Project RS-V : LSA Powered Dynacorn Camaro

[64pontiac]

EDIT: PICS ADDED Starting page 2. I got a photobucket!!!
Hello to everyone on Lateral-G!

We are a growing shop in Manitoba, Canada, and would love to share some of our projects with you! Here is RS-V, a 1969 Dynacorn Camaro convertible riding on Speedtech front subframe and torque arm, sporting Kore3 Z06 brakes, Rushforth/Nitto wheels and tires, and a GM LSA crate engine/TCI 6speed auto as well as:
-Ring brothers door handles
-American autowire Highway 22
-Vintage air
-Marquez tail lights
-Rick's stainless tank
-Stainlessworks headers
-Afco double pass rad and intercooler
-ATS spindles
-Lizard skin

almost everything on this car has been modified. Major mods include :
-2009 Cadillac CTS-V Dash, console, gauges, entertainment package custom fit for an oem look
-Custom windshield frame/flush fitting convertible top
-Custom oval/arched styling bar
-Front end sheet metal welded together
-Molded in steel spoiler
-Custom brake scoop/styling vents
-Minitubbed with the new Dynacorn full tubs
-Hidden wiring/ac lines (master milspec connector on firewall)

-Custom designed/cnc steering wheel hub, baseplate, horn plate that has the tci wireless paddle shifter and display seamlessly integrated.
-Custom cnc motor mounts to fit the GM low mount accessory drive into the Speedtech Subframe

-Custom 3 inch stainless exhaust with cnc stainless tips that match the tail light bezels
-CNC/custom flush fuel filler/door
-custom sheet metal hood to match side vents (styled after a stinger, but very subtle) with cnc vents
-Custom lower valance/intercooler scoops
-Narrowed bumpers
etc etc!
The car is being assembled now, paint is done. I will save that for later!
Enjoy

[78 type-lt]

I like tha dash idea

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks like you guys do nice work! More pics as you progress, please...

[fleetus macmullitz]

Very interesting project. Been waiting for someone to use that dash.

Tried viewing pics of it. Wouldn't let me get past #5 (?) http://www.hpicustoms.com/projects.html

[64pontiac]

Sorry our website is being totally redone right now so we haven't updated it. The car is painted and being assembled, I will get some more pics up.

[dirtybird]

Nice idea with dash.:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Sorry our website is being totally redone right now so we haven't updated it. The car is painted and being assembled, I will get some more pics up.

Looking forward to seeing them. :thumbsup:

How did the process go of making the CTS-V dash fit?

[64pontiac]

had to remove about 8 inches of the ctsv dash, and rewrap the covering after making our shape. we also reshaped the speaker grills to fit what we needed and then made mounts to the firewall and pillars.

[waynieZ]

This is a sweet project. I'm going to enjoy watching for updates.

[Rybar]

Welcome from a Westcoast Canuck. Nice project. Some info on the wheels and backspacing they look sick :thumbsup:

[LowchevyII]

the fab work looks awesome guys. cant wait to see the final product. not sure how i feel about the hood but ill save the final opinion of that when i see the finished product. love that dash!

[Northeast Rod Run]

the fab work looks awesome guys. cant wait to see the final product. not sure how i feel about the hood but ill save the final opinion of that when i see the finished product. love that dash!my thoughts exactly!:cheers:

[KPC67]

Welcome,
Killer project!
It is awesome to see someone so close to home who carries some neat gear (ATS, speed tech) I actually need an oil pan and and engine mounts for and ls7.
Where abouts in Manitoba are you?

[64pontiac]

We are east of Winnipeg in a small town. (Beausejour) We just recently got a cnc mill and are doing some of our own parts, as well as carrying a huge selection of some of the top brands that support this forum! I don't want to take advantage of this forum, but you can always contact me about those parts. We also do custom set-backs made to your specs for the ls conversion motor plates.

The hood actually looks really sweet painted. It matches the intercooler scoops and the brake styling on the quarters, as well as the exhaust tip openings, so wait to see the thing together!

we are busy this week and next leading up to SEMA, can't wait for more feedback and to post more pics! Thanks for all the support from everyone, including all our product suppliers!

I have to point out how helpful other shops and businesses have been to us over the last year. They have all played a huge part in making our shop the fastest growing custom fab shop in Manitoba! I can't say enough how impressed I am with other shops across North America for the way they will help us out and answer questions! I use this forum as inspiration for my ideas, and hope to give some back.

We also are doing a super cool merge between street rodding and pro touring, which I will post next week. I should bring up some old threads in the project section and post some updates, like project Vicarious and my 64 Pontiac Parisienne pro touring!

To be honest, I don't know how you guys get 50 or even a dozen pages of posts! The time you must spend on the computer!!!! I usually dont even get to play with the cnc until midnite on weekends, we are too busy!

[64pontiac]

The wheels are Rushforth Rated-x without the rivets..... 19x12 in the rear

[64pontiac]

Ok so I openend up a photobucket and started taking some time to put pics on.... lets show you some of the body mods we have done! Starting with the side vents (so they are not really vents, just styling, because to actually vent the brakes we would have ducts where the rear seat should be, as this thing is running 335 nittos and the new dynacorn mini tubs that we installed, which are not really mini! 3 3/4 inches over stock, and they look stock and fit great. Plus we didnt want water and crap flinging up through a vent onto the paint.... I don't know that the owner of this beast will actually drive it like we will.

Formed the sheet metal, flushed it in, added spears and bingo! I actually made a wooden form to fold the two pieces into their shapes then tig'ed em together. you can see the new (ok well new at the time when we got them, but old news now i guess) Ring brothers handles, shaved lock holes, and we deleted the rocker/quarter seam before filler and primer. More to come on the oval/arched styling bar!
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvvent1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvvent2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvvent3.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvvent4.jpg

[64pontiac]

Ok, on to the hood....... I know that some may not like it, the customer wanted the fiberglass stinger and I figured he has too much moneygoing into this to have the same hood as everyone else....

So we made the front spear the same as the side vents that we made, and went with a subtle height and we will have some billet vents in behind it. As it is efi, we dont need a scoop really. Also, I hate how most of the cowl hoods and the stinger hood dont have the body lines from the wiper cowl in the hood, only the one peak. So we wanted the hood to roll out of the wiper cowl into a bulge, then back to nothing.

I think it worked well, it looks amazing with the striping on it (save that for later!) Its truly one off... even the bracing underneath we tried to finish off so it looks factory ish. The hood is made of 4 pieces and a stock hood, plus our two vent tunnels that are one piece each.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvhood1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvhood2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvhood3.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvhoodbrace.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvhoodside.jpg

[Flash68]

Now I actually like that hood and want to see it done. Very cool.

[64pontiac]

Hahaha...gotcha! Thanks for the kind words everyone. I will keep posting. This is just one of our projects..... more great ideas to come! I can't wait to get this car out there and show off our capabilities, we are really well setup to build some kick a** cars but our province is so far behind the times that LS1 s are still new ideas :_paranoid Can't wait to get a build from a customer that appreciates this style of car and understands the work it takes!!!!

[BeCool68]

very nice!!

[64pontiac]

Here's the bumper hole mods, these stock front ends have way to big openings!
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvbumperholes.jpg
Here we got rid of the driving lights to make way for our Afco air to water intercooler vents...... they have a raise lower edge and match the hood vents....
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvfrontvalance.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvfrontendmockup2.jpg
The front end has been welded together into one piece, the bumper sucked in a bit, and the license plate frame modified and leaned back to make it a bit less obvious (we HAVE to run a front plate in our province....gggrrrrrrr)
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvfrontendmockup.jpg

[64pontiac]

Heres the rear end/bumper mods. Narrowed the bumper 1.5 inches total. also, if you notice we dropped the mounts down 3/4 inch so the body lip rolls into the bumper and you cant see the panel welds or the mounts sticking out the bottom. The exhaust cutouts are scaled down and flipped over tail light size, with a cnc stainless tip that matches the marquez tail lights (which are VERY nice pieces *shameless plug for Marquez!) Any of our suppliers can feel free to "sponsor" us on a future build!

We also since then have come up with a cool fuel cap for the center, hint:its not round, and we did a welded on spoiler lip.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvrear2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvbumper.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvrear.jpg

[64pontiac]

Roll bar is two mandrel bent and arched bars welded together, pushed it out as wide as possible to fit under the rear arm rest/side panels and pocketed the body for it.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rollbarpocket.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rollbar1.jpg

[64pontiac]

Heres the dash install..... the middle speaker grille covers the defrost vents, (its a convertible, so we figured in this case form over function! plus we kept the side defrosts that came stock in the ctsv)
The side speaker grilles are for the tweeters. these are modified ctsv vents. Overall we took about 8 inches off the dash and made a sheet metal edge for the leather to butt up to in place of the factory 69 camaro dash. complete with a vin tag spot!
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvdash3.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvdash2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/rsvdash1.jpg

[64pontiac]

Here is the Speedtech Subframe. Since we started being a dealer for their product, we have grown to LOVE their suspension. It is truly a top notch piece, fits awesome, and has amazing support from Speedtech. Roger and Blake, hats off to you! HPI will continue to do our best to support and promote both Speedtech and ATS!

We had to pocket the frame for the LSA/LS9 style low mount accessories, as well as make custom aluminum motor adablers and motor stands. We made these ones out of 7075 5/8 aluminum, thicker than the standard setback, and have now gone with 1.75 inch setback over a small block chevy. Since then we have done up to 3 inch setbacks for a customer overseas!

The transmission we are using is a TCI 6 speed auto, with a custom steering wheel hub and base that recesses the paddle shifter and display into the wheel instead of sandwiching it between! Pics to follow of that!

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/speedtechsubframe.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/subframe2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/mockup1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/subframepocket2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/subframepocket.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/subframeinstalled.jpg

[64pontiac]

The rear torque arm from Speedtech. Another nice piece! No intrusion into the floor, full 3 link style articulation, fully adjustable, and pretty much a no-modification straightforward install. tons of room for 3 inch exhaust too!
We made our own subframe connectors that do not intrude into the interior, weld in, low pro, and bolt to the subframe with 8 bolts per side. you can see the connection to the subframe here.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/subframe3.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/torquearm1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/torquearm2.jpg
The entire underside of the car has been treated with Lizard Skin Cermaic insulation, and Sound Control on the inside.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Enjoying the pics and info. :thumbsup:

[War]

Very nice build. The dash looks amazing in that car. I bet that wasn't easy to pull off that well.:thumbsup:

[64pontiac]

Thanks! Took a bit of work! Its taking alot more work to get all the ctsv entertainment and gauges to work

[DemonSRT8]

Looking good Tyler.

I'm close to you, and didn't know you existed until this post. If you guys don't do the painting, who would you recommend? Who will paint this project?

I've got a project that I'll need parts for eventually, I'll check you guys out when its time.




We are east of Winnipeg in a small town. (Beausejour) We just recently got a cnc mill and are doing some of our own parts, as well as carrying a huge selection of some of the top brands that support this forum! I don't want to take advantage of this forum, but you can always contact me about those parts. We also do custom set-backs made to your specs for the ls conversion motor plates.

The hood actually looks really sweet painted. It matches the intercooler scoops and the brake styling on the quarters, as well as the exhaust tip openings, so wait to see the thing together!

we are busy this week and next leading up to SEMA, can't wait for more feedback and to post more pics! Thanks for all the support from everyone, including all our product suppliers!

I have to point out how helpful other shops and businesses have been to us over the last year. They have all played a huge part in making our shop the fastest growing custom fab shop in Manitoba! I can't say enough how impressed I am with other shops across North America for the way they will help us out and answer questions! I use this forum as inspiration for my ideas, and hope to give some back.

We also are doing a super cool merge between street rodding and pro touring, which I will post next week. I should bring up some old threads in the project section and post some updates, like project Vicarious and my 64 Pontiac Parisienne pro touring!

To be honest, I don't know how you guys get 50 or even a dozen pages of posts! The time you must spend on the computer!!!! I usually dont even get to play with the cnc until midnite on weekends, we are too busy!

[64pontiac]

DemonSRT8, we are just out highway 44 in Beausejour, 5000 square feet with a huge showroom and tons of pro touring parts in stock! This car has already been painted, and that was a nightmare so I wont tell you who it was, you don't want to go there. We are going to be doing custom paint starting this spring when we add on, I have one of our guys going for his ticket now too.

Come check this car out in person after SEMA week when we get back!!

[DemonSRT8]

How did SEMA go? Are you back from debauchery yet? :willy:

I'm sending you a PM.

Thanks


DemonSRT8, we are just out highway 44 in Beausejour, 5000 square feet with a huge showroom and tons of pro touring parts in stock! This car has already been painted, and that was a nightmare so I wont tell you who it was, you don't want to go there. We are going to be doing custom paint starting this spring when we add on, I have one of our guys going for his ticket now too.

Come check this car out in person after SEMA week when we get back!!

[srh3trinity]

Very cool build. Has some very nice touches and the group of parts going into is top notch.

[scherp69]

Awesome build!! Always nice to see another Canadian on here. I used to live in Winnipeg for years until we moved to the west coast. I'm also using the Speed Tech subframe and will be swapping out my g-bar set up for their torque arm shortly also. Keep the pics coming.

[awr68]

Love this build! The dash looks great in there! I also love the ST suspension! I have driven two of their cars and really liked them a lot! I have their front and if my floor boards weren't so modded I would be using their rear suspension too! :thumbsup:

[64pontiac]

SEMA was awesome, really helped us furthur our business relationships! (like it is supposed to!)

Demonsrt-8, sorry for the delay, will be sending you soem emails tomorrow.

Thanks for the comments, and I will be posting some more pics right away when I get a chance.

Also, I know that everyone at Speedtech really appreciate all the great feedback on the Speedtech products! The whole line works as great as it looks, as they have been proving lately!

Always glad to hear that people are very satisfied with their offerings.

For anyone that has been checking up on us at HPI, our website is going to be relaunched for the new year, so don't get discouraged! More to come there!

[64pontiac]

Also, to a moderator, could you email me or pm me with some details on becoming a supporting vendor of the forum, and if you have a breakdown of some advertising costs send that too. Thanks alot.

[64pontiac]

How about a couple updates!

I never showed the new Dynacorn factory style mini tubs. they are a nice option compared to the dse or ame style, and fit well and look like stock. The convertible dynacorn bodies do not come minitubbed, so we had to do it. Let me tell you, these bodies are way stronger than original! Over 75 welds holding the two halves of the wheel houses together, and all GOOD welds. Not like tearing apart the old stuff. Oh and the rockers, both inner and outer, are just shy of 1/8 inch steel! (seriously!) so yes these bodies are built well.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/wheeltub1.jpg

Here is the rear seat mockup (2004 G35 coupe)

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/seatmockup.jpg

and the top of our rad shroud. It is a double pass afco, with a dual fan shroud we make.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/fanshroudtop.jpg

[64pontiac]

Some of our wiring nightmares with the dash.... we had to sort out a full 2009 Caddy CTS-V wiring harness and delete what we didnt need. Ended up with alot of extra wire in a huge array of colors!

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/wiringstart.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/wiring1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/wiring2.jpg

and all that is left!....
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/ctsvremnants.jpg

heres one of our front harnesses finished in sleeving/heat shrink prior to weatherpak connectors going on.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/frontharness.jpg

[64pontiac]

For the drivetrain, we took our MAST harness and re routed a couple things and installed AMP connectors at the firewall and used a bit nicer sleeving/heat shrink instead of the electrical tape wads that it comes with.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/mastharnessreroute.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/mastreroute2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/engineconnector.jpg
the other hole in the firewall is for the TCI trans harness, done the same way

[64pontiac]

How about some pictures of the paint/assembled fenders?

(PS, we are NOT happy with the paint. None of the stripes line up, the stripes dont wrap around the door or into the jambs, the firewall/engine bay was left in black epoxy instead of a proper two stage paint so it has no durability (we have to strip it back apart) and the paint SUCKS. It is orange peeled horribly, has more dirt in it than our floor, and the list goes on and on like dry spray under the rockers(didnt lift the car up to paint under) etc etc.

Plus its not done, where is my hood or trunk? Not painted yet! Won't ever reccommend this guy, especially not for the price. But we will work through it........

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/assembled1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/assembled2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/assembled3.jpg

[64pontiac]

By the way the doors are not latched in any of those pics, so thats why it looks funny.

[64pontiac]

I never posted pics of what we were doing for the steering wheel/shifter.

We aborted this as now we are going with the caddy column and tap shifter so the wheel is up for grabs now with the shifter, but it was cool at the time.

Originally the customer wanted a flaming river waterfall wheel, which does not have a standard style mount that you could sandwich the TCI paddle shifter into (it is recessed into a custom adapter)

so we remade the whole steering wheel center assembly and the adapter, and sunk the paddle shifter into the two to hide it. Then, because the center of the wheel is so large, we had to make a window so you could see the display.

I need to take a better picture straight on to the wheel, but it is in the perfect spot for your hands, and from the driver seat all you see is the plus/minus symbols of the paddles. The rest of the paddles are behind the wheel. And with the whole thing brushed it looks awesome! I think it would look great in black anodized if you took the leather off and then wraped the wheel in suede after for the race look?

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/steeringwheel1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/CNC%20Milling/steeringwheel2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/CNC%20Milling/steeringwheel3.jpg

I would love to see it used on something! And my personal car is a t56....too bad

[tones2SS]

Looks good Tyler. Good job.:thumbsup:

[64pontiac]

Thanks alot! Feedback is always great. I can't wait to turn the key on this one. Even with all the Speedtech stuff we have installed, I havent gotten to wheel it around myself yet!!!

Can't wait to shake it down.

[Werks]

Looks like good work! I like the style of the wheel. Who is the manufacturer?

[64pontiac]

The wheels are Rushforth Rated X, the steering wheel is flaming river waterfall

[BanditDave]

Man this is a phenomenal build man....great attention to detail. Love that paddle shifter setup.

If you don't mind me asking, what's the color of the car?

Dave

[Werks]

Thanks for getting back to me 64Pontiac! I guess I should have specified the steering wheel, but you got it.

[waynieZ]

Tyler this car is amazing! I love everything you did to it. Awesome work. I can't imagine figuring out all that wiring. Nice work.

[Rybar]

Wheels and stance are dead on. Well done. :thumbsup:

[64pontiac]

Thanks for all the compliments. So a quick update, we had the whole thing pretty much ready for interior, and while washing the car, we found that all the black paint in the engine bay was wiping off onto the wash cloths.

Long story short, the painter used a cheap, unsealed primer to coat everything instead of a proper black paint and flattened clear, or even a semi gloss single stage.

We had to strip EVERYTHING down to nothing and repaint it all. If the videos weren't so big, I would post them to you tube. The paint literally came off on our rags like it had paint stripper on it.

It was a 10k setback. 126 hours to disassemble, strip and paint. While it was apart we even redid the door jambs, as the painter totally killed the paint when assembling the first time.

I will get some pics up to date tomorrow.

[64pontiac]

We fixed (repainted) the firewall, dash area, inner fenders, rad cradle, inside of fenders and front end, door jambs, and finished the windshield frame. If you notice in the previous pictures the paint shop that did this did not even paint the winshield frame. They were "going to do it later" so we did it. The door jambs were so chipped from lack of care we had to re spray them too.

Turned out great considering we are not a paint shop!

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_3229.jpg

[Rybar]

Looks great, looking forward to see this project progress. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

That does look great Tyler.

[64pontiac]

So we got the front clip back on and almost done aligning, just need to add the hood and trunk. Then reinstall all the plumbing, grille, and on to the interior.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_3441.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_3442.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_3443.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_3444.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_3445.jpg

[64pontiac]

If anyone picked it out in the last pictures, yes those are temporary grade 5 fasteners holding the fenders on. We are machining custom fasteners for all the fender bolt locations.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_3446.jpg

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[waynieZ]

The car looks great. Thats going to be such a sweet ride when its done. Is that a custom color ? I don't know if you mentioned it before.

[64pontiac]

The color is Mitsubishi Rotor Glow Orange (M08)

We are getting closer!

[70 chevelle]

Killer work on this car. Love the dash.

[mexMan]

I'm really liking the ''Caddymaro'', or ''Camalac''?

[64pontiac]

Haha, nice names. Couldn't figure that one out either :_paranoid

[bonecrrusher]

How hard are the electronics on that dash going to be? Gauge cluster going to work, the nav setup?

[nvr2fst]

Killer work on this car. Love the dash.

X2:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[mrbigblock]

Great work,that dash is a feat in itself can't wait to see it

[64pontiac]

Got the grille almost finished. The grille changed direction during assembly, so here we go again! No more stock style grille, we cut up another grille surround and made a sheet metal insert, which will be backed by waterjet plastic honeycomb, with a little trick up our sleeve for the headlight doors.

It is going to be the same color as the stripes, with the grille surround in body color, and we are using the chrome opening moulding.

Enjoy

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/grille.jpg

[Sieg]

Tyler - What size is the wheel/tire set on the car?

Despite the challenges the project is looking pretty good. :thumbsup:

[ChevelleNV]

I'm not really a big fan of Camaro's. But that's gonna be sick.

[64pontiac]

Rear wheels are 19x12 with 7 inches of lip (rushforth rated x) and fronts are 18x9

[GrabberGT]

Rear wheels are 19x12 with 7 inches of lip (rushforth rated x) and fronts are 18x9

Whats the tire size. Looks really nice.

[64pontiac]

tires are 335/30/19 in the rear. could do a 345 with the Speedtech torque arm though!

Here is our latest piece, it was thought of after paint, otherwise we would have made a pocket and radius reveal for it like the tail lights have from the factory....it will have to do.

The center of the rectangular piece and the dish in the cap will be media blasted for texture and colored a grey like the surrounds of the Marquez tail lights (which the border and chamfer match) and the radial bolt pattern will have cap screws like the Ring Bros. door handles. Also, its not polished yet, we JUST finished it today and wanted to see what it looked like!

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/CNC%20Milling/IMG_3652.jpg

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[64pontiac]

We are just about to send the Camaro for some interior work. Been doing some finishing stuff, got the mirrors on today. They are Sunspecs

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[64pontiac]

We are using Marquez door panels. To make them work with the dash, we are making fiberglass pockets in the fronts. Its tough to explain, but the center pocket will be ended after the dash, so it doesnt colide with it, and the arm rest will flow down out of the dash.

In the rear, the panels are split around the roll bar and will have a double stitch seam there to match the rest of the upholstery.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_3695.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

That is one serious '69. :thumbsup:

Has this been one of your more challenging builds?

[64pontiac]

This is the most challenging as a whole, its our biggest build for sure (as we are just reaching our 2 year old mark as a shop)

But not our most technical project, or most complicated...... some of our chassis builds have had more head scratching!! Just more math and computer work on some others. As it is a Camaro, sometimes its harder to work on 40 plymouths or mustangs etc as parts are not as readily available

[tones2SS]

Great work Tyler. Looks awesome.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[64pontiac]

Ok how about a little update/teaser? We are having the recaros done in custom leather, and the car is out for the convertible top install right now......

What do you think of the logo in the seats???? Its not huge, just subtle.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/RS-VCustomLogo01Small.jpg

[waynieZ]

Sweet! I like it.

[64pontiac]

Sent the car out for upholstery a couple weeks ago, wanted to give you guys a shot of the new seat skins.....

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_4020.jpg

Car looks totally different outside!

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[coolwelder62]

Very cool.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It looks sweet. Is it as orange as it looks in the pictures or is it more copper colored? I like the color it shows on my monitor. lol

[BBC71Nova]

Looks awesome.

Crazy that it was almost 90 degrees F here this past weekend and you guys got all that snow on the ground.

[64pontiac]

Most of our snow is gone now, majority left over the last week. It IS very orange, but really dependant on how the light hits it. There is still alot of copper in it.

I am going to go see what it looks like this week with the black canvas top installed....... it is going to be sweet

[Rybar]

Tyler, again. That thing looks badass. The stance and wheel/tire combo is dead on :thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

Speedtech suspension :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Car looks amazing Tyler.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Any updates Tyler?

[64pontiac]

So we have been slow to post anything lately as we had our son last week and are currently moving into/renovating our "new to us" house this week (perfect timing)

AND Unfortunately we still have no RSV back from the upholsterer, who is not uphol-ding his end of the deal :willy: things take time and I am not stranger to deadlines come-and-gone?

But when I get a chance I have a whole whack of stuff to post!!!!

[waynieZ]

New baby , new house I guess thats a good excuse. lol I'll be checking back. I don't want to miss anything.

[ErikLS2]

That car is beautiful, you guys are doing some impressive work up there.

BUT, I am hoping my Sharks will send your Canucks packing for the summer.:P

[64pontiac]

You have time for cars AND hockey????? Geez! And if you're all for the sharks, Im guessing you dont even know what snow is!!!! We had 4 inches of it dumped on us two weeks ago by suprise, even though we are seeing temps in the mid teens (Celcius, so thats pretty nice out!)

[garickman]

Lookin' good Tyler. I sent you an email and a PM. Let me if you got the them.

[tmadden]

Dude....... That's really sweet

[Unit2]

Looks like there are a few projects out there like this. This vehicle was built for Pioneer electroinics for the 2011 CES show. This and two other 69 camaros were built and this vehicle became the over the top vehicle of my dreams. The LSA tops the list with a 4L80 from Monster trans, Heidts front and rear subframe and IRS, Summit and Classic industries also provided parts. A special thanks to Jay Harris at ISIS power for there support and unique electrical system. The cars were just featured on a Hot Rod TV episode called "triple threat" on SPEED channel. The car has finally hit the road and will be on the Hot Rod power tour next month. Still a few items to finish up but the car is looking pretty good these days. Here are some photos of the car.

[garickman]

Looks like there are a few projects out there like this. This vehicle was built for Pioneer electroinics for the 2011 CES show. This and two other 69 camaros were built and this vehicle became the over the top vehicle of my dreams. The LSA tops the list with a 4L80 from Monster trans, Heidts front and rear subframe and IRS, Summit and Classic industries also provided parts. A special thanks to Jay Harris at ISIS power for there support and unique electrical system. The cars were just featured on a Hot Rod TV episode called "triple threat" on SPEED channel. The car has finally hit the road and will be on the Hot Rod power tour next month. Still a few items to finish up but the car is looking pretty good these days. Here are some photos of the car.

Nice looking camaro, but it is probably not a good idea for your first post to hijack someones build thread. Other than the color is similar, I am not quite sure the camaro you posted is of the caliber and quality of the RS-V camaro. With that being said, welcome to the site and if you would like to share information about these cars perhaps you could introduce yourself and start your own thread.

[elitecustombody]

http://images.cryhavok.org/d/13557-1/Threadjack.jpg

[waynieZ]

Stefan I love it.
Unit2 welcome

[Unit2]

Nice looking camaro, but it is probably not a good idea for your first post to hijack someones build thread. Other than the color is similar, I am not quite sure the camaro you posted is of the caliber and quality of the RS-V camaro. With that being said, welcome to the site and if you would like to share information about these cars perhaps you could introduce yourself and start your own thread.

It was never my intent to hijack someone thread. It was about sharing another LSA story out there. I appologize to the build guys. I would say "ouch" to say that this vehicle is not the quality of the RSV. This vehicle has quite a bit more than you can see. I might not have done exactly what they did but i can guarantee the build quality is just as good. I do think that there build is top notch and would like to see the end result.

[Unit2]

Stefan I love it.
Unit2 welcome

Thanks Dude for the support, Here are some more pic.

[camcojb]

Thanks Dude for the support, Here are some more pic.
start a thread for yours, car looks great.

[Al Moreno]

Thanks Dude for the support, Here are some more pic.



I like how the bezel on your gauges stick out. I haven't seen that before. Very nice.

Now go make your own build thread! :willy: LOL

[Unit2]

start a thread for yours, car looks great.

Hi Jody,
After searching through the navigation options I can not figure out how to create a thread. I hate to sound so lame but it is not intuative and I need some help. If you can give me alittle guidance I will start a new thread and showcase alot of the concept vehicles I have worked on over the past 15 years along with my Camaro.

Thank you for your support,

Nev:

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Unit - click on Project Updates, look for the button that says 'new thread' above the other threads and post away. There you go!

[Raitsa]

After searching through the navigation options I can not figure out how to create a thread. I hate to sound so lame but it is not intuative and I need some help.


Go to this section http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/forumdisplay.php4?f=16 and click the following button to create a new thread:

[camcojb]

Hey Unit - click on Project Updates, look for the button that says 'new thread' above the other threads and post away. There you go!

Go to this section http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/forumdisplay.php4?f=16 and click the following button to create a new thread:
yep, that'll work. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

You probably have lots of updates you've been wanting to post, right Tyler?

;)

[Leadfoot1]

Jody,

where can i get a full size picture of your avatar...? I'd like to look at the details closer if possible.

Thanks!

Lead.

[FadedSS]

awesome build man! cant wait to see updated pics of the interior!

[64pontiac]

So... a little bit of an update. Been what, 4 months?, since I sent it to the upholstery shop. I am biting my tonque, and as you may have guessed we are less than pleased, but I have to be cordial about it because it is a local business and the automotive community where we are from is very tight knit.

In hind sight I should have kept talking to Tracy Weaver....... oh well.

Top is suppossedly done so we are picking up the car today. They didn't finish the back seat, door panels, etc so we have our work cut out for us. Basically 3 months behind from where we thought we would be.

I will post pics later today

[waynieZ]

I feel for you. Who's going to do the rest if the interior now?

[64pontiac]

We don't know yet...... we will do the carpet ourselves, probably will send the rear seat back out to the states to have it covered, and as far as the door panels, I'm not sure...... we modified a set of marquez panels, so they just have to be wrapped.....

[Blake Foster]

Sounds like you will be buying a sewing machine next! lol

[64pontiac]

I think I will be!! My wife took clothing design as a course before and can sew like crazy, I think I will get her to learn interior stuff!!!

[64pontiac]

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So it was a ton of work, but what do you think of the modified convert frame and windshield frame? We made the top fit recessed like new cars, instead of hanging over the chrome frame.

[67autocross]

Really nice what you guys did with the top! I hope the car is at your shop next time I stop out so i can look it over again.

[64pontiac]

It's here for awhile now :willy: Mad rush to the finish I guess:faint:

[70rs]

The whole car looks great. I really like the mods to the top and windshield frame. Nice touch.:thumbsup:

[mexMan]

Wow, I love the detail of the spider on the canvas roof, looks really cool!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Tops looks great Tyler.:thumbsup:

That would be a real coup gaining control of interior goings on if you can make that work in-house.

[Leadfoot1]

Tyler,

Lovin the canvas top. I did mine a few months ago and it looks soooo much better than vinyl.

One thing. I am looking at that rear window of yours and see the folding line, the top i got has a 1 piece window(Glass, yes, and albeith you need to unzip it and lay it down before you pop the top and that this somewhat defeits my electric top) i think it looks much better than that line in the middle of the window. Just wanted to let you know its available and i think it could be just added to yours if (of course) you wanted to.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/Leadfoot1969/DSC05356.jpg

Car looks great.

Lead

Nevermind my Pro street wheels in the pics, i just bought my 19x9 and 20x13 Forgelines ZX3p's and tires back, unused, to turn the car back over to PT soon :willy: ...

[64pontiac]

Leadfoot,

What brand is your top? Our window is glass, but has the stupid seam AND you still have to unzip it and lay it down anyways.,..... I would be curious to know if I could buy that window and zip it in....... if you know the brand let me know and I will talk to them!

Thanks for the compliments.

[Leadfoot1]

Hey Tyler,

top is an E-Z on...talk to Vic at http://www.topsonline.com/
also known as Vics Uphosltery shop, look around the net he is well known and has a VERY good reputation. On top (nu pun int) of things, i paid a very good price compared to what was asked for lower quality tops and i could not say enough about the quality of the service, even for us being in Canada!!!

Vic is a stand up guy he sent me samples of the canvas prior to my purchase and was always ready to anwser my question (prior to going with a triple black i had tought of a triple red and he had sent me a sample of a really firery red that could have been Veeeeery cool to do).

Anyway, i had seen this window like yours and there was no way i was going to have this in my car as i had seen other unit turned yellow in the seam from sun and time....I would personnally have done regular plastic over the seem. Your car being higher caliber than mine is why i permitted to do the comment, i could not understand the move, now i do.

Only thing i seem to notice is that my rear window looks to be somewhat smaller than yours. Looks like i have more material at the base of the window than your (looks more ''Gangster'' Lol!!!)

Anyway, check with Vic, just call him up, he is available.

Hope it helps!

Car is stunning no matter that little line!

Mario

[64pontiac]

So the SEMA push is on!!! We are finishing up all the plumbing right now, wiring loose ends, and our cnc machining. Picking off the list steady now!

Finished modifying the marquez panels for interior, they are off to get covered.

Here is the first coil pack cover.... we tried to mimic the look of the supercharger top. They look awesome on the car, took them off to media blast them so they match the blower.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/CNC%20Milling/valvecover.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/CNC%20Milling/valvecover2.jpg

[waynieZ]

They look sweet Tyler.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looking good

[64pontiac]

knockin some stuff of the list, got the intake done to send out for finishing.

Tons of little plumbing things..... all the trim is fit and clips etc installed, ready for final installation. Waiting on a pile of black AN fittings and plumbing will be finished off..... just doing the overflow tanks and then the rad is done.... Almost there!!!

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_5710.jpg

[waynieZ]

The coil covers work very weel with the intake. That motor sure does look nice in there.

[64pontiac]

Thanks! Once they are blasted they will match the blower nicely.

Most of the plumbing is done, and all the engine bay wiring is done. It may look like its not there, but it is!!

[SkiDooRS]

Tyler the coil covers look awesome can’t wait to the water jet snowmobile tunnel bracing you are creating for me LOL.

[64pontiac]

So it's official, the RS-V is going to be at SEMA!!!!! :willy: :theresa: :brix: :cheering: :dance: :clap: :woot:

[waynieZ]

Congratulation's ! It will show well under those lights.

[64pontiac]

Sorry guys we have been soooooo busy getting this thing ready for sema.... talk about a crunch. First time I have felt this kind of pressure. Couple more pics , it really isn't as far off as it looks in the pictures. We aren't doing to bad, and should be pretty complete for SEMA. I have to get ready to make the drive too....... its going to be a lonely one thats for sure. All of my staff and my wife and son have to stay home and run the show, its just me and my machinist, and he is flying. On that note if anyone is going to be hangin around vegas we could use some friends!!


Also, thanks to Vintage Air for taking a shot at us and getting our car into the show. And also, gotta put a plug in for MODO Innovations. Got some their product last week and put it in the camaro, and let me tell you it was one of the nicest kits as far as fit, quality, kit contents, ease of install, and overall package that I have seen for a small independant. Awesome job!


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Got the gauge cluster together.....we had to axe the caddy stuff in it, no way to make it work. But all in all, its tough to tell the difference!

Ok back to work now

[waynieZ]

The car is looking great, I love the gauges.

[64pontiac]

Thanks. They are speedhut gauges and plx devices.... we have been using speedhut for a couple projects....nice product

[GoolsbyCustoms]

Looking foward to seeing this thing in person , me and Jonathan will be out in Vegas all week if you get into any trouble or need anything give me a call
205-229-689two

[MODO Innovations]

And also, gotta put a plug in for MODO Innovations. Got some their product last week and put it in the camaro, and let me tell you it was one of the nicest kits as far as fit, quality, kit contents, ease of install, and overall package that I have seen for a small independant. Awesome job!

Wow, thanks for the compliments, I really appreciate it.

[bonecrrusher]

Where you not able to get the V gauges working because of time?

Theres been a few swaps that have gotten the 04-06 GTO cluster to work by using the BCM as well in the swap.

[waynieZ]

Who's digital tail lights did you use?

[64pontiac]

The tail lights are marquez with spahgetti engineering led cards.

Ok the new 09/10 gauges are 100% Can-bus communication with the factory bcm and ecm in the caddy. Since we are using a MAST ecu and TCI TCU the caddy bcm is only doing the stereo switching etc. There was NO way to get the right signal to the BCM to then send it to the gauge cluster. Not any way I could figure anyways. I think our gauge cluster is actually going to be cooler than the caddy's anyway, and most people don't even realize the new gauges?


Getting close here

[64pontiac]

Some updates from the weekend work.

Exhaust is done. everything under the car is done. Lizard skin and Dynamat done. Carpet trimmed now. Interior wiring 95% done. Interior going in as soon as I get the door panels back from the "slow-polsterer".

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_5995.jpg

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Congrats on SEMA Tyler. It's certainly a unique build which ain't easy when you're building a '69 as we all know. :thumbsup:

What else will be done to the gas cap?

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I'll have to look it up at Sema :thumbsup:

[64pontiac]

I put socket head cap screws in a radial pattern around the cap (and all the caps under the hood too, they match the gas cap) so that the cap matches the ring brother door handles, kind of.

The center of the cap and the center of the bezel are medai blasted like the inside of the marquez tail lights....... we DIDnt recess the cap into a pocket to perfectly match the tail lights because we were trying to think outside the box, ie sell the cap to someone else or use it on any of our customer's camaros without body mods, and you gotta leave room for improvement on the next one right?

[64pontiac]

Tracy if you are around at SEMA and we get a chance to bump into one another, I would love to chat about some possibilities for the future..... completely fed up with our only alternatives up here.

[64pontiac]

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6037.jpg

Got the column done and all the features functioning......gotta love the 4 way power tilt/tele

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The lexus push button we use with the RFID keyless entry system that we are using on alot of stuff

Coil covers went on for the last time
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Please dont say anything about our dipstick!!! If you guys know of any fast pre done handles for it (other than a lokar, they take me forever to get up here) then I am more than open, with the last bunch of stuff I have to machine I highly doubt I will have any time to make a custom handle.....

Oh and the oil filler matches the gas cap!

[wellis77]

Hey Tyler,
Can you share a bit about the RFID keyless entry? Is this an oem product you've adapted to your builds, is it an aftermarket kit? Thanks.

[64pontiac]

It's an aftermarket kit that comes out of canada. Very well put together, fairly straightforward to install (if you do any alarm stuff the instructions and wiring diagrams always suck!) and it has a ton of features, such as auto window roll up etc.

The kit comes with two RFID key fobs that give you around 10 feet of range (you don't push any buttons, just walk up and it unlocks and powers up the push button switch) AND there is an emergency antenna/credit card transponder that you keep in your wallet in case you leave the key fob at the girlfriends?

Its a very nice kit and a good price. I have put three in, and keep a couple on the shelf.

[Samhatco]

check out Billet prototypes http://shop.billetprototypes.com/Billet-GTO-Oil-Dipstick-Handle-GTO23962.htm

http://shop.billetprototypes.com/images/1218229258686-784736693.jpeg

Hope this helps,

Sam

[Gandalf]

Just discovered this thread/build. I can fully appreciate what work it took to get that dash and column in there and fitting like it does. Some really nice attention to detail - keep it coming guys!

Gregg

[waynieZ]

Tyler the coil covers match perfect. Nice job on them.

[64pontiac]

Thanks Wayne

[Bryce]

Tyler, I will be at SEMA. Lets try to meet up!

[wellis77]

It's an aftermarket kit that comes out of canada. Very well put together, fairly straightforward to install (if you do any alarm stuff the instructions and wiring diagrams always suck!) and it has a ton of features, such as auto window roll up etc.

The kit comes with two RFID key fobs that give you around 10 feet of range (you don't push any buttons, just walk up and it unlocks and powers up the push button switch) AND there is an emergency antenna/credit card transponder that you keep in your wallet in case you leave the key fob at the girlfriends?

Its a very nice kit and a good price. I have put three in, and keep a couple on the shelf.

Thanks for the info. Who is the kit by? I'd like to check it out. Thanks.

[64pontiac]

PMs sent.


5 Days till trailer time! (Don't even ask about the body panels........we are in a huge fight to get the painter to get his arse in gear here....if you have heard anything about the situation you can sympathise.....)

Burning the midnite oil here......

Heres a couple for Vintage Air.....had to machine custom fittings to use the gm a/c compressor/tight clearances, I know I asked you last year about what you were doing for LSA/LS9 AC systems....well here is what we did!

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6049.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6050.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6070.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6089.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6102.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6076.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6104.jpg

Ran it last week.....wow does it sound nasty! Yeehaw!!

[64pontiac]

Even getting the little one involved! He loves being in the shop

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6084.jpg

[64pontiac]

Couple more funny ones

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_5604.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_5724.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

5 Days till trailer time! (Don't even ask about the body panels........we are in a huge fight to get the painter to get his arse in gear here....if you have heard anything about the situation you can sympathise.....)


http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_6076.jpg



Tyler

Standout build. :thumbsup:

Sorry to hear about the painter issues tho' especially at this late date.

[64pontiac]

It has taken this guy over a year to get me the damn hood painted. Absolutely useless.

I know the problem too........ we asked for a certain paint code. Arsehead went and changed the paint a bit, ie. he mixed in a pearl in his clear as far as we can tell, AND used another orange as a base coat..... long and the short of it is that I think he played mad scientist with his mixing and did not record anythign, and now he is having a bitch of a time trying to get it to match.

Last January was our cutoff date to switch to waterbourne in Manitoba, and he bought the paint prior.... now he is running out and has no way of matching it.

Why did he not paint our handmade hood when he painted the car you ask?????? well he thought he could do better than us/didnt like our style and decided to go against our wishes and paint a fiberglass hood. Now it is a complete f*** up etc etc.

Anyways, what are you gonna do?

[fleetus macmullitz]

Anyways, what are you gonna do?

Double ouch. :wow:

[64pontiac]

Yup.... but thanks for the compliments!

[killer67]

are those recovered factory cts-v seats? they look great!! bummer on the paint issue

[64pontiac]

They are Recaro Trend Toplines (can't get them anymore, out of production!) Then Leatherseats.com made us KILLER custom leather skins.

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/_MG_0135.jpg

[Blake Foster]

Looks Good!!!
how did you like the first ever SEMA thrash :rofl: :rofl:

[waynieZ]

The car looks great. I wish I could see it in person, awesome Job.

[Rybar]

That looks insane, well done Tyler :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Did anyone get any more shots of this car? I think it's an exceptional build as well. Have barely seen any photos of it. :thumbsup:

[syclonetommy]

Tyler, Killer car, was nice to meet you.

:thumbsup:
Tom Argue
www.tomarguedesign.com

[56pickup]

Tyler! Car turned out killer! Love the seats just like eveyone else and hoping to find a set that wont cost me a fortune!

I have a few pictures of the car that are not the greatest (Iphone Quality)

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/1033.jpg

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/1034.jpg

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/1035.jpg

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/1036-1.jpg

Darn sun really ruined the front shot

[Bryce]

Tyler, is was great to meet you. I wish we had a chance to talk cars.

[waynieZ]

Tyler you and your guys did an awesome job! The pictures look sweet.....

[67RSRAG]

Fantastic build!
I noticed you ran a h pipe, did you have enough room to run a x-pipe with the speedtech torque arm? or was it by choice.
Also I noticed you have a custom top frame. Did you have to do anything special to the frame to clear the minitubs? I am debating the torque arm for my vert as well :thumbsup:

[64pontiac]

It was awesome to meet everyone that I got to run in to!

Sema thrash was a totally exhausting experience, but I can't wait till next years!!

I will get some pics up, as soon as my camera makes it back home. It ended up in one of my guys bags that went on to florida, so I am playing the waiting game. We are finishing up a couple little things on the car, and will be doing a photoshoot in a warehouse next month, so look out for that.

Sorry we haven't been posting much, the last month and a half have been nuts!


H-Pipe: Had to do this due to the way the convertible torque arm mounts, coupled with the length of the 6x trans........ I would be very interested to see how anyone fit a true x pipe into a torque arm car though! It is TIGHT if you want 3 inch and don't want it to hang to far.

But an amazing suspension system though! No cutting into the interior!!

[BanditDave]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/_MG_0135.jpg

Mother of GOD!!! Tyler I hate you and love you at the same time!!!!

So cool man!!! Congrats on a bad ass build! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Haven't forgotten about your Abody Frame man!!! :hail: :hail: :hail:

[orangevert]

tires are 335/30/19 in the rear. could do a 345 with the Speedtech torque arm though!

Here is our latest piece, it was thought of after paint, otherwise we would have made a pocket and radius reveal for it like the tail lights have from the factory....it will have to do.

The center of the rectangular piece and the dish in the cap will be media blasted for texture and colored a grey like the surrounds of the Marquez tail lights (which the border and chamfer match) and the radial bolt pattern will have cap screws like the Ring Bros. door handles. Also, its not polished yet, we JUST finished it today and wanted to see what it looked like!

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/CNC%20Milling/IMG_3652.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/CNC%20Milling/IMG_3654.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/CNC%20Milling/IMG_3656.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/CNC%20Milling/IMG_3662.jpg

I hate my painter right now too, OK it's been 10 years and still don't like the guy, Mine is out of Brighton Co

[67RSRAG]

H-Pipe: Had to do this due to the way the convertible torque arm mounts, coupled with the length of the 6x trans........ I would be very interested to see how anyone fit a true x pipe into a torque arm car though! It is TIGHT if you want 3 inch and don't want it to hang to far.

But an amazing suspension system though! No cutting into the interior!!

I haven't been able to find another vert running the torque arm. This might be a make or break it for me on the torque arm suspension, I like everything else about it. Can you post a clearer picture of the part of the exhaust that goes through the torque arm and a side profile pic. I will be running 2.5" with a 4l60e so I might have some more clearance. I prefer not to go DSE but I can get an x-pipe under a DSE.

Thank you

[64pontiac]

67RS- Here is a pic of the exhaust mockup...... You can see the convertible specific torque arm mount and floor bracing eat up valuable realestate

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/IMG_5978.jpg

[67RSRAG]

Thanks Tyler for the detailed pic. Need to figure out maybe Speedtech can modify it for their next version to allow a x-pipe. Kinda like the Hotchkis crossbrace I have now. Holy crap I was going through some old e-mails and I just realized I bought my front coil overs from you last year. :thumbsup:

Thanks Tyler

[64pontiac]

:thumbsup: Haha time flies!

[Blake Foster]

Thanks Tyler for the detailed pic. Need to figure out maybe Speedtech can modify it for their next version to allow a x-pipe. Kinda like the Hotchkis crossbrace I have now. Holy crap I was going through some old e-mails and I just realized I bought my front coil overs from you last year. :thumbsup:

Thanks Tyler

There will be no modifications going forward, the Realestate is tight and this is the best example of how to build the 3" (three) exhaust on a convertable. BTW the Nova has room for an X pipe.

[Blake Foster]

Thanks Tyler for the detailed pic. Need to figure out maybe Speedtech can modify it for their next version to allow a x-pipe. Kinda like the Hotchkis crossbrace I have now. Holy crap I was going through some old e-mails and I just realized I bought my front coil overs from you last year. :thumbsup:

Thanks Tyler

There will be no modifications going forward, the Realestate is tight and this is the best example of how to build the 3" (three) exhaust on a convertable. BTW the Nova has room for an X pipe.

[64pontiac]

I finally got my camera back from Florida (my dad took it from vegas) so here are some SEMA pics....

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/sema1.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/sema2.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/sema3.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/HPI%20Project%20RS-V%20Camaro/sema4.jpg

[BanditDave]

wow......:faint:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice !

[64pontiac]

Ok guys, sorry for the major major delays! When we got the car ready this spring for its first year of use, the customer decided that we should replace the modified Marquez door panels with the new CTS-V coupe door panels. When we built the car and got the dash, they didn't have a coupe and the door panels were too short...... then they had to come out with a coupe and make my life hard!

Anyways, we just got it back from the upholstery shop FINALLY and are getting some use out of it. Thought you would want to hear how it sounds!

The motor is super potent thanks to Mast Motorsports M90 and their custom tune, and it drives absolutely amazing. It feels like a supercar with this interior!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Here you go.

oHAjEAij75U

P9ELLWc__nw

[64pontiac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9ELLWc__nw

[64pontiac]

What is the right way to post a youtube video??

[64pontiac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9ELLWc__nw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHAjEAij75U

[64pontiac]

Thanks! don't know how to do it, but that works!

[fleetus macmullitz]

What is the right way to post a youtube video??

When you open a 'reply, you'll see the slanted green cubed shaped icon next to the 'V' on the far right.


Then, take and copy the letters/numbers/symbols from the youtube vid between the = signs, and paste those in between the youtube brackets.

Usually though I paste the youtube letters numbers etc. stuff first, highlight it, and then click on the slanted green cube.

Don't leave any spaces though between what you are pasting and the brackets.

Give it a try.

[HEEP]

Tyler, that thing sounds awesome. Love the whole concept of that Camaro. Good luck in your new shop, you need to post some pictures of it soon.
Also, looking forward to getting my frame kit in a couple of days.

HEEP