BUILD THREAD “The Juggernaut”

[Texas82GP]

I’m somewhat sorry to hear that you purposely avoid reading the updates,

I don't like hearing that but understand. If I get behind, I don't want to skim through. I want to get full enjoyment and give the posts their due.

I used to have a lot more time. I used to take an hour lunchbreak and would normally spend it posting something. It's how the build thread on my brother's car happened. Now I take a 15 minute lunch at my desk, often still working. With juggling my part of building our new home (surveying/site plan/permitting/coordination with the electric provder/the shop, etc.), working on our current home to prepare it for sale, and trying to keep up with the needs of the family fleet, I'm just spread thin. I know it won't always be like this though. I also know I will come back to this thread for years to come for knowledge, ideas and inspiration.

Keep doing what you are doing. Your posts on here are definitely one of the biggest highlights.

 

[Sweet_Johnny]

I've also noticed what seems to be a lack of community/ actual conversation but chalked it up to me being new and not proving myself or earning respect yet. People doubt your mechanical and intellectual prowess when a 305 intake manifold kicks your *ss...

I can't speak for everyone but I'm often simply blown away by the depths you go to and don't know what to say aside from "looks great as always", and that almost seems worse than saying nothing. I'm sure you get tired of hearing that and are looking for more. I sometimes have questions or thoughts that I don't share because in my personal life I only say the wrong things and I don't wish to do that here. You've located and attacked problems that most of us didn't even know existed and will likely never, ever address and in the process you always give detailed explanations of what you're doing and why. I love that! There's no doubt that your builds are a main reason people frequent the site and we all learn a lot from members like you.

The treatment you've given the front and rear ends is easily noticed and appreciated, though much of your overall work will not be visible or comprehended and that speaks volumes about your dedication to fabricating an excellent piece of automotive artwork. You do these things because you feel compelled to modify them to be the best they can be, which is sometimes beyond the realm of imagination for the reader. But your explanation brings it home and it all makes sense. The tips and tricks embedded in your "long" posts are something I look forward to greatly and I regularly take screenshots so I can refer to them later. I absolutely hate people who kiss asses- and the forum has a few- but I hold you and your work in high regard and thank you for your contributions.

 

[Rktpwrd]

A sincere thank you for all the overwhelming support and comments Johnny, thank you so much. TBH I’m at a bit of a loss with how to respond to such a flattering post. I’m truly humbled by your kindness.

and don't know what to say aside from "looks great as always", and that almost seems worse than saying nothing.

Please don’t overthink or sweat this, even seemingly benign comments like that at least let me know that the posts are being seen and appreciated, it’s when there’s crickets in response that leaves me wondering if I should even bother.

much of your overall work will not be visible or comprehended

I’m perfectly fine with this, to me it’s the sign of a truly successful job. That someone knows that something is different, yet can’t quite put their finger on what. Modifications, IMHO should be complimentary to the rest of the overall package, and not stand out simply because they’re modified.

You do these things because you feel compelled to modify them to be the best they can be

There’s actually only a modicum of truth to this statement, I do most of what I do to address the shortcomings in what is an otherwise mass produced vehicle, again, IMHO. I feel that there are so many areas on these cars that were furnished with “that’s good enough for a production car” that could’ve been executed much better, and in my eyes, that’s all I’m trying to do. Make it better than stock.

I hold you and your work in high regard and thank you for your contributions.

Again, thank you very much for all the kind words, support, encouragement and compliments. I am truly humbled and flattered by the overwhelming support from not just you, but by several of the members that have commented and PM’d me in kind.

I will continue to contribute to and keep this thread updated because of that. Thank you all!

 

[olds307 and 403]

Looks fantastic, I see a lot of shiny paint on this beast.