Looks Killer Ron. I really like the dry sump breather bracket, you have been holding out, too late now I've drilled holes in my firewall.

Hopefully I can get to see and hear it when I'm over.

:lol:

All this Cali vs. Cali vs. Cali (aka FlashRonRob) 'my build doesn't suck as much as yours':drama: has been good free entertainment. :popcorn2:



Sometimes. :D



:hello:

looking good Ron, Glad to see your car is getting close to start up:thumbsup:

I am entertained...:lol:

Wish I could, but I get no credit for that idea Greg. Dick at BOS came up with that little gem and my designer, Optima Matt, approved the deal. I had an extra bracket in my parts pile (go figure) and it worked out perfectly. I think they fabbed it up in two hours. Those guys are... :G-Dub:

Look forward to your visit!!!

Great to hear from you Phillip! I think it's time for your build thread to get a :bump: :cheers:

Looks fantastic Ron! Looking forward to start up vid!!

It's cool to see your almost there and it's looking dam good.
X2 on the bracket. Parts pile or Ron warehouse?

Whats the latest Ron? Buttonwillow is the perfect place for you to stretch the legs on Dead Pool. All flat with plenty of run off :unibrow:

Thanks for checking in Gaetano! :thumbsup:

There's some minor engine harness gremlins going on, and maybe a Comp lifter issue (or two). BOS is meticulous, as is QMP in tracking this down. I'm travelling Saturday for a week so it may be after that before we get it sorted.

I couldn't be happier with the help I'm getting, but just can't avoid work interruptions :mad:

I'd love nothing more than to chase you down at BW but the punchlist is fighting me. Better right than rushed at this point!

Thanks Brent! Speaking of vids...? :D

No warehouse Brother. Pile is getting real small too!

Let him get over his first bug, chip, spill, rub, rain, show, so the pampering can grow old and he can beat the princess. :D

That's what I meant Todd when I replied to your parade comment. Built it too nice. Oh well, I'll just have to beat on it and clean it up afterward...:sieg:

Great idea....you mean Buttonwillow Sept 2014 right?

what are you dealing with? no spark? no fuel?

Not sure if thats directed towards Ron or a pun on my Buttonwillow 2013 Thread :headscratch:

No worries Tracky and Flash will put some witness marks on her for ya!! The nicer they are the better to beat on :drive:

That's just wishful thinking on Dave's part! :thumbsup:

That's just wishful thinking on J-Dog's part :sarcasm_smiley:

A quick update...

Man work gets in the way of fun! I just got back tonight from a six day business trip. Successful - and I'm not complaining - but it looks like I'll need to be on the road quite a bit through the middle of August. Se la vie.

I have a couple of pics of what should be the complete engine bay. The harness is unplugged and so are the plug wires on the driver's side. Pretty sure we chased all the gremlins, so I hope to follow Jeff and fire this baby soon!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps34a6ec95.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps38f3905d.jpg

The shock resi brackets need to be adjusted along with organizing a couple of other lines for cleanliness, but if she runs (!), next stop is header-back exhust fab. I have a pretty good idea how that should go, but it all depends on what fits.

Big step! Looks great brother. Can't wait to see it!!!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

That is not a fly by night operation. :D

Looks amazing Ronnie... now light it. :bigun2: :bigun2:

Oh and Happy Birthday!

:cheers:

Sound like you are so close Ron,great job

Very nice Ron! Its been a while for my updates and ive accomplished alot....I should have some pics soon.

So then what? Break it all down and do a complete paint??




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Looking better by the day Ron!

Love it!

Birthday?

Please accept my condolences. :D

Thx Curtis! I think it's safe to say you will be seeing the car :thumbsup:

Thx fellas! I'm an old(er) dude with a car habit and no time or $$$. No Weld jokes, please :D

(southern accent) Light the fires and roast the tires! :D

Thx Bro :cheers:

Appreciate it Jeff!

tick tock tick tock, lol! :thumbsup:

How'd you know Greg? :lol:

Thx for the props Sir!

Happy birthday Ron. :thumbsup:

We believe in 'The Ron' cuz...





Plus, the Rontourage pledges it's full support as you dive into the deep end of 'the Pool'. :unibrow:

Very nice project Ron,

I have been following for awhile.

One thing i am noticing... 'Don't you feel the rad support and the rad itself are a bit out of place in that natural finish with all that black Surrounding them? They might blend in coated black imo. It makes a big Wham! Of silver when there is none around to bring it together..

Just a 2c worth of eyeballing from a casual onlooker. No bashing or negative commenting meant.

I understand they are parts that cost money and we usually want to show them off, but there might be a better way.

Lovin everything else!! Lol!!

Lead.

Hey Lead...thanks for the comment! Taken exactly as you meant and I don't disagree at all. I recall Steve Rupp installed his Autorad core supprot and had it powdercaoted to mute and match. I really liked the look of it.

My design response is not exactly 'because racecar,' but more of a funtional underhood that blends black, aluminum and a touch of red. There are higher end cars that have done a great job of making the entire underhood flow and match and I was not chasing that.

I've quoted Indian Larry (RIP) in the past where he had said, "why cover it up? It's function is it's beauty." Hope that makes sense?

Also really appreciate your input :cheers:

Oh and :hello: Skippah! :)

Thx fellas! I'm an old(er) dude with a car habit and no time or $$$. No Weld jokes, please :D[/QUOTE]

You misspelled habit...= addiction...there you go, all fixed. I absolutely love bare metals, my addiction. Under the hood looks great.

Weld joke, Greg sent me his wedding pic while standing at altar, I'll share.

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/481/f94o.jpg

PUT YOUR G STRING ON AND LETS GO FOR A CRUZ!!:y0!:

Hey bud, nice update!! And happy late b-day!! :happy23:

So what are you 24 now??? Yeah I know :buttkick: hope you had a good time!

Ron,

That looks killer. Great job. It is looking really close.

Yeah Lenie, we're all addicts. :D You know, you once said something I'll never forget: "If billet is your master, look away." :lol:

Don't tell anyone Jerr, but I go commando. :closedeyes:

Thanks man!

Yep 24! Thx Rick :D

Good point! Makes perfect sense.

Just like all the killer work you're doing :thumbsup:

So meanwhile, we have ignition! Rob's camera work in action (I told him to keep his thumbs to himself :lol:):





Cold oil = 85 to 100 PSI. Open headers and the O2 sensors are wreaking havoc. Also need to work on some harness grounds and other stuff, but the engine harmonics are good. Valve train purrs and the car really wants to rev. Like now. Probably is just a DBW TB adjustment, but my ego is happy :headspin:

It's a good day :D

Awesome Ron! Your engine bay is sick (actually your whole car). I bet you were grinning ear to ear when it fired off? I'll probably be jumping up and down like a school girl when that day comes for me. Haha. I know its hard to capture in video but you can tell that's a monster waiting to be unleashed! Sounds great!