Procharged Pro Touring 68 Camaro for sale

[Flash68]

Due to some unforeseen circumstances and a deterioration in my business, I am putting my 68 Camaro for sale. It is currently about 80-85% complete and being worked on daily at Gearhead Garage in Sacramento, CA. This is the same shop that built Mike Bassi's awesome 67 Camaro that was a Lateral-G Feature of the Month.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=6143


I have tons of pics on threads and in my photo album here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/dwgordon/68Camaro

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=17504&highlight=gearhead

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=12776&highlight=vertigo


Here is a parts list that is up to date and either in hand waiting to be installed or is already installed:

All new sheetmetal
BMW Sterling Gray paint
smoothed firewall
custom dash insert with 7 Auto Meter gauges (not finalized)
406 cubic inch small block (dyno'ed 700 rwhp) built by Jody Bernard
Factory 400 2-bolt block with partial fill
Eagle 4340 steel 3.75" crank
Eagle 4340 steel 6" H-beam rods
Ross custom blower pistons
Speed Pro Plasma rings
Milodon 7 quart pan
Cloyes true roller chain
Comp Cams hydraulic roller blower cam and lifters
AFR rev kit
Victor Jr. heads with Stage IV port by CFM Performance
Crower stainless 1.6 roller rockers
Holley Stealth Ram intake manifold and throttle body
RC Engineering 75# injectors
MSD 85551 billet distributor with GM melonized gear
MSD 8mm wires
D1SC ProCharger with 11 and 14 psi pulleys
ProCharger brackets, pulleys for water pump and power steering pump
Power Steering pump
McLeod aluminum 168 tooth flywheel with steel insert
Edelbrock Victor aluminum water pump
GM Performance cast aluminum valve covers
FAST EFI and harness
Keisler Engineering TKO 600 5-speed transmission
3" 1053 steel driveshaft with 1350 yokes
McLeod RST Street Twin clutch rated to 800hp
McLeod scattershield
Currie Ford 9" rear with 3.70 gears
Wilwood disc brakes front & rear –
13" rotors/6 piston fronts
12" rotors/4 piston rears
Hotchkis front sway bar
Unisteer rack and pinion steering
Flaming River stainless steel tilt steering column
Flaming River Waterfall steering wheel
QA1 adjustable coilover shocks
Air Ride Technologies Air Bar 4 link rear suspension
Hotchkis Subframe Connectors
Mini-tubbed
Air Ride Technologies Strong Arm upper/lower control arms
Hydraboost brake booster
Custom-made stainless steel 1-3/4" to 1-7/8" stepped headers with Cape's
high temp coating
Spintech Sportsman XL mufflers
Modo Innovations pedal kit
Modo Innovations electric trunk release
Treadstone Intercooler 1500cfm
Cyclone Rods radiator with dual Spal fans
Mach 1 gas cap
custom built Esajian Wheels forged alloy 2 piece wheels
powdercoated gloss black centers, polished hoops and lips
18x9.5 front with 6.25" backspacing
18x12 rear with 6" backspacing
Nitto 555 tires front - 275/35/18
Nitto 555R tires rear - 335/30/18
ISS bucket seats
custom leather upholstery and microsuede inserts front and rear
ACC cutpile carpet kit with floor mats
Marquez Design 1969 RS tail lights
Twist Machine fender braces
Twist Machine shifter
Ring Bros hood supports
Kwik Wire harness
Rick’s stainless steel fuel tank
in-tank Bosch fuel pump
Billet Specialties battery mount


I know we're in a tough market, but I am looking for $55k as it sits now. As most of you know, this is less than the cost of the parts and the car before adding in labor.

This is a moving price as parts and labor costs are being incurred weekly. There is roughly $15-20k left to finish the car the way I planned on doing it, but it could be done for $10-12k if need be and still be fantastic. A buyer now gets to decide on all of the final fitment, design, and trim decisions. Otherwise, I finish it and sell it completed in 2-3 months.

I am located in San Francisco and car is in Sacramento.

Please email dwgordon at gmail dot com with questions, offers, or to get my phone number.

Thanks for looking.

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

[Tom.A]

Best of luck to you Flash. It's a nice car and I am sorry to hear this. It seems like this is economy is crunching many. How about selling the Porsche instead?

[Flash68]

Best of luck to you Flash. It's a nice car and I am sorry to hear this. It seems like this is economy is crunching many. How about selling the Porsche instead?

I figured I would be answering this question. :)

The answer is the Porsche has a lot less equity and it serves as my daily driver, and a quite a good one at that!

The Camaro generates the most cash that I need unfortunately.

This is a bummer no doubt, but I will be back in a Pro Touring car soon!

thanks Tom

[mazspeed]

Oh nooooooooooooooooooo. Say it ain't so. That is way too far below market price. That is a sweet ride. If I had the money I would pull the trigger in a second.

[Steve1968LS2]

Man, sorry to hear... :(


Hey, your rendering looks VERY familiar.. something about it calls out to me... ;)


Good luck with the sale and I hope it all ends up working out.

[Flash68]

Oh nooooooooooooooooooo. Say it ain't so. That is way too far below market price. That is a sweet ride. If I had the money I would pull the trigger in a second.

Thanks, Mike. There is a small chance I will be able to keep it, but I don't want to get backed into a corner at the last minute. I have priced it low to generate some real interest, and we know the car minute isn't what it was a year or 2 ago...


Man, sorry to hear... :(


Hey, your rendering looks VERY familiar.. something about it calls out to me... ;)


Good luck with the sale and I hope it all ends up working out.

Thanks, Steve. Yes your 68 was my first inspiration, back when 67-68s weren't as popular as they seem to be now! I think you had a lot to do with that!

[awr68]

This is killing me! You and I have talked a lot about the car and I can't believe after waiting all that time to get the car back...you now have to sell! What a shame!!

[Steve1968LS2]

Thanks, Steve. Yes your 68 was my first inspiration, back when 67-68s weren't as popular as they seem to be now! I think you had a lot to do with that!

Thanks... although I was refering to the fact that the rendering is a picture I took of Penny that's been modified..

Makes we wish I would have gone with that color.. looks great.

67-68 is the new '69... :rofl:

[Flash68]

This is killing me! You and I have talked a lot about the car and I can't believe after waiting all that time to get the car back...you now have to sell! What a shame!!

Yeah I know, man. There is still a chance I will keep her - either cuz I don't get a decent price, or one of the mofo's who owe me substantial money actually pay me! I am just trying to stay ahead of the curve if things get worse. This really is the ultimate roller coaster ride. Let's see how it ends. If it does sell, I will undoubtedly be back in a pro-touring car as soon as possible.

Thanks... although I was refering to the fact that the rendering is a picture I took of Penny that's been modified..



Oh, I knew exactly what you meant. It was/is a great photo! :)

[mdprovee]

Sorry to hear this, after you just got started again. I will pass the word.

[6D9]

Shoot...that sucks! I was really lookign forward to checking your car out in person. Hope you can find a way to keep it....:cheers:

[Flash68]

Sorry to hear this, after you just got started again. I will pass the word.

Shoot...that sucks! I was really lookign forward to checking your car out in person. Hope you can find a way to keep it....:cheers:

Thanks, guys. I really do hope to get to keep it. There is a chance....

Would love to cruise and hang with you local guys too!

[Vegas69]

Great deal on a hot car....good luck man:cheers:

[Flash68]

Great deal on a hot car....good luck man:cheers:

Thanks Bro.

[6D9]

Thanks, guys. I really do hope to get to keep it. There is a chance....

Would love to cruise and hang with you local guys too!

Thats what I was thinking as well. My car and yours is damn near the same color both with Procharged 400 sbc's! A 68 and 69 cruising together would be sweet or some dragstrip action.

[Flash68]

Thats what I was thinking as well. My car and yours is damn near the same color both with Procharged 400 sbc's! A 68 and 69 cruising together would be sweet or some dragstrip action.

Very cool. I think it may be able to happen. I do hope so! I will need someone to show me how to do a 1/4 mile! :D

[6D9]

Very cool. I think it may be able to happen. I do hope so! I will need someone to show me how to do a 1/4 mile! :D

No problem...your gonna have to turn the boost down to make it fair...:unibrow:

[mazspeed]

Yeah I know, man. There is still a chance I will keep her - either cuz I don't get a decent price, or one of the mofo's who owe me substantial money actually pay me! I am just trying to stay ahead of the curve if things get worse. This really is the ultimate roller coaster ride. Let's see how it ends. If it does sell, I will undoubtedly be back in a pro-touring car as soon as possible.


I decided not to sell my car because I started, and continue to change my business focus, but I don't think I would get a third of the money I spend in this economy. What do you do BTW?

[youthpastor]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO:mad:

hope business turns around so you can enjoy the fruit of all your work-Chris

[Flash68]

No problem...your gonna have to turn the boost down to make it fair...:unibrow:

Maybe I will just spin a lot and run a 13.50 @ 130mph.:lol:

I decided not to sell my car because I started, and continue to change my business focus, but I don't think I would get a third of the money I spend in this economy. What do you do BTW?

Well, although this isn't exactly what I want to do, it would give me extra cash cushion going into my new business venture. A partner and I are in the process of buying a brewery/restaurant. And my current business is a construction staffing company that I started in 2005. We had a kick-ass 2007 but down about 50% in 08. And I am not sure what the future holds for that biz in 09. And as I've said, if I collect a couple payments/loans that are due in the near future, I will pull the car off the market.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO:mad:

hope business turns around so you can enjoy the fruit of all your work-Chris

Thanks Chris! I hope so too! love your car btw! :thumbsup:

[eville]

A partner and I are in the process of buying a brewery/restaurant. :
Where's your brew pub going to be?

[skatinjay27]

[QUOTE=Flash68;181729] A partner and I are in the process of buying a brewery/restaurant. QUOTE]
life partner???:P
was todd getting at something in your build thread? :lol:

[Flash68]

Where's your brew pub going to be?

I am unable to disclose yet til we open escrow and the liquor license transfer is posted, but I can say it's in the north bay and it has been in biz for 18 years.

[QUOTE=Flash68;181729] A partner and I are in the process of buying a brewery/restaurant. QUOTE]
life partner???:P
was todd getting at something in your build thread? :lol:

I guess I need to remember to say BUSINESS partner in the presence of all you homophobes! :lol:

[Spiffav8]

That news breaks my heart!! :( I've got my fingers crossed that those who owe you money pay up and soon so you can keep it.

[Flash68]

That news breaks my heart!! :( I've got my fingers crossed that those who owe you money pay up and soon so you can keep it.

Thanks Curtis. Me too man... thanks for your support, along with everyone else in recent months, who offered to help me with various things on the project. I really am working to try to keep it and finish it right.

[Z06Joe]

First let me say how AWESOME your car is!!!! Please excuse me if this is a dumb question, so it's a rolling chassis with motor and interior, but all in pieces?

Thanks,
Joe

[Flash68]

First let me say how AWESOME your car is!!!! Please excuse me if this is a dumb question, so it's a rolling chassis with motor and interior, but all in pieces?

Thanks,
Joe

Why thank you, Joe.

I wouldn't say it is "all in pieces" as you suggest. Did you check out the photo album (most current pics at bottom) or the build thread linked to here in the first post?

It has full drivetrain, some of the interior, most of the mechanical minus some fuel lines, ignition, EFI computer, intercooler plumbing, and other accessories. We are thinking of a completion date of Feb or March at the latest.

If you are interested in discussing further, email me at dwgordon at gmail dot com.

[Spiffav8]

Thanks Curtis. Me too man... thanks for your support, along with everyone else in recent months, who offered to help me with various things on the project. I really am working to try to keep it and finish it right.

It's just not fair. Driving my car is one of the greatest pleasures in my life (family, house, flying, car). I want that for you and all my fellow LG nerds. You deserve it! It's just not fair that you've been put in this position. Hang on as long as you can buddy. I've got my fingers crossed for you.

:cheers:

[Flash68]

It's just not fair. Driving my car is one of the greatest pleasures in my life (family, house, flying, car). I want that for you and all my fellow LG nerds. You deserve it! It's just not fair that you've been put in this position. Hang on as long as you can buddy. I've got my fingers crossed for you.

:cheers:

Thanks bro. I appreciate that.

I'm glad you haven't sold your car yet cuz I know you've been enjoying it a lot. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I don't pretend to know your situation Dave but after running a technical staffing division for a major player in that biz, the hard lesson learned was staffing companies were always last to get paid.

[Flash68]

I don't pretend to know your situation Dave but after running a technical staffing division for a major player in that biz, the hard lesson learned was staffing companies were always last to get paid.

No worries, Skip. It's always nice to hear from someone in a related niche or industry. :P

I think the way construction companies (our clients) pay and get paid is very different than typical staffing clients in non-construction niches. Not sure if that is good or bad (we do have mechanics lien rights in Calif which protects us as supplier of material or labor). But in my 3 years in business we have not had a substantial amount of money go over 90 days. Typical pay terms are 45 days. It's usually the small potatoes/1 man show that pays slow or causes the most problems.

[Flash68]

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

[Moose]

just a awesome car. still surpised its for sale.. sad you have to sell it.

[Flash68]

Thanks Moose.

[awr68]

Is the front glass flush mount or is the trim just not on?

[Flash68]

Is the front glass flush mount or is the trim just not on?

No trim yet.

[rich-allen]

Dave, this is really sad news bro.

I know exactly what your going through, my business writes checks today from work we did 4+ months ago.
Unfortunately, all of our contract government jobs (schools) and if the State of Kalifonia can't pass the budget they might just stop funding the projects.

I really hope you decide to hang on to the car but if circumstances don't allow for that then I'm sure you will have another project going in no time.


Hang in there.


Rich

[Flash68]

Dave, this is really sad news bro.

I know exactly what your going through, my business writes checks today from work we did 4+ months ago.
Unfortunately, all of our contract government jobs (schools) and if the State of Kalifonia can't pass the budget they might just stop funding the projects.

I really hope you decide to hang on to the car but if circumstances don't allow for that then I'm sure you will have another project going in no time.


Hang in there.


Rich


Thanks, Rich.

I am working hard on a couple options to be able to hold onto the car. I need to finish it and then see where I am at. Every serious potential buyer I have spoken to already says the same thing - I want a finished car, or call me when it is done. And I understand that.

It's getting tougher to think of selling it as I see it take shape in the end and look like a ready to drive car soon! :willy:

[tones2SS]

Sorry about your circumstances and that you have to sell.:(
Hope all works out well for you. I am quite surprised the car hasn't sold yet though??

[Flash68]

Sorry about your circumstances and that you have to sell.:(
Hope all works out well for you. I am quite surprised the car hasn't sold yet though??

Yeah thanks. Things can go either way at this point. I am still remaining optimistic yet.

I am not too surprised it hasn't sold. Everyone seems to want a completed car and I can't really blame them I guess.

[camaro2nv]

Problem is if you finish it you'll want to keep it,lol

[Flash68]

Problem is if you finish it you'll want to keep it,lol

Oh yeah. I am already there! :)

[EVS Motors Inc.]

Do your best to keep it Dave! Too many projects are started and left unfinished. The dream doesn't get fulfilled! The car has a lot of potential, you are the creator you must finish it! ;)

*EDIT* OOoopps my bad I think you already decided to keep this. Someone forwarded this thread to me!

[Flash68]

Do your best to keep it Dave! Too many projects are started and left unfinished. The dream doesn't get fulfilled! The car has a lot of potential, you are the creator you must finish it! ;)

*EDIT* OOoopps my bad I think you already decided to keep this. Someone forwarded this thread to me!

No worries. Thanks for the encouragement. I am kinda dancing a fine line here and hoping to be able to keep it but at the same time trying to generate interest and offers in case I do. It works out because everyone interested wants to talk price for finished product anyway, which will be very soon.

thanks :thumbsup: