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Will-Martin
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FEB 03, 09:03 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Archie:
That's good to hear.
Finally 6 years & 36 days after you picked it up at my place.....
you have it home.....
Let's see the Curley pose.
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Archie,
I can't tell you how much joy looking at the choptop and shaved doors you and the crew did on my car brings to me. Best money I have ever spent on any vehicle, period. I can't wait to get it driving and restored.
--Will
EDIT- Curley pose coming tomorrow for you.  [This message has been edited by Will-Martin (edited 02-03-2012).]
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Will-Martin
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FEB 03, 09:19 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by joshua riedl:
That's great man, it's still a nice looking car. |
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Thanks man, have you made any more progress on your car? I haven't seen it in a while.
| quote | Originally posted by 85LAMB:
Will,
I am glad that you finally got your car back after all that time
I have to say that you are a much "bigger" man than I am....
I would love to find out what happen... I am sure others feel the same.
What are your plans ?
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Lets see, I bought the car in cherry condition, I took my car to Loyde, he did a 3800 install I was not happy with. I got it chopped by Archie. Loyde and I negotiated that he would pull my install, sell it, then install a V8. He sold my install to Buff and the V8 install never happened for whatever reason. My car sat outside his shop for 6 years with no install and some now shot interior & exterior pieces so I took him to court and that went no where but deeper into my pocketbook. Basically Loyde ran a business and it went under which happens everyday in a capitalistic society. Now everyone that had dealings with him has to deal with the fallout. Since Loyde literally has nothing, you can't get anything from him so I just got my car, an engine, a transmission, and swap parts. He still has some of my parts that I will go pick up sometime, but that is about it. It is up to me now to finish the car, which I will.
As far as my future with Loyde goes, he is in a bad spot so I am not going to kick him while he is down. If he feels he wants to pay me back in the future he can, but I am not going to hold my breath. I am moving on with my life and the car. This will probably be the last post I make on this subject because it will just turn into a flame war and Trash Can a great topic.
More updates on the car as they come, things are already happening.
--Will[This message has been edited by Will-Martin (edited 02-03-2012).]
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joshua riedl
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FEB 04, 09:11 AM
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We all look forward to seeing your car progress. My car hasn't changed much in appearance so I don't have a lot to post about. I've been focused on trying to hit 12's with the v6 and am hoping to be there this spring. New exhaust, raised compression and tuning.
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F355spider
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FEB 04, 11:25 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will-Martin:
Lets see, I bought the car in cherry condition, I took my car to Loyde, he did a 3800 install I was not happy with. I got it chopped by Archie. Loyde and I negotiated that he would pull my install, sell it, then install a V8. He sold my install to Buff and the V8 install never happened for whatever reason. My car sat outside his shop for 6 years with no install and some now shot interior & exterior pieces so I took him to court and that went no where but deeper into my pocketbook. Basically Loyde ran a business and it went under which happens everyday in a capitalistic society. Now everyone that had dealings with him has to deal with the fallout. Since Loyde literally has nothing, you can't get anything from him so I just got my car, an engine, a transmission, and swap parts. He still has some of my parts that I will go pick up sometime, but that is about it. It is up to me now to finish the car, which I will.
As far as my future with Loyde goes, he is in a bad spot so I am not going to kick him while he is down. If he feels he wants to pay me back in the future he can, but I am not going to hold my breath. I am moving on with my life and the car. This will probably be the last post I make on this subject because it will just turn into a flame war and Trash Can a great topic.
More updates on the car as they come, things are already happening.
--Will
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Would be cool to use the kit. I don’t think there is a Chop Top 308 kit car that I know off. If you want to just get the car on the road the wife's car has a nice 2.8 auto that will be coming out soon. I will donate it to you to help get the car on the road fast. Just let me know if you need it. I know you have been through a lot with this car. Glad to see you have it back.
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madcurl
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FEB 04, 04:52 PM
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I parked #020 and decided to drive #011 this week and I'm happy to report there was no issues regarding the CV boot repair. Although the stereo is dated and not as good as #020, but it does have cup holders so hands down #011 is "winning." I finally got around to cleaning my K&N filters and my goodness where they dirty! I gased up and noticed a it took 7.4 gallons verse my usual 7.8 to fill-up during the same driving distances.I'm not 100% sure if using a after market air intake system/K&N cone filter is a big difference over a stock K&N filter. I know I can hear more noise coming from the custom made air intake tube. [This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 02-04-2012).]
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Will-Martin
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FEB 06, 08:07 AM
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#19 in the driveway next to it's project stablemate for the next few months. Everyone who has seen #19 has been really impressed it looks this good after setting for so long. Can't wait to start on paint and body, but first thing is first -
Driving 16 hours round trip to pick up #19's new heart today. Wish me luck.
--Will
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madcurl
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FEB 09, 03:00 PM
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#011 was in Grass Valley, CA. (a wooded area near Auburn CA on 49 hwy). The drive was great and area is beautiful! I stayed for one day and #011 was getting some attention from the locals. On the way back I got a few thumbs up and honks as drivers saw me going through (Sacramento/Oakland/Richmond, CA area).
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madcurl
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FEB 14, 02:49 PM
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Cold, cold, cold...
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madcurl
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FEB 15, 01:03 AM
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Parked outside Mr. Pizzaman.
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Will-Martin
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FEB 15, 04:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Archie:
That's good to hear.
Finally 6 years & 36 days after you picked it up at my place.....
you have it home.....
Let's see the Curley pose.
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Curley Pose
Put the rear spoiler on, working on a few other cosmetic things while the 86GT is at the body shop.
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