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Old 07-29-2006, 11:48 PM
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Default Declaring my project done!

Worked out the final bug this week, the A/C system leaks are plugged, it's charged and blowing cold. Everything is working, drive-by-wire, cruise control, cooling system, fuel system, exhaust and it looks good if I say so myself. So since projects have to have a start and end, I am declaing this one done and will spend some time enjoying the fruits of my labor. It's off to Hot August Nights this week, looking forward to seeing some of you up there.

The car itself, will never be "Done", and this project will spawn others, like a new rear suspension to harness the LS1 torque, and a refined intake system, and I already have new fuel rail covers in the works.

Thanks to all on this board for all the help, and thanks to John Spear for all your guidance and the excellent electronics work. Without you guys I don't think I could have done it. I'll definitely hang around to share what I've learned.

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what? no video of the cold blowing ac?
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Pat,

Great job !

Looking forward to seeing your "Completed Project" this week in Reno.. Talk to you up there !
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From the guy just starting his conversion, a big Congratulations to the guy that finished his!! Well Done, Pat! See you next year at Hot August Nights.
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Congrats on a project well done!! Your car turned out great!

And by all means stick around and share your experiences and knowledge with others.

I've seen so many guys finish their project and then they are never heard from again on the boards. The wealth of knowledge gained when you actually finish the entire project is unbelievable and it's nice when you can share it with others.
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i demand pictures posted in this thread
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Congrat's Pat!
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Originally Posted by Cop Car
i demand pictures posted in this thread
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Originally Posted by Cop Car
i demand pictures posted in this thread
better yet, a smokey stude burnout vid
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When I read the title I thought I was going to have to pull out the smilie, but then you saved yourself by saying this project was done but the car will never be done. Congrats on finnishing it, I know it can be very difficult to do. It is relatively easy to get it to the stage where you can drive it, but getting all of the little lights, gauges, and accys to work again is a huge battle and it is so easy to give up. I still don`t have a functional tach or A/C but I am working on it. Glad to see your past that stage.
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Great job Pat! That engine bay looks absolutely AMAZING!
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Thanks everyone! There are pictures in my journal and I will add them here. I'll work in getting that good smokey video for you (and me!) too.







And a picture of the whole car below

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damn nice car...congrats on finishing it!

i just moved from marysville about 1 1/2 years ago...i was stationed at Beale.
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Beautiful job, congratulations!!
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Originally Posted by Speartech
Congrats on a project well done!! Your car turned out great!

And by all means stick around and share your experiences and knowledge with others.

I've seen so many guys finish their project and then they are never heard from again on the boards. The wealth of knowledge gained when you actually finish the entire project is unbelievable and it's nice when you can share it with others.
I agree with everything that John said. It sounds like you're not really "done" (none of us ever really are) so stick around while you do the little improvements that keep the car hobby alive. We get new people around here every day and the search button can only yield so much wisdom. The real wisdom comes from those who have completed a swap or to and have already "been there, done that".
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Originally Posted by HartAttack
damn nice car...congrats on finishing it!

i just moved from marysville about 1 1/2 years ago...i was stationed at Beale.

Thanks! Interesting, I was stationed at Beale too, and I was also stationed at Hurlburt/Eglin for a couple years. But that was a while ago. Retired CMSGT, USAF now.

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Nice job Pat.....well done! I fall into that "never finished" category also......as now I am gathering parts to upgrade my LS-1 to a 6.0L with a pair of L-92 heads......just looking for more torque. Now......get some fun miles out of your Stude!
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awesome. those studes are just cool for some reason. different and cool. and adding gods engine to it makes it that much more awesome
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That is a freakin beautiful car. Congrats!
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beautiful car. a bit red for my tastes, expecialy under the hood lol. my uncle use to have one of those with something like a big block chevy sticking partialy out of the hood


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