Ironworks to build the Chassisworks 1967 Camaro for Muscle Car Power Magazine

[70rs]

One more without the center cap

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/friendsnhb/work/CERAMIC3.jpg

That is a really nice looking wheel. I like the color combo.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Here is pic that Sheila from Budnik sent me. Wow looks better then expected.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/NewImage.jpg

[olds87]

That just sick.

[tones2SS]

Looks amazing!!!:wow:

[tobenk]

Those look awesome Roger. I sure like my Budniks. :hail:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Very nice setup

[ironworks]

Thanks Guys, I'm pretty excited about the build myself. We will get the wheels tomorrow morning.

I'm looking forward to getting these Budnik wheels and BFG tires installed on the car to see it togther.

Rodger

[crazycarl]

Hey Rodger, everything looks great. I have been AWOL lately with other responsibilities. Sorry I missed you guys in August but hopefully will be able to hook up for the next round. I'm looking forward to seeing this car in person, maybe I'll be able to make it to SEMA.

Carl

[ironworks]

With out making any body wait anylonger and the 5 phone calls I got today asking to see pics, HERE YA GO.

Drum Roll Please...........

This is a really go idea of the actual color of the wheels and those 295 front tires look awesome. The wheels are 18x10 and 18x12.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009071.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009074.jpg

The Budnik steering wheel looks awesome. Same finish as the wheels.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009076.jpg



I just want to say Thanks to Jay and Sheila at Budnik for working with me to get these wheels set up. Jay really helped pic the center color and Sheila was patient enough to work with me to get it done.

Thanks

[HWY Nova]

NICE!!!!



--Eric

[Teetoe_Jones]

You know i love it.

The tire and wheel become seamless and blend together, making the lighter color spokes 'float' in the tire.

Get that thing slammed for a pic and get it outdoors!

Tyler

[ItDoRun]

How much lower do you expect the car to be? I'm just curious how much more adjustment you have in the rear with the G-Link. I've seen several installation pictures of the G-Link, but no final ride height pictures. I'm hoping to have mine in a couple of weeks.

[NvrDun71]

Looks Great :thumbsup:, what does Budnik call the center wheel color?

[ironworks]

When I got the rear tire on the car the studs are way to long, I want an open ended lug nuts but these wheels require a small 12 point kinda lug nut so I'm going to machine the tops off the lug nuts and run the studs out the top of the lug nuts.

The spring collar in the rear is spun all the way down and may need a lighter or shorter spring to get it to sit properly at the current weight. The front is just a tiny bit high but may not be able to be slammed with the 295 without tire fender contact on compression. Now that we have the wheels where we can make sure everything clears properly.

Which brings me to another bit of news, that may be plainly obvious Since SEMA is not to far away and the car is still bare metal. We decided that it was more important to include all the design features we wanted in the build of the car and be able to test the car for more then 2 weeks before SEMA. We will not be running the car in the Optima Shootout. James Shipka made me aware of the rule that unless you win the event you cannot run the same car twice in that event. There are some awesome well sorted out cars coming to the event that have had way more track time and testing then I could ever get in between now and SEMA and the Optima Challenge. So we will work through the winter to have the car ready to rock in 2010. We have events like the One Lap event, Silver state, Virginia City Hill climb, and the Goodguys auto cross events to run next year. Almost 30 events at this point. Next year will be a blast and I can finish all the ideas we have to to the level I want. In reality I picked up the chassis parts from Chassisworks 105 days ago. I guess we are not doing to bad.

As much as this sucks, I want to be able to incorporate "ALL" of the ideas I want in this car and not be cut short just to make an appearance at an event. Plus I'm not independently wealthy and I have customer who hired us to work on their cars and we need them to do that and to keep them happy.

Thanks guys

[nvr2fst]

When I got the rear tire on the car the studs are way to long, I want an open ended lug nuts but these wheels require a small 12 point kinda lug nut so I'm going to machine the tops off the lug nuts and run the studs out the top of the lug nuts.

The spring collar in the rear is spun all the way down and may need a lighter or shorter spring to get it to sit properly at the current weight. The front is just a tiny bit high but may not be able to be slammed with the 295 without tire fender contact on compression. Now that we have the wheels where we can make sure everything clears properly.

Which brings me to another bit of news, that may be plainly obvious Since SEMA is not to far away and the car is still bare metal. We decided that it was more important to include all the design features we wanted in the build of the car and be able to test the car for more then 2 weeks before SEMA. We will not be running the car in the Optima Shootout. James Shipka made me aware of the rule that unless you win the event you cannot run the same car twice in that event. There are some awesome well sorted out cars coming to the event that have had way more track time and testing then I could ever get in between now and SEMA and the Optima Challenge. So we will work through the winter to have the car ready to rock in 2010. We have events like the One Lap event, Silver state, Virginia City Hill climb, and the Goodguys auto cross events to run next year. Almost 30 events at this point. Next year will be a blast and I can finish all the ideas we have to to the level I want. In reality I picked up the chassis parts from Chassisworks 105 days ago. I guess we are not doing to bad.

As much as this sucks, I want to be able to incorporate "ALL" of the ideas I want in this car and not be cut short just to make an appearance at an event. Plus I'm not independently wealthy and I have customer who hired us to work on their cars and we need them to do that and to keep them happy.

Thanks guys

I guess Ill start off by saying your reasoning for not debuting is a smart move and as you say theres a ton of events always. But now that the thrash is somewhat off I do enjoy reading your last sentence.

[awr68]

Rodger, you are clearly making the right choice here...it's not an easy one...but the right one in the end! :cheers:

[ccracin]

I hope alot of people pay attention to your posts Rodger. As good as you guys are it is still about the customer all the time. :cheers:

[Swain]

With out making any body wait anylonger and the 5 phone calls I got today asking to see pics, HERE YA GO.

Drum Roll Please...........

This is a really go idea of the actual color of the wheels and those 295 front tires look awesome. The wheels are 18x10 and 18x12.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009071.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009074.jpg

The Budnik steering wheel looks awesome. Same finish as the wheels.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009076.jpg



I just want to say Thanks to Jay and Sheila at Budnik for working with me to get these wheels set up. Jay really helped pic the center color and Sheila was patient enough to work with me to get it done.

Thanks

Hey Rodger the wheels look good mounted, why dont you throw on the custom grip we sent with the steering wheel haha. That color is in season right now. Can't wait to see this car finished..

[tones2SS]

Looking good guys.:thumbsup:

[ItDoRun]

The spring collar in the rear is spun all the way down and may need a lighter or shorter spring to get it to sit properly at the current weight. The front is just a tiny bit high but may not be able to be slammed with the 295 without tire fender contact on compression. Now that we have the wheels where we can make sure everything clears properly.


So you should have about 2-3 more inches of rear ride height adjustment if the nut is all the way down, right?

[ironworks]

Maybe 2" but we have pretty stiff springs in the car, The car might come down 1" in the rear but I may not have 1 inch to lower the front, without jacking the geometry.

Now that I have the tires and wheels installed I can finalize all the room left from these big tires.

Rodger

[crazycarl]

So you should have about 2-3 more inches of rear ride height adjustment if the nut is all the way down, right?

If the nut is all the way down then they should be able to go to a softer spring. The suspension has a specific static shock length in mind. If it's longer than that then a softer spring will allow the car to drop more. The g-Link also has adjustable shock mounts so depending on where they are set now the car may be able to drop lower in the back.

But as Rodger mentioned before, with that much tire you have to be concerning with rubbing at full compression.

[Vegas69]

You can't forget shock compression either. The lower you go, the less travel you have.

[ironworks]

But Carl, I'm also not building a car to ride like a Cadillac. Plus Not all the weight is in the car and Yes the adjustable shock mounts are at the bottom of the adjustment. The other thing is this car it lighter then typical and these springs are just what they recommend for a starting base line spring. Not for the gutted camaro with carbon this and light weight this and blah, blah, blah.

[crazycarl]

But Carl, I'm also not building a car to ride like a Cadillac. Plus Not all the weight is in the car and Yes the adjustable shock mounts are at the bottom of the adjustment. The other thing is this car it lighter then typical and these springs are just what they recommend for a starting base line spring. Not for the gutted camaro with carbon this and light weight this and blah, blah, blah.
Dear Mister Ape, I didn't know that this car was lightened up from factory. Here I was thinking that all of these modifications were purely to make it look nice and purdy. Thank you, oh grape one, for showing me the light. :hail:

:lol:

[ironworks]

No problem, Team Hollywood driver #2. You missed out on the blood and guts at the Round 2 of the Livermore race..... The Grape ape was handlin foo's, REALLY...The cuts on my hand are just now healing....

As far as the lightening goes you might want to check out the previous 28 pages.

Thanks CARL

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/cencal.jpg

[crazycarl]

Rodger, Rodger, Rodger, the previous 28 pages are the past. I only concern myself with the future. (Besides if you look at post #44 you will find I was already putting in my useless opinion. And I stand by my statement that the rendering looks like Velocity. I also am positive that it won't look at all like it real life so don't take it personal. I am familiar with S4 girl and her car.)

Yes, I missed the last round and I was bummed it had to go down that way. Hopefully I'll be back for the next round, I have some things a-brewin'.

Sorry for the thread-jack.

[ironworks]

Hay don't worry Carl, this car building takes a back seat to the indoor go karting clinic that "the dish", Dipstick Jimmey and myself put on. We only lost by 22 seconds after a 10 second pit penalty and running 4 laps under the electronic shut down, and the rigged kart selection. We almost lapped 2nd place by 2 laps last race. So you know they were gunning for us.

I think anybody would get pissed if a huge purple blob passed you as many time as Ty "think with your dipstick, JIMMY" from Air ride, Clint Petree like "the dish" and Warren Wallace, did. I will take a dripping bloody hand anyday to see the look when I grabbed him kart and pulled him back to make the move after they rammed us into the wall. The look on Victor's face was awesome......

I still wanna put Team Silver spoon in the wall.... SUCKA :unibrow: :unibrow: :D

[crazycarl]

I will take a dripping bloody hand anyday to see the look when I grabbed him kart and pulled him back to make the move after they rammed us into the wall. The look on Victor's face was awesome......
:D

I haven't seen Clint in a while so I haven't heard the stories. Things are starting to calm down up here so we're gonna have to :cheers: soon.

[ironworks]

It was a full on 3 ring circus driving clinic put on by Team Cencal. You would have been proud...:D

[crazycarl]

It was a full on 3 ring circus driving clinic put on by Team Cencal. You would have been proud...:D
:patriot:

[brian mc]

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m429/bfm74/ShopPicsSeptember2009071.jpg



We have events like the One Lap event, Silver state, Virginia City Hill climb, and the Goodguys auto cross events to run next year. Almost 30 events at this point.


don't forget Rock crawling & mud bogging.....hahaha SUCKA!
wasn't sure about the black hoops but now that there on, looks sweet.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Nice paint...lol Still like the wheels Rog













junk

[Kontrol Phreaks]

One lap 2010 .... The Dish will be riding ShotGun in the ISK / CAC Camaro for sure. :thumbsup: It's going to be the offical debut for the car with the drivers name "Dish Wallace" on the roof line. :hail:

Car looks great as usual for an IronWork creation. Keep up the great work Rodger and all the guys back at the shop.

- The Dish -

[Kontrol Phreaks]

It was a full on 3 ring circus driving clinic put on by Team Cencal. You would have been proud...:D


There was plenty of sand flying in the sandbox at this event.

Big Head Ed was quoted at the awards ceremony " Win if you can, loose if you must, but always rig the race. Being the promoter and a racer has it's advantages." :unibrow:

[ironworks]

don't forget Rock crawling & mud bogging.....hahaha SUCKA!


You just wait till after King of the Hammers in Febuary. All work will be on hold until my rock racing buggy is done.

This dam video wrecked me. http://vimeo.com/6635228

It is like running from the cops on rocks

[ironworks]

These pretty much speak for them selves.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009103.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009104.jpg

I like this picture.....:thumbsup:
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009106.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009107.jpg

[tones2SS]

Very cool Rodger and crew!!
Keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

[Kontrol Phreaks]

These pretty much speak for them selves.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009103.jpg


Hey Rodger .... Thanks for the background shot. :thumbsup: :rofl:

[BRIAN]

Is it the color of the lug nuts or the shading but those wheels look like knock offs. NICE!!

[ironworks]

They kinda do Huh? In the pics I got from Budnik the Center caps really made the wheel. So once they get their name etched in the center cap after powder coating it will really change the look.

Thanks

[GHOSTDANCER]

These pretty much speak for them selves.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009103.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009104.jpg

I like this picture.....:thumbsup:
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009106.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2009107.jpg

:hail: :hail: More More More :cheers: :cheers:

[DaleLee]

Car is really looking good!

[ironworks]

Travis From Muscle Car Power will be here in the next few weeks to get the ball rolling to get it ready for the streets soon.

Rodger

[JohnC]

How would you guys describe the shade difference between this "import" orange and the "home depot" orange on Dale Jr's '72??

Just curious on your thoughts....


....awesome build by the way!!! Any updates?

[Jr]

Rodger,

Have you made any progress on this build?

[ironworks]

We are going to primer hopefully this week. We have a powder coated subframe and have the Ls7 back in the frame and are trying to make the Super Chevy shoot out the end of August.

[yamadog]

After looking at all 30 pages for insparation on my 67, I'm curious how you monted the seats. All other kirkey seats I've seen have been mounted in some way to the rollcage. Yours look to be bolted to the floor somehow? Any pics I could see of that? Thanks, Jason

[ironworks]

I will take some pics for you. We made the driver side adjustable and fixed the passenger side seat. Because the drivers seat needs to adjust from GIANT to midget, so all the guys who work in my shop can drive the car. We welded some structure to the floor and made it where if you unbolt some structure and rebolt it together it will adjust, But it is not just sliders in your typical seats.

[Jr]

Rodger,

I remember you saying that you are running 14" brakes. Is that 14" all the way around with 6 piston in the front and 4 piston in the rear?

[ironworks]

Rodger,

I remember you saying that you are running 14" brakes. Is that 14" all the way around with 6 piston in the front and 4 piston in the rear?

14" Wilwoods all the way around.

[yamadog]

iI will take some pics for you. We made the driver side adjustable and fixed the passenger side seat. Because the drivers seat needs to adjust from GIANT to midget, so all the guys who work in my shop can drive the car. We welded some structure to the floor and made it where if you unbolt some structure and rebolt it together it will adjust, But it is not just sliders in your typical seats.

Thanks so much...... I know you guys are super busy. I would love to see those pics when you have time. Jason

[ironworks]

Finally got around to actually remembering to take a picture.

Plus here are some update pics. The car is getting blasted in the morning and Epoxy primered tomorrow afternoon. They will be painting the bottom a light Nascar Gray color. We have the front clip assembled and ready to bolt on and we are working on getting the rear axle wrapped up.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJune2010116.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJune2010117.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJune2010133.jpg
Pics of the adjustable seat brackets for the driver seat
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJune2010131.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJune2010134.jpg

[cdushane]

Man Rodger, you guys some killer work :hail:

Think I'm gonna have to take a trip to Cali to see your place ;)

[ironworks]

Thanks, Chris. In reality this is just a race car and it has been scabbed together to make it just that. I don't want it too nice.

Anytime your out here just stop buy, I give tours at all hours of the day. The camaro you just bought is pretty nice. It was not done when it left, but it has some pretty nice work on it. I love the cage in that car.

Thanks again

[HWY Nova]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJune2010116.jpg


That Nova in the background sure makes a nice rack for Camaro interior parts!


--Eric

[ironworks]

That Nova in the background sure makes a nice rack for Camaro interior parts!


--Eric


UHHH no sir that is the Marquez headliner for that car. Yeah the headliner.....

[bentfab]

That Nova in the background sure makes a nice rack for Camaro interior parts!


--Eric

Yeah !! What he said

[tones2SS]

As usual, awesome work Rodger. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[796spdbu]

Pretty Bad Ass Rodger!

[Darrell]

That nova in the background would sure look nicer if it had a set of control arms:D :D :D :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Eric and I were just discussing that fact last week.

[HWY Nova]

That nova in the background would sure look nicer if it had a set of control arms:D :D :D :thumbsup:

I will trade you control arms for one of these:
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/P1010163.jpg

.... just don't stall on your response. I don't have all day!



--Eric

[ironworks]

Can you believe that engine just barely clears the 2" cowl hood. Barely

[Darrell]

WOW!!!, last time I saw this beauty she was all caged up,she looks even more cool unwraped,can't wait,inNOVAtion:unibrow: Eric,just pony-up and buy her BIG brother(LS9),just a little more overtime at work,:D

[ironworks]

Well we got the car back from the blaster and painter. I had the entire body epoxy primered gray for now. I had the bottom and the firewall painted Dove gray. I have always liked the Nascar look. The car is not detailed to the moon, just business. I don't want it to be too nice, we want to drive it without reservation. We used the super lightweight Dynamat Insulation and set up some aluminum floor pans to help with the heat and give it a cool look. We have started on the Engine wiring harness and milspec connectors. At this point it looks like we will put a cheap paint job on the car to paint the door jambs and roof, and will vinyl wrap the exterior. We found out to run in the suspension shoot out next month they want roll up windows and some kind of interior. We have quite a bit more to go but we are getting there.

Well on to the pics.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJuly2010133.jpg
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[War]

I like It!! I'm digging those cup holders, 10 big gulps at a time.

[Vegas69]

Nicely done as always. :yes: That shifter will be like holding a hot skillet with no pot holder. I just drove the Bull Run Racer yesterday with that shifter.

[ironworks]

I like It!! I'm digging those cup holders, 10 big gulps at a time.

I guess when you move to Bako we know which car you will take to Sonic for a drink run.

[GregWeld]

Nicely done as always. :yes: That shifter will be like holding a hot skillet with no pot holder. I just drove the Bull Run Racer yesterday with that shifter.

What.... you don't like holding a 180* chunk of billet!! :rofl:

[tones2SS]

What.... you don't like holding a 180* chunk of billet!! :rofl:

lolllll....:rofl:
Very nice Rodger. Looking really good.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Rodger; I am sorry for some how missing this build.WOW!!! This this is KILLER!!.I love your work, but man this is some of your best stuff.This is going to be one of the cooler builds here.Race cars that work like street cars are all it . There needs to be a site for cars like this.(Builds with an attitude).keep up the great wrok.Scott.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Rodger; I am sorry for some how missing this build.WOW!!! This this is KILLER!!.I love your work, but man this is some of your best stuff.This is going to be one of the cooler builds here.Race cars that work like street cars are all it . There needs to be a site for cars like this.(Builds with an attitude).keep up the great wrok.Scott.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Scott, we have just thrown great parts at it to try and make a good driving well handling car. It is has been refreshing to just use off the shelf parts. It is by no means the nicest or the most though out car we have worked on but it is just a low bling hopefully light weight fun car to not be scared to have fun in.

If you think this car is cool wait till you see our tri-5 chassis test car that we hope to have the chassis for at Pleasanton next month. We plan to use a lot of light weight drag race parts on this car to really set it off and make it even cooler. :D

Thanks for the compliments once again. We should have more to see later this week.

[ironworks]

Progess

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJuly2010173.jpg
The door got to get blaster and primered next week. It looks like we will paint it Orange and just riddle it with stickers.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJuly2010172.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsJuly2010171.jpg
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We had this old valance just laying around from an Old "ALMOST" forgotten project with really cool taillights and decided to give it a try to see what we like and what we don't...hhhmmmm
...... Aluminum or Carbon or Carbon with aluminum vents....

Tyler can I use a sharpie on you fancy Valance? Please

[Teetoe_Jones]

You stealing **** from my car now? Damn that's not cool man, not cool at all.

You can make it up to me by purchasing this (http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=27816) for my 50/50 project.

Tyler

[tones2SS]

Looking awesome Rodger.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Rodger;Look's great.:thumbsup: Just make sure those door gap's are spot on.Or you will have the door gap police knocking on your door.Also it's been found though a major study that it will slow down your autocross times.They say it's the bad air moving over the large gap's and creating turbulence.I have my son Brandon put blue duct tape over my gap's once I gottin the car.I think it is helping.:lol:

[ironworks]

I'm struggling just to put it together and not over build it with too many nice things. I just want it to look crazy bad ass in somebodies rear view mirror as this car that was a little dot on the horizon just seconds ago is a fire breathing monster in the rear view mirror. If I make it to nice then I will have to much respect for it.

[dodge]

Curiosity Question for you .....

The lower edge of the dash..Will that be a smooth or a sharp edge.Is there a possibility of your knees hitting this area in a mishap?

Love the work on the car so far:thumbsup:

Cheers Joe

[nvr2fst]

I'm struggling just to put it together and not over build it with too many nice things. I just want it to look crazy bad ass in somebodies rear view mirror as this car that was a little dot on the horizon just seconds ago is a fire breathing monster in the rear view mirror. If I make it to nice then I will have to much respect for it.

You say this on every project you start:lol: Looking great! If you steal Tylers lower valance you know its not going to stop there.
I foresee a snowball coming

[ironworks]

The engine harness has been modified for mil spec connectors and we are waiting for the doors and front fenders to comeback from primer to install.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsAugust2010004.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsAugust2010003.jpg

[ja.stoner63]

That is a fine job. You make it look so darn easy.:thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

The engine harness has been modified for mil spec connectors and we are waiting for the doors and front fenders to comeback from primer to install.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsAugust2010004.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsAugust2010003.jpg

Roger, who did the harness for you?

[ironworks]

We did the harness in house. Jason my wiring guru/ rc car mechanic does a good job.

[Tom.A]

Looks nice Roger. What size does your intake tube reduce to, 3-1/2"? I have a 4" tube with rubber couplings that is to bulky. I think I will make it smaller but I am also wondering how your MAF works. I have an insert like this type
http://speed-eng.com/store/images/SLP%2085mm%20Mass%20Air%20Flow%20Sensor.jpg

I am guessing your is not like that?

[ironworks]

Tom, the intake tube on mine is 3.5". Since we are running the Gm Performance Parts harness and ECU and it come with a weld on plate and a small MAF sensor. It works pretty slick, I believe it is on every Gm aftermarket harness.

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Rodger

[tones2SS]

Very, very nice!:thumbsup:

[Tom.A]

Thanks Roger, I looked up that kit (19166568) and see what you mean. It eliminates the whole honeycomb thing which is nice for fabbing a tube.

[ironworks]

Thanks Roger, I looked up that kit (19166568) and see what you mean. It eliminates the whole honeycomb thing which is nice for fabbing a tube.

Yeah it is pretty slick. It shows somebody at Chevy is thinking or looking out for us custom guys.

[4cefed]

Hey Rodger where do you buy your Mil Spec stuff from? I need some bulkhead connectors like those. Thanks

[ironworks]

http://www.p-r-s.com/main.htm

I'm not sure if this is the best place but the have been good to deal with.

[Jr]

Roger,
Is the Camaro going to get a paint job or a body wrap?

[ironworks]

Roger,
Is the Camaro going to get a paint job or a body wrap?

I'm thinking a Cheap orange paint job to paint the roof and jambs and seal the primer. The put big stickers or a wrap in other sections just not a full wrap. I love the carbon stripe on the door. But I'm not having carbon doors made. Trying to get it together quickly and if it does not make it stop fast or go fast. And my OCD will let it pass. Just trying to put it together and make it easy to work on and service.

I'm worried if I make it to nice I won't have as much fun with it.

[XLexusTech]

Where Have I seen that cow catcher before?

[ironworks]

It belongs to an old Fairy tale of a car that might get finished some day.

[ironworks]

Well guys we have been hammer down trying to get this car set up to do a track day next Friday. We have had some major obstacles lately. That have really slowed us down. First the transmission, I bought a used T56 from a fellow member here on the sight and found out this week it is a Tranzilla. Sweet deal right. Well After days of not being able to find anyone who believe that I had a 32 spline out put shaft in a T56. I finally figured out the 1800 T56 I got was a 32 spline Transzilla. So it does exist. I was told I was measuring wrong, I needed to count again, they had never heard of a 32 spline output shaft. See my problem was not the 32 spline but the bigger output shaft which would not fit into the tailshaft housing at all, unless we spun the slip yoke down to less then .090 wall thickness. Not my idea of a "Good idea".

So after about 1.5 hours at the auto parts mega warehouse with a sales guy that has not even just one clue. What Year car sir, 1967.... Camaro..... Does it have 350? no it has an LS7.... Don't worry about that. Finally I look up the application for a 32 spline yoke and it was from a TH400. So they go get me a few tailshaft bushing and seal kits and finally score the 1.890 which will fit my 1.885. Bingo. Oh great they are out of stock and its 5pm. So 2 days later this monster 1 BILLION sq ft ware house that should have everything, finally gets my seal kit. I take the tailshaft housing to my good buddy to bore the opening to the bushing, but wouldn't you know he just got a V12 engine set up on his machine and he would have to make the tooling to bore this small of a hole. The V12 is a CAT V12 that powers a drilling rig. So My great buddy blazes through that job and then is able to bore the tailshaft housing to size. We get it back and fight to reinstall the tailshaft housing back on the trans still in the car.

We last week when all this mess started my lead wring and mechanical guy goes into the hospital with bad respiratory problems. Well he might come back tommorrow. He got half way through the harness milspec connectors and WHAMOO he is SICk.

So at this point I have 8 days to be ready for Buttonwillow and getting any kind of crappy orange paint on the car is longshot. I really don't want to do a complete wrap. So we will have to see how things turn out.

The front sheetmetal is on. Most all the plumbing is back from XRP to plumb the fuel and dry sump system. 8 days to go til track day #1.

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[Vegas69]

Don't you just love that crap. It's the little stuff that takes all the time. I just noticed that mammoth front wheel lip. Does that have any chance of clearing the inner fender? :unibrow:

[ironworks]

Don't you just love that crap. It's the little stuff that takes all the time. I just noticed that mammoth front wheel lip. Does that have any chance of clearing the inner fender? :unibrow:

Well we just got done doing alot of work to some inner fenders for the Donkey Kong car to have some Carbon units made. They will use these for molds for the Carbon Inners. So hopefully they will clear. But those are a few months away. I was just going to run them with out for now.



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[coolwelder62]

Rodger the project is lookin good.Is that camaro in the back ground green or is it covered in mold.:lol:

[tones2SS]

Very nice Rodger.
Love the front wheel lip! Looks killer.:bow: :cheers:

[preston]

I know you guys are the pros - but......

I could never understand thrashing on a car to hit the open track. Its not like a race where its the most important thing in the world and the center of your existence. Thrashing to get a car ready for show is one thing, but going out to go 150 mph in a just put together car is dangerous. Every car needs some shakedown. I don't know - I maintain and build my car religously and I still find things that scare me - stuff working loose or interfering, new leaks.

I guess I just wouldn't be pushing your luck to get on track. Get the car ready and then go. There is no shortage of events in your area.

[ironworks]

I know you guys are the pros - but......

I could never understand thrashing on a car to hit the open track. Its not like a race where its the most important thing in the world and the center of your existence. Thrashing to get a car ready for show is one thing, but going out to go 150 mph in a just put together car is dangerous. Every car needs some shakedown. I don't know - I maintain and build my car religously and I still find things that scare me - stuff working loose or interfering, new leaks.

I guess I just wouldn't be pushing your luck to get on track. Get the car ready and then go. There is no shortage of events in your area.

I agree 100%. But Chris Alston called about 2 months ago and asked what the chances were of us finishing up the car to Run in the Super Chevy Suspension shootout on Aug 30 and 31st. Since he was a big sponsor on this project, I'm trying to do what we can. That is what we would like to be able to attend the event even though it is the day following our biggest West coast booth display that is in the Pleasonton on the 26 -29th of August. I'm not really excited about trying things out at speeds over 100mph either. And If we don't make it we don't make it. But I do not want anybody to say we did not try our best. I have never had this much trouble getting a car together that really is pretty simple. We will see how it turns out.

I always comment those Nascar and Big time race car guys, they hit the track and the car is ready for turn one. No break in or shake down. It is game on in turn one. Plus they hit their set up pretty stinkin close most every time right off the trailer.

[GregWeld]

I know you guys are the pros - but......

I could never understand thrashing on a car to hit the open track. Its not like a race where its the most important thing in the world and the center of your existence. Thrashing to get a car ready for show is one thing, but going out to go 150 mph in a just put together car is dangerous. Every car needs some shakedown. I don't know - I maintain and build my car religously and I still find things that scare me - stuff working loose or interfering, new leaks.

I guess I just wouldn't be pushing your luck to get on track. Get the car ready and then go. There is no shortage of events in your area.

NO GUTS -- NO GLORY

[Matt@BOS]

I'm a little surprised Alston wants you to bring a car that is so fresh to a suspension shoot out. I get that it is a big event that will generate a ton of publicity, but if the springs, bars and tire package are just a little unbalanced right out of the box so-to-speak, it will definitely put them way behind on the charts. Then again maybe they just have a lot of confidence in their system.

Matt

[ironworks]

That's why we had the trackday setup for next friday at buttonwillow with a few different springs on hand. Plus we were looking at getting some help from a really smart Pozzi that day at the track. But my wiring guy has to get better and we need some luck on our hands. Or there is always another event.

[96z28ss]

How about an update?

ok I'll guess I'll make an update. Since Roger is so impressed with my iracing skills he is going to let me be the driver on this project.
Roger will be around to check tire pressure and crawl under the car to make shock adjustments.

[ironworks]

How about an update?

ok I'll guess I'll make an update. Since Roger is so impressed with my iracing skills he is going to let me be the driver on this project.
Roger will be around to check tire pressure and crawl under the car to make shock adjustments.

But we have detuned the Ls7 engine to not have more torque then the solctice.

I will have an update tomorrow, We have been driving the car a getting ready for driver training next weekend in Fernly NV.

[96z28ss]

But we have detuned the Ls7 engine to not have more torque then the solctice.

I will have an update tomorrow, We have been driving the car a getting ready for driver training next weekend in Fernly NV.

Thats fine or fab up a pedal stop.

[ironworks]

Well All I can say is this thing is a Rocket. Wow.

Next week before the Fernley Event We plan to change the rear springs and get the suspension a little more set for a base line. We need to put a small .065 spacer behind the throw out bearing to improve the clutch freeplay and raise the pedal release height.

Some more pics from yesterday for insurance purposes.

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We also need to move the back of the fender lip opening in the front back just a tick, it rubs a smidge at full lock. Next weekend will be fun.

[Jr]

Nice update.

In the pics, the camaro looks like it sits high. Do you have any profile pics taken from the ground?

[ironworks]

It is not slammed on the ground by any stretch, And I'm sure the 6'6" photographer camera angle makes it look even more like a monster truck. We currently have it set with the front arms level and the rear lower link level for a base line. I wanted tire size on this car not stance. The car is currently just over 3000 lbs with my 260 lbs in it. I will see what I can do about some outside pics next week.

Rodger

[tones2SS]

Very nice as usual.:thumbsup:
I'm digging that truck behind the Camaro as well.:bow:

[David Pozzi]

Looks good, shows a lot of potential!

[James OLC]

See you in Reno on Friday!

[ironworks]

Thanks guys. Next weekend should be good for the car and for me.

[BritishGreen68]

Thanks guys. Next weekend should be good for the car and for me.

you guys should look into building cars for a living:unibrow: :lol:

[mach1stang]

Ok really off topic but where did you get the shelf/workbench from?

Thanks
Kody

[ironworks]

Well day one has been good. Got a few bugs worked out. Tommorrow we try to take it much faster. So far it is really good. So much power.

[HWY Nova]

Well day one has been good. Got a few bugs worked out. Tommorrow we try to take it much faster. So far it is really good. So much power.

More info please. More photos please.



--Eric

[ironworks]

Well day two was lots of fun it put 125 miles on the car in 5 - 6 laps session. The track is over 4 miles with a ton of turns . James car sounds like a jet plane when he blew by my at 130 up near the limiter. Mary was a great instructor. Super fun today and the car was really good right out of the box.

[ironworks]

So time for the pics and info. I left friday morning at just before 5am. I headed east on 58 to 395.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2010045.jpg
Once I got to Bishop I decided to avoid the beauty route and go though the straight flat route. It is very smooth and scenic this way but, I think I found BFE to the least. Well 455 miles later I pulled into Fernley Raceway. What a beautiful place, the track is up on top of a hill. The track was purchased by a new owner a year ago or so and they are working to make the facility top notch. The track as we ran it was over 4 miles long with 32 apexes or 23 turns. It has about a 120ft of elevation change. The hill is a blast, the hill down is fun but a little on the pucker side. The pic of the down hill does not do it justice.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/Image.jpg

Now on to the goodies, I had few small bugs to work out Friday when I got there. New car stuff. Once I got that sorted I we were able to do some low speed laps around the track and start to learn the track.
On Saturday we got 5 sessions I got to have Mary ride along 2 times. She really helped me learn the line very fast. She also gives you confidence to push just a bit harder then you would by yourself. ( EX - Don't you touch that brake or I will kill you ). I was still breaking in the engine and bedding the brakes so I was not the F-15 fighter jet that Mr Shipka was, But I can also say I might be one of the few that have been passed by James at a buck 20 down the front stretch just before he hits the limiter saling into turn one. That is quite the sound. It even backfires like a C6R once in a while. James drives his car faster then anyone would guess for a nice as the car is. Ok time for some pics.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2010056.jpg
I'm standing on some really tall box, Yeah that's it.
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[ironworks]

Pics of the track
The front stretch
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2010058.jpg
The front stretch with turn one
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2010059.jpg
The slide turn, this pic does not due this elevation change justice.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2010060.jpg

Mary has the action photos, James has the video coverage. The car performed great and I'm looking forward to Just checking everything out underneath and getting ready to try some autocross. I put just about 125 miles on the car this weekend. Mary has the pic when I had to drive the car back to the track in the rain. I drove to Autozone on Saturday night in the rain and a car show broke out in the rain. The staff was installing wipers on customers cars in the rain and here comes some guy without side glass or wipers and a LS7 power 67 camaro. I'm pretty sure they knew I was not from around there.

[GregWeld]

Good pics and story Rodger!

Great group to hang out with too!:thumbsup:

[HWY Nova]

Rodger,

You need to get a video camera (like James has on his front spoiler!!!).


--Eric

[ironworks]

Rodger,

You need to get a video camera (like James has on his front spoiler!!!).


--Eric

You know Christmas is Coming. :D

[bentfab]

Pretty sick Rodger!

[HWY Nova]

Hey Rodger,

How does driving your 67 on the track compare to iRacing?



--Eric

[Kontrol Phreaks]

Great pictures Rodger and it sounds like you had a killer time out there. I bet it was nice to finally get some XL seat time after all the work that's been put into the car. Keep us all posted with more info & pictures as the testing process continues.

Do you really think the "no side glass and wipers" that gave it away when you pulled into Autozone ...... :thumbsup:

- The Dish -

[Kontrol Phreaks]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsSeptember2010056.jpg
I'm standing on some really tall box, Yeah that's it.


I don't care who you are, that's funny right there !! :rofl:

-The Dish -

[ccracin]

Rodger,

You need to get a video camera (like James has on his front spoiler!!!).


--Eric

Yea, but he would have to have someone design a bracket for it. Too expensive! :thumbsup:

[Jr]

Rodger,

Any plans to run a rear spoiler or inner fenders?

Your Camaro looks good next to one lap.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Hey Rodger,

How does driving your 67 on the track compare to iRacing?



--Eric

If i wreck my vette on Iracing, I just press a button and I have a new one. But nothing beats the real thing. But I can't drive the camaro on a track everynight after I get home from work in my boxers. Well I guess I could but I might end up on the TV show "COPS".

I had a great time and I think Go kart racing and Racing on Iracing has helped me pick up the lines and get things down pretty quick. This car is a rocket.

[ironworks]

Rodger,

Any plans to run a rear spoiler or inner fenders?

Your Camaro looks good next to one lap.:thumbsup:

I'm waiting on some Anvil Inner fenders. I plan to build a front valance and Some side rocker extensions. I plan to either install the anvil spoiler or maybe build one. I just wanted to drive the car and get some bugs worked out to go into phase 2. I still plan to stick close to the rendering.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ChassisworksCamaroorangeroof.jpg

[ccracin]

The rendering has wipers!

[Kontrol Phreaks]

I had a great time and I think Go kart racing and Racing on Iracing has helped me pick up the lines and get things down pretty quick.

I heard you take that kart racing gig just as serious and drive for Team CFL. :thumbsup: Rumor has it they are the team to beat on the West Coast and often beat the Lonestar crew. The lines would be similar in a kart however you're boxers will fill up with rocks sooner as there are no fenders on the kart.

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/wingnutthehutt/GoodGuys%20Kart%20Racing%20May%202009/IMG_0800.jpg

Little CFL warm up session as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Tx0dYuF2Q&feature=player_embedded

- The Dish -

[ironworks]

Boy those were that days. I think that was the day Umigo increased the rules from 2 to 3 rules.

"We only have 3 Rules"
No Bumping
No pinching off at the turn
No touching other people Karts :D :D :D

I don't break rules, I force legislation.

[novanutcase]

I heard you take that kart racing gig just as serious and drive for Team CFL. :thumbsup: Rumor has it they are the team to beat on the West Coast and often beat the Lonestar crew. The lines would be similar in a kart however you're boxers will fill up with rocks sooner as there are no fenders on the kart.

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/wingnutthehutt/GoodGuys%20Kart%20Racing%20May%202009/IMG_0800.jpg

Little CFL warm up session as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Tx0dYuF2Q&feature=player_embedded

- The Dish -

LOL!!! "The Dish"!!!!!

John

[Kontrol Phreaks]

First there was the Earnhardt bar in Nascar. Now there's there Rodger Lee policy: I think the political version stated was something like this " Please keep all hands within the perimeter of the kart while it's in motion. At no time should you hand come in contact with another driver or kart for any reason."

- The Dish -

[ironworks]

2 Thumbs up for the rain :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/Gettingas.jpg

[HWY Nova]

2 Thumbs up for the rain :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/Gettingas.jpg

Who was in charge of side-window installation?????


--Eric

[tones2SS]

Awesome pics and story Rodger. Looks like fun!:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Some pics Mary took.

I like this one, cuz this guy got mad that I passed him. It is a long story.
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Man I need a bigger Helmet.

[ironworks]

One more
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[Flash68]

Looks like a blast Rodger.

[Tom.A]

Looks like it was a fun weekend. Congrats on getting it going. I love the rendering and phase II plans but I also think it is great in primer. I look forward to seeing it at the Optima event next month:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Sweet! This is what it's all about. How did she feel? Loose, tight, forward bite, etc?

[ironworks]

I really liked the handling on the car, very neutral feeling. I was not pushing th entry as fast as I would like but the forward bit was good. As the day press on and I went harder and harder, still not 10/10 maybe 7/10. It still felt really good out of the turn and down the straight. Mary and some of the instructors felt the car was more planted down the rough mid straight then James's car. I made a few shock adjustments to lossen things up and it felt even better. I really think I got lucky with the spring rate right out of the gate. I have 450's on the front and 175's on the rear. I ran the car around shifting the car at or below 5000 just to get the engine broke in. Later I will spin it to 7000, if the pistons will last.

I will not be running the car at Optima next month because I only get one chance to run the event. I would like to win my way in next year and have the car as dialed as possible by then.

I'm excited to take the car out again soon and work on some autocross stuff. This winter Buttonwillow will have plenty of track days to go work on it some more. At this point I think I need more work then the car. I might take the car to the El Toro event next month, I believe it is the No Limit shootout. I'm not sure on many details I was invited last week by the promoter.

[KPC67]

Did you say something about carbon fiber front fenders??
Sounds expensive, but worth it!

[ironworks]

Did you say something about carbon fiber front fenders??
Sounds expensive, but worth it!

Carbon inner fenders, but the outside will remain all steel.

[KPC67]

Ooo, I see, both would be pretty cool to have don't cha think:unibrow:

None the less this car is awesome, great job.

[Vegas69]

I'm interested in running Buttonwillow with you this winter. Give me some notice.

[ironworks]

I'm interested in running Buttonwillow with you this winter. Give me some notice.

Yeah with my schedule.... Notice???? Yeah ask my wife about that.

Maybe this
http://www.speedventures.com/events/Default.aspx

[tones2SS]

Very cool Rodger. Car looks like a blast to drive.:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Good stuff Rodger, must be fun being able to use the fruits of your labour. I know running a business isn't fun and games all the time. So getting time to take the car out must have been a blast. :thumbsup:

So you think the video game helped out with your driving skills? :unibrow:

[ironworks]

Good stuff Rodger, must be fun being able to use the fruits of your labour. I know running a business isn't fun and games all the time. So getting time to take the car out must have been a blast. :thumbsup:

So you think the video game helped out with your driving skills? :unibrow:

It was a good weekend. The results exceeded my expectations. So are you saying running a business is tough, I thought that was called living the dream.

I think the Iracing has improved my skills, Do I think I could race online and then go win the daytona 500, Not a chance. But does it help? Sure. I bet you have to do 500 laps in a simulator to gain what you could learn in 1 lap on the track. But who of us can go to the track every day? I have learned about braking and cornering and finding the line from Iracing. But I had race experience before I started online. So that helps speed up what I learn online.

[Track Junky]

I'm interested in running Buttonwillow with you this winter. Give me some notice.

Speed Ventures has one coming up. I'm curious to see some lap times out of you guy's. So far I'm running 2:10's with the 13CW configuration, 2:10.125 being my fastest lap.

[bonecrrusher]

Wow - jealous - hahah car is looking awesome!

[Bow Tie 67]

Looks great on the track.

Can I ask what the front rim backspacing is? Also what caster, camber, toe settings were used?


Congrats on getting her out on the track. :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Looks great on the track.

Can I ask what the front rim backspacing is? Also what caster, camber, toe settings were used?


Congrats on getting her out on the track. :thumbsup:

Gosh I have slept since We did this. But I think the front BS was 6" on a 10" wheel. The caster is at 2-3 degrees, the camber we set close to 1 degree and the tow was in a 1/16 per side. I send all our cars out to a little alignment shop in a small town called Lamont. They don't have a fancy alignment machine, Just an old guy who has been aligning cars for years with a bubble gauge and some other caveman type tools. But every car is perfect.

Thanks

[Nick.V70]

Bad ASS... :wow:

[Teetoe_Jones]

who sells that lower valance? i like it and would like to incorporate one in my build, thx, rm

It's mine and it will never be for sale. There are a handful of poorly executed copies out there. My 50/50 car will be the one and only with that carbon fiber air dam on it.

Tyler

[Swain]

It's mine and it will never be for sale. There are a handful of poorly executed copies out there. My 50/50 car will be the one and only with that carbon fiber air dam on it.

Tyler

Rodger said he was going to make me a mold of that valance.

HAHA JK

[Jr]

Quick bump.

What's new with this car? Paint?

[preston]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones
It's mine and it will never be for sale. There are a handful of poorly executed copies out there. My 50/50 car will be the one and only with that carbon fiber air dam on it.


Until you smack it against something - then what ?

[Teetoe_Jones]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones
It's mine and it will never be for sale. There are a handful of poorly executed copies out there. My 50/50 car will be the one and only with that carbon fiber air dam on it.


Until you smack it against something - then what ?

I have the mold too. MINE!!!

Tyler

[preston]

U R teh sex !

[ironworks]

Quick bump.

What's new with this car? Paint?

Well we finally had time to address the issues we wanted to fix after Reno last year. I got the car back on the road this week. I'm working on trying to get it wrapped with a flat white vinyl wrap I bought online. I'm still waiting on the carbon fiber inner fenders from Anvil. I have a couple of things I still want to address before RTTC. But I only get to work on it in my spare time.

I'm thinking of changing things up similar to this updated rendering
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/FlatWhiterendering.jpg

And This car I fell in love with at SEMA last year.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsNovember2010030.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsNovember2010031.jpg

[GregWeld]

Killer looks on the update Rodger!

I like it! A lot!

I'm bringing my helmet to RTTC. :unibrow:

[ironworks]

You might want to bring a phone book also. We mounted the seats pretty low.

Thanks, I'm trying really hard not to make it nice. Just pure business. I have been driving around this week and that may not be good for my driving record.

[HWY Nova]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/FlatWhiterendering.jpg





I really like the rims in the rendering!


--Eric

[Flash68]

Really like where you are taking this one, Rodger. Flat white wrap is a great call. I'm surprised the flat colored wraps haven't caught on a little more actually. I really want to do one sometime.

Loved that white Vette at SEMA too.

[96z28ss]

Can't wait to go for a ride in that thing.

[mdprovee]

I like the rendering, I am looking forward to seeing it at RTTC.

Love the front spoiler!

[KPC67]

Rodger,
A couple nights ago I went through this whole thread again, so I am excited to see some updates on this one.

[Cris@JCG]

I like the rendering with the new color Rodger! looking forward to seeing @ RTTC.. How about the stance?? are you going to try to get like the rendering or is it pretty much gonna sit the way we are currently looking @ it..

[ironworks]

Well thanks guys. It has been a pretty easy project but it still takes time. I'm excited to get to use and abuse the car this year.

On this project I could careless about stance and such. The suspension geometry at this height is spot on, plus the big 295 front tires barely clear as it is. I'm going to actually move the rear lower tip of the front fender opening back just a bit so it won't rub at full lock. Other then that Everything is good. But your right it does not have the stance but sometimes reality wins out over what some guys draws on paper. I have been really really happy with how well this car handles and how predictable it is.

Now I just need to figure out why trans fluid if coming out of the top of the shifter. Not in between the shifter and housing but in the top of the shifter. In between the spring and the lever of the actual shifter. But only at High RPM. After that I want to change the oil and take care of just a few cosmetic issues and then who friggin cares. This car is 3015 lbs with my big ass in it and probably 550hp. I just want to spend more time with the car before I really decide what changes it needs. The car rides pretty stiff as it is but seems to work well but even though its stiff the rates are really low. I actually had to switch to hyperco springs because the car is so light Chassisworks did not have a spring to fit.

Thanks again guys

[Vegas69]

I like the new rendering:thumbsup: I was never feeling those gold wheels. Go before show!

[ironworks]

I like the new rendering:thumbsup: I was never feeling those gold wheels. Go before show!

Thank you for your blessings Todd. Well I'm not changng the wheel colors at this point. I'm just changing the Orange to flat white cuz the wrap was cheap and easy. Actually the gold (although more titianium in person) centered wheels have gone over well. But I do think they may not work as well with the white wrap now. But I hear gold wheels are faster.

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Rodger. Rendering looks killer. Love the color scheme.:thumbsup:
Kudos to Carter for the awesome rendering.

[nvr2fst]

Did you change out the wheels, the rendering looks like forgelines but I thought you already have a set of Budniks made for this car.
:thumbsup: on the rendering, better than the first

[ironworks]

The original rendering was with some custom monoblock wheels Eric designed. But the specs need for the car would make them super heavy. So We did up some Budniks that turned out pretty cool.

[crazycarl]

White cars and gold wheels get my motor runnin!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2635176857_23ff01852e.jpg

PS, that is not me or my car.

[coolwelder62]

I think race car's that are street legal are the best P-T car's.And this one fit's the bill's.:thumbsup: Great job Rodger.

[DriverzInc]

Just went through this thread again, sweet car. With the matte white wrap, your car and my nova will be matchy matchy

[scottysimp7]

Those pedals are freakin' awesome! Cant wait to see more.

[ironworks]

Just went through this thread again, sweet car. With the matte white wrap, your car and my nova will be matchy matchy

Well if things go right this week, I will have the car in Del Mar. Not sure I will have much time to drive it, since I need to tend to my booth. But maybe I will take a few laps on Friday. I offered the car to Renner, since he is one of the few that might actually fit in the car. He was not sure he was ready for an LS7 yet.

[Flash68]

I offered the car to Renner.... He was not sure he was ready for an LS7 yet.

:lol:

[DriverzInc]

Well if things go right this week, I will have the car in Del Mar. Not sure I will have much time to drive it, since I need to tend to my booth. But maybe I will take a few laps on Friday. I offered the car to Renner, since he is one of the few that might actually fit in the car. He was not sure he was ready for an LS7 yet.

Lol, nice!

[ironworks]

Due to lack of time and just have other ideas I put this car up for sale in the for sale section on here. I under stand this car is worth more for parts then as a complete. It is a street legal racecar without even one creature comfort. It hauls ass and needs someone with more time then me to tune some other manufactures suspension products.

I'm trying to work on my own chassis stuff.

[linkstar69]

Just read the build on this car, once again you guys do wonderful work. Shame it's for sale I hope it goes to someone who can develop it to its full potential.

[jlwdvm]

Are the wheels on this car available? Who makes them?

[Swain]

Are the wheels on this car available? Who makes them?

Budnik GTB Design.

[jlwdvm]

Thanks...they might be what I am looking for for my 69 Trans Am clone.