$5000 budget Mustang

[Ron S]

Yeah, I'm going to try to get to as many events as my schedule will allow. Should be a fun year!

[68400BIRD]

WOW! sorry to see the damage on the last motor. I have enjoyed reading this thread and seeing all of the updates. Nice to see that you scored a newer motor.

[brian65fb]

How well does that truck arm suspension work ive seen it used for bagged cars and trucks but not for a road race set up. I know nascar uses a version of this setup I was thinking of going the torque arm route but i allready have the truck arms my floor and frame raills are in good shape but looking at your ride makes me want to get out the body saw

[Ron S]

Alot of people said it wouldn't work for AutoX or road racing.I really like it, the car seems to stay flat in the corners and the ride is still pretty good. Once I get the bugs out of the rest of the car, it should be pretty competitive. Ron

[John Wright]

IMHO, One downside with truck arms is if you want to run the exhaust out of the back of the car, you have to get creative with the exhaust routing. Ron kept his high and has his exiting out in front of the rear tires.

[Payton King]

come with the snow plow option? What did you tell me...the snow was up to your chest outside the garage?

Glad you were comfortable enough with your sexuality to paint "your junk" (the car) blue. It really pops in pictures and real life!

Since you are waiting for the snow to clear to get your parts, why don't you post a couple of pics of the Jeep you did for your daughter?

[Dalamar]

I just went through your whole build and enjoyed seeing your progress.
Well done, and it looks like a very fun car!

[dropit69]

Jeep??? i wanna see Ron...please ..lol..

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey Ron,

Maybe this summer we can take each other's cars around the autox course.. can't wait to see your car back together.

[Ron S]

Sure Steve, Payton and I have been trying to swap since the car got done, but it never seems to happen.

My daughters Jeep has about 10 peices of snow removal equiptment in front of it, at a buddy of mines shop,I couldn't get to it if I wanted. I'll post some pics as soon as i get it out. Ron

[LSXZ28]

That's a great pic Ron!

[Ron S]

I like all the cars in the action shots, I like this one too.Its funny how a good photographer can make anything look cool.Alot of the engine parts have come rolling in yesterday,hope to have the engine together this week. Ron

[Ron S]

Started assembly of my LS7 tonight,cried like a girl about paying $200 for ARP rod bolts,especially when I saw how small they were. The ARP's are giant compared to the GM pieces,as long as I don't have a repeat of RTTH's it was worth it.

Short block only had 2900 miles but after installing the new cam, noticed the chain was kind of loose, should be able to pick one up tomorrow, and have the long lock completely assembled.

Check out the bore difference compared to an LS1 piston.

[RS_Customs]

Sweeeeeeeet!

Robert

[John Wright]

Ron that looks like a nice rod bolt....

http://www.lsxtv.com/forum/new-rod-b...iii-2255.html#

[tazzz25906112]

Cool it will be good to have you back up and running buddy..... I'm looking forward to seeing you out at the event in April my good man.....

Now when you finish that motor,,,, I have a few Pontiac's that could use some rebuilding and roomer has it there was a big a$$ Chevy motor that needed rebuilding too LOL... Hum-mm a common theme here maybe LOL..

[MSTSFabbed]

SWeeeet!!! You read Popular Hot Rodding by any chance? They called you out almost by name saying there were almost no budget pro-touring cars. Though I guess your budget has grown a bit, I still think you should send em a picture!

[Bjkadron]

SWeeeet!!! You read Popular Hot Rodding by any chance? They called you out almost by name saying there were almost no budget pro-touring cars. Though I guess your budget has grown a bit, I still think you should send em a picture!

When?

[Ron S]

The car got rushed together last year for the PSMC, and just never looked back, alot of unfinished peices. To be truthful, I never really thought this car was clean enough to be magazine worthy, its a 20 footer.

Maybe this year I'll clean up some loose ends, so it doesn't have that bucket of bolts, duct tape look, and see if any Mags are interested. Ron

[tazzz25906112]

The car got rushed together last year for the PSMC, and just never looked back, alot of unfinished peices. To be truthful, I never really thought this car was clean enough to be magazine worthy, its a 20 footer.

Maybe this year I'll clean up some loose ends, so it doesn't have that bucket of bolts, duct tape look, and see if any Mags are interested. Ron

Just get out there and start thrashing on it Ron and they will come LOL..... The car just has a cool nasty little look about it,,, a sort of get out of my way coming through sign in your rear view mirror coming at ya...... I'm sure it'll be published sooner than later buddy.