Since we didn't make Goodguys - we did roll it out to a local car cruise last night. Had it there for a couple of hours. Have the first 17 people registered to win the car. Had a ball - much work left to go though to finish it. It was nice driving it off the trailer and parking it - no pushing. No exhaust yet, but otherwise it is 100% street legal - tagged - insured...and ready to go.
Thanks man...this has been a very long an interesting road.
I've built and been involved in building cars in the past. This has been different from ever aspect - especially being willing to remain flexible while staying strict to the original goal and concept. Also, working with a budget that doesn't exist - all on cash - generosity...donations...and just the downright goodness of people that have been involved.
Nothing has been predictable and we have really had to have faith that it would come through even when we didn't' see a way possible. The best story was how the car ended up in Illinois. What a freak chance of events that a co-worker just happened to buy a truck off the internet and was taking a one way trip to Florida that weekend....and was only about 45 minutes from where the car was sitting waiting to figure out a way to get it to me. I was locked and loaded to go down and back - but it was going to take a huge bite out of the project funds...as well as my available time off. Then...BOOM - it was provided via a killer U-haul rental and David's willingness to tow it back with this new internet purchased truck.
It has been stuff like that along the way that has really pumped this thing up and kept it going. Many of you guys here have been gracious as well in responded to the requests and helping out.
It has also been fun working on it knowing that somebody will win this car. It is cool to think - and I can't imagine how exciting that is going to be. It makes it twice as much fun working on it, even when NOTHING is fitting together, busted bloody knuckles...and sweat soaking my clothes. Its all good!
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
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