8.50 index build

Todd Geisler · 12-01-2022, 11:24 PM

One of the last exterior detail items was to have the GT hood stripe installed.

Wayne Kerr · 12-02-2022, 11:43 AM

Just a beautiful and well thought out build from top to bottom.

See you at the races,
Wayne Kerr

Todd Geisler · 12-02-2022, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Kerr

Just a beautiful and well thought out build from top to bottom.

See you at the races,
Wayne Kerr

Thanks Wayne!

Todd Geisler · 12-03-2022, 07:41 AM

After a two day thrash to get done what I could, loaded the car up and dropped it off to the East Coast Indoor Nationals car show in Timonium, MD Friday morning. Sorta feel out of place being a racer amongst all of the show cars, but here to just hang out and pass some time, rather slowly that is. lol

1matcoman · 12-03-2022, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd Geisler

....Sorta feel out of place being a racer amongst all of the show cars....

Out of place? Ha! Trust me, your car will get PLENTY of attention. I just wish you weren't so far away as I would love to stand at your display and drool.

Todd Geisler · 12-04-2022, 09:35 PM

Back home from a long weekend. The car seemed to be pretty well received by some of the people attending. Seems like the judges might have liked it a little as well. Competition was the class as in race car class.

Thanks to everyone who came out and took some time to chat and help pass the time.

Dad and I had always talked about having a car in an indoor car show. Sure wish he could have been here for this as I think he would have really enjoyed it. One more item checked off the bucket list.

Time to get back to working on that remaining items on the “To-Do” list to get ready for making initial passes come spring.

Todd Geisler · 12-04-2022, 09:38 PM

I don't know if I corrected this yet or not. Although the thread is titled 8.50 index, I have since changed my mind and am moving the car to run some 1/8 mile top bulb racing. Cecil has a Top Sportsman class I'll run at the Street Car Shootouts. I can then run without the restrictor plate.

JRyan · 12-05-2022, 11:10 AM

This car is simply amazing. Congrats on the well deserved recognition. Absolutely my favorite build on here. I'm a big fox body fan especially a nice 4 eye. This is my dream bracket car. Totally nailed it.

Rick Ryan

Todd Geisler · 12-12-2022, 08:37 PM

One of the details people at the show seemed to really like was the custom air brushing on the dash. Here's a couple of better pics.

A while back I ordered a custom car cover from California Car Cover. It came in while the car was in the body shop getting the trim stuff installed and never got a chance to check the fit. Seems to fit really well, even on all of the non stock body stuff like the 9" chin spoiler, 4" sunoco hood, front exit exhaust, 15" Racecraft wing and the parachute.

Todd Geisler · 12-12-2022, 08:42 PM

Back from the show and I need to work on the rest of the To-Do list. First up is the custom cowl cover. It's all made up, just dropped it off for powder coating. Nothing like doing fabrication work on fresh paint.

12-01-2022, 11:24 PM	#1
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build One of the last exterior detail items was to have the GT hood stripe installed.

12-02-2022, 11:43 AM	#2
Wayne Kerr Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Out to Lunch Posts: 191 Likes: 2 Liked 26 Times in 11 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Just a beautiful and well thought out build from top to bottom. See you at the races, Wayne Kerr

12-03-2022, 07:41 AM	#4
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build After a two day thrash to get done what I could, loaded the car up and dropped it off to the East Coast Indoor Nationals car show in Timonium, MD Friday morning. Sorta feel out of place being a racer amongst all of the show cars, but here to just hang out and pass some time, rather slowly that is. lol

12-04-2022, 09:35 PM	#6
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Back home from a long weekend. The car seemed to be pretty well received by some of the people attending. Seems like the judges might have liked it a little as well. Competition was the class as in race car class. Thanks to everyone who came out and took some time to chat and help pass the time. Dad and I had always talked about having a car in an indoor car show. Sure wish he could have been here for this as I think he would have really enjoyed it. One more item checked off the bucket list. Time to get back to working on that remaining items on the “To-Do” list to get ready for making initial passes come spring.

12-04-2022, 09:38 PM	#7
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build I don't know if I corrected this yet or not. Although the thread is titled 8.50 index, I have since changed my mind and am moving the car to run some 1/8 mile top bulb racing. Cecil has a Top Sportsman class I'll run at the Street Car Shootouts. I can then run without the restrictor plate.

12-05-2022, 11:10 AM	#8
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build This car is simply amazing. Congrats on the well deserved recognition. Absolutely my favorite build on here. I'm a big fox body fan especially a nice 4 eye. This is my dream bracket car. Totally nailed it. Rick Ryan

12-12-2022, 08:37 PM	#9
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build One of the details people at the show seemed to really like was the custom air brushing on the dash. Here's a couple of better pics. A while back I ordered a custom car cover from California Car Cover. It came in while the car was in the body shop getting the trim stuff installed and never got a chance to check the fit. Seems to fit really well, even on all of the non stock body stuff like the 9" chin spoiler, 4" sunoco hood, front exit exhaust, 15" Racecraft wing and the parachute.

12-12-2022, 08:42 PM	#10
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Back from the show and I need to work on the rest of the To-Do list. First up is the custom cowl cover. It's all made up, just dropped it off for powder coating. Nothing like doing fabrication work on fresh paint.