Vertigo is now at Gearhead Garage!

[Flash68]

As several of you know, I decided recently to move my car to a shop who has more experience and can handle my project. Nothing against the previous small one-man operation that was working on my car, but the progress just wasn't happening. So after almost 2 years I pulled it and this weekend is was move to Gearhead Garage in Sacramento - and a Lateral-G sponsor. The owner Jason and the shop was highly recommended by 2 local guys here on the forum also with 1st gen Camaros (Mazspeed and Mdprovee) and it was important to me to have the car closer to me this time around. I can be at the shop now in 1:15.

See www.gearheadcars.com and check out Jason's killer website.

Also, "Vertigo" has personal meaning to me and motivated me to do a project of this magnitude. Of course I just didn't think it would take 2+ years!

I am stoked to have the car in the new location now and my enthusiasm is now back to where it should be. Here's a couple pics.


Jason getting right to work!
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2365.jpg


Safely in the new shop in Sacramento
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2366.jpg

[awr68]

I can't express how happy I am for you! I know how bummed you have been with the drawn out project and I'm sure those days are well behind you! Having it close to home will be nice, you can stop by and check things out, and if they have a question you can schedule a visit and make a decision in person...can't beet that!

Keep the updates coming!! Any idea of when the car will be finished?

[Flash68]

I can't express how happy I am for you! I know how bummed you have been with the drawn out project and I'm sure those days are well behind you! Having it close to home will be nice, you can stop by and check things out, and if they have a question you can schedule a visit and make a decision in person...can't beet that!

Keep the updates coming!! Any idea of when the car will be finished?

Thanks Tony. I am so glad both of us are in good hands now! :thumbsup:

Timeline depends on how fast I can throw $ at it. So... that could mean January on the fast side, and Feb/March on the slow side. The goal is to have it possibly done for the AutoRama in Sac in early Feb, but if not then, definitely by Good Guys in March.

[Vegas69]

Glad to see some sort of progress. :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Thanks Tony. I am so glad both of us are in good hands now! :thumbsup:

Timeline depends on how fast I can throw $ at it. So... that could mean January on the fast side, and Feb/March on the slow side. The goal is to have it possibly done for the AutoRama in Sac in early Feb, but if not then, definitely by Good Guys in March.

Sounds like it will be finished fairly quickly! This is good! :yes:

[Tom.A]

Flash,

The car looks nice and it looks like there is light at the end of the tunnel for you. Keep us posted :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Thanks guys. Yes things seem to be on the right track again. :thumbsup:

[mazspeed]

Good job and good call. Jason is a great guy to work with and it's always important to have the work done locally if possible. CAR is another great choice but further away, but you will like Jason's commitment. I never know you had 69 rear tails on a 68 body.

[Flash68]

Good job and good call. Jason is a great guy to work with and it's always important to have the work done locally if possible. CAR is another great choice but further away, but you will like Jason's commitment. I never know you had 69 rear tails on a 68 body.

Thanks Mike. Yeah I feel pretty damn good about it.

The 69 tails from Marquez I just had to have, and to my knowledge, I am the only one who has fabbed them into a 68 tail.

[mdprovee]

Dave,

Glad you have something going now. Tell Jason he has to finish mine before yours though. I will see ya around I am sure.

[gearheadgarage]

Just wanted to thank you guys for the good word. I'll update some pics and progress as this thing gets under way. AND....don't worry Mike P. you WILL be finished first. A/C lines are almost done- worked on them a bunch Friday. Never fear, we'll get 'em all done! :D

[Flash68]

Dave,

Glad you have something going now. Tell Jason he has to finish mine before yours though. I will see ya around I am sure.

It's a race! Ha.

No, you're way ahead of me. Saw yours again though and it is looking great!


Just wanted to thank you guys for the good word. I'll update some pics and progress as this thing gets under way. AND....don't worry Mike P. you WILL be finished first. A/C lines are almost done- worked on them a bunch Friday. Never fear, we'll get 'em all done! :D

Hey Jason, can't wait to get rolling on this thing! :thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

AND....don't worry Mike P. you WILL be finished first. A/C lines are almost done- worked on them a bunch Friday. Never fear, we'll get 'em all done! :D

I never doubted it Jason, just a little fun, that's why I recomended you.

[tones2SS]

GOOD DEAL!!!
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

GOOD DEAL!!!
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

will do. thanks!

[Alex396ss]

Great, good luck man!

I really wanna see the car finished!

:cheers:

Alex

[Flash68]

Great, good luck man!

I really wanna see the car finished!

:cheers:

Alex

Hey thanks Alex! :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Congrats Dave.:thumbsup:

I will be one of the multitudinous throng in cyberspace watching Vertigo's progress.:cool:

[Flash68]

Congrats Dave.:thumbsup:

I will be one of the multitudinous throng in cyberspace watching Vertigo's progress.:cool:

Haha. Thanks Skip! :D

[Jr]

Any new pics you can show us?

[Flash68]

Any new pics you can show us?

I'm workin on it! :)

Jason, you seein this? :_paranoid

[Flash68]

Got some new pics from Jason.

Air Bar adjusted and fully welded in now
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/New_2.jpg

New Hotchkis SFCs
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/NewPicsNovember064.jpg

Rick's stainless tank with in-tank Bosch pump
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/New_1.jpg

Some dynamat and console action (relocating shifter position back a few inches)
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/NewPicsNovember045.jpg

[Flash68]

Header clearance - I was hoping for a little better but maybe once it's hooked up to the exhaust it will raise up a tad at the collector?
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/NewPicsNovember043.jpg

Another rear shot with new tank
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/NewPicsNovember042.jpg

Lastly, a couple shots of mine next to Mike P's 67 (mdprovee)
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/NewPicsNovember033.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/NewPicsNovember041.jpg

[mdprovee]

Looking good Dave, you have a nice car, and again thanks for the tube. Thanks for posting the pictures.

[Vegas69]

You are going to like you G BAr. I have been playing with the shock adjustments and very surprised how much difference a couple clicks makes.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dave, that's a car any Prussian general would be proud to own.:yes:

[Jr]

The pictures look good. Is that the final set of rims? What kind of coating is on the bottom of the car? How soon till you are driving her?

[Vegas69]

Just an opinion...700hp and no scattershield?:unibrow:

[Flash68]

Looking good Dave, you have a nice car, and again thanks for the tube. Thanks for posting the pictures.

It's pretty cool having our cars there together, Mike.

You are going to like you G BAr. I have been playing with the shock adjustments and very surprised how much difference a couple clicks makes.

I also plan to get that aluminum arm upgrade soon when SC&C releases it. Basically update it to almost the new "G Link" version.

Dave, that's a car any Prussian general would be proud to own.:yes:

Haha, thanks Skip! :thumbsup:

The pictures look good. Is that the final set of rims? What kind of coating is on the bottom of the car? How soon till you are driving her?

Yes I believe I am staying with these rims, but the final finishes will be different. That is powdercoating on the bottom. Shooting for Feb driving, March at the latest.

Just an opinion...700hp and no scattershield?:unibrow:

Hmm... I've never comtemplated this. Do I absolutely need one?

[Vegas69]

You like your feet?:rofl: With that kind a snort it's a good idea. Quick time makes some nice light weight SFI approved bellhousings. I really like mine. Hate to keep doing this to you but it's easier now than later or after you amputate your feet.:cheers:

[Flash68]

You like your feet?:rofl: With that kind a snort it's a good idea. Quick time makes some nice light weight SFI approved bellhousings. I really like mine. Hate to keep doing this to you but it's easier now than later or after you amputate your feet.:cheers:

I kinda like my feet. But it seems many guys with high power are not running them? And from what I hear the TKO housing is pretty strong. I don't plan on bolting slicks on and doing 5000 rpm launches.

Do these other guys just not like their feet?

I looked at the quicktime site - which one you recommend?

thx

[Vegas69]

I kinda like my feet. But it seems many guys with high power are not running them? And from what I hear the TKO housing is pretty strong. I don't plan on bolting slicks on and doing 5000 rpm launches.

Do these other guys just not like their feet?

I looked at the quicktime site - which one you recommend?

thx

There are plenty of guys running around with no fire extinguishers and having sex with strange women without a rubber. :D I just no my own luck with cars...so I just don't take any chances. Whichever fits your application and clutch. Not sure what motor you are running. I hate to spend your money but now is the time to make the decision.

[Flash68]

There are plenty of guys running around with no fire extinguishers and having sex with strange women without a rubber. :D I just no my own luck with cars...so I just don't take any chances. Whichever fits your application and clutch. Not sure what motor you are running. I hate to spend your money but now is the time to make the decision.

Dammit, you got me again! :lol:

Admit it. You don't mind spending my money.

I will strongly consider this, but my guy said he has yet to see a TKO housing explode.

[Vegas69]

Let me know what you and your GUY decide on...:rofl: Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Flash68]

Let me know what you and your GUY decide on...:rofl: Sorry, couldn't resist.

You bastage. Don't be such a homophobe. Just because I live in SF doesn't mean.... oh forget it. :lol:

[Vegas69]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Flash68]

Decided to go with a scattershield after all. Got a good deal on a local used McLeod piece from Blown353 (Thanks Troy). Guess I feel like saving my feet/legs after all...

Also have the Ring Bros hood hinges on their way in brushed finish.

[fleetus macmullitz]

If more people cared about their fellow Americans feet like Todd does, this would be a better country.

I think...:_paranoid

[Blown353]

Decided to go with a scattershield after all. Got a good deal on a local used McLeod piece from Blown353 (Thanks Troy). Guess I feel like saving my feet/legs after all...

Also have the Ring Bros hood hinges on their way in brushed finish.

Dropped the scattershield off today with Jason. Hooray for foot safety! :lol:

[Vegas69]

Post up some more photos so I can spend YOUR money...I'm tired of spending mine. Well maybe not..If you keep the car you will be glad when you hit 6500 rpm under max boost.

[Flash68]

If more people cared about their fellow Americans feet like Todd does, this would be a better country.

I think...:_paranoid

You're probably right, Skip!

Dropped the scattershield off today with Jason. Hooray for foot safety! :lol:

Perfect - thanks Troy!

Another check mark on the new "Todd's must-have parts list" So, what do I need next Todd? :D


Post up some more photos so I can spend YOUR money...I'm tired of spending mine. Well maybe not..If you keep the car you will be glad when you hit 6500 rpm under max boost.

I've been dreaming of hitting 6500rpm @ 14psi for almost 2 years now. As Trepanier said to Joe Rogan when they were building his Sick Fish Cuda, "this car will make my Porsche feel like an electric golf cart".....

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dave,

Is this something like this shade finish under consideration for your wheels?

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Camaros/DSC05888.jpg

[Flash68]

Dave,

Is this something like this shade finish under consideration for your wheels?

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Camaros/DSC05888.jpg

hey Skip, I know that picture well... It's like a permanent advertisement for Rushforth wheels with smoked titanium finish!

I have considered it, but I think I will end up with matte black centers with a custom shade of brushed/cleared hoop. :)

[Vegas69]

I agree that wouldn't go well with your paint.:D

[fleetus macmullitz]

I have considered it, but I think I will end up with matte black centers

You're saying its like a 1 in a million chance you'd use those Rushforth's?

So you're saying there's a chance!


:lol:

[Flash68]

You're saying its like a 1 in a million chance you'd use those Rushforth's?

So you're saying there's a chance!


:lol:

I love Dumb and Dumber quotes too. :D

I was pretty close to getting in that Rushforth GP, but I couldn't sell my wheels and didn't want to take a huge loss on them. I like them, I just need to have them finished in exactly what I want.

Agree with Vegas - I like the smoked titanium but don't think it would mess well with my paint color.

[skatinjay27]

I love Dumb and Dumber quotes too. :D

I was pretty close to getting in that Rushforth GP, but I couldn't sell my wheels and didn't want to take a huge loss on them. I like them, I just need to have them finished in exactly what I want.

Agree with Vegas - I like the smoked titanium but don't think it would mess well with my paint color.
im with ya on that... it would look off with your paint.

[fleetus macmullitz]

To clarify I realize the titanium doesn't fit your paint scheme. I would never promote color clashing on a nearly civilized forum! ;)

I meant to convey the same wheels in a complimentary color to your paint, no darker than the Rushforth titanium.

Or just swap your '68 for one with paint that goes with those Rushforths.

:P

[skatinjay27]

naw if you treat the porsche to the fine taste of HRE's its only fair vertigo get the same luxuary of HRE's lol

[Flash68]

To clarify I realize the titanium doesn't fit your paint scheme. I would never promote color clashing on a nearly civilized forum! ;)

I meant to convey the same wheels in a complimentary color to your paint, no darker than the Rushforth titanium.

Or just swap your '68 for one with paint that goes with those Rushforths.

:P

I hear ya Skip. I give you more credit than that. :yes:

I do like those particular, but then again, I like a ton of 5 star designs. It's tough with the wheel selection with so many great options...

Trade + cash for my 68... now there's an idea! :willy:


naw if you treat the porsche to the fine taste of HRE's its only fair vertigo get the same luxuary of HRE's lol

Dammit. You bring up something I have thought of several times... but, I did get a screamin deal on those HREs and PS2s for the Porsche, otherwise I prolly wouldn't have gotten them!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dave,

Now that we've helped you resolve the wheel color confusion someone created... :_paranoid, I hope myself and others here choose to follow your example of well thought out and inclusive posts.

:D

[skatinjay27]

well either way the porsche look amazing with those wheels... it really changed the look of the car. i never thought to even click the link till someone mentioned selling that instead of the camaro... i love porsches!
you know who else is a serious porsche tyler (ats) he even has a huge banner of one in his shop... i think its the biggest on on the wall lol

[Flash68]

Dave,

Now that we've helped you resolve the wheel color confusion someone created... :_paranoid, I hope myself and others here choose to follow your example of well thought out and inclusive posts.

:D

Ha. Wouldn't have it any other way! As much as I go back and forth on things (like most of us) it sure helps to have outside opinions.

well either way the porsche look amazing with those wheels... it really changed the look of the car. i never thought to even click the link till someone mentioned selling that instead of the camaro... i love porsches!
you know who else is a serious porsche tyler (ats) he even has a huge banner of one in his shop... i think its the biggest on on the wall lol

Thanks AJ! I am newer to the Porsche world after driving BMWs as my daily driver for the last 6 years before this. And I could not be happier. The twin turbo thing is pretty damn fun.

Yeah Tyler and I actually chatted about Porsches when I was considering taking the Camaro to him. And I've seen that poster on his wall in some shop picture! :thumbsup:

[gearheadgarage]

Now there's an idea! Shoot, then we could really do some trick stuff to the Camaro, eh Dave?:unibrow:

I'm sure Todd's not the only one on here that could help you spend your $$$. By the way, tell him that you should be keeping your legs for awhile, the Scattershield has been installed....THX Troy.

As far as me being your GUY, I'll have to let my wife talk to you about that. I too may hail from SF, but we don't all have to live by the mantra: "when in Rome..." :_paranoid

[Vegas69]

So your the GUY...:rofl: Sounds good Troy. I'm horrible at sticking to a budget so you better lock me out of this thread. :D

[Flash68]

Now there's an idea! Shoot, then we could really do some trick stuff to the Camaro, eh Dave?

I'm sure Todd's not the only one on here that could help you spend your $$$. By the way, tell him that you should be keeping your legs for awhile, the Scattershield has been installed....THX Troy.

As far as me being your GUY, I'll have to let my wife talk to you about that. I too may hail from SF, but we don't all have to live by the mantra: "when in Rome..." :_paranoid

Hey, who is this Gearhead Guy? Did he recently join the forum?? :_paranoid

I getta get out of San Francisco!! And Hey Mr. Gearhead, you're the one who lived in the Castro when you were here, right? :lol:

So your the GUY...:rofl: Sounds good Troy. I'm horrible at sticking to a budget so you better lock me out of this thread. :D

Yeah the budget was blown a loooooong time ago. Oh well, it'll be a badder car in the end.

[CRCRFT78]

Not to change the subject, but your build must be influencing someone. They've taken a few of your design cues (69 taillights on a 67/8) for a Grumpy Jenkins tribute 67 in the newest issue of Chevy Rumble.

[gearheadgarage]

I also saw a 67-8 Camaro with the '69 lights mounted inversely/upside down in print or online the other day- can't remember where!? Looked pretty cool.

And no, Dave....I lived in the Mission like you do now, but it wasn't so gentrified then!

Not to change the subject, but your build must be influencing someone. They've taken a few of your design cues (69 taillights on a 67/8) for a Grumpy Jenkins tribute 67 in the newest issue of Chevy Rumble.

[Flash68]

Not to change the subject, but your build must be influencing someone. They've taken a few of your design cues (69 taillights on a 67/8) for a Grumpy Jenkins tribute 67 in the newest issue of Chevy Rumble.

Hmmm... I'll have to check that out. thanks for the heads-up.

I also saw a 67-8 Camaro with the '69 lights mounted inversely/upside down in print or online the other day- can't remember where!? Looked pretty cool.

And no, Dave....I lived in the Mission like you do now, but it wasn't so gentrified then!

I thought I saw a Nova or something with the 69 tail lights upside down, maybe the Rad Rides 70 Nova?

Yeah I know you were in the mission. Bet it was a little dicier back then! ;)

[gearheadgarage]

Aha...found it! Look at Jim Johnson's '68 Camaro on the Lat-G homepage. He's running '69 lights, upside-down,on a '68 Camaro.His car is the red one w/flares, sitting in the snow.

You gotta get up real early in the morning to be the 1st to try anything on a 1st gen Camaro. Pretty much EVERYTHING is a variation on a theme. Long ago, we discovered that the wheel was round...we're still trying to make it cooler, sleeker, faster, right? :lateral:

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Camaros/Picture460.jpg

[Flash68]

Thanks for posting, Skip. I spend quite a long time looking for that Camaro on the homepage before I found it!

Looks pretty cool, but I still like my setup better. ;)

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks for posting, Skip. I spend quite a long time looking for that Camaro on the homepage before I found it! Looks pretty cool, but I still like my setup better. ;)

You're welcome DG.

I think with virtually round the clock thread coverage we can cause your car to be finished as much as a day early.:D

It's only fitting the Vertigo Camaro has those '69 taillights right side up.;)

[Vegas69]

That car is cool but I would have put them in there right side up.

[Flash68]

You're welcome DG.

I think with virtually round the clock thread coverage we can cause your car to be finished as much as a day early.:D


I would like this very much! :D

[camaro2nv]

That car is my new background!

[Flash68]

Updated pics. Spoiler and front end on. Carpet and front seats installed.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/newestpics005.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/newestpics004.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/newestpics003.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/newestpics_3.jpg

[Flash68]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/newestpics_1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/newestpics.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/newestpics002.jpg

[awr68]

Looking good! What's next on the list? Have they addressed the dash issues yet?

[Tom.A]

Lookin good. :yes:

[Vegas69]

Bad ass man...those tires and tail lights look pimp:D

[Flash68]

Looking good! What's next on the list? Have they addressed the dash issues yet?

Thanks! Next is dealing with the dash and deciding to continue working on a custom panel, or revert back to the dual-tunnel stock setup, which I actually do like. I guess the previous "fabricator" hacked a good portion of the dash completely out, so it might be easier/cheaper to actually move forward with a custom piece. Cute huh? I need to get up there and see the dash in person so we can decide. I might go up tmrw (actually today).

Lookin good. :yes:

Thanks Tom!

Bad ass man...those tires and tail lights look pimp:D

Thanks bro. These pics really got me excited today! It's starting to look like real car! :D

[Flash68]

Dropped of a few parts @ Gearhead yesterday and snapped a few pics. The more I see it getting closer to completion, the more I think I won't be able to sell it even if I have a good offer in hand.


Ring Bros hood hinges are sweet
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2421.jpg

so are the Twist Machine fender braces
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2422.jpg

I love the industrial look of the Twist Machine shifter
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2419.jpg

I just liked this pic of the throttle body staring at me :D
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2417.jpg

[mazspeed]

Looks great. :thumbsup:
I'm still waiting for my twist shifter as well. From the pics, is your ididit rusting out?

[Flash68]

Looks great. :thumbsup:
I'm still waiting for my twist shifter as well. From the pics, is your ididit rusting out?

Thanks!

Yeah I saw that too in the pic, but I don't remember it looking like that in person so it must be the camera. It better be! :_paranoid

[awr68]

Progress!! :thumbsup:
Time to repair the dash, paint a few things, and go for a drive!!

Yeah.....you need to keep her!! ;)

[Flash68]

Progress!! :thumbsup:
Time to repair the dash, paint a few things, and go for a drive!!

Yeah.....you need to keep her!! ;)

Yup, my enthusiasm is at a level I don't think I have experienced since starting this over 2 years ago. :)

They are gonna get the motor running without the procharger here soon and get her moving around so exhaust, alignment and stuff can get done while we work on the dash fiasco.

I gotta find me a stock dash panel and apparently this isn't the easiest thing to find! I love paying a bunch just to GO BACK to where I was before the hacking of the dash started. :lol:

[mazspeed]

Thanks!

Yeah I saw that too in the pic, but I don't remember it looking like that in person so it must be the camera. It better be! :_paranoid

If it is rusting, call Ididit, they sent me a brand neew one when mine rusted out, make sure they clear powercoat it. It's coming along nicely, and I love the car color. That was my second choice, and first for the stripes. :D

[Flash68]

If it is rusting, call Ididit, they sent me a brand neew one when mine rusted out, make sure they clear powercoat it. It's coming along nicely, and I love the car color. That was my second choice, and first for the stripes. :D

Ya know I remember Jason telling me about that on yours. But mine is from Flaming River... I just emailed Jason to take a closer look.

Thanks, and there still may be some "extra paint" going on at the end... ;)

[awr68]

Is the column stainless or has it just not been painted yet? It sure looks like surface rust to me......

[Flash68]

Is the column stainless or has it just not been painted yet? It sure looks like surface rust to me......

304 stainless they say.... no not painted or touched yet.

[gearheadgarage]

Dave- I think the column IS beginning to rust, I'll take a look at it tomorrow. We're all glad to see your renewed enthusiasm :woot:

Still contemplating the black stripe(s)?

[mazspeed]

Hey Jason, quick question. Do you have any left over paint from my paint job? I was looking to have my driver door redone for light touch up.

[awr68]

Still contemplating the black stripe(s)?

What? You're adding stripes now?.........what style?

[skatinjay27]

What? You're adding stripes now?.........what style?im thinking like this:yes:
http://picasaweb.google.com/dwgordon/68Camaro#5120722387683390306

imo that rendering is dead on for that color! red calipers look great with the color.

[awr68]

As long as we don't end up looking like twins........;)

[Flash68]

Dave- I think the column IS beginning to rust, I'll take a look at it tomorrow. We're all glad to see your renewed enthusiasm :woot:

Still contemplating the black stripe(s)?

Uh oh. No bueno on the rust....

I've been contemplating the different stripe/accent options for 2 years! It'll come down to the very end I am sure. :)

What? You're adding stripes now?.........what style?

Not sure. Never been sure on anything!

im thinking like this:yes:
http://picasaweb.google.com/dwgordon/68Camaro#5120722387683390306

imo that rendering is dead on for that color! red calipers look great with the color.

Yeah the front stripe over the nose has been one of my favorites too. I have a couple ideas that aren't in any of those renderings either.

As long as we don't end up looking like twins........;)

Yes, we can't have that... but my renderings and paint were all done a loooong time ago. ;)

[gearheadgarage]

Mike, I'll check & see if I have a little of the WRX blue paint left, I probably do....?

[awr68]

Yes, we can't have that...but my renderings and paint were all done a loooong time ago. ;)

This is true....you were first....and will be finished first! :cheers:
Send me an email with your new stripe ideas.....:cool:

[Flash68]

This is true....you were first....and will be finished first! :cheers:
Send me an email with your new stripe ideas.....:cool:

haha, if my car turns out anywhere near the quality of yours I will be pretty damn happy my friend :)

[mazspeed]

Mike, I'll check & see if I have a little of the WRX blue paint left, I probably do....?

Cool buddy, thanks. :thumbsup:

[awr68]

haha, if my car turns out anywhere near the quality of yours I will be pretty damn happy my friend :)

From what I see you will be happier than a kid on Prom night!! :D

[Flash68]

From what I see you will be happier than a kid on Prom night!! :D

Ha, that reminds me of one of my favorite Sean Connery quotes from the movie "The Rock"...

"Your "best"?! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f*ck the prom queen."

:lol:

[awr68]

Yeah, that's a good movie! Now back to your car.......:_paranoid

[camaro2nv]

Car looks great! Ive heard nothing but good things about these guys. Ill have to stop by the shop and check out your ride!

[Flash68]

Yeah, that's a good movie! Now back to your car.......:_paranoid

:woot:

Car looks great! Ive heard nothing but good things about these guys. Ill have to stop by the shop and check out your ride!

Thanks! They are a great crew of guys over there for sure. :thumbsup:

[6D9]

Man...car is looking great! Cant wait to get a few of us out cruising together!
Looks like they do really nice work...:thumbsup:

PS...I think I would do some black stripes as well. It would really help tie in the black centered wheels...:yes:

[Flash68]

Man...car is looking great! Cant wait to get a few of us out cruising together!
Looks like they do really nice work...:thumbsup:

PS...I think I would do some black stripes as well. It would really help tie in the black centered wheels...:yes:

Thanks bro! Yeah I am looking forward to that spring cruise you were trying to set up.

Yep, really happy with Gearhead so far. :thumbsup:

Still debating on the stripes or accents.. but some black of some kind would def tie in the wheels I agree!

[mazspeed]

Thanks bro! Yeah I am looking forward to that spring cruise you were trying to set up.

Yep, really happy with Gearhead so far. :thumbsup:

Still debating on the stripes or accents.. but some black of some kind would def tie in the wheels I agree!

I really like the rally stripes. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

I really like the rally stripes. :thumbsup:

You mean like this? :D

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GhettoChevyMarch2008gas.jpg

[mazspeed]

Ugh Not like that.

[Flash68]

Ugh Not like that.

:lol: I agree!

[6D9]

Maybe some black hockey stripes?? I have always liked those and you dont see them that much.

[Flash68]

Maybe some black hockey stripes?? I have always liked those and you dont see them that much.

Yeah I thought of that, but I am leaning toward this

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BobOwensCamarosinglestripe.jpg

[mdprovee]

Hey Dave,

Yeah I like the one stripe down the middle too. Say your car on Monday, coming along niceley. Soon we both will be driving around in them.

[tumper93]

You mean like this? :D

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GhettoChevyMarch2008gas.jpg

Dude that is terrible!! What makes it even worse is this guy lives in my state. Guess that is why my Camaro is a one of kind, especially around here!

[Flash68]

Hey Dave,

Yeah I like the one stripe down the middle too. Say your car on Monday, coming along niceley. Soon we both will be driving around in them.

Thanks Mike.

Did you get some things sorted out on your car? the A/C stuff?

[mdprovee]

Thanks Mike.

Did you get some things sorted out on your car? the A/C stuff?


Yes Dave,

The A/C is sorted out and installed, (they did a great job with the hoses), getting the column all installed today, sending to Shawn's side to get the interior all installed, and the stereo. I am just that close. Going to go see it again on Friday morning and take a bunch of pictures.

[Flash68]

Yes Dave,

The A/C is sorted out and installed, (they did a great job with the hoses), getting the column all installed today, sending to Shawn's side to get the interior all installed, and the stereo. I am just that close. Going to go see it again on Friday morning and take a bunch of pictures.

Cool. Good stuff. I see they are really meticulous and think things out well up there before diving into stuff. The makings of a good shop.

Be sure to post those updated pics!

Happy 2009.

[gearheadgarage]

Dave- I have a burgundy '69 at my shop right now, we did the center stripe on it, in silver, earlier this year. If you want, I'll shoot you some pics....might be a cool way to fly, in black, to complement the powdercoated black window trim & accessories?!...:unibrow:

[Flash68]

Dave- I have a burgundy '69 at my shop right now, we did the center stripe on it, in silver, earlier this year. If you want, I'll shoot you some pics....might be a cool way to fly, in black, to complement the powdercoated black window trim & accessories?!...:unibrow:

Sure, I always like to see ideas. Let's see the pics.

I'm still debating the black trim and dark "murdered" theme.... debating a lot of things still I guess! :willy:

[Vegas69]

It needs something....not sure what. Probably should just keep my big yapper shut at this point.:D :D

[Flash68]

It needs something....not sure what. Probably should just keep my big yapper shut at this point.:D :D

TROLL! TROLL! :lol:

[Vegas69]

I started staring at your car and trying to visualize things and decided I better quit. :lol: It's a killer car and I would have your rendering modded before changing anything. I'll leave it at that for now.

[Flash68]

I started staring at your car and trying to visualize things and decided I better quit. :lol: It's a killer car and I would have your rendering modded before changing anything. I'll leave it at that for now.

In all seriousness, I do welcome opinions and ideas.

I have considered going back and messing with the renderings, but I might just wing it on a few of the final things. :_paranoid

Thanks dude.

[gearheadgarage]

These are the only pics I could easily access.


http://www.gearheadcars.com/blog.php
http://www.gearheadcars.com/show-gallery.php?gcid=1&cid=46

[gearheadgarage]

Here's 1 more pic
Scroll down to July 26th raceday pic

http://www.gearheadcars.com/blog.php

Sorry for the lame links.....best I can do from a remote site:(

[Flash68]

Here's 1 more pic
Scroll down to July 26th raceday pic

http://www.gearheadcars.com/blog.php

Sorry for the lame links.....best I can do from a remote site:(

Looks good on that car, but I'm thinking more like not carry the stripe all the way to the nose. Just stop at where the cowl "merges" back into the hood. I had a pic of one saved but can't seem to find it now....

Here was my original inspiration, even before Penny, for the car...

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/11.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/6.jpg

[gearheadgarage]

I like the look/feel of that RoadRunner......a Chevy influenced by a Mopar? Now that's an uncommon scenario, but I like it! :wow:

[Flash68]

I like the look/feel of that RoadRunner......a Chevy influenced by a Mopar? Now that's an uncommon scenario, but I like it! :wow:

Yup, that is Steve Strope's "Hammer" and I got the paint code from him too. :D

On some things like trim, wheel finishes, etc., I can just look at all the pics of that car and see how it works.

[Flash68]

Messing with the trim/wheel finishes.....

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/brushedtrim_wheels.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/brushedtrim.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/black.jpg

[skatinjay27]

are you gonna run forgelines or keep the wheels you have now?
i think that last one look dead on 100% cant tell if theres a silver pinstrip on the wheels if yes then hellz yes! lol
if not then deff. with one.:hail:
but i do think step lips fit you car better esp. with the racey look the rendering give it.

[Flash68]

are you gonna run forgelines or keep the wheels you have now?
i think that last one look dead on 100% cant tell if theres a silver pinstrip on the wheels if yes then hellz yes! lol
if not then deff. with one.:hail:
but i do think step lips fit you car better esp. with the racey look the rendering give it.

No, not gonna switch to Forgelines. I just never had Ben change the wheels since they are so close looking to the 5 stars I have on there now.

Yeah, I like the all black version too.. black trim, mirrors, and wheel lips. :)

No pin stripe - I think that is just the leftover shine/polish or sunlight? If I do it I will go all the way and black out the whole wheel - preferably in a matte finish.

thanks AJ!

[Vegas69]

Diggin the last one as well.

[Flash68]

Diggin the last one as well.

I had a feelin you would.

[awr68]

My vote is for the top rendering. Keep the polished outer hoops and semi-gloss black the centers, and keep all the trim shinny. Why isn't there a back bumper?

For the record I do like the 3rd rendering a lot! I just feel that the car needs consistancy and that if you are going to black out the exterior wheels and trim...then the under hood and interior needs it too. And that 3rd one screams cage and race style seats like in the rendering! :)

But at the end of the day...this is only my opinion! :lol:

[Flash68]

My vote is for the top rendering. Keep the polished outer hoops and semi-gloss black the centers, and keep all the trim shinny. Why isn't there a back bumper?

For the record I do like the 3rd rendering a lot! I just feel that the car needs consistancy and that if you are going to black out the exterior wheels and trim...then the under hood and interior needs it too. And that 3rd one screams cage and race style seats like in the rendering! :)

But at the end of the day...this is only my opinion! :lol:

All great points Anthony. And ones I have been considering them as well. I just have to find that happy medium between all black and too much shine.

I had thought about one idea of having the exterior theme being all dark and black, and then interior and underhood having some polished and brushed stuff, as you mentioned. Not sure about that though. Thinking it could work maybe... ?

There will be a back bumper. Not sure why it isn't there. Guess it never was there before when we borrowed the basis for this rendering from Penny.

Thanks Anthony. Your opinions I do appreciate.

[awr68]

I guess at this point the hard thing is balancing the final design with parts you have already have. If you were open to changing the seats, steering wheel, adding a cage, and possibly changing a few of the billet parts to black finish...then I say go for it and do the 3rd rendering...it's pretty bad ass! But I know that you are so close to actually driving the car and WAY tired of spending money...so I guess you have to find that balance with what you already have and what you want in the end. There's nothing wrong with your initial design...but it sounds like you want to make a few changes and possibly tuffin up the over all feel of the car?

Aint build/design change a bitch!! :_paranoid

[awr68]

What about taking the shine away with a brushed look? That way you don't have to tear the hinges apart to go black. Can you do a brushed finish on the steering wheel or is it chrome?

[Flash68]

Yeah I think I can still move to an overall darker/non-shiny theme, which really has been my plan/goal all along. That doesn't mean there can't be ANY shine or chrome though IMO. I am not building a show car winner here. :) Yeah I won't be blacking out anything under the hood. I like the way that is already coming together. Had considered black IC plumbing as we discussed but I think I will keep the industrial theme going there.

I like brushed and I like black. I think at a minimum I will brush the hoops if not doing them in black. One or the other there. After seeing EVS Motors/Ted's updated version of his J2Z 67, I think the chrome trim and blacked theme can be done and work well together. I really like his latest pics he posted and it has helped me see some similarities in what I was already trying to do as well.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/019.jpg

[awr68]

emailing you............................................... .....

[EVS Motors Inc.]

Yeah I think I can still move to an overall darker/non-shiny theme, which really has been my plan/goal all along. That doesn't mean there can't be ANY shine or chrome though IMO. I am not building a show car winner here. :) Yeah I won't be blacking out anything under the hood. I like the way that is already coming together. Had considered black IC plumbing as we discussed but I think I will keep the industrial theme going there.

I like brushed and I like black. I think at a minimum I will brush the hoops if not doing them in black. One or the other there. After seeing EVS Motors/Ted's updated version of his J2Z 67, I think the chrome trim and blacked theme can be done and work well together. I really like his latest pics he posted and it has helped me see some similarities in what I was already trying to do as well.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/019.jpg

Dave check out the latest pics with the car blacked out. Front bumper removed as well.

http://www.evsmotors.com/vehicleinventory/chevrolet/camaro/67-evscam2jz01/blackedout/004.jpg

[Flash68]

^^ Now that's what I'm talking about! Looks bad ass Ted!

[EVS Motors Inc.]

^^ Now that's what I'm talking about! Looks bad ass Ted!

Thanks D!

[Flash68]

black rear spoiler and cowl hood.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/black2a.jpg

[Vegas69]

Need to get the bumper on there and I agree with the semi flat or flat black on the trim. Ultimately I would drive over and sample a semi flat, flat, etc. Renderings are one thing but your vision and the actual thing means more. IMO

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dave,

Eye catching changes.:thumbsup:

Skip

[Flash68]

Need to get the bumper on there and I agree with the semi flat or flat black on the trim. Ultimately I would drive over and sample a semi flat, flat, etc. Renderings are one thing but your vision and the actual thing means more. IMO

Yeah I have to see it come together in person for sure. The good thing here is I can get it running and drive it with whatever finish and then change finishes and colors fairly easily with little down time. At least in theory...

Dave,

Eye catching changes.:thumbsup:

Skip

Thanks Skip!

[EVS Motors Inc.]

Go for the mean look! Its a street car! It looks real menacing with the new changes on your renderings.

[Flash68]

Go for the mean look! Its a street car! It looks real menacing with the new changes on your renderings.

Thanks! I really want it to be more streetfighter with just a small % of nice, fancy parts like steering wheel, shifter, and a few underhood things. I think it can be pulled off. I'm gonna try anyway...

[skatinjay27]

Thanks! I really want it to be more streetfighter with just a small % of nice, fancy parts like steering wheel, shifter, and a few underhood things. I think it can be pulled off. I'm gonna try anyway...
if you wanna go black-and help with the street fighter look i would look into getting jakes spoiler then doing it black! i wasent really sold on it in pics but when i say on james one lap car i was blown away and instantly said i gotta copy this design for my 2nd gen but first ask jake if he had plans for it and he said he's already been working on it!!!
i think that would look good in black on your car.
i still think the front strip is the best...have you tried it in black?

[Flash68]

if you wanna go black-and help with the street fighter look i would look into getting jakes spoiler then doing it black! i wasent really sold on it in pics but when i say on james one lap car i was blown away and instantly said i gotta copy this design for my 2nd gen but first ask jake if he had plans for it and he said he's already been working on it!!!
i think that would look good in black on your car.
i still think the front strip is the best...have you tried it in black?

Ya know it's funny you mention that. I already talked to Jake about that a couple months ago and was considering doing it in powdercoated black. Still a possibility I guess, but I do like the shape of the stock spoiler.

But yeah that piece is really bad ass and there aren't a ton of them out there thats' for sure!

Yeah still toying with a cowl stripe or the nose stripe in black. Prolly be one or the other.

[Jr]

I'm looking forward to seeing this car on the road. I can't wait to hear about the turning radious with your stock frame.

About the wheels:
The black center section with a machined hoop would look killer on your car(like hammer).

Keep us updated

[Flash68]

I'm looking forward to seeing this car on the road. I can't wait to hear about the turning radious with your stock frame.

About the wheels:
The black center section with a machined hoop would look killer on your car(like hammer).

Keep us updated

Are you skeptical on the turning radius? :_paranoid ;)

thanks

[Flash68]

Due to the generosity of a fellow Lat-G member (Mikael Alfredsson) I have a new original dash to work with since my original piece was hacked up by the former people working on my car. Thanks again Mikael!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/Jan192009004.jpg

[mdprovee]

Looking good Dave, I will be seeing it this coming Monday.

[Flash68]

Looking good Dave, I will be seeing it this coming Monday.

Thanks. What are you expecting to see of your car? They have really been hammering hard on yours from what I gathered... :thumbsup:

[awr68]

That dash looks very nice...like new! :thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

Thanks. What are you expecting to see of your car? They have really been hammering hard on yours from what I gathered... :thumbsup:

I hope they will have the interior done, stereo and trunk done, looking to get it running and tuned. They have been working their butts off.

[Flash68]

That dash looks very nice...like new! :thumbsup:

Yeah man, I lucked out on that deal!

I hope they will have the interior done, stereo and trunk done, looking to get it running and tuned. They have been working their butts off.

Sounds exciting. Yeah git er dun so we can get mine done and we can all cruise and raise hell! :D

[gearheadgarage]

Can your previous guy get any more of that leather??? We need 5-10 inches more on each end of the rear seat upper section to make it fit with a wider seat! Ask around about a full size rear upper seat so we can modify it to fit cleanly.....Thanks, J

[Flash68]

Can your previous guy get any more of that leather??? We need 5-10 inches more on each end of the rear seat upper section to make it fit with a wider seat! Ask around about a full size rear upper seat so we can modify it to fit cleanly.....Thanks, J

I don't know. I can ask the upholstery guy directly though....

this is really turning into a pain in the arse!

[Vegas69]

Yes these cars are a pain in the asie:D Where you been man?

[Flash68]

Yes these cars are a pain in the asie:D Where you been man?

What? You miss me? :D

I was in SoCal for 10 days (actually saw Steve Rupp on the freeway one day - recognized his truck and Camaro Performers sticker!) and been kinda out of the hot rod loop for a bit I guess.

Up and down about the car hoping I do not have to sell. Gearhead was working hard to finish some other things for the cars going to the Sac AutoRama, so my car was dormant for a few weeks, which actually worked out okay financially for me.

Just trying to survive man!! :)

[Flash68]

Well stuff is happening again....


the gauge setup I should have done the first time.. DOH!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P2210910.jpg


Got the air filter tucked in there nicely with zero room to spare

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P2210924.jpg


Jason telling me which end of the car the engine goes in :D

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P2210929.jpg


More lessons from Master Jason @ Gearhead

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P2210914.jpg


And Lars the bad ass shop dog!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P2210939.jpg

[Mikael A]

That is a realy nice dash you got there:D
she looks great almost there.

[Flash68]

That is a realy nice dash you got there:D
she looks great almost there.

Yes it really is a nice dash. They were thankful to get such a nice piece that was carefully cut out. Thanks again Mike. :thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

I know you are glad they are making progress on your car. Looking Good!!

[Flash68]

I know you are glad they are making progress on your car. Looking Good!!

Yep, I sure am. I sat in your car again to see how your 5 small gauges are packaged there in the center to figure out how we are gonna do mine. Your car sure is nice to sit in Mike. What a sweet machine.

[Spiffav8]

Looking good brother!! Bet your stoked to see it finally all coming together!!

:captain:

[Flash68]

Looking good brother!! Bet your stoked to see it finally all coming together!!

:captain:

Thank you sir. I am getting more excited every time I go up to see it and see it getting so close. I don't feel so bad it's not done right now as it's been raining buckets for like 3 weeks now anyway!

:lateral:

[mdprovee]

Yep, I sure am. I sat in your car again to see how your 5 small gauges are packaged there in the center to figure out how we are gonna do mine. Your car sure is nice to sit in Mike. What a sweet machine.

Thanks Dave, Yours will be right there. Then we can cruise around together.

[Flash68]

Thanks Dave, Yours will be right there. Then we can cruise around together.

Yeah, I'm looking forward to it! :thumbsup: When I was pulling out yesterday, Jason and Mert were pulling out in Jason's Vert and Bassi's Sledgehammer to take back to him in SF, and it would be sweet to add our cars to that mix and head out. That is something I have been longing to do for many years!

[Flash68]

Inching along.... grille in and more dash work completed. Don't mind the dust!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DGordon003.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DGordon002.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DGordon001.jpg

[mdprovee]

Looks like nice progress Dave, it is looking good. I am going to try and go up on Monday. Is Jason putting it all together for you, or are you having him only do certain items.

[Flash68]

Looks like nice progress Dave, it is looking good. I am going to try and go up on Monday. Is Jason putting it all together for you, or are you having him only do certain items.

Thanks Mike. Have you been driving yours much with this ****ty weather?

Yes Gearhead is supposed to finish the car, but we are a little behind schedule since that Autorama really pushed things back a little bit....

[rich-allen]

I hope you get the car home soon. For all the suffering you did on this project it should be a real pleasure to drive. :cheers:

[tones2SS]

She's coming along. Will she be ready for some road ripping in the summertime?:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

I hope you get the car home soon. For all the suffering you did on this project it should be a real pleasure to drive. :cheers:

Thank you Rich. It's been a long road, but it's nothing compared to what you are going through my friend. Hang in there and I'm wishing the best for ya. :thumbsup:

She's coming along. Will she be ready for some road ripping in the summertime?:thumbsup:

I surely hope so! :)

[gearheadgarage]

The answer is YES, the infamous Vertigo will be shredding tires with the rest of us this summer.:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

The answer is YES, the infamous Vertigo will be shredding tires with the rest of us this summer.:thumbsup:

That's what I like to hear! :D

[mdprovee]

[QUOTE=Flash68;199889]Thanks Mike. Have you been driving yours much with this ****ty weather?

Not driving it quite yet...planning to posible pick it up next saturday the 14th.

[Jr]

Why did you change the dash? What are your new plans for the gauges?

[Flash68]

Why did you change the dash? What are your new plans for the gauges?

Scrapped the original custom gauge panel idea after the angle was way off and unacceptable to me. I have always liked sticking the big Autometer gauges in the stock tunnels anyway, so I am back to that. There will a custom center piece to hold the 5 smaller gauges now too. Pics of that any day now...

Out with the old.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2251.jpg

and in with the new/old?
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P2210910.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dave,

Does your whole family have artistic leanings like you?

:lol:


(Go easy on me, Eldorado Owens just brought his tired act to my region :_paranoid)

[Flash68]

Skip, new username huh? Did you have to get special approval to change that? :D



Dave,

Does your whole family have artistic leanings like you?

:lol:


(Go easy on me, Eldorado Owens just brought his tired act to my region :_paranoid)

[fleetus macmullitz]

Actually my screen name was changed automatically after I offended 100 people here. :D

(Water cooled nelds is a phrase serious Miami Vice fans would remember hearing during a episode introducing a sleazeball grifter... 'cuz Jack Crockett. Very funny.)

Good to see Vur tee goh getting buttoned up.

[Flash68]

Actually my screen name was changed automatically after I offended 100 people here. :D

(Water cooled nelds is a phrase serious Miami Vice fans would remember hearing during a episode introducing a sleazeball grifter... 'cuz Jack Crockett. Very funny.)

Good to see Vur tee goh getting buttoned up.

Ha thanks.

My Dad used to watch that show all the time.

It's coming down to the end here and I can't wait to drive it!

[Flash68]

gauges and rear seat.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/mailgooglecom.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/mailgooglecom1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/mailgooglecom2.jpg

[Vegas69]

That is starting to look like a car!:cheers:

[Flash68]

That is starting to look like a car!:cheers:

it's getting there! thanks :D

[awr68]

Sweet! When will they fire the motor? Or did I miss that?

[Flash68]

Sweet! When will they fire the motor? Or did I miss that?

Motor should be fired next. I can't wait to hear it. :D

[awr68]

Video man...video!!

[Flash68]

Video man...video!!

Good idea. I will shoot some when I go up next!

[camcojb]

Motor should be fired next. I can't wait to hear it. :D

this car will be a blast................ :yes:

Jody

[Flash68]

this car will be a blast................ :yes:

Jody

Thanks Jody. I'm sure this motor is anxious to drink again after sitting for over 2 years!

[tones2SS]

Video man...video!!

What Anthony said!!!:thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

Looking good Dave, we will driving soon!!

[Flash68]

thanks guys.... we are getting there.

[Flash68]

Okay, GoodGuys show is over and my car is back on a front burner at Gearhead. Interior pretty much done minus a couple little tricks. Fuel system getting buttoned up next week and planning on firing the motor next weekend! :wow:

Pics soon....

[awr68]

AWESOME!! :woot:

[fleetus macmullitz]

planning on firing the motor next weekend! :wow: Pics soon....

Dave,

Forget the pics...promote thy car and thy self!

Gotta go live, http://www.ustream.tv/

[Flash68]

AWESOME!! :woot:

Thanks buddy :D


Dave,

Forget the pics...promote thy car and thy self!

Gotta go live, http://www.ustream.tv/

How about a compromise... I plan to go up there next weekend and will shoot some video of it firing up. :thumbsup:

I'm a little too paranoid and secretive to do the live streaming thing! :_paranoid

[fleetus macmullitz]

I'm a little too paranoid and secretive to do the live streaming thing! :_paranoid

Dave, that sounds like the mindset it takes to build a Ridler contender next time.:_paranoid

Whatever media your psyche allows you to share with us is just fine of course. :D

[Flash68]

Dave, that sounds like the mindset it takes to build a Ridler contender next time.:_paranoid

Whatever media your psyche allows you to share with us is just fine of course. :D

Ha! I have neither the skills, funds, patience, or anything else required to do a Ridler car. :lol:

I am excited and anxious again as this comes down to the final weeks (first time I can say weeks and not months!) ;)

[mdprovee]

Hey Dave,

Glad things are going for you. I am suppose to drop off my car posibely next weekend, to get the final things done. Maybe I will see you up there.

[Flash68]

Hey Dave,

Glad things are going for you. I am suppose to drop off my car posibely next weekend, to get the final things done. Maybe I will see you up there.

Yeah Jason did mention that. I should be up there early afternoon. Hope to catch you there!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dave, have you finalized the start up logistics?

One glove or two, or just throw caution aside and turn the key barehanded?

:lol:

[68/Camaro]

Dave,
Killer Build! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Dave, have you finalized the start up logistics?

One glove or two, or just throw caution aside and turn the key barehanded?

:lol:

How about close your eyes and pray? I will be letting the experts handle this! The last thing I need is a motor issue to set me back! :willy:


Dave,
Killer Build! :thumbsup:

Thank you!

[gearheadgarage]

The engine has never been suspect, came from an excellent source and has been proven to put out PLENTY of power- thanks Jody....

We do plan on toning it down for the initial shakedown miles, but it shouldn't need it. Thing put out 700RWHP in the other car- without an intercooler. Should be able to get up to that number again. Figure we'll ease you into the retro world slowly. Should be a beast, but so different from the Porsche! At least you'll have some fat, sticky shoes to help lay it down. Tempted to mini-tub my '68 vert :mad: Or should I build another?:yes:

[Flash68]

The engine has never been suspect, came from an excellent source and has been proven to put out PLENTY of power- thanks Jody....

We do plan on toning it down for the initial shakedown miles, but it shouldn't need it. Thing put out 700RWHP in the other car- without an intercooler. Should be able to get up to that number again. Figure we'll ease you into the retro world slowly. Should be a beast, but so different from the Porsche! At least you'll have some fat, sticky shoes to help lay it down. Tempted to mini-tub my '68 vert :mad: Or should I build another?:yes:

Yeah man I am so anxious to hear that motor fire! :woot:

Yeah ok I guess we can ease into it. And you're right about it being diff than the Porsche..... I def wouldn't feel comfortable doing 175 in the Camaro. :lol:

Can't wait to heat up those drag radials and do a 3500rpm clutch dump! :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dave,

Glad you're nixing the 175 mph blasts...

Vertigo sounds better than 'The Grey Ghost'. :D

[Flash68]

Dave,

Glad you're nixing the 175 mph blasts...

Vertigo sounds better than 'The Grey Ghost'. :D

Yeah I figure each car has its purpose right? :D

The Grey Ghost.... I kinda like that!

[Flash68]

We were scheduled to fire the motor today and hear some open header thunder, but it was not meant to be. Found out the previous unnamed "builder" (I use that term loosely) did something with the fuel rail and removed the FPR and hacked something up, so Gearhead is working with Holley to send us out a good one within a week. Hopefully fire it up next week. In the meantime, here are a few updated pics of the car. It's starting to like something I can drive!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/gordon009.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/gordon008.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/gordon001.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dave,

The interior has got a serious look to it.:thumbsup:

Tough about the fuel rail.

I'm sure by now you plan on Murphy's Law being in effect , and when he unexpectedly takes a day off its a nice surprise.;)

[Flash68]

Dave,

The interior has got a serious look to it.:thumbsup:

Tough about the fuel rail.

I'm sure by now you plan on Murphy's Law being in effect , and when he unexpectedly takes a day off its a nice surprise.;)

Thanks Skip. "Serious" was the goal, so glad you think so.

Yeah, it's just funny how I have said many times to Jason @ Gearhead that I am FINALLY done with dealing with the previous builder and the issues caused by or related to him... but his "work" and a missing or shoddy part here and there just keeps creeping up! It's nothing major (yet) but Gearhead is great about going through every nut and bolt of the car to make sure it is up to par and will be mechanically sound, as well just plain safe for me to drive!

[awr68]

Nice to hear you are getting so close!! :thumbsup: :woot:

[Flash68]

thanks Tony! :woot:

[awr68]

Are you still going to drive it up here for Karma's home coming!? ;)

[camcojb]

What did they do to the regulator/rails?

Jody

[Flash68]

Are you still going to drive it up here for Karma's home coming!? ;)

Funny you ask that today cuz my cousins in Portland just asked me yesterday to come up there soon and maybe bring the Camaro if it's ready. Mighty tempting.... when is the homecoming tentatively scheduled for? :cool:


What did they do to the regulator/rails?

Jody

Apparently the other guy had removed the FPR (and I believe he kept it) and had modified the rail somehow to use some kind of external regulator. I think he was working on a different plan after calling Aeromotive when I was going to run the A1000 externally. But then I sucked it up and bought the Rick's tank with internal Bosch and was just gonna run it how you and Don had it... I guess Holley is gonna send us a replacement for no cost, which is absolutely sweet!

I cannot recall exactly how the rail was modified or messed up. I have to ask Jason again, or maybe he can chime in here? paging Gearhead..... :D

[awr68]

Funny you ask that today cuz my cousins in Portland just asked me yesterday to come up there soon and maybe bring the Camaro if it's ready. Mighty tempting.... when is the homecoming tentatively scheduled for? :cool:


Email on the way.................

[gearheadgarage]

The passenger side fuel rail on the Holley StealthRam was originally designed to have a fuel pressure regulator attached to it. The regulator is now gone, and the fuel railis crossthreaded where the FPR was previously located. It is an o-ring design, but a pipe thread plug has been forced into the hole making it so it will leak whichever way we choose to go.

Based on the way the engine bay is laid out, we prefer to replace the fuel rail (thanks Holley) so we can run the on rail style regulator. If it the threads weren't so bad, we'd just run an external regulator w/ bypass return back to the tank. Both ways have worked well for us in the past, so I've decided to go with the cleaner setup to keep aesthetics nice and cost down for ol' Dave. Plus, we had already commited to running fuel lines to the rails, and naively assumed that all was in good working order.....fittings & hoses are already built so since the setup fuels Mike P's ProCharged StealthRam with plenty to spare, we should be good here too!

Otherwise, all is good. Hopefully Lady Luck is on our side, and that hideous Murphy's Law and the gremlins from the previous work performed will stay at bay. Planning on blacking out the wheels, building the intercooler piping, exhaust & maybe eliminating the rear bumper over the next weeks or month.....;)

[Flash68]

Thanks for the technical explanation, J. I guess that's why you are building the car and I am sitting at home twiddling my thumbs! :lol:


Planning on blacking out the wheels, building the intercooler piping, exhaust & maybe eliminating the rear bumper over the next weeks or month.....;)

Hey now! Don't be letting too many cats out of the bag now! :willy: :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

maybe eliminating the rear bumper over the next weeks or month.....;)

Wait a minute, doesn't posting in this thread give us the right to vote on running changes, even ones as minor as removing the rear bumper?! :unibrow:

[Flash68]

Wait a minute, doesn't posting in this thread give us the right to vote on running changes, even ones as minor as removing the rear bumper?! :unibrow:

Yes, my thoughts exactly! :D

Gotta try to save a few surprises (even minor ones) for the end, right? :_paranoid

[Tom.A]

Lookin good:thumbsup: You are getting very close!

[Vegas69]

It's getting exciting. This is where the little crap will drive you crazy. Your almost there.

[Flash68]

Lookin good:thumbsup: You are getting very close!

thanks Tom

It's getting exciting. This is where the little crap will drive you crazy. Your almost there.

Yeah it is, but so far these last little things have been fun to tackle and decide on, and at least there are things to do and work on while waiting for a fuel rail to come in.... if it came to a halt because of one little thing for awhile, that would definitely suck.

[mdprovee]

Hey Dave,

Glad things are working forward for you. Sucks having to deal with things popping up, but Jason is good at tackling things positively. I have mine home for a few weeks, it has been fun playing with it. Soon we will all be cruzing around.

[Flash68]

Hey Dave,

Glad things are working forward for you. Sucks having to deal with things popping up, but Jason is good at tackling things positively. I have mine home for a few weeks, it has been fun playing with it. Soon we will all be cruzing around.

Yeah but at least progress is still happening on other needs for the car, so momentum is still there. And yes Jason has been great at wrestling with the gremlins. I've been very pleased with the process of working with him and the crew up there. He has some great guys working there.

Can't wait to cruise man!

[Flash68]

Well the fuel rail we had been waiting for came in today, but it didn't come with the FPR! DOH! That was pretty much the whole point! :lol:

Shooting for this Friday or Saturday for fire up if we can get the FPR in time.

[mdprovee]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Dave. Nothing like the first start.

[Flash68]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Dave. Nothing like the first start.

Thanks Mike. I am pretty stoked to get up there again.

Been puttin lots of miles on yours lately?

[mdprovee]

Thanks Mike. I am pretty stoked to get up there again.

Been puttin lots of miles on yours lately?


Yeah, we just drove it up to Redding for Kool April Nights. It was fun, drove great no overheating issues even in 90 degree heat cruizing.

[boonedog]

Yeah, we just drove it up to Redding for Kool April Nights. It was fun, drove great no overheating issues even in 90 degree heat cruizing.

What car was it?

[mdprovee]

What car was it?

Here is the thread for my car.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=19683

[boonedog]

was the car in the show? if it was dont know how i missed it, nice car.

[Flash68]

Yeah, we just drove it up to Redding for Kool April Nights. It was fun, drove great no overheating issues even in 90 degree heat cruizing.

Oh, sweet. I knew Jason went up there for the show. Sounds like a fun time.

[gearheadgarage]

Curious what you all think of the wheels now- we powdercoated one in all black to get a feel.......previously, only the centers were black. Remember, this one's an all business streetfighter.

CRAP, my files won't upload.....DAVE? A little help here buddy, post yours?

[mdprovee]

Come on Dave we are waiting for some pictures......

[gearheadgarage]

Maybe this will work....

[DEIGuy38]

Looks pretty good Jason, but kinda hard to tell with no tire on it so get back to work. I think it will look tougher with the all black wheel.

[Vegas69]

Hot........

[AALynch]

I think that looks perfect....DO IT! :D

[Flash68]

Come on Dave we are waiting for some pictures......

I thought I taught you how to embed pics! :willy: :lol:

Gotta come see in person. But me likey what me see.

[Tom.A]

I like it.

[John510]

Nice!!

[Flash68]

Thanks guys. Not a lot of people seem to fully black out their wheels on these muscle cars I have found, plus it looks a little tougher without any shine, so I thought it would work well for this car.

[skatinjay27]

send the other 3 to the powdercoater!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

[mdprovee]

Looks good Dave, I like it.

I'll see them next time I am up there.

[fleetus macmullitz]

The black looks good Dave.

I also like how Rad Rides did theirs...a little break from real dark wheel centers with lighter color hoops.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/nova/2008_09-21_GG_Joliet_093.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/nova/Autorama09_25.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Since your experimenting with single color wheels, another look that might work is an 'almost black' color, not quite black but definitely way beyond grey.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/nova/notoriousbigautoramapicpassfr.jpg

[tones2SS]

I think that looks perfect....DO IT! :D

I agree.
Looks really good.:hail:

[Flash68]

The black looks good Dave.

I also like how Rad Rides did theirs...a little break from real dark wheel centers with lighter color hoops.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/nova/2008_09-21_GG_Joliet_093.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/nova/Autorama09_25.jpg

I like your thinking Skip. Funny thing is I already know the "formula" they used on that Nova's wheels for color/finish because I inquired about it awhile back. :)

That car is a very nice one to mimic in many ways!

[gearheadgarage]

If we powdercoat the other (3) wheels, we can always repowdercoat the outer hoops in a dark grey or something like on the Nova. The wheel has a good sharp transition that would allow for a crisp tape line....

[Flash68]

If we powdercoat the other (3) wheels, we can always repowdercoat the outer hoops in a dark grey or something like on the Nova. The wheel has a good sharp transition that would allow for a crisp tape line....

Jason, that's 2 days in a row you've posted on here. Is that a new record for you? :D

We could powdercoat, but that Nova's outer lips are not powdercoated just FYI.... it's brushed and then something special in the clearcoat. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I like your thinking Skip. Funny thing is I already know the "formula" they used on that Nova's wheels for color/finish because I inquired about it awhile back. :) That car is a very nice one to mimic in many ways!

Dave,

It is an interesting look on Notorious' hoops for sure.

As you know, it's the details that set these bad boys apart from one another.