Project Vertigo update

[Flash68]

I realized I kept adding pics and updates to my car in the paint/body section and so I wanted to move it to the right place. (Thanks Anthony - HA!)

Anyway, here's a quick recap of what it is and what's in it, along with pics. It just finished paint a week ago and should be back in my builder's shop in Carson City, NV by end of this week to begin installing all the goodies. Should be adding pics over next couple months til it's completed.

68 Camaro w/ all new sheetmetal
406 w/ Eagle crank and rods (built by Jody Bernard - Camcojb)
Ross blower pistons
Ported Victor Jr. heads
Holley Stealth Ram
FAST EFI
ProCharger D1SC 10-14 lbs boost
Treadstone intercooler
Cyclone Rods custom radiator w/ dual fans
Custom stainless stepped headers - 1-3/4" to 1-7/8"
TKO 600
McLeod RST Street Twin clutch
AirRide Air Bar 4-link
QA1 coilovers all 4 corners
AirRide upper/lower control arms
Unisteer rack & pinion
Wilwood 13"/12" brakes
Currie 9" rear 3.70 or 3.89 gears
custom minitub
Esajian Konker wheels - 18x9.5 and 18x12
Nitto 555 275s front, 555R drag radial rear 335s
Marquez stuff
ISS seats
Renderings by both Carter Hickman and Ben Hermance.


Hermance
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Hickman
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The beginning
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The Jody Bernard-built blown 406 ~700 rwhp
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[awr68]

Lookin hot!! Love the renderings and the build...congrats on getting out of paint jail!! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

I vote for the center stripe too...but would be tempted to leave it off the deck lid.

[Blown353]

Hey, I recognize that engine!

Word of advice before it gets you in trouble or leaves you stranded... replace that power steering bracket. The idler pulley likes to blow up v-belts with alarming regularity. Been there, done that, and trashed several belts with that same bracket & idler pulley setup.

[Flash68]

Yeah, it's funny about that old Chevy... it's one of the biggest reasons I was locked up in paint jail for so damn long! LOL

We really need to nail that stance for sure. The front 275s have already been mocked up with the stock subframe and it fits good so far. Should be plenty of room in back for the 335s. Measuring for the rear end/axles next week.

Yeah I am now sure if I am gonna do the center stripe or just the small SS stripe. Still torn on that and I like them both....

Chris, I talked to Anthony awhile back about possibly trying to get my car up to you to finish paint/body but luckily my builder and painter worked it out. You were probably overwhelmed anyway! :D

Can't wait to the Cuda you are doing next.

[Flash68]

Hey, I recognize that engine!

Word of advice before it gets you in trouble or leaves you stranded... replace that power steering bracket. The idler pulley likes to blow up v-belts with alarming regularity. Been there, done that, and trashed several belts with that same bracket & idler pulley setup.


Thanks for the heads-up... what would you recommend for a better bracket setup?

[Blown353]

Thanks for the heads-up... what would you recommend for a better bracket setup?

I built my own. It uses the same ATI spacers & pulley and fits in the same location. I made a new plate and used a turnbuckle from the lower portion of the water pump to apply belt tension, then you tighten the 2 bolts to the front of the block to lock it down.

I have a pic here where you can see it.

http://home.comcast.net/~procharged69/pictures/engine/psbracket.jpg

Lower bolt hole is the pivot, the upper bolt is the slot for adjustment. It has a somewhat narrow adjustment range but with the right size belt you only need it to move a little bit to achieve proper tension.

Haven't blown up a single belt with the new bracket. With the ATI setup with the idler pulley I would get about 400-500 miles of life out of a v-belt before they would start to split badly; first high RPM zing in that condition would result in a grenaded belt.

I still have the CAD drawing of it. You can print it out to scale and use that for a template or CNC it if you want to go that route. Eventually I'll remove mine and lighten it up some with a few speed holes & pockets, it's way beefier than it needs to be. I only made it out of 3/4" aluminum plate because that's what the ATI bracket is and keeping it the same thickness allowed me to reuse their spacers & pulley.

[tyoneal]

Does the name Vertigo, come from the fact of taking some different aspects from the 68 and 69 Camaro's?

It had me confused a minute but the 69 tail lights look good on the 68.

Very Creative and cool.:thumbsup:

Ty

[Flash68]

Wow, that is beefy. Nice piece.

I will PM you to discuss that template. I think I would be interested in having one of those made. Thanks a ton.

[Flash68]

Does the name Vertigo, come from the fact of taking some different aspects from the 68 and 69 Camaro's?

It had me confused a minute but the 69 tail lights look good on the 68.

Very Creative and cool.:thumbsup:

Ty

Hey Ty,

Nope, Vertigo has a personal meaning for me. About 3 years ago I came down with some strange inner ear virus that literally had me spinning for months off and on with Vertigo. No cure. No antibiotics. Just had to deal with it. Pretty miserable time in my life. So this is to help me never forget (not that I would!). Ha.

Yeah I was wondering who would notice the Marquez 69 lights cut out for the 68. We don't think we have seen anyone else do that. We told Pascual about it at SEMA when we saw him and he really liked the idea. And we got rid of the trunk keyhole there (electric kit) and centered the gas cap hole for a cleaner look.

Thanks for the compliment!

[Flash68]

I built my own. It uses the same ATI spacers & pulley and fits in the same location. I made a new plate and used a turnbuckle from the lower portion of the water pump to apply belt tension, then you tighten the 2 bolts to the front of the block to lock it down.

I have a pic here where you can see it.

http://home.comcast.net/~procharged69/pictures/engine/psbracket.jpg

Lower bolt hole is the pivot, the upper bolt is the slot for adjustment. It has a somewhat narrow adjustment range but with the right size belt you only need it to move a little bit to achieve proper tension.

Haven't blown up a single belt with the new bracket. With the ATI setup with the idler pulley I would get about 400-500 miles of life out of a v-belt before they would start to split badly; first high RPM zing in that condition would result in a grenaded belt.

I still have the CAD drawing of it. You can print it out to scale and use that for a template or CNC it if you want to go that route. Eventually I'll remove mine and lighten it up some with a few speed holes & pockets, it's way beefier than it needs to be. I only made it out of 3/4" aluminum plate because that's what the ATI bracket is and keeping it the same thickness allowed me to reuse their spacers & pulley.

Hey, tried to send you PM but said your inbox is full.

[XcYZ]

I think the single stripe is cool. I have a friend with a '70 Camaro with a single stripe like that, unique yet works with the car.

Going to be a killer car. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

I think the single stripe is cool. I have a friend with a '70 Camaro with a single stripe like that, unique yet works with the car.

Going to be a killer car. :thumbsup:

Thanks Scott!

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[awr68]

Bolting on the wheels...now that's fun!! :unibrow:

[Flash68]

Bolting on the wheels...now that's fun!! :unibrow:

Going up there next week for the first time in months to actually see the car and paint in person. Apparently the camera phone pix don't do it justice!

Gotta dial in the rear end measurements to get the tire/wheel fitment just right.

[Alex396ss]

One of the bestlooking 68´s I´ve ever seen!

:captain:

Alex

[awr68]

That should be an awesome trip...take lots of pics!! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

One of the bestlooking 68´s I´ve ever seen!

:captain:

Alex

Whoa.. that's a pretty strong statement, Alex! Thank you. :)

Let's hope you and I still think that when it's completed! LOL

[Flash68]

That should be an awesome trip...take lots of pics!! :thumbsup:

Absolutely! Got a new digi cam for Xmas, and just waiting for this damn nasty weather to finally clear up. Tahoe are has been getting hammered, and I need nice roads to take my new M3 up there. Looking forward to the drive up there in that car for some canyon carving. :)

[67turbostang]

cant wait to see the progress pics:thumbsup:

[camcojb]

wow, not sure how I missed this. The car looks great and I know the motor runs great. Don only lost one belt with that setup as we found an industrial belt that seemed to hold up much better. However, Troys advice and solution is a good one, and I recommend it if you can duplicate it.

Good luck, I'm impressed! :hail:

Jody

[mdprovee]

Car is looking great, like the color. Keep us updated.

[Flash68]

wow, not sure how I missed this. The car looks great and I know the motor runs great. Don only lost one belt with that setup as we found an industrial belt that seemed to hold up much better. However, Troys advice and solution is a good one, and I recommend it if you can duplicate it.

Good luck, I'm impressed! :hail:

Jody


Hey, thanks Jody. Can't believe it's been over a year now since I picked up that motor at your house. Wow.

So, did you guys include that "industrial" belt with the parts that came with that motor? I am gonna try to have that bracket made. Unless Troy wants to make me one for a fee... :unibrow:

I was going to get ahold of you sooner or later about tuning this thing once it's all ready to fire (for compensation, of course). My guy has a lot less experience than you with these setups, and since you built this motor, you obviously know it. I will send you a PM or email soon to discuss it if you don't mind. I have to drive back to Bay Area from Tahoe anyway so you're not too far out of the way.

cheers,
Dave

[Flash68]

Car is looking great, like the color. Keep us updated.


Thanks Mike!

[camcojb]

Hey, thanks Jody. Can't believe it's been over a year now since I picked up that motor at your house. Wow.

So, did you guys include that "industrial" belt with the parts that came with that motor? I am gonna try to have that bracket made. Unless Troy wants to make me one for a fee... :unibrow:

I was going to get ahold of you sooner or later about tuning this thing once it's all ready to fire (for compensation, of course). My guy has a lot less experience than you with these setups, and since you built this motor, you obviously know it. I will send you a PM or email soon to discuss it if you don't mind. I have to drive back to Bay Area from Tahoe anyway so you're not too far out of the way.

cheers,
Dave

pretty sure the belt is in there. The tune in the FAST ran great with that engine in Don's car, so it should fire right up and be happy for you too. Then just do any fine tuning necessary, but probably won't need much. Let me know.

Jody

[Flash68]

pretty sure the belt is in there. The tune in the FAST ran great with that engine in Don's car, so it should fire right up and be happy for you too. Then just do any fine tuning necessary, but probably won't need much. Let me know.

Jody


Yeah okay I remember you saying it has a really good base tune and should work pretty good. Could always do a dyno tune later to really maximize.

Would adding the intercooler or larger headers change anything for the tune?

thanks!

[whytry]

Car looks awesome! Nice work.

You have EFI, I'm jealous.:bow:

[Alex396ss]

Any updates or pics?
It´s been a while since the last ones, lol ;)

Alex

[Flash68]

Any updates or pics?
It´s been a while since the last ones, lol ;)

Alex


Hey Alex, thanks for checking in! Someone has to stay on top of this car! LOL

I do have a few pics, but am going up in 2 weeks to take more and should have some good progress pics as it is nearing the final stage. Been toying around with my M3 in the meantime and even test drove an 01 Porsche 996TT today. Gotta do something to keep my mind off the Camaro! :D

[Spiffav8]

I'm with Alex. Let's see what you've got for now. :D

[Flash68]

You ask and you shall receive. :D


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[awr68]

Lookig good!! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

WOW!!!!
not only does she look mean, she's got the power to back it up.
VERY NICE!!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Denvervet]

I like that color. Looks sharp. BTW I think you're maybe missing a header pipe or two.

[Flash68]

WOW!!!!
not only does she look mean, she's got the power to back it up.
VERY NICE!!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks man! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

I like that color. Looks sharp. BTW I think you're maybe missing a header pipe or two.

Yeah we are experimenting with a new exhaust scavenging theory - one pipe her cyclinder head. Should be sweet! :D

thanks for the kind words.

[Derek Miller]

Great looking camaro, cannot wait to see it done. To get a 275 on the front, are you dialing out some of the steering so that the tires will not rub?

[Flash68]

Great looking camaro, cannot wait to see it done. To get a 275 on the front, are you dialing out some of the steering so that the tires will not rub?

Hey Derek, welcome! 1st post! :thumbsup:

Yeah, I actually thought it wasn't gonna be possible (as many have said) but we are using stock from subframe and Air Ride Strong Arm control arms and our mock up shows it will fit, and not sticking outside the fender. I should have pics in the next couple weeks as I am heading up to see the car and make interior and other detail decisions. Will post pics then.

Is that your Camaro in your avatar? Let's see some pics of that!

cheers

[Derek Miller]

Flash68,

What size wheel do you have and with what backspacing? The car pictured in my avatar is what I am currently working towards. The car is a 68 Camaro that was originally painted British Green. I don't know if want to take it back to the original color. Paint is one of the hardest decisions to make. I would like to stay with an original color. I am toying around with painting it Corvette Bronze with the black SS stripe. Right now, I am debating whether to modify the stock frame. I currently have the Global West upper control arms. If I stay with the original frame, I plan on getting the Global West lower control arms and running air bags. I would get the ATS tall spindles and Lee power steering. I would like to run 19" wheels all the way around and would like 19X9s on the front. If I don't use the stock frame, I will most likely go with the AME subframe with air bags. In the rear, I am planing on using the mini tubs from Detroit Speed and use the G-bar with air bags and a 9" rearend. I use Photoshop to edit the cars and try out different wheel combinations. I am going to use the RS grill but will shave the bottom turn signals and possibly fender turn signals as well. On the back, I will be using the 1967 Marquez tail lights but will shave the back up lights on the bottom. I might black out the rear panel, not sure yet. Here are a few wheels I have narrowed it down to. The first car is to show you the image I started with (not my actual car). The second and third images use the IForged Essen wheel, gray then black. The fourth one is the Kinesis with a red pinstripe. The last one is a Fikse. Let me know what you think

[awr68]

Welcome Derek! What part of the NW are you in...I'm near Portland. You should start a thread in the new members forum!! :thumbsup:

I hope you still have plans of using turn signals...perhaps hiding them? I think that car needs black centered wheels! And sticking with green wouldn't be bad at all...I for one like that darker green! What are the plans for the motor/trans?

Ok, back to Flash's thread now......;)

[Flash68]

Great renderings. I am with Anthony - I'd say go with black wheels. :thumbsup:

i just emailed my builder to ask what the new specs are cuz the measurements I gave him for the 1st attempt were not good! DOH! I will let you know when I get the numbers back. I did my research and thought I nailed it but apparently not. I believe they were 18x9.5 with a 5.5 inch backspacing. Think they are now something like 18x9 with 6 inch BS....

Anthony - checked out your pics. Your car is looking rad!

[Flash68]

I was close. My fronts are now 18x9 with 6.25" backspacing.

[awr68]

Anthony - checked out your pics. Your car is looking rad!

Thanks!! :D

In front I have 18x9 w/ 5.625" b.s. and a 245 tire, using a stock spindle and track width. This puts the tire basically at the same location as a 8" wheel w/ 5" b.s.

[Flash68]

finally got some updates for the Camaro. And a couple previews of the custom gauge assembly.

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[Alex396ss]

Awesome!

:cheers:

Alex

[Flash68]

Awesome!

:cheers:

Alex

thanks! Slowly but surely! :)

[awr68]

Ah there's those pics we were talking about!! :lol:

Looks killer!! Love the color and stance! Can't wait to see the dash!!

[Flash68]

Ah there's those pics we were talking about!! :lol:

Looks killer!! Love the color and stance! Can't wait to see the dash!!

Thanks buddy. I am really seeing the light now..... I think. :rolleyes:

[Tom.A]

Looks good. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Looks good. :thumbsup:

thanks Tom!

[Jr]

Flash,
The car looks good. Did you give up on the your webpage for the 68? The link no longer works.

[Flash68]

Flash,
The car looks good. Did you give up on the your webpage for the 68? The link no longer works.

I guessed I edited the name awhile back. I think it's fixed now.

Thanks for the words! :thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

Great progress!

I like that color.

[Flash68]

Great progress!

I like that color.

thanks Mike. It's the color of all the later model dark grey BMW X5's that I see driving all over the place. Looks good in both dark and sunlight I think.

[Flash68]

Time for an update. Went up to see the car for the first time time in months, and while I wish it was done of course, it was nice to say for the first time I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and the car looks to be getting close to getting running and time for troubleshooting and road tuning.

I did figure out I don't like the shifter location on my TKO 600, but I did originally plan to run a console, and now that has changed so we are sending back to Keisler to have them move that back about 3.5 inches. It would be okay if I kept the current bent shifter stick that came with it, but I am set on a straight stick, so that's gotta go. Oh well.

I also don't like the angle of the gauge panel that was built so that is getting modified so it sinks back into the dash area and lines up better with the sight path.

The stock tank we had baffled and sumped is interesting to me. It does hand out a tad bit lower than the pumpkin which I don't think is a problem, and I don't expect a fuel delivery/starvation issue (as least I was told this would be okay). Anyone disagree with that? I'm curious....

I took 50 pics and you can see more on my album (the last 50 at the bottom are the ones I took 2 days ago). But here are some of highlight photos of where things are at.

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[awr68]

He's making progress!! Looks good!!! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

He's making progress!! Looks good!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks. Almost looks like a 68 Camaro now huh. :lol:

[Vegas69]

Looking good man....this is a tough stage. I wouldn't push to hard because the details are very important. It's at that stage. The fuel pump setup has me a little worried. The dash looks killer. The paint looks like Tony's rendering. I like it man.:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Looking good man....this is a tough stage. I wouldn't push to hard because the details are very important. It's at that stage. The fuel pump setup has me a little worried. The dash looks killer. The paint looks like Tony's rendering. I like it man.:thumbsup:

Thanks Todd. Yeah it's just hard because it took forever to even get TO the finish stage.

Yeah, what exactly are your worries on the fuel pump setup? The plan is to put a heat shield flap over it to protect it.

Yeah, Tony and I actually talked paint colors. I think his will be a little lighter than mine in real life based on the Ferrari I saw in that color. We might be sorta like twins a little bit. :lol:

[Vegas69]

It's straight uphill to the pump from the sump. Definitely not ideal. It may work ok for a while but I bet you end up redesigning it sooner that you like. I spent more hours than I would like to admit plumbing fuel systems in my beast. Aeromotive would tell you the same thing. External pump is just not ideal to be honest on these cars.

[Flash68]

It's straight uphill to the pump from the sump. Definitely not ideal. It may work ok for a while but I bet you end up redesigning it sooner that you like. I spent more hours than I would like to admit plumbing fuel systems in my beast. Aeromotive would tell you the same thing. External pump is just not ideal to be honest on these cars.

Well, I hear ya, and it is less than ideal. But this motor was in a nearly identical car before mine with same A1000 pump (mounted in same location) and a stock tank (no baffling, no sump) and the only issue they had was when fuel got to below 1/2 or 1/4 tank fuel. So I am hoping the baffling and sump will solve that.

But yes you may be right. This thing could end up getting redone. :(

[awr68]

Yep, the colors are close, mine is a litttle lighter....they both will look killer!!

Is he going to pull the interior to paint the dash? And when does he plan on doing that...soon I hope! Also, how's the angle of the gauges when sitting in the seat? They look to be pointig down a bit? Not picking it appart...just trying to help you get what you pay for!

[mdprovee]

Looks Good, keep the updates coming.

[Vegas69]

Well, I hear ya, and it is less than ideal. But this motor was in a nearly identical car before mine with same A1000 pump (mounted in same location) and a stock tank (no baffling, no sump) and the only issue they had was when fuel got to below 1/2 or 1/4 tank fuel. So I am hoping the baffling and sump will solve that.

But yes you may be right. This thing could end up getting redone. :(

The bad news is these cars don't get the best gas mileage. I haven't passed a gas station yet with mine.:rofl:

[Flash68]

Yep, the colors are close, mine is a litttle lighter....they both will look killer!!

Is he going to pull the interior to paint the dash? And when does he plan on doing that...soon I hope! Also, how's the angle of the gauges when sitting in the seat? They look to be pointig down a bit? Not picking it appart...just trying to help you get what you pay for!

Yeah I am pretty sure. The carpet is just laying there and the seat was just placed inside so I could sit there and get the feel for everything.

Yep the dash angle is no bueno so that is getting redone. Just needs to be recessed back inside there a bit to make it on the same sight line and angle as the steering column.

[Flash68]

Looks Good, keep the updates coming.

thanks Mike. How is yours coming?

[Flash68]

The bad news is these cars don't get the best gas mileage. I haven't passed a gas station yet with mine.:rofl:

Good point. :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

Just found this thread...

Glad to see someone finally put the slick '69 RS taillights IMHO on a '68 (or a '67 for the matter).:thumbsup:

I like your paint color also, very classy.

[Flash68]

Just found this thread...

Glad to see someone finally put the slick '69 RS taillights IMHO on a '68 (or a '67 for the matter).:thumbsup:

I like your paint color also, very classy.

Thanks, Skip!

[mdprovee]

thanks Mike. How is yours coming?


It's coming along, chasing down some adapters, and sensors. Hopefully going to start it soon. Almost there.


http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16656

Here are a few updated pipctures

[Flash68]

It's coming along, chasing down some adapters, and sensors. Hopefully going to start it soon. Almost there.


http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16656

Here are a few updated pipctures

Great, Mike. You are almost to the finish line. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

It's straight uphill to the pump from the sump. Definitely not ideal. It may work ok for a while but I bet you end up redesigning it sooner that you like. I spent more hours than I would like to admit plumbing fuel systems in my beast. Aeromotive would tell you the same thing. External pump is just not ideal to be honest on these cars.

Todd, you will be happy to know that my builder is buying back my fuel system from me and I will be going with one of the aftermarket stainless tank, most likely with an in-tank pump.

Now I am just trying to find a good deal on one! :D

[Vegas69]

I love spending other people money!:cheers: You will be glad you did. Fuel problems means stranded and pissed off. :D

[awr68]

You will be happy you are redoing the system! As Todd stated, the fuel system is quite important!!

Any updates?

[Flash68]

I love spending other people money!:cheers: You will be glad you did. Fuel problems means stranded and pissed off. :D

Yeah thanks! Well at least I am getting my money back for the current system. That's what I was not happy about.

[Flash68]

You will be happy you are redoing the system! As Todd stated, the fuel system is quite important!!

Any updates?

Yeah it was my bad for trying to save a few bucks. Oh well.

Yeah. Big update coming soon. Let's just say the car is moving soon (and not under it's own power) and will be finished somewhere else.... I am just working on finalizing where and when. ;)

[mdprovee]

What size wheels and tires are you running on the front?

[Flash68]

What size wheels and tires are you running on the front?

18x9.5 with 275/35/18

[rlplive]

Awesome car, I love the color on your and Tony's cars. Simply amazing

[Flash68]

Awesome car, I love the color on your and Tony's cars. Simply amazing

Thanks man. While Tony's rendering looks similar in color to my car, I think the actual color of his is much lighter and more of a silver in reality.

[rich-allen]

Give us a hint where your sending it :yes:

Hrmm........Does the city air smell like cow ****? :cheers:

[rlplive]

Thanks man. While Tony's rendering looks similar in color to my car, I think the actual color of his is much lighter and more of a silver in reality.

Oh I know it's different I just misworded it. I meant that your guys cars have two of the coolest colors around. Very tasteful and functional

[Flash68]

Give us a hint where your sending it :yes:

Hrmm........Does the city air smell like cow ****? :cheers:

I wish I knew. I have it narrowed down to 3 places now and am waiting on some information back from 1 of those 3 before making a decision. And yes one of those 3 does smell like manure. :lol:

[Flash68]

Oh I know it's different I just misworded it. I meant that your guys cars have two of the coolest colors around. Very tasteful and functional

Oh it's all good man. And thanks for the nice words again. I can't wait to see Tony's car either especially after everything he's been through.