Special thanks to Jon @Driverzinc. [Archive]

Lenie

08-22-2008, 10:28 PM

Jon, thanks for helping me out on such a short notice w/a quick resolution. Great product and excellent service. Jason, thanks for the connection. I'll show a few pics in the near future. I'm giving the 66 a three week makeover for my kid and after removing the primer, I found out the car is a messsssss. Oh well, I'm just going to make the best of what's there and make it an enjoyable driver. He's a poor college kid and almost sold it but couldn't bring himself to do it. I'm sure he'll enjoy the subtle changes. Shhhhhh. The bottom left Prelude is what he sold to eventually buy the Chevelle, oh, and the Chevy van holds the bike in the back when traveling.:twothumbs
Thanks again Jon.
Lenie
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chevelleman66

09-10-2008, 07:18 PM

Ok WHAT'S UP!!! It's been a while now and no updates, it's driving me crazy!!

Lol, Jon is a cool guy, I've never met him but he's currently helping me get a good fit on some Foose's for my 66

NOVA

09-12-2008, 02:19 PM

and we need more pics of the chevy van too!

Lenie

09-22-2008, 10:43 PM

Been a little busy. Chevelle's taking alittle longer than expected. Should be painting it next week, Mercedes Iridium Silver w/Iridium gray insert on hood. Also Rushforth Concept Wheels sold to me by Driverz Inc. 18x8 and 20x10. My 74 year old father inlaw (retired upholster) joined in on the fun and reupholstered a set of buckets and back seat for the car( he refurbished the frames, hand tied all the springs and rebuilt all the foam and tie downs by hand) I repainted the seat back and bottoms Iridium silver to match the outside, turned out pretty nice. I need to find a way to lower the car cheaply for now( stance is everything you know). The car belongs to my son, he's up at college and decided to leave the car in my garage for awhile, he doesn't know. Hope he likes.:secret:
don't know what happened to the pictures, will try to post them again when I get home tonight.

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JayR

09-23-2008, 07:04 AM

Been a little busy. Chevelle's taking alittle longer than expected. Should be painting it next week, Mercedes Iridium Silver w/Iridium gray insert on hood. Also Drivezinc Concept wheels 18x8 and 20x10. My 74 year old father inlaw (retired upholster) joined in on the fun and reupholstered a set of buckets and back seat for the car( he refurbished the frames, hand tied all the springs and rebuilt all the foam and tie downs by hand) I repainted the seat back and bottoms Iridium silver to match the outside, turned out pretty nice. I need to find a way to lower the car cheaply for now( stance is everything you know). The car belongs to my son, he's up at college and decided to leave the car in my garage for awhile, he doesn't know. Hope he likes.:secret:

Lenie, Those are Rushforth Concept Wheels sold to you by Driverz Inc., not Driverz Inc wheels. Just pointing that out because we're doing our best to build brand identity and want folks to know!

Thanks Lenie!

Fesler built

09-23-2008, 07:12 AM

:postpics:

jy211

09-23-2008, 07:29 AM

cutting wheel is the cheapest way to lower it...LOL :attn:

gordonquixote

09-23-2008, 07:36 AM

I hear nothing but good things about Driversinc.

Lenie

09-23-2008, 07:55 AM

Lenie, Those are Rushforth Concept Wheels sold to you by Driverz Inc., not Driverz Inc wheels. Just pointing that out because we're doing our best to build brand identity and want folks to know!

Thanks Lenie!\
Thanks Jason, I was up late last night and cutting things short with the typing, thanks for pointing that out, I fixed it.:thankyou:

buickfunnycar.com

09-23-2008, 11:52 AM

I hear nothing but good things about Driversinc.

But don't forget to spell it correctly...www.driverzinc.com or else your search will be useless.

protour73

09-23-2008, 12:04 PM

But don't forget to spell it correctly...www.driverzinc.com... (http://www.driverzinc.com...) or else your search will be useless.

you need to correct somebody with the correct correction... LOL ......... http://www.driverzinc.com/ those extra 3 dots, killed the link ...John....:cheers:

buickfunnycar.com

09-23-2008, 12:22 PM

better now scooter...?:drive1:

protour73

09-23-2008, 12:27 PM

:firefire: that'll work

chevelleman66

09-26-2008, 02:07 PM

Wow that looks good! Since this is turning into a Driverz inc appreciation thread I'm going to put my two cents in: I ordered a set of Foose's NItrous II for my Chevelle from John a couple of weeks ago and can't wait to get them and mount em!!! They're good guys out there at Driverz inc.

Lenie

10-03-2008, 09:07 PM

Just stepped out of the booth, Color is Mercedes Meridium silver w/Mercedes Meridium Gray insert. Car is paint also. Whew! Time for reassembly.

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Lenie

10-06-2008, 06:54 PM

Took some quick pics, need discs in the future but you get the idea.

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gearheads78

10-06-2008, 07:40 PM

Sweet wheel and color combo. Your son is going to **** his pants.

Lenie

10-18-2008, 09:42 PM

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Getting there. Tomorrow I'll install sound deadener and monday I'll take it to my son's grandpa and he'll install the headliner and carpet, then I'll bring it home and finish it. Still looking for the quarter window upper trim that houses the felt. They don't make after market replacements for a 300 and the old ones are goners. If anyone has or knows where I can pick up a set, please let me know. I think it's turning out pretty good for a lower budget home job form start to finish. Took my mind off of mine sitting over in paint prison for the last 1 1/2 years. I've already paid for all the work that's suppose to be done, but I think once I'm done here, I'm going to go get it and bring it home and finish it myself. Had enough.

TonyL

10-18-2008, 10:02 PM

OMG. what a huge improvement!

Lenie

10-25-2008, 07:19 PM

Jason, nothing but compliments from people on the wheels. Again, John, thanks for the quick help. Pretty much done on the outside, give or take a few things here and there.
My son came home for the weekend and took a few pics, so here's a quick couple I thought I'd share with you

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See you all at SEMA if you're there

Roger M

10-25-2008, 07:42 PM

Looks perfect! You nailed the stance,color, and rolling stock. Nice ride.:twothumbs

More pics please.

Lenie

10-25-2008, 08:13 PM

+1
I like good heineys

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JayR

10-25-2008, 09:03 PM

Oof!! That looks incredible and the shots are great! I'm obviously partial to the wheels but like Tunaboat said, you nailed the stance! I can't believe you sent the Firebird out when you're capable of work like this! We are going to need high res jpegs of all these shots PLEASE for the website. I suspect a spike in sales of that wheel design.

I thought I recognized the lagoon when I was scrolling down and then went down to the drive-by shot and saw that I was right. Spent many New Year's Days there watching fools jump off the bridge.

We're stoked to have the wheels on a nice NW car like that. I hope to see you around here in it before winter sets in.

Good on ya, Lenie!

Lenie

10-26-2008, 07:37 PM

Thanks Jason, hind sight. Cullen, my son, likes photography. After he picks out a few, I'll send them to you.
Good eyes Polar bear. That bridge is in Ollala Wa. See you at Sema?

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venturabeachpup

10-26-2008, 09:40 PM

Yup, you nailed it! Those shots are "set as background" material. Congrats!:kewlpics:

compos mentis

10-27-2008, 04:56 AM

What was your son's reaction Lenie?

Lenie

10-27-2008, 10:04 AM

Hi Skip, Saturday was the first time he got to see it in person and it was a good moment for all. He loved it, he no longer wants to use it as his daily driver and just wants to drive it during the spring and summer here in Washington. We spent two days with it driving and taking pictures. He had a hard time going back to school Sunday and leaving it here but he has no garage, so he's going to work on that. It was one of those times when all the long hours and hard work was worth it just to sit and watch him around it. Something he wouldn't have been able to afford for awhile. He graduates in June as a manufacturing engineer and then things will pick up for him.

Thanks again
Lenie

DC454

10-27-2008, 10:19 AM

Is that paint booth located at a house?

compos mentis

10-27-2008, 10:33 AM

Lenie, that's a neat story for your son and yourself.

I like the 300 style...less is more...and your work makes it look great!

JayR

10-27-2008, 12:33 PM

Thanks Jason, hind sight. Cullen, my son, likes photography. After he picks out a few, I'll send them to you.
Good eyes Polar bear. That bridge is in Ollala Wa. See you at Sema?

Yep, we'll be there all week and will be at the PT dinner. Drop me a PM and we'll get together at the show.

Motown 454

10-27-2008, 12:48 PM

Real nice job on the car. Your son is lucky to have a dad and grandfather that enjoy the same pasion for cars as he does. And Jay the wheels look great.
Wayne

Lenie

10-27-2008, 05:57 PM

Is that paint booth located at a house?

The person I have doing my bird has a paint booth at his house, that's his business, buuut the place where I painted the chevelle is a very good friend of mine who owns a body shop. He lets me use his shop on weekends if I need it. I used his two booths at the same time to paint it since I had the car apart and it's silver, and yes, it is pretty cool of him to let me do all of this at no charge.:woot: I've helped him advertise his business for the past 25 years or so and he gives me perks.