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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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We left this morning in Birmingham...........Heard there was going to be some issues in Mobile, but I heard everything turned out very well.....Darn!!

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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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It turned out better than Birmingham actually. There was some breeze, and we found some trees to sit under.....they split folks up and parked some groups about six blocks away from the vendor trailers. Some folks were pissed about it, but what could you do?

It was good to finally meet you in person, your 37 is just sick, nicely done for sure.....

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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:07 AM
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Power Tour link for Pic's...........

http://www.thecamarosite.com/forums/...read.php?t=260

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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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"And"...............I guess my thread is finished as I only have a couple of little things to finish up.....................I would like to thank everyone here for the help and support that you provided along the way in the build of this old "Beater".........................Again............ ...

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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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Saw your car at the stop at Mid America Motorworks in Effingham.

I swear I took a picture or two, but I don't see them.

Car's looking good man!!
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Neat pic sent by a member .......pulling into the fairgrounds in Du Quoin



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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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kwhizz, thanks for inspiring me and others with your build. i hope its not the end. if ur wife n budget allows, start another build, im tuned in. as of yet i have nothing else to look forward to(my build is complete). i followed your build when my build was at a stand still. if it is the end, thanks. meanyellowz is all we have left in conversion/hybrid build section. he puts them out all the time.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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Apparently we both walked by Jons Ragtop 69 Camaro at the same time.....

Thats me in the blue/black Vette hat. LOL!
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You have built an amazing machine. I really enjoyed watching it come together.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Update........Had a couple of issues that needed to be resolved, the main one being the cooling fan that ran continuously....I took the easy way out and bought a Spal programmable variable speed fan controller......Worked out pretty good as we were able to tap into the stock factory temp sending unit and the Trinary switch for the A/C and calibrated the unit to work with the factory voltage settings.......which also kept the GTO temp gauge in the dash operating correctly.........Pretty Cool........

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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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We went to Des Moines last week for the Good Guys Heartland Nationals, decided to go at the last minute.......again.....the car didn't miss a beat..running about 80 mph the car averaged 20 mpg........bumped into LS1Nova (Eric) as he came in his 33 Ford..........
Here's a link to pic's...........

http://www.thecamarosite.com/forums/...read.php?t=270


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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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Ken, I watched for this car at every stop on Power Tour. I never did see it in person. I hope to in the future. Plenty of time to plan for Power Tour 2011! Beautiful build and I have really enjoyed following it along, thanks for sharing.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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We went to Des Moines last week for the Good Guys Heartland Nationals, Ken

I was there in my chopped 55 Sat. Wish I could have met you but there was a ton of people there.

BTW, I finished the Biscayne. Many thanks for your advise along the way.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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The evolution continues...........Changed the front springs and messed with the rear a little to get the car to sit a little lower (trying to get away from the 4 wheel drive look).....we're gaining on her......LOL







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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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We've driven approx 4000 miles so far since completion, and it hasn't missed a beat.........LS engines "Rock"...............

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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Did you say that was the 5th gen camaro blue? It looks way better on this for some reason
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alittle lower and that thing will be killer
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by KW4life06
Did you say that was the 5th gen camaro blue? It looks way better on this for some reason

2010 Buick Midnight Blue.......Don't know if it's the same as the Camaro

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2010 Buick Midnight Blue.......Don't know if it's the same as the Camaro

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I just realized one of the things I really like about your car is the color looks very similar to what is on my Trans Am. Does it almost turn black at night? Mine does. Ken, I think it looks really sharp on your car whatever it is.

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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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Cars looking great!
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