[whiplash911]

hello -

long time reader but first time poster ( really didnt have a need to post)

I first need to publicly thank Scott Gulbranson for his help over the last couple of days.

I have flown to vegas to bid on a firebird/trans-am that some of you might know as "empty nest" ( BJ catalog lot number 702. and your own g-machines october 08 car of the month) I first came across the car when Frank and prodigy customs took it to the 2008 goodguys show in columbus ohio and the car has always "peaked my intrest" considering i grew up with a 69 trans am in my family.

now when i ask the below question -please bear in mind that im not new to the "automotive hobby" I currently have a couple of cars in my possession that would be considered exotic and /or vintage muscle BUT i am new to the " g-machines/ restro rod pro-touring aspect of the hobby.

now most have asked me "well do you feel safe in the car being represented correctly and i say based on the research i have done on the car itself i say yes ...... but ..........

my general question to the members is this - Is there anything above and beyond that i should be looking for (problems concerns red flags proof of build quality that go past what one would look for in the market of a musclecar considering the amount of extra work and engineering needed to build this type of car and make it functional.

I am guessing that i will have one last chance to look over the car sometime late saturday afternoon before it becomes crunch time and i have to be on the floor. I am doing all of this work and research from a blackberry and will look in on and read any responses as i walk towards the car for its last look over- any guidance that the members are able to give me would so be appericated