The Blue Moose

[The Horvaths]

After sending in his application for the Carlisle Invitational, the Blue Moose reminded me that I have not posted a single thing on this forum dedicated to him. Therefore, by reason of this, behold: The Blue Moose!

Pictured above are some of my favorites, but here is a link to over one hundred photos of the Blue Moose in all its glory!
https://goo.gl/photos/HxVkQxLHPwwYjZu99

 

[CanCritter]

 

[66sptfry]

Great looking car

 

[cantflip]

'bout time... Sweet... you folks sure keep busy with toys...

 

[The Horvaths]

'bout time... Sweet... you folks sure keep busy with toys...

If it's not school, it's cars.

 

[1978 NYB]

Very nice car!

I see that you're on the 1/4 mile....

What was your best ET and MPH?

 

[live4theking]

Nice... thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

[The Horvaths]

Very nice car!

I see that you're on the 1/4 mile....

What was your best ET and MPH?

This was my first time at the drag strip. I made three passes, but here are the first and second (1st left, 2nd right).

It's a lazy beast.



But that will change with the new stroker it's getting in the future... stay tuned.

 

[1978 NYB]

Yeah....but it is still a lot of fun!

 

[65sporty]

Thanks for the pic's, the car looks great

 

[The Horvaths]

As some of you know, on the road trip to Carlisle I got pushed into a guardrail by a drunk tow-truck driving Highway "SAFETY" worker who was supposed to "help block cars from smacking me" at 1:00 AM in the hills of beautiful West Virginia.

Today, I decided to try my hand at fixing the scratch. After all, what's the worst that could happen? If I mess up, I just re-do it. I think that it turned out OK, and should get better as I work on it. I used a HVLP Spray gun set at 27 psi. Here is a video skimming over some of what I did. Hope y'all enjoy, and if you have any tips let me know. Actual painting results at end of video.

Please excuse the poor quality and lack of diction.

 

[65sporty]

I can't see the video.

 

[The Horvaths]

I can't see the video.

Hmm... It's working on my end. Here is the direct link.
https:/ /youtu.be/ ziA8sqjXE2w
(Copy and paste)

 

[Dobalovr]

Well done Dylan! Took me 2 days to get that shine. The Moose looks much happier!

 

[cantflip]

I was expecting way more damage... I'm glad it wasn't more, now hopefully you can bring it back for 2017

 

[The Horvaths]

Here is the first stage of finishing done after wet sanding. I'm using the Torq 10FX with V32 compound. It really is good stuff.
The car looks as good as new! Or at least close to as good as it used to.

 

[300rag]

 

[Dobalovr]

I'm really happy that you decided to get back on the moose I mean horse with this beauty. I was worried you were seriously going to walk away after Carlisle. Glad you didn't your contributions here would have been missed...IMHO