What a joke D - next time ask the guy what he runs on the Autox/Road Course?

You need a PT tee shirt like the Harley crowd - 'if I have to explain, you wouldn't get it'

I've seen your car and I love it. No explanation needed...:thumbsup:

Very true my man.
I said the same exact thing in my post!:thumbsup: :cheers:

Maybe take a parasol and a sun dress next time 'Nancy'.


:lol:

LMAO! :rofl: I can't believe I have never seen that episode

Knew I could count on you Skip--LOL. I own that episode.

Nicely played my friend.

Doug

Thanks Doug. :D

FWIW there's a 50% chance my sense humor (50% of a normal man's) can get a tee hee out of a non-laugher.

So the lesson of this thread is that if you're going to a show with a car as "crappy" as Doug's, sit next to it in a wheel chair?

Or did I miss something? :)

LOL Mike----that was freaking funny man----way to sum it all up.

Doug

Screw it, most of them want a car like yours and can't have one, so they become experts.

SW

Don't "the experts" know that these cars didn't have great gaps when they originally left the factory. Must mean you have an original body Camaro, worth that much more... :thumbsup:

Seriously Doug, that's a first hand example of how the know-it-all-disease is epidemic. These clueless fertilizer spreaders only contribution to the betterment of others comes when they leave.

lollll.....
Nice one Skip!:thumbsup:

I have been taking my 8 year old to shows, and it has been a good way for me to learn better manners....as I tell him, somebody loves that car, and is very proud of it. We have no right to say anything about it, whether or not it is done to our taste. I remember being 17, and having my car get ripped by someone at a show, who obviously didn't know it was mine. I looked 12, so maybe he thought it was my dad's or something, but it hurt a lot at the time. I try to keep that in mind when Roy and I are walking around a show.
One other possibility, maybe the guy was pointing out to his buddy just how bad the gaps on those cars were when they were new?
Tim

Somehow, that doesn't make me feel better Tim----:lol:

Dude, you still look twelve---well, maybe 16 now.

Doug

I don't mind people talking about what they would have done differently to my car because we all have different tastes and priorities. I think it's important how you say things "Those look like sh*t " vs "I would swap those out for these..." ....or not say anything at all

What bugged me the most at a show was asking some folks a question about their old Challenger and they went off bragging about every show it's won and how they are soooo bored with car shows. "I think I'm just going to park it in the backyard and let it rot. I'd have to paint it a different color to go back to X show and compete again because it already won." I said, so why don't you drive the hell out of it or race it? I didn't really get a clear response to that.

I'm all about the drive to the car show and then hanging out with friends.

-Dave

Hey Doug, don't sweat the small stuff from the oxygen deprived show clowns bud.....
When idiots like these show car lot lizards make comments like that,,,, just take solace in the fact that they've likely never worn "the Pink Hat" or "Spun out the Rent-a-Wreck" (inside joke)....

Hell dude your ride is something most people dream of owning one day,,,let alone driving it the way you do :thumbsup: ........

Hand the Lot Lizards a buffing towel and tell them when they finish buffing the paint off the trunk of their car,,,,, try using it to cry on when their perfect ride just won't start to put it on the trailer,,,,, Oh wait that's right they forgot the engine oil option in their perfect restoration/show car...:rofl: :rofl:

"the" pink hat or "a" pink hat? if its the later, irvine is not that far from laguna so you never know. and im not going to wear a pink hat out in public, but i wouldnt mind wearing it at an event like we had.

You know something man, you just have a way with words. "Lot Lizards"--LOL--I have only heard that used at the Drag racing events--and it's been awhile--LOL. I sure hope you are going to surprise us this Friday and show up at JCG's for some BBQ and a run up the coast to Pleasanton. I'll try calling you tomorrow after my board meeting (sucks).

Doug

Try dealing with most Vette guys...they are total dicks!
 

I have a 92 Corvette Convertible with a 6 spd that I just finished resomodding, and a 67 Impala fastback I'm putting a 502 in.

Anyway, I hate going to Vette shows and being around vette people!
Most comments are , "thats not a fast a new ZO6" or "Thats not as valuable as a 67 with a 427". NO ****! is my usual reply! A friend of mine has become so critical and judgemental I don't have him over to the garage anymore...He wants to spend MY money like its going out of style! LOL

I wish people would jus live by the old addage...If you don't have something nice to say...shut the hell up!!!

My 67 Impala is already getting critiqued!!!
"should have put in a ls1, 6sp, fuel injection, " etc.etc.etc!

Build it the way you like it and within your budget! And enjoy it!

Reggie Jackson once said..."the only person I have to impress is...ME!"
I love that saying!

Don't sweat it Doug...you have a killer car! As you know, the 'driving' events are way more fun anyways! :thumbsup:

Hmm...Me thinks you encountered some spritzers.

Spritzers are the guys at car shows who can't stop spraying/wiping/dusting their cars the whole damn day. They worry about a bit of dirt or a rock chip, and goofy stuff (like panel gaps) are actually important to them. They know how to drive a buffer, but not a timing light...

Fux those guys...

Ive found that the ones that critisize the most are driving in, in the biggest peices of **** in the lot.

First of all..
Awesome Camaro very nice stance. I have seen the car at some local events and its a very nice build.
second..
I have worked in Irvine for awhile and the encountered that same attitude at cars and coffee and in the area at some events. I try not to let it bug me but its a bummer none the less..
Still great car!
:thumbsup:

Scotch --

That's funny! I've always said to my buddies - to me there are two kinds of car guys -- GREASERS and WAXERS... Personally - I'm a greaser... although I do own a California duster.... and that's as clean as they're going to get. :woot:

Wow---just went through your site---impressive stuff bro----I love the "Case Studies" section----I recognize many of those----you are obviously very gifted at your craft---thanks for the compliments on the car.

Doug

I'm not much of a car show person but one thing I used to do was to stand by my car, pretending to be just another person looking at it, and then listen to what the other people looking at it would say, it was comical. If you have a car in a show, you have to do this.

The funny ones are the ones who will spend several minutes looking the car over, until they find some kind of flaw (real or perceived) as if there was a $500 reward for finding one....then point it out to their buddy, then they are satisfied with themselves and immediately they leave...hilarious.

When I look at cars, it's like looking at women. I notice the great aspects of the vehicle, be it the roofline, stance or a cool factory dash in an old car. My opinion of the critics is they don't truly love automobiles. Same with critics of women, they aren't capable of truly loving women.

Good news---Roger from Ironworks has contracted with Meguiers to develop a product that will help people such as myself----"Panel Gap Spray"---it is guarateed to close the most offesive gaps----LOL. Thanks Roger for that one.

We just got back from Pleasanton----man, do I wish I had never made this post---every person who frequents this site and attended the show approached me with the following comment---"So is this the crappy gapped car"? LOL---was a really good time---met a bunch of great folks ---

Doug

Doug - Mequiars said it might take a few bottles to get that camaro of your in tip top shape. But they do offer quality discounts if you order meor ethen one bottle..... :D

It was nice to hang out a chat for alittle while on Saturday. Talk to ya soon.

I thought about it some more. I must add to my original thought.

Checking panel gap is allowed if there's a "For Sale" sign on your car.

Otherwise, they're just being gay.

Eh, enough with this talk about panel gap spray. I think it is about time for you to disclose some specs and maybe even pictures of your secret prototype rear Baer brakes.

Matt

It just goes to show that you don't have to spend big money to have a great car and big fun. Kudos to you on your award. :cheers: Wish I could of been there to celebrate.

LOL man---forgot about that brain storm---we will disclose those ideas in another post soon---still working up the Prototype---

Doug

You mean Happy? LOL

Doug

Doug, I was late to the show and missed ya.. :mad:

I must say I was mentally prepared to see these gaps in person. It wasn't meant to be. So I just drank all the beers in the Gearhead Garage booth. :D

Hope you had a great trip man. Have to catch you next time.

My buddy got a 68 El Camino today with a 454 and 4 speed for a great deal. Man it sounded good and just made me realize I must get back into a muscle car ASAP. To hell with these Euro cars! :willy: ;)

I'm sure that's what he meant... :rofl:

Surprised there's no rainbow avatar.

HA HA!!!!!:rofl:
Nice one bud!:thumbsup: :cheers:

Dude, I know--that sucks. I ran my best Auto X numbers on Sunday before they closed it down at noon---31.33. Got your message later in the day driving home. I told Jason you may be dropping by on Sunday, glad you got to meet up with those guys. Good luck on the sale of the Porsh---There are pics of the trip over at PT--lots of them---including Auto X--it's under Open Discussion and thread is GG Pleasanton Show. Talk soon bro.

Doug