1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2

[Flash68]

Well I am glad to be back in the sea of Camaros. After being forced to sell my previous 68 earlier this year, I was able to get back into a position to get another one, albeit much more tame! But I like it that way this time.

I learned a lot from the past build about myself, shops, estimates, priorities, etc... and I think that's a great thing to have gone through now in hindsight. Have a few minor things I want to add or change to this car but otherwise will get to know it as is and go from there.

Well, enough talking.. here are the details and pics from today's maiden voyage. Bought the car in Modesto and drove it about 60 miles back to my new storage unit/shop in Dublin.

Body
4" fiberglass cowl hood
Viper Blue pearl paint
Full roll cage
Monte Carlo bar
Adjustable firewall and master cylinder braces
welded subframe connectors (DSE?)

Front Suspension
ATS Chicane kit with tall spindles
Bilstein coilovers
Global West A-arms
Del-a-lum bushings
Close ratio steering box
Sway bar
Wilwood Superlites 12" rotor/ 6 piston caliper

Rear Suspension
12 bolt Posi, 3.55 gears
DSE mini tubs
DSE drop leafs
Hotchkis hangers and bushings
Competition Engineering Slide-A-Links
Lowering blocks

Interior
Recaro seats
5 point harnesses
Covan carbon fiber gauge pod
Painless wiring harness

Drivetrain
377 sbc - 469 rwhp @ 6500rpm
11:1 Venolia pistons
Brodix Track 1 aluminum heads
Solid Roller cam
264/270 duration @ .050
.659/.634 lift @ .050
Rev Kit
Super Victor Intake
Demon 750
MSD ignition/coil/distributor
Muncie close ratio M-21
Centerforce clutch
Aluminum flywheel
Lakewood scattershield
15 gallon fuel cell
Holley fuel pump
Trunk battery relocation

Exhaust
Hooker Super Comp headers 1-3/4"
Dr Gas X-pipe
Flowmaster Super 40 mufflers
3" pipe with turn downs

Wheels/Tires
ZR-1 wheels satin black
17x8.5 front, 17x11 rear
235/40/17 front, 315/35/17 rear

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[bulldog19]

Nice pick up!! Sounds healthy. I like the black wheels against the blue. Glad to hear you're back in the game!!

[Spiffav8]

Good to see you back at it. Looks to be a ton of fun!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Mikael A]

Nice I like it......so what are you going to change?

[ProdigyCustoms]

I have had a couple of 377s with that exact cam. With that aluminum flywheel, that cam, Revs like crazy I am sure. Lots of fun to drive.

Looks like a little this and that and your ready to rock!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Great looking streetfighter Dave. :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

I'm diggin it. I'm with Frank, a few tweeks and it's yours. I'd start with taking off the front bumper and new wheels. :unibrow: If you want to bring it for SEMA, I'm sure we can stuff 4 Camaros in garages around here. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

That's awesome Dave. Congrats!:cheers:
Looks like a really nice car and sounds good too!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Looks good!

Funny about the "learning" curve of a pro build.... and not bashing the pros here at all.... 'cause it's usually the customer driving the cost up. But the old "if you have to ask - you can't afford it" comes to mind when building HIGH LEVEL cars. These things tend to get out of control real easy.

This looks like a good car to just go out and have a blast with... and that, to me, is the best kind of car. :woot:

[Ron in SoCal]

^ yeah, what he said! And you don't have to change your screen name...:yes:

[awr68]

Very cool! It's amazing what you can pick up these days for $16k!! (yeah right!) I'm glad you were able to get it....I've always liked that car!! :thumbsup:


I'm thinking loose the front bumper...get some fuel and raise some hell!! :woot: Oh, and head to Oregon so I can have a ride!! :yes: :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Nice pickup and congrats on getting back into the game :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I'm diggin it. I'm with Frank, a few tweeks and it's yours. I'd start with taking off the front bumper and new wheels. :unibrow: If you want to bring it for SEMA, I'm sure we can stuff 4 Camaros in garages around here. :thumbsup:

I'd leave the wheels and paint the stripes black.... for a more "coordinated" look and a bit "race car sinister"...

Opps..... here we go.... $$$$$$ :rofl: :rofl:

[awr68]

I'd leave the wheels and paint the stripes black.... for a more "coordinated" look and a bit "race car sinister"...

Opps..... here we go.... $$$$$$ :rofl: :rofl:

While we are at it....swap out the hood for a 2" cowl. Yep, this is how it all starts!! Aren't we great friends!! :lol:

[Flash68]

Nice pick up!! Sounds healthy. I like the black wheels against the blue. Glad to hear you're back in the game!!

Thank you. It's good to be back. :)

Good to see you back at it. Looks to be a ton of fun!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thank you Curtis.

Nice I like it......so what are you going to change?

Thanks Mikael. For starters, I planned on removing the front bumper and the Slide A Links, rolling the fenders, adding a bigger fan (dinky one in there now), and maybe changing the mufflers and raising the exhaust a little bit for added clearance. I just want to drive this one vs having it at various shops for 3 years. :)

I have had a couple of 377s with that exact cam. With that aluminum flywheel, that cam, Revs like crazy I am sure. Lots of fun to drive.

Looks like a little this and that and your ready to rock!

Thanks Frank. Yeah it does rev quite nicely altho I haven't really gotten into that hard yet. The shop that dyno'd it shut it down at 6500 and the curve was still heading up, so with that cam I am guessing it peaks close to 6800-7000? Was that your experience?

Great looking streetfighter Dave. :thumbsup:

That you Big Stein! :D

I'm diggin it. I'm with Frank, a few tweeks and it's yours. I'd start with taking off the front bumper and new wheels. :unibrow: If you want to bring it for SEMA, I'm sure we can stuff 4 Camaros in garages around here. :thumbsup:

Yep, def the bumper will come off. And while I wouldn't have put those wheels on there had I built this car myself, I don't hate them and they work well with the car I think for now. So they aren't as high a priority as a bunch of other stuff I wanna do.

4 Camaros for SEMA.... damn that is tempting... let's see how this thing is doing in a month - that would be a helluva trip for sure. And who doesn't love screaming down I-5 doing 70mph @ 3300 rpm. :D

[Flash68]

That's awesome Dave. Congrats!:cheers:
Looks like a really nice car and sounds good too!:thumbsup:

Thanks Tone!

Looks good!

Funny about the "learning" curve of a pro build.... and not bashing the pros here at all.... 'cause it's usually the customer driving the cost up. But the old "if you have to ask - you can't afford it" comes to mind when building HIGH LEVEL cars. These things tend to get out of control real easy.

This looks like a good car to just go out and have a blast with... and that, to me, is the best kind of car. :woot:

Thanks Greggers. Oh I agree - I started with a 35-40k budget on the last one and it took off from there, 95% due to me adding things and upgrading. It's a given. I don't blame the cost on the last project on anyone but me. Once I got the car out of the first nightmare shop and took it to Gearhead, I was taken very good care of. I have nothing but great things to say about that shop I want that to be known. I just didnt get to enjoy that car enough and my life changed in those 3 long years.

But you are right on - a nice car that isn't too fancy or perfect paint/body so I can go out and have fun with it. Just what I want and need right now.

^ yeah, what he said! And you don't have to change your screen name...:yes:

YES! I was in love with a 67 I saw for sale but just couldn't pull the trigger because of my forum screen names... Kidding of course. :D

Very cool! It's amazing what you can pick up these days for $16k!! (yeah right!) I'm glad you were able to get it....I've always liked that car!! :thumbsup:

I'm thinking loose the front bumper...get some fuel and raise some hell!! :woot: Oh, and head to Oregon so I can have a ride!! :yes: :thumbsup:

Yes it is certainly a buyer's market these days. Not quite $16k tho. :lol:

I am coming to see my relatives again in Portland in the spring I believe - we'll see if this car will join me. :)

Nice pickup and congrats on getting back into the game :thumbsup:

Thanks Ryan.

[Flash68]

I'd leave the wheels and paint the stripes black.... for a more "coordinated" look and a bit "race car sinister"...

Opps..... here we go.... $$$$$$ :rofl: :rofl:

While we are at it....swap out the hood for a 2" cowl. Yep, this is how it all starts!! Aren't we great friends!! :lol:

You guys... I am trying to hold off on getting crazy here and you are not helping!! :willy:

[torino420]

Looks nice!

maybe replace the flowmasters *wink* *wink*

Can't wait to see it in person.

[Van B]

Is that the car that was on this or PT.com for sale a year or so ago? I like it...

[camcojb]

that's great Dave, glad to see things have improved. :thumbsup:

Jody

[Vegas69]

Maybe a OD conversion is first. You won't be doing 70 with King kiss ass Renner. Even though I think he still has a 3 speed? :lol:

[Flash68]

Looks nice!

maybe replace the flowmasters *wink* *wink*

Can't wait to see it in person.

Thank you, and I think you're right on the mufflers. ;)

'Jersey weighs in on your big decision...

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That link didn't work for me.... I got some weird redirected site?:question:

Is that the car that was on this or PT.com for sale a year or so ago? I like it...

Thanks, and yep it was. I was actually getting pretty close to buying a 67 in Texas when I found an old expired craigslist for this car about 2-3 months ago and went and contacted him thru the forum.

that's great Dave, glad to see things have improved. :thumbsup:

Jody

Thanks Jody. Hope your biz is going the right direction as well.

I need to email you about that Mark VIII fan...

[Flash68]

Maybe a OD conversion is first. You won't be doing 70 with King kiss ass Renner. Even though I think he still has a 3 speed? :lol:

Oh yeah. That is definitely the first major thing to address IMO. And like I was talking to you before - possibly put a hydraulic roller cam in place of the big nasty solid roller.... some improved low speed torque and drivability would be kinda nice. But.... maybe after awhile an LS/T56 swap could be in my future.... :_paranoid

Renner and his pro street, I mean, pro touring 69 with 24's? Does he use the line lock when he takes off for his auto-x runs? :D

[Flash68]

A couple more pics of caging, trunk/fuel cell, and suspension.

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[ProdigyCustoms]

Thanks Frank. Yeah it does rev quite nicely altho I haven't really gotten into that hard yet. The shop that dyno'd it shut it down at 6500 and the curve was still heading up, so with that cam I am guessing it peaks close to 6800-7000? Was that your experience?


Easy. In my street racer I have a 271 / 279 @ .050 in my 6" rod 404CI and I always shift it at 6800 on and it goes out the back door at 125MPH at 6400 RPMs on motor passes and it goes out the back door at 7400 on nitrous passes and it never lays down.

You have a much better stroke / bore ratio for RPMs and I ASSUME it is a 6" rod motor which would make the rod ratio killer to. I would bet 6800 to 7000 is a good shift point for you.

[Flash68]

Easy. In my street racer I have a 271 / 279 @ .050 in my 6" rod 404CI and I always shift it at 6800 on and it goes out the back door at 125MPH at 6400 RPMs on motor passes and it goes out the back door at 7400 on nitrous passes and it never lays down.

You have a much better stroke / bore ratio for RPMs and I ASSUME it is a 6" rod motor which would make the rod ratio killer to. I would bet 6800 to 7000 is a good shift point for you.

Yeah thats screamin. Im not sure yet what the rod length is.. I got 3 big envelopes of receipts and paperwork I still need to go through that came with the car.

But yesterday I just wanted to get the car home safely. :D I'll rev that sucker up here soon and see how it goes. It does have a high rev kit on it I believe. We'll know soon enough. :lol:

[6D9]

Congrats Dave!!! Im so stoked you got it. Where gonna have to get together soon for sure. Still gonna try and hit the strip with us on Oct 16th?? I hope so! Sucker should flat rip!

I totally agree about the cam......thats a big ol sucker for a nice street car. Something in the 240 ish at .050 would be alot more street friendly and still run super hard.

[Flash68]

Congrats Dave!!! Im so stoked you got it. Where gonna have to get together soon for sure. Still gonna try and hit the strip with us on Oct 16th?? I hope so! Sucker should flat rip!

I totally agree about the cam......thats a big ol sucker for a nice street car. Something in the 240 ish at .050 would be alot more street friendly and still run super hard.

Thank you Ron. Yes definitely.. been wanting to check out your car too. Will have to see on the drag day on the 16th... would like to come.

Yeah I think the cam is matched well for the motor but not so much for street driving and cruising. The cam is Vertigo was around 240/250 @ .050 and it was pretty easy to cruise I thought.

[6D9]

Cool keep me posted!

[Tom.A]

Congrats Flash :thumbsup: That did not take long at all. I remember seeing the car posted before and I liked it. Keep us posted

[Flash68]

Congrats Flash :thumbsup: That did not take long at all. I remember seeing the car posted before and I liked it. Keep us posted

Thank you Tom! Yeah it seemed a while, but it wasn't bad. I guess it seemed like forever just cuz I never really got to enjoy the first one and put a lot of miles on it.

This one will get the miles. :cheers:

[Matt@BOS]

Renner and his pro street, I mean, pro touring 69 with 24's? Does he use the line lock when he takes off for his auto-x runs? :D

No, I think he just took off the right rear drum brake which gives him the same effect.

BTW, I really like the car and its "all business" look. I don't know how many owners it has had but I remember driving behind it for a while on my way back from the Pomona swap meet several years ago. It definitely has a presence on the road.

Matt

[Flash68]

No, I think he just took off the right rear drum brake which gives him the same effect.

BTW, I really like the car and its "all business" look. I don't know how many owners it has had but I remember driving behind it for a while on my way back from the Pomona swap meet several years ago. It definitely has a presence on the road.

Matt

Ahhh good ole Renner. :captain:

Thanks Matt. I know of 3 owners (I got one big ass folder/binder of receipts and paperwork for each one, which is nice).

So what did this thing look like when you saw it down there? I thought it's been a local Norcal for quite awhile but maybe not...

[skatinjay27]

congrats dave glad to see ya got a car you can enjoy!!!!
looks sweet but I think it needs some 69 tail lights!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol:
well at least a streetfighter spoiler .:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

congrats dave glad to see ya got a car you can enjoy!!!!
looks sweet but I think it needs some 69 tail lights!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol:
well at least a streetfighter spoiler .:thumbsup:

Thanks AJ! yeah yeah it could probably use a lot of things eh. :willy: :lol:

I do have the streetfighter spoiler on my wish list... good call... but I really am determined to keep this thing as cheap as possible. Only looking for used parts if I can find them for now. I learned a lot from that damn Vertigo car. :D

[awr68]

The only thing it needs is me behind the wheel! :unibrow:

[6D9]

How about a idle video.....:unibrow:

[waynieZ]

The car looks great. Good luck with it.

[Flash68]

The only thing it needs is me behind the wheel! :unibrow:

Easy there killer... you have your own sweet money ride coming home soon :unibrow: :D

How about a idle video.....:unibrow:

That's a good call. I'll get on it!

The car looks great. Good luck with it.

Thankya Wayne.

[Matt@BOS]

So what did this thing look like when you saw it down there? I thought it's been a local Norcal for quite awhile but maybe not...

Can't remember the details too much, as it was a few years ago, but it looked about the same I think. The wheels might not have been blacked out back then. For some reason I think it used to have a set or red hash mark stripes over the side of the fender too, but I could be wrong. Either way, it looked pretty nasty driving down the road.

I'm glad it went to a good home.

Matt

[skatinjay27]

Can't remember the details too much, as it was a few years ago, but it looked about the same I think. The wheels might not have been blacked out back then. For some reason I think it used to have a set or red hash mark stripes over the side of the fender too, but I could be wrong. Either way, it looked pretty nasty driving down the road.

I'm glad it went to a good home.

MattIm pretty sure i recall seeing pics of that car with the red GS stripes on the fender

[Flash68]

Can't remember the details too much, as it was a few years ago, but it looked about the same I think. The wheels might not have been blacked out back then. For some reason I think it used to have a set or red hash mark stripes over the side of the fender too, but I could be wrong. Either way, it looked pretty nasty driving down the road.

I'm glad it went to a good home.

Matt

I know the wheels used to be gray like on the ZR1 so thats def possible. Thanks man.. I am glad it went to me too. :)

I was pretty happy about the value I got on this, but I really got excited when I tallied up the invoices the previous owner spent just in 2008 at one shop doing most of the suspension, wiring, and roll cage/bracing work.... just a touch under $30k and probably 2/3 of that was labor! :wow:

Im pretty sure i recall seeing pics of that car with the red GS stripes on the fender

Funny, I was calling this thing the "Grand Sport Camaro" to a couple others when I was considering it.

[DFRESH]

Man, you know what would really help that car---some 20's all the way around--full polished. Gaps look good from the pics-----PASS.

Doug

[tones2SS]

Man, you know what would really help that car---some 20's all the way around--full polished. Gaps look good from the pics-----PASS.

Doug

lol:rofl: :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Man, you know what would really help that car---some 20's all the way around--full polished. Gaps look good from the pics-----PASS.

Doug

20s? Hell no. Way too small. I have Rushforth designing me some badass 30s. Yes, you read that right.

These gaps get a pass? I evidently have not showed a good pic of the 3" gap in the sweet fiberglass hood. :D

[DFRESH]

20s? Hell no. Way too small. I have Rushforth designing me some badass 30s. Yes, you read that right.

These gaps get a pass? I evidently have not showed a good pic of the 3" gap in the sweet fiberglass hood. :D

No worries---Go to Ironworks.com and click on the "Panel Gap Spray". You have to keep reapplying, like Rogain, but it works. Try the Disc Brake Spray as well if you are suffering from drum brake reality. Be careful though, i oversprayed the "Big Arm" spray on my neck and now i can barely turn my head. I am starting to look like Tito Ortiz.

Doug

[Flash68]

No worries---Go to Ironworks.com and click on the "Panel Gap Spray". You have to keep reapplying, like Rogain, but it works. Try the Disc Brake Spray as well if you are suffering from drum brake reality. Be careful though, i oversprayed the "Big Arm" spray on my neck and now i can barely turn my head. I am starting to look like Tito Ortiz.

Doug

If you keep pimping this gap product Doug I think Scott is gonna make you pay for some sponsorship. :D

Ok, got a couple used parts that will be installed ASAP.

I anticipate these Spintech Pro Street mufflers to be quite loud :unibrow:
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nice clean 2-speed Mark VIII fan off CL for $55.
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[tones2SS]

Ok, got a couple used parts that will be installed ASAP.

I anticipate these Spintech Pro Street mufflers to be quite loud :unibrow:
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HA HA!!:lol: Very nice! We will need a video after the install of the Spintech's for sure Dave.:thumbsup:
Have fun!:cheers:

[torino420]

HA HA!!:lol: Very nice! We will need a video after the install of the Spintech's for sure Dave.:thumbsup:
Have fun!:cheers:

Indeed! You can barely call those mufflers! Baffles maybe? :D
Should sound sick regardless.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Those sure are some manly components you're adding, GordonSport. :unibrow:

[Vegas69]

You're out of your mind putting those spintechs on that bruiser. You think you hate 70 on the freeway now. :D

[6D9]

I ran those on my v8 240z. Very rowdy!

[skatinjay27]

thats a lovely choice on mufflers dave;)

[Flash68]

HA HA!!:lol: Very nice! We will need a video after the install of the Spintech's for sure Dave.:thumbsup:
Have fun!:cheers:

Absolutely. Can't wait to get them. Should arrive in about a week or so.

I did a little start up and light throttle blip video today. Coming up here in a bit. Not very good camera work tho. :lol:

Indeed! You can barely call those mufflers! Baffles maybe? :D
Should sound sick regardless.

Yeah they are bulging straight pipes pretty much! :D

Those sure are some manly components you're adding, GordonSport. :unibrow:

The Grand Sport Viper GTS Camaro lives on! ;)

You're out of your mind putting those spintechs on that bruiser. You think you hate 70 on the freeway now. :D

I know but ever since my 20s and all the Rock and Metal concerts up close, I can't really hear much anyway. And I actually love 70 on the freeway. I did 65 miles of it today. :woot:

thats a lovely choice on mufflers dave;)

Why thankyouverymuch good sir. :cheers:

[Flash68]

I ran those on my v8 240z. Very rowdy!

Ron, that's awesome. I love those old V8 Z swaps. I know a badass one here in Walnut Creek that is just wicked.

[Flash68]

go easy on my camera work. at least it's something! LOL

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[tones2SS]

Very nice brother!:cheers:

[awr68]

Very cool! How's that new fan working? Keeping the floor at temp? :lol:
FWIW, I've always liked those wheels on that car! They look great against the blue paint!

[6D9]

Nice!!!

[Flash68]

Very nice brother!:cheers:

Very cool! How's that new fan working? Keeping the floor at temp? :lol:
FWIW, I've always liked those wheels on that car! They look great against the blue paint!

Nice!!!

Thanks. Yeah I got the fan plugged into the cig lighter. Works hella good. :D

[Rybar]

Sweet runners :lol: Oh yeah and the car sounds good too :yes:

[Flash68]

Sweet runners :lol: Oh yeah and the car sounds good too :yes:

Thanks bro. I was actually surprised it took this long for that comment. :D

[awr68]

I noticed the shoes....but got distracted by the fan on the floor! :lol:

[EBMC]

Hey Dave,Just saw this thread. Good score!:thumbsup:

[Teetoe_Jones]

Nice car. Time for some carbon to go with the black wheels.

Tyler

[Flash68]

Hey Dave,Just saw this thread. Good score!:thumbsup:

Hey Steve, thanks buddy!

Nice car. Time for some carbon to go with the black wheels.

Tyler

Yo Tyler- I must admit I've been perusing the Anvil site... :_paranoid

[Nick.V70]

Awesome Dave....congrats:woot:

Can't wait to see it this weekend!!:thumbsup:

[Nick.V70]

I noticed the shoes....but got distracted by the fan on the floor! :lol:



Haha I just watched that vid!!:lol:

[Flash68]

Awesome Dave....congrats:woot:

Can't wait to see it this weekend!!:thumbsup:

Haha I just watched that vid!!:lol:

Thanks Nick.. I hope it's ready for Sunday.

Oh, and yes everyone around is jealous of my kicks! :lol:

[Nick.V70]

Thanks Nick.. I hope it's ready for Sunday.

Oh, and yes everyone around is jealous of my kicks! :lol:


It's not the shoe that counts....it's how hard you can get the pedal to the metal!!!! Can't see the shoes when you cruise by in the car:D .

[Nick.V70]

Bright and early soldier ......NO .....


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[6D9]

Whats up this weekend??

[Nick.V70]

I am going to help him put his mufflers on.

Think Jason from Tracy "torino420" might drive his car out also.

[torino420]

Count me in!

[Flash68]

:lol: Nick, did you steal my teddy?

Here is what I will be needing at 7am tmrw!! (coffee, not Jack n Coke, Nick!!)

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See ya'all tmrw!

[torino420]

mmm Jack N Coke....

[tones2SS]

Bright and early soldier ......NO .....


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HA HA!!!:rofl: :D

[Track Junky]

I dont know you but I have to say that is a sweet looking ride. I love the color and the rims look sweet!! The whole set up looks track ready, excellent score!!

[Flash68]

I dont know you but I have to say that is a sweet looking ride. I love the color and the rims look sweet!! The whole set up looks track ready, excellent score!!

Well thank you much, Gaetano! I really have been loving your car as well. Been following yours and others' track-related posts as I start considering venturing down that path. I feel I gotta try it at least since, as you said, this thing has most of the goodies already there.

[Flash68]

Had a great Saturday hanging with Nick and Jason at Nick's sweet shop in Livermore. We thoroughly checked out Nick's growing arsenal of badass parts he is collecting for this Chevelle... gonna be killer when done.

Got my car on the lift and checked out the carnage I recently inflicted on the bellhousing. No one can accuse me of not driving this car. :D

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3015.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3019.jpg


Next.... this

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/photo-5.jpg

+ this (Nick showing his welding skillz)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3011.jpg

= Spintech Pro Streets in place of old Flowmaster 2 chambers

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3018.jpg

Just kidding on the JD... that was just a token of appreciation for Nick's hospitality. The least I could do.

Nick's shop has a sweet frontage road and is tucked back away from the busier main roads in Livermore, so I got some sessions up and down the street. Once Nick sends me the vids I will post them up!

Thanks again to Nick and Jason.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Nice shop. :thumbsup:

Got a Spintech ringtone yet? :D

[GregWeld]

Wow!

Did you drink the Jack before curling the lip of that bellhousing back?

DUDE! How fast were you going over the speed bump in the 20 MPH school zone to do that? (they are supposed to be ANTI speed by the way -- the name speed bump does not mean to increase your speed) :rofl:

Did you do a before and after video?

[torino420]

LOL, yea that thing is low but sure looks and sounds sick! :thumbsup:

[6D9]

Nice!!! We need to all get together soon....I wanna play!

[tones2SS]

Sounds/looked like a good time. I'm dying to see Nick finish his Chevelle. No doubt will be bad ass. I bet your car sounds nice and mean now with those Spin Tech's!:unibrow: :yes:
How did you ruin your bell housing lip like that?:_paranoid

[Vegas69]

:unibrow: Some bolts in the bellhousing would've helped.

[Nick.V70]

WTF??? Can you guys see the pic and vid?

[GregWeld]

No ---

As a poster -- you suck! :rofl:

[Nick.V70]

No ---

As a poster -- you suck! :rofl:

:( Thanks....:willy:

[Nick.V70]

Awesome time hanging out and doing alittle car work, thanks for the bottle of JD:thumbsup:

So I was not able to send the vid over email so I put it up on youtube and here is a pic also.....


http://www.youtube.com/user/NorCalTruckNick#p/u/0/eSJGlNH-h1I


Can someone tell me WTH I am doing wrong with posting a youtube?

here is the link >> http://www.youtube.com/user/NorCalTruckNick#p/u/0/eSJGlNH-h1I

[fleetus macmullitz]

I saw it ..still do. :D

http://www.norcaltruck.com/01_misc_pic/misc/Dave%20&%20Jason%20cars/IMG_0153.JPG

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/IMG_0153.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Use this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSJGlNH-h1I&feature=player_profilepage

eSJGlNH-h1I&feature

[GregWeld]

Nick -- You still suck!
:rofl: :rofl:

It's okay - Skip has your back. :D

[Nick.V70]

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Nice job on the vids Nick.

Likin that nasty sbc. :thumbsup:

[Nick.V70]

Thanks...now that I know how to post them...haha:cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Nick/Dave - sounds awesome! Second vid really captures the car. Great work...

[Track Junky]

Awesome car, subtle but potent :thumbsup:

[6D9]

Very Rowdy!! I love it. Now bring her down to Sac raceway and let her eat!!!

[tones2SS]

Nice job on the vids Nick.

Likin that nasty sbc. :thumbsup:

^^What Skip said. Sounds nasty! I'm digging it.
Looks like a fun day!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[awr68]

Very cool car! Very happy for ya Bro!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Nice shop. :thumbsup:

Got a Spintech ringtone yet? :D

It is a killer shop - very clean too - and great location with perfect "testing" roads all around.

Spintech ringtone is a good idea Skip. I'm on it.

Wow!

Did you drink the Jack before curling the lip of that bellhousing back?

DUDE! How fast were you going over the speed bump in the 20 MPH school zone to do that? (they are supposed to be ANTI speed by the way -- the name speed bump does not mean to increase your speed) :rofl:

Did you do a before and after video?

I can neither confirm nor deny the JD/bellhousing connection. :D

I think I can pinpoint the big blow to an overpass near Livermore last Sunday after the car show there. It didn't feel good. LOL

I meant to do a before video, but it didn't get done. My bad, but we all know how Flowmasters sound anyway right?

LOL, yea that thing is low but sure looks and sounds sick! :thumbsup:

Thanks J, I guess now that is the tradeoff for hitting **** underneath the car all the time huh. :willy:

Nice!!! We need to all get together soon....I wanna play!

Come join us next time we gather. You ain't far!

Sounds/looked like a good time. I'm dying to see Nick finish his Chevelle. No doubt will be bad ass. I bet your car sounds nice and mean now with those Spin Tech's!:unibrow: :yes:
How did you ruin your bell housing lip like that?:_paranoid

Yeah Nick's car needs to get a move-on. Hear me Nick? :unibrow:

:unibrow: Some bolts in the bellhousing would've helped.

Ahh... Details, Shmetails. :lol:

[Flash68]

Nice job on the vids Nick.

Likin that nasty sbc. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the video assist Skip. LOL

Thanks...now that I know how to post them...haha:cheers:

Nick, I don't care what Skip PM'ed me about you being clueless... you done good bro. Thanks for the vids. :D

Nick/Dave - sounds awesome! Second vid really captures the car. Great work...

Thankya Ron. Yep I keep watching these vids myself. :lol: Until I go get the car tmrw and drive some more. :woot:

Awesome car, subtle but potent :thumbsup:

Not much subtle left in it now.. but I could use some more power I think :D

Very Rowdy!! I love it. Now bring her down to Sac raceway and let her eat!!!

If I can get my suspension and R-comps done soon (and that's it!) I may come join you for a few runs.

^^What Skip said. Sounds nasty! I'm digging it.
Looks like a fun day!:thumbsup: :cheers:

It was a fun day. Not many things can get me out of bed at 7am but this was surely one of them. :D

Very cool car! Very happy for ya Bro!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Tony. Appreciate it!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Nick, I don't care what Skip PM'ed me about you being clueless...

Nice Flash. :mad:

That's the last time I pass on my www.bosley.com (http://www.bosley.com) employee discount to you.

[6D9]

Sounds good bro! I hope to see ya on the 16th. next time you guys get together shoot me a PM...:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Nice Flash. :mad:

That's the last time I pass on my www.bosley.com (http://www.bosley.com) employee discount to you.

:lol: Can you do anything about my white hairs invading my beard? :lol:

Sounds good bro! I hope to see ya on the 16th. next time you guys get together shoot me a PM...:thumbsup:

The 16th might be a little too soon, but I'll see what I can do.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Not much subtle left in it now.. but I could use some more power I think :D

More horsepower? You're already goin sideways in it! :P

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/0102098797400.jpg

[Flash68]

More horsepower? You're already goin sideways in it! :P

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/0102098797400.jpg

Ha, great pic. :lol:

Actually, the sideways action is due more to the old tires I think. Once I get the R comps it should stick and hook pretty good with this peaky motor I think. :)

[Track Junky]

Let me know if your willing to sell a couple of those tires. I promised the PT forum a killer burn out video but I dont want to do it with my R888's.

[Vegas69]

:theresa: You don't need to respond to everybody's posts........ With popularity comes ignorance. Ask your bed buddy Doug. :rofl:

[Flash68]

Let me know if your willing to sell a couple of those tires. I promised the PT forum a killer burn out video but I dont want to do it with my R888's.

Hmm that might work out well. I do need to get some newer tires soon if I want to start testing the limits of this car, even on the street. A burnout meetup may be in order!

:theresa: You don't need to respond to everybody's posts........ With popularity comes ignorance. Ask your bed buddy Doug. :rofl:

Todd, you little focker. I think Doug has been scared off by the masses already and your mean thread. :lol:

[Track Junky]

Hmm...What size tires you running? I have two brand new Toyo R888's sitting in my garage.

[Flash68]

315/35/17

Was going to buy a set of Nitto NT01s to replace them. I ran them before on my 996 Turbo and liked them a lot for the price.

[Track Junky]

315's? those are for the big dogs, I haven't graduated to those yet, LOL. you got any 275/40 17's laying around? need them on the cheap though, I plan on setting them on fire, LOL.

[Flash68]

Luckily this car was minitubbed before I got it. I dont have any 275s but I would like to see your burnouts when you find them!

I may just burn the shiat of these tires soon in a final smoke show session. You just gave me a great idea. Thanks :D

[Track Junky]

Your not to far away from me, hopefully you can wait till I find some tires and we can get us both on video at the same time pulling some John Force burn outs. I know my buddy in Martinez would go for it to. Hell, we might have to have a Nor-Cal burnout party :_party:

[Flash68]

I like the sound of this.. let's rock it.

And then you can show me the line around Infineon or Thunderhill one of these days. I need to try that.

[Track Junky]

I like the sound of this.. let's rock it.

And then you can show me the line around Infineon or Thunderhill one of these days. I need to try that.

Sounds good, I recommend signing up with NASA HPDE(High Performance Driving Experience). They have 4 different levels(HPDE 1-4). The first level they hook you up with an instructor that will drive with you and show you the line on the track. The second level your on yor own practicing the line on the track with no passing. Level 3 is limited passing and 4 is like open track.

That is how I got started back in 2002-03. Great people and really good tome. Let me know when you want to go, I'll meet you up there.

[Flash68]

Sounds good, I recommend signing up with NASA HPDE(High Performance Driving Experience). They have 4 different levels(HPDE 1-4). The first level they hook you up with an instructor that will drive with you and show you the line on the track. The second level your on yor own practicing the line on the track with no passing. Level 3 is limited passing and 4 is like open track.

That is how I got started back in 2002-03. Great people and really good tome. Let me know when you want to go, I'll meet you up there.

Sounds like a plan G! I sent you an email as well.

[Nick.V70]

Thanks for the video assist Skip. LOL



Nick, I don't care what Skip PM'ed me about you being clueless... you done good bro. Thanks for the vids. :D



Nice...glad I didn't look like too much of a rookie:willy:


Your not to far away from me, hopefully you can wait till I find some tires and we can get us both on video at the same time pulling some John Force burn outs. I know my buddy in Martinez would go for it to. Hell, we might have to have a Nor-Cal burnout party :_party:

I am down for some big burn out!!!:thumbsup: Most of mine have been in trucks...been a LONG time for me in a car:_paranoid

[Track Junky]

Yeah, I noticed the dually burnout in front of your shop, LOL. I'm ready as soon as I get some thrasher tires.:cheers:

BTW, do you know Keith and Craig Mohler? Couple guys from Livermore I used to work with.

[Nick.V70]

Yeah, I noticed the dually burnout in front of your shop, LOL. I'm ready as soon as I get some thrasher tires.:cheers:

BTW, do you know Keith and Craig Mohler? Couple guys from Livermore I used to work with.

The dually...that's not me...weak !!! Try this...my old truck :unibrow: >>

heHHPszMRjw



I am not sure of those guys, what do they drive or work at here in town?

[Track Junky]

LMAO, HO:Y **** DUDE!!! That is the BADDEST John Force burnout I have ever seen!!!!:bow:

Hell, whose John Force, for now on it's NOR-CAL NICK BURNOUTS!!!!!!:cheers:

[Nick.V70]

:D .... trust me I can't wait to get my car rolling.


I will figure out another car day that we all can get together and have some fun over here. The road I am on is a loop that really no one drives down and on the weekends it's dead so we can have fun:unibrow:

[Track Junky]

:D .... trust me I can't wait to get my car rolling.


I will figure out another car day that we all can get together and have some fun over here. The road I am on is a loop that really no one drives down and on the weekends it's dead so we can have fun:unibrow:

I like the way you roll Nick, sounds like a plan. Shortest burnout buy's the beers:thumbsup:

[torino420]

:D .... trust me I can't wait to get my car rolling.


I will figure out another car day that we all can get together and have some fun over here. The road I am on is a loop that really no one drives down and on the weekends it's dead so we can have fun:unibrow:

Sounds like a plan! :drive:

[Flash68]

That was the wickedest burnout ever! Car or truck! :woot:

[skatinjay27]

holy shi* nick!!!!:thumbsup: :unibrow:

now serious question how do you get in a truck that big? it must have like a 4 step drop down.

[Vegas69]

That truck could use another 6-12 inches of lift....IMO:unibrow:

[Nick.V70]

I don't want to take away from Dave's thread but really it was some fun and I am open to doing it again and having a few more members come out. I started this thread >> Car meet in Livermore.....anyone? (http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?p=309702#post309702)

Dave, you make a list of what you need help with on your car and I will make a list on my car you can do and we will swap for some car work..:thumbsup:

:lateral:

[tones2SS]

Killer burn out Nick!!! That was sick indeed. What a nice truck.:thumbsup:

[89 RS]

Nice ride Dave, that thing sounds awesome.:unibrow: Like the viper blue paint with the black wheels.

[Flash68]

I don't want to take away from Dave's thread but really it was some fun and I am open to doing it again and having a few more members come out. I started this thread >> Car meet in Livermore.....anyone? (http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?p=309702#post309702)

Dave, you make a list of what you need help with on your car and I will make a list on my car you can do and we will swap for some car work..:thumbsup:

:lateral:

Sounds great - I'm in. Let me what date(s) work best for ya.

Nice ride Dave, that thing sounds awesome.:unibrow: Like the viper blue paint with the black wheels.

Thanks bro. Appreciate it.

[Josh69]

Jesus Mother Trucking Christ! That was the wickedest burnout ever. Car or truck! :woot:

You're not kidding! ROFL, that was F-ing awesome! Somebody owns stock in the tire company!

Sorry to hijack. :lateral:

[Flash68]

Well.. I was already planning on making the trip down to El Toro for RTTC in February, but after a few days in Vegas culminating in seeing the Optima shootout in Pahrump, I now have tunnel vision and am on a mission to get this car ready for the event. Hell, it's all I've thought about this whole week! :willy:

I plan on getting with a group of Bay Areans to make the trip down and am really looking forward to it. But for now, I am sourcing a few things to get ready, but am not going overboard. SEMA/Optima was bittersweet in that it's the premier event for our pro-touring niche, but it makes you want to spend all your money on more badass parts!

Here's what I am going to do in the next month or so and call it good:

rear Wilwood 12" brakes/4 piston
rear Varishocks
rear Hellwig sway bar
235/315 Nitto NT05 tires to meet 200 treadwear rule
Canton Road Race oil pan
2.5 lb fire extinguisher

And I just picked this barely used Be Cool radiator with dual Spal fans for a great price of craigslist today. Paid just over $500.. sells for $1100+

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/BeCool.jpg

I'm so stoked to do the RTTC... this bug really seems to be getting a lot more people lately. I'll be starting a Bay Area RTTC thread soon.

[mdprovee]

Sounds like a great plan...I need to look into a pan also.

[skatinjay27]

why such small fronts?
i checked the nitto site and thats a 24.4" tire thats really short for a muscle car... what about the 255s there .5 tall and .5 wider, can you run that width of a tire on the front of your car? with a 235/315 setup the car might push a bit since the size difference is so big.

[Flash68]

Sounds like a great plan...I need to look into a pan also.

yeah Mike, after "Trackday" on the PT forum basically grenaded his SBC after 1 track day, I decided this was a priority.

why such small fronts?
i checked the nitto site and thats a 24.4" tire thats really short for a muscle car... what about the 255s there .5 tall and .5 wider, can you run that width of a tire on the front of your car? with a 235/315 setup the car might push a bit since the size difference is so big.

Ya know, you're right on that. I never checked the height differences. With the front suspension mods, I am pretty sure the 255s should fit then. Nice call.

Hey, I need a crew chief.. interested? :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Ah........ deja vu all over again........


:lol:

[torino420]

Nice score on the radiator setup Dave.

As much as I love the current stance of the car, you could come up a little in the front to lessen the number of ant's you decapitate going down the road! Not to mention less chance of more oil pan/scattershield damage :)

[tones2SS]

Sounds awesome Dave. Good deal on the BE COOL radiator.
Good luck at RTTC. Have fun man!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

And I just picked this barely used Be Cool radiator with dual Spal fans for a great price of craigslist today. Paid just over $500.. sells for $1100+

Getting Craigslist to appoint you as one of their 'Special Masters' certainly has its perks it appears.

:unibrow:

[KlasSic68]

Glad to hear you got the bug again and on the road to getting this thing some actual track time! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Ah........ deja vu all over again........


:lol:

Shiit, Greg, am I already headed down that dark and lonely road again? :_paranoid

Nice score on the radiator setup Dave.

As much as I love the current stance of the car, you could come up a little in the front to lessen the number of ant's you decapitate going down the road! Not to mention less chance of more oil pan/scattershield damage :)

That's probably a very good idea, even if a half inch or inch... I would love to be able to get rid of the lowering blocks in the rear too. They must be either 1.5" or 2". Gotta find that compromise of drivability, performance, and stance.

Sounds awesome Dave. Good deal on the BE COOL radiator.
Good luck at RTTC. Have fun man!:thumbsup: :cheers:

Thanks. Even as ridiculously competitive as I am, I have very little expectation of doing well at RTTC. Just wanna get my feet wet! :cheers:

Getting Craigslist to appoint you as one of their 'Special Masters' certainly has its perks it appears.

:unibrow:

I'd say tracking a guy down for almost 6 weeks with near psychotic stalking texting, emailing, and calling for a screamin deal on a radiator qualifies. :D

Glad to hear you got the bug again and on the road to getting this thing some actual track time! :thumbsup:

Justin, what's up buddy! Glad you posted. For those who don't recognize, Justin here is who I bought the Camaro from and he had some great stuff done to it in the 3 years he owned it.

Looks like you found your C-10 pickup. Congrats. Email me some pics or start a thread! :thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

yes dave if there are 2 in block in the rear they are definitely compromising performance with that large of a block you have a good chance of getting axle wrap. with block is recommended to not exceed 1" for performance driving. what size tires are on the front now? if they are 235 40s then getting the new tires will raise the front almost .5

[Flash68]

yes dave if there are 2 in block in the rear they are definitely compromising performance with that large of a block you have a good chance of getting axle wrap. with block is recommended to not exceed 1" for performance driving. what size tires are on the front now? if they are 235 40s then getting the new tires will raise the front almost .5

Yep, I've heard that 1" max block size from others... hmmmm maybe we should swap these blocks out for 1" before RTTC.

Fronts are currently 7 year old Dunlops 235/40/17. :lol:

[Flash68]

All -- I am wide open for critique on my upgrade plans for RTTC, so if you have comments or objections, I welcome them.

[Ron in SoCal]

All -- I am wide open for critique on my upgrade plans for RTTC, so if you have comments or objections, I welcome them.

Now you're in trouble Dude...:lol:

[Vegas69]

My guess as to why it has 235's now is due to the low front ride height. I'd make both changes at the same time.

[Sandbagger]

So how do you like the 377 ? Im about ready to break the bank on one for me .
Nt01s will wear pretty quik ...

[Flash68]

Now you're in trouble Dude...:lol:

I was in trouble way before now. :lol:

My guess as to why it has 235's now is due to the low front ride height. I'd make both changes at the same time.

Sounds like a good plan from the Iceman. :D

So how do you like the 377 ? Im about ready to break the bank on one for me .
Nt01s will wear pretty quik ...

The 377 is a pretty fun motor so far. It's got such a monster cam that its not very torquey down low, and doesnt really start pulling really hard til about 5k. But it revs hard to 7k where I have the rev limiter set at now. I don't know the full history on the motor but I've been driving it pretty hard and it's doing well so far.

What is your intended purpose and car? No one seems to build these anymore -- it's all about maximizing cubes these days.

[fleetus macmullitz]

All -- I am wide open for critique on my upgrade plans for RTTC, so if you have comments or objections, I welcome them.


Even as ridiculously competitive as I am, I have very little expectation of doing well at RTTC.

Right, so it's clear what you need to do.

Plus, you're not getting any younger.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v61/aegis/69GMCA08-1969A-1.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)

[Sandbagger]

The car is a 86 Vette . i do alot of track days . Midwestern Road courses
Autobahn , Gingerman and Blackhawk.
Havent decided on a trans either .
My opinion is a 377 will live longer than a 406

[Flash68]

Right, so it's clear what you need to do.

Plus, you're not getting any younger.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v61/aegis/69GMCA08-1969A-1.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)

Sweet ad... too bad it's for an inferior model year. :D

The car is a 86 Vette . i do alot of track days . Midwestern Road courses
Autobahn , Gingerman and Blackhawk.
Havent decided on a trans either .
My opinion is a 377 will live longer than a 406

Sounds like a blast. It should live a lot longer if you use an aftermarket block! That's my main concern. I've already had my share of issues with previous 400 blocks.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Sweet ad... too bad it's for an inferior model year. :D



:lol:

I 'west my case.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/261kxle.jpg

[Sandbagger]

Sweet ad... too bad it's for an inferior model year. :D



Sounds like a blast. It should live a lot longer if you use an aftermarket block! That's my main concern. I've already had my share of issues with previous 400 blocks.

I was thinkin of a DART .If anyone has a opinion on the 377 vs 406 id like to hear it .

[Cris@JCG]

LS9!!!! LOL or how about we widen it up for you!!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0630.jpg


Just drive the hell out of it!!

All -- I am wide open for critique on my upgrade plans for RTTC, so if you have comments or objections, I welcome them.

[Flash68]

LS9!!!! LOL or how about we widen it up for you!!!

Just drive the hell out of it!!

LS9 and make it a fatty... well that's a helluva comment! :lol:

I will definitely not baby it you can be sure of that.

[tones2SS]

LS9 and make it a fatty... well that's a helluva comment! :lol:
I will definitely not baby it you can be sure of that.

^^:yes: :thumbsup:

[awr68]

..........paint it BMW Grey..........................

[Flash68]

..........paint it BMW Grey..........................

oh now that's cute! :willy: :D

[awr68]

oh now that's cute! :willy: :D

You can fire back! ........BMW Blue! :lol:

[96z28ss]

You could just paint it black and then you could start a Black Camaro Posse at RTTC.

[Flash68]

You could just paint it black and then you could start a Black Camaro Posse at RTTC.

Nah, that would be way too cool and easily secure a magazine feature. :_paranoid

[fleetus macmullitz]

I like the color.

I hope to see it in a video that's a few minutes long.

Maybe someday.



:P

[Nick.V70]

Dave, where can I find info on this event...? I don't see anything on this site

[Flash68]

I like the color.

I hope to see it in a video that's a few minutes long.

Maybe someday.



:P

I hope to get one of those GoPro gadgets by the time RTTC so that should git er dun. :thumbsup:

Dave, where can I find info on this event...? I don't see anything on this site

Not much here I don't think, but there is a sub-section on PT where all the updates come from. I am watching there for new updates:

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?105-Run-to-the-Coast-%28West-RTTHs%29

[DFRESH]

DG, going to be in the city on Friday the 26th at Pier 39---will bring pan and sway bar to help round out your ride.

DFRESH

[Flash68]

DG, going to be in the city on Friday the 26th at Pier 39---will bring pan and sway bar to help round out your ride.

DFRESH

Sweet. So you confirmed which swaybar you have and that it will work on mine? You were gonna check on the tabs or something that were modded? :question:

I might be able to hook us all up with free pizza at the pier that day... lemme work on that.

[lhkustoms]

Nah, that would be way too cool and easily secure a magazine feature. :_paranoid

nah only if it was a 69 but if you paint it black youll never get invited to optima unless you win your way in :D :unibrow:

[Flash68]

nah only if it was a 69 but if you paint it black youll never get invited to optima unless you win your way in :D :unibrow:

I guess guys will just have to be a little more creative next time with their 69 :unibrow:

[DFRESH]

Sweet. So you confirmed which swaybar you have and that it will work on mine? You were gonna check on the tabs or something that were modded? :question:

I might be able to hook us all up with free pizza at the pier that day... lemme work on that.

Yes sir--same one fits yours---we made custom brackets on the rearend of mine, so the brackets the sway bar came with are unused and ready to go on yours. I'll shoot you a price today on text.

DF

[fleetus macmullitz]

DG, going to be in the city on Friday the 26th at Pier 39---will bring pan and sway bar to help round out your ride.

DFRESH

Doug,

Free delivery...very nice. :thumbsup:

Much better than your normal deal where friends who've somehow gotten keys to your warehouse complex have to write down what they've taken and stick it in a jar on your parts counter.

[Flash68]

Yes sir--same one fits yours---we made custom brackets on the rearend of mine, so the brackets the sway bar came with are unused and ready to go on yours. I'll shoot you a price today on text.

DF

Excellente.... thank you Doctor. (Glad I'm not sick... LOL)

One last think... can you measure it and make sure it's the 3/4" diameter bar? That's the one Dave@Hellwig and Mark@SC&C recommended for me.

Thanks bro and see ya next week.

[Neil B]

God I love this car. There's just something about it. Flash, your videos have me missing the Bay Area. I used to live in SF and I worked out in San Ramon at Pac Bell. Do you do any business with Craig Hill at Top of the Hill Performance in Livermore?

[Flash68]

God I love this car. There's just something about it. Flash, your videos have me missing the Bay Area. I used to live in SF and I worked out in San Ramon at Pac Bell. Do you do any business with Craig Hill at Top of the Hill Performance in Livermore?

Thanks Neil. That's exactly what I thought about this car long before it was for sale and I was in the market.

I do that SF to SR commute about 3-4x per week. It ain't too bad.

I know of Top of the Hill, but never been there nor done any business with them.

[Flash68]

I found this on another forum and just ordered one. Was planning to get a GoPro anyway, so I jumped on it. If anyone else is interested, here is the deal:

http://evsmotors.com/?p=741

[awr68]

can I borrow some money.............

[Flash68]

can I borrow some money.............

Sure, but I doubt you'll like the interest rate I charge. :D

[awr68]

well - can I borrow your camera when you get it then....for a long time? :lol:

[Nick.V70]

I found this on another forum and just ordered one. Was planning to get a GoPro anyway, so I jumped on it. If anyone else is interested, here is the deal:

http://evsmotors.com/?p=741


You want to buy a GoPro?

[Flash68]

You want to buy a GoPro?

Just got mine yesterday!

[Flash68]

Rich Bermea -- of Road Touring Customs in Gilroy, CA -- have been working on "Phase 2" of my Camaro with the sole purpose of getting it race and road-trip ready for RTTC II in February. Rich is a great dude and knows and loves Camaros. He just posted his own 68 Camaro build thread yesterday - "Pro Vintage." Check it out.

So.. just a few days ago I was almost set on getting the Liberty upgraded TKO 600 to replace my M-21, but after continuing to uncover bad seals and gaskets causing endless leaks on this car and motor, we decided to pull the motor and just reseal everything pretty much everywhere. So, that decision killed the tranny budget for now.

The trans, clutch, motor and most major parts look to be in pretty good condition, and I have put 500 pretty hard (ok, very hard) miles on this car since I got it 4 months ago. It came with a fair amount of paperwork, but many things are still a mystery... some we hope to uncover very soon.

We got the motor pulled today and while I'm on vacation Rich will start on tearing the motor down, inspecting and resealing/gasketing. When I get back we will finish the rear suspension, brakes, trans, and a few other small things... wait, is anything ever really small? :_paranoid

Pics from today.

I'm really diggin the red Comp Cams stud girdle.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3076.jpg

My rear Willwood kit with the obligatory beverage and Red Witch guide book.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/photo_004-2.jpg

I finally became bumperless.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3093.jpg

My attempt at a Steve Rupp-esque photo. LOL
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3098.jpg

[Vegas69]

Slippery slope....:D

[mdprovee]

Looks good Dave,

Like the updates, leaks suck.

Looking forward to seeing you at RTTC. Should be fun.

[tones2SS]

Very cool Dave. Good to see the rear brakes and the updates on the engine.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[torino420]

looks good Dave, are you still looking in to some kind of belly pan?

[skatinjay27]

yeah dave... be careful you dont wanna fall into the "while were at it" syndrome.;)

[conekiller13]

yeah dave... be careful you dont wanna fall into the "while were at it" syndrome.;)

That is exactly what has kept My Chevelle off the road for eight years and has now lead Me to change directions and make it a race car.:willy:

[Swain]

Rich Bermea -- of Road Touring Customs in Gilroy, CA -- have been working on "Phase 2" of my Camaro with the sole purpose of getting it race and road-trip ready for RTTC II in February. Rich is a great dude and knows and loves Camaros. He just posted his own 68 Camaro build thread yesterday - "Pro Vintage." Check it out.

So.. just a few days ago I was almost set on getting the Liberty upgraded TKO 600 to replace my M-21, but after continuing to uncover bad seals and gaskets causing endless leaks on this car and motor, we decided to pull the motor and just reseal everything pretty much everywhere. So, that decision killed the tranny budget for now.

The trans, clutch, motor and most major parts look to be in pretty good condition, and I have put 500 pretty hard (ok, very hard) miles on this car since I got it 4 months ago. It came with a fair amount of paperwork, but many things are still a mystery... some we hope to uncover very soon.

We got the motor pulled today and while I'm on vacation Rich will start on tearing the motor down, inspecting and resealing/gasketing. When I get back we will finish the rear suspension, brakes, trans, and a few other small things... wait, is anything ever really small? :_paranoid

Pics from today.

I'm really diggin the red Comp Cams stud girdle.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3076.jpg

My rear Willwood kit with the obligatory beverage and Red Witch guide book.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/photo_004-2.jpg

I finally became bumperless.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3093.jpg

My attempt at a Steve Rupp-esque photo. LOL
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3098.jpg

What all do you have done to your engine is it a 350 or 383?

[Nick.V70]

Awesome Dave !!! Can't wait to get a ride in that high rev'in car..... Can't wait to check out this event you are heading to.

[Flash68]

Slippery slope....:D

You got that straight. And who to know better than you. :D

Looks good Dave,

Like the updates, leaks suck.

Looking forward to seeing you at RTTC. Should be fun.

Thanks Mike. Yeah man I have been wanting to see your car run hard for a couple years now! :thumbsup:

looks good Dave, are you still looking in to some kind of belly pan?

Ya know... maybe. We are gonna play with ride height after the new pan and taller tires and maybe gain a tad bit of clearance, so maybe I will be okay. I still like the idea of it as I drive hard on the streets and seem to not pay enough attention to the sh!tty streets and highways here in the bay!

yeah dave... be careful you dont wanna fall into the "while were at it" syndrome.;)

Man that is the hardest thing to deal with right now... :willy: I am very dedicated to keeping this on task and on budget... within reason of course.

That is exactly what has kept My Chevelle off the road for eight years and has now lead Me to change directions and make it a race car.:willy:

Ouch Dan. This thing was close to a race car when I got it I was thinking.


What all do you have done to your engine is it a 350 or 383?

This destroked 400 (377 cubes) was in the car when I got it 4 months ago. It has a very big solid roller and Brodix Track 1 215cc heads and revs hard to 7k where I have the rev limiter set currently.

Awesome Dave !!! Can't wait to get a ride in that high rev'in car..... Can't wait to check out this event you are heading to.

Thanks bro. I have to swing by and see ya in Jan when it's road worthy. I hope you can make it to RTTC. :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

I have two thoughts on your particular build sir...:D

What flavor of oil are you running? With the high spring rates needed for a solid roller, I'd run Brad Penn. It has all the goodies the epa doesn't allow in regular oil. My engine builder swears by it. I have an extra case of 10w30 I'd let go for half. I changed to 20w50.

Do you currently have a floating caliper out back? You are changing to a fixed caliper and that may very well put you in the knockback class of 2010. :lol:

[awr68]

Very cool Dave! Stay focused....the key is to put more things together than take them appart! :lol: :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Looking forward to seeing a crossram on there, 'Hollywood'.

Do it for the kids comin' up. :unibrow:

[89 RS]

Cool stuff Dave. Removing that bumper really made a difference already. Those Wilwoods look pretty sweet too. You already have "Todditis" kicking in though...:lol:

[Flash68]

I have two thoughts on your particular build sir...:D

What flavor of oil are you running? With the high spring rates needed for a solid roller, I'd run Brad Penn. It has all the goodies the epa doesn't allow in regular oil. My engine builder swears by it. I have an extra case of 10w30 I'd let go for half. I changed to 20w50.

Do you currently have a floating caliper out back? You are changing to a fixed caliper and that may very well put you in the knockback class of 2010. :lol:

Toddster -- your thoughts are always invited to my Camaro party.

Currently running Valvoline VR1 10w30. Have only heard good things of the Brad Penn(y) stuff though. It Pettis uses it, it can't be half bad! Thanks for the offer on the case - let me talk to Rich but that sounds like a plan. :cheers:

Unfortunately I am not qualified to answer your question on the fixed/floating caliper business... how embarrassing. :_paranoid You mean were my stock drum floating? And now my new Willwood kit is fixed? Here is what I got:
http://www.globalwest.net/w140-7578c5.html

I have read all of your knockback thread and honestly I don't quite understand it all. :willy:


Very cool Dave! Stay focused....the key is to put more things together than take them appart! :lol: :thumbsup:

I know! I am trying man!! :lol:

Looking forward to seeing a crossram on there, 'Hollywood'.

Do it for the kids comin' up. :unibrow:

Haha.. no crossram for me! How about a "3 on the tree" conversion? :D

Cool stuff Dave. Removing that bumper really made a difference already. Those Wilwoods look pretty sweet too. You already have "Todditis" kicking in though...:lol:

Thanks Corey. Yep I am already pleased with the bumper off. Wasn't sure if I would be or not. Ya never know sometimes... Yep, Todd can be a great/not so great influence on us sometimes eh. :lol:

[Vegas69]

Dave, VR1 is good oil. Pettis has seen bearings, pistons, cams, etc after seasons with Brad Penn. He said it's better than VR1. Marginally I'm sure.

If you are coming from drums, then you may very well have the knockback. Do you have power brakes or manual. I'm guessing manual with that huge cam.

[Flash68]

Dave, VR1 is good oil. Pettis has seen bearings, pistons, cams, etc after seasons with Brad Penn. He said it's better than VR1. Marginally I'm sure.

If you are coming from drums, then you may very well have the knockback. Do you have power brakes or manual. I'm guessing manual with that huge cam.

Good deal on the VR1. It was in the motor when I got the car, and we changed it and decided to keep using it after looking into it and seeing it seemed like a quality oil.

Yep, I am a manual braker. Looks like I am headed for Team Knockback.

[Vegas69]

Personally, I'd put a floating caliper on it now and sell that kit. At the very least, make sure those axle bearings are tight.

[Track Junky]

Yep, me be likin' dem solid rollers, :thumbsup:. Be likin' that VR1 to. Hey, whatta ya know, I'm not the only feller wid an MSD box tatched to me firewall, LOL.

Lookin' good Dave,have fun at RTTC!!

[CrossRamRich]

Read Todds thread, according to Stielow you need to learn to dance!:unibrow:

[Flash68]

Personally, I'd put a floating caliper on it now and sell that kit. At the very least, make sure those axle bearings are tight.

Thanks Todd. Since this new kit is already installed I think we'll see how it plays out. Hell, I might not even notice what is going on. :lol:

Yep, me be likin' dem solid rollers, :thumbsup:. Be likin' that VR1 to. Hey, whatta ya know, I'm not the only feller wid an MSD box tatched to me firewall, LOL.

Lookin' good Dave,have fun at RTTC!!

Thanks G. Ha, yeah Rich tried to persuade me to relocate the MSD box and I said no way. I'm going old school and simple on this one. :D Wish you were coming to El Toro with us...


Read Todds thread, according to Stielow you need to learn to dance!:unibrow:

Left foot braking like the gokart huh Rich? :_paranoid

[Vegas69]

Oh, you'll notice...:lol: Since your car isn't mini tubbed and doesn't have the monster lip, you may very well be OK. Either way, it's to late. ha ha

[conekiller13]

Yep, me be likin' dem solid rollers, :thumbsup:. Be likin' that VR1 to. Hey, whatta ya know, I'm not the only feller wid an MSD box tatched to me firewall, LOL.

Lookin' good Dave,have fun at RTTC!!

Well.......My MSD box will be attached to the firewall.......but on the inside, that whole race car thing Ya' know.

[Flash68]

Oh, you'll notice...:lol: Since your car isn't mini tubbed and doesn't have the monster lip, you may very well be OK. Either way, it's to late. ha ha

Well now that you got me all worked up about it, I probably will notice. :lol:

And I am mini-tubbed.

[Matt@BOS]

Well now that you got me all worked up about it, I probably will notice. :lol:

And I am mini-tubbed.

Here are the two tell-tale signs that you have knockback
1. when you drive your car and apply the brakes following a turn, nothing happens... until you tap the brakes a couple times.

2. When you get out of your car you need a new pair of pants.

There is also the possibility that you won't have any problems at all. Despite going to a floater setup in the near future, Steve doesn't have any issues with Bad Penny, and it's running manual brakes, tapered barings, and fixed calipers.

Matt

[Track Junky]

Well.......My MSD box will be attached to the firewall.......but on the inside, that whole race car thing Ya' know.

You might want to keep that whole race car thing to your self, you might hurt Todd's feelings :rofl:

[conekiller13]

You might want to keep that whole race car thing to your self, you might hurt Todd's feelings :rofl:

Well..........we wouldn't want to do that now would we? :fluffy:

[Flash68]

Here are the two tell-tale signs that you have knockback
1. when you drive your car and apply the brakes following a turn, nothing happens... until you tap the brakes a couple times.

2. When you get out of your car you need a new pair of pants.

There is also the possibility that you won't have any problems at all. Despite going to a floater setup in the near future, Steve doesn't have any issues with Bad Penny, and it's running manual brakes, tapered barings, and fixed calipers.

Matt

I'll be sure to bring extra pants to El Toro. Thanks for the tip. :D

Yes, and since we've got these installed now already, no point in not checking out to see how it plays out. Like you said - I could be okay. Stranger things have happened. And then I can rub it in Todd's face. :lol:

[conekiller13]

Here are the two tell-tale signs that you have knockback
1. when you drive your car and apply the brakes following a turn, nothing happens... until you tap the brakes a couple times.

2. When you get out of your car you need a new pair of pants.

There is also the possibility that you won't have any problems at all. Despite going to a floater setup in the near future, Steve doesn't have any issues with Bad Penny, and it's running manual brakes, tapered barings, and fixed calipers.

Matt

There are also anti-knock back springs available these days but it's always a good idea to give the middle pedal a little tap when going down the main straight before the braking zone to reset the brakes.

[Flash68]

There are also anti-knock back springs available these days but it's always a good idea to give the middle pedal a little tap when going down the main straight before the braking zone to reset the brakes.

Yep, Stielow does this on the straights he said in Todd's knockback thread. If he's doing it, it must be the thing to do...

[byndbad914]

I tap the brakes on the main stretch every time as well. To be honest, it settles me a bit just to verify the brakes are there before I go to a 90mph turn at 135+mph :D A number of pros set the brakes the exact same way, it was just a few months ago I was watching the V8 Supercar races from Australia on Speed and they were showing the in-car of one of the drivers and every time on the long straights I would see him tap the brakes to set them and verify they were there.

cool car too!

[Flash68]

Tim - that makes a lot of sense, and at those speeds, can ya really blame someone? :)

Thanks for the words.

[conekiller13]

It's kinda funny watchin' the guys do that on T.V. during races. Their "tapping" of the brake pedal to set it can look a bit more like a couple quick stomps....:drive:

[Flash68]

Been ordering a bunch of stuff from Summit with those coupon codes posted on here recenty (thanks to that poster) -- mostly just gaskets/seals to button up this leaky SOB of a motor I have.

But I did decide to upgrade my pan from what I already thought I had upgraded to. I think I am not the only one out there who isn't crystal clear on this either, so thought I'd share. CV Products/Champ makes 2 versions of this SBC pan but many people mistakenly call both of them "road race" pans. One of them is a circle track pan with trap doors only on the left side (3 total) and the true RR pan (5 total) has trap doors on both sides. I found the CV/Champ RR pan on Amazon of all places for $251 with free shipping. It said 2 left in stock when I ordered.

Part #s are (CV) CV1080-LT-RR, and (Champ) CP80LT-RR. Same pan. Here are specs:

http://www.champpans.com/index.cfm?event=productdetail&id=43

Anyway, after spending a good 2-3 hours last night researching old threads, part #s, dealer sites, and PM'ing people, I decided I wanted this pan -- and this post from 2008 helped me feel very good about it too, if anyone else is researching pan options. It's always nice to get an opinion from someone on a subject who has experienced firsthand all the options out there.

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?40580-road-race-oil-pan-gt-gt-gt-gt-whats-hot-or-not&p=366174#post366174

[tones2SS]

Very cool Dave. I look forward to updated pics as well.:thumbsup:

[DIGI-TAILS]

Keep the fire burnin', Dan. Cheers!!! :cheers:

[awr68]

Keep on keepin on Dave! You deff did the right thing on getting a TRUE RR pan! :yes:

[Ron in SoCal]

Yeah Dan (hahahaha)! BTW, haapy hoidays Bro....:)

[Flash68]

Dan... Dave... whatever. It's all good.. I've been called worse! :lol:

More parts today.. got my Varishocks and more Summit things. Santa keeps stopping by!

Thanks guys. Happy Holidays.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dan,

I like this picture of how Barney reacted when you told him some of HIS parts hadn't come in.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/2558075390_3ee2d6cba4.jpg

[awr68]

There's no fitting a cell phone in those pant pockets! :lol:

[tones2SS]

Dan... Dave... whatever. It's all good.. I've been called worse! :lol:

:lol:
My bad Dave. I meant to type Dave, but Dan somehow made it onto the screen. Sorry. Merry Christmas to you as well.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[conekiller13]

:lol:
My bad Dave. I meant to type Dave, but Dan somehow made it onto the screen. Sorry. Merry Christmas to you as well.:thumbsup: :cheers:

You must have thinking of Me.......awwwwww that's sweet........:willy:

[Flash68]

Dan,

I like this picture of how Barney reacted when you told him some of HIS parts hadn't come in.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/2558075390_3ee2d6cba4.jpg

Ole Barney looks to be packin some serious artillery. LOL

:lol:
My bad Dave. I meant to type Dave, but Dan somehow made it onto the screen. Sorry. Merry Christmas to you as well.:thumbsup: :cheers:

Ha it's all good. No apology needed. You've called me the right name enough times prior. :lol: Happy Festivus. :cheers:

You must have thinking of Me.......awwwwww that's sweet........:willy:

:lol: :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

There's no fitting a cell phone in those pant pockets! :lol:

Gekko would agree. :D

He may have been referring to pro-touring builds ...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/3366845206_a124d1192d_o_d.jpg

[tones2SS]

You must have thinking of Me.......awwwwww that's sweet........:willy:

Yeah,...that's my excuse.:lol:

[CrossRamRich]

Have a great holiday Dave! We have a lot of toys to play with when you return. :cheers:

[Flash68]

Gekko would agree. :D

He may have been referring to pro-touring builds ...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/3366845206_a124d1192d_o_d.jpg

Gekko DOES believe in Festivus ya know. ;)

Have a great holiday Dave! We have a lot of toys to play with when you return. :cheers:

Thanks Rich! You too... I'm anxious to get out of the snow and back to the shop! :cheers:

[Flash68]

After a nice Xmas vacation I was anxious to get back in the shop with Rich and start installing some parts I had shipped while I was away. We made some good progress today fueled by grilled tacos for lunch and dinner in between. There's a sweet Mexican market down the street from Rich's shop.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/photo4-4.jpg

My Champ Road Race pan came in from Amazon, and at $251 shipped, I thought that was a very good deal. 1 left in stock the site says now.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3103.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3102.jpg

We tackled the rear suspension area today starting with the Hellwig 5824 sway bar.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3114.jpg

Custom length (they said no one ordered this size in over a year) Varishocks. Due to the fab work done by the previous shop working on the car we needed a very short shock compared to most 1st gens. Thanks to Mark @ SC&C for help on this.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3110.jpg

Installed, along with a 1" lowering block that we swapped in to replace the 2" block already there. Can't lose too much of the attempted -- but not quite reached -- DFresh slammed stance.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3132.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3135.jpg

Got my heads back from the machine shop. Wasn't expecting it, but not surprisingly I guess, they needed new guides and valve springs. They're CNC ported Brodix Track 1's. I guess the Pacaloy valve springs are supposed to be pretty nice pieces.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3107.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3111.jpg

A shot of the naked 377. We pulled the main bearing to inspect and it looked pretty darn good. At least I now know what we're dealing with on this bastardized Camaro.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3141.jpg

Next projects in line are to replace seals/gaskets on the M-21, finish the brakes lines for the rear Wilwood discs, repair/replace the shifter linkage, put the motor back together, and then on to the new cooling system.

Happy New Year boys and girls. :cheers:

[tones2SS]

Very nice Dave. I see your starting the new year with a little "rebuild". Very nice. Happy New Year to you too.:cheers:
(Thanks for making me hungry with the pics of the tacos.:D)

[EBMC]

Lookin good Dave, Your gonna have some serious fun with that car. I'm jealous!

[torino420]

Nice upgrades Dave, that pan is sick! :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Good stuff, I'll be surprised if you need that rear sway bar. It's also a good time to consider a less rowdy cam.:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

round and round the toilet bowl goes.... where it stops?! Nobody knows!


:rofl: :rofl:


Nice stuff Dave! Glad to see you're having some fun with this car!

[speedshftr]

thats what i love about our hobby .its completly aceptable to buy a new car and tear it apart/lol
im glad to see you got everything in motion.those tacos are looking good about now:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Flash,

Have an estimate yet to when you'll be back on the road... scaring (and/or scarring) unsuspecting motorists and pedestrians? :P

[awr68]

Looking real good Dave! After this go-around what's left on the list...just the trans swap? Looks like a couple busy weeks and you will be back on the road!! Thanks for the porn!! :thumbsup:

[BBC69Camaro]

Great build, can't believe I have missed this one. :hail:

Any idea who made the front suspension bars in this pick:
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2881.jpg

Did they go back on?

[DFRESH]

That's awesome Dave---great progress bro--glad to see that you are throwing in and turning wrenches on it as well---looking forward to Feb bro. Sounds like you will be ready. I'd try the car with and without the new bar connected to see what you get.

Doug

[lhkustoms]

Dave the car is coming along nicely. That champ pan sure is a nice piece.
I really love the look of your car it has a nasty street fighter look to it. It was nice to check it out in person last week.

[Flash68]

Good stuff, I'll be surprised if you need that rear sway bar. It's also a good time to consider a less rowdy cam.:unibrow:

Well my research, along with some consulting with Dave Pozzi, said a rear bar would be beneficial. It seems you 4 linked boys are usually better are off without a bar than us poor leaf springers. At least that's what I could find.

Yeah, you're prolly right on the cam... but it's just too big and fun for now, and I gotta stop the bleeding on this project somewhere. I think I've decided to run this motor for 2011 and aim to swap to LSx next winter. Whoa.. did I just say that? :willy:

round and round the toilet bowl goes.... where it stops?! Nobody knows!


:rofl: :rofl:


Nice stuff Dave! Glad to see you're having some fun with this car!

The budget is going down the toilet that's for sure Greg. :woot:

thats what i love about our hobby .its completly aceptable to buy a new car and tear it apart/lol
im glad to see you got everything in motion.those tacos are looking good about now:thumbsup:

Yep, I love it and I hate it. That's why I originally bought this car -- so I didn't have to take it apart and do what I am doing now. But I guess that's what my entry in RTTC "forced" me into.

Flash,

Have an estimate yet to when you'll be back on the road... scaring (and/or scarring) unsuspecting motorists and pedestrians? :P

Looking real good Dave! After this go-around what's left on the list...just the trans swap? Looks like a couple busy weeks and you will be back on the road!! Thanks for the porn!! :thumbsup:

Yep, shooting for 2 weeks from now to be back on the road. 3 weeks tops. Yeah just the trans and motor reinstall now, then some minor things like mount my fire extinguisher, GoPro cam, and some roll cage padding.

Great build, can't believe I have missed this one. :hail:

Any idea who made the front suspension bars in this pick:
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2881.jpg

Did they go back on?

Thanks, and yes they will be going back on. Might be my favorite pieces of the car! Performance Dyno Tuning fabbed them up for the previous owner - they are in Oakdale, CA.

That's awesome Dave---great progress bro--glad to see that you are throwing in and turning wrenches on it as well---looking forward to Feb bro. Sounds like you will be ready. I'd try the car with and without the new bar connected to see what you get.

Doug

I am having a blast working on the car even with my lowly skill level. It's been almost 20 years since I really worked on cars so it's a lot of reward. Yeah I think we might try to do the local Marina autoX if possible before coming down -- at a minimum some very spirited street driving. :D

Dave the car is coming along nicely. That champ pan sure is a nice piece.
I really love the look of your car it has a nasty street fighter look to it. It was nice to check it out in person last week.

Thanks Luke!

[89 RS]

You've got some cool stuff done Dave. Look forward to more, as I'm sure there will be.:unibrow:

[Flash68]

Pretty good progress this weekend after 2 good days in the shop. The motor is pretty much re-assembled. Waiting on a couple accessories that should come in this week to finish it off.

I seem to have found my calling as parts runner and solvent tank specialist. :D

We discovered what clutch I have. As everyone knows, it's one of those bad ass special custom jobs by "Roy" :lol: It actually felt and worked pretty good for the 500 miles I put on it. I thought it required about the same pedal effort as the McLeod RST 800hp clutch I ran in my last Camaro.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/photo_006-1.jpg

Valvetrain before stud girdles installed.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3144.jpg

I like the silver finish on this Champ pan much better than the gold of the CV pan I almost put on.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3168.jpg

I liked this pic of my 377 with Rich's cross rammed 350 in the background.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF3165.jpg


We hope to have the drivetrain back in and running by this coming weekend.

[GregWeld]

Dude....

You're a real stud with your girdle on.

[Ron in SoCal]

Motor's lookin' very sanitary Dave! Do you have a contact number for 'Roy'??

[tones2SS]

Very nice Dave. Should be killer.:thumbsup:
What are looking at for numbers on power and torque?

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dude....

You're a real stud with your girdle on.

:lol:

You've been Welded. :woot:

[Vegas69]

Looking good sir. Now would be a good time to add an oil temp gauge to keep tabs on your ROAD RACE project. :D