JCG Restoration & Customs Project Blu Balz

[dunnjun]

Cris, that dash looks frigging awesome! Love the wheel too !:yes: :yes: :yes:

[coolwelder62]

Real nice.I love the look of an all steel dash.:thumbsup:

[KPC67]

no kidding, love the blend between 70's trans am and first gen camaro!
great work:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Cris - that dash looks effin sick man. I hope you produce and sell that thing! :thumbsup:

Great seeing you again this weekend and chatting.

[Cris@JCG]

Still have alot of work to do on the dash but we are close... Good to see that you guys are liking it..

Cris, that dash looks frigging awesome! Love the wheel too !:yes: :yes: :yes:

Real nice.I love the look of an all steel dash.:thumbsup:

no kidding, love the blend between 70's trans am and first gen camaro!
great work:thumbsup:


We will see what happens on producing the dash.. if we can keep the modification to a minimum to fit the dash.. I think it would be easier to pitch to Matt.. Using a Ididit column, JCG column mount, & carbon fiber Sparco steering wheel..

Good talking to you @ RTTC.. Dig your 68 Camaro :thumbsup:

Cris - that dash looks effin sick man. I hope you produce and sell that thing! :thumbsup:

Great seeing you again this weekend and chatting.

[tones2SS]

That does look killer. Very nice.

[Cris@JCG]

We finally got these done!

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[BBT FAB]

We finally got these done!

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Would you be willing to have some of these made and sell??

[Cris@JCG]

I have been getting PM's on these... Machine shop will be making more for me to sell..

Would you be willing to have some of these made and sell??

[Cris@JCG]

Dash insert is complete.. moving on to the console!

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[coolwelder62]

Not bad if you like that sort of thing.:lol:

[tones2SS]

Amazing work. :yes:

[T_Raven]

Reservoirs look great. you've gotta get rid of that ugly plastic piece for the booster vacuum line and make an aluminum one lol.

[mrgm]

Reservoirs look great. you've gotta get rid of that ugly plastic piece for the booster vacuum line and make an aluminum one lol.

agreed.

[Cris@JCG]

I will get on that ASAP Traven!! LOL..

Not that easy to just make one out of aluminum... It has a check valve built into it.. but I did disassemble one this morning... Hmmm.. Maybe we will make one!


Reservoirs look great. you've gotta get rid of that ugly plastic piece for the booster vacuum line and make an aluminum one lol.

[waynieZ]

Chris they look great!

[T_Raven]

I will get on that ASAP Traven!! LOL..

Not that easy to just make one out of aluminum... It has a check valve built into it.. but I did disassemble one this morning... Hmmm.. Maybe we will make one!

You can do it! That's what I like most about the stuff you guys build is how creative you get with the machining. I'm sure by the time you've thought it out for a couple days you'll have an entire billet booster in the works :lol:

[ErikLS2]

I will get on that ASAP Traven!! LOL..

Not that easy to just make one out of aluminum... It has a check valve built into it.. but I did disassemble one this morning... Hmmm.. Maybe we will make one!

Couldn't you hide the check valve in the hose somewhere, closer to the engine maybe?

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks! I forgot they have inline check valves..

Couldn't you hide the check valve in the hose somewhere, closer to the engine maybe?

[68KMARO]

Great stuff Cris keep it coming .

rich

[6D9]

Man the fab work on that car is incredible......:bow: I dont even wannna go outside and look at my car...lol.

[Cris@JCG]

We have been making some progress on the console.. We have the basic structure in place & will let the interior guy finish it up.. Owner wanted to make sure we had cup holders for his Big Gulps!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1002.jpg

Shifter/cup holder plate..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/Cup_Holder_Trim_Assy-1.jpg

[T_Raven]

you gotta make them cup holders gyroscopic so he doesn't spill on the autocross

[GregWeld]

Cris!

Gotta have cup holders man! I can't do a car without them!

Love it! Sweet fab as usual.

[dunnjun]

Cris!

Gotta have cup holders man! I can't do a car without them!

Love it! Sweet fab as usual.

Your right about that! I ought to buy coca-cola stock; I don't get in the car with at least one. Great job cris. the DVD looks right at home too.

[scherp69]

As always Chris....amazing work. You're timing on posting pics of the console couldn't have been any better for me as I'm starting my console today and am also doing it out of round bar. Is the console connected to the dash, or just really close to it? I've read different views on whether or not the console can actually be attached to the dash.

[youthpastor]

wow- thanks for the inspiration- it's coming along fast!

[tones2SS]

Great, great work.
Gotta have the cup holders.:yes:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks for the complimets guys! The owner of this fine jewel just keeps letting me do some cool stuff.. I call him last nite & tell him I have an idea for the center console shifter plate with cup holders.. & all he says.. Is go for it!

Plus.. The transporter is picking up his sons 70 Mustang tomorrow & shipping it to me so that we can do some enhancements to it.. 16 year old kids first car.. Lucky Kid!


Cris!

Gotta have cup holders man! I can't do a car without them!

Love it! Sweet fab as usual.

Your right about that! I ought to buy coca-cola stock; I don't get in the car with at least one. Great job cris. the DVD looks right at home too.

As always Chris....amazing work. You're timing on posting pics of the console couldn't have been any better for me as I'm starting my console today and am also doing it out of round bar. Is the console connected to the dash, or just really close to it? I've read different views on whether or not the console can actually be attached to the dash.

wow- thanks for the inspiration- it's coming along fast!

Great, great work.
Gotta have the cup holders.:yes:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Cris, when do you expect the car to be painted?

[Cris@JCG]

Owner comes in today to discuss last of the body modification.. Some plumbing, cold air box, underdash install & welding, then we move into the body shop.. Eric Thorsen Upholstery comes in tomorrow & the car mignt need to go to him for pre-fab of panels.. Still have a while till it into the body shop.. I know you want to see it in paint Skip! but so does the owner..


Cris, when do you expect the car to be painted?

[LowchevyII]

saw this car today in person and let me say the pictures don't do it justice. such a great piece to display all those sweet custom parts.

[killer67]

Nice fab work Cris! Keep it comin' :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Nice to meet you Jeff! Nice to see that you enjoyed this build & the shop tour..

saw this car today in person and let me say the pictures don't do it justice. such a great piece to display all those sweet custom parts.

Thanks Fernando! We have been super busy lately & have not had time to post progress pics.. We just finished the tail pipes & are now working on all the plumbing & cold air induction..

Nice fab work Cris! Keep it comin' :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Thanks Fernando! We have been super busy lately & have not had time to post progress pics.. We just finished the tail pipes & are now working on all the plumbing & cold air induction..

Uh, Cris....

:ttiwop:

[Cris@JCG]

Ok Ron! here are some pics..

We are working on the rear interior pcs. with Eric Thorsen..

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Some exhaust pics..

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I will explain this one later :D :D

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Uh, Cris....

:ttiwop:

[LowchevyII]

Nice to meet you Jeff! Nice to see that you enjoyed this build & the shop tour..


Thanks, Cris! it was nice to meet you too! Can't wait to start comin in and doin some work. Had trouble sleeping last night i was so excited. actually already started to try and think of some parts, have a couple ideas to run by you next time im down. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Awesome sauce Cris! We might have to move my engine/radiator back like that too...:D

[Jr]

Ok Ron! here are some pics..

We are working on the rear interior pcs. with Eric Thorsen..


I will explain this one later :D :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1070.jpg

Looks like you are making a lot of space for a huge intercooler...

Cool progress pics.

[tones2SS]

Great progress Cris. Looking good.:yes:

[The WidowMaker]

wow, that exhaust looks good. that tight area must have been a real joy to work the pipes thru. talk about hours of work!

[Cris@JCG]

We will be talking soon Ron about your 69.. Got a spot reserved for you!

Awesome sauce Cris! We might have to move my engine/radiator back like that too...:D

Maybe! :D

Looks like you are making a lot of space for a huge intercooler...


Cool progress pics.

Thanks Tony!

Great progress Cris. Looking good.:yes:

You would know what it takes to fish pipes like this Tim!

wow, that exhaust looks good. that tight area must have been a real joy to work the pipes thru. talk about hours of work!

[WSSix]

I like how the gas tank will still be seen but looks like it belongs. Great idea. I really like this car.

[Cris@JCG]

Staged in the body shop!

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[Cris@JCG]

Here is a little update!

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Rough sketch!

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[tones2SS]

Great updates Cris.

[Cris@JCG]

Ok Traven.. We are done dressing up this booster master cylinder set up! :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1159.jpg


Reservoirs look great. you've gotta get rid of that ugly plastic piece for the booster vacuum line and make an aluminum one lol.

[T_Raven]

Nice! That looks really good.....but uh.....now you gotta do something about that ugly cast master cylinder ahahaha

[Leadfoot1]

Nice! That looks really good.....but uh.....now you gotta do something about that ugly cast master cylinder ahahaha

Whew...i tought you we're going to say something about the paint on the booster needing to be redone or at least sanded and buffed.... But looks like i got to say it....

Lead.

Love the reservoirs btw.

[DFRESH]

Cris, amazing brother. I am digging the center console---and love the rear shot of the car---but most of all--the engine compartment--that is just awesome the way it has all come together.

Doug

[wellis77]

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http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/Cup_Holder_Trim_Assy-1.jpg

More must have parts. Looking good Cris.

[Cris@JCG]

Got the new Forgeline wheels yesterday.. & the we are about 80% on the body work...

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Plumbing this week! Gonna run out of engine compartment space!

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[56pickup]

:thumbsup:

[scottysimp7]

Love this build! Im diggin your cupholder/shifter carbon fiber piece. She's one bad machine.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Awesome looking work Cris.

[The WidowMaker]

nice! i wish i was as fast as you guys.....

[6D9]

Incredible!

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks guys!

:thumbsup:

Love this build! Im diggin your cupholder/shifter carbon fiber piece. She's one bad machine.:thumbsup:

Awesome looking work Cris.

Incredible!

The owner thinks we are to slow on his build.. I am banned from making any more custom pcs for this car..:D SO now I am saving it all for his son's Mustang..

Keep up the great work Tim!

nice! i wish i was as fast as you guys.....

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey Cris,

Did you stretch the front fenders or just the rear quarters?

Those custom parts are badass.. nice job! :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Jay!

Looking good Cris!!!!!:thumbsup:

Yes! We did stretch the fronts.. 18x10 with 285-35-18.. & still have plenty of room.. Got a few more custom parts coming on the plumbing..



Hey Cris,

Did you stretch the front fenders or just the rear quarters?

Those custom parts are badass.. nice job! :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

This car 68 will driven alot.. & since we removed the front bumper from the exterior... We are making one that will be on the inside of the lower valance & also will retain the fold down tow hooks.. but I am also thinking it will also hold my oil coolers & cold air induction coming in from the grill.. Maybe! :D

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

[GregWeld]

Dude! (LOL)


One of these days you should try your hand at building some really kool cars... you appear to be "okay" at it! :rofl: :woot:


'68's aren't my "car" -- but the rear end on that thing is absolutely nuts!

[coolwelder62]

Dude! (LOL)


One of these days you should try your hand at building some really kool cars... you appear to be "okay" at it! :rofl: :woot:


'68's aren't my "car" -- but the rear end on that thing is absolutely nuts!X2:lol:

[awr68]

'68's aren't my "car" --

Bite your tonge!! :cool:

Cris, it's just awesome!! :thumbsup:

[67zo6Camaro]

Wow Chris this build is amazing. Lots of great fabrication and design work you do at your shop.

[Ricochet]

Out fricken standing! Like everything about this build! The one off parts are just killer. The attention to detail is phenomenal! That is what separates the good cars from the great cars!:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Just for you Greg! I will try to bring in some "DAMM" Street Rod or 56 Nomad & see if we can "REALLY" build some kool cars then & meet your short standards!! LOL

BTW- I got offered a 56 Nomad yesterday for 8500.00.. Project.. Need to get your input on that one.. I really want a 56 two door hard top..


Dude! (LOL)


One of these days you should try your hand at building some really kool cars... you appear to be "okay" at it! :rofl: :woot:


'68's aren't my "car" -- but the rear end on that thing is absolutely nuts!






Thanks guys for all the compliments! they are much appreciated.. I am very fortunate to have a great group of guys that work with me here @ the shop.. Plus the owner of this 68 has allowed me to come up with some cool designs, body modification, & machined pcs..
Plus given the privilege to build another car for him & his son.. The 70 Fastback Mustang..

The 68 takes priority.. so we will be finishing her up pretty soon!

[Cris@JCG]

We are a little behind schedule on the plumbing.. We had to work all the front of the car with the grill , header panel & lower valance with headlight buckets for nice fit..

Here are some progress pics on the plumbing... We have been getting allot of custom fitting done lately with distribution blocks.. My machinist is on vacation & fishing somewhere Arkansas... But have a list of more fitting I need.. like a stainless 3/8 tube bung to -8 male.. I try to avoid using pipe plugs whenever we can.. & use o-ringed fittings with either BUNA, Viton, or EPR o-rings... Got an idea on how we are going to do the valve covers for breathing with reservoir tanks for P/S & overflow tank with surge..

Just a few more custom pcs... & I am done.. I think!

Could not find a location for the clutch reservoir without burring in some location that you could not get too.. changed all reservoir locations with mounting..

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Air filter retainer!

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[70rs]

Cris....amazing! But hey, nothing unusual from you & your crew.
I just read the entire thread today. I know I am a little late to the build but I did subscribe. I look forward to seeing this one (and the 70 Mustang) finished.

[tones2SS]

Great looking work Cris. Keep us posted on this bad boy!:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Eric & Tony!

Cris....amazing! But hey, nothing unusual from you & your crew.
I just read the entire thread today. I know I am a little late to the build but I did subscribe. I look forward to seeing this one (and the 70 Mustang) finished.

Great looking work Cris. Keep us posted on this bad boy!:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

I really did not think that my whiskey flask oil can fit this build.. SO we built this one for the car.. I think this one will flow better with the engine compartment..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1274.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Cris not bad.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[tones2SS]

Cris not bad.:thumbsup:

Very Nice!

^^What these guys said. Great looking work.:thumbsup:

[randy]

Im sure its been asked but whats the chances of you making some extra set of taillights?

[Cris@JCG]

Sorry, but I won't make another set of these tail lights.. The only reason we made these was because I of the tail panel look we were after & basically had to reshape the tail panel to match the bezels..

Im sure its been asked but whats the chances of you making some extra set of taillights?

[Cris@JCG]

For the last two weeks we have been up to setting up the engine compartment plumbing.. What a job! Machine shop is working on some more parts that I need for the dry sump system.. Got parts back from water jet..

Tow hook brackets bolted up perfect!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1286.jpg

Some of the headaches of running -12 hoses for the dry sump!

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Teaser pic of the dry sump oil tank! Oil sight glass for the tank..

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[Ron in SoCal]

Very nice Cris. Glad you're tackling all that dry sump plumbing now...;)

[ErikLS2]

Great looking work there Cris, I always enjoy reading your project threads.

Where can I get some of those line clamps I see on the brake and fuel lines?

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Ron! We got a pretty good handle on this dry sump system.. make sure you get a LS9 oil pump on your LS7.. it produces greater volume and higher system oil pressure

Very nice Cris. Glad you're tackling all that dry sump plumbing now...;)

Good to see you enjoying project Erik! We buy those clamps thru Pure Choice..

Great looking work there Cris, I always enjoy reading your project threads.

Where can I get some of those line clamps I see on the brake and fuel lines?

[waynieZ]

As always awesome work and a great idea for the site glass.

[Vegas69]

That 90 isn't making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.:D

[64pontiac]

Looking mmm mmmm Good Cris!

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you! When I got the the whole tank & plumbing done I will post a pic of the sleepless nights I have had thinking about the dry sump system on a.. LS7!

As always awesome work and a great idea for the site glass.

Looking mmm mmmm Good Cris!

That makes two of us Todd.. But I think I might have a solution to that.. just waiting for my -12 bungs to come in from the machine shop!


That 90 isn't making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.:D

[tones2SS]

Great work Cris. You and your guys are great at what you do. Love the site glass for the sump pump!:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Tony1

Great work Cris. You and your guys are great at what you do. Love the site glass for the sump pump!:thumbsup:

Thanks Gus! Now get off the forum & ship out my other two LS motors my way! :D

Speechless Cris!!!!!!!!!
Amazing work....Keep it up...

Gus
www.clevelandpickapart.com
866.236.5031

[Cris@JCG]

Machine shop just finished these pcs...

Dry sump oil tank distribution block it feeds oil to engine, it holds mesh filter, oil drain, & will be able to mount oil temp sensor.. & a few fittings to weld 3/4 stainless tubing..

Plus 1/2 barb fitting to weld to 3/8 tubing for the back of the intake for booster vaccum..

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And here is the idea of where it will be mounted..

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[ErikLS2]

Cris who makes that black hose and those fittings and is it a Teflon inner or CPE? Nice plumbing work too BTW.

[Cris@JCG]

WE are using XRP fittings.. they have a great assortment fitting available.. The hose you see in the pic is not the one we are using.. We will be changing it over to XR-31 hose that has a flat wound internal support coil.. That hose will be used for the dry sump & oil cooler lines..

Cris who makes that black hose and those fittings and is it a Teflon inner or CPE? Nice plumbing work too BTW.

[Cris@JCG]

Here is what the dry sump oil tank is looking like... Basically a 6 inch cylinder with a rectangular addition to it for added capacity & to fit in the cowl tulip.. All internals are like any standard tanks you would buy from aftermarket companies.. We are stopping for now & going to assemble the fender on the car & wait for a few pcs. I need for the oil fill I need on the firewall..


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1302.jpg


We hard lined the on the side of the engine to cross over the header.. Here is a pic of it.. Sorta!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1305.jpg

[waynieZ]

Very Nice install Chris. Great place to put the tank.

[tones2SS]

Great stuff guys!:yes:

[Cris@JCG]

Last nite I spent 2 hrs trying to figure out how the hell I was going to run the valve cover hoses to the oil breather tank.. 10 & 12 hoses are huge not to mention the fittings.. So, this moring we came up with a game plan & strarted plumbing.. DAMM firewall to engine clearance was making it tough.. Made a punch list if we pulled the motor if we would work faster.. It was worth it.. These details you will never see but make a world of difference..

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MSD makes some great products for routing wires..

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Coil re-location!

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[Gandalf]

Awesome work Chris - really diggin' on the dry-sump block. Very nicely packaged.

Gregg

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1302.jpg


We hard lined the on the side of the engine to cross over the header.. Here is a pic of it.. Sorta!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1305.jpg

Wow...you're like a packaging Jedi!

:D

[Vegas69]

That's ridiculous, I'm headed back to my garage and my prehistoric car. :D

[coolwelder62]

Cris,as alway's Awesome.

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Greg! Looking forward to seeing your 69 done here pretty soon..

Awesome work Chris - really diggin' on the dry-sump block. Very nicely packaged.

Gregg

Trying to hide things & making them servicable @ times can be a challenge.. but we are moving along pretty smooth with a few bumps here & their..

Wow...you're like a packaging Jedi!

:D

& don't forget to take a six pack with you Todd.. :D
Your 9 is one of favorite's! well with a BB in it!:D

That's ridiculous, I'm headed back to my garage and my prehistoric car. :D

Thanks Scott!

Cris,as alway's Awesome.

[Steve1968LS2]

That's ridiculous, I'm headed back to my garage and my prehistoric car. :D

Yea, you and me both.. stuff like this makes my car look like it was built in auto shop.. lol

I feel practically frugal :)

[Vegas69]

:rofl: Exactly

[WSSix]

I love this car. I really do. The attention to detail is mind boggling and the packing is well, Jedi level. Great work Cris

[Cris@JCG]

Frugal.. coming from a guy that is on what motor on Penny.. I lost count! :D

Yea, you and me both.. stuff like this makes my car look like it was built in auto shop.. lol

I feel practically frugal :)

Don't forget to adjust your valve lash.. while your in the garge ;)

:rofl: Exactly

Thank you!

I love this car. I really do. The attention to detail is mind boggling and the packing is well, Jedi level. Great work Cris

[Cris@JCG]

I have not had much to update on this project but here are some progress pics...

I have never been a big fan wiring but when first introduced to LS conversions it scared me cause of all the wiring & not familiar with the technology.. Now it seems like a breeze to me.. I took it upon myself to open up all the engine harness & clean it up & loom it with nylon braid for a cleaner look.. learned allot.. next time will even be easier.. Hell !! I even made this cart so that I don't have to be working with engine & trans off a pallet.. Of course this cart has other purposes.. LS Engine Fire- Stand... I will finish it in a couple of weeks when I need to fire up a engine..

Plumbing rear-end, Install sway bar, welding ground bungs.. & just a bunch of details that needed to be wrapped up while the engine was out.. I will have more progress next week with prototype goodies!!!

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[Cris@JCG]

Ok.. One more update..

For LS conversions I have always been & big fan of the Corvette Accy drive system.. instead of trying to fight with fitting it low.. It will mount on the pass side cylinder head.. Plus using a Saden 7 A/C compressor.. & will have and adjustable belt tensioner instead of a spring tensioner...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/SD7_A-CBracketAssembly-4.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/SD7_A-CBracketAssembly-5.jpg

[70rs]

Looks great Cris!

You ever get tired of peeling off old blue tape?:D

[Jr]

Ok.. One more update..

For LS conversions I have always been & big fan of the Corvette Accy drive system.. instead of trying to fight with fitting it low.. It will mount on the pass side cylinder head.. Plus using a Saden 7 A/C compressor.. & will have and adjustable belt tensioner instead of a spring tensioner...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/SD7_A-CBracketAssembly-4.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/SD7_A-CBracketAssembly-5.jpg

Will this work with the truck Accy drive system?

[Cris@JCG]

From my understanding a trk drive system has the same distance as a 2010 Camaro.. I have been able to make some spacers to make the Corvette drive system work on a 2010 Camaro.. I have seen Pace Performace offer the 2010 Camaro drive system.. but you still need to buy a water pump.. Trk is different..



Will this work with the truck Accy drive system?

[89 RS]

Your creativity and work is absolutely awesome...thanks for sharing again.

[tango68ss]

WOW!...All I can say is WOW!! Hard to believe that's Tyler's old CHicane "grandma grocery getter"!! You Sir are a genius!

TC

[Jr]

No big deal. I'm getting ready to try and fit my factory ac (ls conversion) in the stock location on my 70 c10.

[ScotI]

No big deal. I'm getting ready to try and fit my factory ac (ls conversion) in the stock location on my 70 c10.

They don't fit very well down by the frame w/o cutting. I was looking @ this one when planning the swap for a 6.0 I bought. They show 'truck/2010 camaro' as one option so they might be very close....
http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html

[Cris@JCG]

So, we were about to start fabricating covers for the front inner wells to radiator support & got this idea that will kill two birds with one stone..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1372.jpg

How about a coolant over flow tank & power steering tank out of stainless with a few machined pcs... Working on mount brackets right now.. will post a pic later of it mounted..

One thing I have learned about plumbing & making custom tanks.. is make tanks.. Wait till you have everything mounted & pre-run lines before you weld mounting bungs to tanks..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1371.jpg

[70rs]

The cool parts just keep rolling out from your shop.........:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Cris,How do you keep the tank's from leaking with only tack weld's.:_paranoid Are they welded on the inside.:D

[Rick D]

Cris how are you ever going to finish this car when you keep coming up such cool new parts. Outstanding as always :hail:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Eric! I just can't help myself :D

The cool parts just keep rolling out from your shop.........:thumbsup:

JB Weld! Common Scott.. Like you have never used it before! :lol:

Cris,How do you keep the tank's from leaking with only tack weld's.:_paranoid Are they welded on the inside.:D

Thank you! But I got to stop .. I need to have the engine compertment wrapped up by late next week.. I need to give up the car for a few days to the uphostery shop..

Cris how are you ever going to finish this car when you keep coming up such cool new parts. Outstanding as always :hail:



Here is the mock of what things will be looking like.. I gave myself enough room to run A/C lines thru the bottom.. We need to build a bulk to retain all fittings..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1373.jpg

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Here is an idea of what the pass side plumbing came out like.. the fuel lines are done, oil filler tube is on the firewall, oil breather can is plumbed..

Got some mock up prototype pcs on the driver side.. If not I would give you a full shot of the engine bay..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1375.jpg

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[67turbostang]

Great work as usual!!! :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Little update!

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[coolwelder62]

Not too Bad.Not too Bad.:_paranoid :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Few more for you Scott!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1388.jpg

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Not too Bad.Not too Bad.:_paranoid :thumbsup:

[nicks67ca]

Wow great work. Can't wait to see this done!

[tones2SS]

Great updates Cris.

[coolwelder62]

Few more for you Scott!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1388.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1389.jpg

Show Off.:thumbsup:

[70rs]

Hey Cris,
Is vibration going to be any issue with the hard mounts on those coolers up front? I was thinking the softer materials they are made from may fatigue over time and crack. Or is there a rubber spacer I am not seeing on my tiny phone screen?

[Cris@JCG]

Eric- Rubber mounting pads are included when you buy the Setrab coolers.. I need to machine slots on the machined brackets to get them in their...





Hey Cris,
Is vibration going to be any issue with the hard mounts on those coolers up front? I was thinking the softer materials they are made from may fatigue over time and crack. Or is there a rubber spacer I am not seeing on my tiny phone screen?

[70rs]

Ok, got it.

I like the way you mounted them. Are those side plates your design?

[Cris@JCG]

Some thing we whipped up on pcs of cardboard & machined real quick.. If I had to do them over again I would make a few changes.. plus need to add a top bracket on the oil cooler for added strength on the mount..

Another pic for you Eric..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1400.jpg


Ok, got it.

I like the way you mounted them. Are those side plates your design?

[Ron in SoCal]

Some thing we whipped up..... If I had to do them over again I would make a few changes....

(throat clearing noise ->) Ahhh hmm ;)

[70rs]

(throat clearing noise ->) Ahhh hmm ;)

:lol:

Thanks for the pics Cris.

I wish I had the funds to just cut you loose on my car.......

[Gandalf]

I wish I had the funds to just cut you loose on my car.......

x2 Amen to that statement!

Chris - your eye for detail and ability to fab those details is amazing. I always dig the clean execution too!

Gregg

[Cris@JCG]

Eric- We will get some of my machined pcs. on your second gen.. Call me anytime.. be more than willing to help out by guiding you to what your budget allows you to do.. Advise is on the house!


:lol:

Thanks for the pics Cris.

I wish I had the funds to just cut you loose on my car.......

Thank you Greg! but those details kill me with amount of time I spend thinking about how the hell I am going to get from point A to B!!

For example! These tanks caused some sleepless nights! But I luv the the final outcome!

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x2 Amen to that statement!

Chris - your eye for detail and ability to fab those details is amazing. I always dig the clean execution too!

Gregg

[dunnjun]

Man Cris, those tanks sure turned out nice. Yeah, you might ought to brace the tops of those coolers incase BB goes motoxing or takes a cone to the snout.

[waynieZ]

WOW is all I can say!

[Cris@JCG]

Prototype A/C brackets! Fitted them up today.. Got a few modifications to do & we are set... Working on a distribution block for the A/C lines to give us a better transition to the A/C lines..

BTW- WOrking on matching alternator to power steering brackets.. This whole system will use all the factory Corvette Accy components.. Just making it look better..

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[Greg from Aus]

Cris have you been checked for attention defecate disorder as you have some serious issues. :yes:

As all ways keep up the great work. :bow:

Greg

[tones2SS]

Great stuff Cris. Nice updates.

[Cris@JCG]

Light @ the end of the tunnel! Almost done with the cold air box..

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Last night we spent a few hrs working on the billet grill inserts.. Figured the car got billet tail lights .. Might as well give it some billet grill inserts.. adds balance to the custom work on the front & rear of car :unibrow:

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

[Cris@JCG]

One more pic!.. should grab plenty of cold air..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1426.jpg

[waynieZ]

Nice work Chris.

[dunnjun]

:wow: What a HOOVER

[wellis77]

That cold air box is a must build for my car. I love this build. Great work Cris! As always.

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you!

Here is a sneak peak @ the radiator support to header panel filler...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1444.jpg

Nice work Chris.

That cold air box is a must build for my car. I love this build. Great work Cris! As always.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Starting with the stretching off the front and rear fenders/qtrs to all the other fab and plumbing, you guys are really setting the bar high on this car. :thumbsup:

Build book material IMO.

[Frankenstine]

Unbelievable fab work guys, Question? Any way you guys might produce a kold air kit either u weld it or rivet together like that or similar, for a 69 ls motor with a stock or aftermarket radiator and support? that thing is SICK,

[Cris@JCG]

I have to give thanks to Tracy & Matt today from Anvil Auto... Tracy was here @ my shop this morning @ 7 AM with a truck full of parts to fit panels that would fit the car the best.. The owner wanted the whole center of the nose with exposed carbon.. & wanted the lines to be the best that could get them without messing with carbon.. We spent the whole day getting them to fit & modifying mounting points.. We will have a few areas on the metal that we will cut to flow with the lines..

The Ringbrothers hood hinges worked & look bitching!

I got more items coming for the engine bay! In design tonite.. Water jet on Thursday..

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[coolwelder62]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail:

[tones2SS]

Looking good Cris!:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Yeah Skip.. This car has gotten a little carried away.. I have alot of crazy ideas in my head & the owner just lets me keep on going.. but I am drawing the line already.. need to get her done.. soon!! If I don't get another idea in my head..

Wait till I get going on the 70 Mustang I am doing for his son again.. Focus! Finish the Camaro first :D


Starting with the stretching off the front and rear fenders/qtrs to all the other fab and plumbing, you guys are really setting the bar high on this car. :thumbsup:

Build book material IMO.


THanks for the compliments.. @ this time I will have to say that we would not be able to another cold air box like this.. All parts that I am doing right now.. I consider them prototypes & we are still proofing them.. But will let you know if we do decide to do them in a small production lot..

Unbelievable fab work guys, Question? Any way you guys might produce a kold air kit either u weld it or rivet together like that or similar, for a 69 ls motor with a stock or aftermarket radiator and support? that thing is SICK,


Thank you guys... Now I have to go take a nap!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail:

Looking good Cris!:thumbsup:

[67turbostang]

This Camaro es muy BADASS!!

[waynieZ]

This is going to be gorgeous. Awesome work.

[ANVIL1]

Awesome looking work, Cris! I'm glad Tracy could head up to your shop to help you fit parts today. It's always great to work with you and you make our parts look so good when you surround them with so many cool details and great bodywork. Now....it's just a matter of a certain '73 Camaro, ha, ha!!!

[Cris@JCG]

Just look @ it this way Matt.. All the cool details that we are doing for this 68.. Some will be carried into your 73.. Some of those machined pcs have already been fitted to your car..

Thanks again Matt!

Awesome looking work, Cris! I'm glad Tracy could head up to your shop to help you fit parts today. It's always great to work with you and you make our parts look so good when you surround them with so many cool details and great bodywork. Now....it's just a matter of a certain '73 Camaro, ha, ha!!!

[SBDave]

Amazing build!

"attention defecate disorder" -Tonner.... haha, I believe you meant deficit. That is one hilarious typo though.

Cris, is the water jet cutting done in house? Have you worked on any Cuda's? Want to?

David

[redfire69]

Looks good Cris! Is that the 100% CF version of the hood that has the understructure in carbon fiber as well?

[MarkM66]

Grill looks great.

Are you putting turn signals in the headlights? What headlights do you plan on using?

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you! The signal lights will be in the headlights... Don't know yet which ones we are using.. but I know they are out their..

Grill looks great.

Are you putting turn signals in the headlights? What headlights do you plan on using?

That is correct 100% CF on the hood... I even mocked up a dry carbon one yesterday with cowl induction.. but went with the flat hood..

Looks good Cris! Is that the 100% CF version of the hood that has the understructure in carbon fiber as well?

David- Funny you should ask on a Cuda! I have just scheduled my first Mopar to come in mid Oct.. The punch list will was given to me yesterday.. Can't wait to get started on it.. Designing & fabricating for two Cuda's justify's my cost to design & machine.. Be more than happy to find space for another one.. :D

I have two sources that I use for water jet cutting.. My uncle retired last year & we are looking @ buying a CNC plasma to make some parts in house.. critical parts will still go out water jet..


Amazing build!

"attention defecate disorder" -Tonner.... haha, I believe you meant deficit. That is one hilarious typo though.

Cris, is the water jet cutting done in house? Have you worked on any Cuda's? Want to?

David

[tech@scotts]

seen this car in person yesterday.... really dig all the machined billet pieces, the attention to detail as i watched chris and his guys gap the hood, cowl, and nose along with the mods required to ensure they all line up after being gaped.... :thumbsup:

[DRJDVM's '69]

The Cuda that Cris is referring to is mine!! We've been emailing back and forth the last couple of days and if it all works out I'm taking the car down there in mid-Oct

I was extremely happy with all the work Tim Bruning did on my car but he's just got too much on his plate with working at SAR, side projects, his own projects and family. Getting my car back into his shop and having it make reasonable progress just wasn't going to happen. No hard feelings on my part or his.... Just wasn't going to happen

One of the reasons I wanted to work with Cris is his ability and desire to design and prototype new parts.... The mopar market is small so we don't have a ton of companies coming out with new stuff. It would be awesome to get some new stuff.... Billet hood hinges spring to mind

So let's send him some more mopars!!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

The Cuda that Cris is referring to is mine!! We've been emailing back and forth the last couple of days and if it all works out I'm taking the car down there in mid-Oct

I was extremely happy with all the work Tim Bruning did on my car but he's just got too much on his plate with working at SAR, side projects, his own projects and family. Getting my car back into his shop and having it make reasonable progress just wasn't going to happen. No hard feelings on my part or his.... Just wasn't going to happen

One of the reasons I wanted to work with Cris is his ability and desire to design and prototype new parts.... The mopar market is small so we don't have a ton of companies coming out with new stuff. It would be awesome to get some new stuff.... Billet hood hinges spring to mind
So let's send him some more mopars!!!!

Congrats Ned! But do be careful what you wish for - Cris is an idea factory whose vision become reality...:yes: Hopefully he'll park your jalopy right next to mine...:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Jon!

seen this car in person yesterday.... really dig all the machined billet pieces, the attention to detail as i watched chris and his guys gap the hood, cowl, and nose along with the mods required to ensure they all line up after being gaped.... :thumbsup:

Ned- We are hoping we can compliment some of our work with what Tim did on your car.. Tim was doing a great job..

I am sure we will do a few custom pcs for you.. Thank you for the confidence on working on your Cuda..

The Cuda that Cris is referring to is mine!! We've been emailing back and forth the last couple of days and if it all works out I'm taking the car down there in mid-Oct

I was extremely happy with all the work Tim Bruning did on my car but he's just got too much on his plate with working at SAR, side projects, his own projects and family. Getting my car back into his shop and having it make reasonable progress just wasn't going to happen. No hard feelings on my part or his.... Just wasn't going to happen

One of the reasons I wanted to work with Cris is his ability and desire to design and prototype new parts.... The mopar market is small so we don't have a ton of companies coming out with new stuff. It would be awesome to get some new stuff.... Billet hood hinges spring to mind

So let's send him some more mopars!!!!

Ron- Wait till I get a hold of your 69!

Congrats Ned! But do be careful what you wish for - Cris is an idea factory whose vision become reality...:yes: Hopefully he'll park your jalopy right next to mine...:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

We finished this last nite.. Anybody guess what it is for?

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

[Cris@JCG]

Another item we are working on.. Compressor adpator block...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/SD7_A-CBracketAssembly7-7.jpg

[wellis77]

We finished this last nite.. Anybody guess what it is for?

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

crossmember/drive-shaft loop? If I win do I get one???

[Cris@JCG]

Nope! Hint... Engine compartment..

crossmember/drive-shaft loop? If I win do I get one???

[BANKO]

A removable horizontal frame brace with an intake pass-through.

[carbuff]

Is that a cross-bar support which will go between the down bars with an opening for an LS air intake? (I have no idea what the real name for that item would be. :) ) If so, interesting..

[Cris@JCG]

You guys hitted on the nail!



A removable horizontal frame brace with an intake pass-through.

Is that a cross-bar support which will go between the down bars with an opening for an LS air intake? (I have no idea what the real name for that item would be. :) ) If so, interesting..

[intocarss]

Speechless and in shock :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

We have been working around the clock on this 68... Ordered a buch of goodies from Ringbrothers today.. Ordered the paint.. Corvette Jet Stream Blue.. Mounted the new front tires.. 295-35-18.. Bought the Focal speakers..
ProParts Spek racing gages.. QMP to recieve the engine on Thursday for rebuild.. engine only has 9K miles.. but want a bit more HP..

Here is what the fab shop & machine shop have been up to..

Lower valance grills with tow hook openings.. Saturday re-worked the fenders for trim fitting to head lights..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1457.jpg

Machine shop finished the hood pin cup for the radiator support .. & JCG hood latch.. Machine shop will have a nut bracket machined this week to hid the bolts on the radiator support..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1458.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1459.jpg


Eric Thorsen was here yesterday working on interior panels..

Designing new stuff tonight..

[waynieZ]

Very nice. I love when the fender fits tight to the grill. It makes such as difference.

[Ron in SoCal]

Great update Cris. I can hear the SEMA thrash crackle in your post...:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Ron! I will know in the next couple of days about my SEMA spot..

few more pics on what we completed today..


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1464.jpg

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Great update Cris. I can hear the SEMA thrash crackle in your post...:thumbsup:

[tonypaul]

Im a newbie here and I just spent the last 2 hours following this build thread. I could say things like- WOW!, Great Work! Super Skills, ect, but it wouldnt even begin to describe level of imagination and just raw passion of talent that this car has asorbed into its new soul.

Im just one of those car hobbist that enjoys restoring old pieces of crap in his little 2 car garage. I love doing this kind of work and I can do just about anything I want to try. But no where the level of this kind of work. I can beat on a old fender for hours and in the it might look ok, but the work I see being done on this car.... its almost like this car is becomeing something more than a very well built car. Its becoming a piece of ART. The artist creating this masterpiece is producing something so visuial that it will release Endorphins racing out of your pituitary gland and you will be forced to study every inch of the car for hours. This car is the Mona Lisa for the car enthusiasts....

Well thats my opinon.....

[Track Junky]

You guy's are out of control!! Your attention to detail is impecable!!

[dunnjun]

Every great artist has to sign his work:thumbsup: Definitely no unused space under that hood.:lol: I can't wait to see it finished! Great job!

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you.. Me & my crew are doing our best to keep with other car builders.. As you explore thru Lat-G.. You will find other shops or home builders that are doing phenomenal work thru out the country..

Im a newbie here and I just spent the last 2 hours following this build thread. I could say things like- WOW!, Great Work! Super Skills, ect, but it wouldnt even begin to describe level of imagination and just raw passion of talent that this car has asorbed into its new soul.

Im just one of those car hobbist that enjoys restoring old pieces of crap in his little 2 car garage. I love doing this kind of work and I can do just about anything I want to try. But no where the level of this kind of work. I can beat on a old fender for hours and in the it might look ok, but the work I see being done on this car.... its almost like this car is becomeing something more than a very well built car. Its becoming a piece of ART. The artist creating this masterpiece is producing something so visuial that it will release Endorphins racing out of your pituitary gland and you will be forced to study every inch of the car for hours. This car is the Mona Lisa for the car enthusiasts....

Well thats my opinon.....

I know! I can't help myself.. :D

You guy's are out of control!! Your attention to detail is impecable!!

Lucky the owner was ok with our name somewhere on the car!

I need a good driver.. Wanna fly on over to the West Coast to shake it out??

Every great artist has to sign his work:thumbsup: Definitely no unused space under that hood.:lol: I can't wait to see it finished! Great job!

[dunnjun]

[p
I need a good driver.. Wanna fly on over to the West Coast to shake it out??[/QUOTE]

:rofl: I think you have me confused with somebody that has enough experience to tell you what to adjust:lol: I'd just come in with a big grin and start babbling :willy:

[tones2SS]

That looks great Cris. You and your crew are experts at your craft for sure.

[Cris@JCG]

Just finished stripping motor for drop off tomorrow morning @ QMP racing..
Been a long day! Car goes in the body shop tomorrow.. Package tray will be done tomorrow

I got parts all over the place.. My shop is a mess right now.. Now I have to get parts sorted for powder coating & anodizing..

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[Cris@JCG]

BTW- I got the front & rear brake kits on order today! :D :D :D

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

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I need a good driver.. Wanna fly on over to the West Coast to shake it out?? If your asking Gaetano.....SHOTGUN!!! :unibrow:

[08Z06]

Nice Car,

[sik68]

Killer build! The level of fabrication is unreal. :faint:


Are you using ABS? I think Stielow said something in the past about carbon brakes without ABS...that it can lead to spontaneous brake lock-up. :curious:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks!

Nice Car,

Their is plans for ABS in the future.. but @ this time we will run it without..

Wilwood has their own formula of carbon ceramic rotors.. they don't have to run carbon cermaic brake pads.. They can run different pads compounds that can provide differnt co-officent of friction.. They have been in testing now for about a year on a 25'000 lbs military H1 or 2..

Killer build! The level of fabrication is unreal. :faint:


Are you using ABS? I think Stielow said something in the past about carbon brakes without ABS...that it can lead to spontaneous brake lock-up. :curious:

[Cris@JCG]

The owner has been asking me.. When the hell you gonna paint the damm car! It is a "Race Car"... It doesn't need to be perfect... My answer.. is the car will only be as perfect as I can get it only once in its life time.. After that you can thrash on it all you want.. I gotta thank the owner for letting me go above & beyond from what the project started as..

The car will be painted late next week.. My crew has been on 12 hr shifts & have agreed to come in & work this Labor Day weekend.. will be BBQ for them all weekend!!

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It has been a pain in the ass to get the grill to fit the I want it cause of all the components not fitting that great.. then I remembered that it didn't even fit this nice from the factory.. We had to cut & splice the head light buckets for the headlights to fit centered on the trim.. I got the headlights from Headwinds.. Thanks Eric!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1483.jpg

[The WidowMaker]

jeez thats amazing!!! cant wait to see some paint on it.

[70rs]

I'm glad they worked out for this project. I will use the same set up on mine.

[Cris@JCG]

The one thing that has always driven me nuts is when you have metric studs on the front with the C6 hubs & 1/2-20 studs on the rear for 9 inch Ford.. Sent these out to the machine shop to re-drill for srcew in studs.. Now I can run 3 inch studs on all four corners with Trans Am open lug nuts..

Concentric within .001 & we build a fixture for us to convert the rest of them here @ the shop..

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[mexMan]

Well I see lots of Balz and no Blu...

[Cris@JCG]

No Blu yet! I am behind schedule.. We had to block & primer the car two more times till if felt it was good for paint.. The boys have been @ it all week.. They even came in @ 6 AM this morning to get the car undercoated & painted on the underside.. next paint the interior & trunk.. then paint firewall.. then the top dash.. wet sand & paint.. Tuesday! I hope..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1486.jpg

We got all our parts from powder coating yesterday.. Gotta thank Kevin from Pacific Coast Powder Coating.. He picked up all parts last friday & delivered yesterday..

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Well I see lots of Balz and no Blu...

[waynieZ]

It looks great. They did a nice job on the parts.

[coolwelder62]

Cris,:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

I got the A/C compressor adaptor block from my machinist today.. he made them out of stainless & aluminum.. options for which one will be easier to make.. Notice that the service port fittings are threaded to mount on top..

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getting ready to send all machined parts out to hard anodize..

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[Ron in SoCal]

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getting ready to send all machined parts out to hard anodize..

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Schaa-wing! Love those machined parts Cris! I'd p-coat 'em clear and call it done.

Also admire the floor bracing under the tunnel that the subfr connectors run through. Combined w the vert brace is one slick set up. Nice job all around Boss...:cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Cris,

I would think it's got to be way more rewarding putting this rolling jigsaw puzzle together using parts you designed. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Ron! I am sure we will be using some of these billet pcs on your car.. We have set a batch aside for clear or black anodize aside..

Schaa-wing! Love those machined parts Cris! I'd p-coat 'em clear and call it done.

Also admire the floor bracing under the tunnel that the subfr connectors run through. Combined w the vert brace is one slick set up. Nice job all around Boss...:cheers:


Skip I am so damm anxoius to get this thing assembled! It will be nice to proof all designed components ASAP! Got a new salesman starting in the next few weeks.. He will be marketing & selling JCG components with a few handful of vendors components.. I just don't have the time to market & sell.. got to much going on with running the business, projects & designing components.. Next position I will be trying to fill is a project coordinator to help with projects, parts list, & wrenching on the cars for final assembly.. I am going to have a very hard time giving that up to somebody else.. but need an extra hand in that dept..



Cris,

I would think it's got to be way more rewarding putting this rolling jigsaw puzzle together using parts you designed. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

We will be assembling front sheet metal on this car here pretty soon... So we spent tonite desiging a some fender washers for 3/8 & 5/16 bolts.. I will have some samples machined in the next few days..

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

[fleetus macmullitz]

Skip I am so damm anxoius to get this thing assembled! It will be nice to proof all designed components ASAP! Got a new salesman starting in the next few weeks.. He will be marketing & selling JCG components with a few handful of vendors components.. I just don't have the time to market & sell.. got to much going on with running the business, projects & designing components.. Next position I will be trying to fill is a project coordinator to help with projects, parts list, & wrenching on the cars for final assembly.. I am going to have a very hard time giving that up to somebody else.. but need an extra hand in that dept..

Plus you oversee all thrash barr-bee-q's, right? :D

Like the (unfinished) movie title says...'Something's got to give'.

[Cris@JCG]

I got the call for my SEMA spot! :D

We will be a feature car for HRIA( Hot Rod Industry Alliance).

Gotta thank Rick Love from Vintage Air & John McLeod from Classic Instruments!

Let the SEMA crunch begin! :unibrow:

[Bryce]

I got the call for my SEMA spot! :D

We will be a feature car for HRIA( Hot Rod Industry Alliance).

Gotta thank Rick Love from Vintage Air & John McLeod from Classic Instruments!

Let the SEMA crunch begin! :unibrow:

Awesome. I cant wait to check this car out!!!!

[waynieZ]

Sweet set of parts on that table right there for sure!

[70rs]

I got the call for my SEMA spot! :D

We will be a feature car for HRIA( Hot Rod Industry Alliance).

Gotta thank Rick Love from Vintage Air & John McLeod from Classic Instruments!

Let the SEMA crunch begin! :unibrow:

Congrats Cris! You sure earned a spot there!

[56pickup]

Congrats chris! I can't wait to see the car in person! :thumbsup:

[killer67]

Sounds like a good location! It's on now :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Guys! Make sure to stop on by if you attend SEMA!

WE are in the spray booth today!

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Awesome. I cant wait to check this car out!!!!

Congrats Cris! You sure earned a spot there!

Congrats chris! I can't wait to see the car in person! :thumbsup:

Sweet set of parts on that table right there for sure!

Sounds like a good location! It's on now :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

WELL were waiting!!!! lets see some painted pictures :yes:

[Cris@JCG]

Not yet Rick.. We had some issues with the spray booth.. We are going to have to go in their tomorrow morning & get the booth cleaned up..

How about a pic of the firewall in the mean time?

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1499.jpg

In the mean time I got my parts back from anodizing & began assembly tonite..

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These little clamps work great on the rear end for holding brake lines..

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WELL were waiting!!!! lets see some painted pictures :yes:

[Rick D]

OK OK not bad :lol: Looks freaken awsome Cris.:thumbsup:




Oh wait it's tomorrow Wheres the painted pictures :D

[DOOM]

Cris my parts list keeps growing!!!!!!!!!!!:bow:

[waynieZ]

Sweet !

[Cris@JCG]

OK OK not bad :lol: Looks freaken awsome Cris.:thumbsup:




Oh wait it's tomorrow Wheres the painted pictures :D

its painted..but I will show something when it is cut & buff.. I have never been a big blue fan.. But that JetStream Blue is an awesome color!

Cris my parts list keeps growing!!!!!!!!!!!:bow:

When you are ready Mario.. just let me know..

[BBC71Nova]

Looks great!

Where might one find said brake line clips????

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you.. We custom make those clips..



Looks great!

Where might one find said brake line clips????

[mike67cam]

Looks great! Love all of the custom parts.

[BBC71Nova]

Thank you.. We custom make those clips..

And sell? I think they'd work well with the Fab9

[Cris@JCG]

I am sure I can spare a few.. PM me..

And sell? I think they'd work well with the Fab9

[Cris@JCG]

Wanna Thank Mike & Brad from QMP Racing for a quick turn around on rebuilding our LS7.. Got it masked last nite & painted this morning...

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[intocarss]

Wanna Thank Mike & Brad from QMP Racing for a quick turn around on rebuilding our LS7.. Got it masked last nite & painted this morning...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1513.jpg Rat boy and Bubba Brad do nice work

[HotRod68Camaro]

What was your process for cleaning and painting the block?

[Ron in SoCal]

Rat boy and Bubba Brad do nice work

Yeah they do. I'm gonna have to speak to them about putting Blue Balls ahead of me...:lol:

[Cris@JCG]

Scrub the engine with simple green.. Clean all surfaces with Acetone... Etching primer.. Paint..


What was your process for cleaning and painting the block?

They like me better than you down their!! :lol:

Yeah they do. I'm gonna have to speak to them about putting Blue Balls ahead of me...:lol:

[intocarss]

Yeah they do. I'm gonna have to speak to them about putting Blue Balls ahead of me...:lol: I can send the boyz over to have a chat LOL

[ScotI]

Scrub the engine with simple green.. Clean all surfaces with Acetone... Etching primer.. Paint..

I'm in the midst of prep work on the block for some color @ home so I can get the bbc back into my DD/tow pig. I use a similar prep approach (simple green & acetone) but use typical 'home' materials to wipe away dirt & oil residue. This typically means recycled shop rags or those 'blue' shop paper-towels.

My issue is the 'lint-free' p-towels leave behind way more material than desired if any cleaning chems are used & the shop towels (clean as they look) still typically have an oily residue not good for helping paint products adhere.

What would you guys recommend for the driveway builds?

[MarkM66]

I'm in the midst of prep work on the block for some color @ home so I can get the bbc back into my DD/tow pig. I use a similar prep approach (simple green & acetone) but use typical 'home' materials to wipe away dirt & oil residue. This typically means recycled shop rags or those 'blue' shop paper-towels.

My issue is the 'lint-free' p-towels leave behind way more material than desired if any cleaning chems are used & the shop towels (clean as they look) still typically have an oily residue not good for helping paint products adhere.

What would you guys recommend for the driveway builds?

After you get it clean with the blue shop towels, blow any lint off with compresses air, and then tac rag it.

[Cris@JCG]

One of my machine shops called me today to come & proof the first piece off the machine.. We are good to go.. I will even be putting a set on my Snap On tool box & shop truck..

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Also got the the fender washers proofed.. Got a small production lot in the works.. Then I will send out a few to get anodized in different colors..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1517.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Wow!! Very nice.:thumbsup:

[dunnjun]

Cool logo. R u going to fill in the letters with something?

[Cris@JCG]

Yes sir! Carbon Fiber.... I just got the sheets on Friday.. but have a few parts that I have to water jet in CF.. So I want to nest it all in one run.. I will be similar to the wheel stand on the pic..

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Cool logo. R u going to fill in the letters with something?

[dunnjun]

Very nice:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Cris, again, great thread. One of my favorites. Still waiting for you to pack up the shop and move next door to me.:lol:

[tones2SS]

Great updates. That machined logo looks great Cris!

[pacificustoms]

Also got the the fender washers proofed.. Got a small production lot in the works.. Then I will send out a few to get anodized in different colors..

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I love the design on the hardware! Just enough to look cool and different and not tacky at all.

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you sir! Got more coming.. Stay tuned!

Very nice:thumbsup:

& leave the great state of CA.. not anytime soon Lenie! your doing a great job so far..

Cris, again, great thread. One of my favorites. Still waiting for you to pack up the shop and move next door to me.:lol:

Thanks Robbie :D See you @ SEMA!

Also got the the fender washers proofed.. Got a small production lot in the works.. Then I will send out a few to get anodized in different colors..


I love the design on the hardware! Just enough to look cool and different and not tacky at all.

Thanks Tony..

Great updates. That machined logo looks great Cris!

[Al Moreno]

Cris, let's see some paint! :yes:

[Cris@JCG]

Sorry AL but the paint gods have been challenging us.. The blue is good to go.. but the flat black gets us with small bits of dirt.. when you color sand the clear we get a gloss finish.. I will get it.. but in the mean time It is fustrating..


Cris, let's see some paint! :yes:

[Z06Joe]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just WOW!!! This is gonna be one bad ass ride when it's done. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Got the engine ready for drop in between the sub-frame.. Almost done assembling the sub....
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1561.jpg

[The WidowMaker]

sick as usual. like many others have said, i have now added more parts to my list.

[CarlC]

The paint on this car is stunning. The blue with the black rear panel is awesome, along with all of other details that make this a really nice build. Great work Cris.

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Tim & Carl..

Here is a rear shot of what the car is looking like.. Got most of the sub-frame assembled.. Got a few parts to paint for final assembly.. Started doing some asembly on the dash to see if the colors are working.. I think the center cross brace bracket on the firewall will need to be powder coated black.. The slamming of this car starts tomorrow..

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sick as usual. like many others have said, i have now added more parts to my list.

The paint on this car is stunning. The blue with the black rear panel is awesome, along with all of other details that make this a really nice build. Great work Cris.

[KPC67]

stunning car guys:thumbsup:

[4mm]

Wow, very nice Chris, artwork..

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1566.jpg

Wow! Not often a firewall makes a statement like that. :thumbsup:

[pokey64]

Wow, very nice Chris, artwork..

Agreed! I could hang that firewall on my living room wall! :unibrow:

[LarryY]

Awesome build. Do you mind if I ask how much this project is going to cost the customer?

[cencalc6]

Nice Job! :thumbsup:

[Swain]

Over the top. The car looks killer love the firewall. :thumbsup:

[mrgm]

looks great!

[67turbostang]

LOOKS GREAT!!!!!! :thumbsup: