I really enjoy watching your work and the updates to your projects ! Inspiring to those of us who are much ssslowwwerrrrrr. :lol:

Thanks for the compliments guys! Certainly feels good to know that my ideas are appreciated! I can't wait to get this monster on the ground!:cheers:

Wow
 

Man, There Sure Seems To Be An Awful Lot Of Awesome Progress Going On Here With This Car, And It Is Definitely A Huge Blessing For You Guys Who Are Taking Pictures, I Am Only 20 And I Have Learned A Whole Lot Just By Reading And Looking At The Pictures On This Website, Thanks To You And Everyone Else On Here That Give Guys Like Me Something To Look Forward To.

Your Car Is Way More Than Awesome

Thanks CHAZMO1986! Don't Wanna Be An A$$ But You Might Want To Not Capitalize Every Word In Your Post!!:cheers:

Whatcha' building? Post up some pics for the guys to chew on!:)

My car is just a model toy compared to what you and some others are doing or have done on this board. :wow: I just hope it all comes out with the vision you wanted for the car.

R.P.

WHAT!!???!!:wow: Your joking! Right? Your car a model toy?? Hardly my friend!! I think yours is one of the baddest cars on here!:hail: I would NEVER call it a toy!!:thumbsup: :rofl:

I'm refferring to a fabrication and enginerring standpoint. I think that statement holds true. Thus your challange is to make it all come together and work properly.

Also, in getting the car to the quality standards that you have started with. You can not give in, rush this type of project, nor take shortcuts, use 2nd rate parts, etc. What ever your budget was I'm sure it will be double by the time you finish it. Getting the correct ride height, outside color right, with quality matching interior, badass rims that set the car off, all are keys to making the car sit up and take notice and takes the car to the next level. :)

R.P.

Don't forget all the steak dinners for the builders...That really helps with the results......Medium well please....:rofl:

Ironworks did you hear that??!!?? :lol: JK

Yes....I can see that that is a certainty!!!

You are right on all counts!!! I must say that, all joking aside, Rodger and the crew at Ironworks have helped me in making the car what it is and what it will be and for that I am grateful so I can't take all the credit in terms of the vision. Rodger Lee has been a great guide for me in terms of helping mold my ideas into reality! Besides, Rodger is a lot bigger than me so if I don't do what he says I'll get my a$$ kicked!(JK!!:lol: )His entire crew are really talented guys and I hope that the build I am doing sheds some more light on them!(Not that they really need it with all the new projects I've seen coming in as of late!)

BABA- BABY you aint seen nothin yet, BABA-BABY....
 

Well If you come tommorrow you shold be able to see the upper frame rails that Brycen is ever so gently bending to clear 10 gallons of stuff in 5 gallon bag. the upper rails look bitchen but you will have to cruze over the hill to see it in person. And Sean will probably start on the rear risers to the back frame section.

Rodger :wow:

10 GALLONS of STUFF! That certainly wasn't the terminology you used with me!!:lol: Not sure if I'll make it over the hill tomorrow morning but I may be able to get there by early noon!:thumbsup: I'll call ya!:captain:

Progress Pics!
 

For what it's worth!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../01-20-07d.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../01-20-07c.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../01-20-07b.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../01-20-07a.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/01-20-07.jpg

More measureing, more cutting, more welding!!!

John

And more!!!
 

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../01-20-07e.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../01-20-07f.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../01-20-07g.jpg

OK....I'll stop!!!!

John:lol:

Looking great.

Im just glad im done lol
Picked her up today from the interior shop!

For some reason the words "YOU SUCK!!!" keep coming to mind...........:lol:

Shock/Bracket Mock up, Rear Clip Structure
 

It's actually looking like a chassis!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-27-07010.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-27-07009.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-27-07008.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-27-07007.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-27-07006.jpg

to be continued......

Shock/Bracket Mock up, Rear Clip Structure part II
 

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-27-07005.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-27-07004.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-27-07003.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...1-27-07002.jpg

:woot:

John

wow!
Thats what comes to mind! lol

Fab work looks killer!:thumbsup:

wow
 

nice chassis ...keep the pics coming

radrambler

Sweet !
 

You guys really do some amazing fab work. Thanks for posting the updates !

Hey quick question - are those stock length CV's or are they over the counter shortened - or did you guys shorten them ? Watching you and Lead and some other - now I'm thinking 335 in the back, plenty of room.

Jim

CV's???

you have a pm sir! lol

Axel Shafts. Looks like you moved the A arms in quite a bit - so I was wondering how you delt with the ned for shorter axel shafts. I'm thinking of moving mine in too once I do a final positioning of the body to fit wider wheel/tire.

I have them shorten by a shop in florida. The same shop that builds the Carbon fiber driveshaft.

Rodger

IF I ever get that far ... I'll give you a yell for their name. Thanks Rodger !

OH DUH! CV joints!!! Getting old in my time! Starting to have more and more "Senior" moments!

looks awesome

amazing fab work..very nice

Wow!

You know, I sold my coupe project (right after it was set on the jig and completely opened up and blasted/ primed...kinda like yours before frame work began) because i realized it was going to be so much work i would never see the end of it because of the time it would pull on me vs time available.

Seeing this bad boy makes me realize i did the right choice...But more so, it makes me have regrets seeing how AWESOME yours is! Man its going to be killer! (Already is!!!)

I just love those full on builds. It looks great.

I had not seen your project before today but had already had the chance to get some compliments from you on my own project, so now, be assured that they are returned, times...at least TEN!

I read this whole thread with interest and l look forward to more on the development!

Only one other thing tough... GO 335!!! (and i'm running 345's Garage Dog! + looking to get some 355's! I got bit by the Bigger /Better bug early in life :thumbsup: )

Definetely keep us posted!

Lead.:cheers:

Thanks Lead! Your car is a monster and has inspired me with my build. Your right about how much work and time it is but I did it because most everyone told me it couldn't or shouldn't be done! Now look at it!

I love it and can't wait for it to be done!

Thanks for the compliments and good luck with "The Beast"! I look forward to updates on your car, please! It keeps me going on mine!

John

John,

Your frame is shaping up very nicely. I hope mine turns out that nice. Couple of questions. What minimum ground clearance are you going with? I was going with 5", but I think it will be closer to 4" once we get my motor jammed in. I still can't decide how much I will need in the "real" world.

Also, did you chance your mind about the shockwaves? I noticed that you have QA1's being mocked up.

Pete

P,

The coilovers I am using are Chris Alston Double Adjustable Varishocks. Ride height will be between 4" and 5". Corvettes are usually around there so you should not have any issues.

John

Nothing terribly exciting! I was bored and decided to post these pics up. We hung the doors for fitment, got the power steering pulley on the motor and are fine tuning some of the rear end stuff but, for the most part, we are just waiting on parts and materials. Rodgers waiting for some dyes for his bender so he can start on the cage.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...-2-2007018.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...-2-2007017.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...-2-2007015.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...-2-2007016.jpg

Hopefully I can have some basic pics of the cage and some of the other parts bolted to the car! :captain:

John

I hope this car will see the track! Its going to be a terror!

looking good.

Paul

Ya know what Paul??!! Everytime I read a post from you I think it's because your a nice guy but I know that, really, what you're trying to do is make me forget to ask you for a photo of your finished car!:lol: I'll get it one of these days!!:mad: :lol:
Yes....my little project will definitely see the track! Hopefully.....not the track wall!!:wow: :lol:

John

man i can't wait to see this car in person - looks like i need to make a trip to Cali sometime in the next year.

There are probably a few reasons to come to cali. But I think you need to bring that truck of yours or the 57. If you give me a ride in yours I'll give you a ride in mine, you'll have to talk to John about the ride in his.

If you don't mind doing 360*'s in the grass when I spinout you're more than welcome to ride with me!!:lol:

lol
Motor is coming back out. lol
Like to see you and J.P race around a track! lol

I'm good with that. I'll let you drive them at Sema