Ray Allen LS6

**rich p** · #1 02-09-2006, 06:58 PM

I like how the hood and doors line up for a million dollar car

**SS427** · #2 02-09-2006, 08:00 PM

Then you might really like the frame and under hood detailing as well.........

I wish on a car of this magnitude that a little more time and care had been taken to restore it correctly. I could not sleep at night if I restored this car and did not make it perfect. Too much history and exposure to cut corners. jmo
Rick

Belair62 · #3 02-10-2006, 06:29 AM

They were far from perfect when they rolled out the door. The restorations we mostly see now are nowhere near how they really were....this car probably had its share of twisting done on it whith the launches !! I doubt the buyer was looking for a perfect restoration but instead looking for the history that this car screams...don't you guys think it would look kind of weird being a perfect restoration ?

**Charley Lillard** · #4 02-10-2006, 06:42 AM

Ray Allen started the resto. Do you think he is a resto expert ? Chip finished it in a hurry to make the auction. How many have worked till the 12th hour to meet a deadline. How many relied on a painter to get something done when absolutely promised ? I'm sure if Chip had a few more weeks he would have gotten the sheetmetal lined up better. NBow take it out, drag race the crap out of it for a few years and it will look perfect.

**SS427** · #5 02-10-2006, 05:27 PM

It was not my intent to slam the people that restored the car and was only commenting that I thought the car deserved better due to it's history. Mike G's Jenkins car is a perfect example. I seriously doubt that car looked that good when it was raced but it is a work of art now.

I have never been a source for controversy but need to just learn to just keep my mouth shut.

**Salvatore** · #6 02-10-2006, 07:13 PM

Don't need to keep your mouth shut Rick. Call them as you see them. This is still a free country!

**Charley Lillard** · #7 02-10-2006, 08:05 PM

I didn't think you were slamming. I was just giving my opinion.

Stuart Adams · #8 02-10-2006, 08:55 PM

Rick, your post wasn't slamming at all IMO. I'm with you, good panel fit should be there on a million dollar RESTORED car. Even though it looks more as an authentic racer I would still like it lined up better. Cool car.
Kinda like new breasts, lot of miles but get em straight when refilled!!

Belair62 · #9 02-11-2006, 05:47 AM

I didn't think you were slamming it either Rick...

**Pacecarjeff** · #10 02-14-2006, 07:40 AM

The engine and trans was blown years ago. The interior was lost after the first week of racing, and all the sheet metal had been replaced.
I hope the history was what the buyer was after.

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