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**Spiffav8** · #1 03-11-2012, 09:56 PM

It has been awhile since you last posted....and now we know why.

Like you I'd love to upgrade a few things on my truck to, but I'm staying the course and putting my limited extra funds towards the Camaro. Figure my car will be done sooner that way and that will be a lot more fun than my truck. You should probably update the speakers in your truck though.

johnnymac46 · #2 03-12-2012, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Spiffav8

It has been awhile since you last posted....and now we know why.

Like you I'd love to upgrade a few things on my truck to, but I'm staying the course and putting my limited extra funds towards the Camaro. Figure my car will be done sooner that way and that will be a lot more fun than my truck. You should probably update the speakers in your truck though.

Speakers are a definite upgrade that may happen before I get home, and headers, cold air intake and an exhaust. Outside of that I dont think im going to do much.

As for the car I have decided on the AME front clip first, followed by an LS3 I may give Pick-a-part a call and have them keep an eye out for a LS6/6 speed set up for me.

**Spiffav8** · #3 03-12-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnymac46

Speakers are a definite upgrade that may happen before I get home, and headers, cold air intake and an exhaust. Outside of that I dont think im going to do much.

As for the car I have decided on the AME front clip first, followed by an LS3 I may give Pick-a-part a call and have them keep an eye out for a LS6/6 speed set up for me.

Glad to hear you're going for the AME front clip fist and then an LS3. Best advice I ever received was to build from the ground up.

Hope the next few months are like dog years for you and pass quickly! Hey...we need to see some updated build pics.

johnnymac46 · #4 03-12-2012, 11:19 AM

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Glad to hear you're going for the AME front clip fist and then an LS3. Best advice I ever received was to build from the ground up.

Hope the next few months are like dog years for you and pass quickly! Hey...we need to see some updated build pics.

Im talking with one of the guys at AME now, getting it going, Im trying to figure out how long I need to order it so it is at my house a couple days after I get home.

As for the next couple of months going fast....anyone who as been deployed knows how that can go.

I just read your signature, it reminded me of Dodgeball, "here at global gym we're better than you and we know it"

**Spiffav8** · #5 03-12-2012, 12:47 PM

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Im talking with one of the guys at AME now, getting it going, Im trying to figure out how long I need to order it so it is at my house a couple days after I get home.

As for the next couple of months going fast....anyone who as been deployed knows how that can go.

I just read your signature, it reminded me of Dodgeball, "here at global gym we're better than you and we know it"

Having the AME front clip ready to go when you get home would be a great way to decompress and start to feel human again. That and I'm betting you would get a lot done in a short amount of time.

I'm sure the time drags over there. Ground Hog day kind of thing. Good thing is that it sounds like you have plenty of equipment to work on which will sharpen your skills. That or make you really inventive!

I could use a Global Gym t-shirt.

johnnymac46 · #6 03-12-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiffav8

Having the AME front clip ready to go when you get home would be a great way to decompress and start to feel human again. That and I'm betting you would get a lot done in a short amount of time.

I'm sure the time drags over there. Ground Hog day kind of thing. Good thing is that it sounds like you have plenty of equipment to work on which will sharpen your skills. That or make you really inventive!

I could use a Global Gym t-shirt.

Last time I got home I drove 6hrs each way to pick up my camaro, I would rather have a huge crate with a case of beer on the end of it waiting for me in my driveway this time.

I have been trying to stay sharp out here. Using a ready welder that plugs into the 24V truck system isnt the same as my Miller I have at home. And there is something about using a Gas Saw to make precision cuts that makes things a little difficult as well. But we manage and its fun, not to mention the stuff we are making looks pretty sick when we get done. Nothing like getting close to the max weight capacity of an Side-by-Side ATV. Its also fun when your clutch decides to literally break into two perfect halves.....IN THE MIDDLE OF A RIVER! Gotta love this place!

johnnymac46 · #7 03-13-2012, 09:22 AM

Question of the day-

I am decided on the AME front clip. I am probably going to upgrade from a 17"x8" to a 18"x10". I currently have the AME Tri-4bar rear.

Does anyone have suggestions on Brakes? I've been leaning toward Wilwood. I've also been debating Baer and KORE3 set ups.
-Im thinking 13" 6P up front and a 12" 4P rear.
-I will also be needing a master cylinder set up, I've seen a few different set ups. Does anyone have the pros and Cons to the different systems?

MrsSpiffAv8 · #8 03-16-2012, 04:52 PM

Girlz did cup holders.....just saying.

johnnymac46 · #9 03-18-2012, 10:59 AM

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Girlz did cup holders.....just saying.

This settles it...I'm putting cup holders EVERYWHERE!

johnnymac46 · #10 09-09-2012, 10:18 AM

Its about time to go home now, I just placed a fairly larger order of sheet metal from Belair Bobs. Now I just have to try to beat it home so I can inspect it when it gets dropped off. That should keep me busy for a while.

Hopefully my Camaro is still in the garage when I get home!

Updates coming soon!