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SOM1969
09-22-2011, 05:59 PM
hey guys the good-guys show is next weekend here in Fort worth Texas. post up if your going and what ur drivin.. post some pixs of your ride aswell. ill be in my SOM 1969 Camaro on air ride!

ill post pix in a few!

clancj
09-22-2011, 06:06 PM
thinkin about it..... long lonely ride & wife cant go. checking with others to ride.

SOM1969
09-22-2011, 06:08 PM
come on down! that is quite a ride tho..

James OLC
09-22-2011, 06:41 PM
I'll be there! I've heard that the autocross is awesome in Ft. Worth so it sound like a perfect chance to beat on the OPTIMA Batteries OLC one more time before SEMA and the OUSCI! Can't wait!

LowFast
09-23-2011, 05:58 AM
I plan to try and make it out, car not near ready but maybe by next year.

69X22
09-23-2011, 06:48 AM
I'll be there, it ought to be fun..

GrabberGT
09-23-2011, 07:06 AM
I'll be there. My car is finally running and working. Its not without bugs and certainly not pretty or sorted but Im ready to try it.

SOM1969
09-23-2011, 11:47 AM
its all about havin fun. bring it out. thats a nice grabber! got any pics. im thinking about building one of those!

GrabberGT
09-23-2011, 12:34 PM
its all about havin fun. bring it out. thats a nice grabber! got any pics. im thinking about building one of those!

Just pics showing my scrap work.

It'll be out there if I dont break it first. I'm taking it to a local Auto-X this weekend to get a feel for it since I've never done it before and my suspension work is untested. They have a 100db exhaust limit that I am proud to say I passed today with a 99. :smoke:

SOM1969
09-23-2011, 04:01 PM
kool..ill look out for ya


Just pics showing my scrap work.

It'll be out there if I dont break it first. I'm taking it to a local Auto-X this weekend to get a feel for it since I've never done it before and my suspension work is untested. They have a 100db exhaust limit that I am proud to say I passed today with a 99. :smoke:

SOM1969
09-24-2011, 06:50 AM
heres a current pic of my car. i think i may try the track course this time!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/Picture006-1.jpg
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69X22
09-24-2011, 02:57 PM
heres a current pic of my car. i think i may try the track course this time!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/Picture006-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/Picture008-1.jpg

Nice car! I think I'm going to try out the course too. It will be the first for me so I will probably suck at it.

69X22
09-24-2011, 03:09 PM
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SOM1969
09-25-2011, 08:25 AM
your car is SICK bro. very nice. whats your motor setup?


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bret
09-25-2011, 12:11 PM
We will be there weighing cars at our display and running the 48 Hour Camaro at the autocross. Come out and get your car scaled and take a ride in the Camaro!

carbuff
09-25-2011, 01:30 PM
Can anyone tell me what the general schedule of events will be in DFW? I was hoping to come up for Friday and Saturday, but it looks like Friday is out, so I'm thinking that I'll try to drive up to spectate just Saturday. Is there any reason to stay for Sunday also?

Thanx!

SOM1969
09-25-2011, 04:03 PM
Friday 9-5
Saturday 9-5
Sunday 9-3

Saturday is the best day to go out there

69X22
09-25-2011, 05:39 PM
It's a 416 with a F-1 Procharger, made 602 to the rear wheels. The power #s are down, we think the inlet hat on the Procharger is restrictive. I'll look for you out there, want to dee that car in person.

NvrDun71
09-26-2011, 08:53 AM
I'll be there, it ought to be fun..

Will be out there as well and would love to check out the car in person man. Let me know when your gonna be out there and we can try and meet up. I think I still have your cell # somewhere will double check

Modo Innovations
09-26-2011, 09:18 AM
I will be there on Friday for sure, walking around and watching the autoX.

LowFast
09-26-2011, 09:35 AM
Anyone have link to ticket coupon/discount?

GrabberGT
09-26-2011, 10:40 AM
We will be there weighing cars at our display and running the 48 Hour Camaro at the autocross. Come out and get your car scaled and take a ride in the Camaro!

Great. Maybe you can come up with a few sway bar solutions for me while you're at it. I've been looking at the modular muscle bar you have for the Mustang but dont know if it would fit.

69X22
09-26-2011, 05:02 PM
Will be out there as well and would love to check out the car in person man. Let me know when your gonna be out there and we can try and meet up. I think I still have your cell # somewhere will double check

Jess, i'll be there Friday and Saturday for sure give me a call. Oh yeah your inbox is full.

absintheisfun
09-26-2011, 06:21 PM
I'll be there Sunday - just for a good looksee. I have to work on Sat, and my ride isn't complete yet:squint:

Come hell or high water, I will have something to show for it next summer...if the stars align just right, I may have her complete for the Spring Goodguys show

Trevor @ Texas Speed
09-26-2011, 07:44 PM
I'll be there in the wagon on Saturday showing off the new LS setup and Intro wheels. :)

rockytopper
09-27-2011, 08:32 AM
I'll be there in the cutass on Friday and Saturday. Plan on running AX on Friday not sure about Saturday yet.

I'll Take Brett up on riding with him in the 48 hour mithgt slow him down a bit (I'm 300+) maybe give you guys a fighting chance then.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/cutlassls1f85-1.jpg

RobNoLimit
09-27-2011, 02:52 PM
We're tryin'. Changed all the intake and EFI over the last few weeks, (had to freshen up the motor as we cracked a piston/rings in Columbus or Iowa) Still having some issues, but we're not giving up the fight just yet.

bret
09-28-2011, 06:47 AM
I'll be there in the cutass on Friday and Saturday. Plan on running AX on Friday not sure about Saturday yet.

I'll Take Brett up on riding with him in the 48 hour mithgt slow him down a bit (I'm 300+) maybe give you guys a fighting chance then.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/cutlassls1f85-1.jpg

As a fellow fatboy [I used to weigh 450] you are MOST welcome to ride with me. We'll show them that might beats light!

NvrDun71
09-28-2011, 08:16 AM
Bret,
How do the ride alongs work? Is there typically a long wait? Gonna be heading out there on Saturday as part of a bachelor party weekend for my best friend and juust wanted to try and get him a ride if at all possible? Just didnt know if there was a sign up sheet or anything lol..... or if a certain time is better than another etc. We are goodguys first timers so trying to learn the ropes, haha.

bret
09-28-2011, 09:40 AM
Bret,
How do the ride alongs work? Is there typically a long wait? Gonna be heading out there on Saturday as part of a bachelor party weekend for my best friend and juust wanted to try and get him a ride if at all possible? Just didnt know if there was a sign up sheet or anything lol..... or if a certain time is better than another etc. We are goodguys first timers so trying to learn the ropes, haha.

no sign up sheet...just have to show up and get in when we run. I wish I could have a more structured process but thats all I can do with the Goodguys schedule at the moment.

devwil68
09-28-2011, 07:16 PM
Bret,
How do the ride alongs work? Is there typically a long wait? Gonna be heading out there on Saturday as part of a bachelor party weekend for my best friend and juust wanted to try and get him a ride if at all possible? Just didnt know if there was a sign up sheet or anything lol..... or if a certain time is better than another etc. We are goodguys first timers so trying to learn the ropes, haha.

Im doing the same thing with my brother! and early start to a long night ahead. lol...looking forward to this event.

RobNoLimit
09-29-2011, 02:28 PM
Hoping to find a guy named 'Jet', a super tuner refered by Painless. Fingers crossed.

RobNoLimit
10-01-2011, 03:34 PM
Great day, Shipka-fast, Jimmie Day-fast, Brett/RideTech-fast, No Limit-fast. A fun track, cool cars, great day. If you missed it, you missed out. Another cool GoodGuys event.

GrabberGT
10-01-2011, 03:49 PM
Fast guys are consistently doing 54,55... I FINALLY barely find a 59 on my second to last run... Must - Go - Faster! The car has it. I dont... Yet. I've got a lot of work to do before San Antonio. I met several of the gang there and had a great time.

LowFast
10-01-2011, 05:10 PM
Fast guys are consistently doing 54,55... I FINALLY barely find a 59 on my second to last run... Must - Go - Faster! The car has it. I dont... Yet. I've got a lot of work to do before San Antonio. I met several of the gang there and had a great time.

Yep, saw you cruising the autocross, nice ride.

The Ring Bros booth and the Goolsby Mustang were the highlights for me, never seen work of that quality in person. If I can acomplish something even 1% of their greatness I would be proud. Killer event, best of the FW GoodGuys I have been to.

69X22
10-01-2011, 05:46 PM
Fast guys are consistently doing 54,55... I FINALLY barely find a 59 on my second to last run... Must - Go - Faster! The car has it. I dont... Yet. I've got a lot of work to do before San Antonio. I met several of the gang there and had a great time.

That car was quick and smooth on track. You did a excellent jobbehind the wheel.

James OLC
10-02-2011, 07:23 AM
Fast guys are consistently doing 54,55... I FINALLY barely find a 59 on my second to last run... Must - Go - Faster! The car has it. I dont... Yet. I've got a lot of work to do before San Antonio. I met several of the gang there and had a great time.

You did great over the weekend - improving steadily from Friday through Saturday and the car was slot of fun to watch!

coolwelder62
10-02-2011, 09:01 AM
I want to give a big congrat's to Jame's Shipka for winning the goodguy's AutoX.And also to Bret V. from Ride Tech for winning the vendor class.Very Cool.Scott M.

James OLC
10-02-2011, 10:37 AM
Thanks Scott! I was really lucky to be able to attend the show at all - I was traveling with work and had to layover in Houston for the night so I managed to arrange things to stay an extra day - what a great choice! The autocross course at Ft. Worth was the longest course I've ever seen at a Goodguys show with an average time of about a minute vs. the typical 30 second peanut. Jimi was driving in the Vendor class and I was driving in the Street Machine class and we both finished Friday leading our class - unfortunately by the end of the day our left front tire was starting to chunk (we think due to the combination of low tire pressure and the run flat design) so we were worried heading in to Saturday. At the beginning of the day we decided to up the tire pressure and hope that the fronts held together for the day. Out of the shoot Saturday we the car was loose as all get out with the higher pressure and I immediately blamed the track... well next pass Bret puts together a great run and bumps Jimi out of first and right after that Terry Nueville lays down his fastest run of the weekend and suddenly things are really close - so much for it being the track! By mid morning Jimi had stopped making passes... the front tire was getting worse and it was in his head while he was driving; I nursed it through the morning but by lunch break everyone seemed to be about a half second off - in the heat of the day the track seemed to be going away.

After lunch I was holding on to first by just over a tenth of a second to Terry with a 53.62 vs a 53.7? but we were both running 54.1s and didn't think that either of us had anything left. That's how things stood at 2:30 (when official timing apparently ends) but we both had one more run left. Terry went out in front of me and I sat and watched as he ran an awesome 53.6 something... there was a mild commotion over at the timing tent as I staged and I took some advice that Mary gave me during OLoA and told myself that this was "the run", that I was behind, and that I needed a smooth, solid lap. I had a good launch and hazed the tires through second and made what I felt was a decent lap; there were a couple of spots that I messed up but I put the pedal down through the finish line and hoped for the best. Turned out it was a 53.3 - so much for the track going away. Neither of our final runs counted but it was a great way to end the day and goes to show that you never know when "the run" is going to happen.

Congrats to Bret who won the Vendor class in the RideTech 48-hour Camaro and to Rob McGregor (No Limit) who won the Truck class as well. Pro-Touring was well represented this weekend and we all put on a show!

rayy
10-02-2011, 01:58 PM
It was nice to put faces to the names. Had a great time even though I did manage to put a dent in the fastbacks quarter panel during the auto x! I seemed to hit the only cone that had a pole int it! But had a blast everyone was super nice cant wait for the spring! Chris I love the Maverick wish I could have talked to you more.

carbuff
10-02-2011, 08:58 PM
I, too, was there and was able to watch both James and Bret put down their final (and I believe fastest) runs of the weekend. Impressive to watch those guys drive! And I can attest to the conditions of the OLC's front tires. They are worn out. :)

I'm glad I was able to make it and see some of these cars in person. There were some very impressive cars at the show, and we Texans finally got a little weather break which made for a great day on Saturday. James, Bret, Jimi, and Jason Rushforth, nice to meet you all...

Mr. Anderson
10-03-2011, 04:33 AM
Some shots I took at the show on Friday, didn't make it out the rest of the weekend.
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/CIMG2145-1.jpg

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Cool to see the 48hour Camaro in person!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/CIMG2152-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/CIMG2155-1.jpg

A link to the rest of the pictures....
http://igotocarshows.blogspot.com/2011/10/goodguys-fall-lonestar-nationals-11.html

rockytopper
10-03-2011, 06:30 AM
Bret was the man to beat for sure.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/IMG_2249-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/IMG_2247-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/th_IMG_2265-1.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk243/rockytoppers1/?action=view&current=IMG_2265.mp4)

I managed a best of 59.400 in the cutlass on my last run and the last run of the event. 6 seconds off the winners pace but Still a lot of fun.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/th_IMG_2336-1.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk243/rockytoppers1/?action=view&current=IMG_2336.mp4)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/th_IMG_2264-1.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk243/rockytoppers1/?action=view&current=IMG_2264.mp4)

I parked by this guy what a machine.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/DSC00018-1.jpg
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/th_MOV00024-1.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk243/rockytoppers1/?action=view&current=MOV00024.mp4)

James OLC
10-03-2011, 07:17 AM
Bret was the man to beat for sure.


Which we did :) by over a half second - lol
Great course, great event, great weekend!

Bret was struggling with a rapidly deteriorating 2nd gear and on Sunday his first pass was done mostly in first... it was the most violent sounding, insane, brutal lap and was his fastest. The 48-hour Camaro was built to be driven and Bret has absolutely no hesitation in putting that car through heck - and it takes everything that he throws at it. It was awesome to watch!

bret
10-03-2011, 12:01 PM
Which we did :) by over a half second - lol
Great course, great event, great weekend!

Bret was struggling with a rapidly deteriorating 2nd gear and on Sunday his first pass was done mostly in first... it was the most violent sounding, insane, brutal lap and was his fastest. The 48-hour Camaro was built to be driven and Bret has absolutely no hesitation in putting that car through heck - and it takes everything that he throws at it. It was awesome to watch!

Yeah...the trans is done...like really done. I made the last pass driving with my left hand while holding the shifter in first with the right. If I had any sense I would have parked the car on Friday after I determined that second gear had a tooth missing. My wife knows I have no sense, I have fun!

GrabberGT
10-03-2011, 01:11 PM
You did great over the weekend - improving steadily from Friday through Saturday and the car was slot of fun to watch!

Thanks. It was my first GG Autocross and Im thrilled the car survived it. I wish I could do it again next weekend. I keep thinking of ways I could try and improve my time.

compos mentis
10-03-2011, 01:59 PM
Some shots I took at the show on Friday, didn't make it out the rest of the weekend.
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/CIMG2145-1.jpg



Cool to see the 48hour Camaro in person!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/CIMG2152-1.jpg


A link to the rest of the pictures....
http://igotocarshows.blogspot.com/2011/10/goodguys-fall-lonestar-nationals-11.html

Great job with the pics Eic. :twothumbs

68redcamaro
10-03-2011, 06:56 PM
Congrats James on the win.... I had a blast trying to beat your times all weekend. You, Jimi and the OLC was fast and smooth with only 3 tires. You did a great job and it was very nice to meet you!

Congrats Bret on the vendor class win. It is a blast to watch you drive the hell out of your car.

Terry

SOM1969
10-04-2011, 03:18 PM
Another nice turn out!

RobNoLimit
10-04-2011, 05:18 PM
Oops, I forgot to mention Terry in the fast crowd. I was very impressed with the car and his driving. He and the car have gotten a lot faster since march. The last lap of the OLC was so smooth it looked slow, but super quick.
We had a great weekend in Tx., but tired and glad to be home. We had to rebuild the motor after Columbus, and just got it runnunig on monday. After a few details, we packed up and headed out wed a.m. Once we crossed into Az., I unloaded the truck and drove it a while, tring to give it a chance to break in. Tina drove the motorhome w/trailer in tow. To change the rpm, I'd pass her, exit the fwy, then get back on and catch up, over and over. The motorhome can go 400+ miles on a tank, the 'Bullit, about 150 the way I was driving. At the Texas line, we loaded it back up and I drove through El-Paso and on into the night. Thursday we did it again for a couple hundred miles in west Tx. Once in Ft.Worth we hunted down 'Jet', recomended to us by Jeff Abbott at Painless to help with tuning. Friday we had to hunt down a new MAF, our E-bay 90 Lightning unit was putting out bad signals. Once in, and with some tuning, it was running pretty good. I rushed over to the autocross, just as it closed up. Trent let me run a lap to check it out. Tine used a stopwatch, and ran a 57 sec lap. And, it was smoking like crazy, and caught fire. Not good. Some wire wrap had been laid on the header and combined with some oil coming out of the dipstick, caught fire, put it out and cleaned it up. Thats enough truck stuff for one day. Back at the RV I discovered the PCV valve stuck. (closed) swapped it and no more oil issues. Had cocktales with Tina at Cowboy Chow, and then dinner at Babes with the RideTech and Optima guys, - thanks. Saturday we headed into the show and the auto-x. On run #2, the throttle stuck as I crossed the finish lights, or somewhere on the back stretch. I shut it down without incident. The new cable had frayed and caught under the edger of the floor mount. Adjusted and trimmed it back as far as I could. Fixed. Ran a fast lap of 54.326? thats my note, but I'm not positive, as I was a bit scattered with everything going on. But, fast enough to win the class. Sat eve we hung out in the campground for pizza and beer with Bret and the boys. Jet came back and finished the tune, and now it's really runnin. Sunday was more relaxed, and after the awards we headed for home. Had a great time, and was glad to be there. Hope to see you all soon.

Goodguy Ed
10-05-2011, 06:27 AM
Class First Name Last Name Car Model Fast Time
SM James Shipka 67 Chevy Camaro 53.62
SM Terry Neuville 68 Chevy Camaro 53.76
SM Blanton Payne 67 Morris Mini 54.736
SM John Bodeen 66 Chevy Corvette 55.152
SM Gary Lackore 71 Chevy Corvette 56.203
SM Ted Parrish 66 Cobra 56.246
SM Ted Parrish 56 Pontiac Safari 57.712
SM Mark Burrow 70 Chevy Camaro 58.556
SM Jerry Coleman 67 Ford Mustang 58.661
SM Don Heard 66 Cobra 58.827
SM Brian Osterhaus 67 Chevy Malibu 58.925
SM Adam Marks 70 Chevy Malibu 59.26
SM Rocky Stephens 65 Olds F-85 59.725
SM Chris Moore 72 Ford Maverick 59.899
SM George Packard 72 Chevy Camaro 59.904
SM John Dodson 60 Chevy Brookwood 60.364
SM Michael Curless 67 Ford Mustang 60.874
SM Wesley Parker 67 Chevy Camaro 61.001
SM Ben Banks 64 Chevy Chevelle 61.342
SM Aaron Packard 68 Chevy Camaro 61.473
SM Randy Robison 69 Ford Mustang 61.955
SM Dray Wilson 67 Chevy Camaro 62.132
SM Stan Culpepper 69 Chevy Camaro 62.739
SM Keith Brogdon 55 Chevy Bel Air 62.935
SM Bobby Fox 68 Ford Mustang 64.117
SM Jim Dewberry 69 Chevy Camaro 64.523
SM Kim Cook 66 Chevy Malibu 64.584
SM Robert Hames 69 Chevy Chevelle 64.624
SM Greg Banks 68 Chevy Camaro 65.154
SM Stan Friesen 67 Chevy Camaro 67.238
SM David Young 71 Olds 442 69.298
SM Tony Henehan 69 Chevy Camaro 69.578
SM Tate Schipporeit 68 Chevy Camaro DNS
SM Jay Deluca 69 Chevy Camaro DNS
V Bret Voekel 67 Chevy Camaro 53.966
V Jimi Day 67 Chevy Camaro 54.166
V Rick Love 72 Chevy Camaro 58.562
SR Hayden Groendyke 49 Cadillac Sedanette 57.307
SR Ed Cullen 40 Ford Deluxe 63.488
SR Brad Hutslar 48 Cadillac 65.335
FUN Steve Deminie 67 Chevy Chevelle 58.433
FUN Kelly Thompson 69 Chevy Camaro 58.788
TRK Rob MacGregor 55 Ford F100 54.364
TRK Brandon Carter 72 Dodge D100 58.404
TRK James Uselton 70 Chevy G10 60.714
TRK Jesse Renfrow 53 Chevy 3100 63.935
TRK Christopher Newton 72 Chevy Blazer 64.27
TRK Tod Barker 27 Ford Pickup 64.661
TRK Richard Holeman 49 Chevy Suburban 65.312