Camaro in a box.. what I love about this hobby.. lat-g edition
 

For those that don't lurk at the other site.. :)

First off.. why I love this hobby..

Because I can rely on a guy I have never met (Paton) to be nice enough to checkout a car I have never seen and then have another car guy be nice enough (Bill H) to bring the car 1000 miles closer to me so I can pick it up with a trailer lent to me by another car guy that I don't know that well.

It's hobbiests help each other out.. and I won't even go into all the people that have offered to put me up or provide me with a safe place for the car durring its journey home.

Car people are the best people on earth.. I better stop before I tear up.. thanks guys!

As for the car... These just in..

Spy Shot..
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbg...etimage&id=866

Got tire???
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbg...etimage&id=867
Oh, he had these two extra brand new 335 pilot sports and sold them to me for $300 for the pair!!.. now THAT is a deal..

Next stop.. Austin TX then Sunny SoCal.. I should have it drag raced and on a road course in the next 30 days or so :)
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbg...etimage&id=868


Thanks again to all those that have helped.. Bill said the car sounded pretty good.. maybe he can give his impressions (since I have never heard it run)..

nice car
 

Is that car from NC. ?
I really like that car. :thumbsup:

When are you going to Austin. Are you going to come by way of houston? If you are stop and i can show you some pretty neet car stuff. P.S. Everyone is nice in the car hobby, but it helps if you have something cool to look at :D

Thats sweet!!!! :thumbsup:

Wish I was going to Houston.. but it is farther and I am going far enough already.. lol..

When I am in Houston I will let you know :)

That car is soooo bad ass. :hail: I've read your posts at LS2.com so I know what you're thinking - it's going to be REALLY BAD ASS!

Bill's a great guy. We've spoke at length on the phone in the past and I'm just damn sorry I don't have the vacation time left to make it down to Pigeon Forge to break bread with those guys in June.

She's comin home to you, Steve. It's finally happening. :thumbsup:

I must say I am jealous!!!Looks great by the way :thumbsup:

I know what you mean to the fullest extend of this hobby. You cannot beat car guys, when you catch the car bug, I think it has kindness side affects! Thats awesome that things have worked out and you have yourself another awesome ride!!

Congrats
Tim

You still swinging by Peonix? I'll be there starting Friday night. I emailed you so just let me know. Love to say hi and shoot the **** for a minute while you're on your way through. I'm making plans to meet up with Brian, too..should be fun!

Steve that is a great looking car. I love the stance, it just looks mean.

Nice car Steve. I liked the car the first time I saw it! The car has that don't mess me with look!! It just says "Pure Function"!!!

Looks sweet!!

I was thinking he swapped the hood for the stock height cowl hood though???

Nope.. that will be my task :)

That car looks cruel!! Good buy Steve.

Not wanting to be a nitpicker but you should always run the tiedowns crosswise to take up lateral-g forces.

Jan

I will call you today.. I am a little bummed because the timetable got moved up and I need to be in Austin Friday (late afternoon).. means I have to leave Thursday early evening..

Maybe I can catch ya on the way back? Anyways, I will call you :)

Forwarding message to Bill.. :)

On a side note.. the car is so stiff I down it moves laterally.. lol

More pictures courtesy of Bill for those that just love pictures..

http://www.z069.us/68/transport/

My favorite.. notice the rearview mirror
http://www.z069.us/68/transport/IMG_2424.jpg

Awesome Steve. This car is very hight on my list of favorites. :D

Not gettin excited are ya?!? :willy: I would be about to wet myself! :unibrow:

cool hotrod
 

I cannot wait for the driving impressions of Steve. The short ride I took in the car only two words came to mind...actually 4. the first 2 were Holy $#!& and the second set was "pure race"

My neighbors will be:

At first = :eek:

Then = :willy:

Followed by = :(

Eventually they will mostly be = :thumbsup:

:hail: All I can say is WOW. That is one sweet looking car. One question... when you said what were you talking about? :thumbsup:

Deron

Looks like it has a roll bar mounted race car mirror. Like this one from Longacre Racing:

Yea.. like steveo said.. it has a roll bar mounted circle track mirror.. I just think it is so cool..

I already have a roll bar camera mount for track days :thumbsup:

:goofy:

So what are you trying to say?? ;)

As much as I love that car already, what you have planned will only make it better. How hard is the new hood going to be to color match? I hope it is a standard color. Or better yet, Flat black to go with the wheels!

Mike

When/why are you coming to Austin? If my car is up and running I'd love to meet/cruise with you.

Are you having some work done in Austin or something?

No.. meeting with Bill and he is bringing the car from NC (he is picking up a car in Austin).. then I will bring the car from Austin home to SoCal..

We are shooting for meeting in Austin sometime late Fri afternoon.. email me your cell number and I will call you when close..

[email protected]

<-- stocked up on nodoze and mt dew.. :willy:


Oh, color is OEM.. 2002 prowler orange.. should be easy to match.. wheels are a dark charcoal and not black.. :)

Sorry, it was just pick on Steve day. :D

So it is like any other day??? :P

Well I am hitting the road now.. wish me luck.. and energy..

case of Mt. Dew + me = :willy:

Did you get it?
 

Did you pick it up?

Yep.. HUGE post about it over at PT.com..

Very nice.. a few "annoyances" but overall I am VERY happy.. Now to go order my repair part.. lol..

Thanks again Payton! :)