Don't knock your brother down, reach out and pull him up..Twisted Twins Final Chapter

[Maximus]

Vinny was ALWAYS helping out other people. He went above and beyond for family and people he just met. He was the life of the party and always had attention when he was around. I swear he was a magnet and he would always draw people towards him. It was crazy, but those of us that were close to him, didnt mind. We were use to it.

Vinny went threw some trying times with TT. Clic on the story in my signature and its all there. It seemed like just when he was seeing light at the end of the tunnel, something stupid would happen. (Rolling his Truck was the first thing that came to mind but there were others)

Then finally after all the BULLSHIT, he gets it running and driving. He, like all of us, experienced the "new car blues". You know, the typical "whoops, I forgot to tighten this", "SHIT, I didnt think that would rub." or "30 LBS OF BOOST!! HOLY SHIT!!!" Paul told me about the burning spark plug wire story. Its funny now, but Im sure Vinny was Shitting himself at the time.

Well Life happens, and for reasons beyond anyones control...Vinny was taken from all of us. Im not going to go into details. We all know what happened and we all miss our brother...It still hurts to this day, but Im tired of the hurt and want to do something positive in a negative situation.

Holly was left to deal with TT on her own. The only experience she had with TT was feeling Vinnys frustration at it, but also his Highs with it. She was always there for Vinny, good parts, bad parts, shitty painter guy, good painter guy, etc etc....

I saw where she was trying to sell TT and she mentioned something about it not being moved/started in a year. I know how people are, if they showed up to look at TT and it didnt start, the first thing they are going to do is try and beat her down on price.....F THAT!! She has been threw way to much already and someone low ballin her isnt going to fly. I PMd Holly and asked her if I could throw something her way, just an idea I had. I asked her if I could come get TT and finish what Vinny started.



Final Chapter.....

Its been a long time since TT has seen the Sun. It was in the Garage, covered up.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054673.jpg

Still shiney!! There is some work to do to get it running as good as it looks.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054684.jpg

Didnt think we were going to get it loaded. Dead battery and Ike kicking our Ass'!! We got it loaded and heard two trees snap off around us. Hollys one neighbor lost his John boat, and another had a HUGE chunk of tree in his yard!! Crazy day!!
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054696.jpg

TT awaiting some love.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054701.jpg

I always gave Vinny shit about how the front wheels stuck out on TT. We laughed about it and I knew he was going to get around to fixing it......
Rob@Rigid has them now.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054717.jpg

We will be cleaning up some stuff under here. I sent the VCs and Fuel Rails up the street to St Bernard Polishing for a much needed polishing. We are also going to re-route the WG lines and re-do the spark plug wires and tidy up some of the wiring concerns.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054752.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054764.jpg

One of the other things he was going to get to...We are going to Fab up the rear Firewall.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054772.jpg

Vinny and I always made our lists. Its a great tool to keep you on track.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054781.jpg

Our goal is to get TT running, driving and Dyno tuned to its ultimate capability. It will start right up, idle like, and have the street manners of a stock 5.0. At the touch of the button, boost can be increased or decreased as track/street conditions warrants. And well, just go over every nut and bolt to make sure all is right. When we take it back to Holly, we will have a battery tender on TT so any Low Ballers will have to look long and hard for something to complain about.

Ill keep taking pictures and posting them up. When TT is ready for the Dyno, we will get a video of that as well. There is no set time on this, but I want Holly to have TT back on the market as soon as possible....

So stay tuned and wish us luck.:)

Craig

[Stangman]

:rockon: As much as I, and I'm sure many others as well, hate to hear that TT must go... it is Super Awesome that you and everyone else involved in this is taking care of TT to get it in tip top shape for Holly to show it to potential buyers.

It would be great if someone on here could/would step up and buy TT and keep it around for us to see at the cruises and at the track... but if its not so, then its not so...

Best of luck to you all with this project, and I can't wait to see a "Twisted Twins Update" again :)

:bigthumb Craig rocks!

[graysonracin]

Thats awesome bro, im sure it will be bad ass!

[k062693w]

WAY TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE Craig !!!!!! :bigthumb :bigthumb
Keep us updated...

[Black92LX]

Craig you are the man!!

Kudos to you my friend.

[MADMOD]

Sweet! You are one hell of a good guy for doing this:bigthumb

[89notch]

Very cool to finally see this car get finished. I'm sure Vinny would be happy to have you guys finish his project for him. If you need something let me know I can help with whatever.

[Ryan218]

will TT be at the cruise in? id really love to see it in person?

i think whoever buys it MUST join the site....

[Mr.Moontang]

This makes me very happy and also sad at the same time... We can all witness the Twins come to life for Vinny and share the stories of our fallen friend and his car. Thanks to all involved in this!!!

[Stangman]

will TT be at the cruise in? id really love to see it in person?

I don't believe Holly has any plans to bring TT.. :(

[Holly]

I don't believe Holly has any plans to bring TT.. :(

I don't have it right now. It's at Cincy Speed. That would be up to Craig, but I kinda doubt it since they are working on it.

You guys will have to come to the track and see it make it's first FAST pass. :D

We'll keep you posted.

[Stangman]

Just tell us a Time and Date!! I would love to see TT run down the quarter!!!!

[zlou363lx]

that car looks sweet. i can't wait to see the video of it on the dyno. keep us posted, craig

[VuNiT3]

Can't wait to see TT go down the track after all is said and done. Very cool of you to do what you are doing Craig.

[Maximus]

I talked to Jason today and he told me about the Dyno session at Pauls. :( They were having problems with the WGs.
So I went over to Turbomustangs.com and found a thread started by Vinny (Thanks Guy!!) asking about the Cartech WGs. I bumped it to the top and explained what we were doing and asked for help on getting the correct WG springs for TT. So hopefully, we can get that situation resolved and get TT making some safe power!:D

Thanks for all the well wishes. Im hoping this turns into something cool for Holly.:)

[Gregg@TFS]

:rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon:

[Maximus]

Just got back from the Polisher.....

:cool1:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335196016.jpg

[Stangman]

Im hoping this turns into something cool for Holly.:)

So cool that she keeps TT? maybe... kinda... sorta... hopefully... pretty pretty please??:o

[YouGotJunk]

Craig your one helluva guy to do something like this. I'm glad it's finally coming together and will be the car Vinny was hoping for. I really hate to hear that TT has to go though. I was really hoping that Holly would learn the ropes and go out and enjoy what used to be nothing but headaches for so long, but I also understand that there's other things going on that Holly has to take care of before trying to race something as wild as TT will be. Goodluck to Craig and his crew down at CS. If anyone can get the car up to par..it's those guys!!

[MrsAPE]

Me think's this is the way it suppose to be. How awesome that you are the one to complete it. Make's my heart smile Craig!! Way to be. Also can't wait to see it head down the track!!

[Silver Bullet]

This is simply AWESOME! The way it should be... and you know how I feel about the rest.

[dbdragracing]

I would love to see the car make a pass! I've only seen it once at Cavalcade and didn't know Vinny...but after seeing posts about this car I looked at my Cavalcade photos and there it was:

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/vinny_web_3.JPG

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/vinny_web_2.JPG

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/vinny_web_1.JPG

Good luck! Keep us updated.

[fordfan]

Craig, I was with Vinny when he took it up the road and it was running 30lbs of boost. I remember him later talking about the wastegates. I know there was a spring issue plus he told me he talked to the guy who he bought the kit from and he told him that he needed it plumbed different. It was something about the way he had it set up before he sold it to Vinny. Don`t know if that helps you any?

[Timido]

The last issue with the springs Vinny was trying to find out what kinda of wastegate springs to use I think the wastegates are Cartechs old ones and they were no help in getting the right springs.

[DeckerEnt]

Thank you Craig for doing this. If anyone knows the ins and outs of that car better than Vinny, it is you. Good luck!!
Keith

[Carl]

Craig, when I come up to visit I would like to help even a little bit on TT again. I remember spending quite a few hours under her helping Vinny get the tranny cooler and fuel pump mounted up.

[ibstrokin]

Good on you Craig. I know you won't ask , so I'll offer, there will be considerable expense on your part, so I would like to donate a little bit of money to your effort. If a few of us donate, that should make it a little easier on you. P.M. me your paypal account and I'll send you some money.

[Maximus]

Good on you Craig. I know you won't ask , so I'll offer, there will be considerable expense on your part, so I would like to donate a little bit of money to your effort. If a few of us donate, that should make it a little easier on you. P.M. me your paypal account and I'll send you some money.

DUDE...THATS FN AWESOME!! Let me get right back to you in a second.


What a night. ALL my girls are at the lake so I get to stay out late and work on TT. WOOOT!! Kevin swings by for a bit and makes sure TT is getting the love it needs. he tells me he and Amy are going out and that I should join them later. SORRY GUY, I just got in.
So Im working away and Mike shows up along with Andy. WTF?!? They had no idea TT was here. Anyway, they quickly jump in and we start tearing into things. Actually, I finished installing and indexing new plugs. I run the valves and finish routing a new boost line. (Blake, a fellow employee) looks at me, "WTF are you doing?" Im plumbing for the boost controler...Why are using hard line? cause it looks cleaner. Hmm, I never thought of that.:)
I guess you had to be there.

Anyway...Andy crawls underneith and pulls off the pass side exhaust. Its "Turndown" was facing directly at the fuel lines and they were turning black. Not good, so he cuts off turn down and awaits Mike to weld it back on.
Meanwhile, Mike is finishing up a half ass template I started for the rear firewall and turns out very cool. Sweet, stuff is getting done!!
Paul shows up (he just bought a house right up the street from the Speed Shop) and hes in his STANG!! HOLY SHIT! It still runs!!
So we look at the Wastegates and next thing I know we have them apart. The passenger WG is all sticken and hangin up. The drivers side is opening and closing easily. So apart comes the pass side, and insert file to clean this POS up! The valve itself must be bent, if you turn it, it binds up about 3/4 of a turn. Where as the drivers side turns freely. I spent an hour on the internet looking for clues and possible parts to fix the WG.....NOOOTHING!:mad: I even brought up an old thread on Turbomustangs.com that Vinny started and asked for help. (Ill have to check that in a minute)

So in all, it was a pretty cool night. What was really cool, Paul doing his sound effects when describing the Maiden voyage of TT!! You all will have to ask him to tell you the story.:bigthumb

Well heres some pictures....

I installed the Blingy Fuel rails.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335231848.jpg

Mike..."FN BOLT!"
ANDY..."WTF??"
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Paul, Mike, Andy
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WGs removed..Notice the nice fuel rails. :cool1:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335231878.jpg

And here is what I think of these POS!!
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335231915.jpg

[89notch]

Craig the wastegate flange looks the same as a Tial 38mm one. I'm also game to kick a little $ your way to get it going. I dont know if you have any hook ups on Tial stuff but one of the Pinks car sponsors is a Tial dealer and maybe able to help. Let me know and I will make some phone calls and see what I can do.

[PonymanfiveO]

good job guys. Im sure Vinny was right there with you working on it. :)

Man Im gonna hate to see that car go away.:( I'll miss it for sure.

[aperacer]

this is great craig... i will stop by and see what i can help with. i will also see what i have in the way of dead presidents. you are one hell of a guy.

[DeckerEnt]

You have the support of ALL the members on here Craig. I will stop by next week with something. Good Job Guy!!!!!
Keith

[Maximus]

Craig the wastegate flange looks the same as a Tial 38mm one. I'm also game to kick a little $ your way to get it going. I dont know if you have any hook ups on Tial stuff but one of the Pinks car sponsors is a Tial dealer and maybe able to help. Let me know and I will make some phone calls and see what I can do.

Call away!!!:bigthumb These Cartechs would probably work, but damn, they are old and the shafts are pretty beat up.:(

[Maximus]

Donations.....

ALL you guys and gals are GREAT for offering up donations. This will DEFINATELY get TT up and running sooner!!
The only thing I ask, PLEASE make sure you let me know who you are and a screen name. I want to acknowledge EVERYONE and have accountability for EVERY penny.

You can paypal donations to.....
Craig@cincyspeed.com

You can mail donations to.....

Cincy Speed Warehouse
Attn: TT
7306 Vine St
Cincinnati, Oh 45216

OR you can swing down to the store and donate in person.:)


So far im only around $100 into TT. (I have a receipt with everything spent so far, just ask if you would like to see it :) ) But there are other issues that need addressing. Ive got all the labor lined up and everyone is donating their time (ie FREE!!) So all we need to take care of is the parts themselves.

When TT is Tuned, Shined, and running, we will take the money left over and donate it to Holly. Hopefully it would put a dent in the cost of running SBZ for another year.:bigthumb


THANK YOU ALL!
Craig

[89notch]

Craig get me some pictures of the wastegate without the finger :lol: I just talked to Tial and they want me to send in somepictures to figure out if they made them for Cartech back in the day. If they made it they said they have spare parts to fix it and would help out.

[Maximus]

Craig get me some pictures of the wastegate without the finger :lol: I just talked to Tial and they want me to send in somepictures to figure out if they made them for Cartech back in the day. If they made it they said they have spare parts to fix it and would help out.

Here ya go....

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335188974.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335188962.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054752.jpg

Hopefully they can hook us up!!:bigthumb

[Holly]

THANK YOU ALL!
Craig


Thank YOU Craig. I was just out in the garage sweeping it out (again) and was thinking about what great friends Vinny and I have, I got a little sentimental out there. All those times I got aggravated at him for running off and helping people, sometimes even when we had plans, well, it just goes to show, what goes around, comes around. ;)

I want to thank EVERYBODY that is helping out with Vinny's car.

I know he is smiling down on this turn of events.

[MFIELD]

I think the wastegate flanges are the same as Tial's so hopefully they can hook us up.

[89notch]

I might have a better option than Tial. I emailed JGS Turbo about a couple of there JGS400 gates and hopefully Lance can hook us up like he did on the pinks car with a blemish. They may have a small scratch or something similar but they will still work perfect. I should hear back Monday I would think

[Maximus]

I might have a better option than Tial. I emailed JGS Turbo about a couple of there JGS400 gates and hopefully Lance can hook us up like he did on the pinks car with a blemish. They may have a small scratch or something similar but they will still work perfect. I should hear back Monday I would think

That would probably be more fitting for TT:lol::bigthumb

[Maximus]

Thank YOU Craig. I was just out in the garage sweeping it out (again) and was thinking about what great friends Vinny and I have, I got a little sentimental out there. All those times I got aggravated at him for running off and helping people, sometimes even when we had plans, well, it just goes to show, what goes around, comes around. ;)

I want to thank EVERYBODY that is helping out with Vinny's car.

I know he is smiling down on this turn of events.


We will have to come out there and throw away alot of those empty boxes he has collected. Most of the parts are on TT anyway.:)

[dedpedal]

We will have to come out there and throw away alot of those empty boxes he has collected. Most of the parts are on TT anyway.:)
Sounds like a good reason to start a bonfire. Mabbe it would be a good idea to write down as many part numbers as possible for the future owner.

[Maximus]

Sounds like a good reason to start a bonfire. Mabbe it would be a good idea to write down as many part numbers as possible for the future owner.

Im sure Holly has all 1000000000000 receipts for TT. :eek:

But Im always up for a Bonfire!!

What does Matt Johnson say..............

FIYAH!!!

[Sharad]

I wasn't sure if I should post this openly because I don't want to be controversial, but Timido thought it was appropriate, so here are my thoughts about the TT project:


SBZ.com feels to me like it has come back around to the way it is supposed to be.


Craig, it's hard to believe that a few short months ago you were ready to leave this place. Everyone knew it was wrong, but it was hard to tell how to handle things. Vinny had a knack for ironing stuff like that out and the rest of us are left trying to figure out how he did it.

Then when things in upper management here at SBZ got changed around, there was a lot of uncertainty. A lot of people tried to push the notion that SBZ was over, that it would never be what it once was.

I'm glad that everyone hung in there and just kept at it. I believed then and now that if we worked through the hard times, we'd come out of it even stronger. Now that I see what you're doing with Twisted Twins and how everyone else is rallying to support the cause, it reminds me of what a great group of people SBZ is and what a great leader you are. I respect you for that, and I wanted to say that publicly.

This all makes me proud to be one of the Stangbangerz. I know that due to geographical and other reasons, I've always been sort of an outsider here, but I still feel that we are family. That sense of community will outlast any of our cars, I'm sure.

Thanks for letting me be a part of it all. I'll do my best to honor this community with the project I'm working on down here.

[Maximus]

Ill admit, it does feel "good" around here again. Thanks for the kind words guy!:)

I swear its the little things that make a project take so damn long. We've been working on Spark plug wire, LOOMS (ie..my lil zip strip trick) for a couple hours!!:mad: Jeez! Theres really no right way to run em. So we worked with what we had and came up with the following.......

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335339174.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335339181.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335339185.jpg

I went with the Purple because there is purple in the "Shazam" stripe! (Joe Palmer nicknamed it) Also, it brings a little extra color under the hood and makes it POP!....Whoa, I have been watching Waaaaaaay too much HGTV!!!

Anyway, I have Pauls Coupe and he doesnt have the internet, so Im gonna go rice hunting.:lol:

Stay tuned.
Craig

[R825OH]

nice job Craig ! looks great

[cobrajoe]

Come rice hunting on the eastside and I'll go hunting with ya!:lol:

[redrocker]

have to say you guys are more of a family than some families are . ive only heard the stories , but i bet hes up there looking down with a smile on his face and grease under his nails . hope his wife keeps the car . my wife said she could never sell mine . said sometimes she can hear me out in the shop even when im gone to work . guess my friend who we lost a few years ago is helping me out

[zlou363lx]

it's looking good.

[MFIELD]

Craig, half the fun last night was listening to you guys telling stories about Vinny. Thanks brother.

[Maximus]

Craig, half the fun last night was listening to you guys telling stories about Vinny. Thanks brother.

You have Noooo idea! We just skimmed the tip of the iceberg as far as Vinny stories.:) Im sure if we can get the dedpedal crew down with us one night, we will hear all kinds of craziness!:bigthumb

Hopefully we can get the control arms shortened up in the first part of the week and re-installed.Along with the Radiator fittings welded on and Rear firewall fabbed and installed and the front Dzus bracket re-welded and re-installed.
We then have to wait on what we can do with the WGs. <~~THAT could be a major deliema in the plan.:(
WHEN Kelly or Greg comes threw (thinking positive) on a smoking deal on the WGs we can then get em installed.
Once everything is back together up front, we can concentrate on the other things.
Boost controler
Double check wiring
Go back over suspension
Check and re-check bolts
Finish up exhaust
Re-pack chute...like its gonna need THAT.;)
We might have to replace the battery cable. The exhaust was aimed right at and very near to it. Ill double check it on Monday.
Ummm.....Hopefully the seat belts are up to date....I would hate to get a ticket for expired seat belts.;)
Tune, Dyno and TT is ready for the market.

Seems simple enough:tard:

Im sure Im missin some things. But hopefully TT will be completed very soon.


Oh yeah! I received the first donation!!!WOOT!!!

If ANYONE would like to see where their donation is going, I am keeping track of EVERYTHING that is being spent or donated on file at the shop. When TT is finished, Holly will get a copy and Ill keep a copy on file as well.


I would like to add something....

:sbowns:

[Stangman]

TT looked awesome when I was there today Craig... even though it was apart.

Thank you for letting me go back in the back and look at it. I've never seen it that up-close before. Thanks again

[Maximus]

TT looked awesome when I was there today Craig... even though it was apart.

Thank you for letting me go back in the back and look at it. I've never seen it that up-close before. Thanks again

Oh just you wait and see TT when we are done...Front wheels pulled in, lowered in the front, all shinny and running like a....WHOOOOoooooshhh!!!

WOOT!!

[Evil_Capri]

Damn cool!


:bigthumb

[kwik- lx]

wish i lived closer would love to see this car in person or lend a helping hand.

[Paul408Notch]

Anyway, I have Pauls Coupe and he doesnt have the internet, so Im gonna go rice hunting.:lol:


:mad: hmmmm... what's this hypertech thingy in the center console of the duramaxipad?? :flipoff:

[Jeff88coupe]

:mad: hmmmm... what's this hypertech thingy in the center console of the duramaxipad?? :flipoff:

Humz...turning the knob all the way to the right makes lots of black smoke if I remember right:angel:

Oh..Paul...4WD-Hi boosted launches (~1800rpms) are fun...even in a 7K# truck.


Good to see TT get finished. Craig...I'm sure I'll stop by the shop this week to drop off a few $$ to the cause....I need to talk to ya anyway and fill some bottles.

[Maximus]

:mad: hmmmm... what's this hypertech thingy in the center console of the duramaxipad?? :flipoff:

You are in stage 1, there are 2 other stages left. I have never intstalled stage 3. 120,000+ miles, no way!!!:eek:

On another note:
I did put it on a 94-98 red Mustang last night. I was driving 70 mph on the highway and was passing him. Well he didnt like that so he sped up and "lurched" his Stang like he wanted to run em. I was like Geeeesh...OK!
So I didnt down shift, I just laid into it. He kept up. WTF?:mad:
So then he goes on down the road and I get back down to 70. No biggie. He then slows down and Im like Ok guy, you aint gonna be happy.
So we sloooowwww down to around 45, I smack third. I let him jump and Im like.....SEE YA!!! 5k, pull 4th (this is Pauls Stang and I dont wanna break nothing) and run it up to 4500 and push in clutch and coast.
Where did dude go?? :lol:
You got a smoking cool coupe there Paul!:bigthumb


Anywho.

Can someone that knows Ray (victoryfab) ask him to check his PMs. I asked him if he could do something cool for TT.:)
And someone go check on Rob. Last time I talked to him, he sounded Horrible!:( I hope hes ok.

Back on TT tomorrow. WOOT!

[Maximus]

Humz...turning the knob all the way to the right makes lots of black smoke if I remember right:angel:

Oh..Paul...4WD-Hi boosted launches (~1800rpms) are fun...even in a 7K# truck.


Good to see TT get finished. Craig...I'm sure I'll stop by the shop this week to drop off a few $$ to the cause....I need to talk to ya anyway and fill some bottles.

Cool! Bring pictures!!:bigthumb

[Gregg@TFS]

Looking good Craig.:bigthumb

I will give a call to John on Mondayto see about the gates.

I will probably stop by the shop again on my way to Memphis in a couple weeks.


I wan't to see this BEOTCH go down the track as much as anyone and see Holly get what she needs out of it!!!

I really wish I was closer I would definitly be at the shop putting in some wrench time.

[89notch]

I got an email back from JGS and he said he thinks he can help us out with a couple of wastegates. He said he would look tomorrow and see what he has these should bolt right up to the same flanges

[MFIELD]

Right on Kelly

[DeckerEnt]

You the man!!! Right next to Craig!!! And of course the Vin man!!
Keith

[Maximus]

I got an email back from JGS and he said he thinks he can help us out with a couple of wastegates. He said he would look tomorrow and see what he has these should bolt right up to the same flanges

Now that is cool.....

WOOT!!!

Good job guy!:bigthumb

[kennebellcobra]

:bigthumb:bigthumb To all you guys:rockon:

[Timido]

I got an email back from JGS and he said he thinks he can help us out with a couple of wastegates. He said he would look tomorrow and see what he has these should bolt right up to the same flanges

Real Cool stuff right there. If not I am sure we could make some flanges fit whatever wastegates they send.

[89notch]

Real Cool stuff right there. If not I am sure we could make some flanges fit whatever wastegates they send.

Yea they are good people at JGS.


Next question what PSI springs do we want in them?

[boostanggt]

I'm not sure the guys name Craig and I were talking to about the springs to run but he said that the boost controller will only be able to add up to 1 1/2 times what the spring is. Throw some 12 pounders in there :bigthumb

[Gregg@TFS]

I got an email back from JGS and he said he thinks he can help us out with a couple of wastegates. He said he would look tomorrow and see what he has these should bolt right up to the same flanges

Awesome. Thanks Kelly!!!!

:bigthumb

[facemelter71]

Craig,i think i have some 3" exhaust clamps at my dads.Ill have him drop them off to me tuesday ad i can swing them down to the shop.Let me know,ill be back this weekend to help some more.And the spark plug wires kick ass:bigthumb.Oh,and ill bring some NOS drinks also.
It was really cool workin on TT,and hearin some of the cool stories Paul and Craig had.Cant wait to come back down for another round.
As the Tubro Turns.HAHA.

[Maximus]

Donations.....

ALL you guys and gals are GREAT for offering up donations. This will DEFINATELY get TT up and running sooner!!
The only thing I ask, PLEASE make sure you let me know who you are and a screen name. I want to acknowledge EVERYONE and have accountability for EVERY penny.

You can paypal donations to.....
Craig@cincyspeed.com

You can mail donations to.....

Cincy Speed Warehouse
Attn: TT
7306 Vine St
Cincinnati, Oh 45216

OR you can swing down to the store and donate in person.:)


So far im only around $100 into TT. (I have a receipt with everything spent so far, just ask if you would like to see it :) ) But there are other issues that need addressing. Ive got all the labor lined up and everyone is donating their time (ie FREE!!) So all we need to take care of is the parts themselves.

When TT is Tuned, Shined, and running, we will take the money left over and donate it to Holly. Hopefully it would put a dent in the cost of running SBZ for another year.:bigthumb


THANK YOU ALL!
Craig


Ive received a few donnations without screennames. I should be able to track down who is who thou, but if you could, Please include your screenname when you donate. Now if you would like to remain annoymous, please state that and I will respect your privacy.:)

THANK YOU!!! to all who have donated thus far.:rockon::rockon:

:sbowns:

[Maximus]

I got an email back from JGS and he said he thinks he can help us out with a couple of wastegates. He said he would look tomorrow and see what he has these should bolt right up to the same flanges

Well a Tial 38mm WILL bolt up! (this one is Blakes)
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335744838.jpg
So hopefully Kelly or Gregg will come through!:bigthumb


I would like to give Rob@Rigid an "ATTABOY"!!! He welded a #16 male onto the Radiator and turned the Meziere "slip on" adapter to a #16 male adapter.:bigthumb

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335744815.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335744825.jpg

Rob will also be fabricating NEW lower control arms. The QA-1s that are on there now push the wheels to far out and the new ones will pull em back in so that we could lower TT.:smokin:

Stay tuned!!!:)

[facemelter71]

Blake dont need his.He's not going to get that thing done.And if he is,he's going to pop that other 2v block like a fusible link.:bigthumb
Im there this saturday.Ill grab the clamps today.

[Maximus]

Thats true.


Oh yeah, Rob also donated a piece of Aluminum for the rear firewall.:bigthumb

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335744857.jpg

[Holly]

I'm loving these "progress" pictures. Having a little de ja vu with them, but it's all good.

Thanks Rob! And thanks again Craig! :bigthumb

[Rob]

No prob! Thats what we do :bigthumb

[quik lx]

"trying to keep craig happy" Thats awesome!!!:lol::lol::bigthumb

[facemelter71]

Wow,that rear fire wall is the good stuff.I need to send over a template to have you make one for my coupe.Cant wait to see that in TT.And the Radiator is just awesome.

[Maximus]

Wow,that rear fire wall is the good stuff.I need to send over a template to have you make one for my coupe.Cant wait to see that in TT.And the Radiator is just awesome.

You should see it with the new #16 Black line. :cool1:

[VuNiT3]

How late do you guys stay at the shop Craig? I would like to swing by on my way home from work one night and check it out. I get out of here at 5:30.

Lookin good!!

[facemelter71]

You should see it with the new #16 Black line. :cool1:

I saw the wicked cool black fuel line.SHWEEET.

[Maximus]

How late do you guys stay at the shop Craig? I would like to swing by on my way home from work one night and check it out. I get out of here at 5:30.

Lookin good!!

Ill be down here tonight. I need to get the Rear firewall installed and finish some more stuff in the engine compartment.:)

[Maximus]

I saw the wicked cool black fuel line.SHWEEET.

Ill snap some pictures before I leave.:)

[boostanggt]

Blake dont need his.He's not going to get that thing done.And if he is,he's going to pop that other 2v block like a fusible link.:bigthumb
Im there this saturday.Ill grab the clamps today.


haha thanks andy. :flipoff:

[facemelter71]

haha thanks andy. :flipoff:

HAHAHA,you funny guy.5+ pounds on a stock 2v block is like punching a loaf of bread.HAHAHA.:tard:

[89notch]

Didnt hear anything back from JGS yet I talked to him monday and he said he had 1 wastegate and looking for another. I will call him tomorrow afternoon and see if he had any luck.

[Maximus]

Didnt hear anything back from JGS yet I talked to him monday and he said he had 1 wastegate and looking for another. I will call him tomorrow afternoon and see if he had any luck.

KICK ASS!!!:bigthumb

[Silver Bullet]

Nice work Craig and Rob.... it won't be long!:D

[cobrajoe]

Yeah that black line is awesome looking stuff. When the time comes I think that's what I'll go with.

[Maximus]

Productive evening!! Jenny Roo stopped by to check on TT. While she was here, her main guy, Matt Johnson called....."Ill be there in a bit!"

So she left us two to get some work done......



Here are the Black fuel lines and Black #16 hose. Pics dont do it justice.:D

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335772027.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335772051.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335772073.jpg

And here is Matt doing some work with the Sharpie.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335772089.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335772104.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335772116.jpg

Not too bad for two amateur metal fabricators!!:lol:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335772138.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335772146.jpg

The FW will get covered in Black carpet and the edge will get a piece of weatherstripping across the top.


Stay tuned, more to come!!!

[MFIELD]

Hey guy I've got that weatherstrip if you need it. m I can drop it by this weekend if someone will be there.

[Holly]

You guys rock.

[ibstrokin]

Looks Great, you guys are making good progress.

[PonymanfiveO]

I have to admit, I kinda got choked up when I showed up and looked at the car. It was almost like seeing Vinny standing in front of me. I havent see the car in so long, it really hit me in the gut and made me miss my best bud. I had to lay down on some cardboard and slide under the car and take a few deep breaths and gather my thoughts.

It was an honor getting to help out just a little bit with that car. See it really bugs me that when Vinny got the car back from paint I was too busy with other stuff and not really interested in the whole hot rod stuff, so I never took the time to help him with it. He would call me on my way to work on week nights and we would talk and I would tell him I wanted to make time to help him wrench on it but I never did. Thats the whole damn reason I got so motivated to put my car back together. I felt like I should do it for him. Tonight, it was like I got to go back in time and help Vinny work on his GT a little bit. I got to help my buddy out.
It felt good...... Thanks Craig. your the best. :)

[Maximus]

Thanks for going under the car, it wouldve been akward if someone walked in with two guys crying.:(:lol:


Serious guy, You did a Kick ass job tonight. Its kinda nice to do "something" whereas theres nothing that can be done. I hope that makes some kinda sense.:o

[VuNiT3]

Car is looking sweet. I can't wait to see the finished product. Keep up the good work!!

[Evil_Capri]

Great work, guys! :bigthumb

[MrsAPE]

Looking good!!

[Maximus]

Ok Im waiting on a few things so......

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335888140.jpg

BRAAAAAAAKKKKK!!!!!

:lol::lol:

[VuNiT3]

It just goes to show, everybody can have fun with a cock.:lol:

[Holly]

Ok Im waiting on a few things so......

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335888140.jpg

BRAAAAAAAKKKKK!!!!!

:lol::lol:



:lol: I threw that in TT just so you'd have something to play with Craig. I was waiting for it to make an appearance....

[Stangman]

Fully Cocked!! :lol:

[Silver Bullet]

Ok Im waiting on a few things so......

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335888140.jpg

BRAAAAAAAKKKKK!!!!!

:lol::lol:


That so reminds me of Bowling Green! LOL

[Maximus]

Well my two buddies, Joe and Nathan showed up tonight. Joe was busy with some wiring issues and I was chasing Nathan around. Actually we were flying his plane.:D
But we still got some stuff done....

Joe and Adam moving the starter relay.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907618.jpg

Joe was moving it because it was right above the Turbo inlet. Probably nothing wrong with that, but ya cant take any chances.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907639.jpg

I do actually work on TT.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907643.jpg

"I HATE cars with Rollcages!!" Damn, Joe can sure whine like a girl.:lol:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907648.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907654.jpg

Then my OCD kicked in a decided that the tubs need some carpet, man thats gonna be fun....
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907658.jpg

[Maximus]

Nathan wasnt to sure about this....
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907630.jpg

But then Nathan decided he wanted to take some pictures.....Enjoy....

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907672.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907679.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907701.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907719.jpg

These are just a few. He sure has some talent like his dad!:lol::bigthumb

[MFIELD]

Hahahaha tell Joe to keep his feet off the seats, he's getting them dirty. JK

[DeckerEnt]

Nathan takes better pics than you do Craig. LOL Gotta love the schazzzamm stripe!!! Looking good.
Keith

[Timido]

Have you seen My Cock and Balls? Cool stuff with the car Craig. I might stop out Friday afternoon to check it out.

[quik lx]

I HATE ROLLCAGES.... but the wiring is all wrapped up except the stuff behind the firewall! Nathan was soooo dirty, I had to scrub him down twice in the tub....Tell Adam to clean that place!:D

Wont be long now!:bigthumb

[Maximus]

I can sure see "some" of what Vinny went threw with this car. I have all the FN plastic pieces tore out (which Im gonna re-paint) and Im trying to figure out how to lay this FN carpet...It looks like ASS no matter what I do.:mad: Then I try to carpet the FN Firewall, cut to short, wont lay out right blah blah...KMA CARPET!!!

Im done for the night. Ive got quite the mess back there, but whats that old saying about breaking eggs to bake a cake??

Anywho...hopefully Rob has some control arms done or near done. Im about ready to drop TT back on the ground and get it on a lift so we can fix the exhaust....Give it another once over on all the bolts, a major cleaning, install all the interior pieces, rivet down the firewall, install some WGs and then TT gets another once over while its running. Check of fluids, check for leaks, etc etc etc

Stay tuned.....:)

[PonymanfiveO]

shoot me a text when I can come back and help. ;)

[MrsAPE]

Nathan takes great pictures!! Looking good guys!

[Stangman]

If You're tired of screwing with that carpet Craig, I know someone who might be able to help you out. Just let me know. He lives close to your shop... he's over in Norwood

[wes 89 gt]

hey where did you guys put the starter relay?

[boostanggt]

What's the word on the wastegates?!

[quik lx]

hey where did you guys put the starter relay?


I moved it from just in front of the left turbo inlet to under the front fender support about 6 inches in front of the coil over.

[Maximus]

Do you need a picture? Actually, I have some more pictures to upload. :cool1:

[Maximus]

%&*@!!!this carpet!!!

%&*@!!it right in the eye!!!!!!

Piece of S*&T, LOW RENT C*&K SUCKING, BLACK A$$ BLACK Carpet from HELL!!!
Ive been threw 20 razor blades so far and the stuff still looks like POOOO!!!:mad:


Thats it, Im taking a break and getting a big ole Slurpee from Speedway.:D



Stay tuned while I "step away" from the $HIT HOLE CARPET.


Pics up when I get it looking right.

[VuNiT3]

LOL. Go have a coke and a smile.

[89notch]

What's the word on the wastegates?!

Still waiting to hear back he had one and was looking for a second one. I didnt want to keep bothering him so I emailed him. If I dont hear back by tomorrow afternoon I will give him a call. I hate to keep calling when he is giving us stuff.

[Maximus]

Still waiting to hear back he had one and was looking for a second one. I didnt want to keep bothering him so I emailed him. If I dont hear back by tomorrow afternoon I will give him a call. I hate to keep calling when he is giving us stuff.

True Dat!!!:bigthumb

Ahhh....nothing like a big ole slurpee:)

[PonymanfiveO]

red or blue?

[Maximus]

red or blue?

Cola flavor with a squirt of cherry.:cool1:

[PonymanfiveO]

ewww.

[MFIELD]

You guys going to be there tommorrow night? I feel like I left ya hanging.

[wes 89 gt]

yea if got more pics put them up.. thanks guys

[Maximus]

yea if got more pics put them up.. thanks guys

TT kicked my ass today. Im at home with a bonfire and a Crown and coke.:)

[89notch]

Two of these bad boys are on the way.
:bigthumb

Thanks again to Lance

http://www.jgsturbo.com/index2.html

[Maximus]

Two of these bad boys are on the way.
:bigthumb

Thanks again to Lance

http://www.jgsturbo.com/index2.html


WOOT!!!


Kick ass guy!!!!!:bigthumb

[plated]

very cool guys:bigthumb

[DeckerEnt]

Very Cool!!! Thanks Kelly!!!!
Keith

[mustang8998]

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335907630.jpg

That one will come back, to haunt him! :eek:

You guys are doing a great thing. :angel:

[Maximus]

Nahh....

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/336252370.jpg

If you look close, you can see his horns.:lol::lol:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/336252362.jpg

JK, Nathan is my lil buddy.

[Blacksunshine]

I'm confused, Who's car is this now? :confused: I have been kind of out of it lately.

[Sharad]

Holly's car. They're fixing it up to sell it. (to me if I win the lotto)

[DeckerEnt]

I got 5 bucks on the power ball. You wasted your money cause I have the numbers. LOL
Keith

[beefcake]

kickin serious ass

[Maximus]

HELP!!

I am not a carpenter, and I need help with making a rear delete for TT. We tried to work something up, but Im not at all happy with the outcome.
So if anyone can work some magic with some wood, I will be working on TT tonight after work. Please call the shop if you can make it.

Thank you,
Craig


Here is what we came up with.....
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/336548707.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/336548720.jpg

[Sharad]

wish I could help with that. I love doing that stuff, but I'm too far away. I'll tell you this, 1/4" MDF is way easier to work with!

[Maximus]

wish I could help with that. I love doing that stuff, but I'm too far away. I'll tell you this, 1/4" MDF is way easier to work with!

I had this stuff up in the rafters, so cost was FREE!!:) But it looks like Ill head over to HD and get some 1/4 stuff.:)

[mustangboy]

Maybe I ought to bring you the pieces out of mine to use as a template.http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1190/1452923351_a4021375c0_b.jpg


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1108/1449351186_eb3415cbbc_b.jpg

[Maximus]

Are you here yet?? :cool1:

[mustangboy]

I can't make it tonight but I possibly could tomorrow evening.

[Maximus]

I can't make it tonight but I possibly could tomorrow evening.

Hmmm. Ill give ya a call.:)

[quik lx]

DUDE! I was out riding bikes with Nathan all afternoon so I missed you calls. I have both kick panels and 1 sill panel. Unfortunately I have to work evenings this week (changing an engine out in the airplane) but I'll call if I get a spare minute. What I have to do will only take an hour, but I know it's holdin you up.:mad:

[Maximus]

DUDE! I was out riding bikes with Nathan all afternoon so I missed you calls. I have both kick panels and 1 sill panel. Unfortunately I have to work evenings this week (changing an engine out in the airplane) but I'll call if I get a spare minute. What I have to do will only take an hour, but I know it's holdin you up.:mad:

No worries guy. You just keep riding them bikes ALL day long. We will get what needs done, done.:)

Im sure we can come up with another sill panel.

[facemelter71]

Dont follow the laser when cutting with jig saw.LOL
And that other pic of Mustangboys back seat area is just what your lookin for.And if need be,i can swing over to the place off rt-4 to pick up some black auto carpet.Just let me know.

[Stang 38L]

HELP!!

I am not a carpenter, and I need help with making a rear delete for TT. We tried to work something up, but Im not at all happy with the outcome.
So if anyone can work some magic with some wood, I will be working on TT tonight after work. Please call the shop if you can make it.

Thank you,
Craig


Here is what we came up with.....
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/336548707.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/336548720.jpg

I think MDF would be easier to work with than that stuff. Doing stuff like that can be a pain. I built the floor in my trunk for my stereo setup. It kicked my ass.

[Maximus]

Dont follow the laser when cutting with jig saw.LOL
And that other pic of Mustangboys back seat area is just what your lookin for.And if need be,i can swing over to the place off rt-4 to pick up some black auto carpet.Just let me know.

F that LASER!! It was crooked as hell!!!:lol:

Seriously, if you could swing by the carpet place, that would kick ass! Kenny is coming up tonight and hopefully we can get some panels made.:bigthumb

[facemelter71]

Ok,ill grab a couple yards of carpet.Do you want the same as the rest of the carpet in TT or that thin stuff?
You were like "what the hell i followed the damn laser" LOL.Kinda weird i had a jigsaw blade in my car.Hmmmm.

[Maximus]

The cool, black, thin stuff.:)

[facemelter71]

Ok,im going to have some time tomorrow ( I think).I can try to run over there and see what the guy has.

[Maximus]

Ok,im going to have some time tomorrow ( I think).I can try to run over there and see what the guy has.

Very cool! Thanks Andy!!

Looks like we will be needing that carpet tomorrow. Kenny is a working Mo-chine!:bigthumb

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/336755283.jpg

Saw Dust is a Flyin!!
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/336755297.jpg

Heres a quick teaser shot of the Firewall. Timido made me a piece to rivet to the FW and then rivet to the floor.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/336755308.jpg

While Kenny has been doing that, I have been sanding/scuffing all the rear plastic pieces. The old paint is just flaking off, so hopefully, the new paint will stick.

More pics later. Kenny is yelling something...I better get back there!!:lol:
Tomorrow night we will be at it again.

[mustangjon]

hit it with a high pressure air nozzle to blow as much flaking paint off if your not stripping it lol, because you'll sand and feather the edges then goto cleaning it off and blow it off to find half your work blows away :( been there done that, sounds like no flex additive was used last time on the paint lol

Looking great i would lend a hand but stuck at work all 6 days and have kiddo every other waking hour

[mustangboy]

Got a question for all of you guys. I am going to powder the intake tubing as it was all starting to chip but I'm not sure what color to do it. I could do a satin black which is pretty much what it is now, I have a gray that is almost the same color as the gray on the car or I could do it in the same silver as the intake is. Please give your opinion on which color I should use. BTW I'm not going to make it shazam purple. Let me know asap cause I hope to have it done tomorrow afternoon. Thanks.

[Maximus]

YOU are the one doing the work on it...and we trust YOU with your decision.:bigthumb
I mean, cmon guy, I put purple wires on Vinnys Stang.:)

[DeckerEnt]

With the black fuel lines and black radiator lines, a gray would be cool. It would make the bling things stand out more. Just my .02
Keith

[mustangboy]

a gray would be cool

Keith I think you would paint everything on your car gray if you could:lol:

[Stangman]

Dont tempt him! :lol:

[facemelter71]

HAHAHA,that damn jigsaw.LOL
That looks badass.Ill be on the lookout for carpet when i hit my lunch.Ill head to the guys place over in Liberty township and see if i cant run it down some where near noon.If not,ill swing down after work.

[Maximus]

Call me when you get there and let me know if he doesnt have any. Ill try and find another source for it if hes a nogo.:)

Rear delete is assembled, THANKS KENNY! so all we have to do is cover it.

I need to get some wires extended so I can install the rear plastic pieces. Once those are in, I can carpet the rear, carpet the tubs, permanently install FW, vaccum everything, install front seats and the interior is DONE!! WOOT!!

Things left to do.....
Install WGs. (Kelly got two of those for TT!!)
Get items back from Kenny and install. (he is powdercoating some pieces)
Get front control arms from Rob. (He is making a NEW set!) Install them and get front end alignment. (We will do that after its tuned)
Fix exhaust.
Go over everything AGAIN and just double check every nut bolt, fitting, connection, etc etc
Fill tank and put TT on the rollers. (Holly will be notified before hand so that we can dyno TT around her schedule.)

Thats about it.:D


I would like to say again, THANK YOU to those who have helped with either working on TT or sending Donations. TT wouldnt be as close as it is today without you guys!!:)

Craig


PS....Stay tuned!!!!:evilgrin:

[347sc]

I have been sanding/scuffing all the rear plastic pieces. The old paint is just flaking off, so hopefully, the new paint will stick..

Smyth has a SEM plastic cleaner/prep that opens up the pores in the plastic that lets the vinyl dye bite in.

[mustangboy]

Here are some before and after of the pipes. Vinny had some damn hard spray paint on those bitches. I should have had c/c plates done as well but I f'd up and lost them so if anyone has any extra Steeda plates I would be happy to buy them.:dummy: Anyway I hope they look good on the car.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/2904392899_69c3444d1a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2905239234_98ca5f3721.jpg

[Maximus]

Those tubes turned out SWEET!!! Good job on the powdercoating!!:bigthumb

[Holly]

Fill tank and put TT on the rollers. (Holly will be notified before hand so that we can dyno TT around her schedule.)


I can come up anytime after work, just let me know! I'm off this Friday, but I doubt you guys will be ready by then.



I would like to say again, THANK YOU to those who have helped with either working on TT or sending Donations. TT wouldnt be as close as it is today without you guys!!:)


Yes! Thanks to everybody that has helped out, donated, and pitched in. It was really bumming me out seeing TT sitting in the garage, and knowing there was nothing I could do about it. Thanks for stepping up and taking care of the biggest project of Vinny's life. I have felt SUCH a relief since it's been out of the garage, just knowing it's getting stuff done to it that Vinny intended to do. You guys are awesome. We have the bestest friends ever.

[Maximus]

Kinda reality check today.

I was up front talking to one of my customers when he looked through the door...

"Whats THAT!!?" pointing and walking towards TT
I spent probably 20 minutes telling him about Vinny and his "story" with TT. He listened, looked over the whole car and asked alot of questions. I thought nothing of it. Ive even had other customers ask about TT. It wasnt till he said..."How much??" then I was like WHOA....I AM GOING TO MISS TT when it sells.
I always thought of TT as just a car that Vinny and I (along with many of Vinnys other friends) worked on. It wasnt the car, it was my time with Vinny that I enjoyed. But then today, I realized that even though TT is just a car, it is a car that ties many many memories for me...Getting it sold for Holly will help her and at the same time, hopefully.....get me some closure.:(

Life is very un-fair sometimes, so enjoy all the Great times you get!




Hopefully Ill have some more pics tomorrow.

Stay tuned.

[mustangboy]

You still wanna hook up Friday morning to pick up these tubes? BTW very nice post, that car is still bringing people together.

[Mista Bone]

So what is a ballpark number?

30?
35?

I've only seen TT twice in person, once CofC with Vinny, the next time at KofC without.

Next time I see it, I wanna see it run balls out with a rubber chicken hanging on for dear life.

[cobrajoe]

So what is a ballpark number?

30?
35?

I've only seen TT twice in person, once CofC with Vinny, the next time at KofC without.

Next time I see it, I wanna see it run balls out with a rubber chicken hanging on for dear life.

:agree:

[Holly]

then I was like WHOA....I AM GOING TO MISS TT when it sells.


I cried all morning before you came and got it the day of the hurricane. I can't imagine when I sell it. I'm gonna have to have a drunken night. :(

[Maximus]

I cried all morning before you came and got it the day of the hurricane. I can't imagine when I sell it. I'm gonna have to have a drunken night. :(

DEAL!! :)

[89notch]

Wastegates are scheduled to be delivered on Monday so I will try to get them down to Cincy speed monday.

[Maximus]

Cool, Thanks Kelly!!:bigthumb

Hopefully Rob has the control arms done in the next couple days and I can get those installed, along with finishing up the interior.
:bigthumb

Gonna be a busy week.

Stay tuned.:)

[k062693w]

Cool, Thanks Kelly!!:bigthumb

Hopefully Rob has the control arms done in the next couple days and I can get those installed, along with finishing up the interior.
:bigthumb

Gonna be a busy week.

Stay tuned.:)

:bigthumb Be sure and give us plenty of notice on the Dyno :bigthumb
It's a 2-2 1/2 hour drive for me, But I'll make it with a couple days notice!!!!

[Maximus]

WOOT!!! Look what Kelly and Mark dropped off today!!!

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/337576068.jpg

KICK ASS!!!

Ive just about got all the interior pieces painted and ready to be installed. Ill post a few more pics when I get a few.:)



Stay tuned!!!

[Stang 38L]

Kinda reality check today.

But then today, I realized that even though TT is just a car, it is a car that ties many many memories for me...Getting it sold for Holly will help her and at the same time, hopefully.....get me some closure.:(

Life is very un-fair sometimes, so enjoy all the Great times you get!




Hopefully Ill have some more pics tomorrow.

Stay tuned.

You know, Ive read all the stories about everyone pitching in on working on TT as Vinny would help anyone that needed help as well. TT just didnt tie many memories together... it tied together many lives. It was an extension of Vinny.

[facemelter71]

Its been so cool working with Craig on TT.Ive met some other people too.M FIELD and there was some one there this past friday that i have seen before but i dont know his name.Who was that Craig when i swung out and picked up your tires?

[Black Horse]

I'm betting that if there was a list of folks that have worked on this car, or helped Vinny with anything to do with this car it would be very, very long......maybe everyone should be able to sign the underside of the hood ;)

[Maximus]

Im wore the FUGG out. TT kicked my ass once again. BUT its paying off.

Interior is 95% DONE!!

Joe and Kenny came threw with some sill plates and front int pieces.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/337749843.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/337749852.jpg

Kenny needs to come back up and somehow secure this. If not, I would hate for someone to roll down the window and have stuff whacking them in the bean.:lol:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/337749866.jpg

The rear FW is DONE!! Thanks to Matt and Mike.:)
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/337749879.jpg

Thanks to Tim for the piece of shinny metal.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/337749907.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/337749926.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/337749948.jpg

Oh yeah, got the WGs installed and almost hooked up. Thanks again Kelly!
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/337749967.jpg


Im tired, and have a smokin headache, so Im heading home.


Stay tuned.

[ibstrokin]

Looks great Craig, you guys are making great progress.

[92coupe]

Hell Yeah, That thing looks awesome!

[zlou363lx]

looks awesome, craig.

[DeckerEnt]

You are doing a Kick Ass Job!!!!! Love the pics. Have to stop up and see her again in person. How close is the dyno session?
Keith

[Maximus]

Thanks everyone.

Im not sure, Keith.:confused: I have some customer cars I need to help with and the wife and girls like it when I come home for dinner.:D

Im not really wanting to rush this. When it is ready for the rollers, I will tell everyone. Actually, Im gonna tell Holly first and maybe just do some tuning with her there. There are times when a Dyno session can turn into headaches while chasing down "gremlins" Its NO fun at all for the audience or the crew.

I have an idea for TT. I told a couple people, but Holly has the final word on TT. If all works out, its gonna be really really cool. Kinda like how Vinny would want things.:)


NO speculating there Mista!! :mad:

Stay tuned.:bigthumb

[Pops Fun]

Wonderful !!

[Mr.Moontang]

This is so awesome, Vinny would be so happy!!! Everybody involved in this rocks!!!

[MrsAPE]

This is so awesome, Vinny would be so happy!!! Everybody involved in this rocks!!!

I'm with stupid!! I mean Moonie!! :D

[facemelter71]

Ill be down after work on saturday to either help with TT or some thing else you got floating around there that needs work.Let me know and ill fill the coupe up with tools and lights and stuff.

[R825OH]

Nice Job Everybody!

[quik lx]

Lookin good dude, where did you mount that relay?

BTW definatley get home and spend time with the girls!

[Blacksunshine]

Looks bitchen , Nice work everyone !

[Mista Bone]

Not speculating, I know EVERYONE would like to see the car stay local.

Just like we all would like to see it dynoed and a balls out trip down the track!!!!!

[mustangboy]

Kenny needs to come back up and somehow secure this. If not, I would hate for someone to roll down the window and have stuff whacking them in the bean.:lol:


I'll get back up there and work on it as soon as I get back in town. BTW the itake pipes don't look too bad on there.

[89notch]

I'm glad I could help with the wastegates. I'm glad the bolted up I cant wait until it hits the dyno.

[Maximus]

The intake pipes turned out VERY COOL!
The WGs, oh they went on, took a bit of "pursuation" but they went on.:mad::lol: If I ever build another Turbo car, shoot me, well only if I do not use band clamps.:) CRAP!! I just remembered I needed to order a single fitting to finish up the WGs plumbing and I didnt....CRAP!! I wanted them plumbed tomorrow.:( Oh well, I can finish up the interior and put the 12" springs on the front coil overs.
I cant wait to get the control arms back from Rob and get TT back on the ground and Saaaalammmed in the front!! TT is gonna have a much different stance. It should look more aggressive....I dunno, we will see.



Stay tuned.....

[mustangjon]

i could come up after work on sat and lend a hand if any extra hands still needed i work till 4 tho.. so not sure if you will be or when your plannin on working on it. That whole work and raising a kid thing has kept me from coming up lol. Looking great btw

[Maximus]

i could come up after work on sat and lend a hand if any extra hands still needed i work till 4 tho.. so not sure if you will be or when your plannin on working on it. That whole work and raising a kid thing has kept me from coming up lol. Looking great btw


We are getting ready to head to UMTR. So give us a call next week to see when we will be thrashing on TT again.:)

Pretty much the only thing we have to do is bolt up the control arms when Rob gets em done. Put TT on the lift and fix exhaust. Tune it and align it.
WOOT!!

Stay tuned.

[DeckerEnt]

That is awesome Craig. It is a wonderful thing doing this.
Keith

[69Cobra]

Well I should be back in town next week and would still love to help out in anyway.

[Maximus]

WOW!!!!

Too bad I lost my friggen camera because TT looks
BAD ASS with the new stance!!!!

Hopefully I can find it and get some pics up asap.


Thanks again to Rob and Terry. And also to Andy, Timido and a special guest (I cant say who it was;) ) for the help today.



Stay tuned.

[jay]

cann't wait to see pics. cann't wait to here it run!:bigthumb

[PonymanfiveO]

Car looks killer!

LMFAO!!!! :lol:

[Maximus]

Lets see if this works......

Before
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054701.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/335054708.jpg

After
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/339163250.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/339163238.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL86/503042/20574445/339163240.jpg

TT will be a bit lower once we adjust the coil over kit :)

[kwik- lx]

looks bad ass!!!

[Evil_Capri]

Looks fantastic! :bigthumb

[Rich]

Love the new stance! Looks more aggressive...if that's possible?

[DeckerEnt]

Lower??!! That thing looks awesome right now!!! Great job Craig and Everyone who is lending a hand.!!:bigthumb:bigthumb
Keith

[mach_u]

Looking awesome! :bigthumb

[Holly]

Looking awesome! :bigthumb


:bigthumb Front wheels look SO much better!

[Maximus]

I just finished up the last of the boost lines for the WGs and Boost controler. I have to mount the overflow bottle, run a line to it (Im putting it behind the rear tires) fill the radiator, install the seats and then borrow some fuel from my Father in law.
Once its on the rollers and tuned, I will need to get it to an alignment shop...or I heard Dave (our cool sticker guy:D ) is pretty handy with aligning race cars.:bigthumb

Stay tuned.

[jlt2006]

Looks great. You guys are doing an awesome job.

[Silver Bullet]

Looks GREAT!

[MrsAPE]

Looks great. You guys are doing an awesome job.

plus one!

[Black Horse]

Let me know when you are ready, I'll bring the plates down.

[facemelter71]

TT looks so much better with the new springs and control arms.
Thanks Craig for letting me work on TT with you guys,it was cool as hell.
Let me know Craig if you want me to post the picture of the sticker that we got for workin on TT.It looks Badass.Dave did another AWESOME job with the stickers.

[1992MustangDW]

This car is so beautiful.

[Maximus]

TT looks so much better with the new springs and control arms.
Thanks Craig for letting me work on TT with you guys,it was cool as hell.
Let me know Craig if you want me to post the picture of the sticker that we got for workin on TT.It looks Badass.Dave did another AWESOME job with the stickers.

"WAS"??? We aint done yet. :)

Yeah, post up the picture of the sticker.:bigthumb

[facemelter71]

"WAS"??? We aint done yet. :)

Yeah, post up the picture of the sticker.:bigthumb

Oh I know that we are not done.I used the wrong wording.Ill be down this coming up week for some more fun.
Lets see how it'll turn out.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2008-1/1296889/sticker.jpg
It was wet from the dew this morning.And my sweater isnt the best backround in the window.I love that sticker.Thanks Craig.

[R825OH]

Car looks Fantastic!!! Great Job All!!

[Maximus]

Let me know when you are ready, I'll bring the plates down.

How about tomorrow? :)

[MrsAPE]

That sticker is great!! You guys really earned it. Way to be guys!

[Maximus]

FINALLY!! After the third set of control arms, I got a set of Performance Racecraft ones on there. (Came off my Coupe, Ill have Rob "fix" the too short of ones when I need em:lol:)
Anywho, TT sits right and the wheels dont tow out at the top anymore. So its on the lift and hopefully we will get the exhaust stuff done and check everything underneth.

Its getting close.:)

Stay tuned.

[Holly]

FINALLY!! After the third set of control arms, I got a set of Performance Racecraft ones on there. (Came off my Coupe, Ill have Rob "fix" the too short of ones when I need em:lol:)
Anywho, TT sits right and the wheels dont tow out at the top anymore. So its on the lift and hopefully we will get the exhaust stuff done and check everything underneth.

Its getting close.:)

Stay tuned.

Hot Damn! I'm getting excited!

My garage seems so empty without it sitting in there.

[Stangman]

Hot Damn! I'm getting excited!

My garage seems so empty without it sitting in there.


I can gladly put one of my 5 cars in there if it makes you feel better? :D



:lol:

[Rob]

FINALLY!! After the third set of control arms, I got a set of Performance Racecraft ones on there. (Came off my Coupe, Ill have Rob "fix" the too short of ones when I need em:lol:)
Anywho, TT sits right and the wheels dont tow out at the top anymore. So its on the lift and hopefully we will get the exhaust stuff done and check everything underneth.

Its getting close.:)

Stay tuned.


SWEEEEET !!!!! I built the "too short" ones to your dimensions :lol:

We will use them on something im sure ;)

More Pics :bigthumb

[Maximus]

SWEEEEET !!!!! I built the "too short" ones to your dimensions :lol:

We will use them on something im sure ;)

More Pics :bigthumb


I know I know, rub it in.:o

BUT you will be the lucky one to "fix" em.:lol::bigthumb

[Mustard]

that car looks amazing. You all have done a great job

[Black Horse]

FINALLY!! After the third set of control arms, I got a set of Performance Racecraft ones on there. (Came off my Coupe, Ill have Rob "fix" the too short of ones when I need em:lol:)
Anywho, TT sits right and the wheels dont tow out at the top anymore. So its on the lift and hopefully we will get the exhaust stuff done and check everything underneth.

Its getting close.:)

Stay tuned.


I'll try to get down tomorrow afternoon to make sure she tracks straight.

[DeckerEnt]

She is coming right along. Any chance ready for the running of the dozen??
Keith

[beefcake]

looking awesome

[PonymanfiveO]

FINALLY!! After the third set of control arms, I got a set of Performance Racecraft ones on there. (Came off my Coupe, Ill have Rob "fix" the too short of ones when I need em:lol:)
Anywho, TT sits right and the wheels dont tow out at the top anymore. So its on the lift and hopefully we will get the exhaust stuff done and check everything underneth.

Its getting close.:)

Stay tuned.



:rockon::rockon::rockon:


let me know when I can come help. I dont have a lot to do during the week nowadays. :lol:

[Mista Bone]

I'll try to get down tomorrow afternoon to make sure she tracks straight.

4 stands and some string trick?

[Black Horse]

4 stands and some string trick?

Nope....its not a dirt track car

[Maximus]

Nope....its not a dirt track car

:lol::lol::bigthumb

[Maximus]

:rockon::rockon::rockon:


let me know when I can come help. I dont have a lot to do during the week nowadays. :lol:

Swing down tomorrow. You can catch the Chute!!!:eek::bigthumb

[Silver Bullet]

:rockon::rockon::rockon:


let me know when I can come help. I dont have a lot to do during the week nowadays. :lol:

Whats up wit dat?:confused:

[Holly]

She is coming right along. Any chance ready for the running of the dozen??
Keith

NO, that is not happening.

[k062693w]

NO, that is not happening.
Damn !!!!! I'm going to have to say that means NO !!! LMAO :lol:

[Maximus]

Damn !!!!! I'm going to have to say that means NO !!! LMAO :lol:

:lol:



Its Hollys car now so everyone should respect her decision.:bigthumb


I stole the wifes camera, so hopefully I should have some pics up soon.:)

[Stangman]

Good, we need as many pics/videos possible if TT is going away :(

[facemelter71]

Craig,what did you do with your camera.Did you ever find it at the shop? Or leave it at Rob's.

[Holly]

:lol:
Its Hollys car now so everyone should respect her decision.:bigthumb



I want to see it go down the track, but not in competition, as the dirty dozen shootout is going to be. Does that make sense? :lol:

[Maximus]

I want to see it go down the track, but not in competition, as the dirty dozen shootout is going to be. Does that make sense? :lol:

Makes PERFECT sense.:bigthumb
When and IF it goes down the track, Im sure we could get a "single" for TT.
I would feel more comfortable will TT running at E20 all out, full bore, hammer down. But, for the first few runs of TT, it should only be burnout, launches and possibly some half track runs, so TS would be cool for that.:)



Craig,what did you do with your camera.Did you ever find it at the shop? Or leave it at Rob's.
Heck no! Im sure Ill get a call later, "Do you have my Camera?"
Ill blame my daughter!!:lol:

[Holly]

When and IF it goes down the track, Im sure we could get a "single" for TT.
I would feel more comfortable will TT running at E20 all out, full bore, hammer down. But, for the first few runs of TT, it should only be burnout, launches and possibly some half track runs, so TS would be cool for that.:)


You know I'm too scared to drive it. :eek:
I suck at burnouts.
Looking like you are going to have to drive it. ;) I just HAVE to be there.

[BUHBYY]

damn get a real job and see what u miss

[Maximus]

You know I'm too scared to drive it. :eek:
I suck at burnouts.
Looking like you are going to have to drive it. ;) I just HAVE to be there.

I just had to quote ya!!

WOOT THE F WOOT!!!

Im gonna pee myself. :)

[Stangman]

I just had to quote ya!!

WOOT THE F WOOT!!!

Im gonna pee myself. :)


:rofl::lol:

[facemelter71]

CRAIG,is going to be the wheelman.:bigthumb You cant get a better seat in the house for that one.:rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon:

[k062693w]

I just had to quote ya!!

WOOT THE F WOOT!!!

Im gonna pee myself. :)

Don't hold back Craig!!!! Tell us how you feel... LMAO :lol:

[Maximus]

Well, TT RUNS AGAIN!!

Although a bit FAT, she fired up and had no leaks. So now we just have to finish up a few things, then Ill be needing a video camera. :cool1:



WOOT!!




Stay tuned....