II MUCH on the cover of PHR!

[MuscleRodz]

Just came in the mail and have not opened it yet. Congrats John.

[trapin]

Awesome. A very deserving car of the honor indeed. Congrats John!!!

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Congrats on the cover, JP!!

[David Sloan]

:postpics:PLEASE

[parsonsj]

Way cool! Thanks guys! I haven't seen it yet, and the mailman has already been by today. :(

Hopefully tomorrow.

jp

[rob07002]

Very well deserved indeed! Congrats.

[dropit69]

wohooooooo just pulled it from my mailbox ..congrats John well deserved...sorry for the crappy pic but here it is https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=55239)

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Hell yea man

WELL deserved..

[69Nova]

Congrats John. I still gotta see II Much in peson one day soon.

[Larry Callahan]

Very nice! I can't wait to get mine in a couple of weeks. Congrats John.

[Steve1968LS2]

Cover

5 page feature

3 page build story

1 page driving story by Mr. Parsons


Congrats! You deserve it!

G-Machines are making a comeback at PHR ;)

[parsonsj]

G-Machines are making a comeback at PHR ;)Man, let's hope that flapping noise is all the copies being sold all over the country. It would be nice to show the suits (including Mr. Freiberger) that G-machines can sell magazines.

jp

[andrewb70]

Not exactly built in the back yard..LOL

Congratulations John!

Andrew

[Damn True]

Cover

5 page feature

3 page build story

1 page driving story by Mr. Parsons


Congrats! You deserve it!

G-Machines are making a comeback at PHR ;)

Cool, when can we expect the series of articles on track day / auto-x prep for drivers/cars?:bananna2:





Very, very cool JP. IMO you have one of the coolest "big-time" cars built in years.

[Steve1968LS2]

Man, let's hope that flapping noise is all the copies being sold all over the country. It would be nice to show the suits (including Mr. Freiberger) that G-machines can sell magazines.

jp

Yea, if this issue does well and the Super Chevy with my Camaro does well then it will be hard to argue NOT to put a certain amount of focus on PT cars.

So, go out and buy these issues.. lets make a point! :bananna2:

[Steve1968LS2]

Cool, when can we expect the series of articles on track day / auto-x prep for drivers/cars?





Working on it... would help if I had my car back :(

[parsonsj]

Not exactly built in the back yard..LOL I did paint some brackets in the side yard once. :cheers:

jp

[TonyL]

So, go out and buy these issues.. lets make a point! :bananna2:

I've always wondered. How do magazines know when a magazine doesn't sell well? Do the unsold magazines go back? I find the limiting factor is that once a magazine has sold out, it's gone. (usually the case for PHR around here.)

[Damn True]

Working on it... would help if I had my car back :(

Well I know of a rust-free '68 that would make a great candidate for a fully sponsored (by Primedia and many of it's fine advertisers) build.

[TonyHuntimer]

Congrats John! I hope that someday my car will make the cover of a publication too.


Well I know of a rust-free '68 that would make a great candidate for a fully sponsored (by Primedia and many of it's fine advertisers) build.

Hey True,

What color is that candidate Camaro? :bananna2:

:)
Tony

[TonyL]

oh, and Congrats John. You *so* deserve it.

[71dusterdan]

congrats john, i couldnt put the mag down, in fact my legs fell asleep.BBWWHahahahahahahahaha! you did an awesome job on the car, i was always waiting for the follow up articles from the suspension. worth the wait. Dan

[trapin]

The mail man was late delivering mine. When I got it the pages were all stuck together. Musta been a good read.

[Steve Chryssos]

Congratulations John. I shall make a special trip to my speed shop and buy every copy they have.

[mac71ss]

congrats John!!! That is one awesome ride!

[steemin]

Congratulations John:bananna2:
i can't wait to get my copy in the mail..
Scott

[Jims78elky]

Congratulations john!

Iam surprised that it took so long..your car is amazing!

Enjoy the ride!


Your hard work has inspired many!

:worship:


-Jim

[ProdigyCustoms]

Awesome! Great car, Great guy, Well deserved!

[baz67]

Nice job JP. Guys keep in mind JPs wife put up with a lot of crap including getting a hotel for a few nights while he shot the bottom of the car with DP90 so congrats to Mrs. JP as well.

[McssGmachine]

Congrats John!!

[Yelcamino]

I got my issue yesterday. JP, your car is sweet, badass, slick, ingenious, all business, and it has that something that makes you want to stare at it! Awesome job and congrats on the cover, feature, and sidebar!

[Jim Nilsen]

Totally awesome dude, you made the cover of PHR :bananna2:

You deserve it more than anyone, Congratulations :worship:

Can't wait to get it in the mail :cheers:

[Damn True]

Congrats John! I hope that someday my car will make the cover of a publication too.



Hey True,

What color is that candidate Camaro? :bananna2:

:)
Tony

Well right now it's a crap-tastic Earl Schieb blue, but there's a bit of pink underneath.

[Bow Tie 67]

Congrats John, love the action shot from Road Atlanta on the cover. :) Not your average daily show car, this car kicks some A**, on and off the road course.

[Rick Dorion]

Can't wait until my issue finishes circumnavigating the planet and arrives!

I wish the car would become one of the Killeen build books.

Congrats, John!

[David Sloan]

I have been to 4 different places have not got a copy yet.
Congrats JP its been a long road to get it to where you have today!!

[Steve1968LS2]

I have been to 4 different places have not got a copy yet.
Congrats JP its been a long road to get it to where you have today!!

Not on newstands for another week or so. The people with them now are subscribers. :)

[Rybar]

Congrats John on the ink and cover, can't wait to get my issue.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

got mine!

HAS to be one of the BEST PHR issues ive seen..

[David Sloan]

Not on newstands for another week or so. The people with them now are subscribers. :)

Thanks Steve
I get one in the mail i just couldnt wait so i started looking in the stores already! LOL:hammer:

[Part Time]

Congratulations! Love the comment about being well on your way with your plan until you found Pro-Touring.com. I'm in the same boat,....... the results won't be the same but IIMuch is an inspiration. Thanks!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Congrats...car looks awesome!

[ssdeuce]

Congrats John! :worship:

[BonzoHansen]

I got it today. Wow, really, really nice. Kudos!

[Bob Johnson]

got mine today...great article..8 or so pages...well done..cool piece..

[Alan66ss]

John - the car looks awesome - the magazine shoot is well deserved and couldn't have been for a nicer guy.

Alan

How about a list of the tools you have. We need to include it in the total. You know the - I can do it cheaper if I have the right tool - tools.

Alan

[BMF Machine]

CONGRADULATIONS indeeedddd!

Been waiting forever, It is 10:15PM Southern Indiana Time, I am dog tired, but I am going out right now to buy every copy I can FIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Signing off to get some Mags!:revto9k: :jawdrop:

[BMF Machine]

10:53, forgot my wallet plus august is still on the shelf at the grocery store? Double Damn? I also just read steve'os post that clearly States " Not on News Stands Yet":injured:

Man down captain!
Need II MUCH fix!:6gears:

Oh well, still unpatiently waiting! And yes, I will spike the magazine sells for the Greater Louisville area!:candle:

[parsonsj]

Thanks again everybody. I finally got my issue yesterday.

Ro and Steve did awesome jobs on the writing. The car is more about the trip (and the side-trips) than about the finished product. Ro and Steve both did great in capturing that.

John Ulaszek came through again with a bunch of good pics for the build story.

What more can one say about Johnny and his camera? He's the best hot rod photographer there is. It is awesome to see his work on the printed page, and it was really cool working with him and the Georgia boys (both Georgias if you know what I mean :) ) during the shoot.

jp

[parsonsj]

How about a list of the tools you have? We need to include it in the total.I've gotten several requests for this. My philosophy was to buy tools so that I could make quality stuff for the car, rather than pay a craftsman to do it. I did leave the engine-building (Wegner Automotive), body and paint (Road Killer Kustoms), and interior stitching (1 Off Rides) to professionals.

The list:
Bandsaw -- I use this more than anything else, and part of the reason for the long build time was me trying other methods to cut metal. I mostly used a jigsaw, sometimes a sheetmetal hand shear or nibbler, and occasionally my plasma cutter. But the bandsaw is a must have. Mine cost about $700 to make. See John Ulaszek's X1Nova site for more information about that.
Belt sander -- Just a cheap Harbor Freight 4x36 setup. I use it for squaring tube, radiusing corners, etc. Like the bandsaw it is useful because it is right there: just turn it on and use it. No digging around in a tool box to find it. $80
Mill/drill -- I use this machine almost as much as the bandsaw and belt sander. The basic machine cost $1000 from Enco, and I have 3 times that in setup and cutting tools. Altogether: around $4000
TIG welder -- Mine's a Lincoln 175 Square Wave machine. $2500.
MIG welder -- Lincoln 220V hobbyist model. I got mine at Home Depot in the refurbished bin. $700 after fitting for gas shielding.
Body rotator -- Homemade from internet plans. A must-have to rip a car down to rocker and quarter panels, cowl, package tray, and roof. I'd have never gotten the floors made without it. $400
Plasma cutter -- A useful tool for cutting the car apart. Not so useful for precision fabrication work. $900
Tubing benders -- Rigid, and I have a complete set (3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8) plus an AN flaring tool. $700.
Structural tube bender -- Trick Tools. I didn't use it that much, but I will on the next one. $2500
Sheet metal brake -- Homemade. $150
Bead roller -- Harbor Freight. $90
Sander/grinder -- DeWalt (electric), I used them the whole time and they are still alive. $450 for both.

And of course, tons of hand tools. Hammers, files, taps, drill bits, etc. I have thousands of dollars invested here. My hand tools are tool truck brands (Snap-on, Mac, S-K) supplemented with Craftsman Professional stuff (I wouldn't buy Craftsman until they came out with that line).

I often wished for a more capable mill and a lathe. Luckily my friend Brian Schein helped me out in Maryland.

Of all those tools, the most important one is the one I'm using now: my computer. Having this Pro-Touring community around to ask questions, look over ideas, and provide support and criticism was far and away the most important part of getting II Much built.

jp

[Alan66ss]

John,

Thanks for the list. I had thought you might have a mill - way to many nicely made parts. I sold mine last year to make room for the car. I will get another. I need several of those tools on your list.

Alan

[Steve1968LS2]

Thanks again everybody. I finally got my issue yesterday.

Ro and Steve did awesome jobs on the writing. The car is more about the trip (and the side-trips) than about the finished product. Ro and Steve both did great in capturing that.

John Ulaszek came through again with a bunch of good pics for the build story.

jp

Thanks John... (lots of "Johns" involved in this project.. lol)

It was fun writing your build story and I'm glad I had YOU write the driving part. I think we managed to give a good taste of the build even though we only had three pages to work with. I'm also really glad we included the timeline.

It was a pleasure working with you, that is one badass automobile!

[rob07002]

And kudos to PHR for coming back to the light and featuring cars/stories we want to read.

With the exception of that gawd awful 57 Chevy/Impala thing the balance of this months mag is a nice turnaround from the last issues.

Sounds like Steve, Johnny and the crew care what we think and deliver.

So hats off!

[70TWO NOVA]

congrats, your car is well deserving of the front page!!!:cool:

[David Sloan]

and it was really cool working with him and the Georgia boys (both Georgias if you know what I mean :) ) during the shoot.


John i cant thankyou enough for letting us do the Body an Paint work on your car II Much.
It was our pleasure working with you and Johnny Hunkins on the photo shoot.

Thankyou!

[zo66]

hey John,
congrats on the great press,thanks for your help on the Vette,very impressive work.

[JEFFTATE]

I Love the article and the car !
The photo shoot was really cool to witness.

I'm so proud of my friends ! ( Sniff,Sniff )

[PARKERRS]

Congrats John!!! You deserve it and the car is awesome. Maybe next time we wind up at the same event there will not be a noise ordinance, sorry about that, but it was alot of fun running behind you at Road Atlanta.

[Doug Cooper]

Just got my Popular Hotrodding issue Congratulations John on The car, the cover and the article! Really nice job, neat car.

[andrewb70]

(both Georgias if you know what I mean :) ) during the shoot.

jp

:smoke:

Andrew

[parsonsj]

I had thought you might have a mill - way to many nicely made parts. I sold mine last year to make room for the car. I will get another.Don't be afraid of the cheap Enco mill/drills. Mine has never let me down, uses R8 (Bridgeport) tooling, and is accurate to about .002. The price is right too.

I admit being envious when I see some of those CNC parts, or a beautiful radius on a part (that I have to do with a belt sander), but mine has been a workhorse.

jp

[parsonsj]

Maybe next time we wind up at the same event there will not be a noise ordinance, sorry about that, but it was alot of fun running behind you at Road Atlanta.Tommy, we had a good time that morning, for sure. I'm still kicking myself for really reving the motor to 4k rpm during the "scientific sound test". They wouldn't have known if I'd only gone to 3k rpm, and I might have made it back out for the second run.

jp

[Bigblue73]

Mr. Parson's;

First off congratulations on the ink! It's very much deserved and I look forward to seeing your car in person. The work that you took on yourself is inspiring and the fact that you are trashing the wheels off the things is fantastic. Great read and great ride.....now go buy your wife something nice!

Cheers - Tony

[DLinson]

Congratulations John.

I got my issue last night and I read it all, very nice. My wife particularly liked the quote about convincing your wife that it would take $20,000 and a couple years to build. I remember telling my wife a similar story...twice....for the same car.

I wish I was closer to you so I could see it in person. While the pictures are good, I'm sure the car is way more impressive in person. The articles just can't show every little detail that is required to build a car like that.

How far west are you going to go for shows and track events? What other shows or events are you planning? I'm sure there are plenty of us here that would like to know so we can go see the car in person and in action.

Congratulations,
Dennis

[parsonsj]

Dennis,

I hadn't thought about taking the car out west or anything. Right now I'm looking forward to an autoX in early August, and Sebring on the 25th.

I don't have a "ride" to SEMA, but I'm still hopeful someone might want to have the car in their booth. The YearOne and Eyes on Design show were kind of it for shows.

So I don't know ... maybe I'll see if Frank has any plans and tag along with his crew.

jp

[Van B]

The feature was long overdue and well deserved. The car has to be seen in person to be appreciated.

Great job, John!

I'll have to call the boys at Wegner's and get more info about "porking it on the dynamometer" though. :confused:

[Steve1968LS2]

I'll have to call the boys at Wegner's and get more info about "porking it on the dynamometer" though. :confused:

I bet that's illegal in a few states.. ;)

Hey, A box left my office for you.. lol.. better late than never.

You car is WAY up my list of ones needing to be shot.. way up.

[Van B]

You car is WAY up my list of ones needing to be shot.. way up.

Let me know what I can do to help :smoke:

[65protourgto]

I just recently watched a vid on you tube of the car and Im glad to see it complete. Im glad your having fun with it and congrats.

[audioman]

John

Congrats on the article,you deserve it and thanks for allowing us the opportunity to help you.:twothumbs

[69rs]

Congrats, John and thanks a ton for letting me play with y'all during the photo shoot. Even though Johnny beat us like rented mules, it was a lot of fun. (:secret:btw-you need to get that armour all off the wheels.) Bet you never thought you would say "its a good thing Jim has gas"!:fart: Makin' dreams come true! That's what I'm here for!

[BMF Machine]

Ouch? Man Down again!:injured:

Got mine at Jay C's today. Only thing that looked familiar was the stiching in the seats?

Oh well, the car looked II Nice as is! Killer build, Killer article!:kewlpics:

[LMDGUY]

So am I the only poor sap that hasnt received this issue in the mail?? been havin this problem the last few issues, even thou my subscription is good till late next year..

[parsonsj]

Only thing that looked familiar was the stiching in the seats?

Oh well, the car looked II Nice as is! Killer build, Killer article!Thanks Kevin. Don't worry about the badges. I carry them around with me, but I just haven't gotten around to putting them on the car ... I'm a bit afraid of the necessary double-sided tape and sticking them to the car. I took them to the photoshoot, intending to put them on and never got around to it. :pat:

jp

[parsonsj]

So am I the only poor sap that hasnt received this issue in the mail??I know I can't find it on newsstands ... only last month's issue. Any day now, I'd guess.

jp

[nbecker]

Was it just me or did every one read it a couple of times and stare at the pics for an hour? Congrats ive been on your website a couple hundred times!

[Larry Callahan]

I know I can't find it on newsstands ... only last month's issue. Any day now, I'd guess.

jp

I'm in the same boat. I swear some day I will get my mother a subscription and have her mail them to me. I'll get it like two weeks earlier then I do now.

[MuscleRodz]

I saw it last night on the newsstand here at Walmatron.

Mike

[BADVELLE]

Congrats John, just read the "book" last night, very cool read and awesome, awesome ride!!

[6'9"Witha69]

Got my issue last Friday, finally read it last night. JP, that is one awesome car. It screams attitude as it jumps off the page at you. I love it. Congratulations!

The only other thing I wish was there were full performance numbers (I know, you hadn't got it there yet).

[TonyL]

I had to go to the store to buy mine. My subscription never came this month. (ggrrrrr) Great articles, the car looks very mean. Love it.
oh and John my wife gave me a few of these


I took them to the photo shoot, intending to put them on and never got around to it.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/procrastination-1.jpg
Now I can never again say I never got around to it! lol.

[Kenova]

Got mine! Read it.
Damn! Now I feel ...... well, ..... so inadequate.
Excellent stories John. Even after following your buildup here on PT.com, II Much continues to amaze me. Johnny's photography really brings it alive, and those action shots are killer. I hope the magazine coverage feels as satisfying as driving II Much.
Please relay my praise to your wife. These kinds of buildups just don't/can't happen without the support of family, and I'm sure she has both put up with a lot, and lent encouragement and support when needed.
Ken

P.S. Have you given Katz a ride yet?:drive1:

[BMF Machine]

Thanks Kevin. Don't worry about the badges. I carry them around with me, but I just haven't gotten around to putting them on the car ... I'm a bit afraid of the necessary double-sided tape and sticking them to the car. I took them to the photoshoot, intending to put them on and never got around to it. :pat:

jp


It's OK Jp, I did not know what to think either? I can always make up some II MUCH billet flush handles for Toilets??lolol:idea:

[Benoit23]

Just went on my lunch break to buy the issue. I gotta say I could not put it down until I read every artical about the '67 Nova before getting back to work, from the spread on the car to the build to the trips to the track. Congrates John, I love your car II Much!

Oh, & what's up with a noise ordinance @ a racetrack?
.

[andrewb70]

Oh, & what's up with a noise ordinance @ a racetrack?
.

God.

Andrew

[6'9"Witha69]

Oh, & what's up with a noise ordinance @ a racetrack?Perhaps the same crap that happened to the NHRA drags in Pomona. Houses were built around the fairgrounds and then the neighbors complained. Of course, I used to live a city (6 miles) over and anytime the top fuel cars ran you could hear and maybe almost feel them run. I now live about 5 miles from California speedway and on quiet afternoons you can hear Nascar and other teams racing/testing on the track.

[andrewb70]

Perhaps the same crap that happened to the NHRA drags in Pomona. Houses were built around the fairgrounds and then the neighbors complained. Of course, I used to live a city (6 miles) over and anytime the top fuel cars ran you could hear and maybe almost feel them run. I now live about 5 miles from California speedway and on quiet afternoons you can hear Nascar and other teams racing/testing on the track.

Read above.

Andrew

[6'9"Witha69]

God.

Andrew???:hmm:

[andrewb70]

???:hmm:

Exactly....

Apperantly the churches around the track have complained enough that there is a noise restriction until 12:00pm on Sundays.

Andrew

[rob07002]

Perhaps the same crap that happened to the NHRA drags in Pomona. Houses were built around the fairgrounds and then the neighbors complained. Of course, I used to live a city (6 miles) over and anytime the top fuel cars ran you could hear and maybe almost feel them run. I now live about 5 miles from California speedway and on quiet afternoons you can hear Nascar and other teams racing/testing on the track.

They have been trying to pull the same crap here in E-Town Raceway Park for years.

Track was built some 40 or 50+ years ago when nothing but farms and slowly sold to developers. Now the morons who bought homes near the track complain. WTF! How can you complain when the damn track's been there well before your house was even an itch in some developers pants~!

Luckily they haven't been able to do much, except for no open header cars after 10 or 11pm on weekdays.

Buy a house next to a ***** farm and it will smell like *****! live with it cause you knew the deal.