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Richio1

08-14-2013, 10:04 PM

Yeah. Let it go! :lol:

I stopped in to visit Dick and company today. Purpose was to go over the ever decreasing punchlist and evaluate a couple decision points.

And, couldn't resist; I had to hear it.
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Phone-cam vid's never do justice to the sound, but it's got a nice exhaust note. Really pleased. :D

Oh Ron... how awesome is that! I know exactly how you feel... but come on, is that it? 23 seconds... You couldn't of given us 45 or maybe a minute of that sweet sound. That was just a tease :mock:

I know, my videos arent much better. At least yours is clear LOL. We need you to camp out at the tail end and let everyone just hear her purrrrr.

There is a whole contingent of Magnaflow followers that we need to convert over to Borla. They sound soooo good at WOT :D :D :D :D :D

FETorino

08-15-2013, 12:50 AM

Oh Ron... how awesome is that! I know exactly how you feel... but come on, is that it? 23 seconds... You couldn't of given us 45 or maybe a minute of that sweet sound. That was just a tease :mock:

I know, my videos arent much better. At least yours is clear LOL. We need you to camp out at the tail end and let everyone just hear her purrrrr.

There is a whole contingent of Magnaflow followers that we need to convert over to Borla. They sound soooo good at WOT :D :D :D :D :D

He was too cheap to call up his cameraman and take him to BOS. I heard it had something to do with that that guy drinks too much bear and it costs too much $$ to take him along.:_paranoid

Sounds about as good as you can get from an LS. :rolleyes:

:cheers:

Ron in SoCal

08-15-2013, 07:39 AM

He was too cheap to call up his cameraman and take him to BOS. I heard it had something to do with that that guy drinks too much bear and it costs too much $$ to take him along.:_paranoid

Sounds about as good as you can get from an LS. :rolleyes:

:cheers:

^ This...guy got me hammered last night. To drunk to string two intelligble words together. Then he had me dreaming of spindle KPI's all night! :lol:

:cheers:

Ron in SoCal

08-15-2013, 07:42 AM

Sounds and looks awesome bro---Dick and the boys are a bunch of cool cats for sure.

(I am reply 2001 in your thread) You are a popular guy broham.

D

Not really...(see below)

While you were away Ron gained quite a following. We call it (or them) the Rontourage.

Not really --- It's just that there's not much going on....

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Yep, not much going on here! :D

LOL.

What do we call Dave's little male crush group? Backstreet Boys? Kinda fits with the whole SF theme.

The Spice Girls? :lol:

Sieg

08-15-2013, 07:49 AM

Ron in SoCal

08-15-2013, 07:51 AM

^^^ X2 :thumbsup:

427 sounds good... :cheers:

Thx Dale! Just following your pristine example :thumbsup:

CAR IS AWESOME RON!!!!!!!! :trophy-1302:

Appreciate that JD!

Gettin' there!!

Good to see -- it's been a lot of effort for you.

TY Sir!

Sounds sweet! and lookin good!

Definitely an adrenaline inducing exhaust note!

:thumbsup:

Honestly I was impressed. Sounded better than I thought it would. The backpressure evened out the base tune and she idled very well; no tach but I'd guess below 1k. Dick thought it was very close.

Oh Ron... how awesome is that! I know exactly how you feel... but come on, is that it? 23 seconds... You couldn't of given us 45 or maybe a minute of that sweet sound. That was just a tease :mock:

I know, my videos arent much better. At least yours is clear LOL. We need you to camp out at the tail end and let everyone just hear her purrrrr.

There is a whole contingent of Magnaflow followers that we need to convert over to Borla. They sound soooo good at WOT :D :D :D :D :D

Man Jeff, right after I stopped filming Dick hit the pedal a couple times. No confirmed tune on a new motor so we didn't rev it too much, but I had a$$ big grin on my face. I turned to Matt and said that's about the best moment I've had since I stared this build :woot: He, being the Optima pro, just smiled :lol:

More vids after the tune :cheers:

fleetus macmullitz

08-15-2013, 07:53 AM

LOL.

What do we call Dave's little male crush group? Backstreet Boys? Kinda fits with the whole SF theme.

Doug,

You mean these dudes?

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:hello:

Ron in SoCal

08-15-2013, 07:57 AM

Looks like he did a pretty good job on himself.......at least you didn't try to type at 12:51 a.m.

Thankfully he hasn't shared any "photo's"..........yet. :D

Thankfully! :lmao:

Doug,

You mean these dudes?

:hello:

ahahaa Skip! I knew that one was coming! That's Dave's Backstreet Boys :peepwall:

Matt@BOS

08-15-2013, 08:03 AM

Man Jeff, right after I stopped filming Dick hit the pedal a couple times. No confirmed tune on a new motor so we didn't rev it too much, but I had a$$ big grin on my face. I turned to Matt and said that's about the best moment I've had since I stared this build :woot: He, being the Optima pro, just smiled :lol:

More vids after the tune :Cheers:

I smiled because I was at a loss for words as to how to describe the noise made by 427 cubic inches of LS goodness. Oh and don't call me the Optima pro, I'm just the guy who doesn't have to ride the shuttle from the Casino this year, and has an excuse to try and chat up the umbrella girls.

Ron in SoCal

08-15-2013, 08:12 AM

I'm just the guy who ...has an excuse to try and chat up the umbrella girls.

Game on Matt! I'm with the camera crew :lol:

Flash68

08-15-2013, 05:25 PM

That's it. #Unsubscribe

BTW, I live in the rural suburbs now. Thanks. :D

KPC67

08-15-2013, 05:56 PM

Pure awesomeness right there Ron:excited:
Congrats!

fleetus macmullitz

08-15-2013, 06:25 PM

That's it. #Unsubscribe

BTW, I live in the rural suburbs now. Thanks. :D

Sorry for that...fixed it.

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:hello:

Matt@BOS

08-15-2013, 09:02 PM

That's it. #Unsubscribe

BTW, I live in the rural suburbs now. Thanks. :D

Does that mean your idea of downtown nowadays is just a village with people?

Greg from Aus

08-16-2013, 07:15 AM

Thats SWEET Ron :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Flash68

08-16-2013, 09:44 AM

Ron,

2011 called. They want Dead Pool running AND driving.

Does that mean your idea of downtown nowadays is just a village with people?

You're wiser than you know. My downtown here is actually called "the village". :smiley_smack:

intocarss

08-16-2013, 11:54 AM

Ron,

2011 called. They want Dead Pool running AND driving.

You're wiser than you know. My downtown here is actually called "the village". :smiley_smack:

So you're Village people and Ron's a Valley girl??? :underchair:

canrc

08-17-2013, 08:23 AM

I'm late to the party Ron! Damn that thing sounds sweet!! :headspin: Congrats!!

Flash68

08-17-2013, 09:31 AM

So you're Village people and Ron's a Valley girl??? :underchair:

Um... aren't YOU in that same Valley? :_paranoid

Ron in SoCal

08-18-2013, 08:19 PM

Ron,

2011 called. They want Dead Pool running AND driving.
:

Dave you have a batphone to the past. That's so cool! Maybe you can dial up last week and find out how your motor did on the dyno? :lol: :cheers:

GregWeld

08-18-2013, 08:25 PM

Dave you have a batphone to the past. That's so cool! Maybe you can dial up last week and find out how your motor did on the dyno? :lol: :cheers:

That's not gonna buff out!

FETorino

08-18-2013, 08:31 PM

Dave you have a batphone to the past. That's so cool! Maybe you can dial up last week and find out how your motor did on the dyno? :lol: :cheers:

That's not gonna buff out!

Yea,:yes: that's gonna leave a mark. :eek:

But it will blend in with all the others left by the dyno:lmao:

:cheers:

Flash68

08-18-2013, 08:37 PM

Dave you have a batphone to the past. That's so cool! Maybe you can dial up last week and find out how your motor did on the dyno? :lol: :cheers:

I already called. Constant busy signal. My dyno guy is 71 years old and doesn't have call waiting. :peepwall:

fleetus macmullitz

08-18-2013, 08:56 PM

I already called. Constant busy signal. My dyno guy is 71 years old and doesn't have call waiting. :peepwall:

Not surprised...heard that old dude never shuts up.

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:hello:

intocarss

08-18-2013, 09:02 PM

I already called. Constant busy signal. My dyno guy is 71 years old and doesn't have call waiting. :peepwall: The guy i used to work for STILL doesn't have call waiting, BUT he did get an answering machine last year...And that's only because his daughter bought it!!!

intocarss

08-18-2013, 09:05 PM

Um... aren't YOU in that same Valley? :_paranoid

Yup, But i'm on the west side!!! Ron's from the Galleria side ;) OMG LIKE TOTALLY

Flash68

08-18-2013, 09:08 PM

Yup, But i'm on the west side!!! Ron's from the Gallaria side ;)

LOL... sounds very :theresa:

(No disrespect to Theresa the moderator) :D

Ron Sutton

09-03-2013, 01:00 PM

Hey Ron !

You back from boating?

What's next on the hot rod? ... or are you waiting on me?

fleetus macmullitz

09-11-2013, 12:06 AM

Hey Ron !

You back from boating?

What's next on the hot rod? ... or are you waiting on me?

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We suspect you know stuff about DP that we don't know...:badidea:

:D

Ron in SoCal

09-11-2013, 07:42 AM

Hey Ron !

You back from boating?

What's next on the hot rod? ... or are you waiting on me?

Yep, after a summer of wrenching and fueling issues we finally got the boat out a couple times. Man I love the feeling of being airborne in three tons!

We suspect you know stuff about DP that we don't know...:badidea:

:D

Hey Skippy! Been sitting on the sidelines while a little R&D testing was done. Parts should be back next week and installed and then we move forward. I'll do a write up once it's all said and done.

Major thanks to Ron in NorCal for his assistance :cheers:

intocarss

09-11-2013, 02:11 PM

Hurry Up!!!

Greg from Aus

09-11-2013, 04:20 PM

Looking forward to the updates Ron.

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

09-12-2013, 07:34 AM

Man, I stayed away from this thread (because I know how it goes) for quite a while hoping that when I came back Dead Pool would be laying some rubber down. Much to my disappointment, "laying some rubber down" seems to mean the wheels laying on their sides underneath the car. :headscratch:

Seriously though, that exhaust is looking and probably sounding good as well. I can't get a good idea with the video and playing it on my crappy laptop speakers.

Come on Ron! :gitrdun:

U-turn

09-12-2013, 03:16 PM

Ron in SoCal

09-12-2013, 06:47 PM

Come on Ron! :gitrdun:

I'm with him!

^ I'm with you guys! Sorry, stuff only moves as fast as brain power and vendors go, not to mention :ups:

It's gonna be a couple weeks before I get parts back and installed and something new happens. I gotta live with that, but am very motivated to get on it so I can get some wheel time in before next year.

Thanks for the :buttkick: tho, lol

Vegas69

09-12-2013, 08:26 PM

It's 1st and goal buddy...

Ron in SoCal

09-28-2013, 02:24 PM

Shocking Update

So I’ve had Ron Sutton on speed dial for a while. The man is an absolute wealth of knowledge and his explanations are such that concepts become working knowledge. Me saying that is scary, I know. Before I go any further, props to Herb, Darren and Britt at Ridetech. Not the first time I’ve dealt or spoken with these guys and the service and attitude is top notch. Brett if you’re reading this, I believe that starts at the top and you run a first class outfit.

Some of you may remember the One Lap Three Amigos doing some pre-race test and tunes here in SoCal. Ridetech and Fox were out that day and they did some rebound adjustments and it worked out pretty well for those guys. Ron Sutton and I had already done some calcs on springs and swaybar rates, so I checked in with Herb Lump at the shock desk (great guy). He sent me the before and after dyno graphs and stated that the addition of a rebound adjustment helps track times but that the shock “liked more spring rate” when they added rebound. Here’s where the journey begins.

I sent Ron’s shock builder my shocks for dyno and revalving. From the dyno graphs Ron concluded the low speed rebound valving was too soft. Not wanting move away from Ron’s proprietary valving curve for optimum track performance, the shocks needed stiffer rebound valving at low speeds without pushing the high speed valving too high. Low speed valving in the 1” to 3” per second range is key to handling performance, but higher piston speeds control bumps.

A part of Ron’s secret sauce is achieving much stiffer low speed rebound valving, to keep the front of the car down during a corner, while not being too stiff in the part of the curve that affects bumps. This requires a digressive rebound curve. They did a lot of testing, but everything tried (shim stacks, replacement pistons) could not get the rebound as digressive as Ron wanted it. Ron took the time to work with Herb and Britt at Ridetech and they discovered Fox had a design for a digressive plate which would allow the rebound to be less linear at the top (higher piston and shaft speeds).

After reviewing the design, Ridetech made the digressive plate in-house. Darren shipped it out overnight to Ron’s shock guy. Ron says the digressive plate is just one piece of the puzzle, but with fine tuning of shock valving and piston bleed circuits, they tailored the curves to achieve Ron’s proprietary curve. After some testing and adjustments, along with Ron’s input on where and how he wanted the shock to perform, the shock was blessed and shipped to me this week. Yeah, it took a while; five parties had to be happy, but in the end it worked out great. I put the shocks back together last night and I’ll take them down to BoS and install them very soon.

At this point, we know the dyno graph looks great but really the proof will be how they perform. We won’t know that until the car hits the track. On paper you can make any shock look right with valving, but some brands will push you right into the wall when valved beyond their limits of grip control. I’m certain the Ridetech units will not have a problem as we didn’t set them on NASCAR (BMF) full kill.

More on this to follow!

It's 1st and goal buddy...

I think I just burned up two more downs :D

GregWeld

09-28-2013, 02:33 PM

When this car is finally finished and you've calculated every 10/1000th of a thing a ma jig ----- I sure hope you can actually drive...

Vegas69

09-28-2013, 02:43 PM

When this car is finally finished and you've calculated every 10/1000th of a thing a ma jig ----- I sure hope you can actually drive...

Exactly my thought...There certainly won't be any excuses. :mock:

fleetus macmullitz

09-28-2013, 03:07 PM

Ronnie, you saved the best for last...or now. ;)

So there's 4 of ya...or 2

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depending on what category the 'Ronnies' fall in.

:D

Ron in SoCal

09-28-2013, 03:18 PM

When this car is finally finished and you've calculated every 10/1000th of a thing a ma jig ----- I sure hope you can actually drive...

Don't count on it. I'm 'compensating' :D

Exactly my thought...There certainly won't be any excuses. :mock:

It's racing. Everbody has an excuse. :lol:

Ron in SoCal

09-28-2013, 03:21 PM

Ronnie, you saved the best for last...or now. ;)

:D

Ha Skipper, I just take four years to build a car that should be done in two. That allows me to do that 10/1000th's thing Iron man was referring to above. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Greg from Aus

09-28-2013, 04:48 PM

Great to here you are moving in the right direction Ron.:thumbsup:

Matt@BOS

09-28-2013, 06:40 PM

Greg from Aus

09-28-2013, 06:44 PM

Rick D

09-28-2013, 07:06 PM

Wow all this for a show car?? :poke: :mock: :lostmarbles:

You know when's its done it will be to nice to drive :lol:

All the love Ron!!!! :thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

09-28-2013, 07:27 PM

Have you thought about getting another driver? As far as I know it is the only part of the car you haven't swapped out, or have extras of.

If you want to upgrade the existing one, I have a couple ideas. If you want to upgrade to a new one, I also have an idea. :D

Yeah, I could be available a couple of times a year :peepwall: :mock:

Wow all this for a show car?? :poke: :mock: :lostmarbles:

You know when's its done it will be to nice to drive :lol:

All the love Ron!!!! :thumbsup:

The Rontourage ... we're always there for ya Ron.

:tv_happy:

Rick D

09-28-2013, 08:08 PM

The Rontourage ... we're always there for ya Ron.

:tv_happy:

Proud member here :hairpullout: :hapdance:

chr2002ca

09-30-2013, 01:08 PM

Exactly my thought...There certainly won't be any excuses. :mock:

My AFCO's are dual adjustable, but there's a label next to the adjustment knobs: "What the hell are you fiddling with these for? You can't even drive you dumb sh_t."

How much time left Ron before we see you and this ride of yours somewhere? Can't wait. :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

09-30-2013, 01:46 PM

Thanks Skip and Rick for maintaining the club :lol:

Matt/Greg you guys have carte blanche, but for the first year I'm instituting a you break it, you fit it...you crash it, you own it policy. :idea:

My AFCO's are dual adjustable, but there's a label next to the adjustment knobs: "What the hell are you fiddling with these for? You can't even drive you dumb sh_t."

How much time left Ron before we see you and this ride of yours somewhere? Can't wait. :thumbsup:

Hey I have that same knob! It's even marked too :D

How are you doing Chris? Shocks go on late this week, fab rotation next week. I'd hate to put a date on it, but we're gonna move quickly after this.

:cheers:

tones2SS

09-30-2013, 04:38 PM

Good news Ron.
I am a follower of the "Rontourage". :RunninDog:

Track Junky

09-30-2013, 06:34 PM

Good luck out on the track Ron!! Stay focused and listen to your gut!! :thumbsup:

Greg from Aus

09-30-2013, 06:41 PM

Thanks Skip and Rick for maintaining the club :lol:

Matt/Greg you guys have carte blanche, but for the first year I'm instituting a you break it, you fit it...you crash it, you own it policy. :idea:

Hey I have that same knob! It's even marked too :D

How are you doing Chris? Shocks go on late this week, fab rotation next week. I'd hate to put a date on it, but we're gonna move quickly after this.

:cheers:

HA Ha Ron, glad to see it's back on track, can't wait for the updates. :thumbsup:

GregWeld

09-30-2013, 06:42 PM

Matt/Greg you guys have carte blanche, but for the first year I'm instituting a you break it, you fit it...you crash it, you own it policy. :idea:

I just sent my son - Alex - to Bondurant for 4 days of private Formula Mazda driving --- BEFORE --- he gets in the Lotus at Laguna Seca.

It's real simple -- No Driving school -- no driving in any of my stuff!

Greg from Aus

09-30-2013, 08:01 PM

I just sent my son - Alex - to Bondurant for 4 days of private Formula Mazda driving --- BEFORE --- he gets in the Lotus at Laguna Seca.

It's real simple -- No Driving school -- no driving in any of my stuff!

Thanks Greg, I did the 4 days at Bondurant as a refresher. :bigun2:

Vegas69

09-30-2013, 08:49 PM

I just sent my son - Alex - to Bondurant for 4 days of private Formula Mazda driving --- BEFORE --- he gets in the Lotus at Laguna Seca.

It's real simple -- No Driving school -- no driving in any of my stuff!

Bologna, it's wise to take a six figure with over 650hp on a road course with no experience.:_paranoid

Ron in SoCal

09-30-2013, 09:16 PM

Bologna, it's wise to take a six figure with over 650hp on a road course with no experience.:_paranoid

Is it just my computer or did you take the "Victory Donut" video down? :lol:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=236962&postcount=753

intocarss

09-30-2013, 09:19 PM

DFRESH

09-30-2013, 09:25 PM

I just sent my son - Alex - to Bondurant for 4 days of private Formula Mazda driving --- BEFORE --- he gets in the Lotus at Laguna Seca.

It's real simple -- No Driving school -- no driving in any of my stuff!

I'll go to school "DAD". Just let me know when.

Loving Son.

D

GregWeld

09-30-2013, 09:26 PM

Has your son ever driven on a road course before??

Yes Jerr he has -- this is his second time thru Bondurant --- and he's also done the ZO6's at Spring Mountain (3 day course) --- and has done 6 speed shifter carts.

However... the little Lotus can be driven quite fast... and therefore a "dust up" course was a prerequisite.

GregWeld

09-30-2013, 09:30 PM

I'll go to school "DAD". Just let me know when.

Loving Son.

D

I'm sending you to Nordstrom....

Ron in SoCal

09-30-2013, 09:37 PM

I'm sending you to Nordstrom....

Isn't that a little high end for Doug? :lol:

Sieg

09-30-2013, 09:43 PM

I'm sending you to Nordstrom.... That's going PO the Old Navy share holders.

fleetus macmullitz

09-30-2013, 09:45 PM

Dress for success.

http://media2.giphy.com/media/D6jA50m3Rc5ws/giphy.gif

Flash68

09-30-2013, 10:32 PM

Ron, will this be faster than a 993? :underchair:

Matt@BOS

09-30-2013, 10:36 PM

Ron, will this be faster than a 993? :underchair:

Faster at gobbling up money? Yes.

Ron in SoCal

10-01-2013, 07:53 AM

Ron, will this be faster than a 993? :underchair:

Yes. :computer:

Faster at gobbling up money? Yes.

Yes. :rules:

GregWeld

10-01-2013, 07:58 AM

Faster at gobbling up money? Yes.

Maybe you haven't heard --- Ron hasn't paid his bill this month so the government has shut down.

fleetus macmullitz

10-01-2013, 08:30 AM

Maybe you haven't heard --- Ron hasn't paid his bill this month so the government has shut down.

That's not gonna be good for anybody.

http://gifs.gifbin.com/reverse-1237811334_crying-in-the-audience.gif

:tv_happy:

Rick D

10-01-2013, 08:47 AM

Yeah Ron come on pay your bill!!! Lol oh wait maybe Greg should pay his first!!! Lo

tones2SS

10-01-2013, 04:44 PM

Ron, will this be faster than a 993? :underchair:

Faster at gobbling up money? Yes.

HA HA!!!
:G-Dub:

FETorino

10-01-2013, 09:10 PM

Ron, will this be faster than a 993? :underchair:

Maybe but not faster than a Ford. :stirthepot: Get used to the view. :lmao:
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Rob%20FE%2069%20Torino/IMG_6153_zps0bf30be4.jpg

That's 6 in 48 hours Ron.:mock:

:cheers:

Ron in SoCal

10-01-2013, 09:13 PM

^ Keep it up Robert. I'm gonna go bowtie on your a$$ and get moderated...:catfight:

Speaking of a$$, that shizzle is fat. :D

FETorino

10-01-2013, 09:16 PM

Speaking of a$$, that shizzle is fat. :lmao:

Sorry Ron. Is this view better?:lmao: :lmao:

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Rob%20FE%2069%20Torino/IMG_6151_zps82b75ce7.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/Fab50Three/media/Rob%20FE%2069%20Torino/IMG_6151_zps82b75ce7.jpg.html)

:cheers:

GregWeld

10-01-2013, 09:21 PM

Ya know -- I got to thinking about it.... There's the Big ol' Ford - the Chevy that looks like it's a Ford... and some Grey Chevy that's been on or near a rotisserie for so long the tires are flat spotted and the best it's been able to muster is a start up video but has yet to roll forward or back...

SO who would be worried about ANY OF YA ALL seeing the back end of anything but a trailer to the next shop.

Ron in SoCal

10-01-2013, 09:22 PM

Sorry Ron. Is this view better?:lmao: :lmao:

:cheers:

Matter of fact it's not. Put a motor in it and make it run. Then we'll all appreciate the (rearview mirror) view.

This is a public service announcement. :cheers:

Ron in SoCal

10-01-2013, 09:24 PM

SO who would be worried about ANY OF YA ALL seeing the back end of anything but a trailer to the next shop.

Yeah, but I'll trailer race you! :lmao:

Vegas69

10-01-2013, 09:43 PM

Ron, if you see that view, sell the car and take up sailing. :lol:

I'm with Greg, if any of these cars every end up at the same event, it will be a Christmas miracle.

Ron in SoCal

10-01-2013, 09:48 PM

Ron, if you see that view, sell the car and take up sailing. :lol:

Fact. And turn in my LatG man card :D

Rick D

10-02-2013, 05:24 AM

FETorino

10-02-2013, 09:11 AM

Man there's more recent Ford pictures in this thread then the Chevy being built in it :peepwall:

Is Rob trying to set a record for posting pictures of his car in more threads other then his??? :hello:

No record attempt Rick. This thread had gotten a little stale and needed something fresh.::lmao:

:cheers:

fleetus macmullitz

10-02-2013, 09:24 AM

^ Keep it up Robert. I'm gonna go bowtie on your a$$ and get moderated...:catfight:

Speaking of a$$, that shizzle is fat. :D

:lol: ²

Workin with the Ronnie the mastermind seems to helpin all parts of your 'game' here Ron. :unibrow:

Sieg

10-02-2013, 09:29 AM

Turn my back on this place for a couple hours and miss out on the Olympic Trials Crap Slinging Competition.......:rolleyes:

tones2SS

10-02-2013, 04:57 PM

Ya know -- I got to thinking about it.... There's the Big ol' Ford - the Chevy that looks like it's a Ford... and some Grey Chevy that's been on or near a rotisserie for so long the tires are flat spotted and the best it's been able to muster is a start up video but has yet to roll forward or back...
SO who would be worried about ANY OF YA ALL seeing the back end of anything but a trailer to the next shop.

:rofl: :rofl:

Bryan O

10-02-2013, 05:18 PM

:lmao:

This thread can really get funny at times.

Bryan O

10-02-2013, 05:19 PM

ps...got any more vids of that awesome engine of yours?

intocarss

10-02-2013, 05:31 PM

ps...got any more vids of that awesome engine of yours?Remember.... you said "AWESOME ENGINE" :welcome3:

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FETorino

10-02-2013, 05:47 PM

Remember.... you said "AWESOME ENGINE" :welcome3:

u2sdYxqu3eQ&feature=player_embedded

That motor is pretty awesome....

DFRESH

10-02-2013, 05:52 PM

Man, another "Open Discussion" thread hiding in the "Project Updates" section. I guess all of our threads eventually get there don't they Ron. Mine is morphing also---no thread is safe when the moderators are the biggest offenders. LOL

I bet March will see all the cars out at the RTTC event--not sure where that will be at yet---but I think there's a chance to have all of the cars there--

D

DFRESH

10-02-2013, 05:53 PM

^ Keep it up Robert. I'm gonna go bowtie on your a$$ and get moderated...:catfight:

Speaking of a$$, that shizzle is fat. :D

Robert------LOL

intocarss

10-02-2013, 06:12 PM

That motor is pretty awesome....

ALL Chevys are AWESOME :bitchslap:

GregWeld

10-02-2013, 08:21 PM

I gotta agree -- THAT motor (SB2) sounds bad azz.....

The Ford LOOKS bad azz....

Okay - that's the best I can do. :D

Ron in SoCal

10-02-2013, 08:24 PM

We actually have threads here for that GW :D

Ron in SoCal

10-02-2013, 08:29 PM

ps...got any more vids of that awesome engine of yours?

Vid coming soon. We have a plan...

Man, another "Open Discussion" thread hiding in the "Project Updates" section. I guess all of our threads eventually get there don't they Ron. Mine is morphing also---no thread is safe when the moderators are the biggest offenders. LOL

I bet March will see all the cars out at the RTTC event--not sure where that will be at yet---but I think there's a chance to have all of the cars there--

D

Yeah Doug, it was one of those days. I actually have a brief update, but I'll save that for tomorrow. Clean slate, you know? :lol:

Can't wait for March, and tacos ... :cheers:

DFRESH

10-02-2013, 08:52 PM

Vid coming soon. We have a plan...

Yeah Doug, it was one of those days. I actually have a brief update, but I'll save that for tomorrow. Clean slate, you know? :lol:

Can't wait for March, and tacos ... :cheers:

Me too bro---Taco's and driving fast----that's heaven.

FETorino

10-02-2013, 09:01 PM

Remember.... you said "AWESOME ENGINE" :welcome3:

u2sdYxqu3eQ&feature=player_embedded
I gotta agree -- THAT motor (SB2) sounds bad azz.....

The Ford LOOKS bad azz....

Okay - that's the best I can do. :D

:y0!: Oh the Ford sounds bad Azz also:D

Enjoy I know Ron will.:popcorn2:

:cheers:

Click Below

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/th_GOPR0564-1.jpg (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/GOPR0564-1.mp4)

Flash68

10-02-2013, 09:12 PM

Did you actually quote Jerr's dyno vid twice in one day Rob? :lol:

And...I love that dyno cave vid! It's so macabe; you know, you and another dude in a basement making vroom, vroom noises all night. Kinda reminds me of Pulp Fiction ya know? Glasses are a nice prop too! :lmao:

:lol: What Rob doesn't understand is he was baited into posting that scary ass dyno basement vid again so we could all relive that Pulp Fiction scene. Again.

:shakehead:

FETorino

10-02-2013, 09:36 PM

:lol: What Rob doesn't understand is he was baited into posting that scary ass dyno basement vid again so we could all relive that Pulp Fiction scene. Again.

:shakehead:

Tarantino is my favorite. Watching Kill Bill vol I right now. Great soundtrack just like my vid.:bitchslap:

:cheers:

GregWeld

10-03-2013, 07:55 AM

It sounded down on power compared to the SB2 to me.... just a guess...

That dyno "space" makes me want to go have all my teeth pulled without Novocain.

Ron in SoCal

10-03-2013, 09:31 AM

It sounded down on power compared to the SB2 to me.... just a guess...

That dyno "space" makes me want to go have all my teeth pulled without Novocain.

I thought maybe we we're taking the day off...:rofl: :rofl:

Lenie

10-03-2013, 09:46 AM

I thought maybe we we're taking the day off...:rofl: :rofl:
Nope, only the government is taking the day/days off! Get some pics up Ron:tv_happy:

slenning

10-03-2013, 09:51 AM

Hi Ron just catching up on your thread.

Why is there so much ferd stuff in here? :confused59:

:lol:

fleetus macmullitz

10-03-2013, 10:28 AM

Why is there so much ferd stuff in here? :confused59:

yeah...next someone will be posting stuff like this. :shakehead:

QMLWhJW9baM

:D

Ron in SoCal

10-03-2013, 11:15 AM

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Now you know why it's called Dead Pool. :guns: :lol:

intocarss

10-03-2013, 11:36 AM

Tarantino is my favorite. Watching Kill Bill vol I right now. Great soundtrack just like my vid.:bitchslap:

:cheers::thumbsup: :lostmarbles: :thumbsup:

HnwEEpxf1Dk

Ron Sutton

10-03-2013, 04:53 PM

What Tarantino movie is the car chase in? The one where the two cars are chained together over the jump?

Greg from Aus

10-03-2013, 05:00 PM

This thread is a train wreck ( totally derailed ) :headspin:

Matt@BOS

10-03-2013, 06:36 PM

Your special, extra cool Ride Tech shocks showed up at the shop today!

And that concludes and comments with an ounce of substance that I will probably be making today.

FETorino

10-03-2013, 08:47 PM

Your special, extra cool Ride Tech shocks showed up at the shop today!

And that concludes and comments with an ounce of substance that I will probably be making today.

Sure you post all the highly technical substantive stuff in Ron's thread.:lmao:

:cheers:

intocarss

10-03-2013, 08:50 PM

What Tarantino movie is the car chase in? The one where the two cars are chained together over the jump?

DEATH PROOF???

Ron in SoCal

10-03-2013, 09:18 PM

This thread is a train wreck ( totally derailed ) :headspin:

Not a total train wreck Greg, but the night's still young :lol:

Your special, extra cool Ride Tech shocks showed up at the shop today!

And that concludes and comments with an ounce of substance that I will probably be making today.

Thanks Matt! :cheers:

Sure you post all the highly technical substantive stuff in Ron's thread.:lmao:

:cheers:

I'm know Matt would glady do the same for you (tomorrow), if only he had something technical to post about your car. :D

Heck, Dave or I would too! :cheers:

intocarss

10-04-2013, 08:11 AM

HEY RON............... :hello:

Rick D

10-04-2013, 03:51 PM

Wow Ron, lots going on in here :confused59: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:

Just nothing about your car!!!! :snapout: :poke: :yes:

Ron Sutton

10-04-2013, 04:39 PM

DEATH PROOF???

Thanks Jerry. I think I've seen all but 2. Gotta rent it. :popcorn2:

tones2SS

10-04-2013, 04:50 PM

DEATH PROOF???

GREAT movie.
Muscle cars and hot chicks. :thumbsup:

Ron Sutton

10-04-2013, 05:20 PM

GREAT movie.
Muscle cars and hot chicks. :thumbsup:

Cool. I'll check it out. :)

intocarss

10-04-2013, 06:36 PM

Cool. I'll check it out. :) I'm not sure it had the two cars chained together while jumping, but there is a chase scene with a girl on the hood of a Challenger...GREAT STUFF

NWS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jdhDEUW4Zs

Vince@Meanstreets

10-04-2013, 08:08 PM

Zoë E. Bell is one bad ass kiwi

Ron in SoCal

10-09-2013, 05:44 PM

Mini update - she's back on the ground.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop135_zps073f01af.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop135_zps073f01af.jpg.html)

Wiring up the dash continues. The VA combo heat/defrost unit comes with a cheapo plastic control panel. Na-ahh I say, so BoS takes the guts out and mates it to their billet AC control panel. Still working on getting the billet knobs on the panel. More on that later...

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop133_zps41603b00.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop133_zps41603b00.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop014_zpsf7010b52.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop014_zpsf7010b52.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop134_zpsb2e8a301.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop134_zpsb2e8a301.jpg.html)

That's all for now. :cheers:

intocarss

10-09-2013, 05:45 PM

I love it when she's on the ground!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron in SoCal

10-09-2013, 05:55 PM

I love it when she's on the ground!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me too Jerry! Especially Trucks :thumbsup:

Track Junky

10-09-2013, 05:56 PM

I love it when she's on All Fours and Screamin' for Mercy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fixed it for ya :D

Ron in SoCal

10-09-2013, 06:05 PM

^ says the guy who banned taco pics from his email inbox :lol:

fleetus macmullitz

10-09-2013, 06:15 PM

Mini update - she's back on the ground.

Wiring up the dash continues. The VA combo heat/defrost unit comes with a cheapo plastic control panel. Na-ahh I say, so BoS takes the guts out and mates it to their billet AC control panel.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop134_zpsb2e8a301.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop134_zpsb2e8a301.jpg.html)

Looking good Fast Ronnie. :unibrow:

Plastic...how could something so good be used for something so bad; defacing the dash of a SoCal '69. :shakehead:

:D

Track Junky

10-09-2013, 06:34 PM

^ says the guy who banned taco pics from his email inbox :lol:

I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. :D :underchair:

Ron in SoCal

10-09-2013, 06:47 PM

Plastic...how could something so good be used for something so bad; defacing the dash of a SoCal '69. :shakehead:

:D

We're working on that Skip, have no fear :secret:

tubbed69

10-09-2013, 07:27 PM

nice Ron but we need more updates than that,also nice avatar Skip

Lenie

10-09-2013, 08:25 PM

[QUOTE=Ron in SoCal;509576]Mini update - she's back on the ground.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/shop135_zps073f01af.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/shop135_zps073f01af.jpg.html)

Ron, really like this pic...gets my motor runnin'! :hapdance: :gitrdun:

intocarss

10-09-2013, 08:26 PM

I love it when she's on All Fours and Screamin' for Mercy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fixed it for ya :D We don't want to abuse her that bad just yet:gitrdun:

Really Ron? You're that worried about chipping the paint on your swaybar??

DFRESH

10-09-2013, 08:28 PM

Good lookin rear there bro.

canrc

10-09-2013, 09:11 PM

Lookin good Ron!! I now have shock envy!!

Ron in SoCal

10-09-2013, 09:17 PM

nice Ron but we need more updates than that,also nice avatar Skip

Yep me too Jeff. More coming soon!

Ron, really like this pic...gets my motor runnin'! :hapdance: :gitrdun:

Yeah Lennie, almost looks like she's ready to run. :thumbsup:

Really Ron? You're that worried about chipping the paint on your swaybar??

Ya think I am? :D

Good lookin rear there bro.

Personally I prefer your side view Bro :lol: :cheers:

Ron in SoCal

10-09-2013, 09:20 PM

Lookin good Ron!! I now have shock envy!!

Don't worry Bro, they'll be in the FS ads before too long :lol:

FETorino

10-09-2013, 10:31 PM

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2308.jpg

Good to see it on the ground:rolleyes:

:lmao:

:cheers:

Matt@BOS

10-09-2013, 10:37 PM

Good to see it on the ground:rolleyes:

:lmao:

:cheers:

Rob, I'm pretty sure that was Ron's old car. I think the new one has the same paint scheme, but 90 percent of the parts on the new one are different though.

Ron in SoCal

10-09-2013, 11:06 PM

It's a 'work in progress' Matt. I'm sure you understand :D

GregWeld

10-10-2013, 05:46 AM

Only 10 more months 'til I'm another year older and that much closer to collecting Social Security...

Matt@BOS

10-10-2013, 08:19 AM

It's a 'work in progress' Matt. I'm sure you understand :D

That's what worries me. :lol:

I changed engines (twice), transmission (once) front wheel offesets and widths twice, bumpers, spoilers, fenders, hood, master cylinders, pedals, brakes, steering wheel, shocks (twice) springs and sway bars about a thousand times and have a wash bay full of tires Gregg and I have tried out.

Either you are much more efficient at this than I am, having changed everything already, or you could potentially be far worse than me. I'm looking forward to finding out the answer soon!

Bryan O

10-10-2013, 10:37 AM

I changed engines (twice), transmission (once) front wheel offesets and widths twice, bumpers, spoilers, fenders, hood, master cylinders, pedals, brakes, steering wheel, shocks (twice) springs and...

Uhh...haven't you fried a clutch or two along the way, also? :)

fleetus macmullitz

10-10-2013, 10:40 AM

Only 10 more months 'til I'm another year older and that much closer to collecting Social Security...

I hate to see Muttstang on Muttstang owner discord.

Next it will be Torino vs Torino owner.

:badidea:

lol

tones2SS

10-10-2013, 04:51 PM

Only 10 more months 'til I'm another year older and that much closer to collecting Social Security...

LOL :stirthepot:

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

10-11-2013, 01:07 PM

Just making my monthly foray into Ron's thread and checking for the obligatory burnout vid..... Alas, :shakehead: foiled again.

Someone wanted to trade me a trailblazer SS for my daily driver Spec b yesterday and I found a video to share while everyone's waiting.

:popcorn2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOvG_2Y-aN8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOvG_2Y-aN8

At least SOMEBODY'S doing donuts.....

:poke:

dontlifttoshift

10-19-2013, 08:18 AM

modified LG Spindles, custom fabbed steering arm. Drops the car about 3/4" and adds 1/2 deg neg camber.

Ron, Do you have any pics of this steering arm? How did you arrive at the proper location for tie rod end? Did you just lower it 3/4" to account for the drop? I know wheel sizes are in here some where, but did it all package inside an 18" wheel without issue?

......and we need an update.

fleetus macmullitz

10-19-2013, 09:06 AM

......and we need an update.

yeah...before it turns into a sandbagging competition.

http://www.jasonferruggia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sandbag-hang-position2.jpg

:hello:

Ron in SoCal

10-19-2013, 04:12 PM

Ron, Do you have any pics of this steering arm?

Hey Donnie! I'm outta town and will hunt up or take some pics for you next week.

How did you arrive at the proper location for tie rod end? Did you just lower it 3/4" to account for the drop?

Exactly. Put in the same location as the original and accounted for the higher mount points on the spindle. AME places the rod ends a little forward of the rack centerline to improve Ackerman. I have not tested for any bumpsteer yet but I will soon.

I know wheel sizes are in here some where, but did it all package inside an 18" wheel without issue?

Yep. Same location created no new issues.

......and we need an update.

Thx for asking Bro. I'm heading down next Friday with glass and body panels. The rollbar and other little bits should've been painted, and the dash will get finish wired. The punchlist is about 10 items long, not including one more fab item we'll get to after interior. Oh, and it's time to mount the seats. Matt's gonna be my body double...:D

Ron in SoCal

10-19-2013, 04:15 PM

yeah...before it turns into a sandbagging competition.

:hello:

Sandbagging? Look who's talking :rofl:

:hello: Skip

fleetus macmullitz

10-19-2013, 04:57 PM

Sandbagging? Look who's talking :rofl:

:hello: Skip

http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1706.gif

Ron...FTW. :shakehead:

lol

Rick D

10-19-2013, 05:32 PM

yeah...before it turns into a sandbagging competition.

http://www.jasonferruggia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sandbag-hang-position2.jpg

:hello:

Sandbagging? Look who's talking :rofl:

:hello: Skip

:hello: Skip :tiptoe: :whistling:

fleetus macmullitz

10-19-2013, 06:44 PM

:hello: Skip :tiptoe: :whistling:

I think I was talking in broad generalities. :innocent:

Plus isn't there a cut-off date on this site for cars that old?
http://www.nublive.com/forum/images/smilies/old_man_smiley.gif

coolwelder62

10-25-2013, 03:45 PM

Ron, Call me when you get time.I can't find your number??????:thumbsup:

GregWeld

10-25-2013, 03:53 PM

Ron, Call me when you get time.I can't find your number??????:thumbsup:

867-5309

Flash68

10-25-2013, 03:54 PM

Ron, Call me when you get time.I can't find your number??????:thumbsup:

Dial 1-900-MIX-A-LOT · And kick them nasty thoughts. Baby got back!

tones2SS

10-25-2013, 04:29 PM

Dial 1-900-MIX-A-LOT · And kick them nasty thoughts. Baby got back!

I seriously laughed out loud! Nice one Dave! :hapdance:

Vegas69

10-25-2013, 06:17 PM

And here I thought maybe this POS was on the road but no....:lol: Baby got back was a damn good song when I was 14. I remember being the trap boy at the Isaac Walton league chewing Levi Garret and listening to Sir Mix A lot. $4.00 an hour cash.

Flash68

10-25-2013, 06:20 PM

. I remember being the trap boy at the Isaac Walton league chewing Levi Garret and listening to Sir Mix A lot. $4.00 an hour cash.

That is effing hilarious. :rofl: :rofl:

intocarss

10-25-2013, 08:15 PM

Seen this thread bumped up top and thought maybeeeeeee she was running

:peepwall:

Greg from Aus

10-25-2013, 08:40 PM

Seen this thread bumped up top and thought maybeeeeeee she was running

:peepwall:

What he said :poke:

GregWeld

10-25-2013, 09:03 PM

The White Sox will have won a World Series before this thing hits the road....

Ron in SoCal

10-25-2013, 09:09 PM

Ron, Call me when you get time.I can't find your number??????:thumbsup:

Thanks as alway Big Mock! :thumbsup:

867-5309

Dial 1-900-MIX-A-LOT · And kick them nasty thoughts. Baby got back!

Google the unrated version of 'Put em on the glass' (nsfw) :lol:

And for the record, my GF says I do have back. Unfortunately that's the first and last time I ever heard it. :D

:cheers:

And here I thought maybe this POS was on the road but no....:lol: Baby got back was a damn good song when I was 14. I remember being the trap boy at the Isaac Walton league chewing Levi Garret and listening to Sir Mix A lot. $4.00 an hour cash.

I'm sure you know the words :lol:

GregWeld

10-25-2013, 09:20 PM

Google the unrated version of 'Put em on the glass' (nsfw) :lol:

I did as instructed -- the next thing you know - Gwen is in the other room asking "WTF ARE YOU LISTENING TOO!"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

fleetus macmullitz

10-25-2013, 09:33 PM

I did as instructed -- the next thing you know - Gwen is in the other room asking "WTF ARE YOU LISTENING TOO!"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Agreed...don't expose Stella to that kinda stuff 'Dawg...uh, GW.

:walkingdog:

Ron in SoCal

10-25-2013, 09:39 PM

Seen this thread bumped up top and thought maybeeeeeee she was running

:peepwall:

What he said :poke:

Hey now, she is running...

i6sFSfQBcN0

Today's vid, looks pretty much the same as last time but I still dig it. Blame the photographer :snapout:

The White Sox will have won a World Series before this thing hits the road....

That was what, 1917? Now how did you know that Greg?? :D

So I do have an update. Last few weeks have been absolutely swamped. Tonight was the first dinner at home in two weeks. Next week is no better, but I did take the opportunity to run down to BoS this afternoon and drop off some stuff. Friday afternoon shop BBQ, just what I needed :thumbsup:

Also Matt was out testing today at BW. I'll let him tell you all about it, but what little I heard he's getting closer to being dialed in for Optima. Loved that text!

I was happy to see the dash painted and wired. Looks like guage placement will clear the steering wheel.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0572_zpsb10910cc.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0572_zpsb10910cc.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0574_zps0ff970f0.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0574_zps0ff970f0.jpg.html)

The rollbar is painted and we spent some time debugging some computer/harness issues. Learned alot today thanks to Dean @ BoS and John @ PSi. For the record, those two guys are money.

I also left the glass for install and the plan is to get the cockpit wrapped so we can head off to interior soon.

That's about it. Always a good day when you get to spend time with car guys you like amd move the project forward a step or two...

Ron in SoCal

10-25-2013, 09:44 PM

Greg from Aus

10-25-2013, 10:17 PM

Great news Ron,

I am trying to fit up the dash pad what a pain in the A$$ with the DSE dash, it's terrible fit, brand new and old pad fit like $hit. Good luck with yours.

FETorino

10-26-2013, 12:04 AM

Cool :rolleyes: I think you're making progress :headscratch:

You are making progress right.:sieg:

:cheers:

GregWeld

10-26-2013, 07:50 AM

Great news Ron,

I am trying to fit up the dash pad what a pain in the A$$ with the DSE dash, it's terrible fit, brand new and old pad fit like $hit. Good luck with yours.

On my Brother in laws '69 with the DSE dash -- I ended up having the upholstery shop make a whole new one and had him cover it etc -- $1200 and it matches the rest of the beautiful job he did (rather than that cheap ass plastic thing) and fits like a glove.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-150.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Rudys%20Camaro/file-150.jpg.html)

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-152.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Rudys%20Camaro/file-152.jpg.html)

Sieg

10-26-2013, 08:03 AM

GW's solution looks great, if it's out of your budget I found a solution too........

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5125/5311747262_2f518ffdb7_z.jpg

You're welcome. :thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

10-26-2013, 08:17 AM

GW's solution looks great, if it's out of your budget I found a solution too........

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5125/5311747262_2f518ffdb7_z.jpg

You're welcome. :thumbsup:

Sweet. ;)

IIRC that's from the Grizzly Adams signature collection.

http://insidepulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/grizzly_adams_650x300_a01_1-e1353799404586.jpg

Rick D

10-26-2013, 09:05 AM

The White Sox will have won a World Series before this thing hits the road....

That was what, 1917? Now how did you know that Greg?? :D.

Just for the record the White Socks won it all in 2005, about the same time Ron started this project :poke: :thumbsup:

Oh and I'm a Cubs fan!!!!:peepwall: :bitchslap: :bang:

But wait till next year :topic:

Looks great Ron!!

Vince@Meanstreets

10-26-2013, 09:16 AM

The rollbar is painted and we spent some time debugging some computer/harness issues. Learned alot today thanks to Dean @ BoS and John @ PSi. For the record, those two guys are money.
..
please share the experience of your lesson. Its good tech. Before you forget what happened.

Ron in SoCal

10-26-2013, 10:00 AM

Great news Ron,

I am trying to fit up the dash pad what a pain in the A$$ with the DSE dash, it's terrible fit, brand new and old pad fit like $hit. Good luck with yours.

Thx Greg. These dash pads suck almost as bad as Endura bumpers!

On my Brother in laws '69 with the DSE dash -- I ended up having the upholstery shop make a whole new one and had him cover it etc -- $1200 and it matches the rest of the beautiful job he did (rather than that cheap ass plastic thing) and fits like a glove.

Looks great GW. I'm off to the trimmers for my dash pad as well :thumbsup:

GW's solution looks great, if it's out of your budget I found a solution too........

You're welcome. :thumbsup:

Sweet. ;)

IIRC that's from the Grizzly Adams signature collection.

I was thinking more of a matching coat from the Sir Mix-a-lot Pimp Daddy collection? :lol: :sieg:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/reliant-supervan-del-boy-leopard-skin-dash_zpsa26c4554.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/reliant-supervan-del-boy-leopard-skin-dash_zpsa26c4554.jpg.html)

Ron in SoCal

10-26-2013, 10:12 AM

Cool :rolleyes: I think you're making progress :headscratch:

You are making progress right.:sieg:

:cheers:

I can hear your voice in the post :D

please share the experience of your lesson. Its good tech. Before you forget what happened.

Hey Vince! So this may only be a PSI harness configuration and like I said, John is always there for support. My issues are switched fan runs on start up, OBDII is not able to be read w a code reader or HP Tuners, check engine light does not come on momentarily upon start up, and the Tach is not reading a signal from the computer.

Sounds like a system meltdown right?

It's a ground and a resister issue and that's about it.

The car electrical system is currently is ground to the frame and the motor. To test it we ran a ground from the E38 computer to the battery. Also checked the pin outs:

OBDII Port:

POSITION 4 TO GROUND
POSITION 5 TO GROUND
POSITION 6 TO BLACK ECM CONNECTOR POSITION 28
POSITION 14 TO BLACK ECM CONNECTOR POSITION 27
POSITION 16 IS SWITCHED 12-VOLTS

Here's the Autometer Tach/resistor issue.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/tach_circuit_fix_zps08723ced.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/tach_circuit_fix_zps08723ced.jpg.html)

fleetus macmullitz

10-26-2013, 10:12 AM

Ron,

It seems the tension leaves the 'room' here when you finally post an update.

So...

:thankyou:

Flash68

10-26-2013, 10:38 PM

Also Matt was out testing today at BW. I'll let him tell you all about it, but what little I heard he's getting closer to being dialed in for Optima.

Is that supposed to be public information. :peepwall:

Just for the record the White Socks won it all in 2005, about the same time Ron started this project :poke:

:D :thumbsup:

tones2SS

10-28-2013, 04:42 PM

GW's solution looks great, if it's out of your budget I found a solution too........
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5125/5311747262_2f518ffdb7_z.jpg
You're welcome. :thumbsup:

Sweet. ;) IIRC that's from the Grizzly Adams signature collection.
http://insidepulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/grizzly_adams_650x300_a01_1-e1353799404586.jpg

LMAO :lmao:

LS7 Z/28

10-28-2013, 08:39 PM

Engine sounds great in that video, looking forward to more.

Matt@BOS

10-28-2013, 10:50 PM

Is that supposed to be public information. :peepwall:

Why wouldn't it be? :_paranoid It isn't like I'm doing anything secretive to my car. :lol: I just changed springs and sway bar settings and fiddled with shocks and now I need to change my brakes out. Some of this might be able to be applied to Ron's Quadralink.

fleetus macmullitz

11-22-2013, 06:44 AM

Monthly :bump:

Ron in SoCal

11-22-2013, 07:24 AM

^ Hey Skippah! :hello:

Updates coming next week, I think :goggles:

fleetus macmullitz

11-22-2013, 07:44 AM

^ Hey Skippah! :hello:

Updates coming next week, I think :goggles:

(Fixed it for ya...lol)

Cell phone pics included? :flashie:

:D

chr2002ca

11-23-2013, 11:23 PM

It was really great to catch up with you today Ron and hear about the continued progress on your ride. I hope your first test drive here shortly goes great. Your car is going to be rediculous on and off the track. Can't wait to hear it and see it in person soon, and you behind the wheel. You're a really gracious guy and it'll be great when folks have the chance to pay back all the compliments you've paid to them and their rides over the past few years. :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

11-24-2013, 07:31 AM

Ron Sutton

11-24-2013, 01:35 PM

Hey Ron,

What stage are you at ? We getting close to road testing this baby?

Musclerodz

11-24-2013, 02:26 PM

Hey Ron,

What stage are you at ? We getting close to road testing this baby?

It will be ready Tuesday, not sure which Tuesday, but it will be Tuesday for sure!:peepwall:

Lenie

11-24-2013, 05:47 PM

Ron, what kind of car are you building?:poke:
Anxiously awaiting.

Ron in SoCal

11-24-2013, 05:51 PM

Ron, what kind of car are you building?:poke:
Anxiously awaiting.

I'll tell ya Tuesday :lol:

Happy thanksgiving Lenie :cheers:

FETorino

11-24-2013, 06:12 PM

I'll tell ya Tuesday :lol:

Happy thanksgiving Lenie :cheers:

Next tuesday on a leap year is 2028. Sounds about right.:stirthepot:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :snapout: :lmao: :lmao: :snapout: :lol: :snapout: :_paranoid :underchair:

fleetus macmullitz

11-24-2013, 06:45 PM

http://i1.ryjbuk.pl/258ff4f96bdaf1a163204f1f3b954cdc6b32d013/f723cb50beeeb3f85de5ca7fb70fc454-gif

intocarss

11-24-2013, 07:10 PM

I'll tell ya Tuesday :lol:

Happy thanksgiving Lenie :cheers:
?v=NJ6xBaZ92uA

Ron Sutton

11-24-2013, 10:07 PM

Ron, what kind of car are you building?:poke:
Anxiously awaiting.

Which "Ron" are you asking?

Lenie

11-25-2013, 12:16 AM

Oh Mr. Socal knows which hip I'm shooting from, and a Happy Thanksgiving back at ya :cheers:

tones2SS

11-25-2013, 04:54 PM

Hey Ron,
What stage are you at ? We getting close to road testing this baby?

It will be ready Tuesday, not sure which Tuesday, but it will be Tuesday for sure!:peepwall:

:tv_happy: :popcorn2:
lol

Ron in SoCal

11-29-2013, 08:03 PM

Monthly :bump:

^ Hey Skippah! :hello:

Updates coming next week, I think :goggles:

Ahhh, finish work. Stopped by BoS today for a final punchlist, parts inventory (I hope).

Nice to see the front grill mocked up again.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0641_zps778179f5.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0641_zps778179f5.jpg.html)

Side glass is in. I was worried about door to quarter window seam, but it came out perfect!
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0642_zpsce780494.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0642_zpsce780494.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0643_zpsaf21833e.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0643_zpsaf21833e.jpg.html)

Rear bumper is painted and installed.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0644_zpsacfd376c.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0644_zpsacfd376c.jpg.html)

Very happy with the bumper mods. Thank you Brett and BoS!
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0645_zpsc185c603.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_0645_zpsc185c603.jpg.html)

Of course we fired the motor again and gave it a good 3.5k rev. My buddy Tom was there and said it sounded like a Nascar motor. :D

We have a little clutch master issue to sort and this thing should be driving. Punch list above is about 20 items long, some of which are 10 minutes and some are a few hours.

Thanks Matt and CRob for coming down too! Always great to see you guys :cheers:

DFRESH

11-29-2013, 08:05 PM

Sweet!

fleetus macmullitz

11-29-2013, 08:11 PM

Ron,

That's great...smellin' some LS7 fumes and the finish line. :thumbsup:

Still wanna see some pics of the inside of your parts warehouse though.:secret:

:thankyou:

Sieg

11-29-2013, 08:11 PM

Looking good Ron! :thumbsup:

Dave, Rob.......:whistling:

Lenie

11-29-2013, 08:20 PM

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_0645_zpsc185c603.jpg[/URL]

That's a tight rear! She's looking hot Ron..

Ron in SoCal

11-29-2013, 10:36 PM

Sweet!

Thx DR! Getting closer...

Ron,

That's great...smellin' some LS7 fumes and the finish line. :thumbsup:

Still wanna see some pics of the inside of your parts warehouse though.:secret:

:thankyou:

Yeah the shop smelled like exhaust for a couple hours. Loved it :D

Oh, and you don't want to see my pile of boxes. Can't find a thing...

Looking good Ron! :thumbsup:

Dave, Rob.......:whistling:

Thx Sieg. Just doing my part to help Dave with his NYs resolution :lol:

That's a tight rear! She's looking hot Ron..

Hot, tight rears. Our specialty Lenie :cheers:

Greg from Aus

11-29-2013, 10:40 PM

Looking great Ron, not long now :hapdance:

Rick D

11-30-2013, 05:00 AM

Wow nice to see you making it to the finish line Ron!!

I hope the next picture we see is of your smile just after you get done driving it for the first time :thumbsup:

tubbed69

11-30-2013, 05:07 AM

Now that's getting close Ron,I am sure you are getting excited now,like Skip said make a list of extra parts you have and I bet they don't last long on here,Great Job on this car Ron,it will be at the top of a lot of people's top 10 list.:king:

214Chevy

11-30-2013, 06:52 AM

Congrats Ron on nearing the finish line. Bring it home buddy! :clap:

Ron in SoCal

11-30-2013, 09:12 AM

Looking great Ron, not long now :hapdance:

Thanks Greg! Look forward to your update as well. :cheers:

Wow nice to see you making it to the finish line Ron!!

I hope the next picture we see is of your smile just after you get done driving it for the first time :thumbsup:

Me too Brother :D

Now that's getting close Ron,I am sure you are getting excited now,like Skip said make a list of extra parts you have and I bet they don't last long on here,Great Job on this car Ron,it will be at the top of a lot of people's top 10 list.:king:

Thx Jeff! :cheers:

Congrats Ron on nearing the finish line. Bring it home buddy! :clap:

Marcus :thumbsup:

FETorino

11-30-2013, 10:29 AM

:peepwall: So it's done ?
:peepwall: How did it drive?
:peepwall: Are the wheels for sale yet?:underchair:

:headscratch: I might be starting to believe this car will run before mine :yes:

:y0!: I'm packed and ready to man the I phone. :excited:

Time for the parking lot test video. :popcorn2:

:cheers:

preston

11-30-2013, 05:20 PM

Matt@BOS

11-30-2013, 06:04 PM

Preston, it must just be the pictures, the bumper was painted body color.

After hearing Ron's list, I think the car might actually be done sooner than everyone thinks. Everyone has been saying Tuesday, but I think Monday is possible. :D

intocarss

11-30-2013, 06:20 PM

LOOKING GOOD Mr RON!!

Ron in SoCal

11-30-2013, 06:50 PM

:peepwall: So it's done ?

No.

:peepwall: How did it drive?

Dunno, yet.

:peepwall: Are the wheels for sale yet?:underchair:

I just sold a set. You want the ones on the car?

:headscratch: I might be starting to believe this car will run before mine :yes: :

I know a good bookie.

:y0!: I'm packed and ready to man the I phone. :excited:

Time for the parking lot test video. :popcorn2:

:cheers:

Yeah man, can't wait. That is your job you know. Glad to repay the favor, someday :D

:cheers:

Lenie

11-30-2013, 06:53 PM

Ron, going to take it to the 2014 GNRS ?:D

Ron in SoCal

11-30-2013, 06:58 PM

Can't be 100% sure from that photo but it looks like you were emulating a chrome bumper ? What process was used to paint it, looks like it came out pretty good. I'm researching all the possibilities to get my fiberglass bumpers as close to a chrome finish as possible.

Pres, the lighting and iPhone pic makes it look much lighter. There is a very very slight difference in the color (I think) and that's due to the waterbourne paint used on the bumper.

Interesting thought on FG -> chrome look. I'm not an expert, but I think a 'chrome' wrap is the easiest way to get there. Can you powdercoat FG? If so, there's some nice polished aluminum finishes that sorta come close. Not perfect for sure, but I'm guessing you're not building a show car. If it were metal you'd have alot more choices.

Preston, it must just be the pictures, the bumper was painted body color.

After hearing Ron's list, I think the car might actually be done sooner than everyone thinks. Everyone has been saying Tuesday, but I think Monday is possible. :D

Thanks Matt. Ya think Monday? I woulda thought the list is more Wednesday :lol:

Ron in SoCal

11-30-2013, 07:00 PM

LOOKING GOOD Mr RON!!

Thx Brother. Soon we'll be tearing up Willow. :thumbsup:

Ron, going to take it to the 2014 GNRS ?:D

I don't think so Lenie. That place is for cars with interior. But if you're going, I'm there :cheers:

Lenie

11-30-2013, 07:19 PM

I don't think so Lenie. That place is for cars with interior. But if you're going, I'm there :cheers:

:y0!::thumbsup:

waynieZ

11-30-2013, 08:47 PM

Looking good Ron!!

canrc

12-01-2013, 07:22 PM

Lookin good Ron! What glass kit did you use?

Ron in SoCal

12-01-2013, 08:09 PM

Looking good Ron!!

Thx Wayne! :cheers:

Lookin good Ron! What glass kit did you use?

Hey Raj, I got that kit from Frank at Prodigy many moons ago. I'm not sure who he sourced it from (I can check the box) but Mike @ Musclerodz seems to be the glass guru these days.

You gonna talk your wife into letting you go on a road trip with Ryan in Feb? :lol:

Hope you're doing well Bro!

ccracin

12-02-2013, 04:56 AM

Lookin Good Ron! I am so jealous and anxious for you at the same time. This is going to be a Great summer in SoCal!

Ron in SoCal

12-02-2013, 07:12 AM

Thanks Chad! How's the new business going?

ccracin

12-02-2013, 10:06 AM

Thanks Chad! How's the new business going?

Slow and informal for right now. Which is good for this time of year. I have a lot of things pulling me in different directions. I'm working on some small things for 2 local clients. You may see them show up out there. They have names in the industry. I can't say until they agree. I want to do it right and not sink before I start swimming. Thanks for asking! When I get things rolling a bit more, I will hopefully be a site vendor.

canrc

12-02-2013, 11:12 AM

Thx Wayne! :cheers:

Hey Raj, I got that kit from Frank at Prodigy many moons ago. I'm not sure who he sourced it from (I can check the box) but Mike @ Musclerodz seems to be the glass guru these days.

You gonna talk your wife into letting you go on a road trip with Ryan in Feb? :lol:

Hope you're doing well Bro!

Thanks Ron -- That’s the same kit I have.

Lol -- I wish I could convince the wife into "letting" me do that but I don't think that’s in the cards this year! And considering you gave me shock envy and I got convinced to change mine out I don't think this Feb is in the cards!

Goodguys Puyallup in 2014 (Yes Lenie, weather permitting I will be there!) and out to you the next year :lol:

Lenie

12-02-2013, 11:32 AM

Goodguys Puyallup in 2014 (Yes Lenie, weather permitting I will be there!) and out to you the next year :lol:

Raj...save me a spot! And now Ron, back to you.:thankyou:

chr2002ca

12-02-2013, 12:45 PM

Bryan O

12-02-2013, 09:07 PM

...he fired it up. Sounded very potent.

Wait. What?

No video?

KPC67

12-03-2013, 06:20 AM

She's a beaut' Ron.
:thumbsup:

bonecrrusher

12-03-2013, 07:14 AM

What mirrors are those?

Ron in SoCal

12-03-2013, 08:26 AM

Slow and informal for right now. Which is good for this time of year. I have a lot of things pulling me in different directions. I'm working on some small things for 2 local clients. You may see them show up out there. They have names in the industry. I can't say until they agree. I want to do it right and not sink before I start swimming. Thanks for asking! When I get things rolling a bit more, I will hopefully be a site vendor.

Chad I'm very happy for you! When the time is right, post up some jewelry :cheers:

Thanks Ron -- That’s the same kit I have.

Lol -- I wish I could convince the wife into "letting" me do that but I don't think that’s in the cards this year! And considering you gave me shock envy and I got convinced to change mine out I don't think this Feb is in the cards!

Goodguys Puyallup in 2014 (Yes Lenie, weather permitting I will be there!) and out to you the next year :lol:

I didn't give you shock envy. We both got it a long time ago :lol:

Raj...save me a spot! And now Ron, back to you.:thankyou:

Puyallup would be a fun road trip!

Ron in SoCal

12-03-2013, 08:29 AM

Finally got to see and hear this ride in person this weekend at BOS. Stunning build. Love everything about it. Even more fun to see is the enormous ear-to-ear smile on Ron's face when he fired it up. Sounded very potent.

You're getting very close now my friend. :thumbsup:

Chris always great to see you and your wife! That ear-to-ear thing, I've had it since I was a kid. Some people are close talkers; I'm a big smiler :D

Wait. What?

No video?

It's buried in the thread. New one coming when I drive it Bry :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

12-03-2013, 08:30 AM

She's a beaut' Ron.
:thumbsup:

Kevin :hello: Missed you at SEMA!

What mirrors are those?

Sponsor here, Vision Hot Rods :ups:

fleetus macmullitz

12-03-2013, 10:11 AM

Chris always great to see you and your wife! That ear-to-ear thing, I've had it since I was a kid. Some people are close talkers; I'm a big smiler :D

...and some are both.

Ipeh0WFAnhc

:hello:

Scotts Hotrods

12-03-2013, 03:36 PM

looking good Ron!!!

Justin

jarhead

12-03-2013, 05:14 PM

Ron very cool car, I love all the mods made to it. I am not sure I will remember them all, It took me several days to read this, lol.

It appears you have made plenty of friends along the way.

funny stuff...

:popcorn2:

Rybar

12-03-2013, 10:33 PM

Ron car looks good even with the crappy pictures lol

Ron in SoCal

12-04-2013, 03:40 PM

looking good Ron!!!

Justin

Hey Justin great to meet you and BS at Del Mar. Look forward to more killer cars coming out of your shop :cheers:

Ron very cool car, I love all the mods made to it. I am not sure I will remember them all, It took me several days to read this, lol.

It appears you have made plenty of friends along the way.

funny stuff...

:popcorn2:

WM, first thank you for your service to our country. :flag2:

I'm following your thread and think it's great that you're doing a project with your daughter. I hope to do something similar with mine one day also (she wants to drive, she's gotta learn how to wrench instead of complain about how long it takes me, lol). Appreciate the comments too!

Friends? Here?? Yeah, they're ok...:lol: :underchair: :cheers:

Ron car looks good even with the crappy pictures lol

Yeah, I know! I'll fix it Ry, promise :lol:

KPC67

12-04-2013, 07:22 PM

Kevin :hello: Missed you at SEMA!

:BlahBlah: Rub it in .. I have learned that I need to start planning these kind of "fun" trips more than 4-5 days before an event.
Maybe next year. (typical Farmer eh!)

intocarss

12-04-2013, 07:41 PM

IS IT DONE YET???:warning:

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

12-16-2013, 12:08 PM

He-roh?
*Crickets*
Heh-roh-oh!

:peepwall:

intocarss

12-16-2013, 03:41 PM

Ron's avoiding this thread :secret:

GregWeld

12-16-2013, 03:46 PM

Ron's avoiding this thread :secret:

WTF! If it was your mess of a thread wouldn't you too??

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Hey Jerr! Have you gotten past just sitting in the truck yet??

Ron in SoCal

12-16-2013, 05:26 PM

Alright, alright. Big news:

I registered the car!

There. I said it. :D

Ron in SoCal

12-16-2013, 05:39 PM

On a more serious note, here's some stuff in process. I was planning on driving it on Wed but I don't think that's gonna happen. Really the only thing preventing us is the clutch master. Wilwood was supposed to ship a new one out two weeks ago. We expected it on Friday and as of today it's still not there. I'm calling tomorrow to track it down.

The killer new front and rear window molding is not gonna work; it was a cross between floating the glass and a simply rubber spacer. One last sample to try and then we go back to the older style 'T' molding.

We're also chasing one last ECM -> fan issue. I think it's the old style Maradyne controller and we're gonna track down PSI Jim and Autorad tomorrow to see if that might be the issue. I think Autorad dumped them as a vendor, so take that for what it's worth.

After that it goes on the lift for a nut/bolt and a few mechanical issue gremilins which is nothing serious.

I will post a vid as soon as it's driving. :cheers: