Long overdue update

I've been kind of quiet lately and haven't updated my project much so I figured now would be a good time since I had the camera today to take pictures.

Before I get into it there's some background. In august I left my job of KFC GM for a job as a welder in a machine shop. The job was great, and the pay was even better. Unfortunately the weekend before thanksgiving I was given the news that I was being laid off, along with quite a few others. I have never been put in a situation like this before and it was difficult for me to deal with. I started to collect unemployment which was only enough to keep the bills paid. Therefore all funding for the RS came to a screeching halt.

After weeks of job hunting and about 30+ applications, I finally got hired at a place nearby, but I don't start until the 2nd of Jan. So, I've been spending all my time lately on cosmetic issues with the car, mainly painting/coating parts.

Before I was laid off I was able to buy a few new parts that will be going in once the rear-end is done.

First I painted the sway bar and track bar gloss red...
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06007.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06006.jpg

Then I did the rear-end in gloss black, I'm really pleased with the result (notice the LCA relocation brackets to keep the elf community happy)
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06001.jpg
The rear end isn't back in yet because I got gears for a 3-series carrier, which I thought I had, but I was wrong. Gotta get out to summit to exchange them for the proper set.

Next up was the brake drums, painted gloss black
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06005.jpg

After that, I decided to do the rear wheel wells, the fronts I will do later...
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06004.jpg

Today I finished up the heat shield that's between the gas tank and muffler
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06008.jpg

My gauge panel just because I wanted to...
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06009.jpg

My ugly line lock and fuel line/gauge install
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06011.jpg

A new intake manifold, Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap, because the Holley moved my TBI up 2 inches causing the throttle and tv cables to not reach.
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06013.jpg

I also installed a Walbro fuel pump so the TBI can efficiently feed this thing, but I didn't take a photo.

And finally, I was going to keep this a secret for as long as I could, but I couldn't find a good place to hide it...
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egenopsyde91/12-29-06014.jpg
75-175hp kit :D

Well, that about sums it up for now...

Damn, that really sucks that you got laid off before the hollidays. But at least you're keeping your chin up with a sweet project. And now you're going to be a bottle baby.

looking good geno, wait till you see mine next fall , 425HP here i come!

Looking good Geno.

Nice shit man! Sucks about the job situation, but the camaro's lookin good


and good to see the you know what ;)

I've got my own project underway that only one person here knows of... gonna post about it soon

Am I that one person or is there someone more special?(yes I mean short bus special). Lookin real good Geno and if you need a few bucks to hold you over, I will give you TS's number :evillol: .

ewww

1 word sums it up for you Geno..............








poop :jump3:

Sorry about the misfortune man, hope things get better for u....and get that beast done!!