1971 Firebird Build ("The Other Woman", a.k.a. Project "T.O.W.")

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by carbuff

Actually, Eric and I have a new plan in the works that I'm order parts for today. We think we have a good solution which will use what we already have, but give me a good bit more airflow. Hopefully we can pull it together next week.

As for the seat, I gotta have something in there for the first drive this weekend! I've made some calls on those Recaros, we there may be a change in the near future...

That air cleaner pic is hysterical! Nice job! So much time.... so little to do!


I really liked those Recaros we were playing with. I may even join you and put a set in the Muttstang.


Now.... back to the BBQ.

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I really liked those Recaros we were playing with. I may even join you and put a set in the Muttstang.

I've got a really nice set of Sparco's that I'm selling which, according to Rob, work great as high-chairs.

Now.... back to the BBQ.

That may have to be all I talk about today, as it looks like my plans for a test drive have been thwarted by mother nature today.

Next 6 Hours:

Showers and thunderstorms continuing through mid-afternoon. Cloudy with temperatures rising towards the mid 70s. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall over 2 inches expected.

[Rick D]

Wait isn't it being built to drive??? Just sayin

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by Rick D

Wait isn't it being built to drive??? Just sayin

YES! But since my windshield wiper motor has been stuck in DSE's warranty department for 2 weeks, I don't have any wipers! And I'd like to roll it out and take some pictures at least once before it gets filthy!

[glassman]

Rain-X!!!

[Streetking]

Originally Posted by carbuff

YES! But since my windshield wiper motor has been stuck in DSE's warranty department for 2 weeks, I don't have any wipers! And I'd like to roll it out and take some pictures at least once before it gets filthy!

Saw it today, looks great Brian. Love the dash..

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by glassman

Rain-X!!!

X2!!!

[WSSix]

Originally Posted by bonecrrusher

OT - do you know if there sauce is vinegar based?

Here in NC you basically have eastern NC (vinegar based) and western NC (tomato based) and I have to say I prefer the tomato based bbq sauce.

Or, drop down into South Carolina and get some Carolina gold BBq. Now, that's some good stuff. The clear/vinegar sauce is second best for me. I get mine from the little town of Kingstree, SC from relatives.

I also agree with you guys about Texas BBq and brisket. It's good but when you're raised on Carolina pork BBq, all three sauces even, nothing compares. I also really hate it when "good" BBq, at least according to locals, obviously uses KC Masterpiece as the base for their sauce. Boring. I miss my southern food and Carolina BBq.

When I was in Ft Worth back in 2011 for a few months, I would go to Cousin's BBq. I liked it. The pork had a kick to it. Other's like Risky's but I haven't tried them. You may be able to find them both in the Dallas area. A good burger joint is Kincaid's.

[carbuff]

I'm way too tired at the moment to write an appropriate post, or even to talk about barbeque, but I wanted to let everyone know that TOW moved under her own power today. Just a parking lot drive, but she moved! We have a couple of small things to work on after the short trek, but I'm beyond excited!

If the weather holds out tomorrow, we'll get her out for a real drive. I have some tuning to do on the ECU, and Eric has a little work to do on the pedals to get them positioned better for me. But she moves, steered, and stopped all as she was supposed to!

Pictures and maybe a video tomorrow... Bed time now!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Way to go!!!! It's been a long time coming. Looks like a great memorial day for all.