Only the elves know....


It helps when TIG welding on polished stainless like that to scuff the edges with a ss wire brush or 3M pad...

Even back in 1955 I knew how to say "I love you!" :rofl: :thumbsup:




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Ok GW, since we are having a little fun here.

Comments to go along with the picture....
Kid in the top left, "Dude---WTF is that thing?
Your brother on the left, "take that you little shiat! (with his left hand poking you in the ars)"
And you, no comment. It's just what happens when someone pokes you in the ars.

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Yeah --- I do the same thing to this day - when I get my physical!

Yeah they wasted no time. I thought they'd wait till the carpet was installed.
Im meeting up with him tonight.

I told them to just take the car and enjoy what's left of the summer - and in the meantime to start finding someone that will do custom carpet - door panels and the back seat.... Mostly because there's nothing uglier than a "standard" '69 Camaro interior in a "hot rodded" version.

After that -- I wash my hands...


I don't think those Marquez panels will clear his door bars --- but I guess you'll find out tonight.


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Great job Greg. Looks like you're becoming quite the master of those tools my friend. I wish I could say the same. lol

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You're my hero Greg:thumbsup: No seriously. I think I might become a jiggalo for a few years so I can work on cars in my retirement and not have to worry about income. I figure a few years combined with the investing knowledge you imparted on us and I'll be set.

I've learned to run a couple of them. Even figured out how to switch the ratchet the other day! What an amazing tool... then someone told me I could plug it into that air hose thingy. HOLY COW! :cheers:

Sure is nice to have my shed back! That dang Camaro was on the lift for almost a year! Forgot I even owned the Nomad.... :lol:






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Thanks! I've printed this out and will tape it to all my windshields.

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Jenny,Jenny

Very cool build!

I believe you're leaving a car outta the picture just off to the left of the 32;) Wide angle lens please:woot:

Yeah -- there's a couple not in the pic...

I just can't reveal all... ya know....



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I don't know why this popped into my head but it did.......so I'm sharing it!



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So appropriate! I really can hang out in there all day. It's like owning a pro shop - somebody is always stopping by to see what's going on, or just comes over to hang out.... or have me weld something for them. It's very "social". We found that out about the pool as well... on a sunny day - the phone starts ringing and it's always the same question.... "so are you guys hanging out at the pool?" And that's when the party starts. :lol:

car looks real good. Saw it last night. Sounds great. Robyn was home and as Rudy is leaving, he pulls out of my street, on to the main road and he just stomps on it. Robyn says " Holy Sh!t !!" She gave me the look like your car better not be that obnoxius sounding. I just smiled...(she don't know I got cut-outs)

You bought Todd's car and your gonna prove its driver skill! good job!
LOL

Nah.... my Mercedes is faster...comes with massaging seats... and is just as black.


Besides - that's old skool motor.... :lol:

HAHAHAHA --- Trust me when I tell you my neighbors go NUTS with all the exhaust stuff around here!


Did the panels work? Or?

The car is no Riddler winner -- but it's FAR FAR superior to what we started with.

The door panels work but, it touches the down bar. you could just grind down the panel a bit to give it more clearance, or put a slight bend in the down bar. The rear panels need to be cut a bit around the main roll bar hoop.
He took them, to take to an interior shop to see what they say.

Okay -- so that means he liked them -- if he didn't he wouldn't have taken them. Crap... now I'll owe you money!

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All said and done Quality Life Enhancement Time that Doesn't Get Much Better! :thumbsup:

Speaking of which......when are we taking the pony to The Ridge :unibrow:

It will have to be after it's not broken... 'cause for now - it's still in Sonoma somewhere.

Started the day out watching the pros tee off at the Boeing Classic.... had a little lunch at the Schwab hospitality tent ---- then decided to run the R8 down to Shelton to check out "The Ridge".... since the calendar showed they were having an Audi track day!

Nice looking track --- the rest --- not so much... YET! Everyone I spoke with LOVED the track --- but I can tell you right now -- it's the perfect set up for "da rig".... my own potty shack --- food -- and a place out of the sun,
because there is NOTHING out there but blacktop right now!

As long as I was on that side of the water --- we went up to our old home away from home (Poulsbo) and had dinner at our buddies restaurant.... then grabbed a ferry home. All in all - not a bad 12 hours!

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Nice way to end a Seattle summer day of cruising top down....






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Mt Rainer in the back and the Moon in the top right....






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And a little sunset over your shoulder....





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Wake up and change your wet shorts. :lol:

Every "qualified" person I've talked to about the track has said nothing but good. No bad. The on-bike video I've watched on friends bikes confirms it.

The "Rig' is perfect for The Ridge and ORP. :thumbsup:

Looks like you had a quality day. :yes:

I was wondering how long it would take you to chime in!:lol:

Well --- Poor Rudy hasn't had the car back but about two weeks.... and manages to have his first accident since he was 16! Went to change lanes -- didn't see a Honda in the lane and bada boom....

Okay -- so here's the kicker! Pam (my sister) gets out and starts talking to the people while Rudy does the "info exchange".... and 2 of the people were visiting from the Dakotas.... so she mentions that Mom was from a small town there ---- and then says her maiden name --- which matches the ladies maiden name and she's from the same small area ----- So they figure out --- THEY'RE COUSINS! What in the h e l l is the chance of that?? (She is my step sister btw).

Anyway --- now the poor Camaro is at the body shop!






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Great Work!
 

There are so many high dollar beautiful builds on these forums. It is easy to get intimidated or be reluctant to post stuff done at home or down the street. Your build is an example for all the guys on a budget. Time and expertise can fairly compete with expensive hardware and new components. :thumbsup:

Thank you Jerry! I agree! I'm just about to run out of money any day now --- and I looked around the shop and couldn't find any talent... so between the two of us we just started the project and the next thing you know - the old POS runs and drives!

If we can do it - anybody can! :cheers:

That comment just about soaked my laptop with coffee! :rofl: :rofl:

Oh the humanity :_paranoid

How long has Gwen been away?

Is there anyone else in the house with you?

If not, is there someone you can call and have them come over and stay with you?

.... so she mentions that Mom was from a small town there ---- and then says her maiden name --- which matches the ladies maiden name and she's from the same small area ----- So they figure out --- THEY'RE COUSINS! What in the h e l l is the chance of that?? (She is my step sister btw).

Smaaall world...I knew we were cousins from another mother Weld. Our last names are just pronounced a little differently:lol: Really though, tough break for the sis, sounds like a Bad Penny episode. Glad to hear no one was hurt, car can always be repair.:thumbsup:

That's the funniest post you've ever done Skeep!


So spot on!


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It'll actually work out pretty well for them Lenie! He needed some work on the passenger door -- and some paint work --- and that will now all get "covered" during the repairs.