Garage built Cars??? [Archive]

69c4x11

08-13-2007, 11:01 AM

:lateral: Just checking to see what the percentage of rides are actually home built ?? Chassis, body work, drivetrain, Painting ?? It seems that the high $$$ rides have upped the caliber on home built rides,,Can us low budgit "HomeBoys" , compete ?? Post to this thread ?? There are car's out there ,that are BADASS!! that are built by HOMEBOYS!!We've seen -um , Now post -um,,, This thread 5yrs OLD ,, Don't let it fall to the wayside !!!:hail:

Reckley

08-13-2007, 12:48 PM

My car is and will be all home built except maybe paint.

70TWO NOVA

08-13-2007, 12:51 PM

I do everything on my cars including paint and body (still learning though). The only things I dont do are trans re-builds, ring and pinion set-up and upholstery. I do want to eventually learn upholstery though

z4me69

08-13-2007, 01:36 PM

i build my own. i do everything thats the only way i would have it .writing a check to build a car takes the fun out of it for me

slck6t9

08-13-2007, 01:56 PM

Mine also was all home built except paint.

eville

08-13-2007, 02:31 PM

Home built here.
A friend of mine did paint and body (in his garage at home)
I farmed out: engine machine work, upholstery, rear end build and front end alignment.

GHOSTDANCER

08-13-2007, 02:48 PM

Eville, that's a sharp ride you have. Got anymore pics ?

G-Body

08-13-2007, 03:25 PM

Building mine at home aswell! love feeling of the mini accomplisments each evening, plus not sure i would find anyone anal enough to do the detail stuff i like in a car well except for maybe Troy but thats a check i would not want to right!:unibrow:

Patrick

08-13-2007, 03:48 PM

With the exception of paint, mine has been built in my garage.

Steve Chryssos

08-13-2007, 03:50 PM

I'm saving up for a Johnson's Hot Rod Shop build. I have a long way to go. But then again, I have plenty of blank checks.

HotRod68Camaro

08-13-2007, 03:51 PM

home built besides paint and body.

Hdesign

08-13-2007, 04:23 PM

As much as I can at home, including paint (hopefully), though I'll probably have someone stitch up the seats.

TonyG

08-13-2007, 05:00 PM

Haven't got started on mine just yet...lol.. But it will be all be done by me.

WicKeD_SS

08-13-2007, 05:30 PM

100% Home built :thumbsup:

bigtyme1

08-13-2007, 06:34 PM

I pretty much do all my own work, I'll admit it's not as perfect as most of you guys buy I'm taking my time. I am sending it out for the mini tubs and possibly the interior.

slownova

08-13-2007, 07:22 PM

garage built, pro built its all in your head. every pro basictly started in a garage also. least thats what i tell myself. i built this car (frame off) in a garage with no power and minimal tools. then again i was 19 at the time and one thing lead to another. all done besides paint...

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/111241342.jpg

67SuperSnake

08-13-2007, 08:14 PM

I did all the metal, mechanical, electrical, etc I did most of the body, but I did not do:

Media blasting
Finish body work or paint
Engine build (815hp requires a lot of specialty tools)
Front & rear glass

I would hate to try doing a car without a lift or air compressor/tools.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/03182006.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DSC_0128.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DSC_0123.jpg

camcojb

08-13-2007, 09:09 PM

Home built for me in my opinion. In general I do all my own engine building and tuning, paint, wiring, all assembly work, pretty much everything other than stitching on the interior and machine work on the engine. I do accept help sometimes on some of these things depending on time tables.

Jody

ironworks

08-13-2007, 09:43 PM

I work on mine in my 8000 sq ft garage everyday.

awr68

08-13-2007, 09:44 PM

Most of my camaro build will be done by me in my garage..although it's at race rodz getting painted right now! :unibrow:

race-rodz

08-13-2007, 11:37 PM

if rodger's counts as a "garage"...then anthony's car is still being garage built while sitting as my place for paint:unibrow:

Beach Cruiser

08-14-2007, 10:22 AM

100% home built thus far, Includes body and chasis fabrication and some paint. Engine machine work and Interior will probally be farmed out. I may have to farm out the paint, cause my garage is not big enough and attached to the house. (makes the house smell for days!)

ironworks

08-14-2007, 11:02 AM

Sales@Dutchboys

08-14-2007, 11:04 AM

Home built besides the interior.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/Paul67II/DSCF0411-1.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/Paul67II/DSCF0406.jpg

Paul

oorange67

08-14-2007, 11:41 AM

Doing mine all myself except for interior.......

bigtyme1

08-14-2007, 07:52 PM

I think the whole owner built concept is commendable, but at some point no one can do it all. I would give a check writer hot rodder more props than a guy who builds a piece of junk in his garage and paints it with brush because he can do all by hmself.

One of my favorite cars of all time is a red 64 falcon sprint convertible with a side oiler 427 that the owner built the whole thing except headers, exhaust and rollbar. He built his own mustang II style front end and rear suspension before everyone made kits. He painted it and did the stiching also. He did so well that Super rod gave him a top 100 like 7 years ago. It took him 12 years to build the car, but it is bad ass.

At some point if you build a nice enough car in your garage, people are going to ask you to build something for them in a shop not your garage. That is how I got started. I out grew the garage and driveway and rented a small shop and 7 years later I have a shop bigger than I ever imagined. I could never fit all the tools I have in my little 2 car garage.

I agree Ironworker. My plan has always been to do the whole job myself. been a painter for 20 years so that's no problem. The body work I have learned over the years building my own cars at the shop with bodymen supervising. Now I'm into the metal work and its coming along just slowly. I plan to try the interior electric and motor my self as well. But I got to tell you With out the help of most of you guys I would have not tackled the things I have done to this car. We got some real great shops on here that I can call anytime to ask a question. It's funny when I was in the shop we were always told the customer goes to the manager not the men in the shop. This go around I am having my tub work and rear taken care of by Jason at Gforce. and Frank ( prodogy) Has really held my hand the hole way. I'm trying to get this wone done so I can enjoy it. The next one I'm hoping to have the guts to do the whole thing.

FETorino

08-14-2007, 07:57 PM

I've been working on the Torino in my side yard. Maybe someday I'll grow up and have a three car garage.

TA219

08-15-2007, 08:26 AM

I am building mine in a 2 car garage :) It will come out to be painted at a friends shop who has a booth but the car will never set in a "professional" shop for anything, or that is the plan anyways. :lol:

69c4x11

08-15-2007, 08:42 AM

I work on mine in my 8000 sq ft garage everyday.
Yes,,, I would like to see your house ?? How many sq.ft .???

Lance-w

08-15-2007, 10:22 AM

My cars are entirely built in my garage, painted in my garage, etc. The only thing I farm out is the machine work on the engine. I'd do that too if I had the machines :) There's a couple of reasons I do my own work. Labor is free so I have more money for parts and it takes a lot of money! I usually have issues with other peoples ideas of quality also......

Yes,,, I would like to see your house ?? How many sq.ft .???

Who cares about his house :D . With a 8000 sq ft garage he doesn't need a house :D :thumbsup:

melman109

08-15-2007, 03:11 PM

My cars are entirely built in my garage, painted in my garage, etc. The only thing I farm out is the machine work on the engine. I'd do that too if I had the machines :) There's a couple of reasons I do my own work. Labor is free so I have more money for parts and it takes a lot of money! I usually have issues with other peoples ideas of quality also......

Who cares about his house . With a 8000 sq ft garage he doesn't need a house :thumbsup:

x2 I sure as hell wouldn't care i'd be in the garage all day. My fiance would only need 1,000 or so square feet to cook my meals and keep me warm :unibrow: :lol:

Showme

08-15-2007, 03:17 PM

Every inch of Hammerhead was built at home by myself.:thumbsup:
It's my sanity!:cheers:

george paul

08-15-2007, 06:52 PM

I did the mechanical and the interior and we did the paint in my buddys pole barn. complete color change from White/blue interior to what you see now.
Still completing the interior

PRO-T PEREZ

08-15-2007, 07:34 PM

I work on mine in my 8000 sq ft garage everyday.

DUDE THAT'S A BIG GARAGE!!!!

I JUST BUILT A 5,000 SQ. FT. GARAGE ON MY PROPERTY, BUT YOU GOT ME BEAT BIG TIME!!!!!

ironworks

08-15-2007, 07:42 PM

Yeah my garage has a web site also. www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com

We just dabble is some light fabrication if you look at our projects. Nothin to fancy.

Hehe Rodger

race-rodz

08-15-2007, 08:25 PM

Yeah my garage has a web site also. www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com

We just dabble is some light fabrication if you look at our projects. Nothin to fancy.

Hehe Rodger

i thought that nova project was a slightly modded bolt in kit, along with that c5 shop truck..... allll bolt on...right?:rofl: :rofl:

ironworks

08-16-2007, 07:02 AM

Yeah TCI sells it, it is just not in their catalog. You have top ask. It is skill level 2.

ProTouring442

08-17-2007, 04:00 AM

Most of mine was done in my parent's garage... then they moved. It will be finished in my attached garage. I just finished a "shed," 12X24 with one side for storing lawn stuff, and the other as a workshop. I had to do this so my wife could still park her car in the other half of the attached garage.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

Derek69SS

08-17-2007, 02:52 PM

The only paid labor on my car so-far is the shortening and balancing of my driveshaft... Everything else was done by me, or done for free with the help of family and friends.

This winter, I'm going to have someone else re-cover my seats though.

69c4x11

08-17-2007, 06:33 PM

Yeah my garage has a web site also. www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com

We just dabble is some light fabrication if you look at our projects. Nothin to fancy.

Hehe Rodger
Hey,,, Neil Lea said for You to calm it down !! We were talking about you last week,,, He was telling me about the LS engine you were building !!! WOW,, Keep up the great Work !! Roger

ironworks

08-17-2007, 09:03 PM

Wow, Neil Lea is my alabama cousin. He is good people. I have a little Ls project in the works and it should be pretty kick ass if I don't run out of money first. Maybe someday you can come to the Hot Rod reunion with us when he runs that dragster of his.

I saw your location the other day and it said Centre Alabama, I wondered if you might know Neil.

Rodger Lee

69c4x11

08-18-2007, 05:35 AM

Wow, Neil Lea is my alabama cousin. He is good people. I have little Ls project in the works and it should be pretty kick ass if I don't run out of money first. Maybe someday you can come to the Hot Rod reunion with us when he runs that dragster of his.

I saw you location the other day and it said Centre Alabama, I wondered if might know Neil.

Rodger Lee
Neil is my oldest illegit son !!!! He talks alot about You !!, I never pieced the name with the site til last week, have you see my 69 camaro on this site ?? Neil came up with the paint scheme, and did some aluminum work fore me,, He has ordered a 67 Vette coupe body ,,, guess his plans ???!!!!!

ironworks

08-18-2007, 09:04 AM

Neil is my oldest illegit son !!!! He talks alot about You !!, I never pieced the name with the site til last week, have you see my 69 camaro on this site ?? Neil came up with the paint scheme, and did some aluminum work fore me,, He has ordered a 67 Vette coupe body ,,, guess his plans ???!!!!!

Yeah I know that vette is gonna be crazy, and light weight. Lots of carbon fiber, magnesium, chromoly and aluminum. Should be one fast ride ride when he is done. That is why I told him about the magnesium cross ram from Kinsler they are building for me.

So if he is you son, I wonder if I'm your california nephew.......small world. HUH?

give me link to your camaro, i would like to see it,

69c4x11

08-18-2007, 12:30 PM

Yeah I know that vette is gonna be crazy, and light weight. Lots of carbon fiber, magnesium, chromoly and aluminum. Should be one fast ride ride when he is done. That is why I told him about the magnesium cross ram from Kinsler they are building for me.

So if he is you son, I wonder if I'm your california nephew.......small world. HUH?

give me link to your camaro, i would like to see it,
Rodger,, it's here in the members rides section,,,, Only thing,,, i sold it, to finance the vette,, Roger Jennings 69 Camaro

TT402LS1

08-18-2007, 01:08 PM

Mine is home built. I have a good long time friend that owns a machine shop (with dyno) that will be doing my machine work and tunning. And also another good friend of mine that owns a body shop. I did body work for 10 years, and will use his shop for the paint work. Other than that, all the other work will be done in my 30x50' "shed".

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r119/TT402LS1/S5000185.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r119/TT402LS1/S5000258.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r119/TT402LS1/S5000215.jpg

Ron

tomspo04

08-18-2007, 10:45 PM

All done in the garage except for body prep and paint, and it's in for that right now.

Twin_Turbo

08-19-2007, 02:48 AM

I build everything myself, I built almost everything from scratch, even the susp. and steering.

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/corvette-photos/data/512/fronton2.jpg

69c4x11

08-20-2007, 06:15 AM

I build everything myself, I built almost everything from scratch, even the susp. and steering.

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/corvette-photos/data/512/fronton2.jpg
Damn It!!!!!! These is a awesome project for a homebuilt car, and considering location !!!!!!!My :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Lenie

08-21-2007, 12:04 AM

I did the mechanical and the interior and we did the paint in my buddys pole barn. complete color change from White/blue interior to what you see now.
Still completing the interior
What kind of seats are those and who did the upholstery work? Am interested in for my bird.:thumbsup: Thanks

69c4x11

09-12-2007, 09:11 AM

Lots of work going on out there !!! They look awesome!!! Lets go to top and get some more in on this !!

Diognes56

09-18-2007, 01:59 PM

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/242863349.jpg

Mine is being home built. I just happen to be using my sister's garage :lol: .

David

class67

09-18-2007, 06:20 PM

vast majority was done by yours truly, except for actual paint shooting and interior

Bowtieracing

09-19-2007, 05:52 AM

Home build - will be - except for body and paint.

el-camino

09-19-2007, 06:52 AM

my camino and my wifes olds omega are completly homemade. from the first screw to the paint job we do all at home.
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/1olds_boyd_rearside.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k56/VenomousType/Totem/Harmed.jpg

jannes_z-28

09-19-2007, 06:53 AM

Mine is also homebuilt, the paint was done in 1993 by a former owner and is still in pretty good shape. However the front fenders need to be replaced, all is still original bodymetal but some rust has started to show up in the fenders.

The conversion to ProTouring has been done over the years, work over the winter and drive in the summer. Machinework has been hired but everything else is done by me.

http://www.protouring.se/files/z28_at_ikea.jpg

Jan

bigtyme1

09-19-2007, 03:03 PM

ZZ3ElCamino

09-19-2007, 07:39 PM

Garage built by my dad and I, we did everything but the interior. I am still spending tons of money on it 9 years later :thumbsup:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/zz3elcamino/El%20Camino/IMG_0851.jpg

NOT A TA

09-19-2007, 08:50 PM

Do almost everything myself. I built most of my Firebird in this garage rented from a neighbor. Good thing I'm a thin guy! There's not a lot of room in there. Had to get car up against wall to do bodywork on one side then turn car around to do the other side.Ran extension cord from my house for power and long air hose from my basement compressor to the garage. Painted it in the dirt driveway before it was graveled. Probably the only magazine cover car painted outside on dirt in a long long time! Machine work done by shop, exhaust tubing bent by shop. All suspension, bodywork, Paint, windows, engine, interior,elec etc done by me. On my current Malibu project I've done most of the bodywork in the parking lot at work after hours with just hand tools. I need a real shop or less cars to free up garage space to work in !http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/MVC-006F.jpg

jannes_z-28

09-19-2007, 10:47 PM

Nice Piece, I love it. Is that silver or light green?

It is Cortez Silver, in silver paint the lights can give you a lot of cool effects like in that picture. BTW the IKEA in the background is the first one they started with.

Here are some other pictures showing the color of the car better.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=11086

Jan

almcbri

09-19-2007, 11:13 PM

my car has been 100% in shop so far. I will be getting help from a local mechanic with the engine and transmission. Interior and paint will also be done at home. Oh, I did have rhino-liner sprayed on the underbody, out of shop.

XcYZ

09-20-2007, 06:14 AM

I've done everything to my project in my 2 car garage. I'll leave the paint to the experts at Autokraft, though.

ZMAN1969

09-21-2007, 12:26 PM

i do all my own work , except paint and body(done it before but need so much room and the mess)I let a shop do that - or a buddy- thats why my car has been at shop for 2 years+ i have self build rear end and eng/trans waiting for him to get it done , after having a shop years ago tell me they would install a 350 in my camaro - and get a 327 that soon started using oil die to 1 bad piston/rings on 1 cylinder among other things they screwed up like putting wrong spark plugs in heads and a few other things I figured I could screw it up just as bad as they did for alot less money ! I am not a good mechanic but im still learning :cheers: now if i ever get my car back.....
im pretty tired of reading about everybodys progress on their rides here over the last 2 years and i got NOTHIN , its killen me :(

Diognes56

09-21-2007, 01:11 PM

im pretty tired of reading about everybodys progress on their rides here over the last 2 years and i got NOTHIN , its killen me :(

I know the feeling :( . I started to feel like a benched player on here, invested in the game but not part of it. Starting to get a little "game" time though :D .

Just think, when you get your car back, you have a lot of stuff ready for it :yes: .

David

kmcanally

09-22-2007, 05:16 AM

I did everything that I had the experience and/or tools to do. Basically everything except for the painting, welding and transmission/rear axle rebuilding.

rocketrod

09-22-2007, 04:50 PM

I have done and will continue to do everything on my car, except the paint and I did have the floorpans media blasted.

57hemicuda

09-22-2007, 07:16 PM

I've done everything on my cars also,including bodywork,real close to shooting my Camaro,still haven't picked a color yet,I'm thinking about a 2 tone.Ron

69c4x11

10-02-2007, 07:49 AM

Keep the pictures coming !!

dougp

10-02-2007, 10:20 AM

Everything except the front end alignment was done in my garage :thumbsup:

http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/dparks69/69%20Camaro%20Project/

gearheads78

10-02-2007, 07:06 PM

I will be building mine on my own. I will farm out the short block and probably let someone that really knows what they are doing shoot the final paint. I will do any fab, metal work, priming, blocking and assembly.

coolwelder62

10-02-2007, 07:21 PM

Mine is also garage built car. Brian Kellison Painted my car And did an awsome job in his own garage. He helped W/ headliner & interior & glass installation . He also painted Mizfit motorsports camaro for only $6000.00 dollars that just sold on ebay for 185.000.00 . now thats a bargin guys. It might be worth shipping your car to kellisons Kustoms in Lawrence Ks. (785-843-3123 )to make kind or profit.

Perry Mitchell

10-02-2007, 07:43 PM

Everything done on the Mitchell Brother's ZR/28 Camaro was done in either my garage or my brother, Alan's, garage with the exception of the custom interior and the chrome plating.

BallnRods

10-03-2007, 08:34 AM

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DSC_0128.jpg
Beautiful car!!!! I love the steamrollers in the back.
:thumbsup:

I'll be doing everthing possible myself in my 2 car garage.
:D

COYBILT

10-06-2007, 03:10 PM

garage built, in a two car garage.
Motor built at the shop I used to work for
body work done by me in a shop in the ghetto
chassis: schwartz built that I just specd out the parts I wanted

redfire69

11-08-2007, 11:08 AM

Building my 69 myself in my garage except for final body and paint. Same for my 80 TA. Not SEMA or mag material, but I've won in some local shows. Ron

surreyboy

11-08-2007, 11:48 AM

garage built, except short block and paint

http://i19.tinypic.com/6twl5sj.jpg

preston

11-08-2007, 03:00 PM

Wow some very very impressive home built cars. Amazing.

But garages are for wimps - I'm looking for carport built cars !

http://www.carter-engineering.com/preston/newChassis/Chassis90-1.jpg

http://www.carter-engineering.com/preston/newChassis/sideViewBodyWorkRawsmall.JPG

joe440

11-08-2007, 06:46 PM

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/jsv08/hemi354.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/jsv08/hemi1.jpg

deuce_454

11-09-2007, 12:41 AM

on the 32 i have done everything... and still need to do everything it seems.. but ill spray it my self as well
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/deuce_454/IMG_0583.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/deuce_454/Hot-Rod.jpg

and my 65 is only mud, paint and assembly away from completion, but i had a pro replace the quarters on that one... other than that, its completely homegrown (mustangsplus track suspension, 5.0, t-5 restomod..)

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/deuce_454/IMG_0507.jpg

redfire69

11-09-2007, 02:21 AM

Wow some very very impressive home built cars. Amazing.

But garages are for wimps - I'm looking for carport built cars !

Those cinder blocks make great jack stands:rofl: (I'm guilty of cinder blocks, bricks, and even a good landscape rock as a wheel chock in a pinch)

But really, that's a pretty wild tube chassis stang!

G-Body

11-09-2007, 04:53 AM

Heres some more progress pics of the hot rod comming along pretty well ready to come back off the frame soon !

DHARROD

11-09-2007, 05:35 AM

1969 Chevelle (this one done almost to org match #). Had to use a buddy's garage. Did everything except assemble the engine (Chassis, body, paint, interior, glass)
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/47954995909_0_ALB.jpghttp://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/52382995909_0_ALB.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/21523995909_0_ALB.jpghttp://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/52833995909_0_ALB.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/slvr69ss004.jpg

DHARROD

11-09-2007, 05:46 AM

After the above 69 I took my matching number chevelle (restored in 1990) and decided to go through it. I now have my own garage. Doing everything except the engine which was built by a engine builder. Some more pictures under Member's section: http://www.lateral-g.net/members/harrod/

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/blk69ss016.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/blk69ss043.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/blk69ss075.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/blk69ss086.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dlharrod/blk69ss085.jpg

zyal8r

11-09-2007, 11:34 AM

Did everything but interior and engine machine work in a buddy of mines garage that his dad had been using as a wood shop. Here are a couple of pics.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/454000-454999/454006_23_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/454000-454999/454006_28_full.jpg
http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/zyal8r/6447589+w450+h338+cr0+re1+ar1/1973-chevrolet-camaro-front-passenger.jpg
http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/zyal8r/6901891+w450+h338+cr0+re1+ar1/1973-chevrolet-camaro-7.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/454000-454999/454006_106_full.jpg

Bandit Ls-1

11-10-2007, 06:09 PM

Its kool to see people actually building their own stuff rather than writing checks. Im also building my trans am at home in my 2 car garage bothering my neighbors with the noise, i doing everything from mechanical to body and from electrical to metal fab. id build my own roll cage but it has to be approved to run it at the track so ill have someone build it :D

surreyboy

11-10-2007, 10:18 PM

tried "writing cheques" and ended up with overpriced shoddy work.

COYBILT

11-11-2007, 01:05 AM

garage built in a two car garage. Pulled the body off my self using a jack,jack stands and 2x4. I pulled a macgyver!!!! You sort of have to though when your the only one home and you want the body off the frame. I built the motor at the shop I used to work for, turned out great. Did the body work in a old body shop in the ghetto of oakland(SCARRY).

Martin71RS

11-11-2007, 01:09 AM

I did most of the work myself in my (small) garage without power.
Tranny rebuild and paint are done by pro's since I don't have the tools/space to do it myself.

just a few more months......

http://www.pro-touring.nl/camaro/underhood1008.jpg

awr68

11-11-2007, 01:36 AM

great projects guys!!

krptonite

11-11-2007, 07:17 AM

Haha!! martin71rs, that garage is about the size i built my nova in too, when i moved to ontario i thought i was truly spoiled to get a 2-car garage, most guys this side of the pond just dont realise how lucky they are that their garages cover a bigger square footage than a lot of european houses!!! at a quarter of the cost too, a gallon of fuel in the uk works out to8.5 bucks!!! not too many big blocks for sure!

John S

11-11-2007, 07:33 PM

Built, not bought (except for the interior. And as you can see, I do not have a whole lot of room....
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h111/johnspo/Misc/P1010005.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h111/johnspo/Misc/rearsump.jpg

Zedzag

11-12-2007, 10:18 AM

Mine's homebuilt including minor metalwork but I'll leave the paint to a pro. Building engines are my favourite part.

silver63c10

11-12-2007, 10:59 AM

Everything but the bodywork and paint has been/will be done in our 24x30 shop. No lift, no frame table, just some jackstands and country ingenuity...

http://www.acmeautopartsonline.com/gallery/albums/camaro/normal_camaroweb1.jpg

http://www.acmeautopartsonline.com/gallery/albums/camaro/normal_camaroweb35.jpg

http://www.acmeautopartsonline.com/gallery/albums/camaro3/normal_camaroweb112.jpg

http://www.acmeautopartsonline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_camaroweb136.jpg

http://www.acmeautopartsonline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/camaroweb152.jpg

69c4x11

12-29-2007, 07:47 AM

Man, Have we already run out of homey bilt carz ?? Letz kepe um roll'n !!!

two68s

12-29-2007, 11:10 AM

My '68 fastback is going to be garage built...except for blasting and final base/clear. Here's a couple of pics of my progress so far.

http://www.photodump.org/stored19/fb005.jpg

http://www.photodump.org/stored19/fb007.jpg

http://www.photodump.org/stored19/strip032.jpg

http://www.photodump.org/stored19/strip030.jpg

1Michel

12-29-2007, 11:57 AM

Mine too is home built.
the only thing will be the machine work on the engine but I will reassemble it.
powdercoat the frame and body painting.
I do get some help when I'm not sure on how to proceed like the welding on the frame and stuff but I try to do most of the work myself as much as possible.

Rybar

12-29-2007, 01:44 PM

Just found this thread. Mine is mostly garage built except for metalwork and paint. I also hired a buddy of mine to wire the entire car and help me with final assembly and interior.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Picture007a.jpg

awr68

12-29-2007, 01:59 PM

Ryan love the car, great pic!!

Rybar

12-29-2007, 03:57 PM

Ryan love the car, great pic!!

Thanks Anthony, it was a fun time. :yes: The garage was scattered with Camaro parts and tools everywhere you looked. Let's just say the wife parked outside for a few months and wasn't too happy :lol:

Spiffav8

12-29-2007, 04:02 PM

Thanks Anthony, it was a fun time. :yes: The garage was scattered with Camaro parts and tools everywhere you looked. Let's just say the wife parked outside for a few months and wasn't too happy :lol:

My garage is quickly headed that way. Already getting that look from Laurie. Bad part about it is I can be gone for weeks at a time for work. She will be more than a little upset if I allow that to happen for to long. :_paranoid

Your car looks awesome! Hope the wife enjoys it with you. :thumbsup:

1Michel

12-29-2007, 04:41 PM

QUOTE=Rybar]Thanks Anthony, it was a fun time. :yes: The garage was scattered with Camaro parts and tools everywhere you looked. Let's just say the wife parked outside for a few months and wasn't too happy :lol:[/QUOTE]
Same here, 2 cars garage 28 by 25 and the wifes Mustang GT is parked out side in the snow...she's not happy about this but hey???

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-10/1221272/P1010007a.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-10/1221272/P1010009a.JPG

awr68

12-29-2007, 04:45 PM

Well, I guess the bikes could go in the living room!? ;)

1Michel

12-29-2007, 04:56 PM

Trust me, at one point at the other house they were in a unused room.
Didn't have a garage

dougp

12-31-2007, 06:15 AM

My last three have all been built in my garage

first 69 Camaro
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/dparks69/My%20First%2069%20Camaro/boardwalk.jpg

70 pro street Nova
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/dparks69/My%20Pro%20Street%20Nova/full.jpg

current 69 Camaro
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/dparks69/69%20Camaro%20Project/AAFall0702.jpg

69c4x11

01-25-2008, 01:49 PM

Surely, we haven't run out of Homey cars ??

r.friborg

01-25-2008, 02:03 PM

10534

A garage build from sweden.

Going to be painted in Mars.

r.friborg

01-25-2008, 02:07 PM

10535

One more out in the fresh air. Taste of freedome.

r.friborg

01-25-2008, 02:14 PM

Since the photos were taken I have come a bit longer in the build.
Everything is test monted togeter. I will begin teardown tomorow.
The painter will start on the car in mid Mars. While he has the car I will build the engine and rebuild the trany. I will also paint the subframe and a big pile of smal stuff.

Wich color do you guys think is the best.
Hugger orange with a twist, (some peart effect and metallic added). and ghost flames over the hood and front fenders.

Or

"Red cooper kind of orange" with pearl and metalic flake.
Ghost flames but only in the stipes over the hood.

Best regards
Robert

kmcanally

01-25-2008, 04:49 PM

All garage here cept for paint...
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/IMG_4160.jpg

woody80z28

01-25-2008, 06:54 PM

All of mine are home built. Even the garage itself!

http://media.motortopia.com/files/141/album_the_garage/45ea87a4db056/tn_small_91.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/album/view/p/cars/t/garage/a/4897/i/the_garage) http://media.motortopia.com/files/141/album_the_garage/45ea845208d6b/tn_small_august_002.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/album/view/p/cars/t/garage/a/4897/i/the_garage) http://media.motortopia.com/files/141/album_the_garage/45ea845e9b7d3/tn_small_100_2207.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/album/view/p/cars/t/garage/a/4897/i/the_garage) http://media.motortopia.com/files/141/album_the_garage/45ea85e7e50af/tn_small_100_2819.jpg (http://www.motortopia.com/album/view/p/cars/t/garage/a/4897/i/the_garage)

I haven't tackled a ring & pinion, trans rebuild or spraying paint yet, but paint is on the to-do list. The other two I think I'll leave alone.

69TAPoser

01-25-2008, 07:56 PM

I am on my 2nd garage build:

Current Build:
http://www.69taposer.citymax.com/i//rendering2medium_1.jpg

Build site: http://www.69firebirdbuild.com

Last Build (1999-2000):

http://www.69firebirdbuild.com/i//cobra12.jpg

Phil

Tiger

01-26-2008, 03:19 AM

So far my Chevelle is all homebuilt with some help from friends, I think I'll source out interior and paint though.

Garage Dog 65

01-26-2008, 05:56 AM

Hi Andre ! Can you explain how you combined the C4 vette stuff with the Porsche brake setup ? I might look at something like that for my Porsche project where I'm using C5. Thanks !! Jim

Twin_Turbo

01-26-2008, 06:44 AM

Here's my latest garage build, not completely finished yet but almost there.

Being on the wrong side of the ocean, everything is home built. DIY rules big time here.

http://i13.tinypic.com/6oq6at1.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/6pi6tf6.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/2mqs0ew.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/b7e5h2.jpg

deuce_454

01-26-2008, 07:00 AM

Being on the wrong side of the ocean

what do you mean wrong side???? :cheers:

Twin_Turbo

01-26-2008, 07:07 AM

The Netherlands, where most people drive econoboxes, gas is over $8 a gallon and there are no shops or anything. I was born in the wrong country :D

deuce_454

01-26-2008, 07:12 AM

Well im from Denmark where everybody drive econoboxes, gas is 7.5 dollars per gallon and the tax on automobiles are 180% (plus 25% sales tax)

so you and me both bro!

Twin_Turbo

01-26-2008, 07:15 AM

Yup, we're pretty much in the same boat w/ the taxes and everything 9hurrah for socialist liberalists!) Good thing there's a couple of is still who know what real cars are. Wouldn't be caught dead driving a Prius or the like :D :wow: :captain:

Tiger

01-26-2008, 01:14 PM

Hi Andre ! Can you explain how you combined the C4 vette stuff with the Porsche brake setup ? I might look at something like that for my Porsche project where I'm using C5. Thanks !! Jim

Hey Jim,
It was all done with the help of a friend who had access to a lathe and a mill.
The calipers are six piston Brembos of a Porsche Cayenne (I think Audi Q8 and VW Toareg are the same), the calipers have mounting ears so we made a bracket to attach the calipers to the Corvette spindles, that was the easy part of the job.
The hard parts were the rotors, they are of an Audi RS4, 360mm x 32mm. When I bought them I thought they were two piece due to me seing in the pics on ebay that the center was aluminum, the two parts were molded together....:(
To make them fit we put the rotor in the lathe and took out the center leaving an aluminum ring, then we made a hub out of billet steel that was oversize, we froze the hub and heated the aluminum ring and pressed them together, then we bolted them together and safety wired them.

If you decide to go with them brakes I'd get some other rotors as we probably spent 20 hours to make them fit, the brakets to make the calipers fit was around 2-3 hours.

the nice thing is that it all fit (very tightly) into 18" BMW M3 rims.

let me know if you want some pics

69c4x11

02-02-2008, 09:33 AM

Keep -Um coming damn nice cars !!!!!!!!!!!

cetchup

02-02-2008, 01:39 PM

10611 100% garage built 10 ft. from my house.
This car has been in 2 shops mine & Tracy's
Go here for more info.www.Lateral-g.net/members/jjohnson/

69c4x11

05-08-2008, 03:29 PM

10611 100% garage built 10 ft. from my house.
This car has been in 2 shops mine & Tracy's
Go here for more info.www.Lateral-g.net/members/jjohnson/

Keep -um coming ,, This Camaro is cooooll

Arai

05-12-2008, 07:17 PM

boonedog

05-12-2008, 08:03 PM

wow looks like you got a little work ahead of you. What is it?

vicious69

05-12-2008, 08:04 PM

I do it all at home so I can do more with less cash outlay

Arai

05-12-2008, 08:09 PM

wow looks like you got a little work ahead of you. What is it?

69 Camaro......just a basic #'s matching 6 cylinder coupe.....nothing special

http://www.my69camaro.net

GHOSTDANCER

05-12-2008, 08:11 PM

Arai, you need to start your own project thread with plenty of pics. Can't wait to follow your build :cheers:

Arai

05-12-2008, 08:13 PM

Arai, you need to start your own project thread with plenty of pics. Can't wait to follow your build :cheers:

I have one going over on the Team Camaro site....but I will get one up and going here. Tomorrow I am planning on starting the lower door jamb patch panels so I can get the rockers in.

Garage Dog 65

05-12-2008, 08:32 PM

Although I haven't posted on here much, I do enjoy looking at everyone's projects. Here is mine in the making and it will be 100% garage built......in my own garage.

http://www.arair1.net/camaro/IMG_1907.jpg

Oh My God ! What car - where ??!!

You sir are one BRAVE car builder !!!

Best of luck :thumbsup:

Jim

Arai

05-12-2008, 08:51 PM

Oh My God ! What car - where ??!!

You sir are one BRAVE car builder !!!

Best of luck :thumbsup:

Jim

Hahaha...thanks....I think :_paranoid I have never actually done anything this extensive. I did basic paint/body work about about 15 years ago when I was in highschool......and I have always tinkered with cars, but like I said nothing ever this extensive. This is going to be a several year build....like 10-15! I usually only work on the car 1 day a week on a day off from work and in between spending time with my wife and little girl. Also I am not made of money (as most of us aren't) so my build will progress as I have the money to do what I want. I have a plan in what I want the final outcome to be....now it's just getting to that point. I could never pay someone to do what I could learn or do myself.....therefore I am going to try and do about 90% of this build. If I could ever decide on some color/wheel combo's I would pm Carter Hickman about an Artist rendering. However I am way to indecisive at this stage and it will be many many years before I get to the paint stage. My goal this year is to get all the new sheet metal back on and have a complete steel body in epoxy. My focus next year will be all the suspension and wheels. Then I will have to save for like 5 years and rob my daughter's college fund to get my motor/tranny :lol: :lol: (If my wife heard that she would kill me!)

EvilTwin

07-03-2008, 07:42 PM

I did the metal work and body work myself and a lot of detail work. I had the paint and most of the reasembly done at a shop.. I no longer had time to do it becuase of my work schedule. Doing it yourself is def the way to go!

69c4x11

12-17-2008, 03:50 PM

This thread sure has cooled off !! What's happened ?

71dusterjon

12-17-2008, 10:23 PM

1971 duster. will be completed all in this garage when the finances allow.

67ragtp

12-18-2008, 04:37 AM

100% single car garage built- " I still hurt" There should be a thread called injuries and scar stories during garage builds. I have one or two that will make the toughest man fall to his knees.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u188/ragtp/ASIIMG_2312.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u188/ragtp/Picture081.jpg

Rich

Jar

12-18-2008, 07:25 AM

Mine will be mostly garage built, over then next couple decades....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2929055751_12d4287712.jpg

Guys with huge suburban garages don't count!

trapin

12-18-2008, 08:29 AM

Did everything but the paint. That's why it's taken me 7 years so far.

scherp69

12-18-2008, 08:56 AM

Doing everything in my garage. I'll likely get someone else to do the paint though as I'm leaning towards ghost flames. I've been working on it hard for about a year now, but slowly for the past 3.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/PICT0090.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/PICT0088.jpg

tones2SS

12-18-2008, 09:41 AM

fasterpatrick

12-18-2008, 10:16 AM

CHECK THIS ONE OUT
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=17067
I did start with nothing.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/IM000690.JPG
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/IM000952_Small_.JPG
Patrick

Modmach1

12-18-2008, 12:00 PM

http://www.moldestuket.com/myspace.jpg

My Mustang built by myself with the help of my two brothers
In the air for more upgrades..

JP customs

12-18-2008, 12:37 PM

Garage built big block street and performance TPI, 4L80E, narrowed ford 9", DSE tubular upper and lower control arms wit coil overs, DSE subframe connctors, 2001 camaro dash and center console. Mini tubbed with 315"s. All work done in garage except paint we borrowed a paint booth.

57hemicuda

12-18-2008, 02:04 PM

This is my favorite of all the cars I've built because it is almost completely built from scratch in my garage.The only thing that is original Mustang is the roof,and its all been done for about 6K.

abadsvt

12-18-2008, 06:07 PM

This is a cool thread!

I am building my truck in my garage and i am doing everything from building the frame to paint and body. The only thing i have no experience in is the upholstery so i will have to have someone do that. Anyways here is some pics

Josh

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc83/abadsvt/frametable3.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc83/abadsvt/frameandmotorpic3.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc83/abadsvt/sheetmetalontruckpic3.jpg

tones2SS

12-19-2008, 05:18 AM

claytonisbob

12-21-2008, 01:23 AM

Ive been working on my '69 Chevelle in my apartment 1 car garage, while I have had one that is... I started workign on it outside. I'm 23, just out of college, and haven't had the money for a house yet. May look into renting a house in the summer.

Working in an apartment has been challenging. Im sure most of what I do is not allowed :unibrow:

I have an air compressor (plus several air tools and paint gun), 110v 90amp gassless MIG welder, and a lot of shelves, in a 10ft x 24ft garage. The air compressor is small, but loud... and hard to manage the noise of the compressor and cutoff wheel, or a grinder for that matter.

I get a lot of people stop and complement the car while I work (with the garage door open as usual). I've done everything from the engine to the bodywork (which is not done). I built the interior, rewired the entire car, and done engine work.

http://www.icixsound.com/vb/icixnation/images/4349_50.jpg
http://www.icixsound.com/vb/icixnation/images/4349_55.jpg
http://www.icixsound.com/vb/icixnation/images/4349_59.jpg

SWAPMEETCRAZY

12-21-2008, 02:42 PM

now that is garage built!!!!! jim:hail:

youthpastor

12-21-2008, 07:30 PM

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/picdumpoct2008003.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/AfterSema075.jpg

all home built except paint- I don't recommend bodywork with an attached garage- we are still finding primer dust:_paranoid

texas56

12-22-2008, 05:49 AM

We built these in the garage..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/thestromjr/59.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/thestromjr/d9a7f5c7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/thestromjr/57atgoodguys.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/thestromjr/slammed62.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/thestromjr/2005%20Prowler%20Orange%2056%20Chevy/P4150092.jpg
And some others but this is all I can find pics of.

XcYZ

12-22-2008, 06:06 AM

Awesome thread, great projects. I think I posted somewhere in here. lol

JETSET700

12-22-2008, 08:17 AM

Mine was garage built by me with a little help at times. Bodywork & paint, some fab work was outside my skill set! I had my painted hood in the master bedroom other parts in the spare bedroom etc. As the planning & partsprogressed the garage was a cluttered mess. Right before giving the car to
the painter I had NOS quarters, tail, fenders, hood, header, valence, grill
pieces & more where ever they could go!

My woman was really cool about it.

Peter

craigs73

12-23-2008, 08:21 AM

now this is a sexy car:bow: :lateral: http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/picdumpoct2008003.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/AfterSema075.jpg

all home built except paint- I don't recommend bodywork with an attached garage- we are still finding primer dust:_paranoid

craigs73

12-23-2008, 08:26 AM

car is going to be home built and the garage is to. well this pic it partialy done but its done now i have not started on the car yet http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii301/craigs73/zooday144.jpgand this pic i'm changing a brake line http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii301/craigs73/zooday146.jpg

motorheadmike

12-23-2008, 03:39 PM

Wow! I love this thread...

I have this picture hanging on the fridge of the Buick's build c. 2002:
http://whitetrashdesign.ca/images/buick/buildlowres.jpg
My brother & his Malibu, Dad's Monte Carlo LS and my MCSS are in the background.

Here it is now (paint and bodywork in April 2006):
http://whitetrashdesign.ca/images/buick/buickphotoshoot/pic%20004.jpg

:hail: It is only with the help of family and real friends do things like this materialize.

craigs73

12-23-2008, 06:22 PM

nice car you got there i have always like that body style regals are those some type of stock wheel off a newer car

DFAuto

01-02-2009, 01:28 AM

I have built mine at home except for a couple of things that I cant do like upholstery and I also farmed out the stereo due to the upholstery working with another shop to make custom panels and speaker enclosures then having "the interior shop"(that's their actual name) cover all the panels, and the paintwas farmed out too.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn272/jamesnelson13/IMG_0920.jpg

vstol

01-02-2009, 04:45 PM

all but the final paint

http://www.lateral-g.net/members/herrmann/

69c4x11

01-03-2009, 08:29 AM

cheapta

01-03-2009, 02:05 PM

Just getting started-I'll do all the fab work,not sure about paint yet,our bedroom is directly above this shop. Maybe I'll send the wife on vacation for a week or so and shoot it while she's gone!
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/hdz28/rear%20discs/New%20Shop/ChassisJig015.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/hdz28/rear%20discs/New%20Shop/ChassisJig011.jpg

DFAuto

01-03-2009, 09:46 PM

Nice !!!! Give us some details ?? Was it mini tubbed ?? Wheel size ?? Suspension ?? Etc. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad Ass bitchin Nova !!!!!!!

It is a 6.0l with a vortech supercharger, air ride suspension with mustang II up front and a four link out back. Wheels are 18x8 with 275/40/18 out back and 17x7 with 225/45/17 up front. The rear wheel wells were messaged and it is a tight fit but it works. Interior is leather and suede with a custom 2 piece console and the trunk is boxed in hiding all the stereo and air ride goodies and covered in suede and carpet. Those are the main points. I am running my positive battery cable up to the front of the car as soon as I am done typing so back to work I go.

69c4x11

02-09-2009, 02:24 PM

bump ttt

E.rodz

02-09-2009, 03:10 PM

check these picts out .this is a truck that i did a few years ago. all of the work was done in my garage including paint,body,frame,dash, door pannels and more. now i am on to the next 63 belair project flatliner
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/DSCF6714-3.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/81Interior.jpg
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/81Bottom.jpg

DEIGuy38

02-09-2009, 09:33 PM

It has taken a while to get to here. Made motor plates to clear 670 ATS box without cutting up the driver header. Notched frame and made A/C brackets. Made trans crossmember from Th400 mount. Made the rotisserie to hang the body. I have most of the parts to finish just need help with bodywork and decide on wheels. Also a cool shot before I started, 70 FJ40 Cruiser SOLD, 69 El Camino on the side yard all to make room for the 68 camaro.

69c4x11

02-11-2009, 01:46 PM

I think the whole owner built concept is commendable, but at some point no one can do it all. I would give a check writer hot rodder more props than a guy who builds a piece of junk in his garage and paints it with brush because he can do all by hmself.

One of my favorite cars of all time is a red 64 falcon sprint convertible with a side oiler 427 that the owner built the whole thing except headers, exhaust and rollbar. He built his own mustang II style front end and rear suspension before everyone made kits. He painted it and did the stiching also. He did so well that Super rod gave him a top 100 like 7 years ago. It took him 12 years to build the car, but it is bad ass.

At some point if you build a nice enough car in your garage, people are going to ask you to build something for them in a shop not your garage. That is how I got started. I out grew the garage and driveway and rented a small shop and 7 years later I have a shop bigger than I ever imagined. I could never fit all the tools I have in my little 2 car garage.

Thanks for calling my cars junk you arrogant asshole, No offense, but if it wasn't for us poor boys -white trash,, that got this ball rolling years ago, there wouldn't be shops like yours,,I was running a Mustang II front end in my 66 Nova in 89, before there was kits,69 camaro with 4" ride hgt, already done that, no bags,, body channeled on frame,

ironworks

02-11-2009, 02:16 PM

Beach Cruiser

02-11-2009, 03:08 PM

Here's where mine is now, In process of running brake and fuel lines.

Built the entire frame in house and did all the rotiserie work in my tiny 1 car garage. Painted the bottom outside and it turned out good, will most likely have to farm out the final paint to a shop, but I can do all the prep work.

took the car to my alingnment shop before final welding on the frame and it came out within 1/16 of being perfectly square, it's all adjustable in almost every dimension too...

Rodger, saw your previous post, and you posted it right after my first post in this thread, I have to give you credit, you had the shock mounts cut out for me... Don't knock us DIY'ers, See my Sig

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/P1020660.jpg

DOOM

02-11-2009, 03:20 PM

DOOM

02-11-2009, 03:27 PM

Thanks for calling my cars junk you arrogant asshole, No offense, but if it wasn't for us poor boys -white trash,, that got this ball rolling years ago, there wouldn't be shops like yours,,I was running a Mustang II front end in my 66 Nova in 89, before there was kits,69 camaro with 4" ride hgt, already done that, no bags,, body channeled on frame,

Rodger I take it you know this man? :_paranoid

ironworks

02-11-2009, 03:45 PM

We are all do it your selfers in one way or another. Just for some of us it used to be a hobby and now we do it for a living. I don't see difference between any guy listed in this post and Chip Foose. They all are just doing what they can, Chip just has way bigger resources.

Rodger

ironworks

02-11-2009, 03:49 PM

Rodger I take it you know this man? :_paranoid

I, (Being Rodger) met Roger in December when I flew to Alabama to go to PRI with Neil Lea or Rods and Resto's and Roger's, son, Kevin. Roger has a bad ass split window corvette. I believe it is listed on the main page. Roger, Neil and Kevin are some really good folks.

http://www.lateral-g.org/members/jennings66vette/

srh3trinity

02-11-2009, 05:06 PM

That split window is nice! One of the best I have seen.

Kendall Burleson

02-12-2009, 05:37 PM

great cars guys! you guys should be very proud of the car you build at home.I was blow away by the work from your home.:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: I'm closing shop and going home to finish my cars.

AALynch

02-12-2009, 08:25 PM

Guess I haven't posted mine up yet....

Homebuilt in a gravel barn behind the house with my father - it was my 13th birthday present, so I've had the car 10 years now. We did everything but recovering the seats and paint.

Before:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/1fine69/Camaro/Pre-restoration/MVC-002S.jpg

After:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/1fine69/IMG_4619.jpg

It's ran with a mild 350/M-22 combo and now has a LS1/T56 in it - been fighting her ever since we got it running again, maybe it'll run right someday :yes:

98ssnova

02-14-2009, 06:17 PM

ItDoRun

02-14-2009, 07:16 PM

I'm doing a home build as well, less paint and interior.

The car was in really good shape before I started, but I started finding rust here and there and decided not to cut any corners. My dad and I restored it 17 years ago, and now I'm doing round two in hopes that my son will enjoy it some day...and maybe his children.

Here's the before picture.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/2391000-2391999/2391864_7_full.jpg

Here's a link to the build. I had a bad experience with body work when I first started, so I pulled the job and decided to do it myself. Let's face it. A quarter panel, rear deck filler panel and roof skin should not take 6 months! When I got the car home, I started noticing rust here and there and that's whe the snowball started. Most people would not have torn this car down as far as I did, but at least I know every crack of it will be blasted, epoxy primed, seam sealed, etc.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2391864

Enjoy!

awr68

02-15-2009, 10:24 AM

My hat's off to you Chris for doing what ever it took to make that car solid again! I know it's been time consuming...but it's all worth it!! :thumbsup:

ItDoRun

02-15-2009, 06:34 PM

My hat's off to you Chris for doing what ever it took to make that car solid again! I know it's been time consuming...but it's all worth it!! :thumbsup:

It will definitely be better than new when I'm done.

YENKO/SS

02-15-2009, 08:11 PM

All due respect to the guys that have 5-10,000 sq. ft. garages, im very envious. But unless you have to step over the mower, kids toys,christmas ornaments and snow blowers,it ain't no garage:D

Beach Cruiser

02-17-2009, 09:32 AM

All due respect to the guys that have 5-10,000 sq. ft. garages, im very envious. But unless you have to step over the mower, kids toys,christmas ornaments and snow blowers,it ain't no garage:D

+1, Not to mention Surfboards, Beach Cruisers and Beach Chairs!:woot:

69c4x11

05-07-2009, 01:35 PM

Post,, TTT,, Are all off You poor boys, quiting this thread ??

MattO

05-07-2009, 02:01 PM

It depends on what you mena by garage built. Is ordering a chasis, but doing the engine, plumbing, body, and major fabrication couted?

Where do you draw the line on what is garage built?

I would consider my uncle's '32 coupe a garage built car even though it sits on a TCI chassis and he had a local guy build some seats for him. He assembled it, cut and bent the plumbing, built the motor, fabbed the body mounts, brackets, and covers, the chop and section was done in a friend's garage, and the body work at another friend's garage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/ace95835/DSCN2108.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/ace95835/DSCN2111.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/ace95835/DSCN2109.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/ace95835/DSCN2139.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/ace95835/DSCN2128.jpg

Bryce

05-07-2009, 02:07 PM

home built, all of it. My suspension, dash, steering column, engine assembly. Fiberglass front end.

the only thing i outsource is engine machine work.

i think i wil even paint the car myself.

SS1156

05-07-2009, 05:49 PM

Let's see more pics of all the home built cars!!!

NOT A TA

05-07-2009, 08:26 PM

Same car, new (to me) garage. Finishing up some safety upgrades this week.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/The%2014%20Car%20Safety%20upgrades/The14Carinterior301.jpg

1badchevelle

05-07-2009, 09:32 PM

here is the start of my teardown of my 71 chevelle about 4 months ago. 69 ss elcamino on the trailer, 93 5.0 right behind,

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/1bad71chevelle/Picture453.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/1bad71chevelle/Picture002.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/1bad71chevelle/Picture537.jpg

perple76

05-08-2009, 11:40 AM

Planned. . . .

Painted. . . .

Assembled. . . .

Everything, except front alignment and exhaust, at home in my garage or in my living room:

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm211/perple76/Bodywork%20and%20Paint/NovaProject713.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm211/perple76/Bodywork%20and%20Paint/NovaProject962.jpg

Almost finished!

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm211/perple76/Reassembly/NovaProject1233.jpg:thumbsup:

J

protour73

05-09-2009, 03:42 AM

2 year build.....in my garage

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r204/protour73/SouthPics003.jpg

70rs

05-09-2009, 01:30 PM

Mine have always been home built. The few things that I can't do are engine machine, front end alignment, exhaust, ring and pinion set up and upholstry.
This will be my first attempt at finishing the body prep and paint. We will see how it turns out.

69c4x11

05-13-2009, 02:22 PM

bump ttt,, keep - um coming

2Bad4Ya

05-13-2009, 04:58 PM

Work in progress...

Carport/garage built!

BonzoHansen

05-13-2009, 08:48 PM

It's not too impressive but it got my back in the saddle.

In my 20x24 2 car garage.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/Cars/th_IMG_1486Small.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/Cars/?action=view&current=IMG_1486Small.jpg)

I redid all the mechanicals, seats, T56, and such. The 1992-ish heavy oxidized paint was buffed out by my friend Rich.

Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/th_IMG_0388.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/?action=view&current=IMG_0388.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/th_IMG_0268.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/?action=view&current=IMG_0268.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/th_IMG_0259.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/?action=view&current=IMG_0259.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/th_IMG_0367.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/?action=view&current=IMG_0367.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/th_sfoff010kk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/?action=view&current=sfoff010kk.jpg)

After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/th_IMG_3349copy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/?action=view&current=IMG_3349copy.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/th_IMG_3317copy.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/?action=view&current=IMG_3317copy.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/th_IMG_1445.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/?action=view&current=IMG_1445.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/T56/th_IMG_5080s.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/T56/?action=view&current=IMG_5080s.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/T56/th_IMG_1796Small.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/T56/?action=view&current=IMG_1796Small.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/th_IMG_1666Small.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/My77Z28/?action=view&current=IMG_1666Small.jpg)

TonyG

05-13-2009, 10:46 PM

Can I call it home built if I am doing all the work myself, but doing it at the shop that I work for part-time?

Ralphlovs72chev

05-14-2009, 09:14 AM

I built 2 cars in my garage in the past. A 69 Camaro, a 65 Chevelle and currently a 72 Camaro. Paint, body, suspension, and interior. The only thing i dont know how to do is rebuild motors and trannies so i send those out.:lol: ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Ralphlovs1969cars/ProStreetCamaro046-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Ralphlovs1969cars/Picture001-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Ralphlovs1969cars/car030.jpg

sjakes

05-14-2009, 10:33 AM

Mine as well.... learned every step of the way on my own. :O

And now its for sale!! PM me for details as well, its on ebay right now, 3 days left.

Check the link below for build pictures

http://www.geocities.com/sjrracing/camaro82.jpg

jkade72

05-28-2009, 05:29 PM

I know Roger, you were doin it years ago in the Hills of Alabama. It was sure nice meeting you when I was there is December, your Kid is pretty nice too. I had good time with Kevin at PRI.

When are you going to post pics of the pickup your working on?

Rodger

Nobody wants to see pics of my junk:D If you see something that looks like crap it isn't his fault, I am learning as we go. I am sure we will cross paths at some point in time but I am his other son Kade and Neil's other brother. I have heard a lot about you and you build some mighty fine cars I hear.

Here are the before we tore it apart pics.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z144/jkade72/Cameracard009.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z144/jkade72/Cameracard008.jpg

Here are some current pics. It is getting a lsx motor,t56, c4 front suspension, 4 link out back with a narrowed 8.8, coilovers, 18x10's up front and 20x12's out back with 335/30's on the rear, etc.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z144/jkade72/Meats001.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z144/jkade72/0502091644.jpg

jkade72

05-28-2009, 05:39 PM

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z144/jkade72/CIMG1476.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z144/jkade72/CIMG1478.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z144/jkade72/cab002.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z144/jkade72/cab004.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z144/jkade72/cab003.jpg

[QUOTE=jkade72;215172]Nobody wants to see pics of my junk:D

youthpastor

05-28-2009, 06:01 PM

or driveway

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/picdumpoct2008007.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/mayupdate014.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/1968%20Camaro%20Build/AfterSema075.jpg

69c4x11

05-30-2009, 12:24 PM

Poor Boys !! Keep-um Coming !!! Damn nice home built garbage ????

Blue70

06-06-2009, 02:23 PM

Damn, you guys don't know how good you have it in some of those garages!!

My garage is a bit Smaller ;)

Car was nothing special, but it was getting there
and yes i did fab up a disk brake set up for the rear with the car in
the exact position as in the photo below... that was fun, lol

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/Camaro/DSC01012.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/Camaro/DSC01746.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/Camaro/engine3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/Camaro/seat2.jpg

Blue70

06-06-2009, 02:34 PM

And my current ride
(but built 11 yrs ago when i had a bigger garage)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RoadRunner/R7.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RoadRunner/RRWH1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RoadRunner/Int2a.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RoadRunner/Coil2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/RoadRunner/NWA0.jpg

tones2SS

06-06-2009, 05:32 PM

Nice cars and builds BLUE70!:thumbsup: :cheers:

olds

06-08-2009, 04:05 PM

I have to build my cars in my driveway, I don't have any money and have plenty of time, especially during the summer. I figure cars aren't rocket science, why pay someone to do something that you can read about, ask questions and get it right the first time. Then you save half the money you would have spent.

Vegas69

06-08-2009, 04:26 PM

70rs

06-08-2009, 07:08 PM

Geeezus Todd, every time I see your car I start drooling.:hail:

Did you take that pic? It is a killer shot of an outstanding car to say the least. You absolutley nailed it. I think that is how a '69 should look.

If you parked in front of Disney Land you would get all your investment back selling tickets to ride in it. I'd be first in line.

Vegas69

06-08-2009, 07:13 PM

Thanks buddy....I did take that picture.:thumbsup:

70rs

06-08-2009, 07:32 PM

Hey Todd, even though I have a '70, I just put yours up as my wallpaper. When mine is done I'll put it up then.
What are you using for a camera there? I have a couple of digital ones but nothing too exotic. I have been wanting to upgrade to something nicer, then I can use my other ones for "garage duty" during the build.

Vegas69

06-08-2009, 08:48 PM

It's a Nikon D80. I noticed they just came out with a D90 that has HD video as well. They also have a new lower priced camera than the D90 that has video. I'm happy with my camera. It does a really nice job of making me look good when I'm not the best photographer. I took about 300 shots that afternoon into night and got probably 20 I really liked.:D

70rs

06-08-2009, 09:17 PM

I'll have to look into the D90 or the other new one with video.
How's the suspension/ rear end issues going? Is it all back together and on the road? I was following along on the rear axle/brake posts, I can't understand why two major companies like that can't get things dialed in. Either way, I'm glad you posted the problem and the fix because I am going to use pretty much the same set up and I would have gone nuts trying to figure it out. Thanks.
I got my block finally and the guy I bought it from is doing the prep on it. I should be ordering the rotating assembly in the next week or two. I am really stoked! How's yours running?

chr2002ca

06-09-2009, 07:19 AM

I stubbornly did the frame-off restoration in my garage with the exception of the final layers of blue and clear. I delivered the car in pieces to the painter and he was quite surprised(and disappointed $$$) that he didn't have much work to do. I also paid an upholstery shop to install the rear cover on the rear seat just because I knew they'd get it right. If I was to do it all over again, I would probably pay to have a bit more media blasting done instead of stripping nearly everything myself(just kill me please) and also the headliner.

Bravo to all the guys in this thread who have posted and done a lot of the work themselves. We should all meet up and find a place to get drunk and fall down. :cheers:

69c4x11

09-21-2009, 01:36 PM

bump ttt.. Is this the end??

Josh69

09-21-2009, 04:15 PM

Here is a pic of my bird, more or less done. Everything was done by me in my 2 car garage seen in the background with the exception of the paint, which was done by my Dad's neighbor in a 1 car garage, LOL!

When I get around to wet-sanding and buffing it, I hope it looks like Todd's!:cheers:

TreySmith

09-21-2009, 07:35 PM

Did mine in the "Garage"...

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3238/1000407y.jpg

jcal87

09-21-2009, 09:00 PM

NOT A TA

09-21-2009, 09:36 PM

Heres what I really want to know in my opinion anyone can turn nuts and bolts but how many people actually did all the body work example new sheet metal quarters etc. Without having any prior experience because I'm getting dangerously close to this process and I'm debating whether to spend my years savings and have a professional do it or spend money on tools and products needed to do it myself.I mean is there ever a point where you just think to yourself man i wish i would have paid someone to do this? The one thing i dont want to do is try to tackle a job like this and end up with a car that is misaligned and be out thousands of dallars!

I think that leads to questions of the level of perfection you desire. A person who has experience in a trade like bodywork and has the eye and talent is going to be able to do a better job than you can and in less time. The question becomes how "perfect" do you expect the car to be?

jcal87

09-21-2009, 09:51 PM

I think that leads to questions of the level of perfection you desire. A person who has experience in a trade like bodywork and has the eye and talent is going to be able to do a better job than you can and in less time. The question becomes how "perfect" do you expect the car to be?

Well I would want it to be damn near flawless I'm the kind of person that wants it to be right the first time because now that i start to think about it if you weld a panel just a hair off you can only grind so much to get it even or worse you think it's even then it gets painted and it sticks out like a sore thumb.but i do realize me being an amateur with body work it would not be perfect.i guess my question would be is it really worth it to buy the tools and learn to do it yourself? or is there to much risk involved? and is it really as hard as it looks to be?

CRCRFT78

09-22-2009, 10:09 AM

I think it'd be worth it to buy the tools and do it yourself. Especially if you plan on doing more than one project in the future. There is a wealth of information at your fingertips and plenty of people on these forums that are more than willing to lend a hand or offer solid advice. I say buy the tools and go for it. Planning is everything.

67rstbkt

09-22-2009, 10:34 AM

I think that leads to questions of the level of perfection you desire. A person who has experience in a trade like bodywork and has the eye and talent is going to be able to do a better job than you can and in less time. The question becomes how "perfect" do you expect the car to be?

X2, it all depends on how perfect you want it and how much time you can dedicate to a project. You also have to know a little bit about yourself? Have you done anything in the past which would help you get a car together? I've painted a few cars, done some bodywork, and mechanical work. I'm not an expert, but I just don't have the cash to throw down on a custom build. My only choices are to do pretty much everything on my own (with the help of some good friends from time to time) or not have a classic car in my garage. I have found that some of the stuff I was nervous about like replacing quarter panels was not as technical as I thought. Lots of time and work, but it's getting there. I can accept that my car will never be as nice as some of the custom builders on here, but they do it for a living. When it's done, I can say, yes, I built that :thumbsup:

TreySmith

09-24-2009, 05:15 PM

Heres what I really want to know in my opinion anyone can turn nuts and bolts but how many people actually did all the body work example new sheet metal quarters etc. Without having any prior experience because I'm getting dangerously close to this process and I'm debating whether to spend my years savings and have a professional do it or spend money on tools and products needed to do it myself.I mean is there ever a point where you just think to yourself man i wish i would have paid someone to do this? The one thing i dont want to do is try to tackle a job like this and end up with a car that is misaligned and be out thousands of dallars! I did alot of the bodywork on mine, luckily I didn't need new quarters and stuff but I did all the rust repair and bondo work.

tmadden

09-24-2009, 07:32 PM

I've done about 65-70% of mine and climbing. (Time) Wouldn't have it any other way. Nobody has your taste. You need the skills and tools to build a really well put together car however. It does save a boat load of cash. I've probably saved $30,000-$40,000 in labor.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa251/Payback1969/1-2.jpg

It is ridiculous how simple this photo appears and makes the car jump at you. As a photographer i can really appreciate this shot. Plus I love everything about this ride.

camaro2nv

09-24-2009, 07:45 PM

It is ridiculous how simple this photo appears and makes the car jump at you. As a photographer i can really appreciate this shot. Plus I love everything about this ride.

Very true. When I think of a black 69 this car always comes to mind.

70rs

09-24-2009, 07:48 PM

It is ridiculous how simple this photo appears and makes the car jump at you. As a photographer i can really appreciate this shot. Plus I love everything about this ride.

Incredible picture! Amazing car!:thumbsup:

jcal87

09-24-2009, 08:17 PM

It is ridiculous how simple this photo appears and makes the car jump at you. As a photographer i can really appreciate this shot. Plus I love everything about this ride.

Now I love Todd's car but I'm a little confused he said he did 65-70% of the work himself but didn't he send this car originally a green 69 to frank at prodigy customs to have the body and paint and the engine put in? now i could be wrong? and this is by no means a stab at you Todd because either way the cars bad ass i would just like to know what you personally have done to the car because I'm about to jump into my car and try to tackle the car work myself.

jcal87

09-24-2009, 08:26 PM

I stand corrected on the engine i think he did put that in himself but after i read his project thread it looks like they just did the suspension and body

camaro1969

09-24-2009, 08:48 PM

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/camaro_1969/DSC00806.jpg

68MaroSam

09-24-2009, 09:49 PM

So far all of mine is done in my garage. Including all body work, my own custom design/built rear suspension, my own mini-tub, and firewall flush. Even made my own hood, and made my own C4/C5 Z06 brake conversion. Now doing a LSx conversion with my own engine mounts, and custom dash was going to go with a 4th gen dash but decided to do it my own way and I plan on doing the interior. This is the only way I can afford the car in my brain. If I had to shop any of it out. I couldn't afford it. Life happens, it has taken me 25 years to get to this point. A real family mans budget here. Yes, it isn't as pristine as some on these sites, but I can say it is all me.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/Camaro/th_DSC05439.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/Camaro/?action=view&current=DSC05439.jpg)
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/th_DSC05412.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/?action=view&current=DSC05412.jpg)
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/th_DSC05425.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/?action=view&current=DSC05425.jpg)
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/Camaro/Hood/th_DSC06136.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/MaroSS_68_Sam/Camaro/Hood/?action=view&current=DSC06136.jpg)

Vegas69

09-24-2009, 10:01 PM

You should be proud man. It looks like you are doing a great job.

70rs

09-25-2009, 09:45 AM

X2^^^^^ Looking great, and ALL with your own two hands. :cheers:

dmc69

09-25-2009, 03:37 PM

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/camaro_1969/DSC00806.jpg

Lookin nice.

69c4x11

10-10-2009, 10:03 AM

Lookin nice.

DMC,,, welcome from Centre ,Al. glad to see you here!!!

jasper69

10-10-2009, 01:40 PM

here's mine after 3 years. the mustang is a car that my brother built a few years ago. the new owner added the wheels and air ride.

1HTBRRD

10-10-2009, 06:34 PM

70rs

10-10-2009, 06:50 PM

So far everything has had my two hands involved...although I'm pretty sure the local authorities weren't exactly happy with me painting the car in my garage... something about it not being a OSHA approved jobsite :rofl:

OSHA has a funny way of looking at box fans and furnace filters mounted in 2X4 frames for a filtration system. I know my garage door does not qualify as explosion proof either. :rofl: :rofl:

xpsled

01-05-2010, 04:28 AM

If you want it done right do it yourself!!!!!
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/SNC00002.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/SNC00089.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/Coupe005.jpg

Kendall Burleson

01-05-2010, 07:37 AM

GOOD JOB guys this is were it started.:lateral:

White.Lightning

01-05-2010, 09:08 AM

Lots of nice rides coming out of home garages. I plan on building one the same way someday

69c4x11

04-23-2010, 05:04 PM

Have we ended this thred,??? No new rides from our homes ??Have our wives run us out ?? keep -um coming !!!

Ralphlovs72chev

04-23-2010, 10:58 PM

Mines is being built in my 2 car garage. So far i have done all the body work and paint, suspension. I still need lots of work but ill get there with more time and money:rolleyes: Click on my link for more pictures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Ralphlovs1969cars/car040.jpg

69c4x11

04-26-2010, 01:16 PM

Thanks for keeping tread alive!!! visted your Photo bucket ! great job, Care to work on my junk ??

CamaroAJ

04-26-2010, 01:35 PM

i'm building mine in the home garage also. i will bring it to work for paint though.:thumbsup:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=26421

War

04-26-2010, 02:02 PM

Mine is garage built. I would never work on it outside.

skatinjay27

04-26-2010, 03:59 PM

Mine is garage built. I would never work on it outside.:lol: :thumbsup:

67rstbkt

04-26-2010, 06:56 PM

100% garage built so far, well except for the powdercoat on the subframe. Sheetmetal, motor, rear-end, and paint, will all be done by......me :D

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/jcrazy28/firebird/IMGP0477.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/jcrazy28/firebird/ImportedPhotos00000-1.jpg

bigtyme1

05-02-2010, 05:37 PM

I pretty much do all my own work, I'll admit it's not as perfect as most of you guys buy I'm taking my time. I am sending it out for the mini tubs and possibly the interior.

WOW, I just realized this thread was 3 years old, Almost done.
http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad251/bigtyme1/envy/Envy/Camaro20003.jpg

GregWeld

05-02-2010, 05:58 PM

Yeah -- this is a really old thread!! I was just reading a post about Karma being at Race Rodz!!

I just posted an update on the 55 Post I'm building for my buddy (he had a massive stroke)... with my new little Go Pro camera... Turn your sound down 'cause my narration sucks! :rofl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ReG8b8at8A

Vegas69

05-02-2010, 07:29 PM

Greg, awesome work buddy. You've been busy.:cheers:

GregWeld

05-02-2010, 07:40 PM

Greg, awesome work buddy. You've been busy.:cheers:

Thanks Todd... between tearing mine down -- and putting this one back together - yeah - it's been busy. I don't really like to go to "work" every day... and you really have to in order to get one of these things done. :thumbsup:

GregWeld

05-02-2010, 07:45 PM

WOW, I just realized this thread was 3 years old, Almost done.
http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad251/bigtyme1/envy/Envy/Camaro20003.jpg

Mark -- I know a guy that does really "decent" interior work... it's not that far from you - just a couple of states away... they've shoveled all the snow by now - and...

Oh wait! I think I saw a post about this beauty at the shop (The Recovery Room) I'm thinking about!! :rofl: :rofl:

bigtyme1

05-02-2010, 08:14 PM