Project Sinister Update:

[Musclerodz]

Awesome!

[BritishGreen68]

wow its come a long way! Who is doing the paint?

[Greg from Aus]

Very nice, It's great to hit milestones it keeps up the enthusiasm.

[Al Moreno]

Wow I just went to the beginning if this thread and saw that you started it back in 2008. Bob I have to give you an A + for the tenacity to stick to your project and vision for that long as you have and not lose your enthusiasm. Many mere mortals would have walked away a long time ago. Great progress on the car but my hats off to you as an individual :cheers: :clap:


BTW, same thing could be said about many guys on this forum!

[DOOM]

OMG it does exist!!!! Man I don't no about you guys that take forever on these cars I thought this car was sold! :underchair:

[syborg tt]

Outstanding. :thumbsup:

Ditto what Skip said

[96z28ss]

OMG it does exist!!!! Man I don't no about you guys that take forever on these cars I thought this car was sold! :underchair:

Pot calling the kettle black.

Lenie and I like to take our time on our projects cars.

[96z28ss]

wow its come a long way! Who is doing the paint?

Mortenson's Custom Touch in Idaho
just a facebook site that I know of.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mortensons-Custom-Touch/222410614596770

[syborg tt]

OMG it does exist!!!! Man I don't no about you guys that take forever on these cars I thought this car was sold! :underchair:

I think mine was 5 or 7 years I can't remember.

[96z28ss]

Well the car is now at the paint shop.
Mortenson's custom paint in Coeur d'Alene ID. As they keep me updated I'll update you guys.

Its been a long time coming. I just want to start driving it.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/flat.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint1.jpg

[Vegas69]

Congrats Bob....

[GregWeld]

Thank gawd! I'm about to start collecting medicaid! And I'd like a ride in this POS before the put me in the ground.

[Lenie]

:thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

some pics of the body work progress.

before
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/quarter_seam.jpg

during
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/lead.jpg

after
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/sanded.jpg

just some door gap teaser pic he sent me.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/door_gaps.jpg

[GregWeld]

Well --- I'm pretty sure TIM didn't weld that roof line.....


Looks great Bob! Those gaps definitely got the "spray"!!!

[96z28ss]

Well --- I'm pretty sure TIM didn't weld that roof line.....


Looks great Bob! Those gaps definitely got the "spray"!!!

No Tim did not put the quarters on the car.

[waynieZ]

Oh this is going to be sweet! Glad to see it's at paint.

[69x22]

Looking nice Bob! Almost a shame to cover up that pretty sheet metal.

[Ron in SoCal]

Gaps are sexy :cheers:

(double entendre intended)

[96z28ss]

more progress shots

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/camaro-7-XL.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN8954-X3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN8955-X3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN8983-XL.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9008-X3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9001-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

Looking good Bob! :excited:

Do you have any idea when it will be back in your possession?



Gaps are sexy :cheers:

(double entendre intended)

Sometimes..........

http://images.cdn1.beautylish.com/11/11/03/cl_324848e5b9ec5289c6798294262df8ce.jpg

[GregWeld]

I thought you were going to post up progress??


<rumbling around in bag> <unable to find anything> Bondo and primer?? That all you got?

[96z28ss]

I thought you were going to post up progress??


<rumbling around in bag> <unable to find anything> Bondo and primer?? That all you got?

yeah that's all you get for one week. Going faster than I thought it would.
This isn't overhaulin, nor is it funded with a fat wallet like yours.
If I had your money, I'd burn all mine.

[GregWeld]

yeah that's all you get for one week. Going faster than I thought it would.
This isn't overhaulin, nor is it funded with a fat wallet like yours.
If I had your money, I'd burn all mine.



I burnt mine when I got a loan from Charley. Fire didn't last very long.


Hurry up already!! Mario is going to beat you!

[Flash68]

I burnt mine when I got a loan from Charley. Fire didn't last very long.


Hurry up already!! Mario is going to beat you!

Agreed.... but will Dead Pool? :headscratch:

[Ricochet]

Looks great Bob! That light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter!

[Ron in SoCal]

Agreed.... but will Dead Pool? :headscratch:

Deflection...

nyuk, nyuk, nyuk

[GregWeld]

Agreed.... but will Dead Pool? :headscratch:



The clue is in the name.....



LOL



Even the motor in the Mustang lasted longer than that build!



HA!!

[96z28ss]

I burnt mine when I got a loan from Charley. Fire didn't last very long.


Hurry up already!! Mario is going to beat you!

Well Mario is still working on his riddler car. He isn't ready for paint yet.
Plus once it starts snowing in IL, he will forget about the Camaro and go snowmobiling

[96z28ss]

Looking good Bob! :excited:

Do you have any idea when it will be back in your possession?





Sometimes..........

http://images.cdn1.beautylish.com/11/11/03/cl_324848e5b9ec5289c6798294262df8ce.jpg

No idea when it will be finished.
You got to do better than that pic Sieg, cause I'd hit that!

[Lenie]

If you're anything like Ron this could just be camouflage. Your probably out buying new wheels, front end, rearend, suspension, stereo etc..etc...this could go on for years!:poke: :underchair: Getting close Ron, anticipation has got to be killing you. Gonna be awesome when it's done.

[DOOM]

Well Mario is still working on his riddler car. He isn't ready for paint yet.
Plus once it starts snowing in IL, he will forget about the Camaro and go snowmobiling

Nope I have a dead line to make.:twak: But I'll still get some riding in!:captain1:

[96z28ss]

More body shop pictures from Mortenson's Custom Touch.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9031-X3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9035-X3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9042-X3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9043-X3.jpg

[syborg tt]

I can see color happening soon

[96z28ss]

I can see color happening soon

I sure hope so, looks they are almost ready to prime it and start block sanding it.

[DOOM]

I can see color happening soon

Not until you ship it!

[DOOM]

I sure hope so, looks they are almost ready to prime it and start block sanding it.

Big Deal!:rolleyes: Friggin show off!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Big Deal!:rolleyes: Friggin show off!!!

Middle aged dudes with Riddler cars shouldn't display jealousy on the interwebz. Jus sayin' ;)

:lol: :cheers: Mario

[96z28ss]

Not until you ship it!

yep! getter done!

[waynieZ]

Sweet! were moving now!!

[DOOM]

Middle aged dudes with Riddler cars shouldn't display jealousy on the interwebz. Jus sayin' ;)

:lol: :cheers: Mario

Sorry Ron......:D

[96z28ss]

ready for more body work update?

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9053-X3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/bodywork2.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/primer1.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9098-X3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9099-X3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/primer3.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/primer4.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/primed.jpg

[Sieg]

What next!?

[Chriswillis67]

Looking good bob

[Ron in SoCal]

Outside qtr panel shot, 3rd from the bottom shows nice crisp lines. Hard to tell from a web pic, but it looks like the paint will layout real flat.

Congrats Bob! A very exciting time in your build :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Yep.... Looks just like a Camaro in primer!!



LOL




Glad to see "SOME" color on that thing Bob!!!

[96z28ss]

Yep.... Looks just like a Camaro in primer!!


LOL


Glad to see "SOME" color on that thing Bob!!!

I'm just trying to finish before you get another car finished.

[Flash68]

Very very cool Bob.... looks pretty mean... and shall I say... Sinister? :guns:

[DOOM]

Off to Marty's supplies on the way BOB!:popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/primed.jpg




What's your "rear wheel" offset on those bad boys? LOL


I didn't realize you stripped the car down so far for paint.... WOW! Motor out too??

[96z28ss]

What's your "rear wheel" offset on those bad boys? LOL


I didn't realize you stripped the car down so far for paint.... WOW! Motor out too??

Yeah I stripped the car down to sheet metal only. How else you supposed to do it?

[tjbruning]

Looking good Bob!

[syborg tt]

Off to Marty's supplies on the way BOB!:popcorn2:

Marty Who ???? :excited:

[lsuguy]

Great looking build. Do you have any detailed photos of you pulled of the fuel filler neck? I actually want to do this on my 69 but not sure what steps I need to take to make it happen. I will be utilizing one of Rick's tanks as well.

[96z28ss]

Great looking build. Do you have any detailed photos of you pulled of the fuel filler neck? I actually want to do this on my 69 but not sure what steps I need to take to make it happen. I will be utilizing one of Rick's tanks as well.

I don't really have a pic but it's a Rick tank and the fuel filler was cut and rerouted into the trunk and some stainless tubing welded on to mate to the fuel filler kneck

[windycitychev]

Sweet build keep at it

[96z28ss]

Here are some pics of the amazing amount of product you need to paint a car. I'd like to thank Mario at US Collision for the supplies.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint3.JPG
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint2.JPG

Camaro is in the process of sanding, sanding, and more sanding.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9162-X3.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9165-X3.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9167-X3.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9168-X3.jpg

Another coat of primer
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_20141003_140107_973.jpg

[tubbed69]

I love the bumpers and spoilers on your car,its gone to be super nice:trophy-1302:

[Flash68]

Killer Bob. Happy to see you making progress. :)

Who is this Mario fella? :peepwall:

[Sieg]

Playa! :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Well??????????????????????????update!!!!!

[Ricochet]

Well??????????????????????????update!!!!!

Yeah...What he said! ^^^^^^^:D

[Rick D]

Yeah...What he said! ^^^^^^^:D
Double yeah ^^^^^????? :D :innocent:

[96z28ss]

Car was put on hold for a bit, while the crew at Mortenson's Custom touch paint, was working on finishing a SEMA project. They started back on my car this week. They primed the car one last time and the car is now on the rotisserie. They will be working at seam sealing everything, clean the frame and work the firewall, then bedliner the bottom and paint the frame and firewall.
Then they will paint the car. How long? I don't know?

[96z28ss]

Well??????????????????????????update!!!!!

Really!! what about your car? Your car should be almost ready for paint also.

[DOOM]

Really!! what about your car? Your car should be almost ready for paint also.

SHUT UP!:action-smiley-027:

[96z28ss]

okay I got some pics for you guys.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_20141213_105333_821-XL.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_20141213_143409_120-XL.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_20141213_151234_814-XL.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_20141213_152616_322-XL.jpg

[syborg tt]

SHUT UP!:action-smiley-027:

Don't forget I have that rotisserie in my warehouse. Just call me when you need it.

[GregWeld]

Wow! What really nice paper!! OMG!!

[DOOM]

Wow! What really nice paper!! OMG!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[96z28ss]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Oh don't encourage Greg. I can't believe Your laughing. You posted a rendering from 10 years ago. Come on show us some real pictures of how much you go done since getting your car back!:twak: :smiley_smack:

[96z28ss]

more progress pics.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/rotisserie5.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/rotisserie-firewall%201.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/rotisserie-firewall%202.jpg

[syborg tt]

It's getting closer !!!!!

[96z28ss]

It's getting closer !!!!!

Yeah its looking good. Hopefully have it home soon.

[syborg tt]

Yeah its looking good. Hopefully have it home soon.

and then .......

[96z28ss]

and then .......

Then I'll let it sit in my garage and not post anything. Kinda like what Mario is doing.

[syborg tt]

Then I'll let it sit in my garage and not post anything. Kinda like what Mario is doing.


I can't believe you went there


Marty-MJ
www.garagescene.net

[96z28ss]

I can't believe you went there


Marty-MJ
www.garagescene.net

:ohsnap: He knows I'm a ball buster. :action-smiley-027: All in fun.

[syborg tt]

And so am I.

Ps I hope to go see it this weekend


Marty-MJ
www.garagescene.net

[syborg tt]

Mario where are you were both waiting to here from you

btw this is what Mario is going to do to us:computer:

[69x22]

Looking good, won't be long before we will be seeing some color.

[DOOM]

I have nothing to say to this sillyness!:popcorn2:

[96z28ss]

More progress pics.
Heading into the booth.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/rotisserie-lined.jpg

some primer
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/rotisserie-lined1.jpg

Some bed liner put on.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/rotisserie-lined5.jpg

then some body color put over it.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/rotisserie-lined2.jpg

making sure the panel is straight and reflection is good.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/wetsand.jpg

really cranking on getting this done soon. 4 guys working on the car in the final stages.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/sanding-final.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats Bob!

[DOOM]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :action-smiley-027: :popcorn2:

[streetbird]

Always my favorite part of the projects, the undercoating, dont know why but its a therapy for my eyes

[96z28ss]

Looks like they are moving quickly now.

getting ready for some sealer
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint_photo_4.JPG

looks like some parts are already jammed.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint_photo_6.JPG

[GregWeld]

Can't remember what the color choice is Bob... Ferrari something something??

[96z28ss]

Can't remember what the color choice is Bob... Ferrari something something??

No not a Ferrari color. I went with a much more affordable color from Nissan.

[DOOM]

Can't remember what the color choice is Bob... Ferrari something something??

FERRARI!WTF!! Actually the Nissan color he chose only has one tint less than the Ferrari color he was looking at. Witch makes Bobs car a little less red !

[96z28ss]

Some more paint updates.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Last%20primer%20coat.jpg

Firewall and Subframe painted body color with a satin finish
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Firewall%20Satin.jpg

Finally some color!
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9900-X3.jpg

And out of the booth. now cut and buff.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint12.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint13.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint5.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint9.jpg

The color is hard to photograph inside the shop area. When I get better pics I'll post them.

[Flash68]

Since it's been like 17 years since you selected the color, can you refresh me? :poke:

Seriously, that looks awesome Bob. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Since it's been like 17 years since you selected the color, can you refresh me? :poke:

Seriously, that looks awesome Bob. :thumbsup:



It's like the most expensive Ferrari color money can buy.... It's a new hybrid quadruple color process where a guy has to place each fleck of metallic by hand.

Beautiful isn't it?!?!?!

[96z28ss]

It's like the most expensive Ferrari color money can buy.... It's a new hybrid quadruple color process where a guy has to place each fleck of metallic by hand.

Beautiful isn't it?!?!?!

Yep car has been in paint for 8 years, it takes that long to lay down all the metallic by hand. Oh and its expensive.

[96z28ss]

Ok here is a pic from inside the paint booth.
Shows the color a bit better.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint0.JPG

A pic from outside. I guess it's been snowing in Idaho.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint01.JPG

[waynieZ]

Now that's a low stance! Nice color, I like it!!!

[Rybar]

Really like the color choice congrats on getting it painted!

[fleet]

Wow...that'll buff out!

:D

[tubbed69]

Really like the color choice congrats on getting it painted!

I agree with Ryan,great choice:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Love the color! Great job.

[Ron in SoCal]

Really like the color choice congrats on getting it painted!

I agree with Ryan,great choice:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Love the color! Great job.

It's ok I guess :theresa:

[GregWeld]

Better get to Target Bob. They have cotton balls on sale this weekend. You'll need plenty of them so you can pack his car away. LOL

[Rick D]

Looks great Bob!!

[96z28ss]

Thanks everyone!
This project has taken way longer than I thought it would. However I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

[130fe]

Paint looks good!

[Ricochet]

Ok here is a pic from inside the paint booth.
Shows the color a bit better.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint0.JPG

A pic from outside. I guess it's been snowing in Idaho.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint01.JPG

Always a HUGE milestone when when paint finally gets splashed on! CONGRATS, Looks great! I heard Greg mention Ferrari - is this Grigio Silverstone?

[96z28ss]

Always a HUGE milestone when when paint finally gets splashed on! CONGRATS, Looks great! I heard Greg mention Ferrari - is this Grigio Silverstone?

Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear, when Greg is involved. LOL

It's much more of a budget minded color. It's from a Nissan GTR

[Ricochet]

Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear, when Greg is involved. LOL

It's much more of a budget minded color. It's from a Nissan GTR

Oh yeah...Forgot who we were talking about? :BlahBlah: LOL!

Thanks for the info!

[DOOM]

Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear, when Greg is involved. LOL

It's much more of a budget minded color. It's from a Nissan GTR

Bob could of had any color he wanted. But is one of the few guys I have donated refinish materials to who didn't take advantage of the offer and pick a color that was big dollars. :G-Dub:

[fleet]

Bob could of had any color he wanted. But is one of the few guys I have donated refinish materials to who didn't take advantage of the offer and pick a color that was big dollars. :G-Dub:

Mario,

Because you have done this fine thing, Coach and I will DONATE our time to find dem Bears a QB.

:hello:

[Musclerodz]

Bob could of had any color he wanted. But is one of the few guys I have donated refinish materials to who didn't take advantage of the offer and pick a color that was big dollars. :G-Dub:

where is the "like" button....

Mario you are one of the unsung heroes on this board. May you continue to be successful in business and in life in general. :grouphug:

[96z28ss]

I have to Thank Mario for helping out with the paint supplies.

Greg W. wanted me to paint it Porsche 918 Liquid metal silver. He heard it was cheap.

[GregWeld]

I have to Thank Mario for helping out with the paint supplies.

Greg W. wanted me to paint it Porsche 918 Liquid metal silver. He heard it was cheap.




No! I just wanted you to try to hurt Mario..... LMAO

[96z28ss]

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint16.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint17.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint17inner.JPG

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint18inner.JPG

got all the suspension and rear end pieces painted. Painted them at Tim's shop. thanks to a friend of his Chris for painting them for me.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint19parts.JPG

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint20rear.JPG

here is a close up of the color of the suspension done in a matte finish.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint21closeup.JPG

[Musclerodz]

Looks awesome!

[GregWeld]

Dang boy! You're going to have yourself a car here soon!


Looking really great Bob!

[waynieZ]

This thing is beautiful.

[tubbed69]

This car is looking great,I am following this one all the way:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Greg from Aus]

Nice, great choice on the paint finish :D

[Rybar]

Those inner fenders look great

[Flash68]

Dang that is sharp!

Why did you decide to paint all those pieces vs powdercoat? Just curious.

[96z28ss]

Dang that is sharp!

Why did you decide to paint all those pieces vs powdercoat? Just curious.

Cause I didn't want to pull all the arms apart. When powder coating it has to bake at 400 degrees.

[Bonebuster29]

I really like that charcoal color on the body :thumbsup: :thumbsup: , do you happen to know the paint code it?

[96z28ss]

I really like that charcoal color on the body :thumbsup: :thumbsup: , do you happen to know the paint code it?

Nissan GTR code KAD I think.

[syborg tt]

Holy crap I miss a day or two and your car is painted.

That's freaking awesome !!

[DRJDVM's '69]

Looks awesome...

[Ron in SoCal]

Those inner fenders look great

Great job on the whole car and especially the engine bay Robert. You've taken your time :sarcasm_smiley: to do it right and it shows!

:cheers:

[96z28ss]

Hope to be driving it this summer.

[96z28ss]

Well got some more pics to share.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN0020-XL.jpg

Cracking the whip, trying to get this finished. 4 guys wet sanding the car.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN0028-XL.jpg

Inner fenders and fire wall done in a satin finish
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN0094-XL.jpg

Looking smooth. All buffed.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN0096-XL.jpg

Outside all cleaned and just teasing me!!!
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN0213-XL.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN0214-XL.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN0216-XL.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN0217-XL.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN0237-XL.jpg

[GregWeld]

Nice wheels....

[waynieZ]

The paint looks beautiful ! color is great on there.

[Flash68]

Hope to be driving it this summer.

Easy there Killer....

[96z28ss]

Easy there Killer....

Don't be jealous!

[Flash68]

Don't be jealous!

:lol:

Maybe the stars will align and we will be both be driving this summer. Wouldn't that be a hoot.

[streetbird]

Nice wheels....

They are 50/35r6, 12'' backspace

[tubbed69]

This car is beautiful,I love the color:trophy-1302:

[tones2SS]

Looking good.
Paint is looking slick!

[Ricochet]

Wow Bob! From the fitment, the lines, color choice and finishes, everything about it is spot on. Congrats!

[96z28ss]

Well, its just about finished with the body and paint phase of this damn project. I'm picking it up next week. They are just doing final polishing and detailing it.

The car really changes color depending on light.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/zDSCN7040-X2.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/zDSCN7041-X2.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/zDSCN7044-X2.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/zDSCN7045-X2.jpg

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/zDSCN7046-X2.jpg

[Musclerodz]

Looks awesome!!!

[Frankenstine]

Great color Bob, Car is looking awesome :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Wow That is Sweet!!

[DOOM]

Bob it feels good to actually show my reps a finished paint job! They were very happy to see Marks car at SEMA now I can show them yours. Looks like they took care of you real well. You may have gotten the deal of the century there!!:trophy-1302:

[NvrDun71]

Awesome color choice, looks great on that car!

[Errnie-ZL1]

Lots of hard work looks good

[96z28ss]

Bob it feels good to actually show my reps a finished paint job! They were very happy to see Marks car at SEMA now I can show them yours. Looks like they took care of you real well. You may have gotten the deal of the century there!!:trophy-1302:


If anyone has ever seen Jason Mortenson's work they know he is one of the top body & paint guys out there. He just hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves. He has 2 riddler winners under his belt.
I do have to thank Tim Bruning for introducing us. Tim really pushed me to have Jason paint my car. Tim knew of his work ethic and work quality from when he worked at Steve's (SAR). Jason really is one of the nicest guys you'll meet also. I know that good things will happen out of his shop in the future. Just look at his Mortenson's custom touch facebook page and the cars they are working on.

I plan on taking this to as many shows I can. I also want to do HotRod power tour.

[Ron in SoCal]

Paintwork looks fantastic! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Lovely!



Tell us more about the Comet in the background.... LOL

[96z28ss]

Lovely!



Tell us more about the Comet in the background.... LOL

I didn't want to be the one to let the cat out of the bag but, I guess I will.

The comet is Greg Welds newest addition he plans on racing a 4 door at local autocrosses.

[extralight]

Just went through the whole build thread again, everything about this car is so well done, very tastefully done mods and the paint is incredible! Congratulations!

[Al Moreno]

Just went through the whole build thread again, everything about this car is so well done, very tastefully done mods and the paint is incredible! Congratulations!

I couldn't agree more!

[tjbruning]

Looking forward to seeing it soon. I'm in Spokane for the night, I may have to drive east a few miles tomorrow...


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[96z28ss]

Rented a 24 ft Enclosed trailer last Friday and picked up the car up on Friday.
Spent Saturday and Sunday cleaning parts, Assembled the rear end, ran most of the fuel lines, moving on to the front suspension now.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/assemble2.JPG

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/assemble1.JPG

[syborg tt]

I really love the color on this car.

[tones2SS]

Coming along nicely!
Like Marty stated above. That color is gorgeous.

[waynieZ]

Sweet! Moving right along.

[96z28ss]

Finished installing the fuel lines. Installed the tank. Got the front suspension installed.
Going to re-do some of the brake lines as they aren't up to my current standards. They were done 9 years ago, and they were done a pit sloppy and you can tell, when you look at how nice the fuel lines are.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_0492.JPG

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_0493.JPG

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_0495.JPG

[tubbed69]

This is one of my new favorite builds,coming together quickly now:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

small update that has taken me a few weeks to finish.
Got the Dash, and Roll bar painted black. Also had the trunk painted in the factory splatter paint.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2798.JPG

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2804.JPG

Also got the Finch Performance dual over flow canister installed.
I'll take pics of the plumbing side when I get a chance.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2816.JPG

[waynieZ]

Same as everything else you,ve done on the car beautiful job in the trunk.

[Rybar]

Looking pretty sweet there Bob.

[SlowProgress]

Super cool build. I like the exhaust relief cuts in the trunk. I am hoping to do something similar when I get there to avoid the big square corner look. Nicely done !

[96z28ss]

slowed down on the car a little bit.

I changed some of the brake lines and how they were run. I still have to finish it up.
I decided to also get the motor and trans painted. Brought all my parts to Tim's house and his friend Chris painted them for me.
Its a Ford Ruby Red tri coat color with a matte clear over it.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Paintengine-1.JPG
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Paintengine-2.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Paintengine-3.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Paintengine-4.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Paintengine-5.jpg

Unmasking the parts is like opening Christmas presents for an adult gearhead. You can also see how the matte finish looks in this picture.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Paintengine-6.jpg

[Flash68]

You can also see how the matte finish looks in this picture.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Paintengine-6.jpg

Wow, that looks very cool Bob.

[Musclerodz]

Nice!!!!!

[96z28ss]

So Like I said in earlier posts.
I changed the brake lines around, they were done about 9 years ago, and they just didn't look good when you looked at the Fuel lines Tim ran for me.

I put a wilwood proportioning valve in. Its a neat little unit, it makes it clean and easy. It also gave me another reason start changing the lines.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2839.JPG

Then of course I looked at the wilwood cover and it looked too Blah...
So I designed up a new one and machined it.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2844.JPG
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2850.JPG
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2851.JPG

[96z28ss]

Slowly piecing the motor together. Its hard when I only have a couple hours a night to work on it. However I'm chipping away at it.

Check out these vintage parts Im using.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2928.JPG

Water pump, ATI 8 rib Dampner, and fuel pressure regulator in place.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2930.JPG

[Flash68]

haha that IS vintage!

Bob you gotta be getting excited. Hope to see it when completed.

[GregWeld]

Hurry up!

[WSSix]

Love the matte finish on the engine. The engine bay is going to pop!

[Scott Haggai]

Awesome finish on the motor! Builds looking good!

[96z28ss]

Got to Thank Rodger, for letting me borrow this defender cover while I assemble this POS.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2931.JPG

Installed the McLeod Twin Disc clutch.

http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2964.JPG
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2966.JPG

Engine and transmission installed FINALLY.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2971.JPG
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/IMG_2974.JPG

[Musclerodz]

Thats sick looking Rob!

[GregWeld]

Painting the valve covers body color??

[96z28ss]

Painting the valve covers body color??

Valve cover still undecided on what I'm doing.
Might just do a satin black finish.

[Flash68]

Not easy building a killer UNIQUE 69 Camaro these days.

Serious question Bob... how many different color schemes did you go through in your head over the years before arriving at this one.

Love it.

[windycitychev]

second time I go through the entire build thread and just bad ass

[96z28ss]

Not easy building a killer UNIQUE 69 Camaro these days.

Serious question Bob... how many different color schemes did you go through in your head over the years before arriving at this one.

Love it.

Its really not that Unique, its just a 69 Camaro with some mild custom touches. Nothing that hasn't been seen before. I wish I had the funds to really build something unique.

As far as color schemes go since day one I wanted silver. I was going to do a silver like the Mule. That is what got me into pro-touring. Then as the YEARS went by I started to like the darker silver tones. I saw a Nissan GTR at a local cruise (Beaches) and liked the way the color flopped. That's what I stuck with.
Every Camaro I have built I have painted the motor red. I'm not crazy about the Chevy orange. If I had painted the car a light silver I would have painted the engine bright red. Since I went with a much darker silver gray. I wanted the motor to be a dark red.
Where I work we have a full paint facility and I get to see a lot of the current colors as parts come off the line. One day I walk past a bin of parts being tossed in the trash all a dark Ford Ruby Red (2014 F150). I ask the paint manager what's up and he said they were having problems with the ruby red its a candy color and its not matching the factory paint. The paint manufacture was working on a new formula and they were waiting for it. He was going to also toss out gallons of this paint out also. I asked him if I could have it. I was going to do a matte finish anyways, and I didn't have to match any body panels. He gave me the paint.
That's how I came up with the paint scheme.

[Flash68]

Its really not that Unique, its just a 69 Camaro with some mild custom touches. Nothing that hasn't been seen before. I wish I had the funds to really build something unique.

As far as color schemes go since day one I wanted silver. I was going to do a silver like the Mule. That is what got me into pro-touring. Then as the YEARS went by I started to like the darker silver tones. I saw a Nissan GTR at a local cruise (Beaches) and liked the way the color flopped. That's what I stuck with.
Every Camaro I have built I have painted the motor red. I'm not crazy about the Chevy orange. If I had painted the car a light silver I would have painted the engine bright red. Since I went with a much darker silver gray. I wanted the motor to be a dark red.
Where I work we have a full paint facility and I get to see a lot of the current colors as parts come off the line. One day I walk past a bin of parts being tossed in the trash all a dark Ford Ruby Red (2014 F150). I ask the paint manager what's up and he said they were having problems with the ruby red its a candy color and its not matching the factory paint. The paint manufacture was working on a new formula and they were waiting for it. He was going to also toss out gallons of this paint out also. I asked him if I could have it. I was going to do a matte finish anyways, and I didn't have to match any body panels. He gave me the paint.
That's how I came up with the paint scheme.

Bob, just take the damn compliment. :lol:

Good story and background. Free stuff doesn't suck.

[garret805]

Some more paint updates.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Last%20primer%20coat.jpg

Firewall and Subframe painted body color with a satin finish
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/Firewall%20Satin.jpg

Finally some color!
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/DSCN9900-X3.jpg

And out of the booth. now cut and buff.
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint12.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint13.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint5.jpg
http://www.automotivedesigneng.com/gallery/camaro/paint9.jpg

The color is hard to photograph inside the shop area. When I get better pics I'll post them.

Beautiful build but I would of voted to keep it satin...

[Flash68]

Did this one sell yet?

:peepwall:

[DOOM]

:D :popcorn2: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Did this one sell yet?

:peepwall:

[DOOM]

It's amazing how these guys just let these builds drag on OMG! :D

[Flash68]

It's amazing how these guys just let these builds drag on OMG! :D

I know, right?!!!?? WTF? :headspin: :mock:

[96z28ss]

You just had to bring the time line up.

[Irman393]

This is a sick build.

[SSLance]

Nice to meet you tonight Bob... How about some updated pics now that you are getting close? :D

[Vegas69]

We'll be living like the Jetsons by the time this thing is done. :lol:

[DOOM]

We'll be living like the Jetsons by the time this thing is done. :lol:
Friggen Jetsons will be obsolete by then what are you talking about! I may have to send more paint so he can redo the car over it's been so long!:action-smiley-027: