69 Camaro Project - Dead Pool [Archive] - Page 7

DOOM

03-28-2013, 09:06 AM

Have to be honest, I don't see where you have time to finish off your car. Between work, family, and your lateral-g addiction, I mean hobby. :lol: Find somebody to polish that thing off and get on to your next build already....

Todd has a great point Ron!!! I found myself in the same situation NO TIME!! I really thought I could get my car done on my own at first. 100+ hours a week don't leave a lot of time to work on the car. The best decision I ever made was to leave the car at Troy's for him to finish the fab work. Now I'm going to have him start the first round of body work to even help me get a little further along. I will be painting the car myself though that's for sure...

MisterD

03-28-2013, 09:20 AM

Looking good Ron! I'd say I could lend a hand to finish but I'm in the same boat as you, all work and no play at the moment. No worries, it WILL get done...

Cole

03-28-2013, 09:26 AM

Ron,

The nice thing is when you do finish it, your leftover 'quality new parts' will then be 'quality vintage parts'. And you can sell those for waaaayyy more!

The biggest vintage cache though will be all them 'vintage' wheel's...

So ya got yerself a win-win siduashun here.

I'm with that guy!

I know, I know. You two in cahoots? :burnout: :D

We have the same water source.... LoL

waynieZ

03-28-2013, 09:44 AM

Good news Ron. I hope you find room in you schedule to squeeze some garage time in between your travels. :thumbsup:

Greg from Aus

03-28-2013, 03:30 PM

Great to see as others have said Ron, It's a real shame life gets in the way of what we really want to do, that is of course unless you are Mr :welder: .

Greg

214Chevy

03-28-2013, 04:32 PM

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Dead%20Pool%2069%20Camaro/IMG_5095_zpsc90e8634.jpg

Ron, the ride looks so sweet sitting there. It's been a long haul and you deserve the kudo's bro. I'm loving it!!:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

frankv11

03-29-2013, 08:25 AM

congrats on bringing bringing it home. let the play time begin and let me know if you want me to pick those xrp fittings for you.

tones2SS

03-29-2013, 05:27 PM

Glad she's home Ron. She's looking good.

canrc

03-29-2013, 09:23 PM

Awesome Ron! Now the fun begins! :thumbsup:

intocarss

03-29-2013, 11:11 PM

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Dead%20Pool%2069%20Camaro/IMG_5095_zpsc90e8634.jpg

Holy S*it! All this time, I thought you were building a Mustang

214Chevy

03-30-2013, 06:54 AM

Run, quick question. I noticed the way the roll cage is built in the back with a bar going diagonally across . Are you going to have a back seat? I know you are going to track the car alot, just asking since it getting close to interior time.

Ron in SoCal

03-30-2013, 07:04 AM

Todd has a great point Ron!!! I found myself in the same situation NO TIME!! I really thought I could get my car done on my own at first. 100+ hours a week don't leave a lot of time to work on the car. The best decision I ever made was to leave the car at Troy's for him to finish the fab work. Now I'm going to have him start the first round of body work to even help me get a little further along. I will be painting the car myself though that's for sure...

I agree Mario. There just will be no time in the next 60 days and beyond to try and get the car moving forward as quickly as I'd like. I've got a few things I can knock out though and will see how far I get. Appreciate the advice for sure.

Good news Ron. I hope you find room in you schedule to squeeze some garage time in between your travels. :thumbsup:

Great to see as others have said Ron, It's a real shame life gets in the way of what we really want to do, that is of course unless you are Mr :welder: .

Greg

Ron, the ride looks so sweet sitting there. It's been a long haul and you deserve the kudo's bro. I'm loving it!!:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

congrats on bringing bringing it home. let the play time begin and let me know if you want me to pick those xrp fittings for you.

Glad she's home Ron. She's looking good.

Awesome Ron! Now the fun begins! :thumbsup:

Thanks for the comments fellas! :cheers: Frank I'll be in touch soon...:thumbsup:

Holy S*it! All this time, I thought you were building a Mustang

You mean it's not??? :headscratch: :D

Run, quick question. I noticed the way the roll cage is built in the back with a bar going diagonally across . Are you going to have a back seat? I know you are going to track the car alot, just asking since it getting close to interior time.

No back seat Marcus. The diagonal bar is removable for storage and whatnot. It'll be interesting to see how many times I actually take it out...

Matt@BOS

03-30-2013, 08:01 AM

Hey Ron, it's Saturday, if you're reading this, get to work on the car!

FETorino

03-30-2013, 08:27 AM

Hey Ron, it's Saturday, if you're reading this, get to work on the car!

X2, they don't build themselves.:D

:cheers:

Lenie

03-30-2013, 08:54 AM

Hey Ron, it's Saturday, if you're reading this, get to work on the car!

I guess that goes for all of us:snapout:

Cole

03-30-2013, 10:56 AM

Hey Ron, it's Saturday, if you're reading this, get to work on the car!

Couldn't of phrased it any better Matt.

Rybar

03-30-2013, 10:58 AM

Hey Ron, it's Saturday, if you're reading this, get to work on the car!

:lol: :lol:

Stovebolter

03-30-2013, 07:09 PM

Hey Ron,

I must've missed it in the thread somewhere. Been through the whole thread. Took me all day. :lol: Which heater box did you opt for in Dead Pool? I like how compact it is.

David

Lenie

04-22-2013, 01:05 PM

Ron, I think your pm's full.

Rick D

05-12-2013, 07:22 PM

Hey Ron :poke: :peepwall: :bump:

Sorry just wanted to know what's up???? :mock:

Ron in SoCal

05-12-2013, 07:37 PM

Hey Ron, it's Saturday, if you're reading this, get to work on the car!

X2, they don't build themselves.:D

:cheers:

I guess that goes for all of us:snapout:

Couldn't of phrased it any better Matt.

:lol: :lol:

Wise Guys, all a ya. :lol: So that was over a month ago, huh? I've been travelling for work three of those last five weeks and I'm off again tomorrow, although this one's a road trip and no airports. Mario was right, BTW.

I did get out there that Saturday. Probably a good six hour day. The only thing I can remember accomplishing is finishing up the accessory drive. One of those learning, wrenching, running around days. The accessory drive was mocked up, but not finished. What I learned...the main balancer on an LS7 requires a torque to yield bolt and the factory requires a special removal and install tool. I also leaerned the local dealer lead corvette tech is a cool dude (read: tool loaner).

Here's the finished pic:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0298_zps392e3a6b.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0298_zps392e3a6b.jpg.html)

Hey Ron,

I must've missed it in the thread somewhere. Been through the whole thread. Took me all day. :lol: Which heater box did you opt for in Dead Pool? I like how compact it is.

David

Hey David - Sorry for the late response, it's a Vintage Air combo heat defrost unit. Small and light. PM me if interested and I'll hunt up the PN and catalgue page for you.

Hey Ron :poke: :peepwall: :bump:

Sorry just wanted to know what's up???? :mock:

Hey Rick :hello:

Real update tomorrow :D

Flash68

05-12-2013, 08:32 PM

Real update tomorrow :D

Unacceptable. :smiley_smack:

Rick D

05-12-2013, 08:37 PM

Unacceptable. :smiley_smack:

Really from a guy with only 10 pages of real updates in his project thread?? :poke: :hello:

Flash68

05-12-2013, 08:43 PM

Really from a guy with only 10 pages of real updates in his project thread?? :poke: :hello:

:topic:

:D

intocarss

05-13-2013, 08:03 AM

Really from a guy with only 10 pages of real updates in his project thread?? :poke: :hello: BUT them 10 pages are GOLD RICK GOOOOOLD!!!! :king:

CAR'S LOOKN GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD RONNY

fleetus macmullitz

05-13-2013, 09:20 AM

Ron,

Nice that you got a chance to move forward on it. :thumbsup:

BTW-Since this a home build now, could you post pic of you hitting something on the car with a hammer to make it fit? :thankyou:

Flash68

05-13-2013, 04:09 PM

Real update tomorrow :D

Um, it's tomorrow. Clock's ticking....

Ron in SoCal

05-13-2013, 06:16 PM

Ron,

Nice that you got a chance to move forward on it. :thumbsup:

BTW-Since this a home build now, could you post pic of you hitting something on the car with a hammer to make it fit? :thankyou:

Um, it's tomorrow. Clock's ticking....

Soooo…

Spring arrived early this year (this gets better) and one morning about a month ago it was just too nice to stay inside. Mid-80s and not a cloud in the sky, so I decide to pack up the truck and take a ride south. My 12 year old daughter asked where I was going and I said casually, ‘oh, nowhere sweetheart.” She wasn’t buying it, so she grabbed her shoes and hopped in the truck.

We decided it was just so nice out that we’d take the beach route for a bit. After about an hour it was time to stop for gas. I pulled up to the pump, parked and went inside to grab a few supplies.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0349_zps7f6fee0b.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0349_zps7f6fee0b.jpg.html)

Just as I got to the door a particularly seedy individual was coming out. He was from another part of town (I could just tell) and about my height and ½ my weight. He was wearing baggy pants and shirt and we bumped into each other at the door. Behind him was another guy, same side other tracks I was sure, but he was about 6’5” and about two fiddy. Dude #1 bumps into dude #2 and dude #1 gives me a scowl while and his buddy behind him was gettin' ready. Also, upon contact I felt a sold steel protrusion in his belt line. Gotta think fast here…

“You packing,” I said? No response. “I just bought a Sig 226 .40.” Dude smiles (whew). “Really,” he said and pulls out the same gun. Brutus behind him relaxes a bit. I’m like, maybe I’ll wake up tomorrow at home. “I don’t carry in public though.” He says “yeah we’re on our way to the range.”

From there we talked about concealed carry, gun control today and the Dems, P226 recoil, cars, you name it. Turns out Brutus is a PhD and we spent the next 30 minutes debating the merits of value vs. dividend investing, the future of the real estate market, cars and so on. Man that dude has some interesting theories on quantitative easing and today’s geo-political environment, but I digress.

When we were about done me and the dudes do a fist bump and my daughter and I moved on down the road.

Anyways, after about another hour on the road we ended up at Best of Show. Good a place as any to stop I figure. Dick greets me with that same old smile and says, “Ron when you gonna get that pile on the road?” I dunno Dick, whaddaya think?” He says, “well if it was up to me, we’d have it rolling in no time so you can finally enjoy this thing.” Sounds good to me, so we unloaded the car, did a quick inventory of parts and I was on my way.

True story.

Ron in SoCal

05-13-2013, 06:28 PM

I finally got a chance to stop by today and see what's up. Dick has a plan and he's knocking out the wiring first.

Engine bay is about 90% done:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0371_zps53567425.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0371_zps53567425.jpg.html)

Front is just about all powered up:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0372_zps7c393ae3.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0372_zps7c393ae3.jpg.html)

...and the underdash is a typical maze, but still has a bit to go:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0375_zpsd546af50.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0375_zpsd546af50.jpg.html)

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic.

Dick likes to work front to center, rear to center and then do final connections. Next will be final engine fluids plumbing and then the big day comes; thats still a ways off but we're getting closer. We talked through a bunch of other stuff and he knows exactly what I want. Safe to say we're in tune. That reminds me of another story...

chr2002ca

05-13-2013, 06:39 PM

That's very good news on the drop off at BOS. Now you'll definitely be on the road soon, and they'll nail the final work. Very happy to read this update. :thumbsup: Cool story about the guy you bumped into. When I first started reading it I thought you were going to tell us you stumbled upon a robbery or something. Glad it was something much friendlier. :)

fleetus macmullitz

05-13-2013, 06:47 PM

Ron,

With all your secretive travels, plus the above edgy encounters, you are lat-g's International man of mystery...

http://www.mattfind.com/12345673215-3-2-3_img/movie/p/j/l/austin_powers_international_man_of_mystery_1997_50 0x692_722403.jpg

And for your tales...

:king:

:D

Richio1

05-13-2013, 07:09 PM

Good story Ron :popcorn2:

Glad to hear it is back in capable hands. Just going to take a little more :G-Dub: but it will be done sooner then later which is way better then staring at it in your garage wishing it was done.

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter.

Greg from Aus

05-13-2013, 07:15 PM

Great stuff Ron, keep that baby rolling.

Rick D

05-13-2013, 07:45 PM

Nice update, I knew you were up to something :cheering:
You'll be doing this in no time :drive: :hello:

214Chevy

05-13-2013, 07:50 PM

That "true story" seems suspect Ron....hard to believe. :sarcasm_smiley: Just giving you a hard time. BOS will have the ride fired up in no time. Keep us posted.

intocarss

05-13-2013, 08:13 PM

Right on Ron cool story bro LOL I'm happy for ya:grouphug:

GregWeld

05-13-2013, 08:57 PM

Love it!

Dick and Jon are great guys!

Lenie

05-13-2013, 11:00 PM

Ron, Ron, Ron, way to cool. Car will be ready to go before you know it. I also thought the story was a robbery in progress....Whew!

Vegas69

05-14-2013, 07:27 AM

Good decision....

Payton King

05-14-2013, 07:28 AM

Is you daily driver an E-type painted like a British flag?

So happy to hear you are finally traveling down the road to completion! Been a long time for sure.

Sieg

05-14-2013, 07:35 AM

Seats?

Matt@BOS

05-14-2013, 08:15 AM

Seats?

Ron has some of them fancy Cobra ones with carbon fiber sitting over at BOS.

chr2002ca

05-14-2013, 08:32 AM

Ron has some of them fancy Cobra ones with carbon fiber sitting over at BOS.

Nice! Those are the ones I wanted. I've found myself saying that often when looking at the parts going on his car.

Matt@BOS

05-14-2013, 09:43 AM

Nice! Those are the ones I wanted. I've found myself saying that often when looking at the parts going on his car.

You might be in luck Chris! This is Ron we are talking about, and in keeping with his theme of wheels and other parts, he needs to buy at least one more set of seats before his build is done. :D

Ron in SoCal

05-14-2013, 09:49 AM

Guys...I want to thank you for all your positive comments and support, except Rob :D. That's what makes this site the best on the net.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

The story and all the characters I posted was mostly true, with a little flava added in. :cheers:

Ron in SoCal

05-14-2013, 09:50 AM

FETorino

05-14-2013, 09:55 AM

You might be in luck Chris! This is Ron we are talking about, and in keeping with his theme of wheels and other parts, he needs to buy at least one more set of seats before his build is done. :D

Know anyone selling a set of Ford GT seats?:idea:

Guys...I want to thank you for all your positive comments and support, except Rob :D. That's what makes this site the best on the net.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

The story and all the characters I posted was mostly true, with a little flava added in. :cheers:

You know I'm right here reading that right. :rolleyes: I didn't even mention your pictures were as crappy as mine. :innocent:

Don't worry I'll still lend your the wheel fit tool. Yes Matt, with Ron another set of new wheels are always an option.:cheers:

Lenie

05-14-2013, 10:39 AM

Ron, I heard thru the grapevine you were selling a set of fancy Recaro Cobra seats with carbon fiber..I'll buy em':sarcasm_smiley: :action-smiley-027:

Bryan O

05-14-2013, 10:39 AM

Finally at BOS. :thumbsup:

Like Todd said, good decision.

I just wish you would have made the decision a couple years ago. :bitchslap:

Trev and I could have seen firsthand that awesome car of yours come together.

Seriously though, it's just amazing. So many talented guys have participated in building your car.

Rybar

05-14-2013, 12:16 PM

Good news Ron, this car has been in and out of too many shops/places. Glad you brought it somewhere it will get DONE

tubbed69

05-14-2013, 01:19 PM

Its good to hear you are real close Ron,thats gonna be one nice ride

Flash68

05-14-2013, 03:42 PM

Will someone please finish a car? Ron, you're as good a candidate as any. :D

Track Junky

05-14-2013, 05:56 PM

Ron, super happy your still moving forward on this thing. Keep pluggin buddy :thumbsup:

chr2002ca

05-14-2013, 06:21 PM

Will someone please finish a car? Ron, you're as good a candidate as any. :D

Just took mine for a cruise around the block about 2 hours ago. First drive in 16 months. A few more tweaks and she'll be ready. How's that for a friggin' candidate?

:beavis:

GregWeld

05-14-2013, 08:11 PM

Just took mine for a cruise around the block about 2 hours ago. First drive in 16 months. A few more tweaks and she'll be ready. How's that for a friggin' candidate?

:beavis:

I've built two or three complete cars since these builds started.... :rolleyes:

Tom.A

05-14-2013, 09:31 PM

Great choice Ron! If I had your money my car would be there also for paint.
I don't know Dick other than talking with him a few times at events but with all the board (Steves, Matts, Greggs, Patch and others)cars that have came out of there it is money well spent. You will be driving in no time. Congrats

waynieZ

05-14-2013, 09:42 PM

Great news Ron. I've been to California twice and both time I made it over to BOS too bad this time I'll have to live vicariously through your pictures . So take some good one!!! :woot: :woot:

Musclerodz

05-14-2013, 11:02 PM

About time you got it over there.:thumbsup:

Greg from Aus

06-05-2013, 07:04 PM

updates needed. :bitchslap:

Rick D

06-05-2013, 09:48 PM

updates needed. :bitchslap:

Yeah what ^^^he^^^ said:poke:

Ron in SoCal

06-05-2013, 11:17 PM

Mini update...

Underhood wiring pretty much complete. Rear wiring 70% there, dash is still in the works. Down bars painted and installed, and the coolers are mounted.

Still have oiling, hydraulic and PS to finish off.

Pics tamale :D

fleetus macmullitz

06-06-2013, 06:27 AM

Pics tamale :D

No pressure Ron.

Sometimes things take a lot longer than one wants...

pdE83FX-Mto

Ron in SoCal

06-06-2013, 03:47 PM

Im gonna sick Jerry on you Skip! :smiley_smack:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop071_zps79779e16.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop071_zps79779e16.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/BOS6-6-13_zps6ef10b87.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/BOS6-6-13_zps6ef10b87.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop077_zps2b8cf5e0.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop077_zps2b8cf5e0.jpg.html)

Ron in SoCal

06-06-2013, 03:52 PM

One more...

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop078_zpse608263d.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop078_zpse608263d.jpg.html)

Sieg

06-06-2013, 04:56 PM

Overachiever..........:whistling:

Rick D

06-06-2013, 05:00 PM

Wow that's what I waited for :snapout: come on Ron that's all you got? Don't start posting like Marty now :lol:

Rick D

06-06-2013, 05:01 PM

Oh and what you did post looks great!!!:stirthepot:

Greg from Aus

06-06-2013, 05:30 PM

Looks great Ron.

What front drive did you use?

intocarss

06-06-2013, 05:30 PM

Looken dam good Ron I'll be over when it's home!! Now where's Skippy??

Track Junky

06-06-2013, 05:34 PM

Man.....these Pro-Touring cars sure take a long time to build :whistling:

214Chevy

06-06-2013, 05:40 PM

You can see the light now Ron. Looking good bro.

70rs

06-06-2013, 05:51 PM

Very Nice!

tubbed69

06-06-2013, 05:57 PM

looks great Ron,I really like those bars underhood I wish I did them

Rick D

06-06-2013, 05:57 PM

Very Nice!

Hey another Sasquatch sighting! :hello:

Ron in SoCal

06-06-2013, 06:16 PM

Wow that's what I waited for :snapout: come on Ron that's all you got? Don't start posting like Marty now :lol:

Oh and what you did post looks great!!!:stirthepot:

Posting Marty style :peepwall: ...actually this is the only other one I have. I gotta get Matt or Gregg (CP guest photographer) to take the camera away from Dick :lol:

Looks great Ron.

What front drive did you use?

It's a Wegner Greg. Thx for the props!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop076_zps3dd8ff33.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop076_zps3dd8ff33.jpg.html)

Looks like someone (me) dragged the lower valance loading the car up for a tow! :doh:

Ron in SoCal

06-06-2013, 06:18 PM

Overachiever..........:whistling:

Looken dam good Ron I'll be over when it's home!! Now where's Skippy??

There's my (mod) enforcer! You can put Sieggy on the list, or we can let Gae handle him :D: :cheers:

Man.....these Pro-Touring cars sure take a long time to build :whistling:

Yep. Track cars are so much simpler. :cheers: Bro

You can see the light now Ron. Looking good bro.

Thx Marcus! Your turn :rules:

Ron in SoCal

06-06-2013, 06:23 PM

Very Nice!

Hey another Sasquatch sighting! :hello:

Beat me to it Rick! :lol:

:hello: Eric :)

looks great Ron,I really like those bars underhood I wish I did them

Thanks Jeff. I really wouldn't have done it if I couldn't reinforce them underneath/behind the firewall. I haven't tested the tortional ridigity but hope it helps.

Track Junky

06-06-2013, 06:41 PM

You know I'm just ribbin' ya Ron. Lots of thought and quality work has gone into that car and she'll be sweet looking when she's done. I can already picture you cruising the windy coastal roads in the summer with the tunes and AC blazing. Hold that thought as you move forward and the wait wont seem so bad. :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

06-06-2013, 06:58 PM

Course Bro. You know you and I are in tune...except no AC and tunes blasting on the way to the track for a couple years before she retires as a cruiser.

Vegas69

06-06-2013, 07:49 PM

Man.....these Pro-Touring cars sure take a long time to build :whistling:

At least he has an excuse.....You on the other hand.

Richio1

06-06-2013, 09:01 PM

Me likey Ron... Great to see things moving forward again. Feels good doesn't it.

NvrDun71

06-06-2013, 09:11 PM

Lookin Good Ron, Congrats on the forward progress :thumbsup:

FETorino

06-06-2013, 09:23 PM

:willy: It doesn't look like I'll finish mine first after all :willy:

:cheers:

Greg from Aus

06-06-2013, 10:31 PM

Thanks Ron,

Look forward to the next update.

Flash68

06-06-2013, 10:37 PM

Almost there ...... the real R in Socal. :sieg:

Man.....these Pro-Touring cars sure take a long time to build :whistling:

At least he has an excuse.....You on the other hand.

Nice... the battle is back in session. :D

:willy: It doesn't look like I'll finish mine first after all :willy:

:cheers:

Was there ever a question?

fleetus macmullitz

06-07-2013, 04:53 AM

Im gonna sick Jerry on you Skip!

Looken dam good Ron I'll be over when it's home!! Now where's Skip??

rl_NpdAy3WY&feature

:lol:

syborg tt

06-07-2013, 05:58 AM

Wow, I've been gone for a week and it looks like I missed a bunch. The car looks incredible. I bet your really really happy.

Posting Marty style :peepwall: ...actually this is the only other one I have. I gotta get Matt or Gregg (CP guest photographer) to take the camera away from Dick :lol:

It's a Wegner Greg. Thx for the props!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop076_zps3dd8ff33.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop076_zps3dd8ff33.jpg.html)

Looks like someone (me) dragged the lower valance loading the car up for a tow! :doh:

Payton King

06-07-2013, 06:08 AM

and the thread is trending like Kim K baby news on twitter. 4 pages...Wow!

Seriously, Congrats on your project finally moving forward. We needed some one to break to ice and show a car can actually be built.

Ron in SoCal

06-07-2013, 11:56 AM

Man.....these Pro-Touring cars sure take a long time to build :whistling:

:willy: It doesn't look like I'll finish mine first after all :willy:

:cheers:

Almost there ...... the real R in Socal. :sieg:

Nice... the battle is back in session. :D

Was there ever a question?

That is the fun part of this forum. Sorta answers Payton's question too :hello:

and the thread is trending like Kim K baby news on twitter. 4 pages...Wow!

Seriously, Congrats on your project finally moving forward. We needed some one to break to ice and show a car can actually be built.

Ron in SoCal

06-07-2013, 11:58 AM

Me likey Ron... Great to see things moving forward again. Feels good doesn't it.

Lookin Good Ron, Congrats on the forward progress :thumbsup:

Thanks Ron,

Look forward to the next update.

So true Jeff! Thanks fellas :cheers:

Ron in SoCal

06-07-2013, 11:59 AM

rl_NpdAy3WY&feature

:lol:

Man that hurt :twak: Where's J-Dog?

Wow, I've been gone for a week and it looks like I missed a bunch. The car looks incredible. I bet your really really happy.

Thanks Marty! I know you don't mind a little poke :D

syborg tt

06-07-2013, 02:17 PM

Man that hurt :twak: Where's J-Dog?

Thanks Marty! I know you don't mind a little poke :D

:headspin: Can you keep this picture a secret

Ron in SoCal

06-07-2013, 02:52 PM

^ just between you n me Marty.

Rick D

06-07-2013, 03:32 PM

And the rest of us!!!!!:hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello:

intocarss

06-07-2013, 05:23 PM

rl_NpdAy3WY&feature

:lol: You're killn me Cosmo just killn me

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :hello:

fleetus macmullitz

06-07-2013, 06:47 PM

You're killn me Cosmo just killn me

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :hello:

Anything I can do to help Ron during his Odyssey...

DaleTx

06-08-2013, 08:46 AM

The things to do list is getting shorter :thumbsup:

Keep the pictures coming... especially the under hood pics, looking good.

:cheers:

Track Junky

06-08-2013, 09:49 PM

At least he has an excuse.....You on the other hand.

Nice... the battle is back in session.

Ahhhh did I ruffle big birds feathers again :mock:

intocarss

06-09-2013, 09:27 AM

Ahhhh did I ruffle big birds feathers again :mock::lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Vince@Meanstreets

06-09-2013, 11:58 AM

two big birds lol

Rick D

06-09-2013, 02:28 PM

two big birds lol

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Ron in SoCal

06-09-2013, 04:37 PM

The things to do list is getting shorter :thumbsup:

Keep the pictures coming... especially the under hood pics, looking good.

:cheers:

Thanks Dale! I'll get out to the shop in the next week or so and snap osme pics ...

two big birds lol

Right Vince? I was gonna ask Gae which one! :D

Flash68

06-09-2013, 05:07 PM

Ahhhh did I ruffle big birds feathers again :mock:

:lol: :catfight:

GregWeld

06-09-2013, 05:20 PM

Social Security just called -- said there were enough "quarters" in this build that we can all apply for the maximum now....

fleetus macmullitz

06-09-2013, 05:32 PM

:topic:

Let's get back to the real story in SoCal, my client Yasiel Puig.

I've been mentoring him since June 3rd this year. Took over for Dennis Castro.
:relax:

tones2SS

06-10-2013, 05:01 PM

Ron,...the masses are growing weary. A pic, even if it's not your car. Fake it! lol
Can't wait for those updated pics!

Ron in SoCal

06-10-2013, 06:35 PM

Social Security just called -- said there were enough "quarters" in this build that we can all apply for the maximum now....

Figures you'd bring the government into this thread...:weld:

:topic:

Let's get back to the real story in SoCal, my client Yasiel Puig.

I've been mentoring him since June 3rd this year. Took over for Dennis Castro.
:relax:

Skipper, we both wish we had credit for that phenom. Dude set a record for most hits at his first at bats, 13 for 27(?) ahead of Casey Stengel. :cheers:

Ron,...the masses are growing weary. A pic, even if it's not your car. Fake it! lol
Can't wait for those updated pics!

Can't fake it buddy. Skip, Weld, Jerry (take your pick) are on duty. More pics this weekend Tones! ;)

70rs

06-10-2013, 06:39 PM

Looking forward to those pics buddy.

tones2SS

06-11-2013, 05:11 PM

Can't fake it buddy. Skip, Weld, Jerry (take your pick) are on duty. More pics this weekend Tones! ;)

Very true. Don't know what I was thinking. Those guys, amongst others, are watching you with hawk eyes! lol Can't wait for the updates bud.
(I just noticed your sig at the very bottom,......AWESOME! I'm originally from Boston and still live in MA.)

intocarss

06-11-2013, 07:22 PM

Can't fake it buddy. Skip, Weld, Jerry (take your pick) are on duty. ;)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/kramer-yeah_zpsed175e9c.gif (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/real3/media/kramer-yeah_zpsed175e9c.gif.html)

canrc

06-12-2013, 01:36 PM

Car is looking good Ron! Keep the pictures comin!

Matt@BOS

06-12-2013, 07:44 PM

Come on Ron, what is going on with your project? we want to see more pictures. :poke:

Flash68

06-12-2013, 07:45 PM

Come on Ron, what is going on with your project? we want to see more pictures. :poke:

Aren't you the man for that job?

Matt@BOS

06-12-2013, 08:29 PM

Aren't you the man for that job?

Me take pictures of Ron's fancy parts?
You kidding me? My phone's camera lens is so scratched up it takes worse pictures than Rob's. My DSLR's charger (I think) lives in D.C. and I have some other excuse for why the other little camera I have doesn't work. I think it memory card never made it home and I never have needed it since. It's also possible the Chinese half of the family just wore the camera out. You know how many pictures asians take, and if not you got really lucky.

I had to pick up stuff for a couple shop projects today, but last I remember the car was really close to running. Once the variable pump controller and the stainless line to the clutch reservior goes on it should be ready to fire and be able to drive in and out of the shop. Oh and one of the headers is being modified, but then it should be ready.

GregWeld

06-12-2013, 08:37 PM

OMG!! That's hysterical Matt!

You shoulda been in Texas with us man....

FETorino

06-12-2013, 10:19 PM

Aren't you the man for that job?

I was thinking the same thing but then I remembered Matt posts fuzzier pictures than I do.:stirthepot:

OMG!! That's hysterical Matt!

You shoulda been in Texas with us man....

Why does Matt know BBQ? :headscratch:

Ron in SoCal

06-12-2013, 10:36 PM

I had to pick up stuff for a couple shop projects today, but last I remember the car was really close to running. Once the variable pump controller and the stainless line to the clutch reservior goes on it should be ready to fire and be able to drive in and out of the shop. Oh and one of the headers is being modified, but then it should be ready.

Dick said the header was done...;)

Vegas69

06-12-2013, 10:59 PM

Me take pictures of Ron's fancy parts?
You kidding me? My phone's camera lens is so scratched up it takes worse pictures than Rob's. My DSLR's charger (I think) lives in D.C. and I have some other excuse for why the other little camera I have doesn't work. I think it memory card never made it home and I never have needed it since. It's also possible the Chinese half of the family just wore the camera out. You know how many pictures asians take, and if not you got really lucky.

I had to pick up stuff for a couple shop projects today, but last I remember the car was really close to running. Once the variable pump controller and the stainless line to the clutch reservior goes on it should be ready to fire and be able to drive in and out of the shop. Oh and one of the headers is being modified, but then it should be ready.

:lol:

Bryan O

06-12-2013, 11:31 PM

Come on Ron, what is going on with your project? we want to see more pictures. :poke:

Matt, LMAO. I miss your humor...but......

WTH(eck) homie. You post the pics. Scratched lens or no. The Western World needs to know. Or at least those of us out here enjoying the dry heat.......:smiley_smack:

BTW, you have a PM in your in-box you haven't answered.

Rick D

06-13-2013, 05:40 AM

Greg from Aus

06-13-2013, 06:00 AM

Dick said the header was done...;)

Waiting Waiting Waiting :walkingdog:

fleetus macmullitz

06-13-2013, 06:12 AM

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Rick D

06-13-2013, 08:37 AM

Thanks Skip for the trip down memory lane :headspin:

Oh and welcome to the Ron Club!!! :headspin:

214Chevy

06-13-2013, 08:48 AM

Rick D

06-13-2013, 08:58 AM

Flash68

06-13-2013, 09:01 AM

'Rontourage'

:lol: :rofl: :rofl:

fleetus macmullitz

06-13-2013, 09:04 AM

OMG...We Are the World!! That video in a thread like this has got to be in the top 5 of all time jabs. Ron, defend yourself buddy of all these shenanigans!! LOL!! Funny part is, I sat and watched the whole video. That was a great song back in the day.

Marcus,

Actually it wasn't meant to be a jab at Ron (should I admit that?).

I was just enjoyin' the Kenny Rogers pre-very bad facelift part of it. :lol:

The Gambler ..lost when he bet on that 'cutter'. :badidea:

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 01:31 PM

Oh and welcome to the Ron Club!!! :headspin:

'Rontourage'

:lol: :rofl: :rofl:

'Rontourage'...I like that Dave-O, lol. I'm justa regular guy like you. More on that below :RunninDog:

OMG...We Are the World!! That video in a thread like this has got to be in the top 5 of all time jabs. Ron, defend yourself buddy of all these shenanigans!! LOL!! Funny part is, I sat and watched the whole video. That was a great song back in the day.

Marcus,

Actually it wasn't meant to be a jab at Ron (should I admit that?).

I was just enjoyin' the Kenny Rogers pre-very bad facelift part of it. :lol:

The Gambler ..lost when he bet on that 'cutter'. :badidea:

Actually Skip and I have a deal, he works me over and I keep my expectations low. It usually works out pretty good! :D

Anyway, it's not 'we are the world.' More like 'Lat-G World Domination.'

Don't believe me? Look at what Hobaugh (sp?, sorry Brian!) did last weekend. We - of this site - are everywhere and coming to a track near you! :cheers:

Matt@BOS

06-13-2013, 01:32 PM

OMG!! That's hysterical Matt!

You shoulda been in Texas with us man....

Greg, that story is nothing. I don't know if you've ever seen Arrested Development, but I'm pretty sure at least one of the writers must have worked for my family's business at somepoint. There's no banana stand, and most of the characters have been toned down so the general public can more easily relate with them, but the idea behind the family owned construction company is the same. And don't ask me what character I would be...

GregWeld

06-13-2013, 01:42 PM

We - of this site - are everywhere and coming to a track near you! :cheers:

With this build --- you should have said --- "my car is coming to another shop near you".....:action-smiley-027: :action-smiley-027: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

fleetus macmullitz

06-13-2013, 01:53 PM

With this build --- you should have said --- "my car is coming to another shop near you".....:action-smiley-027: :action-smiley-027: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Greg,

You should be S.A.R.RY you said that to Ron.

:sarcasm_smiley:

:lol:

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 01:56 PM

With this build --- you should have said --- "my car is coming to another shop near you".....:action-smiley-027: :action-smiley-027: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Greg,

You will be S.A.R.RY you said that to Ron.

:sarcasm_smiley:

:lol:

You mean near you? As in, your backyard? :idea:

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 03:07 PM

Ok so in a blatant attempt to not have my thread turn into a BMF or 69Forino blob today, here's the update. :topic:

Matt mentioned the oiling system is just about buttoned up. The headers are modified to clear the steering shaft and installed. Upper radiator hose is on, lower is still missing, I think. Master reservoirs are (should be) plumbed and the crew made an access panel to run and mount my rear shock reservoirs in the trunk. They'll either go on the crossmember or if we have enough line length, mounted on the rollbar. Also wiring for the trunk starter relay is in process.

Proof that Matt was not lying about his equipment:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/EngineBay6-13-13_zpsb59042d3.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/EngineBay6-13-13_zpsb59042d3.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/EngineBay26-13-13_zps794a2d93.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/EngineBay26-13-13_zps794a2d93.jpg.html)

Lots more little stuff to do, but hope to have a running vid - yet not geek out - in the next week or two (you know how that goes, lol). Good times :cheers:

Flash68

06-13-2013, 03:47 PM

'Rontourage'...I like that Dave-O, lol.

That was another zinger from the Skipper, for the record. :stirthepot:

With this build --- you should have said --- "my car is coming to another shop near you".....:action-smiley-027: :action-smiley-027: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Classic! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :sieg:

Ok so in a blatant attempt to not have my thread turn into a BMF or 69Forino blob today, here's the update. :topic:

I understand the desire to avoid the quagmire but please unpost those photos immediately. This forum has a minimum standard that needs to be met. And those fall seriously short. :lol:

Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.

:rules:

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 04:25 PM

That was another zinger from the Skipper, for the record. :stirthepot:

Duly noted. :thumbsup:

Classic! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :sieg:

Another good point :getout:

I understand the desire to avoid the quagmire but please unpost those photos immediately. This forum has a minimum standard that needs to be met. And those fall seriously short. :lol:

Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.

:rules:

Maybe we should leave it up as another example of 'what not to do'...

or how to ruffle a moderater in two pics or less?
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Matt@BOS

06-13-2013, 04:45 PM

Proof that Matt was not lying about his equipment:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/EngineBay6-13-13_zpsb59042d3.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/EngineBay6-13-13_zpsb59042d3.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/EngineBay26-13-13_zps794a2d93.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/EngineBay26-13-13_zps794a2d93.jpg.html)

Fine, good luck getting pictures out of me in the future.

This general outcry and the backlash that these photos have created is terrible. Way to out me as the photographer Ron. I see how it is. Now you know how journalists feel when it comes to protecting their source(s).

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 05:04 PM

Fine, good luck getting pictures out of me in the future.

This general outcry and the backlash that these photos have created is terrible. Way to out me as the photographer Ron. I see how it is. Now you know how journalists feel when it comes to protecting their source(s).

Just giving credit where credit is due Matt. What can I say, I'm an honest man. :stirthepot:

Maybe we can wrestle Dick's camera away and set it on high resolution :idea:

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 05:33 PM

Redemption:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop083_zps6b5b63ff.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop083_zps6b5b63ff.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop084_zpsf3df4758.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop084_zpsf3df4758.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop085_zpsade97d3c.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop085_zpsade97d3c.jpg.html)

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 05:36 PM

More:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop088_zpsffdd38dc.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop088_zpsffdd38dc.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop091_zps93af6572.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop091_zps93af6572.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop092_zps402e6996.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop092_zps402e6996.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop093_zps8ca1e0bb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop093_zps8ca1e0bb.jpg.html)

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 05:38 PM

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop095_zps61ca0c18.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop095_zps61ca0c18.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop097_zps3e534467.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop097_zps3e534467.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop098_zpsf2370d76.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop098_zpsf2370d76.jpg.html)

GregWeld

06-13-2013, 05:39 PM

Must get my eyes re-checked.... I might be seeing with double vision...

Are you sure that's YOUR car in the pics??? Ya really can't tell.

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 05:39 PM

We good Matt? :D

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop099_zpsd1dd29f4.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop099_zpsd1dd29f4.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop100_zps9a34a839.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop100_zps9a34a839.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop101_zps5f307d07.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop101_zps5f307d07.jpg.html)

That's all folks! :cheers:

Flash68

06-13-2013, 05:42 PM

That's all folks! :cheers:

That's all ya got? :sieg:

Ok, you're reinstated. :hello:

Looks like some fantastic execution there. :bigun2:

Matt@BOS

06-13-2013, 06:48 PM

We're good Ron. The number of pictures might be a bit excessive though. You usually post up one picture and get three pages of... well, nothing from the rontourage. I can only imagine what chaos and derailment will ensue now with all of those pictures, some of which actually have some sharpness and clarity.

fleetus macmullitz

06-13-2013, 07:01 PM

Fine, good luck getting pictures out of me in the future.

This general outcry and the backlash that these photos have created is terrible. Way to out me as the photographer Ron. I see how it is. Now you know how journalists feel when it comes to protecting their source(s).

Matt,

Although Ron did ...

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... he came through by getting those replacement pics under the pressure from 'The Rontourage', who obviously can at times be a bit persnickety after almost 2.5 years of subscription. :rules: :drama:

Track Junky

06-13-2013, 07:02 PM

Your Killin' it Ron!! Awesome pics. Does this mean we might be seeing you at Buttonwillow in September? :gitrdun:

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 07:32 PM

We're good Ron.

That's all I care about. :thumbsup:

Matt,

Although Ron did ...

... he came through by getting those replacement pics under the pressure from 'The Rontourage', who obviously can at times be a bit persnickety after almost 2.5 years of subscription. :rules: :drama:

You're talking about a fellow mod there right? :lol:

Your Killin' it Ron!! Awesome pics. Does this mean we might be seeing you at Buttonwillow in September? :gitrdun:

I would love nothing more Brother! First things first...gotta fire, sort/drive and tune it...

fleetus macmullitz

06-13-2013, 07:44 PM

You're talking about a fellow mod there right? :lol:

No.

The Rontourage is not just one person. We are thousands, but we speak with one voice.

:lol:

Matt@BOS

06-13-2013, 07:45 PM

That's all I care about. :thumbsup:

You're talking about a fellow mod there right? :lol:

I would love nothing more Brother! First things first...gotta fire, sort/drive and tune it...

Tuning should be easy. Every conceivable part you could probably ever need is already in your garage, :lol: and if not it is in mine. I have about about 10 sets of springs floating around and sway bars and other associated crap... and tires you could "rent" for a reasonable price.

Greg from Aus

06-13-2013, 07:48 PM

Bloody awesome Ron, Very Very nice :D

Rick D

06-13-2013, 07:52 PM

All right Ron! Nice up date :headspin: :headspin: :headspin:

Vegas69

06-13-2013, 08:44 PM

Looks fantastic, when is it's first parade. :lol: :lostmarbles:

Ron in SoCal

06-13-2013, 08:56 PM

No.

The Rontourage is not just one person. We are thousands, but we speak with one voice.

:lol:

One loud voice...:D

Tuning should be easy. Every conceivable part you could probably ever need is already in your garage, :lol: and if not it is in mine. I have about about 10 sets of springs floating around and sway bars and other associated crap... and tires you could "rent" for a reasonable price.

It's ok if I return the tires when I'm done right?

Bloody awesome Ron, Very Very nice :D

Thank you Greg. Love your car too! :cheers:

If you have any ideas you want to share before I finish throw 'em over the fence :D

All right Ron! Nice up date :headspin: :headspin: :headspin:

Can I quote Marty?

Looks fantastic, when is it's first parade. :lol: :lostmarbles:

Yeah I thought about that...:ohsnap:

Sieg

06-13-2013, 09:06 PM

:woot: :woot: :theresa: :theresa: :clap: :clap:

intocarss

06-13-2013, 09:08 PM

Congrats Ron, she's looking great. I was at Ratboys today ...your gona hurt some feelings

Shooooooooosh ;)

Bryan O

06-13-2013, 09:26 PM

It's a wonderful thing to live vicariously through Ron.

Proud member of the Rontourage here. :yes:

What I'm really looking forward to is watching Mr. Big and Ron autocross that awesome machine. :beavis:

FETorino

06-13-2013, 10:29 PM

'Rontourage'

:lol: :rofl: :rofl:

You have issues :lol:

With this build --- you should have said --- "my car is coming to another shop near you".....:action-smiley-027: :action-smiley-027: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:lol: :omg: Will it have a new set of wheels?

Must get my eyes re-checked.... I might be seeing with double vision...

Are you sure that's YOUR car in the pics??? Ya really can't tell.

It is a CAMARO they all look alike :underchair:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/Deer-popcorn_zpsdd2ac992.gif (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/Deer-popcorn_zpsdd2ac992.gif.html)

Matt@BOS

06-13-2013, 10:44 PM

It is a CAMARO they all look alike :underchair:

That's not true. You should know that the 67,68 and 69 Camaros all have different taillights.

FETorino

06-13-2013, 10:51 PM

That's not true. You should know that the 67,68 and 69 Camaros all have different taillights.

I apologize, you are correct. Thanks for reminding me how to tell them apart. :headspin:

Vince@Meanstreets

06-13-2013, 11:34 PM

Vince@Meanstreets

06-13-2013, 11:37 PM

Ron in SoCal

06-14-2013, 04:24 PM

:woot: :woot: :theresa: :theresa: :clap: :clap:

Thx Scotty!

Congrats Ron, she's looking great. I was at Ratboys today ...your gona hurt some feelings

Shooooooooosh ;)

Hahaa 'Ratboy' I'm sure he never heard that before! You shoulda seen him when he was a teenager with pimples! Lambeck would get gruff with him for using a crescent and he'd turn red :lol:

It's a wonderful thing to live vicariously through Ron.

Proud member of the Rontourage here. :yes:

What I'm really looking forward to is watching Mr. Big and Ron autocross that awesome machine. :beavis:

Thanks Bryan. Sure do miss you guys around here! How's Trev and the car? I'll tell Big you said that :D

Ron in SoCal

06-14-2013, 04:27 PM

You have issues :lol:

It is a CAMARO they all look alike :underchair:

That's not true. You should know that the 67,68 and 69 Camaros all have different taillights.

Don't tell Rob about the RS versions. He'll only get confused and lash out. :D

The boys at BOS do nice work and Matt's taking better pictures. :thumbsup:

They sure do Vince. So do you!

Little update today:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop103_zps2ae08896.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop103_zps2ae08896.jpg.html)

Greg from Aus

06-14-2013, 05:40 PM

You need to slow down a bit, progress every day, I'm getting very jealous.
:poke: :poke:

intocarss

06-14-2013, 05:47 PM

Hahaa 'Ratboy' I'm sure he never heard that before! You shoulda seen him when he was a teenager with pimples! Lambeck would get gruff with him for using a crescent and he'd turn red :lol:

You mean the "farmers fit all" :lmao:

Matt@BOS

06-14-2013, 07:14 PM

Don't tell Rob about the RS versions. He'll only get confused and lash out. :D

I won't bother. Unless he is at a car show, he won't ever be close enough to differentiate. :lol:

DOOM

06-15-2013, 05:55 AM

Ron great update! Love the progress.. Man that Rob guy is brutal.

FETorino

06-16-2013, 12:41 PM

Ron great update! Love the progress.. Man that Rob guy is brutal.

Ron you need to cut ties with the Rob guy he's like a weight around your neck in a pool :drowninga: :animated_bye_bye_em and stop being so nice on his thread. :mock:

Ron in SoCal

06-20-2013, 05:30 PM

Ron you need to cut ties with the Rob guy he's like a weight around your neck in a pool :drowninga: :animated_bye_bye_em and stop being so nice on his thread. :mock:

I am not a nice guy. Defamation of character is an actionable offense you know. Stop spreading rumors like that or you'll be hearing from my lawyer Skip. There will be no further warnings. :hitaxeonthehead: :D

Stopped by the shop today. Great seeing the gang and I wish I could of stayed longer. Car is progressing nicely. Heater and lower radiator hoses are in:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0403_zps7ffc6ab4.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0403_zps7ffc6ab4.jpg.html)

Header tube mods done. In person they look fantastic:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0406_zps07b54989.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0406_zps07b54989.jpg.html)

Cold air intake tube and close out is finished:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0404_zpsfe4679bc.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0404_zpsfe4679bc.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0405_zpsc75f28e5.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0405_zpsc75f28e5.jpg.html)

Rear access plate across the tunnel cut and shock resi's located. Battery wiring complete:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0407_zpsf2dee4f2.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0407_zpsf2dee4f2.jpg.html)

Next up is mounting/plumbing the Peterson overflow tank. Car is dangerously close to making some noise. :thumbsup:

camcojb

06-20-2013, 05:48 PM

Man, that looks good!!!!! :thumbsup:

Sieg

06-20-2013, 06:10 PM

I like every bit of it! Good work BOS. :thumbsup:

Track Junky

06-20-2013, 06:41 PM

Awesome :thumbsup:

tubbed69

06-20-2013, 06:45 PM

Ron I know I sound like a broken record,but that car is awesome.BOS does great work and sounds like you are about ready to ride.I want first ride not that Skip guy.:poke:

GregWeld

06-20-2013, 06:55 PM

FINALLY a shop that's cranking it out dude!

Looks good!

Ron in SoCal

06-20-2013, 07:03 PM

Man, that looks good!!!!! :thumbsup:

I like every bit of it! Good work BOS. :thumbsup:

Awesome :thumbsup:

Thanks fellas :cheers:

Ron I know I sound like a broken record,but that car is awesome.BOS does great work and sounds like you are about ready to ride.I want first ride not that Skip guy.:poke:

Oh don't worry Jeff. I can't seem to get Skip on a plane to the big show in January. Doubt he'll come out for just a ride...:lol:

FINALLY a shop that's cranking it out dude!

Looks good!

Yep, couldn't agree more Greg :cheers:

Rick D

06-20-2013, 07:06 PM

:excited: :hapdance: :excited: :hapdance: :excited: :hapdance: :excited: :hapdance: :excited:

Nice Ron, I really can't wait to see the video of the first firing of this beast!

DaleTx

06-20-2013, 11:00 PM

Moving right along... won't be long now :thumbsup:

Engine compartment looks great...

fleetus macmullitz

06-20-2013, 11:22 PM

Oh don't worry Jeff. I can't seem to get Skip on a plane to the big show in January. Doubt he'll come out for just a ride...:lol:

Yeah I coulda..but I wanted to see at least one running build before I took a trip out west.

http://www.domrep.ch/images/smilies/booom.gif

When you're on the 'Dead Pool finally under it's own power' East Coast Victory Tour, I'll take you up on that ride invite. ;)

In the meantime, I'll be samplin' County Health Dept approved BBQ joints we can take in when you and 'The Rontourage' arrive.

http://www.domrep.ch/images/smilies/done.gif

frankv11

06-20-2013, 11:29 PM

Ron
glad to see it moving in the right direction.
Curious, what did you do to the headers?

Payton King

06-21-2013, 06:08 AM

I go out of town for a few days and look at all that is happening. Are you having to pinch yourself to make sure you are not dreaming?

syborg tt

06-21-2013, 08:06 AM

When you open the trunk people are going to be like "What the heck is that ?"

I can't wait for this car to be running and driving.:thumbsup:

Rear access plate across the tunnel cut and shock resi's located. Battery wiring complete:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0407_zpsf2dee4f2.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0407_zpsf2dee4f2.jpg.html)

Next up is mounting/plumbing the Peterson overflow tank. Car is dangerously close to making some noise. :thumbsup:

Vince@Meanstreets

06-21-2013, 08:17 AM

Coming together nicely. Be on the road in no time

Spiffav8

06-21-2013, 09:08 AM

This has been torture to watch. I'm about to fly down there and start the darn thing myself. Come on all ready!!!

:confused18:

Ron in SoCal

06-21-2013, 09:19 AM

:excited: :hapdance: :excited: :hapdance: :excited: :hapdance: :excited: :hapdance: :excited:

Nice Ron, I really can't wait to see the video of the first firing of this beast!

Moving right along... won't be long now :thumbsup:

Engine compartment looks great...

Thanks Guys. Staring at the car makes my fingers itch...can't wait until :whenitsdone:

Yeah I coulda..but I wanted to see at least one running build before I took a trip out west.

http://www.domrep.ch/images/smilies/booom.gif

You are a patient man Skipper. Good thing Gaetano and Vince are keeping up appearances!

In the meantime, I'll be samplin' County Health Dept approved BBQ joints we can take in when you and 'The Rontourage' arrive.

http://www.domrep.ch/images/smilies/done.gif

You think we'll be able to get Bryan, Greg, Dave and Rob to agree on one place? :lol:

Ron
glad to see it moving in the right direction.
Curious, what did you do to the headers?

Hi Frankie! I bought the Kooks headers unwelded. When we attached the tubes to the flange everything lined up great except the #1 and #3 cylinder tubes would not clear the steering shaft. There's three different ways to approach this - maybe more - but this is the route we took. I was a bit concerned about the effect on HP and how it would package, but it came out really nice. I was told even though I have equal length headers, the extra inch or so added to #1 (even less for #3) would not have a noticeable effect. Look forward to catching up Bro!

Ron in SoCal

06-21-2013, 09:22 AM

I go out of town for a few days and look at all that is happening. Are you having to pinch yourself to make sure you are not dreaming?

I'm not into pinching myself Payton :lol: but very happy to see the vision in my head come to fruition :thumbsup:

When you open the trunk people are going to be like "What the heck is that ?"

I can't wait for this car to be running and driving.:thumbsup:

I know Marty! Looks like a Lat-G version of the golden arches :D

Coming together nicely. Be on the road in no time

Vince :thumbsup:

This has been torture to watch. I'm about to fly down there and start the darn thing myself. Come on all ready!!!

:confused18:

Come on down man! You don't even pay for airfare! See you at the shop tomorrow morning...:cheers:

fleetus macmullitz

06-21-2013, 09:33 AM

Ron,

Nice to know that 'Best of Show' doesn't come by that name lightly. :thumbsup:

Cool that you have a lot of folks here pulling for you.

Flash68

06-21-2013, 09:41 AM

Ron, I got nuthin other than these 2 emoticons.

:G-Dub: :king:

Richio1

06-21-2013, 10:56 AM

Ron, I got nuthin other than these 2 emoticons.

:G-Dub: :king:

Ditto

Lenie

06-21-2013, 11:24 AM

Ron, good to see things are moving along nicely for you..it's going to be one hellava cool car. Can't wait to see it in person.

tones2SS

06-21-2013, 05:03 PM

Very nice Ron. Car is coming along. Keep those updates coming brother!
(I won't say anything bad because I know Skip is your lawyer and I know how he gets! lol):smiley_smack:

fleetus macmullitz

06-21-2013, 06:02 PM

Very nice Ron. Car is coming along. Keep those updates coming brother!
(I won't say anything bad because I know Skip is your lawyer and I know how he gets! lol):smiley_smack:

So I'm a persnickety shy:stirthepot: , huh?!

Thanks Tony.

Now :getout:

:lol:

214Chevy

06-21-2013, 06:02 PM

A big thumbs up to you Ron. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Trunk layout looks sweet.

intocarss

06-21-2013, 06:19 PM

I've Seen Better

Greg from Aus

06-21-2013, 06:53 PM

Hey Ron, I fly in to LA on the 10th July, only there for the day before flying to Ohio for the :goodguys: show. It would be great if I could see a drive by at the airport. So i think you really need to pull your finger out and :gitrdun:

Sieg

06-21-2013, 07:01 PM

I've Seen Better
Personally I love the bunny ears on the trunk shelf.

Ron in SoCal

06-21-2013, 08:24 PM

Ron,

Nice to know that 'Best of Show' doesn't come by that name lightly. :thumbsup:

Cool that you have a lot of folks here pulling for you.

Yeah Skip it is really humbling. Seriously.

Ron, I got nuthin other than these 2 emoticons.

:G-Dub: :king:

Ditto

Thanks you two :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

06-21-2013, 08:27 PM

Ron, good to see things are moving along nicely for you..it's going to be one hellava cool car. Can't wait to see it in person.

Hey Lenie! Really looking forward to having our cars at the same place.

A big thumbs up to you Ron. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Trunk layout looks sweet.

Yeah just ask Jerry, lol.

I've Seen Better

Me too Chief. Seeya tomorrow...

Ron in SoCal

06-21-2013, 08:33 PM

Very nice Ron. Car is coming along. Keep those updates coming brother!
(I won't say anything bad because I know Skip is your lawyer and I know how he gets! lol):smiley_smack:

Thanks Tones. Keep yer eye on the enforcer.

Personally I love the bunny ears on the trunk shelf.

Jerry doesn't. :D

Hey Ron, I fly in to LA on the 10th July, only there for the day before flying to Ohio for the :goodguys: show. It would be great if I could see a drive by at the airport. So i think you really need to pull your finger out and :gitrdun:

I'm gonna miss that Greg. How about a ride down to BOS. It's only two hours each way :whenitsdone:

On a more serious note (if that's possible), I'd love to chew your ear about the AME sub and dry sump packaging. Unfortunately I'm travelling week before and during Colombus, home on the 15th. Maybe on the way back?

intocarss

06-21-2013, 08:45 PM

Personally I love the bunny ears on the trunk shelf.

I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE THAT!! OH I GOT SOME INSULTS COMING NOW :idea: :stirthepot:

CAR IS KILLER RON!!!!! AND I'M RACING IN VENTURA TOMORROW (SATURDAY) SO I WILL SEE YOU SOON :hello:

Ron in SoCal

06-21-2013, 10:46 PM

AND I'M RACING IN VENTURA TOMORROW (SATURDAY) SO I WILL SEE YOU SOON :hello:

Damn Dude. I'm running around Chatsworth tomorrow looking for a gigantor fuel pump. :confused18:

DOOM

06-22-2013, 06:39 AM

Love the progress Ron! Can't wait for the final product!

GregWeld

06-22-2013, 07:07 AM

Personally I love the bunny ears on the trunk shelf.

The car would have been done a couple years ago -- but he couldn't get Hef to get out of the sack long enough to sign the definitive agreement....

intocarss

06-22-2013, 07:13 AM

Damn Dude. I'm running around Chatsworth tomorrow looking for a gigantor fuel pump. :confused18:You try Hawaii racing in Simi? Enjoy the heat!! I'll be playing in the dirt :drive: :trophy-1302: and sitting by the ocean :relax:

bonecrrusher

06-22-2013, 07:35 AM

Katech coil pack relocation kit?

fleetus macmullitz

06-22-2013, 07:41 AM

You try Hawaii racing in Simi? Enjoy the heat!! I'll be playing in the dirt :drive: :trophy-1302: and sitting by the ocean :relax:

It's a (Jer)Dogs' life...

http://www.oceanbeachnews.com/images/stories/ocean_beach/dogs-playing-in-the-pacific-ocean.jpg

Ron in SoCal

06-22-2013, 08:49 AM

Love the progress Ron! Can't wait for the final product!

Thanks Mario! Still some little fab items on the list after we fire, but she's getting close :thumbsup:

The car would have been done a couple years ago -- but he couldn't get Hef to get out of the sack long enough to sign the definitive agreement....

My attorney/PR agent/part-time moderator handles the trivial details and such.

You try Hawaii racing in Simi? Enjoy the heat!! I'll be playing in the dirt :drive: :trophy-1302: and sitting by the ocean :relax:

Yep. Have fun today and post some pics!

Katech coil pack relocation kit?

Yes Sir. Nice piece but without their valve covers you gotta drill to fit. A little RTV and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

It's a (Jer)Dogs' life...

http://www.oceanbeachnews.com/images/stories/ocean_beach/dogs-playing-in-the-pacific-ocean.jpg

Don't you have some work you should be doing :D

fleetus macmullitz

06-22-2013, 09:13 AM

I'm workin in my 'backyard' on 'Live Pool'.

BcLadzLodvA&feature

Rick D

06-22-2013, 10:38 AM

I'm workin in my 'backyard' on 'Live Pool'.

BcLadzLodvA&feature

Ok Skip, what the h*ll is going back a forth in that shot??

214Chevy

06-22-2013, 11:40 AM

fleetus macmullitz

06-22-2013, 01:09 PM

Ok Skip, what the h*ll is going back a forth in that shot??

Yeah!! I was thinking the same thing. I was wondering when it was gonna get good with some fish jumping or something. But, it never did. :twak: Lol!

Hey hey hey...I keep my prices low by posting low quality vids. Shouldn't be a :secret: by now. :rolleyes:

I believe what we saw was an optical delusion...aka a video misconclusion.

Jes' http://www.domrep.ch/images/smilies/ignore.gif it.

:D

Vince@Meanstreets

06-22-2013, 02:56 PM

I swear it's a dickfer

WSSix

06-22-2013, 08:37 PM

Looking great! Glad to know it's close to running on its own.

Flash68

06-22-2013, 08:51 PM

I swear it's a dickfer

:lol:

FETorino

06-23-2013, 06:13 PM

Ron

Is it done yet?

Doesn't the delux 69 Camaro, LS, 6 speed build come with a set of assembly instructions? :stirthepot:

:censored: This waiting for it to be done is brutal.

:cheers:

fleetus macmullitz

06-23-2013, 06:17 PM

Rick D

06-23-2013, 06:31 PM

tubbed69

06-23-2013, 06:46 PM

Ron why do all these guys always pick on you?I think your building the kind of car.

Flash68

06-23-2013, 07:03 PM

Rick D

06-23-2013, 07:46 PM

Ron why do all these guys always pick on you?I think your building the kind of car.

:hello: Yup Jeff we are proud members of the "Rontourage" that's our job :hello:

Ron in SoCal

06-23-2013, 08:16 PM

Ron

Is it done yet?

Doesn't the delux 69 Camaro, LS, 6 speed build come with a set of assembly instructions? :stirthepot:

:censored: This waiting for it to be done is brutal.

:cheers:

As a matter of fact there is! I just found it on Amazon: Chilton's 67 - 81 Camaro Manual :lol:

Our man Ron is 'fordging ahead. :unibrow:

Ron why do all these guys always pick on you?I think your building the kind of car.

:hello: Yup Jeff we are proud members of the "Rontourage" that's our job :hello:

Ah you know Jeff. I post stupid stuff, they give it back to me and sooner of later it somes back to them. Just a bunch of friends hanging out on this killer site :cheers:

Flash68

06-23-2013, 08:30 PM

oh Ron... such a good sport. :mock:

fleetus macmullitz

06-23-2013, 08:31 PM

Ah you know Jeff. I post stupid stuff, they give it back to me and sooner of later it somes back to them.

We're the loyal mutts and Ron's Sgt. Hulka.

Fjj4a3zB1ag

Mutts...FTW!

:thankyou:

Vince@Meanstreets

06-23-2013, 08:33 PM

We're the loyal mutts and Ron's Sgt. Hulka.

Fjj4a3zB1ag

Mutts...FTW!

:thankyou:

yep, he's the big toe

Ron in SoCal

06-23-2013, 08:37 PM

oh Ron... such a good sport. :mock:

Would it be better if I told him the truth and scare the crap outta him? :sarcasm_smiley:

We're the loyal mutts and Ron's Sgt. Hulka.

Fjj4a3zB1ag

Mutts...FTW!

:thankyou:

Mutts! Man speaks the truth! :buttkick: :D

Ron in SoCal

06-23-2013, 08:45 PM

yep, he's the big toe

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/Big-toe-smiley-face_zps12aa6dde.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/Big-toe-smiley-face_zps12aa6dde.jpg.html)

fleetus macmullitz

06-23-2013, 09:01 PM

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/Big-toe-smiley-face_zps12aa6dde.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/Big-toe-smiley-face_zps12aa6dde.jpg.html)

The man is as quick as an LS7.

Gosh, I hope that comes off.

Nah...

:lol:

intocarss

06-23-2013, 09:58 PM

It's SFV vers OC vers NORCAL :whenitsdone:

OVRKILL

06-25-2013, 10:03 AM

Geezus man....you aint done yet? Leave for a little bit, hoping to see great things upon my return and nothin.....

.....fail :mock:

Ron in SoCal

06-25-2013, 10:06 AM

Geezus man....you aint done yet? Leave for a little bit, hoping to see great things upon my return and nothin.....

.....fail :mock:

How are them lifters doin' buddy :sarcasm_smiley:

Lenie

06-25-2013, 01:24 PM

[QUOTE=Ron in SoCal;488880]Would it be better if I told him the truth and scare the crap outta him? :sarcasm_smiley:

http://youtu.be/uQ0SI0R-DmM

OVRKILL

06-25-2013, 05:21 PM

How are them lifters doin' buddy :sarcasm_smiley:

Fine thank-you very much :unibrow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpWYgWisbQ8

Ron in SoCal

06-25-2013, 05:49 PM

Such bad assery!

Ron in SoCal

06-28-2013, 11:03 AM

Thank Gawd...no -AN fitting pics!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop121_zpse3e0e780.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop121_zpse3e0e780.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop122_zps9d09a82a.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop122_zps9d09a82a.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop123_zpsbfdafd38.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop123_zpsbfdafd38.jpg.html)

Getting very close to start up. Stay tuned fellas!

DaleTx

06-28-2013, 11:11 AM

Nice... the dry sump system install looks great... can't wait to hear it run :thumbsup:

214Chevy

06-28-2013, 11:30 AM

Way to go Ron!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

coolwelder62

06-28-2013, 11:30 AM

Ron,The camaro is coming along nicely.But it is takin way too loong to finish!!!!!Do have other hobbie's the rest of us don't know about.!!!!!!:poke:

syborg tt

06-28-2013, 12:06 PM

I am getting excited

Thank Gawd...no -AN fitting pics!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop121_zpse3e0e780.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop121_zpse3e0e780.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop122_zps9d09a82a.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop122_zps9d09a82a.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop123_zpsbfdafd38.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop123_zpsbfdafd38.jpg.html)

Getting very close to start up. Stay tuned fellas!

fleetus macmullitz

06-28-2013, 12:34 PM

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop122_zps9d09a82a.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop122_zps9d09a82a.jpg.html)

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Good tank.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Funnies/487484053_zpsf0f13436.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/Funnies/487484053_zpsf0f13436.jpg.html)

^^^^^^^^^^
Bad tank.

Ron in SoCal

06-28-2013, 01:15 PM

Nice... the dry sump system install looks great... can't wait to hear it run :thumbsup:

Me too Dale. I think I have some questions for you. I'll be in touch next week!

Way to go Ron!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thx Marcus! :cheers:

Ron,The camaro is coming along nicely.But it is takin way too loong to finish!!!!!Do have other hobbie's the rest of us don't know about.!!!!!!:poke:

Work, boating, kids/kids soccer, bikes, keeping the GF happy. That's about all the time I've got. Thx for your help today Sir! :D

I am getting excited

Thx Marty!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Good tank.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Funnies/487484053_zpsf0f13436.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/Funnies/487484053_zpsf0f13436.jpg.html)

^^^^^^^^^^
Bad tank.

Ima b sik :confused59: