Guys, I've been Busy...(Big Announcement)

"Harris Lue" (luecreative) 09/15/2014 at 19:34 • Filed to: LUE Creative, Mustang, Pacecar, Latemodelresto, Mustang Week, Fox Body, texas, waco, north carolina, skip barber, racing, school

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After the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! post I became really quiet on here and, honestly, I've missed you guys.

It's been a long and successful 2014 and I've still got a few months left to go, but while I'm here let me fill you in on a few things. First of all, I swapped a 2.3 Turbo engine from a 1987 T-Bird Turbo Coupe into my Mustang(Even though it wasn't done before Mustang Week and it went 3X over budget it's running like a champ now and was well worth it).

After actually making it, and spending 24 hours at Mustang Week I got to meet the crew from !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and photograph the big car show for them.

After that meeting and a summer full of !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! for them I was offered a job as their new Graphic Designer and, after a bit of negotiation, I happily accepted. Which brings me to today.

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I just got back home to North Carolina after spending the weekend in Waco, Tx learning the area and meeting my future co-workers. Once I graduate in December I will have a few weeks at home for the holidays and getting all of my stuff packed I will start in early January. It's going to be a huge step and I'm leaving a lot behind, but at the end of the day it's my dream job, working with my dream cars alongside a dream team of Mustang Enthusiasts.

So all of my hard work and dedication to the car life has payed off and stay tuned for more posts from me and I might be able to give Latemodel Restoration Supply a voice here on Oppositelock. That's if you guys are into seeing more Mustang posts! If you have any suggestions or ideas please let me know.

For your time, enjoy these shots of their SVE '79 Pacecar Tribute powered by the Ford Racing Aluminator 5.0!

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > Harris Lue 09/15/2014 at 19:39

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Can I get a discount on a mach 1 splitter?................Please?......

T5Killer > Harris Lue 09/15/2014 at 19:49

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I love this car. Great job and the turbo 2.3 is EPIC.

T5Killer > ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier 09/15/2014 at 19:51

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Congrats with a dream job!

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Harris Lue 09/15/2014 at 19:55

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That's awesome! I got to go down to LMR a few weeks ago because I got a deal of a lifetime on a clutch replacement (Needed the clutch as soon as possible, Dad and I drove down from Dallas to there). Everyone there was really nice and in the lobby they had a 2000 Cobra R and 79 pace car. Two amazing Mustangs that I have yet to see. We wanted to see the 79 tribute car so bad but they didn't have it out.

That's a really cool opportunity, good luck and I hope you enjoy Texas. Please keep us updated. And if you can get us discounts, that would be great! The stuff I want isn't cheap....

thebigbossyboss > Harris Lue 09/15/2014 at 20:29

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That....is just awesome. Congratulations!!

Birddog > Harris Lue 09/15/2014 at 21:08

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Another TurboStang swapper?!

Right On!

My 79 Notch had to go away during a nasty "D".

Harris Lue > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST 09/15/2014 at 21:21

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I could def work out some discounts for you, but for now talk to @Latemodelresto_Tyler on instagram and he can give you the hook up. When I get back to Texas we will definitely have to link up and talk cars!

Harris Lue > T5Killer 09/15/2014 at 21:22

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Thanks man! Here's another one for you.

Harris Lue > thebigbossyboss 09/15/2014 at 21:51

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Thanks so much!

Harris Lue > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST 09/15/2014 at 21:51

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Ohh and that car was my "Rental Car" all weekend lol It's just as awesome under power as it is in the pictures!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Harris Lue 09/15/2014 at 22:14

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Congrats on the new gig! Sounds incredible.

This is my dream job - http://www.petrolicious.com/petrolicious-i… - but life is such at the moment that it was a no-go for me when it came up. I'm still plotting out what my second career is going to look like...

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Harris Lue 09/15/2014 at 22:59

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That would be great! Waco is pretty far though. And wait, the tribute car was your "rental?"

Harris Lue > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST 09/15/2014 at 23:29

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About 2 hours right? Yeah, I'm 22 so the rental insurance was required, so they just let me whip that around all weekend! It was amazing.

Harris Lue > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2014 at 23:30

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That is a heck of a gig! Good luck man and be sure to let us know when you find out!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Harris Lue 09/15/2014 at 23:39

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I wish... Pretty settled at the moment with a good job, nice home, wife and three little kids. But I'll be keeping my skills up and waiting for the day I can trade out my "good job" for one I truly love and am passionate about.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Harris Lue 09/15/2014 at 23:47

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Depends on traffic, but it was about 2 hours. That's crazy they let you take that out. How much power is it making? I'm jealous.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Harris Lue 09/16/2014 at 00:09

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You're back! :D

I knew someone had a Fox Body on here, couldn't remember who until now.

Harris Lue > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/16/2014 at 00:17

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Awesome man! I'm still pretty stunned that I have my "Dream Job" before I've even graduated. It's still pretty unreal.

Harris Lue > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/16/2014 at 00:20

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Heck yeah man! My ole 2.3 is still kicking! And even harder now with the Turbo.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Harris Lue 09/16/2014 at 00:27

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Very nice! I like what I'm seeing there, very clean. I've seen your concept designs on the 2015 on the 6th gen forums a while back; looking real good! :)

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthr…

Harris Lue > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/16/2014 at 03:56

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Thanks!! My Cousin put those on there for me! The Thread has gotten pretty good since.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Harris Lue 09/16/2014 at 09:02

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Don't forget this feeling you're experiencing right now. Even if the job gets rough at times, and you could make a little more pay doing something else, the value of having a job that is in line with your true passion is very hard to measure.

Harris Lue > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/16/2014 at 10:02

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Thank you man, I will be sure to never take this opportunity for granted. They say that if you're getting paid to do something that you'd gladly do for free then you're in the right place. And, thankfully, that's exactly how I feel about this position!

Philbert/Phartnagle > Harris Lue 09/17/2014 at 12:09

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Congrats on the Mustang and the new job!

P.S. I am always up for more Mustang posts too!