Tony's car "Karma" has arrived

[comp-spec]

Tony's Camaro made it to the shop at 6:30. We gave it a quick wash, and shot some pics.....Overall the car doesn't look too bad. It's in all the areas where a lot of people neglect when doing them over, like in the jams back of fenders ect... that needs the most work.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro01.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro02.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro03.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro04.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro05.jpg

[comp-spec]

Here's more pics, we'll take a ton more pics as we do the project.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro06.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro07.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro08.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro09.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro10.jpg

[comp-spec]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro11.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro12.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro13.jpg

[camcojb]

thanks Pete, really looking forward to the progress pics and build thread.

Jody

[awr68]

Oh good it made it there safe! Thanks for taking/posting the pics, didn't take you long to find the major problems!

Thanks again Pete!! I'm damn happy you are doing the car!! :cheers:

[68protouring454]

pete, not bad, you will have that fixed in no time.
by the looks, with some more prep and better taping, the old painter would of probably made the owner happy.
it is easy to paint a car assembled, but the job is not nearly as nice and detailed as when its blown apart for panel painting, which as you can see hear killed the other guy. man those spots probably look horrid with the shiny paint close by.
that door jamb made me dry heave

[GMracer]

definitely looking forward to seeing progress on this one. Sucks it wasn't done right the first time and like mentioned already doesn't look like it would have taken much more time and effort to have had it done right.

[awr68]

that door jamb made me dry heave

LOL! :lol:

Good thing you didn't see the seam sealer! Might need a breath mint and a shoe shine!! :lol:

[NOVA]

in this particular case, will you still need to take the whole car apart and start over or is some things (the other painter did) thats salvageable?
Just curious.

[comp-spec]

in this particular case, will you still need to take the whole car apart and start over or is some things (the other painter did) thats salvageable?
Just curious.

This car will come completely apart and be prepped properly. Then it will be painted with the trunk and nose off the car in pieces. Then assembled.

[waynieZ]

Glad to hear it got there ok .I'm going to watch this thread. Way to go Pete.

[Steve1968LS2]

Looks like it mostly fails in the details department.. much dirt in the paint? Fish eyes?

Gaps?

We need a report man! lol

[comp-spec]

The paint job overall isn't that bad. Needs more wet sanding and buffing. The jam areas are so bad that it would require a complete paint job to fix them properly. The gaps aren't bad, the hood to cowl area was the worst.

[ProdigyCustoms]

That right door to quarter gap looks like it has Camel Toe!

Looks like you have some work in front of you to tidy it up.

[comp-spec]

Gaps?

We need a report man! lol

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro17.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro18.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro25.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro26.jpg

[comp-spec]

and the trunk....
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro19.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro20.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro21.jpg

[comp-spec]

and already started fixing some....

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro23.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro24.jpg

[tjbruning]

LOL! :lol:

Good thing you didn't see the seam sealer! Might need a breath mint and a shoe shine!! :lol:

or decklid and spoiler gaps/fitment!

Looking forward to updates. :cool:

[Spiffav8]

and the trunk....

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro20.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro21.jpg

Is it just me or does the way the spoiler is cut look different on each side??
That and is it a different shade of blue or is it just the light?

[awr68]

The hood is looking better already! :thumbsup:

[tjbruning]

Is it just me or does the way the spoiler is cut look different on each side??
That and is it a different shade of blue or is it just the light?

No, it's not you...

[Spiffav8]

Hey Pete....Thanks. Looking forward to seeing you at SEMA.

[comp-spec]

Is it just me or does the way the spoiler is cut look different on each side??
That and is it a different shade of blue or is it just the light?

No it's not you it's a different shade and the spoiler needs work .
It's cool how it's made into a 3 peace but doesn't line up that good

[radrambler]

pete

this is about to be one of the largest threads ever on lateral-g...
your fingers will hurt from typing not sanding....as everybody is interested in seeing and responding to anthonys car reworked by you ....:thumbsup:

anthony :woot:

radrambler

[awr68]

anthony :woot:

radrambler

That's an understatement! Way too excited to go to bed tonight!! :D

[comp-spec]

I'd like to give out a thanks to everyone ...$2980 was raised for Tony
All you guys that help out man you guys are the real deal
That's awesome Now we'll take care of our part and he'll have the car he should of had

[awr68]

:lateral: Simply the best!! :cheers: :woot:

[cees67]

i dont know....... you guys arent so bad yourselves pete!:bow:

[bigtyme1]

No it's not you it's a different shade and the spoiler needs work .
It's cool how it's made into a 3 peace but doesn't line up that good

Anthony said you could just send the spoiler to me:unibrow: Him and I have had a few conversations about it, I like the idea.

[BRIAN]

Looks like the difference between a $5k and $15k paint job. Easy to put on aftermarket parts not so easy to make them look OEM. Hate to say it but there are tons of cars out there with the same job passing off for show cars.

Problem is where do you stop in correction now that your name is on it?? Sure it will look killer when done.

Good luck!!

[tones2SS]

NICE!!!!
It's finally in Pete's hands. Now we know Anthony's gonna get a great job done on the car.:thumbsup:
Way to go Pete!!!:cheers: :cheers:

[awr68]

Anthony said you could just send the spoiler to me:unibrow: Him and I have had a few conversations about it, I like the idea.

Yeah right! It wouldn't fit anyways....well not without some work!

[bigtyme1]

Sorry, I did'nt think you were awake yet...

[Steve1968LS2]

I've got a spare rear spoiler here if you want it (if you want to ditch the three-piece deal).

Just let me know.

[awr68]

I've got a spare rear spoiler here if you want it (if you want to ditch the three-piece deal).

Just let me know.

Thanks Steve! We'll see if Pete can make this one work first as I do actually like it.

[awr68]

Sorry, I did'nt think you were awake yet...

I don't sleep!! :lol:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Nice progress,woo hoo!
I'll be following along closely as well...:yes:

[comp-spec]

A big thanks to DOOM' (mario) I just got off the phone with him and he is going to take care of all the materials.
He said to get what ever it takes to fix the car right and he'll send a check to cover the cost.That's stepping up man
This is a big help we all know that materials are not cheap.

[conekiller13]

Man....You guys.Us guys are all so awesome. It;s things like this that restore My faith in humanity. Tony I cant wait till thing thing comes back and I can help You with assembly.

[907rs]

Tony, the car is definitely in good hands. :thumbsup:

Can't wait to see the finished product, Pete.

[awr68]

A big thanks to DOOM' (mario) I just got off the phone with him and he is going to take care of all the materials.
He said to get what ever it takes to fix the car right and he'll send a check to cover the cost.That's stepping up man
This is a big help we all know that materials are not cheap.

Thanks again Mario....that is really stepping up and helping a brother out! If you ever need anything you let me know!! :yes:

[Tom.A]

Awesome can't wait to see more. Pete very nice of you and hopefully your kindness will repay you and Mario many times over. :thumbsup:
I am excited for you Anthony!

[96z28ss]

Can't wait to see the progress pics.

[Moose]

Cant wait to see the pics.. awesome thread IMO:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Man....You guys.Us guys are all so awesome. It;s things like this that restore My faith in humanity. Tony I cant wait till thing thing comes back and I can help You with assembly.

I look forward to those days too! We've both been waiting a long time for that! :yes:

[comp-spec]

Here's some pics of Chuck Vranas, Contributing Editor of Camaro Performer Magazine, taking pics of the disassembly. There will be a feature in an upcoming issue of the magazine telling of how the Lateral-g.net community came together and helped get Tony's car back on track, as well as covering the entire project.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro30.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro31.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro32.jpg

[comp-spec]

Here's some pics of what we are finding as we take it apart.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro27.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro28.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro29.jpg

[awr68]

It just doesn't get any cooler than that! The L-g story needs to be told...it's a good one!

I'm sure we have our own Steven Rupp to thank for this...he's a real good guy/friend! Thanks Steve!!

Boy that car sure photographs well!! :lol:

When Pete says "he'll get right on the project" he's serious!! :hail: :woot:

Thanks for the update Pete!!

[Musclerodz]

Wow, that door jamb is horrible.

Pete, did the window moldings show up yet?

[DOOM]

:wow: :faint: Here's some pics of what we are finding as we take it apart.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro27.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro28.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro29.jpg

[comp-spec]

Pete, did the window moldings show up yet?

Moldings showed up, Thanks Mike

[comp-spec]

and a few more....
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro33.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro34.jpg
a blue Oregonian Bees Nest
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro35.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro36.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro37.jpg

[jy211]

and a few more....
a blue Oregonian Bees Nest
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro35.jpg


hey a possible name for the car...:D

[DOOM]

Pete how bad is the trunk floor? From that picture it looks like a disaster!!

[comp-spec]

Sucks, but we'll fix that too

[Rybar]

Awesome work guys! :thumbsup: Not too many people who would do this to help somebody they dont really know.

You guys deserve as much press and ink as possible for this. :yes:

[Mick Mc]

Here's some pics of what we are finding as we take it apart.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro27.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro28.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro29.jpg

It looks like residue from the buffing compound...
Can someone run a finger or a towel over the edges and confirm or dispute this....


Mick

[comp-spec]

It looks like residue from the buffing compound...
Can someone run a finger or a towel over the edges and confirm or dispute this....


Mick

dispute...COMPOUND MIXED WITH OVER SPAY MORE COMPOUND AND OVER SPAY
WITH A LITTLE DRY HEAVE ON TOP OF IT ALL



YOU COULDN'T WIPE THAT OFF WITH 36 GRIT


IT WILL NEED TO BE STRIPPED TO BE FIXED RIGHT

[Stuart Adams]

Wow, for some person to say I painted that is beyond me. Horrible. In good hands now. Are you guys going with the same color?

[comp-spec]

Wow, for some person to say I painted that is beyond me. Horrible. In good hands now. Are you guys going with the same color?
No, it is getting a complete color change. I'll let Tony reveal the new color when he is ready.

[Mick Mc]

Thanks for clearing that up for me, I still trying to see some good out of all of this...

Mick

[comp-spec]

Thanks for clearing that up for me, I still trying to see some good out of all of this...

Mick

What do you mean by that? Everyone that stepped up to help out Tony is pretty good from what I can see

[Stuart Adams]

Cool.

[awr68]

Thanks for clearing that up for me, I still trying to see some good out of all of this...

Mick

As far as I'm concerned it's all good......now!

Were you refering to the previous job?

[awr68]

Guys, Carter is working on the final rendering today. As soon as I get it you all will be able to see the direction the car is now going! Sharing info and keeping you all in the loop is the least I can do as this has really become a Lateral-g project!

I wanted to publically thank Carter again! He is REAL busy and still took the needed time to help me out! What a guy....I highly recommend him!! :cheers:

[radrambler]

Guys, Carter is working on the final rendering today. As soon as I get it you all will be able to see the direction the car is now going! Sharing info and keeping you all in the loop is the least I can do as this has really become a Lateral-g project!

I wanted to publically thank Carter again! He is REAL busy and still took the needed time to help me out! What a guy....I highly recommend him!! :cheers:


no offense to anyone here in this business . i know we have great artist on lat-g.
carter is so busy ,because he is great to work with. his communication and product are top notch.he is a car guy who loves what he does.
:hail: cater....cant wait to see the rendering...

radrambler

[HWY Nova]

So who is this Carter-guy anyway? Is he really that good? And, an even better question: Has he ever rendered a Camaro before????


......... Just kidding!!! I too look forward to seeing Carter's rendering of your (our) project.

Carter: It was great seeing you in Columbus, and I look forward to seeing you at SEMA.


--Eric

[bigtyme1]

No, it is getting a complete color change. I'll let Tony reveal the new color when he is ready.

I'm really hoping it's the hot pink we discussed, don't forget the lepard skin stripes.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

I can see this thread going on and on and I have no complaints with that, that's for sure.
I, for one, am following this thread closely.
What a horrible job the previous builder/painter did before Pete and his guys got their hands on it. Just horrible.:mad:
Can't wait to see the new rendering and colors. Should look awesome!!!:thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

There is no way that car was in his garage at home while he was working on it. That thing was left outside long enough to get the wierd looking stains in the clear and the start of a bees nest.
Now that the car is being pulled apart it looks alot worse.
I just get mad seeing this type of stuff.

Got to give it to Tony to stay optomistic thru his whole ordeal. I kept telling him to get his car back and that he wasn't going to get it right the second time. Tony just kept saying " he'll make it right and fix it."

Tony really trusted the guy and thought he was a friend.
He just didn't care about the details.

[tones2SS]

There is no way that car was in his garage at home while he was working on it. That thing was left outside long enough to get the wierd looking stains in the clear and the start of a bees nest.
Now that the car is being pulled apart it looks alot worse.
I just get mad seeing this type of stuff.

Got to give it to Tony to stay optomistic thru his whole ordeal. I kept telling him to get his car back and that he wasn't going to get it right the second time. Tony just kept saying " he'll make it right and fix it."

Tony really trusted the guy and thought he was a friend.
He just didn't care about the details.

Yeah. That is tough. You wanna believe someone is doing their best on your car and give them the benefit of the doubt and it just doesn't pull through. NOT COOL!!!

[jeff hanson]

Been a little busy lately and just got caught up by reading this whole thread. It's going to be awesome to see this thing all come together. I can see Leno getting a hold of this story:lol: . Tony, you're gonna be a star! Remember us pee-ons when you get there!:rofl: :cheers:

[awr68]

Jeff you crack me up!! :lol:

[Spiffav8]

Pete thanks for sharing all the pictures with us. It's nice to see all this unfolding.

It's hard to believe that all this is taking place. Sure makes me glad I called Tony out. :thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

I cant wait for everyone else to see the new renderings. Think late 80's mini-truck..........splatter graphics, greens whites and pinks, YEEEE Haaaa....


J/K It's gonna be drop dead gorgeous!:thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

I cant wait for everyone else to see the new renderings. Think late 80's mini-truck..........splatter graphics, greens whites and pinks, YEEEE Haaaa....


J/K It's gonna be drop dead gorgeous!:thumbsup:


Well you know Tony came from the mini-truck crowd.

[awr68]

Well you know Tony came from the mini-truck crowd.


Hey, it was the eighties! :cool:

[awr68]

I cant wait for everyone else to see the new renderings. Think late 80's mini-truck..........splatter graphics, greens whites and pinks, YEEEE Haaaa....


J/K It's gonna be drop dead gorgeous!:thumbsup:

Hey Dan thanks for the new color info and steering wheel...both were MUCH needed! :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

I have to check :lateral: 8 times a day just to keep up with this thread! :lol:

I've been lucky and Anthony has shared some of his ideas for the new paint with me. I think it's a fitting change and a good way to shake off any bad mojo left over from all of the B.S. he's gone through. It's all good from here on out!

:captain:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Awesome progress guys...in such a short period too.
Huge props for everyone who stepped up and contributed to the cause.:thumbsup:
I can't wait to see where my little donation went,lol.:rofl:

Man Tony,you're gonna have one killer Camaro...:woot:

[awr68]

I have to check :lateral: 8 times a day just to keep up with this thread! :lol:

I've been lucky and Anthony has shared some of his ideas for the new paint with me. I think it's a fitting change and a good way to shake off any bad mojo left over from all of the B.S. he's gone through. It's all good from here on out!

:captain:

Only 8 times! :lol:

Thanks for your input on the new design! It's always good to have help!! :cheers:

[syborg tt]

I cant wait for everyone else to see the new renderings. Think late 80's mini-truck..........splatter graphics, greens whites and pinks, YEEEE Haaaa....


J/K It's gonna be drop dead gorgeous!:thumbsup:

now now let's not talk bad about mini-trucks here.

[conekiller13]

Hey Dan thanks for the new color info and steering wheel...both were MUCH needed! :cheers:


My pleasure. I just hope I need a steering wheel soon...........

[Steve1968LS2]

It just doesn't get any cooler than that! The L-g story needs to be told...it's a good one!

I'm sure we have our own Steven Rupp to thank for this...he's a real good guy/friend! Thanks Steve!!

Boy that car sure photographs well!! :lol:

When Pete says "he'll get right on the project" he's serious!! :hail: :woot:

Thanks for the update Pete!!

Nick and I thought it was a cool story.. like Overhauling without the midgets, models and celebrities... lol

[awr68]

Nick and I thought it was a cool story.. like Overhauling without the midgets, models and celebrities... lol

Yeah, Nick needs to be thanked as well! Sorry about that Nick!! :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Only 8 times! :lol:

Thanks for your input on the new design! It's always good to have help!! :cheers:

Wow I've become good help...lol. Seems kind of odd that not to long ago it was you teaching me all about this stuff.

Thanks for considering my suggestions. Now I just need all new ideas for painting my car. LMAO! ;)

[98ssnova]

Congrats Tony on getting your car cleaned up. And Curtis you need to call me out HAHA. :cheers:

[SteveMcqueenRules]

Geez I wonder how much bondo is on that thing? If the quality of the paint is any indication there is a ton.

[Flash68]

Anthony, that thing is gonna be money when it's finished.

Excited to see your new rendering and color choice. :)

[zbugger]

I can't wait to see what you've come up with, Anthony. And I hope you're happy with the car this time. I know it's in great hands, and I hope to see it one day as well.

[awr68]

Carter has been working around the clock on this...what a guy! So here it is...the new look!! :unibrow:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/AWR_Final_silver.jpg

[Spiffav8]

WICKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:unibrow:

I just don't have the words to describe how much I like it!

Carter does such amazing work. Guys got mad skills!

[aany001]

holy crap I just read this whole thread and I am speechless!!!! Tony I wish you all the best and Im lovin that new look. that thing is gonna look sick bro !!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

It's hot dude....the rendering is ridiculous. Love the blacked out rear, wheels, stripe needs some work in my humble opinion. Seems out of proportion.

[96z28ss]

It just looks so much better now.

I can just picture our cars going down the freeway together someday.
although your alot further along than i am.

[zbugger]

Wow. That looks great, Anthony. I'm already jealous. I just want to see you behind the wheel now.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Carter, can you improve a humans appearance as much as Tony's car? :lol:

[skatinjay27]

carter's got you wheels on backwards!!! LOL
better switch those tires around before you drive it hahaha
what color is it? is the real deal gonna have some metalic in it?

[Spiffav8]

carter's got you wheels on backwards!!! LOL
better switch those tires around before you drive it hahaha
what color is it? is the real deal gonna have some metalic in it?

Good eye Aj. I never would have noticed that.

Yes, it will have some metallic in it.

[tjbruning]

It just looks so much better now.

I can just picture our cars going down the freeway together someday.
although your car is a lot lower than mine.


Fixed it for you... :D

Nice color choice Anthony! Again, great job on the rendering Carter. :cool:

[Flash68]

Carter has been working around the clock on this...what a guy! So here it is...the new look!! :unibrow:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/AWR_Final_silver.jpg

Wow, quite the change! Looks rad.

What's the paint color you decided to go with? Looks very similar to my BMW color in that render.

[evilzee28]

WOW!! that rendering is sooooo good, it looks like a photo!:hail: I really thought it was! that car's gonna look well trick with that look.:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Thanks for the kind words guys! When designing a car you never know how it will be received!

The color is Ferrari Grigio Silverstone (thanks Dan!)....stunning color in person and Carter really nailed the hue!

[Flash68]

Thanks for the kind words guys! When designing a car you never know how it will be received!

The color is Ferrari Grigio Silverstone (thanks Dan!)....stunning color in person and Carter really nailed the hue!

That looks bad ass, but I was expecting much lighter and more silver looking by what you were telling me earlier. That being said, I like the darker greys a lot! Looks sweet.

[awr68]

That looks bad ass, but I was expecting much lighter and more silver looking by what you were telling me earlier. That being said, I like the darker greys a lot! Looks sweet.

The color does lighten up a bit in direct sunlight...but in general is quite a bit darker than most silvers. All in all it's just what I wanted!

[Flash68]

The color does lighten up a bit in direct sunlight...but in general is quite a bit darker than most silvers. All in all it's just what I wanted!

Hopefully we can put ours side by side one of these days man. I might have to take a road trip up to Portland next year and see my family.... if my car is done. :lol:

[awr68]

Sounds like a plan!! Your's will be finished!!

[Flash68]

I know. I have come to have a pretty good attitude about it. But I did just go up and see it yesterday. I need to go post pics now and update my thread. It's been awhile!

[awr68]

Yeah we need an update! PM me and let me know how the trip went!

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

!?#?@?!$?#$?#$@ tread!!!!!! my brain is turning to mush! Anthony I will get that tire tread fixed and get an update to you. Unless you just want to drive around in reverse the whole time?

Carter

[jy211]

nice work as usual Carter. Good choice on color....:thumbsup:

[jimhamptons]

Awesome color! That rendering is badass, Carter sure has some skills!

[GeoffP]

That just became my new desktop image at work. :) Very cool! I'm curious, why the change from blue? That blue was a really cool color too.

GeoffP
68 Camaro LT1 T-56 4.11
87 Camaro IROC-Z LT1 4L60E 3.23

[tones2SS]

WOW!!!
That is AWESOME!!!! Can't wit to see the finished product.:wow: :thumbsup:

[awr68]

!?#?@?!$?#$?#$@ tread!!!!!! my brain is turning to mush! Anthony I will get that tire tread fixed and get an update to you. Unless you just want to drive around in reverse the whole time?

Carter

Thanks Carter!

[awr68]

That just became my new desktop image at work. :) Very cool! I'm curious, why the change from blue? That blue was a really cool color too.

GeoffP
68 Camaro LT1 T-56 4.11
87 Camaro IROC-Z LT1 4L60E 3.23

Cool Geoff! :thumbsup:

The blue was a cool color, but we needed a fresh start this time with a new look! And since the car needs a total repaint this was an option....so I took it!!

[jeff hanson]

That looks incredible! I love it. Ofcourse I'm a little bias. I had a 68 that was Ferrari Titanium. I don't know if it's the same color but it's close. I don't think I've ever posted a pic of that car since I don't own it anymore but here you go. Unfortunately these pics don't do the color any justice. I got tons of compliments on the color and you'll be sick of telling people what it is in a hurry.:thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

Tony, great new direction.

[awr68]

Nice car Jeff!

They are two differant colors, the Titanium is a little lighter and a little more blue....great color as you know, and I read on a message board that it's becoming real popular again.

[awr68]

In case you guys are wondering who U.S. Collision is (at the bottom of the rendering) that is Mario's (DOOM) business and since he is covering the material bill I wanted him on there as well!

We all know Pete and comp-spec...kick ass what you are doing Pete! You guys like his new logo...I think it's killer!!

And the L-g.net logo is there to thank all the rest who have helped!

Thanks big time everyone!! :bow: :lateral:

[Rybar]

The Rendering looks awesome Anthony, Carter does such great work. :yes: Love the color too, been in an F430 that exact color and it is SICK looking in person. :thumbsup:

[DaveO]

Thanks for the kind words guys! When designing a car you never know how it will be received!

The color is Ferrari Grigio Silverstone (thanks Dan!)....stunning color in person and Carter really nailed the hue!

Looks great Tony, but you took my color!! ;) Can't wait to see it when it's done!

[HWY Nova]

Awesome job!


--Eric

[Ricochet]

Looks awesome Tony. The new color combo will look awesome. What a story this is turning out to be and couldn't happen to nicer people than you and Jennifer. Can't wait to it finished. I'll tell ya' if this thread keep picking up momentum like this Marty might have some competition as to who has the longest thread running on this site! :lol:

Brent

[jy211]

I'll tell ya' if this thread keep picking up momentum like this Marty might have some competition as to who has the longest thread running on this site! :lol:

Brent

Hope it doesn't take THAT long..:D He can't suffer any more....LOL

[awr68]

Looks great Tony, but you took my color!! ;) Can't wait to see it when it's done!

You said you were using a VW color....

You will need to come over for the homecomming!!

[awr68]

Looks awesome Tony. The new color combo will look awesome. What a story this is turning out to be and couldn't happen to nicer people than you and Jennifer. Can't wait to it finished. I'll tell ya' if this thread keep picking up momentum like this Marty might have some competition as to who has the longest thread running on this site! :lol:

Brent


Thanks Brent!

[DaveO]

You said you were using a VW color....

You will need to come over for the homecomming!!

I know, I was kidding around - I haven't decided on the final color yet. My latest favorite is a Scion color! Ya, I'm def looking fwd to the homecoming so I can change my mind again - that color really pops!

[Steve68]

Since this threads 13 pages long and theres lots of posts, Can someone tell me what happend, Last time I talk(phone) to Anthony we were discussing wheels and his car was getting ready to go off to paint, then he had it home and it was time to put it back together, Now it off to another bodyshop for a redue, new color, and etc, what happened to the last guy that did all the work,??? And when did you find out that he did such a ****ty job,

[Autokraft]

Anthony, I love that color scheme. Looks badass. Like everyone else, I can't wait to see it come together. You are in good hands with Pete!!

[Spiffav8]

Since this threads 13 pages long and theres lots of posts, Can someone tell me what happend, Last time I talk(phone) to Anthony we were discussing wheels and his car was getting ready to go off to paint, then he had it home and it was time to put it back together, Now it off to another bodyshop for a redue, new color, and etc, what happened to the last guy that did all the work,??? And when did you find out that he did such a ****ty job,

What cave have you been in the last two months? :lol: I suppose someone has to be the last to know and it looks like this time it's you. ;)

Here's the link to the original thread http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16185 which is 21 pages long. lol If you want to really save time read post #1 and then post #23. It really is a cool story so I suggest reading them all so you can see how things developed.

:captain:

[conekiller13]

The attention to detail on that redering is great. He even got the split lines on the spoiler. Carter really nailed the color.

Tony your very welcome on the color suggestion, it's by far the least I could do compared to what others have done here for You. Hopefully My car is not far behined Yours for getting back on the road once Yours comes back. It's good to be working on Mine again after taking a year or so off of it. I'm just thinking I may have to convert mine to ethenol or battery power by the time it's done. Oh well, I gues I can live vicarously through You for a while.:cheers:

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

Thank you guys on the kind words on the render and for catching my treads!

[Steve68]

What cave have you been in the last two months? :lol: I suppose someone has to be the last to know and it looks like this time it's you. ;)

Here's the link to the original thread http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16185 which is 21 pages long. lol If you want to really save time read post #1 and then post #23. It really is a cool story so I suggest reading them all so you can see how things developed.

:captain:


I remember the tthread, but I guess I didn't read through it, I will now,

almost $8000 are you F'n kidding me, I think I read page 1 and 2 and then didn't come back to it, Sorry Tony, thats a bad deal,

[awr68]

Yeah Steve it was a REAL bad deal!
But it's all better now! There's lots of good happening now, that's for sure! :yes:

[bigtyme1]

It's going to look great Anthony, Sorry I havent said a hole lot latelty been burning the midnight oil on body panels.

[Steve1968LS2]

LOVE the new rendering.. very very cool...

Hey, this means I can do another f-body garage deal.. or maybe a "bit" more.. lol

Looks great and can't wait to see Pete work it over. Let me know if you need anything.

[Moose]

The rendering is just killer. I really like the rear spoiler. :hail:

[cees67]

i had my 67 laid out with the same color scheme.......looks perfect

[buickfunnycar.com]

New direction and fresh start is awesome Tony,congrats on that and great work as usual Carter.:thumbsup:

[bigtyme1]

Anthony, Give me a heads ups when your getting it back and I'll fly in to help you put it togethor. I can give you at least a 4 day week end. But, I'm not sleeping in that camper:rofl:

[awr68]

Thanks Mark!! Are you sure...it pretty comfy!! :)

[syborg tt]

I am really looking forward to watching the progress on this car. I am sure it will look awesome.

Cudo's to Carter on the awesome rendering.

on a side note i got this e-mail today and I thought it would make TOny feel better about the condition his car was returned to him in. I need to warn everyone this is not for the faint at heart. This car was actually ruined by the bodyshop.

http://my350z.com/forum/lounge-off-topic/389628-horrible-body-shop-experience-details-inside-350z-ruined.html

wow is all i can say.

[awr68]

WOW Marty that car is screwed!! Poor guy!! I feel for him!

[jeff hanson]

I am really looking forward to watching the progress on this car. I am sure it will look awesome.

Cudo's to Carter on the awesome rendering.

on a side note i got this e-mail today and I thought it would make TOny feel better about the condition his car was returned to him in. I need to warn everyone this is not for the faint at heart. This car was actually ruined by the bodyshop.

http://my350z.com/forum/lounge-off-topic/389628-horrible-body-shop-experience-details-inside-350z-ruined.html

wow is all i can say.

:wow: :faint: no words......just...:captain: and forget about it. Unbelievable.

[skatinjay27]

wow marty that car is muffed up! im was so amazed with that horrific job.

[evilzee28]

It'd be a nice touch if you were able to get the rebuild/paintwork etc video'd step by step with daily updates, like Frank from Prodigy Customs is doing on Larry Callaghans car over on Pro-touring.com.

Instead of having a "build book" that people like to see, it'd be a build video:unibrow: .That way everyone can feel "involved" with the rebuild after having donated to it:thumbsup: :yes:

[syborg tt]

WOW Marty that car is screwed!! Poor guy!! I feel for him!


literally - this has got to be one of my favorite pictures

Pictures like this make me feel good about some of the work I did when i was 14.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/DSCF0321.jpg

[jy211]

^^^^^ gotta love dry wall screws! :rofl:

Now back to Tony's car...any new progess?

[HRBS]

Glad to see the new direction in color. Dont want any bad memories every time you see your car (blue). Nice rendering Carter.
Tony... the car will be bad azz !

[tony byram]

Anybody named Tony has got to be a nice guy.....right? WOW, Carter did a absolutely beautiful rendering! That color is going to look great. Ive never seen a group of people band together like this and help a person out. Everyone should be proud. It restores my faith in people. What a GREAT bunch of people, this is a truly great site. Proud to be here. :thumbsup:

[ArisESQ]

Carter has been working around the clock on this...what a guy! So here it is...the new look!! :unibrow:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/AWR_Final_silver.jpg


Tony,

not sure if this has been addressed yet, but are you planning on running a front spoiler?
i think you should!

[conekiller13]

I think that would look good too.:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

It seems that a lot of us who are electronically attached to your car at the hip would feel better if you add a front spoiler Tony.

We are asking nicely.:rolleyes:

[awr68]

I had a new front spoiler and then sold it to a member here. I really like the 67-8's without a front bumper and spoiler....think Red Witch! Ultra clean! Honestly without the bumper I think the spoiler looks a little weird/out of place. But I am leaving the mounting holes and it is an affordable test to do once the car is finished....I'm sure I will try one on and see what it looks like. ;)

[fleetus macmullitz]

Honestly without the bumper I think the spoiler looks a little weird/out of place.

You sure?! :P

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Bad%20Penny/penautox.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Bad%20Penny/031508GoodguysOrangeCounty224-vi.jpg

[awr68]

I knew Penny would get brought up! :lol: Don't worry I will test fit one and probably love it!! That's untill I break it off due to my low ride height! ;)

[fleetus macmullitz]

I knew Penny would get brought up! :lol:

I was provoked! :D

[tones2SS]

You sure?! :P

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Bad%20Penny/penautox.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Bad%20Penny/031508GoodguysOrangeCounty224-vi.jpg

LOL!!!
I agree. I think a front spoiler would look good as well. Just my .2 cents.
Car is gonna be awesome anyways.:unibrow: :cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I knew Penny would get brought up! :lol: Don't worry I will test fit one and probably love it!! That's untill I break it off due to my low ride height! ;)

Hey, sometimes there is a price to pay for looking good.

At least that's what I've heard..:unibrow:

Besides, what could happen?

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Camaros/Picture10.jpg

[JFR68]

I believe we looked at Penny and agreed that we liked the clean look with out a spoiler.
Jennifer Rose:willy:

[Steve1968LS2]

I knew Penny would get brought up! :lol: Don't worry I will test fit one and probably love it!! That's untill I break it off due to my low ride height! ;)


The factory ones are cheap.. $25 each.. I've broken two so far. Well, actually Bret broke one of them. lol

My new policy is to run the el cheapo on at auto-x events or no spoiler. One thing it does really well is keep bugs from squishing on the suspension. Without a front spoiler I have to go under the car and wash all the dead bugs off of my control arms, rack and such. It's a PITA.

Sometimes no front spoiler will give the illusion that the front of the car is higher than it really is.

Here's a picture with no front spoiler...
http://picsorban.com/upload/hotshoemary2b.jpg

How did my car end up in this thread??? :captain:

[fleetus macmullitz]

How did my car end up in this thread??? :captain:

Originally Posted by awr68 http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?p=170302#post170302)
Honestly without the bumper I think the spoiler looks a little weird/out of place.

I figured Penny shouldn't have to hear that kinda talk!
:D

[conekiller13]

In those shots Penny sure looks to have alot of body roll. Time for higher rate springs?

[jy211]

Hey Comp,
Back to YOUR thread :D , any new shots of the car in process???:thumbsup: :unibrow:

[comp-spec]

Here's a quick few pics of the car. There really isn't much to see at this stage, we're just sanding parts and getting them ready for next week, when we'll be documenting the repair areas with Chuck Vranas for Camaro Performer, and I'll post some pics of the repairs then. The week after we'll be spraying some paint. Then there'll be lots to see :yes:

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro38.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro39.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro40.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro41.jpg

[comp-spec]

Here's a couple pics of the drip rail after we scraped the seam sealer out of it. The seam sealer was all the way to the top of the rail.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro42.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro43.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro44.jpg

[conekiller13]

Well at least My steering wheel may make it into magazine..............

Keep up the great work guys!

[awr68]

Progress is good!! Man I'm glad to see the seam sealer totally gone! Guys, you wouldn't believe how full the joints were on the car! Chris told me that it 'expanded over night'...but the real question is, why he would paint the car after seeing how bad the sealer job was the next day? There was no better time to fix it...hell it's not like he was in a hurry he had the car for 5 months! I'm thinking that he didn't really dig out the first sealer that failed (like he promised he would do and says he did), but just ran the new sealer over the old and that's why EVERY joint was filled.

Pete, I'm sure that digging out all the sealer wasn't a real fun job, thanks for doing it though!! :thumbsup:

Let me know what day Chuck will be there!! :cheers:

[Vegas69]

Scuff and shoot?

[awr68]

I believe we looked at Penny and agreed that we liked the clean look with out a spoiler.
Jennifer Rose:willy:


Hey! My better half joned today! :woot: :lateral:

[conekiller13]

Congrats and welcome!:cheers: :unibrow: :wow: ;) :thumbsup:

[comp-spec]

Scuff and shoot?

Not quite a scuff and shoot,we'll be stripping most of the jams and doing some repairs on the body. We'll show as we get there (next week) after repaired we reassemble and finish blocking the car together, then we'll take it apart for paint.
I don't think we have to get into stripping the whole body just lots of blocking and prep

[Spiffav8]

I believe we looked at Penny and agreed that we liked the clean look with out a spoiler.
Jennifer Rose:willy:


Jenn...Did you introduce your self in the "New Members" area? ;)

[Flash68]

Hey! My better half joned today! :woot: :lateral:

That's pretty cool the wife gets to join in on the decision making. :thumbsup:

[awr68]

That's pretty cool the wife gets to join in on the decision making. :thumbsup:

Yeah it's a team effort! She has helped with all the design decisions from the beginning. Actually our first time to SEMA we spent days just shopping for seats...figured there would never be a better time to try on all the differant makes and models! She's been a big help....especially during the times when I just wanted to throw in the towel! Having an understanding car loving wife sure makes this hobby easier!! :yes:

[novanutcase]

Yeah it's a team effort! She has helped with all the design decisions from the beginning. Actually our first time to SEMA we spent days just shopping for seats...figured there would never be a better time to try on all the differant makes and models! She's been a big help....especially during the times when I just wanted to throw in the towel! Having an understanding car loving wife sure makes this hobby easier!! :yes:

Does she have a single sister???:unibrow: :D

John

[awr68]

Does she have a single sister???:unibrow: :D

John

Sorry John..no, her sister is married. But she does race cars...pretty cool chick really! :yes:

[tones2SS]

Sorry John..no, her sister is married. But she does race cars...pretty cool chick really! :yes:

That's awesome.
Any chick that races cars is AWESOME in my book. LOL!!!:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

That's awesome.
Any chick that races cars is AWESOME in my book. LOL!!!:thumbsup:

One of the many reasons I love My wife...........she autocrosses with Me! :hail:

[rwhite692]

Tony I have not been around much...Looks like you are in good hands now

Rob

[awr68]

Tony I have not been around much...Looks like you are in good hands now

Rob

Yep Rob all is good now!! :thumbsup:

[Steve68]

Welcome Jennifer, I think I may have talk to on the phone looking for your husband,

[DRJDVM's '69]

I'm surpised you arent stripping it down more....

When I went to pick up my car (yes Chris ****ed up my car too....but not as bad...mines still in metal thank god), he mentioned something about rust bubbles on the deck lid. If theres rust bubbles on the deck lid, I'd be worried that theres hidden rust waiting to bubble somewhere else..... I'm sure Pete is looking for stuff like that but..... Chris told me he fixed it, but you know how the other "fixes" worked....

Tony....call me.... I know we played phone tag for a while and I keep meaning to call you but can never find the right time....

Then we can meet up at SEMA and have a few beers.....

Ned
209-825-5579
cell 209-679-4015

[bill amsley]

ive seen petes car , im sure he will do a fine job. go pete go !
ps pete i loved your burn out performance at carlise. bill

[comp-spec]

I'm surpised you arent stripping it down more....

When I went to pick up my car (yes Chris ****ed up my car too....but not as bad...mines still in metal thank god), he mentioned something about rust bubbles on the deck lid. If theres rust bubbles on the deck lid, I'd be worried that theres hidden rust waiting to bubble somewhere else..... I'm sure Pete is looking for stuff like that but..... Chris told me he fixed it, but you know how the other "fixes" worked....



Ned, I'm sure you're not trying to cause trouble.

Tonys car was sent here to be repaired. As of right now all we got to really get into was taking it apart and looking over what was done.
As I mentioned, next week we'll be documenting the repairs with Chuck Vranas for Camaro Performer.
We are known for our paint work and as we are repairing Tonys car, at any time I feel that a panel or a spot should be stripped there will be no short cuts and it will be stripped. There are some repairs that need to be taken care of that might require some of it to be stripped but, I won't know until I get into the repairs.
This is one of the reasons there are not many pictures up right now because, I don't want everybody to think that this is getting a "scuff and shoot". The people that checked out Tonys car know there is a little bit more to making his car right than a "scuff and shoot".
So follow along and watch the progress and then make your "judgement" on the outcome of the project. I know there's a lot of eyes on this car and a lot of people saying I would do this and he should do that but, the end result will speak for itself.

[Vegas69]

I would have paid to take it down to bare metal. I realize you are fixing the car on your dollar and that shouldn't be expected.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I think a 'media blackout rule' is a very effective and necessary tool sometimes.;)

To quote Herb Tarlek, General Sales Manager of WKRP; "Hey, if they don't know you they can't hate you!"

lol

[comp-spec]

I would have paid to take it down to bare metal. I realize you are fixing the car on your dollar and that shouldn't be expected.

FIXING ON MY DOLLOR HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH STRIPPING THE CAR

[Vegas69]

I am not going to challenge you on stripping the car. That is between you and Tony.

[comp-spec]

I am not going to challenge you on stripping the car. That is between you and Tony.

Please,I don't want to get into a pissing match on stripping Tonys car.
Like I said if at anytime I think Tonys car needs to be stripped then we'll strip it.

[Stuart Adams]

Holy crap Batman, let Pete's crew do their job. He was just showing some teaser pics, Pete will do the car right. I can't believe this nit picking **** over stripping etc. Keep this thread on track fellas.

[DOOM]

Holy crap Batman, let Pete's crew do their job. He was just showing some teaser pics, Pete will do the car right. I can't believe this nit picking **** over stripping etc. Keep this thread on track fellas.

THANK YOU STUART!!!!!!!!!!!! Nuff said!!!! This is a great story lets not ruin it!

PETE KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING !!!!!!!!!!!!

Mario

[Vegas69]

Please,I don't want to get into a pissing mach on stripping Tonys car.
Like I said if at anytime I think Tonys car needs to be stripped then we'll strip it.

Good enough Pete. I am not doubting you...many people I know have said good things about your shop. Never meant to be a pissing match.

[jonny51]

I saw Pete's Camaro in his Avatar at SEMA(I think it was 06)The paint work was amazing.It's pretty big of Pete to step up like this and do this for another board member.:captain:

[skatinjay27]

im lost... i think i need a reminder of what this thread is about. "wink wink" pic pic. lol

[fleetus macmullitz]

I saw Pete's Camaro in his Avatar at SEMA(I think it was 06)The paint work was amazing.It's pretty big of Pete to step up like this and do this for another board member.

:thumbsup:

"You are remembered in life for the problems you create...or the problems you solve."

I didn't write it, but it is worth repeating.

It sure sums up Pete's gift.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Sorry Pete..... I wasnt trying to cause trouble at all..... that was not my intention at all....sorry it turned into that type of post. My apologies.

You are the professional and your work speaks for itself. Your judgement is 1000x better than mine..... I have no doubt you will do the best job possible. Your work is topnotch

My apologies.....

[rlplive]

Carter has been working around the clock on this...what a guy! So here it is...the new look!! :unibrow:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/AWR_Final_silver.jpg

That is going to look incredible, it looks awesome with all of the dark colors and no bling. Kind of reminds me of the Batmobile.

[awr68]

That is going to look incredible, it looks awesome with all of the dark colors and no bling. Kind of reminds me of the Batmobile.


Thanks!! :cheers:

[awr68]

Sorry Pete, for not having your back!! I was out of town for a couple days and missed all of this!

Guys, Pete is a Pro and doesn't deserve any questioning! I shipped the car from coast to coast (litterly!) because I completely trust him to do the car. As he said, everything that needs to be done will be done to make the car right this time and that's good enough for me.

I know that a lot of people would just want to strip the car and start fresh...but to be honest so far we don't feel that that's needed. If Chris did anything right it probably was the body work. That was in the beginning of course when his heart was still fully in the project.

The car will be blocked like a mother to get a lot of the excess material off the car and that will of course straighten it even more. And the pics you are seeing this week is just the begining of that.

So lets let Pete and his guys do what's needed and enjoy the pics, repairs, and transformation of the build!

Pete, again I am so sorry that you felt questioned, you certainly don't deserve that!!

So we all good now? Go team!! :lateral:

[comp-spec]

Thanks,
Listen guys it's all good
Alright, this is the week we start our repairs. So there should be lots to see and talk about. Once we get into it we'll see how deep we have to go.
We're pretty psyched to get going. This will be an interesting week.
When my guys are into it they can rock pretty good :thumbsup:

[dmc69]

This is one sick ride... and a great story! :lateral:

[syborg tt]

?? who is US Collision - It looks like there in Bridgeview - heck that where i grew up.

[DOOM]

?? who is US Collision - It looks like there in Bridgeview - heck that where i grew up.

Im at 8650 so Thomas right next door to Midway Truck parts 87th and Harlem

Mario

[syborg tt]

Im at 8650 so Thomas right next door to Midway Truck parts 87th and Harlem

Mario

Yep, I know exactly where you are - so how's your camaro coming along ?

ps one Day I might stop by if i'm in the area.

[DOOM]

I have just about everthing in place to start. Im waiting for my floor from MIKES CUSTOM CARS then Ican go full speed. Stop by anytime I spend half my life in the place,
Mario

[Musclerodz]

?? who is US Collision - It looks like there in Bridgeview - heck that where i grew up.
It was mentioned earlier in the thread they donated all the materials for the job.

[awr68]

It was mentioned earlier in the thread they donated all the materials for the job.

Yep! Mario ownes US Collision and as Mike said, Mario donated ALL needed materials! BIG.....no, HUGE thanks Mario!! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

It was mentioned earlier in the thread they donated all the materials for the job.


That's pretty awesome.

[mike3283]

I just wanted to put in a good word for Pete.

While I have never met him, he painted my bosses 67 Shelby Mustang look-alike Outlaw 10.5 drag car and it looks amazing. My boss, Jason, has nothing but good things to say about him and his work. Definitely a job very well done. :cheers:

I am sure the car will look awesome when it is done.

-Mike

[tones2SS]

Yep! Mario ownes US Collision and as Mike said, Mario donated ALL needed materials! BIG.....no, HUGE thanks Mario!! :thumbsup:

Another member stepping up.
GOOD JOB!!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[conekiller13]

Once again greatest group of people anywhere:thumbsup:

[trapin]

I am just laughing at the fact that this painter's treachery is about to become public knowledge in a major publication soon. You can't buy revenge any sweeter than that. LOL!!!

Anthony I love the rendering. There is just something about silver '68 Camaros with black SS stripes that I love. Not sure why that is. :D

Hey if it should ever happen that we have our cars at an event together I want a picture of the two side-by-side. Two Anthony's with their silver and black '68 Camaros. Good luck with the rest of the build my friend. :captain:

[conekiller13]

It's not silver................it's Silverstone gray metallic:drool:

[awr68]

I am just laughing at the fact that this painter's treachery is about to become public knowledge in a major publication soon. You can't buy revenge any sweeter than that. LOL!!!

Anthony I love the rendering. There is just something about silver '68 Camaros with black SS stripes that I love. Not sure why that is. :D

Hey if it should ever happen that we have our cars at an event together I want a picture of the two side-by-side. Two Anthony's with their silver and black '68 Camaros. Good luck with the rest of the build my friend. :captain:

Tony, I would love to have both cars at an event, that would be too cool!!
FWIW, pics of your car (that I saved to my hard drive) sold me on the SS stripe! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

It's not silver................it's Silverstone gray metallic:drool:

Yep after a year+ of saying it should go Silverstone you finally get your way! ;) Thanks for being persistant...it's going to look killer!! :yes:

I just pray it's sunny the day it comes home! This color LOVES sun!! :unibrow:

[96z28ss]

Yep after a year+ of saying it should go Silverstone you finally get your way! ;) Thanks for being persistant...it's going to look killer!! :yes:

I just pray it's sunny the day it comes home! This color LOVES sun!! :unibrow:

Umm we're in Oregon. The sun isn't going to be back till may or june next year.

[awr68]

Umm we're in Oregon. The sun isn't going to be back till may or june next year.

Come on, can't I dream? :P It's pretty damn nice today!! ;)

[comp-spec]

A few pics as we get into it.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro45.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro46.jpg

More to come.....

[awr68]

There goes the blue!! :woot:

Thanks for the pics Pete!!

[96z28ss]

I guess some people jumped the gun here cause it looks like its brought back down and started over.

[V8TV]

Mario,

That's very cool of you to donate the materials... does your shop specialize in collision, or do you take on other projects as well?

Pete,

Good luck as the adventure begins! The car is in great hands and we look forward to seeing it evolve!

[bigtyme1]

Tony, your making me sick! most likely you will be way done before me. I can't wait to see it. Pete, you never know I just may in the mood for a road trip.

[comp-spec]

hinges before stripping and sand blasting
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro48.jpg

and after...
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro49.jpg

[comp-spec]

a few more of the doors....
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro47.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro50.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro51.jpg

Here's the window regulators ect..
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro52.jpg

[comp-spec]

Pete, you never know I just may in the mood for a road trip.

Any time man...

[bigtyme1]

Thanks PETE:cheers:

Anthony, throw them window regulators away and or Electric Life, This is the time to do it.

[Spiffav8]

Pete your doing a great job. Thank you very much for keeping us up to date and for posting all the pictures.

:thumbsup:

[trapin]

Tony, I would love to have both cars at an event, that would be too cool!!
FWIW, pics of your car (that I saved to my hard drive) sold me on the SS stripe! :thumbsup:
I almost didn't go with that stripe but changed my mind at the last minute. I had purchased the stencel from Classic Industries with the intention of using it but told the guy to leave it off when I saw the car all in silver. Later that night I kept thinking that I might get bored with the car being only one color and regret that I didn't have that stripe on there. I called him the next day and told him to go ahead and put it on. I am so glad I did. I just think silver is one of those colors that "needs something" to break it up. Black and silver...how can you go wrong? Yours appears to be a shade darker than mine. Mine is 'Machine Silver Metallic' off the 2006 Corvette.

Should be sweet Anthony. Can't wait to see it.

[dhondagod]

What method do you use to strip the nooks and crannies of the door like that? Stripper? Media blast? Tiny little fingers with sandpaper?


Chris:cool:

[ProdigyCustoms]

Wow what a killer set of doors! Super clean inner structure. Looking good Pete

[comp-spec]

What method do you use to strip the nooks and crannies of the door like that? Stripper? Media blast? Tiny little fingers with sandpaper?


Chris:cool:

all of the above

[65 347]

Pete and Mario, very stand up what you are doing, wish you the best

[tones2SS]

Pete your doing a great job. Thank you very much for keeping us up to date and for posting all the pictures.

:thumbsup:

I agree!!!
Keep up the great work.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[comp-spec]

Chuck was here today shooting pics of the repair areas for the Mag article. I figured I'd post some pics of whats going on....We did some repair areas for chuck and put some areas in primer. We'll finish repairing and periming the areas, then next week Chuck will come back and get some shots of re-seam sealing , and spraying some color around the hinge areas to re-assemble for final line up and block sanding. Then he'll be back after that to shoot the color going on the car.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro53.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro54.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro55.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro56.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro57.jpg

[comp-spec]

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro58.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro59.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro60.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro62.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro63.jpg

[bigtyme1]

Got an idea for the Magazine article, Take a group shot at the lateral G party in VEGAS! just an idea?

[awr68]

Pete, good to hear today went as planned! Hope Chuck got some good shots! Everything is looking great!! Thanks for the pics!

[Steve1968LS2]

Got an idea for the Magazine article, Take a group shot at the lateral G party in VEGAS! just an idea?

Great Idea!

[awr68]

Got an idea for the Magazine article, Take a group shot at the lateral G party in VEGAS! just an idea?

Good idea Mark!! I really hope Curtis can make it!!

[Spiffav8]

Good idea Mark!! I really hope Curtis can make it!!

I'm getting more and more depressed the closer we get. :(

[conekiller13]

No updates or other posts in five days? What's going on here?

[comp-spec]

Here's a little something for everyone to talk about.
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro68.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro69.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro70.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro71.jpg

[68protouring454]

damn, that is waiting to crack. the first builder did the 1/4's also? or where they on there?
how you fixing that pete?
i love the no rear filler seams also, those love to to crack the seam sealer let alone the filler

[96z28ss]

Just a little filler !

[comp-spec]

damn, that is waiting to crack. the first builder did the 1/4's also? or where they on there?
how you fixing that pete?
i love the no rear filler seams also, those love to to crack the seam sealer let alone the filler

The first body man just used too much plastic, it doesn't need to be that thick there.

Were going to strip back the whole area, re-metal work it, fix the trunk gaps, the re-do the body work.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/68camaro/camaro72.jpg

[comp-spec]

just fixed the link. will a moderator put this in Pete's post

is there a problem with a link?

[96z28ss]

is there a problem with a link?

all I'm seeing is x's in your post you have one to many of these / in your link

[comp-spec]

all I'm seeing is x's in your post you have one to many of these / in your link

fixed ;)