Project Charity Case

[gcburdic]

glad you got thid taken care of, along with the other 14 things you did yesterday....seems to me Roscoe's acting up cuz he's had to stay outside alot lately

[omodified]

Hey Jesse... found you. Let me know when we can meet up.

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by omodified

Hey Jesse... found you. Let me know when we can meet up.

Thanks for checking in. I'll let you know something ASAP.

[CURSED GEARS]

Just read this whole thing. Looking Good! I was a little dissapointed to see the pipe wasn't yours. The whole time I read this I was imagining a small town pipe smoking pastor putting a truck together! Either way, good work!

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by CURSED GEARS

Just read this whole thing. Looking Good! I was a little dissapointed to see the pipe wasn't yours. The whole time I read this I was imagining a small town pipe smoking pastor putting a truck together! Either way, good work!

Ha, ha! Someone at work saw my truck in the parking lot and said, "I didn't know that you smoked!". I have been known to drive around with the pipe in my mouth for fun.

[abebummy26]

One of my favorite trucks on the board. Any updates or are you just driving the wheels off of it.

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by abebummy26

One of my favorite trucks on the board. Any updates or are you just driving the wheels off of it.

Thanks! That means a lot! I added a hidden hitch to it earlier this summer, but beyond that I have just been driving it. I even use it as a truck every once in awhile. Here is proof:



BTW, I see you live in New Haven. I lived in Washington, MO for 6 years.

[mcbassin]

Very cool picture of you using your truck!

[gcburdic]

Nice!!!...so that's the Camaro you bought!!!

[abebummy26]

I graduated high School there. When were you here?

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very cool picture of you using your truck!

I have a picture with it full of mulch too! That's what I love about this truck. I enjoy driving, the stance and wheels make it look like it is a work in progress, but I can still use it as a truck.

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Nice!!!...so that's the Camaro you bought!!!

Yep, I thought I sent that pic to you...but I guess you didn't get my e-mail?

Originally Posted by abebummy26

I graduated high School there. When were you here?

I lived there from 1999 to 2005. My wife and I have a lot of good memories from that town. I would love to have a burrito from El Nopal, a burger and fries from Dairy Delight, and a ice cream from Fritz's right now.

[abebummy26]

Fritz's is no longer fritz's, It's still just as good though. I'm not sure if el Nopal is still El Nopal. It's been a while since I have been there. Dairy delight is still there though. Alot of stuff has changed since then. Wal Mart moved. Target is out by where Chico's used to be. There is a Kohl's out there as well. 100 is 4 lane all the way to 44.

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by abebummy26

Fritz's is no longer fritz's, It's still just as good though. I'm not sure if el Nopal is still El Nopal. It's been a while since I have been there. Dairy delight is still there though. Alot of stuff has changed since then. Wal Mart moved. Target is out by where Chico's used to be. There is a Kohl's out there as well. 100 is 4 lane all the way to 44.

Wow, I have missed out on a lot of changes! I need to stop back in there to check the town out someday.

[jb1016]

Nice pic, I like the hidden hitch behind the bumper.

When can we expect an "alternate tinkerings" Z28 build thread?

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by jb1016

Nice pic, I like the hidden hitch behind the bumper.

When can we expect an "alternate tinkerings" Z28 build thread?

I should probably start a build thread because it is an "interesting" car. I bought it at as a non-running car from the state drug seizure auction (I bid on it, but didn't think I would have the high bid!). I tore into the engine to figure out what exactly I had and have found that the previous owner spent some money on go-fast parts. I'm taking pictures as I go. When I get some free time, I'll start a thread.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by brn agn

because it is an "interesting" car. I bought it at as a non-running car from the state drug seizure auction (I bid on it, but didn't think I would have the high bid!). I tore into the engine to figure out what exactly I had and have found that the previous owner spent some money on go-fast parts. I'm taking pictures as I go. When I get some free time, I'll start a thread.

Please more info on the drug seizure auction. Is it local? So you low balled it and bought it?
definetly need a link to your new build thread.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by brn agn

Wow, I have missed out on a lot of changes! I need to stop back in there to check the town out someday.

Washington is not the town it once was. Haha.

[Mike Bradbury]

I like the pic of you towing the Camaro.

When I bought my truck I thought the first thing I would do is paint it because I did not like the turquoise. After a while of looking at it I started to like it and now the more guys I see with our color trucks I am glad I did not paint it.
Glad to see it at work helping those in need.

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

I like the pic of you towing the Camaro.

When I bought my truck I thought the first thing I would do is paint it because I did not like the turquoise. After a while of looking at it I started to like it and now the more guys I see with our color trucks I am glad I did not paint it.
Glad to see it at work helping those in need.

Mike, The color has grown on me too. I've been keeping an eye on your build thread. Your truck is really coming together nicely!

[VA72C10]

Definitely start a thread on the Camaro!

So what's the plan for it? Keep and enjoy / flip / use in the ministry?

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Please more info on the drug seizure auction. Is it local? So you low balled it and bought it?
definetly need a link to your new build thread.

Short story: North Carolina State Surplus sells retired vehicles (police cars, cars used in the various departments, etc...). They also sell the cars that have been seized by police agencies and from what I can tell it is usually related to drug possession. Their lot is about 15 minutes from my day job. Well, this particular Camaro was for sale about a month ago. I didn't bid on it at the time because I wasn't able to see it in person. The winning bidder never paid for it, so they auctioned it off a second time (sealed bid both times). I was able to look at the car the second time around and although it is in rough shape, it had an LS1 with aftermarket heads, intake, etc... I bid nearly 50% less than what it had sold for the first time and was the high bidder.

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Definitely start a thread on the Camaro!

So what's the plan for it? Keep and enjoy / flip / use in the ministry?

My daily driver will turn over 200,000 miles on it next month. My thought is to use the Camaro to replace the current daily driver...but it depends on how streetable it is going to be. If doesn't have good street manners, I will sell it, or pull the engine and use it in another project (my first car).

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by brn agn

If doesn't have good street manners

if IT doesn't have good street manners!!! I believe the ole saying works here.....
it's the Indian, not the arrow

[ERASER5]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

if IT doesn't have good street manners!!! I believe the ole saying works here.....
it's the Indian, not the arrow

Snicker! Honest officer, this car won't do slow!

[jb1016]

Anybody else think Roscoe needs an LS1??

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by brn agn

Short story: North Carolina State Surplus sells retired vehicles (police cars, cars used in the various departments, etc...). They also sell the cars that have been seized by police agencies and from what I can tell it is usually related to drug possession. Their lot is about 15 minutes from my day job. Well, this particular Camaro was for sale about a month ago. I didn't bid on it at the time because I wasn't able to see it in person. The winning bidder never paid for it, so they auctioned it off a second time (sealed bid both times). I was able to look at the car the second time around and although it is in rough shape, it had an LS1 with aftermarket heads, intake, etc... I bid nearly 50% less than what it had sold for the first time and was the high bidder.



My daily driver will turn over 200,000 miles on it next month. My thought is to use the Camaro to replace the current daily driver...but it depends on how streetable it is going to be. If doesn't have good street manners, I will sell it, or pull the engine and use it in another project (my first car).

You sure have a way with words brother

Thanks for the run down the auction. I would love to have the LS1 for one my Camaros for sure. Give me a message if you decide to turn a small profit