RPM Hot Rods Presents Project Triple Nickel 69 Camaro Convertible

[c10addict]

Been a while since I add any builds and we have a few really cool ones going so here goes...

A customer called us wanting to build a 69 Camaro Convertible that was set up similar to our shop car... He did not have a car to start with so the search began.. About 2 hours later a nice driver was found and on its way to the shop! Once the car arrived it was quickly disassembled, soda blasted and the cutting began. At one point in the Camaros life somebody had replaced all of the sheet metal but the floors were another story. The best way to repair the floors were to completely cut them out from the firewall back to the tail panel and replace with a complete pan. Once the pan was in place we took a ride to see our friends at Detroit Speed and picked up just about every suspension piece they offered for the car...

After discussions with our customer it was decided the car would receive a fuel injected Pat Musi 555 making 675HP, Tremec Magnum six speed, and Baer six piston calipers with 14" rotors front and rear. The body would receive many subtle mods and he wanted the car silver with a red gut.

We called Gary Ragle and told him our thoughts for the build. A few renderings later and the build was quickly underway.

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[c10addict]

Here are some pictures with the floors cut out, floors going in, DSE Mini Tubs installed, DSE Subframe mocked in place and the insides of the rear wheel wells. We built the wheel lip all the way to the inside of the tub.. This is an area that often gets overlooked but drives us crazy when left unfinished! :willy:


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[Fluid Power]

Love it.

Darren

[c10addict]

We cut and tucked the front and rear bumpers. In the rear we recessed the bumper by making a pocket for the bumper to sit in across the tail panel and in to the sides of quarter panels for a clean tight fit. We then reworked the lower valance and made a recessed area for the license plate to mount.

The front we removed the license plate area and carried the lower line all the way across and fabricated new brackets to pull the bumper tighter to the fenders and grill.

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[c10addict]

A few more bumper pics... Sorry they are not in order! Photobucket is a PITA!

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[youthpastor]

looks really good- love the bumpers:D

[c10addict]

Curt didn't like the bulky look of the factory spoiler so Josh fabricated a much more low profile sleeker sheet metal rear spoiler. Moving to the front we couldn't leave it stock so we fabricated a one off lower valance and sheet metal spoiler that extends over the the lower corners of the fenders. We also made the front fenders one piece by welding the front lower dog leg to the fender for a cleaner look.

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[c10addict]

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[Wiedo]

I really like the front valance / spoiler. Keep the pics coming. Wiedo:thumbsup:

[wiedemab]

Wow - - Looks great!

I like the lower valence.

Man - I am ready for Car Show season again. Well not really I need to get some stuff done, but I can't wait to see what everyone has been working on.

Keep up the good work. Tell Josh, the metal work is fantastic as usual.

Brandon

[ccm399]

Nice work Guys. Keep those pics coming. :yes:

Chris

[Ron in SoCal]

You guys do great work! So many questions....I'll start with - how did you find a suitable donor (very clean, btw) in a couple of hours? Second - how long have you guys had this in the shop?

More pics please...:thumbsup:

[c10addict]

The rear lower valance also received a little work more recessing the areas leading up the exhaust openings. Obviously we will make exhaust tips the same shape as the opening. We also filled the channel that runs across the rear boot area and ground it smooth eliminating the trim

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[c10addict]

You guys do great work! So many questions....I'll start with - how did you find a suitable donor (very clean, btw) in a couple of hours? Second - how long have you guys had this in the shop?

More pics please...:thumbsup:

Thanks for the compliments... I actually found the car on Ebay... We bought the car sight unseen :_paranoid and got pretty lucky...

We disassembled the car in the beginning of September and took it to the blaster. It was back and we started on the car the first week of October.. More pics coming!

[c10addict]

Our customer also wanted to eliminate the stock side louvers and wanted more of a modern super car scoop. We cut the louvers out, filled the hole and smoothed the area then cut the scoop in place. We also filled the factory seam for a cleaner overall look.

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[c10addict]

With the car being a convertible the dash is a major focal point of the build. We went back to the drawing board and drew up a few ideas. Here is what was chosen and the fab work is well under way!

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[BBC69Camaro]

Wow nice build. Digging the dash fab :unibrow:

[c10addict]

Here are a few more dash/door panel extension and general pics...

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[67zo6Camaro]

Lots of great metal work and design ideas going on here. Looks great, especially that rear spoiler.

Brett

[GoolsbyCustoms]

Looks real good there guys

[tones2SS]

Amazing build guys. Looks great. Should be a killer car when complete. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[MoparCar]

Awesome build and fab work. Thanks for posting!
Wes

[MODO Innovations]

Nice work guys! The detailed body work is awesome.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Damn nice looking work

[ironworks]

That's truly Trendsetting work.

[unrulyprocuda]

Im a Car guy for fun and a Jeweler by trade i make tiny things look great i create custom pieces of jewelry for my customers and im damn good at it but i have to give you guys accolades because the metal work you are doing is jewelry for cars your fab guy is very talented keep up the great work it gets me inspired that i may one day be able to do it in steel instead of gold and platinum,just a couple pics of my latest build

[waynieZ]

I just read the whole thread. You do beautiful work. Tucked bumpers make such a big difference, they look great. I can't wait to see more. Awesome fab work.

[c10addict]

Thank you all for your complements! This car has been a group effort with guys attacking it from all angles... Talent is very hard to find! We are lucky to have the group of guys that we have and are always looking for more!

[rwhite692]

Really outstanding work, keep the pics and updates coming!

[GregWeld]

Subscribed!


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[kennyd]

I dig it ! i really like the removal of the trim around the top , that will clean up the look alot .

[c10addict]

Its been a while since I posted any pics! The car is coming along quickly! The engine bay is just about finished up and we also built a center console and a pretty trick hinge for the center console lid... Stay tuned for more!

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[ccracin]

Very nice work. Good seeing you guys down at the WOW! I'll have to stop up the shop sometime.

[c10addict]

Very nice work. Good seeing you guys down at the WOW! I'll have to stop up the shop sometime.

Same! Hopefully your getting around better!!!!

[ccracin]

Yea, it only took a couple days. :lol: Hopefully the worst of the ice and snow is behind us!

[wmhjr]

I had the pleasure of visiting the shop yesterday. Very impressive setup. I appreciated the time and the courtesy very much.

[Roadster Shop]

Looks great as usual! Killer metal work.

[tones2SS]

Love the center console. Looks awesome. Great job.:thumbsup:

[Ricochet]

Phenomenal metal work! You guys have some mad skills! :thumbsup:

[unrulyprocuda]

your metal fab guy is terrific i agree with most on the post great work i always like to see build pics its great inspiration I think Chip Foose said it best recently. Never before have you seen the kind of metal fab work on cars that are being built right now some of the best and most creative metal masters are building hot rods and forging new ground . thats a great and true statement from him and your car is defined in that statement keep the pics coming

[GregWeld]

What happened to this build?? Been awhile.... you holding back on us Curt??