I had my fair share of problems over the next few outings but I managed to get everything sorted out the week before the Nat's. No pictures but a couple of videos from Quaker Friday night TNT. I worked all night trying to get the suspension dialed in but the track was crapola and I was fighting an uphill battle!

http://youtu.be/QT7TUmTZ8AU

http://youtu.be/wgIojVEdYcw

http://youtu.be/N99-OU7v4fo

All loaded up and ready to head to the Nat's! I did it....



At the fabled Mopar National's!



My beautiful wife! Without her I wouldn't have been able to complete this.

That was kool... Good looking car, I love that Body...

The interior isn't complete and that's a whole different story.

We did a little traveling this year and hit the big 3 events. Of course we were at the Nat's. We hit the Mopar World Finals at Norwalk (I won the Saturday night MW/Hemi gambler) and we made it to Indy for the Fall Ball to round the year out. I did things a little backwards. I told myself I wasn't going to worry about being competitive this year I was just going to sort things out. Well I got the car competitive and haven't made many adjustments. Hell, it was consistent enough to go 6 rounds for a win! It launches like a Chevy and I don't like that. The springs are to heavy and I will change those in the coming months. I'm going through the traps on the 7k chip with 4.56's. I'd like to change them to 4.30's or 4.10's. Another something that will need help over the winter slumber.








Final round in the MW/Hemi gambler at the World Finals.




Well there it is folks! I hope you enjoyed your journey with me. It sure has been fun reliving my trials and tribulations. I had a great year building the old girl. It has been full of ups and downs and I am already looking forward to the next one! If you see me out and about, please stop by and say hello. I don't drink beer but I'll have a handshake and a smile for ya!

Great looking car Jon. I think you picked up that trunk trim from me at the Nats? Glad to see your project came together so nice.

That's an awesome car, love those early b-bodies.

Fantastic build Jon! Love the team effort!

Thanks for all the comments guys! It means a lot to me.

That was you Josh. As you can see that chrome has been put to use.

that is a really great looking car - we have an original 63 belvedere max wegde car that is still getting raced down the track over here in west australia -great to see that shaped car off the line-it really defines mopar.
all the best
frank

Very nice. I agree it's nice to do your own stuff. When someone asks who did this or that you can say "Me'. Boy , wish mine was that clean when I started. Look forward to racing against you next year.
Doug

i realllly like this car!!! awsome job,, if anyone has a savoy,, project, i'm looking for one,, jc - columbus ohio

What a great story, and an even better job on your car! Thanks so much for posting and being an inspiration to many. So wonderful to have the family involved, creating irreplaceable memories like that.

Awesome job!


Mark

Wow! Huge inspiration to pickup where I left off on mine! Mini tubbed done, 12 pt Moly cage done, Dana done and subframe connectors done. Love the white with the red guts. Nicely done.

Great job. I love the '62-'65 B bodies.

Terrific story. Great photos and outstanding results. You are an inspiration to all of us.

One comment: take care to really appreciate having your Dad around and involved. Mine used to help out all the time when I was running my car. He passed away 7 years ago now. Lots of good memories but I still regret not appreciating his time and help more when he was around.

Thanks for all the great comments guys!

My dad and I have been building cars for as long as I can remember. Sometimes we don't agree on things but at the end of the day I still enjoy his input and support.

Doug,

Very that's really neat! I bet every 63 and 64 you see reminds you of your dad. I have followed your build very closely as well. Your attention to detail is second to none and I can't wait to see your car in person next year.

Great build and awesome story. Back to the top for a great build.

what a killer car.

very nice car!