just starting project.Has to be done for jan 6 world of wheels

[comp-spec]

Well it is aready sand blasted.But i still have to pre assemble mini tub, ladder bar,coil over,wire f i ,assemble engine, detail ,do some metal work to make it alittle diff ,bodywork, paint complete car inside and out top to bottom,interior,
and have it ready to show on the 5th :eek:

[Al Moreno]

What kind f car?

[comp-spec]

68 camaro convert

[race-rodz]

hmmmmmmm, better get a good nights sleep....prolly the last one you will have till jan 6th

[comp-spec]

There will be some long hours coming up

[awr68]

ladder bar? Is this a pro-street car? Just seems that if it's intended to be a nice driver you wouldn't go that route as the leafs would actually be better. Perhaps a 3 or 4-bar is in order?

Good luck with the project and I hope you share lots of pics!! :thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Wow, that is an aggressive schedule. Will you be working on it full-time during the week? any helpers? Keep us updated with lots o' photos!

[comp-spec]

I'll be on that car from now till the the last min before the show.I have 4-5 other cars to get ready also but those are alot closer then this 1.This car is just going to ripping around the streets no track so i was using the ladder bar set up.The customer doesn't want leaf springs,I'd love to use (mean 69) 3 link system but I would never make jan 6.It is just me and 1 helper working in my shop.

ladder bar coil overs
chris alston front sub frame
18x9 18x12
383 street&performance fuel injection
700r4
willwood
9 in

I'll post pics soon

[Ricochet]

Have one thing to say....Better you than me!!!! Would not even attepmt a schedule quite like that. How do you have time to be on the computer?? Get to work!! :D Good luck!!

[comp-spec]

At home getting the part list together to order what were missing.With out the parts we'll never make it.

[awr68]

This car is just going to ripping around the streets no track so i was using the ladder bar set up.The customer doesn't want leaf springs,I'd love to use (mean 69) 3 link system but I would never make jan 6.It is just me and 1 helper working in my shop.

ladder bar coil overs
chris alston front sub frame
18x9 18x12
383 street&performance fuel injection
700r4
willwood
9 in

I'll post pics soon

Have you already installed the rear suspension? If not, I would strongly suggest using a 4-bar w/ panhard bar over those ladder bars...especially for a street car...the ladder bars are for straight line use...but I'm sure you already knew that. ;)

Good luck with the build, I hope it more less falls together and you easily make the date!! Oh and remember to check in on the family from time to time with the holidays and all!! Get some sleep and hit it hard in the morning...the show is just around the bend!!! :thumbsup:

[comp-spec]

krusty i said pics soon Ill post picks tomorrow

[comp-spec]

This guy will never push this car so were going with ladders to make it a little easyer.This car will only be pulling some holeshots on the street. we have cars with 4 bars and ladder bars and inless you are going to spend time playing back there I thought this would be a little easyer on him. But keep the comments coming I love the ideas U can never stop learning


awr68 thanks for the luck :willy:

[awr68]

I see. Cant wait to see some build pics! :yes:

[comp-spec]

This what the car looks like now

http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/camaro/DSC00163.JPG
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/camaro/DSC00164.JPG
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/camaro/DSC00165.JPG

[comp-spec]

Here is a pic of the car with yesterdays news paper


http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/camaro/DSC00170.JPG
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/camaro/DSC00171.JPG

[67Sally]

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I hope that there is time to share the progress with the short build schedule.
W.

[comp-spec]

Ill will keep u posted as much as i can

[race-rodz]

pshhhhhhh...thats nothin. looks like you just need to plug in the cig lighter, adjust the headlights, and a few other minor details..... it should be done with time to spare :unibrow:

[907rs]

I look forward to seeing you guys pull this off. Good luck! :thumbsup:

[Kendall Burleson]

I hope no one throw a rock in the water the wave is going to be big. :eek:

[slck6t9]

good luck on the project and the deadline. Like the paper says you still have a fighting chance..

Scott

[rwhite692]

LOL...I got a kick out of the newspaper in the shots as proof of the date! :thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

We also have one on the go right now a 69 coupe but our finish date is April 15......... having said that we are also in Vancouver Canada and getting parts in less than 4-6 weeks is almost impossible. you can see some pics at
www.killercustoms.ca
Comp Spec is that your camaro in the Avatar. if so were you the one i talked to at SEMA.
Good Luck

[comp-spec]

killer what's up man ya I talked to u at sema.

[Blake Foster]

Well Just going full steam ahead on the 69 Camaro (more like waiting for parts) And waiting to get going on the 66 Beaumont wear building right now too. if you want you can see some of the progress at
www.killercustoms.ca
Have a good one
Blake

[comp-spec]

So far the front frames welds are all ground smooth. Front fenders done, and in primer, trunk lid in primer, header panel, and lower valence in primer. Next step is to pre-assemble engine, to fit all parts, then dissassemble, and paint engine.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/misc/DSC03916.JPG
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/misc/DSC03917.JPG

[comp-spec]

Parts are starting to arrive..... :thumbsup:

http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/misc/DSC03908.JPG
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/misc/DSC03911.JPG
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/misc/DSC03912.JPG

:eek:

[XcYZ]

Sweet. :thumbsup:

[comp-spec]

killer shop looks good

[TravisB]

have you decided what color the car is going yet? Did you paint the orange car yourself?

[Blake Foster]

Thanks Man
what kind of front clip is that?
what suspension?

[comp-spec]

have you decided what color the car is going yet? Did you paint the orange car yourself?

As of right now the cars is going to be teal with some type of 2 tone with a little darker shade.

yes i did all the paint work on the orange 1. Flames 2

[comp-spec]

Thanks Man
what kind of front clip is that?
what suspension?

Front is a Chris alston. Rear is going 2 be ladder bar sometime next week we'll be doing the rear. This car will have coil overs on all 4 no air ride

[Ummgawa]

I got cold shivers seeing your build up pix in primer. Looks exactly like mine minus the deadline. Good luck on the build.

[96z28ss]

Cool Pics,

Looks like thats Paul Salani's Mustang in the background in those pictures.

Good luck with your new project and trying to hit the Jan 6 deadline.

[comp-spec]

Cool Pics,

Looks like thats Paul Salani's Mustang in the background in those pictures.

Good luck with your new project and trying to hit the Jan 6 deadline.


How did u know that u must know paul and new his car was there. No way did u pick that 1

If u do know him then u know I did his roll bar thursday night. He pick his car up on sat and he seen the 68 convert. Just alittle more proof of how far apart this car really is

[96z28ss]

How did u know that u must know paul and new his car was there. No way did u pick that 1

If u do know him then u know I did his roll bar thursday night. He pick his car up on sat and he seen the 68 convert. Just alittle more proof of how far apart this car really is

I could tell it was Paul's car by the CE Racing winshield banner.
I used to work with Paul, I worked with him for over 12 years. Lalso spent some time helping him tune that car, I used to work at New England Dyno and Tuning. I just recently relocated to Oregon, I now work for Bushwacker designing fender flares and other automotive products.

I sent Paul those pics with his car in the background in an e-mail, with the subject line, I'm watching you !!

[comp-spec]

I was thinking no way did he guess that from just the banner when u first said it was Pauls I thought u new it was coming down for some work anyway good guess looking at the pics the banner was the only thing that could give it away

[TravisB]

As of right now the cars is going to be teal with some type of 2 tone with a little darker shade.

yes i did all the paint work on the orange 1. Flames 2


cool, paint work is nice on the orange car......candy are very hard to make look right :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

[comp-spec]

cool, paint work is nice on the orange car......candy are very hard to make look right :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

Travis thanks for the compliment. :D U are right kandys are hard to get to look right and that car is over a silver base which is the hardest base to spray over.

But nothing beats a good kandy job for depth and kolor!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've spayed a lot of kandy jobs. Thank for noticing

[rwhite692]

Any updates?

[comp-spec]

Rear rims and tires in 18x12 335-30-18 mini tubs cut odered rear end waiting for that to mount ladder bar brackets. Mocked up motor and steering cutting front wheelwells to center over new subframe.Subframe smoothed, under hood preped, under trunk preped. Should have car all preassembled by weekend.Then will fit all my lines + finish any bodywork 1st of the week and dissassemble for paint.

Got some more chrome back (ladder bars,brackets,latches)

Waiting for front rims,gauges,fuel pump,exhaust,convert top,some other small stuff.


Also changing kolor to black pearl :) (I don't realy care for teal)

[Ricochet]

You guys are busting some serious rump! Thanks for the update. Black pearl will look better than teal IMO also. Is this car is anything like the orange car I know it will be stellar. The detail in that car is second to none.

[Tim Baillie]

Blake, nice work on that Beaumont :)

We have some projects coming up that we should talk to you about.

That Magnum was quite the undertaking huh :)

The finished product was awesome though :)

[comp-spec]

A little update ladder bar forward bars and shock mount in rear end in waiting for axles. mini tubs in front wheels came in waiting for ac to mount
Gas tank in mounted from top threw trunk.I hope to be block sanding monday for paint and paint sometime the end of next week.I will post more picks soon

This car dosn't have as much done as the 67 this is just a car to ripp around in but I'm doing a 68 thats going to blow away the kandy orange 1 :yes:

[comp-spec]

Here are some updated pics.

Rear end done, just needs axle housing ends,
Mini tubs in
Motor assembled.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03983.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03984.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03987.jpg

[comp-spec]

Here are some more pics

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03988.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03989.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03990.jpg

[comp-spec]

and more

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03991.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03993.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03994.jpg

[comp-spec]

and even more

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03995.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03996.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03997.jpg

[comp-spec]

and here are a couple pics of the mustang in the background that is getting some paint work at the shop.

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03998.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC03999.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC04000.jpg

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/DSC04001.jpg

[race-rodz]

holy car porn :D i just priced one of those rear diffs in the stang.... ouch!!

the carbon fiber tubs are double throw down bad ass!! how about a pic of the willys..........pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease :D


im still in awe over the drop top.... 2 weeks to go? i hope the customer is being charged accordingly for the super fast job.

[96z28ss]

Is that a mark williams rear end?
Those sure are pricey.

Yeah I don't know the deadline is real tight. I hope you guys make it.
I wish you guy all the good luck you need

[comp-spec]

Is that a mark williams rear end?
Those sure are pricey.

Yeah I don't know the deadline is real tight. I hope you guys make it.
I wish you guy all the good luck you need

O YA mw rear end big $$$$$$$$$$$$

I still think I'll make the dead line. I've had the car together so much that once the paints on this thing will be together fast.

[comp-spec]

holy car porn :D i just priced one of those rear diffs in the stang.... ouch!!

the carbon fiber tubs are double throw down bad ass!! how about a pic of the willys..........pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease :D


im still in awe over the drop top.... 2 weeks to go? i hope the customer is being charged accordingly for the super fast job.


Stang how about carbon fiber floors, seat, trunk, doors, nose, hood, and brakes.

Willys pics coming

This is a GOOD customer

[Blake Foster]

Wicked looking Stang !!!
what power plant is it getting? twin torbo SBF?

[TravisB]

what are the plans for the willy's we have one on our shop right now

555ci BBC
one off budniks
airride
etc etc

[Blake Foster]

Hey Comp
Times almost up i hope you have enough time to get-er-done
Oh i guess you wont even have time to respond so no answer is a good answer
good luck
you can return the favor on april 10 as ours needs to be done on the 15th

[comp-spec]

Stang is running a 430 sbf twin turbo hoping to in the 6's in outlaw 10.5 class

Willy's is all steal came in for a color change toyellow was black that car is for the world of wheels too

I'm a little more behind that i want to be right now on the 68 convert but there is still 1 week so im going to go sand and sand and sand ill take to u guys later with some up dates thanks for the luck

Now im hoping to have the car in primer and on all 4 tires ready to paint on monday

[J2SpeedandCustom]

so im going to go sand and sand and sand ill take to u guys later with some up dates

As a wish man once told me. "Sand until your balls hurt, then it's done." :lol:

[comp-spec]

3:45 am just getting finished ,firewall , block sanded doors, qrts, trunk, + reprime last time

finished the underside prime seamseal + body shultz

get a little sleep

9:00 am back to work block hood + firewall reprime paint subframe+firewall watersand out car base back of doors + hinges hang doors + fenders

base car stripe it clearcoat (hope to be painting be 8:00 pm)

wensday sand+buff ,drop motor in, rear end ,install trim and interoir, convert top ( just next day air complete delux interior)

word of wheels thuresday night

[TravisB]

3:45 am just getting finished ,firewall , block sanded doors, qrts, trunk, + reprime last time

finished the underside prime seamseal + body shultz

get a little sleep

9:00 am back to work block hood + firewall reprime paint subframe+firewall watersand out car base back of doors + hinges hang doors + fenders

base car stripe it clearcoat (hope to be painting be 8:00 pm)

wensday sand+buff ,drop motor in, rear end ,install trim and interoir, convert top ( just next day air complete delux interior)

word of wheels thuresday night

your nuts! ....lol hope you get it done

[Kendall Burleson]

I think the water is rising fast you have about 36 hours to finish don't answer any more e-mail because you will need every secound.we understand. :eek:

[comp-spec]

10:00 off to work good thing i can swim :_paranoid

[XcYZ]

Wow, how do you do it and not get burned out?

[awr68]

GO, GO, GO!!! We're all pulling for ya!! :thumbsup: :bow: :yes:

[comp-spec]

Wow, how do you do it and not get burned out?

a lot of people said it can not be done

2:00 am firewall painted front sub frame + suspension in. Rear suspension in trim back from powder coat

a little sleep

buff firewall install motor, doors, fenders, mask + paint

2 days :willy: left

1 helper on this car

also getting 41 willys,67 camaro,53 f100, 67 gt500, 2004 vette ready for show

[comp-spec]

:eek: GO, GO, GO!!! We're all pulling for ya!! :thumbsup: :bow: :yes:

im going im going im going :lol:

thanks awr68 Ill get it gone what ever it takes to see the look on there faces

[GregD]

I'm going to be there Sunday afternoon. I can't wait to see the finished car. I'll stop by to say hi if your still awake! ;)

[Blake Foster]

Hey Comp
How u doing on the sleep deprivation chamber. you wiggin out yet
please take 5 mins to give us some pictures of your progress

once again good luck man

[96z28ss]

This is like overhaulin but with alot less people helping.

This is crazy.

[comp-spec]

all nighter came home for a min car is painted striped cleared working on inside then buffing put trim make on look as complete as i can bring to show in morning.

pics up later

[TravisB]

all nighter came home for a min car is painted striped cleared working on inside then buffing put trim make on look as complete as i can bring to show in morning.

pics up later

so does it have interior? does it run?

[comp-spec]

has interior but won,t start it till later we'll spend time making sure everthing is mint and done right before run this car, This car is being given to his wife at the show. She dosn't know about it.So we'll have time after the show to finish it nice

[1970cuda]

it's the seventh now, so you should be well rested now and can show us some finished pictures :D

[comp-spec]

It made it to show (well rested not yet :lol: ) wedsday morning to fri 3:00 pm worked on 68 (double all nighter). Brought the car to the show got home friday 1 am

[Smack_talker]

any pics of the finished product?

[comp-spec]

here are some pics, they start on 12/31/05 and the finished car at the show on 1/06/06
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable12.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable11.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable10.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable09.jpg

[comp-spec]

and more
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable08.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable07.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable06.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable05.jpg

[comp-spec]

and more
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable04.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable03.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable02.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable01.jpg

[comp-spec]

and the rest
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable00.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/convertable0.jpg

[comp-spec]

and some one asked for pics of the 41 Willys....so here are a couple
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/willys30.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/pics/convcamaro/willys31.jpg

[Derek69SS]

I don't know how you did it, but it's awesome!

I need to take lessons from you. It would take me 5 years to build that, and it wouldn't come out half that good :lol:

[Al Moreno]

Looks awesome, does it have the convertible top installed?

[c.schulz]

Comp-spec
Incredible car,can not believe your pace way to go. Just one thing Ive got to know what the color of your car is???? I like the idea of charcoal metalic with black stripes.Tell me Tellme. :yes: :yes:

Chris

[comp-spec]

No top just frame i have a black cloth top for it. The guy that was coming by to do the top stop in the shop and said Im not going to do the top u will never make the show. I wish i knew how to do tops because i would have liked to have the top up for the show.(I'll know for next 1)

the color is 05 dodge of a magnum rt (black pearl )

Orange 67 won best custom, best paint, best undercarriage, best interior, best engine :D

[Little Bob]

Are you going to bring both to Frank Merratta. I met you last year at that show.

[comp-spec]

Ya both are going to fm

[awr68]

Looks sweet!! Give yourself a pat on the back for doing the impossible...and take a breath!! Congrats on all the awards!! :yes:

Oh, so was the owner's wife supprised with her new car!?!

[ProdigyCustoms]

Awesome! Now take a nap and clean up the shop!

[TravisB]

NIce work.....very impressive amount of work finish in such a short time :yes:

[comp-spec]

The owner's wife was very happy

Took off yesterday didn't what to look at the mess. On my way in to clean shop .The shop took it hard

[Blake Foster]

Nice lookin car, good to see you got it done in time.

Have a nice nap!!

[ProdigyCustoms]

I figured the shop looked like a bomb went off, been there just a a few months ago before SEMA.

[jim012301749]

Comp-Spec where are you located? I heard you do really good work. I have a 68 Ford Fairlane that I am getting ready for the spring.

I am in Hudson MA.

Thanks
Jim

[comp-spec]

Im in hanover mass.It's around plymouth area

[96z28ss]

Comp-Spec where are you located? I heard you do really good work. I have a 68 Ford Fairlane that I am getting ready for the spring.

I am in Hudson MA.

Thanks
Jim

Hey look at my location I used to live in Hudson, Ma.

[Steve1968LS2]

Good job and getting it done so quick!! and it looks great to boot! :thumbsup:

[comp-spec]

Thanks everyone :) :)

[66chevy]

All I can say is WOW! :hail: :bow: :hail: :bow: :hail: