Lone Star Round-Up or bust.........Again

[MarkX]

I'm going at it again with the 52 chevy to get it ready for the Round-Up ........just like last year ..except different...... Doing a V8and tranny swap 350/350 and rear axle, wiring, front discs etc.....
I wanna give a BIG thanks to (Tyler) FLT-BLK, Honest, Outlaw (for the info) and Bass for makin it out just in time for us to go eat.
I'll post some pics as soon as i figure out how

[MarkX]

FLT-BLK came over to the shop at 9am so Sat. and thrashed on the donor(78 el camino) he yanked the motor and tranny and the rear axle before noon....... Thats a Progress makin mutha!........ Honest came by at noon ar so and helped us yank the old 6 and tranny out of the 52 and helped to start the mock-up the 8 in the car.....

[Honest]

It's gona be a cool car

[J. Cougar]

Always cool to see a new car, so hurry up.Tic toc tic toc.

[67Imp.Wagon]

Better watch out since Outlaw kicked in some info. That thing will be burning rubber at the next Day of the Drags.

I got to make it over some time.

[du$ty]

mark...give me a jingle...i can lend a hand or two one of these weekends..howler.oh shit i gotta make it too!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[flt-blk]

Mark's car WILL be at the Roundup this year!!!
TZ

[MarkX]

You guys are all welcome to stop by anytime to lend a hand or just hang out at the shop ..... we might just be workin on it again on tues. nite a little.
1020 E Irving Blvd, Irving ... Next door to Goodyear about a mile west of Loop 12

[du$ty]

i think i might know where it is... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jeffro]

Hey Mark! Was that your 52 for sale in front of the shop a couple of weeks ago? I was in the area and was going to stop by that day, but didnt want to disturb.

[Elrod]

Yeah. His 52 was for sale, but he decided to try to get that down to the Round Up this year. The '52 will see Austin!!

[flt-blk]

[ QUOTE ]
..... we might just be workin on it again on tues. nite a little.

[/ QUOTE ]
What's this Might??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Do you have the spring perches yet? I'll bring Outlaws old
lowering bolcks. The rear end will be in before I leave on Tue.

Did you pick up some motor mounts so we can fab the bracket?

TZ

[Anderson]

This plan is looking a LOT better than last year. Good luck Mark...check the block for cracks!!!

[Honest]

Im bringing spring perches..Mark needs to get four long ass U bolts

[MarkX]

I got the mounts and I'll have some extra metal so we can fab the rest of the motor and trans mounts and the BEER and FOOD is on me!! so If anyone else out there wants to stop by Tues. nite you're all welcome!!!!!

[MarkX]

KnR ... no shit right, thats the first thing i'm checkin on this block....
Honest.. how long do you think those U-bolts need to be and the round or squared-off kind?.... call me at the shop tomorrow.

[MarkX]

the 52

[MarkX]

One more

[MarkX]

the donor

[MarkX]

The tired old 6

[MarkX]

Flt-Blk and Honest with their catch of the day

[MarkX]

Tyler(Flt-Blk doin all the dirty work

[MarkX]

some Mo

[BubbaLuv]

hey mark
if you still want those red rims, we can do that trade. they are a 5 on 5 bolt pattern. i need the tires though. let me know.
bubba

[Elrod]

Hey Bubba. I can bring my tire changer to Mark's tonight if you need to break down those wheels. Let me know.

- Elrod

[Revhead]

I'll be stopping by with work clothes on and ready to get my hands dirty. I'm having withdrawl from being 2 1/2 hrs away from my ford. Gotta get my fix. Any particular time? Need me to bring anything?

[BIG RIC]

Wish i was closer. i'd love to help, looks like fun!

[buzzard]

I think this may be a good time to say...

Viva La HAMB!

Good to see ya'll getting together to get this ride on the road. Can't wait to see it at the Roundup.

[flt-blk]

Now that's a good hat, it covers my head even after it
falls on the floor.
TZ

[Twisted Okie]

Looking forward to seeing the 52 at the roundup. Keep after it. You'll get it done. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[MarkX]

It WILL be there,OH it WILL be there!!!!!!

[BubbaLuv]

elrod i cant make it tonight but i'll get em there soon enough. i might need a little body help on the truck anyway.
bubba

[MarkX]

Bring it on anytime Bubba.........

[67Imp.Wagon]

Bubba, your suppose to do all your bodywork before you paint your truck, not paint,scallop then bodywork. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MarkX]

I just wanna say thanks to everyone who came out Tues night and to remind evryone in DFW you guys are all welcome to stop by and hang out any time

[MarkX]

Honest doin some grindin

[MarkX]

the date on my camera is like 6 days off

[MarkX]

Elrod in action

[MarkX]

After Tyler(Flt-Blk) trimmed the firewall

[MarkX]

HAMB-Flambet!

[du$ty]

looks like some progress is gettin done....gonna run that small block with those 3 dueces...no hood??it would be sweet.

[Elrod]

MarkX doesn't just take the pictures! Here he is cutting old suspension mounts off of the donor Camino rear end.

[Elrod]

Honest, Flt-Blk and OldCarPilot

"At least the inspection is still current!!"

[J. Cougar]

Keep em' comeing.First build on the H.A.M.B.?

[flt-blk]

That last shot is Honest, Me and the never before seen
OldCarPilot.

Mark, did you get a shot of the tail draggin attitude with the 3" blocks in the back and stock uncut springs in the front?
See ya Sat. We have some motor mounts to finish.
TZ

[Bass]

So, is the rearend mounted now?

I wanted to make it out Tuesday to supervise some more http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif, but it looks like you did fine without me. I'll try to make it out next week.

[MarkX]

No, the rear axle is not mounted yet, we stuck it in there to see how it would sit and then removed it again so I could clean it and rebuild it
and NO I didnt get a pic of it "ass draggin" cause i was too busy droolin

[OldCarPilot]

Some of the latest pix. The engine mounts are done and the tranny mount is almost done. Some finishing touches to the rear end.
First pic is the left mount. flt-blk made these from the stock 6 cyl mounts.

[OldCarPilot]

Rear end in and lowered. Weight on the wheels.

[OldCarPilot]

2

[OldCarPilot]

The "$" is a reoccurring theme with this car...

[OldCarPilot]

4 guys on the front to "lower" the car. Yes that is the bling bling key chain hanging off the door.

[OldCarPilot]

Damn... There it is again!

[Anderson]

Damn Mark, your cool car is turning into a very cool car. I'll try to make it out to the shop next week if you're doing anything!

[Monkey]

I'll say what Big Ric said....wish I was closer...I would love to help man!

~monkey~

[flt-blk]

It's getting closer, Now it's just brakes, wiring, get the
engine running, etc. All the little stuff that will take
most of Feb. Roundup should still not be a problem. I
just hope Mark can keep up on the way down.

Who wants do donate some dropped spindles and disc brake
conversion kit?
TZ

[du$ty]

better cruise that "beeotch" up here for the bday brawl...thought you were gonna lower it? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[MarkX]

KnR.... come on out any time man....
I think im gonna have to throw a Big Coming Out (of the garage) Party for my car and all you guys too.

[MarkX]

Check out those motor mounts!!!........... Tyler(Flt-Blk) mabe those from the oiginal 6 mounts!....... hes a Friggin Genius!

[Brother Bob]

You guys are having too much fun. Lookin good .
Nice work on the mounts. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[famous59]

all this shop talk in texas close to my house, and I am stcuk in cold New Jersey for a work project. Car looks sweet. I am planning on flying in for the round up and driving my 59 el camino down to the round up. Hope to see everyone there and meet everyone. Maybe when I am back in dallas might swing by the shop.

C ya in austin

[MarkX]

Like I said before..... Any and all you guys are welcome to by... we're there every Tues. nite after reg. hrs and most Saturday afternoons I put my shop address further back up this post you can mapquest it

[67Imp.Wagon]

What time are you guys gonna be there Sat. I'm gonna try and get off work early if I can and swing by if your gonna be there most of the day.

[littledeucecoupe427]

Anyone think we could set up a relay to help me get my car? I have a 1928 Essex body/frame in Bandera Texas that I really need to get up here to Vancouver Canada. Any help would be much appericiated. Come on everyone, help this young'in of 19 get his hot rod up to him!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[MarkX]

Hey Phil, We'll probably be there from about 9am till about 4 or 5 or so
Where is Bandera Tx?

[OutLaw]

North of San Antonio, on 16

[littledeucecoupe427]

I hear it is only about 500 people or something like that. I'm trying to get my car up to me anyway I can.

[Anderson]

I'll probably come out on Saturday some time. Still gonna be out there? Later!

[MarkX]

Well we had some trouble Sat. with the rear axles and the week before I found out the motor I planned on was crap so ........ But the good news is we have not let those gremlins stop me ..... I got my lowered uprights(spindles) and I have a backup motor and Merc50 and I(yes he got down and dirty) put the cam and lifters in it and i have a backup rear axle ........... I WILL drive my ride to the RoundUp with a lotta help from my friends

[Anderson]

Cool dude...only two months left!

[MarkX]

I'll be broke ....but I'll be rollin down to Austin fo-sho

[MarkX]

More progress pics to come soon

[MarkX]

YES ....you can polish a turd

I thought i lost my camera ....found it I'll be taking update pics tomorrow while I'm wrenchin on it.....

if anyone cares to stop buy on Sat and hang out I'll have all the breakfast tacos, donuts and coffee you can handle

[Anderson]

mmmm...breakfast tacos....

[MarkX]

Ok heres the "more pics"

[MarkX]

more

[MarkX]

Honest and Merc50 helpin out!

[MarkX]

I just cant wait

[MarkX]

I really gotta fix the date on my camera

[MarkX]

Ok, the rear axle is in, the motor and tranny mounts are done and the motor and tranny are in, engine compartment in cleaned and painted, ..... brakes and wiring are the next big items to tackle........

[buzzard]

Looks great.

I did notice that Merc50 was only working with the nice, clean engine. Don't let him get dirty. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Evel]

THEM! Nation...Ya Know what Im saying!!!


NICE


EVEL

[J. Cougar]

That motor looks sweet. I can't wait ta' see that thang.

[Roothawg]

You got some GOOD friends Mark.

[TP]

I used to hate green. Mainly because everything in my house my wife has painted green. I'm beginning to like it again. Mark x the car is looking good.I really like the colors. TP

[OutLaw]

Hey Buddy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif, You better watch that blue metal flake on that early Chevy, Punk http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Anderson]

That is sweet Mark!!!

[daddyo54]

Hey Mark what about these headers I got , when do you want them?

[Elrod]

Looks slick bro! I'm pissed that I was out of town and missed the engine drop!

I'll see you this Tuesday!

[Bass]

New flake on the motor looks good.

I'll be by next Tuesday to shave the other door handle. Don't want you to think I forgot about it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Remember, door handles are for pussies! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Byron Crump]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks great.

I did notice that Merc50 was only working with the nice, clean engine. Don't let him get dirty. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I ain't helping no more...I got dirty under my fingernails.

Mark Xtra barge, dis-Honest, and Phat Black are the real force on this deal and have done the real work...Im just a cheerleader...and a damn fine one at that...btw, did my butt look big in that picture? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Merc 50 (preMadonna Hamber) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[67Imp.Wagon]

Hey don't feel bad. I cheered pretty good last Saturday myself while they degreased everything.

I did do a little welding on his trans mount a few weeks ago. That's probably the first thing that will break on the car.You guys might want to keep a close check on that.

Mark X, post a picture of that flamed hood and take a HAMB poll.

Mark is gonna have some wicked flames on that machine.

Engine bay looks good. Can't beleive you already have it painted.

[TexasHardcore]

Bandera, TX (We've got a timeshare condo there, I basically spent every summer there for the past 25 yrs) Here's a little info on the town... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

1 stop light.

"Cowboy Capital of The World"

Super S Foods (local hangout for rednecks & fat chicks)

1 Dairy Queen with pregant toothless girls with mullets behind counter.

1 Shell Station

5 Honky Tonks (Bandera Saloon & Arkeys are the only two worth going to)

People on corner of Dallas St. & Old Medina highway have NO TEETH and one has an eye patch. Weeds in front yard are taller than me and I'm 6'...

People will chase you down if they think you're one of their friends...turns out, some fag named Craig drove the same color Mustang GT as me... assholes.


Corpus Christi is where I grew up & lived til about 5 months ago... I now live where the "35" sign is between Austin & Dallas in the Cult-Filled town of Waco. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

http://www.banderacowboycapital.com/banderacvb/Home/P000004/I0000002.GIF

[Elrusto]

Oh, you said CULT..........I thought you said CUNT!!!

[TexasHardcore]

Dude....I live with two Baylor girls. There is SO GOD DAMN MUCH TAIL AROUND HERE!!!

I see hot chicks ALL FUCKIN DAY LONG, EVERYWHERE.

I live right near Campus ( no i dont go to school, i build turbochargers ) but my girl goes to Baylor... so we live in the campus area.... I swear on a good sunny day, about 50-60 fine chicks out walking...4am in walmart, hot chicks everywhere, 40-degrees & rainy, hot chicks walking..

I'm surrounded by girls

I think its a 3:1, Chick:Dick ratio up here... like heaven

[Anderson]

Texas has a plethora of hot chicks! I work at Jiffy lube, and a couple girls drive up and wanted their tires checked. Took 15 minutes because they were so flirty. Denton = UNT = college girls! I love it!

I'll try and be there Tuesday night and check it all out. I personally like those two flames on the trunklid. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[flt-blk]

THEM nation brotha Evel

Buzzard,
It's pretty funny to watch Merc50 trying to polish the
grease and rust.

Outlaw,
Don't worry about the blue flake it will look nothing like yours, trust me.

Bass,
I'm still trying to figure out where to attach the
manual over ride pull cable before you do the other door.
I would hate to have to send Merc50 through the trunk to get inside.
TZ

[Honest]

Get them wires rounded up Marky!!

[buzzard]

THEM! invading Texas, huh? Cool.

[OldCarPilot]

Looking damn good. I gotta get up there again! I'm going to try to get there this Tuesday at least for a little while.

[du$ty]

...Honest when you say wires ...you do mean the 13 inch wire wheels right holmes?... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Honest]

20s with spinners dawg!
Whats cooler than cool? AW RITE - AW RITE Swing it like a hemmiroid.

Marks having a party after the fitty two is finished...instead of having the Hooters girls..he,s having the Williams Chicken Ho's........own tha flo..own tha flo

[flt-blk]

I knew there was a reason we never go to the Williams
chicken shack. Mark's freakey chicken bitches are there
and he doesn't want to share.

[du$ty]

really should go with the 13s...its ol' skool...Marks freaky chicken bitchs...thats funny shit.dawg.

[Byron Crump]

"It's pretty funny to watch Merc50 trying to polish the
grease and rust."

Grease?...no wonder. I thought that was some kinda new wax that was just really hard to polish off...still shines though...I shined on it so much that the silver paint really looks good...oh, thats metal...sorry Mark.


"Outlaw,
Don't worry about the blue flake it will look nothing like yours, trust me."


Yeah, Mark's car is more of a psychobilly PeaCOCK thing.

[Byron Crump]

BTW, that should be "Marks freaky greasy chicken bitches," but never fear...he is working on the Autozone chick last I heard http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Evel]

[ QUOTE ]
THEM! invading Texas, huh? Cool.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes the Rumors are true......

My self "President" of THEM...
Has granted Premisson to The Crazy Fellas of Texas MarkX ,Flatblack
Honest..Ect....To be THEM Soldiers of TEXAS ...Don't Fuck with TEXAS THEMERS http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I can't wait for the Round up.....Ill be filming MAD FABRICATORS Vol.2
and slanging Vol.1 out of a SuitCase.....


Evel

[famous59]

Evel make sure you take enuf of vol 1. I want a copy. See ya down there. If I can get one earlier let me know.

[67Imp.Wagon]

Williams chicken Ho's.

Thats cracking me up.

[Elrod]

Yeah.... Everybody knows that Mark is a Breast and a Thigh man. He don't like the chicken legs!!

[MarkX]

I wish those "greasy chicken bitches" were alittle more FREAKY!

Outlaw...you like that Flake!.... Its actually alttle green flake over a blue flake base....... kinda agua

Plans are for the mint color over the whole car with it drapped in the aqua seaweed flames all over that bad boy...... but thats the last thing if i have time before the Round-up.........

And YES i do have an awsome group of guys helpin me and there will be on GIANT party for all my friends ..... and everyone else who want to come and hangout!

"THEM" N.TX will represent at the Round-Up!!!! WATCHOUT!!

[Revhead]

What?!? I missed some greasy chicken bitches? where?

[MarkX]

More pics....The "Pumpkin"

[MarkX]

My "Flame" ideas

[MarkX]

Thats blue flake from a can with a little green flake over it in the clear........aqua-flake!

[Honest]

Red stripes on the flames!
Red stripes on the flames!


I vote blue flames..im memory of the "blue flame six that pushed that heap around with granny on the go pedal" ....with white or red stripes.

[MarkX]

check it out

[Anderson]

thats purty!

light blue on the striping

[Bass]

White pinstriping....or a lighter green than the body.

I dunno...red might work. You'd just have to try it to see.

[MarkX]

Tuesday nite I'll be test fitting my headers and maybe start on the wiring!!!! WOO HOO!!! thanks Tyler and Byron(Flt-Blk and Merc50)

I want to work on it on Sat..... but I'm supposed to be in a wedding........ anyone know any tricks on how to get out of a wedding?

Brian, ... if you can come out on Tues. can you stripe that test manel I flaked to see how its gonna look?

[Elrod]

If you've got all the parts, I say we get that bitch fired up on Tuesday night. It's always good to set goals, right?

I'm going to be dropping in a little late. Got to go get my eyes worked on at around 6 pm over by Whiterock Lake area.

[Revhead]

I'll be out there Tues. I'll bring a 55 gal. drum of starting fluid and a tiki torch and we'll get it fired up.

[MarkX]

Oh...... i cant wait!.......... the beers are in the frige!!!!!!!!

[Elrod]

Three shots from Tuesday, Feb 17th, 2004. Worked on putting in an entirely new wiring harness. Also spent a lot of time scratching our heads on how to make headers clear the steering box on the drivers side. If anyone has some junk SBC stock REAR DUMP style headers, I'm positive Mark could use 'em!

First pic shows "the mess"

[Elrod]

Revhead trying to make sense of the instructions. Definately a huge help that we have someone there who can read!

[Elrod]

Face Revhead made after I tapped on the glass and flipped him off.


Then my battery went dead. **FrEaKy** Revhead has psychotic NiCad destroying mental powers....

[photoman]

What kind of headers are you guys needing?

[flt-blk]

Thanks, but we figured out the manifold situation.

She also lit for the first time last night at around 1:00am.
No radiator, alternator, fuel, etc. Just a beer can full
of gas and a battery from someones truck.

We just might make it.
TZ

[OldCarPilot]

Damn you guys went hard core last night! I'll hopefully get out there on the next Tuesday and if all goes well I'll be able to bring the 57! (crossing fingers)
Did the wiring get done?

[Elrod]

The wiring is all in the car. We tried for about an hour cranking the car to get it to fire. We finally found out that when the ignition switch in just clicked to on, we have power to the coil, and the points fire, but when you turn the key to engage the starter, power to the coil is cut, and the points don't fire while the motor is turning over. Temporary solution was to put a jumper wire directly to the coil, so that we could crank the motor, and the coil would have power to spark.

This is when the BALLS OF FIRE began. Damn, that starter fluid makes for a great light show. I took some small video clips with my still camera, but don't know of a place to host them. Here are some stills from the video.

The guy with the striped Beenie is MarkX. Here he's wedging the throttle open.

[Elrod]

Now he's spraying starter fluid down the throat as Flt-Blk cranks the motor over, and WOOSH! We have lift off!!!

[Elrod]

Maybe you can print out the pictures and make a flip book of the action!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Elrod]

..

[Elrod]

...

[Elrod]

....

[flt-blk]

There is supposed to be a wire from the starter solenoid to the + side of the coil. That was missing and that is why there was no spark when cranking.

I'll take the heat for not making that circuit when we wired the coil. Doh!! :{

[Anderson]

quit it! quit it! quit it!

[Elrod]

Now..... It's a known fact that us Texas THEM! keep on hand at ALL times, some pretty powerful 'shine. But you can't just go around drinking it out of a jelly jar in public, so, MarkX breaks out his stash and fills up a Cooooorrs light can and pours it down the carb.....

White lightnin!

[Elrod]

Cough of smoke from the carb....

[Elrod]

MarkX with a hand on the Coors and Honest holding the dragons throat open....

[Elrod]

At 1:00 a.m., KustomsNRockets approves...

[Elrod]

Honest still has all 5 fingers....

"Stop... It....Stop....It.....Stop.....IT!" That was Honest's chant as the coil was shocking the fuck out of him!

[Elrod]

Flt-Blk gives a thumbs up from behind the wheel....

[Elrod]

MarkX grinning from ear to ear.....

[Elrod]

...and even the Dumb ass behind the camera was happy!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Elrod]

Here are some stills that I shot of the evening. Left to right....

Flt-Blk, KustomsNRockets, Merc50 and Honest.

[Elrod]

Merc50, Honest, Flt-Blk, KnR

[Elrod]

MarkX, Honest

[Elrod]

The top of Honest's head was getting a little cold due to the lack of "cover", so Flt-Blk was kind enough to loan him his hat!

[Elrod]

"Crank it again!"

[Elrod]

_

[Revhead]

Jason, I can host the movie on my site if you need me to. Just send it to 49ford@cliftongarage.com

Damn..looks like it got crazy after I left. I should have stayed.. the other project I was going to do some work on got stuck at her work till 2am anyway http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

So that pink wire WAS important http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif ...sheesh just cause it's on the diagram....

[Anderson]

Here's the two videos...no idea if I've got enough bandwidth for em though.

http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/2004-0225-a.MPG

http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/2004-0225-b.MPG

[Byron Crump]

KnR, got sound but no video when I tried to run it...

Rev...so you got started on the project late, I just want to know if the fine tune worked out on it.

Honest..."quit it, quit it, quit it" and "stop it, stop it, stop it" are now out official mantra!

Too bad we don't have film of Honests shoe incident http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MarkX]

YEE HAWW

[MarkX]

"THEM" guys come through again!!!!!!!!!

[daddyo54]

Hey is that damn thing running yet or not?

[Elrod]

Will it run? Yes.

Still needs the drive shaft installed, complete brake system including pedals, and cooling system.

Then it's go time!

[67Imp.Wagon]

That was better than a the 3 Stooges plumbing episode.

Next time you guys are gonna stay up that late let me know. I could have showed yall how to really catch it on fire. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Revhead]

It's probably a good thing Honest still wasn't tied to the car during that.

[Anderson]

(in Tyler's best old woman voice) You gotta give it some ether!! Haha. That was a blast! Ok, I'm finished...

That 'Peacock' is gonna fly!

Seriously.

[daddyo54]

Kool! Hey mark do you need measurements on a drive shaft ? I've got a friend that's builing the a car with almost the exact same setup. Maybe it will get you close.

[MarkX]

I'm ordering my disc brake kit today!

[MarkX]

Jaime,.... thanks. already getting my drive shaft back from the shop today

[Evel]

I wanted the big ending of the motor running....but the FIRE made my day...



THEM
evel

[Jester]

oh hell yeah fire it up, fire it up, fire it up. that video made my day.

[Anderson]

Crappy pic (no scanner) of a sketch I did today...

http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/markX.JPG

Just noticed it doesn't have any wheels on the right side. Oops!! Oh well, I left out the greasy chicken bitches anyway, so why bother!

[hudson_hawk]

mark email me i have a ?

[MarkX]

Fuck Yeah Eric!........ thats the look!

[Byron Crump]

Man K & R, that pic is so real of Mark you can almost smell him!

[REVEREND JAKE]

That drawing is IT!!! It looks like you're getting really close. Mark, is it so close you can taste it? I'm doing the wagon now, so I too have a project to bust ass on. It's gonna be done for StrayKat 500, May 1-2.

See you guys at LoneStar,
Reverend Jake

[flt-blk]

Damn K&R that's good, you got the Bling in there too.
TZ

[head]

just found the site, and am also from dallas. I just bought a 1960 cadillac and im thinking about going to the show if i can get it ready in time. wanted to know if anybody had been

[Byron Crump]

Head...you need to do a intro post on who you are and what you have and so on...the HAMB members jump all over newbies that do not do proper intros just so you know...just tell us who you are, cars, where you are, and so on.

As for the Round Up, been both years (I have the brag rights to being number 1 entry first year hee hee)...what do you want to know...the show rocks and is the best show in Texas...well, Pistons and Paint is good too....anyhow!

[Revhead]

HAHA I love that pic Eric. I see mark still has his bling on display too. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[head]

thanks for the info about the board. as far as the show just was wondering if the kind of car i am building would fit in . not that i really care about fitting in, just curious about the style. 1960 cadillac 4 door, satin two tone, air bags, 22 inch white walls

[Revhead]

they make 22 inch white walls?!

[head]

ive never seen a set, but i found a old tire shop that had a old school tire cutter for whitewalls. if it works on 15 inch tires it should work on 22s. but i will be practicing on some used ones first.

[head]

I'm also trying to come up with some more ideas for the caddy. fish tail flame thrower pipes, custom cut glass for a future chop top.

[OldCarPilot]

Head,

I don't know about every one, and I personally don't care, but seem like a bunch of people aren't fond of flame throwers. Engine abuse. As far as the round up check out the web site for all the info. http://www.lonestarroundup.com/
"open to '63 and earlier traditionally-styled hot rods and kustoms"

[Revhead]

Well you were wondering if it would fit in..It would up until the 22 inch wheels.

Here's what the last roundup looked like..
Round-Up '03 (http://www.cliftongarage.com/Roundupalbum/index.htm)

[MarkX]

Eric... thats exactly what I'll look like on the way to the Round-Up!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MarkX]

I think i'll ask you to help me layout the flames for real Eric!!!...

[Anderson]

I'm at your service dude! See you Tuesday...

[OldCarPilot]

Hey Mark here is what the blankets look like. The other one is slightly a different color, but you can't hardly tell. I'll give them to Tyler to bring up there if you want them. I won't be able to get up there again probably before the Roundup. Let me know if you want them.

[OldCarPilot]

Well shit the color of them doesn't really come through in the pic. I'll just give them to Tyler and if you want them they're yours, if not then give em back.

[MarkX]

Thats cool .... yeh give them to Tyler and I'll check'm out....thanks

[MarkX]

OK....UPDATE.......
well last week we all(THEM) installed my intake and carb and dist. and fired that sucker up ....... some of you may have seen the firey video clip. ......Well, what you didnt see was the "milk-shake" "mocha-latte" that we made http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif *****DO NOT**** i repeat ****DO NOT*** ever buy a "Power-Plus" intake manifold.........****JUNK***** the damn thing was warped and dumped all kinds of water into the engine TWICE!!!! beautiful intake ...but junk.... anyway ... after fearing a cracked block I thought it was worth a shot with a Name-Brand manifold...... and viola no more leaks .....

So, now all thats left is my front disc kit and dropped uprights and master cyl. and plumb the brakes...... its coming down to the wire.........

[Elrod]

Another update. We put the dropped uprights on the car and now it is sitting right. I'm sure Mark wouldn't mind it going even lower, but not before the Round-Up.

Last Tuesday, the brake lines were laid in place, the brake booster was put into the firewall, Mark and Eric finished up the brake pedal. Should be taking it around the block by the end of this week.

[wingnutz]

"WHAT"S UP"?

"Dunyet"? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

"Can we see it"? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Anderson]

Heres a shot of the engine from a couple weeks ago. No shiney manifold on it anymore, but it's still purty!

[Revhead]

Hey look there's that oh-so unimportant pink wire.

[MarkX]

update pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MarkX]

more!!!!!

[MarkX]

and more

[MarkX]

Shes lower....... but not quite low'NUF

[MarkX]

I'd still like to lower her a little more..... maybe after the RoundUP...... Ive still got to carry 4 adults our luggage, tools, spare, folding chairs, full ice chest!, and whatever else.......

[MarkX]

Done the lowered spindles, disc kit, booster-master-cyl., pedal assy, brake lines, and I DROVE HER TO THE MUFFLER SHOP TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! shes getting pipe only all the way back!!!!!!!!!!!(no mufflers!!)

[Anderson]

Hows this??

Drove it today??? SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Byron Crump]

You still thinking of trying to scuff and squirt it before the Round Up in flat green?

Shake down cruise to Rev's this weekend...YEE HAW!

[MarkX]

Thats exactly what im thinkin!!!!!!!!!

[MarkX]

well ...maybe........ depends how energetic im feelin and how much is left to do after saturday

Thats looks right on Eric!!!!!!!!!

[flt-blk]

Fix the date on your camera, I know those were taken today.

I'm tellin ya, it's going to settle another 1/2" in the front, be patient.

3 months part time and 11 pages of thread later, let's see how fast that bitch will run!
TZ

[MarkX]

Maybe I should have the alignment checked first!.................

[Byron Crump]

Wow Mark, in that shot Eric took you look like you have lost some weight and gotten pale...you sick? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Anderson]

[ QUOTE ]
Wow Mark, in that shot Eric took you look like you have lost some weight and gotten pale...you sick? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

No man, he just gained a few hundred pounds. Why do you think the car is so much lower with him in it??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MarkX]

Its all In the TEETH man http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif!!!!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MarkX]

Hey Eric..... can you photoshop it with supremes? .... Im gettin my tires and other 2 wheels tomorrow but i cant wait to see what it'll look like

[Byron Crump]

I bet you could squirt it and get the astros on by Sat., you can just do a all nighter http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[hankcash]

Ok, I know, I know I know that this is a litle "ruff", but I am new to this entire foto-shopp thingy....

I am thinkin thet you needz to

PIMP YO RIDE!!!!!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

HC

[Byron Crump]

Man HankCash, it is almost like you were with us at the shop last Tue., that looks alot like a certain Camaro Mark has in the paint booth...BLING BLING!

[MarkX]

Ok now I see the Merc..............

Yo Hank. that pic scares me! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Deyomatic]

Disregard this, I didn't notice page 3 before I asked if you planning to paint it.
Can't wait to see it in person.

[Byron Crump]

Lets do this right and get all the 50's tricks!

[Revhead]

Holy Crap... I think I like it ...no no nevermind

Mark did you get directions to my place? I forgot if I PMed you or not...anyone else need directions?

[negativeMatt]

man, i dunno if i'd paint it. i think it looks pretty badass just like it is.
you guys have done an awesome job in such a short time. really cool ride
it's been fun to watch.

[Elrod]

Suh WEET! I'll bring the rattle cans!

I think you need to paint that thing all one color.


"What you mean THEM!?!?!"

[Byron Crump]

How about the worlds worst photochop?

[67Imp.Wagon]

Mark, you should know better than to rush a paint job. Wait till you get back so you can take your time. You want that thing to look good for all those seaweed flake flames your gonna paint on it.


We can start another thread with progress pics of the paint job. You gotta give the board something to look forward too.
You could even wait for a tech week and do a post on car painting 101.

[Byron Crump]

[ QUOTE ]
Mark, you should know better than to rush a paint job. Wait till you get back so you can take your time. You want that thing to look good for all those seaweed flake flames your gonna paint on it.


[/ QUOTE ]

Hey, great advice MOM...we love you...now go bake me some cookies http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

PS...is your offer from the other night still good? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Anderson]

Damn this is going downhill fast! Lol...

You forgot something though...

[Revhead]

here's my version

[Byron Crump]

You forgot the mug of coffee, the smokes, and the METAL FLAKE dude!

[Deyomatic]

Merc50- Purple is SO "2003!" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[67Imp.Wagon]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Mark, you should know better than to rush a paint job. Wait till you get back so you can take your time. You want that thing to look good for all those seaweed flake flames your gonna paint on it.


[/ QUOTE ]

Hey, great advice MOM...we love you...now go bake me some cookies http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

PS...is your offer from the other night still good? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


We know we don't want Byron around that thing with that thick ass black paint. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Byron Crump]

Primer boy!

[MarkX]

you guys are goofier than me after painting without my mask

[Byron Crump]

Update...I went with Mark to pick it up at the muffler shop...it is shooting fire out the pipes and needs a tune but it rolled down Irving Blvd. like a big dog. Some of the guys and Mark are gonna fool with it tonight (time it again etc.), but that bad boy lives!

[Byron Crump]

Well, what was supposed to be a hour to hour and a half of fine tune turned into all day and she still has some things that need to be done for the Round Up, but here she is with her new mags...oh, and don't let the insane clown guys in the second picture scare you...they are harmless.

[Byron Crump]

[Bass]

You are going to lose the bumper guards right, Mark?

And isn't that air cleaner/scoop supposed to be titty pink? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously, it looks kick ass...can't wait to see it driving down S. Congress.

[Byron Crump]

"You are going to lose the bumper guards right, Mark?"

I suggested one piece...and he is still talking sea weed flames all over.

[67Imp.Wagon]

Wheels look good. Wish I could have made it over today.

[OldCarPilot]

Congrats! Look'n good! Got an interior in?
Just got back from OKC. Got the tranny. Very tired...need sleep...

[OldCarPilot]

Ok.. I AM tired. I looked at the pix again and you DO have the interior in. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Anderson]

Maybe it's because it's 4:30 a.m. and I just came in from working in the garage and am dead tired...

But am I the only one who noticed the last three letters of that license plate?? Haha!

Can't wait to see it on Tuesday man...

[OldCarPilot]

Mark,

Use the Orange RTV, sometimes called copper. It is REALLY high temp stuff and is very nice for gaskets near heads.

[Byron Crump]

The more I think about it the more I wonder if a all night chopping party before the Round Up could happen http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Naw! (but it would look kinda cool)

[flt-blk]

Mark and Honest got the oil leak fixed and drove it from
Dallas to Arlington for it's first shakedown. Nothing was
dragging behind it when they showed up.

A couple little cleanup items and she's ready to head south
to Austin this weekend. With plenty of time to spare.
TZ

[hankcash]

Hizzot Dizzam!

Been fun watching the crunch!
Can't wait to see it.
Are you guys meeting us at Carl's Corner Friday @ noon?

HC

[hankcash]

Funny shit!
HC

[Bass]

I think "The Clit" would be a kickass name for the car. Can I letter that on the rear of the quarterpanels, Mark? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

"Well honey, I'm off to work on The Clit."

or..."Man, there are so many cars in this parking lot, I'm having trouble finding The Clit"

or..."Anyone have a jug of water, The Clit is overheated?"

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[hankcash]

what about...
"hey, does anyone have a set of skirts for my clit"???

or

"dammit, the clit blew a gasket again"

HC

[Bass]

My personal favorite:

"Does anyone have some upholstery cleaner? The Clit smells funny."

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hankcash]

[ QUOTE ]
My personal favorite:

"Does anyone have some upholstery cleaner? The Clit smells funny."

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Febreeze that clit!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hankcash]

At least now we know what color you need to paint it.....
And you need to put fake blood in the radiator... that way when it overheats once a month... well you know.....

HC http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Smokin Joe]

Hey! That thing come with rockers, floor and wheelwells from the factory? Must be the delux model! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I always thought rockers and wheelwells were customizer touches on early Chebbys! I keep hoping to find a fleetline with rockers and floor but them delux models are scairce around here. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Keep wanting a 4 on the floor but all I find is 4door, no floor! Just not quite the same thing http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Excellent work guys.

[Twisted Okie]

[ QUOTE ]

"Does anyone have some upholstery cleaner? The Clit smells funny." http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Did you check for dead fish under the seat??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MarkX]

Im the "PINK TACO" slangler!!!.............

im laughin so hard my face hurts!!!!!!!!!

[Anderson]

I guess everyone knows by now, but for those who have been following this thread and havn't looked at the Roundup posts, the "lil clit" aka "the peacock" made it to and from Austin A-OK!

http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/peacockhotel.JPG