1970 Formula project "Cochise"

[tazzz2_ca]

Just wanted to share a little project I've been working on in conjunction with Brian Finch & Scott Mock with the board.... The car represents my first plunge into the LS powered world, showcase my 18" Carbon Fiber 3pcs wheels and will showcase Carbon Fiber product offerings from both Carbon Kustoms and Anvil Auto in what I believe to be a subtle yet striking fashion...

Ben Hermance was kind enough to render my interpretation of the replacement to my earlier Green 70 Formula (Keylime twist project) and I'm very excited to release the results in the below rendering..
I (as well as Scott Mock) will be updating the thread with build info over the coming weeks and will be pushing for the build to be completed in time for the planned SEMA cross country tour this November...

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/Project%20Cochise/draft3.jpg

[Cris@JCG]

SEMA crunches! Gotta luv them!!

Looking forward to seeing it come together Albert..

[Rick D]

Wow SEMA huh, I hope you guys are far along on the project or I see alot of sleepless nights ahead. By the way love the rendering but come on show us the real deal. Lets see what you are starting with, and also the details of the build??

[Ron in SoCal]

As usual Albert, you've been busy. I can only imagine how far along and beautiful this thing really is....:thumbsup:

Oh, and

:ttiwop:

[Flash68]

Sad to see you leave the world of nasty snarly carbed motors, but I understand. :D :thumbsup:

[tazzz2_ca]

Scott has been thrashing on the car for months and he will post some shots soon as his craftsmanship is awesome as always...

The car will sit on a full "Scott Mock" sub-frame and 4 link rear end with a 6 speed magnum transmission... The engine choice is currently in the air with a certain really well know engine that is currently being refreshed being strongly considered,,, and or there could just be a Lingenfelter power plant in the cars future.. A full Carbon front clip will be utilized and possible Carbon doors are being considered as well...

The objective will be to create a light weight "extremely user friendly street/show" car that has the nuts to run with the top of the pack on the road course....

Oh and not to worry,,,, I still have my old school Poncho power plants in quite a few of my builds,,, just trying something new too...

[tazzz2_ca]

Ric, Ron, Sadly the only pic I have of the car is this one prior to Scott going to town.... What I can say is that Scott tells me it's darn near rust free as a shell (I'm sure he'll share some pic's real soon)...

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/70whiteFormula.jpg

The car was from Texas prior to me importing it to Canada and when I looked it over it seemed to be a "real nice" car so I wasn't to surprised when Scott confirmed his findings with me....

[coolwelder62]

I will have some real good photo's this coming week of the sub frame,Rear suspension,Will be stepping up the work on the body this week also.Will be installing DSE mini tub'sSmoothing the firewall,and fixing some real small rust bubble's.Will also be rising the trans tunnel to fit the T56 trans.Albert want's the car to set super low but still be a Top Notch performer.We are going to tuck the 3"Exhaust up in the floor so the sub frame will be the lowest part on the under side.Let me say this Albert has been a real Peach to Work with.I am really hoping Albert enjoy's the car as much as I have enjoyed working on it and with Albert.Thank's Bud.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Dib's on the wire wheels :lol: But realy it looks like a nice starting place, can't wait to see the progress from Scott.

[GregWeld]

Well this will be fun!

Nice project Albert!

See ya at SEMA!

[OLDFLM]

Well you already know I LOVE it!!! :thumbsup:

[70rs]

Nice project guys! Here we go with yet another second gen. This is great! I am really looking forward to watching this one.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice project you have there. You know the quality will be great with that team on it.

[tones2SS]

Should be a great project. Love that color and those hood scoops on those cars.

[WSSix]

Sweet! This is going to be great.

[tazzz2_ca]

A coupe of quick photo updates and shout out Thanks to Ride Tech,,, cause you know this bad boy is going to be running the new Ride Tech Triples....
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/sub-frame1.jpg

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/sub-frame2.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Hey,Albert can I have your hand-me down's.Those Ride-Tech single's would great on the Orange Trud.:lol: Firewalls almost done and smooth.Will email photo's tomorrow.:thumbsup:

[tazzz2_ca]

yep they sure can and the project will look great with the real Triples soon right buddy LOL...

[coolwelder62]

yep they sure can and the project will look great with the real Triples soon right buddy LOL...Albert,Triple's are the only way to fly.:thumbsup:

[radrambler]

Albert

Nice update.
Your Formula is in good hands. :thumbsup:

Tom

[coolwelder62]

Project Update.Today I finished smoothing the firewall,Got the sub frame bolted up in place,Sub frame conector's Fabbed and installed,Rear 4-link bracket's all tached welded in place.Will be emailing photo's to Albert here after bit.Then he will be uploading for you photo hunrgy Dude's.:lol:

[96z28ss]

Project Update.Today I finished smoothing the firewall,Got the sub frame bolted up in place,Sub frame conector's Fabbed and installed,Rear 4-link bracket's all tached welded in place.Will be emailing photo's to Albert here after bit.Then he will be uploading for you photo hunrgy Dude's.:lol:

Wow, you guys don't still plan on getting it to SEMA do you?
September and still not done fab work?

[coolwelder62]

Wow, you guys don't still plan on getting it to SEMA do you?
September and still not done fab work?will be finishing the fab work this week end then off the the paint shop.Should have it back Oct.1st.Then I will have 27 days to bolt it togather.That's about the time it took to put my camaro togather.And I only worked on it eves. & weekends.I have 14 hour's a day to work.While it's at paint I will be assem. the sub frame,rear suspension,Brake line's,Core surport w/radiator.Peace of cake.:lol: :rofl: Plus Albert goin come down and help.:thumbsup:

[tazzz2_ca]

We will have the car at SEMA....Scott is a very talented dude that knows his time schedules very well on F-body builds.... Organization and parts are the keys here.... The parts are arriving daily and we all know Scott has the rest covered off based on his build experiences to date.....

It should be noted that there is a team approach here and the interior is almost ready to ship from Toronto,,, and the drive line should ship over the next few days.... Paint will be handled by Brian and he has committed to a 4 week turn around given how clean the the shell is and and how strait the Carbon parts he is working with are.... This is a major thrash,,, but we'll do it...

[Rick D]

"Then he will be uploading for you photo hunrgy Dude's"

Hummm I'm hunrgy :rofl: :rofl:

[coolwelder62]

Today's project update,Ordered parts( while watching Matlock:lol:).Went to K.C. and picked tubing for the roll cage,Machined some LS adapter plates,Pulled the stock pan off the extra GTO-LS2/T56 I had and installed a new F-body oil pan.going to use it for mock up until Albert's Motor & Trans show up.Kevin & I will be working NON-STOP until it's ready to head to the paint shop.

[OLDFLM]

I've got two different instant email subscriptions set up for this thread! :woot:

Reminds me of the 7-week thrash Fletcher's Customs did on the FREEDOMBIRD two years ago! :thumbsup:

I can't wait to see this one come together... 50-or-so days until you have to leave for SEMA? :_paranoid

When will we start seeing daily picture updates Al?? :unibrow:

[coolwelder62]

Well,If this car does not get built it will be on me.Albert is 1 of the best customer's I have had since I started my business in 1984.If I need something it's here in a few day's.If a vendor doesn't call us back he just's calls another one and BAM the part's are here.Well it's time to go to work.:thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Well,If this car does not get built it will be on me.Albert is 1 of the best customer's I have had since I started my business in 1984.If I need something it's here in a few day's.If a vendor doesn't call us back he just's calls another one and BAM the part's are here.Well it's time to go to work.:thumbsup:

Shouldn't you be working?? Tic Toc Tic Toc :lol:
And it's a good thing I had some food because I still don't see any pictures to feed my hunger :thumbsup:

[tazzz2_ca]

LOL Rick did I mention I mentally challenged and busy ordering parts too for three other builds that I'm crazy enough to be doing as well LOL ;-).... Here is a little teaser shot sent by Scott of the fire wall the other day...
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/firewall.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Today's project update.I got the motor & trans mounts all fabricated.And motor & set in place.Will start the roll cage in the morning(Kevin will working along side of me marking sure I get everytrhing just right:lol:).this and the trans tunnel rework is all I have left to finish before heading off to the world headquarter's of Brian Kellison Paint GURU.:lol: It's been along week, Now it's time for an ice cold Bud & a 28 oz.Tbone.:thumbsup:

[radrambler]

Scott
sounds like the week is going good and now your gonna DOWN a 28 OZ STEAK and cold brew.. :thumbsup:

ENJOY

Tom

[tazzz2_ca]

Kevin welding in the Detroit Speed mini-tubs,,,,, you know he has a b-day coming up (happy B-day Pal) and he wants to get this stuff out of the way so he has time to celebrate.....

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/kevinweldingintubs.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Kevin has been working real hard.I think he's hoping to get to drive this badboy when it's done.:thumbsup:

[millertime179]

hey thanks albert im getting old....going to be 26 seems like just yesterday i turned 21. lol

[tazzz2_ca]

hey thanks albert im getting old....going to be 26 seems like just yesterday i turned 21. lol

Hey buddy your welcome and by the way,,,, double that, add a few creaks and pains and then you can say "Were the Hell did all those years go" buddy LOL

Great to see you thrashing and I'll look forward to seeing behind the wheel soon too....

[coolwelder62]

Todays project update.Over the week end Kevin and I put a roll cage in the car.Buried it up in the iner sheet metal.Finished the small things. Put some wheels on the car and set in on the ground.Albert is going to have RadRambler Tom Start posting the photo updates.Off to paint now.:thumbsup:

[tazzz2_ca]

As Scott stated we'll have some picture updates here soon, however I thought it would be nice to share some general news with the board also......

Today I made a deal with Frank from Prodigy Customs to purchase a brand new 418 super charged stroker LS3 to give "Project Cochise" a healthy set of lungs.... I spoke with many people with this being my first LS project and Frank had the magic bullet as you say both in price point and a quality deliverable,,,,, to the others I spoke with,,, thank very much for all the time you spent with me it is greatly appreciated....

Shafi,,,, Keisler stepped up with a great solution as always thank you for all your ongoing patience pal ;-) cause you know this one is going to be beaten on relentlessly my friend....

I also had a long chat with my good pal Mike Manning from "American Auto Wire" and wanted to thank you guys for pushing the order through and supporting Scott's thrash on what is proving to be a very cool little build if I do say so myself... I'm getting Dam excited cause this little Bird should really fly before it's all said and done....

There are more people to thank for their efforts to see quality parts reach Scott on time so that this build can be a reality,,,, and we will be publicly thanking them from time to time on this thread......
And The Thrash Goes On!!!
Thank You All !!!!

Carbon Kustoms Limited
A.K.A. Albert from Toronto

[tazzz2_ca]

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/ground1.jpg

[radrambler]

:wow:
Albert .. ole Scott Mock is making things happen in ole KANSAS .....eh ..lol
:cheers:


Tom

[tazzz2_ca]

He sure is Tom thanks...

[tones2SS]

Great updates. Should be a killer build.

[MODO Innovations]

Looks good. Scott and Kevin do nice work. I would like to see more of the roll cage.
Are you guys coming to Texas?

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/IMG_0567-1.jpg

Almost ready for body and paint :thumbsup:

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/IMG_0570.jpg
BIG MAN SIZE TIRES FOR THIS BIRD
Motor /trans is mock up ONLY.......STAY TUNED FOR MORE

Tom

[coolwelder62]

Looks good. Scott and Kevin do nice work. I would like to see more of the roll cage.
Are you guys coming to Texas?Thanks Shannon,Cage is not finished yet.Will upload photos when all done.It depends on how alberts car is coming along in run down your way.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Project update.Stoped by Brian's today.He is just about ready to start spraying color.I will be sending Albert photo's of the progress.The carbon fiber fenders fit awesome.Tomorrow night we start painting all the chassis componets.Should have all that finished this week end.Then as soon as the motor shows up will start assem.process.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Pretty sick build Albert, Scott you guys sure can build them quick. :thumbsup:

[tazzz2_ca]

As Scott has indicated the progress is coming along great!!! (big thanks/shout out to Scott and all the people making this coome together.....)

Thought I'd share a little eye Candy as well,,,, we made some subtle changes to take care of mechanical monitoring needs and in the process created a custom look......

The guages are a custom set of Auto Meter internals, however they look stock for the most part... The oil temp, fuel pressure, and Tach are all Auto Meter pieces fit into the stock housings with the faces re-printed....

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/AlbertMelchior2SEMA2011.jpg
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/AlbertMelchior4SEMA2011.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Albert,Those looks awesome.Can't wait to start assem.Bud.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[JMitch19]

If that car turns out as good as your cooking Saturday night it should be killer.

[waynieZ]

The gauges look great. Its coming along. :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Update,Today the radiator,Vintage A/C,gauges,Art Morrison Header's,all showed up to day.We are going to try and have the chassis componets all painted by sunday.Will have tom post up some photos of the progress.:thumbsup:

[tazzz2_ca]

If that car turns out as good as your cooking Saturday night it should be killer.

Thanks bud it was a blast down at Billies as usual,,, happy to hear you enjoyed the grub.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Now I know what your doing Albert, Nice talking to you today

[tazzz2_ca]

Now I know what your doing Albert, Nice talking to you today

Likewise bud,,,, Scott will call you at the top of the week.

[coolwelder62]

Project update.The clear coat is being sprayed on the chassis componet's as I type.Will have some photo's here in a few hour's.Just got the Ride Tech Triple ajustable coilers assemabled.Man they a very nice unit's.Probaly the best (Allaround) shock the Car builder can install on his G-Machine for the money.Photo's to follow.:thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

[IMG]http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/IMG_0570.jpg


Haha, it didn't hit home for me, until I saw this picture, that it isn't going to have nasty sounding, big cube, old school power.

Nice to see that things are coming together quickly!

Matt

[coolwelder62]

Sunday night update.Well all the chassis componet's are painted,and the subframe is now completely bolted togather,less the motor&trans.Tomorrow I will start to assem. the 9in ford floater housing,&3rd. member.Tom you or albert will need to get these photo's uploaded for everyone too see.:thumbsup:

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/007.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/018-1.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/021.jpg

Nice job Scott.. Albert is going to have one great Formula:thumbsup:

Tom

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/005.jpg

painted and Ready to be Assembled

Stay Tuned :thumbsup:

Tom

[gasfumes]

Looks awesome:hail: :hail:

[gasfumes]

What rear suspension are u using?

[coolwelder62]

Ride tech 4-bar weld rear suspension.And Ride Tech coil over's.Will have some photos of the suspension installed in a few days.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome. Looking forward to seeing the suspension all bolted onto the car.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Nice subframe, You do full frames for other cars :D

[Jtomas801]

Looks great guys!:thumbsup:

Jon

[coolwelder62]

Nice subframe, You do full frames for other cars :DI am working on doing a full frame for 64-72 chevelle's now.I have built as chassis jig so I will be able to take a customer's org. frame and build from there.I am also working on some ground breaking stuff too.Tracy I will be calling today.:thumbsup:

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertassem012.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertassem014.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertassem001.jpg

It is being worked on as this is posted . stay tuned :thumbsup:

Tom

[coolwelder62]

Tom,Thank's for posting photo's for us.I am having an ruff time getting the part's we need shipped out ASAP.

[carbuff]

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/AlbertMelchior3SEMA2011.jpg

Albert,

Looks like some of the images were moved or deleted. Do you still have the render of this project? Was going back through the thread to check it all out again. :)

[tazzz2_ca]

Albert,

Looks like some of the images were moved or deleted. Do you still have the render of this project? Was going back through the thread to check it all out again. :)

Hi Byran, sorry about that I updated the links Pal....

[tazzz2_ca]

Scott and his team have been very busy thrashing all weekend and the new rubber arrived the other....
All I can say is wow this car should stick like crazy around the corners.
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/BFGs.jpg

[tazzz2_ca]

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/motor.jpg
Scott's been in high gear all weekend,,, the thrash is on!!!!!!!!!!!

[66SuperSport]

That's a pretty impressive stack of rubber. Can't wait to see this one done. The early Formulas are one of my favorite Pontiacs.

[tazzz2_ca]

Thanks Chris I'm stoked buddy,,,, Formulas hold a special place for me too.

[coolwelder62]

The team Albert is refuring to are my 2 son's Kevin,and Brandon.They have both been helping me out w/the build.My wife Teresa has running around picking up part's so I can stay working.And long time friend Ken Vervnck will be helping w/the wiring on the car this week.During the week I am a 1 man show.After Kevin get's done at his full time job and Bandon get's out of of high school then 2 hour's at a part time job after school they come out and help me.Let me say this Albert is a peach of a guy to work for.I hope he want's more car built just in a lttle longer time frame.:lol:

[radrambler]

:D http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albert6001.jpg[/IMG

[IMG]http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albert6002.jpg

:cheers:

Tom

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albert6001.jpg

:D

Tom

[gasfumes]

What brand headers are u using in this set up? Project looking great keep the updated coming enjoying this thread a lot. Reason for asking about headers i have one of your subframes for a 69 camaro. Will this header work on that frame I like the coated look.

[tones2SS]

Those are some WIDE tires. Cannot wait to see this car done.

[coolwelder62]

What brand headers are u using in this set up? Project looking great keep the updated coming enjoying this thread a lot. Reason for asking about headers i have one of your subframes for a 69 camaro. Will this header work on that frame I like the coated look.these are Art Morrison LS coated header's.I can get you some dyna Tech's or Hooker's if you are interested.:thumbsup:

[gasfumes]

scott could u pm me the the price for the two headers ?

[tazzz2_ca]

24hrs of hauling and I'll be there to see it ...... Scott and the gang have been thrashing and now the ultimate challenge faces him LOL,,, me with a wrench in my hands LOL. I've been like a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,,,, my wife finally told me to get the Hell out of here and go see the car already,,,, LOL so I'm Kansas bound ...

I wanted to pause and thank a few people as this has been an insane thrash... Firstly Scott and his family and friends that have been unbelievable.... Also the gang over at Ride Tech, Forgeline, Baer, American Auto wire, Vintage Air, Optima Batteries, BFG, Heather and Pete from F-body warehouse, Prodigy customs and lastly but not the least of which to mention Brian Finch who as always has my back and has been quietly working in the background assisting Scott where ever possible. We have been bless to have a team of great people pull together on this thrash and I wanted to personally and publicly thank them all very much....

And now my latest favorite photo LOL.
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/1970%20Blue%20Formula/suspensionandwheel.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Car looks great Albert. You've got to be stoked! Drive safe and post more pics when you get there! See you at SEMA...:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Does look good Albert. Keep us posted.

[gasfumes]

Looks awesome this project has really cool makes me want to turn some wrenches on my project:cheers:

[tones2SS]

Car is turning out really nice. Keep us posted.

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/alberts20car201781.jpg

Scotts and crew are steady working through the weekend..


Tom

[olds87]

That some big front tires. :wow:

[radrambler]

That some big front tires. :wow:

Scotts subframes are designed to run the widest tires you can get under a first and second gen f-body up front :thumbsup:

Tom

[olds87]

What size tire in the front?

[coolwelder62]

The forgeline wheels are 18x10's W/295/30/18 BFG's.They are for Albert's other firebird.When the carbon fiber wheels are finished they will be 18x11's.With 31530/18 tires.

[olds87]

All I got say is, :thumbsup: .

[coolwelder62]

Well.The car is up an running,Driving.This morning car would not start.Lucky we had Mike Norris here.He quickly found the problem,Wrong Cam Gear.I called a good Friend Dave Hosley from Superior Chevy in K.C.He opened up for us today and got us the right cam gear.While I drove to K.C. and Back Mike and Kevin got the motor all tore down and had the motor up and running with in a few hour's of our return W/the correct cam gear.

[cencalc6]

Glad to hear you got the engine all figured out.....Very nice Car :thumbsup:

[White.Lightning]

I need to get a 70' Formula to go along with my 98' T/A! Nice work so far

[coolwelder62]

Project update.Well Albert is all loaded up a headed to vegas.We were able to finish everything but the headliner.Could not find anyone local that could work with our time line so I guess we will look into that after SEMA.Albert & Kevin took the car out for about a 20 minute shake down.Everything worked will well.I hope the set up I put into the car will be close enough to work well at OPTIMA.Not bad for a 6 week total build.9weeks if you include the paint and body work.Albert was great to work with & super easy to please.We might have been able to finish sooner if the motor would have showed up all togather instead of in pieces and some those missing.But now I am a Blower Expert.:lol:Photo's to follow soon.

[GregWeld]

Can't wait to check it out!

Another SEMA THRASH complete! Seems to be so many every year!

[Flash68]

Wow what a quick build! Looking fwd to seeing this one.

And who needs a headliner? Optima is full of race cars now anyway. :D

[Tom.A]

Great job. Scott I was also wondering what brand or where you get your catch cans from?

[radrambler]

Guys sorry for the delay. I'm having trouble with getting on lateral from the widow spot I usually post from. I have the pics of it on pro-touring Facebook and hubgarage.I have no idea why I'm having this issue for two days. Sorry
the car looks Awesome. Scott's hub garage page is vintage racing and performance. If you car to look.
Hope to get them posted here soon.

Tom

[coolwelder62]

Great job. Scott I was also wondering what brand or where you get your catch cans from?The catch can came w/the radiator.PRC Brand.

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertsphone416.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertsfrontend016.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertsfrontend022.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertscarfinished767.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertscarfinished767.jpg

Tom

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertscarfinished778.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertscarfinished799.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertscarfinished794.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/albertscarfinished796.jpg

this was the test drive before it was loaded up for VEGAS ...SEMA BOUND
:cheers:
:bow: Scott and the boys

Tom

[Cris@JCG]

Great job! :cheers: Looking forward to seeing Albert doing his traditional launches with his cars :D

[70rs]

Wow Scott, hats off to you and your crew. Beautiful car, classy looking and not ”overdone”. Good luck at sema.

[camcojb]

yep, car turned out great. See 'ya next week.

[NAPA 68]

Nice. clean look! Love them Pontiacs:cheers:

[OLDFLM]

You know I love it!! :woot:


Any numbers on the engine yet?

[coolwelder62]

I would like to take a minute here a say thanks everybody body that really made this thing happen.1st. of all Albert for allowing me to biuld the car.Second Brain Kellison for turning out the great paint work while holding down a full time job.He also showed up and helped w/painting all the interior pcs. to match the carpet.And also work 3 straight day's helping us assem. the car that were his days off.My son Kevin for helping countless hours every single day and night while he was not at his reg.full time job.My other son Brandon for all his help every hour that he was not in school or at his part time job.My wife Teresa for all her meal cooking,parts running,and keeping the frig stocked w/cold drink's.Ken Vervncyk for the great job of wiring the car and sticking around after the wiring was finished and helping out w/what ever needed done.Mike Patterson for hanging the side glass in the car at a last minute's notice.Cody B.For coming late after his reg job and gluiong ing the frt.&rear glass.This was not a 1 man show in the last 3 weeks.It was alot of people coming togather to help me out.And I would to I could not have done it w/o all of you good folks.Thank's Scott M.

[GregWeld]

That's why this community is so great!!

[tones2SS]

Very nice. She came out awesome Great job guys.
Love the white interior.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Nice. clean look! Love them Pontiacs:cheers:

plus one for pontiacs, nice build.:thumbsup:

[takid455]

Love the 'aggressive' sleeper look.

Def - I look mostly stock and let you know I have a bite, but very deceptive on HOW much bite I have.

[WSSix]

Gorgeous! Congrats to Scott and crew for making the car come together. Now, where are the SEMA pics, lol?

[radrambler]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FG2_oTPgE8

:thumbsup:

[cencalc6]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FG2_oTPgE8

:thumbsup:

Awsome Video guys ,the car came out very Nice :thumbsup: :cheers:

[MODO Innovations]

Very nice video.

[56pickup]

Very nice video! Car turned out awesome! Looked really good in person!:thumbsup:

[70rs]

Great video guys. Well done.

[tellyv]

Car turned out great! Good job Scott and congrats Albert.

[coolwelder62]

Thank's Guy's.Now I need to try and get my shop cleaned up.Thank's Albert.The best time I ever had working a car.:thumbsup:The best thing about optima was Kevin litterly beat the crap out of the car and it didn't break.In the big sweeper corner he said he was drifting the thing about 90mph.The motor makes so much power Kevin said it wants start spining tires around 3500rpm.As we stood on the over pass at puhrump you could hear the tires spining all the way down the front straight.The car needs a higher rear gear.Have fun Albert,but be safe w/it.

[dunnjun]

The car turned out great Albert/Scott! It was beautiful! In 6 weeks no less! I was blown away by how fast it was, and how well it handled... or maybe it was just Kevin's driving skills:yes: Y'all have to be very proud of how well it performed at Optima! Congratulations on a very successful SEMA thrash!:cheers:

[coolwelder62]

Thank's Karl.Wait until everybody see's your bad A$$ new camaro.:thumbsup:

[millertime179]

hey guys just wanted to say I had a great time at sema and optima and it was nice to see everyone and meet a few new people. Thanks again to albert for giving us the oppurtunity to build the car and being crazy enough to let me behind the wheel of it! lol thanks again bud. hope everyone had as much fun at optima and sema as we did and hope to see everyone again soon at another event. :thumbsup:

kevin miller

[Mach2]

Congrats guys, I wish I could have been there to help out!

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/sema2011120.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/sema2011144.jpg

:thumbsup:

[dunnjun]

Woo, AJ!

Ha Ha Ha! Just goes to show you shouldn't post when you're in a hurry. What I meant to say was that you are great addition to the Optima program. With you, Chad and Bill, they have the perfect interview, announcer, commentary team! I'm really looking forward to the TV show.

[skatinjay27]

i was also amazed how well kevin did in that car since its not sorted at all.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:\

edit -uhh... thanks i guess karl. lol

[WILWAXU]

Great job! Beautiful car!

I was looking at the Optima pictures wondering who's car that was :D

[CarlC]

Scott, it turned out great! It was the quintessential SEMA thrash.

When I started her up in the OPTIMA corral everyone turned to look. It sounds nasty! :thumbsup:

[radrambler]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/sema2011064.jpg
happy owner ALBERT M. :thumbsup:
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/kustomcarguy/sema2011062.jpg

Car looks great with the decal layout...:cheers:


TOM

[coolwelder62]

I am real pleased how well everything went at SEMA & Optima.If we could have a few days to work on a better suspension set up.I think Kevin could have done better than 8th. on the road course,and 16th.on the autox.But 7th. for style and design was cool.Maybe the next car I can get get Albert to give me 1 more week to try and make the car look better.:lol:

[tones2SS]

Nice looking car.

[70rs]

I am real pleased how well everything went at SEMA & Optima.If we could have a few days to work on a better suspension set up.I think Kevin could have done better than 8th. on the road course,and 16th.on the autox.But 7th. for style and design was cool.Maybe the next car I can get get Albert to give me 1 more week to try and make the car look better.:lol:

One more week huh? Lol! That car looks perfect Scott.

[coolwelder62]

One more week huh? Lol! That car looks perfect Scott.Eric,The car is real nice,but I really needed some more time so little things like small brackets could have been made nicer.I wish we could have time to drive the car more than 2 miles before it left for Vegas.Had it not been pouring rain and also freezing on the way to puhrump fri. night we could have ajusted the shocks and brake bias.The thing drove well on the trip but trying to tell where tire brake bias needed to be would have tough in those weather conditions.It is what is was,so I will just say Thank's to everyone who helped out during the build,Brian Kellison really was 1 that helped so much.Spent full days helping get the fender's,hood,nose all fit up on the car.Saved us a ton of time.Ken Vervnyck stayed to help out w/the interior after he got the wiring finished.Kevin worked tons of hours,but since he got to drive the car,and then had tv's AJ snuggle up next to him after group B quick run.I think that's thanks for him.:lol: :lol: What a great time.The joke at sema was Everyone asking me to build them a car in 6 weeks.Only 1 a year guy's.:lol:

[tazzz2_ca]

Back from SEMA and the Optima and had a great time..... We tied in 24th place (with a three way split for 24th) at the Optima with a untested new car that ad zero sorting time and feel like we won the Holly Grail.... The cars there were incredible and the drivers were "really good" and for us to have finished the car in roughly 6 weeks and compete,,, well lest just say we were more than happy...

This car, driven by Scott's son Kevin, did what others/many said couldn't be done... It was built in six weeks, driven with no testing and placed in a more than respectable spot in the end... It stayed together untested/sorted,,, and in the morning session of group B held the group speed record on the track at one point.... Congratulations to Scott and Kevin for a job well done guys...

A quick shot at the track
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af93/projectwarpath/Project%20Cochise/optimashot.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Albert,Let's do another one that was fun.This time let's try and do it 7 weekd so I have a week to sort it out.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[OLDFLM]

Congrats again my friend! You know I'm in love with this car right!?!?! :cheers:

[littlemock]

Hey albert its Brandon that project sure was fun just liked dad said the car turned out great

[Doug1]

Just catching up over here. Congratulations Albert. That is one fine addition to the top Pontiac pro-touring cars. Hard to believe it was done in 6 weeks! Wow!!!

[onelapduster]

Really great build! Any plans for it this winter and then this next summer for events?

[coolwelder62]

Really great build! Any plans for it this winter and then this next summer for events?Albert will be bring the car back here in a month or so.We still need to charge the A/C.Albert will have this car at all of the Run 2 Event's this year.