Project "Payback"

[coolwelder62]

Todd,Congrat's with sale, complete project & journey.

[Vegas69]

At the end of the day, the car and I just grew apart. My desire to utilize the car on the street was gone and my ideals off road became to risky. The car is simply to nice to go in the direction I was heading. With all the tuning and experience under my belt, I was starting to have enough speed to get into some serious trouble. It made the most sense for me to part ways and find a buyer that wants to use the car for what it was originally intended, a street warrior and autocross. Once I got a taste for the track, my mindset changed. Driving on the street just didn't yank my chain anymore. I now knew the real capabilities of the car.

I lost my ass but that's water under the bridge. I'll never build one from scratch again. Once it's that nice, the snowball gains to much momentum. My next car will be a much lower budget brawler that I can roll and burn to the ground in hopes of walking away and not suffering such a huge financial hit.

I'm going to spend some time really thinking about how to formulate a build plan that makes sense for my budget, ideals, and goals.

[67zo6Camaro]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

At the end of the day, the car and I just grew apart. My desire to utilize the car on the street was gone and my ideals off road became to risky. The car is simply to nice to go in the direction I was heading. With all the tuning and experience under my belt, I was starting to have enough speed to get into some serious trouble. It made the most sense for me to part ways and find a buyer that wants to use the car for what it was originally intended, a street warrior and autocross. Once I got a taste for the track, my mindset changed. Driving on the street just didn't yank my chain anymore. I now knew the real capabilities of the car.

I lost my ass but that's water under the bridge. I'll never build one from scratch again. Once it's that nice, the snowball gains to much momentum. My next car will be a much lower budget brawler that I can roll and burn to the ground in hopes of walking away and not suffering such a huge financial hit.

I'm going to spend some time really thinking about how to formulate a build plan that makes sense for my budget, ideals, and goals.

Congrats on the sale and moving forward. Wise choice as the longer you would have waited the greater the risk would have become.

Definately looking forward to what you build that will fullfill your new needs...............SPEED on the bigger tracks! It's like crack

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I lost my ass but that's water under the bridge. I'll never build one from scratch again. Once it's that nice, the snowball gains to much momentum. My next car will be a much lower budget brawler that I can roll and burn to the ground in hopes of walking away and not suffering such a huge financial hit.

I'm going to spend some time really thinking about how to formulate a build plan that makes sense for my budget, ideals, and goals.

Sounds like the Camaro Mustang challenge could be a good cheap thrill for you and fit that bill. I know they are limited to low hp but that IS what keeps the cost down. It is cheap real racing. Cheap being a relative term.

[chr2002ca]

Sad to see her go. I was actually hoping you would fail miserably with your attempts to sell her, but it figures you'd be successful at that too. The new owner scored one helluva ride. Always look forward to your next steps.

[Rybar]

Congrats on the Sale buddy. Glad it's going to someone who will use and appreciate it.

Hope you stick around the site your posts are always amusing.

Let us know what the next project is when you figure it out. You thinking a classic again or modern car like a vette?

[waynieZ]

Congratulation's on the sale Todd ! I really enjoyed all the info and most times the entertainment seeing Payback going together. I hope you find something to fit you needs soon and you get back to what you love to do.

[Sieg]

Just buy a 250cc shifter Kart and a Suburban for your hauler.

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Once I got a taste for the track, my mindset changed.

I love when that happens. Cool it worked out for you

[69x22]

Congratulations on the sale Todd, now that Payback is headed to my neck of the woods hopefully someday I will get to see it in person. Good luck with your next project.