Roger

for those of us that do not know, whats the history behind the Goat and the build? Was it your first car? I followed the thrash build to get it ready last year but....

Give us the goods man!!

WOW :wow: Great looking car !

Great finished product!!! :thumbsup:

Steve, I will give you credit for insuring about getting the stance right. You made an important post a while back on the STANCE of a car. I'm not positive it is perfect, but I think I am in the ballpark. The neat thing is it all works and drives like it's on rails.

R.P.

Every thing about your GTO screams Bad A$$!! Stance, motor, interior, Paint, excellent chrome, wheels tires.

It is just wicked man, a grand slam.

I'll agree with that, STANCE does make or break a car in my opinion. As does wheel choice/tire size and offset. :yes:

I think you hit the nail on the head Roger. Once again, Killer GTO :hail:

Over 30 years ago I bought my 69 GTO Judge when I turned sixteen. I recall seeing this exact car in 6th grade driving down my local side street where I lived in St. Clair Shores, MI. I fell in love with this particular 69 GTO and bought the car of my dreams a few years later.

The car has been completed in pro-touring style. It has today's suspension standards, an overdrive transmission, along with enhanced steering and braking. The goal of the vehicle has been to keep it reminiscent of the 60's muscle car era. Now you understand the chrome, and still have todays driving features and look to it.

In regards to the thrash build, that was just the final chapter. For those that don't know. I blew my back out putting a hospital bed in my dad's home in the mid 90's. Unfortunately since then I have had 3 back and 4 intestinal surgerys. I now walk with a cane.

It took me almost two years to learn how to walk again. In that time I gained weight, aprox 60lbs. Became a diabetic, 4 shots a day. I now have 80% usage of my kidneys. Then to top that off I ended up with a heart virus and only have 75% heart capacity. Now that one will slow you down.

The disabilities I can live with. It's the continious back pain that takes up all my energy. I do not wish that amount of pain on anyone, even if he was my worst enemy.

The GTO was my inspiration. I started the project just before I got hurt. Twelve years later I finally acomplished my goal.

Bring any doomsday people to my home. They will leave thinking today is the best day of my life. You always have to move forward.... Taking pity on yourself accomplishes nothing. It just happen to be a life long dream of mine to finish what I started.

Enough about my health. My old man once told me, "any day on earth is an excellnt day. Be greatfull and hope there is a tomorrow!"

I am with him on that!

R.P.

I have news for you. If your car comes out half as good as the avatar pic, we are all in trouble. You will have set a new standard. From the engine and firewall shots it looks like you are well on you way. :thumbsup:

R.P.

Thanks for the comments. However, just so you know. The car won a major award at 06 Detroit Autorama. I did not even go pick up the trophy. Wife did though, since then I have tossed it in the grabage. It's not my cup of tea.

The real fun is meeting people and talking about car ideals, family and such....

R.P.

Allright Steve let's see how good you really are. Work your mojo.... :willy: E-mail sent.

Thanks,

R.P.