1973 Camaro - Autocross / Street Car project

[coolwelder62]

Thank's I will ask the paint wholesaler about it.Look's great.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Brian.:thumbsup:

[rvorous]

man this build is picking up speed! Are you going to have a passenger seat???

[73CPCAMARO]

man this build is picking up speed! Are you going to have a passenger seat???

We have been working hard the last few weeks. We are probably about 2 - 3 weeks from going to the paint shop.

It will have two road race seats with 5 point harnesses. I plan on giving a lot of rides. :D

[conekiller13]

If I'm ever where You are or vice versa I hope I can get one....:bow:

[73CPCAMARO]

If I'm ever where You are or vice versa I hope I can get one....:bow:

You got it! Next year, you need to come down to an American Autocross Series event. The best courses and 5 runs.

[conekiller13]

Where do they run at?

You should come up to one of our Oregon Region SCCA events at the Hampton Mills site in Packwood Wa. Two days with 6-8 or maybe more runs each day on an almost one mile (55-70sec) course. We do about three weekend events a year there not including National Tour.


Take a look here for some cool pictuers of the site and cars........I can't seem to copy any here, just little red x's
The second to the last picture on the loer right on page one is what I'm racing this year.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shetha/sets/72157605147665424/

[73CPCAMARO]

Where do they run at?

You should come up to one of our Oregon Region SCCA events at the Hampton Mills site in Packwood Wa. Two days with 6-8 or maybe more runs each day on an almost one mile (55-70sec) course. We do about three weekend events a year there not including National Tour.


Take a look here for some cool pictuers of the site and cars........I can't seem to copy any here, just little red x's
The second to the last picture on the loer right on page one is what I'm racing this year.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shetha/sets/72157605147665424/


I have heard of the great events held in your part of the world. I hope to go up there next year.

Nice EP Mazda. I am fortunate to run with Tom Ellam and Dwayne Komush in EP in Nor Cal.

Here is a link to AAS : http://www.americanauto-x.com/

[conekiller13]

Any new pics?

[waynieZ]

Excelent work. It looks great.

[73CPCAMARO]

Any new pics?

We took a couple weeks off the Camaro as we got very busy in the shop. Tomorrow we will be going back to it. The front end needs to get finished up. Hopefully, the car will be ready to be painted by the end of next week. I should have some good progress shots to post in a few days.

[conekiller13]

We took a couple weeks off the Camaro as we got very busy in the shop. Tomorrow we will be going back to it. The front end needs to get finished up. Hopefully, the car will be ready to be painted by the end of next week. I should have some good progress shots to post in a few days.

.........well? :willy:

[73CPCAMARO]

.........well? :willy:

I will post some progress shots tomorrow. We have the front end on and gaps are lined up. We are in the process of final body work on the front and then finish off the flares. :D

[conekiller13]

Still waiting impatiently:willy:

[73CPCAMARO]

Sorry for the delay on the photos. We have done a lot of work and photos just don't show all of it. Here is where we are at now. The flares will be completed in the next couple days. Reworking the flares has taken a lot of time. Getting the gaps perfect has also taken a lot of time. We are working hard at getting the car into the paint shop for next week. So much work!!

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3280.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3275.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3273.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3272.jpg

[Cris@JCG]

Can't wait to see it in paint Brian!! Hurry up.. its a race car.. don't need perfect gaps!:D

[tones2SS]

Car is looking good. I can imagine how awesome it's going to look with paint on it.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Brian it lookin real nice.Cant wait to see more.:thumbsup: Scott

[AMarchant]

My dream car, looks great! Cannot wait to see more.

:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

Still lookin awesome:thumbsup: Can't wait to see more.

[AMPZZ28]

How much would it cost to have the same tubeular work done on my 70?

[73CPCAMARO]

How much would it cost to have the same tubeular work done on my 70?

My suggestion is to contact Mike Maier at www.maierracing.com. He did all the work and he can give you an idea. Sorry not to give you a dollar amount. I had a lot of work done by Mike and I do not know the breakdown of just the cage.

[73CPCAMARO]

We spent this week reworking the left side fender flare to match our final product on the right side. The flares have been reworked a few times, each time getting better and better until we got what we wanted. Here are some photos showing the flare on the left side that we did not like and what we ended up with to have matching flares that we are very happy with.

Old flare:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3259.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3260.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3263.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3264.jpg

Final results that we are happy with:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3304.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3306.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3273.jpg

[tones2SS]

Now those are some fender flares!:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

I think the word aggressive doesn't quite do it justice......

[frojoe]

I think the word aggressive doesn't quite do it justice......

Not even baby-eating either... it could consume medium-sized children with little effort.

[PatoRuzRS73]

Any updates?? need pics

[73CPCAMARO]

We have been doing all the little things to finalize the body before paint. Of course, we did a few more things we did not count on. We did not like the cowl hood with the large spine down the center. It was also a bit uneven from the mold. The drivers side of the cowl was cut down and we made the top flat with a small body line down the center. The front nose is also near completion. All the lines where the nose pieces butt up against the fenders and nose extention are bonded and seams removed. The fiberglass deck lid with the molded spoiler was also modified. We added reinforcement to the spoiler and gave it more of a finished look.
A variety of other small custom items have been added.

Here is the hood before the modification

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_2530-1.jpg

Grinding down the raised body line

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3335.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3307.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3336.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3351.jpg

Primed after modification

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3386.jpg

Deck lid modification

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3355.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3391.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3331.jpg


Big front meats under the new flare

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3390.jpg

More to come next week

[tones2SS]

WOW! Looking good guys! I like the smoothed out hood. That front tire is ENORMOUS!:wow: :thumbsup:

[carbuff]

Brian,

I searched but didn't find it. Can you tell us what those hood latches are? Those look pretty interesting.

Thanx!

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian,

I searched but didn't find it. Can you tell us what those hood latches are? Those look pretty interesting.

Thanx!

Here you go. I wanted to keep them low profile.

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=3038-003

[conekiller13]

Mmmmm Pegasus......one of My favorite candy stores......

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Hi Brian,

Looks good. I never liked the peak in the center and the swoop the cowl hoods have.

What type of bonding agent are you using for the fiberglass?

you guys are good
Vince

[66LS7]

Brian this thing is going to be awesome! I really like the new fender flares.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Brian, I may have missed it but what color are you going to be painting our car.You are putting a ton of work in on this thing.And it really going to awesome.:thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian, I may have missed it but what color are you going to be painting our car.You are putting a ton of work in on this thing.And it really going to awesome.:thumbsup:

It is going to be a very bright and deep orange with a single black stripe. No metallic or pearl in the orange. I want a solid orange that screams muscle. It is brighter and deeper than hugger orange.

[coolwelder62]

Will the stripe be flat or gloss black.I like that look.The one DSE did on JR's camaro was I thought about doing if I paint mine silver.I think a satin black look's great.Orange will really pop.Can't wait to see the color over the flare's.:thumbsup: :hail:

[carbuff]

Here you go. I wanted to keep them low profile.

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=3038-003

Ah, thanx. I like those, may consider them instead of pins myself...

[73CPCAMARO]

Hi Brian,

Looks good. I never liked the peak in the center and the swoop the cowl hoods have.

What type of bonding agent are you using for the fiberglass?

you guys are good
Vince

Vince,

We used Kent's Chemweld-45. The Kent line has been used in our shop for a while and we really like it.

Brian

[73CPCAMARO]

Will the stripe be flat or gloss black.I like that look.The one DSE did on JR's camaro was I thought about doing if I paint mine silver.I think a satin black look's great.Orange will really pop.Can't wait to see the color over the flare's.:thumbsup: :hail:

The stripe will be a satin black and over the roof. It should look really mean. The roof is so low, the stripe will be very visable, even for the vertically challenged.

Brian

[coolwelder62]

Can't wait to see it painted.Really nice build.:thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

Parts are coming off after final fit and going into the paint shop for final prime and block before paint! :D The rest of the car will be in the paint shop by Friday.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3406.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3407.jpg

[coolwelder62]

ALL right,that's what I am talking about.Can't wait.Brian please email the first shot's of fresh paint.Lookin real good.Scott.:thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

can't wait. :thumbsup:

[Procharmo]

I can't wait either. It's not my car but I feel eager to throw it into a 90deg turn at 80mph just to feel those massive tyres grip. Great focus on keeping it original looking but outrageously modified...

[tones2SS]

That's awesome. Getting closer!:thumbsup:

[PatoRuzRS73]

Any update???? need to se some pics.!!!:D

[73CPCAMARO]

Any update???? need to se some pics.!!!:D

I plan on showing more photos next week.

Here is a tease. We now have orange! :D

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3537.jpg

[coolwelder62]

MAN!!! You must give us more.:lol:

[tones2SS]

SWEET!!:yes:

[Lemons]

Can't wait. One of my favorite builds for sure.

Chris

[conekiller13]

:willy:

[BritishGreen68]

crazy crazy crazy! I love what you did with the hood especially...

[73CPCAMARO]

We are on a roll with the application of the final color. All the parts are painted off the car. Once everything is painted, we will assemble the body parts and ship it back to the home shop for final assembly. We are using PPG's Envirobase Waterborne paint. We use PPG exclusively and it is amazing paint. When we converted a couple years ago from solvent to water, we were nervous at first. It has proven to be much better then solvent based paint.

Here are some recent shots of the hood and doors. More to come....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3538.jpg

The satin black stripe will be applied later.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3540.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3541.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3544.jpg

[coolwelder62]

WOW,WOW,WOW!!! That is amazing.Awesome.Look's great.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

WOW,WOW,WOW!!! That is amazing.Awesome.Look's great.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

^^What he said. Awesome.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[ScotI]

Can't wait to see it progress. Those flared fenders & qtrs should look sweet!

[coolwelder62]

Brian,You must work faster.The wait to see the finished product is KILLING me. Your first autocross need's to be here in the midwest so I can see the car in person.:lol: :thumbsup: Scott

[PatoRuzRS73]

AWESOME:hail: can´t wait to see more!!!

[73CPCAMARO]

The front clip is getting close to getting painted. We primed it and it will be removed for final prep tomorrow. The body will be painted on Friday and the nose next week or two. By the end of November we should have the complete car all painted and put together.

Here is a photo of the front clip.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3547.jpg

[tgvettes]

can't wait to see this one done. I love 2nd Gens and this is the perfect color for one

Tonny

[DaculaWeather]

Awesome build up! I had a 1970 CP Firebird back in the '80's. Like yours it had a completely removable fiberglass front end (all from Herb Adams) but that's where the comparison stops! http://www.crystalridge.net/cars/70formulafb.htm

Can't wait to see you at the Nationals! :thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

The body is now orange! After days of blocking, our prep department released the car to the painters today and it got shot color. We are very happy with the results. The black stripe will be painted later in the week.

Here are a couple photos of the bright ass orange!

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3580.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3578.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3582.jpg

[srh3trinity]

I am not usually into orange, but that looks nice. I bet you can't wait to see it in the sun.

[qship510]

So ORANGE, so beautiful! :cool:

[Jtomas801]

That color looks awesome, can't wait to see it tear up the track!

Thanks,
Jon

[70TWO NOVA]

Awesome project! its coming along real nice. Its gonna turn some serious heads when you guys are finished! :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Looking good Brian! Can't wait to see this car assembled & going down the track!

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Looks awesome Brian. Should look great out in the sunlight.:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

That really Pops! Really looking forward to seeing this one done.

[awr68]

Looks great! There's just something about an orange second gen!!!! :drool:

[73CPCAMARO]

The Camaro is going home!

Everything is painted but the nose piece, and that will be done soon. We took the car home today to install the engine and transmission. Once that is in, the Camaro will come back to the body shop to install the nose.

Here are a few photos. More to come.

Removing the car from the jig. It has been on there for about 3 years!

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3598.jpg

Going home!

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3600.jpg

[wiedemab]

0ooooooooooooooohhhh, Me likey!

:thumbsup:

[frojoe]

...abso-freaking-lutely gorgeous. If I wanted/had a 2nd gen, I'd want it to look exactly like that... can't wait for the reassembly pics!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[bbr]

Awesome colour !!

[coolwelder62]

Lookin good Mr. Brian!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

looks real good. glad to see you kept the side markers.


that rear flare blends in with the body just right.


vince

[mdprovee]

Looks great Brian, do you autocross locally? Would love to see it in action.

[66LS7]

Brian that looks awesome, I even kinda like the color.:D

[73CPCAMARO]

Looks great Brian, do you autocross locally? Would love to see it in action.

I have autocrossed in Nor Cal for about 25 years. I have autocrossed our 65 Corvette most of that time and the Camaro will be out there this spring. We will be from Mather if they run there this year to Marina. All the American Autocross events and a lot of SCCA events.

Thanks to all for the nice words. Yesterday was a very happy day. We got the car in the garage and looked at it for a while and got excited about the next assembly steps. I will post a few more photos this weekend.

[MaxHarvard]

Looks killer!

[mdprovee]

I have autocrossed in Nor Cal for about 25 years. I have autocrossed our 65 Corvette most of that time and the Camaro will be out there this spring. We will be from Mather if they run there this year to Marina. All the American Autocross events and a lot of SCCA events.

Thanks to all for the nice words. Yesterday was a very happy day. We got the car in the garage and looked at it for a while and got excited about the next assembly steps. I will post a few more photos this weekend.

I am starting to go to Mather more often...hope to see you around.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Brian. Colors look great. Nice to see it sitting on some wheels. Keep us posted.:thumbsup: :cheers:
(I'm digging that "tow rig" as well.):yes:

[73CPCAMARO]

The Camaro is home and we are starting the assembly. The ride height is where we want it. Final parts for the clutch should arrive next week, so the drivetrain will be installed next weekend.

The Camaro is parked and ready to work on. It took the place of the Corvette for now.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040554.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040557.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040555.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040562.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040570.jpg

[frojoe]

Drool......

[GM Muscle]

do you plan on smoking the rear corner lense? i think it will tie it all together..

[skatinjay27]

wow!!! that car is freaking awesome!!!!

[Ralphlovs72chev]

The rear view of these cars looks awsume doesnt it? Wow! Looks very sweet.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Brain look's mean just siiting there.:thumbsup: Scott

[Stielow]

That car looks great. Cool project.

Stielow

[tones2SS]

Wow, that thing is a beast. Looks very clean and mean.:yes:

[Cris@JCG]

Brian- Car is looking DAMM good ! :D Can't wait to see it in person..

What rim size & tires are you running?



The Camaro is home and we are starting the assembly. The ride height is where we want it. Final parts for the clutch should arrive next week, so the drivetrain will be installed next weekend.

The Camaro is parked and ready to work on. It took the place of the Corvette for now.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040554.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040557.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040555.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040562.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040570.jpg

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian- Car is looking DAMM good ! :D Can't wait to see it in person..

What rim size & tires are you running?

The set up you see in these photos are 18 x 12 rear with 345/35/18 and 17 x 12 front with 335/35/17.

Thanks Cris

[vinz68]

Killer Car :thumbsup:

[bonecrrusher]

Nice!!!

[MSTSFabbed]

Good gosh that is awesome!! Shoot you could just run it open front fenders and I'd love it! Muscle car meets F1 haha! Freakin sick!:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

Absolutely stunning............:hail: :hail:

[conekiller13]

Is it currently sitting on Hoosiers in the back and Kumhos in front?

[tones2SS]

Absolutely stunning............:hail: :hail:

^^What Dan said.:yes:

[73CPCAMARO]

Is it currently sitting on Hoosiers in the back and Kumhos in front?

Yes, those are some old Kumho's off the Corvette in the front. The Kumho 335/35/17 is slightly larger than the Hoosier in the same size. I wanted the option to run either one, so we installed those for the fender clearence measurements. New Hoosiers will be installed soon. Hoosier A6 all around.

[conekiller13]

Yes, those are some old Kumho's off the Corvette in the front. The Kumhoo 335/35/17 is slightly larger than the Hoosier in the same size. I wanted the option to run either one, so we installed those for the fender clearance measurements. New Hoosiers will be installed soon. Hoosier A6 all around.

on the Vette have you found the Kumho's to work better or the Hoosier? I was talking to some guys that run newer Vette's (C6 ZO6) and they were feeling the 710's worked better for them. They are definitely a little better price wise in those sizes.

[73CPCAMARO]

on the Vette have you found the Kumho's to work better or the Hoosier? I was talking to some guys that run newer Vette's (C6 ZO6) and they were feeling the 710's worked better for them. They are definitely a little better price wise in those sizes.

They are both a great tire. I ran the Kumhos at a National Tour a few years ago with the Kumhos and won. We run them here and there when we want to run a DOT instead of the Goodyears slicks. We have a couple sets and I was waiting to buy the fronts until I needed to lay out the cash. Lateley, it seems the Hoosier is a bit faster and better suited for my Camaro.

[Mean 69]

Brian, I did a lot of looking for specifics on the 65 but didn't find the info I was looking for. Can you tell me what tire stagger you have on the car, and whether you sourced the flares of had to make them custom? I have a serious itch to do a wide body Corvette and have been leaning towards a chrome bumper C3 as I hadn't seen a C2 that I liked. Your car looks really good with the flares though, virtually all others I have seen I didn't care for. I am looking to go 305 minimum on the fronts.

Camaro looks fantastic, you must be getting really stoked up now that's "dressed!"

Mark

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian, I did a lot of looking for specifics on the 65 but didn't find the info I was looking for. Can you tell me what tire stagger you have on the car, and whether you sourced the flares of had to make them custom? I have a serious itch to do a wide body Corvette and have been leaning towards a chrome bumper C3 as I hadn't seen a C2 that I liked. Your car looks really good with the flares though, virtually all others I have seen I didn't care for. I am looking to go 305 minimum on the fronts.

Camaro looks fantastic, you must be getting really stoked up now that's "dressed!"

Mark

Mark,

The Corvette flares were done well over 30 years ago and were hand made. The car was flared the first week the original owner received it and they grew over the years as tires were getting bigger. There are not any molds of these flares. We get a lot of compliments on the flares. The body line continues down the side in the flares and they do not look added on. We run a 335/35/17 in the rear on a 17 x 12 wheel. A 345/35/18 or a 345/30/19 will fit with no problem in the rear. The front fits a 315/35/17 with a 17 x 12 wheel perfectly.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/AutoX42907235.jpg

I will be taking the Corvette to RTTC II and you can see it in person if you are there. I will have 315/35/17 all around for that event.

Brian

[flatoutz]

Brian,

Both cars are awesome.What brand of wheels do you have on the vette and is it street driven?

Mike,(A.K.A.flatoutz)

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian,

Both cars are awesome.What brand of wheels do you have on the vette and is it street driven?

Mike,(A.K.A.flatoutz)

They are Etoile wheels that were made in France. I purchased them in 1990. At the time, they were the only wheels I could make the size I needed. They are long gone out of business. The car is driven on the street once in a while. It is registered and insured. It is just about all stock except the engine. All stock interior except the drivers seat. It even has the original radio! Stock suspension with stiffer springs and shocks. Besides the flares, the body is all orginal. It is an original 65 Fuel Injected car with an computer controlled fuel injection system and a 350. The original fuel injection motor is in the garage.

[conekiller13]

.......Goodyears slicks.

So were those the G19 Eagles? If I go with a smaller diameter wheel (15") like Frank Stagnaro's Mustang I think that is the tire to run. Do You know if that is what they are using?

[73CPCAMARO]

So were those the G19 Eagles? If I go with a smaller diameter wheel (15") like Frank Stagnaro's Mustang I think that is the tire to run. Do You know if that is what they are using?

Dan,

We run a spec 15" Goodyear bias slick 25x11x15 front and 27x11x15 rear. It is the GT/GT1/GT2 spec tire. Mike and Frank use a 16" G19 setup. Our local class uses the spec tire to keep the class as even as possible. It is a great tire as it has good stick and wear.

Here is a photo with the Goodyears on it.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSC_1116.jpg

[73CPCAMARO]

The engine and transmission are going in tomorrow. Here is the last shot with an empty engine compartment.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040563-1.jpg

[NAPA 68]

Dan,

We run a spec 15" Goodyear bias slick 25x11x15 front and 27x11x15 rear. It is the GT/GT1/GT2 spec tire. Mike and Frank use a 16" G19 setup. Our local class uses the spec tire to keep the class as even as possible. It is a great tire as it has good stick and wear.

Here is a photo with the Goodyears on it.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSC_1116.jpg

I hate to hijack the thread.........but.............I REALLY dig the Corvette. Any more pics? Perhaps a new thread?:thumbsup:

Thanks,

Tim

[tones2SS]

Sick looking Brian. That is going to be one mean car.:yes:

[conekiller13]

Dan,

We run a spec 15" Goodyear bias slick 25x11x15 front and 27x11x15 rear. It is the GT/GT1/GT2 spec tire. Mike and Frank use a 16" G19 setup. Our local class uses the spec tire to keep the class as even as possible. It is a great tire as it has good stick and wear.



Thank You that helps alot.

[Jr]

The engine and transmission are going in tomorrow. Here is the last shot with an empty engine compartment.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040563-1.jpg

That is the coolest thing I have seen all day! Look at those meats! Very cool.:thumbsup:

What day will you be at RTTC?

What kind of brakes do you have on the vette?

[Teetoe_Jones]

Being a total retard I missed this thread. I'm impressed. Can't wait to see this bad boy finished.

Tyler

[conekiller13]

Being a total retard I missed this thread. I'm impressed. Can't wait to see this bad boy finished.

Tyler

We have a special ride just for You:

http://image.truckinweb.com/f/editorials/new-mooneye-wheels-on-short-bus/32904639+w275+h160+cr1+re0+ar1/32904639.jpg

[66LS7]

Brian that looks killer with those huge meats on the front.:hail:

[Mean 69]

The Corvette flares were done well over 30 years ago and were hand made.

That would be why, after hours of searching, I couldn't find a source for them! I'll try to make it to the event down here to take a closer look, but on behalf of all of the interested folks, thanks for sharing the information. Latest pic that you posted is fantastic, it shows the body line integration really well, the best I have seen on a C2. Hell, I don't even know what I am talking about, I'm a suspension geek, not a body/design guy! I know what I like though. Bitchin.....

Mark

[Flash68]

I will be taking the Corvette to RTTC II and you can see it in person if you are there. I will have 315/35/17 all around for that event.

Brian

What a sweet monster. Hope to see this around the Bay sometime, and definitely looking forward to seeing it at RTTC! :thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

The engine and transimission were installed last night :D . It feels great to have in coming together and so close to finishing up after a few years. Now we can start on the plumbing and electrical.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3614.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3615.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3612.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Brian I love it.Can't wait to see more.:thumbsup: Scott

[elitecustombody]

Loving flared quarters:thumbsup: This bad boy is looking great. Keep up good work.

[tones2SS]

Moving right along Brian.
Very nice.:cheers:

[onelapduster]

Do you happen to have any more pictures of the dash installed? I am researching my build and would like to know what you did to get the VFN dash installed? Mounting brackets, support structure, etc... Thanks

I read through your entire thread and this car is bada$$, very well thought out and built, cant wait to see it done!

[73CPCAMARO]

Do you happen to have any more pictures of the dash installed? I am researching my build and would like to know what you did to get the VFN dash installed? Mounting brackets, support structure, etc... Thanks

I read through your entire thread and this car is bada$$, very well thought out and built, cant wait to see it done!

Here is a photo of when we first installed the dash. I will be putting the dash in later next week and add some more photos at that time. The dash was cut on the ends because of the cage. Maier Racing filled in the corners with sheet metal. They also added about 1 1/2" of extra material to push the dash into the passenger compartment for some clearance issues we had. Dzus fasteners are used to hold the dash in place. You can see some of them in this photo.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_1168.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3617.jpg

[conekiller13]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3617.jpg

So obviously a four speed which is what I plan on going to as well. Can You tell Me what type and where you sourced it?



P.S. anyone need a T-56?:unibrow:

[73CPCAMARO]

So obviously a four speed which is what I plan on going to as well. Can You tell Me what type and where you sourced it?



P.S. anyone need a T-56?:unibrow:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_0285.jpg

I am using a G-Force GF4A I purchased from Competition Transmissions & Gears in Mooresville, North Carolina.

[conekiller13]

^^^^
Thank You.

[tones2SS]

Looks great Brian.:thumbsup:

[ks71z28]

That thing is really cool, Vince (Mr. Quick) justed showed me the thread. Look forward to seeing you at some Bay Area SCCA Events!

[baggins]

Just curious if your local to sac i saw that you were from nor cal and had to ask- Nick

[ks71z28]

Just curious if your local to sac i saw that you were from nor cal and had to ask- Nick

Nick,

I am from Chico, just north of Sac.

www.customworksproducts.com

I have been a member here for many years, but not much frequent activity, looks like I got demoted to rookie!

Nice to meet you

[73CPCAMARO]

Latest update:

Radiator support and cooling installed. With some minor modifications, everything seems to fit nicely.

The dash was installed today. Next is to figure out where to mount all the gauges and switches. The dash will come back off and finish off the texture and paint.

I also took apart the CCW wheels and painted everything black. I was going back and forth on whether to black out the outer wheel. I really like the all black look.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3632.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3636.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3634.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3637.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3638.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3623.jpg

[lilcraigford]

I am a fan of the black CCW's. Totally sinister!

[nicks67ca]

wow. Just wow.

[clill]

Is there a plan for cooler air to the engine ?

[coolwelder62]

Brian I like what you have done so far.:thumbsup: Scott

[BBC69Camaro]

That is just an amazing shot:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/PC040563-1.jpg

[tones2SS]

wow. Just wow.

^^What Nick said here.:yes:

[73CPCAMARO]

Is there a plan for cooler air to the engine ?

Yes there is. Once the front end is on, we will have a cold air intake set up. We are not sure exactly what yet. That will be figured out at that time.

[conekiller13]

Latest update:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3638.jpg



That looks evil.......Really evil. Like so evil, that you would say it was E-VEEL, like it's the FRU-ETS of the DEV-EEL. E-VEEL. :bow:

[conekiller13]

So where are We at here?

[scholtmj]

Subscribed.

:thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

I have been in the process of gathering the electrical and plumbing parts. Assembly has begun and parts have been showing up the last couple days.

The gauges arrived from Speedhut. I wanted to keep as much as the original look as possible.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/100_6077.jpg

The speedometer is GPS. Very cool features. The tach was mailed back to be calibrated for the Mast M90.

The fuse panel was received today from Enos Custom Components. My buddy that is doing the electrical has used their products on a few builds and really likes them. I am impressed with it. The motor has its own fuse panel and relays. This one is just for the lights, signals, horn, and a few other items.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/100_6075.jpg

In about one week I should have more photos of the progress. A handfull of items have been knocked off the punch list.

[conekiller13]

In about one week I should have more photos of the progress. A handful of items have been knocked off the punch list.

Impatiently waiting.......

[PatoRuzRS73]

Impatiently waiting.......

++++ 1 ;)

[73CPCAMARO]

We have been knocking off items on the punch list and getting close. Here are some of the recent items.

The brakes were installed but plumbing still to do.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3684.jpg

Aluminum paneling installed.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3682.jpg

Drive shaft loop installed.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3693.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3689.jpg

Transmission cover installed. It is removable with zeus fasteners.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3695.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3696.jpg

Electrical and brake plumbing is the next step.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3644-1.jpg

[70TWO NOVA]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3644-1.jpg

my new desktop background, amazing work!

[tones2SS]

Looking good guys. Great work.
That is one mean looking machine. Can't wait to see it in action.:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Looks Great Brian!

[conekiller13]

Just plain menacing.

[coolwelder62]

Brian, Really coming togather nicely.:thumbsup: Scott

[conekiller13]

Is it done yet?

[cdushane]

It looks bad a$$ :thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

Is it done yet?

Not yet. Getting closer every day.

Here are a few photos of some of the progress made this past week.

The fuel cell and line to the motor are done.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3708.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3711.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3707.jpg

The wiper motor was relocated to the far end of the firewall. Custom linkage was made to hook up to the original wipers. The brake and clutch reservoirs were also installed on the firewall.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3706.jpg

The holes for the gauges were cut. Next are the switches in the next couple days. After that, the dash will get textured and painted.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3712.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Brian, Lookin good.I think Orange is fast becoming the new Black.:lol: :lol: Scott

[66LS7]

We have been knocking off items on the punch list and getting close. Here are some of the recent items.

The brakes were installed but plumbing still to do.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3684.jpg

Aluminum paneling installed.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3682.jpg

Drive shaft loop installed.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3693.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3689.jpg

Transmission cover installed. It is removable with zeus fasteners.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3695.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3696.jpg

Electrical and brake plumbing is the next step.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3644-1.jpg

Brian this thing is awesome, I love the way those big meats look on there.:bow:

[Cris@JCG]

great progress Brian! Looking like it it will be done soon!

[conekiller13]

Thanks for the update pics........impatiently waiting for more!:bow:

[tones2SS]

Sick. Looks great Brian.:thumbsup:

[d touring]

Brian cool build!
I had a ? about the front drive system on the motor, is it factory with a custom atl. mount or is it a kit that some body sells
I like the amount of belt thats goes around the P.S.

Thanks for sharing!

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian cool build!
I had a ? about the front drive system on the motor, is it factory with a custom atl. mount or is it a kit that some body sells
I like the amount of belt thats goes around the P.S.

Thanks for sharing!

I got the package from Mast Motorsports. Here is a link from Pace Performace that they used :

http://paceperformance.com/i-5135245-19155166-gmpp-accessory-drive-system-without-a-c-fits-ls1-ls6-engines.html

[d touring]

I got the package from Mast Motorsports. Here is a link from Pace Performace that they used :

http://paceperformance.com/i-5135245-19155166-gmpp-accessory-drive-system-without-a-c-fits-ls1-ls6-engines.html

Thank you I new i had seen it before just could not remember were, Old age or the chem o. LOL!!

[Sieg]

Brian - Nice build and the car is the proper color!

[Jr]

DAMN! One hell of a car.

[73CPCAMARO]

The dash was textured, painted, and installed this weekend. I am very happy with the results. I tried to duplicate the factory look with the fiberglass dash and gauges.


http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3722.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3729.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3725.jpg

I also added jumper terminals in the trunk for easy access.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3727.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3726.jpg

More plumbling of brake lines and electrical to do.

[coolwelder62]

Your Dash look's great also Brian.:thumbsup:

[Roadrage David]

This car build is one of the better ones out there. i have been taking inspiration and copy stuf from a couple of projects. ""This"" is one of them. Awesom build ..............

[Jr]

The interior is looking good.

What textured product did you use on the floor, trans tunnel, and trunk?

[Sandbagger]

The interior is looking good.

What textured product did you use on the floor, trans tunnel, and trunk?

Textured Dash ?? What did you use .


Killer build btw .

[Cris@JCG]

I think I will use one of these dashes on my car Brian! I really like the way it looks & keeps the weight down.. What gages are those?

[tones2SS]

That interior looks great.:thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

The interior is looking good.

What textured product did you use on the floor, trans tunnel, and trunk?

On the dash, I used a 3M light gravel guard and sanded it down. After that, SEM trim black. The trunk floor and interior floor has bed liner. I wanted a durable floor that cleans easily. I don't have cup holders, so I may spill.

The gauges are Speed Hut.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/100_6115.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3722.jpg

[coolwelder62]

I wish I would have used one of these dash's.That OER dash that I used fit like a saddle on a sow.Brian this is going to be an amazing car.:thumbsup: Scott

[conekiller13]

Those gauges look super classy. Can't wait to see this thing in action.

[srh3trinity]

On the dash, I used a 3M light gravel guard and sanded it down. After that, SEM trim black. The trunk floor and interior floor has bed liner. I wanted a durable floor that cleans easily. I don't have cup holders, so I may spill.

The gauges are Speed Hut.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/100_6115.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3722.jpg
The dash looks nice. What product was it painted or dyed with?

[z28cp]

Uhmmmm........

On the dash, I used a 3M light gravel guard and sanded it down. After that, SEM trim black.


You do realize this is a fiberglass replica, not an OEM dash and pad...? :_paranoid

[MarkM66]

On the dash, I used a 3M light gravel guard and sanded it down. After that, SEM trim black. The trunk floor and interior floor has bed liner. I wanted a durable floor that cleans easily. I don't have cup holders, so I may spill.

How is the gravel guard applied? Is it an aerosol?

I can't seem to find it.

http://www.shop3m.com/3m-undercoating-and-corrosion-protection-rm3xv860k8.html

[coolwelder62]

Brian,Is it done yet.Is it done yet.:lol: Brian I need to see progress on your camaro before I can go any further on mine.:thumbsup: Scott

[73CPCAMARO]

How is the gravel guard applied? Is it an aerosol?

I can't seem to find it.

http://www.shop3m.com/3m-undercoating-and-corrosion-protection-rm3xv860k8.html

Here is the product I used. Sorry for not giving the proper name earlier.

http://www.shop3m.com/60980009868.html

I applied about 3 - 4 coats and then primed and lightly sanded the high spots down. Trim black to finish it off.

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian,Is it done yet.Is it done yet.:lol: Brian I need to see progress on your camaro before I can go any further on mine.:thumbsup: Scott

Not done yet. The small details are killing me. We have also spent a little time gettting the Corvette ready for the RTTC II.

[linzbach]

Amazing car, Brian. Can't wait to see it on the track for the first time.

A couple of quick questions...

1) About the dash... in an earlier post you mentioned its a VFN dash. I looked on their site and the picture they have posted looks different than your dash (the gauge area is more recessed). Did you modify that section of the dash, or is the picture on the VFN site just not accurate? I like the layout you have better. Here's the picture from their site (http://vfnfiberglass.com/site.htm):

28999

2) What size tach and speedo are you using? 3 3/8" or 4"

3) Finally, how many cans of the 3M Rocker Guard paint did you use? At $24/can, it's kind of expensive stuff but it sure looks killer!

Thanks!

[conekiller13]

Brian,Is it done yet.Is it done yet..........:lol: .:thumbsup: Scott

How 'bout now? :willy:

[coolwelder62]

How 'bout now? :willy:X2:lol:

[73CPCAMARO]

Amazing car, Brian. Can't wait to see it on the track for the first time.

A couple of quick questions...

1) About the dash... in an earlier post you mentioned its a VFN dash. I looked on their site and the picture they have posted looks different than your dash (the gauge area is more recessed). Did you modify that section of the dash, or is the picture on the VFN site just not accurate? I like the layout you have better. Here's the picture from their site (http://vfnfiberglass.com/site.htm):

28999

2) What size tach and speedo are you using? 3 3/8" or 4"

3) Finally, how many cans of the 3M Rocker Guard paint did you use? At $24/can, it's kind of expensive stuff but it sure looks killer!

Thanks!

It is a VFN dash that Maier Racing customized for me. The instrument cluster was moved back to clear the roll cage. Maier Racing does a lot of custom fiberglass work, so it was easy for them.

I am using 4" large gauges and 2 1/8" small gauges.

One can is plenty. I used about 1/2 a can.

[73CPCAMARO]

X2:lol:

We have been on hold for the last week or so as we took the Corvette down to RTTC II. I am also going to Las Vegas for NASCAR in a couple days with my buddy that is doing the plumbing. We may do a little this week, but much more next week.

[Cris@JCG]

It was good meeting you & your dad @ RTTC Brian! Looking forward to the Camaro getting done :thumbsup:

[linzbach]

It is a VFN dash that Maier Racing customized for me. The instrument cluster was moved back to clear the roll cage. Maier Racing does a lot of custom fiberglass work, so it was easy for them.

I am using 4" large gauges and 2 1/8" small gauges.

One can is plenty. I used about 1/2 a can.

Thanks Brian, I appreciate the response. Keep up the great work on the car and thanks for such detailed posts!

[PGM95Z]

WOW! I just read this entire thread.. I can't wait to see this car at AAS this year.

-Neil
#58 OSP

[73CPCAMARO]

Update!

We are getting really close. Just about everything is done. The few items left are to finish the electrical to fire up the engine, take the car to Maier Racing to have the front anti sway bar made and installed, then install the fornt clip and complete the electrical. We hope to have it done in about one month. Here are some recent photos:

JRI Shocks installed on all 4 corners
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3746.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3748.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3762.jpg

Exhaust installed

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3750.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3758.jpg

[mrgm]

cant wait to see the front sheet metal on that thing. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Brian that looks sick. Can't wait to see it run soon!

[coolwelder62]

cant wait to see the front sheet metal on that thing. :thumbsup:I think most of the remaining body componet's are fiberglass.I belive only the door's are steel.The front fender's,upper header,lower valance all 1pc.,& Hood are all fiber glass.Way cool Brian.:thumbsup: Totally can't wait to see this beast finished.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott

[Vegas69]

Siiiiiiiiick!:faint:

[BBC69Camaro]

:hail:

[70rs]

Badass car! I have watched the entire build to this point. I love how its turning out!
I am really looking forward to seeing some video from the track.

[73CPCAMARO]

I think most of the remaining body componet's are fiberglass.I belive only the door's are steel.The front fender's,upper header,lower valance all 1pc.,& Hood are all fiber glass.Way cool Brian.:thumbsup: Totally can't wait to see this beast finished.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott

Actually, the doors are fiberglass also. No more metal going on the car. The goal is to remove outside weight and add to the center and low. The class I will be running requires a minimum 3100 lbs.

Thanks for all the good words all. I getting really excited. Here are a couple more of the left quarter panel with the exhaust exit.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3761.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3760.jpg

[PatoRuzRS73]

WOW really nice. can´t wait to see it finished ..!!!!

[Jr]

This is one sick car.

Do you have some sort of a closeout panel for the rear? I assume that exhaust heat would make the driver sweat his a** off.

[73CPCAMARO]

This is one sick car.

Do you have some sort of a closeout panel for the rear? I assume that exhaust heat would make the driver sweat his a** off.

The rear seat area has aluminum panels that have been painted and heat/sound blocking material added to the back side. Here is a photo before they were finished.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_0401-2.jpg

[mattausten23]

This car is going to be crazy!:willy: Can't wait to see it finished!

[tones2SS]

That is one sick car. Should be real fun on the track for sure. Wow.:wow:

[CrossRamRich]

Wow! Awesome car. :wow:

[Tom.A]

:hail: This is a great build.

[conekiller13]

Again....holy crap! The worlds nicest C/P car by far.

Question on the exhaust. Are You going to put a stainless (or other metal) plate around the exhaust outlet for ease of cleaning since it's likely to leave some blackness around it?

Generic examples:
http://www.7extrememotorsports.com/lemans/cars/bmw-m3-gtr-08.JPG
http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/18155578+w750+st0/0906phr_06_z+1957_chevy_electronic_exhaust_cutouts +side_exit.jpg
http://newsite.crownline.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/exhaust.jpg

[73CPCAMARO]

Dan,

More than likely I will be adding some metal trim around the exhaust. I have not finalized what yet. Thanks for the photos. :)

Brian

[Throttle]

DAMN!!! I have to see this done. :)

[c.schulz]

DAMN!!! I have to see this done. :)

Second that!!

[cdushane]

This is the baddest 2nd Gen I've seen yet, IMO! Great work and awesome build Brian :wow:

[conekiller13]

Brian, can you tell Me what the installed length of your front coil overs is/are?

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian, can you tell Me what the installed length of your front coil overs is/are?

They are 16 1/2" long installed.

[73CPCAMARO]

My buddy Rob got most of the electrical done this past weekend. Lighting will be completed once the front end is installed. But a major milestone was accoplished on Sunday......... It now runs!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3774.jpg

[Jr]

Where is the video Of this beast running?

[73CPCAMARO]

Where is the video Of this beast running?

Here is a little video after we ran it a couple times. I will do a better one later.

nF5iyyXB2I8

[awr68]

That's awesome! Sounds great! Thanks for the video!! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Brian - sounds great!! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

I like the way that sounds, very nice.

[Jr]

How cool is that! This is one sweet ride!:thumbsup:

[PonchoJohn]

The weight gain is minimal. The car will weigh about 2600 lbs when it is completed. All the bolt on panels are fiberglass (doors, hood, fenders, nose, bumpers, deck lid). Because I am running a 416 cubic inch motor and 18" x 12" wheels, the car must weigh 3100 lbs. I will be adding about 500 lbs of lead / steel to the floor and cage behind the rear seat. All very low and centered weight. And yes, this will be a tricked out CP Camaro with lights that I will occasionally drive on the street. People say I am crazy, but, I have a vision and I am seeing it thru. :D

Brian,
Have you thought about adding weight inside the rockers themselves? That's a pretty low CG, I would think.
Oh yeah, Awesome build!:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

They are 16 1/2" long installed.

Thank you.

[tones2SS]

Sounds great. Nice job.:thumbsup:

[onelapduster]

Awsome!!!

[cdushane]

This one keeps getting better & better & well..........., you get it :hail:

[qship510]

Prepared Class cars can run slicks, right? It looks like you are running R-Compound Hoosier radials, are they as fast as slicks? IMHO I think the R-Compound radials drive better than bias slicks, is that a factor?

[73CPCAMARO]

Prepared Class cars can run slicks, right? It looks like you are running R-Compound Hoosier radials, are they as fast as slicks? IMHO I think the R-Compound radials drive better than bias slicks, is that a factor?

The tires are open to slicks or DOT R compound tires. In Nor Cal, we have some of the fastest CP cars in the country and one is on Hoosier DOT A6's. He and his son are right there with Mike Maier, the National Champ. I am going to try the Hoosiers along with Goodyears new DOT radial this summer. They each require a slightly different set up and driving style.

[66LS7]

Brian it sounds great! keep up the good work can't wait till it's completed.:thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

I dropped off the Camaro at Maier Racing today. Mike is going to finalize the suspension before the front clip and doors are installed. Here is a walk around video of the car after it left the home garage for the first time since it runs.

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[tones2SS]

Wow, that thing sounds and look killer!! Very, very nice.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[radrambler]

VERY COOL
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Tom

[coolwelder62]

VERY COOL!!!:thumbsup: Look's like a big block chevy KILLER to me.

[conekiller13]

Lets see it run some cones:thumbsup:

[scottysimp7]

Sick exhaust system! Be sure and post video when you get that bad boy fired up! Music to the ears im sure.

[GregWeld]

Brian --

Recording your times at RTTC 2 -- and watching almost every run come down... and watching you snick that sick 'Vette through the course made my whole week. I talked to anyone that would listen about your runs the whole next week!


Will you 'retire' the 'Vette when the Camaro is done?

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian --

Recording your times at RTTC 2 -- and watching almost every run come down... and watching you snick that sick 'Vette through the course made my whole week. I talked to anyone that would listen about your runs the whole next week!


Will you 'retire' the 'Vette when the Camaro is done?

Thank you so much for the kind words. I had a lot of fun at RTTC 2. My Dad and I have had a lot of fun with the Corvette the past 25 + years. I would not call it "retired" but maybe give it a rest for a while. We will still run some local Corvette events and an occasional American Autocross or SCCA event. My Dad my take it out on a weekend I can not make it out with the Camaro. I plan on going through the Corvette from top to bottom in the next couple years. It has been a work horse for a long time and needs a little love.

[Evan Iroc-Z]

The color is simply amazing! Like everyone else I cannot wait to see the finished product.

[waynieZ]

The car looks and sounds awesome. :thumbsup:

[Jano4]

:hail: :hail: :hail:

[MSTSFabbed]

Ahhhhhh this car is so SICK! :willy: :willy: :willy:

[89 RS]

That thing is freakin' badazz!

[SLO_Z28]

I met Mike Maier at Del Mar yesterday, great guy with tons of energy. I think that anything prepped by him is going to be stupidly fast. Mike had the field by .800 in his car yesterday, something like this camaro would out-class everyone out there by a long shot.

A street driven CP car just seems like insane amounts of fun.

[blinkerfluid]

I want to make love with your camaro. Let me know if its interested

[73CPCAMARO]

I want to make love with your camaro. Let me know if its interested

:eek:

Thanks for the compliment, but I don't share. :D

[frojoe]

I want to make love with your camaro. Let me know if its interested

Can I get in on some of that?

[ScotI]

It's gettin' weird now :_paranoid

[conekiller13]

It's gettin' weird now :_paranoid

Very........may have to move the car to Kentucky to be legal.....

[73CPCAMARO]

The front end has been installed and the final prep is being done before paint. We are going to repaint the hood as we had a couple small areas to fix for the best fit. On Monday, the car goes back to the paint shop to get the final work done.

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[GregWeld]

Looks great Brian!

[sidewayz71]

Holy Badassness :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Very cool Brian... you gonna debut at Marina next month?

[SLO_Z28]

Looks great, cant wait to see this thing in person!

[73CPCAMARO]

Very cool Brian... you gonna debut at Marina next month?

That is the plan :yes:

Wish me luck!