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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-16-2025, 02:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Posted By Derek69SS
I need that! :drool: *edit* someone else...

I need that! :drool:

*edit* someone else needs it more... I've been outbid.
I'm sure one day I'll regret not bidding more, but I'm looking more for something closer to turn-key race ready.
The...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-05-2025, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 447
Posted By Derek69SS
I need to do the one in my C6 Z06, but that...

I need to do the one in my C6 Z06, but that project has gone on the backburner again.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-04-2025, 03:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,883
Posted By Derek69SS
Interesting stories! I grew up around all those...

Interesting stories! I grew up around all those guys. Norb farmed the land on 3 sides of our farm. It was not a big deal to drive through town and see something like a real Sox & Martin Pro-Stock car...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-03-2025, 10:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,883
Posted By Derek69SS
I probably saw it when Bruce had it, but I turned...

I probably saw it when Bruce had it, but I turned 7 years old in 1989, so I really don't remember seeing a Challenger. Bruce lived on the farm my Dad grew up on, about half a mile from the farm where...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-03-2025, 07:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,883
Posted By Derek69SS
My observation is that more kids are interested...

My observation is that more kids are interested in cars today than 20 years ago. The recent musclecar wars have fueled a new generation of car enthusiasts.



I'm a Millenial too (1982). Our...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-03-2025, 03:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,883
Posted By Derek69SS
I'm also into Model T's, so I have watched a bit...

I'm also into Model T's, so I have watched a bit of what the sunsetting of the hobby looks like. People have been predicting the death of the Model T hobby since the 70s. I'd say it peaked between...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-24-2025, 05:48 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
Yes, he definitely wants to bring it back next...

Yes, he definitely wants to bring it back next year with it completed.

Also, through the Chevelle forum we just got an invite to display it at the Detroit Autorama in 2027 "Next Gen Modifiers"...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-24-2025, 04:54 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
Cale had an awesome experience at MCACN! He had a...

Cale had an awesome experience at MCACN! He had a prime spot in the show with a lot of traffic, and the car got a ton of attention. He was awarded the "Shining Star Pick" from Level One Restorations.
Forum: Chevrolet 11-21-2025, 01:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
We're loading the car in the morning, hope to be...

We're loading the car in the morning, hope to be on the road about 8am
Forum: Chevrolet 11-19-2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
We're sticking with short water pump and engine...

We're sticking with short water pump and engine in stock position (lots of guys move them 3/4" forward also) and likely will run a stock fan also. This 406 is pretty mild, so cooling shouldn't be a...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-19-2025, 04:41 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
The ends are shaped slightly differently as well....

The ends are shaped slightly differently as well. It's also a 6cyl core support that we were going to make adapters to put the 6cyl radiator in the V8 position, but now we'll just get a correct V8...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-19-2025, 02:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
Grandpa came over last night to help align the...

Grandpa came over last night to help align the front end sheetmetal. This was a struggle that fought us every step, caused by one incorrect part.

The core support that we got with the car is for...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-17-2025, 03:54 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
We made a lot more progress this week. Cale with...

We made a lot more progress this week. Cale with some help from his brother AJ got the 406 and Saginaw 4spd installed into the car, and repainted and installed a vintage set of Appliance headers with...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-14-2025, 07:19 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
We rolled the car into the other garage to make...

We rolled the car into the other garage to make room for doing more body work on the front clip. The fenders are coming along nicely, but the hood is giving us trouble. When Cale welded up the hood...
Forum: Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 11-14-2025, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,678
Posted By Derek69SS
Wow! This is awesome!

Wow! This is awesome!
Forum: Technical & Restoration 11-14-2025, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 736
Posted By Derek69SS
Extra sets of wheels are usually pretty easy to...

Extra sets of wheels are usually pretty easy to find on Marketplace.

For tires, I've bought Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 for my last 4 sets. I like the Blizzak better on ice than any other snow tires...
Forum: Lounge 11-14-2025, 03:53 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 30,504
Posted By Derek69SS
We'll be there with Cale's 55 in the "Future...

We'll be there with Cale's 55 in the "Future Generations Invitational"

We were hoping to have it painted by then, but we're about a week behind, so it will still be mostly in primer except the...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 11-05-2025, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,218
Posted By Derek69SS
Or less time. Pull the tape while the paint is...

Or less time. Pull the tape while the paint is still wet so it doesn't stick to the tape.
Forum: Chevrolet 11-05-2025, 02:08 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
First time spraying this Tamco clear, so Dad...

First time spraying this Tamco clear, so Dad recommended we test it on something first... Still some wisdom in that old man. :)
Forum: Chevrolet 11-05-2025, 06:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
Grandpa came over to make sure we didn't screw up...

Grandpa came over to make sure we didn't screw up spraying the roof tonight. Cale shot some of the first coat of color, but I did the rest. Dad helped critique and correct some flaws in my...
Forum: Chevrolet 10-31-2025, 03:25 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
Here's a couple better pics with the masking off.

Here's a couple better pics with the masking off.
Forum: Chevrolet 10-31-2025, 04:11 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
Another good night with color in the gun. Door...

Another good night with color in the gun. Door jambs are finished, and one door is jambed. I didn't have space for both to lay on sawhorses, so I'll probably spray the other door and gas door...
Forum: Lounge 10-30-2025, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,719
Posted By Derek69SS
Of all the things I don't need, I don't need that...

Of all the things I don't need, I don't need that the most.

I still kind of want it, though.
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 10-23-2025, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,376
Posted By Derek69SS
Do records exist to show how many LT-1s were...

Do records exist to show how many LT-1s were shipped to Willow Run?
Forum: Chevrolet 10-22-2025, 02:42 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 50,440
Posted By Derek69SS
Should be done sanding the body and doors this...

Should be done sanding the body and doors this week.
Hoping by end of next week to have the roof and door jambs painted.
Then we move on to fenders and hood, which still need a fair amount of...
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