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youthpastor
05-11-2009, 03:48 PM
well final update. Chris Shelton did a photoshoot of the car Sat night- he is a very cool dude. and then FedEx picked it up today..kinda bitter sweethttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/chriscamera359.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/chriscamera372.jpg

but the cool thing is I picked up on part trade a ver nice 71 RS Camaro- that has a zz430 motor and needs some updates..I just ordered wheels, I'll start a build tread tonight~~Chris
ironworks
05-11-2009, 03:50 PM
Sounds pretty exciting.

Rodger
Swain
05-11-2009, 03:54 PM
Should of kept it looked like a nice car.
Dayton
05-11-2009, 04:02 PM
I didn't know Fedx could transport cars. Good to know. At least Fedx would have insurance and stand behind any damage that happens during transport.
Tom.A
05-11-2009, 04:50 PM
Congrats,

It is a very cool car. Atleast you have something to build with the trade in.
Rybar
05-11-2009, 05:11 PM
Was a killer car for sure. :thumbsup:

Chris Shelton is a hoot hey? He does awesome work :cheers:
monza
05-11-2009, 05:17 PM
Damn I'd miss that car!!
Looking forward to the new build.
Flash68
05-11-2009, 05:20 PM
Congrats! Another build begins. :)
Vegas69
05-11-2009, 05:31 PM
Good for you man. I hope you at least took her out for one final beating:D
TreySmith
05-11-2009, 05:55 PM
I didn't know Fedx could transport cars. Good to know. At least Fedx would have insurance and stand behind any damage that happens during transport. Until they figure out how much the car is worth and what the repair costs would be. :willy:
youthpastor
05-11-2009, 05:56 PM
Good for you man. I hope you at least took her out for one final beating:D

:_paranoid - uhhh.. ya we had fun..

here are some teaser photos of.. drum-roll please.."Project Full Throttle Face-lift"

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/71%20Camaro/71182_Rear_3-4.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/71%20Camaro/71182_Front_3-4.jpg
camcojb
05-11-2009, 06:09 PM
congrats on the sale. That car was better quality than what many pro shops turn out, you should be very proud of what you've accomplished.

I can't wait to see what you do with the second gen................ :D

Jody
R67Chevelle
05-11-2009, 06:10 PM
:_paranoid - uhhh.. ya we had fun..

here are some teaser photos of.. drum-roll please.."Project Full Throttle Face-lift"

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/71%20Camaro/71182_Rear_3-4.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/71%20Camaro/71182_Front_3-4.jpg

Now I though your 68 was nice, no offense..:_paranoid I think I like this one better.... I always loved the 70-73 camaro style when done right... I hope you did well on the trade and hopefully some cash along with it... Very nice...:thumbsup: Sounds like your prayers were answered for the sale and another one in return... is'nt God good...:D

Blessings,
AMS
Lenie
05-11-2009, 06:11 PM
Congratulations Chris, glad to see you sold your car and got another project to start in on.
Lenie
fleetus macmullitz
05-11-2009, 07:26 PM
Congrats Chris.:thumbsup:
Steve1968LS2
05-11-2009, 08:00 PM
Cool.. what magazine did he shoot it for??? :unibrow:
awr68
05-11-2009, 08:41 PM
Good deal Chris!! What brand wheels did you order for the second gen? :lol: Perhaps Jay will cut some one-offs for ya?

I love the early cars...this will be fun to watch! Good colors too! Can I drive it in July?? :unibrow:

Where did the 68 move to? Did you make a deal with a member here?
youthpastor
05-11-2009, 09:16 PM
Good deal Chris!! What brand wheels did you order for the second gen? :lol: Perhaps Jay will cut some one-offs for ya?

I love the early cars...this will be fun to watch! Good colors too! Can I drive it in July?? :unibrow:

Where did the 68 move to? Did you make a deal with a member here?

you can definitely drive it in July

The 68 went to a Collector in Nebraska- Bryan Frank- totally stand-up guy, I hope to do more business with him in the future.

Yes, Jason has something on the drawing board that haven't been produced yet- this will be the first set!

24" rims- raise it another 5" and we are good- :unibrow:
youthpastor
05-11-2009, 09:18 PM
Cool.. what magazine did he shoot it for??? :unibrow:

hummm... Again- what a great guy- :lateral:
awr68
05-11-2009, 09:20 PM
I say mix it up a little! How about 24's with raised white letters? :lol:
XcYZ
05-11-2009, 09:21 PM
Congrats, I'm glad I was able to see it at SEMA a few months ago. Great car.

Now the 2nd Gen looks like a lot of fun, I love those RS split bumpers.
Ricochet
05-11-2009, 09:56 PM
Congrats on the sale Chris and good luck on the future project! If it is anything like the 68 - it will be stellar!:thumbsup:
Kendall Burleson
05-11-2009, 11:04 PM
congrat on the sale:thumbsup:
class67
05-11-2009, 11:14 PM
Congratulations...I'm glad I had the chance to see it in Pleasanton before you sold it :thumbsup:

I look forward to seeing what you do with the new one...
tones2SS
05-12-2009, 07:55 AM
Congrats on the sale!!!
That 2nd gen looks like a nice project car. Looks like it might be pretty rust free as well.
Where did you find such a nice looking car?
GOOD LUCK!:thumbsup: :cheers:
buickfunnycar.com
05-12-2009, 09:44 AM
Bittersweet yes...but that looks like one hell of a nice 2nd Gen to develop into your own.:yes: ...congrats Chris and welcome to the world of 2nd Gen Camaro's.
Don't be a stranger,join us over @ www.nastyz28.com and share your progress.
lt1 chevelle
05-12-2009, 11:14 AM
your camaro was sweet i also got a chance to see it over in Pleasanton, cant wait to see what u do with your new car
70rs
05-13-2009, 03:18 PM
Bummer to see it go Chris, I was hoping to see it in July. But now you have a really nice one to work with and I can relate to the split bumper thing! (I have a 70 rs)
It will be nice to have another one going together closer to me, maybe we can bounce ideas back and forth, or if you ever need a second set of hands just let me know! I'd be glad to pitch in anytime. I do know the difference between a screwdriver and a socket. I'm also real good at holding the drop light! :lol:
syborg tt
05-15-2009, 09:21 AM
Kudo's to you Chris

okay so where is the link to the Camaro build ???????

:willy: :willy: :willy:

but the cool thing is I picked up on part trade a ver nice 71 RS Camaro- that has a zz430 motor and needs some updates..I just ordered wheels, I'll start a build tread tonight~~Chris
dropit69
05-15-2009, 07:30 PM
hey Congrats and also for the ink in camaro preformers this month even if they did call it a 69????
JayR
05-16-2009, 09:56 AM
Bitter sweet is an understatement. I love the pic of it getting loaded into the transporter but it puts a little knot in my stomach. We have a lot of memories with that car, unfortunately most of them are in the garage or the dually with it behind us in the trailer but Chris came out with a great deal in the end and I'm so glad he has a cool car for the summer although, he's always welcome shotgun in the Buick which is about to get a build thread started too and be back on the road before July. Artwork of both cars coming shortly.

Tony, I don't think they make raised white letter 24s yet, so we're doing Vogues. Mustard and Mayo, Baby!
youthpastor
05-16-2009, 10:10 AM
thanks guys for all the compliments!- wow first build in years and it has been so much fun...I know it's not the Oscars but it is pretty cool when you get ink in the mag, hit a few shows and then someone steps up to pay a decent price for it so I can pay the debt off and still have another cool car at the end of the day... all because a few years ago JayR said, " hey check out Lateral-g"...

The funny thing is my wife is bugging me to do another full build on another car and I just picked up an LS2 last week...hummm... anyone know of a solid first gen body this side of the Rockies for under 5k???- Chris
70rs
05-16-2009, 06:19 PM
I thought you had another car already? I may be able to help on the second gen under 5k.
If you are still looking let me know.
Eric

I just tried to send you a PM and your "in box" is full. You have to clear out some space to get more.
DriverzInc
05-18-2009, 12:51 PM
you can definitely drive it in July

The 68 went to a Collector in Nebraska- Bryan Frank- totally stand-up guy, I hope to do more business with him in the future.


That's funny, Bryan bought my Blue 69 Camaro way back when.... cool dude!

Congrats Chris, looking forward to seeing what you do with the 2nd Gen. I'm sure Jason has that hood coming off like yesterday....
youthpastor
05-18-2009, 05:35 PM
I thought you had another car already? I may be able to help on the second gen under 5k.
If you are still looking let me know.
Eric

I just tried to send you a PM and your "in box" is full. You have to clear out some space to get more.

uhh. sorry for the confusion- I do have a second gen that is being shipped to me. it just needs a basic facelift. the LS2 is for a full on rebuild of a first gen.

inbox is cleaned..take care..chris
youthpastor
05-18-2009, 05:36 PM
That's funny, Bryan bought my Blue 69 Camaro way back when.... cool dude!

Congrats Chris, looking forward to seeing what you do with the 2nd Gen. I'm sure Jason has that hood coming off like yesterday....

what you don't like the ski-jump!!!:lol:

wow, you are yet another guy that I know of who has sold a car to Bryan...wonder how many he has???
Swain
05-19-2009, 05:02 PM
In the back of Camaro Performers they put your car as a 69
Nick L
05-19-2009, 10:59 PM
In the back of Camaro Performers they put your car as a 69

Seriously, what do those guys know?

Sorry, we caught that a bit late. Generally Readers Rides is one of the last things to go in the magazine, so during the thrash to make deadline, "little" mistakes like this aren't uncommon. No excuse, but not uncommon.

BTW - when the full feature is written, we'll be sure to get the year correct... I promise.

Nick L
youthpastor
05-20-2009, 10:17 AM
Seriously, what do those guys know?

Sorry, we caught that a bit late. Generally Readers Rides is one of the last things to go in the magazine, so during the thrash to make deadline, "little" mistakes like this aren't uncommon. No excuse, but not uncommon.

BTW - when the full feature is written, we'll be sure to get the year correct... I promise.

Nick L
Nick- Thanks for the magazine love- wow- even some front cover action- Can't wait to see Chris' pics in print- very cool guy- thanks again- dude you can call it whatever you want..ITS IN A MAG!!!- Chris:D
MarkM66
08-31-2011, 11:33 AM
Looks like your old car is up for sale again.

http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1968-Chevrolet-Other+Chevrolet+Models-506440.xhtml?conversationId=1676

The place is only 20 miles from me. I guess I don't get out much, I've never heard of the place. :)

Looking into it a little more, I think MW classics is just a broker. The address on the website is of a residential area.

Here's where the car is located. Which looks to be the guy you sold it to.

http://thefrankcollection.com/vehicledetails.aspx?VID=129961730
intocarss
08-31-2011, 07:15 PM
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youthpastor
08-31-2011, 09:01 PM
yep ...super nice guy, I bet it hasn't seen 100 miles since I sold it-
Vegas69
08-31-2011, 10:20 PM
So it has about 150 miles on the clock. :lol:
youthpastor
08-31-2011, 10:48 PM
So it has about 150 miles on the clock. :lol:

now that's funny...:rofl:


ahh...but I have a state of the art drainfield system and a 50 year roof to show for it...

New septic system $18000
50 year roof $10,000
Walking out into the backyard and not smelling raw sewage....Priceless!

so why did I get a home inspection?