Reno Coupe

[dlyonsod]

Just wanted to say hello. My completion date was June 14. Just waiting for the Stewart Transport. They will be bringing the coupe along with a coyote crate motor and a tko 600 from Forte's Parts. Sounds like everything should be picked up next Monday. Spending the down time reading posts and getting the garage cleaned and shelves put up. Looking forward to the journey.

[68GT500MAN]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the pending delivery!
Doug

[Fluge]

Congratulations! I smile everytime I see a new build starting...brings back a lot of memories.

Good luck!

Marc

[Garry Bopp]

Welcome to the "coupe crazies". You are in for a world class fun experience!

Garry

[John Dol]

Welcome and make sure to post lots of pics of your progress.

John

[Russ Thompson]

Good seeing another coupe out west, do you know what number you are?

Welcome to our world! :-)

[dlyonsod]

Thanks for all the kind words. Russ, not sure what # I am yet. I checked out your website and I'm sure I be placing a call to you in the near future. I called Stewart Transport and the Coyote was picked up yesterday and the coupe today. Should get here sometime in middle of next week.

[Russ Thompson]

All right! Christmas in July! :-)

[snakebit31]

Congratulations and Welcome. The next time I'm working in Tahoe, I'll send you a message.
Rob

[riptide motorsport]

Welcome....great feeling, enjoy!

[Tom Mauldin]

Congrats on the new Coupe! Nice to see more coyotes!

[dlyonsod]

This is what I found in my garage when I got home from work yesterday. In all honesty, my excitement is somewhat tempered by my fear that I might be in over my head.....

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[68GT500MAN]

I would be overjoyed to come home and find a coupe in my garage! Congratulations on the delivery.
Doug

[dlyonsod]

Hey guys, been a while since I updated. I'm slowly, but surely moving along on coupe #643.

Things I've done so far:
Sourced '95 spindles (replaced hubs and powder coated)
Installed front suspension w tubular a-arms
Got a set of cheap craigslist wheels for now
Sourced '88 8.8 rear end (installed new gear set, axles, Auburn locker, and powder coated)
Installed FFR 3 link
Installed North Racecars front and rear big cobra brakes (nice guy btw)
Installed steering rack from Breeze (another nice guy)
Dropped in Coyote to check fitment
Had 2BKing's driver side panels made
Installed Mike Everson's sn95 pedal box
Installed '04 Mach 1 hydroboost (will still need hoses and attach MC)

I think that's about it. If I had to do it over, I'd probably opt for the full kit as my skill set is not nearly as good as most of you guys on the forum. I can't express how much help the forums have been. I'm just taking my time to figure out the best solutions. Next up will be to notch the passenger upper footbox for the coyote, figure out a solution for the coyote accelerator pedal, and start riveting some panels. Take a look at some of my pictures and tell me what you think. Any and all input is appreciated to this novice.

Dan

[dlyonsod]

Sorry, I've got to figure out how to post pics.

[John Dol]

get a photobucket account then copy and paste into the photo link icon up top when you post a message.

john

[dlyonsod]

Here's my attempt at photo bucket. Let me know what you think.

http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/danandsomer/library/

[Fluge]

The link works. You can also post single images instead of the whole album. Using photobucket open the image you want to post. To the right is a list of links. Copy the IMG link and post it in your thread. That will post just the image you want. I think viewers can still access your album by double clicking the single image. You can add the link in the post above to your signature line if you want a link to your work to appear on all your posts.

Thanks for posting. Looks great

Marc

[dlyonsod]

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah116/danandsomer/IMG_2419_zps9liesjnw.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/danandsomer/media/IMG_2419_zps9liesjnw.jpg.html)

So, as I'm sure some can relate, life has gotten in the way of coupe progress. Since I last posted, she has been painted, brake lines run, and most aluminum panels installed. To aid me in getting over the hump to where I can hopefully see some light at the end of the tunnel, I've recruited Mark Dougherty for his assistance this week. I'll write back and post more pictures at the end of the week.

[John Dol]

I was talking to Mark at the open house. He mentioned he was going to Reno. You'll enjoy his company and make tons of progress. I did the same, and we got a lot done in three days.
Car looks great

John