Here's some pics of my new 2001 WS6 Vert! ** PIC HEAVY **
04-19-2014, 03:13 AM
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Here's some pics of my new 2001 WS6 Vert! ** PIC HEAVY ** Well as some of you know, I just bought a 01 WS6 vert. I'm in JAX and it was in Pensacola, so 5+ hours away. A month ago, my friend and I took the trip to pick it up and on the way home, 100 miles outside of JAX, on I-10, the Trans lines PoP!
I had it towed home and as the tow truck driver was rolling my Bird off the flat bed, a piece of wood that he was using got caught up and under my front bumper and started ripping it off. Well that left a 1/4 gap between the fender and bumper. I had my buddy fix it and charged the tow company $300. Surprisingly, the owner didn't give me **** and cut a cheque, no problem.
So I get the trans lines fixed at the cost of $300+, since I couldn't find anyone local to help me out. And then about 3 or 4 days later, I started hearing what sounded like rod knock. I called the guy I bought it from and in the end he gives me the typical bullshit, that he sold me a good car.
Well luckily I had a Pre-04 LQ9 with less than 20K miles. It was from LKQ so I know I had a solid motor. So I take my Bird to F-Body World in Stark, where I talked to Doc and Jon. Talk about good solid guys; they will bend over backwards for their customers! The place is packed with all kinds of goodies so if you need something, new or used, call them! Well I had them pull the LS1 and pop in the LQ9 and in 2 days it was scream'n! While they were at it, I had them install my Edelbrock Victor LT step headers, as well as pull the Emission crap. Right now, the exhaust is only open headers, that has a HUGE *** 3.5 collector... it sound like a ******* BEAST!! I picked up some FlowTech Putple Hornies and will run them right off the collectors! MWAHAHAHAHA!
Well the car was buttoned up and ready to go, but then I thought... while it;s here, why not have my MWC FAB9 rear put in sooooo.... They started on that but come to find out, the Pass side axle was over an inch too long so I had to have Strange cut another 35 spline axle. Now were waiting on that! Should be here on Tuesday!
I am having my 5" VFN pin on hood worked over by my buddy. I picked up some AeroCatch hood pins and he is glassing them in now...they look SICK! The next plan is to Plasti Dip the car a Matte Black so to get that sweet Murdered Out look!
Down the road, I plan on getting some L92 heads and a Vic Jr EFI intake and cam. But for now, I'm broke and just want to enjoy her!
Here's the pic, Enjoy!
The VFN HOOD -
My WS6 -
I had it towed home and as the tow truck driver was rolling my Bird off the flat bed, a piece of wood that he was using got caught up and under my front bumper and started ripping it off. Well that left a 1/4 gap between the fender and bumper. I had my buddy fix it and charged the tow company $300. Surprisingly, the owner didn't give me **** and cut a cheque, no problem.
So I get the trans lines fixed at the cost of $300+, since I couldn't find anyone local to help me out. And then about 3 or 4 days later, I started hearing what sounded like rod knock. I called the guy I bought it from and in the end he gives me the typical bullshit, that he sold me a good car.
Well luckily I had a Pre-04 LQ9 with less than 20K miles. It was from LKQ so I know I had a solid motor. So I take my Bird to F-Body World in Stark, where I talked to Doc and Jon. Talk about good solid guys; they will bend over backwards for their customers! The place is packed with all kinds of goodies so if you need something, new or used, call them! Well I had them pull the LS1 and pop in the LQ9 and in 2 days it was scream'n! While they were at it, I had them install my Edelbrock Victor LT step headers, as well as pull the Emission crap. Right now, the exhaust is only open headers, that has a HUGE *** 3.5 collector... it sound like a ******* BEAST!! I picked up some FlowTech Putple Hornies and will run them right off the collectors! MWAHAHAHAHA!
Well the car was buttoned up and ready to go, but then I thought... while it;s here, why not have my MWC FAB9 rear put in sooooo.... They started on that but come to find out, the Pass side axle was over an inch too long so I had to have Strange cut another 35 spline axle. Now were waiting on that! Should be here on Tuesday!
I am having my 5" VFN pin on hood worked over by my buddy. I picked up some AeroCatch hood pins and he is glassing them in now...they look SICK! The next plan is to Plasti Dip the car a Matte Black so to get that sweet Murdered Out look!
Down the road, I plan on getting some L92 heads and a Vic Jr EFI intake and cam. But for now, I'm broke and just want to enjoy her!
Here's the pic, Enjoy!
The VFN HOOD -
My WS6 -
04-24-2014, 09:30 AM
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Nice ride. I will actually be looking for a vert when I get home, preferably a WS6 or a base TA with a WS6 hood. Hopefully I can find one as cheap as you did.
04-24-2014, 09:37 AM
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Always wanted a Convertible. Did you ever sell everything off that 01 you had? Actually where is that F body store??? I may need their help when I get home and I only live 20 minutes from starke.
04-24-2014, 02:33 PM
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Yeah I feel ya about buying one already modded. Saves time and money!
F-Body World is the name of the shop. Talk to Doc and tell him that I (guy with the black WS6 vert) sent ya.
L.M. Gains Blvd Starke, Florida 32091
https://www.facebook.com/pages/F-Bod...47623941962391
F-Body World is the name of the shop. Talk to Doc and tell him that I (guy with the black WS6 vert) sent ya.
L.M. Gains Blvd Starke, Florida 32091
https://www.facebook.com/pages/F-Bod...47623941962391
04-24-2014, 03:01 PM
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Yeah I feel ya about buying one already modded. Saves time and money!
F-Body World is the name of the shop. Talk to Doc and tell him that I (guy with the black WS6 vert) sent ya.
L.M. Gains Blvd Starke, Florida 32091
https://www.facebook.com/pages/F-Bod...47623941962391
F-Body World is the name of the shop. Talk to Doc and tell him that I (guy with the black WS6 vert) sent ya.
L.M. Gains Blvd Starke, Florida 32091
https://www.facebook.com/pages/F-Bod...47623941962391
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04-28-2014, 01:34 AM
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Welcome back RONIN! looks like that beast needs some new wheels. I just may be selling mine real soon if you're interested. They are black MS Z06 18x10.5 rear and 17x9.5 front. The fronts will have next to brand new 275 nitto 555's and the rears may or may not have 305 nitto 555R's depending on if I transfer them to my new wheels or not.
04-28-2014, 01:42 AM
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Thanks Bro!
Well I am looking for 2 SS 10 spoke wheels. I had a complete set, but someone jacked two of the four out of my yard one day. I'm hoping to find 2 because I really like them... but might as well ask, what are you looking to get for them?
Well I am looking for 2 SS 10 spoke wheels. I had a complete set, but someone jacked two of the four out of my yard one day. I'm hoping to find 2 because I really like them... but might as well ask, what are you looking to get for them?
