Razor, Ring Brother's 69 Camaro

[XcYZ]

Here are some of the pics that I took at Ring Brothers (www.ringbrothers.com) on Saturday. Mike gave me the green light to go ahead and post them up.

The car is stunning. There's NO way I can capture how amazing this car is. I love the design and everything about it.

The orange in the hockey stripe fades vertically. The rear deck lid and hood are carbon fiber. The wheel openings are stretched. The rear spoiler is intergrated but doesn't go to the edge of the quarter. The body lines are made sharper and carry along the body further. The quarter panel has been sectioned and a carbon fiber piece has been molded into then where the gills use to be and that's also where the gas tank vents. The front fascia and ground effects are killer. There are a TON of details, but I'll just post the pics and let everyone see that for themselves.

These are in no particular order....

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor02.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor01.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor03.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor04.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor05.jpg

[XcYZ]

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor06.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor07.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor08.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor09.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor10.jpg

[XcYZ]

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor11.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor12.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor13.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor14.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor15.jpg

[XcYZ]

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor16.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor17.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor18.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor19.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor20.jpg

[XcYZ]

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor21.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor22.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor23.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor24.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/ringbros/Razor25.jpg

[Project_Gotham]

WOW! It's Beautiful...It's hard to believe some FORD guys built that! Just kidding!

[porkchop]

that car ROCKS!!! Thanks to the Ring Bro's for letting you post the pic's And to you.

[camcojb]

:wow: :faint: :hail:

Jody

[Stuart Adams]

Very cool. Thanks Scott.

[RedRyder]

Carbon Fiber, WHAT!!! Looks rediculous man.....it's just out of control. The engine compartment looks like Batman too. Awesome, can't wait to see it finished.:wow:

[Al Moreno]

That thing is AWESOME!!! I'm glad to see that coming from the Ring bros. Those guys are on fire. They could be the next major shop in the country.

I agree with you Scott, that's the next SMOY!:hail:

Scott, I'm trying to figure what you mean by the fenders being stretched?

[chrismoe]

WOW! What an awesome car.

Thanks for posting the pictures.

Chris

[Garage Dog 65]

Just amazing work !

And that's an excellent engine bay pic Scott - thank you !

[XcYZ]

I don't deserve any thanks, I just simply drooled and took snapshots. The accolades go to Jim, Mike and the crew at Ring Brothers are the guys that put in the incredible amount of time and energy bringing this automotive art to life.

[Kris Horton]

Outstanding! That's definitely one of the most beautiful first-gen's I've ever seen! Did the Ring Bros. do all of the design work as well or did they use someone else? My hat's off to the minds that thought this one up!

Can't wait to see the finished product,

Kris

[TravisB]

It looks really nice......Thrash paintwork is awesome as always. I dont really dig the rocker extensions on the camaro or the mustangs, but the detail work is very nice. Love the rear view of the car

[skatinjay27]

wow!!!! thats all i can say!!!!!!!

[GHOSTDANCER]

PERFECTION :hail: :hail: :hail: :cheers:

[awr68]

My God that's nice!! Thanks for sharing! You are right, not sure what could beet this for SMOTY?

What are the suspension and motor specs?

[KPC67]

:wow:

[NOVA]

....Thrash paintwork is awesome as always.

Do you mean Thrash as in Bob Thrash?

...... Nice Job Ring Bros! :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

yes bob thrash did the air brush work couldn't you tell. he's off the charts

[customcam]

the paint is amazing! love it
Thats very cool of them to let u post the pics of such a build :yes:
Thanks Ring bros! :thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Holy Smokes... That thing is spectacular!

[monza]

Stunning for sure, the engine bay shot is the money shot for me!

[Rybar]

Wow that thing looks sick :thumbsup:

[Nutsy]

I am at a loss of words. Absolutely stunning! :willy:

[mazspeed]

I just..............WOW
Baddest looking 69 I have EVER seen, bottom line!
Tastefully done.

[tjbruning]

beautiful! thanks for sharing :cool:

[Vegas69]

Whole different level! :hail:

[Alex396ss]

:captain:

Alex

[slck6t9]

I have to agree, AMAZING and a whole new level. Their detail is out of this world. Again, all I can keep saying is WOW!!!!!!!!

[tyoneal]

I really hope the Ring Brothers start producing and selling some of those, "Trick", body moldings like the ones on here.

VERY well done guys!!

Thanks a million for the Pictures,

Keep the great projects coming,

Best Regards,

Ty

[XcYZ]

I think Kurt and I will have to take another road trip to Ring Brothers this spring when the car is finished and the snow is gone so I can take some good outside shots.

[69Nova]

Not my style, but it's a dam nice car.

[redfire69]

Awesome!!! Those CF panels are sick!!

[jimhamptons]

:hail:

[Beegs]

Holy crap...talk about STEPPING it UP! :hail:

[Hdesign]

WOW,Great looking car! Very cool, untraditional color selection with just enough punch. Warmer silvers, champagnes and pewters are going to be one of the next hot colors I'm noticing.
It's awesome to see a fresh look on a 69 Camaro that still retains it's identity. It has that signature Ring Bros knife edge, "weapon" look with slick details and nice finishes. I like the satin finish CF vents a lot. The integrated rear wing is a great look and this version is one of my favorites. The rear bumper and taillight wraparound is EXACTLY what needed to be done. I've tried to push a few clients to do that as well....now I have proof that it looks killer!

Great decisions, innovative design and extremely well executed. Not surprised. :thumbsup:

[surreyboy]

wow, im not a 100% a fan of everything , but the sheer crispness of the lines on all those custom body parts is amazing, everything looks laser straight, the details like the side vents are amazing.the cleanest 69 ive ever seen:hail: :hail:

[JohnnyGMachine]

Absolutely awesome! One of the things that I like that these guys do is they have a style that continues from car to car that sets them apart from everybody. You know it when you're looking at a Ring Bros. car. You guys have definately raised your own bar. The engine blows me away more than anything, I could stare at it for days. I like the detailing of the rear bumper and rear tail of the car, the color combination and stripe are especially beautiful. The stance is killer. I'll wait to see the front end in person, maybe a little over the top for me but it's very aggressive and follows the rest of the cars theme - outrageous. Nice stuff, can't wait to see it in person. I'm sure like all your other builds it will take me atleast 2 days to find all the details!
Thanks for sharing.

J

[Diognes56]

Awsome work :thumbsup: .

David

[4OfaKind]

Awsome work :thumbsup: .

David

Ditto what has been said already!
Are the ground affects made of steel or are they painted carbon fiber?

Mal

[syborg tt]

very nice car indeed.

I really like the engine compartment right now.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

fack.. they got my wheels.. and backwards at that.. hahah

i like the car BUT the body kit...

[96z28ss]

I really like this car very well done.
The only 2 things i don't like is the side skirts they put them on everything they do. The other thing I'm not crazy about is the holes in the inner fender.
If they have an inner cover to cover those holes then its okay.
I just can't image that the car would get driven with holes in the top surface of the inner fender the engine compartment would never stay clean.

[XcYZ]

I really like this car very well done.
The only 2 things i don't like is the side skirts they put them on everything they do. The other thing I'm not crazy about is the holes in the inner fender.
If they have an inner cover to cover those holes then its okay.
I just can't image that the car would get driven with holes in the top surface of the inner fender the engine compartment would never stay clean.

They have a lot of custom machined parts that have yet to go into the car. What you see under the hood isn't the finished product. :thumbsup:

[TravisB]

They have a lot of custom machined parts that have yet to go into the car. What you see under the hood isn't the finished product. :thumbsup:


It would look much better if they stopped now. Under the hood of the last two cars has been WAY too busy IMO.

[XcYZ]

That's subjective, Travis. Afterall, they did win SMOTY and have a build book published. :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

nice car, i would rather see anodized billet then raw or polished if any

[mazspeed]

That's subjective, Travis. Afterall, they did win SMOTY and have a build book published. :thumbsup:

Yeah, there is always that. :rofl: I think it looks killer. Ill bet the owner is more then happy with this car.

[96z28ss]

That's subjective, Travis. Afterall, they did win SMOTY and have a build book published. :thumbsup:

Well isn't this upcoming SMOTY car need to actually perform instead of coming off a trailer and looking pretty?
It will be interesting to see what happens and who wins this year.

[XcYZ]

Well isn't this upcoming SMOTY car need to actually perform instead of coming off a trailer and looking pretty?
It will be interesting to see what happens and who wins this year.

Yes, this year's SMOTY contenders will have to driven and flogged as a part of the event... and from what Mike told me, the owner is anxious to do just that.

[FreddieCougar]

It would look much better if they stopped now. Under the hood of the last two cars has been WAY too busy IMO.

I have to say, I agree completely!

[Modmach1]

Sweet Ride! Diggin what i see! :thumbsup:
The only thing im not crazy about is the valve covers.
Gives me an original valvecover (crate) look (well they are just that, but painted). I think it would have looked alot cooler with some smooth valvecovers painted like the car with the "Razor" logo painted on by Mr Thrash :cool:

But dont get me wrong, that is just a personal opinion on one detail, still love the car :hail:

[Scotch]

I've seen most of their builds in person, and I'll be the first to admit I've been critical of their taste in styling. Taste is subjective, so it's all a matter of opinion and doesn't really matter to anyone but the builder and the buyer.

With that being said, I think this car is their best one yet. The styling changes didn't go overboard, and it seems they respected the original design cues more than they have in the past. There are a few things I wouldn't have done, and some other things that seem overdone, but overall this car has a better blend of form and line than their past efforts.

If it backs all this up with performance, all the better. Congrats to them for a fine job, and congrats to Lat-G for the scoop!

~SP~

[TravisB]

That's subjective, Travis. Afterall, they did win SMOTY and have a build book published. :thumbsup:


subjective maybe.....but its my opinion. Just because you have the resources to machine a ton of stuff doesnt mean you need too. To me the worst part of the reactor was under the hood. Loved the car though.

[TravisB]

Yes, this year's SMOTY contenders will have to driven and flogged as a part of the event... and from what Mike told me, the owner is anxious to do just that.


They have to be driven....YES. Flogged.... well whats flogged. Goodguys making everyone drive there cars is good but it will never be based on who drives theres the hardest.

[NOVA]

Flogged.... well whats flogged.

X 2 whats flogged?

[XcYZ]

subjective maybe.....but its my opinion. Just because you have the resources to machine a ton of stuff doesnt mean you need too. To me the worst part of the reactor was under the hood. Loved the car though.

It's all good, Travis. I wasn't trying argumentative. :cheers:

[Musclerodz]

What Ring Brothers car do is make you think and talk about them. Like it or not, your still talking about it and that is what makes their cars so unique. Few will like everything they see on a car, but that is what pushing the edge is about.:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

well said

[J2SpeedandCustom]

I'm curious to see how the hood and front grill go together? Can't wait to see it in person!!! :thumbsup: Thanks for the pics Scott.

[Nine Ball]

I'm stunned by how creative and modernized that car is. Awesome work guys, can't wait to see it completed.

Where/when is the car scheduled to debut?

[Fluid Power]

It looks really nice......Thrash paintwork is awesome as always. I dont really dig the rocker extensions on the camaro or the mustangs, but the detail work is very nice. Love the rear view of the car

I do not dig the rocker work either. The carbon inserts are really cool. It will be fun to see the car run the events in this years SMOY at Columbus!

Darren

[DriverzInc]

Love it, from the color scheme, to the front valance, to the rear. Very nice work, and the engine bay really fits the car. I'm guessing a competitor at Columbus?

[Mikael A]

Very nice work :thumbsup:
I take back my coments on the yellow 68 :D

[CCandR]

Very nice work :thumbsup:
I take back my coments on the yellow 68 :D

Oh yes, I almost forgot about THAT car.
Don't they have a designer now?:rofl:

We gave Mike a ride back to the show on sunday morning after winning the smoy...his head would hardly fit in the car. Two in a row, hate to see it. Mike may have to hire some handlers from the Macy's parade to get him back to Wi. . Great work guys as usual - the beauty is in the details!:thumbsup:
even if your too damn lazy to post your own pictures

[TravisB]

Oh yes, I almost forgot about THAT car.
Don't they have a designer now?:rofl:


ya they do they use Sean Smith...same guy they used for reactor.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Well, these guys are at the top of their game right now in a elite group us mere mortals can look up to. A couple of really nice guys that have done a great job of designing cars, finding the funding, and implementing the final package. Those 3 things are not easy to pull off. And 2 out of 3 just won't due.

Weather you like the style or not, I really like 99% of it, you cannot dispute their quality. Their finishes are some of the best period, best paint contender under the lights of SEMA year after year, killer fab and machine work. I am impressed.

[rocketman]

Good looking car, but it's almost to wild, the rocker ext can go, not real crazy about the rear spoiler, not crazy about all the front end stuff. I agree with Travis don't go bling crazy. That car is about to cross the line to a glamour rod.


I'm curious anyone know the colors they used on it? are those real carbon fiber parts or metal parts wrapped in a carbon fiber wrap.

[sean smith]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p120/sean2_01/c1.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p120/sean2_01/c2.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p120/sean2_01/camarofinal-1.jpg

Here are some of the design sketches that are for the Ring Brothers and Earve wollers camaro the Razor. So far the car has been a blast to work on and we plan to have a lot of fun with it this show season. I am reading a lot of the feedback and it seems like the car strikes quite an impression..which I think is good..I thank all of you guys for your comments (good and bad). I think if we had a car that struck nothing but postive comments than that means we did not do a car that would shake things up in the industry and try different things. Its been really great working with Mike,Jim and Tod over the past 4 years on there projects. They have a very talented crew which without them the sketch could not be pulled off. I have worked with a lot of fabricators and modelers in the automotive industry but I dont think any hold as much passion and talent than the Ring brothers and there crew. I can also note that even though I am the designer and somewhat consultant for there cars that at the end of the day the main design imput comes from Mike , Jim and what the owner intially wanted as a car. The body mods and over all exterior and interior were sketched by myself..while Bob thrash designed the whole paint scheme,logos and filled in the blanks and added his design imput as well. It was a honor to work with thrash as I have looked up to his work since I was 15. His touch added a great look to the car...Its important to note that we as a team strive to design a car with our own style. We are inspired by German sports cars, machine idustrial componets and an overall hard core look. We are always trying to do something that is different and at the same time keeping with our design language. We are not trying to hide or shave or smooth out the car rather we want to add to the cars original lines and adding functional and cool looking details. Thanks again for all the feed back
See you in Columbus
Sean Smith

[Autokraft]

Very nice work indeed.:thumbsup:

[YancyJohns]

:drool: Awesome looking Bow Tie.

[jeff hanson]

That is just sick! I love the fact that they were able to come up with so many new things for a car that everyone thought they have seen it all. Obviously not everything is going to match everyone's taste or we would all be driving the same thing, but it is all very tasteful, like it or not. I happen to love it!:hail:

[jack67rs]

After seeing the build book for Reactor I'm really impressed with the whole crew at Ring Bros. Sean, your design work is awesome and the work Bob did on the camaro is equally impressive, look forward to seeing more of Razor.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Scott, I'm trying to figure what you mean by the fenders being stretched?

It looks like the edges of the fenders have been added onto bringing the whole nose forward and making the grille look deeper...No?:_paranoid

I really like this car.Sure...some could argue the front end being too busy or the lower skirts or the engine but as a package,the craftsmanship,choice of colors,and all the subtle changes while still remaining true to what it is...to me is fantastic.100% fantastic...:yes:

Can you imagine Reactor and Razor sitting side by side in your garage...?:wow:

[coolwelder62]

I guess now I will go out to the garage and set my 69 camaro on fire how do you top that.

[Vegas69]

Love the car....but look at how clean that shop is! It's the details that make the difference.

[Tony@AirRideTech]

That is just sick! I love the fact that they were able to come up with so many new things for a car that everyone thought they have seen it all. Obviously not everything is going to match everyone's taste or we would all be driving the same thing, but it is all very tasteful, like it or not. I happen to love it!:hail:

You could not have put it any better..........

[syborg tt]

Thank you very much for sharing your artwork and sketches.

I would love to see more of your work.


Here are some of the design sketches that are for the Ring Brothers and Earve wollers camaro the Razor.
Sean Smith

[NOVA]

Do you also do some artwork for Radrides? nice work BTW :thumbsup:

[preston]

I fall a little bit into the camp of don't get too busy with details on the car. For example I agree with others that Reactor had a bit too much machined bling on it - I thought it would have been just that much nicer with a bit more smoothness, and as others have posted this car might be on the edge of that as well. I also think both reactor and razor need to be about an inch lower over the wheels.

But two things - its obvious the quality and execution is as good as it gets.

And the main thing I really appreciate about the Ring stuff is the color selections and coordination- the brushed nickel plating on Reactor was awesome, and the mix of textures and colors is definitely their design strong point. THey've continued that strength on Razor. Just keep reigning in the desire to add too much doo-dads.

[kennyd]

i am impressed how they stick to there guns on design .kona,recator,copperhead now razor all with the same details.
some builders have a set style and you can see that with all there cars and point one out in a crowd . now thats not a bad thing .
good luck with the car this year .

[RECOVERY ROOM]

i am impressed how they stick to there guns on design .kona,recator,copperhead now razor all with the same details.
some builders have a set style and you can see that with all there cars and point one out in a crowd . now thats not a bad thing .
good luck with the car this year .
What he said....Like it or hate it, got to love the way they stick with there game plan,I fricken love those side vents alot of thought went in to them.:thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

What he said....Like it or hate it, got to love the way they stick with there game plan,I fricken love those side vents alot of thought went in to them.:thumbsup:


I think thats the "piece de resistance" those vents are awesome, almost concept like. I love them!

[bigtyme1]

love this car, two tone was one of my thoughts on my car but this really takes the cake. You wanna make me a set of those billet lovers:unibrow:

[96z28ss]

I think thats the "piece de resistance" those vents are awesome, almost concept like. I love them!

They put those side vents on everything they do. They did them on the first mustang.
The thing that makes them really cool is the use of the carbon fiber around them. That to me is what sets them off.

[Bowtieracing]

I think Ring brothers are the best of the best. Their work is pure art in all levels. :hail:

[Bowtieracing]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p120/sean2_01/c1.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p120/sean2_01/c2.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p120/sean2_01/camarofinal-1.jpg

Here are some of the design sketches that are for the Ring Brothers and Earve wollers camaro the Razor. So far the car has been a blast to work on and we plan to have a lot of fun with it this show season. I am reading a lot of the feedback and it seems like the car strikes quite an impression..which I think is good..I thank all of you guys for your comments (good and bad). I think if we had a car that struck nothing but postive comments than that means we did not do a car that would shake things up in the industry and try different things. Its been really great working with Mike,Jim and Tod over the past 4 years on there projects. They have a very talented crew which without them the sketch could not be pulled off. I have worked with a lot of fabricators and modelers in the automotive industry but I dont think any hold as much passion and talent than the Ring brothers and there crew. I can also note that even though I am the designer and somewhat consultant for there cars that at the end of the day the main design imput comes from Mike , Jim and what the owner intially wanted as a car. The body mods and over all exterior and interior were sketched by myself..while Bob thrash designed the whole paint scheme,logos and filled in the blanks and added his design imput as well. It was a honor to work with thrash as I have looked up to his work since I was 15. His touch added a great look to the car...Its important to note that we as a team strive to design a car with our own style. We are inspired by German sports cars, machine idustrial componets and an overall hard core look. We are always trying to do something that is different and at the same time keeping with our design language. We are not trying to hide or shave or smooth out the car rather we want to add to the cars original lines and adding functional and cool looking details. Thanks again for all the feed back
See you in Columbus
Sean Smith


Thank you Sean for you personal input. I think you and Ring bros really nailed the "industrial" style wich is all over the high end super car styling nowdays. I fits on these cars superd!!!!

Ps , PM for you !!

[navyflyer72]

I would repeat the sentiments about the styling and beauty of this car, because I agree that this could easily be the most subtly aggressive and beautiful '69 I have ever seen, but I think what really needs to be pointed out is that while some people may not like 100% of the styling and design (I do though), it still catches your eye and you are attracted like a moth to a flame while you search out every single little detail of this amazing modernistic recreation of classic American muscle! Fantastic Job! :hail:

OK now let's make some of these parts for the rest of us!

[G-Body]

Whats the plans for the interior! and whos stitching it?

[Sunkistcamaro]

WOW, I'm impressed!!
I new they did great work but this is off the charts. :hail:

[syborg tt]

The more I look at this car the more I really really like it.

I would love to learn more about the cars build specs

[Slammed58]

Car looks killer.:thumbsup: I knew you guys would do an awesome job on a Camaro, even if it isn't a Ford. You have done a great job of establishing a style and just like some others have said on here, everyone will be able to tell that the Ring Bros built it. Great job and keep up the good work.

[bigtyme1]

Question, How hard is it to keep that flat paint under the hood clean? It looks great.

[XcYZ]

I was looking through my pics and found a few more that I thought were worth posting. :thumbsup:

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/RazorRear2.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/RazorRear.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/RazorRear3.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Thanks Scott,

I love that car, I can't wait to see it completed.

[Bowtieracing]

Thanks Scott!!!

Ringbrothers quality and ideas are out of this world. I love those endless small details i found everytime when i look at the pics.

I need to start whining team Killeen to make a build book of it:cool:

[rjp71]

What type of headlights are on the car? They appear to have a projector lens inside of the original lens or is the camera angle making it appear that way?

[68camaro396]

Hey what up guys and gals, what type of subframe and suspension is the Razor running?

[BLACKJACK]

THIS THING IS SICK....HAT'S OFF TO THE BUILDER....:thumbsup:

[Todds69]

Man that thing looks like it was pull out of a DOGS A$$. Just kidding, that is one if not the finest 69's I have ever seen. I love the crisp lines on the car. One smokin car fellows CONGRATS!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[67turbostang]

:wow: I like!

[marty69212]

i think i just spooged in my pants!!!!!

[Bow Tie 67]

RAZOR ........... Sharp!!!

They nailed it.

[19topless69]

Sweet car, as always from them. Start mass producing those inner fenders,
they are awesome-- please!!

[Gr8t68]

Incredible. A real tribute to some of the best talent in the business. I'd hate to be the one who gets the bill for it. Any guesses as to how much razor cost to build or is that something you just don't ask.

[trapin]

Good Lord. Chip Foose eat your heart out. That thing puts the '69 he did with Unique to shame.

Absolutely phenomenal work. If the interior ends up on par with the exterior, you can go ahead and start engraving the SMOTY award.

Hell....this thing could be a Riddler contender.

[Bowtieracing]

Good Lord. Chip Foose eat your heart out. That thing puts the '69 he did with Unique to shame.

Absolutely phenomenal work. If the interior ends up on par with the exterior, you can go ahead and start engraving the SMOTY award.

Hell....this thing could be a Riddler contender.


You are so right..Even Troy could teke a lesson or two from Ring Bros :cool:

[camj69]

amazing car body color looks similar to tampa bay buccaneer helment whats the actual color

[TravisB]

Good Lord. Chip Foose eat your heart out. That thing puts the '69 he did with Unique to shame.

Absolutely phenomenal work. If the interior ends up on par with the exterior, you can go ahead and start engraving the SMOTY award.

Hell....this thing could be a Riddler contender.

the 69 he did with unique didnt have 400k+ in it.....

riddler contender??????

[bigtyme1]

I'd like to see a build book from this car. or maybe a DVD.

[trapin]

the 69 he did with unique didnt have 400k+ in it.....
True. Maybe not a fair comparison.

riddler contender??????
Absolutely. Why not? A few years ago there was a '65 Chevy II that made it to the Great 8 that was built in the spirit of the Ring Bros. '69. But I think their car is even better than that car was.

[TravisB]

Absolutely. Why not? A few years ago there was a '65 Chevy II that made it to the Great 8 that was built in the spirit of the Ring Bros. '69. But I think their car is even better than that car was.

That was 66 nova built by Roy Pigford. There is a ton more prep and detail work that goes into a riddler car than your average bad ass pro built car. Dont get me wrong this ring car is very nice, very detailed, very well built, but I think even they would agree its not a riddler car nor did they intend it to be. Did you not see the last car that won the riddler?

Hey scott why dont the Jim and Mike sign up and become a member? I know they watch it every day to see what everyone is saying.......

[trapin]

That was 66 nova built by Roy Pigford. There is a ton more prep and detail work that goes into a riddler car than your average bad ass pro built car. Dont get me wrong this ring car is very nice, very detailed, very well built, but I think even they would agree its not a riddler car nor did they intend it to be. Did you not see the last car that won the riddler?
Yeah, I saw the last car that won the Ridler. Sorry I brought it up.

[kennyd]

True. Maybe not a fair comparison.


Absolutely. Why not? A few years ago there was a '65 Chevy II that made it to the Great 8 that was built in the spirit of the Ring Bros. '69. But I think their car is even better than that car was.

ok , i will start with " i dont dis-like the car or ring 's "
i understand what you are saying , realllllll nice built car . BUT you have been to cobo . the nova that pigford built was a different type car . mirror car ,mildy driven car , should have won the riddler that year . i am sure that rings camaro is nice , real nice , real real nice , BUT i will bet you if you ask jim or mike in person they will tell you its not a riddler car . SMOY maybe ? we will see i think it will be between the troy built nova and and the ring built camaro .

[kennyd]

Yeah, I saw the last car that won the Ridler. Sorry I brought it up.

no reason to be sorry .

[trapin]

I see what you're saying. Yeah, it would be a long shot to win the Ridler because those judges tend to lean heavily on the million dollar roadsters but I also see no reason why it couldn't make the Great 8 like Pigford's car did.

[Bowtieracing]

I'd like to see a build book from this car. or maybe a DVD.


Me too!!!! The reactor build book was best build book so far ( i have em all) at my wiev. I have heard romour at next build book will be 2 gen camaro..and color is orange ;)

[TravisB]

I see what you're saying. Yeah, it would be a long shot to win the Ridler because those judges tend to lean heavily on the million dollar roadsters but I also see no reason why it couldn't make the Great 8 like Pigford's car did.


dont be sorry....its all good conversation. But the level of a riddler car is unbelieveable. I spoke with tracy weaver this mornin about this very subject. He was telling me how he had to count stiches in the seats to assure both seat covers were a mirror image. How the bottome of the seats were even covered. Riddler cars are just on another level.... Especially troys latest creation i dont think that car will be topped anytime soon.....:thumbsup:

[CCandR]

Hey scott why dont the Jim and Mike sign up and become a member? I know they watch it every day to see what everyone is saying.......
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z294/vejelin/kool-aid.jpg

:rofl: had to do it

[Kendall Burleson]

The car is out standing the stance is killer love the color combo:hail: :hail:

[notorious1970]

dont be sorry....its all good conversation. But the level of a riddler car is unbelieveable. I spoke with tracy weaver this mornin about this very subject. He was telling me how he had to count stiches in the seats to assure both seat covers were a mirror image. How the bottome of the seats were even covered. Riddler cars are just on another level.... Especially troys latest creation i dont think that car will be topped anytime soon.....

So im at the shop on weds check out the nova. I walk over to first love and take a peak inside and out. Really get a good look at it b/c every time im there its on a lift and now its sitting on the ground next to "vision" It is incredible how different these two cars are. Adam was telling me some little details about the car as well. Things along the lines of counting stitches in the seats and whats been done here and there. I cannot begin to understand how nerve racking it must be to transport those cars. What I want to see is first love on the dyno!! I bet that thing hauls a$$. ....Back to the thread.
-d

[notorious1970]

Is this car on air ride or coilovers?

[JAKER110]

Who Makes Your Rims ?

[jy211]

I'd love to know the two gray's paint codes...:unibrow:


[email protected]

[syborg tt]

I'd love to know the two gray's paint codes...:unibrow:

[email protected]

One is a factory color modified and the other looks to be a custom color. But hey what do i know

[Yan69]

Maaaan, the bar is just too high!
Welcome to Pro freaking Touring, I'm speechless.
im here crying over my rag top body that i have to redo completely and there:bow: i see Razor!
Too many ideas and not enough budget..
is this build on the 100k 200k or 300k's
Great job guys
Yan

[Tri-Shield LC2]

[QUOTE=XcYZ]Here are some of the pics that I took at Ring Brothers (www.ringbrothers.com) on Saturday. Mike gave me the green light to go ahead and post them up.

The car is stunning. There's NO way I can capture how amazing this car is. I love the design and everything about it.

The orange in the hockey stripe fades vertically. The rear deck lid and hood are carbon fiber. The wheel openings are stretched. The rear spoiler is intergrated but doesn't go to the edge of the quarter. The body lines are made sharper and carry along the body further. The quarter panel has been sectioned and a carbon fiber piece has been molded into then where the gills use to be and that's also where the gas tank vents. The front fascia and ground effects are killer. There are a TON of details, but I'll just post the pics and let everyone see that for themselves.

Nice!:hail:

[XcYZ]

Quite a few people have asked about the paint that was used, so here are the codes:

BASF Color Max

Light Grey: M7020A
Dark Grey: M6574J

:cheers:

[coolclassiccars]

i just wish i could stop looking at this thread ,razer is over the top.

[HRBS]

Quite a few people have asked about the paint that was used, so here are the codes:

BASF Color Max

Light Grey: M7020A
Dark Grey: M6574J


Thats typical of Jim and Mike.... not afraid to share info. They always take the time to tell you how they did things and show you things other people would not. They are true stand up guys IMO !:thumbsup:

[jy211]

Quite a few people have asked about the paint that was used, so here are the codes:

BASF Color Max

Light Grey: M7020A
Dark Grey: M6574J

:cheers:


You da man! :hail: :thumbsup: :D :rofl:

[XcYZ]

Here are some shots of the car all together. :cheers:

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/Razor_finished02.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/Razor_finished01.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/Razor_finished03.jpg

[syborg tt]

Well, Damm does that car look nice.

Great Job RIng Brothers & Crew.:hail:

[navyflyer72]

Maybe I missed it, but are there any renderings or pics of what the interior will look like? Will it be a bare bones racer look, or a much modernized supercar look? I can probably guess, but I would rather see pics.

[michael ring]

Our goal is to make it look very euro and factory built. Hope we can pull it off .

[bucks69]

Welcome aboard Michael. That car is over the top like the rest of your builds. Hard to get a different look that works on these cars because they have been done so many ways but you guys puuled it off. Outstanding workmanship and style..:thumbsup:

Oh BTW it helps that you guys actually beat the crap out of them when you get a chance. That is the way it should be done.

[Rybar]

WOW that thing looks nice. :yes: Great job guys, I think you pulled it off for sure. :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Mike Razor is such a beauitiful car. Its perfect. SMOY agin. You guys make it hard on the rest of trying to build cool cars. You keep topping everybody w/ your build style & workmanship. Keep up the outstanding work. If wasnt so cold in Wiscon. I would ask to sweep your floors to lean a few things. Scott.

[bigtyme1]

do you think that 1/4 panel trim will ever be for sale?

[CCandR]

Our goal is to make it look very euro and factory built. Hope we can pull it off .

that hood looks HOT!!:rofl: glad to see it all together...yearone show perhaps?

[michael ring]

Yes our plan is to take it to Year ONE . That is if the interior is done on time. If not we will take it to Indy.

[awr68]

BEAUTIFUL work guys!! Love it!! And thanks for sharing it with us first!! :lateral: :cheers:

[syborg tt]

Our goal is to make it look very euro and factory built. Hope we can pull it off .


Hi Michael - welcome to the site. The car looks very nice and I look forward to seeing it at Indy.

?? is the grille stock or did you guy's fab it ??

[michael ring]

The grill itself is stock everything around it is fabed . We learned our lesson on that 68 camaro conv back in 2000 . Don't mess with the signature feature .

[syborg tt]

The grill itself is stock everything around it is fabed .

Very impressive looking - one day I am going to have to take a road trip to your shop.

We learned our lesson on that 68 camaro conv back in 2000 . Don't mess with the signature feature .

:rofl: Yep, we've all made mistakes in the past. The biggest one for me was my first wife and then that there was that ..........

[buickfunnycar.com]

Beautiful car...can't seem to take my eyes off it...I am powerless...:_paranoid

[drpd66]

wow you guys are really stepping the game up with these cars! On one of the pictures under the dash you show the dedenbear relay system, how is that?? Also you have that shiny insulator bundling the wires together in the under dash picture and the headlight picture what is that and where can i get some???


Thanks, Mike F NJ

[michael ring]

As far as the wiring goes Jim does it all and he would be more than happy to answer your questions give him a call any time at the shop. 608 588 7399 The headlights are from a new harley that we modified.

[jy211]

any tricks on laying the paint like this? The car is just awesome IMO...:thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

any tricks on laying the paint like this? The car is just awesome IMO...:thumbsup:
call bob thrash, he does all of troys work and is doing work for kenny davis too

[kennyd]

call bob thrash, he does all of troys work and is doing work for kenny davis too

yes bob is great at the paint , but all he does is the graphics not the base and clear or colorsanding and buffing .

[jy211]

yes bob is great at the paint , but all he does is the graphics not the base and clear or colorsanding and buffing .

base and clear is what I am wanting/needing to know about...:D :thumbsup: :hail:

[kennyd]

base and clear is what I am wanting/needing to know about...:D :thumbsup: :hail:

1 million painters , 1 million different ways to paint . sorry

[jy211]

1 million painters , 1 million different ways to paint . sorry

Yeah...that's what I was guessing...:(

[tones2SS]

Holy Moly that looks KILLER!!!!
AWESOME JOB!!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[67velle]

can't wait to see razor in person awesome!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[awr68]

How about interior shots?

[michael ring]

Check out our website at www.ringbrothers.com (http://www.ringbrothers.com) for the latest interior shots of Razor. We should get the car back by the end of the week. We will keep updating our website.
We plan to debut Razor in the Flow Master booth June 13th at the Power Tour in Madison, WI. The car will also be there on Saturday.
Our first Goodguys show will be in Nashville June 27-29.

[syborg tt]

Interior looks great as does the rest of the car.

Won't make Power Tour - heading to the Eye on Design show in Detroit

Can I/we look forward to seeing it at Columbus or Indy ??



Check out our website at www.ringbrothers.com (http://www.ringbrothers.com) for the latest interior shots of Razor. We should get the car back by the end of the week. We will keep updating our website.
We plan to debut Razor in the Flow Master booth June 13th at the Power Tour in Madison, WI. The car will also be there on Saturday.
Our first Goodguys show will be in Nashville June 27-29.

[XcYZ]

Looking good, Mike. I like how you guys are using your stainless steel fasteners in the interior.

[Ricochet]

I agree - the exposed fasteners look really cool. Once again - taking it to another level. Whether you think it is good or bad - it's all about pushing the envelope and going places that haven't been traveled before. In this case I think it looks killer!! :thumbsup:

Brent

[tjbruning]

I agree - the exposed fasteners look really cool. Once again - taking it to another level. Whether you think it is good or bad - it's all about pushing the envelope and going places that haven't been traveled before. In this case I think it looks killer!! :thumbsup:

Brent

Well Said. :cool:

[EBMC]

Its great to see some "out of the box" visions applied. Most people are afraid of tryiing them and thats what I like about you guys. You hit a home run with this car!:cheers:

[Lessk]

That car is absolutely HOT! I love it! Great work!

[michael ring]

Interior looks great as does the rest of the car.

Won't make Power Tour - heading to the Eye on Design show in Detroit

Can I/we look forward to seeing it at Columbus or Indy ??


We aren't going to make it to Indy but we are going to make it to Columbus for sure! See ya there!

[syborg tt]

We aren't going to make it to Indy but we are going to make it to Columbus for sure! See ya there!


Looking forward to seeing it in person.

[jeff hanson]

We aren't going to make it to Indy but we are going to make it to Columbus for sure! See ya there!

Are you doing the autocross at Columbus that's just for the SMOY cars with this thing? I absolutely love this car. I'll be there and am probably going to sign up for SMOY just so I can do the autocross. Can't wait to see this car in person. See ya there!:thumbsup:

[caper150]

I just had the chance to see this car and the Reactor in person and the Rochester MN stop of the Power Tour and I can honestly say that the pics do not do it justice, absoultely AWESOME, you guys are top notch and are taking things to a new level. I encouage everyone if they get the chance to go and see these cars.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

Any pics of Razor completed?

[kwhizz]

Here are a Few......................

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Power%20Tour%2008/DSC09691.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Power%20Tour%2008/DSC09692.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Power%20Tour%2008/DSC09693.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Power%20Tour%2008/DSC09694.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Power%20Tour%2008/DSC09695.jpg



Ken

[kwhizz]

More............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Power%20Tour%2008/DSC09696.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Power%20Tour%2008/DSC09697.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Power%20Tour%2008/DSC09698.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Power%20Tour%2008/DSC09699.jpg

Ken

[camcojb]

absolutely stunning car. :bow: It would take a long time to see all the mods they did, many would have to be pointed out; kudo's to the Ring Brothers.

Jody

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

they changed the wheels?

[NOVA]

It is a cool car, not so sure on the body moulds on the bottom though, I guess I need to look at it more.

[Al Moreno]

they changed the wheels?

Looks like they did.

[Al Moreno]

Thanks for the pics.

The car is outstanding, I love it!

[Ricochet]

As always in Ring Bros fashion - they killed it!! Interior looks stellar! The exposed hardware look awesome IMO. Look forward to seeing it at SEMA.

Good luck to you guys in Columbus!:thumbsup:

Brent

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Looks like they did.

good..

[Jr]

Why did they run a 15" brake in the rear and 14" front brakes?


David

[syborg tt]

Why did they run a 15" brake in the rear and 14" front brakes?

David

Most likely to fill the rim opening.

Similar to what Rad Rides & Alloway have been doing for years.

[nvr2fst]

The interior design IMO is the BEST Ive ever seen in a muscle car. Id put this up against any european styling I have ever seen.
Dave

[Alex396ss]

Awesome!!!

:hail:

Alex

[jannes_z-28]

Extremely impressive works, this proves that Pro Touring is the modern Hot Rodding style.

One question though, wouldn't those rivets in the seat hurt you after a few hours in the sun?


Jan

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

those arent rivets.. they are fart extractors..

its like a cowl hood for your ass cheeks..

[ccracin]

those arent rivets.. they are fart extractors..

its like a cowl hood for your ass cheeks..

I just about spit my drink on my keyboard! I need those! Now that's funny. :lol:

[SinTekProject]

Looks like they did.

They are one-offs that Budnik did for the car. the spokes have the same Sharp lines that the body has that fade out.

[69rs]

:omg: :wow: :drool: Wow.

[Teetoe_Jones]

I like some of the mods, but there are a few items that bug me. The gas pedal not matching the clutch/brake is kinda weird looking.
I would also NEVER remove a set of HRE wheels for anything but another set. The Budniks look like an after thought.

Tyler

[sean smith]

I like some of the mods, but there are a few items that bug me. The gas pedal not matching the clutch/brake is kinda weird looking.
I would also NEVER remove a set of HRE wheels for anything but another set. The Budniks look like an after thought.

Tyler

They werent HRE wheels...They were Iforged....which we felt werent working for the car..

[HRBS]

They look like Coddington Smoothies.
I think the Boze were more fitting... but what do I know? (dont answer that)

RB's attention to detail is second to none... nice job as always guys !

[slenning]

I also had the pleasure of seeing this car in Rochester. WOW!! Did I like everything on the car, no. But that didn't keep me from standing there drooling over it for a long time:drool: There are a ton of mods to this car that
you would have to study for some time to catch them all. Congrats on a truly awesome project:bow:

[Teetoe_Jones]

They werent HRE wheels...They were Iforged....which we felt werent working for the car..

My bad. Looking at IForged's website it appears they were heavily influenced by HRE's style right down to the shape of the crest in the center cap.

Tyler

[G-Body]

The car is on the next level for sure! but wow imo the wheel change hurt the cars sex appeal! And i love Allans wheels but sorry missed the mark on these wheels they really dont look comfortable on this car ecs. as nice as the car is. well one out of two in the most important things to nail isnt bad Paint and WHEELS.

[Al Moreno]

I love the car.

I do have to agree that the original wheels looked allot more sinister on the car the the new billet wheels.

The car has a euro look to it and the new wheels are more street rodie to me.

But, again, I think the Mike and Jim have out done them self again and manage to raise the bar to the level of concept cars.

[dancar69]

:cheers: Razor won Street machine of the year at Columbus. Ring Brothers Back to Back SMOY.

[Bowtieracing]

Extremely impressive works, this proves that Pro Touring is the modern Hot Rodding style.

Jan


I agree 110% Ring brothers quality and style is like Luis Vuitton on handbags:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

way to go 2 in a row

i think thats all that we need to say

[syborg tt]

Congradulations on the Win - very nice car.

I think I took a few picture of it

okay maybe about 30 or 40

[JohnC]

Congradulations on the Win - very nice car.

I think I took a few picture of it

okay maybe about 30 or 40


Well.....Let's see'em! LOL:lol: :_paranoid :D

[syborg tt]

Well.....Let's see'em! LOL:lol: :_paranoid :D

okay from GG Joliet

http://garagescene.net/gallery2/v/Events/2008+Good+Guys+Joliet/2008+09-20+GG+Joliet+030.JPG.html

and somewhere in here there are a ton of pics

http://garagescene.net/gallery2/v/Events/2008+Good+Guys+Columbus/

ps i do have more - i'll put up another album over the weekend

[fleetus macmullitz]

okay from GG Joliet

http://garagescene.net/gallery2/v/Events/2008+Good+Guys+Joliet/2008+09-20+GG+Joliet+030.JPG.html

and somewhere in here there are a ton of pics

http://garagescene.net/gallery2/v/Events/2008+Good+Guys+Columbus/

ps i do have more - i'll put up another album over the weekend

Went through both albums, great job Marty!

[JohnC]

Thanks Marty!

[cmraman]

Look for it in Hot Rod in the next few months.

[syborg tt]

Thanks Marty!


your welcome

and Cool on the Hot Rod Deal

[fleetus macmullitz]

Has it been mentioned here or anywhere that Rad Rides and Ring Brothers seem to have similar taste in the exterior colors they choose?

[syborg tt]

Has it been mentioned here or anywhere that Rad Rides and Ring Brothers seem to have similar taste in the exterior colors they choose?


Bob Thrash may have helped in that

[notorious1970]

Has it been mentioned here or anywhere that Rad Rides and Ring Brothers seem to have similar taste in the exterior colors they choose?

Ours is gray because my dads original car he had back in the 70s was that color!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Ours is gray because my dads original car he had back in the 70s was that color!

Right, I remember you posting that.

Actually, it was the Ring Brother's Camaro that reminded of Rad Rides recent color choices.

[XcYZ]

It seems a lot of the pro's are going with earth tones and subdued schemes the last few years. 4 of the 5 finalists for SMOY had dark, earth tone colors.

http://www.lateral-g.net/08_SMOY_top5.jpg