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Rybar
02-21-2006, 01:21 PM
Hey guys, pretty much finished the car late Wednesday night for it's first test drive. I was pretty nervous to say the least. Took it to a local cruise on Sunday and was quite overwhelmed with the postive remarks. I've also got 3 offers to buy it already, but I told them all: Not For Sale!

Well it's got minor issues like rattles and things not working 100% properly. (exhaust rattle, speedo not working properly etc) But all the drivetrain and suspension had no hicups. I haven't opened her up too much as all is still pretty new. The LS1 feels great, seems docile down low until it hits above 4K and the tires start to break loose pretty easily.

I still have to get my exhaust cermaic coated and a few little bugs fixed, but she's pretty much done...for now

Check my sig for pics, the first 10 are new.

Smack_talker
02-21-2006, 01:35 PM
wow..car looks great. Every LS1 Camaro I've been in doesnt come "alive" until 4K, so you must have a good one. :thumbsup:

Rybar
02-21-2006, 01:37 PM
wow..car looks great. Every LS1 Camaro I've been in doesnt come "alive" until 4K, so you must have a good one. :thumbsup:

I had never been in an LS1 car period. But I am happy with the results so far.

TravisB
02-21-2006, 01:42 PM
looks nice.....every car has a price tag you just have to find that magic number :yes: :D

customcam
02-21-2006, 02:19 PM
love the color Rybar :thumbsup:

srh3trinity
02-21-2006, 02:46 PM
Looks great and I love the color, but isn't the word "done" a no-no in this hobby. Just kiddin, it looks done to me.

Steve68
02-21-2006, 02:47 PM
WOW!! Ryan the car looks great!! 10X better then the other pics!!! great stance and color, Great job, pat yourself on the back :thumbsup:

By the way where's the AFM and who made the tub,???

4mm
02-21-2006, 02:59 PM
Looks fantastic! Do you have a pic of the rear? I'd like to see how the body colored rear bumper looks from behind.

promax/vennom#16
02-21-2006, 03:33 PM
The car looks fantastic!!From the pics I can say that I would not change a thing on your car. Very nice work,you should be proud of what you have accomplished, and I am sure you will have loads of fun with your ride.Enjoy!
Just be sure to let us know when there is a spread of your ride on the news stand,because I am sure that it's only a matter of time. :yes:
Dave

Rybar
02-21-2006, 03:56 PM
The car looks fantastic!!From the pics I can say that I would not change a thing on your car. Very nice work,you should be proud of what you have accomplished, and I am sure you will have loads of fun with your ride.Enjoy!
Just be sure to let us know when there is a spread of your ride on the news stand,because I am sure that it's only a matter of time. :yes:
Dave

Ha not likely that the mag guys will come to Canada to shoot my car.. would be nice though.

Here's a better shot of the rear:

67velle
02-21-2006, 04:20 PM
Love it! great job!! :hail:

customcam
02-21-2006, 04:27 PM
Rybar what happened to those guys wearing those 20 inch rims? :cool:

XcYZ
02-21-2006, 04:35 PM
Wow, that stance is dead on. :hail: Congrats Ryan, it's a beautiful ride!

Autokraft
02-21-2006, 04:37 PM
Ryan,

Great job on your project! Very nice work and l like the color :thumbsup:


Kurt



www.autokraft.org

Rybar
02-21-2006, 04:50 PM
Wow, that stance is dead on. :hail: Congrats Ryan, it's a beautiful ride!

Scott, you gotta update my page sometime. Those old 4x4 pics are killing me. :lol:

Rybar what happened to those guys wearing those 20 inch rims? :cool:

Those guys are still around, were going to cruise and hit some shows together this year. The Red 68 traded hands to another guy we know. It should be fun. The Killer Customs '69 should be done this year and I know of a couple others in the works.

XcYZ
02-21-2006, 05:07 PM
Send some on over, I'd be more than happy to update your page. :thumbsup:

nvawgn
02-21-2006, 05:22 PM
black stripes are very cool, i would love to see some black wheels photoshopped in.

Rybar
02-21-2006, 05:31 PM
Send some on over, I'd be more than happy to update your page. :thumbsup:

Thanks bud, I'll get you some soon as I take some new better quality pics.

Ryan

Roger Poirier
02-21-2006, 05:37 PM
Fantastic. That color really makes the car. Excellent job. :thumbsup:

R.P.

BC69
02-21-2006, 05:38 PM
Awesome! I know you have been working hard on that ride for a while. I'm glad you finally got her done and went for a spin! Enjoy it!


Tim

awr68
02-21-2006, 07:56 PM
cool, cool, cool!! there's nothing like finishing a car...so I hear!! And like everyone else I love the paint!!! :hail: :thumbsup:

Todds69
02-21-2006, 08:17 PM
Congrats!! It must feel great to finally get her done. Now is the time to enjoy before you feel the need to tweek something a little different. Because it's a never ending battle of change.

Speedster
02-21-2006, 08:32 PM
Ryan -
Like I said before, your car is just awesome. I love that car.
When I have time I want to look over the pics in detail. Then I can bug you with questions....ha ha... :)

comp-spec
02-21-2006, 08:43 PM
RYBAR
Car looks awesome love the kandy!!!!
What part of Canada?? I'm bringing the orange 67 and a Grand National to performance word car show in TORONTO,ONTARIO march 10-12 as FEATURE CARS

almcbri
02-21-2006, 09:37 PM
the car looks great! You have been building that thing for awhile huh? Well worth the wait! Nice color. those LS1's set in those first gen engine bays like it was factory.

Y-TRY
02-21-2006, 11:08 PM
Lookimg Great! Mucho Congrats! I'm humbled yet again

slownova
02-21-2006, 11:17 PM
wow..car looks great. Every LS1 Camaro I've been in doesnt come "alive" until 4K, so you must have a good one. :thumbsup:
i have a 98 t/a with heads and a little bigger cam and it pulls from idle tell i stop. :willy: that is a nice nice car, congrats.

69MyWay
02-22-2006, 06:42 AM
:thumbsup:

WOW! I know that feels good to have it on the road.

I am thrilled for you.

67Sally
02-22-2006, 06:46 AM
Ryan, the car looks great. Good job.
W.

907rs
02-22-2006, 06:47 AM
Looks great Ryan! What do plan to do with all of the extra time on your hands now that it's done? :D

Rybar
02-22-2006, 08:14 AM
Thanks for all the compliments guys, It is much appreceated. The site was a great help and inspiration to get it done.

Looks great Ryan! What do plan to do with all of the extra time on your hands now that it's done? :D :lol: the wife has been on my case steady :rofl: Well, focus a little more attention on my career :P , and we would like to start a family soon. :yes:

RYBAR
Car looks awesome love the kandy!!!!
What part of Canada?? I'm bringing the orange 67 and a Grand National to performance word car show in TORONTO,ONTARIO march 10-12 as FEATURE CARS
I'm on the west coast, Vancouver BC is a long way from Toronto. I'm about 2 hours north of Seattle.

Payton King
02-22-2006, 12:52 PM
That is something that you don;t see everyday...a finished project!

Congrats, you should be proud. Very nice ride...love the painted rear bumper.

Stuart Adams
02-22-2006, 01:48 PM
Very nice. I'm sure you get alot of lookers. I agree with Payton good choice on the rear bumper. Have fun.

Steve1968LS2
02-22-2006, 01:58 PM
Hey guys, pretty much finished the car late Wednesday night for it's first test drive. I was pretty nervous to say the least. Took it to a local cruise on Sunday and was quite overwhelmed with the postive remarks. I've also got 3 offers to buy it already, but I told them all: Not For Sale!

Well it's got minor issues like rattles and things not working 100% properly. (exhaust rattle, speedo not working properly etc) But all the drivetrain and suspension had no hicups. I haven't opened her up too much as all is still pretty new. The LS1 feels great, seems docile down low until it hits above 4K and the tires start to break loose pretty easily.

I still have to get my exhaust cermaic coated and a few little bugs fixed, but she's pretty much done...for now

Check my sig for pics, the first 10 are new.

Damn.. you car is so nice!!! :hail:

Just wish you wern't so far away.. wanna bring it to a photo shoot in Vegas?? lol

Hey, for now you can shoot me some GOOD pics of your car and engine.. the better the pics the bigger they will run.. deal?

Again, nice job on the car and congrats :thumbsup:

groovyjay
02-22-2006, 02:30 PM
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=2239

Parking in the handicap spot is a big http://forums.corvetteforum.com/images/smilies/nono.gif

Seriously that car looks stunning, you really nailed the stance right! :cool: :thumbsup:

Rybar
02-22-2006, 02:30 PM
Humbling comments coming from you guys! :thumbsup:

Damn.. you car is so nice!!! :hail:

Just wish you wern't so far away.. wanna bring it to a photo shoot in Vegas?? lol

Hey, for now you can shoot me some GOOD pics of your car and engine.. the better the pics the bigger they will run.. deal?

Again, nice job on the car and congrats :thumbsup:

Steve, I sent you an e-mail.

DRJDVM's '69
02-22-2006, 08:28 PM
NEVER SAY ITS DONE !!!!! :)

Beautiful car.. love the color...

Ned

00fxd
02-23-2006, 09:44 AM
I think you may have acheived the elusive "Perfect Car"!
I'm over in the Kootenays. Been going to the Cloverdale swap meet the last few years. If you get there it would be great to touch base.

jannes_z-28
02-25-2006, 11:42 PM
Ryan that is great. There is no better feeling than to turn out on the road the first time. You have done a great work and it is for sure magazineworthy :hail: :hail:



Jan

Smack_talker
02-26-2006, 06:16 AM
Do you have any pics of the car before?? I'd like to see how far it came.

1970cuda
02-26-2006, 09:22 AM
love that color

Rybar
02-26-2006, 02:03 PM
Do you have any pics of the car before?? I'd like to see how far it came.

Yes I do, I have to dig them out of storage. The car was not pretty when I started.

JV69z/28
02-26-2006, 03:31 PM
The car is outstanding! The color - the stance - the look - you nailed it! Enjoy - great job. I love how the you filled the wheelwells with the wheel and tire combo. You'll have to let us know if there is any rubbing with thoses 10s back there with the car that low. LOL

Rybar
02-26-2006, 07:24 PM
The car is outstanding! The color - the stance - the look - you nailed it! Enjoy - great job. I love how the you filled the wheelwells with the wheel and tire combo. You'll have to let us know if there is any rubbing with thoses 10s back there with the car that low. LOL

Thanks, I rolled the 1/4 lips and used a good ol' hammer on the inside wells. So far she's been OK.

I found the pics of when I first got it, I'll post them tommorrow, you guys will be in shock :wow:

Rybar
02-27-2006, 11:42 AM
How it all began :eek: (don't know what I was thinking) :eek:

Hope you have strong stomachs! :lol:

Rybar
02-27-2006, 11:43 AM
A few more:

Smack_talker
02-27-2006, 12:30 PM
Wow..those before shots makes the finished car all the more impressive. :hail:

Roger Poirier
02-27-2006, 06:58 PM
Wow..those before shots makes the finished car all the more impressive. :hail:

WOW is right! :hail: to the finished project.

R.P.

ZMAN1969
03-02-2006, 07:29 AM
SWEET :unibrow: nice job welcome to the LS1-2-6-7 :hail: GM did those right . what did you do for air intake? custom?
looks great :wow:

Rybar
03-02-2006, 11:07 AM
SWEET :unibrow: nice job welcome to the LS1-2-6-7 :hail: GM did those right . what did you do for air intake? custom?
looks great :wow:

Thanks, the intake was custom fabbed by my exhaust builder. Got 100% of the idea from Steve Rupps blue '69

trapin
03-02-2006, 02:04 PM
What can I say that hasn't already been said? She's beautiful. A spectacular car. Have fun with it. :thumbsup:

Diognes56
03-02-2006, 03:07 PM
Very nice :thumbsup: . Lots of nice work, great color, great stance, you deserve to enjoy it :yes: .

David

Sales@Dutchboys
03-02-2006, 04:49 PM
:thumbsup:

YoungGun69SS
03-03-2006, 11:57 AM
Wow!! I absolutely love your car. The paint is awesome and the stance is menacing. Did you have to do any modifications to fit 10 in wide wheels in back?

Rybar
03-03-2006, 01:18 PM
Wow!! I absolutely love your car. The paint is awesome and the stance is menacing. Did you have to do any modifications to fit 10 in wide wheels in back?

Yes I rolled the lips on the 1/4's, and hammered the inner wells in a bit. So far so good!

jannes_z-28
03-03-2006, 01:36 PM
Seeing how it was when you started makes it really impresive. See what a little TLC can take you. :thumbsup:


Jan

tndude
03-03-2006, 06:08 PM
Wow Rybar, mega thumbs up with what you accomplished on your awesome car! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: What a beautiful ride.

Take a look at my photo album. www.badclassic.com (http://www.badclassic.com) I’d love to add pictures of your car to my website. What do you think? Would you mind if I posted pics of your car on it? You don’t have to do anything but just give me your blessings. Your thoughts. Thanks.

Rybar
03-04-2006, 12:12 AM
Wow Rybar, mega thumbs up with what you accomplished on your awesome car! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: What a beautiful ride.

Take a look at my photo album. www.badclassic.com (http://www.badclassic.com) I’d love to add pictures of your car to my website. What do you think? Would you mind if I posted pics of your car on it? You don’t have to do anything but just give me your blessings. Your thoughts. Thanks.

You got my buddy Sandro's car on there :lol:

Hey I got no problem with you adding to your site. :thumbsup:

tndude
03-04-2006, 09:24 AM
You got my buddy Sandro's car on there :lol:

Hey I got no problem with you adding to your site. :thumbsup:

Thanks Rybar! Yea, I emailed him for his permission also and he said no problem and he currently was in Thailand?? What a great life....bad ass car and travels around the world. :)