II Much progress

[parsonsj]

All right everybody, I've been away for a bit, but I do have some news: II Much runs!

Starting today (pun intended), I can turn the key, and the car will start. It's been a long and excruciatingly winding road, but it finally starts and runs like an actual car.

I've been "a week away" from this point for several months, starting in April. Along the way, I've moved the family (and the car) to Florida from Maryland, and met several cool gearheads down here in central Florida. Frank Serafine (Prodigy Customs) and Andrew Borodin have been awesome help, as I needed to consult with several experts to get this EFI setup sorted.

I've still got some problems to sort out: alternator doesn't seem to charge, transmission leaks (common early TKO-600 problem, I'm told), master cylinder leaks, etc. But I know how to fix all that, so now I'm on the final lap to get this 5 year project done.

Sorry: no pics yet. Keep an eye on PHR's October issue for a bit of a sneak peek at the engine. John Ulaszek did his usual incredible work with his camera and truck full of lenses. It may be his best yet.

jp

[Damn True]

KILLER! You gotta be psyched! Can't wait to see more on this car!!

BTW, any follow-up info on mounting those lexan windows?

[6'9"Witha69]

I am sooooo waiting to see pics. Yours is one of the most anticipated build I know of.

[parsonsj]

DT, after the interior installation, then the windows. It better go easier than the engine harness and EFI or my head will explode.

jp

[Damn True]

I take it your install wasn't exactly "plug-n-play"?

[67Sally]

Thanks for the update JP. I was just thinking about IIMuch the other day and wondering how it was going.
W.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Guy's let me tell ya, my reward for helping John, was I got to not only see the car. I touched it! John is a little bashful about braging on the car, so I will do it for him. The car is f__king awesome. I would like to say for a guy bulding his first car it is awesome, but I have to say it is awesome on a professional level. The detail work is incredible as John has simply taken the time to fiddle with every little fastner, every little detail until they are perfect. I never asked, but the hours must be well into the 5000s.

I will go out on a limb here and say that if the judges have it in them to choose a street fighter, I think John has at least a top 5 SMOTY next year should he pursue it. I know I will glady tow it up there for him.

[teamplex65]

Great news, I've been wondering if I missed the debut of this car. I cant wait to see the pics of this car close to completion, and when its done its gonna be awesome

[David Sloan]

Hey John!!!
Congrats!!! sounds like its coming together!!! I will give you a call soon!

[kmcanally]

Hey John how about some pics? Or are you holding out until it is finished?

[dslwizard]

So where in Florida did you move? I have family in Fla.
best regards
mike

[parsonsj]

Hey Mike,

I live just northeast of Orlando, in Winter Springs.

jp

[whytry]

Congrats on starting that bad boy!!! I know what you mean with the "1 week away".....

Pics?

[novanutcase]

Congrats!!!!!!!

[BADVELLE]

John, can you post any updated pic's of the car??

[datsbad]

pics, pics , pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[parsonsj]

pics

Keep your eye on PHR's October issue. John Ulaszek shot a gorgeous engine pic, plus a little text from Mr. Rupp. It should be out in a week or so.

jp

[trapin]

Arguably the most anticipated Pro-Touring car in history. The October issue can't get here fast enough. Thanks for the updates John....I can barely wait to see this work of art completed.

[parsonsj]

Thanks Tony!

You are really just saying this car is taking too much time to get done. :)

jp

[Whistler]

Cool, a local! My place is in between Oviedo and Winter Springs. I can't wait to see your car done

[Steve68]

Your in the sticks! or as Winter Springs would call it, Coming soon to a "Hostile Land Take Over" near you!

[parsonsj]

My place is in between Oviedo and Winter Springs.Hey Chris, I'm right near the corner of Tuskawilla and Red Bug Lake Rd. We debated between Oviedo and W.S. when we moved here, so I kind of know the area in that region. It seems there are more guys like us here in Florida than in Maryland.

jp