Carter Hickman rendering of my new 73 Camaro track and street car

[camcojb]

I'll start a build thread once I get some of the cars projects cleared out of my shops, but for now I wanted to show you the rendering Carter did for me. The plan is a budget 73 Camaro ($25K to $30K complete) that will still look nice and give me a car to do track events with. I had it rendered in Silver, but may go with a flat color, not sure. I am hoping to make friends with Matt and Tyler at Anvil to run their carbon fiber body panels, and so the rendering shows the stripes in raw CF, which will be shot with flat clear.

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/73camarorenderingfinalr.jpg

[70rs]

Ah hah!! Just what I have been waiting for. Very nice Jody!! Carter did a great job on this too. I am looking forward to the build thread.:thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Very Nice!! Simple, clean and not to crazy. Love it! Very much so looking forward to this build.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

Ah hah!! Just what I have been waiting for. Very nice Jody!! Carter did a great job on this too. I am looking forward to the build thread.:thumbsup:
As you know I've got one coming from Ben Hermance too, which I'll post when it arrives.

Jody

[Rybar]

Nice Jody, what are the plans for the suspension and drivetrain?

That rendering by Carter is amazing BTW :thumbsup:

[fesler]

That is going to be sick.

[camcojb]

Nice Jody, what are the plans for the suspension and drivetrain?

That rendering by Carter is amazing BTW :thumbsup:
I bought the car from Chris Mock. It has already been minitubbed with a 4-link rear and DSE tubs, along with Chris' C6 front subframe and new C6 suspension. I have an LQ9 with CNC LS3 heads and custom cam that I had planned to put in the Vega; that will now go in this along with a T56 6 speed I bought from Steve Rupp.

Jody

[camcojb]

That is going to be sick.
thanks Chris. I've had 4 second gens previously, really like them. This will by far be the best one I've done, but it's not going to be real expensive. That makes the build fun as I can't afford another 6 figure car, so parts choice and decisions are more carefully thought out, vs my past thing of buying whatever I wanted.......................... :lol:

[HRBS]

Looks great Jody.
Does that budget include the cost of the car already with all those goodies or is that on top of the car cost ?
Also will it include the LQ9 and T56 already purchased ?
If so.. that'll be a killer low budget track car ! :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

I bought the car from Chris Mock. It has already been minitubbed with a quadralink type rear and DSE tubs, along with Chris' C6 front subframe and new C6 suspension. I have an LQ9 with CNC LS3 heads and custom cam that I had planned to put in the Vega; that will now go in this along with a T56 6 speed I bought from Steve Rupp.

Jody

Sounds like a Killer project Jody. Those suspension parts sound interesting. Are there any available for a Gen I and any pics of the car/suspension?

[camcojb]

Looks great Jody.
Does that budget include the cost of the car already with all those goodies or is that on top of the car cost ?
Also will it include the LQ9 and T56 already purchased ?
If so.. that'll be a killer low budget track car ! :thumbsup:
at this point with the car and all suspension, complete engine with accessory drive, throttle body, intake, injectors, pan, etc., computer and trans plus shipping I have about $11500 total invested. So my budget goal is for everything including the car.

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

Very Cool. I Can't Wait To See It Done.

[Vegas69]

I'm digging the whole deal, from the rendering to the budget. Good luck with the budget.:D

[camcojb]

I'm digging the whole deal, from the rendering to the budget. Good luck with the budget.:D
yeah, thanks............. :P

[skatinjay27]

at this point with the car and all suspension, complete engine with accessory drive, throttle body, intake, injectors, pan, etc., computer and trans plus shipping I have about $11500 total invested. So my budget goal is for everything including the car.damn your doing pretty good with the budget so far!

BUT track cars DONT have flat lip rims !!! lol:thumbsup:

[camcojb]

damn your doing pretty good with the budget so far!

BUT track cars DONT have flat lip rims !!! lol:thumbsup:
this one won't either, it'll be step lipped. :yes:

Jody

[camcojb]

Very Cool. I Can't Wait To See It Done.
thanks Teddy. Did you sell yours?

[jack67rs]

awesome Jody, I'm sure even on a budget you'll turn out another stellar build!

[66LS7]

I can't wait to see the actual build pictures, it's going to be another awesome 2nd gen.:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Awesome project Jody. I'm with you... the next one will have a tight plan and budget and I will not double it! :willy:

What's your home track - Thunderhill?

[E.rodz]

love to see that i am not the only one doing ten or more projects at one time.lol. whay happened to the vega? is this the drivetrain that you were using for that build?can't wait to see some build picts.;)

[camcojb]

I can't wait to see the actual build pictures, it's going to be another awesome 2nd gen.:thumbsup:
I was so impressed with your car Randy I knew that would be my next choice. This one will be nice, neat, organized, but not on the level of yours; still should be a lot of fun.

Jody

[camcojb]

love to see that i am not the only one doing ten or more projects at one time.lol. whay happened to the vega? is this the drivetrain that you were using for that build?can't wait to see some build picts.;)
nope, down to just one. Sold the Vega, and yes, this engine/trans was going in that.

Thanks!

Jody

[camcojb]

Awesome project Jody. I'm with you... the next one will have a tight plan and budget and I will not double it! :willy:

What's your home track - Thunderhill?
Thunderhill would probably be the closest with Infineon a close second.

[Stuart Adams]

Looks great. Love the concept. This will be your funnest car I'll bet. Life's good your back driving a camaro!!

[skatinjay27]

Looks great. Love the concept. This will be your funnest car I'll bet. Life's good your back driving a camaro!!
:unibrow: :unibrow:

[nvr2fst]

nope, down to just one. Sold the Vega, and yes, this engine/trans was going in that.

Thanks!

Jody

I was looking forward to seeing one of few, if any, pro touring vega's
But your change of plans is cool considering the majority of us here are bias towards ......ANY CAMARO, nice project and budget Jody

[Cris@JCG]

Luv the whole concept of this build Jody :thumbsup: Can't wait to see this second gen come together! Where are the pics of what you have so far?? :D
The rendering is awesome!

[lil427z]

looks good.
rick k:thumbsup:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Might have to get one of those for myself,That looks good.

[70rs]

As you know I've got one coming from Ben Hermance too, which I'll post when it arrives.

Jody

I can't wait to see it! I hope you are reday for the huge amount of questions from me through this build. LOL!!

[radrambler]

Carter as usual :thumbsup:
Jody , i would imagine its hard to "budget build" when youve been able to just order and build before.
Im sure your car will be highly detailed and sharp. Based on that past rides. How are you planning to keep you budget down from where your starting ? Painting it yourself ? using used parts/discounted deals from the sale section on the forum/ebay ?
Im interested to hear your plan.

Tom

[redfire69]

Nice rendering! Good luck on the budget X2 - Ron :thumbsup:

[OLDFLM]

Love it my friend!! You know how I like 2nd Gen F-bodies... can't wait to watch the build thread! :yes:

[BonzoHansen]

Looking good!

[tony byram]

SWEET!!!!!! Love that rendering by Carter, that guys got talent! :hail: Im gonna be following this build. Im thinking about re-doing my 72 Z28 and am looking at other cars for ideas, and design examples. Cam.......PICS, PICS PICS!!!! Need more pics and progress reports. If it comes out looking half as sharp as Carters rendering, its gonna be great! :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

thanks guys. There will be a full build thread on this one, with a running total of every dime spent. Should be some good info, and fun to boot. I have the money in the bank to finish it now, but I'm holding on to that cash as business has been quite iffy the last year or so. If a screaming "got to have it" deal comes along for a particular item I'll need comes up for sale on the boards I'll grab it, but not sure exactly when the "build" will start................

[Tom.A]

Congrats Jody. You are to darn tall for a Vega anyway :lol: I am sure this will be a awesome build!

[Ron Fox]

Nice looking car and rendering. The silver looks killer with the black fiber strips.

[camcojb]

thanks guys, should be a great car.

Jody

[tony byram]

When you were asking about the vega, it sounded kinda like what I had years ago and I thought that it might be a cool and lightweight little G-machine. But this second gen Camaro will be ALOT better! The car looks great,greatlines and it will be a build that will be very interesting. Just dont turn it into a 100 thousand dollar showcar and you will be fine. I liken it to less is more. And you will capture everyones interest! Plus it will be a blast to drive!:thumbsup: Im gonna follow this build like a hawk Jody. Lokss like its going to be a great build, and a great car!

[camcojb]

When you were asking about the vega, it sounded kinda like what I had years ago and I thought that it might be a cool and lightweight little G-machine. But this second gen Camaro will be ALOT better! The car looks great,greatlines and it will be a build that will be very interesting. Just dont turn it into a 100 thousand dollar showcar and you will be fine. I liken it to less is more. And you will capture everyones interest! Plus it will be a blast to drive!:thumbsup: Im gonna follow this build like a hawk Jody. Lokss like its going to be a great build, and a great car!
thanks Tony. It won't be a 6 figure car, 'cause I can't afford one right now................ :lol: It'll be fun to put together a car most guys can afford to build, that will still be competitive at the track and the local cruise. I'll keep track of all expenses and show everything I do, so it can be duplicated by anyone.

Jody

[buickfunnycar.com]

Looks great Jody,congrats on being back in a early RS 2nd Gen...:thumbsup:

[70rs]

thanks Tony. It won't be a 6 figure car, 'cause I can't afford one right now................ :lol: It'll be fun to put together a car most guys can afford to build, that will still be competitive at the track and the local cruise. I'll keep track of all expenses and show everything I do, so it can be duplicated by anyone.

Jody

I am really excited about this build. And that you are going to keep track of and post costs. I am shooting for the same kind of thing. Good looks, performance and a lot of fun. Like Tony said, going to follow like a hawk.

Do you have the car in your possession yet? Any pics of "off the truck" condition?

[camcojb]

thanks again guys. I'll start posting up some pics pretty quick, just clearing out some projects here at the house.

Jody

[70rs]

I was looking forward to seeing one of few, if any, pro touring vega's
But your change of plans is cool considering the majority of us here are bias towards ......ANY CAMARO, nice project and budget Jody

I think Jeff Schwartz is working on a LS powered Vega right now. Just a FYI, sorry for the hi jack Jody.

[camcojb]

I was looking forward to seeing one of few, if any, pro touring vega's
But your change of plans is cool considering the majority of us here are bias towards ......ANY CAMARO, nice project and budget Jody
I think the Vega would be very cool. But the cost to build the Vega vs building this second Gen would be a toss up. And there's no comparison in value when the cars were done, the second gen would be worth at least twice what the Vega would be. Unfortunately, that was a factor in my decision.

[coolwelder62]

Jody; I love the rendering.I was going to paint the car silver w/ a flat black Dale jr. style stripe.Can't wait to see it come togather.I really hope it works well for you.Scott Mock.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

Both Renderings look very cool, you know you can't go wrong either way, this will again be a very cool Jody build,looking forward to what you pick and seeing the finished product

[DFRESH]

"Budget" and "Camaro", two words I really like and identify with :lol:.

Jody, when you say the rear is a quadra link style, does that mean a 4 link with a panhard bar on it? Sounds like it was a custom rear suspension setup ---
Looking forward to the pics and the build. I wish you great success in your endevors in forming an alliance with Anvil and will hope to someday be able to do the same :unibrow: .

Doug

[camcojb]

"Budget" and "Camaro", two words I really like and identify with :lol:.

Jody, when you say the rear is a quadra link style, does that mean a 4 link with a panhard bar on it? Sounds like it was a custom rear suspension setup ---
Looking forward to the pics and the build. I wish you great success in your endevors in forming an alliance with Anvil and will hope to someday be able to do the same :unibrow: .

Doug
4 link with panhard. Swivel link ends similar to what DSE uses, but not the same. It was done by Scott Mock. I know the DSE stuff works, so this should also.

[Jims78elky]

Way to go Jody!

:thumbsup:


-Jim

[camcojb]

Way to go Jody!

:thumbsup:


-Jim
thanks Jim.

Jody

[lil427z]

jody what color white is that.
rick k:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

jody what color white is that.
rick k:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
the silver kind................. :lol:

[lil427z]

you like silver.
rick k:yes: :yes: :yes:

[BigRatCamaro]

I wished I had a split bumper car instead of a 69 I think they are the best looking of the Camaro's great choice:thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

any updates Jody? Like to see what you got going.

Vince

[camcojb]

any updates Jody? Like to see what you got going.

Vince
no, still finishing some other stuff for friends.....................

[Flash68]

Jody, any updates on this bad boy? or is it on hold?

[camcojb]

Jody, any updates on this bad boy? or is it on hold?
it's on hold at this point until business picks up.

Jody

[Flash68]

it's on hold at this point until business picks up.

Jody

Well best of luck in things picking up for you Jody. I as well as many others are anxious to see what you come up with for this project! :thumbsup:

[JohnC]

Very cool, Jody. I hope to follow a build thread when it starts up again:thumbsup:

John

[SRD Art]

Great project! This is an inspiration for all of us who build cheap, er, budget rides out of necessity rather than by choice. :lol: Seriously though it's nice to see what one can accomplish on a budget. With the big bux the sky's the limit, on a budget you have to really stretch the brain and get real creative at times. Can't wait to see it get finished.