Hey, Fitz..

mikiec · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 12:39 PM

Have you sold the boat yet? You're gonna need that money to pay for gas in the new ride. By the time it's ready gas will be 10.00 a gallon.

Mike

BPWilliams · #2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 01:13 PM

Forget about the gas, I want to see how you are going to keep it cool in the summer? If it is anything like mine she will run hot! Fitz what are the specs on the block? looking to get Bob B. in the rear view?

At last! company at the gas station! I was getting tired of stoping alone!

Sounds like fun!

Brian

mikiec · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 01:41 PM

Brian,

Stopping alone? Actually it's not a fuel problem. Maybe personal hygene??

Brian
here is Fitz report: http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...cat=500&page=1

613 HP @ 6000
584 Ft Lbs @ 5700

As far as over heating goes, talk to Bob B he has solved all his overheating problems with his BB. During the parade in Heber on the 4th. He ran nice and cool.

Fitz, if you want to see Bob in your mirror you better add some juice to that beast.

Fitz, What's your budget for rear tires??

Mike

Fitz · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 02:50 PM

Boat is actually for sale; for a very high price but I don't think I will get the price I am looking for so I will be boating for awhile. You guys need to make a run up there sometime. The price of gas doesn't matter as this is just a play toy. If I was worried about gas, which I think will hit $2.50-60 for premium before it is all over; but then again gas for the boat is well over that per gallon now. (thanks to the idiots who won't let us drill in the states and eat the damn raindeer in Alaska). Like Dennis Miller says, "are we just going to stare at the mountains and watch it snow for the rest of our lifes" Or drill for oil and gas so we can tell those sand pounders to eat dirt! Anyone that wants to fill it up for a ride is welcome. That is the reason we sit and drink at the dock which is better for the heart! Bull #hit is easier to understand that way.

The Hot Rod air conditioner v the Vintage air conditioner may do the job especially with a hard top. I remember running the "green king" on our way to Sedona for lunch and almost had him but that torque big block did me in after 60mph. Of course the wife was yelling at me. Why do they do that? It was fun though.

You will have to ask Gordon about what is in the engine. Jim is right, you can read the graph print out Matt prepared. We will see how it compares on the dyno.

Worried about what kind of stereo I am putting in now.

Tires are going to be Yoko or Pirellis I think on 18" rims. More to come. Hopefully the car will be around for Crusin on Central. they were shooting for Labor Day but "it won't walk by then"

Fitz · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 02:55 PM

Bob, how did you deal with the heat. I am going to have Gordon's guys insulate the firewall inside and out; possibly wrap the headers and make sure all the little wire holes are glued shut. What else to do???????????????????????

Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 05:42 PM

ProBlend 40 below/distilled water/water pump lube in cooling system, ProBlend in Oil, 180 degree balanced thermostat, phenolic spacer, manual fan switch, jet-hot intake manifold and exhaust headers.

Bob

Fitz · #7 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 07:00 PM

Thanks Bob, I am sure Gordon will see this also. I think we are doing most or all of that. later....

Fitz · #8 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 07:10 PM

I forgot to mention I have in storage 4 17" Sumotomo HTR Z tires with about 7400 miles on them. I switched to the HRR Z II for a track event. The rears are slightly larger of course. I think they are 45s but check with Gordon to be sure. Someone want these make me an offer. My new car is going to have 18s on them so I can not use them.

mikiec · #9 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 07:49 PM

18 Inch wheels

Where are you putting the little blue and red neon lights? Coffee can out the back? Stereo.. what 10K watts playing getto music?

Who's building this car FunkMaster?????

Mike

Fitz · #10 (**permalink**) 08-23-2004, 09:32 PM

I know, I know but it will be a bad ass car. I guess I could put a blower on it but there is no room in the engine bay. They are setting it up just in case I want to give it a little taste of juice in the future.

The hardest decision I had with this car was picking the color. Silver with a black stripe. Didn't think too many out there like that.

BPWilliams · #11 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 01:29 PM

Hey Fitz you should put on those quick jacks like they have on the Indy cars. You can sit there listining to the music, airconditioned, in the shade while you change your tires! Is your wife going to be driving this car alot? you might want visors with a mirror also. Oppssss went to far, yes honey sorry Barbara, I will be nice..... Time for me to go!

L8r,
Brian Yes be right there honey...............

vettestr · #12 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 02:43 PM

Just sitting back and watching all thats going by. It 's not easy for a trouble maker like me to be gooooood though. I don't know ya well enogh to give ya $hit yet Fitz but why are you sure about Silver color? You need a rare and unique color scheme like blue with white stripes -- like mine!

Hey Mikiec, Do you have those cores for me yet?

mikiec · #13 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 03:02 PM

Yes,

I'll bring them tonight if your gonna make it. If not I'll get them to you in a day of so.

Mike

Karl Bebout · #14 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 03:22 PM

Is there a cruise in tonight on your side of town? Where? I might roll the clunker out since the temperature's only 94°.

Fitz · #15 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 03:55 PM

Jeff, I was giving Mikiec crap about the color. I am going with a 2004 Mustang Firered. I wanted something very dark and slightly cobra different with Black stripe and small white on black border. Haven't seen this color so far; now watch at the next event there will be 5 of us or something. I am getting crazy not having a car to drive but then again it is so damn hot it would be sitting in the garage anyway.
Brian, she won't drive it but I am working on her. You know the routine, "Easy honey! Don't do that! Shift now! Wait to Shift! Watch out! Can your foot touch the brake?????????????????? Holi Crap, do you see that stop sign and cop??????? We are going to die!!!!!!!!! Changing the tire is AAA and she would tell me to rod iron up my ......

mikiec · #16 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 04:50 PM

Karl,

We have a Tuesday night cruisin at the Sonic located at 59th Ave and Union Hills rd.

You know just the usual sit around eat, gab and cause trouble.

Mike

mikiec · #17 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 04:52 PM

Bob,

You had me worried there. I figured it was definatly time to get the car re-painted.

Mike

vettestr · #18 (**permalink**) 08-24-2004, 05:50 PM

Fitz and Mikiec,
I was given ya each a little gig. I ask mikiec why after all the hard work to build his car he got cheap and lazy. Ya know clear coating primer is just not acceptable. Sure the clear coat does reduce fingerprints and such BUT spend the extra 100 bucks and put some color on the old hot rod.
I choose a very rare and exotic color scheme for mine, you don't see too many blue and white cars out there.... I wanted to be unique like I think you do too.