Car is home from Autokraft! [Archive]

XcYZ

01-27-2008, 07:41 AM

Well, the car is back home and I absolutely could not be happier. It turned out well beyond what I was hoping for. It's simply amazing.

I want this thread to be as much about Autokraft as much as it is about the car. The car wouldn't be what it is without their hard work. It was great working with Kurt. I had total trust in him. If he said it needed this or that, I told him to do it. He treated the car like it was his own. He takes incredible pride in his workmanship and it shows. He was always quick to point out what he didn't like (specifically the repo parts) and how he would remedy the situation. We talked regularly, he sent pictures of the progress every week, and towards the end, even more often than that.

Kurt had the car for 4 months, he media blasted it, did some metalwork on the doors, gaps, front end fitment issues, the core support needed some love, custom bent the door bars and rear crossbar, etc. I also had Kurt move the collector on the Stainless steel Kook's headers to better fit the floor. Talk about a shop that can do it all.

In the pictures you'll see an Autokraft license plate on the car. That will be staying there until the day I drive it. I'm extremely proud to say that I'm an Autokraft customer.

And on to the pics...

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft2.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft9.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished-Autokraft13.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft7.jpg

XcYZ

01-27-2008, 07:44 AM

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft6.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft4.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft11.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft10.jpg

XcYZ

01-27-2008, 07:47 AM

And talk about perfect timing. The Beeg's old Camaro was delivered 2 hours before I arrived to take mine home. It's out with the new, in with the old.

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft8.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/Finished_Autokraft12.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/1-24-08%20(10).jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/home1.jpg

Beegs

01-27-2008, 07:59 AM

Scott...the car looks absolutely spectacular!! It's easy to see that Kurt takes enormous pride in his work. My car is in good hands! I can't wait to follow the build.

I was scrolling down looking at your shots and saw the hood in the background. I was wondering if it was mine...then saw the car..lol Very cool pic with the car in the background!

Ventoso

01-27-2008, 08:02 AM

Car looks fantastic! :thumbsup:

Just an observation/question: Why a chrome rear-bumper and painted front?

bigtyme1

01-27-2008, 08:16 AM

Looks Great Scott, then went pretty quick too.

jeff hanson

01-27-2008, 08:21 AM

Looks great buddy! Can't wait to see it come together!:cheers:

EFI

01-27-2008, 08:33 AM

Your car looks stunning!!

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Sales@Dutchboys

01-27-2008, 08:33 AM

Looks REALLY great Scott!:hail:

Cant wait to see some more Video! lol :D

Paul

SpeedyV10

01-27-2008, 08:34 AM

Scott!!!!!! I am dying to see this thing!!!!! Looks absolutely amazing!!!! :bow:

What's next on the 'to do list'? :P

Congrats, Scott!!!!!

Matt

Van B

01-27-2008, 08:53 AM

Car looks fantastic! :thumbsup:

Just an observation/question: Why a chrome rear-bumper and painted front?

Probably a real endura bumper. If you are not familiar, this was an option in 1969. Rubber (?) coated steel bumper.

Looks great, Scott!

almcbri

01-27-2008, 09:05 AM

The car is absolutely beautiful Scott.

pro-touring.no

01-27-2008, 09:11 AM

W:hail: ery nice

Looking forward to summer time:lateral:

camcojb

01-27-2008, 09:12 AM

congrats to Scott and major props to Kurt. You absolutely made the right choice taking the car to Autokraft, their work is outstanding. :hail:

Jody

Stuart Adams

01-27-2008, 09:25 AM

congrats to Scott and major props to Kurt. You absolutely made the right choice taking the car to Autokraft, their work is outstanding. :hail:

Jody

I agree. Great work Kurt and I'm glad the car made it home ok. I can see you smiling Scott. Congrats buddy, it will look great on Power Tour.

awr68

01-27-2008, 09:34 AM

VERY excited for you Scott!! It looks killer! Is that your son with the big smile? He looks very excited!

Kurt you do amazing work!!!

tellyv

01-27-2008, 09:50 AM

It's good to see some good ol boys from WI getting some props seems like alot of these car a west coast related the car looks great, I'm in montello, wi about 2 hours south hopefully you'll be hearnig my name out there soon. violetttoautoworks.com

eville

01-27-2008, 10:03 AM

Simply stunning.

Vegas69

01-27-2008, 10:43 AM

Man that thing looks good!! Looks like a first class outfit.

comp-spec

01-27-2008, 10:46 AM

Nice Scott...looking good

WicKeD_SS

01-27-2008, 11:06 AM

WoW looks WicKeD! :thumbsup: :hail:

monza

01-27-2008, 11:15 AM

Super Dope Looking!!
....damn that snow don't you just want to drive....:drive:

Rybar

01-27-2008, 11:34 AM

Like I said before Scott, your car is just KILLER :hail: It's just so perfect, every little detail you put into it. :yes:

Kurt and Autokraft did an unreal job, you can see the details in the pics but I bet it looks 100 times better in person. :thumbsup:

Hope you had fun shoveling the driveway for the cars return. :lol:

Now go drive the damn thing and make us all proud! :cheers:

Flash68

01-27-2008, 12:01 PM

Damn that does look perfect!

rwhite692

01-27-2008, 01:08 PM

Scott it looks amazing, glad to see you stayed with the endura bumper!

J2SpeedandCustom

01-27-2008, 01:54 PM

Looking really good Scott and Kurt! Can't wait to see it on Power Tour. :thumbsup:

BBC69Camaro

01-27-2008, 02:37 PM

Wow incredible car! Makes me really jealous, maybe it will lite a fire under my butt to finish my car :bow:

daleepp

01-27-2008, 02:43 PM

Scott;

Wow - oh wow, wow, wow! One of the sweetest '69s I've ever seen.

Dale Epp :cheers:

RussMS

01-27-2008, 03:32 PM

I thought you were crazy for repainting your car the same as it already was. It appeared to be a fantastic looking car from the beginning.

Now that I see the repaint I have to eat those words. That red is one of the best I have seen. Words cannot express how impressed I am. :hail:

Awesome Car :thumbsup:

COYBILT

01-27-2008, 03:32 PM

Looks good to me, cant wait to see that car one of these days. It really nails down that pro touring look.

Autokraft

01-27-2008, 03:59 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guy's. Paul & I had alot of fun on this build and Shawna is looking forward to a ride in that beast Scott.:yes: Of course thats after I get one.:D

Kurt

XcYZ

01-27-2008, 04:23 PM

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words, everyone. Kurt and Paul are the ones who deserve the praise on the body and paint. I wish the pictures could do it justice.

I should also point out that the carbon fiber chin spoiler isn't done yet, Kurt is going to get a bunch more clear on it this week and get it all smoothed out.

As for the front bumper, it's an endura bumper, they are painted body color. I think it looks great.

Now it's time to start wiring it. :cheers:

sixtnine

01-27-2008, 04:36 PM

Very Nice! More pics please!

buickfunnycar.com

01-27-2008, 05:09 PM

I should also point out that the carbon fiber chin spoiler isn't done yet, Kurt is going to get a bunch more clear on it this week and get it all smoothed out.

Same here Scott...my buddy is shooting a '69 Camaro soon and I'll slip mine in for a few more coats of clear.:yes:

Car look amazing...paint/stance/wheels.:woot:

surreyboy

01-27-2008, 05:28 PM

radrambler

01-27-2008, 06:09 PM

scott

im sure your thrilled ..looks great......throw up a video sweep of this monster when you get a chance......

im happy for you...:thumbsup:

radrambler

jimhamptons

01-27-2008, 06:25 PM

Looks Great! Congrats all around. :thumbsup:

XcYZ

01-27-2008, 06:37 PM

Very Nice! More pics please!

Sure, here's one. :cheers:

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/Finished-Autokraft-headon.jpg

BC69

01-27-2008, 07:02 PM

Awesome Job!!

I love the front end, the endura bumper and the stock grill was a great choice over the R/S grill. The CF chin spoiler just tops it off!!!

Your son looks like hes ready to take her for a spin!! Wait until he starts dating! He is going to ask for the keys when its time to pick up the young ladies! :thumbsup: :D ;)

Tim

caper150

01-27-2008, 07:39 PM

Looks great Scott, at least bringing it home today the weather was cooperative, keep it tucked in until summer and I hope I get a chance to see it out around sometime this summer. :thumbsup:

GHOSTDANCER

01-27-2008, 07:53 PM

PERFECT :hail: :bow: :cheers:

rockdogz

01-27-2008, 07:56 PM

Awesome, congrats Scott!!

Ricochet

01-27-2008, 07:58 PM

Simply Stellar Scott!! Looks amazing. No doubt you have to one happy guy! Props the crew @ Autokraft once again. :thumbsup: Look forward to seeing in person.

Brent

Derek69SS

01-27-2008, 08:18 PM

Hey Scott, I drove past your house today, as I went to look at a truck for sale less than a block away. I noticed a FORD in your garage :faint: :lol:

The Camaro looks great. :thumbsup: I can't wait to see it around this summer. :bow:

Lenie

01-27-2008, 08:59 PM

Very nice Scott. Those of us that haven't reached the paint stage yet are crying.:D

Garage Dog 65

01-27-2008, 09:12 PM

So well executed guys - it's almost a sleeper. Well, except for the burn the retina outta your eye sockets red, those huge tires and wheels and that mean and nasty sounding exhaust.... I love the under hood shot. Beautiful work Autokraft !!

Tom.A

01-27-2008, 10:12 PM

Congrats! Looks killer :hail:

slck6t9

01-28-2008, 12:53 AM

HOLY COW I love red!!!! Man your car turned out great Scott. Can only imagine how good you must feel right now. So how many times did you get up in the middle of the night to take a look at her? :unibrow:

Alex396ss

01-28-2008, 02:33 AM

Awesome man, congrats!

Alex

XcYZ

01-28-2008, 06:25 AM

Thanks guys, I couldn't be happier. :cheers:

Derek, you must have looked in someone else's garage, no Fords at my house. :D I'm sure you saw the enclosed trailer, it's still in my shop driveway.

parsonsj

01-28-2008, 06:34 AM

Scott,

It looks stunning! BEAUtiful! Congrats on the progress!

jp

jy211

01-28-2008, 06:36 AM

very very nice! :thumbsup:

Payton King

01-28-2008, 06:55 AM

The 4 month stint in the shop is almost as impressive as the car! I took my car to my paint shop in final primer. All it needed was a scuff and shoot..6 months later I had to get ugly just to get my car back. Proffessional shops are few and far between and it looks like you found one.

Good job Kurt!

I really like stock trim on a 69 and the lower chrome and lip moldings really make it stand out. I had to modify my front fenders or I would have done the same to mine.

Get off the computer and start wiring that thing....and make sure you updated the coverage on that car!

clill

01-28-2008, 07:43 AM

Ahhhhhh...Next stop, Power Tour...Road grime,,,,,,rock chips,,,,paint overspray......

Congrats.:woot:

Bowtieracing

01-28-2008, 10:05 AM

Looks nice Scott,

Is it finally road ready! Cant wait to here how it runs and drives:cool:

Derek69SS

01-28-2008, 10:40 AM

Derek, you must have looked in someone else's garage, no Fords at my house. :D I'm sure you saw the enclosed trailer, it's still in my shop driveway.Yeah, I saw the trailer. The attached garage's door was open, but I didn't see your truck, otherwise I would have stopped in. This was around 4:30-5:00 yesterday.

I thought it looked like a Ford SUV in the garage, but I could be wrong... had a couple beers earlier. :_paranoid

A neighbor of yours (green house half a block south of your place) is selling an 84 GMC 1-ton crew-cab dually I took a look at. It looked very nice in the pictures... up close, not so much. :rolleyes:

XcYZ

01-28-2008, 11:17 AM

My wife has a dark blue Saturn Outlook.

I know the truck that you're talking about, but I've never been up close to it.

Stop by sometime. :thumbsup:

DiecastMusclecars

01-28-2008, 11:28 AM

Scott,

The car looks great! I can't wait to see it when it's all finished.

I can vouch for Autokrafts work! Kurt cares about the work that rolls out of his shop and it shows.

See ya this summer!

Reckley

01-28-2008, 02:35 PM

The car looks great Scott. I just love how clean and new it looks. Can't wait to get the chance to see it. I bet you can't wait for spring. :thumbsup:

Mike

70TWO NOVA

01-28-2008, 04:23 PM

The Car is looking insane, i love the engine compartment....so clean!!!

Todds69

01-28-2008, 05:50 PM

That is really beautiful car, CONGRATS MAN!!!

Derek69SS

01-28-2008, 07:10 PM

Stop by sometime. :thumbsup:Will do. :yes: I almost did stop in about a week ago when you passed me on 63 right by the old Fleet Farm after work.

I really want to see your car... The pictures look awesome. :thumbsup:

Rybar

01-28-2008, 07:21 PM

I wonder if Scott's gonna make his own car the next Lateral-G feature of the month :_paranoid

It should be the feature of the year :lol:

XcYZ

01-28-2008, 08:54 PM

lol, no. My car will never be a Feature car. I post plenty of pics of it the way it is. :lol:

Derek, there's a lot more to look at now that it's all back together. Stop by anytime.

mdprovee

01-28-2008, 09:06 PM

Scott, The car looks great. Your car has always been one of my favorites.

awr68

01-28-2008, 09:08 PM

Can I stop by too...I'm just a plane ride away!! :lol:

XcYZ

01-28-2008, 09:25 PM

Sure, Tony. Do you like snow? :D

awr68

01-28-2008, 09:40 PM

Actually no! Woke up to it today though and it made for a bad drive in...we simply just arent as prepared as other states when it comes to snow/ice, It's like we don't get it every year...but we do!

I actually used to like it as a kid when I snow skied a lot...but now it's just a pain!

zbugger

01-29-2008, 04:14 AM

Car looks great, Scott. I can't wait to see video of it on the road. Were you changing anything on the interior?

XcYZ

01-29-2008, 06:38 AM

The interior won't see a lot of changes... DSE dash, Recaro seats with Marquez door panels covered to match. The rear seat will be recovered to match the front seats, too. That's about it, nothing crazy or over the top.

jy211

01-29-2008, 07:34 AM

Do you got any additional shots of the engine bay? I am liking the frame/inner fender color match combo...:thumbsup:

syborg tt

01-29-2008, 07:43 AM

Man does that car look awesome

Kudo's to everyone that worked on it.

trapin

01-29-2008, 07:47 AM

That looks great, Scott. I'm glad you stayed with that color scheme...the red should really pop in the sunlight.

Woodward perhaps?

Musclerodz

01-29-2008, 08:12 AM

Looks good Scott. I am sure your are cringing that first chip.

Mike

XcYZ

01-29-2008, 04:48 PM

Do you got any additional shots of the engine bay? I am liking the frame/inner fender color match combo...:thumbsup:

I'll work on that. :thumbsup:

brownz

01-29-2008, 07:14 PM

whytry

01-30-2008, 09:46 AM

Man, car look awesome!!:hail: I bet your just waiting until the snow's gone...

bigtyme1

01-31-2008, 05:58 PM

Scott, is that engine compartment flat black?

XcYZ

01-31-2008, 06:07 PM

No, it's satin grey. Same as what Paul Van Nus used in his Nova.

Here's a few pics that show it better:

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/10jan08i.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/body/10jan08f.jpg

bigtyme1

01-31-2008, 06:23 PM

looks good. let us no how hard it is to keep clean

NovaBlue71

01-31-2008, 06:27 PM

looks great Scott.:thumbsup: Paul keeps telling me to get on here and check it out. he said it looked bad ass. lol be sure to post some more pictures as you go.

Joe

XcYZ

02-01-2008, 06:57 AM

Thanks Joe! And thanks again for all the help, I really appreciate it! :cheers:

HAULNSS

02-01-2008, 07:46 AM

Scott!!!!!! I am dying to see this thing!!!!! Looks absolutely amazing!!!!

What's next on the 'to do list'? :P

Congrats, Scott!!!!!

Matt

Road Trip!:lol:

Matt, wanna buzz down to Rochester and check the car out in person sometime? :unibrow: Scott wouldn't mine us drooling on the car in person, would he? (I'll bring the Zaino to clean up any mess)

Which car should we take down? The Impala SS, the PImpala, or the Camaro drop top? :cool:

So.....Scott, when is a good time, April or May? :lateral:

Randy

XcYZ

02-01-2008, 08:16 AM

Cool, Randy. Anytime you guys want to come on down would be great. :cheers:

Dodgenut64

02-01-2008, 08:25 AM

Turned out really nice, is that a stock color red?

Tom Fuehrer

02-01-2008, 08:26 AM

Hey Scott, be cafeful! You might have all the Minnesota guys showing up to drewl.

The BIR Driving school schedule is posted. You need to bring the Camaro up and have some fun with us......

Tom

XcYZ

02-01-2008, 06:56 PM

lol, no worries, Tom. :D

It would be awesome to flog it at BIR. Did I hear that they shortened the long straight?

XcYZ

02-02-2008, 11:27 PM

Kurt finished the work on the carbon fiber chin spoiler this week. I figured I should post a few pics of it because it was pretty raw in the pics that I posted when I picked the car up. It looks amazing now!

Oh, and it's not bolted on the car (you can see it hanging dpown on the right side), I just used a pair of spring clamps to hold it on for pics. I won't bolt it on until I'm done rolling the floor jack under the car.

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/assorted/assy3.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/assorted/assy2.jpg

And I just thought this looked cool. lol

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/assorted/assy6.jpg

awr68

02-03-2008, 12:07 AM

Spoiler looks great!! Just when you start to get used to everything Kurt hits you with another killer part!

Have you had time to do any wiring yet?

nvr2fst

02-03-2008, 07:14 AM

Scott I love how you photographed the close up shots. Gives us a better view of the awesome detail that went into your ride....... I to have a endura bumper and was wondering if kurt did anything else different for the paint prep on that piece. I noticed over the years from the last paint job it was starting to flake.
dave

parsonsj

02-03-2008, 07:32 AM

I won't bolt it on until I'm done rolling the floor jack under the car. And just when will that be? :) I put a floor jack under my car weekly, and it's been done for nearly 2 years!

Just yanking your chain... I dig cf spoilers. I never quite got one done for II Much.

jp

XcYZ

02-03-2008, 07:56 AM

lol, so true, John. :D I meant that while I'm still working on the wiring and plumbing, it won't get bolted on.

Rybar

02-03-2008, 02:26 PM

That is such a badass machine. Love the rear shot. :hail:

Sales@Dutchboys

02-03-2008, 02:29 PM

Looking Great Scott!:thumbsup:

Rear Shot.....:hail:

Paul

YancyJohns

02-03-2008, 05:13 PM

Awesome paint job. Great looking car.:thumbsup:

Mikael A

02-03-2008, 06:11 PM

Hey Boos man that looks absolutely amazing.:hail:

mike a

aany001

02-03-2008, 08:59 PM

All I can say is your car looks unbelieveable!!!!!!!!:bow:
That colour combo is crazy with the wheels and stance.Job extremely well done.I'm gonna go hugger orange with white stripes with Fikse FM5 wheels so your car is the closest picture to what my car will look like.Thank you for the motivation Scott and congrats :thumbsup: