Over The Hill Gang , Old Farts with Young Cars

[zandron263]

Originally Posted by CCbusa09

Linda-
The CAI looks to be a really easy install. I've watched a couple of videos and have all the required tools and am ready to go, soon as it gets here. it should be here by the end of this week. I'll definitely report back when I get 'er done!

Linda he is right the CAI is super easy to install. I am hardly a mechanic and I had it done in 45 min. I also painted my own engine cover and fuse box as those are easy too. Just have to be patient when masking. I wish I could do more but for bigger jobs like my exhaust I take it to a pro.

[zandron263]

Had a productive weekend. Washed the Camaro, cut the lawn and went for a 6 hour drive yesterday. Today I lubed the slide out room in the RV, drained the water out of the pool cover, turned on my sprinker system and fixed a broken sprinkler head. Time to throw some steaks on the grill and have a cold beer.

[RubyCamaro]

Originally Posted by zandron263

Linda he is right the CAI is super easy to install. I am hardly a mechanic and I had it done in 45 min. I also painted my own engine cover and fuse box as those are easy too. Just have to be patient when masking. I wish I could do more but for bigger jobs like my exhaust I take it to a pro.

I have been trying to muster the courage to try doing my engine cover & fusebox cover myself. I'm pretty artsy/crafty but I have seen so many folks who messed theirs up that I'm chicken.

[RubyCamaro]

Originally Posted by zandron263

Had a productive weekend. Washed the Camaro, cut the lawn and went for a 6 hour drive yesterday. Today I lubed the slide out room in the RV, drained the water out of the pool cover, turned on my sprinker system and fixed a broken sprinkler head. Time to throw some steaks on the grill and have a cold beer.

Sounds like you have earned that steak & beer. I earned mine yesterday & just came home from my inlaws where we did not have grilled steak but ribs, brats & chicken wings along with all the fixins. It was delicious but not so good for the diet. Now it is time for the beer (mother-in-law sent a case home with us. She always gets us wine & beer on post. Just one more reason I love my mother-in-law) So.......... Cheers!

[lightning]

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

Thanks Jay. Happy Sunday! Wanna order a pair for Lightening?

You know what? As much as I like yours, I think I won't put that on Lightning. (He is afraid of identity theft!!!!). However, I have a vinyl cutter and could do my own if I change my mind.

[hotrodsally]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I thought about driving your direction, then remembered I had to grocery shop today... Ladybug is allergic to the grocery store parking lot, so we headed home. Now that my tummy's full, Safeway is calling....

LBM, if my tummy was full, a nap would be callin'.

Originally Posted by sugar'n'spice

Great pictures !!!


Well, that's it. I have succumbed to my mushiness and adopted a cat.
We will pick him up tomorrow after dinner. They will have him neutered and a microchip implanted.
He is soooo adorable ! He is a 5 month old male tabby.
I am so excited !

Early Congrats on your new arrival.

Originally Posted by zandron263

Had a productive weekend. Washed the Camaro, cut the lawn and went for a 6 hour drive yesterday. Today I lubed the slide out room in the RV, drained the water out of the pool cover, turned on my sprinker system and fixed a broken sprinkler head. Time to throw some steaks on the grill and have a cold beer.

Thanks for the advice. Now, can I come over for some steak and beer? That sounds yummy!

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Sounds like you have earned that steak & beer. I earned mine yesterday & just came home from my inlaws where we did not have grilled steak but ribs, brats & chicken wings along with all the fixins. It was delicious but not so good for the diet. Now it is time for the beer (mother-in-law sent a case home with us. She always gets us wine & beer on post. Just one more reason I love my mother-in-law) So.......... Cheers!

Sounds like a great way to wrap up a weekend!

Originally Posted by lightning

You know what? As much as I like yours, I think I won't put that on Lightning. (He is afraid of identity theft!!!!). However, I have a vinyl cutter and could do my own if I change my mind.

considering going into the biz?

[zandron263]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I have been trying to muster the courage to try doing my engine cover & fusebox cover myself. I'm pretty artsy/crafty but I have seen so many folks who messed theirs up that I'm chicken.

You should go fot it if your crafty I bet you would do a great job. I liked my Camaro one so much I also did it to my Silverado. Here are a few pics to inspire you. The only tools I used were painters tape and a razor knife to trim the tape.

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I have been trying to muster the courage to try doing my engine cover & fusebox cover myself. I'm pretty artsy/crafty but I have seen so many folks who messed theirs up that I'm chicken.

This is exactly why I had my mod guys do it. They were painting the cai before install anyway, so it worked out well with timing. But, I'm a chicken too.
You could get a spare engine cover to practice on, or to use as the "show" cover, that way if you don't like it, you can just try again... Gary put lighting in his, and got a spare one just in case he messed up with cutting it... I don't think they're very expensive.

[RubyCamaro]

I will think about it. I am considering just cleaning up my engine & going topless!

[CCbusa09]

Originally Posted by zandron263

You should go fot it if your crafty I bet you would do a great job. I liked my Camaro one so much I also did it to my Silverado. Here are a few pics to inspire you. The only tools I used were painters tape and a razor knife to trim the tape.

NICE JOB, looks great! Is that the GM strut tower brace that simply bolts up to exisiting threaded holes? I've been thinking about getting that next, after I install my CAI that should be here later this coming week.

[hotrodsally]

Jimbo, now there we're alone, you given any thought to you and your bride going to Indy in August for the Fest?

[With envy]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

This is exactly why I had my mod guys do it. They were painting the cai before install anyway, so it worked out well with timing. But, I'm a chicken too.
You could get a spare engine cover to practice on, or to use as the "show" cover, that way if you don't like it, you can just try again... Gary put lighting in his, and got a spare one just in case he messed up with cutting it... I don't think they're very expensive.

My ears were burning! I can't remember if I posted a picture of this here. So here is what she is talking about:






The V-6 cover was around 50 bucks on GM Parts Direct. I don't know what it is for you V-8 folks. And yes Jay, the lightning comes in blue!




It was a beautiful day today. Maggie got off work early and took me for a drive. We skirted the Cascade Mountains for a little ways North of where we live. I wound up taking her up to show off my "secret mountaintop airbase". We got some great pics there.

[Ladybugsmom]

Woohoo, Maggie! Lookin' GOOD!!!! Oh yeah, nice car too...

[hotrodsally]

+1 . Great pics! You guys ready for some TAHOE!!!