I hear ya Greg. Until last fall I didn't even have a set place to keep it. It was in a common space garage. (No separation walls) before I sent it to get done. I went in one day and the owner had a couple of 2x6's leaning on the car. I sh*t a brick it was a beat up old car but it was mine. a couple of years later after that The wife and I went out and refinanced the house and got money for a garage. Not quite enough because garages end up like cars way over budget! Now its almost ready for the car, I'm doing some wiring and trying to get it set, at least it will be here with me.

Slowhawk is good at tuning but only has a Mustang chassis dyno.
He is extremely good at tuning the factory GM computers.

If you want an expert in FAST and BigStuff3 then I'd recommend Quest Racing. I think if you call the fast tech guys and ask for a tuner in the area they will recommend Mike at Quest. His engine dyno is good for 3000hp+
He is in Worcester MA. I used to work at New England Dyno & Tuning and he was right next door. We had the chassis dyno he had the engine dyno.
Not sure if he is still there.

Thanks

What year:))))
 

Realy hope.. that.. but..

Got my fingers crossed!

Still on track for the 30th? Hope you get it back soon.

I just sent him an E mail today to see whats up, and how it going. We'll see when he gets back to me.

Say the word and we'll have Weld call him...:lol:

I just read this entire thread. Wayne, its been said many times already but you do have the patients of a saint. And that is a total understatement

Hang in there. Don't let the stress you mentioned undermine the important things in life.
In the end you'll have a fantastic car and will be cruising Ma in style! :cheers:

Nothing back from Mike today.
The wife left at three AM this morning with my brother and sister inlaw driving to FL for a couple of weeks to visit her mother. She left me a honey of a honey do list. I'll do my best to keep the peace.

[QUOTE=waynieZ;355995]Nothing back from Mike today.

Wayne, pick up that phone and give him a call, the way he has treated you is BULLSH!T. You really need to put on some pressure and get you baby home, you have been to nice and he is walking all over you.

Greg

Hi Greg Your right Nice guys Finnish last. but the end is finally in site. I just got an e mail from Mike, all the panels are done and he's got the bottom ready for final prime. He's going to prime it tomorrow and paint it Monday. Then he'll put the rear in it and panels back on. He's going to get in touch with me Monday to talk about maybe picking it up for the end of the week.

Ron Maybe I need to go hang with Weld for a while !

Hang in there Wayne. Its getting closer, it will be worth it in the end.:thumbsup:

Thanks Eric

Great to hear Wayne, I hope he really comes through with those upgrades he spoke of earlier, as he has been a WANKER in epic proportion.

Greg

What....
 

Guys... time to get real,,,, think what he dose to peouple... this is not good... get it out... remember what i told you..I had to get it out,, and lost a lot of monye on that deal... but it was a big relife in the end...( all the excus) on top of that,, we have to redo alott on my car...:(

Kjell
Norway....

PS.. I think it is more people out there that have the same ecspeariance...

Hang in there Wayne. I hope she comes home soon.

I talked to Mike today The spline on the axles was wrong and he needed to order the right ones. They will be in the beginning of the week. I got some pictures of some parts and of the work thats done to the body. Here are a few.
The first ones are of the sub with the brakes installed.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w.../Z51Brakes.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...Z51Brakes2.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...esubframe1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...eSubframe2.jpg

The next ones are The fuel tank with the sump installed.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...motivesump.jpg
Aeromotive sump

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...pinstalled.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/return-1.jpg
return

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...checkvalve.jpg
Breather with check valve

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...dercoating.jpg
All Welded up ready for powder coating.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...llfinished.jpg
Finished tank.

Looks good Wayne I hope you get it back soon

x2 :thumbsup:

Thanks guys I can't wait to see it.
Here's some pictures of the seam sealer and under coating.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...Seamsealed.jpg
Seam Sealer
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ercoaitng1.jpg
Taped up ready to under coat

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...dercoated1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ercoating3.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ndercoated.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ndercoated.jpg

I'm thinking about putting some Lizard skin for heat reduction on the floors if I can fit it into the budget later on.
That would have been an ideal time to paint my Black/Aqua trunk paint. I'm a little big to be crawling around in the trunk to mask it off. lol I'm going to use the Eastwood trunk kit. Any one used their kit for their car? What did you think of it?

Thats the only way to do it ! :thumbsup:
Do it right the first time from the inside out....
Mikes doing a killer job !
Be patient..... good things come to those who wait....... and wait....... and wait.........

is that a sound/heat deadening undercoating you did that with? or ordinary undercoat?
looks great.

Its a regular under coating. I thought about some lizard skin or something similar but didn't want to make anymore changes.

Very nice Wayne, are those current progress shots? If they are, how much longer before Mike is projecting completion.

Thanks Al. They are actually older but I just got them. The car is done, accept for a few things left to do. If it all goes well I might get it next week sometime.

Wow Wayne! Nice to see it is going to be a very solidly built car. That body will out live all of us!

^^What Eric said.
Good to see some updated pics. Mike is doing a great job. I hope she gets home soon for you.

I agree -- that's the most complete job I've ever seen posted up. Looks to me like he more than knows what he's doing...

Thanks Guys I can't believe its almost done. I can't wait to see it.

That's awesome Wayne, I'm rooting for you. We haven't met but just be reading your post, you seem to me like a really nice guy. I hope it comes out better than you expected.

That's awesome Wayne. Make sure you get pics up asap. I know we all want to celebrate with you when you get it home! :D

That's awesome news Wayne - can't wait to see updated pics. I've already decided I'd just do a Mike's car "next time" - looks like I had better put my order in soon lol.
Keep us posted!
G.

July 4th is fast approaching, but for Wayne, its Christmas! :thumbsup:

Hope you get it soon! I cant imagine how excited you must be.

Thanks Al I try. :patriot: But my wife would beg to differ. lol
Chad I can't wait to celebrate it coming home too. I just hope my heart can take it. lol :faint:
Gregg. I can't wait to be able to post some. If theres and area you want to see let me know and I'll post it up for you.
I really appreciate the support. Thanks :thumbsup:
Jay Aint that the truth!

Looks awesome!

Wow, I can't believe all of the care and attention that has gone into the body.

Hope it gets home soon!

Matt

MORE PICS! lol awesome project you have there

Hey Wayne. Any word on when you get it back?

Thanks Guys.
Jay The axles had to be re ordered and haven't come in yet they were the wrong spline count. When they come in he will make it a roller and set all the gaps. I have a few old pictures of when it was going together. I'll post a few.

Some powder coated hard ware.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ercoated-1.jpg
floor clamped for spot welding.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...kerinplace.jpg
Install pictures of Air Bar bolted in ready for final install and Cut outs and install of DSE connectors.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ingtogoin1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...connecters.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/untitled.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...onnecters4.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...insideshot.jpg
Roof to quarter welds
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...uarterweld.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...arterweld1.jpg

The whole tub
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ubtogether.jpg