just another 2nd gen, MI71

[mtlinvtns]

Well it seems that second gen's are hot. My name is Jon and the name of my shop is Metal Innovations. I am building this 71 camaro for a customer, he really likes the pro touring look so that's what were going to give him. The plans for the car are DSE Q-link in rear and a heidt's front clip, the car will have an LS motor and a six speed, Wilwood 13" brakes alll around and either 18"front 20" rear or 19"front 20"rear wheels and tires. We will be changing some things around on the body like bumpers and the nose and the rear tailight panel. Here are some pictures and I will update often.

[Roger M]

Nice Project. Don't toss those Torque twisters, the might be worth something someday. I always wanted a set of those back in high school, but never had enough money. :thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

Wow, now that's a project. Keep us up to speed, please. :thumbsup:

[thedude327]

Great looking project you have going there !! Nice work on the firewall smoothing too............:thumbsup: One tip though, if you can talk the customer down from the ledge on the wheel size to maybe 18's max, you'll be doing him a favor.......... More pics on the progress too, this should be one sweet 71' !!

Paul

[mtlinvtns]

Ok, We are making a few little changes. We will be running the DSE front subframe instead of the Heidt's. We will be running 18"x10" and 18"x12" wheels and tires. Also in the works is one of the new motors from world products, it's a small block ls hybrid. Thanks, Jon.

[Hdesign]

Jon, great to see you post this project! It's gonna be killer!:thumbsup:

[mtlinvtns]

Thanks Ben, I got alot of ideas for this car so once it gets a little farther along I will give you a call. I am still up in the air about wheels. Thanks, Jon.

[tones2SS]

Awesome looking project. Should be really nice with the DSE treatment and LS engine.
Good to see another builder in Massachusetts!!
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[V8TV]

Cool project. Good luck!

[66LS7]

project looks like it will be awsome. the 2nd gen population is building.:thumbsup:

[ParkerRS]

Sweet project, keep the updates coming! Nice to see another second Gen. gettin some lovin'.

[comp-spec]

Jon, nice project.. Maybe I can steal some ideas for Orange Krate :unibrow:

[mtlinvtns]

Anytime Pete. As long as I can steal some of that magazine coverage your getting:D . Thanks everyone for the comments this should be a cool project. thanks, Jon.

[syborg tt]

Welcome to the Board Jon.

It's nice to see a 2nd gen getting built.

Please keep posting the pics

[mtlinvtns]

Well we are starting back up on this project. I moved my shop and it took a little longer than I expected. We got the 1/4's and door skins all mocked up and now we just have to finish the mini tubs and the quadra link. There is going to be alot of work in the rear of this car, we will be changing alot but it will still have the same overall look of a stock tailpanel. once the rear is complete we will hang the dse front clip and hopefully it will be a roller sooner than later. Thanks, Jon.

[syborg tt]

I love the firewall on this car.

Car looking really good

[tones2SS]

Looking good John!
The rear looks good. I like the high spoiler!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[70rs]

I like it!! The fire wall is really nice and clean. I am doing a second gen myself and it's nice to see more of them being worked up. Keep the pics coming please.

[waynieZ]

The car looks great..

[mtlinvtns]

It's been a while since I have posted anything on this car. It slowed down a little but we are back on it hard. I will post up some more pics. soon, once I get them all organized. Thanks, Jon.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Jon!!:thumbsup:
I see you're using the DSE control arms.

[syborg tt]

Looks great Jon,

thank you for sharing the pictures

[70rs]

I am glad to see this project come back. I would really like to see more of it. Thanks for posting the updates.:cheers:

[skatinjay27]

Very nice Jon!!:thumbsup:
I see you're using the DSE control arms.its the DSE sub:thumbsup:

[$mike70Z28]

nice!!!!!! AAAAAAA+++++ more pics

[thedude327]

Looking nice...........any pics of the rear suspension setup?? :thumbsup: on the firewall !! Very clean, only the mounts for whats really needed. Good to see it moving forward !!

Paul

[jamesinark]

I'm building something very similar and would be very interested in any trouble or solutions you guys come up with.As a new member I don't know anyone on here so I am really to see someone doing a second gen pro-tourer.I love the concept you came up with as overall it is very ,very similar to my own.I even agree about the 18" wheels as i feel any thing over is overkill and these cars need an 18" wheel to fill the wheelwells and to get the proportions right.My project outline (not quite complete) is on my intro in the new members introductions.Nice to see I'm not alone in my equation of cool.

[tones2SS]

its the DSE sub:thumbsup:

Even better!!:thumbsup: (I thought it was, but wasn't 100% sure.):_paranoid

[mtlinvtns]

I have not been on here in a while. Here are a couple of quick shots of the car. I will post more up soon. The wheels are boze 18"x 12" and 18"x10" and the tires are bfg's.

[6spdcamaro]

Awesome. Those wheels are going to look great :thumbsup:

[lil427z]

looks good :lateral: :cheers: :woot: .
rick k

[mtlinvtns]

I have a question, can this thread be moved to project updates? Do I have to start a new build thread? I am not sure what to do. Thanks, Jon S.:willy:

[camcojb]

I have a question, can this thread be moved to project updates? Do I have to start a new build thread? I am not sure what to do. Thanks, Jon S.:willy:
got it.

Jody

[mtlinvtns]

Thank you Jody.

[tones2SS]

Any updates on the car Jon.
(Not sure if you're the same person or not, but I think I met you last year at Comp-Spec checking out Karma.)

[protour73]

very nice project, great attention to detail......love to see another 2nd Gen getting a second life!!!!

[ja.stoner63]

Looks sweet & great progress.

[mtlinvtns]

Thanks for the comments. I will have lots of pics. in a week or two. The motor and tranny should be here next week. I will have the car on the ground with most of the major metal work done. I did a lot of work to the floor to get the exhaust up out of the way and it still looks somewhat stock. We picked a color and sprayed a sample(looks real good). We are going for kind of a factory look with everything. nothing will stand out to much. Very simple and clean. Thanks, Jon S.

Tones2ss, I am the Jon that you met at Petes shop

Ja Your mustang is pretty sick, I really like what the ring brothers can do to a car. Rolling sculpture. If you could ask them to make some 2nd gen door handles that would be great:thumbsup:

[mtlinvtns]

Just a little sneak peak of the floor. Still have to finish weld it. Also a pic. of the sail panel, got rid of the lead seam. Thanks, Jon S.

[tones2SS]

Looks good Jon.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[ma73z]

Lookin good, keeps the pics coming, they motivate me to get mine done :unibrow:

[79transam455]

I love seeing 2nd gens in progress. Looking good man! Cant go wrong with DSE :D