Camaro in a box.. what I love about this hobby.. lat-g edition

[Steve1968LS2]

For those that don't lurk at the other site.. :)

First off.. why I love this hobby..

Because I can rely on a guy I have never met (Paton) to be nice enough to checkout a car I have never seen and then have another car guy be nice enough (Bill H) to bring the car 1000 miles closer to me so I can pick it up with a trailer lent to me by another car guy that I don't know that well.

It's hobbiests help each other out.. and I won't even go into all the people that have offered to put me up or provide me with a safe place for the car durring its journey home.

Car people are the best people on earth.. I better stop before I tear up.. thanks guys!

As for the car... These just in..

Spy Shot..
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=getimage&id=866

Got tire???
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=getimage&id=867
Oh, he had these two extra brand new 335 pilot sports and sold them to me for $300 for the pair!!.. now THAT is a deal..

Next stop.. Austin TX then Sunny SoCal.. I should have it drag raced and on a road course in the next 30 days or so :)
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=getimage&id=868


Thanks again to all those that have helped.. Bill said the car sounded pretty good.. maybe he can give his impressions (since I have never heard it run)..

[MikeFitz]

Is that car from NC. ?
I really like that car. :thumbsup:

[JamesJ]

When are you going to Austin. Are you going to come by way of houston? If you are stop and i can show you some pretty neet car stuff. P.S. Everyone is nice in the car hobby, but it helps if you have something cool to look at :D

[DCreations]

Thats sweet!!!! :thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

When are you going to Austin. Are you going to come by way of houston? If you are stop and i can show you some pretty neet car stuff. P.S. Everyone is nice in the car hobby, but it helps if you have something cool to look at :D

Wish I was going to Houston.. but it is farther and I am going far enough already.. lol..

When I am in Houston I will let you know :)

[XcYZ]

That car is soooo bad ass. :hail: I've read your posts at LS2.com so I know what you're thinking - it's going to be REALLY BAD ASS!

[trapin]

Bill's a great guy. We've spoke at length on the phone in the past and I'm just damn sorry I don't have the vacation time left to make it down to Pigeon Forge to break bread with those guys in June.

She's comin home to you, Steve. It's finally happening. :thumbsup:

[jonny51]

I must say I am jealous!!!Looks great by the way :thumbsup:

[BC69]

I know what you mean to the fullest extend of this hobby. You cannot beat car guys, when you catch the car bug, I think it has kindness side affects! Thats awesome that things have worked out and you have yourself another awesome ride!!

Congrats
Tim

[Keith]

Wish I was going to Houston.. but it is farther and I am going far enough already.. lol..

When I am in Houston I will let you know :)

You still swinging by Peonix? I'll be there starting Friday night. I emailed you so just let me know. Love to say hi and shoot the **** for a minute while you're on your way through. I'm making plans to meet up with Brian, too..should be fun!

[almcbri]

Steve that is a great looking car. I love the stance, it just looks mean.

[Ricochet]

Nice car Steve. I liked the car the first time I saw it! The car has that don't mess me with look!! It just says "Pure Function"!!!

[awr68]

Looks sweet!!

I was thinking he swapped the hood for the stock height cowl hood though???

[Steve1968LS2]

Looks sweet!!

I was thinking he swapped the hood for the stock height cowl hood though???

Nope.. that will be my task :)

[jannes_z-28]

That car looks cruel!! Good buy Steve.

Not wanting to be a nitpicker but you should always run the tiedowns crosswise to take up lateral-g forces.

Jan

[Steve1968LS2]

You still swinging by Peonix? I'll be there starting Friday night. I emailed you so just let me know. Love to say hi and shoot the **** for a minute while you're on your way through. I'm making plans to meet up with Brian, too..should be fun!

I will call you today.. I am a little bummed because the timetable got moved up and I need to be in Austin Friday (late afternoon).. means I have to leave Thursday early evening..

Maybe I can catch ya on the way back? Anyways, I will call you :)

[Steve1968LS2]

That car looks cruel!! Good buy Steve.

Not wanting to be a nitpicker but you should always run the tiedowns crosswise to take up lateral-g forces.

Jan

Forwarding message to Bill.. :)

On a side note.. the car is so stiff I down it moves laterally.. lol

[Steve1968LS2]

More pictures courtesy of Bill for those that just love pictures..

http://www.z069.us/68/transport/

My favorite.. notice the rearview mirror
http://www.z069.us/68/transport/IMG_2424.jpg

[MarkM66]

Awesome Steve. This car is very hight on my list of favorites. :D

[69rs]

Not gettin excited are ya?!? :willy: I would be about to wet myself! :unibrow:

[Payton King]

I cannot wait for the driving impressions of Steve. The short ride I took in the car only two words came to mind...actually 4. the first 2 were Holy $#!& and the second set was "pure race"

[Steve1968LS2]

I cannot wait for the driving impressions of Steve. The short ride I took in the car only two words came to mind...actually 4. the first 2 were Holy $#!& and the second set was "pure race"

My neighbors will be:

At first = :eek:

Then = :willy:

Followed by = :(

Eventually they will mostly be = :thumbsup:

[66chevy]

:hail: All I can say is WOW. That is one sweet looking car. One question... when you said My favorite.. notice the rearview mirror what were you talking about? :thumbsup:

Deron

[Steve Chryssos]

Looks like it has a roll bar mounted race car mirror. Like this one from Longacre Racing:

[Steve1968LS2]

:hail: All I can say is WOW. That is one sweet looking car. One question... when you said what were you talking about? :thumbsup:

Deron

Yea.. like steveo said.. it has a roll bar mounted circle track mirror.. I just think it is so cool..

I already have a roll bar camera mount for track days :thumbsup:

[tndude]

Yea.. like steveo said.. it has a roll bar mounted circle track mirror.. I just think it is so cool..

I already have a roll bar camera mount for track days :thumbsup:
:goofy:

[Steve1968LS2]

:goofy:

So what are you trying to say?? ;)

[Musclerodz]

As much as I love that car already, what you have planned will only make it better. How hard is the new hood going to be to color match? I hope it is a standard color. Or better yet, Flat black to go with the wheels!

Mike

[Y-TRY]

When/why are you coming to Austin? If my car is up and running I'd love to meet/cruise with you.

Are you having some work done in Austin or something?

[Steve1968LS2]

When/why are you coming to Austin? If my car is up and running I'd love to meet/cruise with you.

Are you having some work done in Austin or something?


No.. meeting with Bill and he is bringing the car from NC (he is picking up a car in Austin).. then I will bring the car from Austin home to SoCal..

We are shooting for meeting in Austin sometime late Fri afternoon.. email me your cell number and I will call you when close..

[email protected]

<-- stocked up on nodoze and mt dew.. :willy:


Oh, color is OEM.. 2002 prowler orange.. should be easy to match.. wheels are a dark charcoal and not black.. :)

[tndude]

So what are you trying to say?? ;)

Sorry, it was just pick on Steve day. :D

[Steve1968LS2]

Sorry, it was just pick on Steve day. :D

So it is like any other day??? :P

Well I am hitting the road now.. wish me luck.. and energy..

case of Mt. Dew + me = :willy:

[Payton King]

Did you pick it up?

[Steve1968LS2]

Did you pick it up?

Yep.. HUGE post about it over at PT.com..

Very nice.. a few "annoyances" but overall I am VERY happy.. Now to go order my repair part.. lol..

Thanks again Payton! :)