NOHOME
NOHOME MegaDork
3/22/25 5:21 p.m.

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/22/25 7:52 p.m.

In reply to NOHOME :

Yep !

 

It's on.

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/24/25 11:43 p.m.

Monday garage night with 3 days until departure, so what do you do?

 

Repair trailer brakes of course!

Plus more car prep, but we'll save those pictures and share in a few days.

Also, mad dash to complete the build book and Concourse prep is happening. Plus packing.

NOHOME
NOHOME MegaDork
3/25/25 7:37 a.m.

Apologies to the rest of the field but this will by far be my favourite entry at the challenge this year. 

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/25/25 12:11 p.m.

In reply to NOHOME :

Mine too 😉.

I'm not sure if I ever shared this with you, but Steve was very appreciative of the friendship you showed him.  He talked with joy (when we picked up the car) about the guidance you gave him before and during the build. He really did consider you a good friend and kinda a kindred spirit.  So thanks from him and us too yes

 

In other news, team shirts arrived today:

 

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/25/25 7:10 p.m.

I sent a couple pictures to Steve's widow (of the car done up in Challenge Livery and the most recent team selfie) along with a note letting her know about the car going to the Challenge this weekend in Steve's honor.  She sent back this response just now:

 

"Dear Brian and Team,

I want to express my deepest gratitude for continuing the car project that my husband Steve began. Your dedication to completing this project means more to me than words can say. By bringing Steve's vision to life and entering the car into this event, you've honored his memory in the most meaningful way.

The passion and commitment you've shown in working together to finish what Steve started is truly touching. I know how much this project meant to him, and seeing it come to fruition is incredibly special to me.

As you prepare for the event, I want to wish you the very best of luck. Whether you win or not, you've already achieved something remarkable – keeping Steve's dream alive and creating a lasting tribute to his memory.

I wish I could be there to congratulate and thank you in person.


With heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes,
Jean
"

 

It's suddenly gotten dusty in here.

rdcyclist
rdcyclist Dork
3/25/25 7:14 p.m.

allergy season suddenly.

NOHOME
NOHOME MegaDork
3/25/25 10:03 p.m.

Spent a lot of time  on-line with Steve after he first contacted me asking how the Molvo was spliced together. It was fun getting to the point where Steve's interpretation took off to become his vision and not just a clone. I encouraged him to do the build thread on this forum and he seemed to fit right in.

When Steve contacted me and asked if I wanted to take over his build,  or knew someone who might, I suggested that he put a call out and  try to pass it on in his build thread. I mentioned the Challenge and how maybe the project could be taken on for that event if priced right. I had no idea that Steve would practically give the car away. I was very happy to see it adopted by this challenge team.

I don't see ever making it to the Challenge in person, but I will be along for the ride this time!

 

Pete

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/25/25 10:19 p.m.

In reply to NOHOME :

Thanks.  Everyone on the team refers to you as "Uncle Pete" for your contribution. yes

84FSP
84FSP PowerDork
3/26/25 2:26 p.m.

Super excited for you guys to run this beast!  Wish I could be there.

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
3/26/25 8:23 p.m.

This is one of the best threads on the site!

Can we just give Indy-Guy the spirit of the event award right now?

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/27/25 5:28 p.m.

We're leaving the house now, heading South to Seymour Indiana to join up with the rest of the team.

Long time readers will notice the absence of one of my teenage sons (Indy-kid #3) and the presence of my daughter (Indy-kid #5).

Good and Bad news there.  Bad  news he can't attend the Challenge this year.  Good news is that he can't attend because (as a Highschool freshman) he's a member of a (school record setting) relay team, and will be competing in the State Championship indoor track meet Saturday. Good Luck Indy-kid!

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/27/25 8:03 p.m.

Loaded up and just hitting the road now.

Challenge bound team members. yes

Gainesville here we come 

Patrick
Patrick MegaDork
3/27/25 8:16 p.m.

Hell berkin yeah 

NOHOME
NOHOME MegaDork
3/27/25 9:48 p.m.

Dusterbd13
Dusterbd13 MegaDork
3/27/25 10:09 p.m.

Be safe y'all 

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/27/25 10:38 p.m.

We are a cliche:

Bucc-ees fuel stop

And some Bucc-ees premium for Sven.

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/28/25 3:21 a.m.

3am & another fuel stop.  Different Bucc-ees 

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/28/25 6:54 a.m.

Circle K this time 

80 miles to the Florida State line 

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/28/25 9:30 a.m.

Quick Walmart stop:

Someone forgot their swim trunks AND sunglasses 😎 

 

(It was me 😔)

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/28/25 10:38 a.m.

Aaaannnnndddddd,

 

We've Arrived!

Care package received.

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/28/25 11:37 a.m.

So happy to see my old friends again and meet many new ones.

I'm gonna flood some pics:

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
3/28/25 10:54 p.m.

Thanks so much for everyone who helped make the rear of the car look amazing, especially John (Quasi-Mofo), Mr Asa and Indy-kid #5.

True work of art!

 

QuasiMofo (John Brown)
QuasiMofo (John Brown) MegaDork
3/28/25 11:10 p.m.

Well, I wasn't technically unsupervised and it showed! Thanks for letting me graffiti your car!

NOHOME
NOHOME MegaDork
3/29/25 4:20 a.m.

Love everything you have done with the trunk panel. Who has the beautiful handwriting?

You run into anyone with scales yet?

 

Pete

You'll need to log in to post.

Our Preferred Partners
DOHgENQ8yHhOAe4SOQ31QxR9T0iwgnUu6VmU5ijGbIVg0kchwZnVXdJqs7Tmn87r