Dale Van Blokland

Email: edb@lambobuilder.com
Town & State: Austin, Texas
Web Site: www.lambobuilder.com/edb/ or www.lambobuilder.com

Nick Name: lambobuilder

Type of car: 6.0
Body: NAERC
Chassis: Custom Built from NAERC plans
Engine: LS1
Transmission: Porsche 915
Starting Date: July 25, 2003
Projected Finished Date: ?

Influences: Luis, Robert, Andy, Ken and my Roadster build. All the builders on the forum and the Lounge keep me motivated to live my dream.

I’ve always liked building things. I’ve designed my own house, built two kits, lots of computers, decks, etc. But the biggest influence is the support that I get from my wife Cheryl. Without an understanding spouse, this would be impossible. The Diablo Support Center has been invaluable in my build along with the readers of my web site who continue to encourage me.

Occupation: I build replicas of Lamborghinis

Hobbies: Don't really have any time for them

About Me: I was caught in the budget battles of municiple government and lost my job. After weeks of doing the job searchs, resume writing classes etc. it was when I went in the garage and worked on my Roadster did I really feel like I was doing something I really loved. After much research and visits to Luis, Robert and a trip to Canada I decided to go for it. I changed manufactures and hired my son, Ryan who is a certified welder. My wife Cheryl provides the business consulting and has a real job that helps make it possible. We now have a family run business. I know that I am living a lot of your dreams and I will try to set a good example for those that want to follow your dreams. I will try to conduct our business in the same professional mannor of Wild Rides and Exotic Glass.

Final Note:

Statisics say only 3% of those who start a kit will ever finish it. I have done it three times. Thanks to the Duncan and his Support Forum and Ron and the Lounge those odds are increasing for everyone who takes the first step to pursue their dream.