Hiredhelp
01-27-2015, 09:33 AM
Hello all,
I joined this site in 2011 and have been checking in from time to time, reading up and trying to stay informed. However, I never really posted. I was more of a lurker or bystander until now.
A brief background on myself:
I am a former mechanic turned Mechanical Engineer, with over a decade of experience building LS and EFI vehicles. I have been interested in the pro-touring community, ever since I heard about it in the mid 2000's. The shear concept of modern technology in a classic vehicle, really hit home for me. My automotive style, if one were to describe it, would be "OEM looking builds (except for show cars) and OEM quality installs. From custom made harnesses to solid model designed and produced components. To me, the biggest compliment is hearing someone say "It looks like it belongs there."
A former employer of mine is/was on this forum and is active in the pro-touring circuit. I hope to participate in the series of events as I hear they are a great deal of fun.
Anyway, here are some pictures of my current builds with progress pictures. Thanks for allowing me to post on such a great site!
1981 Studebaker Avanti (2.5 year ground up build)Frame rework and rot repair
LS1/4L60E conversion
Holley drive system and oil pan
Pioneer NAV, Smart phone remote start, GPS tracking in Realtime
Nissan 350Z power fold seats
Stainless steel fuel tank
Ridetech Coil over front suspension components
Ridler 695 17" wheels
Designed Rack and pinion steering conversion
Vintage Air GenIV system
LED lights throughout, including tail lamps and turn signals
Classic Instruments Stainless gauges
Composite headlight conversion
3 row aluminum radiator w E fan
Impact bumper delete
Imported Italian Leather stock for interior
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
5.7L GENIII Hemi/ A-833 4 speed
CANbus integrated instrument cluster
Reinforced K member
PST LCA braces, PST tie rod ends, Moog ball joints all around, Energy suspension bushings
US car tool inner apron gussets
US car tool laser cut subframe connectors
350z coupe bucket seats
factory A/C and power windows
Overhead console car
AAR hood
Ridler 695 wheels 18x8 and 18x9.5
I joined this site in 2011 and have been checking in from time to time, reading up and trying to stay informed. However, I never really posted. I was more of a lurker or bystander until now.
A brief background on myself:
I am a former mechanic turned Mechanical Engineer, with over a decade of experience building LS and EFI vehicles. I have been interested in the pro-touring community, ever since I heard about it in the mid 2000's. The shear concept of modern technology in a classic vehicle, really hit home for me. My automotive style, if one were to describe it, would be "OEM looking builds (except for show cars) and OEM quality installs. From custom made harnesses to solid model designed and produced components. To me, the biggest compliment is hearing someone say "It looks like it belongs there."
A former employer of mine is/was on this forum and is active in the pro-touring circuit. I hope to participate in the series of events as I hear they are a great deal of fun.
Anyway, here are some pictures of my current builds with progress pictures. Thanks for allowing me to post on such a great site!
1981 Studebaker Avanti (2.5 year ground up build)Frame rework and rot repair
LS1/4L60E conversion
Holley drive system and oil pan
Pioneer NAV, Smart phone remote start, GPS tracking in Realtime
Nissan 350Z power fold seats
Stainless steel fuel tank
Ridetech Coil over front suspension components
Ridler 695 17" wheels
Designed Rack and pinion steering conversion
Vintage Air GenIV system
LED lights throughout, including tail lamps and turn signals
Classic Instruments Stainless gauges
Composite headlight conversion
3 row aluminum radiator w E fan
Impact bumper delete
Imported Italian Leather stock for interior
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
5.7L GENIII Hemi/ A-833 4 speed
CANbus integrated instrument cluster
Reinforced K member
PST LCA braces, PST tie rod ends, Moog ball joints all around, Energy suspension bushings
US car tool inner apron gussets
US car tool laser cut subframe connectors
350z coupe bucket seats
factory A/C and power windows
Overhead console car
AAR hood
Ridler 695 wheels 18x8 and 18x9.5