1972 Procharged 581 Camaro

[Ron in SoCal]

Now I miss it :( It's been over a month without an update. I need some more procharged 581 Camaro :cool:

Hold on a minute. I'm gonna mark my calendar:

'8-12-12 Blue Oval Rob is craving a GM Bowtie Camaro update.'

Had to happen sooner or later :lol:

[uxojerry]

Awesome build. Makes me wonder why I didnt give more thought to building a big block. Beautiful Car!!

[speedjohnston]

Now I miss it :( It's been over a month without an update. I need some more procharged 581 Camaro :cool:

Unfortunately not a lot has changed. I did post some new pics on the 'other site' outside of my garage.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC02298.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC02292.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC02291.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC02290.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC02288.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice grill Speed...:D

[speedjohnston]

Nice grill Speed...:D

Do you know how much that 'grill' cost me? lol

[Rybar]

Holy man, this thing is insane. :hail: I just went through the whole thread very nice job on the whole car so far. :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Hold on a minute. I'm gonna mark my calendar:

'8-12-12 Blue Oval Rob is craving a GM Bowtie Camaro update.'

Had to happen sooner or later :lol:

What car guy wouldn't love this car? :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

Remember it isn't a first gen and it isn't an LS so I wouldn't mark the calender just yet :rofl: :rofl:

:cheers:

[gnx7]

Just stumbled across this thread.

Two words....... BAD ASS! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

That is insane! :thumbsup: :woot:

[69x22]

Wow! Talk about radical, I bet it runs and sounds awesome...

[sokoloka]

I mentioned this on the "other site" a few months ago, but still - much love for the Van Halen paintjob!
Keep it!!

[FETorino]

Hold on a minute. I'm gonna mark my calendar:

'8-12-12 Blue Oval Rob is craving a GM Bowtie Camaro update.'

Had to happen sooner or later :lol:

:omg: Mark your calender again. It's Sept and I'm cravin another Procharged 2nd Gen update :drool: :drool:

[speedjohnston]

:omg: Mark your calender again. It's Sept and I'm cravin another Procharged 2nd Gen update :drool: :drool:

SEND MONEY!! The updates will be more frequent. lol
I'm maybe having a photo shoot in the next week or so for a Canadian magazine, just as a project up and coming. Hopefully some updates on the car around that time.

[FETorino]

SEND MONEY!! The updates will be more frequent. lol
I'm maybe having a photo shoot in the next week or so for a Canadian magazine, just as a project up and coming. Hopefully some updates on the car around that time.

Well where are they


:ttiwop:

[speedjohnston]

I got the uprights painted for the photos. Looks a little better in black. I also got the rear brakes and the whole rear end is out to get rebuilt.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/i-xQbMCzC.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/i-jnxXRHz.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/i-bJgCkSS.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/i-pb5hBVD.jpg

[speedjohnston]

I will try to post more frequently so FETorino doesn't get angry. lol Thanks for the interest. :cheers:

[FETorino]

I will try to post more frequently so FETorino doesn't get angry. lol Thanks for the interest. :cheers:

Thank you I needed my Camaro fix :D

:cheers:

[syborg tt]

Car is looking awesome. I can't wait to see this car complete

[Rybar]

I love this thing, it's so off the hook. Please keep us posted :thumbsup:

[speedjohnston]

A small update. I did a little trunk painting and installed the fuel cell this morning. Its not easy installing a 45 gal fuel cell by yourself when it installs from the bottom up. :censored:

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/DSC02337.jpg

[speedjohnston]

Next is a rebuild on the rear end. Probably a 3:00 gear, some new axles and a nice new center section. :)

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/DSC02339.jpg

[FETorino]

It's been a month. Time for my Camaro fix :rolleyes:

[MotleyDrew]

what new with this build Speedy....Enquiring minds want to know !

[speedjohnston]

what new with this build Speedy....Enquiring minds want to know !

You must be working really hard today drewzer!

[FETorino]

What no update:guns:

[speedjohnston]

What no update:guns:

Can I have till the end of Feb? I'm feeling pressured. lol

[FETorino]

Can I have till the end of Feb? I'm feeling pressured. lol

I believe that day has come. :warning: COugh up some updates:D

[speedjohnston]

I believe that day has come. :warning: COugh up some updates:D

I knew I was going to be in trouble with you...
Honestly I worked 26 days in a row, mostly 10+ hour days. On the bright side I have some extra money to spend on parts now. I should have some new parts rolling in shortly. :D

[FETorino]

I knew I was going to be in trouble with you...
Honestly I worked 26 days in a row, mostly 10+ hour days. On the bright side I have some extra money to spend on parts now. I should have some new parts rolling in shortly. :D

In return for the gluttony of that car you gotta to pay the Piper. :lol:

There is a new guy vying for the title of supreme big block 2nd gen. :_paranoid

I'd say the title is still yours.:trophy-1302:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?p=466787#post466787

[speedjohnston]

In return for the gluttony of that car you gotta to pay the Piper. :lol:

There is a new guy vying for the title of supreme big block 2nd gen. :_paranoid

I'd say the title is still yours.:trophy-1302:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?p=466787#post466787

Him and I should start a club. lol

[Flash68]

Add me to the list of people you're in trouble with. We need some updates man!

:morepower

[WSSix]

x3 The car is radical and I love what you're doing. Updates don't come quick enough.

[FETorino]

Geeze I went the whole month of March with no procharge updates.....


:bump: :bump: :bump:

[hiwayman]

just read page1 to page 29 man thats a nice ride havnt posted for 5years and yip look wot iv missed bad ass

[DIYathome]

What is the year and model of your Camaro to come with those fender flares factory? Or are they? Who makes that pitman arm or is that one of your fab pieces?

[speedjohnston]

What is the year and model of your Camaro to come with those fender flares factory? Or are they? Who makes that pitman arm or is that one of your fab pieces?

Flares are custom made in steel. The pitman arm I would have to check, but most of the steering linkage parts are Howe racing. I forget off hand if it was a Howe piece or stock.

[DIYathome]

Flares look just right. Not too much. They flow nicely with the body lines. Who did them?

[speedjohnston]

Flares look just right. Not too much. They flow nicely with the body lines. Who did them?

I don't really know who originally did them. They were done around 1981. At the time they were tacked on and caused the filler to crack. I had everything stripped and a solid bead put in so the cracking would stop. The main body of the flare remained the same (I liked the way they were done). I drove it as a pro touring car back in 91 when I bought it. All I did was wire it back to be on the street. Previously it had strictly been built as a race car.

[syborg tt]

Cambell Auto Restoration sells a fiberglass for 2nd gen camaro's

[DIYathome]

I have seen them if you are talking of the spectra Camaro. While it is an impressive and respectable car. Visually it is not what I am looking for. Those are a bit much

[DIYathome]

Any more updates on this awesome build?

[FETorino]

Any more updates on this awesome build?

Yea what he said :guns:

[Zspoiler]

Isn`t it fun to be blown.What a BEAST. Supercharged cars are so much fun to drive.ENJOY !

[speedjohnston]

I got parts!! Updates by the weekend...

[FETorino]

I got parts!! Updates by the weekend...

Well :warning: :warning:

[fleet]

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[speedjohnston]

You guys are funny... lol

As with every part, there was a glitch but I did get my rear housing powder coated and new center section with 3:00 gear. The axles have to be returned as my bearing retainer/park brake will not clear them. (I did send it to them when they built it). So unfortunately, I can't assemble the rear completely, or the brakes etc. The bearing retainer almost made it through the wall, but I stopped myself.
So all I have is this for now...
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC02432_zps14f0a006.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC02431_zpsf27b558b.jpg

[FETorino]

Funny how no matter how much time, thought and discussion is put into custom parts it just seems like you have about a 50/50 shot of them actually working right out of the box.:bang:

I'm guessing the axles was what you were waiting for and now are waiting for again.

What else is happening on this beast these days. :secret: :secret: you must have more cooking than just the rear diff. :rolleyes:

:cheers:

[WSSix]

Sorry to hear about the snag. You'll get it though. Glad to know progress is being made on the car. Unlike some others, I'll wait patiently. :D

[Flash68]

I can't wait til this car is finished. :hairpullout:

[speedjohnston]

What else is happening on this beast these days. :secret: :secret: you must have more cooking than just the rear diff. :rolleyes:

:cheers

Fuel lines and painting parts etc are keeping me busy when I get a chance to work on it.

[speedjohnston]

Moser is at least fixing it right away no prob. What bugs me even more is when someone says they will do something and then doesn't. A few weeks ago someone was building custom dashes for a second gen. I asked for a template on the face of it and was told it was no problem. This way I could tell him how far the dash could be lengthened for my application with the firewall shoved so far back. I was then told it was traced out and ready to send. Nothing.... So I call and leave a message saying I did not receive it.... Nothing again. So that is held up a couple weeks and now I look for an alternative. :twak: If someone doesn't want to do these little extra things just say so. Its not exactly a cheap build so its not like some one is thinking I'm not going to pay are they? I was more then willing to pay what he wanted to do the mod. Can I swear on here.... better not. :hairpullout:

[FETorino]

That is a weird story. I could see them saying no they don't want to bother. Or yes but I have a bunch of things on my plate.:headscratch:

I need you to finish this thing. I can tell you that's a fact.:drool:

[speedjohnston]

That is a weird story. I could see them saying no they don't want to bother. Or yes but I have a bunch of things on my plate.:headscratch:

I need you to finish this thing. I can tell you that's a fact.:drool:

Its honestly one thing after another. I ask a painter to give me a price. he doesn't even look at it and gives me some ridiculous quote to the tune of 15g. Now it may cost that, but without looking at it is that a normal quote?
Then I have a painter say no problem he can come look at it at my house, his mother lives down the street. After he first claims to lose my #, then he forgets, then 6 months after first contact he actually makes it to the house only because someone else I know knows him and he takes notes etc and..... nothing. Never heard from him.
The first time it goes to the fab shop for the chassis (I was told 2-3 months) I get it back 18 months later. It goes to the garage for fab work again for a what I was told was a few weeks and I get it back about 8-9 months later. Almost nothing from the initial list from day one changed. All the major work was on that first list and then the bill went over what I said I would spend and then stop by more then I want to say. It took months to rack up half the bill, and then in 2 weeks the bill doubled. Weird...
I live in a city with very few cars like this and very few places to bring it to. I know when its done I will be happy but some times the frustration of it all. :smiley_smack:

[Flash68]

Hang in there and persevere... everyone hits those speedbumps and potholes... although you may have hit more than others. :bang:

We are all waiting (patiently) and rooting for you. Keep truckin! :bigun2:

:thumbsup:

[speedjohnston]

I get the axles back today from Moser. Fantastic, I can install them. But wait... they removed the wheel studs to machine them and seem to have forgotten to reinstall them or even send them with the axles. :bang: Someone shoot me. :bigun2:

[onelapduster]

Moser should be over nighting them to you! :weld:

[FETorino]

Why do I always have to ask for updates on the Ultimate Camaro:headscratch:

:y0!: Is it done yet?

:cheers:

[FETorino]

Why do I always have to ask for updates on the Ultimate Camaro:headscratch:

:y0!: Is it done yet?

:cheers:

Steve you out there? :popcorn2:

[speedjohnston]

Your funny. lol (Its Steve BTW) I didn't think anyone was still paying attention. I will post some pics this weekend. There has been a little progress with more things in the works. Just ironing out some details. I am however still waiting for my dash. This process has been very slow but to prevent any bad feelings I will leave it at that for now. Hopefully it was worth the wait.

[speedjohnston]

Finally after having the axles re-machined, the studs sent back after they forgot to put them back in, the brake discs machined to not interfere with the taper on the studs, the caliper bolts sent that were missing and then re-purchased because they were too short and then the clip that holds the pads in place sent because it was also missing, the rear end is installed. I'm pretty sure if everything was right that would have taken me an afternoon. lol

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/DSC02686_zps1f2482d2.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/DSC02687_zpsd1e5bed2.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/DSC02688_zpscf501f54.jpg

[kmdracer]

I like everything you have going on here. Subbing in for updates.

[FETorino]

Your funny. lol (Its Steve BTW) I didn't think anyone was still paying attention. I will post some pics this weekend. There has been a little progress with more things in the works. Just ironing out some details. I am however still waiting for my dash. This process has been very slow but to prevent any bad feelings I will leave it at that for now. Hopefully it was worth the wait.

I know there are many on here that are waiting for updates on this car.:king:

I like everything you have going on here. Subbing in for updates.

I completely agree.:cheers:

[Flash68]

I didn't think anyone was still paying attention.

I know there are many on here that are waiting for updates on this car.





Steve -- we are DEFINITELY paying attention to this car. :thumbsup:

[onelapduster]

Eyes wide open here!

[70 tt rustang]

Looking good!!:thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

looking good Steve,nice work

[speedjohnston]

Before I get in trouble with FETorino, here is what I have been working on. The dash is just roughly fitted (in and out of the car at least 20+ times) and will have to get final trimming and finishing after. Its heading for temporary storage while I work on some other parts of the car. Looks like I will have to go lexan with a slider or power windows because I have no room left for roll up handles. lol

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/DSC02758_zpsbd30d1d0.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/DSC02756_zpsf233184f.jpg

[Tuske427]

Awesome build! I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I just discovered this build thread today (in my defense there are a lot of Camaro builds on this forum) and sat down to read all 32+ pages

With a car like this nobody dares question the name "Speed" do they... :)

[FETorino]

Before I get in trouble with FETorino, here is what I have been working on. The dash is just roughly fitted (in and out of the car at least 20+ times) and will have to get final trimming and finishing after. Its heading for temporary storage while I work on some other parts of the car. Looks like I will have to go lexan with a slider or power windows because I have no room left for roll up handles. lol


Steve

I'm not sure this post keeps you out of jail.:headscratch:

:y0!: Where's the pictures of that hood? I can't wait to see that rendering come to life. :popcorn2:

:cheers:

[Flash68]

It's a fresh new year.... :hello:

[speedjohnston]

I'm working on it....

[speedjohnston]

The hood is under way. Hopefully I can keep adding some regular updates now until its running. (if anyone still cares) :_paranoid

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/cam003_zpsb1ede5e9.jpg

[tones2SS]

Very cool.
Definitely keep the updates coming.

[johnzSS]

wooooow!!! The craftsmanship is amazing! Keep it up and keep it coming!

[speedjohnston]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/cam001_zps85a0c367.jpg

[speedjohnston]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/camaro002_zps98d4371a.jpg

[speedjohnston]

one more week and the hood should be complete.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/camaro001_zpsac43291e.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/camaro004_zpsa134be2b.jpg

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

wow- this is such a rad build!
definitely keep the updates coming!

[FETorino]

The hood is under way. Hopefully I can keep adding some regular updates now until its running. (if anyone still cares) :_paranoid

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/cam003_zpsb1ede5e9.jpg

Oh Yea:wow: Amazing rendering comes to life :wow: I still care. :drool:

[Payton King]

One of my favorite builds on the site. Keep the updates coming

[tones2SS]

Awesome job.
That hood looks great!

[dave96dcm]

You should put some small Gurney flaps at the leading edge of the cutouts to help create a more effective low pressure zone. Nothing big, maybe 1/2-3/4" tall would make a big difference.

[speedjohnston]

Its a little farther along this week. Some of the inner pieces are on and the mold for the 'upper scoop' is made.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/140405_004_zpsb6d09faa.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/140405_005_zps6542c511.jpg

sitting a little crooked on top and probably not in the right position but it gives the idea of whats going on.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/140405_006_zpsa6431693.jpg

[Flash68]

One of my favorite builds on the site. Keep the updates coming

Yes! :thumbsup:

[speedjohnston]

The hood is finished and painted a satin black until I can have the whole car painted. It may get louvers, a screen or stay open where the air travels up and over the hood. Testing will help determine that in the future. I'm very happy with how it turned out.

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/cam10008_zpse898a5a2.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/cam10002_zps17a7d154.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/cam10003_zps2c21c5dd.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/cam10004_zps23aceb6f.jpg

[Flash68]

Outstanding! :bigun2:

Keep truckin.

[tones2SS]

That is mean looking!
Very nice.

[WSSix]

x2. It has a very wicked, all business look to it. I dig it. I still dig the groovy current paint scheme too :thankyou:

[speedjohnston]

Not quite as 'exciting' as the hood but still another piece of my puzzle is the trunk lid. The old steel lid had to have the latch cut out, and the spoiler was molded in and starting to separate from the steel. I opted to go all glass and have the spoiler built in to the lid again.

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/cam4006_zps3b70b30b.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/cam10006_zps40c2b2af.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/cam10007_zpscc06ee0b.jpg

[Track Junky]

Lovin' it :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Is the trunk lid custom made like the hood or an aftermarket piece? I've seen the aftermarket ones and have thought about using one for my build eventually. Just not sure of the quality etc.

Thanks.

[speedjohnston]

Is the trunk lid custom made like the hood or an aftermarket piece? I've seen the aftermarket ones and have thought about using one for my build eventually. Just not sure of the quality etc.

Thanks.

I purchased the hood and trunk lid from glasstek. The rear spoiler was made by someone else. I used glasstek because most of the people on a website called yellowbullet liked the products. Yellowbullet is huge with the drag racing crowd so there is a lot of input on fiberglass products. I also wanted a 4" give or take a 1/2" cowl hood as a base. So far I haven't heard any complaints from Vic (doing the custom work) about the quality. The trunk lid is a bolt on and seemed to go on with no issues.
This is what the hood looked like when I got it, but the pic was taken off the glasstek website.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/7081camaro4CIHD4_zps0dbdc931.jpg

[WSSix]

Thanks for the feedback.

[speedjohnston]

Just finished installing a new shifter a few days ago. I really needed to have a ratchet shifter to make the car work the way I want. The old (but still new) TCI is more of a gated type. Too easy to skip a gear on a downshift. The shift lever on the transmission had to be custom made to clear everything but it works perfectly.

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/DSC02828_zps9850d5f3.jpg

[speedjohnston]

So back she goes in the trailer...
http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/140611_001_zpsb259acda.jpg
The winch is the second best thing next to the trailer itself. I can load it on my own in a few min.
http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/DSC02833_zpsfa94dffd.jpg
I have packed up my bucket of new Spek Pro gauges (like the ones they use in NASCAR).
http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/DSC02831_zpse5d9a0e6.jpg
Plus a whole box of misc. goodies.
http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/speedjohnston1/DSC02832_zps3c0b7e98.jpg
Hopefully in a few weeks it goes back in the trailer under its own power. :woot:
Or it blew up. :censored:

[WSSix]

Good luck!

[Flash68]

Killer stuff. Love the Spek gauges in black.

[tones2SS]

That is one mean machine.

[speedjohnston]

She's just sitting there waiting her turn. :)

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/DSC02840-Copy_zps24411c4b.jpg

[onelapduster]

What are your plans for your first event?

[speedjohnston]

If all goes well and the car is running in July, I am signed up to run a half mile event for top speed on an airstrip in August. I may hit some local drag strips first to make sure its safe and running straight. After the half mile probably a 1 mile and try for my 200mph and then fix up the rear so it can turn properly. The shop it was at didn't really deliver what I asked for so some of it needs to be done again. Nothing major, but still frustrating.

[tones2SS]

If all goes well and the car is running in July, I am signed up to run a half mile event for top speed on an airstrip in August. I may hit some local drag strips first to make sure its safe and running straight. After the half mile probably a 1 mile and try for my 200mph and then fix up the rear so it can turn properly. The shop it was at didn't really deliver what I asked for so some of it needs to be done again. Nothing major, but still frustrating.

It's always something.
Awesome about the 1 mile run. Good luck and keep us posted.

[FETorino]

Have I mentioned how much I love this car:headscratch: :hail:

What is left to get done before her maiden voyage in August?

[speedjohnston]

Over the next month I should be getting the ignition system, finishing all the oil lines, trans lines (plus coolers for both), power steering lines, and re do those things not done properly by the last shop. The muffler on one side was tight and hanging below the floor about 1/2" but the other side was left loose. When I tightened it, it's trying to press through the floor. The 4 link bars are also too long. The rear was centered, but once pinion angle was corrected, the rear pushed back about 3/4 of an inch too far with the bars adjusted as short as possible. Now I can pay for another alignment as well. :G-Dub:
They also bent the centering bar because the tabs were too close together. I will have to get it reinforced to make sure it doesn't collapse as it is the start of a kink.
Funny how I did the front in my garage and camber and caster was almost dead on with a measuring tape, but the part I paid for has to be done again.
Once it gets home I have to get the windows back in, bolt in the seats and belts and then wire all the lights etc.
After that :drive:

[onelapduster]

So close. But I like that your making sure the car done right. Everything really needs to be perfect. Where will you going to for the mile runs? Ohio mile? I would love to see this car attack a 1.5 mile.

[speedjohnston]

So close. But I like that your making sure the car done right. Everything really needs to be perfect. Where will you going to for the mile runs? Ohio mile? I would love to see this car attack a 1.5 mile.

Maine and Ohio are both 10 to 12 hours away from me so I hope to hit at least one this year and both next year. Maine is the only one I know of that has a 1 1/2mile run and I agree with you, That would be a blast.

[onelapduster]

I would make the trip to Maine to see you run this car. I would guess you could go over 200 easy.

[speedjohnston]

I would be very disappointed if it couldn't hit 200 in the mile. I would think there would have to be something wrong... The half mile run in august should give me a good idea of what to expect.
If I head to Maine I will post it here.

[seancarole]

WoW JUST WOW!!!!!!!! That is killer good luck and I know your gonna have blast!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :popcorn2:

[Flash68]

I would be very disappointed if it couldn't hit 200 in the mile. I would think there would have to be something wrong... The half mile run in august should give me a good idea of what to expect.
If I head to Maine I will post it here.

200 is a forgone conclusion with this beast. :)

How is August looking?

[speedjohnston]

August is looking bad. Fabrication guy is off on knee surgery (not his fault, and I wish him a speedy recovery) and the car will now sit 2 to 3 weeks. When this car hits a shop, it's like it's doomed to sit and wait. I'm very frustrated, and ready to pull my hair out, but all I can do is call weekly and wait patiently.

[speedjohnston]

I have an update. ITS ALIVVVEEEEEE!!! :woot:
I will post the dyno vid as soon as I figure out how.

[speedjohnston]

NDOTPL3s5po

[Ron in SoCal]

Very nice Steve! :thumbsup:

[speedjohnston]

Very nice Steve! :thumbsup:

The car? Or the fact I finally figured out how to embed the video? lol
Thank You. :)

[Flash68]

God that is awesome Steve. Congrats a big milestone. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

God that is awesome Steve. Congrats a big milestone. :thumbsup:

^^What Dave said. That thing sounds mean.
That thing sounds dialed in big time!! Enjoy Steve. :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Wow! Congrats, Steve. Fantastic numbers

[waynieZ]

Wow impressive numbers Steve.

[FETorino]

:wow: :wow: My favorite Camaro comes to life.:trophy-1302:

Congratulations that's a day in a build we all look forward to.:thumbsup:

[Payton King]

Happy to see this one close. Crazy numbers, have you taken it around the block yet?

[speedjohnston]

Happy to see this one close. Crazy numbers, have you taken it around the block yet?

No rides yet. I'm going to pick it up and bring it home in the morn. A nice little 1300+ mile round trip. It's not that bad knowing I'm bringing it home running though.

[novahollic]

Steve Morris always seems like one of the nicest guys in his videos. I would bet his dyno has more 4 digit pulls on it than any other.

The car looks and sounds great! Congrats on a big step!

[speedjohnston]

Steve Morris and all his staff are super friendly, very customer oriented and he would even call me over to show me different things around the shop or just to chat as I hung out there for a couple days. I was trying to stay out of the way and it was nice to see some of the other projects. I was there as they were getting project sickseconds getting ready for drag week. 2 worked on it as 2 guys worked on my car. They worked on my car again Saturday even though they aren't normally open. My wife and I headed to Traverse City Friday night. Steve gave me his cell # and after calling him Saturday he sent me a couple pics of what they were working on. By early afternoon he headed out for drag week. I came back 2 weeks later to pick up the car after the dyno run.
I made all my power steering lines this weekend and some other little tidbits. I just like starting it to check things and not having to get a neighbour help push it back in the garage. Some things are just loosely run for testing and I will tidy it up over winter. Everything also needs a good dusting.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC03462_zps69f43955.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC03461_zps9b0dfcf9.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC03464_zps6a2e515c.jpg

And my new CSU carb. Is carburetor a dirty word nowadays?
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC03463_zps708fa38e.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/DSC03455_zpsa0b5fc99.jpg

[WSSix]

That RS second gen better step up big time at SEMA because the way I see it, this car deserves the un****withable title. Congrats on the steps forward. :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

That RS second gen better step up big time at SEMA because the way I see it, this car deserves the un****withable title. Congrats on the steps forward. :thumbsup:

This is the ultimate 2nd gen.:thumbsup:

:omg: what else can you say:omg:

:cheers:

[grendel]

I would be very disappointed if it couldn't hit 200 in the mile. I would think there would have to be something wrong... The half mile run in august should give me a good idea of what to expect.
If I head to Maine I will post it here.

I can host you if you come. I'll be running my truck. It's only 100hp :)

[Vette468]

WOW 39 pages of The BADDEST BUILD ! CONGRATS !

[Fitz78ta]

:brix: Congrats man, I love everything about this car. I have followed the build, but can't for the life of me remember what transmission you put in it. I assume TH400? I don't think I saw 4L80???

Bravo man, Bravo!!!!!

[speedjohnston]

:brix: Congrats man, I love everything about this car. I have followed the build, but can't for the life of me remember what transmission you put in it. I assume TH400? I don't think I saw 4L80???

Bravo man, Bravo!!!!!

Thanks!
The trans is a 4l80e built by Rossler to handle my motor including full throttle shifts into overdrive (normally the weak link). He installed clutch plates that were thinner and weren't on the market at the time of the build so more could be installed. To be safe he asked me to at the point of the shift to pull a bit of timing for a split second. This way I also have a lock up converter. With a 3.0 gear and 7000rpm I have a decent top end.

[grendel]

Thanks!
The trans is a 4l80e built by Rossler to handle my motor including full throttle shifts into overdrive (normally the weak link). He installed clutch plates that were thinner and weren't on the market at the time of the build so more could be installed. To be safe he asked me to at the point of the shift to pull a bit of timing for a split second. This way I also have a lock up converter. With a 3.0 gear and 7000rpm I have a decent top end.

Nice trans, have one of his in my GMC. Thy hold it well.

[onelapduster]

Any updates on this amazing build. Hoping you were able to enjoy it last year.

[speedjohnston]

I had some new car glitches last year on its maiden voyage. One shorted out coil, grid, and ignition box all in one shot. MSD was good enough to offer to replace it even though I was past warranty without me even asking. By the time I got everything back it was winter and I had a basement to finish. Stay tuned if your interested, i should have updates soon! :)

[speedjohnston]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Camaro/DSC03672_zpsjp7ainbl.jpg

[will69camaro]

We are interested. Glad go see updates coming!

[Zspoiler]

In some ways it reminds me of the Roadsters Shop 1970 Camaro "Rampage" and is just as nice.http://s1064.photobucket.com

[onelapduster]

Looking forward to the updates. One of my favorite builds on Lat-G.

[grendel]

You coming to run Maine anytime soon?

:Tomcat:

[Centerforce]

I had some new car glitches last year on its maiden voyage. One shorted out coil, grid, and ignition box all in one shot. MSD was good enough to offer to replace it even though I was past warranty without me even asking. By the time I got everything back it was winter and I had a basement to finish. Stay tuned if your interested, i should have updates soon! :)

We're anxious to see/hear it in action as well! :thumbsup:

[speedjohnston]

You coming to run Maine anytime soon?

:Tomcat:

The way things have gone, I won't schedule anything until I'm ready. That being said, I hope to make it to either Maine or Ohio mile this year. First a trip to the drag strip to make sure everything works ok before I haul it 5-600 miles away.

[FETorino]

No wonder I haven't been on this site. There are no updates to this thread.:snapout: :mad: