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Marty G Cars
04-03-2006, 07:52 PM
Well, it's been awhile, but it looks like my 68 Camaro should be finished this week just in time for a trip to the Year One event along with the crew from Road Killer Kustoms.
The finalizations include; 427 World Products crate motor (Dyno sheet states 530hp, 540tq), Mark VIII fan w/DC controller, Hydra boost, Pypes 2.5" exhaust w/x-pipe, 2.5" Hooker Aero Chamber mufflers, new factory interior with Scat Procar Rally seats and Morris Classic 3 point belts, TTII (grey centers) 17x8, 17x9.5
My (ahem) budget PT project is at last nearing the end.
Marty
Hmmmm, where do I start?!?! :wedgie: You said it was budget, you just didn't mention how big the budget was! Congrats on the motor.......you knew you were gonna get it, why didn't you buy in the first place?!? I'm glad YOU are gonna make it to Year One. Now get that "budget" car of yours out of the way so the rest of us can get in the garage!! Or would you rather us take turns doing laps in your car? :drive2:
BTW-Can't wait to hear it run......that thing is gonna be baaaaad!
Alan66ss
04-04-2006, 06:36 AM
I am next in line........:poke:
Alan
I am next in line........:poke:
Alan
Can I have cuts? :ripped:
I just need the express line.....12 items or less!
Hey Marty, I for got to tell you, :postpics: !!
Alan66ss
04-04-2006, 02:08 PM
Let's see - what's it worth to yah? I liked them wheels that you left at Davids.:enguard:
Let's see - what's it worth to yah? I liked them wheels that you left at Davids.:enguard:
Alan, what do you need wheels for? The ones on the rotisseire (sp) not good enough? :box:
Alan66ss
04-04-2006, 04:44 PM
Jim,
I thought those wheels of yours would make my rotisserie look real cool. Can we not possibly work a deal?
Alan
No deal! I'll have to push your car out in the parking lot. Sorry, but I need to face my arch-nemesis, Marty, at Year One. On the track-battle of the budget p/t cars!
Marty, which 427 did you get? Don't they have several versions to choose from?
ProdigyCustoms
04-05-2006, 04:18 AM
Your going to love that motor Marty.
Well Marty?!? Is it out of my way yet? 2 days and counting! Don't make me push it out in the yard with Alan's! :box2:
What I meant to say was, Congratulations on the impending completion of your fabulous car. Would you mind if I have a turn now, please? :banghead: (I forgot you had been working out.)
Marty G Cars
04-05-2006, 06:31 PM
Ok - It's the iron block, aluminum head, 9.5:1 motor. I drove it home tonight so I could take it to a guy that's close to me (he's a race car builder/tuner) for tuning and valve adjustments. The only thing left at Road Killer Kustoms is to have David finish my custom grill that he started along with a few other minor items. Hopefully there will be a spot in his tight schedule (read trying to get a lot of stuff done for the show and keep the business running at the same time ... he commented something about liking to eat and live indoors) for him to finish it this week.
He'll (David) probably want me to get it back in there on Saturday so he won't have to deal with those clowns from GreySky, GA or wherever it is they're from. (Anyboby still watch Beavis and Butthead? - uh, nevermind) Every Saturday that I'm there someone starts whining that it's lunch time at 10am and it continues till noon when we all go to eat.
I'll get some pics tomorrow.
Road Killer is a business now?!? :hmm: I thought it was just a cool place to hang out on the weekends!
That's ugly Marty! I only go to Road Killer to be there when you have these great ideas of yours! I like to watch the process in action......the way the car customizing ideas flow from you in a Foose-like manner.
BTW-If you don't start planning lunchie-time at 10:00 you won't ever get to eat. Everyone else thinks it's a great place to hang out on the weekends, too!
Marty G Cars
04-07-2006, 05:30 AM
Jimbo - here are some pics I just took.
Dang, brother! That looks GREAT!! I love the interior! You did a great job. That motor is too sick!! :3gears:
I see how you are, Marty. Your's is finished so you don't need to come help with mine........I see! :spank2: You could've come by to let us hear that beast run! :revto9k: :drool:
Rybar
04-10-2006, 11:30 AM
The Car looks sweet, BTW: Love your floor matt :naughty:
Marty G Cars
04-10-2006, 02:58 PM
Jimbo - I spent most of the day Saturday trying to figure out how to stop the HUGE power steering leak coming from the high pressure line fitting. Paul from Hydratech called me and walked me through the fix and I finally got it done. The car really isn't fully ready to drive, the timing needs to be backed off some to get rid of the spark knock. Do you really want me told help you with your car? Think about it ... the last guy that worked with me almost had his finger chopped off with my expertise, but if you insist.
Rybar - I couldn't resist those mats. $0.88 per ft at Home depot (2 ft per side). With new carpet and new rubber Chevrolet reproduction mats, I needed something I could use to cover up the good stuff while I am driving around and the tear to size carpet runners seemed like the hot ticket. Besides that WAS my BUDGET project.
gmachine68
04-10-2006, 04:33 PM
looks great whose center console is that, that you are using with the stock console, seems to work decent, let me know
jake
Jimbo - I spent most of the day Saturday trying to figure out how to stop the HUGE power steering leak coming from the high pressure line fitting. Paul from Hydratech called me and walked me through the fix and I finally got it done. The car really isn't fully ready to drive, the timing needs to be backed off some to get rid of the spark knock. Do you really want me told help you with your car? Think about it ... the last guy that worked with me almost had his finger chopped off with my expertise, but if you insist.
Rybar - I couldn't resist those mats. $0.88 per ft at Home depot (2 ft per side). With new carpet and new rubber Chevrolet reproduction mats, I needed something I could use to cover up the good stuff while I am driving around and the tear to size carpet runners seemed like the hot ticket. Besides that WAS my BUDGET project.
The power steering would have to stop leaking pretty quick. The resevoir isn't that big!
Oh yeah, I forgot you aren't allowed in the shop anymore.....BTW-Lefty says hey!
Budget? Like the Navy has a budget with $1000.00 toilet seats?
Well, great job, Marty! I can't wait to see and hear it run!
Marty G Cars
04-11-2006, 03:31 AM
Jimbo - I have been given visitation rights to the shop. Every other weekend and the third Tuesday of every month. I am not allowed to perform any work and must keep a minimum distance of 3 feet from any given vehicle. I picked up my new air cleaner yesterday and noticed a strange looking vehicle that sort of looked like a blue 69 RS Camaro that was in an unfinished state. Hmmm, guess you did need some help. How did you manage to smooth your firewall with that cardboard and masking tape? I bet Foose or anyone else has yet to stumble upon that new design aspect. I have some extra plywood laying around if your cardboard gets wet.:lmao:
gmachine 68 - The console is from Classic Industries and is available in stock interior colors.
Steve Chryssos
04-11-2006, 04:08 AM
Looks great. Congratulations!!
One thing though. That air cleaner is no where near large enough to feed a 427. Best to avoid beating on the car until you can fit a full size unit.
Jimbo - I have been given visitation rights to the shop. Every other weekend and the third Tuesday of every month. I am not allowed to perform any work and must keep a minimum distance of 3 feet from any given vehicle. I picked up my new air cleaner yesterday and noticed a strange looking vehicle that sort of looked like a blue 69 RS Camaro that was in an unfinished state. Hmmm, guess you did need some help. How did you manage to smooth your firewall with that cardboard and masking tape? I bet Foose or anyone else has yet to stumble upon that new design aspect. I have some extra plywood laying around if your cardboard gets wet.:lmao:
gmachine 68 - The console is from Classic Industries and is available in stock interior colors.
Sorry, some of us can't take our cars apart and leave them scattered all over the shop. Seems one bad egg has ruined it for the rest of us. I didn't have time to fab up a cool metal cover that was someone elses idea, before it was time to go.
Marty, are you gonna be at the Canton cruise-in Saturday night?
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