Tom G. - Liberty makes this box and shifter. Several years ago, I went to Pomona for the World Finals to try to talk to some Pro Stock guys about the Liberty 5 speed they use. This one gentleman with a Pro Stock car was really neat to talk to and spent 15 minutes with me. He looked familiar, but not being a huge NHRA fan, I didn't realize it was Bob Glidden. When he finished talking, he gave me a business card and told me to call Craig Liberty on Monday, and tell him Bob Glidden said to give me a sweet deal on a 5 speed!
Captthundarr - I WISH I did have a fat wallet. My advantage over some in the building of this car is that I am a metal fabricator, so my labor cost is cheap (the reason it's not free is every once and a while I have to do something for the wife to keep her happy!). This build that is finally coming together in a matter of weeks has been an on and off again 3 year effort.
Rex - Good ole Stu. Actually, Stuart has been a tremendous help in the building of this car. He dynoed my motor in exchange for some stuff I had. He came to the shop and spent 4 hours when I fired the motor in January. He looked at the engine installation and plumbing and quietly recommended some minor changes, which I immediately made. One of things I realized about Stuart pretty quickly, he doesn't say something just to talk. And when he says something, I listen. The other things I realized, not only is he an awesome engine guy, but his overall knowledge of race cars is equally awesome. I have asked him chassis questions, suspension questions, you name it. You then analize what he is saying and you realize he is spot on. In fact I'm kinda having some marital problems with the wife, and, hmm, I might consult with Stu!.
John
