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Teetoe_Jones
01-05-2010, 11:31 PM
For Sale:

1968 Camaro
C5 Corvette tube chassis built by Ironworks Speed and Kustom
Carbon body kit
HRE 542R 18" wheels with Michelin slicks from C5R
Full LSX engine with accessories, T56 transaxle, full front and rear C5 suspension with aluminum cradles, extended torque tube
Yes, this is the infamous project 50/50. Yes I'm over it, out of money, can't see my decade old idea through, and want you to reap the benefits of me losing 6 figures in this car.

$40K OBO. You can read about it:
http://www.t56kit.com/company/50/50/
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50030
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=17607

Key pictures and specs:

The over all vision for the car:
http://i50.tinypic.com/2it24qo.jpg
The concept of the interior:
http://i49.tinypic.com/35konyf.jpg
Getting the modeling done on a surface plate for the body kit:
http://www.t56kit.com/company/50/50/bodykit/29.jpg
The body kit installed and in primer:
http://www.t56kit.com/company/50/50/bodykit/31.jpg

The chassis- re do number 2, Ironworks Speed and Kustom:

The rear T56 transaxle and suspension points mocked up on the frame table; we used the factory cradles to make servicing more accessable
http://i46.tinypic.com/24bn7o6.jpg

The car at ride height, welded to the chassis table; HRE 542R wheels mocked up with Michelin road racing slicks and body kit rocker panel
http://i50.tinypic.com/or6q8j.jpg

The exceptional tube work on the rear of the chassis:
http://i47.tinypic.com/iz4uxj.jpg

The main chassis and front tubes coming together:
http://i50.tinypic.com/286trgj.jpg

The details on this chassis have to been seen in person, these really don't do it justice.
http://i47.tinypic.com/29pov0p.jpg
The above shot allows for a flat floor, while still allowing a guy 6'4" to sit with ease.

Front chassis coming together with the aluminum cradle:
http://i45.tinypic.com/207qil4.jpg

So that is where the car is. We have to weld the chassis into the rockers, finalize the front suspension mounts and set it on the ground. The above price includes this work, and the car will be delivered as a roller.
The theme here is all out performance/race car with ease of maintenance. All items can be replaced with factory parts; car will have smooth under belly, engine has 6 inch set back and is behind the front axle centerline. The entire drive train (engine, torque tune and T56 transaxle) can be dropped from the car by popping the upper ball joints from the spindles, and removing the 8 bolts that hold the lower cradles to the chassis. It's like a big zipper.
For the right buyer, I'll upgrade whatever steel parts I can to Anvil Auto 100% carbon fiber replacements to further lighten the vehicle.

Tyler

LowchevyII
01-06-2010, 12:32 AM
dude no! i was so anxious to see this get done. well good luck with your current camaro and the sale. some one is gonna get a hell of a deal.

ironworks
01-06-2010, 12:40 AM
That is pretty cool if that is what your into, I suppose.

96z28ss
01-06-2010, 12:45 AM
Any recent pics?
Is the chassis even done? does it roll?

LowchevyII
01-06-2010, 12:52 AM
That is pretty cool if that is what your into, I suppose.

i guess its not as kewl as that dramatic post of mine makes it seem...its an alright car i suppose :)

ironworks
01-06-2010, 09:26 AM
The chassis is close to being a roller. When I talked to Tyler yesterday he said we would make it a roller for that price. The Most recent pics of the work are what's on the net already. We have added a few tabs and brackets to get some things landed but not a whole lots has been done in a long time.

This is a smoking deal on this car. Smokin

nvr2fst
01-06-2010, 09:29 AM
That is pretty cool if that is what your into, I suppose.

Hopefully members catch on to your infamous phrasing between you and about 10 members here. Joking set aside, Not sure how far along the car is, but I do know since Tyler dropped it off there, Ironworks definitely corrected it's past issues with the set up. Next step... photo album for the sale.
Good luck Tyler and hopefully any potential customers can see it through as the 50/50.

214Chevy
01-06-2010, 09:42 AM
I'LL TAKE IT!!!!!!!

Well....that is if I wasn't $39k short!!! That is one sweet chassis.:wow:

rwhite692
01-06-2010, 10:33 AM
I thought it had been stolen








:D


good luck with the sale!

70rs
01-06-2010, 12:34 PM
Are all the fabrication issues from the previous shop fixed? The pictures show some things that needed a do over on the PT.com link listed above. Is that the current state of things?:cheers:

Teetoe_Jones
01-06-2010, 12:41 PM
All issues have been fixed. It is a brand new chassis, full tube with much lighter weight.

Tyler

70rs
01-06-2010, 01:16 PM
All issues have been fixed. It is a brand new chassis, full tube with much lighter weight.

Tyler

Good to know. Thanks Tyler. Best of luck with the sale.:cheers:

ironworks
01-06-2010, 01:52 PM
Just a few pics I have on file.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/2-17-2009shoppics009.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/2-17-2009shoppics010.jpg

The car is stored in the Back corner and lighting is difficult. The has a lengthened torque tube and the front cradle has been landed with all the tabs and brackets. This is probably some of the Best tube work we have ever done.

tones2SS
01-06-2010, 02:10 PM
Good luck with the sale Tyler. Sucks you have to sell it.
GOOD LUCK!:thumbsup:

Teetoe_Jones
01-07-2010, 10:15 AM
I just edited the first post to include current pictures.

Tyler

Flash68
01-07-2010, 02:08 PM
That's a 996 Turbo gauge cluster I believe? I have always wanted someone to put that in a 1st gen. Sweet.

Teetoe_Jones
01-07-2010, 02:12 PM
That's a 996 Turbo gauge cluster I believe? I have always wanted someone to put that in a 1st gen. Sweet.

You are correct sir. I still have that cluster; it will be included with the sale.

Tyler

Rybar
01-07-2010, 04:18 PM
You getting out of the hobby completely Tyler?

Sorry to hear about the sale of your dream car. Good Luck :cheers:

coolwelder62
01-07-2010, 06:21 PM
Tyler, what's next buddy.Maybe a red witch or sunoco camaro??Good luck hope it works out.Scott.:thumbsup:

lhkustoms
01-07-2010, 07:59 PM
Tyler too bad your selling it good luck with the sale and your gonna have to build another bad*** car once you get back on your feet with all the sh** last year brought you.