I used to say, “I can’t appendix carry because I have a gut.”
After believing this for a few years, and from living in a state where it’s nearly impossible to get a Concealed Carry Permit, I was almost fixated on “small of back” carry. On the few occasions when I could carry (out of state), I always carried in the 4:00 or 5:00 position, primarily for comfort reasons.
I recently spoke to several other “heftier” gun owners (including a good friend who calls himself the “largest pound fo
Pictures will say it all...
With the roof done, it was time for the main color. All I can say is the painter wanted perfection. He even did the right side over, because he was not happy with the first application....
Enjoy the pictures...
So yeah..... when I was searching for my GTO..... I wanted either White or Silver with a Black Vinyl roof..... and I was happy with the look.....
But..... a few years before I painted the car, I went to the Atlantic City Car Auction and walked past a 67 GTO in the Convention Center that was a beautiful light blue and a painted white roof..... I had never actually seen a Two-Tone GTO, and upon further investigation found that you could order the cars like that, and the factory two-tone cars
So as you can see by the pics, I had uncovered some issues that were covered by trim. Once removed and blasted, the ugly came out. Areas of rot - Bottom of both front fenders behind front wheels, Bottom of 1/4's behind rear wheels, Panel behind the rear window, and finally the rear sail panels on each side of the rear window. All common areas of trouble for this type of body style. Good thing is, all areas the aftermarket has addressed with prefabbed patch panels....... Except for the Sail Panel
Hey Y'all Figured id Share my Progress on my AR-47 Build.
Parts List:
16" 7.62x39 BARRELED UPPER - OMEGA 15" SERIES with Shark Muzzle Brake - 5/8" x 24 TPI
Upper Receiver
A4 Upper Receiver
M4 Feed Ramps
Black Hardcoat Anodized Mil-Std-171 Type III Precision Machined to Mil-Spec Tolerances
Forged From High-Grade 7075 T6 Aluminum
Mil-Spec Forward Assist and Ejection Door
Barrel
16" 7.62 x 39mm 1x10 MIDWEIGHT MELONITE NITRIDE BARREL
Gas System
The year is 2009, and little did I know it, this was going to be a huge year for the GTO.
I figured I would get a few estimates on painting the car, knowing full well, I probably would not be able to afford it. I had figured I would have to wait until I retire to paint it. But what the hell, let get a few estimates.
What I found ..... Very few people like to paint/restore whole cars, other than true restoration shops. The few guys I squeezed a rough estimate out of said it would be aro
I am condensing these next 6 years because I do not want to bore the hell out of everyone....
I will give the highlights of what I did to the car:
Stripped out the interior and POR-15'd the floor and installed a fresh carpet set
Me and a buddy removed engine to repair the rear main seal oil leak.... unsuccessfully
In 2004, there was a change of what I wanted the car to be.... I had originally wanted to keep the car as authentic as I could, meaning Date Coded, belts and hoses
Well, after purchasing the GTO, I was not about to dump a lot of money into it right away. I had to sort of just enjoy it, until I could work up further funds for projects. So, I just keep it to little things, or some small items to keep it on the road.
The first thing..... Whitewalls had to go, so for now, had them turned around to blackwall.
I then had to have the radiator re-cored, but I knew that was coming, and I also installed a 180deg T-Stat.
2002 season was a little more
Hey y'all! After Researching for months i have decided to start my build So Heres a Blog On My First Part of my Build :-)
Parts Installed:
Anderson Lower Receiver
CMMG Lower Parts Kit
Magpul Polymer Trigger Guard, Flat Dark Earth
UTG AR15 Ergonomic Pistol Grip, FDE
AR-Stoner Buffer Tube Assembly 6-Position Mil-Spec Diameter AR-15 Aluminum Black
Magpul Stock MOE FCS Fixed Carbine AR-15, LR-308 Carbine Synthetic
Phase 5 We
So I will backtrack a little....
So I sold the 88 GT in 1999, I just was not driving it, in fear of someone scratching it, or anything. The car was depreciating ...... I decided it was time for look for my first classic muscle car. IT was between 2 of my favorites.... First choice was a 67 Pontiac GTO, ever since I was 13, I had fallen in love with the looks of the car, and at this point, I learned to really appreciate the history and feel of Pontiac. Another thing is ..... if anyone knows
Its now 1988 and I have started my career in the Auto Dealership world. I am selling cars at Headquarters Buick/Nissan/Jeep/Eagle in Morristown. I quickly start making more money than I ever have.....
GM and Ford are still going head to head for the top spot and its time for me to keep pace.... We actually had 3 1987 Buick Grand Nationals leftover on the lot, I figured I would wait and buy the last one.... but I changed my mind and decided to shop around and look at my alternatives.
It's 1986.... and the horsepower wars are getting warmed back up between the big 3, with Ford and GM going toe to toe as usual.
The 1986 Buick Grand National is the fastest production American car being sold in the US, and this is actually a big deal in GM, because there is an unwritten rule in GM that no car in the line up can be quicker than the Corvette. But what is even more disturbing is that the Corvette is not even the 2nd fastest car.... It's 3rd.
The 2nd fastest car.... The 19
So here I was in my early 20's and making some money now working full time after dropping out of college and about to make my 1st major car purchase.
This is where my car hobby hits a turning point, and in hindsight, I make the wrong choice, but I still have no regrets...
I was a car enthusiast but really just a wheelman, I enjoyed driving…. Fast and aggressive… but at this point had NO experience with getting my hands dirty working on them, and this would influence my next purchase.
So, in preparation for me going to college, my parents wanted a more reliable car. So halfway through my Senior year in HS, we sold the Lemans, and I somehow convinced my parents to allow me to buy a car with a standard transmission. Not an easy sell, since neither of my parents were car enthusiasts.
I had self-taught myself how to drive a stick by a co-worker at my job, letting me take is 70's Ford Pinto around the restaurant in the wee hours of the morning as we were cleaning up for the
Well, I have been involved with this forum for quite a while now, and judging by my screen name, you can see I am an automotive enthusiast. I figured this would be a great way for members to get to know me better and experience my passion for cars as I grew up.
I will start at the beginning and work toward present day....
I remember my Dad walking with me, and saying..... " you will grow out of this" ..... boy, was he wrong....lol
I will include in this blog entry, my 1st car....
As the euphoria of the 2016 presidential elections is wearing off, another feeling is starting to creep in on gun owners throughout our state. That feeling is one of great concern for the few gun rights we currently enjoy.
As Governor Christie's term is coming to an end, gun owners have to start accepting that in the near future, the few gun rights we currently enjoy are going to come under almost certain attack from politicians in the state. Don't get me wrong, while Governor Christie ha