JCG Restoration & Customs Customer Projects

[DOOM]

Okay, I :willy: demand :willy: you start working on one as the plan is to have mine in paint & body in January.

Because the panel I purchased for mine isn't going to work as planned.

Paint and body by January !:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Cris@JCG]

Marty- I have no 2nd gens going on in metal work right now.. but If you take a pic of the firewall & sketch your layout of what you are thinking.. I will see what I can do to squeeze it into our schedule.. When you lay it out with pencil.. scan it & e-mail it.. I just re-did my firewall plate with a different design & will have a mounting location for my Y fuel block..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/FireWallPlateAssem_4.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/FireWallPlateAssem_3.jpg


Okay, I :willy: demand :willy: you start working on one as the plan is to have mine in paint & body in January.

Because the panel I purchased for mine isn't going to work as planned.

[Cris@JCG]

Carl C showed up to the shop today & started removing parts off his car! He wants an Earl Scheib Paint job.. :lol:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1859.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1861.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Tell 'Woodie you don't do Earl Scheib...:yes:

[CarlC]

I guess after 12 years the ol' girl needs a little TLC in a few places.

Just say no to scope creep!

[radrambler]

Carl C showed up to the shop today & started removing parts off his car! He wants an Earl Scheib Paint job..


Then dont remove anything..tape,scuff shoot...:rofl:



Tom

[syborg tt]

Just say no to scope creep!

Your Screwed - I see a new firewall, subframe, rear suspension, LS Conversion with maybe a blower & lots of one-off fab parts.

:cheers:

[Ketzer]

Carl C showed up to the shop today & started removing parts off his car! He wants an Earl Scheib Paint job..


Then dont remove anything..tape,scuff shoot...:rofl:



Tom

Scuff?!? You must be talking about the dee-luxe package...

[Cris@JCG]

Carl- if all goes well... Leo is painting tomorrow...

Carl only had few minor paint issues..

I guess after 12 years the ol' girl needs a little TLC in a few places.

Just say no to scope creep!

[Cris@JCG]

Here is a teaser of another project I got coming!! Give you guys more details when the rendering is done & approved by the customer..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/image001-1.jpg

[64pontiac]

Hi from your friend up north! All your stuff is lookin good Cris, I am diggin the C2 vette can't wait to see that start!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Carl C showed up to the shop today & started removing parts off his car! He wants an Earl Scheib Paint job.. :lol:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1859.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1861.jpg

WHAT???? Ask Carl if I can have his old one. LOL, these Hollywood types....sheesh

[mild2wild]

Here is a teaser of another project I got coming!! Give you guys more details when the rendering is done & approved by the customer..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/image001-1.jpg

That will be one killer Vette!

[syborg tt]

Chris,

You and I are no longer Friends. I am going to De-Freind you from Facebook (that is if I can figure out how). It's not fair, You are building my dream car and even in the freaking colors I want it to be. That's just not right.

Please Post a link on this thread so I can watch this build and cry myself to sleep everynight due to Car Envy.

and yes I now have a new desktop background

:thumbsup:

Here is a teaser of another project I got coming!! Give you guys more details when the rendering is done & approved by the customer..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/image001-1.jpg

[Cris@JCG]

Marty- I am sorry to hear that we are no longer friends.. If you need to remove me from Facebook.. Please ask Greg Weld to give instructions on how to de-friend us on Facebook..

The image that I have attached should be a constant reminder of the car you should be building now not when you are 70 yrs old.. It will also add more tears to your eyes every night..

Here is your new desk top back ground!

PS-Carter was laughing his ass off when he added the finishing touches to your wet dream!

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




Chris,

You and I are no longer Friends. I am going to De-Freind you from Facebook (that is if I can figure out how). It's not fair, You are building my dream car and even in the freaking colors I want it to be. That's just not right.

Please Post a link on this thread so I can watch this build and cry myself to sleep everynight due to Car Envy.

and yes I now have a new desktop background

:thumbsup:

[frojoe]

I would totally rock that bike rack.. nice rendering!

[syborg tt]

Stab me in the heart why don't you.

Greg looks like i need your help to get rid of Carter also.

Marty- I am sorry to hear that we are no longer friends.. If you need to remove me from Facebook.. Please ask Greg Weld to give instructions on how to de-friend us on Facebook..

The image that I have attached should be a constant reminder of the car you should be building now not when you are 70 yrs old.. It will also add more tears to your eyes every night..

Here is your new desk top back ground!

PS-Carter was laughing his ass off when he added the finishing touches to your wet dream!

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

[bulldog19]

Good Stuff.
The vette will definitely be killer.
I would have thought the rims on the bike would have matched though!

[DOOM]

Hey Cris when did Marty become your friend?????????????:D

[Cris@JCG]

The day he started e-mailing me wanting to buy some parts.. :lol:

Hey Cris when did Marty become your friend?????????????:D

[Track Junky]

Here is a teaser of another project I got coming!! Give you guys more details when the rendering is done & approved by the customer..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/image001-1.jpg

Thats got to be one of the sexiest renderings I've seen yet!!

[redfire69]

Carter's the MAN! Rendering looks great. When can I ship you my car?! :cheers: You selling those firewalls yet?

[Cris@JCG]

That is the same exact comment I made to Carter last night when he sent me the 1st view!

Thats got to be one of the sexiest renderings I've seen yet!!

Thanks Ron! If you are serious about wanting us to do some work on your 69.. Just PM me to discuss details.. We always have room for another 69 Camaro.. Firewalls are being worked on next week..

Carter's the MAN! Rendering looks great. When can I ship you my car?! :cheers: You selling those firewalls yet?

[Rick D]

Firewalls are being worked on next week..

Cris, any idea on price of the firewall?

[intocarss]

If that Vette can't get you LA*D nothing will

[tyoneal]

Here is a teaser of another project I got coming!! Give you guys more details when the rendering is done & approved by the customer..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/image001-1.jpg

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Chis:

It was good speaking with you, thanks for the call.

BTW: This vette looks great. Can you tease us a bit about the specifications?

Take care,

Ty O'Neal

[Cris@JCG]

Still working out the details on that.. Should know by late next week..

Cris, any idea on price of the firewall?

:D :D :D

If that Vette can't get you LA*D nothing will

Ty- Good talking to you too! The details of the build are still in the works.. But one thing for sure it is getting is a Mast MTSP LS7 with a Tremec 6 speed.. Chassis & suspension are details we are working on..

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Chis:

It was good speaking with you, thanks for the call.

BTW: This vette looks great. Can you tease us a bit about the specifications?

Take care,

Ty O'Neal

[Cris@JCG]

Here is another version of the rendering with a different color combo .. Also has a front bumper, GT-R Tail lights, & hood emblems..

I personally like it in red!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/JCGvetteFinal2.jpg

[Autokraft]

Thats got to be one of the sexiest renderings I've seen yet!!

Looks like my Vette except different wheels :D

[Track Junky]

I personally like it in red!

No brainer!!

Looks like my Vette except different wheels :D

Would love to see some pic's!!

[lilcraigford]

I personally like my C2 'vettes with the front bumper in place, but either rendering looks great! I'm really looking forward to seeing that thread emerge.

[Autokraft]

No brainer!!



Would love to see some pic's!!

Well the reason the wheels are different is because they are steel with hubcaps. :lol: Its totally stock but restored to perfection. Riverside red with red interior. I would love to build it like that rendering but not this car :D

[syborg tt]

Problem Solved - you build this one and I'll build the red one and it won't look like we built the same car.

Plus mine will have a bike rack on it like the render from Carter

Here is another version of the rendering with a different color combo .. Also has a front bumper, GT-R Tail lights, & hood emblems..

I personally like it in red!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/JCGvetteFinal2.jpg

[Kendall Burleson]

I like it in RED killer project:yes: :yes: :yes:

[Cris@JCG]

We got the Ford's stacked around here @ JCG.. PHR Project Max Effort just arrived today.. Looking forward to working on some tech articles with Chris Campbell.. The cage & suspension on this Cougar are something else!

2007 Mustang is getting a few upgrades.. Just got the motor back from QMP Racing..


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2620.jpg

[Flash68]

That Max Effort car is so bad ass!

[tones2SS]

The Cougar looks bad ass. Can't wait to see what you guys do with it.

[rsk68]

Hey that's my exhaust up against the wall!

[Cris@JCG]

Rick- How about a pic of the car sitting on the shop floor... or a pic of the wiring harness all cleaned up & installed on the engine... You did a great job on the LS conversion.. Goal is to have your car fired up next week!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2635.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2637.jpg



Hey that's my exhaust up against the wall!

[rsk68]

Nice clean top notch work Chris, I couldnt clean up the loom as nice as you guys did, I'm excited to get this on the road again!

[Cris@JCG]

This Saturday I held a Labor Day weekend Auto-X.. I had not other car to drive but this little Mustang... Matt A is right ! Always have a Mustang on stand-by when your Camaro is down.. I had a blast with this car.. The new motor puts out plenty of power & the new suspension parts are working.. The only thing that was holding us back was tires... This week we will get new tires on the car & head out to the So-Cal Challenge... Lately we have been playing around with late model Camaros & Mustangs.. Must say that we are having fun with those cars...

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/SLO_Z28/JCG%20test%20n%20tune%209-1-12/223.jpg

[Cris@JCG]

Got a Gen 5 Camaro sitting in my WHSE... This thing is pretty wicked... My buddy Ray from Full Throttle Customs is working on this car here @ the shop.. Looks like my WHSE will have a chassis dyno by next month.. Ray will be tuning cars here @ the shop...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2685.jpg

[67XR7]

We got the Ford's stacked around here @ JCG.. PHR Project Max Effort just arrived today.. Looking forward to working on some tech articles with Chris Campbell.. The cage & suspension on this Cougar are something else!

2007 Mustang is getting a few upgrades.. Just got the motor back from QMP Racing..


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2620.jpg

I approve!:thumbsup:,

I had a chance to check this car out in person due to the fact cortex and Kertz are only 15 min from me, and it is unreal! I look forward to seeing some completion to it!

[89 RS]

I love that PHR Cougar project!

[Gandalf]

Looks like my WHSE will have a chassis dyno by next month.. Ray will be tuning cars here @ the shop...

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[89 RS]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/image001-1.jpg

That is just sick!

[67XR7]

^^^ Agreed!

[CRCRFT78]

Someone needs to build that Cougar fastback concept PHR had in the last issue.

[Cris@JCG]

We have started doing our first set of flares! New shop motto "315 & FLARES"!! :unibrow:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2707.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2708.jpg

[seancarole]

Whow use guys are amazing! Just flat out killing it!

[Rick D]

Nice Cris, from the looks of it once it's painted you really won't be able to tel will you?

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you

Whow use guys are amazing! Just flat out killing it!

That is the goal! I really did not want to flare the car because I thought it looks good in it orginal form... but the owner wanted more tires.. so I finally broke down & decided to do it .. but I barely wanted it to be noticable..

Nice Cris, from the looks of it once it's painted you really won't be able to tel will you?

[Cris@JCG]

Here are some side view shots... We will have the rears done this week.. & car painted the following week...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2706.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2705.jpg

[jimbo]

How will you attach the metal to the bumper cover?

[tones2SS]

That is awesome. I love the newer Mustangs. I think the flares will make it look even more beastly and with the possibility of adding a wider tire!:thumbsup:

[preston]

How will you attach the metal to the bumper cover?

Yeah, what he asked !

Also, did you simply extend the existing flare or did you butt weld a new flare assembly in there ? I don't see where any paint was sanded off to attach the flare using a rolled edge as is often done. If so, good job getting in there and grinding down the weld bead on the inside corner.

[Cris@JCG]

Their is a metal to plastic adhesive what will be using.. then fiberglass it.. If that does not work bubble gum! :lol:

How will you attach the metal to the bumper cover?


We built a flare from scatch, cut out the factory opening, & welded the new pcs... Has been great welding on new factory sheetmetal.. Like paper! :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2712.jpg


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2709.jpg


Yeah, what he asked !
Also, did you simply extend the existing flare or did you butt weld a new flare assembly in there ? I don't see where any paint was sanded off to attach the flare using a rolled edge as is often done. If so, good job getting in there and grinding down the weld bead on the inside corner.

[Cris@JCG]

Mustang is moving into the body shop tomorrow.. got the rear flares done.. Car should have plenty of grip now!:unibrow:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2718_zps7b744d61.jpg


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2719_zpsaab2ef4e.jpg


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2720_zps1b1ec33d.jpg

[Matt@BOS]

Looks good! I doubt most people will notice.

I'm glad you made a post so I didn't have to go look for this thread. Just wanted to say thanks again to you and Karl for letting me throw those Koni shocks on my Mustang for the So Cal Challenge. That was beyond nice! I owe you guys a round of beers at RTTC and SEMA. :cheers:

Matt

[dunnjun]

Glad to be able to help a fellow crossdriver. :lol: See you at RTTC. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

No Problem Matt..

Looks good! I doubt most people will notice.

I'm glad you made a post so I didn't have to go look for this thread. Just wanted to say thanks again to you and Karl for letting me throw those Koni shocks on my Mustang for the So Cal Challenge. That was beyond nice! I owe you guys a round of beers at RTTC and SEMA. :cheers:

Matt

[Cris@JCG]

I will have to agree with Matt A on having a Mustang as a back up car! I have really enjoyed working on this one... We will be running it a RTTC next weekend...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2729.jpg

[Gandalf]

Looks killer!!!:thumbsup: Looking forward to seeing it run next week.

G.

[Ron in SoCal]

Is the missing rear valance an aero mod? :lol:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Gregg! See YA next weekend..

Looks killer!!!:thumbsup: Looking forward to seeing it run next week.

G.

You know I am up to something Ron.. I can't let you in on all my race secrets.. Might be hiding NOS bottles.. :D :unibrow: :lol:

Is the missing rear valance an aero mod? :lol:

[bonecrrusher]

Theres something wrong about a Corvette wheels on a Mustang...

[Matt@BOS]

Is the missing rear valance an aero mod? :lol:

I bet Cris went overboard trying to add lightness. :lol:

[tones2SS]

Man, that looks great. The flares came out awesome and the stance is killer!

[scottysimp7]

Lookin' mean! What size rubber are you running front and rear now that the flares are done?

[Cris@JCG]

Maybe building a tow hook!:D

I bet Cris went overboard trying to add lightness. :lol:

Thank you sir!

Man, that looks great. The flares came out awesome and the stance is killer!

325-30-19 in da back & 305-30-19 in da front..

Lookin' mean! What size rubber are you running front and rear now that the flares are done?

[Cris@JCG]

Got the car painted & assembled for RTTC... Here is a nice pic of the car @ testing & tuning Friday before we left to RTTC this past weekend... We had a blast with both cars out their.. The Mustang is working great but we hurt the engine on Saturday.. So I got the engine out & scrambling to get it fixed for SEMA/Optima.. It will be a crunch!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/DSC_0801.jpg

Here is a great action shot of me driving on the Auto-X.. Thanks Sean Haggai !

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0869-1.jpg

[Tom.A]

Good luck on getting it fixed Cris. Karl looked uper fast out there on Sunday in BB:thumbsup:

[preston]

I still can't fathom how you integrated those steel spats into the urethane bumper cover and got it to look so seamless. I mean that's not a close up high fidelity picture but I can't tell there was any work there at all.
If you glued them on how did you cover the ridge of the metal piece ? Surely bondo doesn't work on the bumper cover, what did you use ?. Did you sink them into the bumper cover and then epoxy and cover them ?

I'm not trying to do anything like this, I'm just curious how that was done.

[GregWeld]

Carl has to be happy with that!

:thumbsup:

[Jr]

I still can't fathom how you integrated those steel spats into the urethane bumper cover and got it to look so seamless. I mean that's not a close up high fidelity picture but I can't tell there was any work there at all.
If you glued them on how did you cover the ridge of the metal piece ? Surely bondo doesn't work on the bumper cover, what did you use ?. Did you sink them into the bumper cover and then epoxy and cover them ?

I'm not trying to do anything like this, I'm just curious how that was done.

I have no idea how he did it, but after looking at it up close, it looks like it came from the factory like that.

[dunnjun]

Carl has to be happy with that!

:thumbsup:

I am. It's really close. But, if it had flares, 335s all the way around, and a LS. It would be PERFECT! :cheers: :lateral:

[Cris@JCG]

I was looking for pics for this process but forgot to take some... We used 3M panel adhesive & pop rivits to hold both pcs together.. Sanded the both pcs together to blend them & finish it off with body filler... I was lucky that my body man had done this in the past with other cars..


I still can't fathom how you integrated those steel spats into the urethane bumper cover and got it to look so seamless. I mean that's not a close up high fidelity picture but I can't tell there was any work there at all.
If you glued them on how did you cover the ridge of the metal piece ? Surely bondo doesn't work on the bumper cover, what did you use ?. Did you sink them into the bumper cover and then epoxy and cover them ?

I'm not trying to do anything like this, I'm just curious how that was done.

You got flares! You got big tires! The LS engine would be the icing on the cake!! :D I just might have a surprise for you :thumbsup:


I am. It's really close. But, if it had flares, 335s all the way around, and a LS. It would be PERFECT! :cheers: :lateral:

[Cris@JCG]

It has been crazy here @ the shop trying to get the Mustang ready for Optima... We hurt the engine @ RTTC.. SO plan B was put into effect.. The new engine is making 605 hp with 540 tq @ the crank naturally aspirated.. also upgraded from a five speed to a 6 speed.. Plus alot more.. But the icing on the cake is the car on it's new Forgelines!

Got to tune the car, Put back on the PJ decals.. & hope we are ready!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2773_zps7a78ee55.jpg

[Spiffav8]

hope we are ready!



...says one of the hardest working men in the industry. :lol:

Looking forward to it! :captain:

[Rick D]

It has been crazy here @ the shop trying to get the Mustang ready for Optima... We hurt the engine @ RTTC.. SO plan B was put into effect.. The new engine is making 605 hp with 540 tq @ the crank naturally aspirated.. also upgraded from a five speed to a 6 speed.. Plus alot more.. But the icing on the cake is the car on it's new Forgelines!

So Cris what did you end for the new engine :unibrow:

[Frankenstine]

Could we get a peek at the engine?????
:unibrow: :unibrow: :thumbsup: :hail:

[Cris@JCG]

Ok.. I can only keep this under wraps for so long... but I might as well let the cat out of the bag... Mast Motorsport 416 LS3 with a RPM Transmission Stage 5 Road race T56... Tonight we put in the 4.10 gears!

We did this LS conversion in 2 weeks... My crew was busting ass to get it done! We just felt that we would not have gotten the Ford motor rebuilt in time..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2764_zps84629285.jpg

[Flash68]

Now that is excellent. Love the bastardizing. :D

You got time for any road course shakedown down there?

[Cris@JCG]

Here are some pics of the set up stage... It is a good thing I have set up motors with T56 transmissions...

Special thanks to Chris Durate @ Mast Motorsports for getting me a engine & Jeremy @ RPM Transmission for getting key parts out ASAP..

Carl @ Vaporworks was a key player to the conversion.. He got the Ford fuel system to work for us! & Ken Whitney my wiring guy!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2742_zpsf288cb79.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2743_zpseea5d385.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2744_zps4114e393.jpg

[Cris@JCG]

Shake down runs start Friday all the way thru Sunday!


Now that is excellent. Love the bastardizing. :D

You got time for any road course shakedown down there?

[Al Moreno]

Dang Chris! That's freakin impressive!!! I can't believe you pulled that off in such a short time, you guys are ridiculous in a good way :hail:

[Rick D]

I new it :wow:

Now I just can't wait for Rob to stop by this thread :rofl:

[tones2SS]

Looks good Chris. Great job.

We just felt that we would not have gotten the Ford motor rebuilt in time..

In other words, it would have been no match for the LSx engine.:unibrow:

[skatinjay27]

how dare you cris!!!!!!:captain:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks for the props guys! It was a pretty simple swap for us.. Fabricate engine & trans mounts... The union of the clutch master cylinder & power steering was easy.. We have plenty of custom fitting to make unions..

The shifter was a challenge & so was running lines to my oil cooler.. but we only designed & machined one piece... Mast makes a great oil pan... I have about three in stock... but they did not give enough room for fittings to headers.. When you work with -10 or -12 fittings .. you run out of room... So we designed this remote oil filter adapter.. It takes it to a Earl's remote oil filter adapter with thermostat.. then to the cooler.. & then returns oil back to the engine..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2777.jpg

[64pontiac]

First off, good to know you are keeping busy Cris! Hopefully I will run into you at SEMA.

Its a little sad to see the Ford motor go, but someone has to stir the pot right!

Looks like those are Dynatech camaro headers? You got tons of room in there now!

[Gandalf]

LS power - YEAH baby!!! 2wk turn-around - showoff lol. Shakedown runs......might have to stop by for a look-see :-)

Looking forward to this and some other awesome car/driver combo's at this year's event!

G.

[67XR7]

Now that is excellent. Love the bastardizing. :D

so when are you going oval powered?:lol:

[dug]

Just out of curiosity (and I know this is way off topic but bare with me), how much bondo do you usually end up using when you smooth a firewall? How thick of a pass of bondo is acceptable for something like that? I lined mine all up and spent A LOT of time making sure it was straight and I have made sure to tack around the edges rather slowly to avoid warpage. Well, it warped, I don't know how I ended up doing that. :willy:

How do you avoid warping such a large flat area?

[Cris@JCG]

Looking forward to seeing you this year Tyler..

Good eye on the headers.. They are Dynatech 1st Gen Camaro..

First off, good to know you are keeping busy Cris! Hopefully I will run into you at SEMA.

Its a little sad to see the Ford motor go, but someone has to stir the pot right!

Looks like those are Dynatech camaro headers? You got tons of room in there now!

I will be @ the play ground Friday tuning WOT .. Plus will be tuning the suspension.. Sunday Karl will be getting some seat time before we leave to Vegas.. Your welcome to come out & play!

LS power - YEAH baby!!! 2wk turn-around - showoff lol. Shakedown runs......might have to stop by for a look-see :-)

Looking forward to this and some other awesome car/driver combo's at this year's event!

G.

I was planning on painting the engine Ford blue but did not have time! :D :unibrow: :D

so when are you going oval powered?:lol:

[FETorino]

I new it :wow:

Now I just can't wait for Rob to stop by this thread :rofl:

I've been counting backwards from 1 MILLION before I type.:rolleyes:

"There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept". or so says Ansel Adams.

Some people have better etiquette in these matters so I will use their material.


The ONLY guy that needs to like them..... the owner. :D

[Rick D]

Sad day Rob!!! :yes:

Maybe it's just temporary??? :lol:

[Frankenstine]

Right on Chris:thumbsup: LS in a FORD:wow: :wow: :lol: :lol: :lol: :hail: :hail: :hail: :willy: :willy: Gotta love it :cheers: :lol:

[elitecustombody]

Ok.. I can only keep this under wraps for so long... but I might as well let the cat out of the bag... Mast Motorsport 416 LS3 with a RPM Transmission Stage 5 Road race T56... Tonight we put in the 4.10 gears!

We did this LS conversion in 2 weeks... My crew was busting ass to get it done! We just felt that we would not have gotten the Ford motor rebuilt in time..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2764_zps84629285.jpg

Looks to be right at home:woot:

[Cris@JCG]

All I know is that I am gonna have a bunch of fun showing up to LS Fest next year in a Mustang!! :D :unibrow: :D

The day Late model Fords give me bottom end TQ & CI.. I will have no problem using Ford engines in my Mustangs..

Remember.. Greg owns a Ford Hot Rod with a Chevy engine!:D


I've been counting backwards from 1 MILLION before I type.:rolleyes:

"There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept". or so says Ansel Adams.

Some people have better etiquette in these matters so I will use their material.

[Cris@JCG]

We proofed the prototype today! ran the car for about 150 miles today.. The concept works.. I have been getting calls & PM's on this little item... I will make some more when we get back from SEMA but this time with -10 fittings..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2779.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2778.jpg

[Cris@JCG]

Sorry.. I for got .. I will have 2 Mustangs that we will show up to @ LS Fest with.. 2007 & 1970 Fastback.. :D :unibrow: :lol: :D :rofl: :thumbsup:

[randy]

Here is another 68 Camaro we are working on here at the shop.. It has been a drag car all its life & now are working on putting back on the street.. When the car was stripped down to bare metal we found that it had lots of rust covered with bondo & card board was used as a backing to hold it in place.. Point of no return.. Owner said fix it & while you are @ it give it some custom touches.. Replacement floors were required with trunk & firewall..
Upgrade list: Scott Mock Sub-frame with C6 suspension, Rear suspension ??, LS2 with T56, Z06 Corvette wheels, & a few JCG custom pcs...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P4300064.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P1010067.jpg


One of main body men who happens to be good @ replacement sheet metal, front sheet metal squaring, & gaping all opening.. wanted to be given the opportunity to do some custom fabrication work.. so since we have so much of it going on right now here @ the shop.. I said.. Go for it!! He wanted a bead roller.. We bought one.. & here are the results so far.. Not bad for his first time on the bead roller!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1071.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1072.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1073.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1075.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1069.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1025.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1065.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1066.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1068.jpg


do you think you could make a few more of these transmission tunnel mods?

[GregWeld]

Remember.. Greg owns a Ford Hot Rod with a Chevy engine!:D




Yep! And my Speed '33 is getting an LS3 480hp GM Crate!


Gotta love those Chevy motors!!! The others make good anchors.:woot:

[DOOM]

''Gotta love those Chevy motors!!! The others make good anchors.''
:lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :bow:

[DOOM]

Ok.. I can only keep this under wraps for so long... but I might as well let the cat out of the bag... Mast Motorsport 416 LS3 with a RPM Transmission Stage 5 Road race T56... Tonight we put in the 4.10 gears!

We did this LS conversion in 2 weeks... My crew was busting ass to get it done! We just felt that we would not have gotten the Ford motor rebuilt in time..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2764_zps84629285.jpg

This is a very sad day...:omg:

[Cris@JCG]

I have been asked several times to do this .. but currently just swamped with work that I cannot get around to doing.. Sorry..

do you think you could make a few more of these transmission tunnel mods?

[Cris@JCG]

Just got this 70 Challenger in today.. We are going to do some very very bad things to it.. Hint! Yanking out the motor & transmission.. :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2979.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2978.jpg

[FETorino]

This is a very sad day...:omg:

:wow: Just look at post # 358 it's going to get worse....:omg:

[Cris@JCG]

Yup! you should see the waiting list I have for doing LS conversions on Fords.. Why stop their? Might as well do a Mopar! :D


:wow: Just look at post # 358 it's going to get worse....:omg:

[EBMC]

And you thought the Ford purists were mad, Just wait until the Mopar guys get wind of this!:brix:

[WILWAXU]

All I know is that I am gonna have a bunch of fun showing up to LS Fest next year in a Mustang!! :D :unibrow: :D

It would take bigger balls to show up at the Knott's Berry Farm Ford show with it ;)

[57hemicuda]

Yup! you should see the waiting list I have for doing LS conversions on Fords.. Why stop their? Might as well do a Mopar! :D

That is one I don't see the need for. I was impressed with the first Hemi conversion I did back in 05, 5.7 truck motor went 12.4@113 with just a cam and a set of headers. I'm right in the middle of a Gen.3 Hemi conversion in an old truck, its an easy conversion, and I really beleive there is as much if not more potential for big power in these motors, as in the LS stuff. Hell the new 6.4's are 525 HP and you can pick them up new for $6900.

I am so over all the crying over the wrong engine in the wrong car.

[Rick D]

Yup! you should see the waiting list I have for doing LS conversions on Fords.. Why stop their? Might as well do a Mopar! :D

:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

You sir are a very bad man VERY BAD!!!!!!! :P

[MoparCar]

Sort of with Ron on the Challenger and even though I'm a Mopar guy I'm not a purist by any means...horsepower is horsepower. The new Hemi's do make some serious power, have cross bolted mains, etc. PHR Mag just had their engine shoot out and a 417 CI 3G Hemi won the street division with 675 HP and 604 TQ on 10.5 CR. Not too bad! Not saying an LS isn't a cheaper, easier engine to build but I'm not sure if I see the point either. Plus on the Mopar side the value of that car just sank no matter if the LS is a better fit or not. If a race car yep---street car nope.

But that said, very interested in the project as I'm building a Challenger. Can you let me in on what you have planned for the front suspension?

Thanks-Wes

[WSSix]

I'm with you guys on this too. I'm going to enjoy watching this build come about regardless of what engine is in the car. However, for whatever reason, my initial response was "I certainly wouldn't do it that way". The weird thing is that I don't have that response at all with a Ford, ever. No idea why as there are some killer Ford builds going around that I like seeing as well. Maybe it's the fact that Mopars just aren't that prevalent in the PT world. I dunno. This car's going to be badass no matter what. That I am certain of. Good luck Cris:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

It has already started! :D

And you thought the Ford purists were mad, Just wait until the Mopar guys get wind of this!:brix:

That Mustang is currently being converted back to stock.. & has been sold..

It would take bigger balls to show up at the Knott's Berry Farm Ford show with it ;)

I forgot you were a Mopar guy! I always wanted to do a Hemi Conversion but in this Challenger we will be doing what owner wants Pro-Tour Trans Am theme TA.. He just happens to like LS engines.. & has one that has the perfect HP & TQ for the events we attend thru out the year.. Looking forward to doing the vintage flares..

But if ever wanted to go Mopar power that would be an easy conversion.. When we are doing the build.. I will make sure that I leave that option open..

This is our theme..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/12187569-700-0.jpg

That is one I don't see the need for. I was impressed with the first Hemi conversion I did back in 05, 5.7 truck motor went 12.4@113 with just a cam and a set of headers. I'm right in the middle of a Gen.3 Hemi conversion in an old truck, its an easy conversion, and I really beleive there is as much if not more potential for big power in these motors, as in the LS stuff. Hell the new 6.4's are 525 HP and you can pick them up new for $6900.

I am so over all the crying over the wrong engine in the wrong car.


If allowed.. I will cut up the front frame rails & impliment one of my Camaro sub-frames just like DSE is doing on that 69 Charger they are currently building..

[QUOTE=MoparCar;453064]Sort of with Ron on the Challenger and even though I'm a Mopar guy I'm not a purist by any means...horsepower is horsepower. The new Hemi's do make some serious power, have cross bolted mains, etc. PHR Mag just had their engine shoot out and a 417 CI 3G Hemi won the street division with 675 HP and 604 TQ on 10.5 CR. Not too bad! Not saying an LS isn't a cheaper, easier engine to build but I'm not sure if I see the point either. Plus on the Mopar side the value of that car just sank no matter if the LS is a better fit or not. If a race car yep---street car nope.

But that said, very interested in the project as I'm building a Challenger. Can you let me in on what you have planned for the front suspension?

[Ron in SoCal]

:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

You sir are a very bad man VERY BAD!!!!!!! :P

I was hunting for Ali's 'I'm a bad man' quote but couldn't find it:

5SxyCivCJxI

[WSSix]

That green TA Challenger is sick! I'll use it for inspiration on my build too. :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

That green TA Challenger is sick! I'll use it for inspiration on my build too. :thumbsup:

I agree. Would love to see more details on that car.

EDIT: Oh, and Chris, congrats on getting this build. Always loved those cars and am lookin forward to watching the progress.

[MoparCar]

Cris,
Can you do us Mopar guys a big favor and build your front clip specifically for the Challenger so we have a great set up for our builds and not just modify a Camaro/GM clip to fit? It seems that would be a win win in my opinion. You'd have a product to sell to us PT non purist Mopar guys! I saw what DSE Is doing on their Charger build but they sort of went the short route since originally they were going to use their universal X595 crossmember but instead used a GM front.

Wes

[Cris@JCG]

Wes- Sorry it took me a while to reply.. Today I got a call about doing a 69 Charger.. Suppose to meet next to discuss build details & if I get the green light for this build then I can justify the cost of desiging a new suspension around the Mopar frame rails.. I will let you know if I move forward..

BTW- the Charger will get a Gen 3 426 Hemi.. :D

Cris,
Can you do us Mopar guys a big favor and build your front clip specifically for the Challenger so we have a great set up for our builds and not just modify a Camaro/GM clip to fit? It seems that would be a win win in my opinion. You'd have a product to sell to us PT non purist Mopar guys! I saw what DSE Is doing on their Charger build but they sort of went the short route since originally they were going to use their universal X595 crossmember but instead used a GM front.

Wes

[syborg tt]

Wes- Sorry it took me a while to reply.. Today I got a call about doing a 69 Charger.. Suppose to meet next to discuss build details & if I get the green light for this build then I can justify the cost of desiging a new suspension around the Mopar frame rails.. I will let you know if I move forward..

BTW- the Charger will get a Gen 3 426 Hemi.. :D


I am sure you'll get the car your work is top notch.

Ps if you need a Hemi I know where there is one in Florida. I was going yo but it for the cuda project. But that is at least year off.

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Marty! I will keep in mind that you have a Hemi to sell..

Got a busy month for January.. got a 62 Impala coming in for some work.. Pull the frame off .. cut the floors out & the list goes on.. :unibrow:


I am sure you'll get the car your work is top notch.

Ps if you need a Hemi I know where there is one in Florida. I was going yo but it for the cuda project. But that is at least year off.

[SuperB70]

Been watching you work and have to say that it has been top notch.

If and when you get to build that Mopar upgrade suspension, please stay away from GM based parts. Use Viper arms or make your own, but please dont mix "C-category". I'm sure you will come up something mind blowing...

The Challenger with LS, there is nightmare for me.. I know: what customer wants...

[MoparCar]

Wes- Sorry it took me a while to reply.. Today I got a call about doing a 69 Charger.. Suppose to meet next to discuss build details & if I get the green light for this build then I can justify the cost of desiging a new suspension around the Mopar frame rails.. I will let you know if I move forward..

BTW- the Charger will get a Gen 3 426 Hemi.. :D

Cris,
Sounds great! I hope you get the green light on the Charger. Who knows, with possibly both a Challenger and Charger you might just get known as a Mopar shop and not just Camaros ! :D I look forward to the builds!

Wes

[Cris@JCG]

We got a Cobra coming next week... Pulling out the SOHC with Hilborn injection... Doing a conversion!! :D :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/DSC_0070.jpg


Don't worry.. I am not putting a LS engine in it.. I just ordered.. this Coyote engine for it...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/M-6007-A50XS.jpg

• 11.0:1 compression ratio
• Mahle hard anodized forged pistons with Graphal low friction coating
• Manley H-beam connecting rods with ARP2000 bolts
• Lightweight aluminum cylinder block features cross-bolted main bearing caps and thick main bearing bulkheads for bottom-end strength
• Ford Racing Camshafts
o M-6550-M50BINT intake camshaft - 13mm lift / 263 degrees duration
o M-6550-M50BEXH exhaust camshaft - 13mm lift / 290 degrees duration
• Ford Racing M-6675-M50BR 12 quart rear sump oil pan features optimized oil drainback and windage tray to control oil and improve high-rpm performance
• Ford Racing M-6600-50CJ High Performance billet steel oil pump
• Ford Racing M-9424-M50CJ Cobra Jet tuned intake
• Ford Racing M-9926-CJ65 throttle body
• Ford Racing M-9593-LU47 47 lb. fuel injectors
• Four-valve-per-cylinder BOSS fully CNC ported aluminum heads
• Roller-finger camshaft followers
• Ford Racing M-6513-M50BR Boss valve springs
• Ford Racing M-12A227-CJ13 high RPM pulse ring
• Ford Racing M-8600-M50BALT alternator and mount
• Ford Racing M-6P067-M50B blue coil covers
• Ford Racing M-12405-M50 heat range zero (0) spark
• Ford Racing M-6731-FL820 oil filter

[GRob]

That's really nice. Who manufactured that car?

[72Z/28]

Hey Chris you guys do top notch builds.

Just wondering any update on the Kuwait 69 camaro??:D

[Cris@JCG]

Kirkham Motorsports..

That's really nice. Who manufactured that car?

Thank you.. I got a few updates on the 69.. I will post them later today..

Hey Chris you guys do top notch builds.

Just wondering any update on the Kuwait 69 camaro??:D

[FETorino]

We got a Cobra coming next week... Pulling out the SOHC with Hilborn injection... Doing a conversion!! :D :D



Is he selling that Cammer?

[Cris@JCG]

It is Keith Craft Cammer built engine! Their is talk about building a stand for it to make it into a coffee table.. :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/lg_CRBucket_186_ac04.jpg

J/K.. no plans for the motor right now till we find out why it broke...


Is he selling that Cammer?

[dontlifttoshift]

.. no plans for the motor right now till we find out why it broke...

The problem is on the valve cover.......they circled it so it is easy to find.

[Matt@BOS]

We got a Cobra coming next week... Pulling out the SOHC with Hilborn injection... Doing a conversion!! :D :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/DSC_0070.jpg


Don't worry.. I am not putting a LS engine in it.. I just ordered.. this Coyote engine for it...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/M-6007-A50XS.jpg

• 11.0:1 compression ratio
• Mahle hard anodized forged pistons with Graphal low friction coating
• Manley H-beam connecting rods with ARP2000 bolts
• Lightweight aluminum cylinder block features cross-bolted main bearing caps and thick main bearing bulkheads for bottom-end strength
• Ford Racing Camshafts
o M-6550-M50BINT intake camshaft - 13mm lift / 263 degrees duration
o M-6550-M50BEXH exhaust camshaft - 13mm lift / 290 degrees duration
• Ford Racing M-6675-M50BR 12 quart rear sump oil pan features optimized oil drainback and windage tray to control oil and improve high-rpm performance
• Ford Racing M-6600-50CJ High Performance billet steel oil pump
• Ford Racing M-9424-M50CJ Cobra Jet tuned intake
• Ford Racing M-9926-CJ65 throttle body
• Ford Racing M-9593-LU47 47 lb. fuel injectors
• Four-valve-per-cylinder BOSS fully CNC ported aluminum heads
• Roller-finger camshaft followers
• Ford Racing M-6513-M50BR Boss valve springs
• Ford Racing M-12A227-CJ13 high RPM pulse ring
• Ford Racing M-8600-M50BALT alternator and mount
• Ford Racing M-6P067-M50B blue coil covers
• Ford Racing M-12405-M50 heat range zero (0) spark
• Ford Racing M-6731-FL820 oil filter

Cris, is this engine shipping yet? I've been tempted to pull the trigger on one myself, but wasn't sure they were available yet. Also, is that thing going to fit under the hood of the Cobra, or are you guys going to have to get, "creative?"

[carbuff]

We got a Cobra coming next week... Pulling out the SOHC with Hilborn injection... Doing a conversion!! :D :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/DSC_0070.jpg



Is this one of a pair of specially built Cobras that were featured in Hot Rod or some other big magazine about a year ago? They were custom ordered, and the other one was bronze or some other such material?

[frojoe]

The other one has a copper body.. Both are prettymuch 100% one-off CNC aluminum bits underneath.. can't even imagine how much they would've cost to commission...

[Blake Foster]

Sorry but the 427 SOHC is the engine the should be in that car!!!
what a total waste!
:rolleyes:

[GregWeld]

X100 What he said!:thumbsup:

[DOOM]

The problem is on the valve cover.......they circled it so it is easy to find.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Cris@JCG]

Not yet Matt.. We thought we had a line on one.. But Roush/Yates got us a subsitute Coyote.. I am sure we will have some issues that will arise when start doing the mock up.. Motor arriving on Friday!

Cris, is this engine shipping yet? I've been tempted to pull the trigger on one myself, but wasn't sure they were available yet. Also, is that thing going to fit under the hood of the Cobra, or are you guys going to have to get, "creative?"

Not a total waste Blake.. The owner has 2 other Kirkham Cobras.. He just wants one with a modern Coyote in it.. We were close to putting a LS3 in it but Roush got us a engine...



Sorry but the 427 SOHC is the engine the should be in that car!!!
what a total waste!
:rolleyes:

[tones2SS]

The problem is on the valve cover.......they circled it so it is easy to find.

:rofl: :rofl:

[NOPANTS68]

Man why do that? That SOHC is my all time favorite powerplant. It doesn't sound like he lacks funding so why not just build another car? It wouldn't be much more work. You could hang 10 turbos on that coyote, but itll never equal the legend. It's a flop top too!

[dontlifttoshift]

For the most part, I agree, the cammer is flat bitchin in that car. But if this guy has two more Kirkham cars and he wants to go beat on this one, I don't blame him for swapping in the coyote.

I'll likely never find out, but I bet that blowing up a 50 thousand dollar bullet would suck......take out coyotes are $4,500.

[frojoe]

The problem is on the valve cover.......they circled it so it is easy to find.

It would've helped even more if the circle was blue.

[Cris@JCG]

We started the mock up of the new engine in Kirkham Cobra! We got plenty of room..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3059.jpg

[67XR7]

i want to see more of the phr cougar.

[FETorino]

i want to see more of the phr cougar.

x2 More cougar:thumbsup:

And send that Cammer my way

[CarlC]

The Coyote looked huge on the pallet. Primo must have used his special massage technique....:warning:

[MoparCar]

Cris,
Did you contract or start on the Challenger and Chargers?

Wes

[Cris@JCG]

The Cougar has gone home... We did a few things to it for tech articles for PHR...

i want to see more of the phr cougar.

x2 More cougar:thumbsup:

And send that Cammer my way


Wes- The Charger has not happened... The Challenger will get done but we will not start on it till a couple of months from now.. We need to finish the owners other big build we have here @ the shop... But I will start the front suspension design work late Feb. I have a few other people intrested in me doing some kinda front suspension clip for Mopars!

In the mean time.. here is a rendering that Carter has started for me on the Challenger.. it is looking like it is getting a LS7! :confused59:

:thankyou:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/test3.jpg

Cris,
Did you contract or start on the Challenger and Chargers?

Wes

[MoparCar]

Cris, thanks for the Mopar updates! Nice rendering. I'll keep watching for what you come up with for the front clip.


Wes

[Cris@JCG]

Another new thing we are involved with.. Custom header fabrication.. We are currently working with a local exhaust company that will be making custom headers & exhaust kits for JCG.. Here is a quick method of making headers...

Fitting & routing of tubes..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3076_zpsfeb0100a.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3081_zpsd51b934d.jpg

Fabricate jigs for bending & welding headers...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3130_zps03f93265.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3131_zps3c99c270.jpg

Final set of headers!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_3146_zpsaeb1b79a.jpg

[dave96dcm]

Great work!

[Cris@JCG]

Got this 69 in Dec. that Jake Rozelle won the SoCal Challenge in points in 2013..He wanted it to handle a bit better! All Detroit Speed front & rear suspension, JRI Shocks, Kore3 Z06 brake kits, Forgeline wheels with Falken tires, & Speedway Engineering floater.. Roy & Jake have been great to work with.. This Saturday we throw it on the Auto-X.. Next weekend we go to Buttonwillow to get it dialed in to prepare for USCA event in Laguna Seca..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/1497211_10201237886409973_1877314485_n_zpsb53e72b3 .jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/1497211_10201237886409973_1877314485_n_zpsb53e72b3 .jpg.html)

[JakeR]

The car looks and drives amazing, thanks Cris! You and the whole JCG crew did a great job on the car and got it turned around incredibly fast in time for the new season as well. Can't wait for testing this weekend!

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks for all the props Jake! Here is an action shot of you driving your dad's car from this weekends testing.. Car is working pretty damm good!


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/1913460_10201333033068580_903744369_o_zps309f4e63. jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/1913460_10201333033068580_903744369_o_zps309f4e63. jpg.html)

The car looks and drives amazing, thanks Cris! You and the whole JCG crew did a great job on the car and got it turned around incredibly fast in time for the new season as well. Can't wait for testing this weekend!

[B4CHawk]

Will it be out this weekend? It looks like a badass car.

[MX145]

Thanks for all the props Jake! Here is an action shot of you driving your dad's car from this weekends testing.. Car is working pretty damm good!


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/1913460_10201333033068580_903744369_o_zps309f4e63. jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/1913460_10201333033068580_903744369_o_zps309f4e63. jpg.html)

Very cool pic!

[JakeR]

Thanks for all the props Jake! Here is an action shot of you driving your dad's car from this weekends testing.. Car is working pretty damm good!


I'd say so, from the get go it was pretty darn close and with those tweaks from Casey it felt phenomenal! The JCG team definitely knows how to set up a car, looking forward to driving again this weekend.

[syborg tt]

That is a great looking car.

However I think it's time you share some info on the yellow 2nd gen in the background.:underchair:


Got this 69 in Dec. that Jake Rozelle won the SoCal Challenge in points in 2013..He wanted it to handle a bit better! All Detroit Speed front & rear suspension, JRI Shocks, Kore3 Z06 brake kits, Forgeline wheels with Falken tires, & Speedway Engineering floater.. Roy & Jake have been great to work with.. This Saturday we throw it on the Auto-X.. Next weekend we go to Buttonwillow to get it dialed in to prepare for USCA event in Laguna Seca..

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[WSSix]

I'm with Marty on this one.

That's a really good action picture of the car.

[Cris@JCG]

Later is week guys.. Jsut came out of the body shop & getting its front sheetmetal assembled..


That is a great looking car.

However I think it's time you share some info on the yellow 2nd gen in the background.:underchair:

I'm with Marty on this one.

That's a really good action picture of the car.

[syborg tt]

Later is week guys.. Jsut came out of the body shop & getting its front sheetmetal assembled..

SWEET !!!!

[Cris@JCG]

SO the last two weeks before the Laguna Seca event a descision was made to convert Jake's 69 to an LS engine.. A LS7 conversion! We slammed this conversion in 2 weeks! and made the event.. Crate LS7 with the same cam we use in Blu Balz.. This car not now only handles but has the power to back it up! Jake finished 3rd place in the Auto-X behind Mike Maiers & Danny Popp! And also in the Speed Stop.. The road course he knocked down a 1.51!


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[BANKO]

Cris, what an accomplishment and testament to the skills of your crew! A 2 week swap and having the car do so well, I bet you are feeling great. Keep up the awesome work, I love watching the stuff you guys come up with.

[Cris@JCG]

Jake will be surpise some people this year! I have one of the best crew a business owner could ever have..

Thanks for the props!


Cris, what an accomplishment and testament to the skills of your crew! A 2 week swap and having the car do so well, I bet you are feeling great. Keep up the awesome work, I love watching the stuff you guys come up with.

[67XR7]

one of my favorite cars of the weekend!

[Cris@JCG]

Jake Rozelle lately has been doing very well in his dad's 69 Camaro that we built for them a couple of months ago.. All I can say is that Jake will get faster & better with time as we find what suits his driving style.. Jake is also getting his car prepped for Fontana USCA event!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/10155932_10201624523155650_7342389219436452689_n_z psd5433abb.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/10155932_10201624523155650_7342389219436452689_n_z psd5433abb.jpg.html)


We got another C5 Z06 Corvette in the stable! We will be moving here in the near future setting up Corvettes for race duties with Danny Popp.. This one has left the shop & currently in OH with Danny getting the last details of it dialed in.. Danny ran a 1.15 @ Putman Park this past weekend @ a 10/10th event.. Pretty damm fast for a stock Z06 with suspension upgrades! This will be the car I will be driving @ the Mid-West event..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140326_100404_zps36ea832d.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140326_100404_zps36ea832d.jpg.html)

[Jr]

Cris,
Is that a 2002 Z06? The silver on black wheels look good.

[Cris@JCG]

Correct! 2002 Z06 with 15k orginal miles..

Cris,
Is that a 2002 Z06? The silver on black wheels look good.

[andreb]

That's gonna be a fun ride.

[Cris@JCG]

So we have finally given Jake/Roy Rozelle 69 Camaro a nickname! "SCRAPPY" Yesterday we went to an event that Speed Ventures was having @ California Speedway on the Roval.. We were getting some practice & dialing in the car before the USCA event that will be held in June @ Fontana.. We found some simple setting that help us go from Auto-x to road coarse.. Jake is one hell of a driver & with time he will only get better.. He was fearless on the Roval.. We hit 151 mph! but had an incident with some oil leak that caused us to get the car off the track ASAP & put out the FIRE! This to date has been the most intense test session we have had..

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[dale68z]

That car is wicked fast. I'm the guy in the orange 71 Camaro.

Was kinda cool, Tom in his 67 the 69, and our 71 all together on track.

Will it be going to spring mountain on the 17th?

[syborg tt]

great video

[Bowtieracing]

SO the last two weeks before the Laguna Seca event a descision was made to convert Jake's 69 to an LS engine.. A LS7 conversion! We slammed this conversion in 2 weeks! and made the event.. Crate LS7 with the same cam we use in Blu Balz.. This car not now only handles but has the power to back it up! Jake finished 3rd place in the Auto-X behind Mike Maiers & Danny Popp! And also in the Speed Stop.. The road course he knocked down a 1.51!

Can you share more info og the cam? Was there anything else than just a cam?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Cris, you need to Machine some o-s**t bars for that car so you don't destroy the dash pads....and a fire system.

[Cris@JCG]

It was nice that the run group had the old Camaro's in it! It was pretty intresting riding in the pass seat..

We are not making it to Spring Mountain.. WOuld have liked too.. Maybe Laguna Seca in July

That car is wicked fast. I'm the guy in the orange 71 Camaro.

Was kinda cool, Tom in his 67 the 69, and our 71 all together on track.

Will it be going to spring mountain on the 17th?

:thankyou:

great video

The cam info. is something that I do not share.. It is the same cam I use on Blu Balz.. I know that sum will think what is the big secret but it cost us some R&D to find the right combo that works for us in the LS7 for what we are doing.. The motor is just a basic LS7 crate motor with cam & works great.. But the motor will come out to change out to ARP fasteners, diamond hone, change pistons, & most important valves.. Stock LS7's are known for dropping valves..

Can you share more info og the cam? Was there anything else than just a cam?

Working on both Vince!

Cris, you need to Machine some o-s**t bars for that car so you don't destroy the dash pads....and a fire system.

[Bowtieracing]

The cam info. is something that I do not share.. It is the same cam I use on Blu Balz.. I know that sum will think what is the big secret but it cost us some R&D to find the right combo that works for us in the LS7 for what we are doing.. The motor is just a basic LS7 crate motor with cam & works great..

Roger that. How about selling same cam?

I have same setup in my car and would be intrested of just cam and tune. Many cams ( like torquer ) require head work what i dont plan to do in near future.

As for dropping valves.. Is that really a risk? If so i really believe GM would done something to fix it.

[Cris@JCG]

PM me & will discuss the cam details..

Our cam is a torquer speced cam & we stick with stock heads.. Their is alot of opinions on engine/cam combos work the best.. We have found that 600 hp is where we like to be for our cars & it does not take much to get their..

let me clarify the GM dropping valves.. We ring our motors pretty steady to 7000 rpm.. & when you are racing the LS7 it is better to upgrade the exhaust valves on a side of procaution plus the tune will be key when you are running them hard.. I have two core LS7 that I have bought from GM pull outs with a cracked cylinder & broken piston.. Motors leaned out somewhere.. The third one was with upgraded valves & broke a valve on the exhaust..

The LS7 motor is my favorite of them all but expensive.. It is hard to buy one from GM & then throw more $$$ @ it so that you can prolong the life of it on the track.. Currently we looking @ different method of how we will get our LS7 track motors built..

Roger that. How about selling same cam?

I have same setup in my car and would be intrested of just cam and tune. Many cams ( like torquer ) require head work what i dont plan to do in near future.

As for dropping valves.. Is that really a risk? If so i really believe GM would done something to fix it.

[Cris@JCG]

I have customer that has requested something different from us.. A chrome moly Camaro sub-frame.. The goal is weight reduction which we have accomplished not only by using the thinner lighter material but by optimizing the design with less components.. This chassis has the same suspension geometry as the Challenger which we have proofed the prototype with many road course & Auto-x events.. Plus the Challenger has over 3000 street miles on it.. The install will happen soon & will share it then..


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_4068_zps8e3bf153.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/IMG_4068_zps8e3bf153.jpg.html)


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[Jr]

How wide of a front tire will this new sub fit?

[Cris@JCG]

Depends on what year of car.. 67-68 has not been fit up with stock fenders but the new lower control arms have been changed to fit the widest tire I can.. that will be determined here pretty soon..got a 69 that we will trying to put 305-30-19 in front with this sub and Anvil stretched fenders..

This one is built for a car that is already running 315-30-18 on 18x11.. 68 Camaro


How wide of a front tire will this new sub fit?

[HMA]

Looking good Chris, you and Primo knock out some awesome work.

-Evan

[Jr]

Depends on what year of car.. 67-68 has not been fit up with stock fenders but the new lower control arms have been changed to fit the widest tire I can.. that will be determined here pretty soon..got a 69 that we will trying to put 305-30-19 in front with this sub and Anvil stretched fenders..

This one is built for a car that is already running 315-30-18 on 18x11.. 68 Camaro

What kind of front sub is on the 68? Are the fenders already stretched?

[Cris@JCG]

This one! My test mule for for the new Chrome Moly chassis! Blu Balz will be a totally different car in 2015! :thankyou:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_4075_zpsbf64fea5.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/IMG_4075_zpsbf64fea5.jpg.html)

What kind of front sub is on the 68? Are the fenders already stretched?

[efs69]

This one! My test mule for for the new Chrome Moly chassis! Blu Balz will be a totally different car in 2015! :thankyou:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_4075_zpsbf64fea5.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/IMG_4075_zpsbf64fea5.jpg.html)

That's one he'll of a "mule"!! I didn't think that car could be any nicer but you keep turning it up a notch.

I have a 69 running 305/30-19 on 11 inch. Stock inner and outer fenders

[Jr]

Ah ha, never would have guessed that blue was going in for upgrades. Very cool.

[GregWeld]

Ah ha, never would have guessed that blue was going in for upgrades. Very cool.





May be an attempt to keep it together this time around?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Chromoly frame, missing trunk lid and header...major weight loss mods coming.

[Cris@JCG]

I guess we will both be attempting something.. I will try to keep the Camaro together.. & you will try to keep a motor together on the Mustang! :poke:

May be an attempt to keep it together this time around?

The header is already in Carbon.. The trunk is getting a mold made right now & we will have a 6 lbs trunk soon..


Chromoly frame, missing trunk lid and header...major weight loss mods coming.

[Matt@BOS]

I guess we will both be attempting something.. I will try to keep the Camaro together.. & you will try to keep a motor together on the Mustang! :poke:



How many engines has Greg gone through in the little Mustang?

*edit* before the smack talk gets going, leave my crappy string of LS engines out of this, you two.

[Cris@JCG]

Here is a car that we have been have lots of fun with lately.. We call this the JCG/RAFT C5 due to Danny Popp built specs.. Karl has an Optima invite on this one so we are getting it ready for the big race.. LS7 & adding aero!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_4076_zpsdd5f6037.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/IMG_4076_zpsdd5f6037.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

Might as well stay home -- Stielow has HellFire this year....

[Al Moreno]

Might as well stay home -- Stielow has HellFire this year....


Hey............. I thought you were "Mr As Long As Your Having Fun".......... :stirthepot: That's all that matters

[GregWeld]

Hey............. I thought you were "Mr As Long As Your Having Fun".......... :stirthepot: That's all that matters




Not when they declare a winner.... then it's every man for himself!! Well.... that and I'm the support vehicle for HellFire....

[Cris@JCG]

Decided to just post some random pics of our builds in this thread even though this have there own build threads..

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[Cris@JCG]

Been having fun driving this one!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20151218_150831-1_zpsf8nkofeh.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20151218_150831-1_zpsf8nkofeh.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20151218_152425-1_zps675nwaeb.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20151218_152425-1_zps675nwaeb.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/FB_IMG_1450490453157_zpsrngfwmob.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/FB_IMG_1450490453157_zpsrngfwmob.jpg.html)

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[Cris@JCG]

This one will be shaken out a a USCA event in 2016!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/FB_IMG_1451073565627_zpsk1au3wy5.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/FB_IMG_1451073565627_zpsk1au3wy5.jpg.html)

[Spiffav8]

Seen a lot of pictures of the 73 and the Red Corvette being driven. Nice to see cars that are this nice get worked on the track.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

those chevelles are looking good cris

[214Chevy]

This one will be shaken out a a USCA event in 2016!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/FB_IMG_1451073565627_zpsk1au3wy5.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/FB_IMG_1451073565627_zpsk1au3wy5.jpg.html)

Can you update the thread on this one and give us some more pics? I'm diggin this one cuz it's blue!! :popcorn2: :popcorn2: