It's finally out my 69 Camaro!

[syborg tt]

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:

Class Act for sure.

All Included, Troy for calling him and Goolsby for offering to help.

ps I am certain Troy was happy when you decided to leave yours alone.

[syborg tt]

CLASSY AND CORRECT!


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

I see a little dig there. We all have to let this good and do a group hug.

Well maybe not Rodger he's to dang tall for us short people and the last thing I would to be hugging is his belly.

[DOOM]

Class Act for sure.

All Included, Troy for calling him and Goolsby for offering to help.

ps I am certain Troy was happy when you decided to leave yours alone.

You know Troy, he didn't mind either way.:_paranoid

[GoolsbyCustoms]

Your telling me Jonathan and I had to stop production , and have an hour long meeting on the pros and cons of "allowing" you to copy the baddest 69 camaro bumper ever and then you decide not to ? c'mon J/k
It looks great , thanks for the compliments and the courtesy of the heads up , it's just a bumper , if no one wanted to do something like it , then it must not be appealing, thanks again though

[DOOM]

Your telling me Jonathan and I had to stop production , and have an hour long meeting on the pros and cons of "allowing" you to copy the baddest 69 camaro bumper ever and then you decide not to ? c'mon J/k
It looks great , thanks for the compliments and the courtesy of the heads up , it's just a bumper , if no one wanted to do something like it , then it must not be appealing, thanks again though

An hour it took that long?:lol: Josh a couple of things factored into my disition. Troy was pretty far along with the original design and put a lot of work into what he did. That is your design and as strange as this sounds I think your car should be finished before any coping is done. After seeing the update I was happy with what Troy did! Bottom line is I see a lot of cool things on this board an can't keep changing everytime I see something I like.. Thanx again Josh you guys are the best!

[waynieZ]

Two great builders with awesome fab and design skills, best part for you is its a win / win with either design. I like what Troy did with the bumper.:thumbsup:

[John510]

Awesome fab skills. I wish I knew how to do stuff like this.

[BBT FAB]

got the plate mounted and the bumper finished... more as well but no pics yet

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-troy

[syborg tt]

that looks nice

[GregWeld]

Horrible! I could hardly look at it!



:rofl: :rofl:

[waynieZ]

Sweet!

[Rick D]

It's alright if that's what your into :cool:
Mario what did you use for the gas cap set up?

[Ron in SoCal]

I love the rear bumper/tail panel fab! Do you have to remove the bumper to take the license plate off?

[DOOM]

It's alright if that's what your into :cool:
Mario what did you use for the gas cap set up?
Bob (96z28ss) made it for me. Shoot him a PM !
I love the rear bumper/tail panel fab! Do you have to remove the bumper to take the license plate off?
No, Troy has a little more work to do on the bumper..

[coolwelder62]

Very Nice,:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Steve68]

I too like the tail pan and bumper, looks clean!!!

[BBT FAB]

In the photos above the bumper is not quite finished. also the license plate cover is a little larger than normal. You will be able to get the plate on and off with out removing the bumper.

small update:

We went with PRC radiators for a custom built to spec. radiator

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-troy

[waynieZ]

They definitely make a nice radiator. Sweet looking radiator support. Did you use rubber radiator bushings?

[DOOM]

They definitely make a nice radiator. Sweet looking radiator support. Did you use rubber radiator bushings?

Wayne I'm liken it to:willy: Troy just tossed it in to show me how it looked.

[GregWeld]

Wayne I'm liken it to:willy: Troy just tossed it in to show me how it looked.



Ya know ya gotta have it!



EEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA

[DOOM]

Ya know ya gotta have it!



EEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA

:D :D :D :D :yes:

[Payton King]

Love the back of the car.

Did I miss it somewhere, but I thought you were running an LS motor? If so, they need to move the inlet on the radiator to the passenger side. Just sayin'

[syborg tt]

Love the back of the car.

Did I miss it somewhere, but I thought you were running an LS motor? If so, they need to move the inlet on the radiator to the passenger side. Just sayin'

He's ain't using no LS motor - Mario is going all the way with a 572 Big Block.

He's keeping it Old School Cool

[Payton King]

too lazy to go through 50+ pages to figure it out. 572...that should be a bad motor scooter!

[BBT FAB]

update:

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-troy

[Spiffav8]

update:

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-troy

Frigging sweet! :faint:

[Rick D]

Lookin good Mario :thumbsup: And nice work Troy! :thumbsup: So when is this bad boy coming back for body and paint?

[Jay Hilliard]

Car is looking great Mario. You keeping the 572 stock or updating it a bit? :D

[waynieZ]

Very Nice..

[DOOM]

Frigging sweet! :faint:
I'm happy with it to Curtis!
Lookin good Mario :thumbsup: And nice work Troy! :thumbsup: So when is this bad boy coming back for body and paint?
Rick no finish date has been discused yet. After seeing the work done by Troy I'm going to have him finish ALL the fab work on the car. Right now the wheels are the hold up we need them to ''WIDEN'' the front of the car. And I'm holding that up! I'm painting them today.:willy: I think once Troy gets the wheels then we can get close to a delivery date.
Car is looking great Mario. You keeping the 572 stock or updating it a bit? :D
Jay the 572 will be get a little more ''punch''. I'm going with the eight barrel fuel injection set up also..

[67ragtp]

Mario- Its looking killer, great fab, looking forward to the progress. Whats backing up that monster BB, magnum t56 and dual disk?

:cheers: Rich

[DOOM]

Mario- Its looking killer, great fab, looking forward to the progress. Whats backing up that monster BB, magnum t56 and dual disk?

:cheers: Rich

Yes exactly Rich!

[fleet]

Jay the 572 will be get a little more ''punch''. I'm going with the eight barrel fuel injection set up also..

Wow...sure ain't your Daddy's L_!

:lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Mario - love the heavy metal work and direction of this car. You will have a beautiful beast on your hands when it's done :cheers:

[Vegas69]

That ass looks great Mario. What's the plan for the fuel tank?

[Cris@JCG]

Mario- Fab work is looking good.. I now have a better visual idea on exhaust opening you were try to explain to me. :thumbsup:

See ya next month! Flying into Chicago..

[DOOM]

That ass looks great Mario. What's the plan for the fuel tank?

Thanx Todd! Troy is going to build a tank that will work with the exhaust .When Mike did the floor he took out the spair tire well so the tank will sit higher.

[GregWeld]

Just remember to allow for that old man HEAT which will make the exhaust grow bigger than you're you know what!

Frisbee managed to cause all manor of crap for me on the '32 with not allowing for that growth.


Looks fantastic!!! Love that big bad ass look and that 572 is just the motor to pump it up!!:cheers:

[GoolsbyCustoms]

Looks great , and I dig that exhaust outlet

[DOOM]

Just remember to allow for that old man HEAT which will make the exhaust grow bigger than you're you know what!

Frisbee managed to cause all manor of crap for me on the '32 with not allowing for that growth.


Looks fantastic!!! Love that big bad ass look and that 572 is just the motor to pump it up!!:cheers:
OOOOHH I hear ya Greg we should have plenty of room! But that one will go in my ''THINGS TO PAY ATTENTION TO'' notes.:yes:
Looks great , and I dig that exhaust outlet
Thanx Josh !! I think this was my only design idea on the whole car.:lol:

[GregWeld]

The problem was that the "tip" was FIXED.... so all the nice "wubba" hangers didn't help - because the end was fixed solid. That's what I saw about the way your's is done. It appears to be bolted in place "solid".

Just tossing this out there to help.

[BBT FAB]

The problem was that the "tip" was FIXED.... so all the nice "wubba" hangers didn't help - because the end was fixed solid. That's what I saw about the way your's is done. It appears to be bolted in place "solid".

Just tossing this out there to help.

A flex joint will be installed at the rear of the exhaust to allow for movement.

-troy

[DOOM]

The problem was that the "tip" was FIXED.... so all the nice "wubba" hangers didn't help - because the end was fixed solid. That's what I saw about the way your's is done. It appears to be bolted in place "solid".

Just tossing this out there to help.

AHHH I see what your saying! Thanx Greg I don't even want to know what that repair cost you! But this is how we learn. And see my man is already on it! Its nice to know you have extra eyes out there you da man..

[65 347]

Its been a month and the only update is an exhaust tip?
Looks like somebody is busy since they became a TV star. :lol:

Just yanking your chain Troy that looks better than expected!

Mike

[DOOM]

Just finished up painting the hats for my wheels. The color is Lexus Tiger Eye with a matte clear coat finish.The color changes to almost a black when it gets out of the sun,its a pretty cool effect!I think it will make a great accent color against the black. Now I can send them back to Zak at Boze to get put together. :willy:

[Rick D]

Looke great Mario, what finish did you go with the hoops?

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice! Very unique Mario...:cheers:

[Matt@BOS]

I'm really digging the color on those centers Mario!

[Flash68]

Very cool color. :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Looke great Mario, what finish did you go with the hoops?

Rick it's a satin finsh almost like a semi gloss.

[Al Moreno]

What everybody said!

[DOOM]

Very cool color. :thumbsup:

I'm really digging the color on those centers Mario!

Nice! Very unique Mario...:cheers:

Thanx guys !!!!

[Matt@BOS]

I might have missed it, but what color outers are you going to have, or is that classified?

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

Rick it's a satin finsh almost like a semi gloss.

I might have missed it, but what color outers are you going to have, or is that classified?

Matt

There you go buddy boy. Only two posts up (!), but it's not a Ford so I understand...:lol:

[DOOM]

I might have missed it, but what color outers are you going to have, or is that classified?

Matt

Matt the outers are black with the same satin finish.

[DOOM]

What everybody said!

Thanx Al !!

[Rick D]

Cool you gotta let me know when this bad boy comes back to your shop, I have to come by and check it out!

[waynieZ]

Very Nice Mario!

[65 347]

Mario
The color came out way better on the wheels than the malibu! I was not sure of the black with the rootbeer but you nailed it!
Mike

[tones2SS]

Looking great Mario.

[DOOM]

My wheels finally made it!!!:willy: Now I can get them out to Troy to start the front fender stretch.!!!!:_paranoid

[Musclerodz]

Mario, saw your car last Thursday while enroute to Columbus. Troy is doing an amazing job on it. Love the details.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

My wheels finally made it!!!:willy: Now I can get them out to Troy to start the front fender stretch.!!!!:_paranoid

Wow...the wheels turned out fricking awesome! Don't scratch them!! :lol:

[fleet]

My wheels finally made it!!!:willy: Now I can get them out to Troy to start the front fender stretch.!!!!:_paranoid

This soon to be phat lil 'Maro is gettin' wellllllllll spoiled with more and more badd lookin goodies. :cool:

[214Chevy]

My wheels finally made it!!!

Eehhhhh...They are alright looking, I guess. Just kidding, those a sick!!:yes: :yes: I like them. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: What size/width are they? Those are be killing something with your black car.

[Rick D]

Those look fricken AWESOME:D now wheres the updates to the rest of the car?? :P

[GregWeld]

Where's AL Moreno....


Baddest wheels in the entire universe dude.... :rofl:

[Al Moreno]

Where's AL Moreno....


Baddest wheels in the entire universe dude.... :rofl:

Seriously Greg, you beat me to it! This guy is out of control. Mario you are gathering a serious collection of nice part. Your Mario is going to be a HOT piece when done :thumbsup: Hoping for nothing but good thing for you, I seen how you've always had a will heart to help people on this site and thats more impressive than any car any day of the week. :cheers:

[DOOM]

Mario, saw your car last Thursday while enroute to Columbus. Troy is doing an amazing job on it. Love the details.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
He is doing a fine job thats for sure. After Columbus we decided to step it up a notch more details to come!! Thanx Mike..
Wow...the wheels turned out fricking awesome! Don't scratch them!! :lol:
We have plenty of paint..:D
This soon to be phat lil 'Maro is gettin' wellllllllll spoiled with more and more badd lookin goodies. :cool:
Skip the $$$$$ keeps flying out the window on the ''goodies''.......
Eehhhhh...They are alright looking, I guess. Just kidding, those a sick!!:yes: :yes: I like them. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: What size/width are they? Those are be killing something with your black car.
19x10 front 19x13rear..
Those look fricken AWESOME:D now wheres the updates to the rest of the car?? :P
Rick ,Troy likes to keep me in suspence. But he has more coming.
Where's AL Moreno....


Baddest wheels in the entire universe dude.... :rofl:
Na you have those Greg!!
Seriously Greg, you beat me to it! This guy is out of control. Mario you are gathering a serious collection of nice part. Your Mario is going to be a HOT piece when done :thumbsup: Hoping for nothing but good thing for you, I seen how you've always had a will heart to help people on this site and thats more impressive than any car any day of the week. :cheers:

It is amazing how these cars snow ball out of control thats for sure. And going to Columbus for the first time did'nt help.:wow: I try and help all I can to pay it forward but I have to tell you I'm going to be a little more selective on who I help in the future! I have had one to many ''non finished projects'' but thats a story for another thread.

[waynieZ]

Those are going to look killer !!!! Acctually they already do!

[Richio1]

Beautiful. Can't wait to see them mounted. :D

[pro-touring.no]

Mario... your car will be so nice.. hope i can see it soon:)

:bow:

[nvr2fst]

lookin good Mario!

[BBT FAB]

Got the spoiler all finished up and got the taillights fitting....The rear end of the car is done!

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-troy

[GregWeld]

Best thing I ever bought -- was a wireless foot remote for my Miller TIG...


Note your foot cable all wrapped up in the other cables... Now I'm able to just kick mine with my foot to move it into position and it's never tangled up.

Doesn't help my lack of welding skills (just read my signature) but sure is one less thing to distract me. :D

[BBT FAB]

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-troy

[Al Moreno]

Incredible metal workmanship! These cars are garnering the type of detailed workmanship that not long ago was reserved to Boyd type street rod builds. It's fun to see how much metal working talent has spread into this arena. Simply Amazing. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Incredible metal workmanship! These cars are garnering the type of detailed workmanship that not long ago was reserved to Boyd type street rod builds. It's fun to see how much metal working talent has spread into this arena. Simply Amazing. :thumbsup:


Actually Al -- Boyd was a bondo freak....

Ever watch his show "junkyard dog" --- they bondo'd the gaps and cut 'em with a razor knife.

[waynieZ]

Mario the car looks awesome. Nice work Troy.

[Lenie]

Sweet, love that deck lid fab.....Going to be one sweet ride Mario:yes:

[214Chevy]

Actually Al -- Boyd was a bondo freak....

Ever watch his show "junkyard dog" --- they bondo'd the gaps and cut 'em with a razor knife.

Doesn't surprise me Greg. Alot of the "old school" guys live and die by bondo. That was what the grew up on. I still know of a few "old school" body shops in the hood that will bondo the ish out of your car if you don't know any better. They paint all of the young boys dunks and crap cars who don't want to spend the real money on body work. Sad part about these shops are, they are making a buttload of money doing it and the youngsters ride around thinking they got a candy or a pearl paint job that is top notch.:lol: :lol: But, you see them riding down the road and the body work is just was wavy as can be from all of the bondo and poor body work. As long as it shines with plenty of clearcoat they are happy.

[Al Moreno]

Actually Al -- Boyd was a bondo freak....

Ever watch his show "junkyard dog" --- they bondo'd the gaps and cut 'em with a razor knife.

Yea...... your right about that! They could a ford look like a Chevy by the time they were done :lol: Maybe Boyd wasn't a good example to use but you know what I mean. I'll try again......... It's crazy to see the level of talent that has risen and hows these car have gotten to concept car type quality. How bout that, is that a better description?

[tones2SS]

Mario the car looks awesome. Nice work Troy.

^^What Wayne said.

[DOOM]

Quick update.. Kinda pumped up about this !! Troy wants to bring the Camaro out to the GOOD GUYS INDY show in September.:willy: Now that he has the wheels mounted the fender streatch can begin. So if all goes well the car should be at Indy in the raw.:_paranoid

[GregWeld]

I might even fly to Indy to see that!!!



:cheers:

[fleet]

I don't think anything you create would surprise us now Troy. :cool:

[DOOM]

I might even fly to Indy to see that!!!



:cheers:

Greg.... Don't tease me!!:D :cheers:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Thats a nice looking ass !. LOL Love the look on that very nice

[65 347]

After Columbus we decided to step it up a notch more details to come!! Thanx Mike..



No problem Mario. The ideas sure have STACKED up!

Mike

[syborg tt]

Mario I just happened to see some pics of the "Stretch" on your 69.

WOW - It looks bone stock

[DOOM]

Man your a friggin regular Shurlock Holmes!!! I have to figure out how you do this WOW! I know of only one and I mean only one place you could have gottin those.. Troy has been hard at work getting this done he's stopping by my house for some $$$$ and I'm almost afraid to see this invoice ! I know exactly how many hours he has in this. I'm blown away by the pictures !! I'm going down next weekend to see it..:willy: He also had some local talent stop by his shop and couldn't beLIEve he pulled this off! And this guy does some RADICAL work himself!! I'll have the final pictures up soon as Troy gives me the okay!

[syborg tt]

Wait till you see it. Your going to be
impressed. I know I was

Ps you need pics cause I have a few

[DOOM]

Wait till you see it. Your going to be
impressed. I know I was

Ps you need pics cause I have a few

I have all the progress pictures I need from Troy plus I'm going down next weekend. Its crazy how simple he made it isn't it.... No way can you tell anything has been done it looks like its factory.. I'm glad I listen to him thats for sure.:D

[Rick D]

I have all the progress pictures I need from Troy plus I'm going down next weekend. Its crazy how simple he made it isn't it.... No way can you tell anything has been done it looks like its factory.. I'm glad I listen to him thats for sure.:D

So Mario when do WE get to see some pictures???? PLEASE!!!

[tmadden]

Doesn't surprise me Greg. Alot of the "old school" guys live and die by bondo. That was what the grew up on. I still know of a few "old school" body shops in the hood that will bondo the ish out of your car if you don't know any better. They paint all of the young boys dunks and crap cars who don't want to spend the real money on body work. Sad part about these shops are, they are making a buttload of money doing it and the youngsters ride around thinking they got a candy or a pearl paint job that is top notch.:lol: :lol: But, you see them riding down the road and the body work is just was wavy as can be from all of the bondo and poor body work. As long as it shines with plenty of clearcoat they are happy.

Amen brother. Amen

[fleet]

Sure it's Mario and Marty Show :rolleyes:

Not the pictureless guys who spent a sleepless night after Mr. 2nd chance bikerack Camaro comes on here with the big reveal tease.

Thanks, thanks a lot.




:lol:

[DOOM]

So Mario when do WE get to see some pictures???? PLEASE!!!

Sure it's Mario and Marty Show :rolleyes:

Not the pictureless guys who spent a sleepless night after Mr. 2nd chance bikerack Camaro comes on here with the big reveal tease.

Thanks, thanks a lot.




:lol:

Just waiting for the final bolt up and fitting pictures. Everthing up till now is mock up . Troy wants everthing fit perfect for final pictures. There won't be any of the process, you know how these fabricaters are. Troy put many hours in on this and had zero help in figuring out how to do it. I have to tell you guys this dude gets things done he's no BS!!! He was sending pictures at 3 in the morning quite a few times:_paranoid . He has a great crew in Pete also!! I can't say enough about these guys! I'll be working with him for a long time ! He doesn't no it yet but I'm sending him my nephews 67 GTO I picked up for him a couple of years ago for some mild metal work. This turned out to be one of the smartest things I've done for this project thats for sure.. :lateral: :cheers:

[syborg tt]

Sure it's Mario and Marty Show :rolleyes:

Not the pictureless guys who spent a sleepless night after Mr. 2nd chance bikerack Camaro comes on here with the big reveal tease.

Thanks, thanks a lot.

:lol:

Hi Skip,

Okay so call me a tease. They said it couldn't be done and look factory stock and he did it and it's going to take an expert to figure out how Troy did it. He also did both sides in less then a week and I am positive there will be almost no filler on the fenders.

The guys at BBT Fab are really good with Metal and they have proved it here.

ps If someone can tell me how to get these pictures off of my Phone I am sure I can figure out how to post them. Naaa I can't do that.

[fleet]

Great info Mario and Marty. :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Hi Skip,

Okay so call me a tease. They said it couldn't be done and look factory stock and he did it and it's going to take an expert to figure out how Troy did it. He also did both sides in less then a week and I am positive there will be almost no filler on the fenders.

The guys at BBT Fab are really good with Metal and they have proved it here.

ps If someone can tell me how to get these pictures off of my Phone I am sure I can figure out how to post them. Naaa I can't do that.

Tease ,Thats being nice! A little off on the less than a week but I know what your sayin:D You just have to put some Foose logic to your statement. Troy worked alot of 15,18 hour days to make this happen..;)

[Rick D]

ps If someone can tell me how to get these pictures off of my Phone I am sure I can figure out how to post them. Naaa I can't do that.

What a tease that's all you are just a TEASE! :P not even a happy ending!!

Yet

[DOOM]

:rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol: What a tease that's all you are just a TEASE! :P not even a happy ending!!

Yet

[DOOM]

Just for the record my ''friend'':D jumped the gun on me I was going to post everthing at once. But Marty's jacked as much as me so I understand but now he has to explain to Troy...:_paranoid

[waynieZ]

Mario really glad your happy with the car. What I've seen is awesome. I can't wait to see these next updates!

[syborg tt]

It's on the ground ..............

This Pictures has been approved by all Party's

[Ron in SoCal]

You're a tease Marty...:)

:ttiwop:

[syborg tt]

Picture Posted with the approval of all Party's

[Rick D]

Now that looks sweet! Um but why is the front of the car cut off in the picture :D ?????????????????

[fleet]

Picture Posted with the approval of all Party's

All party's?

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/090415-blagojevich-615a.jpg

[Rick D]

:lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl:

Hey now that's our former gov Blogo!! Now he's living it up at club fed:thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Picture Posted with the approval of all Party's

:_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid

[DOOM]

This is the first time I've seen the car on the ground with the new wheels! We have a prototype front piece from Marquez we can't show yet! Troy is just about done fitting it as we speak. All the pictures have the prototype piece in it, once Troy removes it we can post the ''stretch'' pictures!!

[syborg tt]

Funny when he got Blago indicted I was worried my wife was going to be in trouble. But that is another story for another time.


All party's?

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/090415-blagojevich-615a.jpg

[syborg tt]

Now that looks sweet! Um but why is the front of the car cut off in the picture :D ?????????????????

I think that is all that would fit in the cell phone image

[Blake Foster]

HEY MARIO!!!!!

do you know how to use a digital camera?????

[syborg tt]

HEY MARIO!!!!!

do you know how to use a digital camera?????

Not to worry I will be there in two weeks with a Big Bad Camera

[Rick D]

I think that is all that would fit in the cell phone image

:rolleyes: Yah right! :lol:

[DOOM]

HEY MARIO!!!!!

do you know how to use a digital camera?????

Ijust let Troy know he has to upgrade he's killing me!!:wow: !!! Marty and I are going next Saturday and I'll be taking some good shots!!:captain:

[Cris@JCG]

I just got some spy photo's txted to me... Troy is doing an amazing job on this car... You can't even tell the front fenders are stretched!!

[DOOM]

I just got some spy photo's txted to me... Troy is doing an amazing job on this car... You can't even tell the front fenders are stretched!!

OMG!!!! You to!! Well at least I know where you got those from!! Glad you like it ! As soon as Troy finishes the Marquez stuff and gets him the pictures we can get the good stuff up!!

[fesler]

Actually Al -- Boyd was a bondo freak....

Ever watch his show "junkyard dog" --- they bondo'd the gaps and cut 'em with a razor knife.

If you ever watched the show Charlie the painter says no mater how nice a car is it will have bondo. They use to put it on with buckets over there.

[fesler]

:ttiwop:

we need more pics

[JKnight]

If you ever watched the show Charlie the painter says no mater how nice a car is it will have bondo. They use to put it on with buckets over there.

I have no experience with body work, but isn't it true that a car will always require at least a skim-coat of filler? Obviously there's a difference between this and slapping on buckets like Floyd Cotterpin may have done but...

[waynieZ]

The picture looks nice I can't wait to see more. I'll be watching! :omg:

[Rick D]

I have no experience with body work, but isn't it true that a car will always require at least a skim-coat of filler? Obviously there's a difference between this and slapping on buckets like Floyd Cotterpin may have done but...

Jeff you are correct, even the best of the best use some filler. Take a look at Rad Rides by Troy you will see a skim coat of filler used to give it that very straight and flat look. Not saying it can't be done with out filler but the labor involved would be crazy long. As it is now it takes a loooong time to get them that straight.

[DOOM]

Your not going to get away with not using it thats for sure.How much you use is another thing. I'm hoping I us as less as possible...

[ironworks]

Your not going to get away with not using it thats for sure.How much you use is another thing. I'm hoping I us as less as possible...

Mario - I think you have hung out with Marty way to long. This delayed picture posting is not your speed. Your fans have been waiting for week to see Troy join the Elite Sheetmetal guys who pull off what some said was impossible. And your the guy gonna pay the bill for something most people will never notice. If you would have spent all that time and energy on a triple decker spoiler everyone would have noticed that modification.

Now it is possible to not use any bondo, but the metal work required to do that is crazy labor intensive. But the advantage to using the least amount of mudd is the materials shrinkage issue. When you put any materials on they shrink when they dry creating low spots in the paint and if you use a lot of mud in some areas and minor amounts in others you will see it over time. The trick with minimal bondo is to the the car straight from panel to panel so the body man is not having to "cave and pave" each section of the car.

Quit holding out and post some pics for all your fans....

[Al Moreno]

Quit holding out and post some pics for all your fans....

We need are fix :willy:

:ttiwop:

:D

[waynieZ]

We need are fix :willy:

:ttiwop:

:D

X2 ! Out With them!

[Rick D]

:beathorse :beathorse :cheering: :unibrow:

You guys know he's laughing at!!

[Rick D]

Wellllllll were waiting!!! How long does take to take off some parts? :lol: J/k Mario just looking for some inspiration!! :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Rick almost there . The Marquez piece is the hold up alot of parts going back and forth .Never new how much work goes into something like this :faint: ! It's crazy!! I'm going next Sunday to see the car in person and take the GOOD photos all the Marquez stuff should be wraped up by then I hope??:D

[waynieZ]

I'm going next Sunday to see the car in person and take the GOOD photos [/QUOTE]

I need my fix. I'll be watching for them.

[Rick D]

Rick almost there . The Marquez piece is the hold up alot of parts going back and forth .Never new how much work goes into something like this :faint: ! It's crazy!! I'm going next Sunday to see the car in person and take the GOOD photos all the Marquez stuff should be wraped up by then I hope??:D

Need someone to ride shot gun?? :unibrow: And help take GOOD pictures!

[DOOM]

Need someone to ride shot gun?? :unibrow: And help take GOOD pictures!

Goin Sunday ! Come on with!

[BBT FAB]

I know these probably arent the pics you want to see but here is some other progress that we've made untill I get the ok to post other pics

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0442.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0443.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0445.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0447.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0451.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0470.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0513.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0514.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0515.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0522.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0523.jpg

-troy

[Matt@BOS]

Finally some pictures :rolleyes: After all the pages of text, I am happy to look at subframe connectors. And the cage, that looks pretty cool too!

Matt

[waynieZ]

Mario the cage looks great nice and tight to the roof. what are you going with for a trans? Are you raising the trans tunnel ? Very Nice!

[Sieg]

Nice Mario! :thumbsup:

[fleet]

Over 73,000 views already! :wow:

Mario hasn't got this much good press since 'Dancing with Body Shop Stars' was on the cable access channel a few years back. :unibrow:

[Lenie]

Looks bithin' Mario:thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Dig that cage. Looks like it gives plenty of room in the back seat area. Nicely done.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Finally got a chance to see my car in person for the first time in 5 months ! And I was completly blown away :wow: . I couldn't beLIEve my eyes the front stretch is unbelieveable. You absolutly cannot tell these front fenders have ever been touched! The 19x10 285-35-19's fit perfect with plenty of turning room.! Troy asked me not to post pictures of the method he used to do this stretch but I have to tell ya its brilliant!! And the rest of the fab work up until this point is outstanding.. :hail: My car has come a long way and I couldn't be happier with what Troy and crew have done with my car..

[DOOM]

Mario the cage looks great nice and tight to the roof. what are you going with for a trans? Are you raising the trans tunnel ? Very Nice!

Tranzilla t56. Troy is going to redo the whole trans tunnel and fire wall.. Thats next..

[waynieZ]

It looks awesome Mario! Seeing it like that makes it all worth while. Have you stopped smiling yet??? When I was a kid I wished for tires that big for the back of my Camaro never mind the front! Its coming out beautiful. Congrats.

[waynieZ]

Tranzilla t56. Troy is going to redo the whole trans tunnel and fire wall.. Thats next..

Sweet Trans! It will definitely take anything you throw at it.

[DOOM]

Finally some pictures :rolleyes: After all the pages of text, I am happy to look at subframe connectors. And the cage, that looks pretty cool too!

Matt

I hear ya Matt we couldn't post up pictures until Troy finished fitting the Marquez prototype parts they sent us. I have to tell ya these Marquez parts are going to blow you away he raised the bar again!

[War]

Finally got a chance to see my car in person for the first time in 5 months ! And I was completly blown away :wow: . I couldn't beLIEve my eyes the front stretch is unbalieveable. You absolutly cannot tell these front fenders have ever been touched! The 19x10 285-35-19's fit perfect with plenty of turning room.! Troy asked me not to post pictures of the method he used to do this stretch but I have to tell ya its brilliant!! And the rest of the fab work up until this point is outstanding.. :hail: My car has come a long way and I couldn't be happier with what Troy and crew have done with my car..

I'd say the fenders haven't been touched. Looks like you went with plan B :thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

I hear ya Matt we couldn't post up pictures until Troy finished fitting the Marquez prototype parts they sent us. I have to tell ya these Marquez parts are going to blow you away he raised the bar again!

Looking forward to seeing all of those parts too. Are you planning on using their front grille? I know they left enough material on the edges that you can trim to fit and get some of the best fit between the fender and grill of just about any Camaro out there.

Also what's up with the fender extensions. I noticed those have been cut :question:

matt

[Rick D]

Um I don't see nothin :_paranoid

Other then it looks awesome!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Really looks awesome Mario! :cheers:

[Tom.A]

You car has come a long way:thumbsup: Looks great

[Spiffav8]

Mario,

Looking back at the photos of when you first started on this car and comparing them to these last ones you just posted is amazing. It's crazy how much of a change there is.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Looking forward to seeing all of those parts too. Are you planning on using their front grille? I know they left enough material on the edges that you can trim to fit and get some of the best fit between the fender and grill of just about any Camaro out there.

Also what's up with the fender extensions. I noticed those have been cut :question:

matt

Matt you have a good eye!! To answer your question yes we will be using Marquez.. But I don't no nuttin about no grill..:_paranoid

[DOOM]

I'd say the fenders haven't been touched. Looks like you went with plan B :thumbsup:

Jason. Troy allowed me to put up one picture of the first cut.:unibrow:

[DOOM]

Um I don't see nothin :_paranoid

Other then it looks awesome!!

Rick you need to take some pointers from Matt...:lol:

[DOOM]

It looks awesome Mario! Seeing it like that makes it all worth while. Have you stopped smiling yet??? When I was a kid I wished for tires that big for the back of my Camaro never mind the front! Its coming out beautiful. Congrats.

Wayne no I haven't . Pictures are one thing but when you see it in person WOW.. I have a hard time believing its mine it was a disaster when I first sent it there...

[DOOM]

Really looks awesome Mario! :cheers:

Thanx Ron!!!

[GregWeld]

Fantastic Mario! You have to be stoked now....

[fleet]

Really looks awesome Mario! :cheers:

X2 :thumbsup:

Maybe it was your plan all along Mario...or maybe it wasn't.

But now you're a...

f2UmP6C9rcs&feature



in the alternate universe called 'I gotta badd '69 Camaro and you don't!'


:D

[HRBS]

real nice work guys ! :thumbsup:
bare metal is where its at.
paint is overated !

[GoolsbyCustoms]

Mario , looks good , Troy and his guys look like there doing a great job , cant wait to see it in person

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Nice metal work for sure

[Musclerodz]

Jason. Troy allowed me to put up one picture of the first cut.:unibrow:

That cut don't count, Troy is just fixin repop fenders and then somebody went "while we are here.....":unibrow:

Only a diehard 69 owner can see the stretch and it definitely subtle. If you can't tell what was done, it was done proportionally right imo. Props to Troy and his crew for all the work they do.

[Cris@JCG]

You could have saved a bunch of $$$ if you just would have put a negitive 3 camber.. :D

or just run narrow frame rails! :lol:

[fleet]

Mario,

That is awesome...:cool:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/attachment-10.jpg

...no stretch marks either! :thumbsup:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/es_stretchmarks_304_480x360.jpg




:lol:

[67ragtp]

Mario,

The car looks awesome! Amazing metal work, keep the pics coming :thumbsup:

Rich

[Rybar]

That does look awesome, well done Troy and congrats Mario. :thumbsup:

[redfire69]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see the new grille, Marquez parts are works of art!

[Matt@BOS]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see the new grille, Marquez parts are works of art!

New grille? Mario doesn't know anything about a Marquez grille. ;)

Matt

[redfire69]

New grille? Mario doesn't know anything about a Marquez grille. ;)

Matt

I'm sure he doesn't... Lol :lateral:

[DOOM]

Fantastic Mario! You have to be stoked now....
Greg stoked is a understatement!!
real nice work guys ! :thumbsup:
bare metal is where its at.
paint is overated !
Its is cool seeing it in bare metal! Thanx..
Mario , looks good , Troy and his guys look like there doing a great job , cant wait to see it in person
Thanx Josh!!
Nice metal work for sure
Thanx Tracy..
That cut don't count, Troy is just fixin repop fenders and then somebody went "while we are here.....":unibrow:

Only a diehard 69 owner can see the stretch and it definitely subtle. If you can't tell what was done, it was done proportionally right imo. Props to Troy and his crew for all the work they do.
Thanx Mike..
You could have saved a bunch of $$$ if you just would have put a negitive 3 camber.. :D

or just run narrow frame rails! :lol:
I wasn't cutting up a $7000.00 sub Cris ;)
Mario,

That is awesome...:cool:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/attachment-10.jpg

...no stretch marks either! :thumbsup:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/es_stretchmarks_304_480x360.jpg




:lol:
Only u Skip
That does look awesome, well done Troy and congrats Mario. :thumbsup:
Thanx bro!!
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see the new grille, Marquez parts are works of art!
Pascual is amazing!!!
New grille? Mario doesn't know anything about a Marquez grille. ;)

Matt:_paranoid :_paranoid

[Flash68]

Mario,

That is awesome...:cool:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/attachment-10.jpg



That is :thumbsup: :woot:

[65 347]

These picture are good but does not do it justice! The fab work is unbelievable!
Don't let Mario fool anyone, he giggled like a school girl to whole ride home. :lol:

Mike

[DOOM]

Look at the talent of this guy!!!:wow:

[fleet]

Makes me want to have 2 identical cars...one painted and one just clearcoat the amazing metalwork...

[War]

Only a diehard 69 owner can see the stretch and it definitely subtle. If you can't tell what was done, it was done proportionally right imo. Props to Troy and his crew for all the work they do.

Apparently I must not be a "diehard" 69 owner because I just cannot see the stretch in the fender. If someone can point out where the stretch is Id love to be educated on it. I have a ton of work done on mine but unfortunately at the end of the day they still look like bolt ons.

That right there has to be the best boob job in the universe......and I do mean that with the upmost sincerity

Mario, the car looks fantastic.

[DOOM]

Apparently I must not be a "diehard" 69 owner because I just cannot see the stretch in the fender. If someone can point out where the stretch is Id love to be educated on it. I have a ton of work done on mine but unfortunately at the end of the day they still look like bolt ons.

That right there has to be the best boob job in the universe......and I do mean that with the upmost sincerity

Mario, the car looks fantastic.

Okay Okay there not stretched,there I said it...:D Don't want anyone getting in a post battle over this!! Without going into a ton of detail and the risk of offending anyone. There were several reasons why we decided not to stretch the fenders. I still have the same exact wheel and tire size that Jason has and the exact same offset. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what Troy did.. And the best thing about it I gave up NOTHING!!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

I see a very crisp line above the wheel opening, extending to the door and followed through on the rear. That's about all? But I'm no rocket scientist...:D

[DOOM]

I see a very crisp line above the wheel opening, extending to the door and followed through on the rear. That's about all? But I'm no rocket scientist...:D

Ron no body mods at all....

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron no body mods at all....

What was I thinking? That is a stock spoiler! And what's the code for those bumpers? :lol: :cheers:

[ironworks]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/attachment-10.jpg






http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/WAR/5-22-2012004-1.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/One%20Lap%20Camaro%20Part%202/julyshoppics006.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Top%20Secret%20Camaro/ShopPicsJuly2011015.jpg

I thought you guys were messing around. There did not seem to be enough shadow under the body line to look like it had been widened. We have 3 cars here with widened front ends so I can spot a stock one pretty quickly.

[fleet]

We have 3 cars here with widened front ends so I can spot a stock one pretty quickly.

Why did ya stop at 3? :rolleyes:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/0824020806.jpg

[Rick D]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[ironworks]

Why did ya stop at 3? :rolleyes:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/0824020806.jpg

That one has not been pulled..... YET.


It needs it badly. That car makes me look fat.

[fleet]

It needs it badly. That car makes me look fat.

Don't be too tough on yerself, Clem.

You still maintain a Raymond Massey-like physique. And yes, he was much, much...........and much taller than GW.




:lol:

[BBT FAB]

We did not make the fenders wider like Ironworks does. I wanted to try something different to get the wheels under the car with full steering lock to lock and we accomplished that. Mario wants to drive this car once its finished and anyone that knows Chicago traffic knows there is always a chance someone will pull right out in front of you! So thats part of the reason we didnt "strech" the fenders. Although I must admit the fronts of the fenders have been highly modified from how they came out of the box......ahhh the love of aftermarket panels.

Thanks for all the compliments.

-troy

[DOOM]

Come on Rodger look at this angle you can see all kinds of shadow..:D

[Cris@JCG]

Mario- Need to learn how to use photobucket!! :lol:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/LOWER.jpg

Come on Rodger look at this angle you can see all kinds of shadow..:D

[syborg tt]

Why did ya stop at 3? :rolleyes:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/0824020806.jpg

Sometimes it's better to go on a diet then it is to stretch your skin.

Plus a diet is always cheaper. Well almost you still have to buy new cloths

Btw this pic is a keeper

[syborg tt]

Mario- Need to learn how to use photobucket!! :lol:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/LOWER.jpg

Lol that's kinda funny. Just be happy he knows how to get the pics off the Camera

[Amituk]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Top%20Secret%20Camaro/ShopPicsJuly2011015.jpg



ok Ironworks.. need more details on this car!!

The skirts look very similar to what I am doing on my own project

[ironworks]

ok Ironworks.. need more details on this car!!

The skirts look very similar to what I am doing on my own project

I'm not sure what to say except almost the whole side of the car is scratch built.

[fleet]

ok Ironworks.. need more details on this car!!

The skirts look very similar to what I am doing on my own project

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/ShopPicsJuly2011015.jpg


Below are the only 2 'untouched' bodies at Ironworks.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/0824020806.jpg

Obviously both need some heavy mods performed on them to look right...

[DOOM]

We did not make the fenders wider like Ironworks does. I wanted to try something different to get the wheels under the car with full steering lock to lock and we accomplished that. Mario wants to drive this car once its finished and anyone that knows Chicago traffic knows there is always a chance someone will pull right out in front of you! So thats part of the reason we didnt "strech" the fenders. Although I must admit the fronts of the fenders have been highly modified from how they came out of the box......ahhh the love of aftermarket panels.

Thanks for all the compliments.

-troy

Thats one of the reasons for sure! I do intend to drive this car I have enough garage queens! But after seeing Matts car get tagged a couple of years ago it really makes you think.

[Rick D]

See I told you I didn't see anything :mad: :P

Car still looks great! I still need to call you on the body cart :thumbsup:Y

[fleet]

Great thread but still no posts from 'da Bears ... and Coach Ditka.

[Amituk]

I'm not sure what to say except almost the whole side of the car is scratch built.

Is there a build thread?

[srh3trinity]

I love the wheels and stance on this car.

[syborg tt]

Skip,

Your killing me, stop i can't take anymore


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/ShopPicsJuly2011015.jpg


Below are the only 2 'untouched' bodies at Ironworks.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/0824020806.jpg

Obviously both need some heavy mods performed on them to look right...

[fleet]

Skip,

Your killing me, stop i can't take anymore

Mr. MartMcMann...

Shoot, I'm goin easy on this bunch. :lol:

Check out last nites and today's posts from your fellow lat-gerrrrzzz in this thread.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=28515&page=179

:woot:

[BBT FAB]

pics of the sub....

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0452_zpsc43ca477.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0458_zps1e0fc8da.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0459_zps7ff6ed16.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0460_zps04ab511e.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0462_zps65e71568.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0463_zps1404d47e.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0464_zps9082d3dd.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0465_zps9d97cd74.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0468_zps4b848933.jpg

-troy

[GregWeld]

Nice work! But then..... you already knew that. :D

[waynieZ]

Awsome work.

[Al Moreno]

Nice work! But then..... you already knew that. :D

X 2 but what was the purpose?

[Rick D]

Very nice but you can't just throw up some pictures and just leave it at that!! :lol: Why did you cut the frame up??

[cencalc6]

Very nice but you can't just throw up some pictures and just leave it at that!! :lol: Why did you cut the frame up??


By the looks of it,The frame rails were modified To clear wider offset wheels or wider tires.

[radrambler]

iF you guys look :_paranoid OR is it just me ?
the middle has been sliced :unibrow:
(metal finished )and look at the forward pic of the finished frame
and they gained a couple inches clearance for the wide front meats

Tom

[coolwelder62]

Very Smooth Work.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Look's like they took about 3" out of the width.

[DOOM]

Yep I wanted a bigger tire up front. This was all Troy he narrowed the sub 3 inches so I could get the 6-1/4 offset and 295/35/19 tire to fit perfect!! Jason (WAR) gave me all the info I needed to make this happen. We just desided to do it a little different than Jason.

[DOOM]

If anyone is going to Indy GOOD GUYS this weekend stop and say high Troy has the Camaro in his booth to show his mad skills and do some promo for his shop.

[DOOM]

Fits like a glove!!! Sorry for the poor picture quality !

[cencalc6]

Looks very Nice! :thumbsup:

[fleet]

Troy is sure making you look smart Mario. :unibrow:



BTW-Here's what photobucket's 'auto-fix' edit program did to it...weird.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/attachment_zps08d95f7e.jpg

vs.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/attachment_zps37612d57.jpg

[syborg tt]

Very nice but you can't just throw up some pictures and just leave it at that!! :lol: Why did you cut the frame up??

In order to fit the tires and back spacing on the wheels it's cheaper to put the frame on a diet then it would be to widen the fenders. If you widen the fenders and then someone hits it gently it would be a huge expense to repair. Being that the frame is tucked in there is last chance of damaging the sub-frame.

[DOOM]

Man thats nice Skip!! I have to talk to Troy about getting better lighting also.:D

[fleet]

I have to talk to Troy about getting better lighting also.:D

You know the drill though Mario...rock stars are trained to pose for pics, not take 'em.

:lol:

[waynieZ]

Thats a slick fix for more tire in the front. Nice!

[tjbruning]

Nice job. Did you need to change/modify the steering rack to compensate for bump steer?

[DOOM]

Nice job. Did you need to change/modify the steering rack to compensate for bump steer?

Not one bit ! The rack is from DSE, for there Nova sub frame.It bolted right in!!!

[garickman]

Incredible work on the this car. The subframe is amazing. How much room will you have for the headers? Will you have to modify other things like the motor mounts and sway bar? Can't wait to see this finished!!

[DOOM]

Incredible work on the this car. The subframe is amazing. How much room will you have for the headers? Will you have to modify other things like the motor mounts and sway bar? Can't wait to see this finished!!

Troy is making me new headers . The sway bar was changed and the motor mount locations were moved..

[garickman]

Troy is making me new headers . The sway bar was changed and the motor mount locations were moved..

Pretty freakin' amazing:hail: :hail: :hail:

[fesler]

Troy is making me new headers . The sway bar was changed and the motor mount locations were moved..

If you have to build the header from Scratch I have a really nice SS LS header set up that will go right in your car. let me know might save you a few bucks.

[Rick D]

If you have to build the header from Scratch I have a really nice SS LS header set up that will go right in your car. let me know might save you a few bucks.

Chris Mario is running a 572 :woot: BB

Looks great Mario, now that I look at the pictures I see where the rear of the frame was brought in, I didn't notice that the first time I looked at the pictures! Nice job guys!

[fesler]

Chris Mario is running a 572 :woot: BB

Looks great Mario, now that I look at the pictures I see where the rear of the frame was brought in, I didn't notice that the first time I looked at the pictures! Nice job guys!

I have a BB set as well

[BBT FAB]

I have a BB set as well

Hey Chris can you send me the info on the [email protected]

Thanks

Troy

[waynieZ]

Awesome work Troy. This is so Sweet !

[DOOM]

Just got back from Indy Good Guy ! Had a great time Troy was doing some promo for his buisness and had my car there on display. I was amazed at all the attension the car got! Troys booth was busy the whole day!! Troy also completed a couple of more things on the car that was a pleasant surprise.. We took a couple of pictures but it was a little dark inside so they didn't come out so good..

[fleet]

Troy is blessed with talent, that's for sure. :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Mario,The camaro is coming along Amazing.Very nice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Nice.....



MARIO CART!

[Ricochet]

Amazing! Really like the rear treatment & exhaust.:thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Ehhhh it's ok I guess :D






Yah looks fricking AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[DFRESH]

That is wicked looking---love the stance and the way you've got the exhaust setup out back. That's a lot of time you've got wrapped up in there--it's paying off big. Love that big tire in front---and the fact that it precluded you from using your brand new DSE rack and Anvil CF inner fenderwells. :lol:

Congrats on all the great progress Mario!

D

[DOOM]

Troy is blessed with talent, that's for sure. :thumbsup:
He does have some mad skills thats for sure!!
Mario,The camaro is coming along Amazing.Very nice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thanx Scott!!
Nice.....



MARIO CART!
Greg thats to funny because thats what my wife calls the car!!! And I'm not going to say this to loud but I have collection of MARIO memorabilia..:_paranoid
Amazing! Really like the rear treatment & exhaust.:thumbsup:
It's the only thing I can lay claim two on the whole car thus far! Thanx!
Ehhhh it's ok I guess :D






Yah looks fricking AWESOME!!!!!!!!
Rick come and get this cart!!!!!!! Thanx by the way!!


Congrats on all the great progress Mario!
Doug thanx! It killed me to give those up hurry up and get those wells installed!!!


Really????? I can't understand why it got so much attention............Oh...Maybe it's because the car looks amazing!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see more Mario! Keep those picture coming!

Jay will have more coming as Troy is starting the next phase... Thanx !!!

[DOOM]

That is wicked looking---love the stance and the way you've got the exhaust setup out back. That's a lot of time you've got wrapped up in there--it's paying off big. Love that big tire in front---and the fact that it precluded you from using your brand new DSE rack and Anvil CF inner fenderwells. :lol:

Congrats on all the great progress Mario!

D

Hurry up and get those tubs installed!! It killed me to give those up!! Thanx Doug!!

[DOOM]

Awesome work Troy. This is so Sweet !

He's pretty good isn't he Wayne!!:D

[syborg tt]

Just got back from Indy Good Guy ! Had a great time Troy was doing some promo for his buisness and had my car there on display. I was amazed at all the attension the car got! Troys booth was busy the whole day!! Troy also completed a couple of more things on the car that was a pleasant surprise.. We took a couple of pictures but it was a little dark inside so they didn't come out so good..

Car looks awesome. I can't wait to see what's next

[Rick D]

Rick come and get this cart!!!!!!! Thanx by the way!!

Yah I know I will call you! Just had a crazy couple of weeks.

How wide is it? Want to know if it will fit in the back of a dodge sprinter? Or if I need to bring a trailer?

[Garage Dog 65]

Good to meet you and Mike at the show Mario ! Thanks for sharing the back story on the car and all the work you guys have done to make it happen. While I will really enjoy this awesome ride when you get her done - I always dig the story of how it came to be. Sounds like there are 4 cars worth of 'new' panels in that deal. I still chuckle when I think about the firewall install story with the 2 porta-powers - glad that didn't come loose guys ! I'll call ya when it's time to install mine .... or not ! :lol:

Troy is way too young to be this good - so unfortunately I hate him.... :thumbsup:

See ya after a couple hundred hours of cut and buff !


PS, when I introduced myself to Mike and told him that I was watching this build on Lateral-g... he immediately pulled up his sweat shirt to show me a Lat-g shirt. I'm just glad he had a shirt on under there and wasn't just randomly flashing people with his belly button piercings...

:lateral:


Jim

[Hugger67RSSS]

I got to see the car in person on Sunday. The car does look great, to me it was the highlight of the show. Not sure if it was because I went on Sunday but i was pretty bummed about the whole show and autocross participation.

Congrats Mario, best car there by miles....

[BBT FAB]

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http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_0559_zps15488353.jpg

-troy

[waynieZ]

The car looks beautiful. I love what your doing with the marker lights. I always thought it would look great with them recessed and this proves it. I love the ground effects.

[BBT FAB]

BTW these are the Holohans recess pockets we just installed them. Got to give credit where credits due


-troy

[214Chevy]

Mario, I must have missed it somewhere along the way, but are those ceramic brakes you have? :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Sick!! :wow: :wow:

[DOOM]

Mario, I must have missed it somewhere along the way, but are those ceramic brakes you have? :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Sick!! :wow: :wow:

Sure are Marcus! I got them from mister Stielow himself!!:D

[DOOM]

Yah I know I will call you! Just had a crazy couple of weeks.

How wide is it? Want to know if it will fit in the back of a dodge sprinter? Or if I need to bring a trailer?

I'll measure it tomorrow ..

[214Chevy]

Sure are Marcus! I got them from mister Stielow himself!!:D

:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: I am not worthy!! I am not worthy!! Duuuuude, I love them!!:wow: :wow:

[DOOM]

:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: I am not worthy!! I am not worthy!! Duuuuude, I love them!!:wow: :wow:

We actually had people ask if they where dust covers.:faint: