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Originally Posted by Greg Reid

Hey, I'm getting bored with this thread... Just one perfect step after another. Can't you screw something up every once in a while? 8'))

Originally Posted by Scarebird

As much as Greg is kidding he does have a point; seeing pitfalls in builds warns others of issues.
An example was I saw nowhere the issue of putting the hardlines on after the front suspension - the other way is far easier!

I think you just jinxed me Greg! But you might also be speaking too soon. You haven't yet seen the debugging that will inevitably need to be done after I get it to be roadworthy.

Really though I did show that one screw-up last week where I found that bulge in the quarter panel. Glad I caught that one now. Last couple of days I have found myself altering some more of the cigar shapes along the sides of body. So, I've now sanded through the urethane primer in several places.
I've used all the products I've put on this car on other cars in the same way I'm doing this one so I'm very familiar with them. What I'm finding a hard challenge is the complicated shapes on the sides of this model of GTO and getting them block sanded correctly. I'm not totally confident I can get it exactly right but I am determined to get it as close as I can.
Member 68ragtop made and sent me a video of his car with details of how the cigar shapes are supposed to look. It has been super helpful and I have watched it several times. But I just don't think I can get mine to the level of his. His car is so perfect it is just incredible.

And thank you Scarebird for the tip about doing the hardlines before installing the front suspension. Not sure I would have done it that way if it hadn't been for you.

Originally Posted by dataway

I think it was Shakespeare who said "He is all fault who hath no fault at all"

So Roger beware of a great delamination event in the future
Actually I think you will prove Shakespeare wrong, and you are creating the Hamlet of Pontiacs (without the tragic parts of course)

I'm guessing there have been a lot of engineering tragedies in the world that could have been avoided if Roger was the project manager.

I think you have more confidence in me than I have in myself!

Originally Posted by 68gtoMN

Roger, I enjoyed reading this entire thread today. First, to your comment about choppy idle - fuel injection setups generally tend to smooth the idle on a "choppy" cam compared to a carburetor application of same cam. The fuel metering is more precise and the ability to adjust for variances is vast, so no surprise there. Great numbers.

As so many have responded, you have done the hobby a great service in this thread. You have given a master class in patience, planning for dependencies, being methodical and believing in your ability to just do what was necessary. Call yourself an amateur or hobbyist if you like - many professionals could learn a thing or two about how to do things correctly from your approach. The results are the fruits of your vision, your approach and your resolve. Many will be inspired from this effort and what was formerly too daunting for some to tackle will be transformed into action because of what you shared and how well you documented your journey.
I can't wait to see the finished project! Cheers! Kurt

Wow, thank you for all the kind words Kurt.
Now the pressure is on not to disappoint!