69 camaro super charger ls6 t56 SKUNKWORKS

[frankv11]

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been on site for a bit now figure I would post some pics of my current projet.

its a 69 camaro x11 hugger orange 124vin
got it back from media blasting
lost the before pictures but this where i'm at

Im running DSE quadralink and minitubs w theyre 9" ford rear end moser axles ,wildwwood brakes 3.50 gear ratio. I also have DSE frame connectors and soild bushings not on, yet.

replaced pretty much everything on rear except trunk floor and structure

I will be running an LS6 with magna charger and t56 setup that came from a wrecked 2005 ctsv w 25k miles.

Im going pretty much custom everything as much as possible without sacrafficing the integrity of the original car.

this is my second build and first to this degree. my first is the red 64 which I have a bunch of pics on car domain. you could google frank's 64 chevelle in south gate if care to see pics of that

I had to do some adjust to minitubs after the fact , I didn't have tires when I put them in. I still have some minor adjustments on the rear but its coming together.
im plannig on doing all except for body and paint which im thinking some type of charcoal gray w black interior possible gto seats like 64 but with red baseball stitching.

ohhwell getting ahead ofmy self.

[frankv11]

more pics

[frankv11]

I guess i have to figure how to upload all pics at once

[frankv11]

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[HWY Nova]

Boy, have you been holding out on us!



--Eric

[Ron in SoCal]

Sweet project and nice work, Frank! Be sure and post lotsa pics as you go. What was the prob w the tubs that needed adjusting and how did you tackle that? I'm finishing my tubs but dont have tires under it yet. The way I'm approaching it is to ensure I have 14 1/2" i.d. @ 10 and 2:00 and then rolling the lips. Keep going man...:thumbsup:

[bonecrrusher]

Whats the spec on the rear tire size?

2 magnacharged LS motors.... jealous!! Hahah.

Looking great!

[waynieZ]

Very nice project.

[frankv11]

Sweet project and nice work, Frank! Be sure and post lotsa pics as you go. What was the prob w the tubs that needed adjusting and how did you tackle that? I'm finishing my tubs but dont have tires under it yet. The way I'm approaching it is to ensure I have 14 1/2" i.d. @ 10 and 2:00 and then rolling the lips. Keep going man...:thumbsup:

well the problem was I had no wheels so did not know dimension and clearance nothing like placing a tire and seeing it in there. I just followed instructions and well I just din't cut enough into the rails. so as you can see I had to cut it up again. but I inproved it by placing 1/8 metal plate on inner inside of rail and then building the out side out of one piece.
thanks

[Ron in SoCal]

well the problem was I had no wheels so did not know dimension and clearance nothing like placing a tire and seeing it in there. I just followed instructions and well I just din't cut enough into the rails. so as you can see I had to cut it up again. but I inproved it by placing 1/8 metal plate on inner inside of rail and then building the out side out of one piece.
thanks

Yeah, we fit/measured 100x and then cut for clearance. We also had to put 1/8" reinforcement on the backside of the framerails. GM coulda given us a better location to start with...:willy:

[tones2SS]

You have been holding out on us!! lol Looking good man.:thumbsup: Keep us posted on this build.
Love the Chevy truck as well. I that yours? Looks like a Gibbs model.:_paranoid

[frankv11]

Whats the spec on the rear tire size?

2 magnacharged LS motors.... jealous!! Hahah.

Looking great!

im going with 335/30zr18

one is on my daily driver silverado 4.8 magna charger,iski cam,electric fans, 42lb injectors,walbro fuel pump, t56 w Mcloud scatter shield, 4.88 gears, caltracs , 14" baers all around love driving that all day

and the other is the ls6 for the camaro drop off from ctsv, im problaby going to camm it.

thanks

[frankv11]

Yeah, we fit/measured 100x and then cut for clearance. We also had to put 1/8" reinforcement on the backside of the framerails. GM coulda given us a better location to start with...:willy:

yeah and well I'm a first timer at this

[frankv11]

You have been holding out on us!! lol Looking good man.:thumbsup: Keep us posted on this build.
Love the Chevy truck as well. I that yours? Looks like a Gibbs model.:_paranoid

yes, its actually a RST regency . chip foose desigh and produce by regency conversions ( out of business now) this one is the first year 2004. very nice trucks of the lot but need some GO. It looked fast but it was'nt , now it hall A$$

[Ron in SoCal]

yeah and well I'm a first timer at this

Me 2 Bro, good thing we had pros doin the fixin'...

[frankv11]

yeah nothing could go wrong now!

[tones2SS]

yes, its actually a RST regency . chip foose desigh and produce by regency conversions ( out of business now) this one is the first year 2004. very nice trucks of the lot but need some GO. It looked fast but it was'nt , now it hall A$$

HA HA!:cheers: Very awesome. Looks nice.
Keep us posted on your build!:thumbsup:

[bonecrrusher]

im going with 335/30zr18

one is on my daily driver silverado 4.8 magna charger,iski cam,electric fans, 42lb injectors,walbro fuel pump, t56 w Mcloud scatter shield, 4.88 gears, caltracs , 14" baers all around love driving that all day

and the other is the ls6 for the camaro drop off from ctsv, im problaby going to camm it.

thanks

Damn you BF Goodrich for not making a 325-30-19 series KDW2!!!

I love the tires - but they dont make them in my size for a Z06 wheel...

[frankv11]

quick update little time to work on it lately but I got rear end on it just for mock up, and to verify the offset for the wheels , those on the picture belong to bmw. question for anybody in the know how dep... for the minitub how much space do I need between the inner wheel lip and the body, i'm thinking 3/4" clearance, and also how much rear end suspension travel should I expect on some hard cornering.

i'm calculating that with 5.625 back space on a 18x12 wheel will put me at 3/4" clearance on both sides considering an overall width of wheel with mounted tire to be 13.250" (would help if I had one to measure) so its just an estimate.
I will most likely do a 6" back space just to be safe.

[tones2SS]

Looks great Frank. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice progress, it looks great.

[frankv11]

a bit of progress
i finally got to roll the quarters,welded some odds and ends.cut molded and welded quarter panels to get the gap to trunk to spec. did a bit of sanding with Da. I bought some used fikse FM10 18x12 w 5.750" back space , appararently these are old school type because they dont make barrels or lips for them anymore, rears will work but fronts are 18x10 w 7.750" back space which I need 6.125". ohwell
also fabricated and welded both trunk pieces where the roll cage will atach too.

well at least I was able to set it on the floor and get an idea of how its going to look.

will post more pic having technical difficulties w down load
to view rest of pictures click on link below
http://www.cardomain.com/user/RideEditPage.aspx?page_id=3890030

[frankv11]

need help figure out issue with pictures , not able to upload I guess I exceeded limit , so how do I post more do I have to delete some of the previous? or do I resize every picture and upload again.


thanks

[dhutton]

You should set up a photobucket account and embed the links.

Don

[frankv11]

thanks Don

ill use this link for the pictures,
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3890030/1969-chevrolet-camaro

[Bryan O]

need help figure out issue with pictures , not able to upload I guess I exceeded limit , so how do I post more do I have to delete some of the previous? or do I resize every picture and upload again.


thanks

Nice build!

Photobucket (it's free) is very easy to use!

After you upload and save a photo to your photobucket account just move the mouse to the top of the photo and click "share". Then scroll down to "post to website" and click on it. Up will come a "Share to website" window. Click on the "Get link code" tab. There are seven boxes to chose from. Check off either the "Full size" or "clickable thumbnail" box. Copy the contents of the box (highlight and use control/c). Then save. Go back to your post on Lat-g and paste what you copied into your post. You're done. The picture will appear in your post.

[tones2SS]

She's coming along nicely Frank.

[frankv11]

test





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[frankv11]

testing photo uploads





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[frankv11]

I think I got this, thanks bryan

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[Rybar]

Looking good Frank, I really like the wheels. Got any better shots of them up close?

[tones2SS]

Looking good Frank, I really like the wheels. Got any better shots of them up close?

I agree. Killer deep dish on those bad boys.
Keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

[frankv11]

ill get some close ups today and post them, toobad this wheels are not going to work for me . I bought them on ebay rear will work but fronts have a 7.750" offsett and fikse or thatcher are not able to help, these apparantely are the old style and they dont make lips or barrels. so I'm stuck with them

I guess I can use them until im done with build

[frankv11]

some pictures of used fm10s and repaired dash

[frankv11]

new addition to the project, sold ctsv t56 and bought this on craigslist brand new
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[Ron in SoCal]

Frank....clear your inbox? Thx.

[coolwelder62]

Please keep the update coming's.:thumbsup: Scott

[frankv11]

Frank....clear your inbox? Thx.


done deal ron

[frankv11]

started playing around with an extra, damaged front lower valance and well got it into my head that I was going to use the round bezell for my rear exhaust. so I cut a whole on the rear panel and molded as much as possible went to a local diesel truck shop and got a foot of 5" exhaust. once I was happy with the way it was fitting the contour of the car ( both inside and out side) got to welding and grinding. and well 1 week later that how it came out.
also finally got another bumper that was not as twisted as the other and tucked in both sides to 1/8 from quarter all around (top and bottom) except for rear

it looks bad ass in person
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[frankv11]

excuse the double pics
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[waynieZ]

That looks great, nice work.

[WSSix]

I like the exhaust ports. Good job.

[frankv11]

thanks guys.. just trying to be a little different without over doing it.

I almost went and bought lexus ls460 exhaust tips but they were like $180 each piece.
im thinking making some kind of wire mesh grill s for it. they will sit deep in there so as not to lose the visual on the lip.

[MODO Innovations]

I like the exhaust ports. Good job.

X2 :thumbsup:

[frankv11]

I came across this seats recently and I thought they were just bad ass. have not gotten the chance to touch the car for a few months now working all the time now. but back to the seats this are tenzo -R gt seats all carbon fiber bottoms and backs black leather with red stitching fully reclinable and fold up. they almost bolted right on the stock position,
my first choice were the recaro pro topline but I guess at the end of the day I just couldnt pass this up.http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/tenzos001.jpg

[Rybar]

I really like those seats, where did you get them from??

[frankv11]

I bought these on craigslist as far as I know they are no longer making them.

[Jay Hilliard]

Looking good! You are doing an excellent job.

[Ron in SoCal]

Wow Frank. Very cool score...!

[frankv11]

thanks

how are you looking ron almost done?

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Frankie! Paint booth this week, transpo home with any luck after GGuys Columbus. I'll post a project update by early next week.

I'm glad you're still moving forward on your car...:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Looking good Frank. Those seats do look good. I like the red stitching on them.:thumbsup:

[frankv11]

Hey Frankie! Paint booth this week, transpo home with any luck after GGuys Columbus. I'll post a project update by early next week.

I'm glad you're still moving forward on your car...:thumbsup:

thanks for compliments to all


cant wait to see that thing in person, so is it that ferrari gray after all?

the thought of letting it go has crossed my mind plenty but im still moving along at crawl speed, i got a few projects to get done at work hopefully make some money and if there is enough left after bills and taxes I may get the DSE sub. im hoping to get a good solid two or three months off work so I can dedicate my self to the camaro and well of course to the little one

[Ron in SoCal]

^ "...I may get the DSE sub. im hoping to get a good solid two or three months off work so I can dedicate my self to the camaro and well of course to the little one."

Stick w that plan Bro ;)

[frankv11]

Finally got around to picking this thing up from Sal
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and a few other goodies

[frankv11]

well finally got a few hours here and there to ove on project and this is where i'm at. installed DSE roll cage, sub frame connectors , subframe, and dropped engine and trans to see where I need to cut. as you can see on pictures need to make room for the magna against the firewall , raise tunnel for t56, and I figure I would build my own cross member. also been talking to mark @ street & performance in regards to relocating my ac compressor , and maybe my alternator ( the plug barely hits sub ).
and so the struggle continueshttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo1-2.jpg
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[frankv11]

a few more of the cage and connectors
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[Ron in SoCal]

About time Bro! :D

Looks great, btw...:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[KPC67]

I agree with Ron, great progress:cheers:

[John510]

Cars looking good Frank

[tones2SS]

Looking good. Nice to see the updates.

[waynieZ]

Very Nice !

[cencalc6]

Very Nice! :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Does look awesome, great updates.

[frankv11]

t56 crossmember is finally 90% done and get it ready to weld it in. moving slow but headed in the right direction so far.
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[Ron in SoCal]

Just like that...

BAM!

Frankie comes roaring back...:thumbsup:

[bonecrrusher]

Nice.

[frankv11]

Just like that...

BAM!

Frankie comes roaring back...:thumbsup:
Trying , trying
Whats happening ron , so is that beast your building going to be out on the streets soon?

[Ron in SoCal]

Trying , trying
Whats happening ron , so is that beast your building going to be out on the streets soon?

You're doing a great job Bro. Seriously that trans mount is an inspiration. My car is moving along. Updates soon...

[frankv11]

Thanks Ron.
I see so many great builds by talented people here that sometimes I think I can make some my self. I find my self cutting up brand new flooring than I'm like o Damm what did I get my self into.
Kind of like staying at the holiday inn and thinking I'm a doctor :D

[frankv11]

trying to get this tunnel done but now I got caught up with dse close out panel maybe I'll smooth out the fire wall. well that just leads to some thing else. my problem, I'm always thinking since I went this far why not do this.

hope to drive this thing some day before I die or run out of money.
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[Greg from Aus]

Just found this thread Frank, Awesome :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Greg

[waynieZ]

Looking good! That will definitely stiffen it up.

[cencalc6]

Very Nice! I've also been thinking about running this type of crossmember... :thumbsup:

[makoshark]

I've been thinking of doing this very thing to my 67 Camaro. I'm curious how you routed your exhaust to the tail panel? You have to cross the framerail at some point with the exits outboard of the frame like you have it. It looks killer the way you did it. Wanna come do mine:P

started playing around with an extra, damaged front lower valance and well got it into my head that I was going to use the round bezell for my rear exhaust. so I cut a whole on the rear panel and molded as much as possible went to a local diesel truck shop and got a foot of 5" exhaust. once I was happy with the way it was fitting the contour of the car ( both inside and out side) got to welding and grinding. and well 1 week later that how it came out.
also finally got another bumper that was not as twisted as the other and tucked in both sides to 1/8 from quarter all around (top and bottom) except for rear

it looks bad ass in person
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/A17.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/A22.jpg
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[frankv11]

thanks guys
Makoshark
I have yet to cross that road yet but I guess I'll have to go under and over to level . one thing for sure is that is not going to be fun.

[makoshark]

thanks guys
Makoshark
I have yet to cross that road yet but I guess I'll have to go under and over to level . one thing for sure is that is not going to be fun.

Well hurry up! You can be my guinea:P pig to see how well it works out

[Jgpclone]

looking sweet frank:thumbsup:

[frankv11]

Well hurry up! You can be my guinea:P pig to see how well it works out

no money for headers. if you send me some stainless headers i'll get on it tomorrow :unibrow:

[makoshark]

no money for headers. if you send me some stainless headers i'll get on it tomorrow :unibrow:

haha! I'll get right on it:yes:

[frankv11]

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/IMG_1921.jpg
just getting done with alternator bracket to clear DSE sub at stock location, If any one is interested on it its done using a 2001 ls1 alternator bracket, get block side of bracket and mill out .937" ( to move alternator in to center up belt ) , will also need to grind a small section where the part # is located to clear timing cover, some more minimal grinding on alternator 10 oclock position bolt. all theres is to do now work on side bracket which seems straight forward.
.937 is my math with an ls6 from ctsv so it may be different for others but is doable using all GM partshttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/IMG_1910.jpg
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other pic of E brake set up and it clears 3.5" aluminum drive shaft. it was a pain in the butt got it to work.patch work is done but top pic is an older one

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also working on shoulder belt set up

[cencalc6]

Excellent Work Frank! :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Looks great Frank :thumbsup:

[frankv11]

Recap on project. while there has been quite a bit of progress and new parts. have not had time to post. so here is a recap of parts and will post some pictures later on.

LS6 W Magna Charger
T56 magnum close ratio
Inland Empire Drive Shaft
3" Magnaflow mufflers
wheels are just for mock up.

DSE
complete sub frame
Stainless steel headers
Quadra link w
9" rearend &
Minitubs
Frame connectors
Body mounts
RS headlight motors
MC booster set up
Wiper motor
Roll Bar
Vapor Works gas tank w CTSV fuel pump option
RS sport grill kit


I got it all in place and cutting and tucking where needed , like RS kit w DSE motors needed a bit of attention to make fit.

working on 3" stainless steel mandrel bent exhaust. building it from scratch including hangers from 3/8" SS rod " had fun bending those " using hight temp blue grommets to keep it as tight to the body as possible at some places 1/4". to tight ( only time will tell ). I'm doing a floater style design where Im giving it room to expand "running all hanger rods parallel to exhaust " and using flex pipes @ header collector and exhaust ports. keeping the cuts as tight as possible.
finished the exhaust ports. came out really bitching but having second thoughts as to how they are going to react to heat.
my plan is to finish car with all the mechanical and structural work done, run it for a while and cut and change accordingly where need it.

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[Ron in SoCal]

Looks great Frankie! I knew the exhaust and DS would fit in the tunnel...:D

That last transition cut at the exit seems a bit sharp? Maybe a 45 and/or a couple extra bends?

[frankv11]

Looks great Frankie! I knew the exhaust and DS would fit in the tunnel...:D

That last transition cut at the exit seems a bit sharp? Maybe a 45 and/or a couple extra bends?

Yeah it's a bit sharp but standard 45s radii are too big and I need to go under and over rail within a short distance to line things up for exhaust port. I don't think it will play a big difference in pressure flow but it was one if the things that cross my mind quite a bit.
Thanks Ron

[cencalc6]

Nice job Frank!:thumbsup:

[frankv11]

just completed exhaust clearance panels in trunk. one less thing on the to do list.
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[John510]

Lookin good frank.

[Ron in SoCal]

Lookin good frank.

Yessir! :thumbsup:

[dontlifttoshift]

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo3-8.jpg

Nice job on the exhaust. I don't want to be the bad news guy but those hangers won't work that way.

You have the absolute right idea by keeping all the rods parallel so they can slide back forth as the exhaust grows, but those grommets will not stay in place. I know they "snap" together but they are actually designed to work with a through bolt that holds them together.

If you swap out the grommets and the brackets for a different style hanger, like the ones pypes sells or the universal parts store ones you will be fine.

[frankv11]

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo3-8.jpg

Nice job on the exhaust. I don't want to be the bad news guy but those hangers won't work that way.

You have the absolute right idea by keeping all the rods parallel so they can slide back forth as the exhaust grows, but those grommets will not stay in place. I know they "snap" together but they are actually designed to work with a through bolt that holds them together.

If you swap out the grommets and the brackets for a different style hanger, like the ones pypes sells or the universal parts store ones you will be fine.

You are absolutely correct but I have a trick up my sleeve for that:D
That was something else that I thought about but if I run bracket on exhaust and another on body w 3/8" bolt to hold grommet together. It will not give it room to grow. I'm trying to guide the expansion by way of hangers so it will not compromise the close tolorances to body at certain places.. I have the whole system tucked in there pretty tight. For now it's just theory I'll see how it behaves once I put some heat to it..
Good eye

[frankv11]

Yessir! :thumbsup:

Thanks fellas , been having more time to work on it lately

[dontlifttoshift]

If you got it figured out, you got it figured out.

Some (useless) food for thought, at 400* a straight 10' piece of stainless tubing, 3" in diameter with .065 wall will "grow" approximately .300" This is what I was told by a machinist/customer with too much time on his hands who took home a 12" piece of tubing and reported back with his findings.......I'm sure you could get there with math, as well.

[frankv11]

[QUOTE=dontlifttoshift;451920]If you got it figured out, you got it figured out.

Some (useless) food for thought, at 400* a straight 10' piece of stainless tubing, 3" in diameter with .065 wall will "grow" approximately .300" This is what I was told by a machinist/customer with too much time on his hands who took home a 12" piece of tubing and reported back with his findings.......I'm sure you could get there with math, as well.

Not figure out yet, just theory.
Good info . I wonder what's normal operating temperature for exhaust?

[Lenie]

Don't know temps but would like to know. Have mine tucked up really tight and floorboards got extremely hot, hot enough to melt fatmat under feet and rear seat. Now rapping exhaust.

[cencalc6]

Nice work!

[Ron in SoCal]

Don't know temps but would like to know. Have mine tucked up really tight and floorboards got extremely hot, hot enough to melt fatmat under feet and rear seat. Now rapping exhaust.

Lenie Boommat makes a product for that. I've seen paper products get stuck and burn against exhaust, so count on more than 400 degrees I'd think?

Then again, coulda been my leaky engine oil...:D

[frankv11]

Nice work!

Thanks phil

[frankv11]

Lenie Boommat makes a product for that. I've seen paper products get stuck and burn against exhaust, so count on more than 400 degrees I'd think?

Then again, coulda been my leaky engine oil...:D

I'm going to shoot it with lizard skin , and maybe jet coat it / aluminum shields.
Ron what type of product is lenie offering?

[Lenie]

I had my whole exhaust system (headers back) Jet coated, still got hot so now I've wrapped my exhaust w/header wrap and custom stitched a heat blanket fot just the top of my mufflers. Haven't installed them yet but should in the next couple of days, I'll let you know how it goes. Good luck. Thanks for the advice Ron.

[frankv11]

Ron
I've gone back and changed those sharp angles at rear, I did'n like them either was just being lazy.

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[Ron in SoCal]

That looks killer Frankie :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[cencalc6]

Very Nice Job Frank! :hail: :thumbsup:

[CarlC]

I'm sure you could get there with math, as well.

0.461" for 304SS

The other part to consider is that all sections get longer, that means some sections of the tube structure will get wider as well. Flexible hangers come in hand for such things.

Very nice tube fabrication!

[frankv11]

0.461" for 304SS

The other part to consider is that all sections get longer, that means some sections of the tube structure will get wider as well. Flexible hangers come in hand for such things.

Very nice tube fabrication!

Thanks Carl , I will be in contact. going to be needing control module for Vaporworks tank.

got to figure out how to quote multiple comments, any how thanks phil and Ron " We need up dates on both builds"

[makoshark]

You are absolutely correct but I have a trick up my sleeve for that:D
That was something else that I thought about but if I run bracket on exhaust and another on body w 3/8" bolt to hold grommet together. It will not give it room to grow. I'm trying to guide the expansion by way of hangers so it will not compromise the close tolorances to body at certain places.. I have the whole system tucked in there pretty tight. For now it's just theory I'll see how it behaves once I put some heat to it..
Good eye

Cut a groove in the rod and snap a c-clip on it to hold the grommet in place.

By the way, I'm still contemplating on stealing your exhaust idea:)

[waynieZ]

Those sure are pretty, Nice job.

[frankv11]

Cut a groove in the rod and snap a c-clip on it to hold the grommet in place.

By the way, I'm still contemplating on stealing your exhaust idea:)

That will hold the grommet together but would not let exhaust slide back and forth freely. I'm thinking something along the lines of safety wire..
No need to steal. I'm willing to donate!:D

Those sure are pretty, Nice job.
Thanks Wayne. Hope all is well with you, how is that project coming along?

[waynieZ]

Thanks Wayne. Hope all is well with you, how is that project coming along?[/QUOTE]

Thanks for asking. Pretty slow right now but getting ready to get back on it.

[tubbed69]

exhaust looks great Frank.

[syborg tt]

exhaust looks great Frank.

I second that. Killer Looking

[frankv11]

exhaust looks great Frank.

I second that. Killer Looking

thanks fellas! waiting on some pieces to finish it up.

DSE headlight motors are in and pretty close to where I want them "adjustment wise". Let me tell you this. sheet metal, bumper, grill, etc needed some work to make it all fit together and it's not done yet.
also working on tucking in the bumper making those gaps look good.

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[tubbed69]

looking good,those headlight doors and all body gaps are alot of work

[John510]

That is one bad ass exhaust system!!!

[frankv11]

so i got these about a month ago , no time to finish up exhaust but looking to take a day off work soon to finish bumper and exhaust. http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo2_zpsa8629e30.jpg this one here will clear DSE sub, I made sure to leave plenty of room for steering shaft.
I dont know whether to hang it around my neck or put it on car

[tubbed69]

Very nice Frank but if you don't want to use them I have good home for them

[waynieZ]

It looks good Frank.

[frankv11]

Very nice Frank but if you don't want to use them I have good home for them
cool send me your address:D

It looks good Frank.
thanks , how is everything moving along with yours?

[waynieZ]

All winter the garage has been collecting things my wife didn't want in the cellar that we are storing for my daughter. Her and her Navy husband got stationed in CT so a lot of her stuff is shipped here. They will be here in2 weeks. Then I'll have some room to start working.

[frankv11]

All winter the garage has been collecting things my wife didn't want in the cellar that we are storing for my daughter. Her and her Navy husband got stationed in CT so a lot of her stuff is shipped here. They will be here in2 weeks. Then I'll have some room to start working.


Glad to hear that Wayne,

[coolwelder62]

Awesome build we have here.After seeing stuff this nice I might have to build another 69 again.

[MaxHarvard]

After looking through this 2 things.

Good work... and I think I figured out my exhaust hanger issue! :D

[frankv11]

Awesome build we have here.After seeing stuff this nice I might have to build another 69 again.
I built a 64 Chevelle because every one had or was building a 69 Camaro. Always liked chevelles and still do. I than came across lateral g. In no time I knew I had to build a 69 Camaro.
You can not go wrong , build another one or two :thumbsup:


After looking through this 2 things.

Good work... and I think I figured out my exhaust hanger issue! :D
Thanks and if your going to run the hangers as I did. You will need something to clamp or hold grommet together. Or you can just weld a tab to your exhaust another to body , sandwich the grommet and hold everything together with a 3/8" bolt.

[frankv11]

little progress better than none at all. so my bumper is 99% done
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo1_zps8c4c2f70.jpg
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[214Chevy]

Bumper looks good and those headers are flawless.

[waynieZ]

Wow I love it, nice work the front of the car looks great.

[tubbed69]

that bumper and grille fit looks great Frank,time for paint?

[Ron in SoCal]

Bumper looks good and those headers are flawless.

Wow I love it, nice work the front of the car looks great.

that bumper and grille fit looks great Frank,time for paint?

x4 Frank. Really nice work :grouphug:

[frankv11]

Thanks fellas , slow mo for now but ill be able to hit hard in about a month or two

[frankv11]

new bumper brackets. by the time i got done tucking in bumper, there was not much left of the original.
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo_zps0e368fec.jpg

[syborg tt]

They look great. I even like the mini-truck grinder marks.

new bumper brackets. by the time i got done tucking in bumper, there was not much left of the original.
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo_zps0e368fec.jpg

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Nice work. did you strip all of the chrome or just finish the surface?

[DOOM]

Frank the cars looking great keep the updates coming....

[frankv11]

They look great. I even like the mini-truck grinder marks.
Thanks

Nice work. did you strip all of the chrome or just finish the surface?
I actually made these from 1/4" steel and just cleaned up with angle grinder

Frank the cars looking great keep the updates coming....
Thanks Mario.
I've been keeping up with your build. Definetly an inspiration !:trophy-1302:

[cencalc6]

Nice job frank

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Thanks


I actually made these from 1/4" steel and just cleaned up with angle grinder


Thanks Mario.
I've been keeping up with your build. Definetly an inspiration !:trophy-1302:

sorry, I meant from the bumpers.

[frankv11]

sorry, I meant from the bumpers.

:headscratch: well dahhh, was not thinking over here. No I did not stripped it , I ground most of it of with angle grinder

[frankv11]

no updates but have a new project.
so figured i would hijack my own thread
had this on open discussion but it probably fits here a bit better
working on pedal hot rod car for my 2 year old.
before
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during
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mock uphttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo1_zpsbf66a226.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo1_zpsbf66a226.jpg.html)

by the way HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL !!!

[syborg tt]

That is going to be very cool & I love the red truck in the background


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[frankv11]

That is going to be very cool & I love the red truck in the background

Tganks Marty
Should be getting it done soon. The truck is my daily driver 4.8 w Maggie ,t56, it's fun. How's the new project coming along ?

[syborg tt]

Tganks Marty
Should be getting it done soon. The truck is my daily driver 4.8 w Maggie ,t56, it's fun. How's the new project coming along ?

I have always loved that body style and if I didn't have kids I would own one for sure.

The Camaro is coming along great. Now we are tweaking it because it looks like it's going to Sema so we are doing things that weren't in the original plan.

[frankv11]

done with my boys project. more work than anticipated and I will still be making a HURST shifter pull handle. the bat is just temporary also working or rear defuser not final http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo3_zps252c74be.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo3_zps252c74be.jpg.html)
getting back to 69 , hoping to put in a few weeks worth of work.
working on mirrors had two pairs. yellow ones have a smaller mirror housing and mirror sits flush to it which i like but had taller mounting stems than others as you can see. will be using the shorter one to get mirrors tucked in as close as possible.
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in order to swap base / stem. remote had to be cut and that just opened a can of warms. everything just fell apart as it held on by the tension on the remote. in order to make it manual swivel type for driver side.I hacked up a passenger side mirror to use it's swivel but being that it was a passenger side made it difficult. after a few hours of trial and error and some fine tuning it got done. very happy with solid and crisp the mirror motion.
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo2_zpsff1ac6b7.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo2_zpsff1ac6b7.jpg.html)
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo3_zpsecb77c37.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo3_zpsecb77c37.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo1_zpsf86d8908.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo1_zpsf86d8908.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo4_zps64595587.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo4_zps64595587.jpg.html)
looking to recess them into door for final level.

[frankv11]

got AC compressor in stock location and now clears DSE sub.http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo3_zps6e54a696.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo3_zps6e54a696.jpg.html)
also been working on my center console.http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo2_zps83bbdf68.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo2_zps83bbdf68.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo5_zpscf9a388d.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo5_zpscf9a388d.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo3_zpsefbe2118.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo3_zpsefbe2118.jpg.html)
and of course what every protouring car needs ( a cup holder )http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo5_zpsdbc673a4.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo5_zpsdbc673a4.jpg.html)
reinforced E brake. my first one was collapsing the floor.http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo3_zps04fcf8a5.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo3_zps04fcf8a5.jpg.html)
also working on dashboard design , made these AC vents , planning to run four. two on top center and one per side at mid way. http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/photo5_zps9e26294d.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/photo5_zps9e26294d.jpg.html)will also begin work on cluster panel just waiting on some gauges.
got a few other items done like pedals and EXHAUST.

[syborg tt]

That looks very cool

[frankv11]

That looks very cool

thanks marty
love what your doing with Second Chance. you will probably be at stage 4 before i'm near done with mine.

[randy]

incredible work..... wow i love your ebrake setup and tackling the accessory drives with the dse subframe. Great great work

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Frank! Love how you're carrying the indented rings theme through the console and vents :thumbsup:

You've got style Bro.

[frankv11]

incredible work..... wow i love your ebrake setup and tackling the accessory drives with the dse subframe. Great great work[/QUOTE
]
Thanks for the props , Gotten a lot Ideas from other great builds here @ Lateral g


[QUOTE=Ron in SoCal;507158]Hey Frank! Love how you're carrying the indented rings theme through the console and vents :thumbsup:

You've got style Bro.
Can't take credit for that one Ron. Stole it from Audi.

[DFRESH]

Frank, that looks killer---love those vents. Car is going to be freaking awesome. Maybe I missed it---do you have a dyno sheet for the motor?

D

[tubbed69]

great work Frank,very good ideas

[frankv11]

got some progress done.

made a gauge panel from scratch almost exact as stock because i like the look of original (the way it curves and kind of hugs driver )the curve was key and the most difficult part to get right. needed to be metal so I can weld AC vents plus some other "little plans i have for it".
just got Classic Instruments Autocross Gauges ( YELLOW ONES ), Restomod Air unit, Radiator coming by way of ENTROPY radiator w built in oil cooler. Engine harness is next on list.

back to dash I'm also changing dash pad completely ( stock is just so crappy ) so I got to building the base / structure for it, to incorporate the upper AC vents into it and getting rid of flat vertical portion on passenger side. new pad will follow the curve of the actual dashboard structure so the ac vents will pop out a bit more.
this upper portion is a separate piece that will get foam and then leather. so this piece below comes off less the AC vent housing those are welded to dashboard.
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this is not even halfway done and been at it for a week ( just want a very tight fit ) NICE SURPRICE COMING ON for this clusterhttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/96366566-1592-471d-9534-07c8f92eb7ca_zps87356fc3.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/96366566-1592-471d-9534-07c8f92eb7ca_zps87356fc3.jpg.html)
this is the passenger portion mentioned http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo4_zps452f1234.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo4_zps452f1234.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo4_zpsf087876d.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo4_zpsf087876d.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo4_zpsdfddaabd.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo4_zpsdfddaabd.jpg.html)
made cluster panel to fit OEM dash pad just incase I didn't like the new design,but no going back. i'm feeling the new look.
Restomod air is one nice unit. a friend of mine brought one over by another manufacturer and its no comparison built him his bracket and sent him on his wayhttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps09d7c060.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps09d7c060.jpg.html)

[tubbed69]

Very nice fab work Frank,I really like what you are doing with the dash:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Mad skills Bro! Keep going :cheers:

[frankv11]

Very nice fab work Frank,I really like what you are doing with the dash:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thanks Jeff. trying to make my own ( unique ) without crossing the line and sacrificing the integrity of the car. It's a balancing act.
Your car pretty much done. " very nice work "

Mad skills Bro! Keep going :cheers:

Thanks ron , just having some fun. Did you ake it go GNR?

[Ron in SoCal]

I did yesterday Frank. My bad, shoulda called you!

[im4u2nvss]

Great build thread. Keep it up!!

[sleepertime]

Wow, it's looks like you are really on your game... :welder: :weld: I may have missed it, but have you decided on a paint scheme? :thumbsup:

[chichirone]

Frank, awesome build thread. The dash details and center console design are way cool. Keep it up! :bow: :bow:

The pics of the bumper and front end are excellent. Love the up close of the reliefs cut into the bumper radius for fittment.

Your two year olds "hot rod" build is sweet. Need to get one of those done for my niece and nephew.

Look forward to your next round of updates.

[frankv11]

Great build thread. Keep it up!!
TX
Wow, it's looks like you are really on your game... :welder: :weld: I may have missed it, but have you decided on a paint scheme? :thumbsup:
no paint scheme yet, going to run a flat color/primer for a while to get all the bugs and " i wish would have done that " out of the way.
Frank, awesome build thread. The dash details and center console design are way cool. Keep it up! :bow: :bow:

The pics of the bumper and front end are excellent. Love the up close of the reliefs cut into the bumper radius for fittment.

Your two year olds "hot rod" build is sweet. Need to get one of those done for my niece and nephew.

Look forward to your next round of updates.
thanks for the all the complements. just like everyone here, I enjoy working and building anything.

if you have the time. you should, they will enjoy it as much as you. posting a few pictures of another pedal car turned pull wagon / hot rod I built for him.he named it McQueen.http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo5_zps5f9b528e.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo5_zps5f9b528e.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsd91ee191.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsd91ee191.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zps5d12eb02.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zps5d12eb02.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zps1f93cc38.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps8433066a.jpg.html]http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps8433066a.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zps1f93cc38.jpg.html)

[BossaNova]

Whoa man. That evaporator bracket is truly epic!

[waynieZ]

Frank I love what your doing on the dash, its looking awesome! I love the fire truck too. Keep the pictures coming.

[frankv11]

was looking to use original lens in order to keep the dummy lights and turn signals but the 5" gauge was just a tad to big. it worked but had just a bit to much point of view overlap and it would just look to stock once painted. so i went in bit of a different direction..

picture of initial planhttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zpsc7ff525c.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zpsc7ff525c.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsbf44ff14.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsbf44ff14.jpg.html)
this is the way i'm going with it,
question….. what tool can I possibly use to get rid of weld on those inside corners ( picture please ). they are way less noticeable than in picture but would like them gone.http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zpsa65a4eb1.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zpsa65a4eb1.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsb7623e92.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsb7623e92.jpg.html)

[makoshark]

That looks great!

As for the weld showing through like that, what about remaking the piece that the gauge actually attaches to and bending a lip on it. It would be flush on the backside and would push the gauge forward a tad unless you engineered it all with that lip from the getgo. Just a thought

[waynieZ]

It looks Nice. How about a Dremel tool with a stone or carbide bit in it, or you could put some all metal or bondo to round out the rear corners to match the shape of the top of the sheet metal. Either way it's going to look great.

[frankv11]

That looks great!

As for the weld showing through like that, what about remaking the piece that the gauge actually attaches to and bending a lip on it. It would be flush on the backside and would push the gauge forward a tad unless you engineered it all with that lip from the getgo. Just a thought


It looks Nice. How about a Dremel tool with a stone or carbide bit in it, or you could put some all metal or bondo to round out the rear corners to match the shape of the top of the sheet metal. Either way it's going to look great.

Both good ideas
Tx

[frankv11]

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps644825f1.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps644825f1.jpg.html)
Testing iPhone pic download
So I just received this from entropy radiators
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps0bc9e7cb.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps0bc9e7cb.jpg.html)
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps7e05dae8.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps7e05dae8.jpg.html)

[66fury]

sexy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Way to go Frank. That dash looks like a lotta work!

How did you post pics from your iPhone?

[frankv11]

sexy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tx
[QUOTE=Ron in SoCal;535290]Way to go Frank. That dash looks like a lotta work!

quite a bit of work. what made it most difficult was the horizontal radius and the dash face is slanted in about 15* so I had to make a separate bezel for every gauge (except bottom row) to bring them back to 90*. left a bit of space on left side for pushbutton start. so yeah its been fun but that is exactly the look I was going for. i wanted the dash to have some dept. not a fan of the flat. very happy with the outcome thus far.

I actually went through photo bucket using iphone( copy and paste as usual )not directly from iPhone but I was not able to do it either way in the past.
pictures of where I'm at now.
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zps8c58feb3.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zps8c58feb3.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zps5248c3a1.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zps5248c3a1.jpg.html)http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zpscbccf756.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zpscbccf756.jpg.html)

[chichirone]

Frank, the dash looks awesome. What seats are you using?

[b757jetdr]

Frank,
I just read through your whole thread, cool project! I love all the cool mods and ideas, I really like the dash!
Keep pics and updates coming:popcorn2:

[frankv11]

Frank, the dash looks awesome. What seats are you using? tx jay, those seats are tenzo g-tr. not crazy about quality but look and fit nice. Most likely get replaced with some cobras

Frank,
I just read through your whole thread, cool project! I love all the cool mods and ideas, I really like the dash!
Keep pics and updates coming:popcorn2:
Tx Chris . Glad you guys like dash.
It's been a long project, since I'm doing it all here at home . I'm enjoying the build and learning a lot. I decided to tackle this because I'm a bit too delicate on quality and figure I could only get mad at my self.
I see your project is on its way to the finish line , been following it for a while. It looks like did not compromise in any aspect of the build. Good job

[Vince@Meanstreets]

looks great frank, what are you doing with the clock space? iPhone mount?

[frankv11]

looks great frank, what are you doing with the clock space? iPhone mount?

Ahhh
So you see the need. Great minds think alike:)
Actually looking to buy a bvlgari clock from 02-06 cadillac escalade but had not found a clean one, not trying to pay for new one. So that's in the back burner for now. That was suppose to be a surprise
Thanks a lot Vince.
Did you ever get pedal car done for your boy ?

[Swain]

Looks very nice

[tubbed69]

Very nice work Frank,I like the dash work,also I have used a couple of those radiators and they are very well built and work well:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

Nice job Frank. In a world of DSE bolt on replacement, this is very unique and nice!

[MX145]

Frank you are out of control! :Tomcat: You have unbelievable skills. Every mod looks like it belongs and the quality is top notch!

[frankv11]

Looks very nice
Tx

Very nice work Frank,I like the dash work,also I have used a couple of those radiators and they are very well built and work well:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
My second one from entropy, tony is a good guy

Nice job Frank. In a world of DSE bolt on replacement, this is very unique and nice!
Thanks for the complement Al,

Frank you are out of control! :Tomcat: You have unbelievable skills. Every mod looks like it belongs and the quality is top notch!
Get a lot of inspiration from the other projects here on LG (like your's) if not for this site , car would gave been done long ago. But probably pretty plain. sometimes nothing gets done for months but back at it again on daily basis.
Tx to all

[glassman]

theres a "how to" thread on sixspeedonline in the Porsche 997 area on how to interface a mini ipad with 4g....pretty cool setup. I believe his name to be Joel.....something....

[72Z/28]

The dash work looks really amazing. Lots of talent and new ideas were incorporated into it

[frankv11]

theres a "how to" thread on sixspeedonline in the Porsche 997 area on how to interface a mini ipad with 4g....pretty cool setup. I believe his name to be Joel.....something....
May skip on clock. Find my self spending to much time on such things and not enough of it to go around.
The dash work looks really amazing. Lots of talent and new ideas were incorporated into it
Thanks for the props on dash. I'm actually thinking of doing a small run. Been talking to a CAD programmer and a local sheet metal fabrication company. Got to go through the numbers and get a feel for the market. To see if it has any footing.
The way I look at it is. If I could had bought it. I would not had gone through the trouble if making it. Hopefully there is enough people out there that share that point of view.
Would like to thank Guy Smith from Spectre Performance for helping with desigh and part #s for 4" ( MAF shim fiitings , gaskets , filter , adapters etc...) , aluminum intake
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Got it Tig welded, ground and brushed hoping to get it all done by Tuesday

[frankv11]

Got this done http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsa47c08d6.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsa47c08d6.jpg.html)
MAF is missing air straightener
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[tubbed69]

that looks great Frank,nice work:thumbsup:

[Twinstang]

Keeps the pics coming awesome build

[NOPANTS68]

Man you gotta be proud of that tube and shield. I love that. I'd hit that bad boy with some matte clear and roll it. Beautiful job.

[windycitychev]

This is one awesome build you could give a lot a guys a run for their money. Much respect for your skills keep the pics coming

[waynieZ]

Awesome job Frank, it looks great.

[pitts12driver]

Great work! Looks amazing and coming along well.

[frankv11]

Thanks to all for the encouragement .
After looking at this thing for more than half a day it finally found its place.
Its the Cts-v intercooler pump and reservoir. It typically sits under cooler but no room up front without major surgery and did not want to weld on DSE sub.at the end of the day I Was able to keep welding to a minimum.
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[BBC71Nova]

Looks like a great solution. What type of threaded bungs/inserts/? are those that you used?

[frankv11]

Looks like a great solution. What type of threaded bungs/inserts/? are those that you used?
Tx

Here is pic of them 3/8 for sub . carriage bolt & 5/16 used on rail for flush mount.
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[frankv11]

After a bit research I found this guy from Turnone. It allows me to run AN6 directly from power steering pump pressure side with enough clearance for pulley. I drilled out to 9/32 to keep stock pressure for rack.
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Got AFCO heat exchanger to keep those IATs low. Pretty nice piece
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Flipped it up side down ( to keep out let / in let on driver side ) a few cuts on center support brace. welded in some support brackets and it sits nice. I will have to run 90's on inlet & outlet to clear condensor and RS headlights.

[syborg tt]

Wow I've been gone for a couple weeks and the car looks incredible. I can't wait to see this car complete.

[waynieZ]

That's a great solution Frank, it looks like OEM packaging. Nice work keeping the finish intact on the sub frame too. Was that tig welded in?

[frankv11]

Wow I've been gone for a couple weeks and the car looks incredible. I can't wait to see this car complete.
Thank's Marty
Been at it full time lately. Want to get done to it's first stage by years end. 1st stage being fully sorted and drivable ready for last brake down , ( oh no deadline )
That's a great solution Frank, it looks like OEM packaging. Nice work keeping the finish intact on the sub frame too. Was that tig welded in?
Thanks Wayne
I'm trying to put things in, like if they belong there as much as possible.
It was migged, drilled 3/8 hole and two 3/16" on each side. place weld in nut on inside tighten bolt and weld.

Sometimes you have to undo things in order to move forward..
trans tunnel and part of firewall being such a case, had to be hacked again in order to make roon AC unit.
Looks like ECU found a home. Leaving enough slack on it (24") or so. Just incase it needs to be serviced. Installed full dash and It's still really accessible as is. http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps411f7a8c.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps411f7a8c.jpg.html)
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[MX145]

Frank, you're quite the craftsman! Even your ECM mounts look cool and your dash is one of the coolest I've seen!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Frank,

Always a treat to see creativity and craftsmanship like this. :thumbsup:

[frankv11]

Frank, you're quite the craftsman! Even your ECM mounts look cool and your dash is one of the coolest I've seen!

Frank,

Always a treat to see creativity and craftsmanship like this. :thumbsup:

Thanks for complements fellas

[67zo6Camaro]

All caught up reading from the past year of post. Great work and I dig your son's pull behind project.

[frankv11]

Tx brett
Brown truck dropped these off.
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Got firewall done " again " minus a few holes. AC fits in perfect. Clutch bracket is set. Cut trans cross member a bit. Looking for a good entry location for engine harness and battery cable. Put it all back together to double check clearances.http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps67c70553.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps67c70553.jpg.html)

[tubbed69]

looks great Frank,time for some paint:gitrdun:

[waynieZ]

It looks good! Love That Brown Truck!

[frankv11]

looks great Frank,time for some paint:gitrdun:
far away from paint that will be stage two. the plan is to build it completely drive it bare bones tweak ,add, subtract, cut etc.. and blow it completely apart go through every piece in more detail and hopefully final assembly.


It looks good! Love That Brown Truck!
love the truck, don't like credit card statement !!

[frankv11]

So I got a bunch of other stuff done . Centerforce aluminum flywheel and dual friction clutch is done , mastmotor sports oil pan is in , oil filter relocation unit from JCG ( tx Chris ) .filter& AN oil lines done , power steering lines ( tx XRP ).
AC and heater lines , ran and plug harness to make length adjustments , built a cool bracket and location for + power block. Built aluminum close out panel to match passenger side, it also holds AC dryer. Upgraded to carbon fiber SC shaft and smaller pulley, AC condensor is done , heat exchanger clerance position and mods done , building an expansion tank from an old AC dryer.
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Hope to get accurate oil pressure reading on this
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Was able to squeeze this guy in there ( tight fit with headers )
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Those two screws will get deleted. Got a miller spoolmate can't weld but can tack. Will send to a buddy for tig ( make it pretty )
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Pile of hoses
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Got these new inner fenders from Ron in SoCal ( tx )
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And this is what happened to mast's oil pick up. It hit the oil pan in about 4 different points & flange @ oil ring would not sit flush. So it needed a half a day and some begging
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As you can see it still needs a ton of organizing wires etc.... And will get rid some bling, radiator , condensor , heatexchanger , intake basically all aluminum pieces with get anodized, minus SC - would like to but it's to much work to gutt it out.

[tubbed69]

nice work as always Frank:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

nice work as always Frank:thumbsup:

Agreed.

[syborg tt]

nice work as always Frank:thumbsup:

I agree - very nice

[Ron in SoCal]

nice work as always Frank:thumbsup:

Agreed.

I agree - very nice

Way to go Frank!

[frankv11]

Way to go Frank!

Thanks fellas.
Now I got to start saving for the wheels. besides paint and body I think that will my biggest purchase that needs to be done. I keep kicking my self for not buying Todd's ( Vegas69 ) wheels. DANG IT !!!

[frankv11]

This guy said " hide that awful bunch o wires
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Rough wiring will get it looking good for final. Built this cover to hide most of it. It will be anodized black on last stage ,
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Got this guy done
Sometimes a solution creates another problem such the case with CF shaft now it has no clearance for hose and clamp. Got to raise it about a 1/4"
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[waynieZ]

How about one of the Gate's shrinking hose clamps?

[frankv11]

How about one of the Gate's shrinking hose clamps?

Hi there Wayne
Here is how I went about it. It got it cut, raised 1/4" , welded it and finally open up inside with a carbide tip
Good idea on those clamps I'll be using them on all water lines.
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[fleetus macmullitz]

Excellent work Frank.

Nice pic of your son. :thumbsup:

[frankv11]

Still digging
Started to finalize all gaps , cut header panel to bring fenders closer to hood and tuck them real nice around grill headlight area. Could not get driver fender to fit half way decent , so I found out bottom corner had been patched and when welded it was tweaked like crazy, than found structure was rusty so I figure cut the whole thing of and start from scratch. Got Momo steering wheel bolted seat on make sure it was where I want to be and got Flaming river colum complete to the rack, had to reshape center of dash due to diameter difference from stock, made a close out panel where colum meets dash. Mirrors are in ( got that idea from DSE). Both doors are gapped , not final . Gap is less than 1/8" They open and fit perfect but I know with paint it will be an issue. For now. I just like that tight look. Hoping to finish trunk gaps but maybe replacing lid.
Next I will start setting up glass all around , make sure it all plays well together. making space for power steering cooler, doing some electrical.
Begin planning interior. Maybe moving roll bar a bit out of the way. All well a bunch of BS go come


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Found a can of that spray in one of those big shop's recycle bin
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Got the block in there , ran wire inside ( right at kick panel area and to the trunk)
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[tubbed69]

Great fab work Frank,car is looking great:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Bowtieracing]

Excellent work!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Great progress Frank.:thumbsup:

[Swain]

Those gaps looks great. Nice job

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice work as usual Frankie :thumbsup:

[frankv11]

Great fab work Frank,car is looking great:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Tx Jeff to bad your on the side otherwise you could come over and help with paint and body
Excellent work!
Tx
Great progress Frank.:thumbsup:
Tx skip
Those gaps looks great. Nice job
Tx jay , I wish I could keep door gaps that tight on final. Just go to figure out how much to compensate for paint.
Nice work as usual Frankie :thumbsup:
Thank you Ron , send me an envite to your next race, so I can come see you in action.

[frankv11]

A few more pictures of the front , coming along . Still got work to do where fender meets header panel ( slight buckle ).
Hood it's there I'm just debating on buying billet hinges or stocks to finalize gap. I have old stocks in there now and they pretty worn out.
Header panel will get cut with thin dremel blade in between spot welds to get some good penetration.
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[Rick D]

Great work Frank, it's all these little details that make the difference in the end product!

[DOOM]

Frank its just lookin awesome! Keep the updates coming!!

[frankv11]

Great work Frank, it's all these little details that make the difference in the end product!
thanks rick, details are nice they just take time. I just want to build it once and something i will be happy with.

Frank its just lookin awesome! Keep the updates coming!!
thanks mario, that project of yours is nuts,

[waynieZ]

That looks great Frank. That really make the front on these cars, tightening up all those gaps. Nice work !

[HBRod]

Really neat work on the car. Very impressive custom touches. Truly unique based on all the 69 threads that I've read so far. Was wonder on your accessory drive system - is that from a Cadillac CTS-V? Was impressed that you were able to keep the AC compressor mounted low and close to the block. Most other accessory drive's I've looked at (aftermarket ones) want to mount the AC compressor high. I think your system is better for PT activities. Also, I am in awe of the work on the headlamp doors to get them where you want them. Truth in where there's a will there's a way.

Looking forward to seeing the final result.

Rod

[frankv11]

Really neat work on the car. Very impressive custom touches. Truly unique based on all the 69 threads that I've read so far. Was wonder on your accessory drive system - is that from a Cadillac CTS-V? Was impressed that you were able to keep the AC compressor mounted low and close to the block. Most other accessory drive's I've looked at (aftermarket ones) want to mount the AC compressor high. I think your system is better for PT activities. Also, I am in awe of the work on the headlamp doors to get them where you want them. Truth in where there's a will there's a way.

Looking forward to seeing the final result.

Rod

Tx for the compliment
Accessory drive is mostly from 05 Cts-v . I changed alternator bracket ( 01 Camaro - modified )to keep at stock location and built compressor bracket ( using sd7 compressor ) from scratch to run from same belt. It was important to me in keeping all low and stock looking.
It's not yet a proof set up, waiting to fire it up to see how that belt behaves . Especially on high rpm shifts.
Those head lamp doors are a pain in the a// to make them fit. I had to reposition the two weld in nuts on core support. Played with it quite a bit

[HBRod]

Was wondering where you decided to put the OBD II connector? Is there a "good" location for it? I've heard about issues with the doors and you've now confirmed it. But they do really dress up the front of the car. I think that in the end you are going to love it after all is said and done. And boy do I agree with you about lining up the drives to use a single belt. I had heard that the CTS-V had the best of the OEM arrangements. Good re-use of parts. I was either going with the CTS-V or a Drive Junky setup from MCB. Anxious to see the car when done. So keep up the good work. No rush as I think that quality is always better than speed. "You either want it done right or right now. You choose".

Rod

[frankv11]

Slowed down a bit , new member in the family :)
But still getting some work done
Brake lines are done was able to run one piece from proportioning valve to flex line for fronts. 3/16 SS. Any one looking to buy a flaring tool I will highly recommend the RIGID 458r for 45s and they also have a 37 degrees. That's the best tool I have bought and here benders same quality.
Fuel plumbing is also checked off the list 3/8 SS.
I ran both fuel and brake-lines on the inner side if rail "hope it don't get to hot"" maybe build a heat shield.
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Rear end passenger side piece
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Front passenger
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Followed the DSE weld
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Need just a bit if massaging here once I can get access to sett up clamps
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Founds these at LBC swapmeet $50 ohh yeah
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Cut rings to make them fit like I want them " tight"
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Cut and flared out the buckets
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Setting up clutch pedal with a stop and pushed pedal 1/4" towards passenger

[Swain]

Congrats on the addition to the Family. I just had a baby girl 10 months ago and all I can say is my car was put on the back burner for some time but way worth it.

[frankv11]

Congrats on the addition to the Family. I just had a baby girl 10 months ago and all I can say is my car was put on the back burner for some time but way worth it.

Thanks jay
So I assume your sleeping better now
Congrats !!


Can't accuse me if not posting pictures :))

[tubbed69]

Congrats to the new addition Frank,the work on the camaro is looking great.I see a future helper for your projects:trophy-1302:

[frankv11]

Congrats to the new addition Frank,the work on the camaro is looking great.I see a future helper for your projects:trophy-1302:

Thanks Jeff it's truly a blessing to have two beautiful healthy boys.
At the rate I'm going they will probably be finishing it for me.
I missed your post on those deluxe panel items that was a steal.
Just bought some OEM panels "$40" to remove chromes and handle pockets.

Question can I use the stock rod that goes from latch to handle or is it deluxe specific.

[canrc]

Congrats Frank! Good times ahead!

Car look amazing:thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

Thanks Jeff it's truly a blessing to have two beautiful healthy boys.
At the rate I'm going they will probably be finishing it for me.
I missed your post on those deluxe panel items that was a steal.
Just bought some OEM panels "$40" to remove chromes and handle pockets.

Question can I use the stock rod that goes from latch to handle or is it deluxe specific.

Frank I used the same rod and it was fine.

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats Frank!! :thumbsup:

Oh, lines look good too :cheers:

[Musclerodz]

looking good Frank. Congrats on the baby!

[frankv11]

Congrats Frank!! :thumbsup:

Oh, lines look good too :cheers:
All I can say I have more respect for those tubing guys. Thanks ron

Congrats Frank! Good times ahead!

Car look amazing:thumbsup:
Thanks Raj hope all is good

looking good Frank. Congrats on the baby!

tx mike
Those nu-relics and other parts will be on there soon.
Waiting on Black Friday hoping to call you on Forgelines wheels.

[waynieZ]

Congratulation's on the new baby Frank . Sweet job on the lines.

[frankv11]

Congratulation's on the new baby Frank . Sweet job on the lines.

Tx Wayne

Had no space for reverse lights so I made these
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Nu-relics are in , fit like a charm.
Trying to make sure it all plays good together, weather stripping , glass , door lines etc. let me tell you it's a B?(); to get rolled up glass to close correctly without pinching the weather stripping and I'm having a bit of an issue with quarter window. It has to much play at rollers on the top end. But with all those available adjustment options from GM I'll find the combo.

Outer fuzzies are just laying on there for gap purpose
Also working on building rear quarter interior panels to go with seat belts. Used perforated aluminum for structure
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[frankv11]

got more parts and less money
thanks Dale at schwartz performance for thesehttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6027_zps65973a48.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6026_zps628d8618.jpg.html]http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6026_zps628d8618.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6027_zps65973a48.jpg.html)
pomona swapmeet purchase http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6007_zps1eb5707e.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6007_zps1eb5707e.jpg.html)

[Vince@Meanstreets]

brushed lip looks classy. nice work frank!!

[tubbed69]

Nice buy Frank,great looking wheels:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

They look sweet! Great choice.

[Rybar]

I like the wheels, and you found bullet hood hinges at a swap meet? Nice score

[fleetus macmullitz]

Congrats on the birth of your child Frank. :thumbsup:


Textbook '69 build here...wow.

[canrc]

Congrats!

The wheels look awesome!

[1transam]

Killer car, love the work you have do!