View Full Version : my new project and journey to get it !!
dropit69
03-03-2009, 03:34 PM
heres my journey over the past weekend..i worked on deal on a dynacorn 69 pt project for sale on lat-g..left my house friday at 7.30 am i live hour south of chicago....drove 14 hours stayed night finished up last 2 hours in morning..arrived in Houston TX at 9 am..loaded up a whole truck full of parts all new in boxes,,and car on my open car hauler,,headed back north about 11.30...alls well until 9pm..when im driving on i-40 in Arkansas when it starts to sleet..so no biggie i drive in that all the time..roas was just wet no slick..after comiong over a overpass truck snaps sideways..i do a nascar move on the wheel but truck and trailer come around and i slid down in grass median between the interstate..i check myself out ..im ok..get out and to my surprise car is still on tailer my big wood box in truck ok..WOW..nothing hurt ..but im stuck in mud..i look to the east of me and anoth truck is in median too and another ahead of him..i get pulled out head to hotel for night..get up 8 am and theres nothing but snow and ice on road it takes me till 830 sun night to get home..driving 15 mph on i-55 north on 6 inches of ice..but made it and have a great story to tell ..and pics of car are coming ..sorry its a long story but 2100 miles in 61 hours was worth this rant..lol..
dropit69
03-03-2009, 03:42 PM
i want to thank Brian for a very smooth deal and help loading all them parts..he also keept calling to see where i was and if everything was ok..stand up guy !! here are some pics and highlights of car..cant list it all not enough room..
1969 dynacorn body and all body panels to build it..
mini-tubbed
wayne due front with c-4 suspension
air bar rear with coils and currie 6 inch
tko 600 trans
Fikse fm10s
c4 front brakes with Baer rears.
courbeau gt2 seats
and almost everything but engine ..rad and exhuast to build it new in box
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/27487238584-1.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=238584)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/27487238583-1.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=238583)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/27487238580-1.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=238580)
Bow Tie 67
03-03-2009, 04:06 PM
Dude, you already spun it out and its not even put together. Stop posting and get to wrenching. I'm pulling my engine soon .........
Nice score Darrin, I'll expect it on the road in 9 months.
Restomod
03-03-2009, 04:56 PM
Great story! Whats the plan???
130fe
03-03-2009, 05:11 PM
Sounds like an intersting journey Darrin. Good thing you made it safe and sound back home in one piece. What kind of wheels are on it?
dropit69
03-03-2009, 06:00 PM
neeed to go through all the parts and decide on motor im gonna run and go from there..wheels are Fikse Fm10's
Chevrolaine
03-03-2009, 07:00 PM
Cool, Glad you made it ok!
A car is always better when there's a story to go with it.
brownz
03-03-2009, 07:36 PM
cool story. glad it all workd out in the end..
zbugger
03-03-2009, 07:38 PM
Sounds like a blast Darrin. Glad you made it all the way ok. So, you gonna have it ready for the June event in Michigan? lol...
PARKERRS
03-04-2009, 06:49 AM
Great story Darrin, Glad your ok and your new project made it through unscathed. You know we need to see that thing at RTTH. You've got all the parts, now get to work!!! LOL Engines are easy to come by so your set.
JEFFTATE
03-04-2009, 07:20 AM
Good deal man !
Glad everything turned out ok..
jimhamptons
03-04-2009, 11:23 AM
Glad you got home in one piece Darrin. Good luck with the project!
kurider
03-04-2009, 01:06 PM
Im looking forward to seeing the progress of your car. Good Luck man
Motown 454
03-04-2009, 05:51 PM
Nice project I'll be watching your progress... Glad you made it ok.
Great project!!! I will be marking this thread as one to follow as well!!!
67SSDan
04-06-2009, 06:17 PM
Ah man, just found this! Awesome find! Love the wheels too.
Does this mean you're not going to buy my GTA now? LOL
Keep us posted!
Dan
67SSDan
06-14-2009, 05:45 PM
Hey bring these wheels down to RTTH with you this year. I've got a feeling you want to sell them to me! =)
Dan
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