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http://www.chevyspeed.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Drag Racing >> Drag Racing Pictures >> Chris's Car Back From Paint http://www.chevyspeed.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1176605077 Message started by Chris Smith on 04/14/07 at 21:44:31

Title: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 04/14/07 at 21:44:31

I picked up my car on Friday. Here it is at home.

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Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 04/14/07 at 21:44:55

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Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 04/14/07 at 21:45:19

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Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 04/14/07 at 21:45:44

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Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Cindy Young on 04/14/07 at 22:05:47

CHRIS THE LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!!

CINDY

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Hamp on 04/14/07 at 22:25:00

I agree with Cindy. That is awesome. Now hurry and get it together so you can play with your newly painted toy. ;) ;D

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 04/14/07 at 22:26:47

Thanks!

I am going to try to get it going as fast as I can, There are a few steps that might take a while.

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Hamp on 04/14/07 at 22:35:23

There always are. I am convinced these days that if you don't run into a few snags every once in a while you are not doing it right.

Hamp

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 04/14/07 at 23:13:57

hehe, very true!

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by robztrux on 04/14/07 at 23:28:53

looks better than it ever has cant wait to see it done.

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Jared Black on 04/16/07 at 09:39:36

Love it!

JB

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by olcoe on 04/17/07 at 21:55:11

Chris car looks great, be glad when I can repaint mine and finish it

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 04/29/07 at 14:09:45

Just a couple update pics.

Chris

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Post by Chris Smith on 04/29/07 at 14:10:08

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Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by MikeGuthrie on 06/16/07 at 16:13:42

Car looks great!!! It has come a long way since high school.
I bought a 71 nova,plans are to start on it in the next few months. It has a long way to go. Maybe by next year it will be running.

Mike Guthrie

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 06/16/07 at 20:23:16

Thanks mike.

Welcome to our site. Slow some days and crazy some days.

Post some pics of your car, would love to see it before you get started on it.

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 06/16/07 at 20:33:23

Mine has been slow going. I get one thing done and have to redo two things I have done already!

It has been crazy but fun. I am back in town for a month and a half so going to try to get it done soon!

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by A442DUDE on 06/27/07 at 09:31:29

CHRIS THE CAR LOOKS KIKC ASS!!!!! ITS COME A LONG WAY FROM WHAT I REMEMBER

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 06/27/07 at 10:37:36

Thanks!

I need to post some newer pics but just haven't made anything that makes that big of a difference. Maybe next week.

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 07/11/07 at 22:25:26

Just thought I would post an update.

Motor, tranny and rearend are all buttoned up and ready to go. I lack some of the interior, fuel lines, brake lines and a few other things. Really not that much. I hope to be driving it in a couple weeks and racing soon after that. I will try to get some new pics up this weekend.

Who is good around altus at laying carpet? Other interior things?

I also need to find someone good at welding aluminum. I haven't asked jason if he does aluminum yet. Anyone know?

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by 84silverado on 07/12/07 at 02:39:05

wow sounds great it's come a long way cant wait to see it done.... there is a guy on park lane just north of falcon that does upholstery and also a place south of broadway on main st. that does it.... as far as welding aluminum ive had halls welding do a billet grille and a guy out at bates brothers welded my tranny back up

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by M@ on 07/12/07 at 02:40:30

the guys down at E.S.W. ( equipment services & welding) do excellent aluminum work. as for the carpet i dunno....

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 07/12/07 at 08:28:41

Thanks for the replies!

I am just sooo worried about it looking good since it will be a main bracket in my engine compartment.

Thanks

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by robztrux on 07/12/07 at 11:11:36

Those guys next door to the shop are supposed to be pretty good at welding alum as for carpet in altus good luck I dont know any one I would recommend I could tell you who I could stay away from if you want to call me. That new trailer looks good too. BTW congrats on FINALLY buying a trailer all those years of racing is hard to imagine that its your 1st one ;D

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 07/12/07 at 12:17:18

I always had good friends to help me! =)

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Gitdowns on 07/12/07 at 19:12:11

Jason can weld aluminum very good. Tell him to give me a call if he needs my welder.

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 07/12/07 at 21:26:02

Perfect, I was hoping he could!

Thanks greg. If you don't mind can someone send me his phone number again. Please only send it in private message. He told me to give him a call but I lost his number.

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 07/12/07 at 21:26:55

Also if anyone has the information for the guy that inspects the chassis for our division I would love to have his info.

Thanks,

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Bowties4me on 07/12/07 at 22:14:10

Chris, David Jones (big dave) brother Mike is back in town and is supposed to be very good at upholstery work. He is out on east Broadway in the small building in front of the one you used to rent! I've got his number at the lot also.

Good to hear that Jason can weld aluminum-hopefully he isn't too backed up.

Monte

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 07/12/07 at 22:52:16

I didn't know that was him. I almost went in there today. not sure he will remember me. Maybe we can have big dave call him and warn him. ;D

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Bowties4me on 07/23/07 at 18:24:42

IT IS ALIVE and KICKING!!!!

It's all down hill from here Chris. All the hard work is startin' to pay off.

Sure did look badass coming down the street!

Monte

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Chris Smith on 07/23/07 at 20:16:49

hehe!

Thanks Monte!

I have been napping all day since the drive since it has been crazy for the last 7 days getting to this point.

Thanks for all the help Monte!

And also for the help from Rob, Jared and Justin!

I still have a lot to do but at least I can drive it again.

Chris

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by Jared Black on 07/24/07 at 07:43:41

Yea!
Congrats!
We were thinking about coming down to visit Aug. 3 weekend.
you guys wanna get together for a cookout or something?

JB

Title: Re: Chris's Car Back From Paint
Post by robztrux on 07/24/07 at 10:17:16

So will it be ready for the races this weekend? ;D Well enjoy your vacation. I wish I could have helped more but I really have to hurry and get that house together.