ProRauder, meet Big Al's Toy Box!

[TooManyFords]

Whooo! This is the ****nits! I went shopping at Big Al's Toy Box last week and picked up the remaining parts for the blower. I splurged and went for the ultra shiny belt guard too. I think it was worth it, eh?

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/gmc671/phase5/dsc03100.jpg

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/gmc671/phase5/dsc03107.jpg

All I need now is the belt, the fan, throttle linkage and to finish tightening everything down.

This weekend may be pushing it, but I gotta get this done!

MORE PICTURE HERE! (http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/marauder/gmc671/phase5/)

John

[Gre8one7]

looks great man! I think you made the right choice with the ultra shiny belt gaurd :)

[GarageMahal]

:drool:

jta

[Breadfan]

Wow...that's amazing looking! Never thought I'd see that sticking out of a Marauder...can't wait to see the finished product! Again - lookin' great, the side view show from the more pics link was awesome.

[GarageMahal]

btw, it looks like you may have a small hood clearance problem ;)

jta

[TooManyFords]

Yeah, I'm going to take some measurments on this one and start cutting a second hood this week. I've decided that if Foose can do it with a cutoff wheel, so can I... Once anyway... LOL

Unfortunately, this will not be finished in time for the big "Cruise to the Woods" this coming weekend. And I so wanted it ready for this too.

John

[Rider90]

Very Nice!!!

[TooManyFords]

I'm pretty sure it will put the fear of god in a few Impalas when I show up at SSHS6 with this! Won't even have to pop the hood either...

John

[martyo]

Lawdy!!!!!!

[BK_GrandMarquis]

Holy Fricken Crap!!!:eek: :bows: :awe:

[Motorhead350]

hooooooooooly moly!!! Like the others I can wait to see it finished you gotta make a video on this and tell us what it runs down the 1320.

I can't stop looking at it. *drools onto floor

[MM03MOK]

:drool:

jta^^^ What Jevon said!! ^^^

[Zack]

Nice John, nice!

[SergntMac]

Bravo, John! Can't wait to see it completed, keep us posted?

[Bradley G]

If it makes you happy John, worth every cent.
Notice, no one asked the price.

[magindat]

Yeah, I'm going to take some measurments on this one and start cutting a second hood this week. I've decided that if Foose can do it with a cutoff wheel, so can I... Once anyway... LOL


Tape your line. Get an oversized wheel, (6"?) so there's room for your hands around the tool as you cut. Go slow to avoid heat warp. Cut the top so the supports hold the slug. Turn it over and cut the supports last. Grind all your edges clean and get some etching primer on it quick. If the supports on your new hood are glued, not welded, wear a mask. The smoke from the glue you'll be cutting through will make you sick (or at least give you a headache). You may want to add a second set of struts or consider a 4 pin setup. The hood will have a massive weak spot and could fold or buckle when closing it after the hole is cut.

Everone wants to SEE it done. I want to HEAR it. Blower whine is cool.

[MarauderTJA]

Absolutely looking great John.:up: . At this point you have to keep the bling going:D. Can't stop now. Love it.:beer:

[martyo]

God, are you finished yet???

[TooManyFords]

Actually, I think I just ran out of money for the month and have to wait till the 1st to get the rest of it. Go figure!

John

[martyo]

Actually, I think I just ran out of money for the month and have to wait till the 1st to get the rest of it. Go figure!

John

Stop typing on the internet and get a second job dammit! We are all anxious for you to finish!

[jim geary]

If it makes you happy John, worth every cent.
Notice, no one asked the price.
The reason no one asked the price is cause no one else could afford it.
Sure is pretty though. It's a shame you have to cover part of that work of
art up. Oh well.:(

[JVJ]

Oh, I Like That!!

[DEFYANT]

I dunno what to say about that....

'cept look out Jerry and Marty :D

[martyo]

I dunno what to say about that....

'cept look out Jerry and Marty :D

John knows where to find me and Jerry! :D

[ctrlraven]

OMG that's all I have to say about it. Kudos to you John!

[LordVader]

the side view show from the more pics link was awesome.

^^^^^^Have to agree..just awesome, especially from the side view!

[TooManyFords]

The reason no one asked the price is cause no one else could afford it.
Sure is pretty though. It's a shame you have to cover part of that work of
art up. Oh well.:(

FYI, the price tag for this upgrade is STILL less than a Trilogy kit...

But thanks for the complements everyone. I'l be sure to make a video of the first key turn when I get it done.

Cheers!

John

[merc6]

I see the rear facia dragging against the pavement...for a few seconds!

[The Big Stu]

Martyo, you may have to adjust your signature pic soon..."Second Fastest"...maybe...