JB's 97 Vert Build Thread *Update 6/5/11*

[JonBeast]

Re: My GT's Evolution *PICS*

Very cool. Car has made a lot of progress. I'm amazed that 5 years later your stock intake (plastic coolant crossover) is still holding up.

I'm surprised too...keeping my fingers crossed.

I'm planning on delving into the motor next year after I graduate...once I make some real money.

Thanks for all the compliments guys, its been a lot of work, and a lot of fun.

 

[D3VST8R96GT]

Re: My GT's Evolution *PICS*

nice job dude ...i liked the added touch of you labeling everyting in the picture of the tire comparison


are you running with or with out isos?

edit: sorry about the bad spelling my computer is freaking out

 

[JonBeast]

Re: JB's Build Thread

nice job dude ...i liked the added touch o you lbeling everyting in the picture of the tir comparison


are you runnig with or with out isos?

Haha I made that picture a couple years ago...thought it would be amusing.

No iso's all around.

 

[JonBeast]

Re: JB's Build Thread

Things TO DO this summer:

18" Black DD bullitts (getting a good deal on them from a friend)
Put carpet on my rear seat delete, and bolt it down
New Chin Spoiler
Smoked tails
Paint some engine parts

I'll keep you guys updated...hopefully I'll have the wheels in the next 2 weeks.

 

[SouthSide Tay]

Re: JB's Build Thread

hurry up and go back to the sallens or the 18" cobra wheels

 

[US Soldier(stang 98)]

Re: JB's Build Thread

man it came a long way. car looks sick

 

[JonBeast]

Re: JB's Build Thread

hurry up and go back to the sallens or the 18" cobra wheels

If only it was that simple haha...just started my summer job...so I'm on my way.

 

[NERD]

Re: JB's Build Thread

You know, I really want to check in on this thread but even my 10m cable connection screams when the page tries to load. LOL

 

[Dalamar]

Re: JB's Build Thread

that's awsome to see the progress of your car Johnbeast.
Very nice work man.

I miss your polished cobras... they're expensive, I know that. I want new wheels on my car but they're always being trumped by other things...

that tire shot, with comments is great!

 

[JonBeast]

Re: JB's Build Thread

Update 6-2-09:

Two steps backwars before I take one forward! Took off my chrome bullitts to sell them...and replaced them with "loaner" stock bullitts from a friend...new wheels in the next week or so.

 

[uncltrvlnmatt]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/2/09*

How is the black int paint holding up?

 

[JonBeast]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/2/09*

Interior is holding up great...the paint chips every now and then...but I just clean it up and spray it again and its back as good as new.

 

[D3VST8R96GT]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/2/09*

i think those stockers look good ....your getting black DD ? anthracite looks good

 

[JonBeast]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/2/09*

I'm still debating on what finish to go with...still need to get my chrome bullitts sold before I make a decision on new wheels.

 

[Dalamar]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/2/09*

you thought about black chrome?

 

[JonBeast]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/2/09*

Finally this thread made it to page two haha, takes too long to load...

Yea I have definitely considered it...but I am trying to stay reasonably priced with wheels this summer...looking for used FRs or Bullitts...

I have a bunch of other plans for the car this summer and I don't want to blow my budget on wheels like I did last summer haha

 

[Gus98GT]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/2/09*

NICE!!!

 

[JonBeast]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/2/09*

Parts ordered 6/6/09:

-New Chin Spoiler (AM)
-255/35/18 Bridgestones (Ebay Used)
-295/35/18 BFGs (Ebay Used)
-Chrome lug locks (AM)
-18" black DD bullitts (Friend)
-8000k HIT kit (Vvme.com)
-VHT Night Shades (Jegs.com)

ETA 3-10 days...

I will keep you guys update with pics as each part is delivered and installed :headbang:

 

[Win]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/6/09*

Nice sounds like it will be a nice day when those parts come in. I am still wanting to do the HID's in my car yet i need to replace the header panel behind my lights before i do so i can have full adjustable functions.

 

[JonBeast]

Re: JB's Build Thread *Update 6/6/09*

I'm gonna be a kid in a candy store...I'm the most excited about the BFGs, LOVEEEE the tread pattern:

Pics from the ebay sale: