron's defence.. WE were in a NO BURN OUT, NO ENGINE REVING, NO LOUD STEREOS ZONE. TRUE STORY :disgusted:

[Flash68]

In Ron's defence.. WE were in a NO BURN OUT, NO ENGINE REVING, NO LOUD STEREOS ZONE. TRUE STORY :disgusted:

Why the he!! would you want to be in a place like that?

[intocarss]

Why the he!! would you want to be in a place like that?I'm

:EmoteClueless:

[Ron in SoCal]

Why the he!! would you want to be in a place like that?

I'm

:EmoteClueless:

No you're not. You came out to hang w a car buddy.

Dave might be? :underchair:

Dustin has a deal w the Mall. He keeps it cool and they let him have Lambos, Ferraris, and cool hot rods show up every Sunday. LAPD (out in force) makes sure he keeps his end of the bargin.

[intocarss]

No you're not. You came out to hang w a car buddy.

Dave might be? :underchair:



True and true :):thumbsup:

[FETorino]

It just seems like Ron could have done something with this car in the last few weeks.:underchair:

[intocarss]

It just seems like Ron could have done something with this car in the last few weeks.:underchair:

:hello:

[Flash68]

It just seems like Ron could have done something with this car in the last few weeks.:underchair:

Especially with all that idle time sitting around at car shows.

[Track Junky]

:whistling:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Ronferd, it's that time of the week where you need to give back to the people who look up to you in an online way.

... and jes cuz DP finally rolls under it's own power, don't get a bigg head.

[Ron in SoCal]

It just seems like Ron could have done something with this car in the last few weeks.:underchair:

:hello:

Especially with all that idle time sitting around at car shows.

:whistling:

Oh man the gallery is out in full force today! :thumbsup:

So...yesterday Rob and I got together to look over my NRG removable hub install and also go take a ride over to QMP. With Sieg remote, I swear if we had added two nickels to what we already had, we might be able to buy one brain. :lol: Turns out I might have an old style ididit column because the NRG hub that mounts to the column bottoms out against the column when tightening the lock nut on the splined shaft. That results in not being able to turn the wheel. Crazy thing is it's only positioned by a C-clip, so I used one size larger additional clips as spacers and that did the trick. None of us are totally comfortable with that solution so I'm calling ididit and NRG tomorrow. Then of course there's the horn button position and wiring. NRG/Momo give you multiple parts to install in foreign, domestic and aftermarket wheels so we finally figured out the right combo. Lastly, the ground wire connectors between the Momo horn button and the NRG wheel mount are both male. 20 minute job was done way later in the day :sieg:

The trip over to QMP was fun. Brad is working on his own head program and we got to compare a few different designs from the Mast/Mozez mamma jammas to WCCH, some large Hemi heads and more. Fun stuff. I finally got bored with Rob's FE motor NASCAR history lesson babble so I dragged him outta there and we both hit the road home.

Today I took the car out to do some testing. I intended to season the rotors per Baer's specs but they're still fresh and you're supposed to wait until you get enough miles on them to get rid of the zinc plating before starting the procedure. So I went for a putt instead and ended up at the Rock Store. Fun ride through the canyons. Had a C6 behind me at a couple of points and lost him quickly. We were driving about 7/10s so maybe he wasn't trying, but my ego is intact :D . My driving report - I'm trying to get used to the steering input. Seems different at times and I need to look into it. Feedback is good, but power assist sometimes isn't there and slow/medium/high speed has nothing to do with it. Weird, I know, but that's what break in is for, right? Under spirited street/canyon driving the tires and suspension stick surprisingly well at this point. I got a little sense of slip angle and teeny, tiny push (again 7/10ths or so) and that's what I was looking for. Motor and drivetrain rocks the house and at one point I had it past 5k in 5th. :Tomcat:

F'n car rocks, Just a fun, fun ride. :D

Oh, I'll upload a couple pics later. Vid next time out for sure! :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ronferd, it's that time of the week where you need to give back to the people who look up to you in an online way.

... and jes cuz DP finally rolls under it's own power, don't get a bigg head.

I wuz typing Skippah :snapout: :D

[Flash68]

I finally got bored with Rob's FE motor NASCAR history lesson babble so I dragged him outta there

That is all too real. :lmao:

[214Chevy]

Glad you're having fun with the car Ron. Nothing sweeter than getting it out on a sunny Sunday and just ripping right into the rpm's.

[Ron in SoCal]

That is all too real. :lmao:

You know that serious face he puts on when preaching about Ferd's heyday :lol:

:cheers: Rob

[Ron in SoCal]

Glad you're having fun with the car Ron. Nothing sweeter than getting it out on a sunny Sunday and just ripping right into the rpm's.

Thanks (for everything) Marcus! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

You're done driving already? :twak:

[Ron in SoCal]

^ X-men, 2:30. You'll be there in 10 years Bro. :)

[FETorino]

Ron owns a GoPro and an I phone and has demonstrated he knows how to video on both.

Either he produces some video or none of it ever happened. Who drives their 10 year $200k project on a canyon road the first time and doesn't get video:headscratch:

I think Bad Ron has made all this up.:rolleyes: :underchair:

He did glaze over when Brad and I started talking about everything but LS motors that part is true. We were talking about some Hemi builds and a couple Limas builds; what a cook Bill Coon is and the advantages of a forging over billet in a block.

In each case Ron asked if the made a billet accessory drive and matching valve covers for any of those motors.:lol:

Brad was telling me about the Med riser and Cammer he had just built this year and asked what made me do a Tunnelport. Somewhere between Brad telling me about the 302 TP he had built and my mentioning the round port RAIV pontiacs and RAV TP Pontiacs Ron said uncle and we left.

Just imagine how many times I have listened to Ron discuss the various ways to finish and care for billet parts and never said anything.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :cheers:

[Sieg]

F'n car rocks, Just a fun, fun ride. :D
Cha-CHING! :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

^ X-men, 2:30. You'll be there in 10 years Bro. :)

Oh crap I missed X-men!? :bur2:



.................by the way what is X-men? :sieg:

[Track Junky]

Great stuff Ron. Gotta spend a lot of time with your girl so you can get to know each other and work out all the bugs. Seat time, seat time, seat time.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Ron owns a GoPro and an I phone and has demonstrated he knows how to video on both.

Either he produces some video or none of it ever happened. Who drives their 10 year $200k project on a canyon road the first time and doesn't get video:headscratch:

I think Bad Ron has made all this up.:rolleyes: :underchair:

He did glaze over when Brad and I started talking about everything but LS motors that part is true. We were talking about some Hemi builds and a couple Limas builds; what a cook Bill Coon is and the advantages of a forging over billet in a block.

In each case Ron asked if the made a billet accessory drive and matching valve covers for any of those motors.:lol:

Brad was telling me about the Med riser and Cammer he had just built this year and asked what made me do a Tunnelport. Somewhere between Brad telling me about the 302 TP he had built and my mentioning the round port RAIV pontiacs and RAV TP Pontiacs Ron said uncle and we left.

Just imagine how many times I have listened to Ron discuss the various ways to finish and care for billet parts and never said anything.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :cheers:

Yeah, I'm with Benny Parsons here.... I'd expect to see some first time daddy video here with some road handeling action.

[Vegas69]

So he outran some old man in a corvette?:lol:

Happy to see you out enjoying your creation...

Does your steering wheel return to center both ways as it should? Does the power assist differ in one direction only? Is it heat sensitive?

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron owns a GoPro and an I phone and has demonstrated he knows how to video on both.

Either he produces some video or none of it ever happened. Who drives their 10 year $200k project on a canyon road the first time and doesn't get video:headscratch:

I think Bad Ron has made all this up.:rolleyes: :underchair:

He did glaze over when Brad and I started talking about everything but LS motors that part is true. We were talking about some Hemi builds and a couple Limas builds; what a cook Bill Coon is and the advantages of a forging over billet in a block.

In each case Ron asked if the made a billet accessory drive and matching valve covers for any of those motors.:lol:

Brad was telling me about the Med riser and Cammer he had just built this year and asked what made me do a Tunnelport. Somewhere between Brad telling me about the 302 TP he had built and my mentioning the round port RAIV pontiacs and RAV TP Pontiacs Ron said uncle and we left.

Just imagine how many times I have listened to Ron discuss the various ways to finish and care for billet parts and never said anything.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :cheers:

Man wind him up and watch him go!! :RunninDog: :D

You remember the part about me asking about Pond blocks, Hemi geometry and Kasse heads, right? And the forged block yes I did have glassy, sorta envious look in my eyes. The billet vs. forged was for your benefit, Brad and I already discussed that when Marcus and I were looking at some Katech/Dart blocks that Brad talked us out of.

Yep, the uncle part was true. :cheers:

Oh, and Coon is a good cook? Who knew? :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Cha-CHING! :thumbsup:

Great stuff Ron. Gotta spend a lot of time with your girl so you can get to know each other and work out all the bugs. Seat time, seat time, seat time.

Thx fellas! :cheers:

G it is bugs and seat time. I'm still picking up nuts and bolts.

Yeah, I'm with Benny Parsons here.... I'd expect to see some first time daddy video here with some road handeling action.

Yes Sir. :military: Vid coming next time out! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

So he outran some old man in a corvette?:lol:

Happy to see you out enjoying your creation...

Does your steering wheel return to center both ways as it should? Does the power assist differ in one direction only? Is it heat sensitive?

Hey Todd...I had stiff steering after the motor warmed up in my driveway and I pulled out. Also had some weird corner experiences in the canyon (stiff then power assist) but only a couple of times. I would not say it's heat related as the car got much hotter later and the PS performed well. The pump does not whine and the belt appears tight. I haven't dug deeper yet, but I will.

Thx Bro :cheers:

[FETorino]

Man wind him up and watch him go!! :RunninDog: :D

You remember the part about me asking about Pond blocks, Hemi geometry and Kasse heads, right?

Yep, the uncle part was true. :cheers:

Oh, and Coon is a good cook? Who knew? :lol:

I only remember before I left your house FedEx dropped of a set of wheels :lol: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Sorry about the confusion on Coon. I don't know if he can cook. I just know everyone I know who has dealt with him says he is a Crook, thief and a liar. So I was describing him as a Kook.

You didn't answer Todd's question about the steering self centering if you let go of the wheel. I'm guessing he is wondering if the issue could be alignment related.

[Vegas69]

Yep, that or a tight ball joint. I do agree that you should put some miles on it.

[Ron in SoCal]

You didn't answer Todd's question about the steering self centering if you let go of the wheel. I'm guessing he is wondering if the issue could be alignment related.

Yep, that or a tight ball joint. I do agree that you should put some miles on it.

The car tracks straight on the fwy but the steering wheel is clocked 1/8 or less to the left. The BJ inspection is a great lead Todd. The uppers are aluminum pins (don't know how to describe them but they come with the LG spindles) and the lowers are the Pfadt/Howe racing units. I'd bet they need a good greasing after the '10' years they sat in fabrication.

[Ron in SoCal]

Pics from the weekend...

NRG installed -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0972_zpsfd35f4cd.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0972_zpsfd35f4cd.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0971_zpsac9c7375.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0971_zpsac9c7375.jpg.html)

At the Rock Store -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0967_zps6994b6d9.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0967_zps6994b6d9.jpg.html)

Had to park across the street due to limited bike parking
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0968_zps36c7f36c.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0968_zps36c7f36c.jpg.html)

:cheers:

[Greg from Aus]

Sweet, glad to see it's out and about.

That steering wheel, looks very familiar, I think I have one just like it, good choice.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Had to park across the street due to limited bike parking
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0968_zps36c7f36c.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0968_zps36c7f36c.jpg.html)



Nice butt ... kinda 'perky', huh?

:tiptoe:


lol

[Matt@BOS]

Had to park across the street due to limited bike parking
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0968_zps36c7f36c.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0968_zps36c7f36c.jpg.html)

:cheers:

Did you trade Rob your iPhone for his old Blackberry? That is one seriously grainy photo. I expect more in the future.

Also, I would have walked away too, when Brad and Rob started talking Ferds and Pontiacs. I probably would have gone to check out that killer 5.5L modular engine in the corner. :lol:

[Sheck44]

Ron
Deciding whether to tint my windows and at what % if I do ..
I am leaning towards 35%, and was wondering if that's what you have on yours

Thanks
Steve

[ccracin]

Awesome stuff Ron! Really happy to see you getting some miles on it! Enjoy every last minute! DP looks fantastic!

[Ron in SoCal]

Sweet, glad to see it's out and about.

That steering wheel, looks very familiar, I think I have one just like it, good choice.

We both think bad thoughts :D

Nice butt ... kinda 'perky', huh?

:tiptoe:

lol

That's a good way to describe it Skipper. 'Perks' me right up!

Did you trade Rob your iPhone for his old Blackberry? That is one seriously grainy photo. I expect more in the future.

Also, I would have walked away too, when Brad and Rob started talking Ferds and Pontiacs. I probably would have gone to check out that killer 5.5L modular engine in the corner. :lol:

I had to take that from across the street and zoom a bit due to cross traffic. Not the best thing for an iPhone. And believe me, we did check out the large-by-huge 5.5 mod motor with the tunnel ram lookin' thingy on top.

Ron
Deciding whether to tint my windows and at what % if I do ..
I am leaning towards 35%, and was wondering if that's what you have on yours

Thanks
Steve

Hey Steve - that is the tinted glass kit and I'm not sure what % it comes in or who the original manufacturer is. Call Mike @ Musclerodz and he'll hook you up!

Awesome stuff Ron! Really happy to see you getting some miles on it! Enjoy every last minute! DP looks fantastic!

Thanks Chad! :cheers:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

looking good ron

[efs69]

Glad you are out with the car enjoying it. :cheers: