Project "Another" 69 Camaro

[cdushane]

So i bought this car a month or so ago from Chad Fletcher & have been going back & forth with myself on how I want to do this car. After over building my previous 69 and not wanting to drive it because i was always afraid something was going to happen I've decided to keep this one fairly simple. It will be stock in appearance from the outside with the full DSE treatment underneath, bigger wheels/tires, and I'm going to run a LSX 427 based motor with a Tremec 5 speed. The interior will get some new Recaro's up front, DSE dash, roll/harness bar & new gauges, otherwise pretty much stock. Here are a few pictures of what I'm starting with....

[waynieZ]

It looks like a very nice car, and the end result should be awesome.

[Vegas69]

Just drive your other car man.... One chip and you'll be fine.

[tones2SS]

Very cool.
Keep posted on the "transformation".:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Sounds like your 2nd build will be just as nice as the first. :thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Just drive your other car man.... One chip and you'll be fine.

Todd, I'd love to drive it but I sold it to a guy in California back in August :(

[Vegas69]

No kidding....then I can't blame you for building this one to treat dirty.:D

[cdushane]

This one is being built to be driven and have fun with! I want to set it up for autocross and start running it at some events :thumbsup:

No kidding....then I can't blame you for building this one to treat dirty.:D

[ProdigyCustoms]

Great talking with you. I like your plan.

[cdushane]

It was a pleasure speaking with you as well & thank you for the quote on the wheels. I have decided to go with a DPE SL5s (similar wheel attached) in gloss black center with a chrome lip. I had a set of DPE wheels on my previous car and was very happy with them.

I will be contacting you this week on your stainless steel bolt kit and I'm sure there will be more things I will need as we go.

Great talking with you. I like your plan.

[ProdigyCustoms]

That willl give it that agressive look your looking for.

[cdushane]

Loaded up the car in the trailer tonight and off to the rod shop tomorrow to start tearing it apart.

[radrambler]

Chris

Make sure you take pics of the build ..Im sure you will do it up right after seeing your last camaro....:thumbsup:
Those wheels will look great.

Tom

[cdushane]

Visited the rod shop today and it almost made me sick to see this car in pieces! All the DSE parts are in, front sub frame is already painted and assembled and we will start the mini tub and rear next week. I've decided to keep the 396 and auto trans for now (building this one on a budget) but I think its gonna come out pretty cool. We've decided to go for the semi murdered out look with the motor, very little billet, powder coating the headers and Frank (Prodgy Customs) and I are working on something for the radiator.

[DFRESH]

Great project---looking forward to more pics---

Doug

[tones2SS]

Visited the rod shop today and it almost made me sick to see this car in pieces! All the DSE parts are in, front sub frame is already painted and assembled and we will start the mini tub and rear next week. I've decided to keep the 396 and auto trans for now (building this one on a budget) but I think its gonna come out pretty cool. We've decided to go for the semi murdered out look with the motor, very little billet, powder coating the headers and Frank (Prodgy Customs) and I are working on something for the radiator.

Sounds very cool.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Ok, I know I decided to keep the 396 motor that's in here but I just got these numbers on a LSX427 from a very reputable builder. Dont know if I should even post these but here they are. What should I do??? Swap now or wait a year or so???

[Rybar]

Well if you are posting sick dyno numbers of an LSX427 we already know what you want to do :unibrow:

[Vegas69]

Doing anything twice costs more money. The 396 isn't worth much now or next year. Is it really setup for what you plan for the car?

[cdushane]

Doing anything twice costs more money. The 396 isn't worth much now or next year. Is it really setup for what you plan for the car?

The 396 will work but I'm sure it will have its downside too! I plan on using the car for autocross and weekend driving/having fun with it. Just really trying to decide if it's $20k worth it right now. And yes, it will cost me more to swap things out later as the car is completely tore apart now.

[Vegas69]

It really depends on how serious you are about competing. You can certainly get your feet wet with the 396 and see how much you like autocross. I'd at least put a quality pan on the engine. My car was pretty fast with the aluminum headed big block. Will the LS7 make you faster, of course. Less weight on the nose is always good. Enough to pony up 20k, that's hard to say without knowing how competitive you want to be. For 20k you can probably make more power anyway or make a little less for quite a bit less.

[cdushane]

It really depends on how serious you are about competing. You can certainly get your feet wet with the 396 and see how much you like autocross. I'd at least put a quality pan on the engine. My car was pretty fast with the aluminum headed big block. Will the LS7 make you faster, of course. Less weight on the nose is always good. Enough to pony up 20k, that's hard to say without knowing how competitive you want to be. For 20k you can probably make more power anyway or make a little less for quite a bit less.

Good point Todd, it always helps to look at some things with someone else's perspective. Thanks!:thumbsup:

[69x22]

If I were you I would go with a LS engine not because I don't like big blocks, but because it sounds like you have your heart set on a LS. If you have already splurged on the DSE stuff, you ought to go ahead and go with the Ls so you don't have any regrets. Regrets can be expensive.

[cdushane]

Here are a few updated pics:

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[HRBS]

Wasnt this the car that was "too nice to cut up" ? :lol:
Nice job.... its gonna be killer when done !

[cdushane]

Wasnt this the car that was "too nice to cut up" ? :lol:
Nice job.... its gonna be killer when done !

Ummmm, i don't know :eek:

Were not really cutting it up, just a few minor tweaks :unibrow: Actually I must say, we have this entire car apart (as you can tell) and NO rust!

[cdushane]

Got some new seats today :unibrow:

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/RecaroSportline.jpg

[Neil B]

What shop is the car at? Is it local in the Gulfport/St. Pete area? I'm from the Tampa area as well.

Thanks. --Neil

[cdushane]

What shop is the car at? Is it local in the Gulfport/St. Pete area? I'm from the Tampa area as well.

Thanks. --Neil

It's at C & C Rod Shop in Port Richey.

[70rs]

Got some new seats today :unibrow:

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/RecaroSportline.jpg

Very nice seats! In fact the whole car is Chris.:thumbsup:

Did you decide on LS power or BBC yet?

[waynieZ]

Very nice.

[cdushane]

Very nice seats! In fact the whole car is Chris.:thumbsup:

Did you decide on LS power or BBC yet?

Thank You!

I am still talking with Jason up at Katech on the motor but I think I'm leaning towards this....

Hot Rod LSX 427

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Bore: 4.220
Stroke: 3.819
Displacement: 427ci
Horsepower: 656 @ 6800rpm
Torque: 563 @ 5200
Compression ratio: 11:1
Fuel: Premium pump gas
Redline: 7500rpm
Block: LSX iron, billet steel main caps
Crank: Callies Magnum forged steel
Rods: Callies H-beam forged steel
Pistons: custom forged aluminum
Heads: ported LS3, chamber enlarge for big bore
Valves: LS3
Intake: GMPP LS3 single plane with Holley 850 carburetor
Camshaft: GM Stage 3
Lifters: GM racing, hydraulic roller
Oiling system: Wet sump
Ignition: MSD programmable spark controller with software, LS6 coils
Appearance: Katech valve covers powdercoated orange, Katech coil relocation kit

[214Chevy]

So i bought this car a month or so ago from Chad Fletcher & have been going back & forth with myself on how I want to do this car. After over building my previous 69 and not wanting to drive it because i was always afraid something was going to happen I've decided to keep this one fairly simple. It will be stock in appearance from the outside with the full DSE treatment underneath, bigger wheels/tires, and I'm going to run a LSX 427 based motor with a Tremec 5 speed. The interior will get some new Recaro's up front, DSE dash, roll/harness bar & new gauges, otherwise pretty much stock. Here are a few pictures of what I'm starting with....

You stated, "Bigger wheels." What size?? And I think those DPE wheels will set it off just right.:thumbsup: Right choice.

[cdushane]

You stated, "Bigger wheels." What size?? And I think those DPE wheels will set it off just right.:thumbsup: Right choice.

I'll be running an 18x12 rear and 18x10 front with BFG KDW's. Yeah, I can't wait to actually see the wheel :_paranoid

[tones2SS]

I like that engine Chris. Very nice.
Is this an engine being offered by Katech? I've heard good things about Katech.:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

I like that engine Chris. Very nice.
Is this an engine being offered by Katech? I've heard good things about Katech.:thumbsup:

Yes, it's there new LSX 427 there building. I had there Street Attack LS7 in my other camaro and loved it.

[tones2SS]

Very nice!!!:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

The engine sure does make some nice power. Kind of pretty too!

[BigRatCamaro]

I'm liking everything so far love the black wheels they are very cool should be a nice ride when it's finished

[cdushane]

As of yesterday the mini tubs & roll bar is in and undercoated. The fire wall is sanded down and ready for some paint. I am now having problems with the wheel fitment because I'm using the Baer Exterme Plus but I think with Franks help we have the solution. Thanks Frank, your help is greatly appreciated!!! I have also decided I should of named this "Project Indecisive" since I could not make up my mind on the motor so yesterday the decision was made to keep the 396 and to guarantee that I ordered the Billet Tru Trac system in black anodized, were painting the block in an aluminum, and I ordered fabricated moroso aluminum valve covers with breather tubes, 14" air cleaner cover and swivel thermostat housing. Now that I've spent some money to dress up this motor I have to keep it.....for now :unibrow: Also ordered a TKO-600 5 speed yesterday and that should be shipping today :thumbsup:

Here are a few pics:
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Got these bad a$$ seats in the other day!!:D
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[cdushane]

Hey Frank, If the "other" wheel company can't give me an answer today and we order new wheels I think this here is the ticket :unibrow:
Matte black center, gloss black outer with a red pinstripe. I'll have the big red brake caliper and I'll paint the Baer 6s in gloss black.

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/product_photo-xlarge_image-268.jpg

[cdushane]

I'm liking everything so far love the black wheels they are very cool should be a nice ride when it's finished

Thank you! I'm watching your build too and man that facility of yours is top notch my friend :hail:

[tones2SS]

Looking really good Chris.:thumbsup:
I really like the seats, and those wheels,.......:wow::cheers:

[cdushane]

My office has been flooded this week with parts being delivered. I think we now have everything in except the wheels which were just ordered this week so it wll be a few more weeks before they arrive. We have everything completed that we've been working on so far and will be rolling it into the assembly area this afternoon to start putting IT back together. The firewall, inner fenders and radiator core were all painted with matte black and it looks really cool :unibrow: Here's a few more pics....

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[waynieZ]

Its looking good.

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Parts arriving is a good thing.:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Thanks guys, I'm already starting to loose sleep thinking about how bad I wanna get this thing done and I'm still weeks away!

[cdushane]

We know have the front subframe bolted in, painted the motor in VHT enamel "aluminum" and were going to paint the air cleaner, thermostat housing and valve covers matte black to accent the drive system and were having the headers jet coated black as well.

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Also have the rear Quadra link hung but no axles, brakes, etc. as of yet.

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[HRBS]

:thumbsup:

[fletcherscustoms]

I miss that car!! nice to see your turning it into exactly what I wanted to!!!

[Vegas69]

Sweet, that aluminum big block was a little cheaper than mine. :rofl:

[waynieZ]

Thats looking sweet! If your going to loose sleep thats a good reason.

[cdushane]

I miss that car!! nice to see your turning it into exactly what I wanted to!!!

I bet you do, it's really a clean car and all we found was a little surface rust on the passenger floor pan. This truly is a "clean" car!

[cdushane]

Sweet, that aluminum big block was a little cheaper than mine. :rofl:

"a little"?!? It was actually free since it came with the car ;) Thanks again for the info on the paint :thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Thats looking sweet! If your going to loose sleep thats a good reason.

Thanks Wayne!!!

[tones2SS]

Can't wait for this bad boy to be complete. Nice build Chris.:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Can't wait for this bad boy to be complete. Nice build Chris.:thumbsup:

Neither can I :D and Thanks!

[cdushane]

Just got in my pedal assembly from Clayton Machine Works and all I can say is WOW, these things look amazing!!! :unibrow:

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/pedals2.jpg

Also got in some really nice valve covers from Ansen :thumbsup:

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/ansenvalvecovers.jpg

[tones2SS]

Very nice.:thumbsup:

[6D9]

Killer build man...cant wait to see it done. I LOVED your other car...:hail:

[Jay Hilliard]

Very nice build! Keep the pics coming. Can you send me the info on the paint you used on the engine? Im building a 69 with 396 for my wife and would love to paint block in alum color.

Valve covers look very good also.

[fletcherscustoms]

You paying in 20's again Chris?? lol

I got a fake one I need to replace, lol

Car is looking great buddy, glad you could do what I couldn't afford to do , lol

[cdushane]

Very nice build! Keep the pics coming. Can you send me the info on the paint you used on the engine? Im building a 69 with 396 for my wife and would love to paint block in alum color.

Valve covers look very good also.

We used VHT Enamel, color was "aluminum".

[cdushane]

You paying in 20's again Chris?? lol

I got a fake one I need to replace, lol

Car is looking great buddy, glad you could do what I couldn't afford to do , lol

LOL! Still have a few in my safe but have'nt run across anymore of those. Guess as luck would have it you ended up with the only one :lol: I'm going to try and make a few of those events you'll be at and if not I'm sure i'll see you at a Goodguys show so I guess then dinner will be on me :cheers:

[cdushane]

Received an email from Frank last night letting me know my wheels are on the way :thumbsup: They'll be here Tuesday so I guess that means I won't be sleeping much since i'm so damn stoked to see these bad boys :unibrow: It's gonna be a longgggggg weekend!

Also want to thank Frank and Forgeline for getting these out so fast :hail:

[phillym5]

Nice build, man..... car is looking great!

[tones2SS]

Received an email from Frank last night letting me know my wheels are on the way :thumbsup: They'll be here Tuesday so I guess that means I won't be sleeping much since i'm so damn stoked to see these bad boys :unibrow: It's gonna be a longgggggg weekend!

Also want to thank Frank and Forgeline for getting these out so fast :hail:

Very cool. You know we need to see pics of those bad boys when you get them!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[cdushane]

Xmas came early this year boys :woot:

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[Vegas69]

And I thought I liked black....:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

WOW!! :wow: Those look killer Chris.
Very nice man.:thumbsup:

[phillym5]

Those wheels are SIIIIIIICK!!! im jealous.:cheers:

[cdushane]

And I thought I liked black....:thumbsup:

Yeah, probably 8 out of the last 10 of my cars have been black :unibrow:

WOW!! :wow: Those look killer Chris.
Very nice man.:thumbsup:

Thank you! Hopefully I'll have a few pics of them on the car soon :_paranoid

Those wheels are SIIIIIIICK!!! im jealous.:cheers:


Thanks man :thumbsup: And my wheels may be SIIIIIIICK but dude, your car....:hail:

[Rybar]

I'm not a fan of all black wheels, but have to agree that those are very, very sick. I think the hardware and pinstripe break it up nicely. :thumbsup:

[98ssnova]

very nice wheels Im jealous pinching pennies now for some new shoes gonna have to pinch harded now.

[HRBS]

nice shoes !

[GHOSTDANCER]

Xmas came early this year boys :woot:

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/37.jpg

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Very nice :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

[waynieZ]

Sweet looking wheels.

[6D9]

I love them. Is it all powered coated or are the centers anodized

[dlouie87]

I'm loving the WHEELS!

[srh3trinity]

Loving the wheels, the two finishes with tone on tone looks awesome.

[DFRESH]

Wheels looks sick dude---this is turning out to be quite the build---looking killer all the way around. Cannot wait to see these wheels on the car---hurry up please!!

Doug

[Jano4]

I agree, wheels look great. Now we just need to see them on :D.

[cdushane]

Thanks guys for all the compliments! I will have these mounted up today on some BFG KDW's and get some photos as soon as we can mount them on the car.

[cdushane]

I love them. Is it all powered coated or are the centers anodized

The center is matte black, gloss black lip, polished hardware and electric silver stripe.

[Payton King]

saw you at year one and charlotte goodguys...anyway, really looking forward to this build. Wheels are really nice. I like the hardware to offset the black.

[cdushane]

saw you at year one and charlotte goodguys...anyway, really looking forward to this build. Wheels are really nice. I like the hardware to offset the black.

Yes, I remember. Hope all is well, thanks for the compliments and hopefully we'll meet up again at some shows this year :cheers:

[cdushane]

Not the best pictures, especially inside under flourescent lights but I wanted to get an idea of how they would look on the car. So, here we go....

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[tones2SS]

AWESOME CHRIS!!!:cheers:

[Payton King]

really like the way the hardware picks up on the fender lip moldings.

Are you going to Motor State in June? In other words, what is your first planned event? By those pics you look very close to driving.

[fletcherscustoms]

really like the way the hardware picks up on the fender lip moldings.

Are you going to Motor State in June? In other words, what is your first planned event? By those pics you look very close to driving.

Yeah come on Chris, we'll carpool!!

[cdushane]

AWESOME CHRIS!!!:cheers:

Thanks man :thumbsup:

really like the way the hardware picks up on the fender lip moldings.



Are you going to Motor State in June? In other words, what is your first planned event? By those pics you look very close to driving.

That's exactly what I was hoping for, glad you caught that!
Where is Motor State? I have no plans as of yet, i'm very "out of the loop" on car shows and events that are coming up.

Yeah come on Chris, we'll carpool!!

Once I know when we'll have everything done I'll be in touch but that would be real cool to hook up and go to some of these events.

[Alex396ss]

Awesome!

:thumbsup:

Alex

[Payton King]

is way up in Michigan June 18th-20th. Shaping up to be a big event. Best part is you get a full day at Gingerman raceway.

Have not decided if I am driving or trailering to the event. Plan on leaving on Thursday and hooking up with Ron along the way.

Sign up and get your car ready. You look real close.

[cdushane]

is way up in Michigan June 18th-20th. Shaping up to be a big event. Best part is you get a full day at Gingerman raceway.

Have not decided if I am driving or trailering to the event. Plan on leaving on Thursday and hooking up with Ron along the way.

Sign up and get your car ready. You look real close.

That is a 22 hour drive for me, not sure about this one yet?!? I'll let you know once we get closer and I get some miles on her.

[cdushane]

Getting close, the calipers are back in today from being painted and we will be installing them later, bleeding the brakes, mounting the wheels and tires and setting her on the ground. Waiting on the radiator so once that's in we will put fluids in it and fire it back up. Still have a few minor items to due on the body but hopefully i'll have her back in a few weeks :unibrow:

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[tones2SS]

Awesome Chris. Keep us posted bud!:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Almost there :unibrow: Taking it today to get the front end aligned and have the exhaust re-worked around the DSE quadra link. Had the rear seat covered to match the Recaros and should have that in Monday.

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Check out the "black anodized" radiator :unibrow: A special thanks to Frank at Prodigy customs for this one :thumbsup:

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[tones2SS]

I'm digging it man.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

You like black?

[cdushane]

I'm digging it man.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

Me too! & thanks :thumbsup:

You like black?

Maybe just a little ;)
Hey, i'll be in Vegas next weekend for a few days. Any events going on or how about a possibility of checking out your car? :unibrow: Let me know, would like to meet up with you if at all possible.

[68400BIRD]

Looks very nice, I like all the black.:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Me too! & thanks :thumbsup:



Maybe just a little ;)
Hey, i'll be in Vegas next weekend for a few days. Any events going on or how about a possibility of checking out your car? :unibrow: Let me know, would like to meet up with you if at all possible.

I'll be around, there is an event but I don't plan on going do to the heat. I'll PM you my number and I'll show you my junk.

[cdushane]

I'll be around, there is an event but I don't plan on going do to the heat. I'll PM you my number and I'll show you my junk.

Ok, got it and thanks! I sent you a PM back.

[skatinjay27]

I'll PM you my number and I'll show you my junk.uhh????? you could have just kept that in the PM :rofl:

[Vegas69]

I noticed you used pink. :lol:

[cdushane]

uhh????? you could have just kept that in the PM :rofl:

Maybe one day you too can see Todd's "junk" :_paranoid

[cdushane]

Front end is aligned, exhaust is done and were ready to make a few adjustments, especially to the rear since it's dtill sitting about 2" to high. After this is done the interior will go back in and we should be ready to put some miles on her in a week or two :D

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[tones2SS]

BAD ASS CHRIS!!
You must be sikked. Congrats. Enjoy that bad boy.:thumbsup: :cheers:
Any chance of a video??

[Richio1]

[QUOTE=cdushane;289233]Front end is aligned, exhaust is done and were ready to make a few adjustments, especially to the rear since it's dtill sitting about 2" to high. After this is done the interior will go back in and we should be ready to put some miles on her in a week or two :D



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What size brake kit are you running...looks great with those wheels.

[cdushane]

BAD ASS CHRIS!!
You must be sikked. Congrats. Enjoy that bad boy.:thumbsup: :cheers:
Any chance of a video??

Thanks man! Yeah, as soon as I can we'll get a video up.

[QUOTE=cdushane;289233]Front end is aligned, exhaust is done and were ready to make a few adjustments, especially to the rear since it's dtill sitting about 2" to high. After this is done the interior will go back in and we should be ready to put some miles on her in a week or two :D



http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/81.jpg



What size brake kit are you running...looks great with those wheels.

Baer Extreme Plus 6S front & rear.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Car looks very nice man,I like what you've done there.
Smart idea on the silver stripe and exposed hardware on the wheels,they'd be completely lost w/o those touches...:yes:

[waynieZ]

The car looks great.

[cdushane]

Car looks very nice man,I like what you've done there.
Smart idea on the silver stripe and exposed hardware on the wheels,they'd be completely lost w/o those touches...:yes:

Yeah, I thought the same thing too which is why we decided to do the accents. It's hard to tell in the pictures but the face of the wheel is matte black and the lip is gloss, looks killer in person!

The car looks great.

Really appreciate ALL the comments guys :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Car looks very nice man,I like what you've done there.
Smart idea on the silver stripe and exposed hardware on the wheels,they'd be completely lost w/o those touches...:yes:

X2 :thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Almost there, I just wanna take it out and have some fun. Hoping to have it back this weekend so I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but we ALL know how that goes :_paranoid

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/91-1.jpg

[fletcherscustoms]

bring up here the weekend of the 19th!! Got a local SCCA autocross event going on that we wil be taking the 70 and Ty's car to

[Vegas69]

Looking good man....

[tones2SS]

Looking good Chris. Enjoy that ride! Hope it goes well.:thumbsup:

[jy211]

grab a DSLR and take some good shots! :D


It looks great in the phone pic's though :thumbsup:

[cdushane]

bring up here the weekend of the 19th!! Got a local SCCA autocross event going on that we wil be taking the 70 and Ty's car to

Sounds good, I'll give you a call the first of next week if I do in fact have it.


grab a DSLR and take some good shots! :D


It looks great in the phone pic's though :thumbsup:

I will take some better shots once it's outside, that was a bad picture indoors with flourecent lights.

[cdushane]

Not the greatest picture but here it is. Picking up tomorrow to finally take it back home so i'll get some better pics over the weekend and post em up :D

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/93.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/95.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/94.jpg

[waynieZ]

Glad to hear its comming home. Its going to be hot down there, Enjoy it.

[Josh69]

Looking good! Love the wheels with the factory trim on the car...looks cohesive. I always love a badass black first gen! :lateral:

[ironworks]

I heard about your next project this morning. You got a really go start on a project for an incredible price. The stance and wheel and tire selection on that car are just about perfect. Let me know if you have any questions.

Rodger

[cdushane]

I heard about your next project this morning. You got a really go start on a project for an incredible price. The stance and wheel and tire selection on that car are just about perfect. Let me know if you have any questions.

Rodger

Thanks Rodger, I might just take you up on that once I get my hands on it.

[tones2SS]

Nice car Chris.
Awaiting new pics.:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

So i picked the car up late this afternoon and already got about 50 miles on it :D
But, I hate the brakes, the pedal is almost to the floor and I almost couldn't stop at the first stop sign I came to. Hopefully a few adjustments and they'll be fine. And the motor has to go, this thing sucks! It has no power, in fact, it wont even turn over the back tires!
Other than those 2 issues, i absolutely love the car and how everything else turned out :D

[tones2SS]

Good to hear, except for the brakes and engine.
Any idea on what you'd like to replace the brakes and engine with?:unibrow:

[Vegas69]

So it won't go and it doesn't stop? :rofl:

[cdushane]

Good to hear, except for the brakes and engine.
Any idea on what you'd like to replace the brakes and engine with?:unibrow:

I'm running the Baer 6S Extreme so there's no replacing them, just need to make some adjustments. And as far as the motor, I have a new one coming :unibrow:

[cdushane]

So it won't go and it doesn't stop? :rofl:

And this is coming from a guy with a pink fence?!? :rofl:

[cdushane]

Ok, I bought this car from Rich Allen and I'm thinking of putting the motor and transmission in my 69.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=27273

[Vegas69]

Damn, two projects. :unibrow: Are you sure the current engine is tuned correctly?

[Jay Hilliard]

Did you get your brake issue figured out? Car turned out great!

[cdushane]

Damn, two projects. :unibrow: Are you sure the current engine is tuned correctly?

Yeah, the engine is fine but I'm use to 600+ horsepower cars so this just doesn't do it for me.

Did you get your brake issue figured out? Car turned out great!

No, put over 100 mils on it already and busy enjoying it :D
I'll look at the brakes next week. There's brakes just needs to have more pedal.

[tones2SS]

Ok, I bought this car from Rich Allen and I'm thinking of putting the motor and transmission in my 69.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=27273

That would be killer Chris.:thumbsup:
DO IT!!! lol:_paranoid :cheers:

[Payton King]

looks sweet, too bad you did not make the very long trip to Motor State. Took me 18.5 hours with 2 blown trailer tires and no spare and 15 hrs back with one blown tire and a spare.

Look forward to seeing this car at RTTH...I assume that you are coming.

What size master are you running? I think you are running manual brakes...take a quick look under the dash and make sure the brake rod is in the upper hole. Did you bed you pads in?

[cdushane]

looks sweet, too bad you did not make the very long trip to Motor State. Took me 18.5 hours with 2 blown trailer tires and no spare and 15 hrs back with one blown tire and a spare.

Look forward to seeing this car at RTTH...I assume that you are coming.

What size master are you running? I think you are running manual brakes...take a quick look under the dash and make sure the brake rod is in the upper hole. Did you bed you pads in?

Sounds like you had one hell of a time on that trip.

I'll be making RTTH for sure this year. Was going to go to the Peach State Motor Car Challenge next weekend but I think were gonna go ahead and yank out the motor and trans and get everything ready for the new one :unibrow:

Yes, we did everything to the brakes, were gonna make a few adjustments and see if we can get some more pedal.

[cdushane]

Took some better pictures tonight...

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Copyofcamaro69-2004.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Copyofcamaro69-2002.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/camaro69-2030.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/camaro69-2028.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/camaro69-2013.jpg

[cdushane]

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/camaro69-2008.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/camaro69-2006.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/camaro69-2025.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/camaro69-2024.jpg

[ja.stoner63]

amazing car! Love the black wheels.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Chris. Car looks great. Nice stance.:thumbsup:
ENJOY!!:cheers:

[awr68]

Car came out great Chris! Nice balance of old and new styling! The silver stripe on the wheels make them 'work'! Without the stripe it would be too much black....IMHO! :thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

I'm getting excited about this new motor I have coming, SO can't wait to get it in the car :unibrow:

[Rybar]

Looks awesome Chris, nice job for sure. :thumbsup:

[meenaggie]

You might check out the Billet Specialties black anondized radiator cap to add to that already killer onyx package from Prodigy. In fact my radiator should be in from Frank in a couple weeks with the onyx package and that is what I plan on running.

Link to part at Jegs
http://www.jegs.com/i/Billet+Specialties/135/BLK75120/10002/-1

It is the only one that I have found that I like in black anodized.

[bonecrrusher]

This car looks awesome! :thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Chris---car looks killer bro---great job!! How were the first impressions concerning the ride/handling? Will you be putting a spoiler on the front?

So you will be at the RTTH in Pigeon Forge come Sept?

Doug

[fleetus macmullitz]

It's really coming together, but of course it'll look much better once they put the vinyl roof on for you.


:unibrow:

[cdushane]

You might check out the Billet Specialties black anondized radiator cap to add to that already killer onyx package from Prodigy. In fact my radiator should be in from Frank in a couple weeks with the onyx package and that is what I plan on running.

Link to part at Jegs
http://www.jegs.com/i/Billet+Specialties/135/BLK75120/10002/-1

It is the only one that I have found that I like in black anodized.

Thanks for the info, I'll check it out :thumbsup:

Chris---car looks killer bro---great job!! How were the first impressions concerning the ride/handling? Will you be putting a spoiler on the front?

So you will be at the RTTH in Pigeon Forge come Sept?

Doug


My other 69 had the same DSE set up and it rides/handles great! Yes, I ordered the front spoiler last week and yes I'll be at RTTH. You going?


It's really coming together, but of course it'll look much better once they put the vinyl roof on for you.
:unibrow:

"Vinyl roof" ?!? :_paranoid

[cdushane]

Taking the car up tomorrow to pull out the 396 and TKO 600 getting it ready to drop the new ls2 and T56 in :unibrow:

[ja.stoner63]

Taking the car up tomorrow to pull out the 396 and TKO 600 getting it ready to drop the new ls2 and T56 in :unibrow:

Chris, do these cars every get done? lol :cheers:

[cdushane]

Chris, do these cars every get done? lol :cheers:

I dont think so....

I have a list of things running threw my mind that I would still like to do :omg:

[cdushane]

After 2 long weeks we finally got the "other" project car in yesterday! Now we will be thrashing to get this thing apart and get the motor/trans in my 69 :unibrow:

Here are a few pics...

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Copyof67camaro002.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/67camaro004.jpg

[fletcherscustoms]

damn chris you building two cars now!! I looked at buying that car. Nice project to finish up!!

[cdushane]

For now I'm taking the motor and trans out for my car. Not sure if I'm going to build this one as it will be a year or so before we'll be able to start with everything going on. We might end up selling it after we get the stuff out for my 69. And yes, its a VERY nice car! The fab work that ironworks did is crazy and this thing could be bad a$$ when completed!!

[XLexusTech]

damn chris you building two cars now!! I looked at buying that car. Nice project to finish up!!

Is that RichAllens car? wasn't that being worked on at Iron works?

nevermind... found the for sale post

[fletcherscustoms]

So what you want for the shell??

[ironworks]

Man Chris she has a little surface rust but she still looks great. I love that engine compartment. I had some bitchin ideas for the air intake system on that car. Nice to know she went to a good home.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Chris. That engine should wake that car up nice!!:thumbsup:

[fletcherscustoms]

did you pay in all $20 bills again! :cheers:

[cdushane]

So I recently found out that the LS2 motor in the 67 Camaro I bought was built 3 years ago and has never been fired :_paranoid Besides the simple fact of priming the motor and checking for oil pressure is there anything else I should do before firing? Should I be concerned that this thing has not been fired yet?

[fletcherscustoms]

Prime the oil pump, rotate crank by hand a few times, and let her rip!!

[Vegas69]

I'd change the oil and squirt some oil in every cylinder. Then rotate it by hand with the plugs out. Then you can turn it over without spark to prime the pump. Pop the plugs in and fire it off.

[cdushane]

Ok, thanks guys! :thumbsup: That's what I planned on doing but just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing anything.

[cdushane]

We finally got the new motor in late last week :unibrow: We are missing several miscelaneous parts so if Rich does not have them I'm gonna be placing some orders to get the stuff in so we can fire this thing up!

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/99.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/100.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/97.jpg

I'm thinking of running a coil relocation kit to show off these carbon valve covers and also replacing the factory coils with the MSD ones, what do you guys think? We are definitely changing out the master cylinder and booster too!!!

[tones2SS]

I'm thinking of running a coil relocation kit to show off these carbon valve covers and also replacing the factory coils with the MSD ones, what do you guys think?

I think that's a great idea!! Looking good man!:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Look's great.Cover's are neat.:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Looks right at home!! :thumbsup:
How did you like that coil wire firewall bulkhead? I have one for my car and wondered if it was a good idea or not? Hopefully it is as the hole is drilled! :_paranoid

[cdushane]

Looks right at home!! :thumbsup:
How did you like that coil wire firewall bulkhead? I have one for my car and wondered if it was a good idea or not? Hopefully it is as the hole is drilled! :_paranoid

That was for the big block we took out and yes, it worked well. Guess were gonna have to remove it and plug the hole now for the LS :_paranoid

[waynieZ]

That looks rite at home in there. What a difference that LS is going to make. Very nice.

[Payton King]

should run like a spotted ape.

While you are waiting on parts, paint your intake black. LOL

[Rybar]

New motor looks awesome. :yes:



While you are waiting on parts, paint your intake black. LOL

I'll definately agree to that. I did so with mine, looks so much better :thumbsup:

[cdushane]

I was thinking about painting it black but was unsure :_paranoid

You guys think it would look better painted???

[Vegas69]

I liked this thread until you put that puny little LS in there. :unibrow: You pull that out of a Chevy Cavalier?

[tones2SS]

I liked this thread until you put that puny little LS in there. :unibrow: You pull that out of a Chevy Cavalier?

lollllllll.......:_paranoid
Do you know where you are going to relate the coils Chris?

[cdushane]

I can't believe it took you this long to say something about the "puny little LS" :rolleyes: Lol

Just show up in Fort Worth and we can sort this out :unibrow:

Probably gonna mount them on the firewall somewhere similar to what Scott did on his.

[Vegas69]

I wish they had better autocrosses. Everyone I've seen has been a joke. The Optima Challenge invite would be the only rational reason to run over there. We've been talking about a trip to Texas. Definitely not out of the question.

[cdushane]

I've seen only autocross at the GG shows so I wouldn't know the diffirence as of now. Gonna try to go see a local SCCA event here the next time there around. As of now the only track time I have planned is RTTH6 but it might be a good warm up for Fort Worth :unibrow:

[Payton King]

semi-gloss black.

[cdushane]

Payton, is that a FAST intake? If so, I'm definitely painting mine! Looks sweet :thumbsup:

Are you going to RTTH6?

[Payton King]

Fast 90mm and I am signed up and ready to go to RTTH. Got a little oil pump problem rigtht now...7 psi of pressure. No metal in the oil or filter so i am guessing it sucked out an o-ring or the bypass is stuck. While I am changing the pump I will put in an Improved Racing oil pan baffle.

I take it you will be at RTTH? Hope so, love to see your new car in person. I really liked your old one. Great event and the people are even better.

[cdushane]

Yes, I'm all signed up! Maybe you could ride the autox with me or even drive my car to give me some pointers, the way it's looking it might be my first time doing an autox event :_paranoid

[Payton King]

with better skills than mine to help you out. If you want to be one of the slow guys...I am your man. LOL What is that new country song "I'm pretty good at drinkin' beer."

I will tell and show you everything I know. Brian Finch or Kyle Tucker would be a great place to start and they are more than willing to let you ride and pass on some good info.

With that motor you are doing you are going to have your hands full.

Are you going to make the drive non-stop? You are more than welcome to spend the night at my house here in Charlotte if you are planning on breaking up the trip. Come to think of it, you will probably go through Atlanta up 75 to Knoxville...invite is still open if you come this way.

[cdushane]

I'll probably be starting out a little "slow" as it is :rolleyes: Yes, I'll definitely talk to Kyle and I've never met Brian but I'm sure I will.

Thanks for the invite but more than likely I'll leave outa here early and drive straight through.

[Rybar]

Payton, is that a FAST intake? If so, I'm definitely painting mine! Looks sweet :thumbsup:

Are you going to RTTH6?

Paint it black: :unibrow:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/CopyofBarichello3.jpg

[cdushane]

It's been a while since I've updated but here's the latest. After spending weeks trying to sort out what we did and didn't have for the motor/trans I bought we were finally able to start ordering the parts we needed. Everything we need was in by late last week and we should have this thing ready to fire by the end of this week/beginning of next :_paranoid

Once that's done we are going to get rid of the chrome on the side as discussed earlier so hopefully withing 2 weeks I'll have it back. Trying to get it ready for RTTH6 but not sure that's gonna happen. Keeping my fingers crossed though :unibrow:

[tones2SS]

Very cool Chris. Keep us posted buddy!:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

It's been a while since I updated and we've had tons of issues with the motor/trans swap. I really think I have a black cloud over my head with trying to get this thing finished :rolleyes: Anyway, we fired it yesterday and man the motor sounds wicked :unibrow: but as I walked to the rear of the car I noticed we were pouring gas outa the fitting going into the tank. After some diagnosis and thinking it wasn't tightened we discovered we had the wrong fittings so we are going today to get the new ones and hopefully have it running and ready to be tuned next week.

Also want to say thanks again to Frank @ Prodigy and Wegner for the kick ass front drive system, this thing is top notch and bolted in perfrectly, no shims no problems nothing! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Good to hear Chris. Hope it all works out for you.:thumbsup:

[Payton King]

you get that thing up and running....an no pictures? You know we are a visual group here and like to live vicariously though other peoples projects.

[cdushane]

I will get some pictures up later in the week. We are wrapping up a few details today and tomorrow and are scheduled for a dyno on Wednesday. Once this is done I will post some pics and video of the dyno along with the numbers. Can't wait to see if this motor is all it's supposed to be :_paranoid

[cdushane]

The cars really dirty and the pics were taken in the sun but here's a few for now....

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/103.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/105.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/106.jpg

[tones2SS]

Very nice Chris!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[cdushane]

Finally got my car back and all I can say about this motor is WOW :D This thing has alot of power and great torque! Going over everything now to get it ready for The Turkey Rod Run in daytona this weekend and in a few weeks were gonna get started on removing the chrome and emblems, in the mean time I'm just gonna enjoy driving this bad boy. :woot:

[tones2SS]

Very nice Chris. Good to hear. Enjoy that bad boy. Have fun at the Turkey Run.:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

Got to enjoy the car for a bit and get some miles put on it....finally! We have now removed all the emblems, chrome around the wheel wells, rocker and gills and in doing so have realized there's a little bit of issues to deal with from some previous body work. That said, I am painting the entire car over and deciding if I should go ALL black and get rid of the white stripes or do the stripes in matte black :_paranoid What do you guys think??? Has anyone seen matte black stripes on a black car and if so how does it look??? As always, any input would be greatly appreciated and very helpful :lateral:

[HRBS]

Chris..... My vote is for Matte/Gloss Black. Here is a Mustang we did with that combo. The black wheels make it even better.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/mustang/IMG_0190.jpg

[DOOM]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
X2:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

All black car with black matte stripes!:yes: :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

How about this:unibrow: Beat the snot out of it at every event possible this year and then take it to paint prison. The events will take a toll on your new paint job.

[ironworks]

Chris I'm glad to hear the engine worked out for you. Did you sell the 67 yet? I had some guy from down under email me about finishing the car after the first of the year.

[cdushane]

Chris I'm glad to hear the engine worked out for you. Did you sell the 67 yet? I had some guy from down under email me about finishing the car after the first of the year.

So far the motor has definitely "worked out" :unibrow: No money has exchanged hands of yet but he sounds like he's gonna take it. Kinda weird, I've had two other emails this week asking if the car is still available from a couple guys i had spoken with previously. Guess we'll see what happens ;)

[ironworks]

Maybe it will work out for both of us.

[DFRESH]

How about this:unibrow: Beat the snot out of it at every event possible this year and then take it to paint prison. The events will take a toll on your new paint job.

Dude, yes indeed. Listen to the voice of wisdom here. Todd knows what he's talking about when he makes that statment. Get the bugs worked out, put miles on the car at the track and on the road. I would def paint if after that---I can't believe the road rash my car has from 8 events and almost 7,000 miles on it in this past year alone.

I'd leave the paint scheme as is, but I am biased.

Doug

[cdushane]

Dude, yes indeed. Listen to the voice of wisdom here. Todd knows what he's talking about when he makes that statment. Get the bugs worked out, put miles on the car at the track and on the road. I would def paint if after that---I can't believe the road rash my car has from 8 events and almost 7,000 miles on it in this past year alone.

I'd leave the paint scheme as is, but I am biased.

Doug

That was the original plan to leave the paint scheme as is. However, once we started getting into removing the chrome pieces and emblems we hit the "snowball" effect! One thing led to another and instead of doing it half assed now & going back later to do it all over again I just decided to do it right the first time and get it done now :unibrow: We have already completed the body work and the car is in primer, they will start blocking in the car next week and get it ready to shoot :D

Once it leaves paint prison it's game on!!! :unibrow:

[sixtnine]

I can't wait to see the Camaro after the paint is finished.

[cdushane]

Yesterday we painted the hood, rear deck lid, doors and all the miscelaneous parts. They will prep the car itself on Monday to paint on Tuesday, cant wait :unibrow: I'll post some pics late next week once its all painted. Still tossing the matte black stripes around but I really think I wanna try it and see how it looks! I figure my last car was solid black so lets make this one a little diffirent.

[DIGI-TAILS]

Glad to hear the progress Chris. Cant wait to see it. :)

[tones2SS]

Yesterday we painted the hood, rear deck lid, doors and all the miscelaneous parts. They will prep the car itself on Monday to paint on Tuesday, cant wait :unibrow: I'll post some pics late next week once its all painted. Still tossing the matte black stripes around but I really think I wanna try it and see how it looks! I figure my last car was solid black so lets make this one a little diffirent.

Very cool Chris.
I think the matte black stripes would look great. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[cdushane]

As of yesterday my car was painted and they were working on wet sanding the miscelaneous pieces :D I'll be taking a trip up there today or tomorrow and will post some pics. Once we get everything back together I will be taking it to the dyno for final tune and see what kind of numbers we get out of it, once that's done it's play time :unibrow:

[cdushane]

Not a great picture but here it is with some new paint :D

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/109.jpg

[awr68]

:thumbsup: It's funny, I used to hate black...now I love it! Car looks great!! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[DFRESH]

:thumbsup: It's funny, I used to hate black...now I love it! Car looks great!! :thumbsup: :cheers:

Dude, I am going to pretend you didn't say that.

Doug

[waynieZ]

Chris that is a beautiful car. Sweet!

[tones2SS]

Looks great Chris. Very nice.:thumbsup:
Are you doing the stripes as well?:_paranoid

[cdushane]

Well the car is back together and we are finishing up a few items that needed to be addressed. So now the big question is leave it all black or put on some matte black stripes, what do you guys think:question: :question:

[GHOSTDANCER]

Well the car is back together and we are finishing up a few items that needed to be addressed. So now the big question is leave it all black or put on some matte black stripes, what do you guys think:question: :question:

I think the all black and matte stripes would look great on your car :thumbsup:

http://inventory.rk-motors.com/CarDetails_sold_post2010.asp?VIN=131929

[Payton King]

"SS Hockey stripe" Just for a little something different and a whole lot easier to lay out.

[cdushane]

It's finally done and going through a complete detail today. I will be picking it up tomorrow and some time over the weekend between thrashing the s@*t out of it I will take some pictures and get them posted up :woot:

[waynieZ]

With all this excitment ... No sleep for you tonight! Glad to hear its coming back. I'll be watching for pictures.

[KPC67]

For some reason I had missed this whole thread.
Just took a quick skim, and the car came out awesome.
great thread.
I will have to go back and read it all when I get a chance.

[cdushane]

Yeah, not much sleep last night and I think I've done 8 hours of work already this morning just so I can get outa here by lunch time to pick up my car :D I'll be sure to post some pics and an update after the weekend :cool:

[cdushane]

I've had my car back for a few weeks now and put about 150 miles on it, so far so good. Still need to get the tune complete and I'm looking for some one else in the area that can do it as I'm not rea; happy with the guy that did the first tune. I'll be taking it to Cars & Coffee tomorrow at the Dupont Registry and possibly going down to Bradenton Motorsport Park for the LSX shhotout :unibrow: Here are a few quick pics I was able to finally take last night........

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1215.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_4590.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_4769.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1618.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1115.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6448.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3355.jpg

[jy211]

the thing looks wicked :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Yup. Removing the trim really changed the look for the better. And the new paint looks killer. :thumbsup:

[jy211]

Yup. Removing the trim really changed the look for the better. And the new paint looks killer. :thumbsup:

Here's a thought he's gonna now think about, what about the flush mount glass kits? :lol:

[cdushane]

Here's a thought he's gonna now think about, what about the flush mount glass kits? :lol:

Thanks Guys! :thumbsup: And I don't need anymore ideas :_paranoid Lol

[Ron in SoCal]

Here's a thought he's gonna now think about, what about the flush mount glass kits? :lol:

Either that or powdercoat the window trim?

[radrambler]

Chris
Glad to see your back on the street. :thumbsup:
Car looks TUFFFF:cool:

tOM

[tones2SS]

Car looks killer Chris. Very nice. I like it without the chrome trim as well.:thumbsup:
Have fun at the car show.

[awr68]

Looks great...I would leave it as is! You don't want too much black! You have a nice balance right now!! :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

She turned out sweet.:thumbsup:

[CrossRamRich]

Wicked and sinister! Go show them euros at Du Pont what a real car looks like.:yes:

[ErikLS2]

Great job :thumbsup:

I think "Sinister" nails it!

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1115.jpg


Great look Chris. :thumbsup:

Would like to see all the pics this size if you wouldn't mind posting a link to your photo album.

[cdushane]

Thanks for all the compliments guys :thumbsup: Took it to cars & coffee this morning, a gallardo superleggra parked next to me and it was funny how
many people walked passed it to see my car :D
I got to meet Bill with "Evade", he's got a really nice car as well and I'm really considering the flush mount glass after seeing it on his car. Also found a good tuner that was recommended by a lot of guys including Evade so I'll be calling him on Monday to see about getting this thing dialed in :unibrow:

[tones2SS]

Thanks for all the compliments guys :thumbsup: Took it to cars & coffee this morning, a gallardo superleggra parked next to me and it was funny how
many people walked passed it to see my car :D

Very cool. I would have been "one of those people" too!:unibrow: Enjoy Chris.:cheers:

[cdushane]

Here are a few pictures of the motor, I'm speaking with Tom Argue (He did a lot of work on "Evade") about doing my DSE close out in carbon fiber and relocating the coils off of the valve covers. I think a little more carbon is needed to set off the motor compartment and moving the coils will definitely clean things up under the hood :unibrow: Also getting the car ready for the spring show in daytona this weekend :D

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3653.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6801.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2030.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad152/cydushane/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8241.jpg

[cencalc6]

Very Nice looking engine bay :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Looks very clean, glad you painted the Fast intake black. Looks alot better.

[Flash68]

Evil. :thumbsup:

[pokey64]

Looks great Chris!!! :thumbsup:

I'd mount the coils on the firewall to the left of the engine to help balance the look of the engine bay if that's possible. Maybe have them make up a carbon fiber panel to mount them too. Just my $.02...

[cdushane]

So I took the car to a local chevy dealership today where they were hosting a Chip Foose/Overhaulin car show. There were a lot more cars there than I expected, I pulled in and they were already full so the guy had me pull right up front, thought that was pretty cool :D The car show was good, lots of people (for a tuesday afternoon) and some pretty cool cars. So then I'm driving home, stop by my office and as I'm leaving the clutch pedal feels funny, but I keep driving, get to a traffic light about a mile away and the clutch pedal goes to the floor :_paranoid The threaded rod that connects to the back of the clutch pedal bracket sheared in half :rolleyes: Guess thats the fun thing about our cars, there's always something to fix, even it is brand new stuff.

[Sieg]

The mods never stop. :D

Good timing though, beats having it go pulling up to the dealership. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Nice engine bay Chris.:thumbsup:

[radrambler]

So I took the car to a local chevy dealership today where they were hosting a Chip Foose/Overhaulin car show. There were a lot more cars there than I expected, I pulled in and they were already full so the guy had me pull right up front, thought that was pretty cool :D The car show was good, lots of people (for a tuesday afternoon) and some pretty cool cars. So then I'm driving home, stop by my office and as I'm leaving the clutch pedal feels funny, but I keep driving, get to a traffic light about a mile away and the clutch pedal goes to the floor :_paranoid The threaded rod that connects to the back of the clutch pedal bracket sheared in half :rolleyes: Guess thats the fun thing about our cars, there's always something to fix, even it is brand new stuff.
Glad nothing happened to the car.. SO they are taping new shows?
Chris car looks very Tough... good job. May see you this weekend in Daytona. pm me your number

Tom

[waynieZ]

Cheis the black intake makjes a big difference. I like it better that way. The engine bay looks awesome. You did a great job. everything came out great.

[cdushane]

Got the new slave cylinder fixed yesterday, put in some new plugs and she's all loaded up ready for the show in Daytona this weekend :D

Yes, the FAST intake looks much better painted black, it really finished off the motor compartment.

Tom, sent you a PM.