Hey guys, building a car for a soldier in Iraq

Discussion in 'Support Our Troops & Hero's' started by 4birdman, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. 4birdman

    I posted this up in the new member section, but thought I'd post this here too.

    We're building a 68 Camaro for my brother-in-law who is currently in Iraq. We recieved a bunch of donations and purchased a car. We've also received a ton of parts from various individuals and businesses and are on our way to building a hell of a car. If you are interested in following the project, please visit our website at http://www.patriotdream.org and follow along or find out how you can help!

    So the project is to turn this:
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    Before Shawn gets home in July of 08!
     
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  2. jblindy

    That is ****************ing awesome! Best of luck in your build!
     
  3. 95 Camaro Z28

    if there is anyway to get z28.com to be an official sponsor of the build i will make a small donation. im sure others might consider it as well.
     
  4. We're Not Worthy

    If Z28 is on in on it I will make a donation.
     
  5. 4birdman

    Just let me know, we'd love to get Z28.com on as a sponsor!
     
  6. athy

    That is just a fantastic project. I wish all the best of luck to you, and I hope that Shawn is just overwhelmed with joy and happiness when he returns home and sees it!!
     
  7. 4birdman

    Custom show plate and cowl hood panel donated by Undercover Innovations. These things are NICE! They're gonna look great on the car. Pardon the terrible pictures, I am in the process of reorganizing and laying new floor down in the shop for the arrival of the Camaro and it is a mess in there!
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    and some LS6 springs and LS1 injectors I purchased
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  8. 4birdman

    Outer wheelhouses donated by Lutty's Chevys!
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  9. 4birdman

    Carbon fiber header gaskets and LED taillights donated by MuscleRodz!
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    Automotive rotisserie donated by AutoTwirler! (going to assemble tomorrow, this is just off the truck!)
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  10. 4birdman

    Drilled and slotted LS1 rotors donated by RotorsOnline.com!
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  11. 4birdman

    Just got back from the TA Nationals, so I haven't had a chance to get the 2" cowl hood that Firewheel Classics donated home yet, it's in my office at work.

    But I did get a LS1 master cylinder from a good friend of mine.
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  12. 4birdman

    Got some new goodies today!

    Steel 2" cowl hood donated by Firewheel Classics. This thing is SWEET and is gonna look killer on the car!
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    Also got a new gas tank and RS grille donated by Eckler's Camaro. These are gonna look sweet as well!
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  13. 4birdman

    Got a new black carpet set in today donated by Rick's First Gen!
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    Sept 29th is the day we're grabbing the car. The truck is reserved and the trailer borrowed, the build officially begins on Sept. 30th!
     
  14. 4birdman

    Got some new parts in! Thanks to WS6 on the pro-touring board for donating this LS1 valley pan!
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    And thanks to Gail Day Automotive Memorabilia for donating this T56 6-spd shift ball!
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    And we also recieved this blue LED Raptor shift light donated by R&D Speed!
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    I also just got back from AutoFair yesterday. I took a bunch of flyers and handed out about 50 to different vendors and told them what I was doing. Most of them seemed very interested, and all listened to me, so that was cool! I got the shift ball from a vendor, hopefully we get some more from it as everyone gets back home from the show!
     
  15. jblindy

    Sounds like your well on your way. Be sure to post up pics of the project as it progresses.
     
  16. 4birdman

    It is all set up to pick up the car on the 29th. The guy installed new front floorboards, a new door skin, a hood, and a new dash panel. Here are the pics he sent me so I know what I'm picking up on the 29th. 8)

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  17. Chris

    Man I cant wait to see it done. If I have some extra cash lying around over the next few weeks I will try to send some your way


    Good luck!
     
  18. 4birdman

    Got some more goodies in today! Toyo tires has generously donated a set of Proxes 4 tires - 245/45ZR17 for the front and 275/45ZR17s for the back.
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    And my little boy can't wait to have his Uncle Shawn back home!
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  19. 4birdman

    And also dropped the 5.3L off at HRT Performance today for the rebuild! These guys know their stuff and are good guys to deal with. Helps that Joel is a good friend, but I'd take my work there anyway. :D

    And check out those sexy powdercoated AMC valve covers on the bench. (yes, I do their powdercoating for them :lol: )

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  20. Ethan

    I cant wait to see the finished product! I cant believe you have gotten so many donations.
     
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