HHR - Buick Bijou Super Progress
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Joined: 11-04-2012
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From: Dedham Maine
Correction...although I do love to eat, I Have been SUPER busy, not SUPPER busy...lol
And speaking of getting busy, my kids are of a blended family... I was only involved in the conception of two of them. The oldest two I adopted from my first wife and her and I had two together. Then a year after I put her through school to be a nurse she bailed, leaving me with all four. She only sees the two we had together a few times a year and hasn't bothered to contact her oldest two (my adopted sons) in over 2 year. She's a special kind of POS.
I Have since remarried a wonderful woman who had two of her own which brings me to 6 total. 2, 2, & 2... 2 adopted, 2 biological, & 2 step. My current and final wife Nicole is 20 times the Mom than my ex could ever hope to be so I feel blest to have her in our lives.
Of course this has everything to do with HHR's...lol....sorry
HotRod57,
Super 8-lite is exactly right! :)
And speaking of getting busy, my kids are of a blended family... I was only involved in the conception of two of them. The oldest two I adopted from my first wife and her and I had two together. Then a year after I put her through school to be a nurse she bailed, leaving me with all four. She only sees the two we had together a few times a year and hasn't bothered to contact her oldest two (my adopted sons) in over 2 year. She's a special kind of POS.
I Have since remarried a wonderful woman who had two of her own which brings me to 6 total. 2, 2, & 2... 2 adopted, 2 biological, & 2 step. My current and final wife Nicole is 20 times the Mom than my ex could ever hope to be so I feel blest to have her in our lives.
Of course this has everything to do with HHR's...lol....sorry
HotRod57,
Super 8-lite is exactly right! :)
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Joined: 02-03-2013
Posts: 840
From: Arcola
Mike,
You have absolutely nothing to apologise for. I am flattered that you are excited about my project!
Radco,
Thanks for the kind words! I try to be a good dad the best I know how....like I never let the kids hear me refer to their biological mother as the egg donor :)
You have absolutely nothing to apologise for. I am flattered that you are excited about my project!
Radco,
Thanks for the kind words! I try to be a good dad the best I know how....like I never let the kids hear me refer to their biological mother as the egg donor :)
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Joined: 06-30-2010
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From: Kannapolis NC
Thanks Ben, just didn't want to be a pain in the butt, yours is one of the fastest and most radical builds.
After a long day of DC insanity, it's nice to pop up and see what you've come up with next.
Keep up the good work man.
After a long day of DC insanity, it's nice to pop up and see what you've come up with next.
Keep up the good work man.
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Joined: 02-03-2013
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From: Arcola
Thanks Mike! It feels like my build is taking forever....but I have only been working on it for about a month in my free time. And I work 50 hrs a week minimum. Heck, I've only owned her since February. Since I basically stole this car from the previous owner ($4,500 for a 2007 1LT with 80,000 miles), I didn't feel at all apprehensive about doing a radical mod. If it would've been panel SS, I would only do bolt on mods. But since there was nothing rare about my HHR, I decided to dive right in! :)
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Joined: 08-05-2009
Posts: 358
From: Cahokia IL
One thing I learned a long time ago is not to rush a project. Otherwise you might make mistakes that take even more time to correct.
On the other hand the delays can be frustrating and there can be endless little tweaks and side projects that can get in the way of finishing it.
My '95 Ranger has only 12,000 miles on it and only been in actual operation for 4 years. Fought for 4 years with the state of Ohio over releasing the title and the remainder in my garage undergoing various and extensive modifications. It is tough to find the time...uninterrupted time..to get it finished. I'm 90% there....
Family first!
Your Buick is incredible and it will be one of a kind and something to be extremely proud of.
On the other hand the delays can be frustrating and there can be endless little tweaks and side projects that can get in the way of finishing it.
My '95 Ranger has only 12,000 miles on it and only been in actual operation for 4 years. Fought for 4 years with the state of Ohio over releasing the title and the remainder in my garage undergoing various and extensive modifications. It is tough to find the time...uninterrupted time..to get it finished. I'm 90% there....
Family first!Your Buick is incredible and it will be one of a kind and something to be extremely proud of.
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Joined: 07-25-2012
Posts: 602
From: Columbus, Ohio
Benjiwah 6 times tha man and amount of patience that i am and have lol, My one n only 1yr old daughter is at the " walk everywhere, listen to nobody" stage lol, i couldnt imagine have 6 older versions lol, but yes we shal wait patiently for your uploads! YOUR FANS AWAIT!!! patiently :)
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Joined: 08-05-2009
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From: Cahokia IL
Unfinished and several modifications done after this pic such as bigger fan and radiator moved in front of support.
World Ford Challenge '06.. 1ST Place
Hangin out with friends.
Other than the obvious, Baer Racing Brakes, Supercharged 5.0 with Viper Spec Tremec, Dakota Digital Dash, AM/FM/DVD/TV into 12 speakers with dual American Bass amps, Corbeau Toplines...and so much more. I hope to have it back on the road middle of July as I have a week off work....and I hate wiring!
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Joined: 02-03-2013
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From: Arcola
Thanks for the compliments Tominator!!! & Hijack away Tom...we're all car guys (& gals) here and share the common bond of being moved by things that move us. That is one bad ass Ranger!!! Well done Sir!!!
Oh and I hate wiring too. So much so that when I woke up earlier than I planned this morning and and saw your interior pic, my plan to go back to bed and sleep in was shot all to Hell! I just know I would've had nightmares so I decided to stay up! LOL
Oh and I hate wiring too. So much so that when I woke up earlier than I planned this morning and and saw your interior pic, my plan to go back to bed and sleep in was shot all to Hell! I just know I would've had nightmares so I decided to stay up! LOL
woooooooooow. very nice! yes wiring isnt exactly a peaceful thing.. like golf.. but the results are usually WELL worth it lol