68 Camaro build

[Swain]

So I just picked up a new project. Bought this car last week, and this past sat tore the fenders core support all the wiring. The car had a 305 block that ran like a dog 700r4 tranny. I will be taking this all out and replacing it with either a 383 or LS power and 6 speed I hope. The car lucky has no rust only 2 small places so I got lucky.. Check out those valve covers haha

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/130.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/128.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/newcamera005.jpg

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Jason

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/newcamera001.jpg

[Patrick]

Looks like a nice start....


You should definitely plan the build around the valve covers!!!

[awr68]

Congrats on the project! Keep us updated....oh, and we'll help you spend your money!! :unibrow:

Go with a LSx motor!! Even if it's carbed for awhile it's a move in the right direction!! :cheers:

[Swain]

Looks like a nice start....


You should definitely plan the build around the valve covers!!!

Ya the valve covers is what sold me on the car.. JK

I plan on just tearing the car down then going from their. I will keep the pics coming.

[tones2SS]

Congrats on the project! Keep us updated....oh, and we'll help you spend your money!! :unibrow:

Go with a LSx motor!! Even if it's carbed for awhile it's a move in the right direction!! :cheers:

That's what I was thinking as well. Go with the LSX motor!!! Although a nice 383 stroker all done up is a nice motor as well.
Body looks to be in pretty good condition.
GOOD LUCK!!!:thumbsup:

[ArisESQ]

LS for sure! And try to adapt the valve covers to fit.

[Swain]

LS for sure! And try to adapt the valve covers to fit.

I will be working on it again this weekend, ill keep posting the pictures. I may just do a carb motor not sure on how deep the pockets can go haha

[tones2SS]

I will be working on it again this weekend, ill keep posting the pictures. I may just do a carb motor not sure on how deep the pockets can go haha

If you do carbed, will it be a 383 like you mentioned earlier? That would be NICE!!! Nice little engines for the Camaros.:unibrow: :unibrow:
GOOD LUCK!:thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

[blown9746]

I was supposed to go look at that car last week. Is your first post a typo? His ad said it had a 350 in it. Good start.

[Swain]

I was supposed to go look at that car last week. Is your first post a typo? His ad said it had a 350 in it. Good start.

No he had no clue about the car We bought it 2 weeks back. I looked up the block numbers it said it was a 305 2 bolt main from 1978-79. It ran like crap too.

[blown9746]

yeah I've been looking for a car for months and it seems there are a lot of sellers that don't know anything about what they have, think their $14k car is a barret jackson car, or just seem totally unwilling to answer questions on the phone (which sucks because most cars are at least a 2 hr drive for me to look at).

[Swain]

My friend and I sand blasted the sub frame and core support this weekend, Then we shot some primer on it. Next weekend we will be painting it all black then I should have my DSE stage 1 kit this weds. It's coming along slowly......Here is a few pictures..

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/100_0458.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/100_0457.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/100_0456.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/100_0455.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/100_0454.jpg

[Vegas69]

Excellent work:thumbsup:

[awr68]

It looks good! Just remember slow progress is still progress! There was plenty of times that I wan't making any progress!! :thumbsup:

[67rstbkt]

Great progress! I think you just motivated me to get into the garage and do some work, Thanks!

[Swain]

Great progress! I think you just motivated me to get into the garage and do some work, Thanks!

No problem thanks for the response. Everything will be painted next weekend. Will post more pics this weekend.

[Swain]

Mods can we move this too PROJECT UPDATE PAGE

Thanks.

[XcYZ]

Moved for you. :thumbsup:

[DriverzInc]

Looks like a cool project. Keep us updated!

[waynieZ]

Its looking good

[ProdigyCustoms]

Awesome. Keep up the good work.

[rwhite692]

Looks like a good car to start a project with, keep the updates coming!

[Swain]

Hope fully I get to work on it this weekend just been busy with shopping for x mas. I will get some more pics

Jason

[Jr]

Jason,
PM sent. What are your goals for the car?

[Swain]

Well i play on putting a 5 speed in it, the motor not too sure yet probably just a 383 stoker. The front suspension is DSE stage 1 then I will prolly use some Bear Brakes front and rear nothing to crazy. The rear I still have that up in the air as well. The interior was all re done not long ago besides the front seats which I bought some used ones that will be recovered. The body is really straight haven't even started sanding that down. That could get scary. The under neath of the car is good besides the driver side floor has some rot. I probably will replace that piece this weekend, So I can get the sub frame back on to get this project rolling. I bought some global west body mount bushings to use. I will be sure to post pics up this weekend.

Jason

[Swain]

So I put the sub frame back on this weekend and the suspension. I wanted to get the car rolling again here are some pictures. DSE stage 1 kit. Global West body mount bushings. Brakes are to come still.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/front2.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/front5.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/front4.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/front3.jpg

[Jr]

I like the progress. What kind of rims are you going to go with? Budnik?

[Swain]

Ya, not sure on what design yet or what finish I cannot make my mind up on a color for the car. Soo many options hahah.

[Swain]

Here is some pics I had taken a few weeks ago... I have both quarters off now the roof is coming off next. Putting my mini tubs in this week with new outer tubs as well. Soo much work but o well.





http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/100_0646.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/100_0647.jpg

[tones2SS]

She's coming along.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[Swain]

Here is the Tub welded in.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/wheeltub2.jpg


One more
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/wheeltub.jpg

Here is the car turned around ready to start the mini tub install.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/wheeltub3.jpg

The roof needs to be replaced so that will be next...

[waynieZ]

Nice work.

[Swain]

So my sheet metal will be mocked up this weekend, and I need to start on my wheels but I cannot think of a color I can settle on. I love the color of Bad Penny but I would then have the same year car and color as Steve and we live in the same county cant have that. The car was black but that's a pain to clean, any other suggestions? I need to know the color of the car to determine what color I will be powder coating the centers. Maybe candy apple red? Maybe a color with a pearl?

Help :question:

Jay

[jy211]

head to the high line car dealers. Look at the Aston Martin, Lambo etc colors :D

[speedshftr]

very nice project you have going
im currently doing a 68 also.im in the stage where i need to pick a color.i have the ppg import and domestic books home with me now.hopefully this weekend ill figure it out.good luck with your car.by the looks of it your doing a great job.do i see the solid mounts for radiator support?im going same route because my whole front end is welded up.

[Swain]

Here are the pics of the old roof a little rotted I found out...Tons of Bondo...

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/camaroroof2.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/camaroroof.jpg

Back of the car with the new metal mocked up..

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/camaroback.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/camaroside.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/camaroside2.jpg

[Swain]

Next on the list is the G link rear suspension, with a ford 9". Then the wheel design is still up in the air.

[jcal87]

looking good I'll be starting the same process with my car here shortly and I gotta tell you I'm scared to death to find out what lerks under all my paint and I think I'm gonna end up like you and having to replace quarters and roof etc.

[Swain]

looking good I'll be starting the same process with my car here shortly and I gotta tell you I'm scared to death to find out what lerks under all my paint and I think I'm gonna end up like you and having to replace quarters and roof etc.

Ya I never thought I would be getting this deep into the body work but its a fun learning experience. I hope to have it done within the next year.

[jcal87]

yeah i just hope the cars worth what i paid for it when i dig into it

[tones2SS]

Making some progress there my man.
Keep us posted.:cheers:

[Swain]

So I got my car on the ground, installed the G link suspension I got from Frank @ Prodigy Customs. Wasn't to bad to install at all. I had a currie 9 " built. Now on wheels not sure what size to run yet. I will be using Budnik Triggers.

[Swain]

Few new pics 20x11 rear wheel

[tones2SS]

Very cool.
That should look really good.:thumbsup:

[tgvettes]

Jay
I like that wheel a lot. what is that one called

Tonny

[Swain]

Jay
I like that wheel a lot. what is that one called

Tonny

Trigger

The pockets are brushed and the face and hoop is polished.

I still may get the centers done gun metal with brushed hoops....Still thinking haha

[blown9746]

any updates on this car?

[Swain]

Finally got some pics uploaded.

I have sprayed the bottom with Liner, painted my housing, mocked up my rear brakes, started on door gaps.

Should have it to the body shop hopefully next month.

Going back to 18" wheels not sure what design yet.

[Ron in SoCal]

Car and gaps look great Jay....:thumbsup:

What made you decide to go back to 18's?

[Swain]

Car and gaps look great Jay....:thumbsup:

What made you decide to go back to 18's?

I didn't want such a tall tire. I also wanna drive the hell out of the car, so I i figured it would ride a lot nicer with 18's on all 4's.

[Swain]

Well its been some time since I have posted.

Finally found someone to do the rest of the body prep and paint work for a really good deal. I will post progress pictures in the next few weeks. The shop is right next door to ours. It's nice to have the car walking distance so I can check it out every so often. The color I think I am going with is Matador Red Mica from the new Lexus color chart.

[Ron in SoCal]

Good choice! That color will POP...:thumbsup:

[Swain]

Thanks..

Thinking of doing brushed rims with gray centers. Should look good.

[The WidowMaker]

Awesome!!! Keep us updated on paint.

what kind of red is the lexus? metallic, bright etc?

[Ron in SoCal]

Tim the color is so cool. To me, Lexus has a lot of great colors and I'm surprised more PT cars don't take a hard look at them:

http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=981&bih=661&q=lexus+matador+red+mica&gbv=2&aq=2&aqi=g3&aql=&oq=lexus+mat

[killer67]

Awesome!!! Keep us updated on paint.

what kind of red is the lexus? metallic, bright etc?

Cool color Jay! I think it is a 3 stage metallic or pearlescent paint with mica rock in it instead of powdered metal. Reflects AND refracts light unlike other metallics. Very glittery with cool illumination changes. It's a nice, deep red. BTW, love the build :thumbsup:

[Swain]

Some updates... Gap work, Welding the lower fender to the top. Shave the side marker lights. 18" One off wheel we just did that will weigh about 20 lbs after pockets machined in.

[ironworks]

18" One off wheel we just did that will weigh about 20 lbs after pockets machined in.


Who is doing the One Off wheels???? :D :D :D :D

[Swain]

Who is doing the One Off wheels???? :D :D :D :D


Forgiato haha .

I sent a customer your way his name is Marc from Texas. He needs a chassis for a 56. He said he was gunna call you. Great customer.

[ironworks]

Forgiato haha .

I sent a customer your way his name is Marc from Texas. He needs a chassis for a 56. He said he was gunna call you. Great customer.

Thanks, We have done a few of those.

[BanditDave]

Well its been some time since I have posted.

Finally found someone to do the rest of the body prep and paint work for a really good deal. I will post progress pictures in the next few weeks. The shop is right next door to ours. It's nice to have the car walking distance so I can check it out every so often. The color I think I am going with is Matador Red Mica from the new Lexus color chart.

SOMMMBITCH!!! :faint: Just when I thought I was going to be original someone beats me to the final paint. AWESOME Color choice dude...can't wait to see what it looks like. I agree...for whatever reason Lexus is always over looked. :thumbsup:

[Swain]

Few more pics. Been working on the front end.

My Buddy who was helping me with the car got in a very bad motorcycle accident so I may have to send the car out to someone get the rest of it finished. Trying to do get everything done I can myself to keep the cost down.

Put a new hood on, also top nose panel.

[coolwelder62]

Jay,nice project.I Hope your friend will be OK.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott M.

[Spiffav8]

Well its been some time since I have posted.

Finally found someone to do the rest of the body prep and paint work for a really good deal. I will post progress pictures in the next few weeks. The shop is right next door to ours. It's nice to have the car walking distance so I can check it out every so often. The color I think I am going with is Matador Red Mica from the new Lexus color chart.

Perfect color choice!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Swain]

Almost got it done... Will post completed pics this weekend.

[settintrendz]

Merry Christmas!!!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/settintrendz/renderings/budnik.jpg

[Swain]

Merry Christmas!!!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/settintrendz/renderings/budnik.jpg

Adam,

It looks Bad Ass. Thanks for getting that done. Merry Christmas talk with you soon. :thumbsup:

[Moabdude]

Cool those 69 fog lights.:unibrow:
This is how I did mine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/bramrook/Brams%20Camaro/Afb014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/bramrook/DSC_0007.jpg

[Swain]

Your car looks good. What grill did you use? I'm still kicking that up in the air.

[Moabdude]

Your car looks good. What grill did you use? I'm still kicking that up in the air.

Billet grill from Classic Industries.

[Swain]

Put on my new trunk Lid yesterday, Then worked on the front aligning all the panels.

[Kendall Burleson]

Killer car is Alan give you any pointer?love it more pic:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Great updates.

[Swain]

Killer car is Alan give you any pointer?love it more pic:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

He has only seen a little of the car. He will have too many different ideas for the car lol better to have it done then show it. Plan on autocrossing it and taking it to all the shows. Trying to get him to finally get workin on his 55. Told him he needs a chassis from Rodger "Ironworks". He cannot make his mide up but I said you can't go wrong with that stuff up in bakersfield Baby.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Nice.:thumbsup:

[settintrendz]

Looks sweet buddy! Now lets get it up here!!

[Swain]

Making those arrangements. May just tow it out myself in the next week or so. :thumbsup:

[Kendall Burleson]

He has only seen a little of the car. He will have too many different ideas for the car lol better to have it done then show it. Plan on autocrossing it and taking it to all the shows. Trying to get him to finally get workin on his 55. Told him he needs a chassis from Rodger "Ironworks". He cannot make his mide up but I said you can't go wrong with that stuff up in bakersfield Baby.:thumbsup:

I talk with Alan over the Thanksgiving weekend when his here in Boerne Texas he told me about the 55 I want to get some pictures of it.

[Swain]

Threw one of my wheel centers in a old Rim Outer to see how its going to look.

The center will be Ceramic Coated Gray with a Brushed Rim.

18x8 weighed 20.2lbs not bad

We changed the profile on the area, cut some weight.

[settintrendz]

^^^^ Badass ^^^^

[Swain]

So I think these rear brakes have got to go. They are brand new anyone looking for a set of these. Baer Iron Sport big bear Turino ends.

I am running the T4 up front so I want to use Baers SS4's for the rear.

[Swain]

Some lucky kid took those off me when I sold the motor. Those were the ugliest things I have ever seen.

[Swain]

Few updates.

Car is off at Settin Trendz up in Fresno, They are going to work their Magic on the Custom Fab things i wanted done, also paint.

Picked up a LS3 long block from a friend for practically nothing. The engine was in a 1960 Impala for a month then the car had a small electrical fire which the intake had melted and left crap all over the engine. I tore the heads off sent them to the media blaster and now getting ready to put it back together.

The engine was a GM Crate with the 480 Cam upgrade. Should be a decent starter engine.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/LS3BUILD2.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/LS3BUILD1.jpg

[Swain]

putting the heads back on and Painted the engine.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/LS3engine.jpg

[Matt@BOS]

Nice score with the LS3! They're good motors and they've got plenty of potential.

Matt

[Swain]

Ya engine had 25 miles on it I paid under 1k for it :hail:

With BS front runner set up chowww

[Roberts68]

Ya engine had 25 miles on it I paid under 1k for it :hail:

With BS front runner set up chowww

Right place. Right time.

Napolean Dynamite voice= "Goll... Lucky"
:thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

Ya engine had 25 miles on it I paid under 1k for it :hail:

Great score!!:thumbsup:

[67XR7]

not sure if you had your wheels powdercoated yet, and I know the color is not for everyone but the flat gold center with that color would really make it pop!

[Swain]

not sure if you had your wheels powdercoated yet, and I know the color is not for everyone but the flat gold center with that color would really make it pop!

Centers are not done yet, I was thinking that too. Decisions.....

[67XR7]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/norcalcougar/50deep03.jpg

[MisterD]

Subscribed, great build and progress! I am also working on a 67 with an ls1/T56 conversion. The engine swap turned into a "floor pan, subframe, suspension and full re-wire" project, lol. I wish I had the funds to do the body work. I will keep it a "sleeper" look for now...:yes: Can't wait to see the progress on yours, I really like the 69 lights in the lower valance, great job with that. See you around so cal sometime....

[Swain]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.347398475290352.96811.138111702885698

I'll update pics off FB this weekend.

Shaved drip rails.

Rear spoiler is getting worked right now.

Front lower valance will look similar to Marquez's with the 69 lights.

Car will get primed next week then blocked 3 times

[Swain]

Here are some shots of the spoiler, we will be changing a few things on it, so i should have more pictures soon.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/68SideViewSpoiler.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/68Spoiler.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/68SpoilerFab2.jpg

[Swain]

The rear is to look like this new rendering.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/68renderingNew.jpg

[Matt@BOS]

I really dig the front too! Please tell me you are posting this from work, or at least while sitting at the airport on your way back. :lol:

[Swain]

I really dig the front too! Please tell me you are posting this from work, or at least while sitting at the airport on your way back. :lol:


Party's over Matt... I'm back to Work hahaha:rolleyes:

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/FrontValance4.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/FrontValance3.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/FrontValance.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/FrontValance2.jpg

Few Updated Pics

[The WidowMaker]

damn buddy. from a diy garage start to a pro shop :thumbsup: . looks like youre in good hands.

[coolwelder62]

Rear spoiler & lower valance are outstanding.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Swain]

Thanks guys. Adam @ Settin Trendz has a lot of great ideas, lettin him do his thing. :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Man, those are some very tasteful mods.:thumbsup:

[whytry]

Love that rear valance!!!

[Ricochet]

Looks great! The rear spoiler & front valance look great!:thumbsup:

[Swain]

Car is in primer now....:thumbsup: Here are some pictures

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/TruckOpen_zpsef4684a1.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/TrunkInPrimer_zpsbfc03c42.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/PrimerStage_zps24f40863.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/FinishedSpoiler_zps2d2f76f7.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/Valanceprimered_zpsd64688b8.jpg

[Swain]

New Stainless tanked I picked up off Ebay

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/E2B3DE96-3B9A-454E-961E-F9EB9CDD7522-55995-000011168C482D32.jpg

[tubbed69]

looking real good Jay

[geberhard]

Jay theMaro is coming up bad ass! I love the subtle stuff oo, front valance (I want one :) came out killer!

[Swain]

Thanks buddy :thumbsup:

[Swain]

looking real good Jay

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/86933508-C563-4F8A-B9C6-423BEAE33B00-73943-000016068282806D.jpg

Parts are adding up, since my wedding has past it's all car parts now :)

[Swain]

More Pics Paint in about a week.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/FinalPrimerRear.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/CamaroFinalPrimer.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/CamaroFinalPrimerleftside.jpg

[bulldog19]

Looks good Jay. I assume the tape is used to not ruin the body lines?

[Swain]

Yes keep them perfect and straight.

[settintrendz]

Looks good Jay. I assume the tape is used to not ruin the body lines?

You got it John. We block up to the tape line (one edge is on the bodyline), then put the tape on the other side of the line and do it again. Like Jay said, it keeps the bodyline straight and crisp.

[The WidowMaker]

great work guys!

[John510]

Awesome. Gettin closer :yes:

[DFRESH]

I've never seen this build thread somehow. I love the front end mods--that is one of the coolest setups i've seen yet. Outstanding! I may have missed it, but did you decide on wheel color yet? The gold would look awesome with the right wheel for sure and would set your car apart even more so. Gold sounds risky--but you are working at the right place to do it over and over. Glad you found a great deal on the LS3 also--that is great.

D

[Swain]

Thanks for compliments guys. Getting very excited to getting it back home.
Doug not sure what finish ill be going with being around wheels everyday I change my mind every day it seems like. Haha

[settintrendz]

????????????

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/settintrendz/swain_rollpan_final800x618.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/settintrendz/renderings/swain_rollpan_final_gold800x618.jpg

[cencalc6]

Great Job Adam! :cheers:

[Swain]

Little update. Exhaust is coming along but will be a little thicker by the body area

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/B04DC2E1-8E74-490F-81E5-20B4FAF9C9B1-11230-000003059EC016FE.jpg

[The WidowMaker]

Nice!

[Roberts68]

That's looking great! It looks a bit more subtle or less one-off than in the rendering. Please don't take that as condescending because I don't mean it to be. I am just trying to say I notice a little less of the shape depicted in the rendering and the valance does not show the crease depicted that follows the contour of the tips. I had noticed that the rendering mimiced the shape of the front valance in the rear.

I sincerely envy those wheels. My $.02 is to stick with a silver/gray/brushed/blasted finish. The gold may work with that color but given your other accessories I would continue the theme.

[coolwelder62]

Jay,Camaro's rear spoiler is sweet.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Exhaust tip's fit the car perfect.Scott Mock.

[Bsinclair]

subscribed as I'm doing a 68 also...

[Swain]

We are going to fatten up the area around the body line on the tips. Also have to talk to Adam on the bumper he said he narrowed it, so I think it will look best either Brushed or Body Color, even charcoal grey which I may do with all the billet parts, exhaust, and wheel centers. We are almost there. :unibrow:

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/4A51BF1C-5262-4D9E-92D5-D28A31D6BC18-38246-00000A6920355276_zpse65aae4f.jpg
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http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/8E33239D-CA78-4383-89BF-6A7BFE7C189F-38246-00000A690D7973A9_zpsd2592220.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/953FDB3E-4849-4F4D-A977-20157B877E02-38246-00000A69069A0B38_zpsd96b50b3.jpg
Roll Pan before install

[Flash68]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/settintrendz/renderings/swain_rollpan_final_gold800x618.jpg

Red and Gold FTW! just like Big Red. :thumbsup:

[John510]

Coooooooooooooool!!!!!!!

[geberhard]

really looing amazing! I am not too crazy on the rear tailight billet bezel, but aside form that the car is looking smoking!!!

[Swain]

really looing amazing! I am not too crazy on the rear tailight billet bezel, but aside form that the car is looking smoking!!!

We are going to machine down the bezels a bit then ceramic coat them charcoal

[geberhard]

Awesome!!!

[tubbed69]

car is looking great Jay

[Swain]

My car is coming along slowly. Should have some pics soon. Here is the last pic I have of the Roll Pan installed. Sorry for the phone picture.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/RollPan_zpsf8bc5464.jpg

[ccracin]

Lookin good Jay! The pan looks awesome. Thanks for the help on the wheels too. :thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

Jay any progress is sure better than no progress,rear looks great

[Swain]

Well guys almost there. Adam shot the inside of the Trunk and Hood. Here is a picture of the Color I went with. Matador Red Mica

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps227feb3f.png (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/null_zps227feb3f.png.html)

[Ron in SoCal]

Moar pics Jay :bump:

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps947cb4ca.jpg

[Richio1]

Very nice. Love the color. Big milestone getting color shot.

Looking forward to seeing it come together.

[Spiffav8]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ed.Capen]

Jay, The Camaro is turning out over the top. Nice changes to the body, rear spoiler is out standing..
Keep up the great work..
Goodguy Ed:thumbsup:

[Swain]

Thanks guys getting very excited.

[tubbed69]

looks great Jay,thats alot of cool work done on your car

[geberhard]

jay so awesome! I dig the color as well!! Keep her coming!

[The WidowMaker]

Beautiful!!!!

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps251eaa23.png (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/null_zps251eaa23.png.html)
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Few more shots..

[Roberts68]

I missed a couple of updates but I have to say "WOW!" That color really pops in the last picture under sunlight! Looks great Jay!:drool:

[waynieZ]

It looks sweet!

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsb22e2db2.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/null_zpsb22e2db2.jpg.html)
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps03617490.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/null_zps03617490.jpg.html)

Ran low on paint so it should be finished today or tomorrow....Getting pretty excited.

[John510]

Nice! Nothing feels better than once you finally get some color on it

[Swain]

Nice! Nothing feels better than once you finally get some color on it

Ya it is I feel like you and I are in the same Boat with our cars. Yours came out very nice John, Everytime I see an update it makes my day. Adam @ Settintrendz is shooting clear on it right now. I will update pictures soon as i get them.

[eric1967]

Looking good Jay. Keep us posted. Thanks Eric

[tubbed69]

Really looking good Jay,sure gets exciting seeing this close,keep pics coming,color looks great.

[geberhard]

Jay, I probably missed on the earlier posts, have any [pics on how you did the driprail shave?

[Swain]

Painttttttttttttttt...... :headspin:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps9fa65666.png (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/null_zps9fa65666.png.html)

[randy]

now you finally get to see what you been building. What will be the first thing you install on your car so you can feel a sense of accomplishment?

[Rick D]

Nice Jay, it's always a great day when you finally get paint on the car.

[Swain]

now you finally get to see what you been building. What will be the first thing you install on your car so you can feel a sense of accomplishment?

Billet tail lights that will be ceramic coated charcoal grey

[Swain]

Guess what I picked up today.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsb1559a81.jpg

[tubbed69]

thats a good day Jay,cool picture

[Roberts68]

So, as I click on the link I tell Jodi about the guy I bought that one carburetor from picked up his car from paint and she says "is that the only picture he has?"
Well Jay? Where are the rest of the pictures?:gitrdun:

[randy]

now the fun part. enjoy putting a nice bumper on your fresh paint lol. Trust me its nerve racking

[Swain]

I had to drive 260 miles each way. Then unloaded the car right into my garage ill pull it out tomorrow for pics. DSE Subframe is on order:G-Dub: :flag2:

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps3abcc8b8.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/null_zps3abcc8b8.jpg.html)

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsd357cfc2.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps5a4d16a9.jpg
Few more pics old sub frame with DSE stage one is on its way out. DSE sub on order :bigun2:

[Rick D]

Looks great Jay! So are you finishing it up at your place now?

[Swain]

Ya it's at my house in Huntington Beach

[tubbed69]

really moving along now Jay,you sure will be happy with the DSE subframe,quality parts

[waynieZ]

It looks great glad its home!

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps1dc5fe98.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps5ba3964c.jpg
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http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsf23c0fef.jpg
Few more pictures

[Lenie]

Gotta be stoked, she's home and looking great. Congrats Jay, great colors.

[Swain]

Ya still really hasn't sank in that its really home lol. Where to start now. My Sub won't be here for 4 weeks. I guess I will start getting all the small things together. Need to bring my Trans over from my parents house and clean it up.

[coolwelder62]

Firewall look's great,Paint job is smooth!!!!!.Love the color.Those fender & coresurport hardware nice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Swain]

Few pics...
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps2185c5d8.jpg
Coated parts
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsa09138d3.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps99b840cd.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsb8ed6bda.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsae6047d0.jpg
Center console
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps55872267.jpg

[72Z/28]

Very nice!!!! Love the color of the tips and the tailights housing

[tubbed69]

Santa came early,very nice Jay

[chr2002ca]

Looks awesome Jay. Love everything you're doing with this build. Top shelf. :thumbsup:

[randy]

Few pics...

Center console
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps55872267.jpg

Your center console looks happy. Its even smiling lol
Where did you get those washer and bolts for the core support?

[Swain]

Your center console looks happy. Its even smiling lol
Where did you get those washer and bolts for the core support?


Adam @ settintrendz.com. He made them and supprised me with all the cool hardware.

[Rick D]

Looks great Jay, nice job!! Any pictures of it outside in the sun??

[66fury]

your car looks great.are the exhaust tips painted or coated with something special? if so what?

[Swain]

Ceramic coated charcoal grey

[streetbird]

I like how you shaved the drip rails.

[GregWeld]

I guess I was too short to have reached this thread earlier! Not sure how I missed it!


Nice build going on Jay! Very nice mods!



My son is doing carbon fiber and just moved to Redondo Beach.... He's co-owner of a company called Enlaes


http://enlaes.com/e60-m5/


You two should get together over beers or something. He could use some friends down there! LOL

[Swain]

Ya Redondo isn't to far at all. Small world. How's everything gooing with you Mr. Weld

I guess I was too short to have reached this thread earlier! Not sure how I missed it!


Nice build going on Jay! Very nice mods!



My son is doing carbon fiber and just moved to Redondo Beach.... He's co-owner of a company called Enlaes


http://enlaes.com/e60-m5/


You two should get together over beers or something. He could use some friends down there! LOL

[GregWeld]

Ya Redondo isn't to far at all. Small world. How's everything gooing with you Mr. Weld



Life is tough - but someone has to do it!


Brizio is hard at work on my new '33.... and the house project here in Sun Valley is moving forward... Kids are healthy and happy so it's all good. If Charley would let me race more then everything would be perfect! HA!!


Love the car color and mods! And lucky you on the motor purchase!!

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsec4b8cf7.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps6283ab67.jpg
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http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsc568470a.jpg
Few pics of today's work

[tubbed69]

very nice Jay those DSE parts sure do fit well and look good

[Swain]

Some weekend pics...Stainless works headers

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpse9703891.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps0169a66c.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpse967deef.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zpsa6d9d2aa.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/null_zps04f6b409.jpg

[Flash68]

That looks GOOOOOD.

[GregWeld]

Awesome Jay....




Is it done yet??



:lol: :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Jay love the headers and your car is looking awesome. :cheers:

Is that 3rd pic from the bottom showing your lower primary tubes below your frame rail? Hard to tell. If so, will you have enough ground clearance at ride height?

[Swain]

Jay love the headers and your car is looking awesome. :cheers:

Is that 3rd pic from the bottom showing your lower primary tubes below your frame rail? Hard to tell. If so, will you have enough ground clearance at ride height?

Yes I took that one to show where they will hang at. They fit pretty good. They are the Wayne Due style SW

[Lenie]

Jay, looks great! How far below the subframe rails do the headers hang?

[Swain]

Thanks to jeremy30thz for the hook up on the headers

I will measure how far they hang when I get home

[jeremy30thz]

Thanks to jeremy30thz for the hook up on the headers

I will measure how far they hang when I get home

Your welcome Jay glad they worked out

[Swain]

Headers hang 1.5" lower than the chassis at its lowest spot

[Lenie]

Thanks Jay

[DFRESH]

Looks awesome in that color Jay. Love the center console and the dash as well. Big Pimpin stuff there.

DF

[4mm]

Headers hang 1.5" lower than the chassis at its lowest spot

Does anybody know if that overhang is alot more than DSE headers?

[Swain]

It might change soon as I get my trans and angles all set so it could be less. I'll email you this weekend👍

[lil427z]

Looking good .
Rick k

[tubbed69]

Are you holding out on us Jay,Anything new happening on your car?

[Swain]

Are you holding out on us Jay,Anything new happening on your car?

I will post some pics today. Thought I had updated this but I havent. :lostmarbles:

[Swain]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/73E0AE0C-F5CA-4655-827E-647AAE956D3B_zpstgsq55y9.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/73E0AE0C-F5CA-4655-827E-647AAE956D3B_zpstgsq55y9.jpg.html)
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/220D5392-7BF8-4B96-851B-4EFE464A0E49_zpsb3xycrdz.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/220D5392-7BF8-4B96-851B-4EFE464A0E49_zpsb3xycrdz.jpg.html)
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/CD1DB423-2ACA-47E9-A4C9-1842B1A9EA10_zps7qpwhl7q.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/CD1DB423-2ACA-47E9-A4C9-1842B1A9EA10_zps7qpwhl7q.jpg.html)
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/82A4645D-191A-4CEF-99C8-12AFC317A595_zpsrzbybdr8.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/82A4645D-191A-4CEF-99C8-12AFC317A595_zpsrzbybdr8.jpg.html)

[tubbed69]

Looking good Jay,keep them pics coming:trophy-1302:

[HBRod]

I am new on Lateral-G and have spent way too many hours trying to read up on everyone's build projects. When I was in high school I had a red '68 and still think that may have been the best car I've owned for fun. So really like reading about yours. I'm also a HB native and will be watching the streets to see if I spot your when you hit the road. Any chance of seeing new pictures of the wheels on the car in the sun soon?

[RC68]

Would love to see some more pics of this amazing ride!
Great Job

[Swain]

Would love to see some more pics of this amazing ride!
Great Job

Thank You, Great talking with you this afternoon. I gotta get more pictures posted.

[Al Moreno]

Jay your on the home stretch, inspiring!

[Swain]

We'll she hit the road haha
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/Mobile%20Uploads/E23D85DE-1AE8-4752-B299-829AF0FE7A9C_zpsgw5fdqsa.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E23D85DE-1AE8-4752-B299-829AF0FE7A9C_zpsgw5fdqsa.jpg.html)
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/Mobile%20Uploads/DEF098D0-1240-4173-87A9-CDE07F76C964_zpshazhlsay.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DEF098D0-1240-4173-87A9-CDE07F76C964_zpshazhlsay.jpg.html)
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/JasonSwain/Mobile%20Uploads/05F7FD3B-EE9C-4CB3-9377-ED07A5786B6C_zpsbpxdmvzg.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/JasonSwain/media/Mobile%20Uploads/05F7FD3B-EE9C-4CB3-9377-ED07A5786B6C_zpsbpxdmvzg.jpg.html)

[Swain]

My dad lives 5 houses away from me so he's gunna hammer out the wiring

[Spiffav8]

Jay the car is looking sick!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

Jay that looks great especially outside,making good progress.I can't blame you for giving away he wiring job.

[HBRod]

Wow, car looks great. Nice looking wheels. Color looks better in the sun then in your garage, so thanks for posting the pictures. Which wiring harness did you decide to go with?

Just happy you are making progress on the car. And now it's a father/son project with his pitching in to help with the wiring. You'll be on the road soon enough that this will be a memory of the great time you had making "Your" car. Even better than the days of going to the dealership and having them fill in the order form for which options you wanted. Since this car will be better than anything GM ever offered for the Camaro back then.

So good luck and best wishes on a successful completion.

Rod

[Swain]

Sorry those wheels are just rollers. My wheels will be ready in about 2 weeks or so. They will be coated Charcoal grey, the complete wheel. Those are some ugly Intro Wheels with a million bolts.

Wire Harness I went with AAW Classic Update. It's a pretty nice kit.

[67XR7]

Wire Harness I went with AAW Classic Update. It's a pretty nice kit.

^^ Amen to that! very nice kit!

Car is looking killer Jay, you going to be up here working the both for the August pleasanton goodguys?

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[meenaggie]

Exhaust tips and rear spoiler turned out great. Good looking camaro!

[windycitychev]

super sweet project

[Swain]

Car will be going to Interior next month. Wheels will be ready next week.
I will post some updates.

Thank You

[Swain]

Sent the car over to TMI Products for the interior.

I am getting their new Fiberglass Door Panels
Fiber Glass one Piece Suede headliner
Narrowed Back Seat to work with the wheel tubs
Front Corbeau Seats Recovered.

Pretty excited.

My wheels will be coated and mounted and balanced this week.

Pictures to come.

[Roberts68]

Sheesh... Now you are just being coy. :bitchslap:
A post like this really ought to come "with the pictures" already included.
Congrats on the cool milestones!

... Now:flashie: let's make some progress on your picture posting okay?:poke:

[GregWeld]

Good to hear (since we can't SEE) you're moving forward Jay!

[tubbed69]

Good to hear (since we can't SEE) you're moving forward Jay!

Yes Jay we want to see it not hear about it,glad to hear your making progress:thumbsup:

[Swain]

Something like this :)

[GregWeld]

See how easy that was! LOL

[Swain]

That was a bit of work to do lol haha.

Soon as they send me some pictures ill be sure to post them. Wheels will be built today then off to be coated.

[iskwezm]

You want me to post some progress pics as the interior gets done?

[ccracin]

That was a bit of work to do lol haha.

Soon as they send me some pictures ill be sure to post them. Wheels will be built today then off to be coated.

If you had connections at the wheel supplier, you may have gotten them faster! :D :D :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Good to hear (since we can't SEE) you're moving forward Jay!

As always leave it to Greg to express the opinion of the collective mind on the need for pictures. :excited: It should be sweet Jay.

[Swain]

You want me to post some progress pics as the interior gets done?

Ya forsure. Ill post wheel pics you can take care of the interior lol. I think ill bring the new wheels out there sometime next week.

[Swain]

New tires showed up yesterday

Pirelli 265/35ZR18
Rear 335/30ZR18

[Swain]

Side shot of the two

[Swain]

Wheels are ready to go get mounted with Pirelli Tires.

Getting close

[eric1967]

Wheels look killer. What color is it?

[GregWeld]

Merry Xmas Jay!! LOL

[Swain]

Merry Xmas Jay!! LOL

Santa forgot about me

[Swain]

Few pics from my Visit at TMI Today

The rear still needs to come down.

[Swain]

Door Panels before they get wrapped.

[tubbed69]

looking great Jay:trophy-1302:

[GregWeld]

Hurry up already!!! LOL


Looks really really good Jay!

[Swain]

Was waiting for you to comment :goggles:

Now I can sleep better this weekend.

Thanks guys. Should be done in a couple weeks. Can't wait to drive her.

Hurry up already!!! LOL


Looks really really good Jay!

[eric1967]

Looking good Jay. I like the wheels a lot. It wont be long now.

[tones2SS]

Nice updates Jay!
She's looking good.

[Swain]

Some interior shots. Looking killer. TMI is doing a killer job

[Spiffav8]

Wow! That looks awesome Jay. You have to be stoked! Really looking forward to seeing it all finished.

:captain:

[waynieZ]

Door panel look great Jay, you have to be loving this!

[Swain]

Loving it my wife's like is that all your going to do tonight is stare at your car pictures. I said ya wanna my a collage for me. Hehe