It's finally out my 69 Camaro!

[FETorino]

really when are we going to go look at this car in person

:y0!: :y0!: :y0!: :y0!:

What Marty said????

I'm on that band wagon. :thumbsup:

:cheers:

[waynieZ]

I can't wait to see this with color ! Looks awesome Mario.

[DOOM]

HAHAHAHAHAHA ---- I WOKE THE SLEEPING GIANT!!!



My phone was going off constantly with the Text sound -- and Gwen is like "Who's that"?…. Oh -- just my little buddy Mario…. he's going crazy on me! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA



The car looks so awesome! Not long now and you'll be smoking tires on the mean streets of Chicago!
Sorry buddy I was a little out of control with the texts. Tell Gwen I'll send a good bottle of wine for the aggravating text rants!
Uhhhh, no need to torture yourself like that Mario. You need to get rid of that stuff. It just brings back old memories. I'd gladly take it off of your hands. :y0!: :y0!:
Marcus I may just do that! I'll be talking to ya I didn't know you were going silver???
really when are we going to go look at this car in person
I invited you last week you couldn't go???

[DOOM]

I'm on that band wagon. :thumbsup:

:cheers:

Rob next time you come to this god forsaken cold azz Midwest I'll take you and PT Barnum!! (Marty)

[Lenie]

Mario, this looks like a Columbus Ohio candidate!:flashie:

[214Chevy]

Marcus I may just do that! I'll be talking to ya I didn't know you were going silver???

No, not on my Chevelle. It's staying true blue. LOL!! I want it for my C10. I wanted to go charcoal grey, but since you're back to "donating" PPG paint again....silver will do. LOL!!

[DOOM]

Mario, this looks like a Columbus Ohio candidate!:flashie:
Not this year Lenie. Troy has some different plans.

[syborg tt]

Rob next time you come to this god forsaken cold azz Midwest I'll take you and PT Barnum!! (Marty)

Sounds good to me. I hear it's warmer in Champaign


Not this year Lenie. Troy has some different plans.

Danger will Robinson, Danger Will Robinson. I see project creep a happen n

[DOOM]

Sounds good to me. I hear it's warmer in Champaign




Danger will Robinson, Danger Will Robinson. I see project creep a happen n

Why does he speak!:lol:

[Rick D]

Not this year Lenie. Troy has some different plans.

Sounds good to me. I hear it's warmer in Champaign




Danger will Robinson, Danger Will Robinson. I see project creep a happen n

So will we be making a trip to Detroit next year??? :hello:

[DOOM]

[/SIZE][/B]



So will we be making a trip to Detroit next year??? :hello:

Rick as crazy as this sounds , I don't know. We went over a few things a couple of weeks ago. But Troy is now in charge of the everything else from here on in. All the show stuff will be his deal. I'm not a show guy so I can really care less.

[BBT FAB]

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-troy

[BBT FAB]

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-troy

[214Chevy]

Niiiiiiiiiiice!!!:king:

[syborg tt]

Mario your car is looking bad ass.

Troy and Pete - Just Awesome !!

[glassman]

That is simply bada....$$. Just clear it!!!

[Al Moreno]

Ahhh......Ehhh........Hmmmm.........Yea........Ahh h......Ehhh........Hmmmm.........Yea........Ahhh.. ....Ehhh........Hmmmm.........Yea........Ahhh..... .Ehhh........Hmmmm.........Yea........Ahhh......Eh hh........Hmmmm.........Yea........


I guess I'm just speechless!

[Lenie]

That's just some amazing work!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

straight up metal masters.

[Rick D]

Now if remember correctly you were just taking the car to Troy to do the gaps and just line up the sheetmetal correct?? :confused59:

Mission accomplished!!! :lmao:

[tones2SS]

Awesome, awesome work. Looks great!

[tubbed69]

I am really agreeing with Greg now,how do you put paint over this high level of metal work?unbelievable Mario:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

More amazed every time I see this car! Just awesome Mario.

[68RS350]

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How do you guys clean up the inside radii of your weld joints?

[GregWeld]

How do you guys clean up the inside radii of your weld joints?




Carefully and with skill....




HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

[DOOM]

Just shoot Troy a PM and he'll answer that for you:weld:

[waynieZ]

Looking sweet Mario.

[coolwelder62]

This is turning out to be an amazing project.I sure hope I live long enough to see it finished.!!!!!!!!!:lol: :lol: Just kiddin.Awesome Mario & Troy.

[DOOM]

Well since my engine deal tanked(another long story) I decided to stay the with the 572 and pump it up a little. So Troy contacted Hogan and had them make us this tune port set up. I was worried it was going to sit to high but I think its perfect!!

[canrc]

That looks sick Mario!:king:

[Ricochet]

Can never go wrong with a Hogan intake! I love mine! Although your motor has mine by 72 inches! :D Who's throttle body are you using? Can't wait to see this thing done. I know there are so many advantages of an LS, but it's refreshing to see an ol' rat motor in there!!

[GrabberGT]

I love the look of their intakes. You going to need them to make some valve covers to match though. :confused59:

[coolwelder62]

Well since my engine deal tanked(another long story) I decided to stay the with the 572 and pump it up a little. So Troy contacted Hogan and had them make us this tune port set up. I was worried it was going to sit to high but I think its perfect!!What,Just 2 photo's. That's all we get.!!!!!!!!!!:gitrdun:

[Jay Hilliard]

What,Just 2 photo's. That's all we get.!!!!!!!!!!:gitrdun:

Exactly! Whats up with that?

[214Chevy]

What,Just 2 photo's. That's all we get.!!!!!!!!!!:gitrdun:

Exactly! Whats up with that?

Uhhhh.....yeah Mario!! :twak: :guns:

[DOOM]

Troy has all the good pictures so I send what he sends me. He has done a couple of real cool mods to the car that he wants to keep under raps for now. So I promised I wouldn't put those up until he okays it. One thing I can tell you for sure, the pace has really picked up.

[tones2SS]

Looks killer Mario!!
You had me at 572 and the Hogan intake. :thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

What,Just 2 photo's. That's all we get.!!!!!!!!!!:gitrdun:

What Scott said,just 2,very nice Mario

[GregWeld]

Is it done yet??



XOXOX

[waynieZ]

That Hogan intake sure is looking perfect on there! It looks awesome Mario.

[Sieg]

Is it done yet??



XOXOX

Maybe next week!

[BBC71Nova]

That intake is nice! BBC will be cool. All those LS engines are gonna be old school before long anyway now that the LT1, LT4, etc are out hehe.

I know the feeling about trying to offload the BBC stuff :-(. Got a pile of new race parts I want to turn into more suitable/streetable BBC parts OR LS parts :waveflag: .

[coolwelder62]

Troy has all the good pictures so I send what he sends me. He has done a couple of real cool mods to the car that he wants to keep under raps for now. So I promised I wouldn't put those up until he okays it. One thing I can tell you for sure, the pace has really picked up.Mario,I think it's against forum rule's to not show all current photo's on a project this Cool.:poke:

Moderator's please back me up on this.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[fleet]

Mario,I think it's against forum rule's to not show all current photo's on a project this Cool.:poke:

Moderator's please back me up on this.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Scott,

Tried, but Troy has got the trik pics in a desk drawer that he fabbed shut.

:weld:



lol

[DOOM]

Front shot !! Bumper is complete!!!:headspin:

[syborg tt]

Very nice !!!

Front shot !! Bumper is complete!!!:headspin:

[Jay Hilliard]

Front shot !! Bumper is complete!!!:headspin:

That looks great Mario. I need more cowbell....oops....I mean more pics.

[65 347]

Looking good Mario, not much longer before the car in back at home!

Mike

[youthpastor]

That Hogan intake sure is looking perfect on there! It looks awesome Mario.

it totally looks right in there, who's electronics are you going to run to power the 572?

[DOOM]

Mario,I think it's against forum rule's to not show all current photo's on a project this Cool.:poke:

Moderator's please back me up on this.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Come on Scott you know the drill!:twak:
it totally looks right in there, who's electronics are you going to run to power the 572?

Chris its going to be FAST.

[bentfab]

Car is looking killer!! That front chin looks perfect!!

:gitrdun:


Mark

[Ummgawa]

Is the lower valence a Marquez?

[DOOM]

Is the lower valence a Marquez?

Yes it is Jim. We may change that to.

[DOOM]

Troy sent me this yesterday!! I promised him I wouldn't post pictures until he told me but I was blown away when I seen this!! . I sent him C6 Corvette latches and this is what he came up with!!:excited:

[214Chevy]

Wow!!!! That's sick Mario...I love it. I see why he doesn't want you posting pics. So someone like me won't steal it. Lol! :poke:

[cjfirstgen]

Nice to see another '69 with a 572 and Hogan's intake. Looks great.

[canrc]

Nice Mario! Now how about showing us that rear quarter :poke:

[214Chevy]

Nice Mario! Now how about showing us that rear quarter :poke:

I know right, Raj? :stirthepot: I saw where he sneaked in and edited it out. LOL!! C'mon Mario....don't keep us waiting too long.

[Ricochet]

NICE!! I'm currently using stock latches and have been contemplating changing them out to some of these late model ones. Pretty slick, quiet & solid.

Now more pics!!

[GregWeld]

Be mindful of showing too much Mario -- especially now that you're going for The Ridler....

[Lenie]

Mario, I see you're heading down that road!:warning: :lol: Very cool.

[Al Moreno]

Thats the kind of detail I love! Stuff that most people wont even notice unless pointed out! Great job Mario! Can't wait to see the finish product as I know it will be Killer:king:

[syborg tt]

Mario, I see you're heading down that road!:warning: :lol: Very cool.

Oh he's already there

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looks great

[Jay Hilliard]

That is awesome Mario. I cant wait to see this car in color.

[DOOM]

Wow!!!! That's sick Mario...I love it. I see why he doesn't want you posting pics. So someone like me won't steal it. Lol! :poke:
Marcus steal away! Just give props to the guy you got the idea from.
Nice Mario! Now how about showing us that rear quarter :poke:
Raj, Your gonna be shocked when you finally see it. I was on the fence with it but Troy talked me into it. He really likes to think outside the box thats for sure.
NICE!! I'm currently using stock latches and have been contemplating changing them out to some of these late model ones. Pretty slick, quiet & solid.

Now more pics!!
Again this was Troy all the way. I may be wrong but I think he got the idea from Josh Goolsby
Be mindful of showing too much Mario -- especially now that you're going for The Ridler....
Greg you know better:twak:
Mario, I see you're heading down that road!:warning: :lol: Very cool.
Lenie its really amazing how you can get caught up in this thats for sure. I said it before and I'll say it again I never intended this build to go this far ! I did tell Troy this car has to be able to be drivin and drivin hard so no trailer/garage queen I have two of them already.
Thats the kind of detail I love! Stuff that most people wont even notice unless pointed out! Great job Mario! Can't wait to see the finish product as I know it will be Killer:king:
Al ,Troy has done some cool minor changes on the car that will have you scratching your head.
Looks great
Thank you Tracy!
That is awesome Mario. I cant wait to see this car in color.
Jay I'm going nuts waiting thats for sure I can't wait to start!
Car is looking killer!! That front chin looks perfect!!

:gitrdun:


Mark
Mark thanx for the props!! It took me a wile to get use to it but I'm liking it now!

[waynieZ]

Mario that looks slick!

[Greg from Aus]

Mario, just when I think it's getting close, you hit it out of the park again. :king:

[DOOM]

Wow!!!! That's sick Mario...I love it. I see why he doesn't want you posting pics. So someone like me won't steal it. Lol! :poke:

Nice Mario! Now how about showing us that rear quarter :poke:

NICE!! I'm currently using stock latches and have been contemplating changing them out to some of these late model ones. Pretty slick, quiet & solid.

Now more pics!!

Be mindful of showing too much Mario -- especially now that you're going for The Ridler....

Mario, I see you're heading down that road!:warning: :lol: Very cool.

Thats the kind of detail I love! Stuff that most people wont even notice unless pointed out! Great job Mario! Can't wait to see the finish product as I know it will be Killer:king:

Looks great

That is awesome Mario. I cant wait to see this car in color.

Car is looking killer!! That front chin looks perfect!!

:gitrdun:


Mark

Nice to see another '69 with a 572 and Hogan's intake. Looks great.
Thanx I love it.!And a great company to do buisness with to.
Mario that looks slick!
Thanx Wayne.
Mario, just when I think it's getting close, you hit it out of the park again. :king:
Greg the only thing is its not me doing the hitting.:thankyou:

[Greg from Aus]

Mario, I hope to see this car on one of my trips to the States, It's going to be a killer car. :bigun2: :bigun2: :bigun2: :bigun2: :bigun2:

[DOOM]

Stop by Troy last Sunday to have a look at the car.:wow: I'm blown away every time I see it. The pace has really picked up thats for sure.I still can't believe I just sent the car there for ''gapping''.:lolhit: Ten months and counting!:popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

JUST WOW!


:trophy-1302: :D :D

[waynieZ]

It looks awesome Mario.

[Lenie]

Stop by Troy last Sunday to have a look at the car.:wow: I'm blown away every time I see it. The pace has really picked up thats for sure.I still can't believe I just sent the car there for ''gapping''.:lolhit: Ten months and counting!:popcorn2:

Mario, the gaps are gone!:goggles: :) Really though, looks absolutely amazing!

[Ricochet]

Stop by Troy last Sunday to have a look at the car.:wow: I'm blown away every time I see it. The pace has really picked up thats for sure.I still can't believe I just sent the car there for ''gapping''.:lolhit: Ten months and counting!:popcorn2:

The converstaion always starts as.." I just NEED this done". Then the converstaion goes sideways after that. We'll, while it's here, can you do this? If your going to do that you might as well do this?....and so on..... We all have been there...There's where the saying comes - when you give a time and dollar amount on a project - double both and you MIGHT be close.

Looks killer Mario! The BBT guys are doing great!

[Al Moreno]

Metal magic. Mario that is going to be a beautiful car when done. Keep the pics coming!

[Jay Hilliard]

Awesome Mario! Car looks amazing!

[65 347]

Mario
Now your just showing off. :innocent:

The pics don't do the work justice, the work Troy is doing is most be seen to believe!

Mike

[Greg from Aus]

Ive got nothing, I'm speechless. :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag: :waveflag:

[DOOM]

The converstaion always starts as.." I just NEED this done". Then the converstaion goes sideways after that. We'll, while it's here, can you do this? If your going to do that you might as well do this?....and so on..... We all have been there...There's where the saying comes - when you give a time and dollar amount on a project - double both and you MIGHT be close.

Looks killer Mario! The BBT guys are doing great!

Brent were you there!!!????:lol: Thats pretty close to how it happen.

[tones2SS]

Amazing!!
That looks killer Mario!

[MX145]

^^^^ What he said! Killer!

[BBT FAB]

Making progress...

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-troy

[syborg tt]

Looks awesome :waveflag: !!

[glassman]

Troy, that looks bada$$!!

[tubbed69]

Troy, that looks bada$$!!

I agree,it just keeps getting better:trophy-1302:

[tones2SS]

Awesome work Troy.
Car is looking really good.

[ccracin]

My lord! :waveflag:

Freaking Fantastic Mario! That's the best "Gapping" job I've ever seen. I didn't know there was that much to it! HA

[GregWeld]

Good stuff Troy!


I'm starting to get excited for Mario... It's really coming along!

[214Chevy]

Bravo! How much cooler can cool get?:ohsnap:

[DOOM]

My lord! :waveflag:

Freaking Fantastic Mario! That's the best "Gapping" job I've ever seen. I didn't know there was that much to it! HA

Chad you should know what it takes to do those gaps the right way ! :lolhit:

[DOOM]

I was on the fense about removing the quarter grills at first. Troy said everything has been done with these vents,so lets just take the grills out ! I like it!:D

[streetbird]

love the battery support

[ccracin]

Chad you should know what it takes to do those gaps the right way ! :lolhit:

I had no idea you had to do complete under hood sheet metal, custom body mods, etc etc etc just to get the gaps right! Oh wait..........:superhack: :weld: :D

[Al Moreno]

:G-Dub: :king: :bow: :hail: :patriot: :clap: :theresa: :cheering: :trophy-1302:

[syborg tt]

Not to bust Mario's balls. But does your lovely wife know what "Project Creep" is.

Because you sir have a serious case of project creep.

:grouphug: :poke: :poke: :poke: :poke: :grouphug:

[preston]

I may have mis-interpreted the photos, but it looks like at least some of those containers are for mid-range/low range speakers ? Subwoofers have specific parameters for sealed boxes and work well in that configuration, but most 5-6" woofers and mid ranges are designed for "infinite baffle" or free air mounting. Placing a typical speaker like that in a small enclosure as shown can significantly affect the audio performance in a negative way. If that one set of speaker boxes are mounted in the 1/4 panel or kick panel, I would encourage you to open up the enclosure to an airspace that does not acoustically connect to the interior.

Fab looks great though. The fit on the gill replacement panel is unbelievably tight. Still can't figure out how you experts get from the weld to the smooth panel and make it look like it was never touched though.

[BBT FAB]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1810_zpsee3aa54a.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1810_zpsee3aa54a.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1811_zps06f9f0a4.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1811_zps06f9f0a4.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1829_zpsc7cced3e.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1829_zpsc7cced3e.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1828_zps746f731f.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1828_zps746f731f.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1850_zps4ff73a3a.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1850_zps4ff73a3a.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1854_zps7a7b131d.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1854_zps7a7b131d.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1853_zpse5d52406.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1853_zpse5d52406.jpg.html)

-troy

[syborg tt]

I had no idea you had to do complete under hood sheet metal, custom body mods, etc etc etc just to get the gaps right! Oh wait..........:superhack: :weld: :D

You sir have the best post of this entire thread :trophy-1302:

[waynieZ]

I'm sitting here drooling ! So many awesome Mods. I love it Mario.

[DOOM]

I had no idea you had to do complete under hood sheet metal, custom body mods, etc etc etc just to get the gaps right! Oh wait..........:superhack: :weld: :D
You have to start some where Chad!:D
Not to bust Mario's balls. But does your lovely wife know what "Project Creep" is.

Because you sir have a serious case of project creep.

:grouphug: :poke: :poke: :poke: :poke: :grouphug:

Oh she knows what it is trust me ! She knows every time I visit Troy its :G-Dub: Married 27 years she figured it out. It seems everthing I do has a way of getting out of control. From cars to snowmobiles(you know that story) to my home theater every time I tell her a number she knows its going to be WAY over what I tell her. She calls my nephew and now Troy my ''inabiler'' !:cheers:

[BBT FAB]

https://v4s2.yimg.com/sk/3795/12951183263_098f9975fd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12951183263/)
DSC_1834 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12951183263/) by troygudgel (http://www.flickr.com/people/119498004@N04/), on Flickr
https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7423/12951453834_920c94eafc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12951453834/)
DSC_1857 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12951453834/) by troygudgel (http://www.flickr.com/people/119498004@N04/), on Flickr
https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7440/12952823545_d78bfd61d7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12952823545/)
DSC_1840 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12952823545/) by troygudgel (http://www.flickr.com/people/119498004@N04/), on Flickr

-troy

[syborg tt]

You have to start some where Chad!:D


Oh she knows what it is trust me ! She knows every time I visit Troy its :G-Dub: Married 27 years she figured it out. It seems everthing I do has a way of getting out of control. From cars to snowmobiles(you know that story) to my home theater every time I tell her a number she knows its going to be WAY over what I tell her. She calls my nephew and now Troy my ''inabiler'' !:cheers:


It's funny my wife stopped asking which is kinda scarry

[Hotrod1]

https://v4s2.yimg.com/sk/3795/12951183263_098f9975fd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12951183263/)
DSC_1834 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12951183263/) by troygudgel (http://www.flickr.com/people/119498004@N04/), on Flickr
https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7423/12951453834_920c94eafc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12951453834/)
DSC_1857 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12951453834/) by troygudgel (http://www.flickr.com/people/119498004@N04/), on Flickr
https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7440/12952823545_d78bfd61d7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12952823545/)
DSC_1840 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12952823545/) by troygudgel (http://www.flickr.com/people/119498004@N04/), on Flickr

-troy

Everything looks great.

What is the purpose of the fill panels that are below to final cowl panel?

[BBT FAB]

Everything looks great.

What is the purpose of the fill panels that are below to final cowl panel?
Originally the cowl was open because this is where the interior compartment drew fresh air and to access the windshield wiper mechanism. With running the vintage air system and no windshield wipers we no longer need the fresh air. Yes we could have still left it open but that seams care less in my eyes when building a car to this caliber.

-troy

[BBT FAB]

https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7349/12955585153_f11dc33386.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12955585153/)
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https://v4s1.yimg.com/sj/2818/12955544213_5f1275b3e5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12955544213/)
https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7363/12955385595_214c12b799.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12955385595/)
https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7310/12955809544_60cc8386ec.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12955809544/)

-troy

[RussMurco]

https://v4s1.yimg.com/sj/2872/12955861334_39cf5ae079.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/119498004@N04/12955861334/)

This was a question I had wondered about. You do the bumper modifications with the chrome still on it, do you strip it afterwards and how?

[coolwelder62]

Lookin great.:trophy-1302:

[Greg from Aus]

Just stop it Mario and Troy, I thought PORN wasn't allowed on this site. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Just stop it Mario and Troy, I thought PORN wasn't allowed on this site. :thumbsup:

^^HA HAAAA You said it man. :D
Great stuff here. Amazing work Troy.

[214Chevy]

OUT-FREAKING-STANDING!!!! :trophy-1302: :trophy-1302: :trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

[pitts12driver]

Great work! Looks amazing and coming along well.

[Amituk]

the fab work looks amazing!

The only comment I would make is, from experience, sub enclosures made from metal sound terrible, because they ring and flex too much.. Have you tried yours out to see how it sounds?

is it too late to make the box removable in case you decide you dont like the sound, or you want to change the sub etc?

The kick wells should be ok because they dont put out as much energy so can be controlled with damping material.

Amit

[intocarss]

:trophy-1302: :thumbsup: :trophy-1302: :thumbsup: :trophy-1302: :thumbsup:

[BBT FAB]

the fab work looks amazing!

The only comment I would make is, from experience, sub enclosures made from metal sound terrible, because they ring and flex too much.. Have you tried yours out to see how it sounds?

is it too late to make the box removable in case you decide you dont like the sound, or you want to change the sub etc?

The kick wells should be ok because they dont put out as much energy so can be controlled with damping material.

Amit

The sub box is made of heavy wall aluminum and is removable. Audio people often say this can't be done. We have done our re search to do this correctly there is more to it than just building an aluminum box. There are things that have to be done internally as well. We have not tried this specific box for sound but have done this before and if done correctly sounds equally as good as a MDF box and drastically drops the weight. Most importantly it keeps wood out of the car.

[Matt@BOS]

The sub box is made of heavy wall aluminum and is removable. Audio people often say this can't be done. We have done our re search to do this correctly there is more to it than just building an aluminum box. There are things that have to be done internally as well. We have not tried this specific box for sound but have done this before and if done correctly sounds equally as good as a MDF box and drastically drops the weight. Most importantly it keeps wood out of the car.

Thanks Troy, you're very considerate of us viewers because looking at all of those pictures just wouldn't be the same with MDF instead of aluminum. :lol:

[Ketzer]

Most importantly it keeps wood out of the car.

What about wood while looking at the car? :lol:


Jeff-

[garickman]

What about wood while looking at the car? :lol:


Jeff-

Funny!

[DOOM]

Jeff thats hilarius!:lolhit: Amit I have to tell ya I can really care less how this system sounds . I told Troy to keep it as simple as possible no over the top amp rackets or any of the other BS that goes with these killer systems. This is a basic 5 channel amp system nothing crazy.

[frankv11]

Can't get enough , just keep looking at the metal work.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

The sub box is made of heavy wall aluminum and is removable. Audio people often say this can't be done. We have done our re search to do this correctly there is more to it than just building an aluminum box. There are things that have to be done internally as well. We have not tried this specific box for sound but have done this before and if done correctly sounds equally as good as a MDF box and drastically drops the weight. Most importantly it keeps wood out of the car.

Dynamat Extreme and a top layer of 3M thinsulate will take care of that and still be a lot lighter than MDF.

Looking good!!

[gnx7]

metal masters is right! Wow.

Diggin the inner fender liners and radiator "surround/ducting" :confused18:

[jimbo]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1829_zpsc7cced3e.jpg

How do you open the doors from the inside with the latches in the quarter panels?

Are you putting pressure relief vents elsewhere?

[waynieZ]

What about wood while looking at the car? :lol:


Jeff-
Jeff you took the words right out of my typing hands !

Awesome work, I love the front end mods.

[Lenie]

I had no idea you had to do complete under hood sheet metal, custom body mods, etc etc etc just to get the gaps right! Oh wait..........:superhack: :weld: :D

Mario, sorry I'm a little late to the party but I probably could have saved you a few bucks!:stirthepot: :tiptoe: :cheers:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/577/g026.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/g1g026j)

[DOOM]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/Marios%20Camaro/DSC_1829_zpsc7cced3e.jpg

How do you open the doors from the inside with the latches in the quarter panels?

Are you putting pressure relief vents elsewhere?
The latches are electric out of a c6 Corvette.ri
Mario, sorry I'm a little late to the party but I probably could have saved you a few bucks!:stirthepot: :tiptoe: :cheers:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/577/g026.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/g1g026j)
Lenie your killing me!:action-smiley-027:

[Lenie]

Ah Mario, ya know I had a little left over from my build...What r friends for:lol:
Truth be told w/all the one off things you got going, that car of yours is going to be one incredible build, hopefully I'll get to see it finished at SEMA this year.

[DOOM]

Air inlet/induction is complete. Now Troy and Pete are onto the dash.:weld:

[Ketzer]

Love seeing that big 572 in there!




Jeff-

[214Chevy]

Love seeing that big 572 in there!




Jeff-

Oh boy, so do I!!:flashie:

[TimeWarpF100]

Amazing Build!

[canrc]

Amazing quality Mario! looks absolutely beautiful!

[tubbed69]

Air inlet/induction is complete. Now Troy and Pete are onto the dash.:weld:

Amazing fabrication Mario,so clean looking under the hood:trophy-1302:

[fleet]

Love seeing that big 572 in there!

Jeff-

Torque beast...FTW!


:D

[tones2SS]

Looking awesome guys!

[glassman]

Man i say dont even paint it, clear that beotch!!! So nice to see real craftmenship...

[DOOM]

As always thanks for the props guys!!Taking a ride by Troy in the morning to drop some cash and take a fast look at the progress. A few days ago someone stop by Troys shop for a tour and snapped this cool picture of my car.

[tones2SS]

A few days ago someone stop by Troys shop for a tour and snapped this cool picture of my car.

Awesome photo!

[65_LS1_T56]

As always thanks for the props guys!!Taking a ride by Troy in the morning to drop some cash and take a fast look at the progress. A few days ago someone stop by Troys shop for a tour and snapped this cool picture of my car.

Before I saw the logo at the bottom of the photo, I new it was David Dean. Burnt Bridge Images is his photography name. Super guy, comes to a lot of events in the mid-west and takes killer photos of everyone's cars.

[MX145]

As always thanks for the props guys!!Taking a ride by Troy in the morning to drop some cash and take a fast look at the progress. A few days ago someone stop by Troys shop for a tour and snapped this cool picture of my car.

Sick photo for a sick car!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

As always thanks for the props guys!!Taking a ride by Troy in the morning to drop some cash and take a fast look at the progress. A few days ago someone stop by Troys shop for a tour and snapped this cool picture of my car.

looks like pencil art.

car looks incredible.

[DOOM]

Took a ride out to BBT Sunday to drop some $$$ and go over some things on the car. Things have really picked up just about all the major metal work is done! But there is still ALOT of things to do and thats at BBT. My to do list is big to.Troy and I started to do the numbers/days and they don't add up to meet certain events. The nice thing about building this car on my own dime I don't have to worry about having this car done by a certain time . No short cutting for last minute thrashes. I told Troy I can care less I'm not about the shows and the deadlines. Just want to drive the crap out of this thing!!

[glassman]

I told Troy I can care less I'm not about the shows and the deadlines. Just want to drive the crap out of this thing!!

Well said!!!! Let the dead bug brigade begin!!! (well when its done :thumbsup: )

[syborg tt]

Took a ride out to BBT Sunday to drop some $$$ and go over some things on the car. Things have really picked up just about all the major metal work is done! But there is still ALOT of things to do and thats at BBT. My to do list is big to.Troy and I started to do the numbers/days and they don't add up to meet certain events. The nice thing about building this car on my own dime I don't have to worry about having this car done by a certain time . No short cutting for last minute thrashes. I told Troy I can care less I'm not about the shows and the deadlines. Just want to drive the crap out of this thing!!

I just want to be there for your first drive so I can take a picture of the smile on your face.

[BBT FAB]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_1858_zpsded54cad.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/DSC_1858_zpsded54cad.jpg.html)
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http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_1869_zps812b4cac.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/DSC_1869_zps812b4cac.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_1873_zps4bacdc22.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/DSC_1873_zps4bacdc22.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/troygudgel/DSC_1872_zps9532785d.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/troygudgel/media/DSC_1872_zps9532785d.jpg.html)
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-troy

[glassman]

Man Troy, great great work as usual. I love the lines you guys choose and how tight everything is. some serious man hours.

Looks great.....

[214Chevy]

Okay Mario, as much as I hate to say it because I love the hell out of this build, but I think this is the point where you stop posting pics and it all becomes a secret for the unveiling at a GG's, Detroit Autorama and/or SEMA. Wow is all I can say.:trophy-1302:

[tones2SS]

Wow is all I can say.:trophy-1302:

Too funny Marcus!
I literally said that to myself after seeing the engine bay and air induction. That is insanely nice. :thumbsup:

[fleet]

:waveflag:

[tubbed69]

Man Troy, great great work as usual. I love the lines you guys choose and how tight everything is. some serious man hours.

Looks great.....

You could not of said it any better:trophy-1302:

[waynieZ]

Mario that looks awesome! Amazing work Troy,

[Jay Hilliard]

Just awesome Mario. I agree with Marcus. As much as I want to see more, I would stop the pics and debut at Sema and watch everyone's jaw drop :wow: . Troy is doing a fabulous job.

[ccracin]

Mario, we haven't met yet and I'm really starting to dislike you! :warning: :wacko:

[Al Moreno]

Just awesome Mario. I agree with Marcus. As much as I want to see more, I would stop the pics and debut at Sema and watch everyone's jaw drop :wow: . Troy is doing a fabulous job.

And I agree with Marcus and Jay, LOL. There's something about seeing a car for the first time that is lost when you already know what to expect. Hold off on any more pics. Just make sure to post all of them after the car debuts.

[fleet]

Mario/Troy,

Or, since it's your car, your $$$ ...and your shop Troy, you could continue to post post as many...or as few pictures as ya'll want to.

:lol:

[frankv11]

Looking at this metal work never gets old.
Love that oval intake

[fleet]

Mario/Troy:

Us lurkers would like to respond to a giant update...plus we have the free time.

So lay'em on us:flashie: :goggles:


:thankyou:

[DOOM]

Mario/Troy:

Us lurkers would like to respond to a giant update...plus we have the free time.

So lay'em on us:flashie: :goggles:


:thankyou:

I got nothing Skip! Its pretty much in the same state as the last update. Except I now have new door skins ya for me! My patients tachometer is starting to go in the red. But I keep telling myself these things take time:(

[DOOM]

Final interior rendering from Victor Fulton! I'm really happy with it ! Just going to make a couple of minor changes. Let me know what you guys think. Troy just sent me pictures of the gauge cluster bezel that was just completed. Rodgers (IRONWORKS) switches are bad azz and look awesome in the bezel!!

[Greg from Aus]

Killer as always Mario.

[214Chevy]

Mario, I've ran out of words to say a long time ago. So, I need to learn another language to speak so I can say "bad a$$" and "sweet" in another language. :G-Dub:

[GregWeld]

Ridler 2015

[syborg tt]

I like eeee

[syborg tt]

Ridler 2015

I say Street Machine of the year 2014

[waynieZ]

That looks awesome Mario. What seats are you using ?

[syborg tt]

What seats are you using ?

cushy one's if that is even a word

[frankv11]

mario that interior is going to be to notch.

so is this going to still be a daily driver?

[syborg tt]

so is this going to still be a daily driver?

no way Mario is a Mini-Trucker

[fleet]

Mario,

When 'The Hoff' likes yer ride, it's huge!


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zpsa850862d.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zpsa850862d.jpg.html)

:D

[Ricochet]

Looks great Mario & Troy!!

[Rick D]

I say Street Machine of the year 2014

I'm thinking 2015 :peepwall:

And the gauge bezel and switches are bad azz!!

[Vegas69]

Beautiful interior Mario! I have to wonder if a more vibrant interior would increase you chances of winning a major title?

[DOOM]

As always Thanks guys! Here are a couple more dash pictures . I'm not sure how much further along the dash is I haven't been out to see the car since the begining of May.

[tones2SS]

As always Thanks guys! Here are a couple more dash pictures . I'm not sure how much further along the dash is I haven't been out to see the car since the begining of May.

Wow, that is looking great Mario!

[Spiffav8]

This project has to be the biggest transformation in the history of Lateral-G!

:trophy-1302:

[Al Moreno]

This project has to be the biggest transformation in the history of Lateral-G!

:trophy-1302:

Actually............. IN the history of the UNIVERSE!!!!

Gosh Dang Mario is all I can say! :trophy-1302: :G-Dub: :king: :cheers: :clap: :theresa: :woot: :cheering: :brix:

[Rick D]

You know every time I open this thread up I just stare in amazement!!! And to think most people see this and think nice "show car" but you don't give a sh!t about showing it you are building it to drive!!!!

[GregWeld]

Not going to show it?!?!?!? He's lying like a rug.... This car is an absolute showcase for BBT Fab... and it just has to make the rounds of the USA show circuit and then it'll probably be flown to Europe. Figuring out the logistics for bringing home the awards will probably be the most difficult part of ownership.

[ccracin]

That looks fantastic Mario. I see you're using rectangular A/C vents. Who's did you decide to go with?

[DOOM]

You guys are nuts!!! Chad the vents are from RESTOMOD AIR...

[frankv11]

mario are you doing the whole restomod unit or just vents?
i like how your steering column got that built in close out to your dash.very cool:trophy-1302:

[214Chevy]

mario are you doing the whole restomod unit or just vents?
i like how your steering column got that built in close out to your dash.very cool:trophy-1302:

I like how everything is built. :popcorn2:

[Lenie]

Mario, that car is going to be one bad motha! Can't wait to see it in person.

[DOOM]

mario are you doing the whole restomod unit or just vents?
i like how your steering column got that built in close out to your dash.very cool:trophy-1302:

Just the vents Frank.

[Jay Hilliard]

Dash looks awesome. Car has turned out amazing. Its going to be at SEMA right?

[waynieZ]

Wow that looks awesome! Man I hope when this is done it comes some where east so I could get a chance to see it in person. So happy for you Mario. After all the drama in the beginning now its smoken hot! :trophy-1302:

[DOOM]

Dash looks awesome. Car has turned out amazing. Its going to be at SEMA right?

Jay SEMA is out this year. I really thought the car would be farther along than it is right now. Everything takes time as I'm finding out . I'm not going to half azz the car at this point to make any show.

[DOOM]

Wow that looks awesome! Man I hope when this is done it comes some where east so I could get a chance to see it in person. So happy for you Mario. After all the drama in the beginning now its smoken hot! :trophy-1302:

Wayne will have to find a way to make that happen!

[Al Moreno]

Jay SEMA is out this year. I really thought the car would be farther along than it is right now. Everything takes time as I'm finding out . I'm not going to half azz the car at this point to make any show.


I agree with you Mario, don't short cut just to get to a show. We did that last year and are having to redo a lot of stuff just because we were trying to meet a show dead line.

[214Chevy]

I agree with you Mario, don't short cut just to get to a show. We did that last year and are having to redo a lot of stuff just because we were trying to meet a show dead line.

I agree also...no half stepping. Not to mention....REDO'S and DO-OVER'S cost too much damn money. Ask me how I know. I should have been finshed my C10 by now, but I didn't do the Chevelle right the first time trying to hurry up and, as they say..."drive it!"

[waynieZ]

You can definitely tell nothing's been half azzed by what we see in the progress that's been made so far. Its not bad to wait as long as you see progress, and OH What Progress!

[DOOM]

I agree with you Mario, don't short cut just to get to a show. We did that last year and are having to redo a lot of stuff just because we were trying to meet a show dead line.

I agree also...no half stepping. Not to mention....REDO'S and DO-OVER'S cost too much damn money. Ask me how I know. I should have been finshed my C10 by now, but I didn't do the Chevelle right the first time trying to hurry up and, as they say..."drive it!"

You can definitely tell nothing's been half azzed by what we see in the progress that's been made so far. Its not bad to wait as long as you see progress, and OH What Progress!

Exactly!! I'm not gonna lie. I'm not happy with the cars progress! But it is what it is.I really thought I would have paint on the car by this time,and start final assembly by August. I've said it a hundred times I CAN CARE LESS ABOUT SHOWS!! Any show deal will be Troys to promote his buisness. And will talk about this when the time comes . There is no way this car is going to be finished and I can't drive it for a year because it has to be at a show. And thats also why I insissted on paying for everthing on this car I owe nobody nothing! I wanna be like my idol Mr Weld ,the man builds a half million dollar BRIZIO car and is driving the hell out of it!!!!!!! Mines not going to be that much but I am going to drive the hell out of this one to!!

[GregWeld]

Exactly!! I'm not gonna lie. I'm not happy with the cars progress! But it is what it is.I really thought I would have paint on the car by this time,and start final assembly by August. I've said it a hundred times I CAN CARE LESS ABOUT SHOWS!! Any show deal will be Troys to promote his buisness. And will talk about this when the time comes . There is no way this car is going to be finished and I can't drive it for a year because it has to be at a show. And thats also why I insissted on paying for everthing on this car I owe nobody nothing! I wanna be like my idol Mr Weld ,the man builds a half million dollar BRIZIO car and is driving the hell out of it!!!!!!! Mines not going to be that much but I am going to drive the hell out of this one to!!




You're high by $200,000 but who's counting -- and I owe Charley

[syborg tt]

You're high by $200,000 but who's counting -- and I owe Charley

I'm sorry that just cracked me up.

[ironworks]

I'm looking forward to see the car next week as we pass through town on our way to Columbus next Thursday.

[Jay Hilliard]

I don't blame you at all for not rushing it just to make a show or timeframe. I was just hoping it would be there since I am going this year.

I'm like Wayne, we will have to find a way to get it here on east coast to check it out when its completed. Its a top notch build and amazing fab work.

[Musclerodz]

I'm looking forward to see the car next week as we pass through town on our way to Columbus next Thursday.I'm hoping to stop by Wednesday. I have seen it once before and i can only imagine how nice it is now.

[65 347]

Exactly!! I'm not gonna lie. I'm not happy with the cars progress! But it is what it is.I really thought I would have paint on the car by this time,and start final assembly by August. I've said it a hundred times I CAN CARE LESS ABOUT SHOWS!! Any show deal will be Troys to promote his buisness. And will talk about this when the time comes . There is no way this car is going to be finished and I can't drive it for a year because it has to be at a show. And thats also why I insissted on paying for everthing on this car I owe nobody nothing! I wanna be like my idol Mr Weld ,the man builds a half million dollar BRIZIO car and is driving the hell out of it!!!!!!! Mines not going to be that much but I am going to drive the hell out of this one to!!

Well said Mario!

[DOOM]

Troy started to run all the brake ,fuel, and water lines. Installed the front drive system for mock up. Then off to have the motor pumped up a LITTLE more.:willy: Takin a ride down this Sunday to have a look.:warning: :lol:

[tubbed69]

Mario this car is going to be one of the best there is,unbelievable work:king:

[waynieZ]

The motor looks sweet Mario, I love that intake. I hope your happy with the progress when you come home from your trip. It all looks awesome from where I'm sitting. Enjoy your trip.

[DFRESH]

Dude, Wretched Excess my brother.

Not sure how much cooler it can get---you continue to amaze.

Envy.

DF

[GregWeld]

If a little is good.... MORE is better!

[waynieZ]

If a little is good.... MORE is better!

Amen!

[Al Moreno]

Mario this car is going to be one of the best there is,unbelievable work:king:


I couldn't agree more! :king:

[fleet]

?..Then off to have the motor pumped up a LITTLE more.:willy:

More power...like adding twins?

:ohsnap:

[tubbed69]

More power...like adding twins?

:ohsnap:

Skip you make this forum great,thanks.

[waynieZ]

I love it!

[Lenie]

:thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Hey don't forget pictures?? Oh wait you most likely can't show anymore of it because of the Riddler commitment :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :confused59: :lol:

[tones2SS]

Looking awesome.
That intake is amazing! :confused59:

[muscle69]

unreal! This car is on another level!!!

[DOOM]

Thanx for all the props guys as always!! Took a ride to BBT this past Sunday to check things out. I really wanted to see the dashboard in person and I love it.Just a few more items left and he is done with the major fab work.We also established a time frame for the car to get over to me for paint,witch will be the last week of October!!:headspin: :warning: Troy also sent me some teaser pictures of my billet RS grill thats being built at Greening. Its looking pretty cool!

[GregWeld]

You still planning on driving this 7 figure beauty on the streets of Chicago?? LOL

[ironworks]

You still planning on driving this 7 figure beauty on the streets of Chicago?? LOL

When I was there last month troy showed us the bullet proof glass they were going to install. But I did not understand why they needed the bullet proof glass in a gun free zone. #raising the bar.

[fleet]

Not surprised that you're not unhappy Mario.

:D

#gap$lookGreat2

[waynieZ]

I love the grill Mario, this is over the top for sure !! I can see why your loving it. Glad to hear you've got a time line.

[Spiffav8]

i love to look back at the car you started with and then fast forward to present day pics. Just incredible.

You deserve this Bro!

[DOOM]

When I was there last month troy showed us the bullet proof glass they were going to install. But I did not understand why they needed the bullet proof glass in a gun free zone. #raising the bar.
:guns: :sarcasm_smiley:
You still planning on driving this 7 figure beauty on the streets of Chicago?? LOL
OMG!!!!!!!!!! 7 FIGURES! Is that new shed of yours vented???:lolhit:
Not surprised that you're not unhappy Mario.

:D

#gap$lookGreat2
Yea I was pretty happy when I left Skip thats for sure!!
I love the grill Mario, this is over the top for sure !! I can see why your loving it. Glad to hear you've got a time line.
Yes I'm counting the days Wayne!
i love to look back at the car you started with and then fast forward to present day pics. Just incredible.

You deserve this Bro!

It is pretty crazy Curtis thats for sure. Its funny when I bought this car back in 2005 as I was leaving I heard the kids dad I bought it from tell him '' Glad its gone it can sit in his garage for the next ten years and not get done.'' I just found the original bill of sale and sent some pictures!

[Al Moreno]

It is pretty crazy Curtis thats for sure. Its funny when I bought this car back in 2005 as I was leaving I heard the kids dad I bought it from tell him '' Glad its gone it can sit in his garage for the next ten years and not get done.'' I just found the original bill of sale and sent some pictures!

That's AWESOME Mario! They probably can't relate to the level of car your building. I always love seeing your updates. Your taking it to a whole nother level!

[Greg from Aus]

Bloody hell Mario, I thought that grill was our secret :snapout:

I was without email for about a week, I get your message and then I see you post it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Looks fantastic Mate, can't wait to see it all finished.

[redfire69]

Wow, awesome! I've had the idea for a standard grille like this ever since I saw the Marquez prototype. Props for having this built!


Thanx for all the props guys as always!! Took a ride to BBT this past Sunday to check things out. I really wanted to see the dashboard in person and I love it.Just a few more items left and he is done with the major fab work.We also established a time frame for the car to get over to me for paint,witch will be the last week of October!!:headspin: :warning: Troy also sent me some teaser pictures of my billet RS grill thats being built at Greening. Its looking pretty cool!

[DOOM]

That's AWESOME Mario! They probably can't relate to the level of car your building. I always love seeing your updates. Your taking it to a whole nother level!
Come on Al you should know about taking something to a whole different level!!
Bloody hell Mario, I thought that grill was our secret :snapout:

I was without email for about a week, I get your message and then I see you post it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Looks fantastic Mate, can't wait to see it all finished.
No e-mail.! Check it again.
Wow, awesome! I've had the idea for a standard grille like this ever since I saw the Marquez prototype. Props for having this built!
Well this all started with Marquez. He had a very different idea on how to do this that was very cool . But it just never got off the ground. I was going to scrap the whole thing but I just couldn't get it out of my head. Greening stepped up and got it done!!

[DOOM]

Troy is finishing up the inner wheel houses and making some shields to protect the A/C lines. Getting closer !!

[Spiffav8]

Man...every nook and cranny of this car is crazy off the hook. Awesome!

[214Chevy]

One things for sure...after this awesome masterpiece of a car is finished, guys ought to be lining up to bring their car to Troy to be worked on. No better way to advertise than to show superb work and craftsmanship.

[waynieZ]

It looks amazing Mario!

[GregWeld]

Hurry up already! I've only got a short walk to the SS office....

[seancarole]

Shazaam! Is that aluminum?

[Greg from Aus]

Looking great Mario. I wish it was ready for SEMA.

[DOOM]

Man...every nook and cranny of this car is crazy off the hook. Awesome!
Thanx Curtis!
One things for sure...after this awesome masterpiece of a car is finished, guys ought to be lining up to bring their car to Troy to be worked on. No better way to advertise than to show superb work and craftsmanship.
Troy is quite busy right now with several projects! And more on the way. When my car is done I'm sending my nephews 67 GTO to get sproused up!
Hurry up already! I've only got a short walk to the SS office....
I'm hoping I get it done before a certain pickup truck!!:action-smiley-027:
Shazaam! Is that aluminum?
Yes it is.
Looking great Mario. I wish it was ready for SEMA.

So do I Greg . But its just not going to happen. Columbus or bust!!:hairpullout:

[Spiffav8]

Columbus or bust!!:hairpullout:

Looks like Laurie and I are going to Columbus next year then.

[96z28ss]

Can't wait to see this one done.
Its been long enough, can't believe how long it takes some of these guys to get a car done.

[Ron in SoCal]

Can't wait to see this one done.
Its been long enough, can't believe how long it takes some of these guys to get a car done.

Yeah! :underchair:

[GregWeld]

Can't wait to see this one done.
Its been long enough, can't believe how long it takes some of these guys to get a car done.



WTF did you just say!!??!!??

[DOOM]

:lmao: WTF did you just say!!??!!??

[96z28ss]

WTF did you just say!!??!!??

LOL!! I guess I should of put this in there :sarcasm_smiley:

[BBT FAB]

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-troy

[BBT FAB]

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-troy

[tubbed69]

It just keeps getting better and better,truly amazing ideas and work.Mario this is awesome:king:

[Hotrod1]

Wow, I'm impressed! What gauge sheet metal did you use?

[214Chevy]

Un-freaking-believable!! I give up...can't take anymore. :waveflag: :waveflag:

[glassman]

"Hi my names Mario and this is my 69 Camaro build thread, disclaimer, no plastics were harmed during the production of this build."

Can't wait to see it done, Troy and his crew do some of the finest work i've seen....Keep it up boyz. Effin Bada$$....

[GregWeld]

If Charley would loan me more money - I still couldn't afford the dash....

[Spiffav8]

:brix: That is insane.

:king:

[waynieZ]

I'm lovin the dash!
Greg I can't afford the dash either but, I might be able to kick in a couple of bucks to get it primed.... SWEET!

[Jay Hilliard]

It just keeps getting better and better,truly amazing ideas and work.Mario this is awesome:king:

Exactly what Jeff said. AMAZING Mario, simply amazing!

I feel like that little kid on the Little Rascals show from the 30'-40's. He would always say "REMARKABLE".

[Ricochet]

Amazing!! Simply amazing!

[BBT FAB]

We found a few rust spots in the bottoms of the doors a decided it would be best to just install new skins rather than to patch in. Also I really did not want to run the heater lines across the engine bay so we hard lined them up and under the intake to a bulk head on the firewall behind the engine. This will basically keep them hidden for a clean look!

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-troy

[DOOM]

It just keeps getting better and better,truly amazing ideas and work.Mario this is awesome:king:[/QUOTE He's always coming up with something new thats for sure!!:G-Dub:
[QUOTE=Hotrod1;567651]Wow, I'm impressed! What gauge sheet metal did you use?
You would have to ask Troy on that one not sure.
Un-freaking-believable!! I give up...can't take anymore. :waveflag: :waveflag:
Stop Marcus your doing the same thing!!
"Hi my names Mario and this is my 69 Camaro build thread, disclaimer, no plastics were harmed during the production of this build."

Can't wait to see it done, Troy and his crew do some of the finest work i've seen....Keep it up boyz. Effin Bada$$....
No but alot of aluminum was harmed thats for sure!!!
If Charley would loan me more money - I still couldn't afford the dash....
OMG your so full of S^IT!!!!!!!
:brix: That is insane.

:king:
Always something new Curtis every time I see it and I say the same thing!
I'm lovin the dash!
Greg I can't afford the dash either but, I might be able to kick in a couple of bucks to get it primed.... SWEET!
Wayne don't listen to him!!:hitaxeonthehead:
Exactly what Jeff said. AMAZING Mario, simply amazing!
Thanx Jay !
I feel like that little kid on the Little Rascals show from the 30'-40's. He would always say "REMARKABLE".

Amazing!! Simply amazing!
Thanx Brent!!