Yeah solidworks is working out good, I have new high score, I even found the hidden free credit on level 4.

All I can say is that eric could design just about anything in solidworks. I'm sure the things he could do would be unreal. You could probably fly to mars or the moon.

Or at least know that all the pumps will work......:lol:

John

after finally realizing i cannot afford a 66 roller...i need more pictures of your build to satisfy my appetite...MORE PICTURES!!!!!!!!! hahah

Sounds like someone went shopping............:lol:

John

as a 17 year old senior in highschool... ive been spending my summer working and trying to save up enough to buy something i can wrench on senior year...after following your build i wanted to try my hand at something like that...but i cant find something decent...so watching yours will have to do :cheers: keep it up!!!

What's wrong with the build you have going on? I bet that bad boy is gonna be buff!!!:thumbsup:

John

hahah yah thats moving pretty slow...and thats my dads car...so while i get to wrench on it...i dont have much say on how or what goes into it...which is fair considering hes spending his money on it haha...but the engine is almost done...we need to stick the serpentine kit on there bolt on a carb and some headers and shes done....its pretty sick...sadly i dont think it can compare with yous:drool: :drool: :drool:

LOL!!! Just remember! Slow and steady wins the race! Keep looking for that '66 roller! When the time is right she'll pop up! Once you get her in the garage then you get to stare at her for hours envisioning what you want to do. You may go as far as actually writing a list of things you want to do. By the time your done it'll be time to go to bed. You'll wake up the next morning, look at your list, and toss it!!!

Then you'll do it all over again!!:lol:

John

Fairly certain that you & I are also doing "Lists" over and over again even though your car is being built as we speak.

Not Lists!!!

we have a HUGE one going for what has to been done in 9 days!!!:willy:

Paul

Don't forget to put Red Bull on there!!!

John

Lists.....
 

John,

How big could your list be?

Let's see:
1) Wheels
2) Paint
3)
4)

Only two items on your list.

--Eric

I gotta decide the type of cup holders that are going to go in the console!!!:lol:

John

The List
 

..... I remember #4 now: Buy new underwear for after the first time you drive the Nova!

--Eric

oh trust me ive made plenty of lists hahah...parents got on me a bit about focusing more on school and less on the car hahah...oh well its summer now...i get to dream about cars all i want:woot:

I'll have to go to Costco and buy a whole pack!!!:lol:

Maybe ya' ought ta git off yer duff and start makin' some dough for the '66??!!!??:P :lol:

John

Somebody got a dry sump tank today to go with their new undie's.

I think we will put it in trunk, Oh did I say that out loud?

Rodger

making minimum wage isnt helpin too much...i have about 3.5k saved up so im hopding to learn to weld and be able to try my hand at replacing any bad metal on a car i get...which should hopefully help cut costs a bit...i can fab most interior aspects...now i just need the car hahah

I was where you are at your age! Quick tip - Think outside of the box when it comes to making money! Many times this will yield you a career that will make you more money than you could hope for now!

JOhn

Uh Hu.....Any Pics to corroborate this???:lol:

John

Radiator support structure

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/PC220200.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/PC220199.jpg

Package Tray

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/PC220188.jpg

I'll try and get more updated pictures since I saw the car last weekend on my way up to go whitewater rafting and it has the radiator and A/C condensor mounted along with a few other little details.

Happy 4th of July Everyone!:patriot:


John

Well said, John. When I was 17 I had a '66 Ford Fairlane, and I desperately wanted to give that car the "treatment". I tried funding that dream working in a bakery, going in at 2:30am and making donuts. When I left the place to go to college, the owner, who is a great guy, told me two important things - 1. Think outside the box, and 2. Don't ever be average. A year later I dropped out of college and I opened my first of several pizza parlors.


John, your car, and the workmanship going into, is killer!
Can't wait to see more photos!

Happy 4th!

___________________
- Dan

Funny how that happens eh?!!?:lol:

Just to elaborate, when I say "Think outside the box" I mean be aware of opportunities that present themselves! Many times you're so busy in the grind that you don't see an opportunity when it's presented to you.

Entrepreneurship is the fastest way to retirement and is much more satisfying on the way there!

John

Hahahaha thats funny
Entrepreneurship is the fastest way to retirement and is much more satisfying on the way there!

yea the part i like best is being able to take any day off you want go for 2 hour lunches 3 times a week leave early paid holidays and sick days show up when you want regular pay cheques and the bonus cheques:unibrow: ............. nice!!!...........

oh wait that was my last job:_paranoid

if people ask now i tell them i am retired....... cuz what else would i be doing if i was retired .......... building cars!!!

You figure out what color and wheels your using yet?????????

Pic Update!!
 

Yeah but I bet you're having WAY more fun doing this than your other job!

Color and Wheels will be finalized after Columbus.............otherwise Rodger said he's gonna lock me in the closet until I make a choice!:lol:

John

Pic Update!!!
 

Radiator and A/C Condensor

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...7-05-07001.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...7-05-07002.jpg

Closing off the rear wall

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...7-05-07005.jpg

Trans Tunnel/Seat brackets

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...7-05-07004.jpg

Peterson Dry Sump

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...7-05-07006.jpg

John

I am set watching this build and Marty's Syclone build.

Car is looking bad a$$ John!

John,

I have got to come over and meet you and Rodger at Goodguys this weekend. Any idea where you might be?

Pete

Just wanted to welcome a new sponsor..........

Wilwood Brakes!

Thanks for all your help Guys!!!

John

I have never even bee to ohio, let alone know where we will be.

I pm you my number.

Congrats John,

Looking forward to meeting you guys this week!:thumbsup:


Paul VanNus

We should all meet up somewhere - even if it's just briefly at the show to put faces with names/usernames.

I'll be there Friday morning through Sunday.

Later,

Brandon

Lets all meet up at my car...


Paul

I here-by appoint Rodger as social director.
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to, gathering all phone numbers, sharing all phone numbers and herding all of us together for what is going to be one crazy weekend.
Anyone not wanting to have a good time is urged to let everyone else know NOW.

When is roll call Rodger?

Rodger, did the "members only" jackets arrive yet for you?

All of the G/Touring guys have to show some force.

Mick

thats one way to get a crowd around your car !:D

Anyone attending the Thursday kick off party ?
Thats where I'll be with the green 64 and some :cheers: in my hand.

Just dont stand to close!

Ill be sporting a bright yellow Jegs Hat and a DSE shirt most of the weekend!


I dont know of to many who will have a car their!

Plus im wont be leaving my car! LOL


Paul

I dont blame you.... you and your dad should be very proud.
The car looks great (from what FEW pics I've seen).
Heck... I've seen more pics of Johns front crossmember :hail: than i have your whole car :lol:

Looking forward to the show.
Now I must go and pack my 2 shirts and one pair of briefs !

lol, Thanks

finally got out and drove it yesterday, put about 30 miles on it got quite a few thumbs up's and number 1's which was really cool

We will be posting a lot of pics after Columbus, We have a couple pretty trick items under the hood.......:question:


Paul VanNus


P.S be sure to check out Jrs camaro!

Social director? how bout the 6'6" landmark. You can do the logistics stuff. If you want my cell phone number just pm me. I have no idea where anything is in Columbus since this is my first trip. So if you want to meet up name the place we shall see what we can do. I have a feeling I will be doing crowd control and bodyguard duties for John. I guess he can be Rob and I will be Big Black. If you don't get then you should watch Mtv.

Alright time to do work, son.

Paul, I thnk we have each other's cell #'s. I'll stop by your car and introduce myself - before I crawl all over/under it checking it out!!!!!!!!!!!

Rodger is right - I've got to get to the garage and get some work done, or I'm never going to get anything finished.

Looking forward to Friday!

Later,

Brandon