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Rick D

06-26-2013 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRD Art (Post 489483)

Looks like a great Build Rick!

I've struggled a lot with what route to go with my car, I had to really put sometime into what was my dream list and what I could really afford. With a family of 4 kids, 2 are teens, and my wife is a stay at home mom, my budget is what dictates my build and there isn't much I can do with about that. Moving twice across the country in the last year didn't help either. However I do what I can with what I got for my toys.

I built the car with about a $7000 budget. It's simple, it's a basic car on a decent suspension. With a mild 406 small block Chevy it's not super fast but has plenty of autocross torque. It gets about 18+ mpg on the highway and is fairly comfortable to ride in. Best feature of all it's a blast to drive everyday. That's what means the most to me, I can upgrade as I go and will, but unlike a lot of builds I really drive mine and that puts a smile on my face everyday. When it's track day that smile gets even bigger. Hope you can feel that too as you get into your build.

My build thread link is in my sig below if you want to check it out. Good luck!

Thanks Ben, I have been in your thread before. Nice job you have done with limited resorses you have had. Now that your at Speed Tech you should be able to get some leftovers??

Flash68

06-26-2013 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 489434)

Really Ron doesn't have a SB2 :peepwall: :hitaxeonthehead:

Herein lies the problem. :ohsnap: :underchair:

Quote:

Originally Posted by strtcar (Post 489456)

Fixt it for you guys :D :D :D

Haha. I could get on board with that idea actually. :popcorn2:

Cris@JCG

06-26-2013 07:13 PM

Since you beat me out of buying this car from Stielow.. I had to go hunting for one here in CA.. I found this 73 in Riverside & just picked it up today.. great shape but somebody put a sun roof in it.. Easy to fix though..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...psb755f7f5.jpg

Rick D

06-26-2013 07:28 PM

Nice Cris, looks like a good car to start with. You know what's funny, I used the same trailer (Marty's) to pick up mine from Mark!

Sun roof, that's not to hard to fix!

fleetus macmullitz

06-26-2013 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 489449)

Now that would be cool!! I'm sure it's out of my budget on this one but I'll give you a call:confused59:

Rick,

That obviously would be a lot of fun to drive. Plus if you sell the car, how many 2nd gens would have a 572 in it? Better $$$ return I would think. :)

pro71bird

06-26-2013 09:50 PM

Look forward to following your build as I too picked up a 73 Camaro a few weeks ago.

George

Evan Iroc-Z

06-27-2013 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 489584)

Sun roof Hun, that's not to hard to fix!

I don't know either of you guys, but I have been a lurker for a long time so I am familiar with your humor. Did you just call him Hun?

Ron in SoCal

06-27-2013 09:04 AM

I think he meant 'Huh', but you know...it's Rick :lol:

Flash68

06-27-2013 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan Iroc-Z (Post 489659)

I don't know either of you guys, but I have been a lurker for a long time so I am familiar with your humor. Did you just call him Hun?

:ohsnap: :headspin:

fleetus macmullitz

06-27-2013 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan Iroc-Z (Post 489659)

I don't know either of you guys, but I have been a lurker for a long time so I am familiar with your humor. Did you just call him Hun?

I doubt it.

Rick doesn't live or want to live...in SF.

:lol:

Rick D

06-27-2013 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan Iroc-Z (Post 489659)

I don't know either of you guys, but I have been a lurker for a long time so I am familiar with your humor. Did you just call him Hun?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 489686)

I think he meant 'Huh', but you know...it's Rick :lol:

iPad gets me again!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 489692)

:ohsnap: :headspin:

Glad you guys got a good laugh at my expense!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by compos mentis (Post 489696)

I doubt it.

Rick doesn't live or want to live...in SF.

:lol:

Yes Skip is correct no left coast for me! Thanks for havin my back guys
:innocent: :relax:

syborg tt

06-27-2013 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 489757)

iPad gets me again!!!!!

Glad you guys got a good laugh at my expense!!!!

Yes Skip is correct no left coast for me! Thanks for havin my back guys
:innocent: :relax:

was there a "Pun Here" - that's for havin my back guys

your starting to worry me.

Rick D

06-27-2013 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 489774)

was there a "Pun Here" - that's for havin my back guys

your starting to worry me.

Thanks Marty :catfight: :bitchslap: :buttkick:

Evan Iroc-Z

06-28-2013 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 489757)

iPad gets me again!!!!!

I know that the car community can be a tight nit group, so I had to ask.

You are not the first and will not be the last to have autocorrect make you look a little...you know "happy".

fleetus macmullitz

06-28-2013 07:37 AM

^^^^^^^^^

:lol:

Vince@Meanstreets

06-29-2013 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by compos mentis (Post 489696)

I doubt it.

Rick doesn't live or want to live...in SF.

:lol:

sure he would, cause he would be working with me :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan Iroc-Z (Post 490000)

I know that the car community can be a tight nit group, so I had to ask.

You are not the first and will not be the last to have autocorrect make you look a little...you know "happy".

its all good, happens all the time cupcake.

edit: sorry meant to type mate.

Rick D

07-01-2013 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab (Post 490263)

sure he would, cause he would be working with me :D

Now that would be cool!! I bet we could turn out some very cool cars:thumbsup:

.

Ron in SoCal

07-01-2013 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab (Post 490263)

edit: sorry meant to type mate.

Gold Vince :lol:

FETorino

07-01-2013 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 490757)

Now that would be cool!! I bet we could turn out some very cool cars:thumbsup:

.

How about starting with progress on one Orange 2nd gen? :poke:

Rick D

07-01-2013 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 490764)

How about starting with progress on one Orange 2nd gen? :poke:

Easy grasshopper!!! There is progress just not much to show or better not much I'm going to show right now :whistling: :lol:

protour73

07-03-2013 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 490766)

Easy grasshopper!!! There is progress just not much to show or better not much I'm going to show right now :whistling: :lol:

Rick has been hanging around with Marty and will be reverse posting his build progress!! :snapout: :stirthepot: :buttkick: :badidea:

Rick D

07-03-2013 05:01 PM

No just working on it and not taking the time to post much about it :superhack: :P :tiptoe:

I'll post some updates soon, now were did I put that spray gun :headscratch:

protour73

07-04-2013 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 491119)

No just working on it and not taking the time to post much about it :superhack: :P :tiptoe:

I'll post some updates soon, now were did I put that spray gun :headscratch:

I call BULL, you are NOT painting that car already!! :smiley_smack:

Streetking

07-04-2013 06:53 AM

Looks like a nice car Rick, congrats.. keep it simple, 2 Gen's are great cars to start with, you don't have to go too crazy to make them handle. Also, Year One makes some nice looking 17" replica wheels, they are priced reasonably and look great. I have some on my other Trans AMs..

SW

Rick D

07-04-2013 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by protour73 (Post 491211)

I call BULL, you are NOT painting that car already!! :smiley_smack:

I didn't say I was painting it already? :mock: :lmao: :hello: I just can't find my spray gun that's all

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streetking (Post 491217)

Looks like a nice car Rick, congrats.. keep it simple, 2 Gen's are great cars to start with, you don't have to go too crazy to make them handle.

SW

Thanks SW, I'm trying very hard to keep it simple (KISS) but I just get carried away sometimes :hitaxeonthehead:

Vince@Meanstreets

08-06-2013 12:44 AM

any progress bubba? Im almost done with mine...:poke:

syborg tt

08-06-2013 07:43 AM

I think I saw him driving it last week

fleetus macmullitz

08-06-2013 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 497549)

I think I saw him driving it last week

Rick nailed the stance like he does on all his projects.

http://www.musclecarsworld.com/galle...-wheels-12.jpg

:underchair:

LOL

66LS7

08-06-2013 08:11 AM

Hi Rick,
I haven't been on Lateral-g for a while,& when I start taking a look I see the Camaro I sold Mark on here. I'll be watching to see what you do with it.

FETorino

08-06-2013 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 497549)

I think I saw him driving it last week

To tell you the truth Rick. I was a little surprised. I thought you said you didn't like the orange.:stirthepot:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...psc7796a0b.png

:cheers:

67goatman455

08-06-2013 09:39 PM

My Eyes!!!! Ahhhh

DFRESH

08-06-2013 10:49 PM

Finally, someone else on a budget. I hope you stick to the budget plan and keep it moving forward. If possible, I suggest making only one major mod at a time--get it working correctly, then move on to the next one. All the while, you are watching the "For Sale" stuff and getting the best possible deal you can on the stuff that you want. At least this way you don't suffer the "Down Car" syndrome for years and years. I don't know anyone who loves that except for a few people we both know and whom shall remain nameless.

D

Rick D

08-09-2013 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab (Post 497539)

any progress bubba? Im almost done with mine...:poke:

Nope nothing to see here move along please!! :hello:

Well first let me say WOW what a crazy few weeks I've had :hairpullout:

Been away almost every week for the last few weeks for work! Then I get to stay in town this past week and it was 12 hr days for the first 4 days this week!! Had to work from home today to catchup on expense reports and other paper work and now I'm beat. I should be done traveling for a while now so I should get back on the car this week.:superhack:

But now I start my new role at my kids school as the assistant athletic director (4 year deal 2 as assistant and 2 as the AD) so we'll see what I can get done at night and on the weekends :headspin:

Rick D

08-09-2013 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 497549)

I think I saw him driving it last week

Yeah as you cruzed by in yours :poke: thanks for the call!! I'll call you this weekend!

Quote:

Originally Posted by compos mentis (Post 497550)

Rick nailed the stance like he does on all his projects.

http://www.musclecarsworld.com/galle...-wheels-12.jpg

:underchair:

LOL

Um NO!!!:smiley_smack: :flag2:

Quote:

Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 497694)

To tell you the truth Rick. I was a little surprised. I thought you said you didn't like the orange.:stirthepot:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...psc7796a0b.png

:cheers:

Stop showing use what you want to do with a Camaro :confused18:

Rick D

08-09-2013 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66LS7 (Post 497552)

Hi Rick,
I haven't been on Lateral-g for a while,& when I start taking a look I see the Camaro I sold Mark on here. I'll be watching to see what you do with it.

Randy not going to crazy really, it's a nice car but as with these old cars it had its fair share of WOW what were they thinking when they did that:lostmarbles:

Chicken wire in the rear window channel :bur2: two inches yes "two inches" of filler in the left fender at the front :rolleyes: !! Oh and radiator support is crushed and junk by the left crushed fender!!! It's all fixed now (pictures soon:_paranoid )

On a side note in no way am I trying to say Randy or Mark new any of the issues I've found once I got into the car! I new the fender had issues and Mark told me about it before I bought the car! Just wounder what some people think when they start putting a gallon of filler on the front half of a fender???

Rick D

08-09-2013 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFRESH (Post 497718)

Yeah Doug I'm trying to stay on budget as much as I can! I've taken advantage of the for sale section already on a few things, Ricks stanless tank new in the box at half price, and a couple of other smaller items. The car won't be down for long. Getting some of the major stuff out of the way first.

Rick D

10-10-2013 07:03 AM

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Ok so it's been awhile since my last update :rolleyes: nothing major to report other then I have wheels and tires now :thankyou: Marty!!

They body is all stripped down to metal and no real issues with the out side other then a few small pin holes around the rear wheel openings. Oh and i thought who ever fitted the front fender used a lot of filler :disgusted: well his brother was using another gallon and half on the rear body panel :badidea: it was over two inches thick!!

I think I have my color nailed down and how I will do the stripe and trim on the car

I ended up getting rid of the chrome trim around the side windows, part of the Type LT package just didn't fit the whole theme I'm going for.
So here's a few pictures of where it's at now.

Before that what do you guys think about the side markers?? Keep'em or lose them?? Just can't decide.

Here's the fender when I started to strip it of its gal of filler!!

Rick D

10-10-2013 07:09 AM

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After it was stripped

DOOM	10-10-2013 07:22 AM

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:confused18: :faint: :faint: The money they spent on BONDO they could of bought a new fender!!!!

Ron in SoCal

10-10-2013 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 509695)

After it was stripped

Ugg...:hairpullout:

Rick, lose the side markers if it's not a big deal in Illy. :rules:

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