1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2

[Che70velle]

Sorry. Bad habit I have Trey. :shakehead:

Posts like mine are likely why only 37 out of 103 psychotherapists recommended this thread to their patients.

Up to 37 already? Don't worry guys, the rest will come around eventually.
On a serious note...I think about the occasional internet surfer who stumbles across this thread via a search of 68' Camaros...makes me smile.

[Chad-1stGen]

How many people on this entire forum actually go out and beat on their cars on the track? 10? I post more pictures of me fixing what I broke than I do what I build! I love this thread, page after page with no car pictures! LOL

You should post more of your track day outings and work. I love the homebuild, budget, and racing you do with you Camaro.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Yes we should have some update pics after Christmas or the first week of January.


***spoiler alert***

[Chad-1stGen]

***spoiler alert***

I hope he changes the ball joints!

[intocarss]

OH COME ON!!!!! :flashie: :bang:

[GregWeld]

I hope he changes the ball joints!




I'm just hoping he grows some......

[DBasher]

Just because.....
:lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

No rippin' DG in 2016.

Cuz it's a leap year...or sumthin.



#akindergentler'Merica

[57hemicuda]

I think Dave would think nobody liked him anymore. None of us know how to post on this thread without ripping Dave. This thread would wither on the vine, and die.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I think Dave would think nobody liked him anymore. None of us know how to post on this thread without ripping Dave. This thread would wither on the vine, and die.

Well, I don't like him cuz I'm jealous of all the shops he's gotten the opportunity to spend time with.



:P

[GregWeld]

Well, I don't like him cuz I'm jealous of all the shops he's gotten the opportunity to spend time with.



:P



I'm sure he'd be happy to share that list of with you....

[Flash68]

I see 2016 started here just how 2015 ended. :tv_happy:

Ok, Happy New Year gents..... let's start off BMF 2016 on a better trajectory eh.

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[DBasher]

So before the "love" gets too deep I've got a serious question. The center frame section is new, are the rear rails? CorteX originally installed the watts and TA, is that all getting reworked? I know you've been in discussions with Ron Sutton.

Ok back to our regular shenanigans.
Happy New Year DG! What shops have you got in mind for this year? :lmao:

[Flash68]

Yes.
Yes.
Yes.

Ron Sutton on line 2.... gotta go. :stirthepot:

[57hemicuda]

All Payton, and I can say is: You are welcome!!!! LOL

[carbuff]

DG,

It looks like you are using the JRS axle housing, possibly modified to use floating brakes. I can't tell from these angles if you kept the JRS coilover and LCA mounts or replaced them?

And I presume that crossmember is the torque arm mount? What is the front mount going to be? Rod end, or will you use the 'football' style that JRS provided?

Finally, I spy a little Ron Sutton influence with the adjustable Watts mount in those pics. I really like the one Eric and I installed!

Keep 'em coming!

[Flash68]

DG,

It looks like you are using the JRS axle housing, possibly modified to use floating brakes. I can't tell from these angles if you kept the JRS coilover and LCA mounts or replaced them?

And I presume that crossmember is the torque arm mount? What is the front mount going to be? Rod end, or will you use the 'football' style that JRS provided?

Finally, I spy a little Ron Sutton influence with the adjustable Watts mount in those pics. I really like the one Eric and I installed!

Keep 'em coming!

That is a JRS supplied housing. But it's Payton's. We traded since he is using a different one now and his original piece was more "matched" to what I am now doing.

The coilover and LCA mounts are a mixture of parts. Some of the simple stuff from Jake was just fine to use. Same with Cortex.

The X member is the torque arm mount yes with a removable section to allow for trans removal. The length of the new TA mandated this. The Cortex or and possibly the JRS piece would not have. Not sure what the front mount will end up on yet.

And yes Sutton is involved very much at this point. His watts link adjuster is such a neat piece.

I have just told Jim to use what he approves of in strength and design, or scrap it and build/source if otherwise.

TA design and install should be next. Then attachment of subframe to the "tank" :stirthepot:

[GregWeld]

ALL OF THE ABOVE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.


PHOTOS MAY ONLY BE "REPRESENTATIVE" AND MAY NOT BE ACTUAL PARTS USED

[Flash68]

[COLOR="Red"]ALL OF THE ABOVE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.




I challenge you to show me something on this site that isn't subject to change.

P.S. How's the fire sale going? That sounds like quite a .... change. :lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

ALL OF THE ABOVE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

PHOTOS MAY ONLY BE "REPRESENTATIVE" AND MAY NOT BE ACTUAL PARTS USED

True dat, but he'll probably be at 400K page views in a few hours...so we're obviously not a very discriminating bunch.


:D

[Flash68]

page views... trying for quality over quantity in 2016 :idea:

[GregWeld]

I challenge you to show me something on this site that isn't subject to change.

P.S. How's the fire sale going? That sounds like quite a .... change. :lol:




Well -- given the effort (which was to relabel my signature).... the results are commensurate to-date. In other words - zilch. This isn't a hot rod site - only a couple guys around here even know what one is... most have never driven one... and since it's not a real racer site - "the rig" might be a bit of overkill for most people that have one car. :bang: :lol: :lol:

[Flash68]

Well -- given the effort (which was to relabel my signature).... the results are commensurate to-date. In other words - zilch. This isn't a hot rod site - only a couple guys around here even know what one is... most have never driven one... and since it's not a real racer site - "the rig" might be a bit of overkill for most people that have one car. :bang: :lol: :lol:

So, in other words, you're half assing it... gotcha. :D :lol:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

surprised you are still going with the twerk arm set up

[Flash68]

surprised you are still going with the twerk arm set up

Don't be shy... let's hear it. :stirthepot:

[rustomatic]

Yay--tubes! I like the idea behind the thread-in coilovers, given the potential for height adjustments without killing travel or causing pointless coil bind for "stancing" purposes. The contrast between round and rectangular tubing looks really great!

"Twerk arm" = priceless!:captain1:

[Flash68]

surprised you are still going with the twerk arm set up

It was discussed and considered. One main factor (exhaust plans) kept us with the TA.

Yay--tubes! I like the idea behind the thread-in coilovers, given the potential for height adjustments without killing travel or causing pointless coil bind for "stancing" purposes. The contrast between round and rectangular tubing looks really great!

"Twerk arm" = priceless!:captain1:

yes, the shock adjusters and watts link adjuster will make things so much more palatable.

And I really like how the jungle gym is coming together as well.

[GregWeld]

Doesn't matter --- the whole thing will get re-done the first time Gaetano passes him.


LOL

[GregWeld]

So, in other words, you're half assing it... gotcha. :D :lol:



Let's just say.... I'm not real serious about any of it except the building of a new track beast. I MUST keep up with the Joneses!!

[Flash68]

Doesn't matter --- the whole thing will get re-done the first time Gaetano passes him.


LOL

I look forward to that day. :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

page views... trying for quality over quantity in 2016 :idea:

Good Luck with that. :lol:

[Flash68]

Good Luck with that. :lol:

hey, it's good to have goals. :sieg:

#cutitout

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[califconstruct]

Interesting..:headscratch:






.

[GregWeld]

Interesting..:headscratch:






.




What's the most interesting?? The quality over quantity comment? Or the parts that are missing? Or the comments? Or the lack of progress? Or.....?


LOL

[Flash68]

Interesting..:headscratch:






.

I know Art... I scratched my head the first time I saw progress too. :lol:

[Chad-1stGen]

Cutting is a form of progress right? I for one am happy to see some on topic update pics :)

[fleetus macmullitz]

I know Art... I scratched my head the first time I saw progress too. :lol:

And yet now, way ahead of schedule, BMF rises from the ashes...like a Phoenix (that's not in Arizona).



:whenitsdone:

[DBasher]

I see 2016 started here just how 2015 ended. :tv_happy:

Ok, Happy New Year gents..... let's start off BMF 2016 on a better trajectory eh.

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I like the adjustability on the CO mounts, is it a tuning tool other than a height adjustment? Looking forward to seeing and understanding how this comes together.
:cheers:

[Flash68]

My understanding is it is just for height adjustments for my street vs track trim.

The link adjuster will be the primary rear suspension tuning tool for a TA setup to adjust rear RC.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

My understanding is it is just for height adjustments for my street vs track trim.

The link adjuster will be the primary rear suspension tuning tool for a TA setup to adjust rear RC.

looks like you are gonna get some MRAP rockers!! Wait, so aren't doing the Accuair controlled air jackers? #sad face

[GrabberGT]

Let's just say.... I'm not real serious about any of it except the building of a new track beast. I MUST keep up with the Joneses!!

Its not like this thread is on track much anyway so I'll just drop this threadjack here...

Please just tell us its NOT a Camaro or 'vette.

[GregWeld]

Its not like this thread is on track much anyway so I'll just drop this threadjack here...

Please just tell us its NOT a Camaro or 'vette.



Re: Off track thread


This thread is about building a Track car... based in principal on NASCAR and TRANS AM race cars.... because everyone I know has a tube chassis street car with a space for a child seat.... LOL


No I will NOT be building a Camaro or Corvette. I have too many 'projects' going right now - House - '40 Ford Pick up - Alex's '51 Pick up... and thankfully for me it's not about $$ but about attention span and ability to concentrate and COMPLETE (had to toss that grenade here) stuff before embarking on another epic project. When I do turn the turret and take aim... I hope it will be super interesting and I will post a thread.

[markaaron80]

this is a bad ass car

[preston]

this is a bad ass car

Just imagine what it will be like when it has a chassis, suspension, wheels, brakes, floor, interior, and an engine and transmission and a paint job.

Then it will be really nice !

[intocarss]

Move over Big Red....there's a new Sherriff in town :bigun2: :hail:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Just imagine what it will be like when it has a chassis, suspension, wheels, brakes, floor, interior, and an engine and transmission and a paint job.

Then it will be really nice !
:lmao: :snapout:

[Flash68]

because everyone I know has a tube chassis street car with a space for a child seat.... LOL




And you just nailed it without even trying. :knock:

:BlahBlah:

[dhutton]

I heard a rumor that BMF is on a trailer headed to Vorshlag in Texas... :popcorn2:

Don

[Che70velle]

I heard a rumor that BMF is on a trailer headed to Vorshlag in Texas... :popcorn2:

Don

Say it isn't so...

[Flash68]

Its not like this thread is on track much anyway so I'll just drop this threadjack here...

Please just tell us its NOT a Camaro or 'vette.

I don't see a Camaro in this thread or Greg's thread so you're safe.

this is a bad ass car

Thank you!

Just imagine what it will be like when it has a chassis, suspension, wheels, brakes, floor, interior, and an engine and transmission and a paint job.

Then it will be really nice !

Fair point. LOL

Move over Big Red....there's a new Sherriff in town :bigun2: :hail:

Does he drive a Torino? :headscratch:

Say it isn't so...

Shame on you for taking that bait Scott. :lol:

[WSSix]

Really glad to see progress, Dave. Wish I had the skills Pettigrew has because I'd love to be involved in a project like this. Good luck moving forward :G-Dub:

[Flash68]

Really glad to see progress, Dave. Wish I had the skills Pettigrew has because I'd love to be involved in a project like this. Good luck moving forward :G-Dub:

Thanks bro... you and me both!




Please just tell us its NOT a Camaro

Hey Chris... :action-smiley-027:

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[intocarss]

Does he drive a Torino? :headscratch:

Does sitting on a milk crate while it's being loaded onto a trailer constitute "driving it"??

[Flash68]

Does sitting on a milk crate while it's being loaded onto a trailer constitute "driving it"??

In the town of Orange.... yes.... :mock:

[carbuff]

We need more updates!!! :bigun2: :twak:

[intocarss]

In the town of Orange.... yes.... :mock:Carry on :G-Dub:

[Flash68]

Should see something soon. Jim had to work on the other car in the shop a bit too. :)

[Flash68]

Gotta say I was pretty excited to see this pics Jim sent me.

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[Flash68]

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[DBasher]

Niiiice!:thumbsup:

Is it all new or is the TA set up from one of the other places? Either way it looks slick! :cheers:

[68LS1]

Need a "Like" button :)

[preston]

What kind of front mount is the torque arm using ?

[Flash68]

Niiiice!:thumbsup:

Is it all new or is the TA set up from one of the other places? Either way it looks slick! :cheers:

This is an all new Sutton/Pettigrew TA.

Need a "Like" button :)

Hey Rog! :cheers:

What kind of front mount is the torque arm using ?

I believe it is the poly bushing that came from Cortex. I will verify with Jim next time I speak to him.

[GrabberGT]

This is an all new Sutton/Pettigrew TA.


I believe it is the poly bushing that came from Cortex. I will verify with Jim next time I speak to him.

Yes please. :cheers:

[WSSix]

Looks awesome. Is the plan to have it basically flat on the underside at ride height? You going to make a belly pan if so?

[Flash68]

Looks awesome. Is the plan to have it basically flat on the underside at ride height? You going to make a belly pan if so?

Thanks man. A general goal is just as much clearance as possible. The front frame and oil pan are basically even and the plan has always been to have a belly pan that at least protects the engine and all the dang oil lines going everywhere. That should still play. We'll know soon enough as that is coming up next.

[WSSix]

Awesome! I know it adds complexity, especially with maintenance, but there's just something about having a belly pan or rear diffuser that screams I'm serious about speed. I think it would be right at home on your and Preston's cars.

[Spiffav8]

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Bromeigo...that is some straight up SEXY right there! :faint:

[rustomatic]

I like the 1x2--I've been getting into that lately myself. So much seems over-tubed these days . . .

[DBasher]

Belly pan? I'll just drop this here....

[preston]

Yeah my car is a flat bottom front to rear with a diffuser.

I did have to create a cutout to account for droop of the 3rd member, and I also have a cutout for the bellhousing which drops about 1.5" below the "ground plane".

That makes it better than nothing but having those holes probably reduces the benefit quite a bit.

In my case the floor is the flat bottom, and then I just have dzused on panels front and rear. The panels are alumalite which doesn't make the best material for a splitter but it works great for these kinds of panels.

If you design the car right its actually pretty easy to do this, they key is getting the exhaust out in the rockers so you're not trying to encapsulate it.

If one was serious about tracking the car you would want to extend the flat floor out beyond the rockers anyway but that's just having fun at that point.

I don't know what good its ever done me except to encapsulate oil leaks ha ha.

[GregWeld]

Really looking good now Dave!


I'm going to have to build a new race car to keep up with the lap times you're going to lay down in your street car! LOL

[Flash68]

Awesome! I know it adds complexity, especially with maintenance, but there's just something about having a belly pan or rear diffuser that screams I'm serious about speed. I think it would be right at home on your and Preston's cars.

The belly pan (like a lot of cool fab) doesn't always get to be enjoyed due to being hidden once the car is assembed. You know it's actually more of a skid plate here I guess but a small one is a must here and has been planned since the engine was built and dyno'd back in 2004. :lol:

A diffuser is very striking and obviously functional if done right (really dig Alcala's on his Mustang) and that may be something added to Jim's punchlist before it leaves NC.

I like the 1x2--I've been getting into that lately myself. So much seems over-tubed these days . . .

Well we were planning on doing 2x4 and 4x4 tubing but then Chad called it a tank so I got sensitive and self-conscious and we cut that down to 1x2. :peepwall:



I don't know what good its ever done me except to encapsulate oil leaks ha ha.

Ha. Good point. I'll try to remember that.

Really looking good now Dave!


I'm going to have to build a new race car to keep up with the lap times you're going to lay down in your street car! LOL

Gwen, is that you? Surely Greg would not say such positive things in this thread. :headspin:

I'll be chasing Payton anyway.... so you should target him first. :trophy-1302:

[sixnina]

Gwen, is that you? Surely Greg would not say such positive things in this thread.

Ha Dave I was thinking the same exact thing till you said it.:knokwood: Any way nice progress and good to see you moving in the right Direction.
Shane

[Neil B]

I'm liking where this is going!

[GregWeld]

I'm liking where this is going!




So you like "nowhere, fast.... "


hahahahahahahahahaha


That must be Gwen posting.

[Vegas69]

That's not fair, Greg. This car has traveled many miles over the last ten years. Not under it's own power, but that's progress?:tv_happy:

[Flash68]

Ha Dave I was thinking the same exact thing till you said it.:knokwood: Any way nice progress and good to see you moving in the right Direction.
Shane

Hey Shane! Thanks Brother! How's your car coming along? :cheers:

I'm liking where this is going!

Appreciate it Neil -- I finally do too! :D

That's not fair, Greg.

But would that make it ... UNFAIR? :sieg:

[Ron in SoCal]

Skid plate? You planning on off roading?? :confused59:

:D

[Spiffav8]

Skid plate? You planning on off roading?? :confused59:

:D

He has to take short cuts to keep up.

[Flash68]

Skid plate? You planning on off roading?? :confused59:

:D

Sure. I would need to do that to keep up with you and Rob out there. :poke:

He has to take short cuts to keep up.

It certainly could help. I saw Cris G do that once but not sure it helped. :underchair:

[Spiffav8]

It certainly could help. I saw Cris G do that once but not sure it helped. :underchair:


With the right suspension setup and correct tire choice I'm sure you will do fine. Cris G isn't afraid to explore the outer edge of the envelope is he.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Md9v9WC/0/S/i-Md9v9WC-S.jpg

[DBasher]

What's up, Dave?
:popcorn2:

[waynieZ]

You've got some impressive engineering going in there! Nice.

[fleetus macmullitz]

What's up, Dave?
:popcorn2:

It's only been a couple months.

DG, aka Biff, likes to pace himself on the way to victory.

:P

[intocarss]

Is it done yet???:underchair:

[Flash68]

Hi. Stuff is happening. Stay tuned. Or not.

:)

[fleetus macmullitz]

This BadMonkeyFinger build just hit 370K page views, without any visible means of 'thread support'.

Now that's some :secret: sauce!


:P

[Flash68]

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[57hemicuda]

https://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/AMX/i-7sqpVvG/0/O/article-2271681-1747C9CB000005DC-953_634x286.jpg


This little piggy is on jackstands, and this little piggy went we we we, all the way home.

[fleetus macmullitz]

...proud Mary keep on burnin'.

[glassman]

...proud Mary keep on burnin'.


"Hi, I'm IKE, I'm the original BMF, fyi, so there"....

[Flash68]

Moving right along at a pace I couldn't be happier with. Not too fast. Not too Slow. :cheers:

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[GregWeld]

Amazing what can get done in 8 or 9 years.....



LOL

[57hemicuda]

I know they're not your floors, where's all the quilt work? and the seven layer salad? Must be on the wrong thread.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Amazing what can get done in 8 or 9 years.....

LOL

Flash has a life outside of posting on lat-g ya' know...

[Sieg]

Moving right along at a pace I couldn't be happier with. Not too fast. Not too Slow. :cheers:


Your plan is working.........most of your 'primary' competition will be using walkers by your first shake-down run.

[Flash68]

God I love this place. :lol:

[Che70velle]

God I love this place. :lol:

I second that emotion.
You've come to expect this with each of your posts, yes?
I must admit...every time I see activity in your thread, I smile because I know there will be humor upon reading. You could post pics of finished car next week, and these guys would still roast you about something.
The kind of stuff that makes this place the greatest performance car site!
Extremely nice work there, by the way!

[Flash68]

I second that emotion.
You've come to expect this with each of your posts, yes?
I must admit...every time I see activity in your thread, I smile because I know there will be humor upon reading. You could post pics of finished car next week, and these guys would still roast you about something.
The kind of stuff that makes this place the greatest performance car site!
Extremely nice work there, by the way!

Thanks Scott. And you definitely nailed it. :theresa:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Moving right along at a pace I couldn't be happier with. Not too fast. Not too Slow. :cheers:


...also the credo of successful funeral home owners.


:popcorn2:

[Chad-1stGen]

Looks good Dave. Is all of the interior sheet metal going to be steel or is any of it going to be aluminum?

[califconstruct]

Amazing what can get done in 8 or 9 years.....

:lmao:

LOL

Moving right along at a pace I couldn't be happier with. Not too fast. Not too Slow. :cheers:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5187_zpswle3ikwq.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5187_zpswle3ikwq.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5190_zpsasnndxxr.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5190_zpsasnndxxr.jpg.html)

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Damnn!.. looking good!. :popcorn2:


.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

:headspin: :guns:

I spy a threaded slider set up @ the front link mount?

[Flash68]

Looks good Dave. Is all of the interior sheet metal going to be steel or is any of it going to be aluminum?

It's steel. 20 gauge.

:headspin: :guns:

I spy a threaded slider set up @ the front link mount?

Definitely maybe!

[Roberts68]

I like the fact that when I look at the background some of the tools and shop fixtures in the background are likely older than some of the forum members, and most likely pre-date internet forums altogether. Specifically the toolbox, the two welders and a wooden stool.
They may be old, but they still serve their purpose well.

I respect that and it speaks volumes about the shop being established and having a sense of frugality. That's my $.02

Looks like full floater rear brakes, but that's probably been mentioned 100+ posts ago.

:gitrdun:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I just hope this car isn't finished on the same day as the Trump Wall.

#dontbreaktheinternet

:peepwall:

[DBasher]

Any updates?

[Flash68]

Just got our secret marinara sauce numbers from Sutton actually and final frame revisions are commencing. Should have the body back on frame in the near future. Really looking forward to seeing that. I am hoping to make a trip out in June/July.

[Neil B]

Awesome!

[DOOM]

Just got our secret marinara sauce numbers from Sutton actually and final frame revisions are commencing. Should have the body back on frame in the near future. Really looking forward to seeing that. I am hoping to make a trip out in June/July.

That Sutton secret Marinara is expensive!:G-Dub: :G-Dub: :G-Dub: :hello:

[GregWeld]

That Sutton secret Marinara is expensive!:G-Dub: :G-Dub: :G-Dub: :hello:




Nah --- doing things over three and four times -- THAT'S expensive!

[fleetus macmullitz]

That Sutton secret Marinara is expensive!:G-Dub: :G-Dub: :G-Dub: :hello:

Yep.

Flash keeps adding to his 'dream team'.

[GregWeld]

Ever heard the term ----- "it takes a village to raise an idiot....."



LOL



My bad! HA!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Ever heard the term ----- "it takes a village to raise an idiot....."



LOL



My bad! HA!


:lol:


Greg,

Great twist on what village idiot #Killary said... "It takes a village to raise a child."


:EmoteClueless:

[Flash68]

That Sutton secret Marinara is expensive!:G-Dub: :G-Dub: :G-Dub: :hello:

I am sure some think so, but as you probably know now Mario, he provides tons of value for his services that previously were not really presented in our little corner of the car world.

:thumbsup:

Nah --- doing things over three and four times -- THAT'S expensive!

Only 4?

But you are so right.

Ever heard the term ----- "it takes a village to raise an idiot....."



LOL



My bad! HA!

Now that is just hurtful Greg. :lol:

:gitrdun:

[Che70velle]

That Sutton secret Marinara is expensive!:G-Dub: :G-Dub: :G-Dub: :hello:

In the grand scheme of shock building, Ron's prices are actually very affordable. My shock builder from my circle track days, who is now Chase Elliott's crew chief for his Super Late Model cars, charged me much more money than Ron charged me for my sauced up RideTech shocks, which work VERY well by the way. Money well spent, indeed!

[WSSix]

:headspin: :guns:

I spy a threaded slider set up @ the front link mount?

Decoupled TA?

Glad to see progress on the car, Dave.

[intocarss]

BMF is going to be amazing :relax: :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Decoupled TA?

Glad to see progress on the car, Dave.

No decoupling here. At least not yet.

Thanks Trey.


BMF is going to be amazing :relax: :thumbsup:

I sure like to think so Jer.... someday. Thanks :)

[GregWeld]

:lol:


Greg,

Great twist on what village idiot #Killary said... "It takes a village to raise a child."


:EmoteClueless:



Yeah -- I like my version better!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Saw this and thought of this build...

:popcorn2:

[Flash68]

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[intocarss]

:hello: :relax: :thumbsup:

[preston]

For a (semi) max effort car, I'd prefer to see a wider spread on those LCA inner pivots.

[Flash68]

For a (semi) max effort car, I'd prefer to see a wider spread on those LCA inner pivots.

"semi" is probably giving me too much credit Preston.

They were originally wider as you probably realize, but Cortex cut the rear mount up 2-3 inches to gain header clearance there. We agreed on that at the time. It is what it is at this point. Can't take too many steps backward with my forward progress these days.

Onward!

[WSSix]

Nice update!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Nice update!

I think Oprah said it best...

"It's a triumph of the human spirit!"


:P

[Flash68]

FYI - these are mock up shocks

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[intocarss]

:G-Dub: :goggles: :ups:

[89 RS]

Nice updates, good to see Dave!

[byndbad914]

Been away quite awhile... great to see this progress! Work looks really solid as well finally so looks like you have found the right place to be. Very cool.

[GregWeld]

Been away quite awhile... great to see this progress! Work looks really solid as well finally so looks like you have found the right place to be. Very cool.



It's tough when a guy thinks he's a good, paying customer... and the shops keep kicking him to the curb. You suppose there's some "issues" going on??


LOL

[DBasher]

Hey GW, you still storing that 40 in Colorado? :popcorn2:

The project looks to be creating invoices, Dave, so that's something.
#whenitsdone

:thumbsup:

[Sieg]

The project looks to be creating invoices, Dave, so that's something.
#whenitsdone

:thumbsup:
As opposed to time slips? :underchair:

[Flash68]

Been away quite awhile... great to see this progress! Work looks really solid as well finally so looks like you have found the right place to be. Very cool.

Tim! How's it goin? Good to hear from you. Hope to see some updates from that Nova soon. :cheers:

Thanks for the words of encouragement.... as you can see, most of these other guys suck. :D

[Flash68]

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Since it's Father's Day Sunday, Flash. :thumbsup:

http://www.highdefforum.com/1391376-post9046.html

[S.White]

Flash68, what are your thoughts on the wedge bolts on the coilovers? I've only seen this once before on a non-stock car (Mike Dusold's Camaro) and there isn't much info out there. Honestly, I don't know much about stock car suspension technology and obviously, this isn't a circle track car. So, I'm assuming y'all are adapting this device to make something easier, or more durable, or package better.

I'm guessing it's an easier way to corner balance without adjusting the shock stroke/range (like would happen when adjusting with the coilover)? So, you basically just turn the jack screw whichever direction you need to go and the shock body rotates but the shaft stays fixed to the lower mount? Do you have to run thrust bearings on the coils?

[Ron Sutton]

Flash68, what are your thoughts on the wedge bolts on the coilovers? I've only seen this once before on a non-stock car (Mike Dusold's Camaro) and there isn't much info out there. Honestly, I don't know much about stock car suspension technology and obviously, this isn't a circle track car. So, I'm assuming y'all are adapting this device to make something easier, or more durable, or package better.

I'm guessing it's an easier way to corner balance without adjusting the shock stroke/range (like would happen when adjusting with the coilover)? So, you basically just turn the jack screw whichever direction you need to go and the shock body rotates but the shaft stays fixed to the lower mount? Do you have to run thrust bearings on the coils?


Howdy S White,

What you're seeing on these cars ... Dusold's, Dave's & many others ... are a product I sell in my Build Your Own Track Car" Catalog HERE (http://shop.ronsuttonracetechnology.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=312479). These Track-Star Coil/Over shock adjusters are on page 22.

You are on track with the "why." They allow us to adjust the car's ride height & do corner weight adjustments without affecting the spring adjustment ... so the amount of shaft showing is always the same (optimum). This is especially helpful when you have a certain travel in mind & it takes most of your shock travel to achieve it.

For example, we may have a 4" stroke shock & want 1" for extension (my minimum suggested) and 3" for compression. If this is the case, the shock needs to have 3" of shaft showing at ride height ... and without these Track-Star Coil/Over shock adjusters, we couldn't adjust ride height or corner weights without messing up our shock travel capabilities.

The threaded aluminum jack bolt has 8 threads per inch, so it's easy to fine tune ride height & corner weights. It comes 6" long, but in many cases we cut them down to around 3" & redrill & tap the 7/16" NF bolt hole in the one end. This 3" length gives us over 2" of shock adjustment, which is even more ride height adjustment (depends on motion ratio).

Some of my clients run lock nuts. Most don't. I've never had one turn & come out of adjustment in years of racing.

Yes, we typically run either delrin washer type "bearings" between the spring & spring cup ... or thin Torrington bearings. But we do this to allow the spring to compress with encountered twist-bind. The Jack bolt is not the reason, as the shock body doesn't rotate when we turn the jack screw. The upper shock mount (U-shaped double shear mount) is free to turn independently of the jack screw.

Any questions, just ask!

Ron Sutton

[S.White]

Thanks for the explanation, Ron! It all makes a lot more sense now. I really like that design and it seems like it'll allow for the damping to be very consistent.

[Flash68]

Since it's Father's Day Sunday, Flash. :thumbsup:

http://www.highdefforum.com/1391376-post9046.html

Ha, missed that! Awesome car. :cheers:

Flash68, what are your thoughts on the wedge bolts on the coilovers? I've only seen this once before on a non-stock car (Mike Dusold's Camaro) and there isn't much info out there. Honestly, I don't know much about stock car suspension technology and obviously, this isn't a circle track car. So, I'm assuming y'all are adapting this device to make something easier, or more durable, or package better.

I'm guessing it's an easier way to corner balance without adjusting the shock stroke/range (like would happen when adjusting with the coilover)? So, you basically just turn the jack screw whichever direction you need to go and the shock body rotates but the shaft stays fixed to the lower mount? Do you have to run thrust bearings on the coils?

Mr. White.... (Reservoir Dogs comes to mind there).... I've been fortunate to hook up with a great group of people on this project here.. with Payton's Camaro already paving the way for some of the things we are doing on mine, plus Jim's Nascar background and Ron's diverse racing background, I could not be happier with where things are going here.

I loved the simple adjustability of the jack bolts to manipulate ride height (if necessary) when going from track to street and back.

So how is your car coming? We need some updates from Terry... :rules:

[Flash68]

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[Chad-1stGen]

Very cool to see regular progress updates Dave!! Lots of cool tech going into this car now.

[S.White]

Ha, missed that! Awesome car. :cheers:

Mr. White.... (Reservoir Dogs comes to mind there).... I've been fortunate to hook up with a great group of people on this project here.. with Payton's Camaro already paving the way for some of the things we are doing on mine, plus Jim's Nascar background and Ron's diverse racing background, I could not be happier with where things are going here.

I loved the simple adjustability of the jack bolts to manipulate ride height (if necessary) when going from track to street and back.

So how is your car coming? We need some updates from Terry... :rules:

True that. I can definitely see a benefit there.

I personally don't see much street time in the future with my car as the streets in Houston require 4WD, at least 8" of ground clearance, and lately a snorkel... I bet it could make a highway run on TX-130, though. COTA to Lake Travis? 5th is 1:1 so the gear whine shouldn't be too bad...

My car is coming along. The guys at Vorshlag have been hard at work on it the past couple of weeks and their shop seems to be getting more and more work this season. They have recently been getting into the exhaust, trans tunnel, final welding, and starting on some interior panels. I'm sure Terry will post an update soon but I'll let him do that when he's got some time. I will say, there are some exciting things coming together currently and some very generous vendors supplying some high quality kit.

[Flash68]

Very cool to see regular progress updates Dave!! Lots of cool tech going into this car now.

Thanks Chadwick. I'm having fun... finally. :)

True that. I can definitely see a benefit there.

I personally don't see much street time in the future with my car as the streets in Houston require 4WD, at least 8" of ground clearance, and lately a snorkel... I bet it could make a highway run on TX-130, though. COTA to Lake Travis? 5th is 1:1 so the gear whine shouldn't be too bad...

My car is coming along. The guys at Vorshlag have been hard at work on it the past couple of weeks and their shop seems to be getting more and more work this season. They have recently been getting into the exhaust, trans tunnel, final welding, and starting on some interior panels. I'm sure Terry will post an update soon but I'll let him do that when he's got some time. I will say, there are some exciting things coming together currently and some very generous vendors supplying some high quality kit.

Right on. Good to hear. :thumbsup:

[Ron Sutton]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/EBAEF8C5-7769-4FEC-AE8C-DC7DD177BD9E_zpsfowk0qrk.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/EBAEF8C5-7769-4FEC-AE8C-DC7DD177BD9E_zpsfowk0qrk.jpg.html)

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I LOVE Jim Pettigrew's work. He's got some serious skills.


:cheers:

[Jr]

The pics are looking good.

[MX145]

When I click on the photo links all I see is Daves cat hanging from the furniture. i had to laugh when I realized it's a maint page. Ironic how photobucket chose a pic of a cat!

[Neil B]

Looking good! I'm loving these max effort builds.

[MX145]

Pics are back.. Your car is one I have to watch. The high level engineering and craftsmanship is outstanding. Thanks for sharing Dave!

[DBasher]

Dave I've got no clue what I'm looking at but it looks AWESOME! I'm not sure if I asked already (A.D.D. with a horrible short term memory) you've got all the running gear already, is it good to go? Or does it need a refresh?

:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Thanks guys.

Dan, the drivetrain was good to go.... a couple years ago. :lol:

13:1 437 sbc on E85
Tex Racing/G Force T101A trans
Ford/Roush 9" locker 3.64 gears

I'll have the motor looked at in NC since that's SB2.2 World HQ and it's been sitting awhile after run with E85 on the dyno.

mPI8hz4lnFc

[Beach Cruiser]

Looking Good Dave! I'm going to be down in Charlotte next week, perhaps I can hook up with Payton and go check it all out in person! Looking at the pics, I noticed the steering arms changed from a previous version? Reason?
I'll be back in Charlotte at the end of July for the Optima event, I'm going to try and make Ron's workshop, or at least meet him in person.

[Flash68]

Looking Good Dave! I'm going to be down in Charlotte next week, perhaps I can hook up with Payton and go check it all out in person! Looking at the pics, I noticed the steering arms changed from a previous version? Reason?
I'll be back in Charlotte at the end of July for the Optima event, I'm going to try and make Ron's workshop, or at least meet him in person.

Sorry Mills, I didn't see this post til now. My bad!

I was wanting to go to Ron's workshop and come out and see the car, but it's too close to #2's due date so no dice.

You can see the steering arms and rack changes here in these pics.

Starting with V3.0 of the X member :lol:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5246_zpszwsrv8nx.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5246_zpszwsrv8nx.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/619F49E1-9C13-40B2-B9A8-49736A0B0131_zpsfkbuo5pv.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/619F49E1-9C13-40B2-B9A8-49736A0B0131_zpsfkbuo5pv.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5249_zpseg7vuihx.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5249_zpseg7vuihx.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5251_zpsjqki29n6.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5251_zpsjqki29n6.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5253_zpsnznuypni.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/DSC_5253_zpsnznuypni.jpg.html)

[glassman]

Looks like progress on a frame for somebody's car. Yours?

[Ron Sutton]

Now THAT'S a Rack & Pinion!

It's Sweet! Literally.

Sorry, couldn't avoid the pun.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I've always enjoyed this thread, even now when it makes sense.


:D

[Flash68]

Looks like progress on a frame for somebody's car. Yours?

I don't recognize it.

Now THAT'S a Rack & Pinion!

It's Sweet! Literally.

Sorry, couldn't avoid the pun.

I was going to say something along those lines, but figured I'd let someone else come in and hit the game winner. LOL

I've always enjoyed this thread, even now when it makes sense.


:D

I'm not sure it does yet. :)

#2017

[fleetus macmullitz]

I've always enjoyed this thread, even now when it makes sense.


:D



I'm not sure it does yet. :)

#2017

I know...I was just trying to unify the party, uh...thread.


:P

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks guys.

Dan, the drivetrain was good to go.... a couple years ago. :lol:

13:1 437 sbc on E85
Tex Racing/G Force T101A trans
Ford/Roush 9" locker 3.64 gears

I'll have the motor looked at in NC since that's SB2.2 World HQ and it's been sitting awhile after run with E85 on the dyno.



Might wanna get this one...always good to have an extra SB2 in the shed. ;)

#halfSB2halfJET

QH4yh4TsP2w

[Flash68]

Body back on frame. She'll sit for awhile now while Jim moves over to the Mustang in the shop to finish it, and then will do some more work on Payton's 68 before coming back to mine later. I'm 2 weeks away from kid #2 so the timing is all good for me.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/C08FA9B2-FE7B-4332-A5D1-EB92EF91CEAB_zps5fpae6rq.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/C08FA9B2-FE7B-4332-A5D1-EB92EF91CEAB_zps5fpae6rq.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/44FCED67-DBED-46B0-A707-18016259F629_zpsyh3a7zuu.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/44FCED67-DBED-46B0-A707-18016259F629_zpsyh3a7zuu.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/834CD342-66F9-47F0-9304-6C49786A2BC5_zpsbzoa2nxn.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/834CD342-66F9-47F0-9304-6C49786A2BC5_zpsbzoa2nxn.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/7D344680-736F-4A6A-ACD3-B9E48419A2CB_zps10erxa4b.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/7D344680-736F-4A6A-ACD3-B9E48419A2CB_zps10erxa4b.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/8274A0EA-63A3-43A5-80B2-A5C35B4C36B9_zpsziduhwca.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/8274A0EA-63A3-43A5-80B2-A5C35B4C36B9_zpsziduhwca.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/95C7AF82-EE56-49D5-9C78-35827AF30849_zpsgjrsbgp7.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/95C7AF82-EE56-49D5-9C78-35827AF30849_zpsgjrsbgp7.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/7E807461-1522-4AB8-915E-76CD1F1FAE58_zpsjxbbhpqz.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/7E807461-1522-4AB8-915E-76CD1F1FAE58_zpsjxbbhpqz.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

Looking Good DG :thumbsup:

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/2010-2019-decade-calendar-23001082.jpg

[Greg from Aus]

Wow thats a big step forward, thats awesome.

[Vegas69]

Looking Good DG :thumbsup:

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/2010-2019-decade-calendar-23001082.jpg

:lol: Looking good buddy!

[fleetus macmullitz]

1pWftF3CAOk

[GregWeld]

Coulda just bought my Lotus -- run quicker -- whooped up on some o' dem big bad ass Corvettes..... and I think it would be what you've got tied up in storage payments on this thing and it's STILL not done....


Like Colin Chapman always said.... "adding more horsepower will make you faster in the straights -- but less weight will make you faster EVERYWHERE......"


https://www.flickr.com/photos/rontonkingranturismo/sets/72157671957477146

[Flash68]

Thanks, or something. :smiley_smack:

#2017

#2018

#whatever

Coulda just bought my Lotus -- run quicker -- whooped up on some o' dem big bad ass Corvettes..... and I think it would be what you've got tied up in storage payments on this thing and it's STILL not done....


Like Colin Chapman always said.... "adding more horsepower will make you faster in the straights -- but less weight will make you faster EVERYWHERE......"


https://www.flickr.com/photos/rontonkingranturismo/sets/72157671957477146

One problem. Sieg really likes the Lotus. Therefore it's blacklisted. #zoomzoom

:mock:

[Neil B]

The car looks awesome! Congrats on the growing family.

[Flash68]

The car looks awesome! Congrats on the growing family.

Thanks Neil. Lovin the Vette.

[DBasher]

The car looks more like a car on every update, that's a good thing. Now all that's left to do is everything else!

Congratulations on the kid deal, better you than me!

:cheers: :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Congrats on the new family addition, Dave. Glad to see the car looking like a car again, too.

[FETorino]

Looking Good DG :thumbsup:

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/2010-2019-decade-calendar-23001082.jpg

You forgot the second page of the calender Sieg.:popcorn2:

[Sieg]

You forgot the second page of the calender Sieg.:popcorn2:

It wasn't for a lack of effort brother. :unibrow:

[califconstruct]

.

Looking good Dave, Looking good!..

Congrats on the new addition to the family!..

Since you got rid of the rear seat, are you going to fab some sort of a click in system for the child race seats? :idea:



.

[Ron in SoCal]

Where's the plywood? :tiptoe:

[Flash68]

And the hurt continues. :lol:

Art, I figure he will be able to ride in the front seat by the time the car is ready. :tv_happy:

[Mikael A]

Wow what ever happened to just removing front bumper and change the fan:D

[fleetus macmullitz]

...'Jimmy' thought of this build thread.


:P


pcFSOnumgZA

[DBasher]

And the hurt continues. :lol:

Art, I figure he will be able to DRIVE by the time the car is ready. :tv_happy:

Fixed it for ya, buddy.
:thumbsup:

[Centerforce]

The fabrication work on this car is astounding! We really like the idea of putting the sway bar facing forward on the inside of the tub. You don't really see that often, and it seems like a neat idea.

[Flash68]

Wow what ever happened to just removing front bumper and change the fan:D

...'Jimmy' thought of this build thread.


:P




Fixed it for ya, buddy.
:thumbsup:

Camaro? What Camaro? :headspin:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/709AD21D-0EE4-47D7-9149-6BCB898C3B26_zpslp0xlusg.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/709AD21D-0EE4-47D7-9149-6BCB898C3B26_zpslp0xlusg.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/68C17CE4-8446-43A2-B29A-E3E8F45CCA40_zpsik4edrl3.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/68C17CE4-8446-43A2-B29A-E3E8F45CCA40_zpsik4edrl3.jpg.html)


The fabrication work on this car is astounding! We really like the idea of putting the sway bar facing forward on the inside of the tub. You don't really see that often, and it seems like a neat idea.

Hey you must not have gotten the memo. This thread isn't for serious discussion of any kind! :D

Seriously, thanks for the words. I am stoked to be working with the team of Pettigrew and Sutton... with some Payton King sauce sprinkled on occasionally.

:cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks for posting the important pics. :thumbsup:

Imho those will be some of your favorite pics someday...as time 'flashes' forward very quickly. :)

[Vegas69]

At least this guy can make some progress between the sheets. :lol: Kids look great buddy!

[fleetus macmullitz]

At least this guy can make some progress between the sheets. :lol:!

Thankfully it's not rocket science.


:bump:

[DBasher]

FOUND IT!
What's an epic fairytale like this doing on page 3?
Xoxo
:mock:

[Flash68]

FOUND IT!
What's an epic fairytale like this doing on page 3?
Xoxo
:mock:

I was hoping it fell off the radar further than that.

Thanks for that. :twak:

:lol:

[Tech@HurstDrivelines]

Beautiful car, the attention to detail is very apparent. I think the only thing I would change is the wheels, maybe a little more lip. Very nice car sir!

P.S.
If you ever consider swaping to a TKO500/600 or T-56 give us a call at Hurst Driveline Conversions.707-544-4761 ext:457

[DBasher]

Beautiful car, the attention to detail is very apparent. I think the only thing I would change is the wheels, maybe a little more lip. Very nice car sir!

Wheels? I've been following this for like 15 years and I don't remember any wheels mentioned....

I just wonder what color it's going to be.....:popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

Wheels? I've been following this for like 15 years and I don't remember any wheels mentioned....

I just wonder what color it's going to be.....:popcorn2:




Why would a car that lives on jack stands need wheels?

[Flash68]

Why would a car that lives on jack stands need wheels?

That's why I really like you Gregor... you always bring that missing logic to the discussion.

:confused18:

[89 RS]

It's been a little while since I've been on here posting...I'm going to get better about that this coming year. I see you're making some progress with the Camaro, good to see Dave. Also, congrats on the new addition to your family! Our daughter just turned a year old and combine that with our 9 yr old son, we are always busy. I've coached baseball and football this year, so get ready...haha. Enjoy the kids, they grow quick!

[Flash68]

Beautiful car, the attention to detail is very apparent.

Thanks!

Wheels? I've been following this for like 15 years and I don't remember any wheels mentioned....

I just wonder what color it's going to be.....:popcorn2:

To jog your memory.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/IMG_0101_zps64b80e79.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/IMG_0101_zps64b80e79.jpg.html)

and here is the color.... still.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/1996-Dodge-Viper-GTS-1429-10.jpg


It's been a little while since I've been on here posting...I'm going to get better about that this coming year. I see you're making some progress with the Camaro, good to see Dave. Also, congrats on the new addition to your family! Our daughter just turned a year old and combine that with our 9 yr old son, we are always busy. I've coached baseball and football this year, so get ready...haha. Enjoy the kids, they grow quick!

Hey Corey - thanks!

Yeah I hear ya on the sports and business.... my son just "graduated" from his first sports class/season... he started it before he was 2... which just boggles my mind. :headspin:

[Sieg]

Why would a car that lives on jack stands need wheels?

That's why I really like you Gregor... you always bring that missing logic to the discussion.

:confused18:

If you apply the old cliche 'All show no go' wheels make perfect sense. :welcome3:

[Flash68]

If you apply the old cliche 'All show no go' wheels make perfect sense. :welcome3:

Oh Siegy... I do like you as well, but just not for any logical reasons. :action-smiley-027:

[rixtrix1]

I LOVE Jim Pettigrew's work. He's got some serious skills.


:cheers:



I agree about Jim's work! Question about the Sweet PS Rack: By Everything I've read over the years, it appears the inner TRE's are a little too narrow for the track width. Is there something special in the FE geometry that eliminates bumpsteer" with the rack offset? Thanks!

[glassman]

Btw Dave, that is why my projection is/was called "dis-traction" , my kiddos are out of college, we had em at 24,26,27 so....time for cars lol (well not lol, cause I didn't)

[fleetus macmullitz]

ZS5OtoZux7Y

#TBT

:thumbsup:

[intocarss]

2017.... YEAR OF BMF!! :rules:

[intocarss]

Body back on frame. She'll sit for awhile now while Jim moves over to the Mustang in the shop to finish it, and then will do some more work on Payton's 68 before coming back to mine later. I'm 2 weeks away from kid #2 so the timing is all good for me.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/C08FA9B2-FE7B-4332-A5D1-EB92EF91CEAB_zps5fpae6rq.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/C08FA9B2-FE7B-4332-A5D1-EB92EF91CEAB_zps5fpae6rq.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/44FCED67-DBED-46B0-A707-18016259F629_zpsyh3a7zuu.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/44FCED67-DBED-46B0-A707-18016259F629_zpsyh3a7zuu.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/834CD342-66F9-47F0-9304-6C49786A2BC5_zpsbzoa2nxn.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/834CD342-66F9-47F0-9304-6C49786A2BC5_zpsbzoa2nxn.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/7D344680-736F-4A6A-ACD3-B9E48419A2CB_zps10erxa4b.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/7D344680-736F-4A6A-ACD3-B9E48419A2CB_zps10erxa4b.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/8274A0EA-63A3-43A5-80B2-A5C35B4C36B9_zpsziduhwca.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/8274A0EA-63A3-43A5-80B2-A5C35B4C36B9_zpsziduhwca.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/95C7AF82-EE56-49D5-9C78-35827AF30849_zpsgjrsbgp7.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/95C7AF82-EE56-49D5-9C78-35827AF30849_zpsgjrsbgp7.jpg.html)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BMF%20Camaro/7E807461-1522-4AB8-915E-76CD1F1FAE58_zpsjxbbhpqz.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/BMF%20Camaro/7E807461-1522-4AB8-915E-76CD1F1FAE58_zpsjxbbhpqz.jpg.html)BMFR

[will69camaro]

Whoa....

[Flash68]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/2E872A2E-EDBE-4B61-A991-22373C79F9A0_zpsyavefsrm.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/2E872A2E-EDBE-4B61-A991-22373C79F9A0_zpsyavefsrm.jpg.html)

[Mikael A]

x2 my friend

[GregWeld]

Where's the back seat for the kids?? It's a street car right? How you going to get 4 in there for the cars shows every weekend? WTF

[Flash68]

x2 my friend

:cheers:

Where's the back seat for the kids?? It's a street car right? How you going to get 4 in there for the cars shows every weekend? WTF

Streetable car, yes! This one is for Big G and I only! Little G is Gaetano by the way - Big G is my 2 year old. :D

Car shows?! Bob's Camaro isn't even wired yet! :gitrdun:

[GregWeld]

:cheers:



Streetable car, yes! This one is for Big G and I only! Little G is Gaetano by the way - Big G is my 2 year old. :D

Car shows?! Bob's Camaro isn't even wired yet! :gitrdun:



I was trying to hit every button in one sentence there...... LOL



Little G 2.0

[fleetus macmullitz]

Big G and Little G part deux?


:popcorn2:

https://s20.postimg.org/t8omsiv19/IMG_1391.jpg (https://postimage.org)uploading pictures (https://postimage.org/)

[DBasher]

Yawn...


At least throw a picture up of the old school mini van.
:thumbsup:

[glassman]

Yawn...


At least throw a picture up of the old school mini van.
:thumbsup:

yeah that and some 20's. rollin deep dav. oh and dont hit any walls (theres no knock on wood imogee) cause that'll cost you another 8 years down. Or is that your plan?

in the words of our favorite 21st century philosopher Rodney D, "tough crowd, tough crowd"....

#bluecamarosluvjackstands

[fleetus macmullitz]

Where's the back seat for the kids?? It's a street car right? How you going to get 4 in there for the cars shows every weekend? WTF

GW,

All those years you enjoyed great health you were rippin' people on here.

You get a little under the weather for a few months and you start playin' nice.

:sarcasm_smiley:

For your own well-being, it's about time you started dishin out yer own special brand of snark on here again!

:P

[Flash68]

Hopefully see some movement later this year. Just accumulating parts here and there in the meantime. Somehow we accumulated a station wagon during that process. :D

Payton's beast is next up in the hopper and I'm excited to see that come together. :thumbsup:

Bash... a thread is coming soon on the wagon. Just some subtle changes/upgrades on that one. :popcorn2:

[DBasher]

Bash... a thread is coming soon on the wagon. Just some subtle changes/upgrades on that one. :popcorn2:

Hopefully not as subtle as the first page of this thread....:D

On a scale of 1 to America, this build is right up there, I'm in for the long haul bud!

:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Flash,

Your builder seems very capable of whipping those old bones you gave him into shape.


https://s20.postimg.org/ntfg86mjh/IMG_1274.jpg (https://postimage.org)

[GregWeld]

I went to hell and back and this is still about in the same place..... LOL:bang: :bang:

[DOOM]

That thing looks more and more badazz every time I see it!:king:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I went to hell and back and this is still about in the same place..... LOL:bang: :bang:

Yeahbut at least you were flyin' high...

:P

https://s20.postimg.org/inimwthul/IMG_1986.jpg (https://postimage.org)imgupload (https://postimage.io/)

[fleetus macmullitz]

I just saw this pic on the world wide web internet system and for some reason thought of this thread...


https://s20.postimg.org/8b2sbu9lp/IMG_5747.jpg (https://postimage.org)




:P

[DBasher]

Are we encouraging Dave again?? I love this game! :lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

:P


https://s20.postimg.org/s7rcrk9wd/IMG_2152.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Flash68]

#2018

[FETorino]

#2028

:rolleyes:

[Flash68]

:rolleyes:

2028 I assume is the optimistic ETA of Project BeachedWhale.. sorry, cough, the Torino?

[Vegas69]

Who wants to bet the over/under with me on whether this car is drivable by the time Garrett graduates from High School?

[Flash68]

Who wants to bet the over/under with me on whether this car is drivable by the time Garrett graduates from High School?

Name the dollar amount. :bigun2:

[FETorino]

2028 I assume is the optimistic ETA of Project BeachedWhale.. sorry, cough, the Torino?

Nope

Realistic scrap date of the BMF experiment. :wacko:

[Flash68]

Nope

Realistic scrap date of the BMF experiment. :wacko:


As Payton has told me more than once.. there really isn't a whole lot left to get it "just running"... so, no, it will not be scrapped. It'll happen.

[fleetus macmullitz]

#2018

Saw the perfect BMF support vehicle.

Helper springs in back for the spare SB.2...jes find a SMS (stripes modification specialist) and it's good to go.

:popcorn2:


https://s20.postimg.org/gnw7xx925/IMG_8489.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/499fxlhjt/)

[Flash68]

^^ Now that's a nice wagon. :D

Moving on... we're gonna do a cleanup in aisle 5 around here... long overdue but now seems to be as good a time as any.

Will pick this thread back up when Payton's is off the front burner at Jim's and mine is back up to bat. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Moving on... we're gonna do a cleanup in aisle 5 around here... long overdue but now seems to be as good a time as any.



Yep...ya gotta cut to cure.


:lol:

[Flash68]

Yep...ya gotta cut to cure.


:lol:

Nailed it. :superhack:


:whenitsdone:

[Flash68]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Wd3fzJB/0/db8f06eb/S/i-Wd3fzJB-S.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/Misc/n-Pp9jSk/i-Wd3fzJB/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-bDKqJvx/0/3b109ebd/XL/IMG_9686-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-bDKqJvx/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HXsJvzP/0/634207dd/XL/IMG_8586-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HXsJvzP/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-RG3L6K5/0/93f5e18b/XL/IMG_8587-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-RG3L6K5/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-gkbZzmM/0/d6d3748a/XL/IMG_9191-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-gkbZzmM/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-4zkS8Ls/0/ae1b860d/XL/IMG_9690-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-4zkS8Ls/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HjJTCBW/0/3c56c4eb/XL/IMG_9692-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HjJTCBW/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-rnGRh2j/0/29d3866f/XL/IMG_9694-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-rnGRh2j/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-mWMjtBL/0/59cb9497/XL/IMG_9732-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-mWMjtBL/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-PWfpBBV/0/f777c8b9/L/IMG_9726-L.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-PWfpBBV/A)

[DWC]

Bad ass...first thing that comes to mind when looking at that beast. Keep it up.

Daniel

[DBasher]

So wicked.

#whenitsdone #makecamarosrunagain

[Blake Foster]

i recall WAY back in the day racing you up the Grape vine in that car...........
i was in my Dodge Dualy towing a car trailer !!!! that was a long time ago !!


car is looking good!!


:G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub:

:gitrdun:

[rustomatic]

Nice stance, bro. The spark plug wires seem both ambitious and auspicious at once.

Get this excessively moved foster-child pile of spare metal done in good weather, and I'll tow it back here myself (with your money, of course). Nobody should be in a hurry to get a Nomad moving . . .

[fleetus macmullitz]

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-bDKqJvx/0/3b109ebd/XL/IMG_9686-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-bDKqJvx/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HXsJvzP/0/634207dd/XL/IMG_8586-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HXsJvzP/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-RG3L6K5/0/93f5e18b/XL/IMG_8587-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-RG3L6K5/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-gkbZzmM/0/d6d3748a/XL/IMG_9191-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-gkbZzmM/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-4zkS8Ls/0/ae1b860d/XL/IMG_9690-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-4zkS8Ls/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HjJTCBW/0/3c56c4eb/XL/IMG_9692-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HjJTCBW/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-rnGRh2j/0/29d3866f/XL/IMG_9694-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-rnGRh2j/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-mWMjtBL/0/59cb9497/XL/IMG_9732-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-mWMjtBL/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-PWfpBBV/0/f777c8b9/L/IMG_9726-L.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-PWfpBBV/A)

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[Flash68]

i recall WAY back in the day racing you up the Grape vine in that car...........
i was in my Dodge Dualy towing a car trailer !!!! that was a long time ago !!


car is looking good!!


:G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub:

:gitrdun:

Man that was awhile ago eh? Good times.... miss those RTTC days.

Thanks Blake.

Nice stance, bro. The spark plug wires seem both ambitious and auspicious at once.

Get this excessively moved foster-child pile of spare metal done in good weather, and I'll tow it back here myself (with your money, of course). Nobody should be in a hurry to get a Nomad moving . . .

Because Nascar!

I may take you up on the tow offer one day.... :idea:

[eville]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Wd3fzJB/0/db8f06eb/S/i-Wd3fzJB-S.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/Misc/n-Pp9jSk/i-Wd3fzJB/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-bDKqJvx/0/3b109ebd/XL/IMG_9686-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-bDKqJvx/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HXsJvzP/0/634207dd/XL/IMG_8586-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HXsJvzP/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-RG3L6K5/0/93f5e18b/XL/IMG_8587-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-RG3L6K5/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-gkbZzmM/0/d6d3748a/XL/IMG_9191-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-gkbZzmM/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-4zkS8Ls/0/ae1b860d/XL/IMG_9690-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-4zkS8Ls/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HjJTCBW/0/3c56c4eb/XL/IMG_9692-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-HjJTCBW/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-rnGRh2j/0/29d3866f/XL/IMG_9694-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-rnGRh2j/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-mWMjtBL/0/59cb9497/XL/IMG_9732-XL.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-mWMjtBL/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMF/i-PWfpBBV/0/f777c8b9/L/IMG_9726-L.jpg (https://davidgordon.smugmug.com/BMF/i-PWfpBBV/A)


Nice to see you decided to make it a convertible too. The on the fly design changes are really tying things together.

[Flash68]

Nice to see you decided to make it a convertible too. The on the fly design changes are really tying things together.

Ha thanks. I wish it was moving fast enough to be forced to make some on the fly decisions/changes!

[Vegas69]

It took less time to plan and execute a moon landing. :lol:

[Flash68]

It took less time to plan and execute a moon landing. :lol:

I appreciate you speaking of the moon landing in the same sentence as my car. :headspin:

[Spiffav8]

Hell Yeah!! :Tomcat:

[FETorino]

But. You’ll still be able to save the paint. Correct ?

[DBasher]

I appreciate you speaking of the moon landing in the same sentence as my car. :headspin:

Same amount of people involved and it’s got to be nearing the cost, of course some will say it never happened. :headspin:

[Flash68]

But. You’ll still be able to save the paint. Correct ?

Some of it, sure. Operation Quilt is in full effect.

Same amount of people involved and it’s got to be nearing the cost, of course some will say it never happened. :headspin:

Good points.... I need some of that gov't money....

[89 RS]

I like the progress Dave, good stuff!

[sixnina]

Update!!!!!! Pot Favor

[DFRESH]

Hey Brother, congrats on the progress! Life throws lots of other important things in the way, but I for one am glad you will see this one through. Chad Ryker, and a lot of other guys I know have been stuck in mid-project stage, but to their credit, they saw it through---look at Chad now---super stud. I think you will wind up the same way!

D

[Vegas69]

Look who the cat drug in! I don't know about this POS, but if you want a good laugh, go back and read through some of the old posts in this thread.

P.S. This build thread started 10 years ago. I say go for the record at this point. HA HA HA :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

Read the first few pages since Greg Weld posted in it a lot...

#priceless

https://i.postimg.cc/c4qCG9Sz/0-E9-A5259-F051-4411-9-D97-6-B35-EF6-F5796.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)