Bronze Brick

[1evilregal]

I'm kinda on the fence on this one...

I've met Bob in person, and he's one of the most genuine people you'll ever want to meet. never saw the car in person, met him when he traveled to FL for a gto meet, and had planned to hit the Tail of the Dragon together, and had dinner with him the night before.
I also believe that once the car is in the ownership of another person, you give up all rights on how it's treated...

What you guys have to remember is: Bob bought this car new, and changed it over the years to be highly respectable... kinda like a child. he had it when it had just been born, and had it for what, 30 some years? how many of you can say the same about your pride and joy, and how many could just turn around and not care what happens to it? give Bob a break, he poured his heart into this car.

as for the OP, I've never met him, but if ol' Bob is still friends with him after all of this, he's got to be a stand up guy... why do y'all care about his business, and what happens with the motor? give him a break, he's the one who ponied up the $$$ for the car, and it his to do with how he sees fit...

I'm not defending anyone here, just being a fence sitter...yes the Bronze Brick is somewhat of a legend, along with a handful of other cars that have taken center stage in here, but sometimes legends fade into the sunset. keep it in your minds the way it was when Bob owned it.

 

[FasBu’s75]

I'm kinda on the fence on this one...

I've met Bob in person, and he's one of the most genuine people you'll ever want to meet. never saw the car in person, met him when he traveled to FL for a gto meet, and had planned to hit the Tail of the Dragon together, and had dinner with him the night before.
I also believe that once the car is in the ownership of another person, you give up all rights on how it's treated...

What you guys have to remember is: Bob bought this car new, and changed it over the years to be highly respectable... kinda like a child. he had it when it had just been born, and had it for what, 30 some years? how many of you can say the same about your pride and joy, and how many could just turn around and not care what happens to it? give Bob a break, he poured his heart into this car.

as for the OP, I've never met him, but if ol' Bob is still friends with him after all of this, he's got to be a stand up guy... why do y'all care about his business, and what happens with the motor? give him a break, he's the one who ponied up the $$$ for the car, and it his to do with how he sees fit...

I'm not defending anyone here, just being a fence sitter...yes the Bronze Brick is somewhat of a legend, along with a handful of other cars that have taken center stage in here, but sometimes legends fade into the sunset. keep it in your minds the way it was when Bob owned it.

Man you got it 100% right!! I care about Bob much more than I do about anything else.
I never intended to hurt Bob at all. I honestly was so proud of his creation to live forever because of the power of tv that I never considered it ever hurting his feelings the way it did. Thank you for your comment!

 

[scoti]

Seems some are acting like the car was used in a 'Dukes of Hazzard' style jump by some YouTuber seeking .005 secs of fame.

With exception to the motor/trans (that weren't OE correct anyway), the car is intact & hasn't been butchered in any way except for Bob's handiwork from what has been communicated here.

Put a Big Block in it.
Put an LS in it.
Pop in another SBC that's updated. Poof.... It lives for more adventures & CHANGES for whomever owns it.

 

[08Malibu]

Shew. Y’all got some serious imaginations.
1. 12 surgeries later but still had intentions of paying a major shop to build this car out.
2. I have no ego whatsoever.
3. Motortrend needed a motor immediately to finish a show. like in that moment and put off filming for 36 hours while paying a lot of people from California to wait for the swap
4. I didn’t rub Bobs nose in anything. There was a lot of bragging on him and his creation on and off camera. I only wanted to share with him.
5. Editing made it look like we done a 13 minute burnout at 10,000 rpm
6. The car has not been hacked up. The motor and trans was pulled out with it most care.
7. I got sick of the bitching and the ASSuming like you guys are doing here and dissecting every word.
8. I was offered X but accepted Y simply because the man has plans with his kids (Dear baby Jesus)
9. I done forgot all the crap that’s been spewed.
Come at me Bro. Lol. Just kidding

So why want the motor returned like was stated on the show, and by you? That’s all I’m wondering.

 

[FasBu’s75]

So why want the motor returned like was stated on the show, and by you? That’s all I’m wondering.

I’ve avoided answering this question for a couple reasons however it’s been asked many times. 1 Answer is that it will be used in the future for several different episodes to come.

 

[FasBu’s75]

Seems some are acting like the car was used in a 'Dukes of Hazzard' style jump by some YouTuber seeking .005 secs of fame.

With exception to the motor/trans (that weren't OE correct anyway), the car is intact & hasn't been butchered in any way except for Bob's handiwork from what has been communicated here.

Put a Big Block in it.
Put an LS in it.
Pop in another SBC that's updated. Poof.... It lives for more adventures & CHANGES for whomever owns it.

Perfect comment!! Thank you. Here’s a pic as it sits today. Slicks and skinnies

 

[PBGBodyFan]

Seems some are acting like the car was used in a 'Dukes of Hazzard' style jump by some YouTuber seeking .005 secs of fame.

With exception to the motor/trans (that weren't OE correct anyway), the car is intact & hasn't been butchered in any way except for Bob's handiwork from what has been communicated here.

Put a Big Block in it.
Put an LS in it.
Pop in another SBC that's updated. Poof.... It lives for more adventures & CHANGES for whomever owns it.

It’s 2021, go electric, LS power is already antiquated.

I’m just here to stir the pot.

 

[scoti]

It’s 2021, go electric, LS power is already antiquated.

I’m just here to stir the pot.

Too funny.... I was going to put EV as an option as well. 😆

 

[ck80]

It’s 2021, go electric, LS power is already antiquated.

I’m just here to stir the pot.

Too funny.... I was going to put EV as an option as well. 😆

You're both wrong. Dr Fusion was supposed to power the Flux Capacitor a few years back already.

 

[vanrah]

Greetings Guys; First let me say Thank You to all. For excepting me as a "G" brother. Wow Who would of excepted a 5 page out pouring? This forum, the internet & a few laps around the sun has blessed me with many friends. I don't always agree with my friends & that's good as if we always agreed it would be a Damn boring world. We would all have red 69 Camaro's? So their is no good-bad, right-wrong here. Just an Ole' man that raised a Ole' cop car to a Fun driver. For those that have made lots of laps around the sun GM used to build Super Sports, Heavy duty everything usually with some kind of performance engine. Then they (GM) stopped, but you could get a 9C1 with all the good under pinning's. So I kind a thought of the Bronze Brick as a SS car without badges as it was the only full framed 2 door with a good suspension available. Not many were made & they certainly weren't Hallo cars, but if ya think about it, The Bronze Brick was more exclusive than a GNX. But without Hype so little value to most. Ya the OE Lm 1 engine was junk so I had little choice but to replace it. Yes I did add Recaro buckets & the Buick 3rd member. Being an Engine guy I couldn't build a Chevy with Chevy parts, only the block was GM. But it looked like a Chevy engine! The Outomible still had the original theme of what was hot (lower case) back in 79. I had thought Eric was going to keep the OE theme with a SBC since their are so many to pick from that aren't unusual to put a Ls or BBC's in. He changed his mind & that's his prerogative! That of course was disappointing to me. And then to it top off the engine that took me years+++ to save up for & develop to a point where it was bullet proof. And make 500 Ft Lbs. of Torque all day. Was dis-guarded so casualty. That was like a kid, to me & it was time for the kid to leave home & strike out on it's (the engine) own. Not to mention the trans that also had Many Hours of development. Anyway I'm not going to lose a friend ship over a choice that wasn't mine to make. But that friend found my soft spot (brain)! I hope to see him during drag week & yes he is welcome here for a shower & sleep if he has time. Oh for those that are curious, "Why did I sell it "Eric knows & knew before he purchased it. I'm not Ole' Bob but OLD, I'll be 75 in a few weeks. My body is-has deteriorated to the point that I can't even torque a head bolt any longer without pain. Sooner than later I will have to sell my house as I'm having trouble taking care of it (snow removal grass cutting, on & on), old age!. So when the house goes the three car garage goes. My retirement was wiped out in the recession of 2001 along with my good job I was 54. And what was left of my retirement was hammered again in 2008-09 along with the replacement 1/2 pay job. So I live on Soc. Sec. now days & have for 12 years now. Can you say Budget? Ya just can't keep 3 cars in tip top condition very long at that income level. In closing, the UP side, Eric purchased The Bronze Brick at just under 1/2 of what the part costs (lots of expensive parts) & that freed up garage space so I can move to a smaller or assisted living place in hopefully the distant future. And even more important is the fact that the wife & I hadn't planed on me out living her so most of out insurance is on me. The sale money I received went to future food for me if the wife does pass first? For this I Am Forever Grateful to Eric for my future. Ok I did divert 30% to One Last Thrash, Re-Freshing the GuTOo. Yes I know I devalued it! As many here know I have a sever case of the Affliction, "I can't leave it stock" & it's contagious. Now ya all know the story & Thank You again for being a Car Nut friend, Ole' Bob. Ps: pictures 1964 - 2021