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chr2002ca · #1 01-07-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Hey Brother! Yeah I bet your traction challenged with those skinnes

Interesting point you bring up on rear gearing. The more torque you have the easier it is to go down in rear gearing and let the motor pull. I seem to recall Godfather Stielow runs 3.42s or less. Also, my speedo isn't calibrated yet but with my 3.70s I don't think I'm pulling 55 in first which would be huge! I am surprised you are hitting 2k at 80 though; I would of thought a couple hundred less?

We'll be running together soon CRob

I'll double check the RPM at 80 next time I'm out. I'm pretty sure it's above 2000. The Nitto website says your NT05 tire diameter is 26.89" whereas my Dunlop ZII's are 26.6", so that's some of the difference right there.

Flush-mount glass looks slick. I know your happy to finally get that nailed.

Ron in SoCal · #2 01-07-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Payton King

I am not very bright or use to seeing progress on mine or anyone else's project. It confuses me a little. LOL

For sure we're related, lol

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Originally Posted by Flash68

You and me both.

Lookin good...

Hey where have I seen that paint scheme before?

Umm I dunno ?

Let's see...James, Lutzy (same color), Cris' Firebird to name a few. Exclusive club (no Ford roof stripes

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Originally Posted by Track Junky

Nice Glass!! Think thats the first time Ive ever put a Gl in front of that word before using the phrase.

We talk the same language Gae. Add a few brewskis and it gets even better

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Originally Posted by chr2002ca

I'll double check the RPM at 80 next time I'm out. I'm pretty sure it's above 2000. The Nitto website says your NT05 tire diameter is 26.89" whereas my Dunlop ZII's are 26.6", so that's some of the difference right there.

Flush-mount glass looks slick. I know your happy to finally get that nailed.

Thx Chris!

**Flash68** · #3 01-07-2014, 04:25 PM

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=44579

**tones2SS** · #4 01-07-2014, 05:46 PM

She's looking good Ron.

**Sieg** · #5 01-07-2014, 06:26 PM

Very nice Ron!

**waynieZ** · #6 01-07-2014, 11:50 PM

Looking good Ron.

Ron in SoCal · #7 01-08-2014, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=44579

I'm on it.

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Originally Posted by tones2SS

She's looking good Ron.

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Originally Posted by Sieg

Very nice Ron!

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Originally Posted by waynieZ

Looking good Ron.

Thanks fellas!

Ron in SoCal · #8 02-03-2014, 06:28 PM

Shocking, I know...but it's update time.

The last few weeks was mostly harness integration and remote tuning. Man, I am so grateful for Mike Norris and (Gandalf) Gregg Blundel for all their assistance. It kinda went like this:

Problem -> Mike -> Gregg -> new problem -> Mike -> Gregg ...until we ran out of problems. I thought you get a GM computer and custom harness, wire and fire. Uh no, not exactly. Props for the guys that do though!

The punchlist, save one/maybe two items, is done. BoS did a fantastic job putting up with my ideas, suggestions and phone calls. It's been a busy couple of months for me on and off the road and they were a great partner for this stage of the build. The car is as buttoned up as it's gonna be for now. Onto some pics:

Underhood as it should be

Front lexan is in -

Butt shot, possible final ride height?

This week it's off to Mark at Elegance Interiors and while there Mike will stop in and put a datalog/drive/fine tune on it. BTW, Mark has done a lot of work for hot rod guys in the area and developed a real nice touch for PT cars. He did my buddy Tom's 67 and it came out spectacular. So good in fact, that I might even go for some Street Car points, lol.