67 Camaro "The Victim"

[GregWeld]

FLIP FLOPS dude put some work boots on......well I have welded in crocs and that's definitely not fun trust me. Car looks great can't wait for more pics.:popcorn2:



How about overhead MIG with a T-shirt...... LOL

[DOOM]

Going to have to change his signature from ".....pilots are cool <or whatever it says>" to "I bleed like a girl, and I cried a little"

OMG ! G man is brutal !!!!!!!!

[Mikael A]

How about overhead MIG with a T-shirt...... LOL

Haha have a hole collection of shop t shirts that look like swiss cheese from that.

[Sieg]

Found some wire wheeling boots for ya brother.......

https://sep.yimg.com/ay/exotichighheels/seduce-3063-5-open-back-d-ring-stretch-thigh-high-boots-in-black-pu-matte-8.gif

.........or you could just use a vise to hold your parts vs your feet. :sieg:

[Spiffav8]

OMG ! G man is brutal !!!!!!!!

Funny though.

Found some wire wheeling boots for ya brother.......

https://sep.yimg.com/ay/exotichighheels/seduce-3063-5-open-back-d-ring-stretch-thigh-high-boots-in-black-pu-matte-8.gif

.........or you could just use a vise to hold your parts vs your feet. :sieg:

A vise would work...if I had one. I've added some tools and will be adding a few more as the process continues. As for the boots.....send em! Also send what's in them. :thumbsup:

How about overhead MIG with a T-shirt...... LOL

I do enough damage with a wire wheel. Pretty sure I'm the last guy that should be doing any type of welding. :weld:

[GregWeld]

A vise would work...if I had one. I've added some tools and will be adding a few more as the process continues. As for the boots.....send em! Also send what's in them. :thumbsup:



I just sent a link to this thread to Laurie --- do you have a place to store the car??? I'm not going to want it in my garage after you move out.

[Spiffav8]

I just sent a link to this thread to Laurie --- do you have a place to store the car??? I'm not going to want it in my garage after you move out.

You're mistake is thinking that I'd be the one to move out. Let's hope that whatever comes in those boots knows how to use a broom and make a sandwich cause that ain't happenin around here at the moment.

[GregWeld]

You're mistake is thinking that I'd be the one to move out. Let's hope that whatever comes in those boots knows how to use a broom and make a sandwich cause that ain't happenin around here at the moment.

How big is your garage --- I've got to measure some of my stuff.

[Steve68]

How about overhead MIG with a T-shirt...... LOL

Remember welders are the only ones who laugh when there friends are on fire, welders saying,

[Spiffav8]

How big is your garage --- I've got to measure some of my stuff.

Whatever it is...I'll make room for it. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Just so I don't get yelled at again by AJ. The car and I are taking a timeout from each other. Bitch is pissing me off. :bur2:

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[Flash68]

Whaaaa???

Nobody puts Baby in the corner...

[DBasher]

Can’t argue with a post like that, we’ll done sir!

[Vegas69]

Oh, this project is still going?:peepwall:

Get used to it my friend. :superhack:

[gofastwclass]

Agreed. That is why these are projects and not wives. :)

[DT69Cam]

Holy S$%&

[DOOM]

Oh, this project is still going?:peepwall:

Get used to it my friend. :ohsnap: :popcorn2: :D

[Trick-Tools.com]

hopefully when you get this rig done you hardly use that cover because you'll be driving it.

[Blake Foster]

Oh, this project is still going?:peepwall:

Get used to it my friend. :superhack:

YEP. and Going and Going :bang:

[Dr. Jekyll]

Hey where’d you find a soft stretch cover with pockets? Every one I checked out had no mirrors.

[Spiffav8]

Hey where’d you find a soft stretch cover with pockets? Every one I checked out had no mirrors.

Camaro Central Looks like it's on sale right now. $20 is $20.

https://www.camarocentral.com/1967_1969_Camaro_Onyx_Stretch_Fit_Car_Cover_p/gif-816.htm

[FaBrycation]

when do you think I'll be able to get a ride from you?

[Spiffav8]

Can’t argue with a post like that, we’ll done sir!

:captain:

Oh, this project is still going?:peepwall:

Get used to it my friend. :superhack:

Yup...part of the process is having to wait.

Agreed. That is why these are projects and not wives. :)

Don't even get me started on that one.

[QUOTE=Vegas69;671835]Oh, this project is still going?:peepwall:

Get used to it my friend. :ohsnap: :popcorn2: :D

:headspin:

hopefully when you get this rig done you hardly use that cover because you'll be driving it.

Yeah...It'll be hard to keep me out of the car honestly. Sucks walking past in the garage. I REALLY want to be driving it and the weather has been perfect for it the last few weeks.

YEP. and Going and Going :bang:

:bang: Oh yeah....lot of that!

when do you think I'll be able to get a ride from you?

That's a very good question and one I wish I had an answer to. 2018 is going to be a busy year for me on a few fronts. Add to that there are a some things I am unable to do myself, like building up the engine. Jeff will help me with that, but his shop is taking off and he has limited time. I'll roll the cover off it now and then and tinker a little, but nothing big will happen till late Spring or mid Summer. Sucks, but....that's life.

[FaBrycation]

Trust me I understand! why can't we all just work on our cars and parts be free. haha! Maybe we'll both will be rolling about the time and I can trade off rides with you. :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Trust me I understand! why can't we all just work on our cars and parts be free. haha! Maybe we'll both will be rolling about the time and I can trade off rides with you. :cheers:

That or just hit the Power Ball and live off lottery winnings. :rolleyes: When they are done....that's a deal!!

:captain:

[Dr. Jekyll]

Camaro Central Looks like it's on sale right now. $20 is $20.

https://www.camarocentral.com/1967_1969_Camaro_Onyx_Stretch_Fit_Car_Cover_p/gif-816.htm

Thanks bud! Yes $20 helps

[blowngasr]

Hey...how dare you call her a bitch....you march your ass in that garage, turn down the lights, slowly pull that cover off, wipe some tire dressing on, clean those windows then wipe her down with some detail spray......and say I’m sorry...remember the movie Christine?....don’t piss her off,:badidea: :badidea: 😂😂😂....painter Jim.

[Spiffav8]

Hey...how dare you call her a bitch....you march your ass in that garage, turn down the lights, slowly pull that cover off, wipe some tire dressing on, clean those windows then wipe her down with some detail spray......and say I’m sorry...remember the movie Christine?....don’t piss her off,:badidea: :badidea: 😂😂😂....painter Jim.

:lmao:

I'll play some Bary White and buy her some bling if she would work with me.

ypyiAT1RelU

[gofastwclass]

I thought that only worked on the ladies. Next time I have a stuck rusty fastener in a hard to reach place I'll play some Barry and see if I can get some love. Hahaha!!!

[Spiffav8]

I thought that only worked on the ladies. Next time I have a stuck rusty fastener in a hard to reach place I'll play some Barry and see if I can get some love. Hahaha!!!

Some days you gotta work your magic and dig deep into the bag of tricks to get her to loosen up. :unibrow:

[skatinjay27]

Sorry for the late check in... I had the notification on my calendar set for January 2019 to see the update, so this one came early 😛

[Spiffav8]

Sorry for the late check in... I had the notification on my calendar set for January 2019 to see the update, so this one came early 😛

:lol:

[Steve68]

you guys aren't right, ruthless! lol

[Spiffav8]

you guys aren't right, ruthless! lol

Well yeah....we're friends and that's what we do. :lol:

[Flash68]

:lol:


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[jarhead]

this thread just keeps getting better :bigun2:

[Spiffav8]

:lol:


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[Sieg]

Sorry for the late check in... I had the notification on my calendar set for January 2019 to see the update, so this one came early 😛

I'm not a gambler, thus a April 2020 notification. :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

I am beating all the predicted updates so I must be ahead of schedule. :thumbsup:

Assembly of the LS7 power plant has begun. I have never built up an engine before, but always wanted to. I am lucky that Jeff is really good at this and has the patients to teach and assist me. It's not over complex (so far), but there is more to it than I thought. So far it's been a lot of fun and I find it oddly therapeutic. Once the engine is built up and ready to go, Jeff and I will install it along with a few other items. There is no time line or hurry, but It won't be forever.

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[GregWeld]

Good description Curtis! "Therapeutic".


I need to make a road trip in the new 450 --- see your project -- go to St George and pick up my PRI purchase.... run over to LA to see Rob's shop project... and on up to Thunderhill !! It may need to wait for 50 more days....

[Spiffav8]

Good description Curtis! "Therapeutic".


I need to make a road trip in the new 450 --- see your project -- go to St George and pick up my PRI purchase.... run over to LA to see Rob's shop project... and on up to Thunderhill !! It may need to wait for 50 more days....

Sounds like some nice cross country thinkin time. Give me few days heads up and I'll take the day off. Be great to see you!!

[Mikael A]

Looks like fun to me...man that floor is nice what is it?

[Spiffav8]

Looks like fun to me...man that floor is nice what is it?

I always have a good time af Jeff’s place but building this is kick. I don’t recall exactly what the floor is covered with. It’s a very durable industrial product. We applied it with a squegie and then we clear coated over the top. Maybe Jeff will chime in and let you know.

[dhutton]

Hey Curtis. I never thought I’d say this but I think my Camaro looks almost as good as yours... :lol:

Great cover, I’m glad you posted it. It’s so nice I have to have a plastic cover for the cover... :)

Don

[Spiffav8]

Hey Curtis. I never thought I’d say this but I think my Camaro looks almost as good as yours... :lol:

Great cover, I’m glad you posted it. It’s so nice I have to have a plastic cover for the cover... :)

Don

:lol: Yeah buddy! Decent cover for the price.

[clill]

Dhutton...What is the story on the Orange Z28 ?

[DOOM]

Dhutton...What is the story on the Orange Z28 ?

Was going to ask that myself!!!

[dhutton]

Dhutton...What is the story on the Orange Z28 ?

That is an ultra rare Z28 with factory air conditioning. :D.

It’s just a clone that sat outside for many years. I dragged it home as a builder. Seller did believe it was a real Z28 and it took some time to convince him otherwise....

Don

[Spiffav8]

Things have been nuts on this and the car has been on the back burner for to long. With a few items off my plate and the overwhelming need for therapy :sieg: I am working on the car. It's not huge progress, but it's progress and I'll take every little bit I can get these days.

This is pretty much where we left things a few months ago. Jeff has been a great teacher and I can not express how much I have enjoyed building the engine or Jeffs help.

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With the crank, pistons and a BTR stage 3 cam installed it was time to install the heads that had a little work done to them thanks to Mike Norris.

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Once the heads where torqued to specs we rolled it over and buttoned up the oil pan.

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I built up the intake (just set in place for now) and popped the valve covers on it's pretty much ready.

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[Spiffav8]

Things tend to get a little busy at Jeffs shop and last weekend was no exception. Jeff adjusted and aligned the windows on a 68 and then turned to the wiring on a 69.

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JWCARGUY Improving the world one Camaro at a time.

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We took advantage of the extra muscle standing around (people) and got my engine off the stand. I installed the clutch and then we married up the transmission.

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In preparation for the install I had to drill a hole in the firewall for the engine harness. I tried to get Jeff to do this. He pretty much laughed and told me to man up. This is what I get for putting the cart in front of the horse and not mocking everything up before paint and body. I'm sure Jim in cringing right now. :twak:

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Hope to get a bit more accomplished this weekend!

Thanks for looking. :captain:

[tubbed69]

Just think how much you could have got completed if you were not out running around looking at trucks for me,I really appreciate what you did for me Curtis.I will let you know what happens maybe later today,thanks again.That does look like Camaro Heaven there at Jeffs garage.

[paulk68]

wow looking good Curtis, can I ask what salve cylinder and throwout bearing you went with? looks like camaro heaven!!!

[Spiffav8]

Just think how much you could have got completed if you were not out running around looking at trucks for me,I really appreciate what you did for me Curtis.I will let you know what happens maybe later today,thanks again.That does look like Camaro Heaven there at Jeffs garage.

Happy to help. That's what we do for each other here. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

wow looking good Curtis, can I ask what salve cylinder and throwout bearing you went with? looks like camaro heaven!!!

I don't recall off the top of my head. Next time I'm over there I'll look it up and let you know.

[WSSix]

Glad you're making progress, Curtis!

[Vegas69]

Thanks for dusting the cobwebs off prior to photos. :peep wall:

Looking fantastic! It's nice to see some progress.

[jwcarguy]

wow looking good Curtis, can I ask what salve cylinder and throwout bearing you went with? looks like camaro heaven!!!

Paul
We installed a GMPP f-body slave cylinder/ release assembly, Tick Adjustable master cylinder, ACT cutch & prollite flywheel
Thanks
Jeff

[Flash68]

Awesome Curtis. Just cut the sucker. :superhack: :D

[Spiffav8]

Awesome Curtis. Just cut the sucker. :superhack: :D

Seems so wrong to be drilling holes after I had Jim do all that work. :rolleyes:

[paulk68]

Paul
We installed a GMPP f-body slave cylinder/ release assembly, Tick Adjustable master cylinder, ACT cutch & prollite flywheel
Thanks
Jeff

Thank you!

[Spiffav8]

It's in!! :D Another milestone passed on the build. My motivation, along with the desire to call in sick, is running high. Wish I could spend more time working on the car. Though Jeff might throw me out of the shop due to all the questions I have. :lol: I'm having a lot of fun and...that's what it's all about.

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Thanks for looking. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

Call in sick,dont stop the progress:trophy-1302:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Progress and having fun... a pilot’s credo.

:D

[jarhead]

looks awesome Curtis!

[Gmachine1911]

NICE!! Keep up the good work! I'm sure they could live without you at work for a few weeks!

[98ssnova]

So sick you can take a "Mental health day". It keeps you sane......just saying:dance:

[Mikael A]

Yeah that’s soooo cool:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

One foot in front of the other brother.... it's a hobby - enjoy these moments. For me personally -- the doing is so much more fun than the "done".

[Spiffav8]

Call in sick,dont stop the progress:trophy-1302:

I am SOOO tempted.

Progress and having fun... a pilot’s credo.

:D

It's been to much of a good thing recently. :lol:

looks awesome Curtis!

Thanks Brother!

NICE!! Keep up the good work! I'm sure they could live without you at work for a few weeks!

The Pilot shortage has hit us pretty hard and those that remain have to pickup the slack. LAME!

So sick you can take a "Mental health day". It keeps you sane......just saying:dance:

I need a month of those!

Yeah that’s soooo cool:thumbsup:

Thanks Man!!

One foot in front of the other brother.... it's a hobby - enjoy these moments. For me personally -- the doing is so much more fun than the "done".

Couldn't agree more. Old cars take you on a journey long before they take you for a ride. I'm having fun so I must be doing something right...for once.

[Goosesdad]

Looks awesome!!!

[Panteracer]

Looks great.... and as others say keep it fun
and little progress is still progress

I emailed my admin on Monday and said I was
going to spend the day with my wife since she
was out of town for a long weekend... I got an email
back stating it was nice I was taking a day off to spend
with her.... My admin was actually telling me all the other times
it was to work on my cars:)

Bob

[Spiffav8]

Looks awesome!!!

Thank You!

Looks great.... and as others say keep it fun
and little progress is still progress

I emailed my admin on Monday and said I was
going to spend the day with my wife since she
was out of town for a long weekend... I got an email
back stating it was nice I was taking a day off to spend
with her.... My admin was actually telling me all the other times
it was to work on my cars:)

Bob

Keeping it fun is the key! Not putting a deadline on things has helped for sure and I finally understand why so many people build car after car. More people need to do this. It's a positive on so many levels.

Wish I had that level of understanding with my employer. Sounds like you have some good leadership. :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Installed the headers and some of the accessorizes yesterday. So far I am pleased with the way things are turning out. I went with the Art Morrison ceramic coated headers and really like the way they fit. My last 67 drug over the smallest of speed bumps. Soooo annoying! :rolleyes: The exhaust should tuck up nice and tight.

Now....if I could only find the AC bracket. :knock:

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[tubbed69]

That ground clearance on those headers is great,car is looking great:trophy-1302:

[FaBrycation]

Looking Great Curtis! Can't wait for a ride when I'm in Vegas in November!

[F'in mine]

Curtis, for a moment there I thought you were getting a Divorce from that car of yours after an earlier post, something about 'the b*#ch is pissing me off'.
Nice to see you're back on track, heck that car of yours is starting to look too nice to drive. :o
Just kidding.......keep up the good work!

Simon

[waynieZ]

Installed the headers and some of the accessorizes yesterday. So far I am pleased with the way things are turning out. I went with the Art Morrison ceramic coated headers and really like the way they fit. My last 67 drug over the smallest of speed bumps. Soooo annoying! :rolleyes: The exhaust should tuck up nice and tight.

Now....if I could only find the AC bracket. :knock:

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:captain:

The headers look great on there. We have pot holes where we loose Mini Coopers in around here so we need them to be nice and tight like those. Looking good.
Is that a GM front drive kit or is it Holley? If it's Holley could you measure from the bolt at the top of the Alt to the bolt in the head behind the power steering reservoir? I need more room between my Alt and valve cover. Thanks

[Spiffav8]

That ground clearance on those headers is great,car is looking great:trophy-1302:

Thanks. According to Craig AME bolted a plywood to the bottom of the frame when designing them to insure they fit nice and tight. Hopefully I can keep it all tucked up above the bottom of the frame.

Looking Great Curtis! Can't wait for a ride when I'm in Vegas in November!

Not sure it will be done by then, but I'll do my best!!

Curtis, for a moment there I thought you were getting a Divorce from that car of yours after an earlier post, something about 'the b*#ch is pissing me off'.
Nice to see you're back on track, heck that car of yours is starting to look too nice to drive. :o
Just kidding.......keep up the good work!

Simon

Heck no! Just to much on my plate. Sold the house, moved, over worked, etc. Just to busy. Things are moving along for now. I'll have to stop at some point and save up some $$ to finish it, but that's alright.

The headers look great on there. We have pot holes where we loose Mini Coopers in around here so we need them to be nice and tight like those. Looking good.
Is that a GM front drive kit or is it Holley? If it's Holley could you measure from the bolt at the top of the Alt to the bolt in the head behind the power steering reservoir? I need more room between my Alt and valve cover. Thanks

Seems like good use of a Mini Cooper to me. :lol: It's the GM Vette setup. I would like to get one of those Gucci kits at some point. :G-Dub:

[Spiffav8]

Small update from last weekend. Few more items installed.

I looked all over my garage for the Kwik Performance AC bracket thinking it was here. Turns out it was right where I left it...at Jeffs shop...right next to the car. :knokwood:

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Installed the Hydratech and Wilwood master.

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Painted the lines and installed a few of the AC parts. May have to go back in and black out anything shiny.

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Nice to see the front end coming down finally.

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Thanks for looking. :captain:

[tubbed69]

So close that I would call in sick and finish it up:trophy-1302::trophy-1302:Really nice and clean look Curtis:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice!

[camcojb]

Car is looking great Curtis.

[nicks67ca]

looking good!

[130fe]

Looking good Curtis!

[glassman]

Yes. Keep the posts coming, even if ther just photoshopped...😁

[Spiffav8]

So close that I would call in sick and finish it up:trophy-1302::trophy-1302:Really nice and clean look Curtis:thumbsup:

That desire grows everyday! We are so short at work that all vacation days have been cancelled and there are no reserve pilots if something goes wrong. I know of three more that are about to pop smoke and leave. Ugh

Nice!

Car is looking great Curtis.

looking good!

Looking good Curtis!

Thanks guys. I am really enjoying the process.

Yes. Keep the posts coming, even if ther just photoshopped...😁

Smoke and Mirrors my friend. :lol:

[Ricochet]

Kicking ass and taking names!! Looks great Curtis.

[Spiffav8]

Kicking ass and taking names!! Looks great Curtis.

Thanks Brother

[Steve68]

Thanks for posting the pics of the headers and steering U joints, My headers will be shipped tomorrow, now to get the steering shaft, AME right?

[Spiffav8]

Thanks for posting the pics of the headers and steering U joints, My headers will be shipped tomorrow, now to get the steering shaft, AME right?

Yup. I hit mine with a scotch brite pad and then cleared it.

[Steve68]

Curtis, My next problem, I was trying to use my ATS plates, which puts the engine to far back in the sub, which plates did you use, I looked at AME didnt see any, thanks

[dhutton]

Curtis, My next problem, I was trying to use my ATS plates, which puts the engine to far back in the sub, which plates did you use, I looked at AME didnt see any, thanks

AME sells plates for their subframe.

Don

[jwcarguy]

Curtis, My next problem, I was trying to use my ATS plates, which puts the engine to far back in the sub, which plates did you use, I looked at AME didnt see any, thanks

Steve,
We used the plates from AME
And as Don mentioned, they are available from AME
They dont postion engine back as far as I would like, but still has plenty of clearance in front also

Jeff

[Spiffav8]

Curtis, My next problem, I was trying to use my ATS plates, which puts the engine to far back in the sub, which plates did you use, I looked at AME didnt see any, thanks

As Don and Jeff stated AME makes a set. I believe they have updated the design for a better fit since I received mine. A quick phone call and they will have you all set.

[Steve68]

Thank you all for replying, I looked at the website but didn't see much, but I'll make that call, again thanks

[dhutton]

Thank you all for replying, I looked at the website but didn't see much, but I'll make that call, again thanks

Download the catalog and you will find them.

Don

[Spiffav8]

Thank you all for replying, I looked at the website but didn't see much, but I'll make that call, again thanks

Download the catalog and you will find them.

Don

I looked it up. Page 66

Make sure you look at the directions online before you go and try to stab the engine!!

:captain:

[Steve68]

Again thanks guys for doing the research,

What are theses directions you speak of Curtis?

I found them in the catalog, for some reason I never thought to look there,

[Spiffav8]

Again thanks guys for doing the research,

What are theses directions you speak of Curtis?

I found them in the catalog, for some reason I never thought to look there,

When I installed mine, I missed the Note which states... Due to manufacturing tolerances, this area may need to be trimmed in some applications. We had the engine about 1/4" from being right where it needed to be to bolt in and found the mounts where touching the frame. This caused a bit of a head scratching for a few till I revisited the instructions. It was a pain, but we removed, trimmed and reinstalled the mounts. Everything lined up perfectly and fit without issue.

:cheers:

http://artmorrison.com/instructions/LS1-MOTOR-MOUNT-KIT.PDF

[DBasher]

I just wanted to say thank you, Curtis. Not only for showing off the painfully slow build and helping others every opportunity you can, but also for not EVER changing your avatar.

Tonight I raise a glass to you, sir!
:cheers:

[Steve68]

When I installed mine, I missed the Note which states... Due to manufacturing tolerances, this area may need to be trimmed in some applications. We had the engine about 1/4" from being right where it needed to be to bolt in and found the mounts where touching the frame. This caused a bit of a head scratching for a few till I revisited the instructions. It was a pain, but we removed, trimmed and reinstalled the mounts. Everything lined up perfectly and fit without issue.

:cheers:

http://artmorrison.com/instructions/LS1-MOTOR-MOUNT-KIT.PDF


Yes sir know about that area well, had to clearance that already and my headers too, my motors studded, so I had grind the flanges a bit,

[Chiva]

Any updates?

[jwcarguy]

Any updates?


There she sits!
To Curtis's credit, he has crazy work schedules lately, plus a buddy having him spend time out in desert/ sand dunes with sandrail (me) , not much lately as for as progress
Hopefully after the holidays his schedule will get better and free up some time for him

[Vegas69]

I hope you are charging him a healthy docking fee. HA HA

[Spiffav8]

Any updates?

Other than the headlight assembly going in....Nope. Like Jeff said my work schedule as gotten to be stupid. To give you an idea, the company has 42 pilot slots and as of last Monday had 10 vacancy's. Well.....Friday two more left and two more (that I know of) have interviews this month. So getting back to a regular schedule probably won't happen anytime soon.


I hope you are charging him a healthy docking fee. HA HA

Pretty sure I still have fair amount of rent credit remaining after his car was stored in my garage for a little over a year....which was awesome. :D

[130fe]

Other than the headlight assembly going in....Nope. Like Jeff said my work schedule as gotten to be stupid. To give you an idea, the company has 42 pilot slots and as of last Monday had 10 vacancy's. Well.....Friday two more left and two more (that I know of) have interviews this month. So getting back to a regular schedule probably won't happen anytime soon.

I hear you Curtis, we are trying to hire more pilots also. Luckily as an junior FE, I am guaranteed trips to all of the worlds garden spots lol. 4 of out 6 months have been in Africa. Head back in 11 days. My schedule has been 22ish days on and anywhere from 10-24 days off in between. If you know of any guys that are interested in 121 flying (no pax complaining) send them my way. Are you guys required to live in LV? Might have a guy for you.

Glad to see the state of your car, I get mine back on Tuesday.

[Spiffav8]

I hear you Curtis, we are trying to hire more pilots also. Luckily as an junior FE, I am guaranteed trips to all of the worlds garden spots lol. 4 of out 6 months have been in Africa. Head back in 11 days. My schedule has been 22ish days on and anywhere from 10-24 days off in between. If you know of any guys that are interested in 121 flying (no pax complaining) send them my way. Are you guys required to live in LV? Might have a guy for you.

Glad to see the state of your car, I get mine back on Tuesday.

All the fun places aye! :lmao: Stay Fast, Stay Low! :captain:

[Musclerodz]

I hear you Curtis, we are trying to hire more pilots also. Luckily as an junior FE, I am guaranteed trips to all of the worlds garden spots lol. 4 of out 6 months have been in Africa. Head back in 11 days. My schedule has been 22ish days on and anywhere from 10-24 days off in between. If you know of any guys that are interested in 121 flying (no pax complaining) send them my way. Are you guys required to live in LV? Might have a guy for you.

Glad to see the state of your car, I get mine back on Tuesday.

Does Bonanza time qualify me for the job??? Not sure I would know how to fly if all I had to do was just push buttons.:headspin:

[Spiffav8]

Does Bonanza time qualify me for the job??? Not sure I would know how to fly if all I had to do was just push buttons.:headspin:

You could fly a C-130 easy.

[Musclerodz]

You could fly a C-130 easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-gMMQTt5-c

[Spiffav8]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-gMMQTt5-c

Seems like a productive day to me.

[Spiffav8]

Small update: I had an extended weekend and was able to install the Ricks Stainless tank and the C&R Radiator. Nice to have these big items installed. Not only does it bring my vision into reality, but it also gets a few more big boxes out of the way. The engine compartment is turning out better than expected...so far. Next will be to install the oil tank. It's been slow progress and frustrating, but it's worth it.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HZ8DKGJ/0/446e3977/L/i-HZ8DKGJ-L.jpg

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https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jBjhpGg/0/17900080/L/i-jBjhpGg-L.jpg

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Thanks for Looking. :captain:

[DBasher]

Every little bit being bolted on means you’re that much closer, no matter how much more you’ve got to do. Lookin good!
:cheers:

[Gmachine1911]

Looking great...remember, you can't rush perfection!:popcorn2:

[98ssnova]

Simply amazing! So clean and simple. Great Job Curtis.

[paulk68]

Awesome update Curtis! did the radiator come in that satin black or did you paint it?

[Sheck44]

looking great Curtis, very clean work !!
Steve

[FaBrycation]

UUGGHH!!! hurry up!!!! I wanna ride!!



lol! no but seriously, I'm so anxious to see and ride in this beauty! I love how its turning out!

[Vegas69]

Looking fantastic...

[F'in mine]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-PqQsFPf/0/06f4706c/L/i-PqQsFPf-L.jpg


The only thing missing is a nice & expensive black accessory drive system. $$$$$
I like to call it " The Johnny Cash of Engine Bays". Looks real good!





Since on your avatar you think we're all #1, thought this would be appropriate.:omg: Touchee

[Spiffav8]

Every little bit being bolted on means you’re that much closer, no matter how much more you’ve got to do. Lookin good!
:cheers:

Looking great...remember, you can't rush perfection!:popcorn2:

Simply amazing! So clean and simple. Great Job Curtis.

Thanks guys. Clean and simple is the goal.

Awesome update Curtis! did the radiator come in that satin black or did you paint it?

:thankyou: Jim was nice enough to paint it for me.

looking great Curtis, very clean work !!
Steve

UUGGHH!!! hurry up!!!! I wanna ride!!



lol! no but seriously, I'm so anxious to see and ride in this beauty! I love how its turning out!

It'll happen at some point. I've got a few things I'd like to do with it once the car is complete.

Looking fantastic...

:cheers:


The only thing missing is a nice & expensive black accessory drive system. $$$$$
I like to call it " The Johnny Cash of Engine Bays". Looks real good!

Since on your avatar you think we're all #1, thought this would be appropriate.:omg: Touchee

I'd love to have one. Thought about painting what I have black, but decided against it. I may swap it all out at some point, if and when I have the $$$$$ to do it. I'd prefer to get the interior done first though and that's not going to be cheap. I need a little more stainless hardware in a few spots under the hood IMO. Just the visible spots.

That does seem to be the Lat-G salute doesn't it. :lol:

[tubbed69]

Great progress Curtis,really like the black radiator:king:

[Spiffav8]

Great progress Curtis,really like the black radiator:king:

Kinda wild how much it improves the looks of everything. Getting it installed without scratching everything up was my biggest concern. Thankfully Jeff was there to provided an extra set of hands and insure it all went smoothly.

I didn't realize just how far into the deep end of the pool I went with this build. Jim (the painter) helped push it there. :lol: While I absolutely love how things are turning out, it would have been smart to build one to a lesser level before taking this on. Jeff constantly has customer cars in and out of his shop which helps further my education. It's mainly the little things that result in a smart, clean build and a lot of tips and trick on how to. He always has an answer and isn't afraid to stop me before I do something that would result in a negative outcome.

Having friends who are willing and able to share/assist in helping me achieve my goal has been the best part about the build. I like to say that building a car takes you on a journey long before it takes you for a ride.

:captain:

[Brianstanford]

Did the rad come black or did you paint it? Was thinking about doing mine black.

Looks amazing bro!

[Spiffav8]

Did the rad come black or did you paint it? Was thinking about doing mine black.

Looks amazing bro!

Thanks Brian. Jim painted it for me.

[Stuart Adams]

Looking great. Coming along nicely. Cool car.

[Goosesdad]

Fantastic.

[johnnymac46]

looking good!!!

[WSSix]

Nice work, Curtis.

[65_LS1_T56]

Looks awesome Curtis!



Is it done yet :underchair:
:D

[Spiffav8]

Looks awesome Curtis!



Is it done yet :underchair:
:D

:EmoteClueless:

Nice work, Curtis.

looking good!!!

Fantastic.

Looking great. Coming along nicely. Cool car.

Thanks Gents. Hope to make a little more progress sooner than later.

:captain:

[Flash68]

Having friends who are willing and able to share/assist in helping me achieve my goal has been the best part about the build. I like to say that building a car takes you on a journey long before it takes you for a ride.

:captain:

I need some new friends. LOL

:cheers:

[Spiffav8]

I need some new friends. LOL

:cheers:

You have friends?:action-smiley-027:

[GregWeld]

I need some new friends. LOL

:cheers:

You have friends?:action-smiley-027:




Only Facebook versions.......

[Spiffav8]

Only Facebook versions.......

Sounds like one of those deals where you get a certain number of followers for a fee. I’m not judging....to each there own.

[Lenie]

Curtis, cars looking great. Looking forward to more pics. I'm gonna have to buy me one of those car covers this week.

[Spiffav8]

Curtis, cars looking great. Looking forward to more pics. I'm gonna have to buy me one of those car covers this week.

Thanks Lenie! Hopefully I'll have more to post sooner than later. The last two weeks at work have been just stupid and kept me from getting anything done on the car. It's funny I'd love a vacation like the GG dream cruise, but I need to finish the car first. Ugh.

I got the cover at camarocentral.com. It's decent.

[Flash68]

You have friends?:action-smiley-027:

4-6 by last count.

Only Facebook versions.......

One less now.

[DBasher]

4-6 by last count.



One less now.

-2 🖕🏼

[Vegas69]

Your mom and dad don’t count either.

[Lenie]

Curtis, what's up with the car?:popcorn2:

[Mikael A]

:bump:

[Spiffav8]

Curtis, what's up with the car?:popcorn2:

The rumors may or may not be true... Why what have you heard. :lol:

:bump:

Pushy, Pushy. LMAO

Nice to know people think about me.... well the car anyways. :stirthepot:

Harness from CROW Enterprises arrived today. Went with the "Dog Bone" option to insure the straps didn't rub against me neck. The width between the uprights on the headrest was 9" inside to inside and each strap is 3". Looks like it was the right way to go. Won't know for sure till they're in the car and I'm wearing them.

Few boxes of random parts arrived yesterday and an order from The Shop LLC the day before that.

Once I'm able to get at the car, I plan to spend every min I can working on it. It's getting close... I think.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3QNT9B6/0/e0082121/L/i-3QNT9B6-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-r66HRFf/0/f9216cf6/L/i-r66HRFf-L.jpg

Thanks for looking.

[waynieZ]

Nice looking harnesses. I like that stuff from The Shop LLC.

[Spiffav8]

Nice looking harnesses. I like that stuff from The Shop LLC.

Thanks. Wish I could have gotten the quick release in red though. Oh well. Yeah The Shop kill it when it comes to interior parts. Not sure their package tray will work with the roll bar sadly. I plan to run a stock for as a temp... when that time comes.

Custom interior is stupid expensive. Wanting to get the car on the road at some point and have some fun, so right now I am planning on a fairly stock interior until I win the lotto. :lol:

[waynieZ]

I don't blame you, I miss riding in mine, Wait is it mine I remember being in Must be it wasn't THAT long ago:lolhit:

[Lenie]

The rumors may or may not be true... Why what have you heard. :lol



https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-r66HRFf/0/f9216cf6/L/i-r66HRFf-L.jpg

Sweeeeet, those are going to look good installed!

[Spiffav8]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-r66HRFf/0/f9216cf6/L/i-r66HRFf-L.jpg

Sweeeeet, those are going to look good installed!

Hopefully it won't be to much longer. :headspin:

[Brianstanford]

lookin good Curtis!

[Spiffav8]

lookin good Curtis!

Thanks man. Progress has been slooooow. Hopefully that changes soon.

[Flash68]

Good lookin seats there.

:whenitsdone:

[Spiffav8]

Good lookin seats there.

:whenitsdone:

It’s done when it’s done. :EmoteClueless:

[eville]

are they ever done?

[Spiffav8]

are they ever done?

Good point. Right now I’d settle for drivable. :headspin:

[eville]

Good point. Right now I’d settle for drivable. :headspin:

Oh, done enough

[Spiffav8]

Oh, done enough

:lol: We can call it that.

[fleetus macmullitz]

:lol: We can call it that.

Curtis,

I’m sure in your mind its already taken you places you never been before.

:D

[Spiffav8]

Curtis,

I’m sure in your mind its already taken you places you never been before.

:D

I like to say “Old cars take you on a journey, long before they take you for a ride”. It’s been a learning lesson along the way and I’m glad I’ve travelled this road. I’m ready to turn the key, that’s for sure. It will be interesting to once again drive a car that is missing so many of the things we take for granted in modern cars. Traction control, ABS, Airbags, blindspot warnings, backup camera, etc. it’ll take a min to get back to those basics. It’s something I am actually looking forward to. Speed bumps will once again be a concern! Should be fun.

[DBasher]

You know we’re coming to town and are going to need to take a look at the unicorn...no excuses. You’ve got a few days. :bigun2:

[Spiffav8]

You know we’re coming to town and are going to need to take a look at the unicorn...no excuses. You’ve got a few days. :bigun2:

How about Sunday afternoon. After you arrive?

[DBasher]

Sorry, busy. Lol

I think Sunday/Monday is dealing with the rig and set up, you’d have to check with the boss though. I’m down for whenever.

[Spiffav8]

Sorry, busy. Lol

I think Sunday/Monday is dealing with the rig and set up, you’d have to check with the boss though. I’m down for whenever.

Fair enough. Let’s play it by ear. Looking forward to seeing you and Lulu.

[Spiffav8]

Soooo.... while I've been stuck in here
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-tRfdMpn/0/f6fdecf3/L/i-tRfdMpn-L.jpg

The car has been at MuscleRodz with Mike. The goal was to have Mike knock out the bigger and more time consuming items and have it returned running and capable of being on the road. We all know that's not a simple task and that it's never a good idea to send a builder a car in boxes. Mike took it on and has done his best to complete the car the way I want it done and on the level he knows I am aiming for. Not easy, but it appears he's done a good job. Here's a little update and of course there will be more to come when the car arrives... tomorrow. :headspin:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ksD6vh6/0/df7bc2f1/L/i-ksD6vh6-L.jpg

Gotta love those intake tubes made by Frank! I'll have more engine bay pics to post soon!!
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ctcVZ6x/0/8724bf0a/L/i-ctcVZ6x-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7fc3rw9/0/7e7e1c8e/L/i-7fc3rw9-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SrXrnFd/0/2448b331/L/i-SrXrnFd-L.jpg

This was a complex puzzle, but Mike got it done.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-V87WHRR/1/3b04a0cd/L/i-V87WHRR-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-m7QJ2Qt/0/8d75e6e9/L/i-m7QJ2Qt-L.jpg

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[Spiffav8]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rWPpCL6/0/78d287e5/L/i-rWPpCL6-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CpJKmB8/0/65c10fbe/L/i-CpJKmB8-L.jpg

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The spoiler looked better than expected! Of course, getting the door lights to line up with the grill takes longer than expected... which is expected. :poke:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rgZzBKC/0/920f0642/L/i-rgZzBKC-L.jpg

Always a good sign.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wX6NCHt/0/73192291/L/i-wX6NCHt-L.jpg

[Spiffav8]

And...... VOLUME UP! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

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Mike loading the car and headed for Las Vegas and SEMA
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I should note that Mike's shop is located on an airport. Totally seems approp!

:captain: Thanks for looking

[hdduramaxman]

So excited for you Curtis!!! Beautiful build and much respect for you taking it to the level you did.

[Vegas69]

Congratulations man! I bet you aren't getting much sleep.

I predict tailpipes in no time. :confused59:

[Mikael A]

That sounds awesome:thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

So excited for you Curtis!!! Beautiful build and much respect for you taking it to the level you did.

Thank You. It’s not exactly where I want it to be, but that’s ok. Gives me time to refine my ideas. I am going to run a stock-ish interior for now with plans to have it redone later down the road. Hey... they’re never done.

Congratulations man! I bet you aren't getting much sleep.

I predict tailpipes in no time. :confused59:

Thanks Brother. Maybe at some point.

That sounds awesome:thumbsup:

Sounds nasty doesn’t it. Neighbors will love me and those early AM departures for cars and coffee. LoL

[Dave95z28]

Looks and sounds great. What mufflers did you use?

[Spiffav8]

Looks and sounds great. What mufflers did you use?

Thanks Dave. Those are Borla S-Type. I was looking at their ATAK series but read some reviews stated there are issues with them coming apart.

As Todd quickly deduced, they are dumped and lack the tail pipes at the moment.

[Goosesdad]

Can't wait to see it at SEMA! Looks and sounds fantastic!

[tubbed69]

Looks and sounds great.I am very happy for you,I know it's been a long time waiting for this:king:

[Jimmy Sean]

Car sounds great!! What exhaust diameter did you end up going with?

[DWC]

Congrats Curtis! Love the color and the sound.

Daniel

[Spiffav8]

Can't wait to see it at SEMA! Looks and sounds fantastic!

John I’m sorry to say it probably won’t go to far from the house. I would love to do a big ol smoky burn out in front of Margaritaville Wednesday eve, but the car is still needs a little work. Besides, where would I park it?

Looks and sounds great.I am very happy for you,I know it's been a long time waiting for this:king:

Thanks Brother! Few small things and then interior and it’ll be where I want it.

Car sounds great!! What exhaust diameter did you end up going with?

2.5”. The mufflers are just dumped. It’s loud!

Congrats Curtis! Love the color and the sound.

Daniel

Thanks Daniel. The color was probably the hardest part of the build for me.

[johnnymac46]

Hell Yeah Brother! Glad to see it rolling! I cant wait to see it in person.

[Spiffav8]

Hell Yeah Brother! Glad to see it rolling! I cant wait to see it in person.

Thanks Brother!! Get out here!!

[SoloTech]

WOW! Great build....

[WSSix]

Congrats, Curtis! Glad to know the car is almost complete.

Fantastic work, Mike!

[Spiffav8]

Congrats, Curtis! Glad to know the car is almost complete.

Fantastic work, Mike!

Thanks Trey. There's a bit yet to go, but the end is in sight.... if there is such a thing. What little I've been able to drive the car has been a lot of fun. It's loud, it smells, the steering wheel needs to be re-indexed and I don't have the seat belts in it, but it's fun! :D

[67Ruckus]

While the wife and I were sitting in our back yard this morning drinking coffee, we heard a raspy rumble roaring from up the street. I walked around to the side yard and saw "The Victim" rolling by. That is a sweet looking ride. Went back and told my wife that I need to get out in the garage and back to work. Haha.

Great to see that beast on the road. Congrats on such a badarse car!

[Flash68]

I predict tailpipes in no time. :confused59:

Come on... he ain't that old and grumpy yet.

[Spiffav8]

While the wife and I were sitting in our back yard this morning drinking coffee, we heard a raspy rumble roaring from up the street. I walked around to the side yard and saw "The Victim" rolling by. That is a sweet looking ride. Went back and told my wife that I need to get out in the garage and back to work. Haha.

Great to see that beast on the road. Congrats on such a badarse car!

Well let me fire it back up for you! :RunninDog:

I’ve seen you out there plugging away a lot the last few weeks. Keep at it. I need someone to cruise with. :bigun2:

[Vegas69]

Come on... he ain't that old and grumpy yet.

I am HA

[waynieZ]

Curtis I don’t know how I missed so many days without checking in . That looks and sounds sweet. I’m so happy for you.

[CamaroAJ]

Are we gonna get progress pictures or what?

[Spiffav8]

I am HA

I’m totally grumpy. :lol:

Curtis I don’t know how I missed so many days without checking in . That looks and sounds sweet. I’m so happy for you.

I dropped a lot all at once knowing it was going to be a busy week.

Are we gonna get progress pictures or what?

Soon! Hope to get a few this weekend. Who knows... maybe I’ll even get the seat belts installed. :BlahBlah:

[jarhead]

glad to see it running and moving!

[Spiffav8]

The week of SEMA is always a busy one for me. Work prevented me from attending the show, but I still made time to meetup with friends. I had planned to tag along with Adrianne and drive GW's truck back to Scottsdale Saturday after SEMA. The truck made it as far as breakfast. :lol: The hose from from power steering pump blew right out of the fitting and all the fluid was gone.

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Adrianne decided to call Pilot Transport and have the car hauled to a trusted shop in the PHX area rather than hunt around all day and deal with an unknown. I'm not sure who she called at Pilot, but one of their rigs arrived within an hour and snatched up the truck. You can't even get a Tow truck out here that fast. :lol:

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She grabbed her bags and we called UBER.

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She asked if I wanted to head out to OPTIMA and hang with Blake, Jay and the crew from Speedtech. Yeah... always! She insisted we take the Camaro and I was more than happy to do so. We bolted the passenger seat in and headed out. Reaching the track we rolled in like we owned the place and no one questioned it. It was a great afternoon and proof that "there are not bad days, only lesser gooder days". We had a lot of fun to say the least.

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Adrianne caught this as we got ready to head out.

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[Spiffav8]

Once Adrianne was on a plane and head home it was time to go full throttle on the car. Sadly Mike didn't have enough time to complete everything on my list or do any real shake down. Not what he prefers, but it was what it was. I really wanted to take the car to Scottsdale for Gregs memorial and attend the GoodGuys show with Adrianne. It was a lot of work and I didn't get everything I wanted accomplished, but it was road worthy.

First up was having the Tune redone. Mike is looking into what happened with the Tuner he used and I know he will get to the bottom of things. Revolution Race Works here in Las Vegas scrapped the tune in the car and started with a fresh LS7 file. Seven hours later, it ran the way it should. Night and day difference. Sorry... no Dyno video this time.

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After a nose to tail check of things with the car on the lift I set to cleaning up the wiring that still needs to be completed. Stereo, Truck Release, etc. It looks worse than it is. The VA is in, but the AC needs to be charged. Also I still need to install the Stereo so Mike left the vent hoses disconnected at my request. Just easier to get under there and get at stuff.

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Once that was accomplished I set to laying down Dynamat and Dynaliner. I wanted to carpet the entire car and get the back seat in. Ran into a couple of snags though. First was the discovering that the new back seat I had bought four years ago and just left in the box was... for a Vert. :buttkick: Second was time! So front seats, front carpet and a panel to close up the backseat to trunk area would have to do.

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Thankfully I had help... well kinda.

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Door panels, Door seal plates and the Glove Box Door and that was it for interior. I actually had to barrow a shifter handle from Jeff. :lmao:

[Spiffav8]

Jeff and I changed the oil and check all the fluids and I called it a night. It all looked good to go and I was headed out the next morning. The car had almost 200 miles on it. With no wipers, no spare, no heat or AC... what could go wrong!? Besides... I've got AAA. :peepwall:

I was up early the following morning. While Laurie dropped Kevin (the dog) off at the sitters, I packed the car. Just a few tools, two chairs, some detail supplies and our bags and the car was full.

Letting her warm up a little before we left.

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All strapped in and ready to go. I have to give Laurie mad props here. She worked a 10 hour shift the night before and drove for four hours to Scottsdale in a less than quiet car. She's trooper.

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Once we arrived Laurie called it and went to bed as soon as we checked into the hotel. I headed over to Welds place and after dinner left the car there. Adrianne had a crew come by super early to clean and detail the car. It was nice to have coffee with Gwen before heading over to GoodGuys.

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With the car all cleaned up we headed over to the show to meet Adrianne. She had us park in the "Builders Choice" area. Having never taken a car to a show before I just did what I was told. I had to fill out an entry form to park there, but whatever. I was in good company and hanging with Adrianne and Basher.

If there was ever any doubt...

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[Spiffav8]

Upon return from watching Autocross and looking at cars we found this in the passenger seat. At first I thought someone had thrown a flyer in the car and was annoyed. Then I thought Adrianne and Basher where playing a joke on me. There's no way a car that's obviously missing interior parts and the trim around the headlight doors would be selected. Adrianne was nice enough to point out that I was probably the only car rolling on Forglines. :poke: That girl cracks me up!!

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This meant we had to attend Sunday vs driving home first thing in the AM. It was a good time and I'm glad we stayed.

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I love the intake tube Frank made me. It really adds to a clean and smooth vibe IMO.

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Rolling up for the award like the Nerd I am! They got all the info correct except for the exhaust. Oh well.

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All in all it was a wonderful trip. I got to meet a few Lat-G peps including JACKS67RS, spend time with great friends and celebrate my friend Greg Weld. More than a few thought we where nuts to drive car all way down and back... they're probably right. But it worked out and all is good.

Probably the best picture I've even taken. Pure luck.

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Miss ya Buddy.

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[JD67SS]

Cool story... car looks awesome and sounds even more awesome. Nice job!

JD

[jack67rs]

Congrats! I'm glad they found a car on Forgelines ;)

It was great finally meeting you in person and seeing the progress, hope you can make it back to Scottsdale in the Spring. I want to see the car completed, it's really turning out nice!

Jack

[johnnymac46]

Looking good brother! I wish I could have swung Scottsdale this weekend!

[waynieZ]

I love the way the car came out. Glad to hear about the award. :D Don’t worry Greg was there too.

[Mikael A]

Looks great and sounds awesome,happy that you are finally on the road and had a good time.

[tubbed69]

Congrats on the Award Curtis,very well deserved.Great story and glad you are getting to enjoy your car:king:

[DWC]

Great write up Curtis. Thanks for sharing.

Daniel

[Spiffav8]

Congrats! I'm glad they found a car on Forgelines ;)

It was great finally meeting you in person and seeing the progress, hope you can make it back to Scottsdale in the Spring. I want to see the car completed, it's really turning out nice!

Jack

Meeting you and getting to see your car was a huge bonus. One of my favorite builds. We are talking about coming down in the Spring. I'll keep you in the loop.

Looking good brother! I wish I could have swung Scottsdale this weekend!

That would have been epic. Glad you where able to stop in and check on your car. Hopefully you'll be posting pictures in your build thread before long. It looks amazing!!


I love the way the car came out. Glad to hear about the award. :D Don’t worry Greg was there too.

Thanks man. It was a great trip for sure and yeah... he was there.

Looks great and sounds awesome,happy that you are finally on the road and had a good time.

Thank You!! There's still a bit of work to do. Like patching the trans tunnel. Right now it has a piece of cardboard wrapped in Dynomat filling the hole! :headspin: It also looks like I'll have to pull the vent windows and replace the rubber. The stuff I used doesn't fit very well and there is a ton of wind noise.

Congrats on the Award Curtis,very well deserved.Great story and glad you are getting to enjoy your car:king:

Still laughing about it, but it add to the experience. Driving the car is a blast right now. Getting it all sorted out and dialed in will be fun.

Great write up Curtis. Thanks for sharing.

Daniel

Thanks Daniel. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Way cool!!! Car looks outstanding, congratulations on the award. Well deserved.

[DBasher]

I had an absolute blast hangin with y’all this past weekend, the car looked and sounded great finished or not. Also, good for you for setting the goal of making the weekend with the car a priority and actually making it happen....I’m sure our buddy would be proud, what’d he always say? Just get out and pick up a tool!
:cheers: Until next time

Use your mod skills to fix the pic...or tilt your head. lol

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[Brianstanford]

Lookin good! The event sounds like it was awesome and congrats on the hardwear, you and the car deserve it!

[Spiffav8]

Way cool!!! Car looks outstanding, congratulations on the award. Well deserved.

Thanks Lenie.

I had an absolute blast hangin with y’all this past weekend, the car looked and sounded great finished or not. Also, good for you for setting the goal of making the weekend with the car a priority and actually making it happen....I’m sure our buddy would be proud, what’d he always say? Just get out and pick up a tool!
:cheers: Until next time

Use your mod skills to fix the pic...or tilt your head. lol

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Looking forward to the next event. Hopefully it will be full of the same good people and a few more. Thanks for the pic.

Lookin good! The event sounds like it was awesome and congrats on the hardwear, you and the car deserve it!

Thanks Brian. Still aways to go. It's an adventure for sure.

[adrienneweld]

Such an amazing week at Sema with dad’s 40. Even though Curtis and I couldn’t make the road trip back home we made the most of the day @ Optima. So much fun being in his garage working on the camero to get it out there.

He did look at me to tell me that he could just hear Dad yelling at him to put the seat belts in, but I called him a ***** and we rolled without them.

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I couldn’t be more thankful for this community and for dad bringing me around everyone.

NO BAD DAYS [emoji1665][emoji1596]


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[Spiffav8]

Just because.

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[RdHuggr68]

Just because.

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Damn, that sounds good, Mike said it was pretty loud w/o interior, how is it now with the interior installed?

[Spiffav8]

Damn, that sounds good, Mike said it was pretty loud w/o interior, how is it now with the interior installed?

It was like riding inside a beer can without the interior. I still don’t have a full interior, but as I get more and more in there it’s improving rapidly. The Dynamat and Dynaliner make a big diff! You can actually carry on a conversation while driving now. :lol: I’m not going to run a rear seat, but whatever I come up with will be well insulated.

[Spiffav8]

Struck up a conversation with a guy named Chris at a local car show. He asked if he could shoot the car and I agreed. Pictures turned out pretty decent if you ask me.

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Thanks for Looking :captain:

[ADY]

Awesome photos.

[jack67rs]

Wow, pictures look awesome.


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[WSSix]

Chris did a great job. Car looks great, Curtis.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Chris nailed it! :cool:

[Spiffav8]

He just sent a few more. Guess I should have vacuumed the car out at the minimum. :rolleyes: I love that intake tube and closeout panel Frank (1969skunkworks) made for me. :D

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Thanks for looking! :captain:

[waynieZ]

Sweet!

[Goosesdad]

Fantastic Curtis!!

[Vegas69]

Beautiful job my friend!

[F'in mine]

1st Gen w/RS option,check, canyon carving on a nice sunny day,check........... priceless!

[camcojb]

Looks incredible Curtis!!!!!!!!!

[slimjim]

What satin black did you go with in the bay? It came out great!

[Steve68]

He just sent a few more. Guess I should have vacuumed the car out at the minimum. :rolleyes: I love that intake tube and closeout panel Frank (1969skunkworks) made for me. :D

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Thanks for looking! :captain:

What kind of door sills are those??? very cool photos, i hope one day, if I ever finish my car it will look as good of yours,

[Flash68]

Beautiful! And way better than Todd's Camaro! :action-smiley-027:

[FaBrycation]

:drool::drool::drool:

[jarhead]

"Holy Sh" "WOW" "Hell Ya"

Awesome car, most excellent photos!
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[XLexusTech]

May I ask what steering wheel adapter that is ?

[Spiffav8]

Thank You. As you all know, I had a lot of help with the build. Jim doing the paint and body to an over the top level, Jeff advising/assisting/teaching on assembly and Mike on wiring/plumbing/etc. I'm basically just an idea guy who has some kick azz friends.

What satin black did you go with in the bay? It came out great!

That's just Eastwoods Hot Rod satin black. If you use it, painting everything at the same time is a good idea. There are very small difference in a few areas due to not doing this. You really have to look though.

What kind of door sills are those??? very cool photos, i hope one day, if I ever finish my car it will look as good of yours,

Those are from Ring Brothers as are the hood hinge, door strikers, shifter and cigarette "Eject" button. You'll finish it! Hopefully we will be seeing your photos like these here sooner than later.

May I ask what steering wheel adapter that is ?

That setup is by NRG. I like it for a few reasons. Taking the steering wheel with you is a theft preventative, The steering wheel stands off the dash perfectly (for me) and I don't need the tilt (though I have it), You can set the steering wheel on the dash at car shows and listen to people make comments like "It's a total race car". :lol:

[slimjim]

glad I asked, great advice

[fleetus macmullitz]

:D

Saw this on the twitterer...

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[ScotI]

:D

Saw this on the twitterer...


I saw the same thing on IG. Very cool!

[XLexusTech]

Happen to have the NRG part # ? did you need a hub and the disconnect ? just want to order the right thing..

Thank You. As you all know, I had a lot of help with the build. Jim doing the paint and body to an over the top level, Jeff advising/assisting/teaching on assembly and Mike on wiring/plumbing/etc. I'm basically just an idea guy who has some kick azz friends.



That's just Eastwoods Hot Rod satin black. If you use it, painting everything at the same time is a good idea. There are very small difference in a few areas due to not doing this. You really have to look though.



Those are from Ring Brothers as are the hood hinge, door strikers, shifter and cigarette "Eject" button. You'll finish it! Hopefully we will be seeing your photos like these here sooner than later.



That setup is by NRG. I like it for a few reasons. Taking the steering wheel with you is a theft preventative, The steering wheel stands off the dash perfectly (for me) and I don't need the tilt (though I have it), You can set the steering wheel on the dash at car shows and listen to people make comments like "It's a total race car". :lol:

[Steve68]

Those are from Ring Brothers as are the hood hinge, door strikers, shifter and cigarette "Eject" button. You'll finish it! Hopefully we will be seeing your photos like these here sooner than later.



thanks we'll see what happens,

[Vegas69]

Beautiful! And way better than Todd's Camaro! :action-smiley-027:

Hey man, that was way back in the 2000's. :D If he goes out and beats it like a red headed step child, the trophy is his.

P.S. I'd buy a pile o chit race car for that. Not dissimilar to the blue one in the for sale section. HA HA

[Hydratech®]

I am tickled to see that our base model hydraulic brake assist unit graces your awesome engine compartment as nicely as it does. Any feedback as to how you like the braking?

[Spiffav8]

I am tickled to see that our base model hydraulic brake assist unit graces your awesome engine compartment as nicely as it does. Any feedback as to how you like the braking?

I love it! Far better than expected and the pedal feel is spot on. Went to one of the local "show and shines" and got a million questions about it. My answer is always "just buy. You won't regret it". :D


Happen to have the NRG part # ? did you need a hub and the disconnect ? just want to order the right thing..

I'll have to dig deep into the pile of paper work. If I find them, I'll PM them to you.

[RdHuggr68]

I love it! Far better than expected and the pedal feel is spot on. Went to one of the local "show and shines" and got a million questions about it. My answer is always "just buy. You won't regret it". :D




I'll have to dig deep into the pile of paper work. If I find them, I'll PM them to you.

X2,would'nt mind getting the part #'s also for the NRG setup.:y0!:

[XLexusTech]

I love it! Far better than expected and the pedal feel is spot on. Went to one of the local "show and shines" and got a million questions about it. My answer is always "just buy. You won't regret it". :D




I'll have to dig deep into the pile of paper work. If I find them, I'll PM them to you.

I ordered these....NRG Steering Wheel Quick Release Kit - Black Gen 2.5 - Part # SRK-250BK
NRG SRK-170H Steering Wheel Short Hub Adapater For Dodge, GM, GMC, Cheverolet,

[68454RS]

I ordered these....NRG Steering Wheel Quick Release Kit - Black Gen 2.5 - Part # SRK-250BK
NRG SRK-170H Steering Wheel Short Hub Adapater For Dodge, GM, GMC, Cheverolet,

Do you know if these work on an IDIDIT 68 Camaro column?

[XLexusTech]

Do you know if these work on an IDIDIT 68 Camaro column?
I will let you know thats what I have .. no key with a tilt to be exact..
Bu I believe it will yes..

[Spiffav8]

I ordered these....NRG Steering Wheel Quick Release Kit - Black Gen 2.5 - Part # SRK-250BK
NRG SRK-170H Steering Wheel Short Hub Adapater For Dodge, GM, GMC, Cheverolet,

Took some digging but that's the same as what I have. Ordered from THMotorsports.com.

Did I get this info from you? :EmoteClueless: They did sit on the shelf from July 2014 till October 1026. :lol:

It's super handy for working on the car, getting in and out, good theft preventative and kinda cool. I'll set the steering wheel on the dash at events. People seem to get a kick out of it.

[Hydratech®]

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/images/GRANT1.jpg

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/images/GRANT2.jpg

http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/219/

Nowhere near as trick as the NRG set up though from what I can see. I take some comfort in knowing it reduces the risk of theft of my 442, but nothing can stop a flat bed tow truck (DOH). I also park way off in an empty corner of a parking lot, crank my steering all the way full left to thwart being dragged up a flat bed, and set my emergency brake. I still bite my nails when I don't see my car, and enjoy a huge sigh of relief when I come back outside to still see my car there. That constant threat of theft has drastically reduced the miles I put on my car.

If I had known that NRG also offered a removable steering wheel set up, I may have gone that direction as the Grant version has it's merits, but it's a mass produced item with a quality level of a 9 out of 10.

:cheers:

[Spiffav8]

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/images/GRANT1.jpg

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/images/GRANT2.jpg

http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/219/

Nowhere near as trick as the NRG set up though from what I can see. I take some comfort in knowing it reduces the risk of theft of my 442, but nothing can stop a flat bed tow truck (DOH). I also park way off in an empty corner of a parking lot, crank my steering all the way full left to thwart being dragged up a flat bed, and set my emergency brake. I still bite my nails when I don't see my car, and enjoy a huge sigh of relief when I come back outside to still see my car there. That constant threat of theft has drastically reduced the miles I put on my car.

If I had known that NRG also offered a removable steering wheel set up, I may have gone that direction as the Grant version has it's merits, but it's a mass produced item with a quality level of a 9 out of 10.

:cheers:

Yeah there’s no stopping the determined thief. I too don’t like to leave the car for long. The Grant setup works well, though I suspect that anyone that sees your shifter setup would just walk away confused. :lol:

[Hydratech®]

I have walked up on some people checking out my 442 and they do flip and trip over the super rare Legendary Hurst Lightning Rods along with the steering wheel removed. They want to call them Ram Rods, and some even ask if that's a Lenco? They are cool to look at and fun to occasionally play with, but the Holley Terminator EFI controlled GM Performance 4L85E does such a great job that I just plunk it into drive and have programmed it to do everything I want without having to ever really touch the shifter. I actually mostly use all of the rods just to do some occasional manual downshifts getting off the highway, or hold it in second while challenging some of the twisty winding roads around here. Once in a great while I will find myself in a street race (who, me?) That's when I use the true function of the Lightning Rods to hold each shift about 500 RPM higher than the programmed set points and bang shift my way through the pass. Funny that most also ask me if it's got the 442 engine - I usually just say yeah just to leave it be. (there is actually a '70 W30 442 455 engine in it that's been heavily massaged to 488 cubes as my little secret weapon) 8 liters is just SO much better than five. Yeah, yeah, - it's all stock LOL (until I open the remote key fob exhaust dumps right before I make a pass - that's when they know they've been had). Someday I'll get it over to a chassis dyno - 'til then, dunno, but it smokes the tires violently to all hell at a 30 roll if you just stand on it instead of easing into it... (damn ass telephone pole / ditch hunter). If any body else dare asks to drive it (like my daughter or son in law), I swap in the alternate fully castrated tune in it and they still come back all starry eyed. I wish I was over in your area and we could go see how much trouble we could get into chasing each other around, though it would probably end up with me in a ditch until I do something about my severe traction issues...

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Now let's get back to your post - no hijacking!

:thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Sounds like the car is setup right and yeah... some days there just isn’t enough tire out back. I’d probably be in the ditch right next to you :lol: Wishing I would have tried to stuff a 315 under the back of my car. I didn’t want any rubbing issues and went conservative with a 305. Oh well. Next time.

Speaking of “spirited driving”. There’s a group out here called the breakFAST club. It’s primarily Porsche, Ferreira and other Exotics in the group but open to anyone. They invited me to an early AM run Sunday through Red Rock Canyon. Breakfast to follow. Seems like a pretty good bunch. Then again maybe they are just looking to pick on some American Muscle. :lol: should be fun regardless.

:Captain:

[Hydratech®]

I say go run with the "imports" Sunday morning and have a blast. Since you are somewhat new to your build and vice a versa, you will be racing yourself and the road more than the other cars around you. Once you become a "Stielow behind the wheel", then you can show the import boyz how it's really done. Real cars have rock chips, but see if you can keep from eating grass, well, you say canyon which raises the stakes MUCH higher - your pilots license doesn't work in a car (DOH) :shakehead: I did some Corvette canyon carving a few years ago in the mountains of Arizona and found road dust and sand to "make my heart skip a beat and also grease my seat", so let some drivers run ahead of you to see if they happen across anything before you do as an early warning. Always remember to ease into all of your maneuvers so as not to upset your chassis / traction unpredictably - brakes, steering, throttle... You may have to pull over and change your brake proportioning setting a bit too, as hot brakes in a canyon run will be completely different than most other "normal circumstances". Hmmm, sorry about rambling on about how to drive - you are just going out to have fun! Those high dollar "imports" don't want to hurt their cars either, so I'm sure you will hang with them just fine.

As far as 305 versus 315 tire tread width? 10 little millimeters? Not worth the trouble. Many don't know this, but as your tires wear, the contact patch width widens considerably. By the time you are halfway through your rear tires, they will probably measure out at 315 +/- anyway. Have you ever heard of certain class racers purposely sending their tires out to be shaved? Yep - they carefully cut more than half the tread off of a perfectly brand new tire to reduce "tread squirm", lighten up the tires for less unsprung weight, and also makes the tread area measurably wider (while still staying within the rules for their class). In your case, a few good burn outs can do this too, but spray some PAM no stick cooking oil on your rear quarter panels first and have the video camera rollin' while those dollar bills literally go up in smoke :lol:

[Steve68]

Pauls post are always a good read, reminds me of the forums in the younger days!

[Hydratech®]

Pauls post are always a good read, reminds me of the forums in the younger days!

Soooo... That 21 Pilots song (Stressed Out):

"Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days"... <-- that's what the lyrics are supposedly

... "but now we're stressed out" … "Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money"

Dunno, but every time I hear the song I swear I'm hearing "the good dope days" (Zoiks!) :innocent: :lol: :snapout:
Bill Clinton said he hit it a couple of times but didn't inhale (yeah right) :lolhit:

So today I'm listening to the radio in the shop and am now hearing "wish we could turn back time to the good post days" I know, I know... :lostmarbles:

:cheers:

[Steve68]

Soooo... That 21 Pilots song (Stressed Out):

"Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days"... <-- that's what the lyrics are supposedly

... "but now we're stressed out" … "Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money"

Dunno, but every time I hear the song I swear I'm hearing "the good dope days" (Zoiks!) :innocent: :lol: :snapout:
Bill Clinton said he hit it a couple of times but didn't inhale (yeah right) :lolhit:

So today I'm listening to the radio in the shop and am now hearing "wish we could turn back time to the good post days" I know, I know... :lostmarble
:cheers:

Damn, I swear its the good dope days

[Hydratech®]

Somehow I don't think Curtis, or anybody else for that matter, expected us to come in and toss this monkey curveball twist on page 125 of this post :bitchslap:

Then again, it may be the best ending of a build post I've ever seen!

:lateral:

[Spiffav8]

A lot's happened in the last few weeks for all of us. Life changing in ways that we are just starting to get a glimps of. With strange days ahead, I hope "stressed out" doesn't become a theme song for all of us.

Before all the craziness broke out, I was invited to join a group called the breakFAST club and so far, it's been a lot of fun. My first outing was a few laps through the Red Rock scenic loop. On that day we had a Lamborghini, McClaren, GT3 RS, NSX and a couple of TESLAs. Great bunch of guys and some really cool cars. It was crazy early, but we had to beat the traffic and it was worth it. Lot's of twisty sections and a few decent straight aways. Fun spirited driving, but not the kind of place anyone could really pull on me. My high speed was 103. I have to admit, it was a lot more fun than I expected and the crew didn't even bat an eye when I rolled in. Then again I don't think they expected much from me. After the drive we cruised to a local cafe for breakfast. Not a bad way to spend an early Sunday morning.

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The following week I went to a meet I spotted on Instagram. It looked like all tuners, so I sent them a message and was told it was for everyone and to please come out. So I did and.... it was all Tuner cars. :lol: Nice group and it was fun to see something different. I was surprised at the number of people taking photos with really nice cameras. Even more surprised when girls started climbing on hoods of cars! I was about to leave when I was asked if a gal could pose with my car. :rolleyes: I agreed, but told them no climbing on the cars. The model proceeded to tell me she would never as she love Camaro's and how she had helped her Dad restore a 70. She gave a lot of details and turned out to be a big fan of muscle cars. Have to admit I was a bit surprised. She was very respectful of the car and the pics turned out decent.

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This past weekend the breakFAST club had a run around Lake Mead. Epic event! There where 20 cars, mostly Porsche and some high end ones to. I got a lot of strange looks as people arrived. I figured I'd hang at the back of the pack and see what happened. Yeah... I ended up at the front some how. I suppose that pushed me, in a good way, and everything went smooth. I even passed a few guys. I'll admit to being a bit shy in some of the tight turns, but I'm still getting used to the car in that type of driving. At one point a bunch of us got stuck behind a Motor Home and had to wait to pass. When it was finally clear and I got by, the road quickly opened up to a long straight stretch. I sucked in the lead cars a lot quicker than I expected. Just before I lifted, I glanced down and saw 132 mph. Scared me a little, but the Blonde sitting in the passenger seat seemed just fine with it. :lostmarbles: I kept it under 120 the rest of the trip. We finished up the run with a drive down the Las Vegas Strip. Really weird to see everything shut down. :shakehead:

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Everyone did a decent job of Social Distancing.
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With all of the car gatherings cancelled till further notice, I'll probably do a few more of these. It's a good time and I have to admit I do enjoy seeing the confusion on peoples faces when I keep up with our pass them. The car has become popular and a few of the drivers are talking about getting a PT car now that they understand it.

Thanks for looking. Be safe my friends and remember.... No One is Coming, It's Up to Us.