My new job and our new project car.. woo hoo!

[Steve1968LS2]

I'm now, officially, the new Technical Editor for Camaro Performers magazine. PHR was fun, but I'm looking forward to the challenge of growing the book. Soon it will be 12 issues, but the best part is that you can now get a subscription.

I will also be writing for Super Chevy and I have three installments on the Fairlane left for PHR.

So, you guys with Camaros be sure to submit for the "Hometown" section. I will also be starting an Under Construction type section.

Thanks to the artistic skills of Ben Hermance we now have a plan for our next project car.. Project Track Rat.

Still working out the details but it will be more affordable Pro-Touring car. Not a dirt cheap car, but a fun and practical car that will most likely have a budget cap, including the car, of $40k. For reference that's barely more than my Fairlane build. No mini-tubs, factory subframe, etc.

Project Track Rat:
http://picsorban.com/upload/trackratlowres.jpg (http://picsorban.com/view.php?pic=trackratlowres.jpg)

The car will be painted in a satin blue and the front panels will be CF. Hey, gotta have some style. All trim will be done in some sort of flat/satin look. Nothing crazy on the suspension. G-bar in the back, that sort of deal.

We also have Project Orange Krate in the works for Camaro Performers. It will be a 2nd Gen with the full pro-touring deal done to it (mini-tubs, etc). 427 cui small block (Gen1, not LS7).

Anyways, should be fun.. Camaro owners, make sure you send me your info. We are always hunting for features and for our Reader section.

[email protected]

[BC69]

Sweet! I like the flat look, and the CF will give it a bit extra!

On a 40k P-T build, where do you cut corners? What is the biggest thing that saves money? The engine, suspension upgrades? From the design it looks like body, wheels, trim, ect are all going to be total P-T, but where do you save the big money?

Tim

[Rybar]

Cool news Steve, I'm guessing this is the Camaro you picked up recently? Hey what's the phone number again for a subscription, gotta sign up.

[Steve1968LS2]

Sweet! I like the flat look, and the CF will give it a bit extra!

On a 40k P-T build, where do you cut corners? What is the biggest thing that saves money? The engine, suspension upgrades? From the design it looks like body, wheels, trim, ect are all going to be total P-T, but where do you save the big money?

Tim

Save on the engine, spend on the suspension, save on not doing mini-tubs and stuff. Save on color sanding and buffing, spend on the CF stuff.

Junkyard LS1 or 5.3L with heads/cam for 450ish hp.

It's a goal to shoot for..

[Steve1968LS2]

Cool news Steve, I'm guessing this is the Camaro you picked up recently? Hey what's the phone number again for a subscription, gotta sign up.


Yep, that's my $5900 Camaro..

The subscription number is 866-615-4344

:)

[awr68]

Congrats on the move...should be fun!!
And the car sounds great as well! I love the year, and the rendering looks great!

[Jr]

Nice rendering! Where are you getting the CF front panels?

[Teetoe_Jones]

Nice rendering! Where are you getting the CF front panels?

From Matt at Anvil Auto. They are a site sponsor and make the best CF stuff out today.

Tyler

[awr68]

From Matt at Anvil Auto. They are a site sponsor and make the best CF stuff out today.

Tyler


I totally agree! I talked with Matt at the L-g party and he had some parts there with him...very nice stuff and a great guy too!!

[tones2SS]

That is AWESOME!!!
Great idea. I will keep my eyes open for this build.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[jack67rs]

Good luck Steve! You and Nick work well together, look forward to seeing both projects being built. Track Rat, cool!!:thumbsup:

[Todds69]

I dig the new project. Congrates on the promotion, I love that mag too.:thumbsup:

[steemin]

Congratulations Steve:thumbsup:
I certainly will be getting a subscription.
(You know I have always wanted a Camaro:yes: 0
I REALLY like the rendering of the new project.
The colors and the graphics really pop.
And I have really started diggin that style of rear spoiler.
Scott

[MarkM66]

So who's taking your spot at PHR?

[Steve1968LS2]

So who's taking your spot at PHR?

Drum roll......


Liz Miles

She's actually very nice and I wish her all the best continuing the fine tradition of PHR. :yes:

[Roger Poirier]

I'm now, officially, the new Technical Editor for Camaro Performers magazine. PHR was fun, but I'm looking forward to the challenge of growing the book.

Congrats Steve. I new it was just a matter of time. You certainly have enhanced PHR, really taking the magazine to the next level from where it was at just a few years ago.

R.P.

[awr68]

It's nice that us Chevy guys still have our foot in the door for some ink...just hope Liz helps the others out the way you have!!

[buickfunnycar.com]

rendering looks awesome Steve:thumbsup: ...congrats on the new gig.:yes:

[James OLC]

Congratulations on the new assignment Steve and good luck with the new build - I look forward to watching it's progress. I hope that you can bring CP to the next level; it's the one magazine that I can truly say I've followed from the beginning..

[skatinjay27]

steve with the 40k budget, will count the cost of parts even if thier free for you, so it will be a car that any reader could built for 40k???

[Steve1968LS2]

steve with the 40k budget, will count the cost of parts even if thier free for you, so it will be a car that any reader could built for 40k???

Yea, like the Fairlane... even if I recieved a part for free the retail price of the part was added to the list.

It's actually easier to hit a budget in real life since you can buy used parts and get stuff on sale and GP :)

[Rick Dorion]

Best wishes in the new job, Steve. The new project has more relevance , for me anyway and I'm looking forward to ways to use up my credit limits! Just gets better and better for us.

[XcYZ]

That's a cool rendering, Steve!

[Autokraft]

Looking forward to watching this build. Nice rendering Steve:thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

Looking forward to watching this build. Nice rendering Steve:thumbsup:

That credit goes to the artist Ben... I just gave him my general idea and he refined the stripe idea and added the GS hashmarks.

[Musclerodz]

very cool Steve. Now I need all your new contact info........

[Derek Miller]

Cannot wait to see some build pics of the car. I saw "Penny" in person at SEMA and would like to say that it was one of my favorites from the show. Are you going to be using a Carbon Fiber lower front valence like on Penny and if so, where do you get them? I do not see them on the Anvil site. Do you plan on running the tall ATS spindles on this car, since you are keeping the original subframe?

[comp-spec]

I'm now, officially, the new Technical Editor for Camaro Performers magazine. PHR was fun, but I'm looking forward to the challenge of growing the book. Soon it will be 12 issues, but the best part is that you can now get a subscription.

I will also be writing for Super Chevy and I have three installments on the Fairlane left for PHR.

So, you guys with Camaros be sure to submit for the "Hometown" section. I will also be starting an Under Construction type section.

Thanks to the artistic skills of Ben Hermance we now have a plan for our next project car.. Project Track Rat.

Still working out the details but it will be more affordable Pro-Touring car. Not a dirt cheap car, but a fun and practical car that will most likely have a budget cap, including the car, of $40k. For reference that's barely more than my Fairlane build. No mini-tubs, factory subframe, etc.

Project Track Rat:
http://picsorban.com/upload/trackratlowres.jpg (http://picsorban.com/view.php?pic=trackratlowres.jpg)

The car will be painted in a satin blue and the front panels will be CF. Hey, gotta have some style. All trim will be done in some sort of flat/satin look. Nothing crazy on the suspension. G-bar in the back, that sort of deal.

We also have Project Orange Krate in the works for Camaro Performers. It will be a 2nd Gen with the full pro-touring deal done to it (mini-tubs, etc). 427 cui small block (Gen1, not LS7).



Anyways, should be fun.. Camaro owners, make sure you send me your info. We are always hunting for features and for our Reader section.

[email protected]

Steve good luck with the new car and job. Looks bad @ss....... nice job Ben

(We also have Project Orange Krate in the works for Camaro Performers. It will be a 2nd Gen with the full pro-touring deal done to it (mini-tubs, etc). 427 cui small block (Gen1, not LS7).

Looking forward too this build

[OTE Design & Fabrication]

Cool looking project Steve. Good luck with the new job.

[Spiffav8]

Not only am I looking forward to seeing the Rat develop but I'm very much so looking forward to seeing what you do as the new Technical Editor for Camaro Performers.

Congratulations my friend. :cheers:

[Payton King]

Looks like I will be subscribing to yet another mag.

Will you get to cover the Year One Event in May?

Really diggin' the new project!

[Streetking]

Congrats on the new job!

SW

[chrismoe]

Steve,

Congrats on the new job. Looking forward to getting a subscription....even though I do not (currently) own a Camaro. Back in the day, spring 2003, I was lucky enough to have Terry Cole select my Camaro for Camaro Performers and then have Andrew Shear shoot it at LV Speedway. Here is the cover:

http://www.fototime.com/inv/C4AD706018840E7

Take care,
Chris

[novanutcase]

Congrats Steve!:thumbsup:

John

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve,

Congrats on the new job. Looking forward to getting a subscription....even though I do not (currently) own a Camaro. Back in the day, spring 2003, I was lucky enough to have Terry Cole select my Camaro for Camaro Performers and then have Andrew Shear shoot it at LV Speedway. Here is the cover:

http://www.fototime.com/inv/C4AD706018840E7

Take care,
Chris

Hey, was your Chevelle in my Hometown section? If so then it will be in the next Chevelle book as well :)

[Steve1968LS2]

Looks like I will be subscribing to yet another mag.

Will you get to cover the Year One Event in May?

Really diggin' the new project!

Yep, just found out I will be at Year One. You going? Bringing your car?

[Autokraft]

Congrats on the new job Steve:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Here's a link to subscribe.

https://store.primediamags.com/subsc...rformers/10816 (https://store.primediamags.com/subscribe/camaroperformers/10816)

Skip

[mazspeed]

Congrats Steve. Hope all is well.

[Payton King]

I am going to be there and I am bringing my car. Plan on running it down the strip and around Road Atlanta...and everything else they will let me do.

You are more than welcome to take it for a spin or two as well. It is always fun to thrash someone else's car. LOL

[chrismoe]

Steve,

No, I do not think my Chevelle was in your home town section. I could be wrong but I am pretty sure. It is a feature in the current edition of Chevelle Magazine.

Congrats again on the new job.

Chris

[redfire69]

Congrats!! Now a great mag will get even better! :thumbsup:

[Nick L]

Steve good luck with the new car and job. Looks bad @ss....... nice job Ben

(We also have Project Orange Krate in the works for Camaro Performers. It will be a 2nd Gen with the full pro-touring deal done to it (mini-tubs, etc). 427 cui small block (Gen1, not LS7).

Looking forward too this build

Pete, we'll be looking forward to what you have in store for this one. It's going to be one bad-ass 2nd-gen for sure.

We're excited to have Competition Specialties on board. Looks like we'll be sending you the car within the next couple of months. We just have to get the engine and trans in and we'll be ready to go...

Nick

[MarkM66]

Steve,

Will the "Under Construction" area be conitinued?

[Hdesign]

Thanks for all the kind words on the rendering guys! I was thrilled to get the opportunity to help Steve out on this one. There's no doubt it'll be a killer car! I changed up my style a little on this one to appear more exaggerated and expressive with a tattered and weathered t-shirt look for a backdrop. It seemed to fit the theme of the project a little better.

Nick-I completely forgot Pete was going to be involved with Orange Krate. Now I'll have to stop by the shop everyday to harass them. Pete and his crew are absolutely top notch...I can't wait to see how it turns out!

[Moabdude]

Steve, what about a section for International Camaro's?
There are Camaro enthusiasts all over the world.

I just called the number you mentioned and got my subscription for Camaro Performers!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/bramrook/Brams%20Camaro/7-3-2007086.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/bramrook/Brams%20Camaro/7-3-2007075.jpg

[Nick L]

Thanks for all the kind words on the rendering guys! I was thrilled to get the opportunity to help Steve out on this one. There's no doubt it'll be a killer car! I changed up my style a little on this one to appear more exaggerated and expressive with a tattered and weathered t-shirt look for a backdrop. It seemed to fit the theme of the project a little better.

Nick-I completely forgot Pete was going to be involved with Orange Krate. Now I'll have to stop by the shop everyday to harass them. Pete and his crew are absolutely top notch...I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Ben, you're right about Pete and the crew. I was totally set on doing my car locally until I met Pete and saw the quality work that comes out of his shop. No doubt the Krate will be in the best of hands...

Nick

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve, what about a section for International Camaro's?
There are Camaro enthusiasts all over the world.



Sure deal, shoot me a couple cool shots to [email protected] and I will get ya in!

Oh, and thanks for subscribing :thumbsup:

[tyoneal]

Good Luck Steve!

I hope you will continue to post here often, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do at the next Level.

Sincerely,

Ty O'Neal

[ANVIL1]

Steve,

Good luck with your new gig! I look forward to seeing your new Camaro project take shape.

Ben,
Love the rendering! I like the whole forced perspective thing and the cartooniness to it. It all works. It's always fun to change things up a bit.

MaTT
ANVil