JCG Restoration & Customs Project Blu Balz

[Cris@JCG]

This is a driver! Not some Riddler BubbleTop..

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Mostly what ya got is dirty feet!

Look at the prints in that picture! Car will never be the same now....

Thanks for the info. Greg! At least you some years of experience like you were telling me yesterday.. Not like some people we know that all they have is internet knowledge.. We have built a few cars,, got some grease under your finger nails.. scrapes & brusies..

I got educated today on running a car on a chassis dyno.. @ first I was disappointed with the numbers.. then it was explained to me the difference between a dynojet & Mustang.. That is why my tuner made sure that if I commented on the numbers.. Make sure you say it was on a Mustang Dyno..

Originally Posted by GregWeld

It has been tested and proven that the MUSTANG DYNO measures more accurately than a Dynojet... So if "lower" is a bad thing --- I'd say I'd rather have more accurate readings than just the garage bragging rights of a false higher number.

I won't thread jack with a dyno discussion -- and I didn't cut and paste all the resulting documentation - but this test is just one of many...

West Automotive Performance Engineering has developed a proprietary device that independently measures a vehicle's actual speed and acceleration. This device is similar in operation to a fifth wheel but doesn't use accelerometers that can be influenced by the vehicle's body tilt. Using the vehicle's speed, acceleration, and weight (mass) and the application of simple physics equations, the exact horsepower and torque can be calculated. The horsepower and torque measured by West Automotive Performance Engineering's dyno is actually the horsepower made-good, or the horsepower left over to accelerate the vehicle after all the aerodynamic and rolling-friction losses have been overcome. These losses were accounted for and included West Automotive Performance Engineering's dyno so that a comparison with a chassis dynamometer can be made. The Mustang dyno includes the aerodynamic load that it places on the drivetrain as part of its reported rear-wheel horsepower and torque. Stated another way, the Mustang dyno does not measure the horsepower made-good.
Graphs 7 and 10 show the horsepower and torque versus rpm in Second and Third gear, respectively, for the Dynojet dyno, the Mustang dyno, and from road testing with the dyno from West Automotive Performance Engineering. You can see that the horsepower and the torque, as measured on the road, are closer to the Mustang dyno measurements. Also from the acceleration tests you can see how the Mustang dyno loads the vehicle very closely to how it will be actually loaded on the road. Based on our test data, the Mustang dyno loaded our test vehicle and measured the rearwheel horsepower closer to what the vehicle experiences on the road.

Thank you Sir! See Ya Soon!

Originally Posted by GregWeld

btw -- Killer Build Cris!

[dunnjun]

I would think 500 rwhp would make for a pretty exciting ride, but then I only have 350 rwhp. Cris you really nailed the T/A dash. It looks better than the original, which in my biased opinion is one of the best dashes of all time. The rest of the car is pretty good too.

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you Greg!

Originally Posted by Gandalf

Very healthy engine Chris! Well done.

G.

We are running a passenger seat.. The weight has been a issue for me.. but in all the car is well balanced & has all the comfort creatures of a new car..

BB II will be a hell lot lighter! I promise!

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Man that car is pretty . Awesome interior, engine compartment, etc, etc..

Are you not running a passenger seat?

Also wondering why the car is so heavy. Your an easy 600 lbs heavier than me. I always thought the 67's and 68's were alot lighter than the '69's.

Casanova claims to be around 3600 also.

Thanks Tony & Tmadden!

Originally Posted by tones2SS

Man that engine bay is very nice.

Originally Posted by tmadden

Engine bay is neat and clean. Very well done.

I bet If thru the keys @ you again to drive this little 68.. & drive it like you stole it.. LS something would be going in that little black 69!

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Not bad for a weak big block.

Two in the engine bay & one under the dash..

Originally Posted by Flash68

Yeah she's a little dirty in there Cris. Come on.

How many and where are all your nozzles on the fire system?

[Cris@JCG]

I think your opinion my be of some importance!

Maybe someday I might let you drive again!

Originally Posted by dunnjun

I would think 500 rwhp would make for a pretty exciting ride, but then I only have 350 rwhp. Cris you really nailed the T/A dash. It looks better than the original, which in my biased opinion is one of the best dashes of all time. The rest of the car is pretty good too.

[Bucketlist2012]

Again, i see that if Gonzo is involved...The Build is incredible....


Man you do some sweet work...Well Done..

[Kendall Burleson]

counting the days to it in person

[67zo6Camaro]

Originally Posted by Got all the front sheet metal back on the car.. The new inner wells fit perfect! No modifications.. Thanks Brett @ Fab53! no more tire rub either..

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You are welcome Cris, I'm glad that they worked out for you. They look even better with your finishing touches.

[DFRESH]

And it just keeps getting better. One of my favorite builds--being able to go for a run around the auto cross in the car at Del Mar was a highlight. Next time I get Weld money, i'll drop my car off at your shop and just let you come up with stuff like you did on this one---amazing. BTW, love the on board fire system---everyone should have one of those--including me--a must have.

Doug

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by DFRESH

BTW, love the on board fire system---everyone should have one of those--including me--a must have.

Rudy and I were at the shop yesterday --- looking over BB.... and I notice these two 45* -6 AN fittings hanging from the firewall... and ask Cris -- "where are those suppose to go?".

He laughs and says it's the fire suppression system. My thoughts? Now that's KOOL!!

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you for the props sir!

Originally Posted by solarguy09

Again, i see that if Gonzo is involved...The Build is incredible....


Man you do some sweet work...Well Done..

Kendall looking forward to meeting you in person!

Originally Posted by Kendall Burleson

counting the days to it in person

Brett- I will be having some new pcs here pretty soon for you make out of fiberglass for me.. Thanks again!

Originally Posted by 67zo6Camaro

You are welcome Cris, I'm glad that they worked out for you. They look even better with your finishing touches.

Thanks Doug! I got the Camarillo Airport scheduled for the 3rd & 4th of February.. Testing & tuning for two days.. The Pozzi's will be here to take on that task.. Mary will be driving the car @ RTTC.. The owner will not be able to make it in that weekend.. I already ordered her a new steering wheel!

Originally Posted by DFRESH

And it just keeps getting better. One of my favorite builds--being able to go for a run around the auto cross in the car at Del Mar was a highlight. Next time I get Weld money, i'll drop my car off at your shop and just let you come up with stuff like you did on this one---amazing. BTW, love the on board fire system---everyone should have one of those--including me--a must have.

Doug

Buddy, it is always good to see you! Looking forward to our trip down to RTTA!

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Rudy and I were at the shop yesterday --- looking over BB.... and I notice these two 45* -6 AN fittings hanging from the firewall... and ask Cris -- "where are those suppose to go?".

He laughs and says it's the fire suppression system. My thoughts? Now that's KOOL!!