John's 68 Camaro "Bloodline"

[John510]

Hey Im John Im from the Bay Area, CA.
I cant seem to find my other thread from a year ago so Im starting a new one. After about a year of not doing anything with the car I sent it off to finally get painted... Here is what its going to look like. Yes I know that it looks like Track rat but i will be using different wheels (see pic) and the only thing that will end up being like track rat is the actual carbon stripe layout (not too many ways of doing stripes). Specs:

LS3/T56,Tsp 231/236 cam
Holley Dominator Harness Ecm
Ozmo Dual tb manifold
Twin turbo
Wegner front drive
Fully shaved firewall
G billet rear/Fab 9 shortened
Fesler/Baer 6S 14" all around
Speedtech Subframe
DSE tubs
Ridetech Coilovers
Shaved rear tank filler hole
All rear body lines welded closed
Black bentley leather Interior with red stiching
Cobra Misano carbon fiber seat
Vaporworx Tank
Anvil Auto Carbon fiber hood, cowl, header, trunk,inner fenders, and spoiler
Underbody bedlined
All new sheet metal
Fesler FS905 wheels 19x12 rear with a 19x9 front wrapped in Nitto NT05's
Fesler Steering wheel, tailights, and other misc billet parts.
E stop
Advanced Keys ignition and AAW harness
Holley Dominator FI


West Coast Autocraft is giving me an insane black paint job. Heres his words on what they are doing:
Spies Hecker FP 1002 (2 coats)
FP 1002 mixed 50/50 with Spies Hecker 8015 clear (1 coat)
75% clear and 25% color (1 coat)
90% clear and 10% color (1 coat)
Spies Hecker 8015 clear (2 coats)
pull the car out of the booth and let it air dry for 3-5 days.
ti AF144Wet sand the entire car smooth with 800 grit and put it back in the booth.
Spies Hecker 8015 clear (6 coats)
Color sand (800, 1000, 1200, 1500) then polish

Heres some before and current pics. If you click my sig you can see the super rust bucket it was when I bought it

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/JohnsCamaro.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/AsantiAF144.jpg

Car going bye bye for a while

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/camarotrailer.jpg

[youthpastor]

glad to see your getting it done John. this is going to be one of my favorite cars:D

[awr68]

Going to be wicked!! :thumbsup:

[GHOSTDANCER]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=14715


The rendering looks killer :thumbsup: :cheers:

[CRCRFT78]

I LOVE the wheels!:thumbsup:

[Arai]

looks like a sweet project!!!

[John510]

Look what came today .

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/fab9a.jpg

[Flash68]

Sweet project! Hope to see it someday since you are local. :)

[awr68]

Sweet! Now bolt that rear suspension in!! :)

[tones2SS]

Should be a sweet looking ride when complete.
I like the wheels & rendering.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[Blake Foster]

that is going to be a sick car. keep the posts comming cant wait to see the progress.

[John510]

that is going to be a sick car. keep the posts comming cant wait to see the progress.

Thanks guys! Hey Blake how long does it take for the subframe to get here?

[Blake Foster]

did you order yours powdercoated? if so then 10 days or so if not you should see it by the end of this week, i don't know which one Roger is sending you???
he would know, best to call him

[HRBS]

Wow.... that paint scheme with those wheels are gonna look INSANE !

[John510]

I got some new parts this week. Speedtech frame and a bunch of Anvil carbon parts. I think I have a new name for my car too. I think it will be called "Bloodline" since its an extension of me and has red lines.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/CIMG0494.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/CIMG0495.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/CIMG0496.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/CIMG0497.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/CIMG0498.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/CIMG0499.jpg

[John510]

What do you guys think of this firewall design? Should I go back to the round or keep this angled version?

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/firewall2.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/firewall.jpg

[Lenie]

John, these are the wheel colors I've been beating myself up for over a year now. I really like em', so Please, get them on the car so I can get alook;) Great looking build.

Hey Im John Im from the Bay Area, CA.
I cant seem to find my other thread from a year ago so Im starting a new one. After about a year of not doing anything with the car I sent it off to finally get painted... Here is what its going to look like. Yes I know that it looks like Track rat but i will be using different wheels (see pic) and the only thing that will end up being like track rat is the actual carbon stripe layout (not too many ways of doing stripes). Specs:

LS1/T56
Fully shaved firewall
media blasted/rotissoried
G billet rear/Fab 9 shortened
Speedtech Subframe
DSE tubs
Air ride suspension
Shaved rear tank filler hole
All rear body lines welded closed
Black Interior with red stiching
Carbon fiber hood, cowl, header, trunk, and spoiler
Underbody bedlined
All new sheetmetal
Asanti AF144 wheels 19x12 rear with a 19x9 front wrapped in Nitto NT05's
Full Marquez interior

West Coast Autocraft is giving me an insane black paint job. Heres his words on what they are doing:
Spies Hecker FP 1002 (2 coats)
FP 1002 mixed 50/50 with Spies Hecker 8015 clear (1 coat)
75% clear and 25% color (1 coat)
90% clear and 10% color (1 coat)
Spies Hecker 8015 clear (2 coats)
pull the car out of the booth and let it air dry for 3-5 days.
Wet sand the entire car smooth with 800 grit and put it back in the booth.
Spies Hecker 8015 clear (6 coats)
Color sand (800, 1000, 1200, 1500) then polish

Heres some before and current pics. If you click my sig you can see the super rust bucket it was when I bought it

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/JohnsCamaro.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/AsantiAF144.jpg

Car going bye bye for a while

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/camarotrailer.jpg

[John510]

Thanks Lenie,
Yeah I have been waiting for 3 months for my wheels to be finished by Asanti. Hopefully I will get them one day soon so I can post an actual pic of them.

[tones2SS]

Thanks Lenie,
Yeah I have been waiting for 3 months for my wheels to be finished by Asanti. Hopefully I will get them one day soon so I can post an actual pic of them.

Yeah, those wheels look SICK!! I can only imagine how nice they will look on that car. The red pin striping along the rim set it off BIG TIME!:wow:
As far the firewall goes, I like the angled cut out. Looks killer and is different.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Sweet parts you got there!!
As for the firewall, I would go back to a design that is a bit more rounded.

[killerdiller]

cant wait to see this car when its done,very nice....

[John510]

My wheels are finally done! Well worth the wait.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/Asantidone.jpg

[awr68]

SEXY!! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Nothing worse than a car designed by "committee"... LOL

LOVE the wheels! LOVE the project!

Firewall: Nothing else is "square" on the car - the car is all curves...

There's my .000000005 worth

[dmc69]

very nice wheels

[waynieZ]

Nice project , and those wheels are sweet!

[tones2SS]

My wheels are finally done! Well worth the wait.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/Asantidone.jpg

OMG!!! Those are just NASTY!!!:wow:
Very nice.

[camaro2nv]

Glad to see you got em! They look sweet!

[Arai]

those wheels are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

[rogue]

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/JohnsCamaro.jpg


Project Track Rat:
http://i42.tinypic.com/169ri13.jpg

So, basically you're stealing someone else's rendering, making subtle changes and building their car? I realize you're 'giving credit' but cmon. I realize I may be coming off as an ass but am I the only one that finds this unacceptable? They say imitation is the best form of flattery but... :lol:

Did Hermance Design give you permission to use that rendering?

[tones2SS]

Project Track Rat:
http://i42.tinypic.com/169ri13.jpg

So, basically you're stealing someone else's rendering, making subtle changes and building their car? I realize you're 'giving credit' but cmon. I realize I may be coming off as an ass but am I the only one that finds this unacceptable? They say imitation is the best form of flattery but... :lol:

Did Hermance Design give you permission to use that rendering?

I do believe Ben did the rendering for him.

[GregWeld]

I'm thinking a PM to ask BEFORE an accusation is made....

Just thinking here...

[BritishGreen68]

who cares we're all friends here right?

[zbugger]

So, basically you're stealing someone else's rendering, making subtle changes and building their car? I realize you're 'giving credit' but cmon. I realize I may be coming off as an ass but am I the only one that finds this unacceptable? They say imitation is the best form of flattery but... :lol:

Did Hermance Design give you permission to use that rendering?

From his original post...

Here is what its going to look like. Yes I know that it looks like Track rat but i will be using different wheels (see pic) and the only thing that will end up being like track rat is the actual carbon stripe layout (not too many ways of doing stripes).

[DOOM]

I'm thinking a PM to ask BEFORE an accusation is made....

Just thinking here...

:yes: :cheers:

[skatinjay27]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=19428

[GregWeld]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=19428

Excellent post Skatin' !! :cheers:

[rogue]

I'm thinking a PM to ask BEFORE an accusation is made....

Just thinking here...

Not really an accusation. I'd just never build a car someone else is already planning on building. Maybe its just me....

Good luck on the build regardless.

[DOOM]

When it comes to the Camaro I think everthing has been done that can be done to these cars .. Unless your RS ,RING BROTHERS ,or Troy etc, Its hard to come up with something new. The average guy just does'nt have the resorces they have. I personally do'nt have the imagination these guys do so I have to look at others for ideas. I do'nt think thats a bad thing. I hope I make sense here..:lateral: :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Doom -- Good response and spot on!

I was at GoodGuys show this weekend -- I own a "belly button" 56 Chevy (okay it's a Nomad but it's still just another 56 Chevy) -- I also own a 37 Ford... My buddy is shopping to build a 34 Ford or 35 Chevy... so as we're walking around he says -- Geez! 34 Fords are everywhere! To which I replied - Yeah! Because "everyone likes 'em"! --- Later we come across a GREMLIN and he says -- "man! That's rare" -- To which I replied "Yeah... because nobody liked 'em then either"!!

LOL

When you get right down to it - our Camaros - Mustangs - Tri Fives - Early Fords are all "me too" cars -- but it's because we LOVE THEM!

I think the only time it matters if you "stole" someone's idea - is if you were building a SEMA show car... and you were both going to be showing there...

So I'll keep the Torque Thrusts on my 56.... and look just like everybody else - and LOVE looking at and driving it. :cheers: :woot:

What the hell -- I stole the "look" of THE MULES original engine (Enderle 8 stack if I recall correctly) from Charley after meeting him and seeing the car a long time ago... THANK YOU CHARLEY! Well - and Mark too I suppose!! LOL

[rogue]

When it comes to the Camaro I think everthing has been done that can be done to these cars .. Unless your RS ,RING BROTHERS ,or Troy etc, Its hard to come up with something new. The average guy just does'nt have the resorces they have. I personally do'nt have the imagination these guys do so I have to look at others for ideas. I do'nt think thats a bad thing. I hope I make sense here..:lateral: :cheers:


Making complete sense, and I agree. Everything has been done. But building clones of cars that haven't even been built is a bit much. Maybe Steve just has a real good eye. Lots of Bad Penny colored first gens lately :lol:

[Flash68]

Making complete sense, and I agree. Everything has been done. But building clones of cars that haven't even been built is a bit much. Maybe Steve just has a real good eye. Lots of Bad Penny colored first gens lately :lol:


The guy took someone else's rendering (in the open and admittedly) and made some changes to it to try to make it his own. And with the owner of the project and artist's permission apparently. Like what was said.... it's a frickin 1st gen Camaro... good look being truly unique... what else can you ask for here?

And where are all the Prowler Orange 1st gens? You seeing them? Or are you talking variations of that color?

Tough crowd around here sometimes... :rolleyes:

[camaro2nv]

Its tough to build a car these days. As I build my car I find build pics with guys doing what I wanted to do months ago. But they will get their car done faster and then its "theirs" These days 1st gens have been modded to the max. So lets just all be happy these cars are still on the road and that guys like us are keeping them alive.

[Vegas69]

It's pretty simple, when you choose to share your build with the world it's a risk you take. In the grand scheme of things, how often are these cars going to sit side by side? Everybody has their own idea of the perfect 1st gen and that's the fun part of this hobby. Luckily, we have the best aftermarkeet support of any car on the planet. I don't feel these cars are anywhere near the end of evolution.

[dmc69]

On top of all that even if you do use ideas from another person you still have to put in the man hours and $$$$ in to execute the idea. I think it was cool for Steve agree to it, but he didnt stop there, he actually did a damn good job photoshopping his own rendering for a fellow lat g member. Thats pretty cool. :thumbsup:

[John510]

Project Track Rat:


So, basically you're stealing someone else's rendering, making subtle changes and building their car? I realize you're 'giving credit' but cmon. I realize I may be coming off as an ass but am I the only one that finds this unacceptable? They say imitation is the best form of flattery but... :lol:

Did Hermance Design give you permission to use that rendering?

Ben Hermance is the one who made it black and I also asked Steve if I could use his rendering and change it because I like the stripe idea. If you dont like my car then click a different thread and hassle someone else. If I am the one spending 40-50K on a car then I will build it how I want regardless of whose car it ends up looking like. Hell, I guess every camaro now that buys Anvil carbon parts must be copying Motiv8r or Track Rat.

[John510]

My new Feslers. 335/30/19 NT05
Hopefully Rogue doesnt say I copied someone with these wheels:lol:

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/7-24-2009056.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/7-24-2009057.jpg

[Flash68]

My new Feslers. 335/30/19 NT05
Hopefully Rogue doesnt say I copied someone with these wheels:lol:


:willy: :lol:

[CRCRFT78]

Good Lord those wheels are F***IN' sick John. Nice choice.:thumbsup:

[*rayman*]

Originally Posted by DOOM
When it comes to the Camaro I think everthing has been done that can be done to these cars .. Unless your RS ,RING BROTHERS ,or Troy etc, Its hard to come up with something new. The average guy just does'nt have the resorces they have. I personally do'nt have the imagination these guys do so I have to look at others for ideas. I do'nt think thats a bad thing. I hope I make sense here..

Here's something a bit different, with a few things i havent seen before:
Thread to car build:
http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=2245


Unique take on 3 point seat belt installation:
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr282/southrod/67%20firebird%20convert/DSC_3888.jpg

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr282/southrod/67%20firebird%20convert/DSC_3898.jpg

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr282/southrod/67%20firebird%20convert/DSC_3915.jpg

[DOOM]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^----:yes:
Nice Rayman!!! I love that valance exhaust beautiful man.....

[tones2SS]

Looking good. Can't wait to ssee it with the wheels on.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[GHOSTDANCER]

My new Feslers. 335/30/19 NT05
Hopefully Rogue doesnt say I copied someone with these wheels:lol:

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/7-24-2009056.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/7-24-2009057.jpg


:hail: :hail: :cheers:

[John510]

After a long delay my car is back alive and in motion again ! Bodywork is almost complete.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/CarbonCamaro-1.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam9.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam6.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/photo_1.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam3.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam28.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam23.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam16.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam15.jpg

[John510]

Back to working on the camaro again.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam39.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/firewall2-1.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/firewallsealed.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/firewall-1.jpg

[John510]

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/firewallready.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/camaroready.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/e666181c.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Awesome! Glad to see things moving forward again. Won't be long now...I hope.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[killer67]

Whats the new paint scheme on the hood?

[coolwelder62]

Lookin good.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[John510]

Whats the new paint scheme on the hood?

keeping it the same. I couldnt think of anything new.

[John510]

Its getting closer. Assembly time !!!!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/aa12fdb2.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/1e905198.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam51.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam50.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam53.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/cam52.jpg

[John510]

Moderator can you please change the name of my post to

John's 68 Camaro "Bloodline"

[cencalc6]

Very Very Nice! :cheers:

[rwhite692]

Wow John, she looks great. Big milestone, for sure, Congrats! :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

That black is gonna be sinister and ferocious. :yes:

[CornHusker4Life]

I love mirror finish black paint jobs:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Great to see paint on the car. Looks good.

[EBMC]

Looks great John! Glad to see its finally coming together :thumbsup: .

[Richio1]

Yeah John, Congrats... Chris better paint mine next! Cant wait to see both of them done :thumbsup: I know its been a long road for ya.

That black is gonna be sinister and ferocious. :yes:

How about Ominious...

I love mirror finish black paint jobs:thumbsup:

You are right... nothing better than a slick as glass black paint job. The thing is, the paint looks awesome, way better than my cell phone pics show (the ones outside) and it hasnt even been cut & buffed yet. This is right out of the booth fresh. The same shop is doing my 69 so I went up there today and snapped a few pics of Johns car while I was there.

The black is a very deep dark black. I was amazed at how flat it is already... by flat I mean almost no orange peal at all. The Speis Hecker and the way he shoots it has it looking better than most paint jobs already. Looks awesome John.

[waynieZ]

Wow beautiful..

[John510]

Yeah John, Congrats... Chris better paint mine next! Cant wait to see both of them done :thumbsup: I know its been a long road for ya.

The same shop is doing my 69 so I went up there today and snapped a few pics of Johns car while I was there.

The black is a very deep dark black. I was amazed at how flat it is already... by flat I mean almost no orange peal at all. The Speis Hecker and the way he shoots it has it looking better than most paint jobs already. Looks awesome John.

Thanks for the awesome pics Jeff. Cant wait to see yours done. Thanks for all the great comments also guys. Ive been working on this car for over 4 years now and to see paint on it is VERY exciting!

[DIGI-TAILS]

Another good looking Camaro!!!:thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Yeah...that's cool.


:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[John510]

WooHoo thank you to Anvil for finally making these for a 68!!!!!!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/8bb692be.jpg

[makoshark]

WooHoo thank you to Anvil for finally making these for a 68!!!!!!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/8bb692be.jpg

WOW! Cool stuff there. Car looks great!

[Sandbagger]

West Coast Autocraft is giving me an insane black paint job. Heres his words on what they are doing:
Spies Hecker FP 1002 (2 coats)
FP 1002 mixed 50/50 with Spies Hecker 8015 clear (1 coat)
75% clear and 25% color (1 coat)
90% clear and 10% color (1 coat)
Spies Hecker 8015 clear (2 coats)
pull the car out of the booth and let it air dry for 3-5 days.
Wet sand the entire car smooth with 800 grit and put it back in the booth.
Spies Hecker 8015 clear (6 coats)
Color sand (800, 1000, 1200, 1500) then polish


Can someone explain why adding color to clear is being done . Do you get a sharper black out of it ?
Every factory black I have mixed up has had some white in the formula . I was about to eliminate it for a car I have coming up .Same result ?
Thats alot of mil thickness . Wish I could see it in person .

[youthpastor]

WooHoo thank you to Anvil for finally making these for a 68!!!!!!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/8bb692be.jpg



wow!! glad you are getting it done- I knew it would be a nice car! on to the finish line!!!

[Rybar]

Congrats on the paint John, its a huge milestone. And those inner fenders are like jewelry

[Richio1]

Hey John, have you seen the video of your car in the booth after it was painted? Chris posted it on his youtube channel. Check it out and post it up for everyone to see. :woot: :woot:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

wow those CF wells are swankie....hope they fit as good as they look. LOL


vince @ msp fabrication

[John510]

Hey John, have you seen the video of your car in the booth after it was painted? Chris posted it on his youtube channel. Check it out and post it up for everyone to see. :woot: :woot:

Found it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBP5DHvljug

[John510]

Sanded

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/b5ee910c.jpg

[Vince@Meanstreets]

looks good john, can't wait to see the final cut.....its been a long time coming for you.

vince

[Spiffav8]

It's a very cool time!! Won't be long and the parts will be going on for the final time! So nice to see this bad boy being finished!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Frankenstine]

That is quite possibly the Blackest Black I have ever seen, Outstanding job:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It looks awesome in that video! Sweet!!!

[Richio1]

Found it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBP5DHvljug

Glad you found it. Thought you would be pretty stocked to see it. Just wait until you get up there and get to see it in person. That balck is going to look sick when it is all cut and buffed.

Now get up there and kick Chris in the a@@ for me so he will shoot mine. I cant wait to see the silver he comes up with. Do me a favor and snap a few pics of mine when you are there. I want to see how the grille center is coming along. He is holding out on me. :willy:

[Sonar Chief]

Quote "I can't even imagine how many hours you have using a circular disc to clean up everything. Why not just have it media blasted and epoxy coated? It will save you a TON of hours.

Nice work by the way"
John, I thought I'd seen your car, took a few to put John510 and your car together ... I'm slow.
Very nice project!:hail:

[elitecustombody]

Great to see you actually keeping the car . Congrats on nice paint job!

[John510]

Ill have more new pics of the car next week. But for now here is a sneak peek of my manifold that Jamie from Oz Mo sent me!!!!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/ozmo.jpg

[skatinjay27]

say what!
lol
that is super sick!

[daemon2]

Very nice intake, can that thing handle boost?

Ill have more new pics of the car next week. But for now here is a sneak peek of my manifold that Jamie from Oz Mo sent me!!!!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/ozmo.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

'Bout time John! :D Sick...:thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

thats what im talking about...what is it? a red bull hookah for 8? lol

[John510]

thats what im talking about...what is it? a red bull hookah for 8? lol

Vince,
I blame me buying this on YOU!!!!! You just had to show me this thing!!!!! It is one of those parts that I just HAD to have.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!!

[John510]

Heres some more black and red car porn for you guys! More Anvil parts came today also. Ill try to get pics of those later. Thanks Tracy!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/caliper.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/rotor.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/25c56052.jpg

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Vince,
I blame me buying this on YOU!!!!! You just had to show me this thing!!!!! It is one of those parts that I just HAD to have.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: im living vicariously through you buddy. LOL

oh, shoot me an email, theres this thing that I saw the other day....

[Payton King]

Is that a Harrop?

[Ricochet]

Looks slick John! Nice to see it coming together! :thumbsup:

[John510]

Is that a Harrop?

No it's an Oz Motorsports.

[Payton King]

I was looking at doing a Harrop years ago, but never pulled the trigger. Heard the IR intakes are a little tough to tune, but I have no first hand exp with it.

It does get a 10 out of 10 on sheer bad assness. Is that a word?

[waynieZ]

Sweet looking set of brakes.

[Rybar]

Intake and brakes are sick and oh yeah that shiney LS3 looks nice too :yes:

Have fun in final assembly it's a slow and painful process especially with repro parts. :lol:

[arue333]

Saw the wheels and just couldn't stop reading, then then it just kept getting better! This is going to be won amazing car! Good luck keeping your blood pressure down while your waiting.... :rofl:

[John510]

would anyone be able to put a guesstimate of value on my car when it is completed with the parts listed?

[John510]

OK we did some engine work today. Edelbrock 2 pc timing cover, pinned the crank, and installed the Wegner front drive. What sucks is that my LS3 dbw throttle body hits the AC compressor. Now I have to buy a LS2 throttle body. I wish I would have known that before.

I went from this:
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/65db3e3f.jpg

to this:
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/9d57ea77.jpg

WooHoo. Mental note.... Must get ugly chrome alternator fan powder coated black.

[waynieZ]

They make a nice looking set up.

[Rick D]

Looks good, what happened to cool intake you were going run?

[John510]

Looks good, what happened to cool intake you were going run?

Not here yet. He is waiting on getting the flanges anodized. Im hoping to have it in hand in 2 weeks or so.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

love that accesory drive set up.... what did that cost you?

[cspecken]

Looks good. Curious how how long it took your car to get painted (it did not seem to be locked up in paint jail) and how much did it cost? I am over near Modesto, CA looking for a good paint shop. Is it as nice as it appears in the pictures?

Also which LS did you go with? I am currently looking at the new LS3/525 with the LSA cam installed.

Thanks in advance

[Lenie]

Looking really good John, appears things are coming together nicely.

[John510]

love that accesory drive set up.... what did that cost you?

Retail is around 2K I think.

[John510]

Looks good. Curious how how long it took your car to get painted (it did not seem to be locked up in paint jail) and how much did it cost? I am over near Modesto, CA looking for a good paint shop. Is it as nice as it appears in the pictures?

Also which LS did you go with? I am currently looking at the new LS3/525 with the LSA cam installed.

Thanks in advance

Its a crate LS3 with TSP 231/236 cam, PRC springs/rods. Regarding the LS3 525.... Id buy the cheaper one and do the cam yourself. You will save a TON of money and have the same power.

[Bryan O]

OK we did some engine work today. Edelbrock 2 pc timing cover, pinned the crank, and installed the Wegner front drive. What sucks is that my LS3 dbw throttle body hits the AC compressor. Now I have to buy a LS2 throttle body. I wish I would have known that before.

I went from this:
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/65db3e3f.jpg

to this:
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/9d57ea77.jpg

WooHoo. Mental note.... Must get ugly chrome alternator fan powder coated black.

Awesome. Love the black. :thumbsup:

[KPC67]

looks good:thumbsup:

[DOOM]

John did yo change wheeels???

[John510]

John did yo change wheeels???

No I still have the same wheels.

[John510]

Working on center console.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/d163b971.jpg

[John510]

I went to the shop today to start assembling my car. Was missing a part so have to wait until it gets here before I can finish. Hopefully next week it will roll! Test fitted my seat. The Bently leather came in today also. Wow it smells awesome!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/90f1bc80.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/4726543c.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/d4d8d78c.jpg

[Richio1]

I like it! I guess if you want it done you gotta do it your self. :cheers:

[Lenie]

John, looks great. Can you pm the info on your leather. I'm looking to purchase some black black leather. Thanks

[John510]

John, looks great. Can you pm the info on your leather. I'm looking to purchase some black black leather. Thanks

Sent PM. Its the same stuff thats used in high end exotic cars.

[Ricochet]

Looks great!! Firewall looks like a mirror!!

[214Chevy]

.....see if any of the aftermarket DBW LS2 Throttlebodies would work .....Like Nick Williams.

I can vouch for the Nick Williams DBW 102mm throttle bodies. I have one for my FAST 102mm intake and it's a nice piece. Haven't ran it yet, but know several people who have and they are pleased with its performance.

[John510]

John must love black on black, because it looks like everything is going to be black on black. I owned a black on black 89 Firebird Formula 350 and it was way to hot in the summer in Florida.

Jeff

Black is my favorite color:thumbsup:

I did some more work today. Finished installing the subframe and installed a Currie center section into my Fab 9. Going to bolt in the rear end tomorrow and hopefully have the engine in tomorrow.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/ff1eb55d.jpghttp://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/89f8f19d.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/d315f50a.jpg

Did a test stitch of the new leather with the red thread. Should look good. Smells good

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/5d0d8f77.jpg

[almcbri]

Great progress! The console looks great.

[cencalc6]

Great work! Very Nice job on that Firewall :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice John! That leather is going to look great in the car.

[John510]

Spent another 9 hours today putting her together. She sits about 3" too high in the rear and I have everything at its lowest point. Maybe I need some shorter shocks?

Rear end is in, engine/tranny mounted and got her rolling finally!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/aad16a04.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/25207ede.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/ecaf0798.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/525d2326.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/b16e1381.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/e5e8b3ce.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/38b260ba.jpg

[Vince@Meanstreets]

don't swap shocks till you get it all together. It will take time to settle. Nice work John....I hope your getting better valve covers later. :P.... or maybe just dip the engine in clear.

[John510]

don't swap shocks till you get it all together. It will take time to settle. Nice work John....I hope your getting better valve covers later. :P.... or maybe just dip the engine in clear.

Yeah I have some carbon fiber valve covers I still need to install.

Will it settle at least 2 inches?

[NvrDun71]

Yeah I have some carbon fiber valve covers I still need to install.

Will it settle at least 2 inches?

If you are interested in selling the stock valve covers with that oil fill tube let me know. Trying to track down a set, BTW car is turning out killer! :cheers:

[scherp69]

It's looking amazing John. I love the way the firewall turned out, especially this shot

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/525d2326.jpg

[Bryan O]

Will it settle at least 2 inches?

While I did not measure how much my car settled, it did lower significantly. I think two inches is possible. Give it awhile is my advice. If I recall correctly, it could take a couple months to settle to its lowest point.

ps...I added a couple of pictures to my build thread showing the settle over three months. I didn't want to post them here and jack your thread. Nice progress, btw. :thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

I wouldn't worry right now. You still have A LOT of weight to add into the car. Sound deadening, carpet, seats, headliner, interior panels, glass, audio, front sheetmetal, exhaust, and fluids are going to add a significant amount of weight. I know Bryan just posted up pictures of his, and it isn't even done yet. When it is done, it is going to have to be raised not just once, but also after a few months of settling, maybe a third time after 9 months or so. DSE's springs never seem to stop settling. I've heard hypercoils are better, but who knows. I think with the 19" wheels your car's stance even with the G Bar will be just fine!

Matt

[John510]

For now the coil overs are removed and a metal rod was placed in there for the show to have it sit lower until I get my correct springs.

WCAC guys pulled an all nighter and got the Dynamat in and got it ready to be a roller. I have a permanent smile today knowing that it rolls! Manifold is still in production at Ozmo so that didn't get to be displayed.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/593ef0e5.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/3c11def8.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/7959ad6d.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/21daaaa1.jpg

[RdHuggr68]

That car is looking awesome, can't wait to see the finished product. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers:
Kevin

[waynieZ]

One word SWEET!

[makoshark]

Car is looking awesome! They should have put the carbon fiber inner fenders on it too. Paint looks killer, but your going to hate that gloss dash top. Better wear your :cool:

[Lenie]

John, car looks great and you know I'm into that black look!:unibrow:

[Rick D]

Looking good John, glad to see you finishing it :thumbsup: And that firewall does look like you could shave in it!:wow:

[CRCRFT78]

Holy **** John, that firewall pic had me thinking I was looking through it at another motor like it was cutout. Thats a hell of a reflection. :thumbsup:

[Richio1]

Looks sweet John. Looking forward to checking out your progress at the GG show Sunday. It's going to be sick when it's done :thumbsup:

Chris is the worst at hitting deadlines... Hopefully my 69 will be sitting next to your 68 at the West Coast Nats. this summer :unibrow:

[76orangewagon]

I hate to sound like a copy cat but I have to agree with all the comments on the paint and bodywork....Friggin' awesome !!! I love the seats with the aluminum accent/supports...could you possibly tell me make them, I've spent hours searching the web and can't seem to find them...Thanks Ross

[Blake Foster]

Hey John car looks GREAT!!
to your question of will the car settle over time, Answer NO not at all with the Hyperco Springs.they are gaurenteed not to change in spring rate by more than 2% for 10 years if i remember correctly. You will need to geet shorter springs and shocks if your out of adjustment.
you now know the exact length of shock you need at ride heigth witht eh bars in the back so that will make it easy. you may still be able to reuse the springs. make sure the shock is close to the center of it's travel at ride height.

[John510]

I hate to sound like a copy cat but I have to agree with all the comments on the paint and bodywork....Friggin' awesome !!! I love the seats with the aluminum accent/supports...could you possibly tell me make them, I've spent hours searching the web and can't seem to find them...Thanks Ross

I found them on eBay. Pm me and I'll give you the guys name who sells them. Thanks for the compliments guys.

[qnitro]

Can you send me the seat link too.. I saw your car at good guys awesome

I found them on eBay. Pm me and I'll give you the guys name who sells them. Thanks for the compliments guys.

[John510]

Sneak peak at the rear console

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/babbd49e.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/82791f7d.jpg

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[tones2SS]

Very Nice!

^^This!

[LS1NOVA]

Hey there, we were chatting on LS1tech. Figured you had a build thread on here.

Props to an amazing build and a killer car!!

[Bryan O]

Sneak peak at the rear console

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/babbd49e.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/82791f7d.jpg

John, what is the white material under the rear console? Is it there permanently or temporarily? Looks great. :thumbsup:

[boonedog]

one hell of a car your building.:thumbsup:

[John510]

John, what is the white material under the rear console? Is it there permanently or temporarily? Looks great. :thumbsup:

Its packing material. Its there so the console won't get scratched when they put it in and out. Just temporary

[John510]

Matts Bowties came through again with some more awesome red/black themed parts!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/1b62fd8e.jpg

[76orangewagon]

John,
It's looking great,

[youthpastor]

Matts Bowties came through again with some more awesome red/black themed parts!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/1b62fd8e.jpg


John you are going to love those gauges, we just did a set in a truck.. It measures top speed. 1/4 hour time, 0-60, and more- love it, and easy to program

[John510]

Got a sneak peak of my seat cover today!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/e6bacf91.jpg

[214Chevy]

Looking good John.!! Great combo on the leather and suede.:yes:

[Lenie]

John, those seats are going to look good.:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Well done Sir....:cheers:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

looks good john, does your interior gal (LOL) work out of that shop or is she separate?

[John510]

same shop. His wife does the auto upholstery

[Vince@Meanstreets]

she kicks ass, probably makes home made ice cream too.

[DFRESH]

Love it all man---great execution---can't believe I haven't seen this thread until now.

Doug

[Bucketlist2012]

What an Incredible Build...:thumbsup:

[Cdr.Instigator]

Wow.. sweet looking build!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/Sig.jpg

[John510]

Thanks for the compliments guys. I went up to the shop today and took some more pics.

Console.....The carbon sheet is just sitting on there for the picture that is why there is a fat gap where u see the wood up front.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/399d691b.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/fc44139a.jpg

Taillights
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/69fa814f.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

:wow:

[Vegas69]

Sick, John.:thumbsup: You must have a screw loose to have that much black on one car. Thanks for actually posting a real update unlike some of the other Dear Abby threads around here. I won't name any names(Stinkyfanger/Living Lake)

[Bucketlist2012]

Dear Abby.....

What an Incredible Build...:thumbsup: :wow:

[Lenie]

Who builds black cars these days:unibrow:

[Ron in SoCal]

Sick, John.:thumbsup: You must have a screw loose to have that much black on one car. Thanks for actually posting a real update unlike some of the other Dear Abby threads around here. I won't name any names(Stinkyfanger/Living Lake)

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Welcome back Bro

[skatinjay27]

damn that int is gonna smell sooooo goood!!!!!!
so glad you ended up keeping this car!

[Rybar]

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/69fa814f.jpg

Damn that looks sick!! :wow:

[Bryan O]

Interior is really nice. :thumbsup:

Do you think you have her done by Good Guys Pleasanton at the end of August? We're going to road trip it up there and would really like to see your car.

[John510]

Interior is really nice. :thumbsup:

Do you think you have her done by Good Guys Pleasanton at the end of August? We're going to road trip it up there and would really like to see your car.

I hope so. I really really hope so.

[72Z/28]

Spent another 9 hours today putting her together. She sits about 3" too high in the rear and I have everything at its lowest point. Maybe I need some shorter shocks?

Rear end is in, engine/tranny mounted and got her rolling finally!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/aad16a04.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/25207ede.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/ecaf0798.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/525d2326.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/b16e1381.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/e5e8b3ce.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/38b260ba.jpg

Excellent build John..

I have got the SpeedTech Frame as well with Stainless Steel Works headers from Speedtech and Power Master Starter. I have the Milodon Oil Pan with remote oil filter, which I am planning to replace in the future. So could you please post the part number for the Autokraft Oil Pan? Was it an easy install as far as interferance with other parts goes?

[John510]

The pan was from www.autokraft.org

I do not know the part number but they only have one. It fits perfectly and doesn't hit anything.

[John510]

Manifold is ready! I get it Tuesday. :wow: :cheering:

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/9261366e.jpg

[Richio1]

Dude that thing is f-ing sick!!!!! You HAVE to keep it.

Glad to see things coming along so quickly for you.

[Bucketlist2012]

Just crazy sweet...:thumbsup: :hail:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I knew you would pull it off you weenie. LOL


Sick.

[John510]

Absolute was able to fit the column in today. Not sure if I want to paint the polished ring black or leave it polished. What do you guys think? I also took a drive down to Cupertino today to meet Jamie Krogdahl and pick up my manifold. Super cool guy and beautiful manifold. There are only 7 of these babies in the US! Im going to try and get it installed Friday.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/c1207ee3.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/eecb5434.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Leave the ring polished to match the intake rings. Remember......Contrast, LOL. By the way, the intake is Bitchin!!:hail:

[makoshark]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGAA6oih_c&feature=fvst

[Bryan O]

Im going to try and get it installed Friday.

Friday? That's a long time to keep us waiting. :(

[John510]

Well I have some more updates. The manifold is giving me issues. The flanges need to be removed and angled upward in order for it to clear the alternator and sanden. DOH!!!! The headers fit perfectly however I may get different valve cover since I fear the carbon ones might melt. The brakes are installed and look good. Everything will be under the dash even the brake lines. Remote reservoirs will be hidden in the cowl panel that way the firewall will stay perfectly smooth and clean.


Wilwood under dash remote setup

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/d1200ec0.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/7446f360.jpg

Doesn't fit but Jamie from Ozmo is going to fix this for me.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/b15df218.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/451c8090.jpg

Here is a shot of the headers and intake mounted. Firewall looks so much cleaner without all of the brake parts showing. Sexy!!!

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/2aa9a4d5.jpg

[cencalc6]

That's going to be a Sik setup under the hood! :hail:

Are you going with Twins or Single?

[John510]

2 Turbonetics T04E T3/T4 57mm Turbos
2 Turbosmart ultragate 38mm wastegates
1 Turbosmart raceport BOV
8 LS3 60lb Injectors
Stainless piping with Aluminum charge pipes
Innercooler

[cencalc6]

2 Turbonetics T04E T3/T4 57mm Turbos
2 Turbosmart ultragate 38mm wastegates
1 Turbosmart raceport BOV
8 LS3 60lb Injectors
Stainless piping with Aluminum charge pipes
Innercooler

:thumbsup: :cheers:

[Greg from Aus]

Looking Great John, You didn't happen to see mine while you were there did you?

Greg

[John510]

Looking Great John, You didn't happen to see mine while you were there did you?

Greg

No sorry I met him at Apple not at the shop.

[Ron in SoCal]

2 Turbonetics T04E T3/T4 57mm Turbos
2 Turbosmart ultragate 38mm wastegates
1 Turbosmart raceport BOV
8 LS3 60lb Injectors
Stainless piping with Aluminum charge pipes
Innercooler

Hey John - Absolutely love the underhood design and execution! A couple questions for you - do you know what the inner cooled intake temps will be on a TT set up and are those within spec for a carbon intake? Also, what boost PSI are you planning on running? I believe that's still a crate motor/stock compression right? Finally will exhaust route clear steering shaft - have you got that far in your planning?

You're on a roll Bro. I can't wait to see this one in person...:cheers:

[John510]

do you know what the inner cooled intake temps will be on a TT set up and are those within spec for a carbon intake? Also, what boost PSI are you planning on running? I believe that's still a crate motor/stock compression right? Finally will exhaust route clear steering shaft - have you got that far in your planning?



The intake is made with high temp resin and can handle the heat at at least 30 psi. It was pressure tested at 100psi. I am unsure on the intake temperature. Waste has a 7psi spring. Don't plan on going over the 7psi since the block is stock. I figure with the cam and 7psi I should still be around 600rwhp which is enough for me. I don't really need an insane amount of hp for a street car. The down pipe should clear the steering shaft no problem.

Now I hope my Anvil fenders don't melt!

[Ron in SoCal]

The intake is made with high temp resin and can handle the heat at at least 30 psi. It was pressure tested at 100psi. I am unsure on the intake temperature. Waste has a 7psi spring. Don't plan on going over the 7psi since the block is stock. I figure with the cam and 7psi I should still be around 600rwhp which is enough for me. I don't really need an insane amount of hp for a street car. The down pipe should clear the steering shaft no problem.

Now I hope my Anvil fenders don't melt!

Excellent John! You'll be burning tires and smiling @ 600wheel + the motor will live :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[scherp69]

Looks awesome John. That intake is sweet. What column ring is that? I'm still trying to find a nicer one for mine.

[John510]

Looks awesome John. That intake is sweet. What column ring is that? I'm still trying to find a nicer one for mine.

It is a swivel ball floor mount from Ididit. Thanks for the compliments

http://www.ididitinc.com/accessory_pages/floor_mounts.htm

[Vince@Meanstreets]

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/JohnS510/2aa9a4d5.jpg

thats what im talking about.

What is Jaime's game plan? Off set spacer?

[waynieZ]

That looks awesome John, firewall is so clean without all the plumbing. The intake is wild!

[Bucketlist2012]

Just Incredible..

The quality of your build and some others, are just some of the best work I have seen..

Excellent...:hail: :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

2 Turbonetics T04E T3/T4 57mm Turbos
2 Turbosmart ultragate 38mm wastegates
1 Turbosmart raceport BOV
8 LS3 60lb Injectors
Stainless piping with Aluminum charge pipes
Innercooler

That's awesome! Project is really coming along. :thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

Whoa, whoa! Somehow I missed the whole twin turbo part until I saw those headers!

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

Matt A? Who's Matt A...? I recognize the avatar you copycat imposter... :D

[John510]

Maybe he is 69MSA's brother? :rofl:

[Matt@BOS]

Maybe he is 69MSA's brother? :rofl:

I am actually his long lost twin that went over to the dark side as I happen to have a '65 Mustang. :_paranoid

I must say, I'm starting to like to Cameros. Especially John's. Ron's is okay too, I guess.

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

I am actually his long lost twin that went over to the dark side as I happen to have a '65 Mustang. :_paranoid

I must say, I'm starting to like to Cameros. Especially John's. Ron's is okay too, I guess.

Matt

Brother from another mother? Siamese/seperated at birth? Kidnapped by Gypsys?

Yeah those 'stangs are ok I guess. Just stay away from the new ones...:lol:

Edit - 'Cameros' Haha, now I know your an imposter! :D

[John510]

Kidnapped by Gypsys?


Man I hate when that happens.....

[John510]

Edited

[Vegas69]

Turn it around and put the air filter in the cowl. :unibrow: :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Grind baby grind! Guys on 'tech do it all the time w their Nick Williams biilet TBs. The other alternative would be to get a different accsy drive configuration, but if low mount AC make sure it clears your sub...

[sik68]

Grind you accessories and/or TBs up, IMHO.

Love watching this car come together!

[Firehawk_McLeod]

thicker intake gaskets? Just maybe enough to clear

[RickM415]

I would hate for that car to backfire under boost ,poor intake ...i know the fast intakes used to crack inside does it have any pressure reliefs ?

[John510]

I would hate for that car to backfire under boost ,poor intake ...i know the fast intakes used to crack inside does it have any pressure reliefs ?

The intake was pressure tested at 100psi. The external "pretty" carbon is for decoration and looks. Underneath that is the aerospace carbon which is way more sturdy and can handle the boost. The BOV should open before the pressure gets too high anyways right?

That roll bar is still sitting in my garage if you wanted it.

[Tom.A]

IMO I say just ditch the whole tt set up unless you have plenty of dough for a good tuner. Just get a Maggie and call it a day. Car is looking great.

[Greg from Aus]

Turn it around and put the air filter in the cowl. :unibrow: :lol:

Todd, I have the same manifold coming and I have thought of the same thing, I will wait and see when it gets here.

John a little of all the part's and you should get clearance.

Greg

[DRJDVM's '69]

Grinder...... it looks pretty close so it doesnt look like it will take much...

[RickM415]

well good to know it could handle the pressure =D ...but ya the BOV will only save the turbos if the tbs are closed but anyways yes i still want it haha but not looking good still .... :(

[brianjw4]

The wastegates control the amount of boost pressure, which in this case will be about 7psi. The BOV relieves residual boost pressure when the throttle is released.

The intake is safe as long as we can make it fit :D

[John510]

The wastegates control the amount of boost pressure, which in this case will be about 7psi. The BOV relieves residual boost pressure when the throttle is released.

The intake is safe as long as we can make it fit :D

Looks like the Tb's and compressor are getting ground down!

[Vegas69]

Todd, I have the same manifold coming and I have thought of the same thing, I will wait and see when it gets here.

John a little of all the part's and you should get clearance.

Greg

That would be sick......unless it rained. :lol:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Direct water injection.... Isn't that good for forced induction set ups? :)

The manifold is bad ass.... Make it fit.... It makes the car

[John510]

The shop cut into the dash today and welded in my dash insert that Kevin Oeste made and fabbed up a spot for the push button. Top hole is for a vent and the bottom oval is the vintage air control knobs. Still trying to get the manifold to work with the AC compressor so no updates on that yet.

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[Swain]

Looks good.

Ill email you tomorrow about the MAF Sensor.

[Firehawk_McLeod]

Im doing a push start as well. where did your push start button

[John510]

its a lexus button

[John510]

Dash is ready to be primed and painted! Lookin good!!!:unibrow: :unibrow:

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[waynieZ]

It sure is! Very nice.

[tones2SS]

Good job John.

[John510]

Under dash setup is complete! They will be hiding under my cowl panel.

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Finally got the new clutch in also.

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[214Chevy]

John, what kind of clutch is that? Everything is on point too!! :yes: :yes:

[John510]

Its a RAM twin disc

[214Chevy]

Its a RAM twin disc

That's what I thought. That's what I'm running too. I also had one on my TKO 600 and loved it.

[Musclerodz]

How do you plan on accessing the reservoirs?

[John510]

How do you plan on accessing the reservoirs?

Unscrew the cowl panel.

[Vegas69]

I understand why you did it but I hate things that are hard to service. You'll find out soon enough.

[Flash68]

Its a RAM twin disc

What's that clutch rated for in ft lbs?

[John510]

800 hp

[Frankenstine]

Very nice craftmanship.. Is your car going to be a show car, race er, or driver ? project looking good.

[Musclerodz]

Unscrew the cowl panel.

That will be a SOB since the wiper cowl snaps under the windshield trim and scratching it will be unavoidable. I like the idea, but would rethink on how it will be accessed.

[makoshark]

That will be a SOB since the wiper cowl snaps under the windshield trim and scratching it will be unavoidable. I like the idea, but would rethink on how it will be accessed.

As well as the wiper arms will have to be removed

[waynieZ]

That will be a SOB since the wiper cowl snaps under the windshield trim and scratching it will be unavoidable. I like the idea, but would rethink on how it will be accessed.

Just a thought. Maybe he could use some of the clear film like Bad Penny has on the side of her just to protect the part that slides under the chrome? one piece on the stainless and one on the painted surface, if there's room.

[sik68]

Hey John I definitely like where you mounted the reservoirs too. If you want to keep them there (you already put a lot of work into it) maybe you can modify a portion of the cowl panel for a removable section or hinged piece so you don't have to remove the whole thing every time.

I do agree with what the others are saying too though, because I actually fuss with my reservoirs a lot. Topping off fluids, checking fluid levels between track sessions, etc...it pays off to have them really accessible. Plus, I have spilled a bit of brake fluid here and there and I'd hate the feeling of spilling some fluid down into the abyss of the cowl area. :cheers:

EDIT: I should also mention that when the hood is up, that area is kind of a pinch point especially if you're doing a cowl hood....could be tricky to access for funnels, refilling, etc.

Your project is so dope!

[John510]

..... I can always use the clear bra stuff if I need to on the cowl if it will get scratched.

There are no windshield wipers in the car so Im not worried about it clearing those. Thats why man invented RainX. I don't plan on driving it in the rain anyways. The holes where the wipers go will have caps put in them.

To me the "WOW" factor is worth more than the extra time it will be to access my reservoirs. You rarely see under dash units on first gen camaros and I wanted to be different. When Im at a carshow people will be wondering where my brake/clutch stuff is. It will be a conversation starter :lol:

[Sieg]

I like the reservoir concept. :thumbsup: Possibly make the grille section with finger/slot mount on the drivers side with a neodymium magnetic latch on the inboard side? The car is looking good John.

[John510]

Sorry guys I haven't been updating in a while. We had another baby girl and I am in the process of opening another store so life has been a little crazy lately. I do have pictures of the AAW rear mount that Absolute Customs made and a pic of the dash that WCAC is upholstering. Turbo parts are here but I may sell those to help free up some cash flow for the third store Im opening.

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[Greg from Aus]

congratulations on the birth of your baby girl. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Greg