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Old 11-18-2019, 07:30 PM
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Once Adrianne was on a plane and head home it was time to go full throttle on the car. Sadly Mike didn't have enough time to complete everything on my list or do any real shake down. Not what he prefers, but it was what it was. I really wanted to take the car to Scottsdale for Gregs memorial and attend the GoodGuys show with Adrianne. It was a lot of work and I didn't get everything I wanted accomplished, but it was road worthy.

First up was having the Tune redone. Mike is looking into what happened with the Tuner he used and I know he will get to the bottom of things. Revolution Race Works here in Las Vegas scrapped the tune in the car and started with a fresh LS7 file. Seven hours later, it ran the way it should. Night and day difference. Sorry... no Dyno video this time.



After a nose to tail check of things with the car on the lift I set to cleaning up the wiring that still needs to be completed. Stereo, Truck Release, etc. It looks worse than it is. The VA is in, but the AC needs to be charged. Also I still need to install the Stereo so Mike left the vent hoses disconnected at my request. Just easier to get under there and get at stuff.



Once that was accomplished I set to laying down Dynamat and Dynaliner. I wanted to carpet the entire car and get the back seat in. Ran into a couple of snags though. First was the discovering that the new back seat I had bought four years ago and just left in the box was... for a Vert. Second was time! So front seats, front carpet and a panel to close up the backseat to trunk area would have to do.





Thankfully I had help... well kinda.



Door panels, Door seal plates and the Glove Box Door and that was it for interior. I actually had to barrow a shifter handle from Jeff.
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Old 11-18-2019, 07:50 PM
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Jeff and I changed the oil and check all the fluids and I called it a night. It all looked good to go and I was headed out the next morning. The car had almost 200 miles on it. With no wipers, no spare, no heat or AC... what could go wrong!? Besides... I've got AAA.

I was up early the following morning. While Laurie dropped Kevin (the dog) off at the sitters, I packed the car. Just a few tools, two chairs, some detail supplies and our bags and the car was full.

Letting her warm up a little before we left.



All strapped in and ready to go. I have to give Laurie mad props here. She worked a 10 hour shift the night before and drove for four hours to Scottsdale in a less than quiet car. She's trooper.





Once we arrived Laurie called it and went to bed as soon as we checked into the hotel. I headed over to Welds place and after dinner left the car there. Adrianne had a crew come by super early to clean and detail the car. It was nice to have coffee with Gwen before heading over to GoodGuys.



With the car all cleaned up we headed over to the show to meet Adrianne. She had us park in the "Builders Choice" area. Having never taken a car to a show before I just did what I was told. I had to fill out an entry form to park there, but whatever. I was in good company and hanging with Adrianne and Basher.

If there was ever any doubt...



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Old 11-18-2019, 08:10 PM
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Upon return from watching Autocross and looking at cars we found this in the passenger seat. At first I thought someone had thrown a flyer in the car and was annoyed. Then I thought Adrianne and Basher where playing a joke on me. There's no way a car that's obviously missing interior parts and the trim around the headlight doors would be selected. Adrianne was nice enough to point out that I was probably the only car rolling on Forglines. That girl cracks me up!!





This meant we had to attend Sunday vs driving home first thing in the AM. It was a good time and I'm glad we stayed.





I love the intake tube Frank made me. It really adds to a clean and smooth vibe IMO.







Rolling up for the award like the Nerd I am! They got all the info correct except for the exhaust. Oh well.



All in all it was a wonderful trip. I got to meet a few Lat-G peps including JACKS67RS, spend time with great friends and celebrate my friend Greg Weld. More than a few thought we where nuts to drive car all way down and back... they're probably right. But it worked out and all is good.

Probably the best picture I've even taken. Pure luck.



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Old 11-18-2019, 08:12 PM
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Cool story... car looks awesome and sounds even more awesome. Nice job!

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Congrats! I'm glad they found a car on Forgelines

It was great finally meeting you in person and seeing the progress, hope you can make it back to Scottsdale in the Spring. I want to see the car completed, it's really turning out nice!

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Looking good brother! I wish I could have swung Scottsdale this weekend!
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I love the way the car came out. Glad to hear about the award. Don’t worry Greg was there too.
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Looks great and sounds awesome,happy that you are finally on the road and had a good time.
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Congrats on the Award Curtis,very well deserved.Great story and glad you are getting to enjoy your car
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Old 11-19-2019, 09:29 AM
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Great write up Curtis. Thanks for sharing.

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