Vinz68 camaro

[68protouring454]

figured i would bring the thread over here, heres the latest progress, got nose torn off today, as well as susp and brakes, will be sandblasting subframe and painting in the days to come, also just cleaning up firewall some and putting fresh paint on it. its great working on an original arizona car, everything comes off!!once sub and firewall is refinished we will be repainting the body in a more modern blue.
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[WicKeD_SS]

Sweet! keep us posted :thumbsup:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking forward to seeing alot more! :thumbsup:

Paul

[Steve Chryssos]

Nice thing about this project is that its being built in stages. Bought a nice stocker. Drove it for a while (boring). Upgraded the chassis with Air Ride, Moser, Wilwood, ATS, Forgeline and BFG, drove it for a while (what a difference!). Now it's getting paint and engine/trans. It will be driven for a while before getting an interior.

[68protouring454]

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[L8ONBRAKE]

Are you going to smooth the firewall as well? He should have you make him some of those custom Tri-Y headers for that Big Block. Otherwise have fun with the 2" primary headers hanging under the car. If he wants a testament on how annoying that is feel free to contact me :( some custom Tri-Y's would be $$$ but I think it would be worth it for the customer to have you build him some. When the project is done He'll probably be much happpier. I'd gladly spend $2K for someone to build me a custom set. In the long run it would be so much better not worrying about bottoming your headers out on every bump. Plus it would give you a chance to show off those awesome fabricating skills. Not sure if anyone's ready for that though :bow: you might hurt their feelings when they see a real roll of dimes :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

made good progress, will be in paint tonight.
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[L8ONBRAKE]

:woot: :woot:

[68protouring454]

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[Bandit Ls-1]

lookin good

[vinz68]

lookin good jake:thumbsup:

[TravisB]

looks like jake has had his Wagnor power painter out again lol. JK:thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

looks like jake has had his Wagnor power painter out again lol. JK:thumbsup:
lol. careful....

[Steve1968LS2]

looks like jake has had his Wagnor power painter out again lol. JK:thumbsup:

Hey at least he didn't use a roller like some "un-named" magazine did. lol


hey, can I get a shot and a deal for the Under Construction section of PHR? Good way to pimp your shop :)

Is there a rendering of the "finished car"??

[Steve Chryssos]

.....Is there a rendering of the "finished car"?? Yeah, the rendering is in my head. You can title the section "How To Stay Out of Jail." Jake says he'll be done with the engine/trans swap and paint job in just a coupla weeks. So no "paint jail" at Jake's Rod Shop. Instead of a rendering, you'll have images of the finished Twist/Air Ride project to go along with the scary looking under construction pix.

The car needs to be ready for the XV Motorsports Track Day.

[Steve1968LS2]

Yeah, the rendering is in my head. You can title the section "How To Stay Out of Jail." Jake says he'll be done with the engine/trans swap and paint job in just a coupla weeks. So no "paint jail" at Jake's Rod Shop. Instead of a rendering, you'll have images of the finished Twist/Air Ride project to go along with the scary looking under construction pix.

The car needs to be ready for the XV Motorsports Track Day.

Call me tomorrow.. Don't make me beg to give you some ink.. :willy:

[Steve Chryssos]

Call me tomorrow.. Don't make me beg to give you some ink.. :willy:

Will do.

[68protouring454]

got emblem holes filled and bodyworked, primed fenders, got inner fenders,rad support blasted, will be painting front end parts tomorrow/sat then car body monday/tues, also have firewall prepped and ready, we just cleaned firewall up did not smooth anything.
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[vinz68]

Nice work Jake.:D can't wait to see it painted

[awr68]

Looking great Jake!!!

[68protouring454]

got some color on.
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[L8ONBRAKE]

Damn!! Is that fresh out the gun?? :wow:

[vinz68]

lookin good jake

[Diognes56]

Looking good :thumbsup: , can't wait to see it finished :) .

David

[murtah]

Looks great. What color is that?

[68protouring454]

Looks great. What color is that?
code-O2C blue effect- 2007 suburu

[Beegs]

Jake, paint looks sweet!

Your shop is bada$$ :thumbsup:

One of these days I'll make it up and harass you for a bit. :lol: My wife is taking the kids to Storyland next week, maybe I'll tag along, swing in and say hi.

[murtah]

Thanks, Jake.

[68protouring454]

Jake, paint looks sweet!

Your shop is bada$$ :thumbsup:

One of these days I'll make it up and harass you for a bit. :lol: My wife is taking the kids to Storyland next week, maybe I'll tag along, swing in and say hi.
Sure, any time, which weekend?? just let me know I am usually at shop on saturdays

[68protouring454]

Thanks, Jake.
anytime

[Beegs]

Sure, any time, which weekend?? just let me know I am usually at shop on saturdays

Jake, I'll give you a heads up when I can make it. I want to make sure I don't catch you at a bad time. :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

assembling car over next few days, will add outdoor pics today, these are from last week in the booth
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[waynieZ]

Nice job on the paint I like the color. Should look good when its back together Wayne

[Steve Chryssos]

Jake will be putting up pix of the Twist / Air Ride car painted with graphics later tonight or tomorrow morning. Who says I don't like rally stripes?

[68protouring454]

got stripe on and outside for a few pics, finishing 4l80 crossmember and motor misc early this week, will be driving at end of week.
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[68protouring454]

another
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[TravisB]

Looks real nice Jake where is the mothers polish for those wheels?

[olds87]

Nice work man. :thumbsup:

[race-rodz]

steevo finally got to use the olds stripe on something:thumbsup: looks good, still dunno about the wheels.

[Datsbad]

Nice work Jake looks super nice.

When is the owner going to decide on wheels for it ........

[68protouring454]

lol, yeah the stripe works, and looks really cool, chris brown originally rendered a 1st gen like that and vinny loved it.

[jimhamptons]

Looks Great Jake, Vinny is going to love it!

[68protouring454]

Looks Great Jake, Vinny is going to love it!
thanks jim, yeah he will be in love

[Beegs]

I like the stripe!

[ProdigyCustoms]

The paint sure looks nice. And done quickly.

[Steve Chryssos]

Yeah, Jaek is extremely talented and totally professional. If you are looking to avoid "paint jail" and get quality work, Jake is your man. I figure we'll have the car home is a week or so and then we can sort it out in time for the XV Motorsports run.

[Steve Chryssos]

lol, yeah the stripe works, and looks really cool, chris brown originally rendered a 1st gen like that and vinny loved it.

The original rendering that I had Chris Brown do was a yellow car with a black stripe and RED wheels. Vin was over my house and saw the art hanging on the wall in my den and had to have it. We toned it down some. :lol:

[TravisB]

The original rendering that I had Chris Brown do was a yellow car with a black stripe and RED wheels. Vin was over my house and saw the art hanging on the wall in my den and had to have it. We toned it down some. :lol:

gold black and red? ya i would say you toned it down. I will be honest steve when jake sent me the images of it taped off I didnt like but on the car I did like it....the stripe that is. I will hold my opinion on the wheels until i see it in person. :thumbsup:

[vinz68]

Thanks Jake and Steve the car looks killer!!!!! I can't wait to drive it. I think I'm starting to have some second thoughts on the wheel color but I'm gonna stick with em for a while. :_paranoid

[68protouring454]

Thanks Jake and Steve the car looks killer!!!!! I can't wait to drive it. I think I'm starting to have some second thoughts on the wheel color but I'm gonna stick with em for a while. :_paranoid
we could always take the centers out and paint them!!! lol
i can't wait to drive it myself.
will be fabing the 3 inch oval exhaust with oval x pipe tomorrow as well as wiring the 4l80e, and pcs computer. this thing should rock with 650hp, 4l80e and muscle drive tq convertor

[Tom.A]

Looks very nice :thumbsup:

[Bandit Ls-1]

car came out great man nice paint job, not sure about the wheels being the same color tho maybe like a gun metal?

[tones2SS]

Looking good.
Wasn't too sure about the color-coded wheels at first, but they're growing on me!!!:thumbsup:

[vinz68]

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Here are the latest pic's

[Beegs]

Jake is moving right along! Looks great!

[dave96dcm]

That car looks badass, it makes me forget that it is a Camaro. It looks more like a different breed of car unlike the thousands of Camaro's out there.

[vinz68]

Thanks guys:D

[Steve1968LS2]

Looks great. What color is that?

Same color as my old '69 Camaro.. it's a very stunning color in the sunlight or under the lights of SEMA :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

Same color as my old '69 Camaro.. it's a very stunning color in the sunlight or under the lights of SEMA :thumbsup:
hey i called you and left a message, what were you out scoping car show hotties????:unibrow:

[Datsbad]

Same color as my old '69 Camaro.. it's a very stunning color in the sunlight or under the lights of SEMA :thumbsup:

SEMA????

[Steve1968LS2]

SEMA????


I meant his car will look stunning under the big lights.. I think my old '69 rarely ventures out of it's air conditioned garage.. lol

[68protouring454]

latest progress, finishing tranny computer install and will be driving tomorrow


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[Steve1968LS2]

Damn Jake.. you're a FAST mofo...


:thumbsup:

[BC69]

I love the dash setup! Great progress!


Tim

[rwhite692]

Wow, that is indeed some awesome progress Jake. I really like the stripe, the more I see of the car, the more I like it! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Looking great Jake!!

[61Bubbletop]

Car looks badass...I LOVE the stripe...AND the wheels.:thumbsup:

[vinz68]

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Jake got the exhaust all done. I think it's killer!

[vinz68]

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The dash and paddle shifter.

[awr68]

Looks good Jake! What headers and how much to they hang below the bottom of the frame?

Vin you got one sweet ride and made a great choice of guys to work with!! :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

there just reg old hookers, that i welded 2 bolt flanges on, i threw them in the deal when i sold vinny my 496, and the exhaust is 3 inch oval with oval x pipe oval muffler to 3 inch round tailpipes,heres a sound clip link and pic
http://picasaweb.google.com/JakeParrott/VinnyAllegrettaS68AirRideCamaro/photo#5105365697738889026

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[Ricochet]

Looks real nice Jake and Vinny!! Color, stripe, wheels ..all of it. You stuck it out there with the blue wheels but I think it works!! Nice to see something different!!

Brent

[Steve Chryssos]

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Note the stock crossmember modifed for use with 4L80E.

[race-rodz]

any plans for sfc's?

[Steve Chryssos]

any plans for sfc's?

Of course.

[vinz68]

Looks good Jake! What headers and how much to they hang below the bottom of the frame?

Vin you got one sweet ride and made a great choice of guys to work with!! :thumbsup:
Thanks Anthony, these guys are an absolute pleasure to work with. The communication with everything is more than anyone could ask for!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

any plans for sfc's?
sfc are in
these clips are full exhaust
idling
http://picasaweb.google.com/JakeParrott/VinnyAllegrettaS68AirRideCamaro/photo#5105417860116698962
rev
http://picasaweb.google.com/JakeParrott/VinnyAllegrettaS68AirRideCamaro/photo#5105418989693097826

[ProdigyCustoms]

Jake, got any pictures up and over the rear with the exhaust?

[68protouring454]

sure do, clears by say 1/2 when fully lowered not as if he could and or would drive it that low, mufflers isolated and tails hard mounted, got 1 to 1.5 inches off bags and the closest is the pipe to the outlet on the carb version of ricks gas tank, i got exhaust wrap just to make sure. you take stock style tailpipes, cut the vertical so you can clock the over the axle portion to go straight back towards fuel tank, then make a 90 towards outside of car, then another 90 to rear tail panel, basically almost identical to the ones i made to clear the quadralink, of course this works with stock style tubs and non notched frame, his axle is about resting on the frame when fully lowered and the tailpipes are like 1/4 off upper air bar brackets.
these pipes work with stock width fuel tank, you would need narrowed tank but same design would work for mini tub, you just would not go towards outside of car as far

[ProdigyCustoms]

Cool, we would enjoy some pictures. And maybe a parts list?

[Flash68]

sfc are in
these clips are full exhaust
idling
http://picasaweb.google.com/JakeParrott/VinnyAllegrettaS68AirRideCamaro/photo#5105417860116698962
rev
http://picasaweb.google.com/JakeParrott/VinnyAllegrettaS68AirRideCamaro/photo#5105418989693097826

Wow, that sounds really sweet... what mufflers are those?

[dave96dcm]

What is a sfc?

[Steve1968LS2]

What is a sfc?


It's lingo for "Sub Frame Connectors"


Gotta put a stop to that pesky chassis flex and SFCs are the first step.

[68protouring454]

Cool, we would enjoy some pictures. And maybe a parts list?
pics later
parts
2- spin tech 3 inch tailpipes,however only order up over the axle to where it crests the axle and starts coming back down.
4-3 inch mandrel bent 90's
2- ft of straight 3 inch
what ever tips you want
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[vinz68]

The exhaust looks awesome and sounds even better.:drool:

[Steve Chryssos]

The exhaust is a full custom arrangement made from bits and pieces ordered from Spin Tech. It helps that the Air Ride Air Bar does not utilize a panhard bar. Push button ride height adjustment will also make header clearance more bearable. Headers are off the shelf big tube Hookers.

[awr68]

Looks great guys! I'll have to do something very simular to get around my 4-bar setup....it's good to see a visual!

[Flash68]

pics later
parts
2- spin tech 3 inch tailpipes,however only order up over the axle to where it crests the axle and starts coming back down.
4-3 inch mandrel bent 90's
2- ft of straight 3 inch
what ever tips you want
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Awesome work... Which Spintech muffs? Sportsman?

[ProdigyCustoms]

Excellent work. How does it clear the Shockwave? Seems like this is the worst area of concern.

I do not want to steal the thread, but since people will be looking at exhaust ideas.........Here is what we did on Project EmptyNest. Because it is a mini tub, tail pipes are even more difficult to snake the pipes around the Shockwave and tank. So we went over the suspension. Seems to work out great, and minor fabrication for anyone already in doing tubs.

. http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u212/ProdigyCustoms/DSC_0085.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u212/ProdigyCustoms/DSC_0081.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u212/ProdigyCustoms/DSC_0098.jpg

[vinz68]

Awesome work... Which Spintech muffs? Sportsman?
I have to look up the name,but I know they are the same as the Hooters cup cars.

[vinz68]

Excellent work. How does it clear the Shockwave? Seems like this is the worst area of concern.

I do not want to steal the thread, but since people will be looking at exhaust ideas.........Here is what we did on Project EmptyNest. Because it is a mini tub, tail pipes are even more difficult to snake the pipes around the Shockwave and tank. So we went over the suspension. Seems to work out great, and minor fabrication for anyone already in doing tubs.

. http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u212/ProdigyCustoms/DSC_0085.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u212/ProdigyCustoms/DSC_0081.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u212/ProdigyCustoms/DSC_0098.jpg
Nice work Frank, I mounted the compressors and air valve controller where you came through the trunk area, where will you be mounting that stuff? I thought about mounting the compressors under the car but i couldn't find a good spot.

[68protouring454]

Excellent work. How does it clear the Shockwave? Seems like this is the worst area of concern.

I do not want to steal the thread, but since people will be looking at exhaust ideas.........Here is what we did on Project EmptyNest. Because it is a mini tub, tail pipes are even more difficult to snake the pipes around the Shockwave and tank. So we went over the suspension. Seems to work out great, and minor fabrication for anyone already in doing tubs.
by about an inch, i also wrapped the exhaust in that area to keep heat down just a bit more

[ProdigyCustoms]

The tank will sit right between the 2 humps almost lined up even with the vertical trunk trim panel we will install just below the hinges. Were making the tank pretty and exposing part of it through the trim panel. The compressor and other hardware will sit hidden in that compartment also.

[vinz68]

The tank will sit right between the 2 humps almost lined up even with the vertical trunk trim panel we will install just below the hinges. Were making the tank pretty and exposing part of it through the trim panel. The compressor and other hardware will sit hidden in that compartment also.
Very nice I can't wait to some pics. I wouldn't mind cleaning mine up a bit.

[68protouring454]

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[Steve Chryssos]

Mufflers are SpinTech's Pro Mod Shootout series. Very loud.

[Steve Chryssos]

Excellent work. How does it clear the Shockwave? Seems like this is the worst area of concern.

I do not want to steal the thread, but since people will be looking at exhaust ideas.........Here is what we did on Project EmptyNest. Because it is a mini tub, tail pipes are even more difficult to snake the pipes around the Shockwave and tank. So we went over the suspension. Seems to work out great, and minor fabrication for anyone already in doing tubs.


Clearance is decent if you don't mini-tub and you run oval pipe. Lots of guys with custom rear suspension choose to run turn downs instead of tailpipes. That was not an option here. Custom tailpies are the only way to go.

[68protouring454]

with a narrowed tank the same set up would work perfect, only difference would be the 90's going out around tank would be shorter

[Steve1968LS2]

Cool deal.. 68s are going to REPRESENT at SEMA this year.. show that 69s arn't the only first gens ;)

[vinz68]

Saturday is the big day! I get my car back! Then Pigeon Fordge on thursday. Thanks for a great job Jake , hope you can make it to Pigeon Fordge.

[68protouring454]

vinny got his car, and loved it, took it on a 80 mile cruise to obi car meet, post pics later

[Beegs]

vinny got his car, and loved it, took it on a 80 mile cruise to obi car meet, post pics later

No paintjail at Jake's shop! :hail:

[Steve Chryssos]

No paintjail at Jake's shop! :hail:

Nope. Jake got it done on schedule. He looks exhausted, :faint: but he got it done. Rollcage and interior will be done over the winter. Now it's time to drive the thing for a while.

[Datsbad]

Sweet Pigeon Forge I can wait to see it .
Looks good but I dont know about those wheels, maybe in person it will look ok .

At any rate nice work Jake !

[Bill Howell]

Nope. Jake got it done on schedule. He looks exhausted, :faint: but he got it done.

I don't give a damn how tired he is, he better get some sleep then get his butt to Pigeon Forge......lol

[Mikael A]

vinny got his car, and loved it, took it on a 80 mile cruise to obi car meet, post pics later

O crap I knew I should have gone to OBI this morning.
Hey Vinny I need a ride before I make a final decision on my suspension:D

mike a

[Steve Chryssos]

O crap I knew I should have gone to OBI this morning.
Hey Vinny I need a ride before I make a final decision on my suspension:D

mike a

Come on out to our shop. We've got one of everything--just about. Nothing like back to back comparisons.

[Mikael A]

Come on out to our shop. We've got one of everything--just about. Nothing like back to back comparisons.

I will before the end off the summer .Funny but I been out there 4 times this year and I always forget to call.

If you and the boys want to come to the Camaro show registration is on me.

mike a

[Steve Chryssos]

Cool, but we already planned on attending. No need for incentives. Thanks:thumbsup: Just save us a couple of good spots. Maybe three if the red car is back from re-wiring.

[Steve1968LS2]

Can't wait to see it in Pidgeon Forge.. I could spend all week there shooting car features.. wish I had more time :(

[jimhamptons]

I can't wait to see it on Tuesday! :thumbsup:

[MarkM66]

Cool deal.. 68s are going to REPRESENT at SEMA this year.. show that 69s arn't the only first gens ;)

I must of missed it being stated it will be as SEMA. What booth?

[vinz68]

What a weekend! Got the car backfrom Jake.I'm very impressed with the quality of all the work done. Everything I wanted I got.(what more could you ask for).And best of all no paint jail! The car is extremly fast, I can't believe it! Like Jake said what's not cool about 30 mph burnouts.:D

[907rs]

What a weekend! Got the car backfrom Jake.I'm very impressed with the quality of all the work done. Everything I wanted I got.(what more could you ask for).And best of all no paint jail! The car is extremly fast, I can't believe it! Like Jake said what's not cool about 30 mph burnouts.:D\

Well, where are the pics? :)

Turned out nice. Looks like Jake does great work.

[TravisB]

Vinny,

Spoke with jake this moring he was talking about maybe a lil drag race???? something about a modded C5.....LOL.

Jake did say the car was extremly fast......nothing like the sound of a big block.:thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

the car pulls very very hard, and does not sound like a 700 lift solid roller 496 chevy, the custom built pro systems carb is on the money, not a hesitation anywhere. 50 to 120 is a rush, not to mention the sound, unreal

[vinz68]

I'll post pics from pigeon fordge when i get back. It's supposed to rian here the next few days,so the next time i have it out will be in Tenn.

[vinz68]

Vinny,

Spoke with jake this moring he was talking about maybe a lil drag race???? something about a modded C5.....LOL.

Jake did say the car was extremly fast......nothing like the sound of a big block.:thumbsup:
The car is really fast! I love it. I would like to run a ZO6 and see how it matchs up.:unibrow:

[kennyd]

i really like the black stripe . good job jake !

[Steve Chryssos]

Well, Vin's Air Ride Camaro is ready for Run Thru The Hills 3. It is by no means complete. We still need to do a rollcage, interior and miscellaneous upgrades. But in eight months, we have completed the following:
-Air Ride Street Challenge Suspension
-American Touring Specialties Spindles and Steering Box
-Wilwood 13"/12" brakes
-Forgeline 18" Wheels
-B.F. Goodrich T/A KD tires 245/285
-496 Big Block Chevy estimated 650HP
-Hughes 4L80E transmission
-Twist Machine MuscleDrive 3000 stall torque converter
-Twist Machine Shrifter Paddle Shifter
-Powertrain Control Solutions trans controller
-Moser 12 bolt 3.73 posi rear narrowed 1"
-Rick's SS gas tank
-SpinTech 3" oval exhaust
-Subaru WRX Blue Pearl Paint with Sideways stripe by Jake's Rod Shop
-Sparco Seats and Steering Wheel
-Auto Meter Cobalt Series Gauges
-Optima Battery
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPusVJInB84
pPusVJInB84

[Steve1968LS2]

I must of missed it being stated it will be as SEMA. What booth?

In the Wilwood booth :woot:

Lots of member here will have cars at SEMA, should be a blast!

[Beegs]

It sounds BADA$$ !!

[Flash68]

Can't beat the sound of a hairy big block! Awesome!

[907rs]

Sounds tough, but some burnout footage would be nice. :lateral:

[MarkM66]

In the Wilwood booth :woot:

Lots of member here will have cars at SEMA, should be a blast!

Cool. I knew your car was going to be there. Didn't know about this one too.

[vinz68]

I'll get you guys some nice burnout footage. We will alo get some from Pigeon Fordge.:unibrow:

[jimhamptons]

Saw Vinny's car last night and I must say the pictures do not do it justice. I absolutely love the way it came out. :thumbsup:

[CougarXR7]

I'll get you guys some nice burnout footage. We will alo get some from Pigeon Fordge.:unibrow:

Cant wait to drive in that thing, you need to take a trip out to Bellmore:bow:

[ZVT]

Wow stellar work jake!!

I like the wheels and color dare to be different.:thumbsup:


Btw send me an email with the spoilers.

[68protouring454]

vinny, breaking the car in right, kicked ass first time out, ran as fast or faster then kyle in the dse car, they were both in the 28-29 sec laps, vinny had more 28 sec laps. heres a pic, some killer video coming.
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/6056/image000132cz1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
:woot:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/Fastbird/autox/rth/rthautox189.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee153/02NITROUSLS1-84/265.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee153/02NITROUSLS1-84/267.jpg

[Steve Chryssos]

Yeah, Vin kicked ass. On his first ever auto-x run, he ran a 29 with anything under 30 seconds being fast for street tires. Then he continuously improved into the 28 second zone.
After all of the runs were complete, we let a few cars do some more laps for the cameras with each car doing a smoke show at the end of the run.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

way to go guys congradulations, great work Jake, great driving Vin. air ride +1

Jake you need to put up a guide on how to remove molten rubber from fresh paint. :bow:

[ProdigyCustoms]

Yes Vinnie did a great job. His first run scared me a bit because I just assumed he was over his head, bu by is second lap I was quickly seeing he can drive. Good show guys.

[68protouring454]

vinny beat the crap out of it again, running 12 times down the 8th mile, running hot laps 3-4 at a time. ran as quick as 7.64 at 99 mph, feathering throttle most of the track, the car was spinning at trap when hitting 3rd gear.
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/7913/img0148pd0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6404/img0152aa4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Bill Howell]

After all of the runs were complete, we let a few cars do some more laps for the cameras with each car doing a smoke show at the end of the run.

Yeah, now all I gotta do is explain to the Stadium management why all those black marks are on the parking lot in the morning...:willy:
Vinnie's car is a killer car guys, first class all the way. One thing though, Jake did miss one thing when he was building it, he forgot to ween it from its need of GASOLINE!!!!! and forgot to tell Vinnie......:rofl:


(sorry, I just had to bust Vinnies balls about running out of gas 10 minutes after he got here.:lol: )

[68protouring454]

Yeah, now all I gotta do is explain to the Stadium management why all those black marks are on the parking lot in the morning...:willy:
Vinnie's car is a killer car guys, first class all the way. One thing though, Jake did miss one thing when he was building it, he forgot to ween it from its need of GASOLINE!!!!! and forgot to tell Vinnie......:rofl:


(sorry, I just had to bust Vinnies balls about running out of gas 10 minutes after he got here.:lol: )
lol, yeah it was a great time and a cultural experience that should be had by any pro touring enthusiast. air ride put on the nice bbq dinner and the cruise was, well WET!!!! great time thanks for putting it on bill

[Bill Howell]

Jake, I know Vinnie and you cruised the strip a good bit too each night. Obviously overheating was not an issue in sitting traffic. To me, that is as important as the ETs at the strip. :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

Jake, I know Vinnie and you cruised the strip a good bit too each night. Obviously overheating was not an issue in sitting traffic. To me, that is as important as the ETs at the strip. :thumbsup:
yeah the 650hp 496 does well, it runs 190-200 no matter if its 50 or 95, and goddamn does it sound good. the car is officially broken in i would say, now if i can keep vinny from hitting the rev limiter in my 7.3 turbo diesel on the way home,lol:thumbsup:

[Bill Howell]

I have heard both good and bad reports on the mufflers, but IMO it sounds great. Loud, but great. You all be careful on the way home.:thumbsup:

[vinz68]

I want to give a BIG THANKS to Jakes rod shop,Twist Machine and Air Ride for building me such a bad ass car! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[vinz68]

yeah the 650hp 496 does well, it runs 190-200 no matter if its 50 or 95, and goddamn does it sound good. the car is officially broken in i would say, now if i can keep vinny from hitting the rev limiter in my 7.3 turbo diesel on the way home,lol:thumbsup:
I had that turbo diesel hummin down the BQE @3am.:D

[Steve Chryssos]

It's always nice to see one of these Project Updates end with a running car that's gets used to it's full potential and beyond. Congratulations Vin. Enjoy! Next stop: XV Motorsports Track Day

[vinz68]

It's always nice to see one of these Project Updates end with a running car that's gets used to it's full potential and beyond. Congratulations Vin. Enjoy! Next stop: XV Motorsports Track Day
Thank you Steve for introducing me to Pro-touring . Happy Birthday!:D I could'nt have done any of this with out you and Jake. Thanks .

[Steve Chryssos]

Here's the video:
XRC82sPbCVk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRC82sPbCVk

[68protouring454]

KILLER:woot: :cheers: :lateral:
it was fun watching vinny drive it like he stole it all weekend.
video tames his runs down, he was very aggressive.
man what a great car weekend, and I did not even have a car..

[Garage Dog 65]

Whole office was watching and cheering you on Vin !! What a BLAST man - you lucky dog.

Your car has WAY to much power for that track - kinda like threading a needle from 100 yards out with a rock. Had the course been a bit bigger where you could really use the car and the power it makes - and you'd have been smiling for weeks !

Thanks for the ride !

:thumbsup:

[trapin]

I had the honor of going for a blast in this thing after the autocross event. The car is an absolute animal and sounds killer with that exhaust. I know toning down exhaust is popular in some circles, but I like a nice loud hot rod. Jake did a great job stitching this one together. Fast as hell and handles like it's on rails. Anyone who doubts the ability of Air Ride Technologies needs to have their head examined. Vinny was right there with the top dogs on Saturday.

[68protouring454]

vinny beat his car so bad he needed a smoke.....
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/517/140755798595ab6dbe33wm6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

thanks to andrew b for the pic

[vinz68]

Tomorrow I'm changing the shifter. Installing oil and tranny temp gauges. Give the car a once over,change the oil and i should be ready for XV Track day on Thursday. Can't wait.

[awr68]

Glad to see you use the car properly Vin!! I think I need a smoke now!! :cool: :thumbsup:

[vinz68]

Did a high speed run yesterday. 165 mph @6000 rpm. What a rush!!!:wow:

[68protouring454]

you mean the blue wheels did not slow you down???? lol
cool, we need some video of that:thumbsup:

[Strangler]

Your crazy, man. I think we weould get along just fine!:thumbsup:

[vinz68]

Your crazy, man. I think we weould get along just fine!:thumbsup:
I'm a speed junkie..
The windshield trim almost blew off I have to snap it back in.

[vinz68]

you mean the blue wheels did not slow you down???? lol
cool, we need some video of that:thumbsup:
I do have some video with my buddy in his supercharged Viper next to me. I got him a few runs and he got me a few. :rolleyes:

[vinz68]

The car is going back to Jake's Rod Shop this week. He's installing a cage, vintage air, and a mini tub. Should I have the rear narrowed or just more back spacing? Just want to see what some of you guys think.....

[Rybar]

The car is going back to Jake's Rod Shop this week. He's installing a cage, vintage air, and a mini tub. Should I have the rear narrowed or just more back spacing? Just want to see what some of you guys think.....

Narrow the rear, more lip or deeper dish on the wheels = :hail:

[ProdigyCustoms]

Narrow and add the width to the outer rim shell.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

+++1 agree :yes: 345's will look bad under that car!

[awr68]

I agree more rubber would look great and a deeper dish looks best IMHO, but a 345 is not going to fit your car unless Jake has gottin rid of the fender lip already. A 335 is a pretty tight fit on a 67-68 camaro, you really need the extra .75" the 69 fender well has. Also, if you have a 245 on the front you have to be concerned with going too wide from a handeling standpoint...go too wide on the rear and the car will push! And I know you like to hit the tracks!! :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

The car is going back to Jake's Rod Shop this week. He's installing a cage, vintage air, and a mini tub. Should I have the rear narrowed or just more back spacing? Just want to see what some of you guys think.....

yeah, you get a better looking wheel and more centered offset if you narrow the rear and then pick a wheel.

Jody

[vinz68]

I agree more rubber would look great and a deeper dish looks best IMHO, but a 345 is not going to fit your car unless Jake has gottin rid of the fender lip already. A 335 is a pretty tight fit on a 67-68 camaro, you really need the extra .75" the 69 fender well has. Also, if you have a 245 on the front you have to be concerned with going too wide from a handeling standpoint...go too wide on the rear and the car will push! And I know you like to hit the tracks!! :thumbsup:
I agree, I'm going to narrow the rear and add the 3" to the lip of the wheel.It will definetly look better. I'm going to with a 335/35 for the rear and probably a 255/35 for the front. I have a 245/40 now.

[vinz68]

Narrow and add the width to the outer rim shell.
Looks like my wheels are going back to Fordgeline.lol... They aren't even a year old yet.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

For sure,

That car is going to look SOOO bad a$$ with a 335! :woot:


Paul

[TravisB]

I agree, I'm going to narrow the rear and add the 3" to the lip of the wheel.It will definetly look better. I'm going to with a 335/35 for the rear and probably a 255/35 for the front. I have a 245/40 now.


better go ahead and do a front clip to....that way you only buy tires once. LOL:thumbsup:

[ProdigyCustoms]

Looks like my wheels are going back to Fordgeline.lol... They aren't even a year old yet.

Vinnie, before you go choping the rear, we need to make sure Forgeline can add 3" to the lip. I will write to Scott tonight and check the build sheet on the wheels to see what size outer lip you have now and make sure you can do the entire widening on the outer rim shell. The outer rim shells only come so wide, it may be that you have to go a half inch in and 2 1/2 inch out, or 1 inch in and 2 inch out. Anyway, I am writing Forgeline now. I will let you know what I find out

[Steve1968LS2]

Looks like my wheels are going back to Fordgeline.lol... They aren't even a year old yet.

Don't feel bad.. mine have been there twice! lol

Great car, when the weather gets good again we will have to do a feature.

[Steve1968LS2]

Vinnie, before you go choping the rear, we need to make sure Forgeline can add 3" to the lip. I will write to Scott tonight and check the build sheet on the wheels to see what size outer lip you have now and make sure you can do the entire widening on the outer rim shell. The outer rim shells only come so wide, it may be that you have to go a half inch in and 2 1/2 inch out, or 1 inch in and 2 inch out. Anyway, I am writing Forgeline now. I will let you know what I find out

Yea, they were originally going to do my wheels in their "premier" lip (the reverse lip deal) but they couldn't get my offset of 6" right because they didn't make a hoop that wide.

I sorta like the old school lip better anyways but Frank is right.. check before you cut.

[awr68]

.

I sorta like the old school lip better anyways.

Totally agree, more of an industrial/performance look!!

[vinz68]

better go ahead and do a front clip to....that way you only buy tires once. LOL:thumbsup:
Don't even get me started......lol:willy:

[vinz68]

Vinnie, before you go choping the rear, we need to make sure Forgeline can add 3" to the lip. I will write to Scott tonight and check the build sheet on the wheels to see what size outer lip you have now and make sure you can do the entire widening on the outer rim shell. The outer rim shells only come so wide, it may be that you have to go a half inch in and 2 1/2 inch out, or 1 inch in and 2 inch out. Anyway, I am writing Forgeline now. I will let you know what I find out
Thanks Frank I was getting ready to contact you.

[vinz68]

Don't feel bad.. mine have been there twice! lol

Great car, when the weather gets good again we will have to do a feature.
Thanks Steve you da man. I'll make sure you get a good burn out pic..lol:D

[ProdigyCustoms]

OK Vinnie, Here is the deal. I thought you already had 3" outer lips, and you do. The widest 18" outer rim shell is a 5", so you will have to run a 5" outer (exteend the outer 2") and change your 6" inner to a 7" inner (adding 1" to the inner making the overall wheel width 12") Which means IN THEROY, the rear needs to be narrowed 2" per side. I will talk to Jake about it before you get started. But I suggest you send the wheels to Foregeline, get them done. I have inner and outer shells reserved for you, it will take about 7 to 10 days total turn around from the time you ship them. Then get the tires / wheels mocked in the wheels wells and measure between the wheel hubs for the exact rear width.

If you need to call me

four zero seven 832 1752

[vinz68]

OK Vinnie, Here is the deal. I thought you already had 3" outer lips, and you do. The widest 18" outer rim shell is a 5", so you will have to run a 5" outer (exteend the outer 2") and change your 6" inner to a 7" inner (adding 1" to the inner making the overall wheel width 12") Which means IN THEROY, the rear needs to be narrowed 2" per side. I will talk to Jake about it before you get started. But I suggest you send the wheels to Foregeline, get them done. I have inner and outer shells reserved for you, it will take about 7 to 10 days total turn around from the time you ship them. Then get the tires / wheels mocked in the wheels wells and measure between the wheel hubs for the exact rear width.

If you need to call me

four zero seven 832 1752
Thanks Frank I'm delivering the car to Jake's on Fri. Have a great Thanksgiving.

[68protouring454]

Well we are knee deep in vinnys camaro again. This winter its getting mini tubs, 8 point 1-3/4 .134 roll cage, mid mount fuel cell with cage mount, nitrous express, vintage air. will start a new thread on new work.

[dhondagod]

What? You posted with no pics!? Shame on you! ;)

Did he ever get the rear wheel/tire combo worked out?


Chris:cool:


Edit: Never mind, just found the other thread.... :thumbsup: