67-68 Camaro owners in here!

[Musclerodz]

If you could buy a valance modified with 69 park lights, would you be interested? We have already have a valance ready to be molded, but before I go to the trouble to do it, I am taking a head count of who all would be interested. The valance looks like a 69 valance without bumper openings, but fits a 67-68. If you want to run a front bumper the holes will need cut. Some guys have done, so you know what it looks like. Post up if you might be interested.

[XLexusTech]

assuming the price is reasonable I would want one.

[2Bad4Ya]

I know several people have fabbed their own here lately, so the interest in a 67-68 lower valance with 69 round running lights is wanted by some.

I know personally I would like custom lower valance that had the round lights and perhaps some smaller/cleaner air openings in case I also decided to go bumperless on the front.

Below are 2 pix I had altered in ms paint for possible cool lower valances, some time ago.

1 has the split openings but not as big as stock, and the other is a open center possibly.

[ItDoRun]

I'm in as long as long as the price is decent. Do you have any pictures of the one you are proposing to offer?

[Musclerodz]

I'm in as long as long as the price is decent. Do you have any pictures of the one you are proposing to offer?

soon, it looks just like a 69 valance but fits the 67-68, I still need to mock it to a car to make sure we have no unforseen issues. I have an idea on price, but I need to get the mold made and make a few parts to make sure the price will hold up.

[XLexusTech]

also what does holes would need to be cut mean? if you are suggesting just a flat valance then I am out if I am going to have to Fab anything on these then I will just do the whole thing myslelf

[2Bad4Ya]

I think he is saying it would come with round light openings, but no center section cut outs, etc... just a smooth faced lower valance with mounting/openings for 69 round lights. Thats what I understand but could be wrong. They would not have bumper holes perhaps.

[XLexusTech]

I think he is saying it would come with round light openings, but no center section cut outs, etc... just a smooth faced lower valance with mounting/openings for 69 round lights. Thats what I understand but could be wrong. They would not have bumper holes perhaps.

cool I am back in :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

I think he is saying it would come with round light openings, but no center section cut outs, etc... just a smooth faced lower valance with mounting/openings for 69 round lights. Thats what I understand but could be wrong. They would not have bumper holes perhaps.

Correct, smooth lower valance with no bumper holes. You would have to add those if you want to run a front bumper

[tmadden]

looking for that myself

[GeoffP]

I'd be interested as well depending on how it looks and the price.

[ItDoRun]

Will this be a metal piece or fiberglass?

[mazspeed]

Id be interested.

[Musclerodz]

Will this be a metal piece or fiberglass?

Glass, I would much prefer metal but the cost of the stamping die would be cost prohibtive unless we could sell thousands of them. If we use a local source, it will be hand laid, vaccum bagged, autoclave cured piece. We may also send to Anvil and let Matt make them instead. Matt is already going to be making a few other parts we are working on now.

[ANVIL1]

Hey Mike,
say, how are those "other pieces" coming along anyway?

[Flash68]

I was going to have one of these built but scrapped it.... interested in seeing what you come up with and pricing.

[awr68]

I would like to see it with the '69 lights outward and an opening like Jody did on his TT Camaro...since I have an IC to get air to.
http://camcojb.com/ttlt1/IMG_0758.JPG

[Flash68]

I would like to see it with the '69 lights outward and an opening like Jody did on his TT Camaro...since I have an IC to get air to.
http://camcojb.com/ttlt1/IMG_0758.JPG

Yes! Yes! :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

Hey Mike,
say, how are those "other pieces" coming along anyway?
Are you moved and ready to go to work yet? Just say the word and I will ship the first one out.

[Musclerodz]

I would like to see it with the '69 lights outward and an opening like Jody did on his TT Camaro...since I have an IC to get air to.
http://camcojb.com/ttlt1/IMG_0758.JPG
Anthony, I have seriously thought about doing what is pictured. It would solve a RS hood latch issue

[XLexusTech]

Anthony, I have seriously thought about doing what is pictured. It would solve a RS hood latch issue

Looks like a basking shark with its mouth open. :unibrow:

[awr68]

Anthony, I would just modify your original valance for 69 lights and go to twin air to air intercoolers. Like what was done on Pete's 1969 Camaro. http://www.stenodperformance.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=40

Jeff

http://www.kodakgallery.com/67rscamaro

Actually, I already have an IC and everything fits well....don't have 69 lights though.....

[Jr]

This is a cool idea. I would rather run the stock valance.

I would like to see pics.:thumbsup:

[Danny Thomas]

Definitely would be in -- depending on price. Would need the RS version. Been wanting to do this for awhile.

[1966chevy]

The demand would definitely be there. I am currently building a 67 and have looked extensively for one before buying building one. This is what mine will look like when done.
16804

[XLexusTech]

any prototype pics yet?

[Musclerodz]

I should have rough pics this week. I am finishing some other prototype parts this weekend I need to ship to Matt at Anvil very soon.

[goob8869]

I would be in as well depending on the price.

[eqt555]

Totally interested! I keep going back and forth now about whether to keep the front bumper or not on my 68. I always thought it made the openings look too big, but this is something that takes the eye away from that. Wasnt the front valance on that blacked out car with the flush window kit, from the guy who was sure he could build a $100k car in a few months? Cant find the thread but Im pretty sure he had 69 running lights on a 68.

[Rick Dorion]

I am finishing some other prototype parts this weekend I need to ship to Matt at Anvil very soon.

Hmmm - any hints?

[Musclerodz]

Hmmm - any hints?
spoiler

[mtuck]

I would also be interested in one of these

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

stop playing games.. lets see it!

[Musclerodz]

very soon grasshopper, I want to have it bolted to a car before I show pics to get a real world idea of how it will look on a car. :D

[Rick Dorion]

Looking forward to the spoiler. New design?

[Musclerodz]

Looking forward to the spoiler. New design?yes.....

[Danny Thomas]

yes.....

How bout more details. Car in shop as we speak getting some work done. When would front valence be available.

[Musclerodz]

How bout more details. Car in shop as we speak getting some work done. When would front valence be available.
Front valance pics I plan to put up next week after I have it bolted on a car. I have to talk to Matt and see just how long it will take for him to have production parts. I also have a local source I may use if they get their autoclave installed in time. I hope to have first parts by first of June

[speedshftr]

i posted this a few weeks before this thread had started/good luck with your valance im sure it will be nice.i chose to make mine from metal.the pic is from a crappy cell phone/the black circles on sides are mock up for lights.im thinking of using the new camaro lights in the valance.im interested in seeing your production version
thanks

[Moabdude]

This is what I did.
15+ hours of welding, adjusting and sanding.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/bramrook/Brams%20Camaro/Afb014.jpg

[Musclerodz]

Finally some pics of where we are headed. I am not quite sure I am happy with light placement yet, I will know better once we cut the new center inlet opening. I am waiting to cut it until I mount a RS hood release to know exactly where it needs to go. You may be able to see the outline of my proposed cut. Don't pay attention to the sheetmetal fitment, none of it is aligned, just thrown on to visualize the valance installed.

[almcbri]

I like the looks of that thing! This is for 69 lights correct? The holes look pretty big, I am anxious to see it all together with lights ect. Nice work :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Nice progress Mike! I like the placement of the lights. Do you plan on making the opening in the center a little bigger than what's drawn?

[Musclerodz]

I like the looks of that thing! This is for 69 lights correct? The holes look pretty big, I am anxious to see it all together with lights ect. Nice work :thumbsup:Yes for 69 lights, I cut a 69 valance up just for the openings?

[Musclerodz]

Nice progress Mike! I like the placement of the lights. Do you plan on making the opening in the center a little bigger than what's drawn?
The size of the opening is still in the air. I don't want it as big as the original. As drawn it is 2 inches, may go bigger, i will see when i start cutting.

[68redcamaro]

I think it looks awesome! Put me down for one. ASAP!

[Swain]

Looks awesome

[Musclerodz]

Update, we are going to have to move the lights some due to them being located right were the bumper brackets exit. I want to be able to market these to the "bumper runners" :D as well, so we are now sacrificing another GM valance for the greater good.

[almcbri]

I am down for one since you are going to have it for the front bumper. I dunno, always like the look with the bumper, but 67-68's look cool without it too.

[Musclerodz]

I am down for one since you are going to have it for the front bumper. I dunno, always like the look with the bumper, but 67-68's look cool without it too.Andrew, give me a call.

[Danny Thomas]

Any more of a definite time frame of availabilty :thumbsup:

[DAREDVL]

Mike,

I'm interested as well,....of course depending on price :D

[Musclerodz]

I plan on a price point of $250 or less, but will have to wait and see until we get a few made.

[DAREDVL]

Then count me in!

[68redcamaro]

Any progress update available? Do you have a release date? new pics?

[Musclerodz]

Progress is slow, you can see pics of version 1.0 in the project "Karma" thread. Version 2.0 I hope to have finished in a few weeks ready to pull a mold from.

[BirdOnNos]

is this part available

[Musclerodz]

is this part availablealmost. we are waiting for the fabrication shop to get us our prototype parts back so we can do final fitments. This has taken alot longer than anticipated to make sure we get it right the first time, but will be well worth it when done. I plan to do preorders very soon. We have about a dozen new products of our own in the works right now as well. Very busy in the shop.

[BirdOnNos]

what did the final piece end up looking like?

[Musclerodz]

I will post pics soon. It is similar to the one that went on Project "Karma" which was version 1.0. Lights got moved inboard slightly so we could run a bumper if desired, and changed the opening.