JCG Restoration & Customs 68 Firebird [Archive]

Cris@JCG

09-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Introducing 68 Firebird build to Lateral G!
Art Morrison Sub-Frame
LS2 out of 2006 GTO with six speed manual transmission
Wilwood W6A with 14.25 rotors, pedals, & Master cylinders
Forgeline Wheels with Goodyear tires
JCG Mini tub, body modifications, stretch rear qtrs, removable dash, rear suspension with Art Morrision 3 link suspension & Watts link
Custom headers with exhaust
Lots of cool one off machined parts!!!

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tones2SS

09-13-2009, 04:57 PM

Very nice. Looking good guys!:thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

09-13-2009, 06:30 PM

Thank you..

Very nice. Looking good guys!:thumbsup:

awr68

09-13-2009, 09:50 PM

Nice!! :thumbsup:

syborg tt

09-14-2009, 08:55 AM

Love the stance - what size tires are you guy's running.

Cris@JCG

09-15-2009, 08:11 AM

315 40 19 tires with 19x12 in the rear.. 255 40 18 tires with 18x9 in the front

Love the stance - what size tires are you guy's running.

syborg tt

09-15-2009, 10:16 AM

315 40 19 tires with 19x12 in the rear.. 255 40 18 tires with 18x9 in the front

Thank you - looks perfect

youthpastor

09-15-2009, 10:35 AM

Looks good!!!

GHOSTDANCER

09-20-2009, 05:08 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

Cris@JCG

09-29-2009, 09:41 PM

Here are some pics on the suspension on this build & finally got it off the jig & rolling on wheels!!

Steve1968LS2

09-29-2009, 09:43 PM

Would you like me to move this one too Cris?

Cris@JCG

09-29-2009, 09:46 PM

Yes! Thank you Steve

Would you like me to move this one too Cris?

syborg tt

10-01-2009, 07:14 AM

Here are some pics on the suspension on this build & finally got it off the jig & rolling on wheels!!\

I like the wheel tool, I have the one made by Wheel Tech and it looks like you made your own ???

OneCamaro

10-01-2009, 09:18 AM

315 40 19 tires with 19x12 in the rear.. 255 40 18 tires with 18x9 in the front

What back spacing did you do with this wheel and tire combo? I have the same sub frame and engine combo. Did you try a 275?

Did you use the factory A/C bracket? And are you using vintage air?

How far back did you have to cut the shifter hole from the original location?

Thanks in Advance, nice to see your build. Great Job.

P.S. Great machine work and I love what you did with the sub frame connectors.

Cris@JCG

10-01-2009, 07:54 PM

Yes we made our own to wheel simulator.. Used on other builds to order wheels & has worked out as a great tool!!!

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I like the wheel tool, I have the one made by Wheel Tech and it looks like you made your own ???

Cris@JCG

10-01-2009, 08:24 PM

What back spacing did you do with this wheel and tire combo?
The front offset is 18x2.5 outer & 18x6.5 inner as I gave it to Forgeline.. I don't have it it on paper for the rear but will get it for you when I have the wheels off the next time..

Did you try a 275? No.. But I am sure it will work will max offset..

Did you use the factory A/C bracket? My machine shop made the brackets to mount the A/C compressor that was given to us by Vintage Air @ the time.. Now the have a smaller A/c compressor

How far back did you have to cut the shifter hole from the original location?
I wanna say about 2 inches..

Thanks in Advance, nice to see your build. Great Job. Thank you!! We try to come up with new cool things!

syborg tt

10-02-2009, 10:25 AM

Yes we made our own to wheel simulator.. Used on other builds to order wheels & has worked out as a great tool!!!

Nice work. I have the one from wheel tech but i like the 3 mountnig positions better. Ron ( WMC Design ) & I have been playing with making a new version for years and I really like how beefy your is.

Cris@JCG

10-05-2009, 07:52 PM

Here are some custom pedals that were made to fit the Wilwood base!! They have adjustable pads & have the throttle pad in design!

Steve1968LS2

10-05-2009, 08:48 PM

Your custom billet stuff is just sick....

Cris@JCG

10-05-2009, 08:53 PM

Thank you!! Got some pcs we made for you @ the shop!!

Your custom billet stuff is just sick....

Lenie

10-05-2009, 09:02 PM

Man, I'm watching with envy. Great looking build.

tones2SS

10-06-2009, 06:20 AM

The pedals look killer!!
Keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

11-08-2009, 06:02 PM

Here is some update pics of inner fender well work we have done lately.. The chassis is Art Morrison with Vette control arms.. Next is design of the support bars from sub-frame to firewall.. I am thinking billet in 3 pcs!

KPC67

11-08-2009, 09:21 PM

looks great.
I would like to see how you stretch your quarters.. I am interested in that.

Cris@JCG

11-09-2009, 08:03 AM

I did a qtr panel stretch on the Camaro Performers Track Rat.. The tech article will be in January issue :D .. We will be stretching the front fenders next week..

looks great.
I would like to see how you stretch your quarters.. I am interested in that.

KPC67

11-09-2009, 11:20 AM

I did a qtr panel stretch on the Camaro Performers Track Rat.. The tech article will be in January issue :D .. We will be stretching the front fenders next week..

Cool, I subscribed to camaro performers but have not yet received any issues:( Hope i can get that one.

Cris@JCG

11-21-2009, 04:24 PM

Here is the throttle pad we just made for the fly by wire to match the clutch/brake pedals :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1010015.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1010013.jpg

tones2SS

11-22-2009, 11:25 AM

Awesome work guys!:thumbsup:

waynieZ

11-22-2009, 08:07 PM

Nice job its going to be a sweet ride.

KPC67

11-22-2009, 09:14 PM

Would you be interested in selling one of these? I just purchased a mount mate and am feeling a little ripped off:(
The car is looking great:thumbsup:
keep up the good work, and cool ideas!

T_Raven

11-23-2009, 01:36 AM

Awesome build. I love the wheel choice.

Cris@JCG

11-23-2009, 01:03 PM

Sorry to here that mount mate did not meet your expectations.. Check out the thread I started in wheels,tires,brakes!

Thanks for the compliments!

Would you be interested in selling one of these? I just purchased a mount mate and am feeling a little ripped off:(
The car is looking great:thumbsup:
keep up the good work, and cool ideas!

syborg tt

11-23-2009, 01:26 PM

Sorry to here that mount mate did not meet your expectations.. Check out the thread I started in wheels,tires,brakes!

Thanks for the compliments!

here is the link

Awesome tool.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=23823

Cris@JCG

11-23-2009, 04:00 PM

We needed front tire clearence so we grabbed our cut off wheel & started cutting :_paranoid

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1010033.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P10100322.jpg

KPC67

11-23-2009, 04:59 PM

Sweet! I want to do this to my car so I hope the article in Camaro Performers is a good one.:unibrow:

Cris@JCG

12-12-2009, 08:36 PM

This is what we have been up to this week! We finished modifying the front fenders & have been working on inner fender wells to get as much tire clearance as possible :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC100019.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC100020.jpg

Cris@JCG

12-12-2009, 08:43 PM

We just got our exhaust system today! We had some pipe bent as close as we needed for the X-pipe & had some custom mufflers made.. Stay tuned for the cool tools we will be machined to help us with exhaust fabrication & exhaust hangers :unibrow:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC110021.jpg

KPC67

12-12-2009, 09:16 PM

Cool updates, This car rocks! :thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

12-17-2009, 03:48 PM

We just finished all the fender & inner fender well modifications!!! Here are some pics of the car sitting at the lowest stance we can get it with the way the suspension is set up.. It needs to be lower!!! what do you guys think?? :unibrow:

67 & 68 Camaros with Firebirds have a taper towards the front & rear, so we cut & pulled to square of the look but also gave us more room for the tall tires.. Hopefully you can see it on the pics!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC160025.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC160026.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC160031.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC160033.jpg

I call this our front mini-tub!! We modified the inner fender wells to attain the most tire clearance we could get..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC160028.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC160030.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC160029.jpg

tones2SS

12-17-2009, 04:05 PM

Very nice. I like the "front" mini tubs!!:thumbsup:

gearheads78

12-17-2009, 08:49 PM

Very nice work. Inspiring!

Lenie

12-17-2009, 09:04 PM

Any of those fabricated pieces you choose not to use, feel free to ship them my way:unibrow: Nice work

camaro2nv

12-18-2009, 08:03 PM

Lovin it!

Chicken Louie

12-30-2009, 12:11 AM

Wicked looking bird!! Keep the pics coming :thumbsup:

KPC67

12-30-2009, 08:50 AM

Yeah Cool mods! I just read your quarter panel stretch in camaro performers. And I must have liked what I saw because I am still wanting to try this... We will see how it looks when I get my wheels, then I will decide.:lateral:

Cris@JCG

12-30-2009, 10:44 AM

Thank you! I will post some new pics tonight!

Wicked looking bird!! Keep the pics coming :thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

12-30-2009, 10:47 AM

Good luck! PM me if you need any help if attempt this modification..

Yeah Cool mods! I just read your quarter panel stretch in camaro performers. And I must have liked what I saw because I am still wanting to try this... We will see how it looks when I get my wheels, then I will decide.:lateral:

Cris@JCG

12-30-2009, 06:58 PM

We have been trying to get as much done on this 68 bird! Here is where we are @ this week on exhaust.. Currently working on desiging some exhaust hangers & this is what we have so far for welding on the pipes.. We will machine them out of stainless & hangers on the body to pipes will be billlet :unibrow:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC300006.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC300004.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/exhausthangerassemby-1.jpg

garickman

12-30-2009, 09:04 PM

Your work is amazing!

tones2SS

12-31-2009, 10:24 AM

Very nice.:thumbsup:

bentfab

12-31-2009, 11:14 AM

Cris@JCG

12-31-2009, 01:54 PM

You gave me an idea to run with!!! Wait till you see the rest of the machined pcs we are doing for this exhaust :D

Now you make hangers !!!!!

Cris@JCG

12-31-2009, 01:57 PM

Fresh off the CNC! We made these pcs out of 303 stainless !

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/PC300010.jpg

Cris@JCG

01-02-2010, 09:14 AM

We will be finalizing the design today on the exhaust hanger today to machine on Monday.. We will be machining a pin out of 17-4 stainless that the grommet will go between hangers just like a shock mount on a coilover :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/exhausthangerassemby-3.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/exhausthangerassemby-22.jpg

nvr2fst

01-02-2010, 09:37 AM

Nice idea Gonz,
Now go get that website done so you can start selling this stuff!

Cris@JCG

01-02-2010, 10:01 AM

Thank you!

I am working on gathering everthing required for the web site ASAP! Scott, our Admin on Lateral G will be doing the site for me!

Nice idea Gonz,
Now go get that website done so you can start selling this stuff!

Steve1968LS2

01-02-2010, 08:32 PM

Nice idea Gonz,
Now go get that website done so you can start selling this stuff!

Amen on that ... I keep telling him.. lol

waynieZ

01-03-2010, 02:43 PM

This stuff is sweet! Awesome job.

Cris@JCG

01-06-2010, 04:46 PM

Machine shop just completed all the components for the exhaust hangers :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1050019.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1050018.jpg

youthpastor

01-06-2010, 04:51 PM

man, that stuff in jewelry- very nice:thumbsup:

ironworks

01-06-2010, 05:37 PM

It looks awesome, But what exactly are you hanging that exhaust from that they have to be so long, and how heavy is your exhaust that it has to be that strong. Just curious. Cool lookin parts, just seems like WAY OVERKILL.

Cris@JCG

01-06-2010, 06:52 PM

Thanks Rodger! The hangers ended up being so long cause we are mounting to the side of the pipe instead of the top. Trying something different! This is overkill, I do agree with that statement but we like to make billet parts :unibrow: On the top we machined a 1/4 steel plate with mounting holes that we will weld to body & box.. We just don't want the exhaust moving since everthing is tight & dont want a rattling exhaust.

First exhaust we do here @ the shop that does not come pre-fab..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1060028.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1060021.jpg

It looks awesome, But what exactly are you hanging that exhaust from that they have to be so long, and how heavy is your exhaust that it has to be that strong. Just curious. Cool lookin parts, just seems like WAY OVERKILL.

Steve1968LS2

01-06-2010, 08:24 PM

Cris@JCG

01-08-2010, 03:36 PM

Just got our exhaust ladders in place!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1070001.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1070002.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1070003.jpg

70rs

01-08-2010, 03:50 PM

very nice!:thumbsup:

waynieZ

01-08-2010, 05:16 PM

X2 very nice..

DOOM

01-08-2010, 06:03 PM

Cris your the man wow !! Are you going to sell these??

GregWeld

01-08-2010, 06:11 PM

Wow -- I had to make those pics my new "pin ups"!:rofl:

96z28ss

01-08-2010, 06:36 PM

Doesn't the exhaust grow when it gets hot?
Those look to be pretty buff and solid. When you look under a car there is the shaft and rubber gromet and the shaft is about like over 1/2 inch longer so that it can slide and move.

Cris@JCG

01-08-2010, 07:09 PM

Doesn't the exhaust grow when it gets hot? yes

We have used this set up for sometime now on the pre-fab exhaust system we have done here @ the shop & had no problems with them.. The shaft with the nipple has never been a favorite of mine but will have them in both configurations..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/exhausthangerassemby-1.jpg

Doesn't the exhaust grow when it gets hot?
Those look to be pretty buff and solid. When you look under a car there is the shaft and rubber gromet and the shaft is about like over 1/2 inch longer so that it can slide and move.

Cris@JCG

01-08-2010, 07:11 PM

Thanks Mario! I will be selling these.. I will PM get you pricing..

Cris your the man wow !! Are you going to sell these??

Cris@JCG

01-16-2010, 04:52 PM

Getting our new radiator support set up today from AutoRad!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1150020.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1150021.jpg

tones2SS

01-16-2010, 04:54 PM

Very nice.
Looks good.:thumbsup:

GregWeld

01-16-2010, 05:00 PM

My buddy Pierre (He's Italian and his mother names him PIERRE - so I nicknamed him Frenchie) put an AutoRad in his 56 Chevy when we converted his big block from carb to 8 stack EFI -- that radiator and core support (polished) is a WORK OF ART.

Beautiful stuff!

Nice work Gonzo!

Lenie

01-16-2010, 07:56 PM

Amazing stuff Gonzo.

extralight

01-17-2010, 09:09 PM

Here are some custom pedals that were made to fit the Wilwood base!! They have adjustable pads & have the throttle pad in design!

Love all the projects you have going...especially the "fat bottom" camaro's". Any change your willing to sell a set of these pedals....I have the Wilwood set...reverse mount and I'm looking to replace the pedals.

Cris@JCG

01-17-2010, 09:33 PM

Thank you for the compliments! PM'ed you on the pedals

Love all the projects you have going...especially the "fat bottom" camaro's". Any change your willing to sell a set of these pedals....I have the Wilwood set...reverse mount and I'm looking to replace the pedals.

DFRESH

01-17-2010, 11:22 PM

Great, another artist!! You got skills brother---that is some cool stuff---I can feel my checking account scream the longer I keep looking at it all. I hope we never meet---:lol:

Doug

Steve1968LS2

01-18-2010, 08:39 AM

Great, another artist!! You got skills brother---that is some cool stuff---I can feel my checking account scream the longer I keep looking at it all. I hope we never meet---:lol:

Doug

Come on Doug.. just "one" sweet billet part... :unibrow:

Cris@JCG

01-18-2010, 08:31 PM

I am sure we will meet some day cause my billet parts are growing on you :D

Great, another artist!! You got skills brother---that is some cool stuff---I can feel my checking account scream the longer I keep looking at it all. I hope we never meet---:lol:

Doug

GregWeld

01-18-2010, 08:37 PM

Hey Chris -- you might say your billet parts are "cutting edge"... LOL

Cris@JCG

01-26-2010, 06:03 PM

We are looking at different ways for the tail panel for the exhaust tips.. This will probably the route we take.. Nothing like machining a solid pcs of steel!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/rearvalanceexhaustlayout.jpg

Chicken Louie

01-28-2010, 12:12 AM

Still in awe over the detail on the billet pieces. :thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

01-29-2010, 11:45 AM

Here is cool clamp that we made to retain the steering column!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1010051.jpg

Still in awe over the detail on the billet pieces. :thumbsup:

DOOM

01-29-2010, 02:17 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Cri s your friggin killing me!!!!!!!!!!!:wow:

Cris@JCG

01-29-2010, 06:49 PM

Just making your wish list bigger Mario!! :D :D :D

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Cri s your friggin killing me!!!!!!!!!!!:wow:

Cris@JCG

02-02-2010, 02:01 PM

Just finished machining & assembling hood hinges for this bird!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1010054.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1010057.jpg

tones2SS

02-02-2010, 04:03 PM

A.ROD

02-02-2010, 04:17 PM

Great project how much of a tub did you do, I did a 3" on my second gen but I'm not sure how big I can go i'm thinking about 315-35r-18. Why not throw a little boost to that bird that LS2 can take at least 8-10lbs of boost

customcam

02-02-2010, 06:06 PM

Sweeet They look cool!

GMracer

02-02-2010, 06:17 PM

Damn I love the detail in the machining! :thumbsup:
I wish I could get the hang out solid works. I'm steady in CAD but teaching myself Solidworks is proving to be difficult

Cris@JCG

02-02-2010, 07:31 PM

Thanks guys!! We got plenty more one off parts for this bird!

Those look great Chris. Good job as usual.:thumbsup:

Sweeet They look cool!

Damn I love the detail in the machining! :thumbsup:
I wish I could get the hang out solid works. I'm steady in CAD but teaching myself Solidworks is proving to be difficult

Cris@JCG

02-02-2010, 07:45 PM

We tubbed it & moved the frame rails to gain about 3 inches & loosen the qtr panel face to move it a bit to get these tires underneth it.. Have not tubbed a 2nd gen yet to answer that question for you, but I am sure that somebody else on this site can answer that one for you..

I have been trying to convince the owner for us to superchagre his LS2, but won't budge yet..

Great project how much of a tub did you do, I did a 3" on my second gen but I'm not sure how big I can go i'm thinking about 315-35r-18. Why not throw a little boost to that bird that LS2 can take at least 8-10lbs of boost

bentfab

02-02-2010, 09:07 PM

Not to shabby Cris.

Let's just call you ..... Gonzo's House of Billet

Cris@JCG

02-02-2010, 09:53 PM

Thanks Mark!

Pretty Damm good quote!! Gonna have to use that for Gonzo Engineering :D

Not to shabby Cris.

Let's just call you ..... Gonzo's House of Billet

syborg tt

02-03-2010, 08:18 AM

Cris@JCG

02-09-2010, 02:26 PM

We started hacking away on the rear bumper!! I like the Firebirds rear bumper shape.. We will see what this looks like when we are done :unibrow:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P2090002.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P2090001.jpg

Chicken Louie

02-09-2010, 02:47 PM

I would take on of those bumpers for my bird :yes: , Only if I lived closer.

Cris@JCG

02-09-2010, 02:55 PM

Already got a car in here from Toranto!! Wanna be my 2nd car from Canada??:D

I would take on of those bumpers for my bird :yes: , Only if I lived closer.

Cris@JCG

02-13-2010, 06:00 PM

GM's latest way to connect fuel lines & some hydraulic lines have a plastic quick disconnect fitting, especially the hydraulic thow out bearing on a T56 transmisson. We wanted to keep the quick disconnect on the thow out bearing but needed for it to be able to run a flexline for AN -4 fitting. Solution.. We machine up an aluminum fitting!!! Pic are not that great but hope you can see what what we did.. Also will looking @ better way to get to the top bleeder on the throw out bearing.. Got plenty more custom fittings coming for this build.. We will be plumbing in the next couple of weeks!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/DSCF1881.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/DSCF1886.jpg

GregWeld

02-13-2010, 06:18 PM

Cris --

For the bleeder on the '55 car I'm doing == I used a AN tee... and just put an AN cap on the one leg... was easy - and I could locate it anywhere it needed to be.

Nice idea on the quick connect hookup!

I wonder if the GM "bubble" quick connect would hold the pressure for the clutch? They're running 60 psi on the fuel system -- and 100 on the LS9 motors but I don't know if the LS9 is running the same fuel connections as the other LSx's are... I have a hydraulic GM bubble flare tool ---- and I bought an aluminum polished quick connect to AN -8 (might have been a 6) Male from Street and Performance (if I remember right)...

Of course the clutch is using -4 or -3 so the -6 might be too large and or create other "connection" issues...

Cris@JCG

02-13-2010, 06:54 PM

Great solution on the bleeder Greg!

The cool part about buying a motor & trans from Cleveland Parts is that you get everthing.. We got the brake/clutch pedals with the master cylinder & hoses.. We grabbed the hose that hooks up to the throw out bearing & dimensioned & machined exactly as the GM one.. so I don't see a problem with it holding the pressure per factory specs.. The only reason we made this fitting is because it nice to have the option for 90 or 45 deg fitting for the braided flex hose..

The last car we did we ordered the braided flex hose that Classic MTSP does in their conversions.. Worked great when plumbing the throw out bearing but we wanted options..

Cris --

For the bleeder on the '55 car I'm doing == I used a AN tee... and just put an AN cap on the one leg... was easy - and I could locate it anywhere it needed to be.

Nice idea on the quick connect hookup!

I wonder if the GM "bubble" quick connect would hold the pressure for the clutch? They're running 60 psi on the fuel system -- and 100 on the LS9 motors but I don't know if the LS9 is running the same fuel connections as the other LSx's are... I have a hydraulic GM bubble flare tool ---- and I bought an aluminum polished quick connect to AN -8 (might have been a 6) Male from Street and Performance (if I remember right)...

Of course the clutch is using -4 or -3 so the -6 might be too large and or create other "connection" issues...

Cris@JCG

03-05-2010, 12:21 PM

Here is the latest status on the bird.. We have rough finishes on the rear bumper with tail pipe openings.. We just finished the design on the tail pipe hangers & will have a pin to hold hangers with rubber o-rings to allow expansion of exhaust @ the rear.. When we machine these pcs I will post pic on how the concept works :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P2260036.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P3040045.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/RearTailPipeMountAssembly.jpg

tones2SS

03-05-2010, 03:48 PM

Looks great Cris. Lots of great innovative ideas coming from you guys!:thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

06-11-2010, 09:15 AM

We have been plumbing! Here is where we are @ so far..

Machining our own fitting, clamps, & distribution blocks..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0148.jpg

Designing & machining tools for bending..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0145.jpg

Machining banjo fittings & bolts..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0153.jpg

Machine our own filter retainer bracket.. I know.. I know.. We could have bought one!! :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0165.jpg

Some pics of the plumbing!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0166.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0167.jpg

tones2SS

06-11-2010, 09:49 AM

As usual, killer work Cris!:thumbsup:

GregWeld

06-11-2010, 10:28 AM

Can I tell ya sumthin'?

:rofl:

Wonderful!!!

pacificustoms

06-11-2010, 11:12 AM

Amazing! Great work! I love the way nothing hangs down and runs through the braces.

waynieZ

06-11-2010, 12:39 PM

I agree amazing work!

DOOM

06-11-2010, 03:45 PM

Cris......... Are you FRIGGIN kidding me!!!!!!!! WOW bro you are the man:hail: Now it looks like I'm going to really have to take you up on that offer and come down so you can show me how its done...:D

War

06-12-2010, 12:09 PM

Ok....I see alot more things I need from you Chris. Great job

Cris@JCG

06-14-2010, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys! But the credit on this one goes to my machinist who happens to be plumbing this Bird.. This is his first plumb job.. Imagine his 3rd or 4th job.. He will be a pro!

As usual, killer work Cris!:thumbsup:

Can I tell ya sumthin'?
:rofl:

Wonderful!!!

Amazing! Great work! I love the way nothing hangs down and runs through the braces.

I agree amazing work!

Thanks Mario! The offer still stands for a visit.. Just get your A$$ on a plane! :lol:

Cris......... Are you FRIGGIN kidding me!!!!!!!! WOW bro you are the man:hail: Now it looks like I'm going to really have to take you up on that offer and come down so you can show me how its done...:D

Jason- I am sure we have a few extra machined pcs lying around that we can set aside for your build :D

Ok....I see alot more things I need from you Chris. Great job

Cris@JCG

08-07-2010, 06:07 PM

Got some more pics on the plumbing! have been machining more custom fittings & tools for this Bird!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0302.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0301.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0299.jpg

This what we will machine this week.. Axle brake line retainers.. Steel base will be spot welded on axle tube & billet clamp will bolt on to retain it..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/AxleTubeWeldClamp-1.jpg

Tools!!! Here we have some benders in different radius that can make some nice transitions..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0307.jpg

GregWeld

08-07-2010, 10:24 PM

RIGHT THERE IS A MAN WITH SOME TOOLS --- BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY --- SOME SERIOUS SKILLS!

:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :woot:

Greg from Aus

08-08-2010, 04:26 AM

As Greg said, you really do have some talent and vision.

Greg

ANVIL1

08-08-2010, 07:43 AM

Cris,
This project keeps getting more interesting. I see a lot has been done since the last time I saw it. Love the plumbing work! There are a lot of nice little details everywhere on this car. :thumbsup:

tones2SS

08-08-2010, 08:36 AM

RIGHT THERE IS A MAN WITH SOME TOOLS --- BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY --- SOME SERIOUS SKILLS!

:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :woot:

You said it brother!:thumbsup:

tazzz2_ca

08-08-2010, 09:12 AM

Great work Cris,,,, this will be an awesome car when your finished with it bud...

waynieZ

08-08-2010, 01:43 PM

Simply amazing! I love the work you guys do.

Cris@JCG

08-09-2010, 08:24 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys!!! But it is all team effort here @ JCG.. I am lucky to have a group of guys that have some serious talents..

RIGHT THERE IS A MAN WITH SOME TOOLS --- BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY --- SOME SERIOUS SKILLS!

:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :woot:

As Greg said, you really do have some talent and vision.

Greg

Cris,
This project keeps getting more interesting. I see a lot has been done since the last time I saw it. Love the plumbing work! There are a lot of nice little details everywhere on this car. :thumbsup:

You said it brother!:thumbsup:

Great work Cris,,,, this will be an awesome car when your finished with it bud...

Simply amazing! I love the work you guys do.

Cris@JCG

10-29-2010, 06:45 PM

The Firebird has been under the knife!! We have been working on getting the front bumper to fit the front fenders & hood.. Should have it wrapped up by next week & off to the body shop.. We have a few more items in design for this car that will compliment the body mods...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0536.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0535.jpg

tones2SS

10-30-2010, 11:01 AM

Great work!:thumbsup:

70rs

10-30-2010, 02:20 PM

Great work!:thumbsup:

No kidding! That nose looks great!

Cris@JCG

12-28-2010, 03:05 PM

I bet you guys have been wondering what happen to this Firebird... It has been in the body shop!! We have a few parts in design for the grill inserts for the front bumper... & few other surprises for later!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0720.jpg

T_Raven

12-28-2010, 05:09 PM

tease

Cris@JCG

02-22-2011, 03:05 PM

We have been behind on updates on the Firebird.. Finally got it out of the body shop from the first stage of body work.. We have some fine tuning to do on the rear bumper & still have to figure out what we are doing with front head lights..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0942.jpg

Have been working on the firewall to sub-frame support bars with a new design on the for A/C bulkhead... Next is to get the plumbing finished, some custom valve covers, get the wiring in place, & whole bunch of things.. I am sure we will be coming out with a few new items..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0939.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0940.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0941.jpg

Since we are putting a back-up camera in the key hole.. We made this little lever that bolts in place of the blade for the key cylinder & will have some kind of cable pulling from the license plate/fuel access..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0943.jpg

The transmission on this car is out of a 2005 GTO.. so we ordered a B&M replacement shifter but did not like the way it held the shifter in place.. Made a new retaining plate.. with shifter access plate from the interior side..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0949.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0948.jpg

tones2SS

02-22-2011, 05:32 PM

Looks great Cris.

Chicken Louie

02-22-2011, 05:55 PM

Jon Clough

02-22-2011, 07:07 PM

nice build, suscribed

DIGI-TAILS

02-23-2011, 08:37 AM

Awesome built!!!:bow:

Cris@JCG

02-24-2011, 08:28 PM

Thanks guys!

Looks great Cris.

QUOTE=Jon Clough;334199]nice build, suscribed[/QUOTE]

Awesome built!!!:bow:

Work your way from the rear door gaps to the front sheet metal... Align your doors, assemble the front sheet metal & square, make sure the sub-frame with bushings are the ones that will be used on final assembly with radiator support,& then start cutting away..
We completely re-did the front corners on the fenders.. lots of removing & re-install.. cutting grinding & measuring.. & most important of all "PATIENTENCE" .. It will come together..

Your work on this bird blows me away!!:hail: Any tips on getting that nose to fit like that?

Cris@JCG

03-05-2011, 02:57 PM

I think I have told you guys before that when we design something & machine it .. We try to apply it in different applications.. The billet reservoirs have been a great item for us..

DSE Master cylinder with booster..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0975.jpg

Wilwood master cylinder direct mount..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0988.jpg

How about remote mount of the reservoirs!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0990.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0991.jpg

Here is another pulley we machined.. I think this will be the final one for this application.. Now we need to get the rest of the pulleys..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0992.jpg

dunnjun

03-05-2011, 06:26 PM

Cris, your gonna have to have a catalog for all your trick parts:thumbsup:

nvr2fst

03-06-2011, 01:59 AM

Outstanding work Cris, Top notch on the reservoirs. You planning on doing production on the pulleys also?

dxgxmx

03-06-2011, 08:35 PM

Looking very nice
Keep up the good work

Also looking if some of these are going to be available to the public.
Brake reservoirs or the ac bracket and pulleys

Cris@JCG

03-07-2011, 06:04 PM

I am working on getting the parts side of the business up & running..

I don't know about doing pulleys yet.. I have to find a track system that works best for the LS conversions I am doing to justify the cost of doing pulleys..

Here is what the remote reservoir bracket for clutch will be looking like for the DSE master cylinder set up..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/SingleReservoirAssembly.jpg

Cris, your gonna have to have a catalog for all your trick parts:thumbsup:

Outstanding work Cris, Top notch on the reservoirs. You planning on doing production on the pulleys also?

Looking very nice
Keep up the good work

Also looking if some of these are going to be available to the public.
Brake reservoirs or the ac bracket and pulleys

geberhard

03-14-2011, 01:46 PM

Amazing work!

Cris@JCG

04-24-2011, 10:59 AM

This Firebird has been the best car here @ the shop for desgin & prototype components.. We got more coming...

A/C drier bracket for AutoRad Radiator support..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1087.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1088.jpg

Fuel distrubution block for LS fuel rails & gage..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1085.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1089.jpg

We got some hose clamps coming for fuel, A/C, & spark plugs in delrin in design..

Ron in SoCal

04-24-2011, 01:33 PM

Cris - many thanks for the time yesterday in your shop. Seeing all these parts in person was like a drug. I was f'n high the whole ride home!

Also, that MOI converstion I had w you and your friends from Wilwood was very cool; almost better than the time we spent on my stuff :lol:...it's nice to get inside industry engineering once in a while vs. chatting it up at an event!

Cris@JCG

04-24-2011, 05:33 PM

Good to see that you enjoyed your visit Ron!

Dennis is one sharp mechanical engineer.. I have learned alot from him & keep discovering new things in our conversations with my other friend that visit on Saturday's..

Cris - many thanks for the time yesterday in your shop. Seeing all these parts in person was like a drug. I was f'n high the whole ride home!

Also, that MOI converstion I had w you and your friends from Wilwood was very cool; almost better than the time we spent on my stuff :lol:...it's nice to get inside industry engineering once in a while vs. chatting it up at an event!

Jay- The blocks are machined on inlet to -10 & the dual outlets to a -6 that are o-ringed or as Aeromotive would call ORB.. so the choices of buying fittings are open to your choice of fuel requirements.. This small qty. we ran are available to sell.. PM me in the next few days & will have pricing.. also will have pricing for the DSE master cylinder reservoir with insert..

Really like fuel distribution block Cris. Wish I had one of those when I plumbed my car and the other Camaro I just did. What are the port sizes. Are you going to be selling those? If so how much.

scherp69

04-24-2011, 09:20 PM

As always Chris...amazing work. A question for you though with the distribution block. I haven't gotten around to running my fuel lines, and am really not sure about plumbing a fuel injected car...but just wondering if that works with a return line. Would that work with a Rick's tank with in tank pump? I thought I've read that a Rick's tank needs a return line that's why I'm asking as I like those blocks.

tones2SS

04-25-2011, 06:17 PM

Great looking work and great looking fuel components Cris.:thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

04-26-2011, 08:42 AM

Mike-
WE are currently using the Rick's tanks with the Vaporwoks trays that use the 2010 Camaro fuel module.. What I like about it is that it requires no fuel return system & can support about 600 hp..

Here is a pic with the Rick's gas tank with a return system that we used a Aeromotive fuel regulator to loop it back to the gas tank on the Firebird..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0453-1.jpg

As always Chris...amazing work. A question for you though with the distribution block. I haven't gotten around to running my fuel lines, and am really not sure about plumbing a fuel injected car...but just wondering if that works with a return line. Would that work with a Rick's tank with in tank pump? I thought I've read that a Rick's tank needs a return line that's why I'm asking as I like those blocks.

Thanks Tony!

Great looking work and great looking fuel components Cris.:thumbsup:

bentfab

04-26-2011, 09:03 AM

WOW ! Those dis. blocks look real familiar ?

ErikLS2

04-26-2011, 05:16 PM

Cris,

What brand are those black AN fittings and hose? Does that hose have the Teflon liner?

scherp69

04-26-2011, 06:32 PM

Cris@JCG

04-27-2011, 09:18 AM

They might have some similarities to yours or other in the market.. but we make them to what we require here @ the shop.. For the most part it is easy for us to make any custom fitting or distribution blocks for fuel, brake, or A/C..

WOW ! Those dis. blocks look real familiar ?

Erik- We use Summit brand fittings & hoses.. They are private label by one of the top manufactures of fittings & hoses.. We save a few bucks by using Summit brand fittings.. Custom plumbing can be expensive.. No teflon liner on the hose..

Cris,

What brand are those black AN fittings and hose? Does that hose have the Teflon liner?

Good to see that it helped you Mike..

That's a cool way to do that. Definitely saves having to run the extra line the entire length of the car. I'm going to save that picture that in my 'ways to do things' file. Thanks for posting that.

Cris@JCG

07-22-2011, 12:57 PM

The Firebird has been getting a serious nose job!! It has been allot of work to get the lines as good as you see them in the pics.. got more coming! billet honey comb inserts that will bolt on to the orginal plastic headlight grills.. We even machined some mock up pcs...
The cold air box is almost complete.. Machine shop should have one more piece I need to complete it & mount it...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1351.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1352.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1353.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1354.jpg

70rs

07-22-2011, 02:56 PM

Wow Cris, super nice lines on that beak. I have seen & heard how hard it is to get those noses all dialed in. that one looks really good.

WSSix

07-22-2011, 05:53 PM

Another great job and car Cris. The cold air intake looks cool.

Ron in SoCal

07-22-2011, 06:20 PM

Wow Cris, super nice lines on that beak. I have seen & heard how hard it is to get those noses all dialed in. that one looks really good.

You should see it in person Eric. Pics can not do it justice!

70rs

07-22-2011, 08:50 PM

You should see it in person Eric. Pics can not do it justice!

If I ever have the chance for a shop tour, this is one I would not pass up.

Cris@JCG

07-23-2011, 07:08 PM

Cold air induction mock up! We will finish it up later this week

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1359.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1363.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1360.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IntakeAssembly.jpg

GoolsbyCustoms

07-23-2011, 09:26 PM

Really cool setup on the cold air

killer67

07-24-2011, 12:46 AM

CAI is so slick Cris

Cris@JCG

07-24-2011, 11:03 AM

Eric- You are always welcome to stop on by! Talk to you soon..

If I ever have the chance for a shop tour, this is one I would not pass up.

Thanks you! I was not going to run a tube to the side with filter on this car.. I know what I wanted by had to convince the owner to let us do it..

Really cool setup on the cold air

CAI is so slick Cris

tones2SS

07-25-2011, 06:38 PM

Great stuff one again.
That cold air set up is killer!:yes:

Lenie

07-25-2011, 09:14 PM

GOOOONZOOOOOO!:hail: :hail: :hail:

scottysimp7

07-25-2011, 09:15 PM

Frickin' lovin it! :thumbsup:

Firebird-Geek

08-09-2011, 09:41 PM

Cris@JCG

08-10-2011, 08:09 AM

It would take some work to get to look good for chrome plating... I have only had to do one custom bumper for chrome plating .. DA sanding, good set of files.. & of course a good chrome plater.. They suck here in CA..

Question.... How hard would it be getting the bumper this smooth and sculpted but able to be chromed?
I really like the look of the chrome bumper on the car... but would really like to give the front a cleaner look.

GregWeld

08-10-2011, 08:18 AM

They suck here in CA..

Cris -- You need to start to use Sherms - in Sacramento. Get them to copper - send it back and you block the copper - if it needs more they'll copper again and you repeat the blocking... all of this is spelled EXPEN$IVE...

Chrome is like paint - it's only as good as the work underneath it. :

Cris@JCG

08-11-2011, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the info Greg! I know that getting a custom bumper to look perfect is alot of work & will be expensive!

Maybe we can convince the owner of the Bird to chrome plate this air box :D

All we need to finish this box is weld the inserts on the opening & maybe a ring to hold the mesh in place!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1425.jpg

Cris -- You need to start to use Sherms - in Sacramento. Get them to copper - send it back and you block the copper - if it needs more they'll copper again and you repeat the blocking... all of this is spelled EXPEN$IVE...

Chrome is like paint - it's only as good as the work underneath it. :

tones2SS

08-11-2011, 06:46 PM

Wow, that looks great Cris. Nicely done.

Cris@JCG

08-13-2011, 02:36 PM

coolwelder62

08-13-2011, 02:44 PM

Cris looks very cool.If you don't stop - your going to boil your brain.:lol:

Cris@JCG

11-12-2011, 05:33 PM

Well. Now that we are thru the SEMA crunch.. time to move on the Firebird..

Got a battery tray done for the Optima battery this week.. Got a few more machine pcs coming soon!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1729.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1730.jpg

We got a center dash layout.. We start cutting up & fabricating this new center piece for the dash.. Got some cool ideas for the center console.. Dual cup holders.. for the front & rear .. This one is getting rear seats..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/DashCenterPanelLayout.jpg

Bryce

11-13-2011, 09:31 AM

Cris,

Who does all of you CAD designs?

Are you using any laser scanners to pick up dimensions?

Cris@JCG

11-13-2011, 10:01 AM

We do.. I have one specific guy that is all he does for JCG.. Another that designs & machines prototypes, & a few engineers that consult on our designs.. JCG is fortunate to have a great group guys on that portion of the the business..

All by hand @ this point Bryce.. Got some cool things coming soon that we will be using a sub-contracted rapid prototyping company..

Cris,

Who does all of you CAD designs?

Are you using any laser scanners to pick up dimensions?

Bryce

11-13-2011, 10:18 AM

We do.. I have one specific guy that is all he does for JCG.. Another that designs & machines prototypes, & a few engineers that consult on our designs.. JCG is fortunate to have a great group guys on that portion of the the business..

All by hand @ this point Bryce.. Got some cool things coming soon that we will be using a sub-contracted rapid prototyping company..

VERY COOL!

The reason I ask is because thats what I get to do for a living.

Cris@JCG

11-17-2011, 05:48 PM

Got a little progress going on this week..

Got the speaker package tray mounts done..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1750.jpg

Got the dash cut up & doing a layout of how eveything will be looking & mounting..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1752.jpg

coolwelder62

11-17-2011, 06:18 PM

Very Cool.:thumbsup:

GregWeld

11-17-2011, 07:32 PM

Ever the "remodeler" !!

Looks good Cris!

Cris@JCG

11-19-2011, 04:26 PM

This Firebird continues to be a test bed for JCG prototypes.. Shifter lever with shifter ball.. got some new configurations coming on both items..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1758.jpg

wellis77

11-20-2011, 12:42 AM

Very nice Cris. How 'bout testing a JCG pistol grip on the Mopar you've got coming in...

BigEddie

11-20-2011, 06:09 AM

Wow...just Wow. Can't believe I've been missing out on this thread.
Subscribed!!!!!

Cris@JCG

11-20-2011, 09:53 AM

We will be taking a look @ it!

Very nice Cris. How 'bout testing a JCG pistol grip on the Mopar you've got coming in...

seancarole

11-20-2011, 06:46 PM

We here @ the shop are very proud of this cold air box.. We will now be fabricating more with aluminum.. We came out with a total of 8 billet machined pcs on this box..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1428.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1434.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1432.jpg

Can you post more pics of the front bumper like the bottom pic full view and more side shots? You guys have some amazzzzing skills! Can't wait to see this new grill.

Sinco

11-21-2011, 04:46 AM

Subscribed

Cris@JCG

12-21-2011, 11:24 PM

The center piece had to change on the dash.. The owner wanted a big face navigation stereo & the other face we fabricated was not working due to it hitting the A/C system.. So we came up with this one.. The billet face plate will be machined next week.. Using USB port & 12 volt out of 2010 Silverado..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1865.jpg

Chicken Louie

12-22-2011, 06:17 AM

Very Cool Idea!!! Love this build!!!:thumbsup:

DIGI-TAILS

12-22-2011, 10:07 AM

Nice progress!!! :thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

12-22-2011, 11:02 AM

Thank you! Just ordered some aluminum to start the console fabrication..

Very Cool Idea!!! Love this build!!!:thumbsup:

Nice progress!!! :thumbsup:

tones2SS

12-22-2011, 06:01 PM

Great stuff Cris.
Did you guys fabricate that shift ball & shifter?

Cris@JCG

12-31-2011, 05:52 PM

Saturdays are always good for us around here @ the shop.. The machine shop always comes in with our new pcs we need to keep projects moving forward! Happy New year!

The A/C plate will get e-coated.. then we will laser engrave the control functions..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1910.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1911.jpg

coolwelder62

12-31-2011, 08:10 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

mdprovee

12-31-2011, 09:09 PM

Cris, once again some amazing work.

Kendall Burleson

01-02-2012, 07:54 PM

Love it keep it coming outstanding work Chris:hail: :hail:

BBC71Nova

01-02-2012, 08:16 PM

Show off :D

settintrendz

01-03-2012, 01:16 AM

Looks awesome Chris... As usuall:thumbsup:

Bryce

01-03-2012, 08:26 AM

Cris,

You should start building your stretched front fenders (in the shop free time) and sell them. Even a stretched quarter panel would be cool.

Cris@JCG

01-03-2012, 03:04 PM

Thank you! But this idea was a joint one from me & the owner..

Cris, once again some amazing work.

Thank you sir!

Love it keep it coming outstanding work Chris:hail: :hail:

A little bit! :lol:

Show off :D

Thank you! Digging the work you are doing on the 70 El Camino..

Looks awesome Chris... As usuall:thumbsup:

Funny you should mention that Bryce! let's just say I got something coming here pretty soon!

Cris,

You should start building your stretched front fenders (in the shop free time) and sell them. Even a stretched quarter panel would be cool.

ProPont

01-03-2012, 04:49 PM

Your workmanship and part design is outstanding. Always enjoy reading your updates. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

LSfan70s

01-05-2012, 04:30 PM

Best front end ever!!!
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0535.jpg

Subscribing :thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

01-17-2012, 06:13 PM

These parts showed up last Saturday & didn't even know they were on the car till yesterday.. The owner said you haven't looked under the hood lately.. :lol: Down bar x-braces!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1954.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1955.jpg

WE have been plugging away on getting the center console fabricated.. WE have been constructing the frame out of aluminum.. It is taking a nice shape to it..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1958.jpg

This Firebird is getting a seat in the back.. so we are getting cup holders in the rear..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1959.jpg

KPC67

01-17-2012, 06:28 PM

looking great as usual. The cup holders are a must for sure. The passengers will need a place to put their beverages while their hands are in the air, and they are screaming at the top of their lungs..... better make them deep :woot:

tones2SS

01-17-2012, 06:30 PM

Cool. Cup holders in the rear as well! Great work and updates Cris.

coolwelder62

01-17-2012, 09:07 PM

:thumbsup:

mdprovee

01-18-2012, 10:32 AM

Cris as always great design and amazing work.

Cris@JCG

01-19-2012, 09:44 AM

Good to see that you guys like what were doing with the console..

Here is a glimpse of the front console plate.. cup holders, shifter opening, & power window switches..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/FirebirdFrontCenterConsoleBezel.jpg

looking great as usual. The cup holders are a must for sure. The passengers will need a place to put their beverages while their hands are in the air, and they are screaming at the top of their lungs..... better make them deep :woot:

Cool. Cup holders in the rear as well! Great work and updates Cris.

:thumbsup:

Cris as always great design and amazing work.

Cris@JCG

02-11-2012, 06:45 PM

Finally got around to wrapping up the console!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2029.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2031.jpg

groovyjay

02-12-2012, 03:08 AM

Jaw dropping stuff! I could hang out in your shop all day and night and just be in awe of all the amazing stuff you guys do. :thumbsup:

Sinco

02-12-2012, 12:07 PM

Looking good!

mild2wild

02-12-2012, 12:51 PM

Console looks great.

Cris@JCG

02-16-2012, 09:43 AM

Thanks for the props guys but without the owner of this Bird our vision would not be a reality..

The car is getting close to tear down for final body work & paint... Carter Hickman is working on a rendering for paint scheme..

Jaw dropping stuff! I could hang out in your shop all day and night and just be in awe of all the amazing stuff you guys do. :thumbsup:

Looking good!

Console looks great.

67rstbkt

02-16-2012, 02:29 PM

outstanding build, and that front-end fitment is unbelievable. I wish I could get mine to fit that well.

tones2SS

02-16-2012, 06:32 PM

That looks killer Cris. Very nice.

Cris@JCG

03-15-2012, 09:58 PM

Carter has been working on a rendering for us to see the paint scheme!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/JCG_68test8.jpg

Spiffav8

03-15-2012, 10:53 PM

Carter has been working on a rendering for us to see the paint scheme!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/JCG_68test8.jpg

Sharpest looking Firebird I've ever seen.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Chicken Louie

03-16-2012, 07:02 AM

I like it!!!

Your work amazes me!

LanceL

03-16-2012, 07:50 AM

Wow, what a car and I love the rendering and colors!! Bad ass

Sieg

03-16-2012, 08:09 AM

Sharpest looking Firebird I've ever seen.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I agree. The way the wheel/tires blend into the body panels may be the best I've ever seen. Great work gentlemen. :thumbsup:

CRCRFT78

03-16-2012, 09:30 AM

I think of MotiV8r when I look at the rendering. The work is outstanding but the colors looks a little bland to me. I guess I just have to wait and see the finished product and hope it wows me.

Cris@JCG

04-04-2012, 07:26 PM

Here is what we have been up to so far on the radiator support to bumper fill panel... Got a few more pcs being designed & machined for this portion of the project... The goal is make it where we can diassemble it when we need to service something in front of the car!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2333.jpg

seancarole

04-04-2012, 08:56 PM

UHHH that nose is killer! I would love to have one of those aluminum core supports to how much weight do shave off with the core supports ?

syborg tt

04-05-2012, 07:37 AM

Love the nose detail

captainofiron

04-05-2012, 03:13 PM

I'm glad my keyboard is waterproof because I just drooled all over it

tones2SS

04-05-2012, 06:31 PM

Awesome stuff Cris. Love that nose cover.

geberhard

04-11-2012, 12:15 PM

Cris and JCG gang, simply WOW! I cna not believe I missed this threda this long. Amazing work and get her done so we can start ordering some stuff for out junker birds :)

Gui

paulh

05-07-2012, 11:33 AM

Any update? Best looking nose I have ever seen.

Cris@JCG

05-07-2012, 11:53 AM

Here is a small update... We have the fab work pretty much completed on the radiator to bumper filler panel... We still have a few pcs in design to machine but we are close.. Notice that we have a billet spring plunger in the center instead of just a spring... All the work kind of matches the bumper to hood beak..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2405.jpg

We also started doing the back seat in the car to get a feel of what we need to do to match the console.. I think we will have to alter a few things.. JCG now has an in house interior guy.. That means my builds have to no longer go out for sub-contract work...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2406.jpg

Chicken Louie

05-07-2012, 11:59 AM

Outstanding! :hail: I really like the the nose and close out panel work. I can't wait to see the next updates!

FreddieCougar

05-07-2012, 12:01 PM

Great work, as always, Cris! Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Tim

geberhard

05-07-2012, 12:16 PM

Really digging all the details! BTW what mirrors are those you guys are planning to use?

tones2SS

05-07-2012, 06:42 PM

Wow, great stuff Cris.

Al Moreno

05-07-2012, 09:38 PM

That's going to be one nice 68 bird! Thanks for post Chris. Love your guys work :hail:

seancarole

08-06-2012, 08:26 PM

Cris@JCG

08-06-2012, 09:41 PM

We are currently on the final stages of the body work.. Hoping to have the car in the paint shop in a few weeks.. As parts are coming off they are getting powder coated ready for assembly... The SEMA thrash will be in full force in Sept..

Any updates on this Beast

Cris@JCG

08-15-2012, 07:13 PM

Firebird is in the body shop for final body work.. We should be in paint in a few weeks!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2616.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2617.jpg

captainofiron

08-16-2012, 06:48 AM

man seeing those pics really gets my gear head juices flowing.

If only I had more time and money...

tones2SS

08-16-2012, 06:28 PM

If only I had more money...

You said it.

Cris@JCG

08-25-2012, 08:53 AM

Got the underside of the Firebird done yesterday.. Going to the paint shop on Monday.. Got parts going to powder coating, Painting, & anodizing all over the place on Monday.. The upholstery shop is working on panels & seats.. Looking forward to getting this Bird assembled..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2648.jpg

Rick D

08-25-2012, 09:25 AM

Cris just went through the whole thread again. Love what you've done with this one :thumbsup:

Do you have any more pictures of the rear rails? What did you use to move them in rectangular tubing or are they fabed together? I'm going todo the same with my rear rails and looking for other ideas on how to do it. Thanks and keep the pictures coming.

Also did you ever come up with making some more of the firewalls for the first gens??? :cheers:

Cris@JCG

08-27-2012, 01:34 PM

I will see what I have on the pic side for you Rick... They are fab'ed up frame rails....

Firewalls are @ a stop right now... but will say they are looking @ stamping them for me right now..

Cris just went through the whole thread again. Love what you've done with this one :thumbsup:

Do you have any more pictures of the rear rails? What did you use to move them in rectangular tubing or are they fabed together? I'm going todo the same with my rear rails and looking for other ideas on how to do it. Thanks and keep the pictures coming.

Also did you ever come up with making some more of the firewalls for the first gens??? :cheers:

Cris@JCG

09-09-2012, 11:20 AM

We got interior work going on right now... Freddy my new interior guy is doing a great job so far...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2689.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2690.jpg

slownova

09-09-2012, 12:31 PM

That a gnx fender? Interior looks awesome!

WSSix

09-09-2012, 01:33 PM

Looks great Cris!

seancarole

12-31-2012, 05:44 PM

Any updates?

Cris@JCG

01-03-2013, 02:13 PM

Coming soon!

Any updates?

Cris@JCG

01-18-2013, 04:44 PM

Small update! The car is back from getting painted... Curretly working on getting all suspension pcs ready for assembly.. Engine & trans sitting on a dolly for install.. Wheels & tires getting mounted today.. Wheels were disassembled.. Sporting new colors!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3055.jpg

Ron in SoCal

01-18-2013, 05:45 PM

Nice paint Cris :cool:

AtomicFirebird

01-18-2013, 05:57 PM

Love the Firebird

Chicken Louie

01-22-2013, 03:47 PM

Can't wait to see this one all buttoned up.:thumbsup:

Al Moreno

01-22-2013, 11:12 PM

Cris, just went through the 25 pages again and all I can say is WOW, the more I look, the more I see. Great attention to detail!

Are you coming down for GNRS?

Cris@JCG

01-23-2013, 08:48 PM

Thanks again for the props you give us Al.. but my crew is what makes it all possible!

Currently we all are on 10 hr work days with Saturdays also.. So I will not be making it to the GNRS.. but if I can escape.. I will not pass up the opportunity to see Rad Rides 69 Torino.. Sunday Maybe!

Cris, just went through the 25 pages again and all I can say is WOW, the more I look, the more I see. Great attention to detail!

Are you coming down for GNRS?

Cris@JCG

02-02-2013, 06:04 PM

Got some assembly going on the Bird... Firewall & Underdash..

Got this cool pcs made for the neutral safety switch & brake lights for the Wilwood pedals...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3094_zps51edf9e5.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3100_zps0c51b7d6.jpg

Firewall assembly.. Nice to see all the cool pcs we made for this car come together..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3097_zps7a3604ca.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3098_zpsd0ae453c.jpg