Garage built Cars???

[RussMurco]

The only thing I've ever had done on my cars by someone other than myself is paint, AC work, and alignments. Everything else was done by me, and until a few short years ago in a single-stall apartment garage! I still want to do everything myself but time and energy are becoming more scarce then before.

I'm still no body man so the new Firebird project had one big stipulation - the car had to have clean - straight sheet metal to keep paint and body shop expenses to a minimum. Although it will still be built in my home garage (a detached 2-car affair) I still have access to an incredibly well equipped machine shop with digital scanners, numerous CNC mills, an engine shop, dynos, and other tools so I guess I'll be blurring the lines between home-built and pro-built, but the results are not in yet so we shall see! lol

[69c4x11]

Bump!! Keep-um coming !!! PS -- Roll Tide!! Mobilehomers. Beats the Crap out of the Goldendomers !!!!

[69c4x11]

DAYUM!!! Can't wait to see that when its done... looks good so far:thumbsup:

Let''s Second That !! Holy Crap,, Rodger lee would have 5 dozen posts on it by now !!:hail: :hail:

[barrrf]

Just saw this thread. Im hoping to do everything myself including the TT 5.3 with the exception of the body work as I dont have the time or the patience to tackle that type of detail work.

I understand I may need to call in help but Im going to try to keep it within my circle of friends. Trying to keep this car as close to home as possible.

[avewhtboy]

I hate to post my garage built POS but it's definitely all done by me, I can't blame anyone else. Code name project Disastre....

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn164/avewhtboy/Pontiac%20Astre/IMG_1379.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn164/avewhtboy/Pontiac%20Astre/IMG_1382.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn164/avewhtboy/Pontiac%20Astre/IMG_1343_zps85f21e6e.jpg

[69c4x11]

If that's a POS, then all of us Home boys Have POS,,What rear set-up are You running inthe Vega, Great Job on the front sus !!! Keep us updated :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

[aany001]

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv328/josephkerekes/nova-side.jpg

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv328/josephkerekes/IMG_7214.jpg

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv328/josephkerekes/gauges4.jpg

All done in a garage this size..

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv328/josephkerekes/1028021707.jpg

Joe I really like the way u did your gauges. Please tell me what sizes all the gauges are. Job well done!:cheers:

[avewhtboy]

If that's a POS, then all of us Home boys Have POS,,What rear set-up are You running inthe Vega, Great Job on the front sus !!! Keep us updated :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

Thanks man its a work in progress...I am using a rear axle from a 2002
Z28, currently about 8 inches too wide, need to gut it and get it narrowed.
I am using this axle for several reasons but mostly to keep torque arm setup.

[Motime]

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j321/chrismozeley/Camaro%201/CamaroProject003_zps21b2db79.jpg

[gordonr1973]

Not a car but garage-built by me....and now torn down again to replace the cab, smooth the firewall and get the gapping perfect over the winter.

My next project is waiting in the wings and will hopefully fit in better with the outstanding builds on this forum....:hail:

[Motime]

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j321/chrismozeley/Camaro%201/CamaroProject002_zps1f46d9df.jpg
2008

[IMG]http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j321/chrismozeley/Camaro013.jpg
2010

[IMG]http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j321/chrismozeley/DSC04694.jpg
2012

[aany001]

lovin this blue 69!!!!

[69c4x11]

Love the Camaro ,Also !:thumbsup: Make's Me miss my old one,:mad: :mad:

[Al Moreno]

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j321/chrismozeley/Camaro%201/CamaroProject002_zps1f46d9df.jpg
2008

[IMG]http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j321/chrismozeley/Camaro013.jpg
2010

[IMG]http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j321/chrismozeley/DSC04694.jpg
2012


I said it before and I'll say it again. I appreciate all the work, craftsman, talent and skill it take to do body mods on these Camaros but, there's just something about a stock bodied Camaro with all the trimmings! That my friend is one beautiful cars that will never go out of style.


Gives some more details on it.

Just love it! Congrats:thumbsup:

[Motime]

Thanks Al!

I bought this as it appears in the first pic. New GM quarters had already been installed and new GM front fenders were included. I built the car pretty much stock appearing with a 383 and TKO. I did everything myself but the paint and body work. I put 2,000 miles on the car the first year or so, but was never quite happy with the car.

In November of 2011 I tore the car apart and rebuilt it like I should have the first time. Only the body was reused. I used allof DSE's suspension pieces, a GMPP LS3, Baer brakes etc. I would have saved $ if I had sold the car and started over, but the body is so solid I hated to let it go.

I sold the 07 Z06 in my avatar to fund the rebuild project and haven't regretted it one bit.

[Streetrod77]

The only thing that was not home built was my mini tube and engine. I have done everything else. I'm sure I want be painting it though. I still have a lot to learn.

[69c4x11]

Are ya'll tired of me bumping this thread ??Don't know how many subscribed to thread ?? It seems that when its back to the front, We always get new Cars !! I never thought yrs ago this thread would have lasted this long,and would have this many hits,, I'm not wanting this thread to get lost ?? Any suggestions ?

[WSSix]

I'm certainly not tired of seeing this thread stay up top. It's great motivation for people such as myself. I think it's also a good place for new people to post a short summary of their car from start to where ever they may be at this point in time without having to create a full on build thread. Only thing I can think to do is either come in occasionally and bump it back to the top should it falter or ask Jody to make it a sticky and see if he'll agree.

[waynieZ]

lovin this blue 69!!!!

Me Too! Gorgeous car!

[69c4x11]

I'm certainly not tired of seeing this thread stay up top. It's great motivation for people such as myself. I think it's also a good place for new people to post a short summary of their car from start to where ever they may be at this point in time without having to create a full on build thread. Only thing I can think to do is either come in occasionally and bump it back to the top should it falter or ask Jody to make it a sticky and see if he'll agree.

How could We get the ball rolling on a sticky?? Sounds logical,, Would someone help to see if we could get it posted as a sticky ???

[69c4x11]

How could We get the ball rolling on a sticky?? Sounds logical,, Would someone help to see if we could get it posted as a sticky ???how about some help on a sticky,,this thread deserves it ,look at stats

[HEEP]

I'll try to keep it to the top. Here is the frame of my Chevelle. Welding in the HPI frame kit.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n306/HEEP_2006/CHEVELLE/IMG_5059.jpg

HEEP

[GregWeld]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[HEEP]

Thanks Weld. I hope to start a build thread soon. Just too much going on right now.

HEEP

[WSSix]

Thanks Jody!

[69c4x11]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: how about some help on a sticky,,this thread deserves it ,look at statsThanks !!Let's see it grow !!!

[daemon2]

still plugging away on mine:
http://www.daemoncustomauto.com/P1800%20Images/DCA%20P1800GT%20Engine%20wrap.jpg

[Bryce]

mine is apart again!

[kttrucks]

Jaded had a minor setback after the Dyno tune.... rear splines lost the battle in the 9 Inch. (twisted off... not enough engagement... some moron forgot how to use a measuring tape when I narrowed the rear axel housing.... DOH!!!) New axles, and some newly minted swearwords later, She's on 4 wheels again. Hope to be able to drive it this weekend... It's fine for it to be presentable at SEMA, but we gots-ta get some seat time in soon!!!

[Beach Cruiser]

I posted this in my Build thread, this is the first time it's been out of my Garage since I started the build, Hope this doesn't kick me out of the Garage built thread! LOL

ok, here's some pics and vids from the "spa" day at All Aspects. She lined up perfectly straight, set the front camber at -2.5 and the rear at -2, put some shims in the upper A-arms so I can go more positive if I need too. The frame is built so that I can get -5 in the front if I want, and +2 on the other end.

On the Dyno, She put down 407 HP and 385Lbs of really flat TQ across the RPM range. Was hoping for a few more HP, but I'll take it on a 125K bottom end! Click on the last pic for a video on the dyno.

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/309B7AF0-50A3-4092-A4FB-A64895F956A3-10565-00000B0B116126CD_zpsf69d1d54.jpg
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/1AD1F4AD-AD3B-42E8-8744-D651E6151BB2-10565-00000B0B18EF8042_zps466f696a.jpg
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/ECCAC422-5430-4A48-9703-2768D7296A7C-10565-00000B0B1D035166_zpsd8689dde.jpg
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/2E49D100-0CB1-49C7-831A-13D7381569E3-10565-00000B0B275E27DB_zps61e1d9d4.jpg
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/60468C9C-DA88-4C2B-9914-E5C78346FF7D-10565-00000B0B2B81236E_zpscd075598.jpg


http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/th_96D2BD34-23B5-4E71-B77C-6035F6F39599-10565-00000B0C0652680B_zpsdcf4fad3.jpg (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/96D2BD34-23B5-4E71-B77C-6035F6F39599-10565-00000B0C0652680B_zpsdcf4fad3.mp4)

[Todd in vancouver]

Just started my thread on here and I'm doing as much of my own build as possible and probably a few things that I shouldn't be trying. But Hey, like my signature says, "how hard can it be?" If someone else can do it I sure can at least try my best to do it on my own and figure it out. That's where sites like these come in so handy because when I get stuck there is a whole world of experts and advice only a computer click away.

And here is the latest picture of my car being built in my garage;
http://imageshack.us/a/img833/8731/cr1hf.jpg

much to my wife's dissappointment since she now has to park her car outside. :poke:

[RussMurco]

much to my wife's dissappointment since she now has to park her car outside. :poke:
Oh, come on... They love when that happens!!!:warning:

[E.rodz]

man I love this thread ! I would not have guessed there was that many garage built cars out there that makes me proud!!!!!! I have a dream on building 10 top notch cars in a row out of my garage and I must say you guys are going to make this very difficult to make them a cut above because there is some really nice car on here but the love is in the journey as well. here was my first attempt of top notch notice I said attempt it only took 13 years for this one looks like I might have to live till 125 hope to pick up the pace on the next one. LOL.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/81%20chevy%20custom/4.jpg

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/81%20chevy%20custom/2-3.jpg

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/81%20chevy%20custom/58.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/81%20chevy%20custom/DSCF6714-3.jpg

[Rols574]

For those of you with no prior automotive experience that jumped off the cliff and tackled your own cars......how do you build the courage to handle something huge like quarter panel replacement and know if you're doing it right or wrong?

I'd love to try and do it myself, I think its half the fun but getting over that question i posed is a tough thing. I mean how do you know your welds will hold? how do you know if you're doing it correctly?

sigh

[GregWeld]

For those of you with no prior automotive experience that jumped off the cliff and tackled your own cars......how do you build the courage to handle something huge like quarter panel replacement and know if you're doing it right or wrong?

I'd love to try and do it myself, I think its half the fun but getting over that question i posed is a tough thing. I mean how do you know your welds will hold? how do you know if you're doing it correctly?

sigh



Hang out on here and see if you can pick up how others are doing it... or take a class at the community college... There's books you can buy.... there's videos on YouTube... and there's got to be somebody around you that's been there and done that.


Just my .02


I figure if other guys can do something and can do it right - then I should be able to as well. Most get into trouble because they don't START the job correctly -- that's where you need to learn a little bit before you get it screwed up.


:thumbsup:

[Sandbagger]

For those of you with no prior automotive experience that jumped off the cliff and tackled your own cars......how do you build the courage to handle something huge like quarter panel replacement and know if you're doing it right or wrong?

I'd love to try and do it myself, I think its half the fun but getting over that question i posed is a tough thing. I mean how do you know your welds will hold? how do you know if you're doing it correctly?

sigh

I have a neighbor did the same on a 70 Bronco . He started from the front and went to the rear with new fenders ,doors & quarters ,then door hinges :bang:
He welded that puppy up solid too . cant get the doors to fit Hmmmmmm
Get the quarter and door to fit before welding the thing up solid .

[RussMurco]

For those of you with no prior automotive experience that jumped off the cliff and tackled your own cars......how do you build the courage to handle something huge like quarter panel replacement and know if you're doing it right or wrong?


The way I approach a new skill is by looking at the project, assessing how badly things could be if I "F" something up, and seeking guidance. I've never taken any kind of automotive training, other than some things Dad showed me as a kid, and I have made PLENTY of mistakes (oh, the stories I could tell)! But just like with everything else - failures are your best instructors!
Funny you should mention quarter panels, I'm considering tackling one myself and have never done so!

[Todd in vancouver]

For those of you with no prior automotive experience that jumped off the cliff and tackled your own cars......how do you build the courage to handle something huge like quarter panel replacement and know if you're doing it right or wrong?

I'd love to try and do it myself, I think its half the fun but getting over that question i posed is a tough thing. I mean how do you know your welds will hold? how do you know if you're doing it correctly?

sigh

Personally I look at it as an opportunity for personal growth and being able to learn some new skills. If I can do it than anyone can and I won't bore you with the details but I've had to overcome some huge obstacles to work on my car. So what happens if I mess up installing the rear quarters on my car? Well,worse case is I have to pay someone to install them properly, and maybe the cost of another set of skins if I wreck these ones beyond use. Big deal! I would have had to buy them and pay for the install if I never tried.

There are tons of resources, youTube, V8TV, forums, etc. so there is no reason not to try. If I throw away the money because of an extra set of skins in the big picture it means nothing . What you need to ask yourself is what if it turns out OK ?

[32deucecoupe]

Replacing floors and installing mini tubs in the garage as we speak. Will tackle the interior and body work, but final paint will be by others.

The wife already complains about the smells from the garage, I think paint would put her over the top.

[meanchicken]

My 68 was built by me in my garage and has the following major upgrades:
* ZZ502 with an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake and Edelbrock Performer 825cfm carb, Holley blue electric fuel pump (makes about 550HP and 575TQ)
* TKO-600 5 speed, 12" McLeod clutch, McLeod scatter shield, Centerforce flywheel
* Global west tubular upper and lower control arms with del alum bushings, Hotchkiss sway bar, fast ratio steering box and power steering
* Moser 12 bolt rear end with Detroit True Trak limited slip, 33 spline axels with tapered ends and pressed on bearings, Ford 9" housing ends
* 3 leaf rear springs with Poly bushings
* SSBC 4 wheel power disc brakes
* Be Cool aluminum radiator
* Flaming River stainless steel steering column with tilt and a Grant Boomerang steering wheel
* Covan Classics Dash insert with all electric gauges (Speedo, Tach, Fuel, Oil, Temp, Amps)
* Solid body mounts
* All new M&H wiring harnesses installed
* Painless Performance Extra 11 circuit fuse block
* Lots of other stuff and extra parts.
* Fiberglass hood with a 96/97 SS Camaro scoop
* 5 spoke 17" wheels with new Kuhmo tires

Still needs body and paint.

It runs strong and pulls like a freight train. I've never had it to the track but it has outrun a C6 Z06 Vette all the way up to about 145mph. Based on the feel compared to my 87 Grand National, I'd guess it will run in the mid to low 11's in the 1/4 mile as is...as long as it's launched well.

In the corners it handles very well. I kept pretty close to a BMW M3 on a local canyon road...he'd pull me a little in the turns and Id get it back between the turns. The M3 driver was blown away at the other end. ;-)

If you go to my youtube page meanchicken87 there are a couple brief clips with the Camaro there.

[rickpaw]

Here's my 67 Firebird. I tackled everything (sheet metal work, body work, final assembly). The only things that were sent out were final paint and engine machining.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt250/rickpaw/Arrival9_23_08002.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt250/rickpaw/DSCN0506.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt250/rickpaw/CopyofDSC_0030.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt250/rickpaw/CopyofDSC_0111.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt250/rickpaw/67%20FB%20ready%20for%20paint/P1000007.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt250/rickpaw/P1020116.jpg

Prior to this, I have not done any welding or bodywork. Kind of dove in head first.

Tu

[RussMurco]

Prior to this, I have not done any welding or bodywork. Kind of dove in head first.
Tu

And a damn fine job you did... Looks great!!!

[66138]

cudo's on a great job and tackling this yourself ! Many hours of learning when you do that but you get that satisfaction !!

[garyb]

Maybe a dumb question, but on your picture that shows the 'new' quarter screwed in place for tack/welding, I noticed the screws are on what's left of the existing quarter. Are the two overlapped as in lap welded? I've always wondered. I know when I did my trunk pan, I overlapped, used metal screws to hold in place and used an air body saw to cut through the old and tack as I went along.

[rickpaw]

Maybe a dumb question, but on your picture that shows the 'new' quarter screwed in place for tack/welding, I noticed the screws are on what's left of the existing quarter. Are the two overlapped as in lap welded? I've always wondered. I know when I did my trunk pan, I overlapped, used metal screws to hold in place and used an air body saw to cut through the old and tack as I went along.

The two were overlapped, but I cut the overlapped pieces and butt welded them together as I went along. I used a black marker to draw up the cut lines. You can see it in the picture. Afterwards I went back and welded up the screw holes.

Tu

[Anchor]

Mine was an outside build.... Only just got moved into the garage.
67 SS. AES398. 2x T-netics mid frame 72's. TCI PT F&R clips. T56. Recaros. Digital stuff. etc etc etc.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Anchor000/2013-03-16212402_zps4903d84c.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Anchor000/2013-03-10164449_zps92faf458.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Anchor000/2013-03-10164410_zps6c389a8c.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Anchor000/2013-02-10185333_zpsc8f07a43.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Anchor000/2013-02-10185313_zpsb6c584fe.jpg

[TorqDork]

Thought I'd add this here!

Completely home built start to finish

Video of build

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBMM0u5eCqg&fmt=18

Engine Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3f0xRlEI6g&fmt=18

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Concoors/ba4a.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/torquedork/Concoors/stance1.jpg

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^^^^^^^ very impressive!!! Way to go!

[camaroinct]

Wow, Very nice complete build on the red firebird

[G-Body]

Final blocking next getting there.......
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb475/Karmtom/045-4.jpg

[Jim98ta]

My car is almost 'done' after close to 4 years. I should have started a build thread for it a long time ago...

I've done everything myself except for the paint job, alignment, and dyno tune.

Car needed floor pan, firewall, trunk pan, frame rails, minitub, and tail panel.

I basically tore it down to a bare shell and rebuilt everything from there.

On the dyno it did 655rwhp, and 550rwtq.

For the little bit I've driven it (to dmv and alignment shop), its a pretty fun little ride....

[RussMurco]

For the little bit I've driven it (to dmv and alignment shop), its a pretty fun little ride....

And it looks fantastic! Great build!!!

[Z06vette]

car looks awesome all the way around. Nice job

[Jim98ta]

Thanks guys!!!

[Chassisworks]

We have been posting pics of a car that was mostly garage built on our Facebook page this week. It's a '66 Chevy II with our complete Street Machine chassis. It definitely leans more toward Pro-Street but it's still a really nice car. The owner did all the chassis, electrical, and body work. He had a friend spray the paint and his local upholsterer did the stitching.

Click Here To See The Build Album. (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.442652949160998.1073741829.360398240719803&type=1&l=e4dda4b22c) More pictures will be posted as the week goes by.

[j99fbody]

100% home built, couldn't afford to have it if i didnt learn and do the work myself.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/j99fbody/IMAG0239_zps1a417c7b.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/j99fbody/media/IMAG0239_zps1a417c7b.jpg.html)
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/j99fbody/WP_000291.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/j99fbody/media/WP_000291.jpg.html)

[DBasher]

Oooooohh man that looks fun! Nice job.

I'm starting to become a Firebird fan.:thumbsup:

Dan

[RussMurco]

100% home built, couldn't afford to have it if i didnt learn and do the work myself.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/j99fbody/IMAG0239_zps1a417c7b.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/j99fbody/media/IMAG0239_zps1a417c7b.jpg.html)

You car is rocking my world! I have a 1970 Firebird in the garage with a '76 Formula hood, I hope my car ends up looking half as sweet as yours!!!

[seekins]

that is bad!! I like reading about all the home built cars. Gave me some inspiration to dive in :) Hopefully i will master some of these skills you guys have! :king:

[Rick D]

Ok these are both very nice great job guys :hello:

[Rick D]

And this one!

[Zspoiler]

My 1979 Z-28 RS is garage built. Even the paint job was painted in my friends garage. I do what I can do, and I have friends of whom I`ve learned from and helped over the years help me. A man got to know his limitation.

[tubbed69]

My car is almost 'done' after close to 4 years. I should have started a build thread for it a long time ago...

I've done everything myself except for the paint job, alignment, and dyno tune.

Car needed floor pan, firewall, trunk pan, frame rails, minitub, and tail panel.

I basically tore it down to a bare shell and rebuilt everything from there.

On the dyno it did 655rwhp, and 550rwtq.

For the little bit I've driven it (to dmv and alignment shop), its a pretty fun little ride....

Ok these are both very nice great job guys :hello:

just like Rick said great job guys on these two cars

[coolwelder62]

100% home built, couldn't afford to have it if i didnt learn and do the work myself.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/j99fbody/IMAG0239_zps1a417c7b.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/j99fbody/media/IMAG0239_zps1a417c7b.jpg.html)
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/j99fbody/WP_000291.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/j99fbody/media/WP_000291.jpg.html)I like this hood.Albert check this out.

[69c4x11]

We have been posting pics of a car that was mostly garage built on our Facebook page this week. It's a '66 Chevy II with our complete Street Machine chassis. It definitely leans more toward Pro-Street but it's still a really nice car. The owner did all the chassis, electrical, and body work. He had a friend spray the paint and his local upholsterer did the stitching.

Click Here To See The Build Album. (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.442652949160998.1073741829.360398240719803&type=1&l=e4dda4b22c) More pictures will be posted as the week goes by.

Glad to see You would look at the cars in this thread!!! Yes it is these cars that help pay your bill's and developement,,,Your products are top shelf quality!!! Thanks for posting and would love to see more vendors >>>

[RussMurco]

I like this hood.Albert check this out.

I've already begged him for a '76 formula hood... no response so far! lol

[garickman]

100% home built, couldn't afford to have it if i didnt learn and do the work myself.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/j99fbody/IMAG0239_zps1a417c7b.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/j99fbody/media/IMAG0239_zps1a417c7b.jpg.html)
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/j99fbody/WP_000291.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/j99fbody/media/WP_000291.jpg.html)

Nice job on your build, looks great with that hood.

[Chassisworks]

Glad to see You would look at the cars in this thread!!! Yes it is these cars that help pay your bill's and developement,,,Your products are top shelf quality!!! Thanks for posting and would love to see more vendors >>>

Thanks! Most of our customers are doing the bulk of the work themselves. When Chris started developing the first backhalf kits in the 80s the whole point was to make it simple enough that someone with average skills, and a healthy helping of common sense, could do the job at home on a flat garage floor.

But, since you want me to post more pics, here ya go!

Kevin Graf's '62 Chevy II was built in his one car garage. Adding pics to the Facebook album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.460024164090543.1073741832.360398240719803&type=1&l=57846aaa08) daily. He did the chassis, cage, interior tinwork, wiring, and the bodywork.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/601944_460024177423875_1919294633_n.jpg

[Roger Edwards]

I have built all of my cars in my 2 car garage including paint.

[Roger Edwards]

Here is another one of my garge built cars.

[tubbed69]

I have built all of my cars in my 2 car garage including paint.

Here is another one of my garge built cars.

very nice work Roger,both cars look great,you are fortunate like me to be able to do all the work ourselves because I feel sorry for alot people who has there car stuck in paint jail for a few years

[Roger Edwards]

Thank you. I am working on a 69 Camaro now which is my 7th Camaro in 15 years.

[reico-v]

sweet!

[Erics66Fastback]

I also have built all my cars in a 2 car garage. Everybody always ask why don't you buy this or that but that takes money from my projects. I did build a shop so mom can have her parking spot back. I need a lift but that's on the wish list..

[seekins]

I was able to build a small shop in the back yard to work on projects. Right now i am doing a 68 camaro with a Max-g frame. Next i have a 49 ford to restore that was grandpas and then i want to build a chevy 5 window with a old school big block.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l525/seekins/Camaro/IMG_0393.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/seekins/media/Camaro/IMG_0393.jpg.html)

:gitrdun:

[groovyjay]

My car's been build in my own garage from start to finish. I tried a body shop at one point, which I thought would save me time and I would have a better end result.

I ended up re-doing EVERYTHING the shop had done, so that was the first and last costly venture to outsourcing my projects...

http://kuvaton.com/k/YeCu.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks nice.

[Transformer]

Art project...

my website is:
www.HotRodRegal.com
I post progress pics and helpful G-body info. on this swap
-Matt
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[MSTSFabbed]

Its far from done, but I have done, and will do, everything in my garage.

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc477/MSTSFabbed/IMG_0922_zps5297b0d0.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/MSTSFabbed/media/IMG_0922_zps5297b0d0.jpg.html)

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc477/MSTSFabbed/IMG_0925_zps7c735804.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/MSTSFabbed/media/IMG_0925_zps7c735804.jpg.html)

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc477/MSTSFabbed/009-1.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/MSTSFabbed/media/009-1.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

Having built MANY complete cars on my own -- what really amazes me about this thread - if you go back to page one -- how many guys are not here anymore… And I don't mean they died -- but where are they - why aren't they posting - and did they ever complete the build??


It's real easy to get "burned out" building these cars in a two car garage with inadequate tools or skills - or both… not to mention the costs of just hard parts.

[aany001]

Having built MANY complete cars on my own -- what really amazes me about this thread - if you go back to page one -- how many guys are not here anymore… And I don't mean they died -- but where are they - why aren't they posting - and did they ever complete the build??


It's real easy to get "burned out" building these cars in a two car garage with inadequate tools or skills - or both… not to mention the costs of just hard parts.

I totally agree. It will be 9 years for me on jan 1st and I wanted to sell it many times. Im nearing the end but it has been a very difficult long road!!!!!

[RussMurco]

It's real easy to get "burned out" building these cars in a two car garage with inadequate tools or skills - or both… not to mention the costs of just hard parts.

No doubt, and that's a shame. I think a lot of people start with good intentions but no idea of just how much $$$, time, and tools are needed to build a car. I would imagine that often the spouses have even less idea of what is needed! lol

[SSLance]

That's why I will always "buy the body, build the drivetrain"...

I try hard to recognize my limitations and avoid them. Bodywork is one of those. Plus it also seems to be one of the tasks that takes the longest and costs the most money.

[Leadfoot1]

So how about making this an "OFFICIAL CALL OUT" ?

I'm thinking, If you've posted about your project on here, you still have the car, and if you're just stopped by life or whatever got in the way.... Just give us a sign of your progress or why you are on a brake or if you simply jumped ship 'cause it was (insert reason that apply's) .

What do you think?


Personnally, i sold my project once it was done as i had a guy that WANTED it... ( read : i could not turn is money away! ) and have had a few projects in and out since. I now have an almost all original carthat i enjoy driving.
I also have a basket case project i am looking to start sometime....

Having built a few nut and bolt cars (rotisserie/ show style) i have bought my last car mentionned above (the one i drive) and have a hard time even thinking to change some stuff on it because i know i can undo it, but with 3 little girls (5,9 and 11) i just dont have the time anymore and also, my primary budget is to the house and kids needs so the cars come wayyyyy late in the picture so, I NEVER KNOW WHEN ID GET IT BACK TOGETHER, thats why i keep it all together, that way i enjoy it and so can they. I will prolly do some bolt ons (bars, arms, shocks) but nothing too wild on this one (42k miles 69 Camaro 100% original except fast ratio box and wheels /tires) the other is a 67 Camaro in need of everything and i dont need it running as i have the other one...so im THINKING i could start her slowly, but then the money factor comes in....altough im thinking to do a build style like Ron's Blue mustand and go full frame, i could put time in instead of money. Im at home all the time now (got invalidated from work inciden so i have pretty much all my time) but then its cause of my back....so theres your other factor HEALTH!!

Im just trying to sum up all the variables you can come to think of as to anwser your wondering of "why or where" are the guys..... I have covered a few possibilities just by myself LOL!!!! So....how about you guy's??

Lead.

[ccm399]

I know for me I started my build thread in July of 2010. Since then I have had a MAJOR eye injury and built a pole barn. Interesting that I actually have an appointment with the eye doctor today (just a followup).

The wife and discovered early on that building my car in our two car garage was NOT going to work so well so we built a 40x64 barn for me to work in. You might be asking yourself how I went from a 2 car garage to a 40x64, well all I can tell you is when the wife tells you "I don't think you'll be happy with a 30x40 I think we should build a 40x60 you DON'T SAY NO! :lmao: Of course now we are busy paying the barn off (should have it paid off by May of '14). We had about 1/2 the funds to build it or so we thought but then like most project we spent more than planned! Surprising I know! :topic:

So now that the barn is done enough to work in I have no real money to invest in the car. I have been doing some work here and there but progress is slow. I rather enjoy working on it as I don't get to work with my hands at work much anymore. I would like to say she'll be done in 3-5 years but I'll leave the timing up to God on that one. Currently my goal is to have the shell ready for the chassis by next winter. We'll see.

Well that's my story I will be interested in hearing what others have to say.

Chris

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

I'm building mine at home. I kept waiting and waiting; hoping I'd have enough money to do a '69 Camaro some day. Then, this year, I finally realized that if I don't bite the bullet, I'll never do it. There are so many people that dream about things for years and then never get around to it or something happens to them. I decided I don't want to be one of those guys and if it makes me happy, I'm just going to do it!

So, I sold my 2009 Subaru daily driver and used the funds to purchase a Camaro and the engine/transmission out of a 2004 GTO. Now I'm stuck driving my 1959 Willys truck to work as it's my only other vehicle but the heck with it. I'm doing it. Some of my friends and family think I'm crazy but at least I won't regret not having tried it.

I have been slowly preparing for this as far as tooling up my shop the last few years though and bought myself a 2 post lift this year.

This picture tells most of the story. My old Willys with Wisconsin winter road grime all over it and the GTO pull-out in it. Does that make this a modern vehicle? I mean, technically it has a fuel injected engine "in" it.

43940

Here is the Camaro waiting for it's new heart.

43941

I'm hoping to get it running in time for spring but funds are more of an issue than time for me. I'm going to drive it this summer (hopefully) and then tackle the suspension next winter. I'm hoping to do a better paint job and body work the year after that.

Here's one more of the Willys which I did with my uncle as a project back in High school in '95.

It now has a carbed vortech 350 in it which we slapped in this spring.

43942

[Leadfoot1]

Your "STUCK" driving your willys!!!!!

Man! I 've been watching a 64 Pontiac Safari wagon here close to me at an old car dealer thats sooooo nice, i want to sell my Suburban to drive this every day....if only i would have the guts. My hat off to you sir!!

And that Camaro does look very nice already so you have your cake already as you get to enjoy it right awayw... Good move!!!

You mentionned high school in 95 so we are about same age i guess, i just turned 41. It would be nice if guys put their candle count so we get a 'curve' of the age and situation of members behind these stories.

Btw... I got a 4 post lift this summer too... Tools are a BIG part of the home builder as i see it. Forking 2500$ out to buy a piece of equipment is a chunk of change we notice. At least i do!!! Last year, my wife got me the Eastwood company's Tig and plasma deal with cart.... One more step in getting a fully equipped shop!!!

Ah man....there i am thinking of the wagon again...thanks buddy!!!

Lead.

[ccm399]

Tools are a BIG part of the home builder as i see it. Forking 2500$ out to buy a piece of equipment is a chunk of change we notice. At least i do!!! Last year, my wife got me the Eastwood company's Tig and plasma deal with cart.... One more step in getting a fully equipped shop!!!
Lead.

I hear ya on that! We bought me a used Bridgeport (10x54 table) and a used 14x40 engine lathe while we were building the barn. On the plus side I can make just about anything I need on the downside my wallet is about $3800 lighter (including the shinny new phase converter to run the lathe)!

I have already done a couple little side jobs to help offset the investment but not even close to $3800!

Chris

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Your "STUCK" driving your willys!!!!!

Man! I 've been watching a 64 Pontiac Safari wagon here close to me at an old car dealer thats sooooo nice, i want to sell my Suburban to drive this every day....if only i would have the guts. My hat off to you sir!!

And that Camaro does look very nice already so you have your cake already as you get to enjoy it right awayw... Good move!!!

You mentionned high school in 95 so we are about same age i guess, i just turned 41. It would be nice if guys put their candle count so we get a 'curve' of the age and situation of members behind these stories.

Btw... I got a 4 post lift this summer too... Tools are a BIG part of the home builder as i see it. Forking 2500$ out to buy a piece of equipment is a chunk of change we notice. At least i do!!! Last year, my wife got me the Eastwood company's Tig and plasma deal with cart.... One more step in getting a fully equipped shop!!!

Ah man....there i am thinking of the wagon again...thanks buddy!!!

Lead.

Now, don't get me wrong. I love driving my Willys in reasonable doses. I does leave a bit to be desired as far as comfort however. It rides like a lumber wagon (unless you have a complete engine and transmission in the bed, then it's a lot closer to comfortable) and it's obnoxiously loud, but that's my fault. It's not too loud inside, in fact, the wind noises, rattles and squeaks are louder than the exhaust but outside....well, let's say that small children start crying when they hear it coming. :gitrdun:

I graduated in '97. Actually, the Willys was my first vehicle. I bought it for $250 and then we bought a parts truck for $100 and my uncle and I restored it for my junior year. It's....evolved since then.


I hear ya on that! We bought me a used Bridgeport (10x54 table) and a used 14x40 engine lathe while we were building the barn. On the plus side I can make just about anything I need on the downside my wallet is about $3800 lighter (including the shinny new phase converter to run the lathe)!

I have already done a couple little side jobs to help offset the investment but not even close to $3800!

Chris

I'd love to have a lathe and mill. I was a machinist, pattern maker, mold maker and CNC programmer for years and it's still part of my job as a manufacturing engineer to spec what we are going to buy and go and look at new and used equipment. I do more design work than anything these days though. I can always use the tools at work but it's better to have something at home you can just go out and use anytime (and not have to clean up your mess until your damn good and ready) :)

I don't think it will take you too long to get $3800 worth of value from your equipment. I don't think it will take too long to get $2700 worth out of my lift either.

[69c4x11]

Was hoping to see some updates on the projects ? Surely there's progress and setbacks ? I know mine is slow since retirement ,,,, wish I had been born rich , or made better choices in education,work,on and on, my grandchildren have changed my priorities. ,! I have said to my friends and family ,I wish I had my $$. Instead of the Nova project,, my how time changes,,, heck I 'm 62 and still enjoy that adrenaline rush ,and the sound of a hot crammed engine,love the G's ! I've got the winter blahs !,

[Chassisworks]

Here's a garage-built car from one of my customers; a 51 Henry J. He did everything from chassis fab to paint and bodywork. Not exaclty pro-touring but still pretty awesome. You can read more about it and see more pics on our FACEBOOK PAGE HERE (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.558905027535789.1073741855.360398240719803&type=1).

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q83/1555586_558905037535788_204487663_n.jpg

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[Marshchevelle]

Garage built 55all metal mini tubed 55 with a 2000 ws6 ls1 and tranny right now waiting on a friend to do some wield on the ride tech 4 link out back we have 315/35zr 20 BFG on boss 335

[GNon18s]

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[WSSix]

so sick! I love it.

[69c4x11]

Damn It !!! Love this Nugget,,, Please follow up with more pics,, no teasing !!

[brownz]

I want to see more of the GN :G-Dub:

[aany001]

I want to see more of the GN :G-Dub:

I second that!!!!!!! That's a sweet GN!!!

[57hemicuda]

Nothing cooler then a G body with big tires!

[Bakaruda]

Sweet GN!

[tom091074]

Love the GN!

[instro84]

yup more pics of the buick, gives me motivation!

[camcojb]

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/GNon18s/Plasmaframe_zps77f11063.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/GNon18s/media/Plasmaframe_zps77f11063.jpg.html)http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/GNon18s/Nice7mprear34_zps0989a063.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/GNon18s/media/Nice7mprear34_zps0989a063.jpg.html)http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/GNon18s/gnwashed.png (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/GNon18s/media/gnwashed.png.html)
what a cool car!!!!!!! :hail:

[lilcraigford]

Wow! Does the Buick have its own thread somewhere? I would love to see more.

[CRCRFT78]

He has a thread on PT.com.

[georges510]

My garage built car is almost done, almost a year later working on it part time.

[69c4x11]

WOWSER:king:

[WSSix]

Nice work, George!

[georges510]

Thanks guys I am so close,,, couple more days and it will be ready to drive around. Here is a pic from today, I was getting ready to install the front glass and trim.

[GregWeld]

Looks great!

[NOT A TA]

Very nice George!

[Boss 5.0]

I have a 72 Ford Maverick I have been building. So far the only thing I have farmed out is the transmission build. Beside that, I will have someone else do the upholstery too. Everything else is by me in my garage. Paint will be in a booth, but also by me.

I started with a low mileage car that had been stored inside by a friend for 19 years. Here is what I got in September 2009.....

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/hotrod-1947/Maverick/72mav-7.jpg (http://s266.photobucket.com/user/hotrod-1947/media/Maverick/72mav-7.jpg.html)

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/hotrod-1947/Maverick/72mav-9.jpg (http://s266.photobucket.com/user/hotrod-1947/media/Maverick/72mav-9.jpg.html)


After making a plan I had this rendering done to visualize my ideas....

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/hotrod-1947/UnrulyV2.jpg (http://s266.photobucket.com/user/hotrod-1947/media/UnrulyV2.jpg.html)


And as it sits now ready for final block sanding and paint.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/hotrod-1947/IMG_2068_zps94bf2a08.jpg (http://s266.photobucket.com/user/hotrod-1947/media/IMG_2068_zps94bf2a08.jpg.html)
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Glenn

[rebob]

63 Nova, LS 2, T56, TCI front and rear suspention. I didn't spray the body or upholster the seats,pretty much all the rest in a small 2 car garage. 5 years.
Rick
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[GregWeld]

Nice NOVA! Well done!!

[georges510]

That Nova looks awsome!!!

[tubbed69]

That Nova looks awsome!!!

yes it does,so does the Maverick

[rebob]

Thank you for the compliments !

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Yeah, the Nova is sweet! And it's my favorite color!

[waynieZ]

Great looking Nova, hoping to see more of the Maverick.

[coolwelder62]

The Nova turned amazing.Very nice.:thumbsup: And the Maverick is going outstanding. Love that body style.Rear spoiler is awesome.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[G-Body]

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[G-Body]

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[G-Body]

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[rebob]

WOW that's some very nice work !!! 47 Chevy ?
Rick

[WSSix]

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1064x798q90/607/ol5y.jpg


48

Your Chevy II looks great.

Really like what you're doing with the Mav, Glenn

[georges510]

Just finished the Eleanor clone, now it is time to get back on my 1966 Elcamino. Here are a few pictures away from home.

[69c4x11]

48

Your Chevy II looks great.

Really like what you're doing with the Mav, Glenn

You are an ANIMAL !!!!:gitrdun: :gitrdun:

[68400BIRD]

Getting close each week.
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm461/che77vy/firebird3.jpg (http://s319.photobucket.com/user/che77vy/media/firebird3.jpg.html)

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[RoadRace Elco]

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[cantcatchmitch]

finally got some real brakes on my garage build, z06 rotors and base model front calipers on all fours, 14" front, 13.5" in the rear, and i even made the vette parking brake work. bought all the parking brake parts off gmpartsdirect.com. My drop spindles had crappy g-body brakes, i found a company called flynbye performance that made hubs that allow a vette rotor, and i drilled the spindles for the caliper brackets and cut a spacer for proper fitment. cant wait to stand on them and see how much better they are over 10.5" discs and drums!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/discs.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/discs.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/impala3.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/impala3.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/impala.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/impala.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/impala2.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/impala2.jpg.html)

[BanditDave]

finally got some real brakes on my garage build, z06 rotors and base model front calipers on all fours, 14" front, 13.5" in the rear, and i even made the vette parking brake work. bought all the parking brake parts off gmpartsdirect.com. My drop spindles had crappy g-body brakes, i found a company called flynbye performance that made hubs that allow a vette rotor, and i drilled the spindles for the caliper brackets and cut a spacer for proper fitment. cant wait to stand on them and see how much better they are over 10.5" discs and drums!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/discs.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/discs.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/impala3.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/impala3.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/impala.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/impala.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/impala2.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/impala2.jpg.html)

Really diggin' this car. Very nice!

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

Nice upgrade!

finally got some real brakes on my garage build, z06 rotors and base model front calipers on all fours, 14" front, 13.5" in the rear, and i even made the vette parking brake work. bought all the parking brake parts off gmpartsdirect.com. My drop spindles had crappy g-body brakes, i found a company called flynbye performance that made hubs that allow a vette rotor, and i drilled the spindles for the caliper brackets and cut a spacer for proper fitment. cant wait to stand on them and see how much better they are over 10.5" discs and drums!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/discs.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/discs.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/impala3.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/impala3.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/impala.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/impala.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/dropthesixseven/impala2.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/dropthesixseven/media/impala2.jpg.html)

[Gil]

Hi all,
With you since 2009...
Here is my 69 Bird, I have time now to take care of her.
Starting the project in my garage & will try to do all I can in.
Will be a limited budget build & drivable every weekends.
:thankyou:
Gil

[WSSix]

Nice! Love the color.

[Gil]

Thanks Trey,
70 GTO Judge Orbit Orange
Very nice build & skills with your TA
Gil

[Yelcamino]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af75/emonteith/El%20Camino%20Shots%20ProTouring/actionel_zps5f1bf683.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/emonteith/media/El%20Camino%20Shots%20ProTouring/actionel_zps5f1bf683.jpg.html)

Very cool car! :thumbsup:

[ROBS6T8]

I'll throw one in to the thread. This was all done in my 2 car garage. Everything but the headliner. :D

Before...
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/driveside.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/driveside.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/passside.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/passside.jpg.html)

DURING...
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/qpremoved.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/qpremoved.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/cowlpanel.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/cowlpanel.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/ylwpearl1.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/ylwpearl1.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/photobucket-2018-1339717702613.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/photobucket-2018-1339717702613.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/qtrtack.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/qtrtack.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/masking.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/masking.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/bccc.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/bccc.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/bodybaking2.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/bodybaking2.jpg.html)

After...
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/orgrtfront.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/orgrtfront.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/orglffront.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/orglffront.jpg.html)
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m610/ROBS6T8/spoilerdist.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/ROBS6T8/media/spoilerdist.jpg.html)

Get out there and do it. Consider it therapy. It kept me out of the bars!

[heyhiitsmevlad]

Hotel parking lot built and some driveway mixed in. 461 stroker pontiac 13" corvette brakes front, 12" ls rear brakes. 12 bolt posi rear with Moser axles and yoke. Nascar drive shaft 1350 u joints, Ford toploader 3 speed transmission. Hellwig 1 1/4 tubular sway bar, hotchkis big block springs, 5 leaf heavy duty rear leafs with traction bars. 255 mm front and 275 mm rear tires

[Yelcamino]

Both garage built except for paint/body...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/hlumpp/Misc%20stuff/RTTH4_Elky.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/hlumpp/media/Misc%20stuff/RTTH4_Elky.jpg.html)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/hlumpp/Chevelle/Forgeline%20and%20Falken/DSC_0635.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/hlumpp/media/Chevelle/Forgeline%20and%20Falken/DSC_0635.jpg.html)

[heyhiitsmevlad]

dude i'm in love with that blue 66... that thing is soooo mean. air damn and all:thumbsup:

[all4sho]

home built, other than paint

[driveability]

Do most of the work (body & paint done by childhood friend).
I bought this car with the chasse already built (drove by PO's garage and fell in love) way over my pay grade. I'm an electrical/drive-ability specialist and designer but can't weld at this level not many can. You all should see his 69 Camaro, you would **** you pants. I'll get some pictures, he's not a on line type of guy. Built my last V8 914 and a 55 ford PU in a "one" car garage. Now its a two car garage stuffed full of car crap and tools. This lift one post works fantastic and really helps out.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h34/driveability/104.jpg

[Yelcamino]

dude i'm in love with that blue 66... that thing is soooo mean. air damn and all:thumbsup:

Thanks!

[fitz93z]

started with a descent body that had alot of new metal already.all body work and paint completed in garage over the past two years swapped in a cammed lq4 with ls3 top end with t56 trans. new suspension. only things ill need to farm out are alignment and dyno tune should have on the road very soon cant wait




http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190/fitz93z28/1969%20camaro/image0264_zps8cdb3fce.jpg (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/fitz93z28/media/1969%20camaro/image0264_zps8cdb3fce.jpg.html)http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190/fitz93z28/1969%20camaro/101_0214_zps32d353df.jpg (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/fitz93z28/media/1969%20camaro/101_0214_zps32d353df.jpg.html)http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190/fitz93z28/1969%20camaro/IMG_20130924_172822_337_zpse43ed00b.jpg (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/fitz93z28/media/1969%20camaro/IMG_20130924_172822_337_zpse43ed00b.jpg.html)http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190/fitz93z28/1969%20camaro/IMG_20140519_135148_266_zps8b98290d.jpg (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/fitz93z28/media/1969%20camaro/IMG_20140519_135148_266_zps8b98290d.jpg.html)http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190/fitz93z28/1969%20camaro/IMG_20140519_135210_910_zps275f8315.jpg (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/fitz93z28/media/1969%20camaro/IMG_20140519_135210_910_zps275f8315.jpg.html)

[WSSix]

gorgeous color! I love it.

[Stovebolter]

Holy cow! I love them all. Lol. :popcorn2:

Mine is still a work in slooooooow progress.

David

[instro84]

Holy cow! I love them all. Lol. :popcorn2:

Mine is still a work in slooooooow progress.

David

nice, are those bbs wheels?

[Stovebolter]

They are True Forged Competitions.

[kmcanally]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/6300405155_8723800146_zps43964fd5.jpg

[WSSix]

That's it! We only get one picture and no description of a badass coupe? You're killing us, Kevin. We need more, lol.

[BanditDave]

That's it! We only get one picture and no description of a badass coupe? You're killing us, Kevin. We need more, lol.

People are bein' real stingy on here...it's not fair!!!! Haha

[kmcanally]

Sorry...its really nothing special. I did all the work in my garage minus the paint. My dad bought the car new and it was given to me as my first car in 1981. The suspension is all Global West...leafs in the back and stock style (not coil over) in the front with Koni shocks and Baer brakes all around. The engine is a stock stroke solid roller 302 with 4 speed toploader trans and a 3.89 geared 9" rear. Going to build a new stroker motor soon just cant decide on a stock block 347 or a Dart blocked 363.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/IMG_0190.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/IMG_4290.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/IMG_1322.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/0701phr_10_z1968_ford_mustang.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/IMG_2858.jpg


That's it! We only get one picture and no description of a badass coupe? You're killing us, Kevin. We need more, lol.

[WSSix]

Thanks Kevin! For nothing special it sure does look great. Very cleanly done. Good luck with the new engine.

[heyhiitsmevlad]

Go dart but with a 347... The extra displacement isn't gonna get you any more power and going max bore will only hurt you in the long run when you decide to rebuild it 2-3 times, seeing as this car is gonna stay in the family forever ;-)

-stock blocks split after 400-500 hp so if you go dart and wanted to pro charge it or turbo it later or even use it in another project it'll hold up to 1,000 hp without coming apart or needing a new block after you've wasted all that money cutting a stock block for a stroker....

[kmcanally]

Thanks...and you are right the extra displacement will not make any difference in power. But the larger 4.125" bore un-shrouds the valves which can make a significant difference in power. Also, max bore on the Dart is 4.185" so there is room for a couple of additional .030 over rebuilds.

Go dart but with a 347... The extra displacement isn't gonna get you any more power and going max bore will only hurt you in the long run when you decide to rebuild it 2-3 times, seeing as this car is gonna stay in the family forever ;-)

-stock blocks split after 400-500 hp so if you go dart and wanted to pro charge it or turbo it later or even use it in another project it'll hold up to 1,000 hp without coming apart or needing a new block after you've wasted all that money cutting a stock block for a stroker....

[358Mustang]

Ive built quite a few vehicles out of small garages with no lift.. I was mid way through an F100 desert truck, but I took the mustang out to the track and got bit with the bug to really fix her up, so against the wall the truck went and I tore back into the mustang!

[358Mustang]

Sorry...its really nothing special. I did all the work in my garage minus the paint. My dad bought the car new and it was given to me as my first car in 1981. The suspension is all Global West...leafs in the back and stock style (not coil over) in the front with Koni shocks and Baer brakes all around. The engine is a stock stroke solid roller 302 with 4 speed toploader trans and a 3.89 geared 9" rear. Going to build a new stroker motor soon just cant decide on a stock block 347 or a Dart blocked 363.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/IMG_0190.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/IMG_4290.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/IMG_1322.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/0701phr_10_z1968_ford_mustang.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/IMG_2858.jpg
Have you considered going to a windsor?

[Boss 5.0]

My 72 Ford Maverick project. My hands will do almost the entire build. The only things sub'd out are the interior and the trans rebuild. Everything else is all me from design to the fabrication and on.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/hotrod-1947/IMG_1811_zps11e3a896.jpg (http://s266.photobucket.com/user/hotrod-1947/media/IMG_1811_zps11e3a896.jpg.html)

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/hotrod-1947/IMG_1815_zpsaed7bbe4.jpg (http://s266.photobucket.com/user/hotrod-1947/media/IMG_1815_zpsaed7bbe4.jpg.html)

[tubbed69]

My 72 Ford Maverick project. My hands will do almost the entire build. The only things sub'd out are the interior and the trans rebuild. Everything else is all me from design to the fabrication and on.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/hotrod-1947/IMG_1811_zps11e3a896.jpg (http://s266.photobucket.com/user/hotrod-1947/media/IMG_1811_zps11e3a896.jpg.html)

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/hotrod-1947/IMG_1815_zpsaed7bbe4.jpg (http://s266.photobucket.com/user/hotrod-1947/media/IMG_1815_zpsaed7bbe4.jpg.html)

very cool project

[latamud]

My favorite shot of my home build. 1966 over 1996.

http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/3273863/IMG_3462.JPG

[WSSix]

Cool. How far along are you? I know SN65 was built years ago now but I think it was one of the only cars built in that manner. Good luck with the build.

[latamud]

Cool. How far along are you? I know SN65 was built years ago now but I think it was one of the only cars built in that manner. Good luck with the build.

I have the body in place and welded to the 96 subframe. The 03 Cobra suspension is installed. I need to finish scavenging the Cobra before I can make anymore progress.

[WSSix]

Nice. Be sure to make a project thread so we can follow along.

[grendel]

Both my projects here are back and forth, in my garage for the most part and then occasional outings to the experts and a few hacks.

[spec134]

Home built for the exception of paint and body. Ive been working on my '68 Chevelle in my apartments 1 car garage that I share with my NEIGHBOR. I've had the car before I had a garage so I started working on it outside.
Since I do not have room for an air compressor I'm unable to do metal, paint and bodywork. I've done everything else from the frame to engine. I'm in the process of doing the interior and rewiring the entire car.
I'm sure most of what I do is not allowed. I've already gotten threats from my HOA that if I don't stop that I will be forced to move. :action-smiley-027:

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k613/spec134/68%20Chevelle/10306259_790643907614123_5744072071057294150_n_zps 7069f81f.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/10306259_790643907614123_5744072071057294150_n_zps 7069f81f.jpg.html)

[captainofiron]

Home built for the exception of paint and body. Ive been working on my '68 Chevelle in my apartments 1 car garage that I share with my NEIGHBOR. I've had the car before I had a garage so I started working on it outside.
Since I do not have room for an air compressor I'm unable to do metal, paint and bodywork. I've done everything else from the frame to engine. I'm in the process of doing the interior and rewiring the entire car.
I'm sure most of what I do is not allowed. I've already gotten threats from my HOA that if I don't stop that I will be forced to move. :action-smiley-027:

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k613/spec134/68%20Chevelle/10306259_790643907614123_5744072071057294150_n_zps 7069f81f.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/10306259_790643907614123_5744072071057294150_n_zps 7069f81f.jpg.html)

haha, stupid HOA's

they threatened me once because they misread/misunderstood a part of the covenants saying that every lot must have space in the driveway for at least 2 cars (my house had a 2.5 car garage and my driveway enough room for 4 cars, so when I was working on one of the cars in the garage I would move them into the driveway

they would get really mad

[Leadfoot1]

They are True Forged Competitions.


Do you have a build thread? Id like to see that car in details and also get the specs of your build. Looks different with the gold wheels and i like it!

I also like your list of parts in sig...


Lead.

[Leadfoot1]

I was able to build a small shop in the back yard to work on projects. Right now i am doing a 68 camaro with a Max-g frame. Next i have a 49 ford to restore that was grandpas and then i want to build a chevy 5 window with a old school big block.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l525/seekins/Camaro/IMG_0393.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/seekins/media/Camaro/IMG_0393.jpg.html)

:gitrdun:

Where we atm with this one? Anymore progress?? Pics?

Nice to look at as it is... Love those build shots!!

Lead.

[grendel]

Nice builds... I am getting ready to do a Monte SS with all the stuff left over from other builds. :)

[Dscott]

Garage built

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae106/shortrack/DSC09086Large_zpsd9c01130.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/shortrack/media/DSC09086Large_zpsd9c01130.jpg.html)

[BanditDave]

Garage built

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae106/shortrack/DSC09086Large_zpsd9c01130.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/shortrack/media/DSC09086Large_zpsd9c01130.jpg.html)

Shyt...I like this! All business!

[67greengt]

Some of the cars my dad and I have built over the years, most notable cars 70 Boss 429 and 68 Shelby GT500KR vert. My dad and I have been building mustangs for over 20 years now

[tubbed69]

Very nice builds on all the Mustangs:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

That black mach 1 is gorgeous.

[67greengt]

Thanks guys! Now I just need to get my 67 back up and running!

[pro66tour]

All great looking cars!
Finally posted my car's progress. Finding the time between two kids is crazy, as many of you may know. My Chevelle is being rebuilt or assembled all in the garage minus any body/fabrication work that hopefully will happen in the next couple of years by someone who actually knows what they're doing...
:whistling:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=48481

Joe

[Vega$69]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4208_zps4d4ea802.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4194_zps790b2aaa.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4211_zpsf351f33b.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4199_zps8dcd45d1.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4204_zps953ee3ef.jpg

LS7 431 ci 635 HP

· Diamond Forged Pistons

· Titanium Rods

· Texas Speed LS7S Cam 242/250 .648 114+3

· T56 6 Speed Transmission - Stage II Built

· Mantic Dual Disc Clutch

· Hooker Supercomp Headers

· C&R Radiator and Engine Oil Cooler

· Curry F9 Rearend 3.50 Gears

· TCI Suspension Front Coilover Suspension

· TCI Rear Torque Arm Suspension

· Wilwood 6 Piston Front and 4 Piston Rear Brakes

· Truforged Custom 18” Wheels

· Vintage Air AC System

· Kenwood Navigation System

[RussMurco]

That's a sinister looking beast, Vegas!!!
What mufflers are peeking out from under the gas tank?

[WSSix]

Good job, Vegas. Welcome to the site.

[Vega$69]

That's a sinister looking beast, Vegas!!!
What mufflers are peeking out from under the gas tank?

Thanks for the props.

Magnapacks

[Jim98ta]

I had posted a couple pics of my Camaro before. I made a little video of some of the build progress.

http://youtu.be/mtYeR46PEZw

[Vega$69]

Looks Great!

[Ron in SoCal]

I had posted a couple pics of my Camaro before. I made a little video of some of the build progress.

http://youtu.be/mtYeR46PEZw

Great job Jim! :cheers:

[Jim98ta]

Thanks guys!!

[speed_m5]

nice Lots of hard work went into that

[Beach Cruiser]

My car was built 100% by me in this massive racecar manufacturing facility!

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/F8157044-2C4E-4811-9B9E-DBE797A16744_zpstkvww82x.jpg (http://s539.photobucket.com/user/n2sking/media/F8157044-2C4E-4811-9B9E-DBE797A16744_zpstkvww82x.jpg.html)

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/074A6274_zps222b0c8d.jpg (http://s539.photobucket.com/user/n2sking/media/074A6274_zps222b0c8d.jpg.html)

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/074A1559_zps4c603a83.jpg (http://s539.photobucket.com/user/n2sking/media/074A1559_zps4c603a83.jpg.html)

[DBasher]

Thought I'd share a buddies homemade gow job. Hes got a barn he works out of now but this thing was built at his old house under the back deck. 250ci Chevy 6 with a manual shifted between the legs, hand brake, no seat belt and cruises at 85mph with no issues. It's cool as hell to see blasting down the highway!

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww281/basherboys/imagejpg3-4.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/basherboys/media/imagejpg3-4.jpg.html)

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww281/basherboys/imagejpg1-6.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/basherboys/media/imagejpg1-6.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

I love it. Love the bee tail on it!

[hackster]

Everything with the exception to the paint job was done in my small home garage. 80mm Turbo 6.0 LQ4, ls1 intake, 80 lb injectors, built 4l80 tripple disc Billet converter, Crown Vic front clip, coilovers, 9" big fuel system.....the list goes on and on.

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m588/hackster1/Mobile%20Uploads/20150108_154855_zpskypwgcdc.jpg (http://s1133.photobucket.com/user/hackster1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150108_154855_zpskypwgcdc.jpg.html)

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m588/hackster1/Mobile%20Uploads/20150108_154938_zpsnv5xnsqn.jpg (http://s1133.photobucket.com/user/hackster1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150108_154938_zpsnv5xnsqn.jpg.html)

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m588/hackster1/Mobile%20Uploads/20150108_160634_zpsixbr7hju.jpg (http://s1133.photobucket.com/user/hackster1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150108_160634_zpsixbr7hju.jpg.html)

Cool to see some bad ass cars coming from home shops out there like mine. Nice work fellas.

Sean

[Yelcamino]

Garage built... even the paint! It's not 100% done but I've got about 500 miles on it so far.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/hlumpp/1963%20C10/20141206_145248_zpsa4ac353d.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/hlumpp/media/1963%20C10/20141206_145248_zpsa4ac353d.jpg.html)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/hlumpp/1963%20C10/20141206_145318_zpsc135da7e.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/hlumpp/media/1963%20C10/20141206_145318_zpsc135da7e.jpg.html)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/hlumpp/1963%20C10/20141201_195955_zpsacd9ab7c.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/hlumpp/media/1963%20C10/20141201_195955_zpsacd9ab7c.jpg.html)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/hlumpp/1963%20C10/20141217_123859_zps4165b114.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/hlumpp/media/1963%20C10/20141217_123859_zps4165b114.jpg.html)

[Flash68]

These last 2 trucks are just too cool. Nice work guys. Envious of you.

[rpm56]

Body and paint were farmed out, the rest was done in my shop.

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/robertpmcdougal/IMG_20150208_140207_zpsatza8pgq.jpg (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/robertpmcdougal/media/IMG_20150208_140207_zpsatza8pgq.jpg.html)

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/robertpmcdougal/IMG_20121001_193657_zps324f88cb.jpg (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/robertpmcdougal/media/IMG_20121001_193657_zps324f88cb.jpg.html)


http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/robertpmcdougal/IMG_20140715_210400_zps1c4983aa.jpg (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/robertpmcdougal/media/IMG_20140715_210400_zps1c4983aa.jpg.html)

Hopefully will be done this year.

[CamaroMike]

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/timeattacks14/1969%20Camaro/F5EBF4B3-DB30-4219-9EF6-2B2DB09F68C4_zpsgdonpxrr.jpg (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/timeattacks14/media/1969%20Camaro/F5EBF4B3-DB30-4219-9EF6-2B2DB09F68C4_zpsgdonpxrr.jpg.html)

[Dirtmod08]

Love this thread, now we need a thread for poor people's builds, lol.
I built this camaro by myself in my garage a few years ago, paint included.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN1131.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN0997.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN1020.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN1026.jpg

[WSSix]

Great job, guys!

[Hognuts]

Here are a few projects I have punched out of my garage, never any "full restorations" Just "drivers" I would buy them cheap, do some repairs/paint, to get them running, make them presentable and then sell them.

I did a 63 Chevy pickup, it was a salvage title truck bought at a police auction for $150. No engine or trans, just a roller. I put a new engine in a K-5 Blazer for a guy and he gave me his "core" I freshened that up and found a Turbo 400 at a junk yard, the rest of the parts came from Ebay and LMC.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj273/carlhognuts57/p6_zpsx5yqacvy.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/carlhognuts57/media/p6_zpsx5yqacvy.jpg.html)
before

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj273/carlhognuts57/p2_zps3ofqp56c.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/carlhognuts57/media/p2_zps3ofqp56c.jpg.html)
After it came out of paint, built the bezel from aluminum diamond plate with phantom guages

Built this blown small block before I even had a car to put it in. Bought the car after the engine was built. It was a 62 Nova I picked up off of ebay. Had a built Turbo 400 with 3000 rpm stall converter, pretty mean little set up.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj273/carlhognuts57/p8_zpsvbvpc7iv.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/carlhognuts57/media/p8_zpsvbvpc7iv.jpg.html)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj273/carlhognuts57/p9_zpstmp85zsn.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/carlhognuts57/media/p9_zpstmp85zsn.jpg.html)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj273/carlhognuts57/p7_zpsxtuqw6pn.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/carlhognuts57/media/p7_zpsxtuqw6pn.jpg.html)
Top row of pictures is a 69 Ford pickup 4x4, 300 6 cylinder 4:56 gears, factory lockers front and rear F-100

2nd row of pics is a 57 Ford pickup, I bought it for $300, the guy rebuilt the engine and powder coated the frame, replaced brake lines and a few other misc items and lost interest. He had to sell it to get it out of the yard it was in before it got scrapped, I wasn't really interested in the truck, but for the money I couldn't pass, just put it together, painted it and sold it. When I got it cab, bed, and fenders were all separated from truck, wiring harness was in a five gallon bucket, it was a text book basket case!

3rd row down is 68 Camaro, it was primer pink with purple pin striping when I got it, it had a small block 400 Turbo 400 trans, someone had welded the sub-frames together with a connector link. I got the car running, new carb, fuel pump, a few other small little repairs, replaced interior with new panels, new carpet, headliner, painted viper red with white stripes on hood and deck lid. My brother in law still has that car.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj273/carlhognuts57/p3_zpsrodrr900.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/carlhognuts57/media/p3_zpsrodrr900.jpg.html)
Here is the fleet I had at the home garage circa about 2002.

I have always wanted to tackle a frame up on my own, but I haven't found the car I want to do yet, I am thinking my next "keeper" car is going to be a 66 or 67 Chevelle if I can find one that is worth rebuilding, I think I will always have to "farm out" trim work and finish interior work, because I just don't have the skill set required for that type of work. My 64 Vette, I bought it with 900 miles on frame off restoration, my 57' I have done all the mechanical work on and the paint and body work was done at a shop.

Nice looking rides everyone, you guys do some amazing work, very cool looking at everyone's rides and projects in the works. I love old school muscle cars! Keep on Keeping on!

[G-Body]

Finally in paint...
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/20150224_191049_zpsy3uu5hpj.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/20150116_023053_zps2f8c647d.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/10314730_1476308199252493_6868022719599308764_n_zp seb1bace2.jpg

[WSSix]

That really is a great color choice for that car. Glad to see it in color.

[69c4x11]

Love this thread, now we need a thread for poor people's builds, lol.
I built this camaro by myself in my garage a few years ago, paint included.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN1131.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN0997.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN1020.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN1026.jpg

Yes ,, Poor Boys Toys ,, that was the reason this thread was started !! I'm out of the rats race now , prices on materials ,etc look how everything has gone up in the last 10yrs ,, my grandkids took my hod rods place!!! Now I have. Ranger Crew and We go off-roading !,

[Steve Petroff]

Body and paint farmed out, rest built in my garage.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/spetroff/1414917559/in/set-72157632420243515

more pics here

https://www.flickr.com/photos/spetroff/sets/72157632420243515/

[Steve Petroff]

Body and paint farmed out, rest built in my garage.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/spetroff/sets/72157632420243515/

[GNon18s]

Finally in paint...
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/20150224_191049_zpsy3uu5hpj.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/20150116_023053_zps2f8c647d.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/10314730_1476308199252493_6868022719599308764_n_zp seb1bace2.jpg

Cool color!

[Scott Haggai]

here's my build!

[69convertible]

Not at my home, but at my airport hangar. Disassembly, Chasis, body work, engine, assembly. The only things that got done out side of my hangar- rented spray booth, exhaust and upholstery. Oh Ya, had it dyno'd at Westech. Check out my build thread

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx101/m_iler/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/D070AFED-744C-41E5-891E-8F45B8978370_zpsjosjyhz5.jpg (http://s746.photobucket.com/user/m_iler/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/D070AFED-744C-41E5-891E-8F45B8978370_zpsjosjyhz5.jpg.html)

[WSSix]

Very nice you two. Glad to see this thread still getting replies. I'm also glad to see the SS hood being used on your car, Mike.

[rpm56]

Very nice build Mike!

[69c4x11]

:topic: :topic: :topic: Love this thread, now we need a thread for poor people's builds, lol.
I built this camaro by myself in my garage a few years ago, paint included.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN1131.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN0997.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN1020.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/dirtmod08/73%20Camaro/DSCN1026.jpg

This is the Poor boys thread ! It was started yrs ago for the Poor Boys have Poor ways crew ! Doesn't mean the talent and quality is not there ! Just the mega Bucks missing ! Look how times have changed in last 10yrs ! I'm completely out of the rat race now, Sold my Nova and bought a Ranger Crew ! We use it nearly daily and get a blast out of off-roading !! With the Family !! ,,,,,,this is the Home boys Poor trash thread !! RJ

[G-Body]

A lil progress getting done.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/20150315_230801_zpsbmjfekda.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/20150728_214045_001_zpsqqm97zgh.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/20150728_221443-1_zpsmgg89tb1.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/20150527_174322_zpsd2xrsxmf.jpg

[stevesafro]

Thanks guys I am so close,,, couple more days and it will be ready to drive around. Here is a pic from today, I was getting ready to install the front glass and trim.

This looks so mean!

[TimeWarpF100]

Currently doing 2 1966 Ford trucks. All home built including paint and body.

Old school stock appearing:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F100%20482/IMG_6219.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F100%20482/IMG_6216.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F100%20482/IMG_6215.png

Other is complete opposite stock appearing except for wheels. minimal trim but complete new EcoBoost F150 chassis, suspension and steering. And of course all the Trailer sway control, stability control, anti roll control etc. This will be the daily driver & tow rig.

This truck should make 2.2 hp per cubic inch @ the tire.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/02BB379E-6231-4E8D-A7AD-6ED5D7E1F08C.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/CA48D8CC-2615-4806-8169-021D18C21BAC.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/5DBF4DEF-7A6B-4AFF-AF21-9FF5DC19C5F9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/D179204F-13EC-4D56-8CA1-E985C6EF1FAB.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/DSC04468.jpg


Quickie build and 1st test drive video.

Will complete & burn a tank or 2 of fuel then blow it apart for paint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lCY6T-tg7c

[tubbed69]

Currently doing 2 1966 Ford trucks. All home built including paint and body.

Old school stock appearing:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F100%20482/IMG_6219.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F100%20482/IMG_6216.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F100%20482/IMG_6215.png

Other is complete opposite stock appearing except for wheels. minimal trim but complete new EcoBoost F150 chassis, suspension and steering. And of course all the Trailer sway control, stability control, anti roll control etc. This will be the daily driver & tow rig.

This truck should make 2.2 hp per cubic inch @ the tire.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/02BB379E-6231-4E8D-A7AD-6ED5D7E1F08C.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/CA48D8CC-2615-4806-8169-021D18C21BAC.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/5DBF4DEF-7A6B-4AFF-AF21-9FF5DC19C5F9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/D179204F-13EC-4D56-8CA1-E985C6EF1FAB.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/CalypsoCoralBoss302/1966%20F250%20TwinTurbo%20EcoBoost/1%20First%20Startup%20Test%20Drive/DSC04468.jpg


Quickie build and 1st test drive video.

Will complete & burn a tank or 2 of fuel then blow it apart for paint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lCY6T-tg7c

Very cool build,that will be a great daily driver:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[OutrunNAScaR14]

Here is my Garage built junk. Everything done by me. 20 year old college student so be easy on me.:BlahBlah:

[snichols28]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4208_zps4d4ea802.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4194_zps790b2aaa.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4211_zpsf351f33b.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4199_zps8dcd45d1.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/69%20Pro%20Tour%20Camaro/69%20Protour%20Finished/IMG_4204_zps953ee3ef.jpg

LS7 431 ci 635 HP

· Diamond Forged Pistons

· Titanium Rods

· Texas Speed LS7S Cam 242/250 .648 114+3

· T56 6 Speed Transmission - Stage II Built

· Mantic Dual Disc Clutch

· Hooker Supercomp Headers

· C&R Radiator and Engine Oil Cooler

· Curry F9 Rearend 3.50 Gears

· TCI Suspension Front Coilover Suspension

· TCI Rear Torque Arm Suspension

· Wilwood 6 Piston Front and 4 Piston Rear Brakes

· Truforged Custom 18” Wheels

· Vintage Air AC System

· Kenwood Navigation System

Killer ride!

[GregWeld]

Here is my Garage built junk. Everything done by me. 20 year old college student so be easy on me.:BlahBlah:



Awesome! It looks great.

[WSSix]

Here is my Garage built junk. Everything done by me. 20 year old college student so be easy on me.:BlahBlah:

Welcome to the site! The car looks good. Give us some details on it, please.

[Gil]

Still in progress, but now on 4 wheels !
Gil

[WSSix]

Congrats, Gil! Keep at it.

[Gil]

Thanks Trey,

My build @ PT.com

http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/106162-Froggy-69Bird-PT-wannabe-quot-poor-dady-quot-VERY-SLOW-build

Gil

[JDODDS187]

Here is my first cat I bought when I was 18, in 1991

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/6FD080D3-0823-4600-9153-93A36B59C20A_zpsyk60xoho.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/6FD080D3-0823-4600-9153-93A36B59C20A_zpsyk60xoho.jpg.html)

[JDODDS187]

First time doing this. taking it slow

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/6E777B46-7F2A-4164-B53C-6BDB0C3B5CED_zpswbvdjatn.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/6E777B46-7F2A-4164-B53C-6BDB0C3B5CED_zpswbvdjatn.jpg.html)


Built my own rotisserie


http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/63803A89-DA8D-43B3-8648-EA1F342B6367_zpsrfdmdbws.jpg

[JDODDS187]

So I apparently do not know how to post pics....

[Vega$69]

So I apparently do not know how to post pics....

Use the img code. Not url

[Spiffav8]

So I apparently do not know how to post pics....

It took me min to figure it out to. I was able to fix two of them for you. You can use the last of the four codes listed and just cut and paste as one option. The other is when you are typing out your post there is a tool bar at the top. Select the icon I boxed in this example.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rFNL6JP/0/L/i-rFNL6JP-L.png

There will be a pop up that looks like this:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CLNP38W/0/L/i-CLNP38W-L.png

Paste the link into that box and you're good to go. Make sure you delete the text highlighted in blue though. It's easy once you find the right button to push.

:captain:

[JDODDS187]

Thanks for the help!

Cleaned up the underside then realized most of this sheet metal will be replaced due to rust.

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/1311344D-E729-4B54-B4D5-88862C34E8A9_zpsqaxsl2j1.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/1311344D-E729-4B54-B4D5-88862C34E8A9_zpsqaxsl2j1.jpg.html)


http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/3272E1D8-C063-48AB-BE2B-8232E06A89C8_zpsjysvkcph.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/3272E1D8-C063-48AB-BE2B-8232E06A89C8_zpsjysvkcph.jpg.html)

[JDODDS187]

Detroit speed mini tub and new complete trunk floor

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/DB8A3152-D60C-43E8-8DC6-1943D740B01E_zpshjg8eozm.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/DB8A3152-D60C-43E8-8DC6-1943D740B01E_zpshjg8eozm.jpg.html)

Trunk floor was supposed to be Pre-notched.... turns out not so much..

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/CC4B2561-26EB-4919-97E3-EBCED6FC11D2_zpsep4bbyv2.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/CC4B2561-26EB-4919-97E3-EBCED6FC11D2_zpsep4bbyv2.jpg.html)

Need about another 3/4" to an inch on each side

[JDODDS187]

In hindsight I would not have done the entire trunk floor... such a pain


http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/6ECBA382-10CD-4B0B-89D5-4B5367B61614_zpsk2ocfblw.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/6ECBA382-10CD-4B0B-89D5-4B5367B61614_zpsk2ocfblw.jpg.html)

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/0AB48AAE-F094-41E7-A839-0C084408F679_zpsp00zs0fa.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/0AB48AAE-F094-41E7-A839-0C084408F679_zpsp00zs0fa.jpg.html)

[JDODDS187]

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/05D41284-3EE1-4EAD-A49A-93DA3A7448AD_zpsx7rnghdl.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/05D41284-3EE1-4EAD-A49A-93DA3A7448AD_zpsx7rnghdl.jpg.html)

[JDODDS187]

more parts just arrived, :ups: Not sure how I want to tackle the inner rocker yet


http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/FBACDCC6-060D-4210-A8DC-8A6F8398736C_zpskd9sljru.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/FBACDCC6-060D-4210-A8DC-8A6F8398736C_zpskd9sljru.jpg.html)

[JDODDS187]

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/55FD869C-9DBA-4A9B-A079-A4C2B3498FE1_zpsoewhhk1u.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/55FD869C-9DBA-4A9B-A079-A4C2B3498FE1_zpsoewhhk1u.jpg.html)

[JDODDS187]

Playing with Soidworks and working on the geometry for a 3 link, going to build it my self (Maybe)

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Assem2_zpslmodnqrw.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Assem2_zpslmodnqrw.jpg.html)


http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag180/Jdodds187/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/A58EF5D5-CB88-49EF-8AFD-802D4C45C543_zpsgzmzaazi.jpg (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Jdodds187/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/A58EF5D5-CB88-49EF-8AFD-802D4C45C543_zpsgzmzaazi.jpg.html)

Our Torchmate plasma seems to do a good job with these parts, nice and square and consistent. test pcs out of crappy HR plate,Just bought a sheet of 3/16" P&O for the actual parts.

[WSSix]

Heck yes it fits!

[JDODDS187]

That is unreal!!!!

[G-Body]

Progress!
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48021/side3_zpsdifxctkr.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48021/side_zpsygs2y18d.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48023/cover3_zpszcvu3nyn.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48023/cover6_zps5cfrlzaz.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48023/cover2_zps8nhzmvwm.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48023/cover1_zpskdrkkiy1.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48023/cover4_zpsrmxv64de.jpg

[WSSix]

Nice work as always! I like the overhead switches

[69c4x11]

Awesome work ! Kick-Ass ! Glad people are still posting on this old thread !! Don't get on here much anymore , went from hot rods to RZR XP 1000 , still a rush and a whole lots cheaper !! Easier to keep clean with a pressure washer and no worry about scratching paint trail riding ! Still love the cars ,where my heart is but after retirement and Obama care, stock market , y'all know the rest, $$$$$ ,, keep um coming don't let it die ,

[G-Body]

thanks a couple updates..

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48028/new1_zpsjxnyozyw.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48028/new2_zpsu9q3qsm0.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48028/new5_zps3k27jwsm.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48028/new7_zpsuuroxhvz.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Fleetline48028/new3_zpskrzoz20c.jpg

[five0merc]

Looks great!! I will be doing mine in my garage when I get it out here with me.

[69c4x11]

The Real Deal ! Nuf said ,

[Gil]

Here is mine, time to go for a ride !

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx256/thorboyo/_DSC8882.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/thorboyo/media/_DSC8882.jpg.html)

Gil

[OutrunNAScaR14]

Here's my garage build during college. Home made 4 link, 5th gen Camaro brakes, quickchange rearend, full cage, 355cu 4 speed

[glitchz24]

Long time reader. First time poster here. The pictures aren't of a pro-touring/corner carver. But I thought I'd throw them up here as I work on finishing up this car and getting started on the one which I'll be more actively participating on this forum with.
Here's the one I'm finishing up, I've done everything myself except for the powdercoat that A local friend did an excellent job on!:
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/rexz24/Project%20Sudden%20Delivery/857A72D2-0C70-4ED8-9C6F-A9D482990F33.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/rexz24/media/Project%20Sudden%20Delivery/857A72D2-0C70-4ED8-9C6F-A9D482990F33.jpg.html)
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/rexz24/Project%20Sudden%20Delivery/IMG_4619.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/rexz24/media/Project%20Sudden%20Delivery/IMG_4619.jpg.html)
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/rexz24/Project%20Sudden%20Delivery/8DDF906D-F027-47AE-AA76-584CD2D7C723.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/rexz24/media/Project%20Sudden%20Delivery/8DDF906D-F027-47AE-AA76-584CD2D7C723.jpg.html)
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/rexz24/Project%20Sudden%20Delivery/C4DB2DB7-D965-4C30-89D2-B59B0FAF9A8E.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/rexz24/media/Project%20Sudden%20Delivery/C4DB2DB7-D965-4C30-89D2-B59B0FAF9A8E.jpg.html)
My plan is to get paint and a few other things finished up on the 47 Twin Turbo Chevy Sedan Delivery and then start on my new build:
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/rexz24/project%20HellSnake/E3C121B3-C927-4328-86BD-04E1A9676E5A.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/rexz24/media/project%20HellSnake/E3C121B3-C927-4328-86BD-04E1A9676E5A.jpg.html)
That pile happens to be 'some' of a 1973 Dodge Challenger. (Beside it is a 1967 Lincoln Continental, fun car, not worthy of a build thread)

[NOT A TA]

Welcome! Nice sedan delivery!

[WSSix]

Welcome to the site. I really like the delivery. Pretty wicked engine lurking under there.

[glitchz24]

Thanks! It's been a blast to build. 5.3 with cam and springs handle 10 psi really well and I'm thinking about turning it up a bit more. I went to a dyno day last year and got beat (by 10hp) by an LSA swapped fairlane, so I'm tuning for a boost solenoid I installed. It has a Tremec T56 backed up with a Ford 8.8.

[Haulnaz]

New to this site but here is my 69 chevelle.

[WSSix]

Nice work! Welcome to the site. Be sure to start a build thread too if you haven't already.

[StarlinerJack]

Im getting started on a 1961 Starliner. Will be a twin turboed 427 FE big block with all the goodies for autocross. Probably wont see any competition but I will definitely use it in the go have fun class

[DB Z28]

Here's mine 1979 Z28 Wegner LS-7
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z164/buerged/DSC_0202_zpsxgzhmzka.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/buerged/media/DSC_0202_zpsxgzhmzka.jpg.html)

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z164/buerged/DSC_0203_zpsviujxl9q.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/buerged/media/DSC_0203_zpsviujxl9q.jpg.html)

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z164/buerged/DSC_0200_zpsw68jvx7z.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/buerged/media/DSC_0200_zpsw68jvx7z.jpg.html)

[tubbed69]

Here's mine 1979 Z28 Wegner LS-7
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z164/buerged/DSC_0202_zpsxgzhmzka.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/buerged/media/DSC_0202_zpsxgzhmzka.jpg.html)

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z164/buerged/DSC_0203_zpsviujxl9q.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/buerged/media/DSC_0203_zpsviujxl9q.jpg.html)

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z164/buerged/DSC_0200_zpsw68jvx7z.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/buerged/media/DSC_0200_zpsw68jvx7z.jpg.html)

Very nice car,great job:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Josh@Ridetech]

Here's mine 1979 Z28 Wegner LS-7
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z164/buerged/DSC_0202_zpsxgzhmzka.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/buerged/media/DSC_0202_zpsxgzhmzka.jpg.html)
[/URL]

Very clean. That should scoot around pretty well too!!

[wyattroa]

My 1966 chevelle, plan to do everything at the house. Very slow process

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/wyattroa/1966%20Chevelle/IMG_7703.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/wyattroa/1966%20Chevelle/20160917_113725.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/wyattroa/1966%20Chevelle/20161202_080137.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/wyattroa/1966%20Chevelle/20170527_125013.jpg