Project Darkness - 1969 Camaro *PICS*

[RPM Motorsports]

Hey guys!

New to the forum so I figured I'd post up some pics of a project we have in the works right now.

Its called project Darkness because the car (and everything in it) will be black or a variation of black (satin black, flat black, semi gloss black you get the point)

Not really too much to look at right now, but it gives you a pretty good idea of what's to come.
The rear rims are 20" x 14" wide with a massive Mickey Thompson street radial on them. Massive lip on them, I could probably curl up inside one of these rims haha.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3468.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3459.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3457.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3456.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3455.jpg

The chassis itself is going to be rediculous...cant explain, I'll just post pics as we go along.

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Some parts:

QA1 adjustable coilover shocks

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3476.jpg

Corvette brakes

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3475.jpg.

Wilwood pedal assembly and Wilwood master cylinders

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3474.jpg

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The front end in place now.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3491.jpg

Corvette front suspention in its place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3493.jpg

18" front rims in place, kinda looks like a car now lol

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3492.jpg

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Rear part of the chassis in place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3511.jpg

Mock block in place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3512.jpg


Setting the drivetrain back 7" for better weight distribution

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3513.jpg

Picked up the T56 today, even its black. The bellhousing will probably get painted too

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3507.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3509.jpg

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The chassis starting to take shape

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3522.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3525.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3526.jpg

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Chassis coming together nicely!

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3569.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3570.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3571.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3572.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3573.jpg

[RPM Motorsports]

We are trying to get 50/50 weight distribution for perfect handling. Soon we'll be bringing out the corner scales to weight the chassis to see what we need to do to get the suspention setup properly.

Once the car is off the chassis table and on its wheels, the roof line will measures 46in from the ground!

[porkchop]

Holy sh*t,you guys ain't messing around. Love that rear tire size.

[Cread01]

This is going to be a cool build to follow. Lookin cool allready.

[BBC69Camaro]

Wow awesome work, keep the pics flowing! :bow:

[Ketzer]

I'm diggin' that trick dome light! :lol:
Awesome build!

[RPM Motorsports]

Thanks guys, yeah the dome light is a custom 110V...very easy to read your map when your lost hahaha.

[notorious1970]

I like the theme you are going for on this one. Chassis looks great

-derek

[CHAZMO1986]

This Thing Is Ohhhh So Tough Looking

[98ssnova]

:bow: I'm jealous:bow:

[G-Body]

Thats one meannnnnnnn looking hot rod. cant wait to follow this build!

[pmgm]

Wow, Nice project..

[olds]

I'd like to see everything go together on this one, I'm getting more appreciation for old camaros looking at all these pro builds on the site. Very cool:thumbsup:

[RPM Motorsports]

A few more updates, the alternator and power steering pump fir perfectly in between the support rails

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3593.jpg

Z06 stock manifold doesn't quite fit, but the aftermarket headers should.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3594.jpg

Slick Hurst shifter on the offset Viper shifter will make slamming gears real easy

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3595.jpg

Drivers side rear quarter removed, we're replacing them with new ones from Goodmark

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3596.jpg


9" getting backbraced. We've decided to go with a 3 link and panhard bar for the rear to give better adjustment for handling.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3598.jpg

[GrabberGT]

This is a great looking car and all but I couldnt help but notice the Maverick on the lift in some of the pics. Do you mind side tracking and giving a little info on that build?

[XTRMEASURES]

cars looking awesome cant wat to see it finish.
what brand name are the rims, love the 20x14

[BallnRods]

I don’t know how I’ve missed this thread…. This project is awesome!

Subscribed.

[Jr]

We need more pics :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Amazing work!!!:thumbsup:

[Ricochet]

Looks great!! Obviously you know way around a tube bender!! Chassis is looking awesome. BTW -I love the dome light!! :D

Keep the the great work & pics flowing.

Brent

[Joey316G]

This thing is killler....subscribed

[dwfastcam]

Absolutely awesome car. Is that a Coy's C-5 20x14 in the rear? What backspace did you go with? Also, what front width and backspace did you use?
Looks great,keep posting pics.:yes:

[XTRMEASURES]

. Is that a Coy's C-5 20x14 in the rear?

i was thinking the samething:question:

[awr68]

Awesome build/work!!

One question, it looks like a real tight fit for a gas pedal...it this true?

[RPM Motorsports]

Whoa, haven't checked here in a bit.

Yeah the rims are Coy's as for backspacing, I'm not too sure. I'll have to ask my buddy who actually ordered the rims.

The throttle wont be too bad, it does look tight but everything fits perfect.

Many more pictures coming....

[tones2SS]

Keep us posted.
This thing looks NASTY!!!:willy:

[RPM Motorsports]

Moar!

Fuel cell filler

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3646.jpg

Custom made fuel cell

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3647.jpg

Wheel tubs in place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3648.jpg

"Mufflers" hidden in the rocker, the square holes are the Nascar style side exit

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3649.jpg

Dash set into place, about 3-4 inches back.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3650.jpg

[tones2SS]

WOW!!!
Very nice work. I like the side exhaust idea.:thumbsup:

[RPM Motorsports]

Battery box located in the "trunk"

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3667.jpg

The wheel tubs are HUGE

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3668.jpg

Starting to figure out the 3 link suspention

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3666.jpg

Not too much suspention travel for this car!

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3665.jpg

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Heres a couple of the exhaust

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3660.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3662.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3661.jpg

[GHOSTDANCER]

Wicked:thumbsup: :cheers:

[GvEman]

Wow!:hail: Thats a baad asss project!! Looks totoaly insane!! :D

[RPM Motorsports]

Its been a little while, heres a few more small details that have been accomplished.

Rear quarters are fitted and tack welded in place.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3707.jpg

Hinge and gas strut for the trunk lid (sorry about the blurry pics)

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3708.jpg

Support for the rear panel welded in

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3709.jpg

3 link figured out and adjustable panhard bar in place

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3710.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3711.jpg

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Some rear sheet metal and wheel tubs

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3712.jpg

Front brakes on the left, the rear's on the right. The rear brakes are actually front C6 Vette caliper/rotors. And the massive fronts are Z06 Vette brakes.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/RPM-2/Project%20Darkness/DSCF3713.jpg

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[DOOM]

Lookin Good keep the pics coming:thumbsup:
Mario

[tones2SS]

Lookin Good keep the pics coming:thumbsup:
Mario

I agree.
Can't wait to see the final product.:cheers:

[Kory 88Iroc Lt1]

subscribing, nice work
Kory

[waynieZ]

Excelent work ,Awesome build

[WSSix]

are those cast iron LSx heads? I never knew such a thing existed if they are.

[Tiger]

Baby I lika yo style :unibrow:
I'm difinitely subscribing to this, keep up the good work!

[deocon]

I love this project!

[fesler]

This car is going to be sick, nice work

when do you plan to have it finished. I would love to see it in person

[Kendall Burleson]

Killer ride were are you going to run the exhaust pipes to the rear?and what side tube

[rjsjea]

Love the over-the-top builds!!...

[KAILUAZ]

Very nice!!

[WEBBER CHASSIS]

This car is going to be sick, nice work

when do you plan to have it finished. I would love to see it in person

we are currently looking into using your products to finish this build. the due date is may of 09 and we are working non stop to make it there. The owner of this beast has given us the ok to build it the way we think it shouls so we have alot of idea's running. The owners dad is dying of cancer right now and we would love to finish it for him hense the name and the rush. A friend of ours always said that this is "Darkness" and it stuck on us and the project.

[WEBBER CHASSIS]

here are some more pics for you to see our progressThis car is going to be sick, nice work

when do you plan to have it finished. I would love to see it in person

[tones2SS]

WOW!!!
That is AWESOME work guys. I'm still digging the exhaust idea.
Keep us posted & keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

[WEBBER CHASSIS]

Thanks for the props on the project and i will keep up the progress pics and report on the other camaro we are working on. We are having an open house on Feb,28.2009 9-3pm if anyone wants to see this first hand.
Going to a big chat and check session at the various shops here in the area.
Thanks again...Garth

[WEBBER CHASSIS]

we now have a rendering that shows how this 800hp monster should look in its satin black paint job with all its body mods..

[tones2SS]

AWESOME!!!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[WEBBER CHASSIS]

we have some new pics comming and a web site under construction.
we will keep you up to date with this beast

[cwylie]

Any update?

[WEBBER CHASSIS]

Any update?

We have slowed down the the project due to a very busy schedule of the owner. His father has terminal cancer and is focused on spending time with him. We do have some new updates and we will post soon. Thanks so much.
We are working on a web site but it is not ready yet sorry.

[nvr2fst]

This is one bad!#$ ride.
Weber- did RPM hire you to to the chassis only or has this build become yours. Somewhat confused.

[WEBBER CHASSIS]

This is one bad!#$ ride.
Weber- did RPM hire you to to the chassis only or has this build become yours. Somewhat confused.

no problem, i worked on a contract basis for RPM Motorsports and for my self as WEBBER CHASSIS. This project was an conception of mine for the owner and has nothing to do with RPM.

[WEBBER CHASSIS]

Getting ready for the show. Not 100% complete, but we made it!

[Ron in SoCal]

That's a thing of beauty...what show is it going to? Thx...

[GM Muscle]

what struts are you using for your splitter support? thats what ive been looking for. Longacre?

[Richio1]

Sweet, congrats on a great build!!!!