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Old May 16, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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The car is much further along now than these pics, getting to the nitty-gritty.


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First time I've seen these photos. That cage is beyond sick. Looks absolutely flawless. I know I'm going to redo mine.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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ThinJim, I know I'm a noob around here but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how massively complex and meticulous the work you and whoever may have helped have done is. (I cannot imagine you need zero assistance on this project). I'm sure it'd take a team of engineers to come up with something this astonomical if it was a company. I guess you are the TEAM.. LOL

Oh and super props on keeping the Jseries motor, that legitimizes this whip as as CL no matter what anyone says now! and for anyone who does hate on you (i hope not) they're simply JEALOUS... lol prolly made it a 3.7L or something knowing you're limits (which there are none).

You're seriously pushing the envelope! and I aplaud you for your persistance and uncontested imagination.

Companies like Ferrari would be PISSED to know someone like yourself could take any car and DESTROY their 300-500K cars. HAHAH this thing is gonna make exotic cars look like rice rockets. You truely are the MAN.. Nice to see your SOMEHOW modest (with the fastest whip and superior knowledge, that is SUPER RARE)

FOR EVERYONE ELSE
Now.... there's NO WAY in hell ThinJim is going to tell ppl every single detail . You'd have to be crazy to throw 500days of your ingenuity, problem solving, fabing.. etc out on this forum for everyone to reep. SRRY (for everyone else) but I fully expect this whip to ONLY be truely known by the one and only ThinJim

Ask yourself this? would you toss all that hard work out there for everyone else, just to get thankyou's and possibly more MENTAL cl's.. I don't think so.. this thing is a jewl a 1 of 1.. He's protecting his BABY. So don't expect him to spill the beans on the whole thing. We're lucky enough we got the details we have as it is.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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did i miss something? or maybe he didnt post it, but what engine is going into that? looks like a j series, like someone mentioned before. but then he said that it was for mock up.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Looking good! im curious about the motor as well?

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Old May 17, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rajca
did i miss something? or maybe he didnt post it, but what engine is going into that? looks like a j series, like someone mentioned before. but then he said that it was for mock up.
Hes still running a J series I believe, but the block he used was for mock up, meaning just for a test fit. The other block was most likely being built at that time.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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CL-S and everyone, thanks. It is a j3? and as CL-S said, I can't tell what all is in it. Here are a couple pics.

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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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almost looks like a mustang from the front
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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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crazy sexy cool Would love to see some numbers and a video of your runs. Good luck and have fun.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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^yes...
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Nice progress

What will this beast weigh when it's all said and done?
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Wow.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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That car is really going to turn heads at the track. No one is going to have a clue what it is or what's under the hood.

By far the coolest thing to ever come from this place.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
That car is really going to turn heads at the track. No one is going to have a clue what it is or what's under the hood.

By far the coolest thing to ever come from this place.
Agreed
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Old May 19, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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that really came out good tom. any answer on turbo size?
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Old May 19, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
That car is really going to turn heads at the track. No one is going to have a clue what it is or what's under the hood.

By far the coolest thing to ever come from this place.


I'm amazed by how beautiful it looks. Can we turn this into a production kit?
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Old May 19, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 1hotcls6
almost looks like a mustang from the front
lol...no way...
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Old May 20, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by o1s
that really came out good tom. any answer on turbo size?
haven't seen you around in a while and nothing to report on the turbo size yet, but it is a special one.

everyone else thanks for the comments. As for the weight, not sure yet. I'll post up some better pics later this week or next. I never expected it to turn out the way it has, it is just awesome to see. Again, thanks for comments!
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Old May 20, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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can't wait for more pics
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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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I cant wait to see this beast run, fingers crossed jim will post video when it goes down
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Old May 20, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Should B tagged "The CL from HELL" or "Hell's CL" lol.... goo real nice with your flames!! (and whoever you race is going to be shyting themselves when they feel the furry)

just at thought
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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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you gotta youtube that new ride! Looks like a fricken luxury hot rod or something..

{not much to do with a cl so might as well create your own style}

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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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way to go thinjim!
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Old May 25, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ThinJim
haven't seen you around in a while and nothing to report on the turbo size yet, but it is a special one.

everyone else thanks for the comments. As for the weight, not sure yet. I'll post up some better pics later this week or next. I never expected it to turn out the way it has, it is just awesome to see. Again, thanks for comments!
ehh, i lurk around in off topic. how special? 100mm or bigger?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Wow, everything came out great!! The flames are very well done. That's a might impressive machine you've built there...I bet you can't wait to take it out for some runs.
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:42 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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updates?
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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wow, I knew OP had something in the works but I never knew it would be a RWD CL! subscribed.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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I dont know if this has been asked/answered but,How much you got into this build ?
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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If you have to ask...
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Id say anywhere from $40k to $50k but I've never built a dragster before so I have no idea.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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updates?

Im reviving this by the way
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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I saw some updates on "the other" forum.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
I saw some updates on "the other" forum.
link? i can't find another thread on it...
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Check your PMs
Me too?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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its alright. we need more pics in either forum.
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