The engine in the '75, 350 with 3 deuces, and turbo hood will go into the '69 when it is time (after rebuild and reinstall of the '75 original engine). The frame is a "new" GM replacement frame that I have had powdercoated black. It is in storage awaiting full suspension (I believe the Stage IV from Vette Brakes...the package that has everything but the kitchen sink). Gotta find $$$$ for that one...

The body is about half way through the morfing into a real job instead of one that bubba created. It is an Eckler kit that was very poorly hung on the car, so much has to be done to correct past mistakes...

I've got to focus...I've got to focus...I've got to focus...

Wife says to tell you that the '87 vert I looked at is still for sale...

Man! This is killing me already...like looking at beautiful women and knowing that I'm just to old for that sh$t...gotta leave that to you young guys...focus here...more to come in this terrible saga. I hope that Keith doesn't declare that he already has his done and is out terrorizing the neighborhood...

Last words in fatal accidents for 49 of 50 states are "Oh Sh*t!" Final words in Wisconsin are "Hold my beer, I'm gonna try somethin'..."

Just had a top put on the 94 it set me back 1200!

I believe if you stay in the C3 catagory you will be better off.

Join the rest of us who have a car(s) apart and are working on them.

I have tried to spend time on my 73 every day and it is starting to pay off. A little here and a little there really adds up. I hope to finish my firewall by the end of next week if everything goes ok.

Your car will be a killer and like Rick and Andy's widebodies, they will draw a big crowd, you saw that for yourself at Carlisle.

Set a goal, it will be great for all of us to be on the show field at the same time.

"Randy"

I've made arrangements to get into the body shop where Patriot is hiding out and take a few pictures, just to show everyone where I am and how far I have to go on the project. I am also going to look at a garage today here in Eau Claire where I work, so that I can bring Patriot back into my life.... The guy is asking $250/mo with utilities extra...can't swing that kind of payment as heat/elect will run about $150, so I'm looking at $400-500/mo for rent...way more than I want to pay. Will keep looking...gotta focus...gotta focus.

More to come...you all have a great weekend!!!

I just got off the phone with my body guy and he is touching the car again for a few days. Will be trying to come up with ideas for opening the headlight area up to conform with the shape of the Eckler light units. Plans are to cut the opening out on the sides of the body to blend with the sides of the unit, then cut the lip down in front to flush the unit with the leading edge of what was the bumper. If anyone has any comments, I'm open to suggestions, as he is going to tape the new opening and we will talk this coming weekend to discuss what will happen next before he makes any cuts to the 'glass. The grill opening will get some attention to clean it up on this splash of work to to done.

I am also transfering the title to my name and Rick...you would be proud...after corresponding with DMV for the past couple of days, I finally reserved "WDE BDY" as the only choice left that wasn't taken. So made a little progress in that area.

Well...here is the eye candy...

"Randy"

This is one idea for a headlight treatment...

Here's your headlights, and they're on our fearless leaders Maco
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Okay...so Randy is getting lots of work done on his, and Rick is slaving away almost in silence, and I'm just too damn broke from all the fun had this summer...but here is where I'm at...see attached...

I just got off the phone with my body guy and he is touching the car again for a few days. Will be trying to come up with ideas for opening the headlight area up to conform with the shape of the Eckler light units. Plans are to cut the opening out on the sides of the body to blend with the sides of the unit, then cut the lip down in front to flush the unit with the leading edge of what was the bumper. If anyone has any comments, I'm open to suggestions, as he is going to tape the new opening and we will talk this coming weekend to discuss what will happen next before he makes any cuts to the 'glass. The grill opening will get some attention to clean it up on this splash of work to to done.

I am also transfering the title to my name and Rick...you would be proud...after corresponding with DMV for the past couple of days, I finally reserved "WDE BDY" as the only choice left that wasn't taken. So made a little progress in that area.

Well...here is the eye candy...

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Marv......................... Great choice with the tag !!!!!!!!!!! You do realize that you'll have to pay me for using the "WDE BDY" on your tag too..............don't worry, you can pay me in monthly installments !!!!!!!!! LOL It will be really awesome to park together with the same tag !!! How will we tell our cars apart ?

By the way, all kidding aside........... your Can-Am is looking great ! The rear end looks just awesome with that spoiler ! The silver convertible you pictured is just awesome........... that's why I had sent you the link. The guys on "the other forum" were just trashing it.............but I fell in love with the look of it -- couldn't help but think of your's when I saw it !