The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 4: Burnouts for Distance

[ChristianPatriot]

Here’s the long version from Chevy

 

[ChristianPatriot]

And for the record, I take back everything I said. I want one!

 

[churchmouse]

And for the record, I take back everything I said. I want one!

Yup

 

[churchmouse]

Do any of you follow Dennis Collins on coffee walk...???

 

[churchmouse]

And for the record, I take back everything I said. I want one!

Is that beast all wheel drive....?????

 

[gregkl]

Here’s the long version from Chevy

Watched that today. And people wonder what you would do if you won the lottery! That is one nice Chevy!

 

[Jaybird1980]

Do any of you follow Dennis Collins on coffee walk...???

That's a negative from me. Good stuff?
He always seemed to have access to money on that fast and loud show.

 

[churchmouse]

That's a negative from me. Good stuff?
He always seemed to have access to money on that fast and loud show.

Yes he does it right and is a wealth of knowledge. He is fair with everyone and from what I can find he has a great operation at his Jeep dealership.

 

[femurphy77]

Well I've been reminded how much fun body work isn't! I'm making progress on several fronts right now and one of them includes the racecar. Now that I've gotten the interior and underside completely primed I'm working on getting the body ready to prime which includes installing the fiberglass flares. The panel adhesive I mentioned upstream is very appropriate for 'glass to steel installations and is making the job MUCH easier. I only ordered one tube of it which isn't enough for both sides so while waiting on my other tube to arrive I'm working on blending in the flare that's installed.
Glued and Cleco'ed in place.

Hopefully I can get the whole tub in primer and then get the underside and interior painted in a couple of weeks although that's probably going to require I build a spray booth in the shop. It's amazing how much satisfaction is derived from simple things.



Ok, now you can go back to lusting over new Corvettes!

 

[Bennettjh]

Well I've been reminded how much fun body work isn't! I'm making progress on several fronts right now and one of them includes the racecar. Now that I've gotten the interior and underside completely primed I'm working on getting the body ready to prime which includes installing the fiberglass flares. The panel adhesive I mentioned upstream is very appropriate for 'glass to steel installations and is making the job MUCH easier. I only ordered one tube of it which isn't enough for both sides so while waiting on my other tube to arrive I'm working on blending in the flare that's installed. View attachment 165177
Glued and Cleco'ed in place.

Hopefully I can get the whole tub in primer and then get the underside and interior painted in a couple of weeks although that's probably going to require I build a spray booth in the shop. It's amazing how much satisfaction is derived from simple things.



Ok, now you can go back to lusting over new Corvettes!

Is that the 3M 08116? We use that at our shop. Really nice stuff.

 

[femurphy77]

Is that the 3M 08116? We use that at our shop. Really nice stuff.

Yup that's it, good enough for Ford and GM good enough for me!

 

[churchmouse]

Well I've been reminded how much fun body work isn't! I'm making progress on several fronts right now and one of them includes the racecar. Now that I've gotten the interior and underside completely primed I'm working on getting the body ready to prime which includes installing the fiberglass flares. The panel adhesive I mentioned upstream is very appropriate for 'glass to steel installations and is making the job MUCH easier. I only ordered one tube of it which isn't enough for both sides so while waiting on my other tube to arrive I'm working on blending in the flare that's installed. View attachment 165177
Glued and Cleco'ed in place.

Hopefully I can get the whole tub in primer and then get the underside and interior painted in a couple of weeks although that's probably going to require I build a spray booth in the shop. It's amazing how much satisfaction is derived from simple things.



Ok, now you can go back to lusting over new Corvettes!

Love it. I am living vicariously through you guys.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Another one I would buy on the spot if I were in the market

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[thunderchicken]

Another one I would buy on the spot if I were in the market

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Man if you ever win the lottery, I want to see what you cram into the garage. You're always finding nice stuff

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Man if you ever win the lottery, I want to see what you cram into the garage. You're always finding nice stuff

As the famous philosopher once said when someone told him that money is a curse, “May the Lord smite me with it, and may I never recover.”

 

[churchmouse]

As the famous philosopher once said when someone told him that money is a curse, “May the Lord smite me with it, and may I never recover.”

I have found that folks like us always seem to have just enough with the ability to make more when we get our hustle on.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I have found that folks like us always seem to have just enough with the ability to make more when we get our hustle on.

I make enough. I could go hard on OT and side stuff if I wanted to, but I’d rather be a Dad that’s actually home and not working 24/7. But yes you’re right. There’s opportunities if you want them.

 

[Biggredchev]

Dual motor dual cab VW
An awesome mix of new tech and old steel.

Now I’m torn between this and the Teslonda as the coolest EV ever.

 

[churchmouse]

I make enough. I could go hard on OT and side stuff if I wanted to, but I’d rather be a Dad that’s actually home and not working 24/7. But yes you’re right. There’s opportunities if you want them.

ThAts my point. Just enough. One of your positives in my opinion is you put family 1st yet still mange to hustle you up some hot rods.
Just enough.

 

[churchmouse]

Now I’m torn between this and the Teslonda as the coolest EV ever.

Love that bus.