69 Camaro v2.0 - Project "Major Havoc"

[BBC71Nova]

Good to hear it is coming along. You are nearing the finish line now. Turning out awesome too. Can't wait to hear the rwhp numbers from the beast .

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

... These things are very consuming. It's much different for folks who have the money to have someone work on it for them. I envy them, persistently. ...

^^^ so very true. I very much feel the same way. Sooooo much different trying to do this type of thing now vs when I was single and no kids. Opportunity cost gets to be an issue for sure. Oh well, that's why it is a hobby and not a job I guess. I keep plugging away on mine but it is slow going but the car will be there but the kids are only young once. Balance I guess...

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Hang in there buddy. I got to your point and well beyond. That's why I have no desire for another project at this stage in my life. I'm enjoying my simple hobbies.

Thanks Tood. I've reached that state of mind also. By the way, a huge congratulations to you on your marriage. I saw the pics in your wedding thread and you two look fantastic. Way to go. Kandie and I are very happy for both of you.

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Your car is more refined and will be less maintenence, I hope.

That's the idea, so I hope also.

Originally Posted by Vegas69

You changed the oil, time to lay the pedal to the metal.

LOL. Gotta get those miles on her first. This is my 'dream motor' so I going to be careful with her. I did a short 3/4 throttle blip with my wife in the car the other day and I looked over and her eyes were wide open with this huge grin on her face. She likey. It's strong. Can't wait for full blast. Love this new 6 speed. The DYAD clutch is just butter.

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by BBC71Nova

^^^ so very true. I very much feel the same way. Sooooo much different trying to do this type of thing now vs when I was single and no kids. Opportunity cost gets to be an issue for sure. Oh well, that's why it is a hobby and not a job I guess. I keep plugging away on mine but it is slow going but the car will be there but the kids are only young once. Balance I guess...

I couldn't agree with you more. Thoughts of oppportunity cost and balance have been weighing heavily on me this past year. I think I've only got a few more weeks and I'll get that balance back to where it should be. I wish you continued success with your plugging away on your car also.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

Love this new 6 speed.

The T56 mag is hands down the best money I've spent.

Hang in there!

Time will stabilize, the quality of the finished product and driving enjoyment will make it all worthwhile.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Chris,

If Vince Piggins and Ed Cole were alive today, I think they'd both be trying to buy it from you.

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

This is my 'dream motor' so I going to be careful with her. I did a short 3/4 throttle blip with my wife in the car the other day and I looked over and her eyes were wide open with this huge grin on her face. She likey. It's strong. Can't wait for full blast. Love this new 6 speed. The DYAD clutch is just butter.

Sounds like you’re almost there… it’s always all the last little details that take so much time to finish up You’re doing it right by taking your time and being patient. I think when a guy does the work himself it’s tougher… but it’s also very rewarding to know you did it.

Glad to hear the clutch and trans are working good! Look forward to an engine idle video.

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by DaleTx

Sounds like you’re almost there… it’s always all the last little details that take so much time to finish up You’re doing it right by taking your time and being patient. I think when a guy does the work himself it’s tougher… but it’s also very rewarding to know you did it.

Glad to hear the clutch and trans are working good! Look forward to an engine idle video.

Thanks Dale. I've been reading your posts and it seems like we've been working on the exact same stuff in parallel. I just went out and got my front wheels rehooped to 18x9 also for the new and wider front tires. And my front end is much lighter now also(about 130lbs) and I look forward to seeing how the wider and much stickier front tire and lighter load help with the push my car had in the front. Ride height is a little lower also so that should help too. And while you were working on your trans tunnel panels, shifter, center console, etc, I was doing the exact same thing. I guess great minds think a like. Or it's just coincidence and I'm giving us too much credit.

You've definitely been better about posting photos than me though. I've been lagging on that.

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by Sieg

The T56 mag is hands down the best money I've spent.

Hang in there!

Time will stabilize, the quality of the finished product and driving enjoyment will make it all worthwhile.

Thanks Sieg! And thanks for all the posts you've made about your T56 install and shifter. That was a great reference point for my own install.

Yes, I just look forward to driving now. That'll be the payoff for sure.

[Flash68]

Chris... I envy YOU... your skills, your persistence, and your car. Almost there man. You're a young stud and have plenty of lifetime to do all that you desire. Even if that includes fishing.

Stay the course. Can't wait to see it.

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Chris... I envy YOU... your skills, your persistence, and your car. Almost there man. You're a young stud and have plenty of lifetime to do all that you desire. Even if that includes fishing.

Stay the course. Can't wait to see it.

Thanks Dave. I envy you though. Your house has a really long driveway.