It's finally out my 69 Camaro!

[bigtyme1]

Where's my picture?

[DOOM]

Well Mario?
Jason......:D Don't you start with me I'm not buggin you:lol: I broke my fancy camera and its ready to pick up today, I'll have more updates coming.But trust me they won't be as cool as your updates! You owed me that one..:lol:
Where's my picture?

Mark .. I'll get it to you as soon as I get my camera back..

[waynieZ]

Hey Mario anything new to report???

[DOOM]

Wayne..... I just got back from a snowmobile trip. I have been waiting for a new set of outter wells and they just came in today... So now I can try my new Jason tought welding skills ....:willy: Once there in I can start installing my rear end to measure for my wheels. My camera is fixed so I'll have pictures comming... Now any news from your camp...:question:

[tones2SS]

Wayne..... I just got back from a snowmobile trip. I have been waiting for a new set of outter wells and they just came in today... So now I can try my new Jason thought welding skills ....:willy: Once there in I can start installing my rear end to measure for my wheels. My camera is fixed so I'll have pictures comming...
Another trip??!:_paranoid Just playing Mario.
Looking forward to the updated pics.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[DOOM]

Another trip??!:_paranoid Just playing Mario.
Looking forward to the updated pics.:thumbsup: :cheers:

Don't you start......:D

[Matt@BOS]

Another trip??!:_paranoid Just playing Mario.
Looking forward to the updated pics.:thumbsup: :cheers:

C'mon, a man has to go bro-touring sometime.

Matt

[DOOM]

This has been my struggle for the last few weeks! I had to cut the back side of the well so the bottom of the quarter will sit right. Now mind you the left side fit with no modifications just shows how crappy this aftermarket junk is ! This is the third set so I had to give up and just make this set work. Now this may look okay but I have to tell you it shows how much pictures lie. If you put the well up to the light it looks like swiss cheese. I have to make sure both sides look good you can see the back side from the trunk and you can see from inside the well so I want to make sure both sides are finish nicely. Easy right, F-ME what a battle. But I have one more set that I'm fitting much tighter so will see what happens.

[GregWeld]

Let's see if you can weld that gap!


:rofl:


Ain't old cars fun?!

[Bow Tie 67]

This has been my struggle for the last few weeks! I had to cut the back side of the well so the bottom of the quarter will sit right. Now mind you the left side fit with no modifications just shows how crappy this aftermarket junk is ! This is the third set so I had to give up and just make this set work. Now this may look okay but I have to tell you it shows how much pictures lie. If you put the well up to the light it looks like swiss cheese. I have to make sure both sides look good you can see the back side from the trunk and you can see from inside the well so I want to make sure both sides are finish nicely. Easy right, F-ME what a battle. But I have one more set that I'm fitting much tighter so will see what happens.

Mario,

I can be one anal F**k but I think you maybe beating yourself up to much. If the welding has strength and there are pinholes dont worry. Spray it with good epoxy primer and use high build primer and or skim coats of filler for esthetics, after all these are areas that will be hard to see. Remember you want to drive this and enjoy it. I'm just saying..........

Matt

[GregWeld]

Mario --

Don't forget to clean BOTH SIDES of your area to be welded. People don't realize that the "other side" is gassing and doing all manor of weirdness once that hot weld hits whatever is there -- and that will really mess with your quality!

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN to welding (along with fit up) ---- is like LOCATION is to real estate.

[DOOM]

Let's see if you can weld that gap!


:rofl:


Ain't old cars fun?!

Greg actually if yo look at the picture I have to bring that piece inword that I have my hand on. If you look at the scuff you'll see how far it has to go in,,,

[67ragtp]

Mario

Holy shiat that looks like an inch or two towards the bottom. A bit of reshaping. Its just the begining the repro stuff is brutal, everything has to be masaged. The one that got me was the repro tail pan, had to re-cut the radiuses on the marquez aluminum housings to fit the openings. Your doing a great job, keep at it.

Rich

[DOOM]

Mario

Holy shiat that looks like an inch or two towards the bottom. A bit of reshaping. Its just the begining the repro stuff is brutal, everything has to be masaged. The one that got me was the repro tail pan, had to re-cut the radiuses on the marquez aluminum housings to fit the openings. Your doing a great job, keep at it.

Rich

Brutal is a understatement Rich !!! NOTHING fits this is why I have to get a handle on this welding thing..

[DOOM]

Well guys it don't look like much but after three sets of outter wheel houses I finally got this welding thing down. No more swiss cheese weak welds. I can actually hammer and dowl without cracking the metal. I feel comfortable moving forward now. I was'nt going any further untill I got this process down. Now time to break out my new Tig..:_paranoid

[GregWeld]

Well guys it don't look like much but after three sets of outter wheel houses I finally got this welding thing down. No more swiss cheese weak welds. I can actually hammer and dowl without cracking the metal. I feel comfortable moving forward now. I was'nt going any further untill I got this process down. Now time to break out my new Tig..:_paranoid

DUDE! <spicolli style>

You are the god of MIG!


EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA
:cheers: :woot:

[65 347]

Finally!!:thumbsup:

Mike

[awr68]

Sweetness!! Looks good Mario! Now the quarters? :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It looks good coming together nice now.

[DOOM]

The wheel tubs are done and fitted . So with that finished I can finally move on to the final fit for the quarter panels. And as you would guess they to fit like SH^T, surprise!!!! I don't even know where to start, the tail panel area is'nt even close, the front door jamb area at the bottom is about 1/4 inch past the rocker, it has to be cut and pulled back in,it just does'nt end!! But it is starting to look like a car again SLOWLY....:cheers:

[War]

Your moving along now Mario. I looked at your Photobucket, you have alot of work done, very nice!

[waynieZ]

Mario, Any progress is good and your making quite a bit. Even though their not fitted and welded yet it must feel good to see them on there.

[redfire69]

Looks good Mario! I feel your pain on fitment issues!!

[DOOM]

Your moving along now Mario. I looked at your Photobucket, you have alot of work done, very nice!
Its definitly moving forward Jason
Mario, Any progress is good and your making quite a bit. Even though their not fitted and welded yet it must feel good to see them on there.
It does make you want to keep going thats for sure Wayne...
Looks good Mario! I feel your pain on fitment issues!!
Thanx Ron !!!

[tones2SS]

Very good Mario. It is nice to see it looking like a car again. Very nice.:thumbsup:

[awr68]

It's progress! One thing at a time! Thanks for the update!! :cheers:
What brand metal are you using?

[DOOM]

It's progress! One thing at a time! Thanks for the update!! :cheers:
What brand metal are you using?

Tony........ I have used AMD ,GOLDEN LEGION, GOODMARK, DYNACORN,and Im sorry to say I have nothing good to say about any of them!!! Every single inch of these aftermarket parts have been a battle!!! And I have ALOT more to install, but either way I'll make them work... I have no choice..:D :cheers:

[fleet]

Tony........ I have used AMD ,GOLDEN LEGION, GOODMARK, DYNACORN,and Im sorry to say I have nothing good to say about any of them!!! Every single inch of these aftermarket parts have been a battle!!! And I have ALOT more to install, but either way I'll make them work... I have no choice..:D :cheers:

Start your own line of sheetmetal parts.

'Use MarioMetal... or your doomed.'

Kinda catchy.


:lol:

[awr68]

Start your own line of sheetmetal parts.

'Use MarioMetal... or your doomed.'

Kinda catchy.


:lol:

I like that!! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Tony........ I have used AMD ,GOLDEN LEGION, GOODMARK, DYNACORN,and Im sorry to say I have nothing good to say about any of them!!! Every single inch of these aftermarket parts have been a battle!!! And I have ALOT more to install, but either way I'll make them work... I have no choice..:D :cheers:

Good thing you don't charge yourself shop rate! Just keep telling Pam that! :lol:

[Bow Tie 67]

Mario,

Its a battle, I just consider it therapy. Be one with the metal young Jedi !

Matt

[65 347]

Mario
I take a weekend off and this is what you get done, I should leave you alone more often. :thumbsup:
Mike

[DOOM]

Start your own line of sheetmetal parts.

'Use MarioMetal... or your doomed.'

Kinda catchy.

Only you Skip....:lol:
:lol:

Good thing you don't charge yourself shop rate! Just keep telling Pam that! :lol:
You don't know the half of it Tony...;)
Mario,

Its a battle, I just consider it therapy. Be one with the metal young Jedi !
Therapy.......... Maybe your right Matt....:_paranoid
Matt

Mario
I take a weekend off and this is what you get done, I should leave you alone more often. :thumbsup:
Mike

Don't get to rested we have mor fitting to do!!!:D

[DOOM]

Small update... As you can see not a whole lot completed on the car. Mike Kelly and I have been working our tales off just getting the aftermarket parts fitted and its been a slow process to say the leasts . So this leads me to a slight redirection on the project. Time to work on the car has become a major issue , 90 to 100 hour work weeks and only working on the car on Sundays isn't cutting it any more. Also tring to learn tig welding has slowed everything to a stand still. I look at the work ahead of me and I have to figure out how to get it moving a little faster. So I e-mailed Troy at BBT fabrications to see if he would be interested in doing the final gapping and a few other things I want to get done. This will allow me to finish getting the car fitted and welded withot worring about what I'm going to destroy doing the final detail work. I went through 3 sets of outter wheel houses just to weld two straight lines ! I can't do this when I have the quarter panels welded up! I'll go broke buying new quarters!!! I'm not happy about this but I fell this is my best option to keep everthing moving forword..

[fleet]

Tough to let it go obviously Mario, but seems to be a win/win situation.

Looking forward to seeing some more of Troy's handiwork. :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Do what you have to do....you can only do so much yourself with work weeks like that! :cheers:

[syborg tt]

Brother I feel your making the right decision.

Do what you do best and let the people that do the specialty stuff do what they do. In the end it's a project and no matter who does the work it still feels good when you look at the end product.

BTW - You Drive I buy lunch when we hit Troys.

[waynieZ]

Mario Smart man to realizes there's only so much time in a day and you can't stretch it. No matter how hard you try. It will be a much more enjoyable build without the stress trying to fit it in your busy schedule. We will still need updates, your not getting off that easy!

[DOOM]

Well said Wayne!!Troy just replied to my e-mail I will be talking to him real soon... I fell more comfortable with this the more I think about it. Marty get ready for the road trip!!:cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Mario...You're making progress and that's the important thing. I do think it wise to farm out a bit of the work though. Keep at it. It'll pay off.

:thumbsup:

Oh......and I want a ride as soon as it's done! :D

[waynieZ]

Mario Any news on sending the car out?

[DOOM]

Mario Any news on sending the car out?

I will be talking to Troy this up comming week .

[tones2SS]

Good to see some updates Mario. There's only so much you can do. Keep us posted and good luck!:thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Talked to Troy at BBT FABRICATIONS today and the car will be go out to him in late July:willy: This gives me time to button up what I need to do and its alot. Troy will be finishing all the detail work on the car such as gapping, raising the trans tunnel, firewall, and a few other things... He also wants the car rolling so all the suspension has to go under it:faint: ITS GO TIME!!!

[waynieZ]

Good to hear now you can make a plan. Sweet!

[awr68]

Very exciting! :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

ITS GO TIME!!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

There ya go Mario!

Remember - just break it down into one job at a time - don't try to wrap your head around "all that needs to be done" -- just pick up "something" and put it together.



EEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[DOOM]

There ya go Mario!

Remember - just break it down into one job at a time - don't try to wrap your head around "all that needs to be done" -- just pick up "something" and put it together.



EEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

That is exactly the plan Greg!!

[syborg tt]

So does this mean no Road Trip????? :(

Talked to Troy at BBT FABRICATIONS today and the car will be go out to him in late July:willy: This gives me time to button up what I need to do and its alot. Troy will be finishing all the detail work on the car such as gapping, raising the trans tunnel, firewall, and a few other things... He also wants the car rolling so all the suspension has to go under it:faint: ITS GO TIME!!!

[DOOM]

So does this mean no Road Trip????? :(

Heck ya Marty!!! I think were even using your trailor!!:lol:

[syborg tt]

Heck ya Marty!!! I think were even using your trailor!!:lol:

Sounds good to me - hopwever you are going to have to pay for Gas :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

This thread is really deprived of pictures.
Lets get some up here.

[syborg tt]

This thread is really deprived of pictures.
Lets get some up here.

this is one of those unfair talkee talkee talkee threads

[DOOM]

Little update... When the car goes to BBT it has to be a roller so my nephew started to put the suspension together this weekend. I could'nt resist putting the rotors and calipers on to see how they look ! These things are HUGE!!:wow: All the panels are fitted and ready to weld, I'll start this week. It leaves at the end of July for the detail work..

[syborg tt]

Little update... When the car goes to BBT it has to be a roller so my nephew started to put the suspension together this weekend. I could'nt resist putting the rotors and calipers on to see how they look ! These things are HUGE!!:wow: All the panels are fitted and ready to weld, I'll start this week. It leaves at the end of July for the detail work..

Uhm - are you trying to over compensate for something brother ?? :rofl:

[redfire69]

Little update... When the car goes to BBT it has to be a roller so my nephew started to put the suspension together this weekend. I could'nt resist putting the rotors and calipers on to see how they look ! These things are HUGE!!:wow: All the panels are fitted and ready to weld, I'll start this week. It leaves at the end of July for the detail work..

Hey Mario,

Looks great! :thumbsup: What hubs and spindles are you running to get those monsters to fit?

[DOOM]

Uhm - are you trying to over compensate for something brother ?? :rofl::D

Hey Mario,

Looks great! :thumbsup: What hubs and spindles are you running to get those monsters to fit?Ron they are DSE spindles and updated ZR-1 hubs. I believe the spindles are GM in the DSE kit not sure..

[GregWeld]

Uhm - are you trying to over compensate for something brother ?? :rofl:

Depth of field could be an issue... so being able to stop short is a good thing!! :rofl: :woot:

I'm certain that's the ONLY reason.... right Mario? :unibrow:



Looks good buddy -- those things (brakes) are holly WOW!

Assume you're using ABS?

[DOOM]

Depth of field could be an issue... so being able to stop short is a good thing!! :rofl: :woot:

I'm certain that's the ONLY reason.... right Mario? :unibrow:



Looks good buddy -- those things (brakes) are holly WOW!

Assume you're using ABS?

ABS yes just waiting to see what Mark comes up with!! I pay no attention to Marty!!!!!!:captain:

[syborg tt]

ABS yes just waiting to see what Mark comes up with!! I pay no attention to Marty!!!!!!:captain:


:faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint:

[protour73]

Mario, this thread is moving WAY to slow .............. :unibrow:

[DOOM]

Mario, this thread is moving WAY to slow .............. :unibrow:

Scott I here ya!! My problem isn't really a problem,my shop has been crazy!! I always put my buisness first.... I'm a hands on owner as you know,100 plus hours a week doesn't leave me with a whole lot of ''me time''.. This is one of the reasons why I decided to have Troy help me with some of the work load .... It'll keep moving things forward..:lateral:

[BBT FAB]

Scott I here ya!! My problem isn't really a problem,my shop has been crazy!! I always put my buisness first.... I'm a hands on owner as you know,100 plus hours a week doesn't leave me with a whole lot of ''me time''.. This is one of the reasons why I decided to have Troy help me with some of the work load .... It'll keep moving things forward..:lateral:

I hear that Mario.... I am on year 6 on my personal project due to lack of time.....unfortunatley its not nearly as cool as yours!!

[DOOM]

I hear that Mario.... I am on year 6 on my personal project due to lack of time.....unfortunatley its not nearly as cool as yours!!

And now I'm going to put your project behind a little more.......:D I'll be talking to today have a few questions.....

[Rick D]

Bueller Bueller Bueller???????

[DOOM]

Bueller Bueller Bueller???????

:lol: Rick ..... Progress is painfully slow. Mike Kelly and I are slowly getting things done though.. The last quater panel gets glued and resistence welded tomorrow and that will complete the quarter install. It seems like it took forever to get these quarter panels on,we must of had them on and off the car at least 30 times each side! Things will go a little faster now that this is done, I hope.. :D The car was to be at BBT at the end of July but that obviously didn't happen. Plus a part issue also help delay that. You have no idea how much Im looking forward to getting it to Troy. The more I think about it the more I think its the right decision.I'm still at a 100 hour work week,shop has been crazy busy and I couldn't be happier!! As I said before my shop comes first, toys last. You need to make the money to pay for the toys. :D I'll have some update pictures very soon....:lateral:

[Rick D]

Mario, what qtr's did you end up using?? Also do you have any pictures of the trunk floor set up from MCC that you had made, top and bottom?? :unibrow:

[rwhite692]

Little update... When the car goes to BBT it has to be a roller so my nephew started to put the suspension together this weekend. I could'nt resist putting the rotors and calipers on to see how they look ! These things are HUGE!!:wow: All the panels are fitted and ready to weld, I'll start this week. It leaves at the end of July for the detail work..

Looks great Mario! (though I must advise you that "little update" is my registered trademark, LOL!)

[Rybar]

Mario, sorry I haven't posted in the thread before bit the project is looking real good and smart move taking to BBT they do awesome work. Concentrate on your shop making money is a good move. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Don't worry there'll be plenty left for you to do on it later.

[DOOM]

Mario, what qtr's did you end up using?? Also do you have any pictures of the trunk floor set up from MCC that you had made, top and bottom?? :unibrow:
I went with the ones I started with GOLDEN JUNK. After talking to Troy we decided it wouldn't make a difference they all have there problems..He's going to cut the crap out of them anyway.. I'll get those pictures up for you . I have to get everthing cleared out of the car it looks like a war zone right now.. You should stop down when you get a chance....
Mario, sorry I haven't posted in the thread before bit the project is looking real good and smart move taking to BBT they do awesome work. Concentrate on your shop making money is a good move. :thumbsup:
Ryan. I had a real hard time with it at first. I just don't have enough hours in the day to learn the fab skills needed to do the job right. And thats the tig welding end . Everthing I have ever done I tought my self . From painting (witch is my favorite) frame,mechanical I never had one class. My first class ever would have been at IRON WORKS for the tig welding but it just didn't work out. But even if IRON WORKS did have the class and got me up to speed it still comes down to TIME. BBT is going to keep things going forward and get me closer to completeing this project. :cheers:

[DOOM]

Well both quarters are finally finished!!! It was a looooong battle but I'm glad its done.. Now I hope things will go a little smoother. On to the tail panel..:willy:

[War]

Unbelievable. You have pics.:lol: Looks good Mario, starting to take shape now. I don't know about going smoother now (not to rain on your parade), I think they fight you all the way.

[96z28ss]

Mario,
I have to give you some credit. Not many people here would think to ever turn there 69 camaro into a woodie. Can't wait to see the whole side of the car covered in wood, it will be unique thats for sure.

:lol: :rofl:

[69MyWay]

:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

man those were on weeks ago - show us a real update

ps - See you Saturday morning

[DOOM]

man those were on weeks ago - show us a real update

ps - See you Saturday morning

REALLY! Real updates!!!

[syborg tt]

REALLY!

Yep I am bringing the Doughnuts & the Rusty Tahoe

[Cris@JCG]

Mario- don't forget to use the mixing sticks also for gapping the doors & fenders :D

Progress is looking good..

Well both quarters are finally finished!!! It was a looooong battle but I'm glad its done.. Now I hope things will go a little smoother. On to the tail panel..:willy:

[tones2SS]

Great to see some updates Mario!:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Almost looks like a real car now. Any progress is good.

[Rick D]

:woot: IT'S ALIVE!!! Well sort of :lol:

Looken good Mario, you finished installing the qtr's and I am going to cut another one off :mad: Just love when unskilled people buy a welder and have fun with it. Hay don't for get the pictures of the floor or maybe I will have to come down and take my own pictures. :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Mario- don't forget to use the mixing sticks also for gapping the doors & fenders :D

Progress is looking good..
I'll pass that tip to Troy. Thanx for the info Cris I figured you would find a use for my left over stix lol
Mario,
I have to give you some credit. Not many people here would think to ever turn there 69 camaro into a woodie. Can't wait to see the whole side of the car covered in wood, it will be unique thats for sure.

:lol: :rofl:
Bob you know I'm an innovaitor. I have to out do that WAR guy..:_paranoid
Unbelievable. You have pics.:lol: Looks good Mario, starting to take shape now. I don't know about going smoother now (not to rain on your parade), I think they fight you all the way.
Jason you would think I would no better! Mike and I just finished fitting the tail panel ,guess what!!!! The new and improved, new tooling garbage didn't fit either surprise!!!
:woot: IT'S ALIVE!!! Well sort of :lol:

Looken good Mario, you finished installing the qtr's and I am going to cut another one off :mad: Just love when unskilled people buy a welder and have fun with it. Hay don't for get the pictures of the floor or maybe I will have to come down and take my own pictures. :thumbsup:

Rick I'll get those pictures to you... ASAP!!

[DOOM]

Special delivery from Cris at JCG! I had my guys take a ''fast run'' from Chicago to JCG in Oxnard,CA ! The 572 made it safely back but I can't say the same for my guys Dakota . Almost made it back but a deer jumped out in Iowa and done some pretty good damage . But everyone was okay and my plan to save money bringing two engines to Cris and bringing one back cost me $2800.00:faint: I think everyone knows this by now but I'll say it again its a pleasure dealing with Cris !!! A great person to do buisness with you couldn't ask for a nicer person!!!

[waynieZ]

Nice motor glad your guys and the motor came back safe. Sucks about the Dakota.

[awr68]

Nice motor! Good to hear they are okay!! :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Mario, is this a pump gas version?

[DOOM]

Mario, is this a pump gas version?

Yes...

[Spiffav8]

Looks like a shot or two of air from the compressor and a new air cleaner and you're good to go.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Special delivery from Cris at JCG! I had my guys take a ''fast run'' from Chicago to JCG in Oxnard,CA ! The 572 made it safely back but I can't say the same for my guys Dakota . Almost made it back but a deer jumped out in Iowa and done some pretty good damage . But everyone was okay and my plan to save money bringing two engines to Cris and bringing one back cost me $2800.00:faint: I think everyone knows this by now but I'll say it again its a pleasure dealing with Cris !!! A great person to do buisness with you couldn't ask for a nicer person!!!



What's an old man like you going to do with 620 HP?!?!?


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA:D

[DFRESH]

Congrats Mario---glad to see progress being made. I think Todd may have been worried for a minute there about your 572 having more power than his 540. He already has some "Iron Works Cubic Inch Spray" on order--- Weld also ordered a case since 302 inches is bound to create some motor envy as well.

[Vegas69]

Congrats Mario---glad to see progress being made. I think Todd may have been worried for a minute there about your 572 having more power than his 540. He already has some "Iron Works Cubic Inch Spray" on order--- Weld also ordered a case since 302 inches is bound to create some motor envy as well.

540, I wish....

[DOOM]

Looks like a shot or two of air from the compressor and a new air cleaner and you're good to go.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

That would of been the case. But Cris talked me into sending it out and have it blueprinted. Plus a couple of other goodies:unibrow:

[DOOM]

What's an old man like you going to do with 620 HP?!?!?


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA:D

You know what Greg I don't know.....:unibrow:

[DOOM]

Congrats Mario---glad to see progress being made. I think Todd may have been worried for a minute there about your 572 having more power than his 540. He already has some "Iron Works Cubic Inch Spray" on order--- Weld also ordered a case since 302 inches is bound to create some motor envy as well.

You kill me Doug:lol: Trust me Todd's motor is about 300 pounds lighter,this thing is HEAVY :faint: Ill have to call Iron Works to order that weight reduction spray..:D

[DOOM]

[QUOTE=Vegas69;382126]540, I wish....[/QUOTE:_paranoid

[Cris@JCG]

Mario- Thank you for delivering my LS engines .. It worked out for both of us.. you wanting the 572 & me wanting the LS7.. I just feel bad that the boys had an accident @ the end of their trip..

Look forward to doing some more business with you & thank you for the props..

[DOOM]

Well I took on a new bodyman and its allowing me time to get back on my car. I started the final body panel fitting to get everthing as close as I can for Troy to start gapping the car. And let me tell you Troy has his work cut out for him. As I said a million times before, this aftermarket stuff is absolute garbage and I'll keep saying it until this car is done!!!! I'll have to order about two 55 gallon drums of gap spray from Ironworks just to get the back half of this car done!! Take a look at these pictures and you'll see what I mean . And keep in mind this is about a day and a half of work to just get these gaps this close.. Picture 4 the bottom of the door overlaps the quarter about a 1/8 inch:wow: FUUUUUNNNNNN!!!!!!!!

[bigtyme1]

Don't worry touch Mario. My gaps were perfect and once I put some miles on it all the gaps seem to change a little. Glad to see we're back to work on it

[Spiffav8]

Lower you're expectations. Not only will you feel better, but you'll live longer. :lol: Just kidding!

Perfection takes time and I know you'll do it right, or you won't do it at all. Stoked to see things moving again.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Ya got to cut to cure!

I just love the sound of a body saw and the cut off wheel.... and the frying bacon sizzle of a finely tuned welder... :rofl:


:lol: :unibrow: :wow: :wow:

[DOOM]

Lower you're expectations. Not only will you feel better, but you'll live longer. :lol: Just kidding!

Perfection takes time and I know you'll do it right, or you won't do it at all. Stoked to see things moving again.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I don't no about perfection.. Mike and I are just tring to do everything right.I never had a car takin down this far, its been one huge learning experience thats for sure!!!!! This car will not be the caliber of Jasons car (WAR) I can tell you that. I'm just want the car to be clean and simple well detailed and well built thats my goal..
Ya got to cut to cure!

I just love the sound of a body saw and the cut off wheel.... and the frying bacon sizzle of a finely tuned welder... :rofl:


:lol: :unibrow: :wow: :wow:

I here ya Greg. Sometimes you just have to make sure your cutting and sawing the right things off, not to creat more work for yourself. I have to take about a inch off the front of the rockers on each side . But before I did that I spent about two hours moving the doors around just to make sure that I wasn't making a mistake doing it. It's like one big chess game. If you make one move you have to look at everthing to make sure your not effecting something else..

[DOOM]

Well I finally got the front end mounted !:willy: And as you might guess it was another battle. The right fender went on prtty much no problem . The left side was another story the front edge of the fender had a severe drop. After a couple of days I finally MADE it sit right! It's still not 100% but Troy will have no problem adjust the little more thats needed . I also will have to make new rocker panels . The aftermarket ones I installed are a complete disaster. But It does feel good to see it on four wheels thats for sure! I still have a long way to go but it has come a long way... I had a very interesting conversation with Cris (JCG) yesterday and he almost had me talked into a new direction with this project. I thought long and hard and I'm going to stay the course with this build but its still going to have alot of JCG influence I can tell you that!! 50 degress today felt good to get it out side!!

[redfire69]

Mario, looks good! These aftermarket panels will fight us all the way. How did you fix the drooping fender?

[syborg tt]

AWESOME to see it outside !!!!

[67ragtp]

Looking good Mario:thumbsup: looks like you could fit a steam roller back there, is that a mock up rear or the real deal? What width flange to flange, I know you got Mikes big bigger biggest inner wheel houses. Im jones'n to see that beast from the back with the fatty's on it.

Rich

[GregWeld]

I thought I could hear a lot of cussing and banging and parts kicking.... Now I know where it was coming from!!!


Good to see you making progress Mario!

[DOOM]

Mario, looks good! These aftermarket panels will fight us all the way. How did you fix the drooping fender?
Ron I had to take about 7/16 of an inch out of the corner of the core support . That was the hieght difference from side to side , It made it better but still wasn't where it needed to be . So after about the 20th time taking it on and off the light bulb went off, hey dummy install the extensions and the lower valance!! It pushed it up the little extra It needed . Its just a tiny bit off now but Troy has to cut and slice the area any way for all the header and hood gaps. Then it will be perfect... I work with 3mm cars all day you can't cheat these cars. I get caught up doing the same with this car only thing is close enough was good enough for these cars back then and if it was't good shim it till it was!
AWESOME to see it outside !!!!
See you Saturday!!
Looking good Mario:thumbsup: looks like you could fit a steam roller back there, is that a mock up rear or the real deal? What width flange to flange, I know you got Mikes big bigger biggest inner wheel houses. Im jones'n to see that beast from the back with the fatty's on it.

Rich
Rich thats the rear end thats staying in the car 45.5 flange to flange..

[Spiffav8]

Dude a few little tweaks and that sucker is ready to go! ;) Keep at it and stay positive brother. It's going to drive you nutz now, but it's going to be SO AWESOME when it's done....and when it is, you and I are taking the cars out for a cruise!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[dhutton]

There is a good discussion about droopy fenders here:

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=195922&highlight=droopy

Don

[DOOM]

There is a good discussion about droopy fenders here:

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=195922&highlight=droopy

Don

Thanx Don thats exactly where I was going next! I figured drilling the spot welds..

[Ron in SoCal]

Rich thats the rear end thats staying in the car 45.5 flange to flange..

That's gonna take some meats to fill it up! What size tire are you planning on running? Mario, the car's looking awesome...:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Mario Glad you got it close, if it was me, I'm the guy they made the sign for
$10 if they do it
$20 if you watch
and $40 if you help!
Glad your getting some time on it. It must feel good making progress!

[DOOM]

That's gonna take some meats to fill it up! What size tire are you planning on running? Mario, the car's looking awesome...:thumbsup:Ron right now I'm going to be running 345-30-19 Pilots..

Mario Glad you got it close, if it was me, I'm the guy they made the sign for
$10 if they do it
$20 if you watch
and $40 if you help!
Glad your getting some time on it. It must feel good making progress! It really does Wayne......

[Cris@JCG]

Mario- Just a phone call away.. Just call me & we will support you with whatever we can...

[Bucketlist2012]

Just remember that all your hard work will be worth it, you can beat the car some for making you take so long...


The car and You, will love the beating.. The Car wants to just run....

[65 347]

I thought I could hear a lot of cussing and banging and parts kicking.... Now I know where it was coming from!!!


Good to see you making progress Mario!

Greg
You can't imagine the language coming from Mario's shop, most of it was mine.:thumbsup:
Mike

[Lenie]

[QUOTE=DOOM;388349]Ron right now I'm going to be running 345-30-19 Pilots..

BINGO! Ooooooh, wrong game. MAAAAAAARIIIIiiiiiiiiiiooooooo:cheers: Glad to hear things are moving along. If you need, I can teach you some more screaming garage talk:unibrow:

[tones2SS]

Great to see the updates and to see it outside.

[novamike63]

Awesome work

[DOOM]

Hood alignment 101!!! Last Sunday Mike and I installed my Fesler hood hinges to do the final alignment and square up the front end. After getting everything square, and the hood flush with the fenders I noticed that the back of the hood along the cowl was to high. So after some time tring to adjust the hood to get it flush I finally came to the conclusion that the hood was bowed ! I figured I would have to take the inner stucture out and push the rear of the hood down and reweld it. Naaaaaa!! Hey lets take the hood off and set a wood block in each corner and push down on each corner of the cowl scoop and see what happens .:_paranoid It friggin worked!!!:willy: We set the hood back on the car it was perfect!! Love my aftermarket parts!!!!!! Getting closer to BBT!!!!!

[96z28ss]

Hood alignment 101!!! Last Sunday Mike and I installed my Fesler hood hinges to do the final alignment and square up the front end. After getting everything square, and the hood flush with the fenders I noticed that the back of the hood along the cowl was to high. So after some time tring to adjust the hood to get it flush I finally came to the conclusion that the hood was bowed ! I figured I would have to take the inner stucture out and push the rear of the hood down and reweld it. Naaaaaa!! Hey lets take the hood off and set a wood block in each corner and push down on each corner of the cowl scoop and see what happens .:_paranoid It friggin worked!!!:willy: We set the hood back on the car it was perfect!! Love my aftermarket parts!!!!!! Getting closer to BBT!!!!!

Oh yeah, I have a GM Cowl Hood, and It also had too much bow in it. Tim and I did the same thing, I stepped on it with blocks under it. It fits perfect now.

[Musclerodz]

Hood alignment 101!!! Last Sunday Mike and I installed my Fesler hood hinges to do the final alignment and square up the front end. After getting everything square, and the hood flush with the fenders I noticed that the back of the hood along the cowl was to high. So after some time tring to adjust the hood to get it flush I finally came to the conclusion that the hood was bowed ! I figured I would have to take the inner stucture out and push the rear of the hood down and reweld it. Naaaaaa!! Hey lets take the hood off and set a wood block in each corner and push down on each corner of the cowl scoop and see what happens .:_paranoid It friggin worked!!!:willy: We set the hood back on the car it was perfect!! Love my aftermarket parts!!!!!! Getting closer to BBT!!!!!been there, done that, got the t-shirt to prove it to.:thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Oh yeah, I have a GM Cowl Hood, and It also had too much bow in it. Tim and I did the same thing, I stepped on it with blocks under it. It fits perfect now.

You no what Bob I have a OE cowl hood that I put on just to see if I had something else out of wack .The OE hood fit perfect! Not one issue . I just couldn't justify cutting up a OE hood ..

[Al Moreno]

been there, done that, got the t-shirt to prove it to.:thumbsup:

AAAAH, Young Grasper... you have now graduated to the next level! :lol:

[DOOM]

More little things are getting finalized on the car. Mike and I welded in the trunk hinge supports yesterday and it went pretty smooth. It still amazes me how something so easy can still take time to finish. So after we finished I wanted to figure out how my MCC tail panel was going to sit on the car . I had to put the tires in the wells to get the full affect. Needless to say I was happy with the look of the center exhaust. I was a little worried the holes were to small but once it was on it looked just fine. Not sure yet on how its going to be mounted, I'll get Troy's input when I bring it down to him in a couple of weeks..

[waynieZ]

It looks good on there Mario.

[GregWeld]

AWESOME DUDE! <Spicoli style>


Mario -- First time I paid attention to your rear end. :rofl: :willy:

[intocarss]

Oh yeah, I have a GM Cowl Hood, and It also had too much bow in it. Tim and I did the same thing, I stepped on it with blocks under it. It fits perfect now.

Been wondering why mine don't line up on the right rear side. Thanks for the info

[syborg tt]

First time I paid attention to your rear end. :rofl: :willy:

Now that's funny

ps Don't forget that you are going to need a Race Safe Fuel Cell for the trunk so you can have the rear exit exhuast.

[DOOM]

AWESOME DUDE! <Spicoli style>


Mario -- First time I paid attention to your rear end. :rofl: :willy:

:D :D :D

[Spiffav8]

Oh man that's so AWESOME!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Looking good. Nice to see the updates.

[DOOM]

Been wondering why mine don't line up on the right rear side. Thanks for the info

Just remember if you do this, it doesn't take much to get the hood to go down. If you put to much preasure you will buckle the hood! Now ask me how I know this...:D

[DOOM]

Well Saturday we made the trip out to Troys (BBT Fabrication) to have him do the ''gapping'' and the new rockers on the car (yes my '' NEW '' rockers are junk) we need to replace them.. So......... This was the plan,very simple just a hand full of things for Troy to take care of. Not! I'll start the rest of this by saying never bring you nephew and friends with you when you do something like this they are inablers and very good at spending your money!!! Now for the rest of the story. Things changed in a hurry once we arrived at Troys. I did have to tell him after a conversation with Jason (WAR) that my front fenders will have to be modified to accomadate my 285/30/19's then it went out of control after that. Troy had ENCORE the 69 Firebird project he's doing next to my car . So you know what happens next. Lets just say that I'll have a couple of Encores styling ques going on my car. And now heres the rest of the list ,12 point roll cage,rear valance, tucked bumpers, DSEsubframe connecters,custom headliner,custom spoiler ,custom core support and one real cool idea Troy wants me to hold off on! :faint: The simple little trip for some simple fab work came to this!!!! At first I had a hard time with this but after talking with Troy I think I'm in good hands!. Once he gets going I told him to post the progress pictures.I'm all in now.:D

[GregWeld]

Welcome to "our world"..... now you know how easy it is to get sucked into this !!


EEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWW:chee rs: :woot:

[War]

The snowball is now up to speed.

[Ron in SoCal]

Whew! Glad it's not just me....:lol:

[syborg tt]

All I can say is next time I ride Shot Gun in the "Why Not" Dually I am going to bring more food and we ain't stopping at Tastee Freeze again.

Man I just wanted a Chocolate Banana Milk Shake how hard can that be. Did I mention that I had to point to the menu to order a Chicago Style Hot Dog.

The trip was good and the Guys at BBT Fab are some of the most hospitable people I've meet. I put them right up there with the Ring Brothers.

As for the little nudge-nudge Mario that's what friends are for and the "Top Secret Rocker" Mods are going to look awesome. Now I just have to get Troy to make a set for my "Bolt-Together" Camaro so I can say it has some custom fab work done to it.

[syborg tt]

The snowball is now up to speed.

Not to Worry Jason the "Force of Friends" is with him and some of us are a pretty bad influence.

[waynieZ]

Thats OK Mario, keep them with you and you can blame them for it all! Even though I don't think it took too much persuading for you too jump in head first to the deep end. Sounds like some pretty sweet upgrades. :hail: :hail:

[DOOM]

The snowball is now up to speed.

Yea thanx you weren't even there and you cost me money!:lol: :cheers:

[syborg tt]

Yea thanx you weren't even there and you cost me money!:lol: :cheers:

I was quietly taking pictures and I only made one suggestion that cost you money. But don't worry I have plenty that are going to cost you a fortune. I will send you some pictures tomorrow that will get you thinking

[65 347]

Don't let Mario fool anyone, he was like a kid in a candy store! He didn't need much pushing.

Mike

[awr68]

All right! Let the cutting begin!! This will be one bad mother!! :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Nice to see that Mario isn't immune to getting sucked in. :lol:

[DOOM]

Finally ordered my wheels yesterday.:willy:

[syborg tt]

Finally ordered my wheels yesterday.:willy:

Are you feeling okay. I know it was tough for you to pull tthe trigger but we are all proud of you.

[KPC67]

Nice work!
Once the car is completed and you are rolling around on those awesome wheels you will forget how much money went into the car.
:cheers:

[DOOM]

Nice work!
Once the car is completed and you are rolling around on those awesome wheels you will forget how much money went into the car.
:cheers:

I hope so Kevin!!:D

[ironworks]

Should be interesting to see the progress. I think you will be happy with the results. Ideas are what makes this hobby so much fun.

[awr68]

Nice choice in wheels! Is that the exact finish or will you do something differant? I may be wrong, but didn't you want blind hardware? I've been out of the loop for awhile....I like the pic you posted, they will look great! :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Very nice wheel! :yes:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[fleet]

Mario,

Was there really any doubt you'd become the newest member of 'The ole Lat-g ball & chain club'?


:lol:

[Lenie]

Nice to see that Mario isn't immune to getting sucked in. :lol:

It's like the plague, I've got to keep my distance:P Car's going to look great Mario, I like your wheel choice...285's up front.. whoa:unibrow:

[waynieZ]

Nice choice on the wheels Mario. With all that rubber it should stick like a slot car.

[tones2SS]

Great looking wheel Mario.

[BBT FAB]

Here are a few pics of how the car looked when it came in....as you can see there are some fitment issues but not to worry Mario before you know it the gaps will be beautiful.

I must say this will be one sweet car and I am glad we get to be part of it!!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0128.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0131.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0129.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0130.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0132.jpg



thanks

-troy

[waynieZ]

Let The Games Begin!!! Your all set now Mario. I can't wait to see it being done. Keep us posted.

[fleet]

It

is

alive!



Well, sorta. :lol:

Seriously, like Troy (the paid expert :cool:) said, this will be one sweet car.

[DOOM]

Troy I told you the gaps were a disaster!!!!!:faint:

[DOOM]

Just talked to Troy :wow: Troy will post pictures as he progresses! Can't believe what he's done already!!!

[syborg tt]

Just talked to Troy :wow: Troy will post pictures as he progresses! Can't believe what he's done already!!!

Now you sound like my wife - maybe tonight honey !!!!

Not to worry I will see it this week in person. I might even snap some pictures

[fleet]

Now you sound like my wife - maybe tonight honey !!!!



This one's been around for awhile. :rolleyes:


One night a husband walked into the bedroom holding two aspirin and a glass of water.

His wife asks, "What's that for?"

"It's for your headache."

"I don't have a headache."

He replies, "Gotcha!"

[DOOM]

Troy sent me these today!!:willy:

[syborg tt]

Looks like I need to get him a Camera. Maybe I will leave him my Camera while my Car is there.

Did i mention it looks awesome !!!

[KPC67]

:wow: That looks amazing Mario:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[fleet]

Close encounters of the gap kind...no surprises there. :thumbsup:

[War]

Looks like I need to get him a Camera. Maybe I will leave him my Camera while my Car is there.

Did i mention it looks awesome !!!

I agree Marty. Looking good Mario!!

[Spiffav8]

Troy sent me these today!!:willy:

Friggin Sweet!!

:wow:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice! That makes all the difference. You'll be a happy guy when you get this back. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[BBT FAB]

Looks like I need to get him a Camera. Maybe I will leave him my Camera while my Car is there.

Did i mention it looks awesome !!!

Hey Thanks for the complements on the blackberry phone camera and my shakes!!!

I am about to post some camera pics just for you Marty!!

[BBT FAB]

Ok so heres some good pics....


It took a little bit of work but here we are....the doors fit the quarters now and the fenders fit the doors.....next step fit the rockers to the doors.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0141.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0143.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0142.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0145.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0146.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0148.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0144.jpg


-troy

[awr68]

very nice work, Troy!!
Do you have anymore during the process pics? It helps us non-pro types learn. :thumbsup:

[BBT FAB]

very nice work, Troy!!
Do you have anymore during the process pics? It helps us non-pro types learn. :thumbsup:

Ill post some progress pics tommorow and explain more!!

[tones2SS]

Looks great!! Great job guys.
Mario, you must be happy.

[awr68]

Ill post some progress pics tommorow and explain more!!

You Da Man!! :thumbsup:

[65 347]

See Mario your on good hands!

Troy...Very nice work, I know how bad these panels matched up, your making it look easy. How soon before we get to pick it back up? :unibrow:


Mike

[waynieZ]

They look great. nice work.

[DOOM]

Looks great!! Great job guys.
Mario, you must be happy.
Tone.Yes I am...You have no idea!!!
See Mario your on good hands!

Troy...Very nice work, I know how bad these panels matched up, your making it look easy. How soon before we get to pick it back up? :unibrow:


Mike
Mike let the man do his job. :cheers:

[BBT FAB]

very nice work, Troy!!
Do you have anymore during the process pics? It helps us non-pro types learn. :thumbsup:

As promised...

The fenders fit the door horribly to start and there was no further adjustment to move the fender in so the first thing I did on both sides of the car was remove the fender bracket that bolts in the jamb
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0149.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0150.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0155.jpg

Next thing I did was remove e coat to have a more visible look at the gap, then re installed the fender and this was what I got with just adjustments. So you can see the bracket was holding us up alot!! Gaps not great but something we could work with.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0156.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0153.jpg
As you can se the bottom was not fitting the contour of the car at all so a little cutting and bending was needed and after some edge grinding and re welding its got a good gap. And the final task re install that bracket that held us up in the begining.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0154.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0159.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0158.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0160.jpg

On the other side I had to do a little more work to the top of the fenders but you get the basics....

-troy

[KPC67]

Nice work! its great when you guys share some of your knowledge with us lessor educated..:D

[waynieZ]

My drivers fender is the opposite it has 4 alignment shims in there. Nice job, this step is so important for a good build. Very nice Mario.

[DOOM]

Troy something tells me those fenders are going to get cut up a little more than that!!!!:_paranoid

[KPC67]

Troy something tells me those fenders are going to get cut up a little more than that!!!!:_paranoid

Don't tell me you are doing a stretch now as well!!

[awr68]

Thanks Troy! Much appreciated!! :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Don't tell me you are doing a stretch now as well!!

Yep!! My mentor and partner in crime Jason(WAR) informed me that I have to do this to make the 19x10 work in front!! So I'm stealing more of Jasons ideas to make this work,and Rodgers know how..:D :lateral:

[waynieZ]

I love the way "the stretch" looks!

[DOOM]

I love the way "the stretch" looks!

Done right you would never know it was done!! Just not easy on our 69s Wayne!!

[fleet]

Phat guys unite!

Oh...

:_paranoid

[DOOM]

:rofl:only you skip :rofl: Phat guys unite!

Oh...

:_paranoid

[fleet]

:rofl:only you skip :rofl:

As soon as I walk into K-Mart, the associates in the 'Portly Short' section rush up to me. :(

[DOOM]

As soon as I walk into K-Mart, the associates in the 'Portly Short' section rush up to me. :(

You mean'' HUSKY'':D

[fleet]

You mean'' HUSKY'':D

I wish.


:lol:

[GregWeld]

You mean'' HUSKY'':D

A fireplug comes to mind....


:D

[fleet]

A fireplug comes to mind....


:D

Yes he does...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/ShopPicsJan2012014-2.jpg

Ah the beatings.....

:D

I'm storing up for myself.

:_paranoid

[GregWeld]

Do you think my bra is too tight?

[Efi69Cam]

Nice work! its great when you guys share some of your knowledge with us lessor educated..:D

Agreed there is gold in that post!

[fleet]

Do you think my bra is too tight?

:_paranoid

A man's gotta do what a man gotta do.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/bra_burning_303x387.jpg

[DOOM]

Greg us ''HUSKY'' guys just need to stick together!!:lol:

[fleet]

Greg us ''HUSKY'' guys just need to stick together!!:lol:

You guys stick together...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/twins2.jpg

I'll go it alone.


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/2-1.jpg

A BIG SHOUT OUT TO :lateral:

:lol:

[DOOM]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thats some funny snit!!!!:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[BBT FAB]

I am slacking with the pics.

We finished up the door to rocker gap and moved onto the front end. The aftermarket core support just wasnt fitting right so we decided to build one.


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0166.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0165.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0161.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0162.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0163.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0177.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0169.jpg


-troy

[KPC67]

I am speechless! that is seriously awesome:faint:

[syborg tt]

Wait wasn't I just there on Friday. That pretty Quick Work on that core support.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0177.jpg

[bigtyme1]

Looking real good Mario, what core support is that

[tones2SS]

Great stuff guys.

[fleet]

I am slacking with the pics.

-troy

Troy, I've been looking at the work you've posted on here for awhile... looks like posting pics is the only time you're slackin'. ;)

Great fabrication ... as usual. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Mario that is going to be a slick set up! Awesome fab work Troy.
How big is that radiator opening? It looks like it will have some serious cooling capabilities.

[Spiffav8]

Super nice! :yes:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Lookin damn good guys!:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

BA,:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[pro-touring.no]

:thumbsup:

Mario....Looks like you get you'r car finished before mine after all:_paranoid :lol: :lol:

This wil be a super nice car..

Kjell

[DOOM]

Looking real good Mario, what core support is that

BBT hand made!!!:wow:

[DOOM]

:thumbsup:

Mario....Looks like you get you'r car finished before mine after all:_paranoid :lol: :lol:

This wil be a super nice car..

Kjell

Naa your closer Kjell!! Your car home???

[pro-touring.no]

Mario :) Hell Yhee:_paranoid after a lot of strugle.. its not evry vendor out here that we can thrust..for shore.. talk to you later... i have a lot to do my self on my car to.. not like planed:mad:

Kjell

[awr68]

Wow! Awesome work! :hail:
Mario, you may have to paint the car a lighter color to showcase those gaps!! :cheers:

[BBT FAB]

Finished up gapping out the front end of the car. We had to do quite abit of work on the cowl to get the right gaps. Finally time to move on to the fun part.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0180.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0181.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0182.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0183.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0184.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0185.jpg

here are some pics of the decklid as well which need a ton of attention

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0186.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0187.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0188.jpg

-troy

[syborg tt]

Looks great - but Mario has to really be sweating with all of that bare metal just sitting out there.

lol

[DOOM]

I'm speechless!!! ....................... My car was a disaster as you all know. I look at it now I'm just blown away by what I'm seeing . :wow: :willy:

[War]

Speechless and Pennyless.........Don't you just love this hobby. Looks great Mario!

[ironworks]

OK that all looks good. But let's get to cutting on them fenders. It's only some people who say it's impossible.

[waynieZ]

See Mario Let them fab guys do their magic and BAM! perfect gaps. :hail: :hail:

[Rick D]

Looking good Mario :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

OK that all looks good. But let's get to cutting on them fenders. It's only some people who say it's impossible.

Who say's it can't be done they been doing it for years ??

ps - didn't the Ring Brothers from Wisc widen a whole dang Mustang

[Lenie]

Mario, the metal work really looks good. Appears BBT is doing great work, you've got to be stoked.

[65 347]

I know how bad the deck lid had fit those quarters,
You can't believe how many hours Mario and I had into fitting the quarters just to get them as close as they were.

I can't believe how great that looks!
Great job Troy!

Mike

[Rick D]

So where's the new update and pictures :cheers: :P

[comp-spec]

Nice Mario, real nice ... Good to see your car coming together
well-deserved :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

I'm speechless!!! ....................... My car was a disaster as you all know. I look at it now I'm just blown away by what I'm seeing . :wow: :willy:

That's how projects get carried away. Once you start seeing things come together so nicely it's easy to say let's do this and that. Before you know it it's a car too nice to drive.

[soundqdoug]

Troy does outstanding work!

[BBT FAB]

That's how projects get carried away. Once you start seeing things come together so nicely it's easy to say let's do this and that. Before you know it it's a car too nice to drive.

I dis agree with you... No car is to nice to drive

-troy

[DOOM]

That's how projects get carried away. Once you start seeing things come together so nicely it's easy to say let's do this and that. Before you know it it's a car too nice to drive.

Bob trust me this car will be driven!!! I have enuff garage queens. :cheers:

[DOOM]

Speechless and Pennyless.........Don't you just love this hobby. Looks great Mario!
Jason we need to change hobbies!!:lol:
OK that all looks good. But let's get to cutting on them fenders. It's only some people who say it's impossible.
Roger, thats next! We know now its not impossible!!:unibrow:
See Mario Let them fab guys do their magic and BAM! perfect gaps. :hail: :hail:
Just like that Wayne!:cheers:
Mario, the metal work really looks good. Appears BBT is doing great work, you've got to be stoked.
Lenie I couldn't be more happier...
Nice Mario, real nice ... Good to see your car coming together
well-deserved :thumbsup:

Hell I'm just glad your back with us!!!!!:lateral:

[DOOM]

Small update from Troy. Bob(96z28ss) sent me the fuel door set up a while back and It looks awsome! The bumper is raised one inch to help fit the MCC tail pan.

[65 347]

Looks great Mario! :thumbsup:
We'll have to catch up soon.
Mike

[waynieZ]

It looks great they did an awesome job.

[Al Moreno]

Sweet, going to be killer! :thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Nice to see some more updates bro---looking forward to the rest of the build. Keep pushing forward---I have gap envy of course.

D

[tones2SS]

Great updates Mario.

[fleet]

Wow Mario, when it's all done even some of the 'da Bears will want your life, especially the greatest man in the whole world, Coach Ditka.

:unibrow:

[DOOM]

Thanx guys!! Troy has been working his tail off on my car. I couldn't be happier with the progress. :willy:

[BBT FAB]

Re working the rear end of the car....

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0301.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0307.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0308.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0310.jpg

-troy

[waynieZ]

Troy that looks awesome. I love the way you filled in the seam on the lower tail panel. It drives me nuts seeing a big gap. Fit and finish looks killer on the whole thing.... Your a lucky man Mario!

[tones2SS]

Troy that looks awesome.

^^That says it all.

[GregWeld]

I don't need to add any attaboys -- but I'm sure impressed with the speed at which these boys work! And the work looks great!


:thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Troy that looks awesome. I love the way you filled in the seam on the lower tail panel. It drives me nuts seeing a big gap. Fit and finish looks killer on the whole thing.... Your a lucky man Mario!
Hated it to Wayne!
I don't need to add any attaboys -- but I'm sure impressed with the speed at which these boys work! And the work looks great!


:thumbsup:

I feel the same way Greg! :willy:

[DOOM]

A quick story. I called Troy a couple of days ago after looking at the Goolsby Lokar Camaro and told him I had to have that rear bumper. As always with Troy, not a problem he already had the bumper and pockets cut but could change it. But he would not do the bumper until he contacted Josh and asked if it was going to be a problem duplicating the rear bumper. Goolsby had no problem with it at all,even told Troy if he needed any info on how it should be done just give them a shout. Now to me thats CLASS! And personaly I think thats how it should be done. It would stop alot of the drama in my opinion. So after Troy sent the update I saw what was done and desided to leave it alone I like it! For me its looks awesome this way. Nice and simple.:D :lateral:

[GregWeld]

CLASSY AND CORRECT!


It's okay to copy a guy.... just have the balz to ask if it's okay.