rambler

[radrambler]

guys
i havent posted anything on the car in a while ....
everything is falling into place .
i have a new hvlp gun for my turbine system.for "prime time "
i purchased a pressure pot blaster and blast cabinet couple weeks ago.
im buying a new large compressor this coming week. that will operate the pot blaster without question. i have some blasting to do on the car and its gonna be my side $ maker.
i also have a deal made on a welder .picking it up this week also...
i just made a deal for some ls1 parts i needed .im working on a deal for a tranny. FINALLY....damn it seems like forever since i was making progress.
last year dedicated to house hunting and purchase.THAT SUCKED.
was outa work a short time beginning of november .landed a new work project in middle of november. ITS ALL GOOD NOW .

ILL POST PICS SOON.I DOUBT ILL SLEEP MUCH with all the new tools and parts..

radrambler

[KPC67]

Good to hear things are falling into place

Kevin

[awr68]

Progress is good!!

[radrambler]

guys


i scored a 24k mile tranny. ..today....400.00

i purchase alot of the parts for the car a couple years ago...
major stuff i have to buy--
the fuel system, wiring ,brakes .wheels
i just scored some 7k mile c6 front rotors for free.i need some vette calipers! have to make my own caliper mounting brackets.
im really pushing to make major gains spring/summer...
ill post pics as soon as i have something great to show off...

radrambler

[radrambler]

guys

i earned myself some extra time off by being ahead of my work schedule.
so im working on the car.got my gauges set in the original instrument panel...firewall is welded in and primed.
i stripped the front suspension off with the car on stands in my driveway and im sand blasting all the jambs ,window channels ,cowl and floors..the frame and tubing that makes up the front of the car.any area that has surface rust under the car including the rear end and torque arm..next is making the front inner fenders this weekend and welding them in.im on a serious push to finish the fab work and get this car in color.i didnt think anyone would want to see the car change primer colors so im not posting pics now ..stay tuned because i plan on posting this weekend when more is done.
feels so good to use my new tools and get somewhere with this car...

radrambler

[camcojb]

congrats Tom............

Jody

[radrambler]

Originally Posted by camcojb

congrats Tom............

Jody

congrats to you ...your car turned out great..sorry to hear about the turbo problem....have fun on the tour....

radrambler

[radrambler]

guys

i know it doesnt look like much but damn its alot of nasty work to blast most of a car .....here is the ugly duckling....now i have to finish fab the front inner fenders ( thats kickin my asss ,4th time trying to make them look like they belong) start final paint prep and get color on this beast...


radrambler

[radrambler]

guys


i just scored a 99 vette ls1 long block w/ 6k on it.
guy pulled it to put a blown 427 in . it was stored .its supper clean....

now i dont have to use the 5.3
more power + less weight = fun

radrambler

[radrambler]

guys

i was so thrilled to get the motor i forgot about what i have done to the car.
i have almost finished the inner fenders...i have a couple of small things to finish up and its planned to be at a friends resto shop this week to get the body prepped for paint .body is going on a cart.
suspension dropped . ill blast and painted it.
this guys has about 30 years working for mercedes and now has his own shop. he is gonna work his magic on the drivers qtr metal and one other small spot ..it was semi straightened along time ago after a parking lot incident.this guy will work it out so minimal filler is needed.
ill be workin my ass off doing prep to all other areas.mainly the prime and block . .then i will paint the car in his booth. so next few weeks should be interesting and i should get the car looking like something within a month.
ill post pics

radrambler