JCG Restoration & Customs Customer Projects

[Cris@JCG]

I figured it would easier to track some of the project here @ the shop with one thread..

Some of you might know that I have been given the honor of freshening up Mary Pozzi's 73 Camaro..

Upgrades: DSE mini tubs with leaf spring relocation, Rick's Gas tank with Vaporwerks fuel system, Anvil Auto hood, RS nose, inner fender wells, trunk with spoiler & trunk filler, Currie/TCI 9" Ford rear-end with Strange 3rd member, Marquez Design Tail lights & parking lamps, Baer Brakes, New Forgeline wheels with Falken tires, Wilwood master cylinder & proportioning valve, Body work & paint with new Inferno Orange by JCG, LS2 from Bad Penny with T56 Magum 6 speed & I am sure their is more that I will remember later...

It has been great working with Dave & Mary! The car will be picked up on January 6th so that the last of the small details can be completed @ home & get it ready for RTTC!

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[Cris@JCG]

Matt wanted to freshen up his 73 Camaro with some suspension upgrades & go thru the car to fix a few things that it needed...

We tore the whole car apart!!

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We just completed the DSE Quadralink rear suspension, mini-tubs, & sub-frame connectors.. We got about 60 % of the body work done...Rumor has it that we have some more carbon fiber prototypes being fitted to the car!!

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[KPC67]

Things are coming along Chris.
I was wondering what was happening with some of he projects around your shop.

[Flash68]

Awesome projects Cris. Congrats to you and the customers.

As if Mary wasn't already a contender at any given event.... look out now. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice projects. They look great. You guys do beautiful work.

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks guys!! We have been busy.. Got two more projects I will post later..


Things are coming along Chris.
I was wondering what was happening with some of he projects around your shop.

Awesome projects Cris. Congrats to you and the customers.

As if Mary wasn't already a contender at any given event.... look out now. :thumbsup:

Nice projects. They look great. You guys do beautiful work.

[coolwelder62]

Cris, You are one busy dude.Mary's camaro is lookin awesome.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Awesome to hear Cris. Staying busy I see.
Great job on those cars!:thumbsup:

[bonecrrusher]

Mary's car have a drysump pan?

Wheres the oil tank going?

[Cris@JCG]

No Dry sump... Canton oil pan with remote oil filter..

Mary's car have a drysump pan?

Wheres the oil tank going?

[Cris@JCG]

Yesterday we got some plumbing done on the rear end.. got the spring perches welded.. got the rear end painted & did some exhaust work today..

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[coolwelder62]

WOW!!! Cris awesome work.:thumbsup: Scott

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome Cris. Great job.:thumbsup:

[HotRod68Camaro]

Where did you get the brake line clamps that are welded to the rear end?

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you!

WOW!!! Cris awesome work.:thumbsup: Scott

Looks awesome Cris. Great job.:thumbsup:


My machine shop makes them for me...


Where did you get the brake line clamps that are welded to the rear end?

[Moabdude]

Hi Chris, good to see Marie's car is getting together.

I loved the shop tour you gave us in November.
Lots of Camaro's.:thumbsup:

Good luck to you and the projects you are working on.

[bonecrrusher]

That rear end looks beefy... hehe. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

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[dunnjun]

Cris, are you sure that's a race car? It looks too purdy:P No really, it looks wicked! Awesome work>

[waynieZ]

Awesome work, I love it.

[tones2SS]

Amazing. Looks great. Nice and beefy.:unibrow: :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Hydralic throw out bearing bleeder re-location.. Machined some components & came up with this...

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[DFRESH]

Yesterday we got some plumbing done on the rear end.. got the spring perches welded.. got the rear end painted & did some exhaust work today..

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Dude, that's money right there---beautiful job on those lines bro--that looks killer.

Doug

[Cris@JCG]

Almost done with the underside of the car... Just waiting for a gas tank.. Today I plumbed the fuel lines @ the engine & finished wiring the main power sources & starter.. Tomorrow I get my order from Summit for my fitting for the engine cooler.. All brake system plumbing done.. just need to get a master cylinder..

Front sheet metal tomorrow??? Glass & exterior trim??

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[HotRod68Camaro]

Looks great. What are you using for a grommet/bulkhead for the engine harness at the firewall?

[tones2SS]

Looks great Cris. Should be an awesome car.:yes:

[Cris@JCG]

We are bringing in all the wiring for the engine thru the transmission tunnel @ the rear of the engine.. The cover plate will have required holes with grommets..

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Looks great. What are you using for a grommet/bulkhead for the engine harness at the firewall?

[Cris@JCG]

Got front sheet metal on today... Got get the nose & hood stripped so that we can paint them tomorrow...

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The Anvil inner fender wells look sweet!!

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[coolwelder62]

Cris,look's awesome as alway's:thumbsup: :thumbsup: .Can't wait to finish my 72.Scott

[The WidowMaker]

wow, looks killer!

[bdahlg68]

Need those inner fenders for 67/68's!!!

[ironworks]

Need those inner fenders for 67/68's!!!

Soon my friend soon

[tones2SS]

Looks amazing. Very nice.
Those Anvil inner fenders do look really nice indeed.

[youthpastor]

Looks beautiful Chris- love the detail!:D

[Vortech404]

Look's awsome.
Any info on those black wheels. Those are sweet.

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Chris! I wish we would have talked more @ SEMA... You do some great work yourself..

Looks beautiful Chris- love the detail!:D

They are Forgeline GA3R wheels..

Look's awsome.
Any info on those black wheels. Those are sweet.

[ma73z]

You guys do awesome work :thumbsup: Are the headers on Mary's an off the shelf part or something you built?

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you! headers are by Edelbrock.. 409 stainless & coated


You guys do awesome work :thumbsup: Are the headers on Mary's an off the shelf part or something you built?

[Cris@JCG]

Here are some pics of the hood & nose painted.. installing them tomorrow!

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Steve from Auto City Glass is working on getting my glass in Mary's Car!

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Wiring almost done.. Tomorrow we assemble the dash..

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Pic of the rear view of the car... Mary wanted all the trim & bumpers dark gray to match the carbon... Looks damm good! I will get a told you so from Mary later..

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[Jr]

Whoaaa....That is some go fast sh*t right there! The colors look great! :thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

daym!!! lol
looking killer chris, marys going all out on this baby! chris do you have any shots that are straight at the rear? i wanna see those new Marquez lights...

[mexMan]

Wow, Mary's car looks awesome, but there's something not quite right about it, the gap between the rear bumper and the taillights panel... Awesome anyway, loving the carbon inner fenders

[waynieZ]

Chris the car looks great. I think the bumper being that color was a great idea.

[tones2SS]

Great job Cris. Looks amazing.
Paint is sweet with the carbon fiber.:yes:

[73CPCAMARO]

Cris,

It looks like you are working you _ss off getting the car ready. Great job. I can't wait to see it in person. Keep the photos coming!

Brian

[coolwelder62]

Cris frickin awesome.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Here you go!

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daym!!! lol
looking killer chris, marys going all out on this baby! chris do you have any shots that are straight at the rear? i wanna see those new Marquez lights...

[Cris@JCG]

Here is a pic of the front nose assembled!

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[DFRESH]

Cris, that flat out looks amazing bro----one of the coolest paint schemes i've seen in awhile---that just looks right all the way around. Congrats bro---amazing for sure.

Doug

[mexMan]

AWUSUM!

Do you have pictures of the inner fenders before installing? I FREAKING LOVE THEM!

[tones2SS]

Wow. Great work guys!:drool: :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

We are all in Love with Mary - Sorry Dave

[coolwelder62]

Cris,It just keep's getting nicer by the day.:thumbsup: Scott

[Matt@BOS]

Cris,It just keep's getting nicer by the day.:thumbsup: Scott

Speaking of which, today is the big day, right?

Matt

[deuce_454]

do you use a special UV protectant clear on the carbon.. i read somwhere that the CF roof on the ZR1 was painted with a gazillion dollar a pint clear to keep it from getting damaged by UV rays

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Scott!

Cris,It just keep's getting nicer by the day.:thumbsup: Scott

Yes!! The Pozzi's are on their way right now & we are doing the quick buff on the paint!!

Speaking of which, today is the big day, right?

Matt

No special clear on the CF parts on this car..


do you use a special UV protectant clear on the carbon.. i read somwhere that the CF roof on the ZR1 was painted with a gazillion dollar a pint clear to keep it from getting damaged by UV rays

[Cris@JCG]

Car was loaded in the trailer this afternoon.. The last details for the car to run & interior will be completed by the Pozzi's

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[ma73z]

Very nice :hail: can't wait to see and hear it run.

[dunnjun]

Great job Cris! Congratulations Mary, can't wait to see her run!

[zcrz]

sweet job.....cant wait to see it in action...:lateral:

[GHOSTDANCER]

Congrats on another beautiful build :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

booooiiiinnnnggggg sweet....:thumbsup:

you can almost make out the ghost flames in the over cast.


can't wait to see it caressing cones


vince

[awr68]

Really nice work Cris! Mary has to be excited! :thumbsup:

[Lemons]

Awesome build Cris. The car looks fantastic.

Chris

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Another awesome build out of your shop Cris.
Can't wait to see it in action. Great job.:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks for the compliments guys!!

Here are few more pics...

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[coolwelder62]

Look's like Mary found some lose bolt's.:lol: :lol:

[tones2SS]

The smile on Mary's face says it all.
Those Anvil inner fenders are growing on me.:unibrow:

[bdahlg68]

So what's next??

[ccm399]

I'll throw my Awesome work in on here too....

The car looks great! LOVE the color combo. :thumbsup: If pressed to find one thing I would change I would say it would be to paint the rear wheel wells the darker gray color to match the carbon front inner fenders. But as soon as there is some rubber thrown up in there no one will know! :cheers:

Can't wait to see the next project.

Thanks for taking the time to document the build for us.

Chris

[syborg tt]

Chris - Me Again

Okay couple more questions.

Was the car Mini-Tubbed

What size are the Rims & Tires

[Cris@JCG]

Marty- Car was was tubbed with DSE mini tubs & spring relocation kit.. 315-18 on the rear with backspace ??? ... We have room to run wider tires but Mary went with Falken tires & a 315 was the widest they have in the compound she needed...


Chris - Me Again

Okay couple more questions.

Was the car Mini-Tubbed

What size are the Rims & Tires

[Cris@JCG]

With Marys car? or shop cars?


So what's next??

[bdahlg68]

With Marys car? or shop cars?

Shop cars. Must see more!

[Cris@JCG]

Matt came by the shop a few weeks ago & decided that he wanted to add a few things to the Camaro.. Vintage Air, firewall to sub-frame bars, JCG A/C firewall plate.. Right now we are working on building custom oil can that will tie into the valve covers... Also got the approval to give the engine compartment some nice detail...

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[Cris@JCG]

Here is another build we are working on.. This Camaro came in from AZ & the owner has owned it since he was 16.. now in his 40's... LS Conversion & some suspension upgrades..

I called Gus @ Cleveland Pick A Part & got me a L76/6L80 out of a G8.. Motor is going over to QMP to get stroked this week.. 402!!

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[awr68]

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This takes me back! I had a orange truck with black turbo mirrors in the late 80's....:yes:
Will you be painting the car?

[70rs]

Cris,

I really like what you did with Marys car, and the plan for Matts sounds pretty cool too. The firewall AC plate on Matts car is a nice piece, is it available to the masses at this point or just a one off part for his car?

[BBC71Nova]

Nice project. Interested to see what kind of tunnel mods are necessary to fit that 6L80. Those things seem huge.

[carbuff]

Matt came by the shop a few weeks ago & decided that he wanted to add a few things to the Camaro.. Vintage Air, firewall to sub-frame bars, JCG A/C firewall plate.. Right now we are working on building custom oil can that will tie into the valve covers... Also got the approval to give the engine compartment some nice detail...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0799.jpg

Cris,

I'm curious about your firewall to subframe bars that you are adding to this car. It doesn't appear that there is a cage in this car, am I correct? If so, do the bars literally just tie into the firewall? Is there enough support in the metal of the firewall to make the bars worthwhile?

The firewall in these cars is just sheet metal with no real support behind it as I recall. So I'm wondering how much actual benefit these bars would be in preventing subframe flex...

I recall seeing somewhere that you make the round adapters that go in the firewall. If so, do you sell those as well? Depending on the answers to the above, I might consider a set for my car, but I won't have a cage to attach to behind the dash...

Thanx!

[syborg tt]

Yep - What he said

[Cris@JCG]

I knew somebody was going to ask me that question...

Their is a piece of 2x2 sq. tubing .120 wall that we put inside of the inner cowl structure that was welded thru the interior underdash.. plus a 1/4 plate flange so that the round flanges for the down bars on the firewall have a bearing surface..

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I put in a request to the machine shop last week to make some more flanges.. waiting on cost to see if I will offer them for sale..




Cris,

I'm curious about your firewall to subframe bars that you are adding to this car. It doesn't appear that there is a cage in this car, am I correct? If so, do the bars literally just tie into the firewall? Is there enough support in the metal of the firewall to make the bars worthwhile?

The firewall in these cars is just sheet metal with no real support behind it as I recall. So I'm wondering how much actual benefit these bars would be in preventing subframe flex...

I recall seeing somewhere that you make the round adapters that go in the firewall. If so, do you sell those as well? Depending on the answers to the above, I might consider a set for my car, but I won't have a cage to attach to behind the dash...

Thanx!

[Cris@JCG]

No paint work on this car Tony... Owner just want to get her running again & will get painted later..

This takes me back! I had a orange truck with black turbo mirrors in the late 80's....:yes:
Will you be painting the car?

Eric- I had three plates made & only have one more left... I am changing the design on the new ones I will be making.. I will sell you the last one if you want it.. PM me if intrested..

Cris,

I really like what you did with Marys car, and the plan for Matts sounds pretty cool too. The firewall AC plate on Matts car is a nice piece, is it available to the masses at this point or just a one off part for his car?

I already did this on a 2nd gen.. Tranny is huge! We will see how this one goes..

Nice project. Interested to see what kind of tunnel mods are necessary to fit that 6L80. Those things seem huge.

[tones2SS]

Nice projects going on Cris.:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Here is another project I am working on.. This little Nova came in for a LS conversion..

We tore the whole car apart & gave it a "Quick & Dirty" paint job... Getting a LS6 with T56, DSE mini tubs, leafs, shocks & spring relocation, was getting a Wayne Due chassis but decided to keep the orginal chassis, DSE upper & lower control arms, sway bar, & shocks, Baer brakes, Fiske wheels with PS2 tires & more...

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[coolwelder62]

Once again Cris Lookin great.Called NPD only the fla. warehouse had the header panel in stock.Thanks for the offer Buddy.:thumbsup: Scott

[The WidowMaker]

man, im going to have to talk to you about one of your "quick and dirty" paint jobs. id love to stop by and talk on the way up to the parents in san luis in a month or so.

Tim

[bdahlg68]

oh and more pics of that Firebird would be nice...

:unibrow: :unibrow: :unibrow:

[Cris@JCG]

I could also have gotten it from Dynacorn for you Scott!! We are in the same town.. let me know if you need anything else..


Once again Cris Lookin great.Called NPD only the fla. warehouse had the header panel in stock.Thanks for the offer Buddy.:thumbsup: Scott

Tim- Your welcome to stop on by anytime!

man, im going to have to talk to you about one of your "quick and dirty" paint jobs. id love to stop by and talk on the way up to the parents in san luis in a month or so.

Tim

That one is on a thread of its own... I will have some progress pics here pretty soon..


oh and more pics of that Firebird would be nice...

:unibrow: :unibrow: :unibrow:

[Cris@JCG]

Got a few cars here @ the shop that need remote oil breather can... So, we designed this one up tonite... Machine parts next week..

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[Cris@JCG]

I like to use the C6 Corvette belt track system for my LS conversion.. It just works the best for fitment on alternator placement & you can buy them from Pace Performance without A/C compressor for 500.00 bucks..
We made this power steering fitting to extend & be able to have a -6 AN male connection.. Works great!



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Currently working on A/C brackets to mount a Saden 7 A/C compressor to this drive system..

[HotRod68Camaro]

I would be real interested in that AC bracket.

[Gandalf]

I like to use the C6 Corvette belt track system for my LS conversion.. It just works the best for fitment on alternator placement & you can buy them from Pace Performance without A/C compressor for 500.00 bucks..
We made this power steering fitting to extend & be able to have a -6 AN male connection.. Works great!

Currently working on A/C brackets to mount a Saden 7 A/C compressor to this drive system..

Chris - what location are you looking to relocate the compressor to?

I'm not familiar with the LSx & stock-sub combination but is there not enough room to fit the compressor and alternator in the lower FBody positions? (I realize the YBody belt offset is different). Just curious as I've found a couple of possible solutions along the way.

[Cris@JCG]

Gandalf- Looking to put the compressor in the stock location of where the C6 compressor was.. It is a bit of a challenge because the is the one that GM offers that sits closest to towards the block.. with the early F-body & CTS.. The problem with early Camaro/Nova subs is that putting the compressor low will require modification to the sub-frame.. The Saden 7 is nice & compact! I try to use as much of the GM stuff on my LS conversions as possible..

The LS2(GTO) sits about .800 towards the radiator & the 2010 Camaro is 1.510.. I have all the these track system here @ the shop... & what I have done is use the LS2(GTO) & 2010 Camaro harmonic balancer with water pump & machined spacers that move the alternator/power steering bracket from a C6 towards the front of the car for belt alignment..

Chris - what location are you looking to relocate the compressor to?

I'm not familiar with the LSx & stock-sub combination but is there not enough room to fit the compressor and alternator in the lower FBody positions? (I realize the YBody belt offset is different). Just curious as I've found a couple of possible solutions along the way.

[DIGI-TAILS]

Awesome Job!!!! :)

[Gandalf]

Ok - sounds like the same battle but different directions. I admit I have the luxury of having an AM sub so I have the room lower-down where I wanted to run the accessories. I have the C6 offset and wanted to keep that without having the accy way up high. I managed to find a bracket for the alt to do just that and then brackets to do same with the Sanden comressor and PS. Again, wasn't sure if you had the room with the stock sub and since it took me months to find the right combo, just looking to pass the information on.

Nice job on the Mary's car and recent projects - keep 'em coming!

G.



Gandalf- Looking to put the compressor in the stock location of where the C6 compressor was.. It is a bit of a challenge because the is the one that GM offers that sits closest to towards the block.. with the early F-body & CTS.. The problem with early Camaro/Nova subs is that putting the compressor low will require modification to the sub-frame.. The Saden 7 is nice & compact! I try to use as much of the GM stuff on my LS conversions as possible..

The LS2(GTO) sits about .800 towards the radiator & the 2010 Camaro is 1.510.. I have all the these track system here @ the shop... & what I have done is use the LS2(GTO) & 2010 Camaro harmonic balancer with water pump & machined spacers that move the alternator/power steering bracket from a C6 towards the front of the car for belt alignment..

[Cris@JCG]

Gandalf- We have already done an LS2(GTO) A/C bracket system with an Art Morrison sub-frame with Saden 5.. Looking @ changing the design to use the Saden 7.. Accy drive system is close to the one on a F-body..

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Ok - sounds like the same battle but different directions. I admit I have the luxury of having an AM sub so I have the room lower-down where I wanted to run the accessories. I have the C6 offset and wanted to keep that without having the accy way up high. I managed to find a bracket for the alt to do just that and then brackets to do same with the Sanden comressor and PS. Again, wasn't sure if you had the room with the stock sub and since it took me months to find the right combo, just looking to pass the information on.

Nice job on the Mary's car and recent projects - keep 'em coming!

G.

[Gandalf]

Looks great - especially that a/c bracket. Correct me if I am wrong but based on where that PS pump is positioned, this won't work with a YBody accy offset? (I'm not familiar with the GTO offset as compared to early 98-02FBody or YBody). I'm running an ATI balancer on the LS7 so I've let that dictate lining-up the accy drive (ie: YBody). Running a VA compressor. Always open to other solutions.

G.

Gandalf- We have already done an LS2(GTO) A/C bracket system with an Art Morrison sub-frame with Saden 5.. Looking @ changing the design to use the Saden 7.. Accy drive system is close to the one on a F-body..

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[coolwelder62]

Cris,I will putting a SD7 on my GTO-LS2 in a few week's.Will send some photo's over if they don't look like a 3rd. grader made them.Your stuff look's awesome.:thumbsup: Scott

[Cris@JCG]

The 72 Nova is coming along nicely.. We got all the sub-frame assembled with motor & transmission.. Car is now on the ground!!

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[Cris@JCG]

As long as it works Scott!! I am more than certain that you fabed pcs.. will hold together.. :thumbsup:

Cris,I will putting a SD7 on my GTO-LS2 in a few week's.Will send some photo's over if they don't look like a 3rd. grader made them.Your stuff look's awesome.:thumbsup: Scott

[tones2SS]

Another great build coming out of your shop. Very nice.:yes:

[Cris@JCG]

Here is the latest on the Anvil 73 Camaro firewall.. Got all the pcs welded in the firewall with the body work done.. next steps is to get engine back in with sheetmetal assembly & get the down bars bent & in place.. As you can see that I changed the sheetmetal fender inner bolt down to match the down bar mounts @ the firewall..

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[coolwelder62]

Here is the latest on the Anvil 73 Camaro firewall.. Got all the pcs welded in the firewall with the body work done.. next steps is to get engine back in with sheetmetal assembly & get the down bars bent & in place.. As you can see that I changed the sheetmetal fender inner bolt down to match the down bar mounts @ the firewall..

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Cris those are some amazing looking pcs.Now Matt is going to have two really BA rides.Keep up the great work.:thumbsup: Scott Mock (Pres. of the Cris G. fan club):lol:

[Cris@JCG]

Matt has a 3rd car in the works! Top secret prototypes being fitted on that one! :D

Well Scott.. your first act as president.. finish your car so that I can drive it!! LOL

Cris those are some amazing looking pcs.Now Matt is going to have two really BA rides.Keep up the great work.:thumbsup: Scott Mock (Pres. of the Cris G. fan club):lol:

[coolwelder62]

Matt has a 3rd car in the works! Top secret prototypes being fitted on that one! :D

Well Scott.. your first act as president.. finish your car so that I can drive it!! LOL

Sure thing Boss,It was delivered to the paint shop sun.afternoon.It's up to Brian to make it look good and get it finished ASAP.:thumbsup:

[speedfreak]

Nice looking work over there ! :D

[68KMARO]

Great work cris, your shop rocks!

rich

[Cris@JCG]

Looking forward to seeing it in paint Scott! :thumbsup:

Sure thing Boss,It was delivered to the paint shop sun.afternoon.It's up to Brian to make it look good and get it finished ASAP.:thumbsup:


Thanks guys!

Nice looking work over there ! :D

Great work cris, your shop rocks!

rich

[Cris@JCG]

Just got pcs in from the machine shop today & got our oil breather can fabricated... If all else fails as a oil breather can.. I will have a cool whiskey flask! :D

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[coolwelder62]

Wow!! Amazing as alway's.:thumbsup: Scott

[Cris@JCG]

I forgot to mention that the whole tank is out of 304 stainless!


Just got pcs in from the machine shop today & got our oil breather can fabricated... If all else fails as a oil breather can.. I will have a cool whiskey flask! :D

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[64pontiac]

Cris Cris Cris....... outdone yourself again! you set the bars way too high!!!

Looks amazing

[nvr2fst]

Nice looking pieces Cris, I like the whiskey flask!

[Ron in SoCal]

So so sweet. I'd use it as a table ccenterpiece for my next dinner party...

[waynieZ]

Wow that looks awesome.

[Flash68]

Love it.

[Richio1]

Yes... simply beautiful

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks guys! good to see that you liked my oil flask!

Sometimes we design things & have no clue if they will look good.. The oil breather tank was one of those items..

[tones2SS]

Looks great Cris. You seem to amaze us every couple of days or so.:yes:
Good job.

[Bryce]

awesomeness

[johnny68]

hey cris whats the latest on mikes nova?
john

[Cris@JCG]

John- The Nova slowed down a bit but will be working on it this week.. I will get you some updates late this week..


hey cris whats the latest on mikes nova?
john

[Cris@JCG]

I have been @ it all week.. Changing things here @ the shop.. It is amazing how many empty boxes I had on the shelfs... LOL!

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[Cris@JCG]

Just arrived this morning!! We have not had a 69 in the shop for a while now!

This is going to be a fun project!

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[HWY Nova]

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Your "paint" room is missing.


--Eric

[dunnjun]

Don't look at me, I didn't take it:_paranoid

[Cris@JCG]

Yeah! I have been wanting to make changes to the shop for a while now to support the fabrication side of it which has become a large portion of our business.. The body shop will now only support what builds we have in house.. I will take a few jobs here & their when the body shop is slow..

Your "paint" room is missing.


--Eric

Are you sure you didn't pack it in your suit case!! LOL Thanks for the visit!

Don't look at me, I didn't take it:_paranoid

[nvr2fst]

Is the max g 69 from Illinois. I think it was for sale here on lat g at one time.

You need more color in your shop LOL all I see is grey

[Ron in SoCal]

Cris - overhead shot looks great! Camaro heaven, Baby....:D

(I know there's a firebird in there somewhere)

Can't wait to see how that c6 69 was fabbed up. Does it look like it has final suspension dimensions? i.e. track width, wheelbase, etc.? Any plans you can leak to the media?

[DFRESH]

Wow--viva la difference---it's amazing how much more space it made by moving those shelves and the booth! Projects look awesome ----looking forward to the 69 project you've got there.

I'll be coming up the 101 in June--with some folks in tow---would love to stop by and see the stuff---can't believe it's only a couple months away!!

Doug

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Ron!

The 69 is getting loaded on the jig on Tuesday & will be confirming suspension dimensions.. The plans for the car are still being discussed on what path we will be taking with it.. The owner will be flying in early next month to discuss details..

Cris - overhead shot looks great! Camaro heaven, Baby....:D

(I know there's a firebird in there somewhere)

Can't wait to see how that c6 69 was fabbed up. Does it look like it has final suspension dimensions? i.e. track width, wheelbase, etc.? Any plans you can leak to the media?

Construction of division walls begin next week..

I look forward to seeing you in June Doug!

Wow--viva la difference---it's amazing how much more space it made by moving those shelves and the booth! Projects look awesome ----looking forward to the 69 project you've got there.

I'll be coming up the 101 in June--with some folks in tow---would love to stop by and see the stuff---can't believe it's only a couple months away!!

Doug

[Cris@JCG]

That is the one Dave.. Working on getting some cars painted here pretty soon..

Is the max g 69 from Illinois. I think it was for sale here on lat g at one time.

You need more color in your shop LOL all I see is grey

[tones2SS]

Can't wait to see how that '69 Camaro turns out!:yes:

[Cris@JCG]

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...

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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!

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[waynieZ]

It looks awesome even if he had been doing it for a long time nevermind his first time. Awesome work!

[Cris@JCG]

We have been remodeling the shop for the last 4 weeks.. A major pain in the A$$! with expense! But I had to do it... I have some much fabrication work going on that I had to segregate it from the rest of the shop.. plus I now have cars staged for long term fabrication in a location that they can sit for a while.. Body shop has become a very small space but enough to support what I have @ the shop & my neighbor @ the far end of my building just installed a new state of the art down draft spray booth that has agreed to rent it out to me when we need to paint a car.. I also gained a clean area for final assembly of cars when we get to those stages in a build.. Waiting for my neighbor to move out to take over their space which I happen to be renting out half their warehouse for storage..

Another expense was fabrication equipment.. bead roller, slip roll, dimple dies, tube bender & looking @ a Pullmax today.. with manual mill & lathe.. Taking the fabrication shop to the next level.. Plus got a new fabricator starting in a few weeks to support the work load we got going on..

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[bulldog19]

Chris are the close up plates that are at the bootom of the firewall to cover the access areas to body mount bolts available for sale?
Neat piece that I've been looking for.

[tones2SS]

Great stuff Cris.
The shop looks like you guys are busy!!

[coolwelder62]

Wow!! Cris looking real nice.I think it would work out real well if you just put in a rolling assembly line.You could be the Henry Ford of the Pro touring world.:thumbsup: Scott.

[johnny68]

hey cris looking great your truelly the man hey what size back spacing and tire size is mikes nova running up front please im about to order mine very soon thanks
John

[Track Junky]

Wow thats awesome!! Congrats on the expansion!!

[Cris@JCG]

Yesterday they rolled a pretty cool piece for the back seat area & package tray Wayne.. Wait till you see what I am up to in that area..

It looks awesome even if he had been doing it for a long time nevermind his first time. Awesome work!

We are super busy Tony.. got to many irons in the oven..

Great stuff Cris.
The shop looks like you guys are busy!!

Jump on a plane & come help me Scott :D

Wow!! Cris looking real nice.I think it would work out real well if you just put in a rolling assembly line.You could be the Henry Ford of the Pro touring world.:thumbsup: Scott.

Thanks Gaetano!

Track Junky;344375]Wow thats awesome!! Congrats on the expansion!![/QUOTE]

[Cris@JCG]

I had about 12 sets of cage nut covers ran with the new design & thinner material.. The first ones I ran were 1/4 aluminum..

Currently working on setting up to sell components thru my other company.. Gonzo Engineering INC... I should be ready in about a week or so..

The cage nut covers will be available in a week for selling with other components..

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Chris are the close up plates that are at the bootom of the firewall to cover the access areas to body mount bolts available for sale?
Neat piece that I've been looking for.

[Cris@JCG]

I will get that info for you in the next few days for you John..

hey cris looking great your truelly the man hey what size back spacing and tire size is mikes nova running up front please im about to order mine very soon thanks
John

[bulldog19]

Thanks for the reply on the cage nut covers Chris.

[tones2SS]

We are super busy Tony.. got to many irons in the oven..

lol:lol:
That's a good way of saying it. Better to be busy than slow.:cheers:

[DOOM]

Good things come to good people!!! And I will be calling you for one of those tunnel inserts thats perfect!!!:hail:

[waynieZ]

[QUOTE=Gonzo;344428]Yesterday they rolled a pretty cool piece for the back seat area & package tray Wayne.. Wait till you see what I am up to in that area..

I'll be watching!

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Mario! When you are ready just let me know..

Good things come to good people!!! And I will be calling you for one of those tunnel inserts thats perfect!!!:hail:

Wayne-I called the customer this week & told him I was getting a little carried away with the package tray, trunk & cage.. I needed his approval.. got it!! It is just much easier to work without the qtr panel in place..


[QUOTE=Gonzo;344428]Yesterday they rolled a pretty cool piece for the back seat area & package tray Wayne.. Wait till you see what I am up to in that area..

I'll be watching!

[Cris@JCG]

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[BANKO]

Wow, that is some nice fab work! I like the exhaust clearance, the extra structure you've added in the rear seat area, and the rear down tubes used for integrating the trunk hinge supports.

Wonderful stuff, keep up the great work!

[coolwelder62]

Cris this some amazing work you guy's are doing.You don't need any help from me,Look's to me you have some really great fabrication going on.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[tones2SS]

That is like a work of art Cris. Great work!!:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you Guys! We are trying to improve our fab work around here..


Wow, that is some nice fab work! I like the exhaust clearance, the extra structure you've added in the rear seat area, and the rear down tubes used for integrating the trunk hinge supports.

Wonderful stuff, keep up the great work!

That is like a work of art Cris. Great work!!:thumbsup:

Cris this some amazing work you guy's are doing.You don't need any help from me,Look's to me you have some really great fabrication going on.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[waynieZ]

The panel looks great, I love seeing work like that. It sets the build apart. How much pressure do you use to stamp those?

[fletcherscustoms]

Chris,
What guage material are you using for the floors and closeouts??

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you Wayne! The bead roller we have has a set of dies that give us that roll with a measured presure on the top adjustable shaft

The panel looks great, I love seeing work like that. It sets the build apart. How much pressure do you use to stamp those?

We are using 18 gage CR (cold rolled) sheetmetal..
1/4 1018 CR plate to weld tubes to sheetmetal
1020 DOM tube .120 wall


Chris,
What guage material are you using for the floors and closeouts??

[Cris@JCG]

I had a PM on our reservoirs.. about how we made them.. 3 pcs reservoirs..
This pic will show the machine process & sealing of reservoirs..

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[Moabdude]

You guys are real sheet metal artists!!! :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Few more pics.. The owner wanted the cage removable..

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[syborg tt]

Chris I really love the removable cage.

Not sure if you've seen them before - very simple and clean looking

[wellis77]

Very cool idea with the removable cage. Any chance you'll be selling the parts for the home builder to do this? I'd be very interested in this as well as the parts you have made for removable down bars. Thanks.

[killer67]

Add removable cage to gonzo parts ;) Very nice

[67ragtp]

Chris- The removeable cage is awesome! When and where are all these goodies you are creating going to be available. Your work is killer :hail: :hail:

Rich

[Cris@JCG]

Good to see that you guys liked the removable cage idea.. The owner wanted that option.. I am still having a hard time with the flange by the main hoop.. I think it looks like too much.. The one by the package tray looks right.. Not set in stone yet.. All pcs. are tack welded.. got more coming in the cage.. but got to design & machine more pcs..

I like the removable cage idea because it gives an option to remove it .. I will be doing one on my 70 Z because when my daughter starts driving it I can remove it & be much safer for her to drive it on the street without worrying about bumping her head.. Plus for insurance purposes.. Some companies don't like them.. Consider it a race car! I think..

We are always working on improving what we do here @ the shop.. Our flanges are machined to inner-lock.. I still think we need to machine more of a lock on the roll bar flanges.. Doing a FEA today confirm the shear strength on them.. Here is a pic of the way they look on the lock.. The rectangular pcs. are for sub-frames when you do sub-frame connectors..

Parts will be availble soon too sell.. I just need to confrim few things .. & machine a new batch..


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[coolwelder62]

Very nice Cris.!!:thumbsup:

[Greg from Aus]

Very cool Cris as always.

Greg

[waynieZ]

some nice parts right there.

[tones2SS]

Great work and great looking parts to go along with that build.
Great work guys!:thumbsup:

[Jr]

Nice work.

[syborg tt]

Hurry I am two weeks from Sub-Frame connectors. Shoot me an e-mail as I would like to grab a set.

We are always working on improving what we do here @ the shop.. Our flanges are machined to inner-lock.. I still think we need to machine more of a lock on the roll bar flanges.. Doing a FEA today confirm the shear strength on them.. Here is a pic of the way they look on the lock.. The rectangular pcs. are for sub-frames when you do sub-frame connectors..

Parts will be availble soon too sell.. I just need to confrim few things .. & machine a new batch..


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[Cris@JCG]

Marty- What sub-frame connectors are you running on your car.. are they for 2nd gen? I have an extra DSE set here & need to make them work with my flanges for my car..

Hurry I am two weeks from Sub-Frame connectors. Shoot me an e-mail as I would like to grab a set.



Good to see that you guys are liking some of the work around here.. I got plenty more coming..

[syborg tt]

Hi Chris

70 Camaro, Stock Subframe & DSE Subframe connectors. I have the DSE subframe connectors but I am not a fan of how they connect to the stock subframe.

[email protected]


Marty- What sub-frame connectors are you running on your car.. are they for 2nd gen? I have an extra DSE set here & need to make them work with my flanges for my car..

Good to see that you guys are liking some of the work around here.. I got plenty more coming..

[boonedog]

do you guys make or know anyone who makes a flange to go around a cage thats already in place just to dress up the holes that go through the firewall???

[DOOM]

Hey Cris ..... Forget this Marty guy I'm ready now!! How long do you think? I'll give you a call I need to use that devise we talked about I'm almost ready.......

[Cris@JCG]

Just let me know when you are ready Mario!

Marty will get the first 2nd gen parts I will sell!!

Hey Cris ..... Forget this Marty guy I'm ready now!! How long do you think? I'll give you a call I need to use that devise we talked about I'm almost ready.......

[syborg tt]

Ha Ha Mario

btw Mario I will see you on Thursday

Just let me know when you are ready Mario!

Marty will get the first 2nd gen parts I will sell!!

[awr68]

Nice work/ideas Cris! I love the SFC flange! I need to connect the ST frame to my existing DSE SFC's...this looks like a great option!! :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

No.. We don't.. but I might be able to split one of my flanges to use it as a dress up items for exisiting bars already welded..


do you guys make or know anyone who makes a flange to go around a cage thats already in place just to dress up the holes that go through the firewall???

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Tony! I will be looking a machining some more SFC flanges here pretty soon..

Nice work/ideas Cris! I love the SFC flange! I need to connect the ST frame to my existing DSE SFC's...this looks like a great option!! :thumbsup:

[boonedog]

No.. We don't.. but I might be able to split one of my flanges to use it as a dress up items for exisiting bars already welded..

shot me a pm on a price please.
thanks

[Cris@JCG]

Well.. We finally got this 72 Nova done yesterday.. As Mike called it "Quick & Dirty".. We basically did a LS conversion with T56 & bolt on suspension goodies.. Paint job was a TJ deluxe... stripped, bodywork & paint in 2 weeks...

Mike will be getting it in upholstery in the next few weeks to complete the car.. This car was a blast to drive & enjoyed doing our first pro-tour Nova.. Driving my first LS conversion here @ the shop has lead me to believe that there really is substitute to power-trains..
I currently got two more LS drive-trains on order from Cleveland Pick A Part.. We also got about 10 more items in design for these engine conversions..

Laundry list- DSE upper & lower control arms with coil-over conversion & sway bar, DSE rear leaf springs re-located with mini-tub, DSE sub-frame connectors. Edelbrock headers with Magnaflow exhaust kit, Edelbrock engine mounts, 2nd gen Camaro transmission support modified to fit sub-frame, Wilwood brakes on all four corners with Master cylinder, Ricks/Vaporworks gas tank, LS6 with 4th gen Camaro T56 transmission, Fiske wheels & PS2 tires..

Mike got pulled over within 5 miles from shop yesterday after he picked it up.. Ventura Sherriff Dept & CHP.. I will let Mike tell the story.. It is a funny one..

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[Cris@JCG]

Got a 70 Chevelle in the shop.. Car was suppose to be a re-painted, change tires & wheels, new interior, & correct any presentable issues.. Car came from NY & we found a few problems that has lead to a complete teardown..

Chevelle will be shipped to Kuwait when completed..

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[coolwelder62]

Cris as alway's it will look awesome when you get finished.:thumbsup: Scott.

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats Cris and Mike. Car came out awesome! Perfect combo of understated meets bada**ness!

[awr68]

The Nova looks great! :thumbsup:

[Jr]

That Nova does look great. Overall great look and stance.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I personally don't see what's the big deal if the body isn't actually mounted to anything... do you?

My guess is that the NOVA ran and drove and didn't return to the shop on a tow truck like my super simple little '32 Ford did....(for the third time now) :yes:

[senor_Camaro]

I just went thru 19 pages wow, you guys turn out awesome cars.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Great work Cris.
That Nova looks great. Very nice.

[Cris@JCG]

The Nova was a pretty fun project! Thanks fot the compliments guys!

Cris as alway's it will look awesome when you get finished.:thumbsup: Scott.

Congrats Cris and Mike. Car came out awesome! Perfect combo of understated meets bada**ness!

That Nova does look great. Overall great look and stance.:thumbsup:

I just went thru 19 pages wow, you guys turn out awesome cars.:thumbsup:

Great work Cris.
That Nova looks great. Very nice.

[Cris@JCG]

The Nova was picked up in Oxnard & driven home to Irvine.. I think about 70 miles.. No tow truck yet..

Sorry to hear about the issues you have had Greg.. I must admit I held back the Nova back about two weeks from the date I was suppose to send it home.. but Mike was very patient & I explained to him that I would take care of it.. electrical issues.. a shock that needed to be re-positioned.. trans tunnel needed more clearance for driveshaft.. damm tach was driving me nuts.. but I took car of it.. I am always learning something new.. I hate deadlines.. but know that they are required..

Bottom line I stand behind my work 110%.. & always ask the customer to be given the opportunity to fix a problem before taking it else where..

Here for you buddy! Just let me know if I can help..


I personally don't see what's the big deal if the body isn't actually mounted to anything... do you?

My guess is that the NOVA ran and drove and didn't return to the shop on a tow truck like my super simple little '32 Ford did....(for the third time now) :yes:

[GregWeld]

The Nova was picked up in Oxnard & driven home to Irvine.. I think about 70 miles.. No tow truck yet..

Sorry to hear about the issues you have had Greg.. I must admit I held back the Nova back about two weeks from the date I was suppose to send it home.. but Mike was very patient & I explained to him that I would take care of it.. electrical issues.. a shock that needed to be re-positioned.. trans tunnel needed more clearance for driveshaft.. damm tach was driving me nuts.. but I took car of it.. I am always learning something new.. I hate deadlines.. but know that they are required..

Bottom line I stand behind my work 110%.. & always ask the customer to be given the opportunity to fix a problem before taking it else where..

Here for you buddy! Just let me know if I can help..


I've never built one yet that didn't have growing pains... I don't have any issues with growing pains -- I have issues with ATTITUDE.... you have the right one.

ALL shops can learn from my little debacle... there's the wrong way and the right way. The right way is to just say "so sorry -- get it in here and we'll get it done just as fast as we can"! That's all a customer wants to hear. No excuses - no finger pointing...

I've hung around with you enough to know how you operate -- you'd just be "the right way". :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you Greg!

I've hung around with you enough to know how you operate -- you'd just be "the right way". :thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

[vdrivinmike]

The Nova was picked up in Oxnard & driven home to Irvine.. I think about 70 miles.. No tow truck yet..

I must admit I held back the Nova back about two weeks from the date I was suppose to send it home.. but Mike was very patient & I explained to him that I would take care of it.. electrical issues.. a shock that needed to be re-positioned.. trans tunnel needed more clearance for driveshaft.. damm tach was driving me nuts.. but I took car of it.. I am always learning something new.. I hate deadlines.. but know that they are required..

Bottom line I stand behind my work 110%.. & always ask the customer to be given the opportunity to fix a problem before taking it else where..



I really don't post very much here at Lateral G....so this is somewhat of an introduction..........:cheers: (I post as "ssmike" on PT.com and SNS - :D)

I do want to say "Thank You" to everyone for the compliments and kind words about the Nova. It has turned out fantastic. Cris is very, very skilled at his craft.

I have been driving the car quite a bit the last few weeks trying to shake down any issues and work out the bugs. I tore out the old headliner tonight, and prepped the car for Dynamat on Thursday.

By far, my favorite thing about the LSx/T-56 combo is the fact that at 80 mph on GPS, my motor spins 2K rpms in 6th gear.

More to follow....:lateral:

Cris

[89 RS]

Very nice Nova, Cris did some more awesome work.:thumbsup:

[NvrDun71]

Have any pics of the trans trunnel mods required to fit the T56? Any fitment issues w/ the Edelbrock mounts/headers?

[TheBradshaw]

Mike got pulled over within 5 miles from shop yesterday after he picked it up.. Ventura Sherriff Dept & CHP.. I will let Mike tell the story.. It is a funny one..


Did I miss the story somewhere? Getting pulled over by two law enforcement agency's has got to be a good one.:thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

The Edelbrock mounts work pretty good.. I like them for the price.. THe headers are also a nice fit but I did have to dimple the tube on the driver side that is close to the gear box.. I like using 2nd gen Camaro trans supports & modify them to fit the way I think works best.. requires sub modifications..

Here are some pics! hope it helps..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0907.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1126.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0486.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_0504.jpg


Have any pics of the trans trunnel mods required to fit the T56? Any fitment issues w/ the Edelbrock mounts/headers?

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you!

Very nice Nova, Cris did some more awesome work.:thumbsup:

It is a great story.. Maybe Mike will chime in agaon & tell it in his words..

Did I miss the story somewhere? Getting pulled over by two law enforcement agency's has got to be a good one.:thumbsup:

[vdrivinmike]

Thank you!



It is a great story.. Maybe Mike will chime in agaon & tell it in his words..

I will tell the full story.......Just need the time to sit down in front of the computer uninterrupted by the kids:D

For now, she is clean and proudly sitting in my driveway

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp280/vdriver01/DSC_0943.jpg:lateral:

[coolwelder62]

Awesome, Ride.Cris does great work.Enjoy.:thumbsup:

[Rick D]

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


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

Hay Cris, l am realy digging the center of the firewall, any idea if you could make me one of these?? I am getting ready to cut out my firewall and fab up a new one and I would love to have something like this for it.

[syborg tt]

Edelbrock is no longer making headers so if you are looking for them you best buy them quickly

[Cris@JCG]

Hey Rick! Sorry for the late response.. Have super busy lately..

At this time I wish I had the time to make an extra pcs.. but we are buried with work on the fab dept.... That pcs was fun to make cause it was the first one that we did with my new bead roller & my body man being introduced to doing a custom firewall.. It is nice to have a person that I can have him fill in both depts. The fab shop & body shop..


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


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

Hay Cris, l am realy digging the center of the firewall, any idea if you could make me one of these?? I am getting ready to cut out my firewall and fab up a new one and I would love to have something like this for it.

[67turbostang]

Hey Cris!! I LOVE the work you guys do!! It's BADASS!! That is all..

[68vert]

Yo vdrivinmike and Gonzo. The Nova is sweet. Cant wait to see it in person. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Got a new arrival!! This 67 RS/SS came in last Saturday for a full blown re-work..

LS Conversion
All new suspension front & rear
Re-wire
body & paint

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1322.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1324.jpg

Stripped & ready to be picked up for media blasting!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1355.jpg


This project will eventually get its own thread.. Lots of Prototype goodies from Gonzo Engineering!! My other company.. That does all the designing & will eventually manufacture all the parts we have been making

Project- GSP 002 (Gonzo Special Project 002)

The 70 Chevelle is GSP 001 (Gonzo Special Project 001)

We currently have about 10 active projects on Gonzo..

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Cris - save number 007 for me...:cool:

[89 RS]

Look forward to seeing this project progress.

[DOOM]

Cris how is the Pozzi car doing? I know its done but haven't seen much of it.. I missed it when it was out here at the Autobahn.....

[Rick D]

Cris how is the Pozzi car doing? I know its done but haven't seen much of it.. I missed it when it was out here at the Autobahn.....

Mario, I saw it up at the Heidts shop and it looks nice, but I think Mary said they had some issues with getting the CF stuff to fit.

[mpozziCPL]

Cris how is the Pozzi car doing? I know its done but haven't seen much of it.. I missed it when it was out here at the Autobahn.....

The Camaro is pretty much finished and doing great. Everyone that's seen it has said wonderful things about the car. More upgrades are planned for the future ...

CF isn't just "plug and play." Fitting panels can be difficult but when all is done, it's worth it.

Thanks, Cris!

Mary Pozzi

[Cris@JCG]

Your welcome Mary! It was our pleasure to work on your car.. Can't wait to see the upgrades you have planned ..

Congratulations on your invite to the Optima Challenge!




The Camaro is pretty much finished and doing great. Everyone that's seen it has said wonderful things about the car. More upgrades are planned for the future ...

CF isn't just "plug and play." Fitting panels can be difficult but when all is done, it's worth it.

Thanks, Cris!

Mary Pozzi

[Cris@JCG]

Here is an update on a 68 Camaro we have been working on here @ the shop.

QMP L76 stroked 402
Dynatech headers
AFCO radiator

Just a plain jane LS conversion!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1390.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1391.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1381.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1379.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Cris,do you ever get sleepy.:lol:

[tones2SS]

Cris,do you ever get sleepy.:lol:

No time for Cris to get sleepy. He needs to work on these awesome builds and take update pics for us!:D :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

My night job for the last 4 weeks!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/Chevell_Chassi_Assem_Rev-2.jpg

Plenty of time to sleep when I am in my grave!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/Chevell_Chassi_Assem_Rev-2_w-engine.jpg


Cris,do you ever get sleepy.:lol:

No time for Cris to get sleepy. He needs to work on these awesome builds and take update pics for us!:D :thumbsup:

[70rs]

Like I said before, the cool stuff just keeps rolling out of that shop!
I bet you have 5 lifetimes of parts and projects bangin around in your head huh?

[mexMan]

Like I said before, the cool stuff just keeps rolling out of that shop!
I bet you have 5 lifetimes of parts and projects bangin around in your head huh?

Maybe more, he's been to busy to die, rumor has it he's 800 old.

[jake72ss]

Would that happen to be another option for an aftermarket chevelle frame, that your working on?

[Cris@JCG]

It is a Chevelle chassis.. but only will be offered to my in house builds for the time being.. I got two of them in house right now & two more in the next couple of months arriving.. Only reason it drove me to do my own.. only way I can justify the design time to do my own chassis.. plus a few other projects that are not Chevelles is driving our own design...

Chassis is almost done.. Rear suspension is in design .. front suspension have not started yet..

Would that happen to be another option for an aftermarket chevelle frame, that your working on?

[jake72ss]

do you plan on using the standard c5/6 spindles and what do you plan on doing in the rear? Personally I think it would be pretty cool if some company would use the speed tech model for a chevelle chassis. I would like to see one built that uses the stock A arms, even if the geometry isnt the best it could be improved by adjusting pivot points etc. As for now if you are on a budget HPI is your only alternative to the expensive stuff.

[Cris@JCG]

Front suspension will be more than likely C6 based.. Rear suspension will be 3 link with pannard bar with option to do watts..

Last nite we modeled wheels .. Saturday I got schooled on gusset designs by my engineer.. center section will change some...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/Chevell_Chassi_Assem_Rev-2_W-tires.jpg


do you plan on using the standard c5/6 spindles and what do you plan on doing in the rear? Personally I think it would be pretty cool if some company would use the speed tech model for a chevelle chassis. I would like to see one built that uses the stock A arms, even if the geometry isnt the best it could be improved by adjusting pivot points etc. As for now if you are on a budget HPI is your only alternative to the expensive stuff.

[frojoe]

Great SolidWorks modeling! Where did you get the engine model from? Download for free or (I'm guessing) purchase?

-Joe

[Cris@JCG]

Joe- Being a SEMA member has one of the best advantages.. Tech Transfers.. GM engine model..


Great SolidWorks modeling! Where did you get the engine model from? Download for free or (I'm guessing) purchase?

-Joe

[Cris@JCG]

Shawn Mascoll just finished up this rendering for me!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/JCG_67_Camaro.jpg

[Flash68]

Very cool rendering.... I like the Gonzo Engineering logo as well. :thumbsup:

[70rs]

Very nice Chris.


By the way, when do you sleep? :lol:

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Dave! Here is a better view of it.. We did it in Solidworks..

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

Very cool rendering.... I like the Gonzo Engineering logo as well. :thumbsup:

Get here @ 6 AM & leave @ 8 PM... Hell sometimes I even sleep here @ the shop!

Very nice Chris.

By the way, when do you sleep? :lol:

[Cris@JCG]

Here is another project that we have been playing around with..

We cut the rocker panels out & extended them & made it the side rails of the chassis.. I have a floor design already in place but didn't like it.. changing it.. Taking a friends advise.. Simple but cool..

Car had a A/M chassis in it but did not like the fact that it did not give me room for the seats to set lower..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1332.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1439.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/ModA-MC6AChassi_Assem.jpg

[tones2SS]

Very cool rendering

I agree Dave. Love the color and the stance.
Should be a great build!

[Cris@JCG]

I know this project is typical for this site but would like to share it with you guys to show some of the work we have been doing lately.. The owner has let us go a little on the custom side of the plumbing & exhaust..

I have always wanted to build one of these trucks since I lived in TX.. Owner wants us to build him a lowered one when done with this one..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1509.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1510.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1511.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1512.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1494.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1505.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1507.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1504.jpg

[70rs]

Very nice fab work as usual Cris. I love that body style truck, post up more as you make progress please.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Here is another project that we have been playing around with..

We cut the rocker panels out & extended them & made it the side rails of the chassis.. I have a floor design already in place but didn't like it.. changing it.. Taking a friends advise.. Simple but cool..

Car had a A/M chassis in it but did not like the fact that it did not give me room for the seats to set lower..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1332.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1439.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/ModA-MC6AChassi_Assem.jpg

Cris, any news on this one?

Very interesting looking project. :thumbsup:

[Bryce]

Build a lowered C10 4x4. Now you can have a AWD pro-touring autocross terror.

[Ron in SoCal]

Build a lowered C10 4x4. Now you can have a AWD pro-touring autocross terror.

If only it were that easy...:unibrow:

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you sir! Will keep some progress pics going..

Very nice fab work as usual Cris. I love that body style truck, post up more as you make progress please.

On hold for now Skip.. Will be back on it in Nov..

Cris, any news on this one?

Very interesting looking project. :thumbsup:

I didn't think bout that one Bryce & Ron... One thing @ a time..!! Let me finish this build first..

Build a lowered C10 4x4. Now you can have a AWD pro-touring autocross terror.

If only it were that easy...:unibrow:

[Cris@JCG]

Want to Thank Mary Pozzi again for the opportunity to work on her car.. Her & David are great people.. I learned alot from them both when they were coming over to the shop..

Congrats to Mary on the Grand Tourismo Award!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1674.jpg

Cover & feature article in Camaro Performers..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/CPMary001.jpg

[Gimpala63n70]

Unmatched quality in your builds! Saw your work at SEMA and was impressed and glad to meet you!

[Moabdude]

I saw Blue Box at SEMA and at Chris his shop.

AMAZING!!!!!!

What a quality and what a creativity!!
Makes my think I have to redo my own 68.......

I love your work Chris.
Also thank you again for showing us around in your shop.

Bram

[Cris@JCG]

Bram- Thanks for the compliments & paying us a visit.. Look forward to next years visit..


I saw Blue Box at SEMA and at Chris his shop.

AMAZING!!!!!!

What a quality and what a creativity!!
Makes my think I have to redo my own 68.......

I love your work Chris.
Also thank you again for showing us around in your shop.

Bram

[youthpastor]

I just read through the entire thread again...killer work Cris thanks for the inspiration.

love your ideas

[Cris@JCG]

Thanks Chris! Me & the crew will be stepping it up a notch a bit in the next few months with some other projects we got going on..


I just read through the entire thread again...killer work Cris thanks for the inspiration.

love your ideas

[Cris@JCG]

Here is some progresss pics of a 67 Camaro we have been working on...

New roof, qtr faces, tail panel & trunk pan.. The firewall is one of our now standard custom ones.. The mini-tubs are complete.. The first gen Camaro's have a taper towards the rear.. I like to remove it & pull the lower rear of the qts so that when the tire sits with lowered stance.. it will look straight.. Barely noticeable.. but it makes a difference..

This car is an orginal 4P SS car.. We made sure that we put the holes back in stock location for trim tag..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1808.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1852.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1853.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1855.jpg

We have something new coming for front & rear suspension!

[GregWeld]

We have something new coming for front & rear suspension!

I was wondering what happened to my Mercedes!

:willy: :willy: :rofl:

[syborg tt]

So is this the White 67 with the Black Roof that you showed several weeks ago.

ps - when are you going to make a 2nd gen firewall ?


Here is some progresss pics of a 67 Camaro we have been working on...

This car is an orginal 4P SS car.. We made sure that we put the holes back in stock location for trim tag..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_1808.jpg


We have something new coming for front & rear suspension!

[Cris@JCG]

It is sitting out back on blocks with half of it cut out :D

I was wondering what happened to my Mercedes!

:willy: :willy: :rofl:

Marty- Correct.. That is the same 67..

I have no demand to do a 2nd firewall Yet :unibrow:

So is this the White 67 with the Black Roof that you showed several weeks ago.

ps - when are you going to make a 2nd gen firewall ?

[syborg tt]

I have no demand to do a 2nd firewall Yet :unibrow:


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.