Glad to hear its getting closer. Almost there.

Any Day Now!
 

If that's all they are having to complete on the car, he should be driving shortly.

Wouldn't it be nice to see the car drive to the next show in Pleasanton. I believe their is another show this month?

I figure two days max on the exhaust and how long does it take to epoxy two throttle bodies to the intake ports?

The end has to be near. Besides didn't they tell you two weeks after the last show?

How in the world did they drop their lift down on your car? Man, just when you think you've heard everything. Sorry to hear bro---keep pushing forward---we will all be at Pleasanton in June having a great time---it will all be worth it.

Doug

Yeah how crazy is that?

At the Pleasanton show I was sitting on the couch in the WCAC booth and this group of 5 20-30 year olds all homied out come walking in and one of them says. "hey isnt that the car we dropped the lift on" and they all start laughing. I just sit there and listen and watch, as one of them leans up against my car, I say, "really, do you mind not leaning on my car"? The kid is all apologetic then they strut away still laughing.

They were a piece of work. I was hoping to hear more about how it happened but they didnt get into it.

Dont worry John, the end is near.

Absolute Customs is a shady shop. One of my coworkers husbands use to work there until he quit after not being paid for 3 moths. Then they stole some of his tools.

^ that's f'd up. Lucky they didn't get a little 'talking' to...

Yeah and they tried to hide it by fixing it but they did a really crappy job so we noticed it.

There is a Goodguys show Nov 9 in Pleasanton. I should be there running and driving.

Right on John!!

Man that is just ridiculous.

Recognize anyone?

Yeah.....I was the one who found the roof damage when I tried to install the upper windshield trim. No way of hiding how far away the roof was away from the molding. That damage could only be fixed properly by removing the headliner....a uni-spotter couldn't move the metal on the edge.

As for the guys laughing...we'll yes it is poor taste to laugh about that but it's not their place to step up and say anything. It all falls on the Owners Shoulders to step forward and own up to the damage.

Hmmm, not being paid for 3 mo.... sounds like a common theme in the Automotive industry in that area.

I can't wait to see your car in November. I'll go on Sunday so I can see it driving. I never realized just how many cars don't actually move under their own power at these shows ....such a shame.

Are you talking about Brian? I dont see him in that video.

Yeah. He got totally screwed. Lost thousands of dollars in tools.

That shop was a mess. He was there for 6 months, got one check. Was suppose to get commissions on work he brought in but it never happened. He had all the right intentions, they needed a shop Manager and he was good at it. He brought in more than a dozen new jobs but didn't get paid.

I've heard all kinds of crazy stories.

If there is anyone interested in my car please let me know. Kaiser in Hayward is closing their Pediatric dept and my wife is one of the 20 unlucky people who is getting laid off. Losing a six figure job hurts especially when she was the main source of our income.

If interested please contact Chris @ West Coast Autocraft in Cloverdale, CA. I can PM you his contact info.

I would prefer a local buyer so he can still use the car in his booth at car shows.

John
Don't know you personally but followed your build.
Sorry to hear the bad news. I hope everything works out for the best.

Thanks Frank. Hopefully she will get hired somewhere before someone wants my car.

Sorry to here about the job loss,hopefully something will come along.Sure would hate to see you sell your car after all this work,good luck.

Sorry to hear the news
 

Hi John,

Sorry to hear that news for your wife. That really sucks.

The good news is there are some good pediatric hospitals in the Bay Area, especially in the South Bay and on the Peninsula, both aren't a long of a commute from the East Bay. I've known a few nurses that worked independent when times are hard, picking up several shifts a week, usually out of the area, then find something local and permanent later. Hope your wife can keep it going until something permanent comes up close to home.

I can't believe the story about your car. Can anything else over the top happen with that car?

Sorry to hear the news.

I hope you at least get to drive the car a few times before it sells. I can't wait to see it driving around Pleasanton Nov 9th.

Have you had any offers to date?

What is the condition of the car "running and driving" or still in the build stage?

What ever Happened with this car?
 

Last time we talked it was promised to be done in September 2013.

Yes but he is redoing a lot of the previous work. It is 99% done and should be at GG in March.

Thats great to hear!!! I have learned a whole new level of patience. Not that I am good at it but I've learned it...:confused18:

Looking forward to seeing & hearing it. Autocross?

Great news!

Good to hear you are going to get it done and reveal at the Good Guys show. Can't wait to see it in Pleasanton. Been a long time coming!!!

Well It BETTER be there. If its not at this show then Ill be pretty pissed off.

Hahahahaha, think we all have been to that point.

Is the car there this weekend?
Do you know what booth number or location were it will be shown?
And are you going to be there with it?

Negative. Supposed to rain.

Sunday is going to be the day!!!!

Bloodline
 

Hey, Did your car ever make it on the road?

yea but I promised I wouldn't post pics yet.

Why not John???

John that's against the :rules:

most likely debuting at a show.

yup!

Oh the anticipation... Can't wait to see it.

WCN's next month?

Sneak peak of the engine bay. The close out panel will eventually be painted black. Chris is freekin awesome!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/c...psc8aqv3pj.jpg

Looks awesome!! Full steam ahead....

Sooooo close....hope to see it there....

Thanks! It will be there inside one of the buildings. After the show it gets tuned and all the kinks worked out.

Nice! Love the close out panel. Cant' wait to see it in person.