ZR-1 Convertible Conversion

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I've been thinking hard about this one for a while. I figure that once I get #702 mechaincally sound, I may just take the plunge. The car isn't anything special. Not a pristine ZR-1 and not a low mileage show car....so what the heck?

It's either #702 or rebuild Dom's car and chop it up. The conversion won't be anything all that difficult to do and would be really neat. I also have the body from 1990 #444. I just don't have any extra LT5's at the moment, so #702 may just get the axe or (cutoff wheel), literally!

Last year, I came very close to owning Michael Beal's convertible. I really wanted that car but couldn't come to terms with Corvette Mike at the time.

Now THIS would be a cool rebuild thread for 2012. :-D

[ZONER 95]

If you do take the plunge, you'll need a helper (spokesmodel) too...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/58powerwagon/zr1vert.jpg

[Z51JEFF]

If you do take the plunge, you'll need a helper (spokesmodel) too...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/58powerwagon/zr1vert.jpg

I dont think thats a ZR-1.

[ZZZZZR1]

I dont think thats a ZR-1.

It's got a ZR-1 emblem!!! It must be a ZR-1! :rolleyes:


:)

David

[ZONER 95]

I dont think thats a ZR-1.

The ad info doesn't jive with it being a ZR-1 either....I should have read the ad more carefully.... but was distracted by the presentor...

[USAFPILOT]

Do it...and then sell it to me cheap!

[tccrab]

Regular C4.
Rear bumper has third brake light in it.
Rear wheels appear to be 9.5" not 11's.

The big hair and the swimsuit had me for a second, but then I looked at the car.

'Crabs

[FU]

I dont think thats a ZR-1.

What ZR-1 :-D:-D

[HAWAIIZR-1]

That would be very cool to add to your already awesome collection. :cheers:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

That would be very cool to add to your already awesome collection. :cheers:

Thanks.:handshak:

I want to do one and I'm already throwing the kitchen sink at #702. Might as well jump in with both feet. :o

[bdw18_123]

I say go for it!

[cvette98pacecar]

Regular C4.
Rear bumper has third brake light in it.
Rear wheels appear to be 9.5" not 11's.

The big hair and the swimsuit had me for a second, but then I looked at the car.

'Crabs

Car? was there a car in the picture!

[cvette98pacecar]

Thanks.:handshak:

I want to do one and I'm already throwing the kitchen sink at #702. Might as well jump in with both feet. :o

If you do decide to chop #702 keep track of what you used to put her back together.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

If you do decide to chop #702 keep track of what you used to put her back together.

They'll be a step by step documentary for the process. :cheers:

[RHanselman]

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m578/rhanselman/RubyConv.jpg

Just imagine :-D

[LGAFF]

Check out the bay.....86 vert hatch, quarters, and even a top frame....

[Corvettes White]

The first two photos are Z's, the third is a converted vert. both body and motor added.

George

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Check out the bay.....86 vert hatch, quarters, and even a top frame....

I've been lurking around the bay quite a bit. The parts are dirt cheap in comparison to 53 parts.

[Z51JEFF]

Why not just looked for a clapped out convertible,that way you have all the convertible parts?The way the prices are for these right now might be able find a complete car for cheap and sell off what you dont need.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Rear clips are dirt cheap. Under $1000 for everything needed. Remember, the rear upper surround panel and decklid will only be used to apply the rear 1/4's and then a new mold and panel will be made from the spliced panel.

[cvette98pacecar]

Rear clips are dirt cheap. Under $1000 for everything needed. Remember, the rear upper surround panel and decklid will only be used to apply tthe rear 1/4's and then a newmold and panel will be made from the spliced panel.

You interested in doing two at the same time? Depending on when you are going to start this project I can purchase a Z strip the interior and deliver it to you.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

You interested in doing two at the same time? Depending on when you are going to start this project I can purchase a Z strip the interior and deliver it to you.

It will be in the Spring, after #702 is mechanically sound and home from Chicago Pete.

I'll most likely do #702 and create a process for conversions. After that, I'll be ready to do them at will.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

After a couple of PM's, I think I'm going to do the mockup on the red 1990 #444 body from Virginia. The body is stripped anyway. I can do the mockup and mold making on it over the next few months.

What I envision is fabbing the body, making molds for the widened panels and then making new panels so they can be available for anyone wanting to do the conversion on an existing ZR-1.

Is there a market for this type of thing?

[Tyler Townsley]

I recomment you include the chassis stiffners that Gorden K has for the C-4 to help reduce the car flex you will induce by cutting the coupe hoop and top structure out.

Tyler

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I recomment you include the chassis stiffners that Gorden K has for the C-4 to help reduce the car flex you will induce by cutting the coupe hoop and top structure out.

Tyler

Are they more rigid than the regular conv X-Brace?

[RICKYRJ1]

I looked to do this same project several years ago. Some members gave me some great contacts of quality shops that would been able to pull this off. Prices were in the 25-30k range plus the price of a Z to chop. Some shops also gave me an hourly rate only. Most wanted to buy a donor C4 convert. and strip it down for all the parts needed.
If Brett can pull this off (which I'm sure he can I would be interested in also having it done) I might have a line on a perfect ZR-1 to CHOP! No, not my 95 :)
Keep us updated :cheers:

I forgot, the idea of making her a roadster with no top at all was also tossed around by some shops.

[cvette98pacecar]

After a couple of PM's, I think I'm going to do the mockup on the red 1990 #444 body from Virginia. The body is stripped anyway. I can do the mockup and mold making on it over the next few months.

What I envision is fabbing the body, making molds for the widened panels and then making new panels so they can be available for anyone wanting to do the conversion on an existing ZR-1.

Is there a market for this type of thing?

Brett, If you can pull this off for a reasonable price I am sure there is a small Market, Maybe 20 or so cars.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I looked to do this same project several years ago. Some members gave me some great contacts of quality shops that would been able to pull this off. Prices were in the 25-30k range plus the price of a Z to chop. Some shops also gave me an hourly rate only. Most wanted to buy a donor C4 convert. and strip it down for all the parts needed.
If Brett can pull this off (which I'm sure he can I would be interested in also having it done) I might have a line on a perfect ZR-1 to CHOP! No, not my 95 :)
Keep us updated :cheers:

I forgot, the idea of making her a roadster with no top at all was also tossed around by some shops.

Ricky,

I would not mind having my ZR-1 chopped for a reasonable price; that would be a one of a kind for sure. I only did a chopped top 67 VW Bug back in the day while in high school. I can't imagine how the rear hatch glass would be done other than with one of those hatch kits that remove the glass with a flat piece.

Craig

[cvette98pacecar]

Ricky,

I would not mind having my ZR-1 chopped for a reasonable price; that would be a one of a kind for sure. I only did a chopped top 67 VW Bug back in the day while in high school. I can't imagine how the rear hatch glass would be done other than with one of those hatch kits that remove the glass with a flat piece.

Craig

Get everything needed from a C4 Convertible, My concern would be the rear fascia, width of the C4 deck lid, Convertible top locks.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It's really a no brainer. Widening the rear is not a hard thing to do. Latches and hatches won't be an issue. After I do the first one, I'll be able to gage the labor hrs required to do them at will.

This will be fun.

[Z51JEFF]

Get everything needed from a C4 Convertible, My concern would be the rear fascia, width of the C4 deck lid, Convertible top locks.

Thats easy,widen the read deck on the outside of the lock receivers.Ive thought about this type of project in the past and this is how Id do it.Id take the ZR-1 and the complete donor convertible.Both cars would be striped down to the bare frame from the windshield back.All of the convertible frame structure would be transfered to the ZR-1.Everybody thinks it would be so much easier to just take a convertible and put everything ZR-1 on that,you could do that but you wouldnt have a ZR-1.There a guy somewhere close to me that has a 91 that was converted in Europe some time ago.When the weather gets nicer wee supposd to get together for some pictures,when we do Ill get as much info as I can on the car.http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/ConanBackL.jpg

[phrogs]

I had also thought about converting a ZR-1 over, but Figured no one would really be on board after they learned what it would cost to turn a ZR-1 into a convertible.

It has been done a few times. There was the one body that sold a couple of years ago that had a Vert rear deck spliced to a ZR-1.

[Y-me]

If only you could find someone with an LT5 for sale.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

If only you could find someone with an LT5 for sale.


hahahaha
I'm waiting for a price drop..........LOL

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I had also thought about converting a ZR-1 over, but Figured no one would really be on board after they learned what it would cost to turn a ZR-1 into a convertible.

It has been done a few times. There was the one body that sold a couple of years ago that had a Vert rear deck spliced to a ZR-1.


Yes, there are a few out there. I just figured since I was building a car from nothing anyway, why not go for it. LOL

[Y-me]

hahahaha
I'm waiting for a price drop..........LOL

That will only happen after intense negotiations.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

That will only happen after intense negotiations.


Sounds like a Beer Summit :cheers:

[LGAFF]

This is getting pretty funny....I was thinking of dropping 702 motor into a vert once 966 is rebuilt

[Blue Flame Restorations]

This is getting pretty funny....I was thinking of dropping 702 motor into a vert once 966 is rebuilt


Yeah, ........my vert!

Let's see now, #702 LT5 into #702 and #444 LT5 into #444, both convertible conversions. Someone's lost his tiny little mind!!!

[Y-me]

Yeah, ........my vert!

Let's see now, #702 LT5 into #702 and #444 LT5 into #444, both convertible conversions. Someone's lost his tiny little mind!!!

Just don't lose your tiny little camera.

[Tyler Townsley]

Sounds like a Beer Summit :cheers:
A guy who did one from Tampa will be a vender at the meet, I will take you by to meet him. There will also be a guy doing c-4 rear doros and quarters there (including ZR -1) from the original molds that he aquired from somewhere.

Tyler

[Blue Flame Restorations]

A guy who did one from Tampa will be a vender at the meet, I will take you by to meet him. There will also be a guy doing c-4 rear doros and quarters there (including ZR -1) from the original molds that he aquired from somewhere.

Tyler

See you in a couple of weeks.:cheers:

[WB9MCW]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/convertzr1.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/1990convertlt5.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/convertibleZR1_3.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/Beal_ZR-1_Roadster-1.jpg

[bdw18_123]

Nice pics! That top one is the same color combo as mine, now I know what mine would look like as a convertible. I wonder what number it is?

[phrogs]

Man I would have to not have that third brake light in the back It looks like chit!

[-=Jeff=-]

Man I would have to not have that third brake light in the back It looks like chit!


Yeh I think I would figure out a way to mount the OEM light to the vert lid

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Yeh I think I would figure out a way to mount the OEM light to the vert lid


I was thinking about mounting a thinner, longer LED strip into the bumper like the Cadillacs have.

[USAFPILOT]

is a third brake light required? For the record, that steel blue car is the shiznit! I would kill for that one. If you do a vert, figure out how to do that roll bar thing.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

is a third brake light required? For the record, that steel blue car is the shiznit! I would kill for that one. If you do a vert, figure out how to do that roll bar thing.


I'm definitely building a convertible. It will be Spring before I can start it thjough. I have a trans rebuild and engine install to pay for first.

[cvette98pacecar]

is a third brake light required? For the record, that steel blue car is the shiznit! I would kill for that one. If you do a vert, figure out how to do that roll bar thing.

Steel blue vert has a light bar, It is identical to the light bar used on the 86 indy pacecar. Anyone near Indy or BG that can get some pics?

Here is an idea Brett, What about the light bar from the 95 Pacecar?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Steel blue vert has a light bar, It is identical to the light bar used on the 86 indy pacecar. Anyone near Indy or BG that can get some pics?

Here is an idea Brett, What about the light bar from the 95 Pacecar?


Once I get into it, I'll do some deep thinking about things. Now, if a customer wanted somethinig special, like a light bar, I could make it happen. Lots of choices and styles out there.

[Kevin]

I just asked adam boca of the ncm if they had one in the ncm they could take some pics of for me

[WB9MCW]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/ALMSLimeRock7-9005.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/Beal_ZR-1_Roadster-2.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/ALMSLimeRock7-9004.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/ALMSLimeRock7-9003.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/Beal_ZR-1_Roadster-4.jpg

[WB9MCW]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/95indypacevette.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/1995_corvette_indy_pace_car1.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/95indyicon.jpg

[WB9MCW]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/LIGHTBAR1.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/LIGHT-BAR-2.jpg

YOU TUBE VID OF THE STROBE LIGHTS

http://youtu.be/LLOLIXeOcmM

MORE INFO HERE
http://www.jetsvettes.com/95pace.htm

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I do notice that the cars converted from a convertible to a ZR-1 width are different than cars converted from a ZR-1 to a convertible. The decklid is the difference. The difference is how the decklid edge is done. One wraps over the fender side. The other does not "as much".

[RICKYRJ1]

Once I get into it, I'll do some deep thinking about things. Now, if a customer wanted somethinig special, like a light bar, I could make it happen. Lots of choices and styles out there.

If you go that route you should incorperate the 3rd brake lite into the light bar and make it LED as well as the tail lights :dancing

I like the 95 pace car but the litebar is to large for my taste, it almost gives a scaled down coupe w/targa off look. JMHO

[Kevin]

I do notice that the cars converted from a convertible to a ZR-1 width are different than cars converted from a ZR-1 to a convertible. The decklid is the difference. The difference is how the decklid edge is done. One wraps over the fender side. The other does not "as much".
i see that too, now that you mention it

[-=Jeff=-]

Sorry to get off topic BUt..

This:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/ALMSLimeRock7-9003.jpg

inspired this:
http://vettextc.net/ZR-1/10-19-2009/DSC_0132.jpg

That is all Carry on

[RICKYRJ1]

Sorry to get off topic BUt..

This:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/ALMSLimeRock7-9003.jpg

inspired this:
http://vettextc.net/ZR-1/10-19-2009/DSC_0132.jpg

That is all Carry on

That red LT5 is killer lookin,, Great Job!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Beautiful stuff.

[-=Jeff=-]

Brett,

you need to contact Ed Simmons.. he did a yellow LT5 car..

used a Vert to start and widened it.. I saw pictures of it years ago

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Brett,

you need to contact Ed Simmons.. he did a yellow LT5 car..

used a Vert to start and widened it.. I saw pictures of it years ago

I think I've seen pics of it.

[-=Jeff=-]

it was purple during construction

[cvette98pacecar]

Sorry to get off topic BUt..

This:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/ALMSLimeRock7-9003.jpg

inspired this:
http://vettextc.net/ZR-1/10-19-2009/DSC_0132.jpg

That is all Carry on

Show Off.

:-D:-D:-D:-D

[-=Jeff=-]

Show Off.

:-D:-D:-D:-D

Sorry.. LOL

I just never realized that the Block motor with the polished top of the plenum was a Vert...

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Sorry.. LOL

I just never realized that the Block motor with the polished top of the plenum was a Vert...


I believe it's Michael Beal's Steel Blue convertible.

[WB9MCW]

"I believe it's Michael Beal's Steel Blue convertible."

Yes that is correct.

I see this is my 5,000th post!

Eight years to get to this # including all the Vette Babe Posts.

[Corvettes White]

Brett,

you need to contact Ed Simmons.. he did a yellow LT5 car..

used a Vert to start and widened it.. I saw pictures of it years ago

That is the yellow car I posted a photo of earler, A frend of mine here in Calif. asked Ed to build it for him. George

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Just bought a 1996 Convertible Rear Clip.

Let the fun begin!!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

"I believe it's Michael Beal's Steel Blue convertible."

Yes that is correct.

I see this is my 5,000th post!

Eight years to get to this # including all the Vette Babe Posts.


Congrats on post #5000!

[WB9MCW]

Congrats on post #5000!

I used a on line calculator to figure out the Vette Babes alone are 2,354 of the 5K posts.

So no doubt almost 1/2 of my total. :cheers:

[cvette98pacecar]

I used a on line calculator to figure out the Vette Babes alone are 2,354 of the 5K posts.

So no doubt almost 1/2 of my total. :cheers:

Just half? :-D

[RHanselman]

Just bought a 1996 Convertible Rear Clip.

Let the fun begin!!

Did the clip arrive yet? You know you are going to need to show pics of the projects progress! ;)

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I have to go to MI sometime this month to pick it up. I have a 53 to get ready for paint and then I can get started.

My plan is to use the body tub from 1990 #444 to do the conversion and make the molds from. After that, I'll probably sell the body tub as a convertible. Someone can build a car out of it.

[phrogs]

I have to go to MI sometime this month to pick it up. I have a 53 to get ready for paint and then I can get started.

My plan is to use the body tub from 1990 #444 to do the conversion and make the molds from. After that, I'll probably sell the body tub as a convertible. Someone can build a car out of it.

Where are you getting the tub from?

[VetteMed]

I think that's Y-ME's Z that is being parted out.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I think that's Y-ME's Z that is being parted out.


Yep. Already have it. Picking up a 96 conv rear clip this month.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Work has begun!!

See updates in future issues of the HOB Newsletters!!!!

Teaser shot!

http://i39.tinypic.com/2r3z5hi.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/s2t9xh.jpg

[Blue Flame Restorations]

12 hrs into the build

http://i39.tinypic.com/hrhl4m.jpg

[-=Jeff=-]

What car did you use as a donor?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

1990 ZR-1 #444

[-=Jeff=-]

So will it have the 90 look or the later look?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

So will it have the 90 look or the later look?

It won't have a black belt line. Unsure of what the styling will be at this point.

Morrison Snake Skinner? (I like this idea)
Shinoda?
Stock?
My own design?
Callaway is OUT OF THE QUESTION

[-=Jeff=-]

Hey speaking of belt line, didn't you repop the later wide molding for the ZR-1 bumper?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Hey speaking of belt line, didn't you repop the later wide molding for the ZR-1 bumper?

Yep

[LGAFF]

How about a CALLOWAY?
:nono:

[LGAFF]

I vote chop the windshield for a ZR-1 Spyder look???

Call ASC and see if they have the old molds:)

[LGAFF]

http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-media/525832/chevrolet-corvette-zr-1-spyder-prototype-interior-photo-525836

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I vote chop the windshield for a ZR-1 Spyder look???

Call ASC and see if they have the old molds:)


I've actually thought about the windshield chop a bit but it really narrows the resale market. I like to make my own molds, that way I own and retain them for future use.

[RHanselman]

When do you want my car!

[cvette98pacecar]

When do you want my car!

Wait your turn. What car are you getting done?

[RHanselman]

Twin Turbo car. I already have the black Conv parts. I bought a wrecked 96 with 36k miles a few weeks before Brett announced his project. What timing... So, I talked w/Bret @ BG and decided to work with him instead of doing my own.

[tf95ZR1]

Twin Turbo car. I already have the black Conv parts. I bought a wrecked 96 with 36k miles a few weeks before Brett announced his project. What timing... So, I talked w/Bret @ BG and decided to work with him instead of doing my own.

Wow, best of all worlds!
Turbo & Convert

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It'll be a while before I can get these panels all done. I just came in from gluing the seams together on the rear deck 12:16 am. I still have to install latches so I can align the deck lid properly before gluing the sides of the openings to the quarter panels. It all takes time to do it properly.

I have a lot of other priorities at the moment. Customer cars and some more BFR rocker panels for Scott. I just wanted to get things roughed in and then concentrate on other things.

[8cam]

Great project, definitely keep updating the pics.

I vote chop the windshield for a ZR-1 Spyder look???

Call ASC and see if they have the old molds:)

That is very cool. Any idea where that car is today?

[RHanselman]

Yep, i wont be ready until after summer. I have to build a house and buy an airplane first!

[LGAFF]

Great project, definitely keep updating the pics.



That is very cool. Any idea where that car is today?


Corvette Museum I believe

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Getting closer!!!

http://i59.tinypic.com/28bwiut.jpg

[-=Jeff=-]

When can I pick it up for you :) lol

[cvette98pacecar]

Looking good.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Today, Robert DeMarco and I worked on fitting the Shinoda front bumper to the Convertible Project. Just test fitting some panels.

http://i60.tinypic.com/302uzjd.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/k9jgp1.jpg

[Paul Workman]

JEEEEEZE! That is going to be awsome!! I can't wait to see it - having been up close to that project, I love seeing how it is going together!

[LGAFF]

$hit job on this Brett you have the wheel base all wrong; LOL

http://i60.tinypic.com/302uzjd.jpg

[KILLSHOTS]

That thing is going to be frigging AMAZING, Brett! :cheers:

[-=Jeff=-]

Dominic's bumper put to good use I see

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Dominic's bumper put to good use I see


hahaha.....yep! Gotta make a mold off the top half after I repair it. Mending it together with another rear lower portion from a different company. Making my own custom rear bumper.

[USAZR1]

Nice touch on the hood. :)

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Nice touch on the hood. :)

We just set the scoops on there for kicks. It was just nice to see it with some body panels finally.

Body treatment options are:
Shinoda
Callaway
Morrison
My own design (most likely my choice)

[tf95ZR1]

No Scoops

[cvette98pacecar]

You have to see the car up close and personal to really get a feel for the lines with the convertible top.
She is going to be a beautiful piece of machinery when she is done no matter what body kit is added.
I like the hood scoops personally, the hoods on our cars are so big they need something to break them up.

[Bob Eyres]

In addition to the convertible top, would you ever consider putting a hardtop on there? That would be a wicked look. Kind of like the "Big Doggie" ZR-2 pictured here, with my favorite ZR-1 hood:

http://www.corvettes.nl/gm_prototypes/zr2/index.html

Where can I source one of those hoods??

[Blue Flame Restorations]

In addition to the convertible top, would you ever consider putting a hardtop on there? That would be a wicked look. Kind of like the "Big Doggie" ZR-2 pictured here, with my favorite ZR-1 hood:

http://www.corvettes.nl/gm_prototypes/zr2/index.html

Where can I source one of those hoods??

If I find a hardtop for a decent price, I'm sure I'll buy it. It will fit just fine. The top mounting areas will not be changed during the conversion.

Not sure about the hood.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Finally found the time to complete the deck lid modifications. All panels are complete and ready for mold making.
Now, I can get caught up on other fiberglass projects. (BFR Rocker Panels for Scott!)
http://i59.tinypic.com/zuilqf.jpg

[USAZR1]

Making my own custom rear bumper.

Any thought as to offering the custom bumper without the exhaust cut-outs on each side,Brett? Having the ability to utilize a centermount Speedster-style exhaust system would be a great thing.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Not really sure at this point. After all of the fiberglass that I've laid over the last two years with the 1954 Motorama Fastback project, I'm about burnt out on it all.

[Paul Workman]

*... I'm about burnt out on it all.

BTDT! with several of my past hobbies too. There's a fine line where fun/hobbie becomes...that 4-letter word...WORK. The only cure I've found is backing away from it for a while, as soon as possible: not too long tho less the fire goes out.

SO! Brett, I think you're just suffering from a terrible condition called hypo-ZR-1! But, I think that when you turn the key on a 427 LT5 (and you know you want one!) and take the vert out on that first drive...and drop the HAMMER...all will be forgotten and the permagrin will return! I know... BTDT too! - just recently...as a matter of fact!!;) Mebby you need someone to help ya - or at least hand you a brewski once in a while, while you work...;)

P.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Yeah , I'm just in need of a little R&R.

[Dynomite]

Yeah , I'm just in need of a little R&R.

Running, Riding, Racing......those kind of Rs :p

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/Dynomite7/e972b7a3-0dfc-4d0d-8767-426120c9d0e4.jpg

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Might just work!

[BigJohn]

Running, Riding, Racing......those kind of Rs :p

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/Dynomite7/e972b7a3-0dfc-4d0d-8767-426120c9d0e4.jpg

It looks like you need to drive the 90; to blow the dust off!!!!
:-D

[Dynomite]

It looks like you need to drive the 90; to blow the dust off!!!!
:-D

I have dust outside (farming) and Brett has dust inside (fiberglassing) ;)

Was over a 100 mph last night in my quarter mile which would leave most in the dust. In this case that included myself (dusty down there with a Farmer cultivating corn at the end of the quarter where I turn around) :sign10: