Thursday, September 23, 2010

CRUNCH TIME!

Yep. We are within a month of Race Day(s). There is still a TON to do, but not because of lack of effort. John and Tom put in a marathon session recently to get the car to rolling status. Unfortunately, all parts of the car still need work.

http://picasaweb.google.com/112114431924661854258/ChevetteBuildSeptember#

As you can see from the above photo link, a full fridge of beer was reduced to a skeleton in one weekend. Blood, sweat, and beers.

Any and all help at this point is appreciated. Contact any of the four of us that you know and come turn a wrench, or just lend moral support.

Dewey Decimator

Friday, June 25, 2010

Long time, no post

Ok ok ok. We have not put anything up here in ages. Sue us.

New pics from this past weekend.

June weekend work

Look! An engine!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

New post

Finally, after what seems like a million years, an update.

Lots of work done on the car this past weekend. Rob was not in town and unable to help [gone fishin'].

Roll cage is in. Measurments for the transmission, drive shaft, and engine placement were taken.

Check out the pics.

http://picasaweb.google.com/112114431924661854258/ChevetteCageInstall?feat=email#

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Donor Car

You have probably all been wondering if this is going to be a "Fred Flinstone" car based on the fact that we never showed an engine or transmission. We didn't have one and that was the fall back plan until the 28th. We didn't have the money in the budget for all of the shoes that it would take for a 14 hour race and we weren't sure it that would fit the bill of tire and wheel expenses. So we we're looking for a reasonable donor car. Hopefully, with a V6, RWD, and above all cheap. On browsing craigslist I struck upon this S10. After calling him up at 11 am I headed out to go see the truck. About 90 minutes later, after driving, listening to it, and checking compression, it became the newest addition to our Frankenstein. That night with my dad driving and me playing "The Bandit" we got her home from North Prairie and tucked into the back yard. Before they become one, they are resting near to eachother getting acquainted.
I can't say enough good about it. It was everything we wanted 4.3L V6, 5 speed manual, and a stronger rear end. Fit into the hull of our 'vette this thing is going to scream.

For more photos see the web album that Google, formerly Topeka is hosting for us here: http://picasaweb.google.com/johnsimons963/S10New#

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Slideshow

A little slideshow from Tom showing where we are at.

Our work so far

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Webcast!

If you are interested in how the race will look, it seems that many of the races have a webcast. Head over to the parent site for a look.

http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/

Monday, March 8, 2010

Weekend result

Lots of work got done on the car this weekend. Basically, everything that can come off a car without a blow torch or a grinder was removed. The only thing left is the rear view mirror.

Tom was in town for the weekend, which was great. He will be attempting to come back to Wisconsin as often as he can to work on the car. Oh, and to see friends and family also.

Still looking for an engine and a transmission. It would be best if we could find a complete donor car/truck, as we would then be able to use an existing wiring harness. Otherwise we would have to cobble one together.

Some pictures from Josh.


Not much left on the car.



Engine bay



All the interior is out



Rear hatch is off



All the glass is out



Front suspension almost completely removed

It seems that John will be looking at an S10 pickup this coming weekend. Possible donor for the engine and tranny.

Next working weekend will be March 19th - 21st.