Tony's car "Karma" has arrived

[DOOM]

:thumbsup: Are those PMs from key board heros that have no real experiences? Consider the source. Are those PMs from manufacturers of competing products? Consider the source! Are those PMs coming from un happy Speedtech subframe customers (not likely)? Consider the source!

[camaro2nv]

Yes one is a shop the other is not. No biggie I found out what I need to know so Ill be ordering soon!

[Blake Foster]

This may be a stupid question, but I'll ask anyway. What is the difference between stock, Speedtech, and the high end subframes? If the geometry on the speedtech subframe is the same as stock, then what would be the benefit of using it:question:

no stupid questions. the differance is
will fit up to a 20x10" wide wheel and a 285 tire.at a lowered ride height
lighter weight.
Gmod built in
can use other tubular arms ( if you desire) we prefer you order the hi clearance arms
air ride is a bolt in
will fit BB SB or LS
big 1.25" solid sway bar for use with hi clearance arms
also fits any after market sway bar if not using the hi clearance arms.
will fit any trans
we have headers that fit with the rack and pinion steering
as for the high end subs
they are hi end, there really good, their more expensive.
our sub concept was never to go head to head with DSE AME, it is a option for the guys who want to use aftermarket camaro components instead of mustang II parts. having said that all the testing we have done, the car handles awesome. Frank has beat his up pretty good and is happy with the performance.

[Roger M]

Thanks for answering my question, Blake. :thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

I can't quite tell from the pictures but what is the bushing material in the control arms? I sure hope it's a Delrin bushing and not poly........other wise looks freakin' awesome.


Is it getting powder coated or painted?

[Blake Foster]

yes 100% Porosity free Acetrol delrin, the machining on them is done hi speed and more than one person has mistaken them, as most delrin is not machined as well.

[awr68]

Thanks for jumping in and answering the questions Blake! :thumbsup:

Frank, killer vid! I love seeing these cars in motion!! It's good to hear that after a whole season you still like the Speedtech frame/suspension!

[conekiller13]

Whats this? A week with no updates?!:willy:

[comp-spec]

This week we got Tony's wheels, brakes, and glass kit.Waiting on few more parts and we should have everything to rock and roll

[trapin]

The pics have halted and the crowd is growing restless. :D

[jy211]

The pics have halted and the crowd is growing restless. :D


Yeah what he said! :D

[tones2SS]

This week we got Tony's wheels, brakes, and glass kit.Waiting on few more parts and we should have everything to rock and roll

VERY NICE YES!!!!:bow:

[jmax]

pete any updates?

[lhkustoms]

The pics have halted and the crowd is growing restless. :D

X3:willy:

[DOOM]

Pete's going to Florida ! :willy: No time for these projects...:lol:

[comp-spec]

Pete's going to Florida ! :willy: No time for these projects...:lol:

I figured the best vacation I can have is send the wifes away and we stay home :thumbsup: So wifes are going, see what nice husbands we are to send them away while we just stay home ;)










:woot:

[DOOM]

Your a good man !:lol:

[comp-spec]

We have been waiting on some stuff to come threw. So here's the plan with Tony's car. We have all these new parts for KARMA by the people on Lat-G to help out KARMA.
We are going to start with some tech for Camaro Performers since they have been a big part of this.It's going to cover full quarter install, power windows, glass install, front sub frame line up with front sheet metal,and complete prep and paint tech.
So we are going to have to work on a couple different schedules. We should have the quarters and the rest of the parts by the end of next week.
Then we will start project KRAMA

[tones2SS]

We have been waiting on some stuff to come threw. So here's the plan with Tony's car. We have all these new parts for KARMA by the people on Lat-G to help out KARMA.
We are going to start with some tech for Camaro Performers since they have been a big part of this.It's going to cover full quarter install, power windows, glass install, front sub frame line up with front sheet metal,and complete prep and paint tech.
So we are going to have to work on a couple different schedules. We should have the quarters and the rest of the parts by the end of next week.
Then we will start project KRAMA

NICE!!!! Can't wait.
Tony's gonna be sikked!!!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[bigtyme1]

I was looking forward to an article on how to install a LS9 twin Turbo.:woot:

[Mikael A]

Pete if you need anything to complete the car let me know. I know its late in the game, but work has bean picking up so now I can help out.

Tony you are in good hands.

[awr68]

Thanks Mike. It's good to hear work is picking up for you!!

[DRJDVM's '69]

So you're gonna replace both quarters ?

[awr68]

So you're gonna replace both quarters ?

yes..........well Pete will be! ;)

[DRJDVM's '69]

Okay.... I thought those were salvageable...what happened ?

[comp-spec]

I decided since the direction that Tony's car is going in that it would be best to replace both quarters. As mentioned before, Tonys car got 80% quarters put on it when he started this project. Now that full quarters are readily available it would be the best decision to replace them. The rear deck filler panel needed to be replaced so we're going to do that, the quarters and the rear tail panel.

[awr68]

Thanks to Jody I now have a much needed aluminum drive line! It's the slightly used one that came out of Malitude. Thanks again Jody!! :cheers:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_04991.jpg

Pete scheduled Chuck to come back for more pics just after Christmas...so that means lots of progress and pics just around the corner!! :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

Thanks to Jody I now have a much needed aluminum drive line! It's the slightly used one that came out of Malitude. Thanks again Jody!! :cheers:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_04991.jpg

Pete scheduled Chuck to come back for more pics just after Christmas...so that means lots of progress and pics just around the corner!! :thumbsup:

that's pretty............... you're welcome Tony.

Jody

[waynieZ]

Very nice Jody ! Good for you Tony

[Steve68]

Aww man, I need a drive shaft too! good looking drive shaft, where's the company out of? I need one!

[awr68]

Steve, here's (http://www.dynotechengineering.com/) their page.

[tones2SS]

Thanks to Jody I now have a much needed aluminum drive line! It's the slightly used one that came out of Malitude. Thanks again Jody!! :cheers:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_04991.jpg

Pete scheduled Chuck to come back for more pics just after Christmas...so that means lots of progress and pics just around the corner!! :thumbsup:

That's awesome!!!
You're a good man Jody.:thumbsup:

[Aschle]

Wow, I just read this whole ordeal... I had glanced through it a bit before, but obviously not enough. This car is going to be amazing in so many ways! Good things happen to good people :cheers:

Please, keep the updates flowing....

Jason

[GMracer]

updates?

[comp-spec]

We are starting the tech on Karma in a few days. Just trying to get schedules to match up between Chuck and I. With the Holidays and Chuck getting a car ready for AMB and We have 18 cars to get ready for World of Wheels Jan. 9-11, so things are a little crazy right now
There will be plenty of updates once we start, lots going on with Karama.
Coming Soon

Lateral-G will be the first to know...:thumbsup:

[jy211]

anything new? :cheers:

[awr68]

anything new? :cheers:

Soon....REAL soon!! :)

[Steve68]

Thanks Tony,

We want pics!

[ItDoRun]

How about some pictures of all these cool parts you've been receiving? Something to hold us over.

[Steve68]

Thanks Tony,

We want pics!

[awr68]

Other than the Prodigy Glass Kit, I think Pete has shown everything that has arrived at the shop....still waiting on a few things.

[jy211]

Other than the Prodigy Glass Kit, I think Pete has shown everything that has arrived at the shop....still waiting on a few things.

Eh parts are parts..let's see the real work! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Anthony Thats going to be one sweet ride!!

[comp-spec]

The start of KARMA...
Finally we have everything in order. We start with the tech on Monday, starting with the sub frame, front sheet metal and will go right into qtr replacement.
We'll get one side ready and do the other for tech.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro153.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro154.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro155.jpg

[GMracer]

saweet! bout time :thumbsup:

[jy211]

^^^^^^^^^^What he said! :thumbsup: :D

[GHOSTDANCER]

Need a hi-res copy of the first photo for a screen savor :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Steve1968LS2]

Other than the Prodigy Glass Kit, I think Pete has shown everything that has arrived at the shop....still waiting on a few things.

I talked to Wilwood a few days ago and the brakes have shipped. The holidays and MPMC slowed things down a bit.

:)

[skatinjay27]

ha that is such a cool pic!
congrats tony.

[comp-spec]

ha that is such a cool pic!
congrats tony.
Here's 1 a little different.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro156.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro157.jpg

[ItDoRun]

:woot:

[tones2SS]

AWESOME!!!!:thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

Now let then fun begin...

[ArisESQ]

man. this is freaking unreal. the amount of work you guys are doing is truthfully amazing.

[comp-spec]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro159.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro160.jpg

[claytonisbob]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro156.jpg

It looks like one of those Revell kits

[ironworks]

What brand of Quarters are you using?

Rodger

[Autokraft]

What brand of Quarters are you using?

Rodger

I was just about to ask the same thing.

[awr68]

:woot: :D


Thanks Pete!! I love the pics and the progress is a huge suprise! I didn't expect to see anything until Monday!! :hail:

[awr68]

I talked to Wilwood a few days ago and the brakes have shipped. The holidays and MPMC slowed things down a bit.

:)


Awesome!
Thanks for taking care of that Steve!! :cheers: :thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

Awesome!
Thanks for taking care of that Steve!! :cheers: :thumbsup:

Sorry it took so long with the events and Christmas... just bad timing.

Big thanks to Wilwood for swapping out your old brake kit for the new one. They certainly didn't have to and show great CS on thier part.

[Steve1968LS2]

I was just about to ask the same thing.

We sent them over... but I can't remember.. lol

I just know if I guess I will be wrong.. I will look it up.

[awr68]

The new sheet metal came from Classic Industries (thanks to Camaro Performers!)...I think it's Goodmark...but Pete will have to confirm.

[awr68]

Big thanks to Wilwood for swapping out your old brake kit for the new one. They certainly didn't have to and show great CS on thier part.

Agree!! :thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Happy to see the new pics--thanks for those--that was a long wait, but worth it!

Tony, thanks again for the ebrake setup---for free!!

Tony is paying it forward---thanks again brother!!

Doug:cheers:

[bigtyme1]

Tony, you need to get a blown up shot of the car with all the parts lade out to hank in the garage. That's a cool shot.

[DRJDVM's '69]

I kinda expect all the parts to start moving across the floor like a "stop animation" film and the car start to assemble right before your eyes....

[Musclerodz]

Cool pic. Are you running tall or short ATS spindles?

[comp-spec]

Cool pic. Are you running tall or short ATS spindles?
Tall
Tonys is still waiting for his to come but, I had a pair laying around he can use till his come in

[DOOM]

Looking good Pete!!! Good to see it started up again:willy:

Mario

[syborg tt]

Nice Rear End :unibrow:

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro160.jpg

[tones2SS]

Sorry it took so long with the events and Christmas... just bad timing.

Big thanks to Wilwood for swapping out your old brake kit for the new one. They certainly didn't have to and show great CS on thier part.

That is AWESOME!
Looks like everyone's pulling for this car to be a mean machine!!
You're a lucky man Tony!!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[Musclerodz]

Tall
Tonys is still waiting for his to come but, I had a pair laying around he can use till his come inThey should be standard equipment on that subframe

[Spiffav8]

Awesome! :D

[Flash68]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro156.jpg



That's the coolest pic of a car I have seen in awhile!

[comp-spec]

What brand of Quarters are you using?

Rodger

OER from Classic Industries

[tellyv]

OER from Classic Industries

how do they fit by the trunk?

[comp-spec]

Yesterday Chuck Vranas came in and we did the front sub frame and sheet metal assembly and started on the quarter panels for some up coming tech.We are scheduled to finish the tech on the quarters on Saturday the 31.
After that KARMA should be ready for some new body work and paint

[bigtyme1]

I'll be ready for Electic windows soon. Let us know when your doing that too.
It's coming togethor pretty quick Tony. I say you send Pete the drive train and when it's done you can tour the country back home.

[Spiffav8]

I'll be ready for Electic windows soon. Let us know when your doing that too.
It's coming togethor pretty quick Tony. I say you send Pete the drive train and when it's done you can tour the country back home.

If that happens I call shot gun! :yes:

[Blake Foster]

If that happens I call shot gun! :yes:

WEll the next time you go across country for work i call shot gun

[Spiffav8]

WEll the next time you go across country for work i call shot gun

The jump seat is yours my friend.

[comp-spec]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro161.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro162.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro163.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro164.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro165.jpg

[comp-spec]

Tony's brakes came in today.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro166.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro167.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro168.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Dang Pete! It was just a pile of parts a few days ago!

:captain:

[Rybar]

Nice work Pete, looks like she's coming along quickly now! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Dude that looks bad ass!

[Ricochet]

Talk about progress!! Looks great guys! That overhead shot was awesome!! Props to Competition Specialties. You have got to be stoked Tony & Jen.

[DOOM]

Tony's brakes came in today.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro166.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro167.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro168.jpg

Im blown away on how much filler was on this car before Pete striped it!! And to see this body like this and how solid it is !!! Man what was he thinking..:question:

[ItDoRun]

Those brakes are CHOICE! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Dude that looks bad ass!

You took the words out of my mouth!
Great job Pete & crew!!!:thumbsup:

[Ummgawa]

Just too cool. That is going to be one bad ass ride.:thumbsup:

[customcam]

Sweet work :bow:

[GMracer]

nice, now whats the deal with those rotors? all black or is it a coating that wears off once you drive it?

[awr68]

Talk about progress!! Looks great guys! That overhead shot was awesome!! Props to Competition Specialties. You have got to be stoked Tony & Jen.

Thanks Brent! Yes, we are pretty stoked these days!! Life can be good!! :D

Pete and his crew are top notch for sure and a true pleasure to work with on a project!

[awr68]

nice, now whats the deal with those rotors? all black or is it a coating that wears off once you drive it?

They are coated and I believe the pad area wears off once used....haven't actually seen any after use yet....maybe Frank has some pics?

Really excited to have them! Thanks again Steve! :cheers:

[comp-spec]

nice, now whats the deal with those rotors? all black or is it a coating that wears off once you drive it?

Coating wears off were the pad hits the rotor

[GMracer]

figured, just wondering, sending you a PM by the way.

[Vegas69]

Looks great! Mine had the black coating on them.

[gearheads78]

Its awsome that so many havwe steped in to help out in this. Going to be a killer car

[Young Gun]

I must have missed it but what type of suspension will this puppy be getting?

[ArisESQ]

i believe its a speedtech front clip with 4 link in the rear... from what i remember the 4 link was of his own design.

[blowngasr]

Talk about progress!! Looks great guys! That overhead shot was awesome!! Props to Competition Specialties. You have got to be stoked Tony & Jen.

brent.....GET OFF THE COMP,GET BACK IN THE GARAGE, AND MAKE THAT DASH FIT.......remember......tic-toc...tic- toc......:lol: :lol: :lol:

[conekiller13]

Man.........way cool. Almost looks like a dead Transformer with all the parts laid out. Now it looks almost done:willy:

[conekiller13]

i believe its a speedtech front clip with 4 link in the rear... from what i remember the 4 link was of his own design.



Yea.....four link is inspired by the rear suspension of the Mule. Now updated with DSE swivel links.

[conekiller13]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro161.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro162.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro163.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro164.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro165.jpg

So will You be disasembling the front chassis again for painting?

[comp-spec]

So will You be disasembling the front chassis again for painting?

When we get done with all the bodywork and priming we'll pull the whole car apart 1 more time and start painting

[mdprovee]

Tony, great progress from when it arrived. Love the brakes. Congrats

[awr68]

Tony, great progress from when it arrived. Love the brakes. Congrats

Thanks Mike! Yes Pete is doing a great job! This is truely a group effort now!

[Steve1968LS2]

Did the replacement Wilwoods show up yet?

[Steve1968LS2]

Tony's brakes came in today.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro166.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro167.jpg


Woops.. missed this post.. I guess they did show up. lol

Another big thanks to Wilwood. They exchanged brakes that Tony had bought years ago and even though the design had changed they swapped them out no charge, not even for shipping.

:thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

nice, now whats the deal with those rotors? all black or is it a coating that wears off once you drive it?


Yes, the swept areas will be bare metal just like zink, but all the other areas will remain black. Wilwood has found that this coating holds up much better over the long run compared to zink.

Would be cool if the whole deal stayed black but reality prevents that :)

[conekiller13]

Yes, the swept areas will be bare metal just like zink, but all the other areas will remain black. Wilwood has found that this coating holds up much better over the long run compared to zink.

Would be cool if the whole deal stayed black but reality prevents that :)

I'm sure it's been tested but I would be concerned with impregnating the brake pads with whatever that coating is. I've seen brake pads that appear to have been dipped in paint for whatever vendor is selling them then they grind the surface clean. The paint remains on the edges of the pad though. As the pad wears that paint gets into the friction material causing noise and sometimes vibration and uneven wear. This has been usually with more budget oriented pads though.

[Musclerodz]

I'm sure it's been tested but I would be concerned with impregnating the brake pads with whatever that coating is. I've seen brake pads that appear to have been dipped in paint for whatever vendor is selling them then they grind the surface clean. The paint remains on the edges of the pad though. As the pad wears that paint gets into the friction material causing noise and sometimes vibration and uneven wear. This has been usually with more budget oriented pads though.

Its not paint, it is black oxide plating. Same basic coating as the zinc wash they used to use, but is just black instead of silver. it is also a little more durable than zinc to corrosion, more like cadnium.

[speedfreak]

Nice to see some project pics on this one.

Looking good guys.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Tony, that's quite a build your cars turning into:thumbsup: . I'm glad it will be home ported in the great NW. I have a feeling we'll be going on many a run together. Can't wait to be on the road:drive: .
Lenie

[awr68]

Tony, that's quite a build your cars turning into:thumbsup: . I'm glad it will be home ported in the great NW. I have a feeling we'll be going on many a run together. Can't wait to be on the road:drive: .
Lenie


Yep it sure has gone to the next level! And it will be really fun to hang with the rest of the guys in the great NW!! :cheers:

[stenzo71]

All,
I read about Anthony's 68 and the most amazing thing people could do in the new Camaro Performers magazine today. I am quite sure there are no words he could express to thank each of you for what he has been blessed with by the group of folks belonging to this site. I pray that each of you are blessed 10X!!!

[Steve1968LS2]

All,
I read about Anthony's 68 and the most amazing thing people could do in the new Camaro Performers magazine today. I am quite sure there are no words he could express to thank each of you for what he has been blessed with by the group of folks belonging to this site. I pray that each of you are blessed 10X!!!


Welcome to the board, nice to know people are reading our magazine. lol

Besides, we could use more second gens around here.

[awr68]

All,
I read about Anthony's 68 and the most amazing thing people could do in the new Camaro Performers magazine today. I am quite sure there are no words he could express to thank each of you for what he has been blessed with by the group of folks belonging to this site. I pray that each of you are blessed 10X!!!

Thank you for the kind words! You are correct; Jennifer and I have been very blessed! It is difficult to express in words how grateful we are, but I have tried many times...I think the community here understands.

It's great to see that you read about the story in Camaro Performers and then became a member here....that's just awesome!

Welcome aboard!! :)

[conekiller13]

I actually bought an issue last month 'cause of all this.........I dont even have a Camaro..........

[Spiffav8]

I actually bought an issue last month 'cause of all this.........I dont even have a Camaro..........

:lol: You don't have to own one to have a subscription..

[comp-spec]

I actually bought an issue last month 'cause of all this.........I dont even have a Camaro..........

Just get a magazine subscription because there's a lot more to come!

[Flash68]

^^ Yep. And usually an annual subscription pays for 2 newsstand price issues anyway! :D

[awr68]

Dan is a good friend of mine...I'm suprised he didn't just 'borrow' my copy! :lol:

Good to hear you bought your own buddy...now get a subscription! ;)

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey, another car just left to join Tony's at Pete's shop.. a second gen this time and it should be there in a week.

[Spiffav8]

Hey, another car just left to join Tony's at Pete's shop.. a second gen this time and it should be there in a week.

Cool...now we have another car to watch. :D

[DOOM]

Hey, another car just left to join Tony's at Pete's shop.. a second gen this time and it should be there in a week.

Man im happy for Pete :willy: Good things come to GOOD people!!!!!!!!!:cheers:

[tones2SS]

Hey, another car just left to join Tony's at Pete's shop.. a second gen this time and it should be there in a week.

NICE!!!
Can you give us any little details? :willy:

[Steve1968LS2]

NICE!!!
Can you give us any little details? :willy:

Two words.. Orange Krate

[awr68]

Two words.. Orange Krate

It's going to be a killer car! Glad to hear its finally heading to Pete's shop!! It will be cool haveing pics of our cars together!

[tones2SS]

That's right!!!
I remember there was a post on here or pro-touring.com about it going to COMP-SPEC. I may have read it in a magazine as well?
WOW!! First Tony's KARMA & now ORANGE KRATE!! Sweet.:hail:
Will Orange Krate be posted as they continue with the build?

[conekiller13]

Guess we'll all have to subscribe to find out...............:thumbsup:

[jy211]

Guess we'll all have to subscribe to find out...............:thumbsup:

Maybe a new post for Orange Crate, will appear in the Project update forum for us to follow! :thumbsup:

[tony byram]

Following that build with great interest, as I own a second gen. GREAT article,with lots of info. Keep up the good work Steve :thumbsup:

[comp-spec]

Cleaned up the area behind the panel where you don't see.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro169.jpg

And we got some new rubber today. Here's a comparison pic beside the old tire.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro170.jpg

[awr68]

:D Oh hell yeah!! :woot:

It's looking great Pete!! As always, THANKS!! :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Anthony I love ya like a brother and all but I think I'm going to have to punch you in the gut next time I see you. Your car is just getting way to cool!! I hope you understand.

:P

[awr68]

Anthony I love ya like a brother and all but I think I'm going to have to punch you in the gut next time I see you. Your car is just getting way to cool!! I hope you understand.

:P

You are too funny! :lol:
We are just trying to make it good enough to park in your garage this November! ;)

[96z28ss]

thought you were looking for michelins?

[awr68]

I wanted PS2's OR R888's but just couldn't swing the price! I think these are a better choice for now anyways...they will be fine. ;)

[skatinjay27]

You are too funny! :lol:
We are just trying to make it good enough to park in your garage this November! ;)well then im gonna be spending the night in curtis's garage come this november! lol

[zbugger]

well then im gonna be spending the night in curtis's garage come this november! lol

Great. Lay plenty of plastic out and protect the cars in bubbles. And give Jay a body condom to wear. Those cars are gonna be in trouble.

Anthony, the car looks like it's going to be coming together AWESOME!!! I'm jealous. Good to see you'll be having fun soon.

[Spiffav8]

You are too funny! :lol:
We are just trying to make it good enough to park in your garage this November! ;)

Your such a butt kisser! :rofl: Sadly it will be there alone...well, unless Aj ends up spending the night. I'd better get him a night light.

[ItDoRun]

Oh yeah! Can't wait to see those 335's under it!

[conekiller13]

Anthony I love ya like a brother and all but I think I'm going to have to punch you in the gut next time I see you. Your car is just getting way to cool!! I hope you understand.

:P

+1 and I'm close enough to do it! :lolhit:

[tones2SS]

Can't wait to see KARMA sitting on those tires.:thumbsup:
Nice and wide!!!

[comp-spec]

Chuck came down Saturday to finish the photo shoot for the quarter panel tech. article. Here's a couple "behind the scenes" photos.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro171.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro172.jpg

We replaced the outer wheel house, and fit the quarter panel.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro173.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro174.jpg
Chuck is coming back on Wednesday to shoot the quarter being welded on, we needed a little extra time to clean up and paint behind the quarter ect...
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro175.jpg

[awr68]

Looks great! There's nothing like fresh metal! Thanks for the update and working this weekend guys! :captain:

[Spiffav8]

:unibrow:

[jy211]

man! that's a clean shop! :D

[OLDFLM]

That black quarter with the new wheels looks great already!!!:thumbsup:

[comp-spec]

man! that's a clean shop! :D
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/shop/shop01.jpg

[jy211]

nice cart :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

man that is lookin good!

[GMracer]

very nice, got a question for you not to bring it off topic, but those shears, I haven't done enough sheetmetal to know but how clean is the cut on them? like say if you were cutting out stock for a smooth firewall, would you use them? if not...

[comp-spec]

very nice, got a question for you not to bring it off topic, but those shears, I haven't done enough sheetmetal to know but how clean is the cut on them? like say if you were cutting out stock for a smooth firewall, would you use them? if not...

The air hammer was used for ruff cut out then you go back and clean up

[comp-spec]

Some new tires
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro179.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro180.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro181.jpg

[98ssnova]

Looking good. When do you guys think color will go on?

[comp-spec]

I'm not 100% sure. There's a few things left to do before we see some color.

[bigtyme1]

Yea, let us know when the paint goes on, I'll come up and wet sand. We start with wet 80 grit first right? :rofl: Looking good tony, glad you made the change on tire size.

[comp-spec]

80 wet .. only on a DA

You still sanding

[bigtyme1]

I'm in the finishing stages, Should be buffing by Sunday or Monday. Last week end I did what we discussed over the phone. Turned out pefect.

[awr68]

Thanks for the pics Pete! You wouldn't happen to have one from a little further back would you? :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Looking awesome.:hail:

[comp-spec]

Chuck was back today to shoot pics of qtr panel welding. That finishes the tech article for the qrtr. panels

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro182.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro183.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro184.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro185.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro186.jpg

[GMracer]

very nice! :thumbsup:

[BBC71Nova]

That really looks awesome from the rear. What size wheels and tires are those?

John

[Steve1968LS2]

I though now that the Orange Krate was there the Karma car was going to be put aside for a few months?




:rofl:
Sorry, couldn't resist...

[Spiffav8]

Every time I see pictures I get so excited! I can't wait for that sucker to get here for SEMA. Mainly cause I get to drive it! :unibrow:

:willy:

[awr68]

That really looks awesome from the rear. What size wheels and tires are those?

John


Thanks John! They are:

18x9 275/35/18
18x11.5 335/30/18

[awr68]

Thanks for the pics Pete! I love the new tires...you are right they were needed! You guys sure r&r the sheetmetal quickly! :thumbsup:

[ItDoRun]

Yeah, that looks good! :yes:

[Blake Foster]

looking great........... somebody has got to be gettin ............. excited, :thumbsup:
looks great pete!

[conekiller13]

Gettin' Tougher by the day.

[conekiller13]

A week and no updates? What gives....?

[comp-spec]

OK, the plan is to get Tony's car into primer over the next couple of weeks.
We still have to do a power window and paint tech with Tony from primer to paint for Camaro Performers
I'm hoping we can schedule to get the paint tech done it the month of march
If this goes as planned KRAMA should be ready to head back west in April.

[conekiller13]

Cool..........can't wait.

[gearhead1186]

OK, the plan is to get Tony's car into primer over the next couple of weeks.
We still have to do a power window and paint tech with Tony from primer to paint for Camaro Performers
I'm hoping we can schedule to get the paint tech done it the month of march
If this goes as planned KRAMA should be ready to head back west in April.

Did you ever finish that quarter panel install tech? Do you know what issue of Camaro Performers its in?

[comp-spec]

Did you ever finish that quarter panel install tech? Do you know what issue of Camaro Performers its in?

Yes the qrt tech is done but, I'm not sure when it will be out

[comp-spec]

A few more pieces to the puzzle. Marquez designs interior panel kit.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro187.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro188.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro189.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro190.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro191.jpg

[comp-spec]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro192.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro193.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro194.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro196.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro197.jpg

[comp-spec]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro198.jpg:cool:

[ItDoRun]

Tony,
What are you covering the door panels with?

[Steve1968LS2]

Did you ever finish that quarter panel install tech? Do you know what issue of Camaro Performers its in?

I will let you know when we figure that out.

We did a quarter replacement story in the January issue of CP and it's now up on our website www.camaroperformers.com -- might tide you over.

[tones2SS]

NICE!!!
Karma & Orange Krate back to back!:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Tony,
What are you covering the door panels with?

Chris, they will be covered in black vinyl and if I have enough Sparco material left over from recovering the back seat I will do inserts in the Marquez panels as well….basically just as Scott did.

[Vegas69]

Nicer by the minute... that baby has snow balled into a killer ride.

[Tom.A]

Those are nice. I agree that the second coming of this car get's better all the time.

[Spiffav8]

Tony,
What are you covering the door panels with?

Pink spray paint. :yes:

[zbugger]

I can't wait to see that all installed, Tony. I'm really liking how your car is coming together.

[awr68]

I can't wait to see that all installed, Tony. I'm really liking how your car is coming together.

Thanks Bug!

And a BIG thanks to Pascual!! :hail:

[bigtyme1]

Pete, are you going to be covering the install on the panels? Not sure how you attach these things and what size speaker fits in the panels.

[Danny Thomas]

A thread on the install would be nice. Have these in my 67 and my interior guy did an awesome job but said that they required a fair amount of massaging. The speaker size was 6 1/4. I installed a set of Focals. Really made the stereo system energized than just by having 6x9 in rear. Marquez did a really fine job in designing the panels.

[slownova]

i tried looking but gave up, what wheels are those? sorry if you said it, ive found tire size and everything else but nothing on the wheels. thanks.

[Tom.A]

i tried looking but gave up, what wheels are those? sorry if you said it, ive found tire size and everything else but nothing on the wheels. thanks.

I think they are Fikse FM10's with black centers.
http://www.fikse.com/classic.html

[awr68]

I think they are Fikse FM10's with black centers.
http://www.fikse.com/classic.html

Close!

They are Fikse Profil 10's (http://www.fikse.com/profil.html) w/ Race Black centers.

[conekiller13]

It's been a week with no updates.............whas goin on? :willy: :question:

[Spiffav8]

It's been a week with no updates.............whas goin on? :willy: :question:

Dan I feel the same way. Every time I get on :lateral: this is the first thread I look for.

:captain:

[tones2SS]

Hey Pete, now that I am laid off and have some "spare-time", is it cool if I come down and check out the operation and get a close up look of KARMA & ORANGE KRATE?
Let me know. Thanks!:thumbsup:

[awr68]

I owe Shannon from Modo Innovations a HUGE than you! He sent over his newly designed pedal covers. They are of a one piece design, coated, and very functional! I really like this new design a lot!!
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/MB1100.jpg

This kind of shows the grip detail on the brake pedals. The gas pedal above has the accents machined into it (approximately .015”) so there are no
grip issues so your foot won’t stick.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/DETAIL.jpg

I also sent him my raw aluminum Lokar gas pedal and he had it anodized to better match the clutch/brake pedals. It already has the Modo adaptor plate mounted to it in the pic.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/LOKARADAPTERINSTALLED.jpg

He also sent one of his power trunk latch kits MI 800 with the updated catch.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/MI800.jpg

Thanks again Shannon!! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Vegas69]

Your a sons a biatch you know it?

[awr68]

Your a sons a biatch you know it?

Yep! :lol: :captain:

[Vegas69]

As long as you know:cheers:

[zbugger]

Damn Tony... Well, at least I'm taller than you. Gotta have something, right?

[awr68]

Damn Tony... Well, at least I'm taller than you. Gotta have something, right?

Oh! You had to go there! :lol:

[zbugger]

Yes. I did. If I didn't, that would make me less.... well... ME!!! lol...:D

[conekiller13]

I guess most of us can take solice in the fact that We are taller......sorry Tony I had to go there too...........:rofl:

Anyway though, those look very nice, as long as the throttle pedal can be set at the right depth and space for proper heel/toe action. I liked the steel linkage of the stock gas pedal for that, very easy to heat and bend to get into the right position.

[tones2SS]

Those look awesome Tony.:thumbsup:

[MODO Innovations]

Thanks Tony. These new covers have been in the works on and off for about a year. They are powder coated in a textured satin black and they mount with black oxide stainless steel screws. A few surviving sets (long story) will be available soon. Also available for auto transmissions.

[DOOM]

Any updates:_paranoid Pete sent you a PM....:cheers:

[comp-spec]

Sorry, it's been a little slow with ever ones schedules trying to line up.
We are set up to do the paint tech at the end of April.That should put KRAMA heading back West the end of May.
With all the things we are doing with KRAMA I think we'll see it was well worth the wait

[HRBS]

you tease !

[tones2SS]

AWESOME!!!:thumbsup:

[70rs]

I am also looking for any updates/pictures. Tonys car and the whole mess of what he and the car went through before is the reason I joined Lat-G. So I am very excited to see updates. I would never have known of Lateral-G if it had not been for his car being mentioned in Camaro Performers along with a little bit of the back story. After I read everything on this site about that mess and how everyone jumped in to help I was just amazed (huge understatement). I knew then that this was the place to join, good people and some of the best builders and best cars on the planet. Why would anyone pass that kind of group up? :cheers:

[awr68]

I am also looking for any updates/pictures. Tonys car and the whole mess of what he and the car went through before is the reason I joined Lat-G. So I am very excited to see updates. I would never have known of Lateral-G if it had not been for his car being mentioned in Camaro Performers along with a little bit of the back story. After I read everything on this site about that mess and how everyone jumped in to help I was just amazed (huge understatement). I knew then that this was the place to join, good people and some of the best builders and best cars on the planet. Why would anyone pass that kind of group up? :cheers:

Thanks! That's very nice of you to say! And yes, this is a great group we have here! :lateral:

Since you are in Western Wa State you should come down when Karma makes it home! :cheers:

[70rs]

Hey Tony,
I would love to come down there for the "homecomming" ! I live in Stanwood, just north of Everett so the drive is not too bad. I have friends in Albany and Corvallis too. Where are you? Portland/Beaverton?
What month are you shooting for to have it home?
I thought I could make a side trip to the guys at Bruning and the Challenger project.
Please let me know when you think your car might be back and I will make the trip for sure. It would be great to meet you and anyone else from the group that might be there, put faces to names you know...
Thanks for the invite!
Eric

[awr68]

Eric, I'm in Hillsboro...just west of Beaverton. The car should be home late May early June...I'll let ya know! :thumbsup:

[70rs]

Hillsboro, I did a bunch of work at the Intel plant there when it was being built (a long time ago....).
Great! Thanks for the info, I am looking forward to meeting you and seeing that bad a** car of yours!
Eric

[DOOM]

Pete clear your PM box

[Steve1968LS2]

I am also looking for any updates/pictures. Tonys car and the whole mess of what he and the car went through before is the reason I joined Lat-G. So I am very excited to see updates. I would never have known of Lateral-G if it had not been for his car being mentioned in Camaro Performers along with a little bit of the back story. After I read everything on this site about that mess and how everyone jumped in to help I was just amazed (huge understatement). I knew then that this was the place to join, good people and some of the best builders and best cars on the planet. Why would anyone pass that kind of group up? :cheers:

Cool another site referal from Camaro Performers.. I need to invoice Scott for that nickle now. lol

And yea, it is a great site filled with excellent people. :)

[awr68]

Thanks to my friends at Speed Tech I don't have to worry about modding my header on a painted car! They were kind enough to mock everything up at their shop and make the needed changes on the #1 primary where I was having steering shaft issues. These are the standard SBC 1-7/8" Stainless Works headers that totally clear a stock steering box...but don't clear a Unisteer rack. But from what Blake tells me, he has been working with SW and they now offer the right header for this combo!
Thanks again Blake, Paul, and crew! :cheers:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0685.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0687.jpg

[Flash68]

Dude those look sweet.

[Spiffav8]

Those guys get a lot done! Probably because it's to cold to go outside. :lol:

Very cool!

[tones2SS]

Dude those look sweet.

I agree. They look sweet!:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

Very pretty........

[GeoffP]

Tony, I thought you built a turbo motor? Are you going to run it without the turbos first? Just curious - thought it was weird that you were using standard headers...

[awr68]

Tony, I thought you built a turbo motor? Are you going to run it without the turbos first? Just curious - thought it was weird that you were using standard headers...

Never was going to do turbos...doing a ProCharged motor though! :cool:

[67ragtp]

Tony, What size motor you running? Thats a healthy pipe you got there, very nice, SW makes great stuff.

Rich

[awr68]

It's a fully forged 350ci '96 LT1 that Mike Lewis worked his magic on....should do the trick for now!

[Blake Foster]

Those guys get a lot done! Probably because it's to cold to go outside. :lol:

Very cool!

YOU have no IDEA!!! it Snowed on April Fools day here, and i am still scraping ice off the windows in the morning!!!!

I Vote for Global warming. i am going to kick it of by not turning my car off at night, that way we all win, i will be doing my part to help the ravaged economy of Saudi Arabia as well as the bonuses for the Execs at Shell oil.

how much are houses this week in Vegas??

[Vegas69]

Cheap!:unibrow:

[comp-spec]

A few more parts in.
Thanks to Modo Innovations for the Pedals and the power trunk latch.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro199.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro200.jpg

[66coupe]

awesome cant wait for some more updates :thumbsup:

[68/Camaro]

Thanks to my friends at Speed Tech I don't have to worry about modding my header on a painted car! They were kind enough to mock everything up at their shop and make the needed changes on the #1 primary where I was having steering shaft issues. These are the standard SBC 1-7/8" Stainless Works headers that totally clear a stock steering box...but don't clear a Unisteer rack. But from what Blake tells me, he has been working with SW and they now offer the right header for this combo!
Thanks again Blake, Paul, and crew! :cheers:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0685.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0687.jpg
Anthony,
Blake and Roger @ SpeedTech are great to geal with! Nice Project :thumbsup:

[66coupe]

cant wait to see finished product :woot:

[awr68]

Anthony,
Blake and Roger @ SpeedTech are great to geal with! Nice Project :thumbsup:

Yes they are! And don't forget about Paul! Actually, everyone involved with ST and Killer Customs are great people! I'm proud to be friends with them!

Thanks for the kind words on the project too! :cheers:

[awr68]

Todays update! Thanks to Jim @ MotorsportSeats.com I have enough Sparco material to recover the back seat and do inserts in the Marquez door panels. I just can't say enough good things about Jim...thanks buddy!! :cheers:

[96z28ss]

I think this sums up what every one here is thinking.

:ttiwop:

[caper150]

I think this sums up what every one here is thinking.

:ttiwop:

here here.....or are you just going to suprise us with finished pics

[awr68]

here here.....or are you just going to suprise us with finished pics

That is up to Pete....he is in charge of the pics! :D

[Flash68]

yeah it has been awhile since last pics..... :P :willy:

[Spiffav8]

That is up to Pete....he is in charge of the pics! :D


Pete has enough to do...but it would be cool. :)

[conekiller13]

Pete has enough to do...but it would be cool. :)

He needs to hire a photographer...........:lol:

[Bigy693]

He needs to hire a photographer...........:lol:

No need to hire. Pretty sure watching the magic they do, and just taking photos for them would be payment ;).

[awr68]

Almost ready for paint! :unibrow:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/MYDC0623.jpg

Speed Tech front clip.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/MYDC0622.jpg

Front valance crafted by Mike (Muscle Rodz), I will be using Marquez '69 indicators and a billet grill that deletes the '68 turn signals. Thanks Mike!
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/MYDC0635.jpg

[awr68]

One more....that blue paint just won't die! LOL :_paranoid
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/MYDC0628.jpg

[70rs]

The car looks incredible Tony! Congrats to you and all of the good people involved. This has been a great project to watch unfold. Who would have thought it would ever come to this point after it was "delivered" back to your house so long ago? Way to go guys!!:hail:

[brans72]

Damn SEXY!!!!!!

[awr68]

Thanks Eric! It was really nice to actually see it today!