white_2kgt Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I've got to hear more about this car, er wagon? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Oh Sweet Jesus...someone finally built it. -JWL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572611 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pederb Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 John's wet dream finally came true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I'm speechless. That is simply awesome. -JWL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Corkran Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Yes, but don't worry - it doesn't have an LS2 in it (yet)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim P. Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 I would have to agree - that is truly awesome! My only disappointment is that I didn't think of it first! -jim pantas occasional AIX racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Algozine Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 How was your race weekend? Just great, I finished second. Oh, what car beat you? A station wagon, kicked my butt. Car looks pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff F Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I saw that picture and immediately knew it was Dave Blum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon dawes Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 alright chad, i want my engine bay to look like this when we're done with the green machine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_2kgt Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 alright chad, i want my engine bay to look like this when we're done with the green machine: Sure, no problem. We'll fill the holes in first though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Corkran Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 How was your race weekend? Just great, I finished second. Oh, what car beat you? A station wagon, kicked my butt. Car looks pretty cool. Substitute the word third for second and you've got my weekend (well, Saturday). I saw him just ahead near the end of the race but didn't even know he was running AI. Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 alright chad, i want my engine bay to look like this when we're done with the green machine: Hurry up and start cleaning and sanding then....It will take alot of time to make it look sweet. I almost bought a v8 fairmont wagon over a year ago...it was too far away and I let it go. Blum's car is Bad Ass for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racercosmo Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Did it have a rearward facing race seat in the way back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 nah I think it was a jack, stands and 2 spare tires/wheels plus crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroceryKart Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hey guys, glad you liked the car. It was nice to finally get to run it. Frank, thanks to you and the other AI folks for letting me run with you. That was the most fun I've had racing. It was really crowded on North Course but everybody raced clean despite the chaos. I'll definitely be running with NASA again. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 mon back any time ya' hear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Corkran Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hi Dave, I only saw your car from a distance on Friday during the awards when you got the Most Unlikely Track Car award. And of course a few glimpses around Nelson's '66 AIX Mustang (he was right behind you towards the end, I was behind him). I'm really glad you built that car to run AI, I used to think about building a Fairmont. But I never took the final step to "station wagon". What you've got there is a true Sport/Utility Vehicle. Before I bought my chassis I'd drive by a 4-door Fairmont with "$200" on the windshield every time I went to help Christian (AI director) build his car. It took all my willpower not to stop, cause I knew if I did... Did you manage to get 275's under the fenders? At the time I saw the 4-door, no flares were allowed in AI. Any plans to come to Summit Point in August or October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Ginsberg Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I'm speechless. That is simply awesome. -JWL I couldn't agree more. That car is very cool. The mini-light rims.....f'n bitch'n. Way to be different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroceryKart Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Thanks Adam and Renntag! Frank, you could still build one! Or maybe a Granada or Grand Marquis? The possibilities are endless. I hear you on the sport/ute thing, I had that in mind when I built it. Wouldn't it be cool to pass some Porsches on track with a couple of bikes on the roof? I've already dented the aluminum in back from carrying junk around, and there are some scratches in the rear lexan from where a beer keg I had back there slid into the window. If I had to pick the only downside to this body it's that you can't get any tire under it. No, you can't fit 275s. The most I can get under it is 245s and that's fooling around with spacers to get the offset right. Those are only 7" wheels I'm running. Mostly it's the back that has the clearance issues. I think this winter I'll cut the inner fenders and flare the rear some. I don't know whether I'll make anything at Summit with work being as crazy as it is right now. I wouldn't mind going though, it's been years since I've been there. We'll see. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pederb Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 JWL, wee need that one as a staff vehicle for the Championships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Corkran Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Frank, you could still build one! Or maybe a Granada or Grand Marquis? I've already got an AI car to siphon off 100% of my time and money now, thanks. VIR was the first full weekend shakedown/comp school/racing, so I think I'll keep it a while. Nothing much unique about it beyond the ultra-mild, reliable, low-rpm 351W (once again, built before the torque limit rule), but it looks like it will get the job done. I hear you on the sport/ute thing, I had that in mind when I built it. Wouldn't it be cool to pass some Porsches on track with a couple of bikes on the roof? I've already dented the aluminum in back from carrying junk around, and there are some scratches in the rear lexan from where a beer keg I had back there slid into the window. You mean your car is still street legal? Sweet, very sweet. You've got to find some fireproof shag carpeting for the back though. If I had to pick the only downside to this body it's that you can't get any tire under it. No, you can't fit 275s. The most I can get under it is 245s and that's fooling around with spacers to get the offset right. Those are only 7" wheels I'm running. Mostly it's the back that has the clearance issues. I think this winter I'll cut the inner fenders and flare the rear some. That's what I figured, and what discouraged me from the 4-door back when you could only roll the fenders for tire clearance. I don't know whether I'll make anything at Summit with work being as crazy as it is right now. I wouldn't mind going though, it's been years since I've been there. We'll see. Well Dave, I think I can speak for the entire Thunder field when I say we'd love to see you there. If not this month, then maybe in October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroceryKart Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Frank, the car is still street legal. I try to drive it to work and back a couple times a week. Without all the decals on it nobody seems to notice it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustic Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I just wanted to stop in to say "COOL CAR!!!" But hey... eveybody knows I like the big bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 ... eveybody knows I like the big bodies. big girls need love too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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