Pretty sure I have the best wife ever!

[65_LS1_T56]

So this weekend we are at USCA Michigan International Speedway, getting ready to hit the autox after lunch. Tom Farrington comes over and says hey the MAV TV guys want to interview you and Jill about families and couples in the sport. I was ohhkaay...
They put mics on us and took us out by some trailers and started asking questions. Chad asked Jill if she wanted to tell me something about my birthday present...I'm like I already got it, a new radio for the Chevelle. Then she points over to Farringtons truckand trailer, that I never saw drive up, and says Happy Birthday!

This was on the trailer!http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/65%20NH%20Malibu/New%20Parts/20140823_165857_zps1l3xkwoh.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/65%20NH%20Malibu/New%20Parts/20140823_165857_zps1l3xkwoh.jpg.html)
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/65%20NH%20Malibu/New%20Parts/20140823_165830_zpsuqifbug6.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/65%20NH%20Malibu/New%20Parts/20140823_165830_zpsuqifbug6.jpg.html)

See, I told you.

[Che70velle]

That's pretty cool right there. She done' good!
Give us some details about the engine.

[glassman]

That is a mighty fine bride you have right there!!! What a great weekend...Congrats

[clill]

Wow...That was pretty special. Congrats and the new engine and on the great wife.:excited:

[JB64CHEVELLE]

Very cool! Congrats

[Spiffav8]

Oh Yeah....she's a keeper! The level of this gift goes beyond awesome and goes far beyond the engine and car. The fact that she pays that much attention to you and what you love to do is off the charts cool.

[Track Junky]

That is great news. :thumbsup:

[Stuart Adams]

Thats awesome.

[Vegas69]

Which cam did she spec?:D You better start writing poems or get real good at massages because it's going to be expensive to one up that. ha

[GregWeld]

Wow --- Who knew!?!?!

That took some planning and execution...she didn't just pull that off the Friday before. Pretty special Aaron... Bet ya didn't see that one coming. HA!!

[camcojb]

That's awesome! :thumbsup:

[Shmoov69]

Well, I gotta disagree and say that my wife is the best!

Buuuuut......... You got a super close second man!! LoL! THAT is awesome! Congrats on it all!!

[waynieZ]

That is so cool! I always leave lists around in case my wife is wondering what I might want, but all I get is in trouble for leaving the paper laying around! :). That's an awesome job Mrs Spiffsv8. Congrat's Curtis !

[Spiffav8]

That is so cool! I always leave lists around in case my wife is wondering what I might want, but all I get is in trouble for leaving the paper laying around! :). That's an awesome job Mrs Spiffsv8. Congrat's Curtis !

Wait...what? Is there something going on I don't know about? :confused59: Did we win the lotto and Laurie hasn't told me!

65_LS1_T56 65_LS1_T56 is the one who's wife bought him the new engine.

:lol:

[tubbed69]

thats a GREAT wife,congrats.

[Rick D]

Ok that is awesome Aaron!!! Very cool, maybe your wife could talk to my wife :idea: my bday is coming up??

[Boss 5.0]

Congrats to you. She is awesome!

[SSLance]

Very nice! and yes Specs please!!

Did she stipulate if the engine was for the Chevelle or the Corvette? :headscratch: :popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

Well, I gotta disagree and say that my wife is the best!

Buuuuut......... You got a super close second man!! LoL! THAT is awesome! Congrats on it all!!





Gwen has bought me LOTS of motors and other cool parts.......


She just doesn't know about it.




HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[WSSix]

Congrats, Aaron!

[57hemicuda]

All I can say is, she's a keeper, don't screw that up.LOL
I think you should be a nice husband and put it the Corvette, because I fear the Chevelle may be a force to be recon d with with some real power. Happy Birthday man.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Well, I gotta disagree and say that my wife is the best!

Buuuuut......... You got a super close second man!! LoL! THAT is awesome! Congrats on it all!!

Mine is buying me a new 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe for my birthday, I factory-ordered it and it should arrive mid to end of October, in plenty of time for my B-Day. :hail:

[rickpaw]

Congrats. That's an awesome bride you have there.

BTW, happy BD.

[Shmoov69]

Gwen has bought me LOTS of motors and other cool parts.......


She just doesn't know about it.




HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Well..... Then there's that!! LOL!!

[Al Moreno]

That's AWESOME Aaron! you definitely have the best wife in "THE WORLD"!!!


My wife on the other hand puts up with all my crap!!!, so that alone makes her hands down ................................................. the best wife "IN THE UNIVERSE"!!!

[65_LS1_T56]

Which cam did she spec?:D You better start writing poems or get real good at massages because it's going to be expensive to one up that. ha

Lol, heck I don't event know what it really is, but according to the 20 plus people that knew this was going on behind me, this is the motor (!) http://www.mastmotorsports.com/view.php?id=525&c=3&s=6

Wow --- Who knew!?!?!

That took some planning and execution...she didn't just pull that off the Friday before. Pretty special Aaron... Bet ya didn't see that one coming. HA!!

That's actually the coolest part of the deal..she's been working on it, and keeping a secret since we went to Goodguys Nashville, then on to Daytona for the USCA event there. I can't keep a secret that long.

I felt like I was on Overhaulin' except I have to do all the work! lol
Very nice! and yes Specs please!!

Did she stipulate if the engine was for the Chevelle or the Corvette? :headscratch: :popcorn2:

Oh boy, don't start this...it's went thru my head a million times already :headscratch:
See link above for general specs (I think, Tom is going to send me the paperwork later).
Gwen has bought me LOTS of motors and other cool parts.......


She just doesn't know about it.




HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Haha, yeah well she bought the first one too. That "may" end up in a certain Corvette someday. We'll see.

That's AWESOME Aaron! you definitely have the best wife in "THE WORLD"!!!


My wife on the other hand puts up with all my crap!!!, so that alone makes her hands down ................................................. the best wife "IN THE UNIVERSE"!!!

She's a keeper, so keep shopping elsewhere guys!

[65_LS1_T56]

All I can say is, she's a keeper, don't screw that up.LOL
I think you should be a nice husband and put it the Corvette, because I fear the Chevelle may be a force to be recon d with with some real power. Happy Birthday man.

Thanks Ron, wished you could've been there too. The engine is super bad awesome, can't wait to hear it run. But, the real cool part was how the whole deal went down. I was completely taken off guard, and the camera footage will show that. I did a double take at the motor, then I scanned the crowd of friends gathered around that were there. Awesome. Great day to be me :cheers:

[65_LS1_T56]

And thanks to everyone that I didn't respond directly to, I come back after the USCA Event at MIS and find 3 pages of replies! She is great, all my car friends are too. It's incredible to be able to spend time with her and with all of them together, if that makes sense.

So yeah, MIS... Came back with my first real "hardware" from an event. I was awarded the Ridetech Renegade Award! Super honored to get that as I feel it fits my philosophy of what I wanted to build. A budget (that's blown now, see Mast Motor pics above, lol) build that I could drive everyday and yet take to events and be somewhat competitive and at the least be noticed for trying. The car ran a performed exceptional all weekend. I was a little sidetracked after recieving the birthday gift (see Mast Motor pics above!) so I struggled a little in autox but ended up with a respectable time at the end of the session.

I had a blast on the roadcourse today though. MIS is pretty intimidating speed wise so there was a chicane coming out of 4 that forced a 2nd gear change and some sawing of the wheel to slide thru. Problem was not the chicane, but you speed coming upto it was 120's for me anyway. That got pretty intense a few times there. I made some small changes thru the day, but the car really was working well. So much fun.

[SSLance]

I bet I know just how proud you are of that Renegade Award Aaron, congrats!!!

Sounds like you had a pretty memorable weekend, that's the best part of it all. Can't wait to watch the event on TV.

[214Chevy]

That's just awesome Aaron. Now start shopping for her a new diamond ring or something. Remember...to whom much is given, much is expected. LOL!!:hello: :hello:

[Yelcamino]

Congrats Aaron! That's an awesome birthday present from an awesome wife! Now flip a coin so we know which car it's going in!

[65_LS1_T56]

I bet I know just how proud you are of that Renegade Award Aaron, congrats!!!

Sounds like you had a pretty memorable weekend, that's the best part of it all. Can't wait to watch the event on TV.
It was very memorable Lance. When I was at Daytona this year, I said: no way will this experience ever be topped...little did I know :headspin:

That's just awesome Aaron. Now start shopping for her a new diamond ring or something. Remember...to whom much is given, much is expected. LOL!!:hello: :hello:
I'm gonna have a hard time coming up with anything that is close to what happened this weekend...

Congrats Aaron! That's an awesome birthday present from an awesome wife! Now flip a coin so we know which car it's going in!
Herb, so many things have gone thru my mind on this dilemma...to be continued. Oh, and thanks!

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats on the mill Aaron! :cheers:

Oh, and your natural selection skills deserve an honorable mention too :D

[65_LS1_T56]

Congrats on the mill Aaron! :cheers:

Oh, and your natural selection skills deserve an honorable mention too :D

lol, that's funny. And a funny story too: we met in driver's training class actually in 1987. She must have noticed my skills back then :lol: , 8 years later (she was still sticking around) we got married. This November Will be 19 years already.

thanks Ron!

[1965_SS]

WOW!!!!!!! Congrats on the engine. That will take you to the next level for sure:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

You stud. That is wicked cool.

With more power will come higher expectations. :bigun2:

:D

[65_LS1_T56]

WOW!!!!!!! Congrats on the engine. That will take you to the next level for sure:thumbsup:
Time to put big-boy pants on!

You stud.
That's what she said! :action-smiley-027:

That is wicked cool.

With more power will come higher expectations. :bigun2:

:D
Oh trust me, I feel the pressure already. Think this is a game changer. I really need to revisit some safety areas and make improvements (big) with the motor.

[Shmoov69]

That's just awesome Aaron. Now start shopping for her a new diamond ring or something. Remember...to whom much is given, much is expected. LOL!!:hello: :hello:

Hahaha!!!! TRUTH right there!! :waveflag:

That's cool for the award to top the weekend man! I got that at the MMCC a couple years ago and it's just cool as crap (which is pretty cool! LoL!) to be able to do good with low buck home built stuff and to be noticed for it.

Congrats on both man!!

[Ricochet]

Congrats!! That's awesome!

I have always said they're are 2 different kind of wives/girlfriends we car guys have.

One that deals with our obsession and one that excepts our obsession.

I will say I know I'm fortunate and wouldn't have it any other way - but you have one that only most can dream of. To have one as involved as much as yours is way cool. :thumbsup:

[1965_SS]

Hey Aaron, when you finish the swap you could put your current engine back in the crate and send it to me, it would love to be back in a 65' Chevelle!!:unibrow:

[intocarss]

:hello:

[Sieg]

Masty Birthday to You, Masty Birthday to You, Masty Birthday dear Aaron, Masty Birthday to You! :lol:

[Panteracer]

Happy birthday and the Renegade is one of the best ...showing
you drive it.. that means the most I think...

Not sure how your wife knew what engine to buy
but great she knows

My wife:
I painted my car a number of years back and was going to
our yearly Pantera convention.. I told my wife I was
not going to Track the car at our annual race since it
had new paint.. she turned around and asked me why
do you put that motor in the car??? She changed my
mind and I put the first new rock chips on the car

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[Richio1]

Wow... good for you...

Um, does she has a sister???? :hello:

[65_LS1_T56]

Hahaha!!!! TRUTH right there!! :waveflag:

That's cool for the award to top the weekend man! I got that at the MMCC a couple years ago and it's just cool as crap (which is pretty cool! LoL!) to be able to do good with low buck home built stuff and to be noticed for it.

Congrats on both man!!
Exactly, that why that award is so cool. Thanks!

Congrats!! That's awesome!

I have always said they're are 2 different kind of wives/girlfriends we car guys have.

One that deals with our obsession and one that excepts our obsession.

I will say I know I'm fortunate and wouldn't have it any other way - but you have one that only most can dream of. To have one as involved as much as yours is way cool. :thumbsup:
Hehe, two years ago, she was the one that "dealt" with it. 180 flip and I couldn't be happier about it. Thank you!

Hey Aaron, when you finish the swap you could put your current engine back in the crate and send it to me, it would love to be back in a 65' Chevelle!!:unibrow:
Oh Todd, there are lots of options, that's probably not one of them though! Sorry man! It really would be a nice LS starter motor in the Vette and my oldest will have a 70 El Camino project coming in the next couple of years to.

:hello:
Awesome quote, lots of truth there, thanks!
Masty Birthday to You, Masty Birthday to You, Masty Birthday dear Aaron, Masty Birthday to You! :lol:
Took me a while, but I'm getting back to reality now. My feet almost touch the ground, just a few more feet to go...:thankyou:
Happy birthday and the Renegade is one of the best ...showing
you drive it.. that means the most I think...

Not sure how your wife knew what engine to buy
but great she knows

My wife:
I painted my car a number of years back and was going to
our yearly Pantera convention.. I told my wife I was
not going to Track the car at our annual race since it
had new paint.. she turned around and asked me why
do you put that motor in the car??? She changed my
mind and I put the first new rock chips on the car

Panteracer Norcal Bob
Hey Bob, well she put all her engine spec-ing trust in my great friend, and brother-from-another-mother, Tom Farrington (tommycomfort). Tom is a Mast dealer now. So with his personal experience and the expert collaborations with Billy Utley (72novadriver), this is the motor they came up for me. My wife trusted both of their inputs and pulled the trigger on this back in May. Pretty cool.
Sounds like you have a keeper too! Congratulations.
Wow... good for you...

Um, does she has a sister???? :hello:
She does! But taken, sorry. :lol:

[1965_SS]

Time for a name change:D

[Panteracer]

Sounds like we all have great wives

Mine has been married to me for 37 years today

Was going to get rid of my Pantera a few months
back because I could not get in it due to a bad back..
she talked me out of it.. all is better now and driving
the car.. they some times know things we are too hard
headed to figure out... she understands my addiction to
cars and motorcycles

Panteracer

[69hugger]

As long as we are talking about great wives, I need to chime in. The highlights... for my 60th birthday in January, she gave me a shifter kart class at Bondurant, AND an XTreme Driving Ferrari experience in Chicago in May. Oh yeah, she also told me last December if I was gonna retire, I needed a new toy, spent 4 days at Barrett-Jackson while I checked out every P/T Camaro & Corvette in the house, and sat right next to me when I dropped big bank (for us) on a '69 Camaro. The icing? She has been very patient as "creeping luxuries" have taken over the new cave addition... complete with a 12 foot vaulted ceiling for a 2 post lift!


My fat a** in a kart..
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/bsternz06/DSCN4454.jpg

The new addition...
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/bsternz06/DSCN5022.jpg

What it was before construction...
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/bsternz06/DSCN1617.jpg

Home for this...
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/bsternz06/IMG_0298.jpg

I hate to boast, but after 28 years, ain't a day goes by that I don't wonder what I did to deserve her!

[GregWeld]

So you bought Vegas69's Camaro at Barrett Jackson?? If that's not it - it sure like just like it.

Ain't those shifter karts a hoot!!! After doing those at Bondurant -- I was upset with myself for not getting my kids into karting.

[Ricochet]

So you bought Vegas69's Camaro at Barrett Jackson?? If that's not it - it sure like just like it.

Ain't those shifter karts a hoot!!! After doing those at Bondurant -- I was upset with myself for not getting my kids into karting.

I think that is actually SW's old Camaro that DSE did for him. BTW - shop looks great!! To clean to work in though! :)

[69hugger]

It used to be S.W.'s. He sold it several years ago to a friend of his, who sent it back to DSE for a Quadra-link & FAST F.I. That guy brought it to B-J. The karts were a blast, but I'm a bit hefty for them. I barely fit into their fat-guy kart. I could hardly breathe wedged in it. The acceleration when you're 2" off the ground is plenty awesome!
I really wanted to do the C-7 Vette experience, but it was full. Plus, my wife reminded me I had already spent quite enough for one week!

[69hugger]

I think that is actually SW's old Camaro that DSE did for him. BTW - shop looks great!! To clean to work in though! :)

Thanks. It is no "Weld's Shed", but I like it. It is too clean to do heavy work in, but I know my limitations. I can handle wrenches, not welders. I would much rather pay someone that knows what they're doing, then hose it up myself, especially on a nice car. Mine has had too many guys that do great work to mess it up now. I had to repair the front suspension after the coil over conversion failed this spring. Took it to a very proficient rod builder & it is better than new now, and only took them about a week to fix it. That job would have taken me all summer (which is only about 3 months long here)!

[GregWeld]

It used to be S.W.'s. He sold it several years ago to a friend of his, who sent it back to DSE for a Quadra-link & FAST F.I. That guy brought it to B-J. The karts were a blast, but I'm a bit hefty for them. I barely fit into their fat-guy kart. I could hardly breathe wedged in it. The acceleration when you're 2" off the ground is plenty awesome!
I really wanted to do the C-7 Vette experience, but it was full. Plus, my wife reminded me I had already spent quite enough for one week!



AH HA -- YEAH!! SW's.... I spoke too soon. I knew I recognized the car. They're very similar except SW's was nicer, faster, and he drove it better. LOL

I've done Bondurant several times now -- wish it helped my driving, but that's another issue.... With the Karts - you accelerate into the corner... I'd haul down the front straight and bang down an gear and punch it... and you're pulling like 2 G's.... they're so much fun!

This is the only school other than Dirt Fish - where the instructors actually WANT you to go faster (if you're good enough). All the other schools that I've taken are more of a take the money and show 'em a good time. The guys at Bondurant dissect your every move and discuss how to carry your speed etc - and will raise your game if they think you are capable (you have to show you can do what they're asking of you). One school won't make you AJ Foyt... but they sure will give you some building blocks to make you better.

[ironworks]

AH HA -- YEAH!! SW's.... I spoke too soon. I knew I recognized the car. They're very similar except SW's was nicer, faster, and he drove it better. LOL

I've done Bondurant several times now -- wish it helped my driving, but that's another issue.... With the Karts - you accelerate into the corner... I'd haul down the front straight and bang down an gear and punch it... and you're pulling like 2 G's.... they're so much fun!

This is the only school other than Dirt Fish - where the instructors actually WANT you to go faster (if you're good enough). All the other schools that I've taken are more of a take the money and show 'em a good time. The guys at Bondurant dissect your every move and discuss how to carry your speed etc - and will raise your game if they think you are capable (you have to show you can do what they're asking of you). One school won't make you AJ Foyt... but they sure will give you some building blocks to make you better.


I really wish Dirtfish would do an advanced class. That was super duper fun. I must have the best Mother In Law - EVER

[Streetking]

Car looks great! Congrats on the purchase, I'm glad it went to a good home!

[69hugger]

Thanks S.W.! I will gladly nurture any more of your ex's! Really sorry I missed that '71. I would trade for that in a minute! I DO like Trans Ams too....

[69hugger]

Sorry for the hijack. Now back to braggin' on our wives!

:topic:

[65_LS1_T56]

Anybody get to see the big reveal on the show last night? They did a pretty good job of it. Brought back the whole day again.

[glassman]

I did. Must of been awesome for you to not only live it, but then to see it on the "big" screen. Sweet. My wife saw that while she was in the kitchen, comes over and says "awe how nice" (she bought me Vintage Air for mine in Aug)....

[Vegas69]

Not mine but it inspired me to become a junkie for half a decade or so.

Weld, I'll give you nicer, but not faster... haha

[NAPA 68]

Anybody get to see the big reveal on the show last night? They did a pretty good job of it. Brought back the whole day again.

I did! Really cool deal. Every once and again................a good wife can take your breath away. Congrats!

Tim

[eric1967]

Aaron the show was pretty cool. Is the new bullet in the car?

[65_LS1_T56]

I did. Must of been awesome for you to not only live it, but then to see it on the "big" screen. Sweet. My wife saw that while she was in the kitchen, comes over and says "awe how nice" (she bought me Vintage Air for mine in Aug)....
Still going to be hard to top that day..pretty cool stuff. Sounds like you wife is a keeper too!

Not mine but it inspired me to become a junkie for half a decade or so.

Weld, I'll give you nicer, but not faster... haha
Is this Spam? :lol:

I did! Really cool deal. Every once and again................a good wife can take your breath away. Congrats!

Tim
Thanks, she sure did that day for sure :yes:

Aaron the show was pretty cool. Is the new bullet in the car?
Hey Eric! Short answer, nope. Gonna go to Vegas with the car I know, not something I have to relearn while I'm there. Definitely a winter project.

[SSLance]

Anybody get to see the big reveal on the show last night? They did a pretty good job of it. Brought back the whole day again.


I backed it up...paused it...and waited for the wife to come back into the room so she could see it too. :D :whistling:

Y'all did good.

[65_LS1_T56]

I backed it up...paused it...and waited for the wife to come back into the room so she could see it too. :D :whistling:

Y'all did good.

Hey I hope it works for you Lance! It's the subtle hints...or the constant nagging...that eventually they'll pick up what you're laying down :lol:

Thanks, I'm not the most comfortable person in front of the camera though. The crew came over last Wednesday for another interview at my house. Don't get me wrong, they are great guys and easy to talk to, just not my thing.

[GeoffP]

Saw this Friday night - VERY cool Aaron!!!