Project Junkyard Dog

Joe Toller · 07-21-2013, 02:56 PM

By the way, make sure when working on a project such as this, that you hit Mark Yacavone up at Blue Streak Torque Converters. Great guy, will help you out on setup as well as the converter. Thanks to Mark the 'Dog will see the track in optimal form!

Joe Toller · 08-03-2013, 12:49 PM

But, in that span of time, I have been able to continue to work with Mark on my converter, as well as make some money selling some of the items I got for my car on ebay, even after buying replacements for them. So, except for the converter, I have all the parts I need in my possession, except for maybe a 29 or 30" tall pair of slicks, which would be better suited to my combo. I can worry about that later. I will have one race left at my home track in late September, and I'd love to see what the car is capable of before winter...unless I pull a miracle out!

Joe Toller · 08-21-2013, 06:41 PM

Lesson number 1 for the newbie stocker builder: It will not get done as soon as you hope, especially if you are on a tight budget!

That being said, I won't be racing at National Open, but getting to announce the whole weekend and see what it's about will be well worth it. I can't wait to get back to work on my beast!

Joe Toller · 09-01-2013, 01:48 PM

Well, the Open has passed, and work is slowing down, so I can safely say: The 'Dog will attempt to run, Sept. 28-29th, last race of the season. I am going to sneak in some time-only passes. I will have total cost and times the following week, good or bad! Just need to square up on my converter and slide the trans in!

Thanks for all the support and advice, especially, Billy Nees, Neil Smedley, Mark Yacavone, and Bob Shaw!

Joe Toller · 09-03-2013, 09:40 PM

Question, how picky are they on appearance? Is something like a broken rf turn signal lens a deal-breaker, or bad paint (I love my patina) even if the car is straight and rust-free?
How about Grilles? I need a 78 anyway...

07-21-2013, 02:56 PM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog By the way, make sure when working on a project such as this, that you hit Mark Yacavone up at Blue Streak Torque Converters. Great guy, will help you out on setup as well as the converter. Thanks to Mark the 'Dog will see the track in optimal form!

08-03-2013, 12:49 PM	#2
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog But, in that span of time, I have been able to continue to work with Mark on my converter, as well as make some money selling some of the items I got for my car on ebay, even after buying replacements for them. So, except for the converter, I have all the parts I need in my possession, except for maybe a 29 or 30" tall pair of slicks, which would be better suited to my combo. I can worry about that later. I will have one race left at my home track in late September, and I'd love to see what the car is capable of before winter...unless I pull a miracle out! Last edited by Joe Toller; 08-03-2013 at 12:51 PM.

08-21-2013, 06:41 PM	#3
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Lesson number 1 for the newbie stocker builder: It will not get done as soon as you hope, especially if you are on a tight budget! That being said, I won't be racing at National Open, but getting to announce the whole weekend and see what it's about will be well worth it. I can't wait to get back to work on my beast!

09-01-2013, 01:48 PM	#4
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Well, the Open has passed, and work is slowing down, so I can safely say: The 'Dog will attempt to run, Sept. 28-29th, last race of the season. I am going to sneak in some time-only passes. I will have total cost and times the following week, good or bad! Just need to square up on my converter and slide the trans in! Thanks for all the support and advice, especially, Billy Nees, Neil Smedley, Mark Yacavone, and Bob Shaw! Last edited by Joe Toller; 09-01-2013 at 01:49 PM. Reason: Trying to jinx myself!

09-03-2013, 09:40 PM	#5
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Question, how picky are they on appearance? Is something like a broken rf turn signal lens a deal-breaker, or bad paint (I love my patina) even if the car is straight and rust-free? How about Grilles? I need a 78 anyway...