2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin [Archive] - Page 2

syborg tt

04-15-2012, 07:33 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Ride Tech Coil Over Rear Suspension Part I

2012 04-15 Update - Ride Tech Coil Over Rear Suspension Part I
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Morning all,

For the rear suspension I upgraded to the Ride-Tech Coil Over set up. However we've added a few new
parts that Ride-Tech offers. First is there offset lower link bar and offset spring mount which gives you an
extra 3/4" of tire room. There will be plenty of room to fit the BFG 295 (12.5" wide) and most 315's.

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There new Coil overs - what else do I need to say.

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Very Simple Install.

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Okay Plan B
Yes I am changing things just a little. I am going to remove the factory spring perch and install Ride Tech's
new weld on lower bracket. I think they are going to clean up the area. The plan is to move the arm over
another 1/2 which will allow me to fit the BFG 335. It will also allow me to fit the Michelin 345 which is an 1"
narrower then the BFG 335.

Before I bring the car to High Speed Welding I am going to cut off the spring perch's off the axle.

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In order to get it back to High Speed Welding I used some of my extra parts. This cool little part came from
DSE. Originally I was going to keep the leaf springs but since they wouldn't sell me the front spring pocket
parts I needed that idea was soon scrapped. I made a quick call to Ride-Tech and purchased there
complete rear kit. So if anyone needs these brackets there just sitting on a shelf at my shop.

Priced to sell cheap !!!

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Ready for Transport

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Here are the new brackets from Ride Tech. They are really going to clean up the area.

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coolwelder62

04-15-2012, 08:03 PM

Marty,I love the new weld on bracket's Ride Tech is offering.They are very nice pcs.And priced right too.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

syborg tt

04-16-2012, 10:46 AM

2nd Chance Camaro - Ride Tech Coil Over Rear Suspension Part II

2012 04-16 Update - Ride Tech Coil Over Rear Suspension Part II
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

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Here is what the bracket looks like when it is removed.

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I need to thank a couple people here.

Mario from US Collision for letting me borrow his 345 Michelin tire and Chris at JCG Customs www.jcgcustoms.com for letting me borrow his 3 finger wheel tool. The 345 fit perfectly after this very simple modification.

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The new Ride Tech lower bracket installed. Much cleaner look and no more ugly u-bolts.

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Joe has also been working on the Edelbrock modified exhaust. He made a couple modifications to the floor pan to get the exhaust above the site line under the car. I am very happy with the progress of the exhaust so far.

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All done and ready to roll.

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HWY Nova

04-16-2012, 10:50 AM

Marty,

Simple is good!

Sorry for asking if you've already posted this, but what are you using for lateral control (panhard bar, watts, etc.)?

--Eric

syborg tt

04-16-2012, 11:06 AM

It's a Diagonal 4 Bar so no need for an addtional bar.

Marty,

Simple is good!

Sorry for asking if you've already posted this, but what are you using for lateral control (panhard bar, watts, etc.)?

--Eric

HWY Nova

04-16-2012, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the quick answer....... I saw the mounts on the rear end right after I sent you the question.

--Eric

waynieZ

04-16-2012, 04:27 PM

Its looking great Marty. Ridetech makes some nice suspension parts.

BBT FAB

04-17-2012, 06:22 AM

Finished up all the gapping and some rust repair on Martys camaro.

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-troy

syborg tt

04-17-2012, 06:29 AM

Thanks for the Update Troy.

I couldn't be happier with the quality of the work and the ultra-fast turn around. You guys do great work and I am happy that I brought my car to you. I am certain we will be doing more cars in the future together.

jy211

04-17-2012, 06:32 AM

Looking great! :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

04-17-2012, 08:00 AM

Car looks fantastic Marty! You sorta glanced over the 'small' mod to get the 345s to fit?

OLDFLM

04-17-2012, 08:11 AM

Looks great my friend!

syborg tt

04-17-2012, 08:26 AM

Car looks fantastic Marty! You sorta glanced over the 'small' mod to get the 345s to fit?

LOL - yep i glanced right over that.

Here is my thought. I love the look of the 335 and 345 on the back of a Car. However when you see a 1st or 2nd gen at at show and see the big tire on the back of a Camaro the first thing you think is yep another DSE car. I'm not good at being the same as other guys plus I want to drive this car and to the trail head with my bike and not worry about anything.

With th 295's on the back it looks very clean. Kinda like when you see a BMW M3 the first thing you say is wow that looks nice. Why because it's balanced nothing is overstated. I am hoping that BFG offers a 315 in the future because that would be my tire of choice since I am running a 255 on the front.

OLDFLM

04-17-2012, 08:43 AM

I like the 255/295 combo! :yes:

65 347

04-17-2012, 09:50 AM

Marty,
Looks great, you must be getting wipped out driving back and forth from Hi-Speed down to BBT.:unibrow:
Let me know next time your going down I'm up for a ride.

Mike

waynieZ

04-17-2012, 10:04 AM

The car looks great with the front spoiler and rocker fairings. They did a beautiful job on the gaps. As always awesome job!

syborg tt

04-17-2012, 10:22 AM

Marty,
Looks great, you must be getting wipped out driving back and forth from Hi-Speed down to BBT.:unibrow:
Let me know next time your going down I'm up for a ride.

Mike

Trust me it's good to have it back in the garage. It's so much easier to walk the 26 feet from the house then to drive the 2 1/2 hours to Troy's.

The car looks great with the front spoiler and rocker fairings. They did a beautiful job on the gaps. As always awesome job!

Thanks Wayne I / we really appreciate the compliments.

radrambler

04-17-2012, 05:08 PM

Marty

looking good brother

you could have had the :D Scott Mock look going on . 315/ 335 combo :lol:

Car looks great.. BBT did some real nice work for you..
keep the updates coming..

Tom

805Z

04-17-2012, 06:10 PM

Looking good :yes:

syborg tt

04-30-2012, 03:06 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Rocky Mounts

2012 04-30 Update - Rocky Mounts www.rockymounts.com
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

This post is all about my first love (other then my family of course). I am a die-hard mountain biker it is very hard for
me to miss a ride in the summer due to a show schedule. The only way to solve this was either to buy a Lotus and
order a rack from Unique Racks http://uniquerack.com so I could have a cool car with a bike rack on it. But it didn't
solve the problem. I wouldn't be able to do any of the Good-Guys shows (www.good-guys.com ) since the Lotus would
be was newer then 1972.

Warning: the following pictures may not be suitable for immature audiences. author: David Chooey

So here is my dream bike and I am trying to figure out a way to mount the bike on the side of the car and wondering how it would
look. I know most people would put it on the back but that is way to boring for me.

Now that I determined the location all I have to do is find the best looking tray on the market. When I was in Colorado at
Cankworx ( www.crankworx.com ) I walked by the Rocky Mounts Display ( www.rockymounts.com ) and saw the perfect
tray. I wanted to buy one at the show but I figured Southwest wouldn't let me carry it on the plane home.

I ordered up the tray the day I got home and started mocking it up on the car.

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You can see that the tray's has a very thin profile and looks very clean on the side of the car. I can't wait to order a set
for my daily driver.

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I hauled the car back to High Speed Welding ( www.highspeedwelding.com ) and showed Dennis and Joe my idea.
Good thing for me both of them thought it was a cool idea.

We have two goals make it removable so I can run the car through a car wash and to try not to disturb the original lines
of the car.

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When the tray is removed all that will be left is two stainless steel bungs on the quarter. Kenny will be making a cap to
cover them up when the Rocky Mount tray is removed.

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Since this hole was already on the side of the car we choose to use it for the rear mount.

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Here is the finished product.

I AM RIGHT HERE

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I am well aware that most people think I am crazy and that is okay and here is my thoughts on that. I hear parents every
day telling me that all there kids do is play video games. Then I point out that most adults sit on the coach at watch Sports
and the latest TV Series. So as parents they are no better. So get out and do something active instead of telling your
kids when I was young we never watched TV we were out playing. Live life guys and gals as this may be the only one you get.

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I also need to thank my buddy Rick for showing me pictures of the Lotus Bike rack years ago. Without those pictures I may
have mounted on the back of the car and that would have just been boring.

Ron in SoCal

04-30-2012, 03:30 PM

Man you got huevos...:P

HWY Nova

04-30-2012, 03:37 PM

Marty,

Does the forward mount tie into the sheet metal on the surface, or does it pierce the sheet metal and tie into the roll bar too?

--Eric

syborg tt

04-30-2012, 06:08 PM

Marty,

Does the forward mount tie into the sheet metal on the surface, or does it pierce the sheet metal and tie into the roll bar too?

--Eric

It's actually tied into body very well. Kenny hung on it and it didn't move

ccracin

04-30-2012, 06:20 PM

Very nice Marty! I don't know why this impressed me with all the high dollar performance stuff that gets showcased here, but dude! Very nice, keep up the progressive thinking. :thumbsup:

RECOVERY ROOM

04-30-2012, 08:09 PM

Gotta give ya credit for thinking outside of the box..Thats pretty cool. Better than showin up with a mini van :thumbsup:

coolwelder62

04-30-2012, 08:15 PM

Marty,That's a great Idea.I wonder if I could build one of those for my Honda CR450F.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

awr68

04-30-2012, 08:23 PM

I knew you were dead serious about bringing the bike along...I just didn't see this mount coming! Very cool! :thumbsup:

wellis77

04-30-2012, 10:30 PM

LOVE IT!!! So much better than hanging a bike on the back.

Vegas69

04-30-2012, 10:34 PM

I've been thinking about installing a treadmill on my roof. :lol:

legend

05-01-2012, 04:00 AM

or an exercise bike in the passenger footwell.

great idea Marty and the car's looking fantastic

fleet

05-01-2012, 04:09 AM

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You can see that the tray's has a very thin profile and looks very clean on the side of the car. I can't wait to order a set
for my daily driver.

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When the tray is removed all that will be left is two stainless steel bungs on the quarter. Kenny will be making a cap to
cover them up when the Rocky Mount tray is removed.

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Since this hole was already on the side of the car we choose to use it for the rear mount.

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Locked and loaded baby! :unibrow:

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jy211

05-01-2012, 04:59 AM

a custom trailer hitch wouldn't of worked? :wow:

syborg tt

05-01-2012, 06:18 AM

a custom trailer hitch wouldn't of worked? :wow:

Nope - need the hitch to pull the trailer

and the treadmill on the roof -that has me thinking

Ketzer

05-01-2012, 06:19 AM

Ballsey as hell and very cool! :thumbsup:

Jeff-

GrabberGT

05-01-2012, 06:27 AM

Awesome, but the asymmetrical design is killing me. Please add one to the driver side as well.

I'll stick with a trailer for mine. At least when not hauling the bike(s), the trailer could also be used to haul track day tools and equipment.

syborg tt

05-01-2012, 06:36 AM

OLDFLM

05-01-2012, 07:25 AM

Prom queen could ride on the bike in a parade too! :thumbsup:

OLDFLM

05-01-2012, 07:26 AM

:lateral: Better yet... who has the b@!!s to ride on the bike during an autocross????

skatinjay27

05-01-2012, 11:22 AM

srh3trinity

05-01-2012, 11:32 AM

i actually like that placement! ALOT thats gonna look cool driving down the road!

the only thing that stick out to me as doing different would have been to french the bung mounts in the body so that when you remove it its has a smoother appearance. still not to late.;)

You could french it and cover it with a billet gas filler. That would look pretty cool. Either way you turn it, I like it.

syborg tt

05-01-2012, 11:36 AM

i actually like that placement! ALOT thats gonna look cool driving down the road!

the only thing that stick out to me as doing different would have been to french the bung mounts in the body so that when you remove it its has a smoother appearance. still not to late.;)

Thank you very much - but the car is already in Paint & body

65 347

05-01-2012, 04:07 PM

Thank you very much - but the car is already in Paint & body

Wow,your moving right along. Looking good!
That cars has more miles put on it this year and it not even running.

Mike

HWY Nova

05-01-2012, 04:09 PM

Marty,

At this rate, you can show us the car in Columbus.

--Eric

syborg tt

05-01-2012, 05:26 PM

Marty,

At this rate, you can show us the car in Columbus.

--Eric

Nope Sema then Good Guys.

waynieZ

05-01-2012, 07:40 PM

Marty the first picture shocked me, but it looks good on there. Great imagination!

Musclerodz

05-01-2012, 08:47 PM

RECOVERY ROOM

05-01-2012, 08:51 PM

I've been thinking about installing a treadmill on my roof. :lol:

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

RECOVERY ROOM

05-01-2012, 08:53 PM

:lateral: Better yet... who has the b@!!s to ride on the bike during an autocross????

I would pay to see that !!

syborg tt

05-03-2012, 11:19 AM

Marty you really need to learn to weld. As many times as you have hauled this thing back and forth to the welding shop already, I bet it already needs an oil change.....:D

BTW I think it is a cool idea. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Mike, I can weld or should I say I used to be able to weld. But hell I just have the time of the desire to have any more sh!t in my garage. I'll let the guys that do it for a living do it for me.

ps - I actually took auto-body in High School for 3 years and that is when I realized that sanding a car was not for me.

preston

05-03-2012, 12:03 PM

Just chiming in here with a useless post that mountain biking is the greatest sport in the world.

I'd like to thank the car hobby for making top of the line, state of the art mountain bikes and accessories seem reasonably cheap.

syborg tt

05-29-2012, 08:47 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Kore 3 Rear Brakes & Moser Axles's

2012 05-29 Update - Kore 3 Rear Brakes & Moser Axles's www.kore3.com
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Okay I am way behind at posting updates.

Installing the Kore3 brakes is so easy install even my 11 year old daughter can do it. First we remove the stock axles and original drum brakes.

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Here is the complete Kore3 rear brake kit.

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We installed the supplied bracket and did a quick test fit of the caliper.

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In order for the GM Rotors to fit on the axles you need to machine down the axle flange. Instead of machining down the 40 year old axle I called Moser and had the build a set of HD Axles with the proper flange diameter. My daughter ran the tap down thru the bolt holes to ease the install of the ARP wheels studs.

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Like I said so simple a 11 year old could do it.

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Final Install Picture and yes my daughter installed the entire kit with only a little help.

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Since the rear cover was off it was the perfect time to install the Aluminum Differential cover from Summit Racing.

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Did I mention it's "Made in America"

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syborg tt

06-25-2012, 03:22 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Rear Seat Restraints

2012 06-25 Update - Rear Seat Restraints
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Evening all,

Since this car is being built to haul the family it's important to have restraints for all passengers. I had
the guys at High Speed Welding in Westmont, IL install a mounting point for the 4 Point restraints for
the kids. www.highspeedwelding.com

Couple Quick Pics

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Sorry about the picture quality however you can see where the mounts are located.

Once the car is back together the plan is get a hold of the guys at Seat Belt planet to make some custom
seat belts for the kids.

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HWY Nova

06-25-2012, 03:24 PM

Marty,

That is a nice discreet way to add a restraint system!

--Eric

syborg tt

06-25-2012, 03:27 PM

Marty,

That is a nice discreet way to add a restraint system!

--Eric

Thanks Eric

Rick D

06-25-2012, 06:56 PM

Very cool idea Marty, are they going to be a harness or shoulder belt? By the way car is coming out great! :thumbsup:

syborg tt

06-25-2012, 07:53 PM

Very cool idea Marty, are they going to be a harness or shoulder belt? By the way car is coming out great! :thumbsup:

Shoulder Belts as my girls are getting older.

syborg tt

06-25-2012, 08:39 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - DSE Subframe Connectors

2012 06-26 Update - DSE Subframe Connectors
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Evening all,

Since the body and the subframe need to get put back together we figured now is a good time to install
the Sub-Frame connectors from DSE.
Once again the guys at High Speed welding handled the work. www.highspeedwelding.com

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What I like the most about there connectors is how close they fit to the body.

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waynieZ

06-25-2012, 09:57 PM

Very Nice Marty. Great forethought on the harnesses.

J2SpeedandCustom

06-26-2012, 10:41 AM

Marty they didn't put those subframe connectors in the car on jack stands did they????

Car is coming along real nice! Love the seat belt restraint bar...:yes:

syborg tt

06-26-2012, 06:34 PM

Marty they didn't put those subframe connectors in the car on jack stands did they????

Car is coming along real nice! Love the seat belt restraint bar...:yes:

Yep they did it on the floor. The frame was within a 1/16 of being square

When the front clip went on it required no shimming

J2SpeedandCustom

06-27-2012, 10:10 AM

Yep they did it on the floor. The frame was within a 1/16 of being square

When the front clip went on it required no shimming

I would put all the suspension, axle, wheels, tires etc on and set it at ride height to make sure it's not tweaked and one side of the car is higher than the other. Just my $.02 its easy to cut them loose now than later....

syborg tt

06-27-2012, 12:32 PM

I would put all the suspension, axle, wheels, tires etc on and set it at ride height to make sure it's not tweaked and one side of the car is higher than the other. Just my $.02 its easy to cut them loose now than later....

It's all good and everything is square. We know that since the car is ready for paint and on the ground.

jy211

06-28-2012, 05:01 AM

It's all good and everything is square. We know that since the car is ready for paint and on the ground.

The car is probably already done and Marty is driving it around. He's just trying to build up the suspense until he decides to unvail it! :willy: :willy: :D :rofl:

syborg tt

06-28-2012, 07:15 AM

The car is probably already done and Marty is driving it around. He's just trying to build up the suspense until he decides to unvail it! :willy: :willy: :D :rofl:

Nope - The body work is complete now it's time to start putting down some color.

syborg tt

06-28-2012, 02:45 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Cleaning Up the DSE Subframe Connectors

2012 06-27 Update - Cleaning Up the DSE Subframe Connectors
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Evening All,

Okay since I am home for at least one more week and I am not allowed to drive it's time to play catch up.
I enlisted the help of my oldest to help clean up the sub-fame connectors. It's amazing how fast they
flashed over with rust. Out came the wire wheel and some serious elbow grease.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205833-71b091fc-me.jpg

Getting closer

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205839-8b9a715b-me.jpg

Time to get out the cheap labor. Did I mention she works for Taco's

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205842-7042ec16-me.jpg

Looks much better.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205845-74f08f60-me.jpg

Pictures hosted by www.garagescene.net

syborg tt

06-29-2012, 07:59 AM

2nd Chance Camaro - DEI Boom Mat
2012 06-29 Update - DEI Boom Mat
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Morning All,

I love Christmas in June even if it's Hot as Hell out. www.boommat.com

We used DEI products on Syborg www.syborgtwinturbo.com to keep the heat down under the hood
and now they offer a full product line to keep you cool on the inside.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210832-b7f02936-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210835-2ec0df28-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210839-db21c2d7-me.jpg

Don't forget to check out the full product line. http://www.designengineering.com/

Pictures hosted by www.garagescene.net

syborg tt

06-29-2012, 05:35 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - A Little Primer on the DSE Tubs

2012 06-29 Update - A Little Primer on the DSE Tubs
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Morning All,

My buddy rick came over to help me clean up the mini-tubs. Seem he was the supervisor.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205817-f958bc49-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205821-c0043898-me.jpg

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GregWeld

06-29-2012, 06:07 PM

I hope - if that was the first coats -- that you used SELF ETCHING primer....

But, of course - you already knew that. :unibrow:

waynieZ

06-29-2012, 09:13 PM

Morning All,

My buddy rick came over to help me clean up the mini-tubs. Seem he was the supervisor.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2011%2008-27%202nd%20Chance%20Camaro%20%285%29.JPG

Its a tuff job your lucky you have a good friend to do it!

Ron in SoCal

06-30-2012, 02:06 AM

Hey Marty - Thx for the tip on the Boommat. I finally spoke to your friend and he gave me a smokin deal...:thumbsup:

syborg tt

07-02-2012, 04:16 PM

Hey Marty - Thx for the tip on the Boommat. I finally spoke to your friend and he gave me a smokin deal...:thumbsup:

Your welcome, Like I said these guys are the best.

coolwelder62

07-02-2012, 04:47 PM

Marty,Camaro's turnin out nice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

syborg tt

07-02-2012, 04:47 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - DSE Brake Booster Install

2012 07-02 Update - DSE Brake Booster Install
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Evening All,

It's very important to mock everything up before paint and final assembly. The perfect example is what happened when I installed
the Brake Booster. The angle is off even though this is the correct DSE part number for a 70 Camaro.

You can see that the hood won't close with the supplied bracket. So back on the phone with DSE to talk with Tech Support,
send some pictures and wait for a response & solution.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210256-4911949c-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210300-4ac6f538-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210408-516bf704-me.jpg

A few weeks later DSE has a solution and it's simple bracket swap. I like simple, especially when your trying to build a bolt-on
Camaro.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210447-0847ec38-me.jpg

The new bracket part # 050302 if you need one.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210444-73487531-me.jpg

Problem Solved - Thank you DSE

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syborg tt

07-02-2012, 05:06 PM

Marty,Camaro's turnin out nice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks it's getting there.

syborg tt

07-03-2012, 10:24 AM

2nd Chance Camaro - Wiper Motor & Firewall Modification

2012 07-03 Update - Wiper Motor & Firewall Modification
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Morning All,

First up order the DSE closeout panel.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205959-dc5e075c-me.jpg

Since the plan is to actually drive this car I am certain it will be caught in the rain more then once. Quick call to the guys
at DSE and a Wiper motor is on the way.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210011-8b23d933-me.jpg

I remember back in the day when Mark Steilow was building the Mule and he did this modification. I knew that I would be
ordering one of these for future projects.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210015-cd2a2b4b-me.jpg

Troy & the guys at BBT Fab started working their magic on the firewall. The goal is to have a very clean look once it's complete.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210846-7d5d4ece-me.jpg

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syborg tt

07-04-2012, 08:36 AM

2nd Chance Camaro - Fitting the LS1

2012 07-04 Update - Fitting the LS1
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Morning All,

It's time to put the actually motor in the car so the guys at High Speed Welding can finish up the edelbrock exhaust.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210053-348ad7ef-me.jpg

The plastic blocks are sure awesome it's to bad I am not strong enough to lift the real motor.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210056-6a543fb7-me.jpg

I purchased the LS1 from Travis at Kenny Davis Hot Rods it came out of a 98 Camaro.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210059-262b122f-me.jpg

I used Edelbrock adaptors to mount the motor and you can see the F-Body oil pan clears the subframe perfectly.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210102-71dea5b7-me.jpg

Motor is in and there is plenty of hood clearance with the stock intake manifold.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210110-2ddc99ea-me.jpg

But of course I have no intention of using the stock manifold as this motor is going to have a Carb.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210113-155a71aa-me.jpg

Did I mention it's made in America.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210116-74c2898d-me.jpg

Once again you can see I am using as many Edlebrock products as possible. Nothing say vintage race car and Americana
then Edelbrock !!!

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210119-af9c3379-me.jpg

Pictures hosted by www.garagescene.net

Rick D

07-04-2012, 09:05 AM

Looks great Marty! What's the plan for the motor, just intake or you going to change the cam and other mods? I love all the bolt on parts you are using should be a really fun car when it's done!

waynieZ

07-04-2012, 09:26 AM

It looks great in there Marty it must feel good doing the final fitting.

syborg tt

07-04-2012, 10:24 AM

Looks great Marty! What's the plan for the motor, just intake or you going to change the cam and other mods? I love all the bolt on parts you are using should be a really fun car when it's done!

Hi Rick,

Yep, the motor is heading to Wegner Automotive for a complete redo. Edelbrock Heads, Intake, Cam and a new Wegener Serpetine Set Up. The goal is about 425 streetable horsepower.

syborg tt

07-04-2012, 10:25 AM

It looks great in there Marty it must feel good doing the final fitting.

This one is sure going faster then the last one and yep it feels good.

Garage Dog 65

07-04-2012, 10:29 AM

Great progress !!

You headed to Columbus this weekend - or are you still grounded ?

Jim

syborg tt

07-04-2012, 10:41 AM

Great progress !!

You headed to Columbus this weekend - or are you still grounded ?

Jim

I'm going to shoot for Saturday.

Garage Dog 65

07-04-2012, 10:45 AM

Good deal ! Gonna be hot - be ready old man. :P

Catch ya there.

Jim

syborg tt

07-04-2012, 12:20 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Ride Tech Muscle Bar

2012 07-04 Update - Ride Tech Muscle Bar
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Afternoon All,

People tend to think that they can handle a complete subframe swap. Then in the middle of the project they realize they have
either run out of money, time or skill to finish the project. As said in previous post the build of this car needs to be simple and
something that anyone can do. That is why Ride Tech is my first choice and always will be. Their product is proven and if you
can do simple remove and replace you are going to be unbelievable happy with all of the products offered by them.

Time to install the Ride Tech Muscle bar.

30 minutes later the bar is installed.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210037-1509e180-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210042-5661e3bd-me.jpg

If your goal is to build you car in your garage or your driveway and not make it yard art then step up to Ride-Tech !!!!

Steve68

07-05-2012, 06:22 AM

2nd Chance Camaro - DSE Brake Booster Install http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/albums/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2ndChanceLogo_100.jpg
2012 07-02 Update - DSE Brake Booster Install
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Evening All,

It's very important to mock everything up before paint and final assembly. The perfect example is what happened when I installed
the Brake Booster. The angle is off even though this is the correct DSE part number for a 70 Camaro.

You can see that the hood won't close with the supplied bracket. So back on the phone with DSE to talk with Tech Support,
send some pictures and wait for a response & solution.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2011%2012-21%202nd%20Chance%20Camaro%20DSE%20Brake%20Booster %20Problem%20%2801%29.JPG

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2011%2012-21%202nd%20Chance%20Camaro%20DSE%20Brake%20Booster %20Problem%20%2806%29.JPG

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2011%2012-21%202nd%20Chance%20Camaro%20DSE%20Brake%20Booster %20Problem%20%2807%29.JPG

A few weeks later DSE has a solution and it's simple bracket swap. I like simple, especially when your trying to build a bolt-on
Camaro.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2012%2001-10%202nd%20Chance%20Camaro%20DSE%20Booster%20Probl em%20002.jpg

The new bracket part # 050302 if you need one.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2012%2001-18%202nd%20Chance%20Camaro%20DSE%20Brake%20Booster %20%289%29.JPG

Problem Solved - Thank you DSE

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2012%2001-18%202nd%20Chance%20Camaro%20DSE%20Brake%20Booster %20%2810%29.JPG

I asked Stacey about this at the Turkey run in Daytona, she looked at me like I had 2 heads, told me I was wrong, I told her that I had 2 people tell me it wont fit, and my own car, she didnt want to talk to me anymore after that, and I've known her since they were small and located in MI,

Great build, love the racks for the bikes, and the kids in on the build,

syborg tt

07-05-2012, 07:41 AM

I asked Stacey about this at the Turkey run in Daytona, she looked at me like I had 2 heads, told me I was wrong, I told her that I had 2 people tell me it wont fit, and my own car, she didnt want to talk to me anymore after that, and I've known her since they were small and located in MI,

Great build, love the racks for the bikes, and the kids in on the build,

Hi Steve,

I like DSE products just not their customer support. The few times that I have had to call with questions/concerns it's met with resistance. The brake booster was a perfect example I had to show them the hood wouldn't close before they believed me.

Right before I started this build I tried to talk with DSE at GG Columbus and GG Indy about buying there subframe and both times I was blown off. It's to bad as there subframe was the most beautiful one on the market at that time.

Now that the Speed Tech, Art Morrison and the Roadster Shop is making a subframe and the Roadster Shop full frame for 2nd gen Camaro's it's going to be hard for me not to consider there stuff for my next project.

Steve68

07-05-2012, 07:56 AM

I know the feling,

I try not to buy DSE parts, but, I have there stuff for my car,

I have a Scott Mock sub for my car, I'm kinda of over the high end
"leg humping" of all the big builders/parts suppliers get from people,

I've tried to talk to Kyle before, ignored me and walked right by, great way to get people to buy your product,

I got another great story but it cant be discussed on these fourms, involves a high doller Chevelle build and a well named driver,

syborg tt

07-05-2012, 08:04 AM

and that is why I buy as much as I can from the guys at Ride-Tech. Pick up the phone got a question and they stop what they are doing to help you. Heck I even stripped the threads on a bracket and I called them at 3pm and they packed and shipped it out to me the same day.

That is customer service.

FYI - I am in no way trying to dis DSE just stating they need to work on there customer service and when a potential customer with $20,000 in cash walks up to you at a show and tells you they want to buy your product don't blow them off twice in the matter of 10 minutes.

I know the feling,

I try not to buy DSE parts, but, I have there stuff for my car,

I have a Scott Mock sub for my car, I'm kinda of over the high end
"leg humping" of all the big builders/parts suppliers get from people,

I've tried to talk to Kyle before, ignored me and walked right by, great way to get people to buy your product,

I got another great story but it cant be discussed on these fourms, involves a high doller Chevelle build and a well named driver,

Steve68

07-05-2012, 09:02 AM

and that is why I buy as much as I can from the guys at Ride-Tech. Pick up the phone got a question and they stop what they are doing to help you. Heck I even stripped the threads on a bracket and I called them at 3pm and they packed and shipped it out to me the same day.

That is customer service.

FYI - I am in no way trying to dis DSE just stating they need to work on there customer service and when a potential customer with $20,000 in cash walks up to you at a show and tells you they want to buy your product don't blow them off twice in the matter of 10 minutes.

I'm with ya, I like there stuff and there ideas, but I'm likeing the other guys, I'm going to buy ride tech shocks when my cars ready for them,

and it's all about customer service, and I have gotten some good CS from them too,

Ketzer

07-05-2012, 10:39 AM

syborg tt

07-09-2012, 07:47 AM

Love the build! Especially the involvement of family! My very first car, bought as a shell and pieced back together during high school was a second gen (30 years ago).

Hydroboost seems all the rage for brakes but you're using a conventional booster?

Jeff-

Thank you for the compliments on the build.

Why not Hydroboost - not needed in this application. Most people use Hydroboost when there is a space problem or a vacumn problem and this car doesn't have either issue.

I used them on Syclone/ Typhoon projects in the past and they really work. The pedal is super sensitive and takes some getting used to.

syborg tt

07-15-2012, 06:28 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Billet Optima Battery Tray

2012 07-15 Update - Billet Optima Battery Tray
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Afternoon All,

The goal with this project is to keep it simple which means keeping the battery in the stock location. So I worked
with Ron Wilson at Wilson Muscle Cars to design a stock location Billet Battery Tray that would hold an Optima
Red Top Battery.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210251-1599cd70-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210253-e175dc5e-me.jpg

Garage Dog 65

07-16-2012, 05:13 AM

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2011%2012-20%202nd%20Chance%20Camaro%20Battery%20Tray%20%283 %29.jpg

If you look at the tray (in the evening after a few beers) you see a tiki face...

:lol:

Great custom solution Ron and Marty !

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Jim

syborg tt

07-16-2012, 06:10 AM

Also happens after pain killers

If you look at the tray (in the evening after a few beers) you see a tiki face...

:lol:

Great custom solution Ron and Marty !

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Jim

ccracin

07-16-2012, 06:36 AM

What does it say about me if I can see it now with nothing in my system? :P Good Stuff Marty!

waynieZ

07-16-2012, 12:30 PM

What does it say about me if I can see it now with nothing in my system? :P Good Stuff Marty!

It means you and I are in the same boat cause I can see it too.

brownz

07-17-2012, 06:29 PM

Hi Steve,

I like DSE products just not their customer support. The few times that I have had to call with questions/concerns it's met with resistance. The brake booster was a perfect example I had to show them the hood wouldn't close before they believed me.

Right before I started this build I tried to talk with DSE at GG Columbus and GG Indy about buying there subframe and both times I was blown off. It's to bad as there subframe was the most beautiful one on the market at that time.

Now that the Roadster Shop is making a subframe and full frames for 2nd gen Camaro's it's going to be hard for me not to consider there stuff for my next project.

I asked Stacey about this at the Turkey run in Daytona, she looked at me like I had 2 heads, told me I was wrong, I told her that I had 2 people tell me it wont fit, and my own car, she didnt want to talk to me anymore after that, and I've known her since they were small and located in MI,

Great build, love the racks for the bikes, and the kids in on the build,

I know the feling,

I try not to buy DSE parts, but, I have there stuff for my car,

I have a Scott Mock sub for my car, I'm kinda of over the high end
"leg humping" of all the big builders/parts suppliers get from people,

I've tried to talk to Kyle before, ignored me and walked right by, great way to get people to buy your product,

I got another great story but it cant be discussed on these fourms, involves a high doller Chevelle build and a well named driver,

and that is why I buy as much as I can from the guys at Ride-Tech. Pick up the phone got a question and they stop what they are doing to help you. Heck I even stripped the threads on a bracket and I called them at 3pm and they packed and shipped it out to me the same day.

That is customer service.

FYI - I am in no way trying to dis DSE just stating they need to work on there customer service and when a potential customer with $20,000 in cash walks up to you at a show and tells you they want to buy your product don't blow them off twice in the matter of 10 minutes.

I understand all that has been said here. I have had issues with the DSE parts. The booster bracket ( thanks Marty for the heads up) mono to multi leaf addapter, Wiper kit for my 79 camaro the switch bracket was bent the wrong way and they told me I was wrong until I email two pictures to them and they said UMMMM I dont know what happened :rolleyes: .

The only part that I did not have a problem with was the DSE deep tubs. and the only reason for this is you have to make them fit yourself.

I do like the parts they make and usually hear good things but I will not be getting any more parts from them if I can help it. I may not have a ton of cash to spend but its still real money.

All this being said I have had nothing but GREAT customer service with the guys at Ride Tech and now I know the company that will be getting my money.

Marty keep the pics coming and sorry for the rant

Dont forget you still have my number for some pics :cheers:

Brandon

coolwelder62

07-17-2012, 08:22 PM

Marty,The build is coming along great.Going to be an amazing car when it's finished.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

65 347

07-23-2012, 09:15 PM

These pics do not do the battery tray justice. It looks way better in person!
Looking good Marty!:thumbsup:

Mike

syborg tt

07-24-2012, 08:56 AM

These pics do not do the battery tray justice. It looks way better in person!
Looking good Marty!:thumbsup:

Mike

Thanks Mike

Ps - DId you hear Mario is going to buy us Lunch next time we are at his shop

syborg tt

08-04-2012, 02:33 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Ride Rech Tiger Cage

2012 08-04 Update - 2nd Chance Camaro - Ride Rech Tiger Cage
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Afternoon All,

More boxes from Ride-Tech

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205848-998d21dd-me.jpg

Good thing Scott was over he was able to open the box while I took pictures. It's to bad he's a cuB faN the good news is but he's
still a good guy.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205852-423cb921-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205856-5cb8eb85-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205859-ca1f4644-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220205903-5d70568d-me.jpg

It's going to look really nice once I get it installed.

Knaller

08-04-2012, 03:19 PM

Cage looks good! Is tha a powdercoated one? I thought they make them from SS? Do you go without the door bars?

syborg tt

08-04-2012, 03:53 PM

Cage looks good! Is tha a powdercoated one? I thought they make them from SS? Do you go without the door bars?

It's their Stainless Version and yep door bars and harness bar has been ordered

Rick D

08-04-2012, 04:51 PM

Nice, Marty are you sure that Scott didn't put some weights in the box when you weren't looking!! :lol:

Does Ride Tech make the cage in mild steel? I thought it was only SS?

syborg tt

08-04-2012, 05:14 PM

Nice, Marty are you sure that Scott didn't put some weights in the box when you weren't looking!! :lol:

Does Ride Tech make the cage in mild steel? I thought it was only SS?

To the best of my knowledge SS only

Syclone892

08-05-2012, 02:52 PM

Marty the project is looking great! Hopefully I will get to see this project in finished form before it gets sold, unless your keeping this one for a while :)

I wish I could do a big project like this and be able to take pics etc like you do! I tried for a little while with the sy but always got sidetracked just working on it.

I am looking at getting the ridetech rear 4-link for the sy so hopefully it will be ready for some autocross/ road racing action!
Keep up the good work :thumbsup:

syborg tt

08-09-2012, 08:15 PM

Hay Dave how the heck are you ? I saw pictures of your Dad's Ty from the Power tour.

The goal is to keep this project and not sell it like the Truck. However if there is a good offer I can always build another one.

Marty the project is looking great! Hopefully I will get to see this project in finished form before it gets sold, unless your keeping this one for a while :)

I wish I could do a big project like this and be able to take pics etc like you do! I tried for a little while with the sy but always got sidetracked just working on it.

I am looking at getting the ridetech rear 4-link for the sy so hopefully it will be ready for some autocross/ road racing action!
Keep up the good work :thumbsup:

syborg tt

08-09-2012, 09:05 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Tiger Cage Install Part 2

2012 08-09 Update - 2nd Chance Camaro - Tiger Cage Install Part 2
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Evening all,

Installing the Tiger cage is fairly easy. I was able to install the complete cage in about 4 hours. However, I did
need a helper to finish tightening some of the supplied hardware

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The hoop mounts into the floor brackets which self align for easy drilling.

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The down bars attach through the package tray.

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Quick look at the finish of the down bar.

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The down bars attach to the trunk floor. I used the frame rail spot welds as a guide to line up the bolt holes.
Make sure you line this up perfectly so it hits the flat part of the frame rails. I used a right angle drill with a
1/8 drill to make sure I hit the frame rail perfectly.

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You can see that the bolts hit there mark perfectly. I also had to get tweak the floor just a little bit.

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Finishing off the cage I once again enlisted the help of one of my daughters. I also found the perfect use for an
old cotton shower curtain. It makes a perfect blanket for my daughter to lay on.

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You can see Ride-Tech did a perfect job when designing the Tiger cage. The main hoop is in perfect alignment
with the "B" pillar.

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Harness bar installed.

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glassman

08-09-2012, 09:29 PM

novanutcase

08-09-2012, 09:53 PM

Lookin' good Brutha!!!!:thumbsup:

John

OLDFLM

08-10-2012, 04:52 AM

Tiger Cage looks GREAT!!! Makes me wanna put one in my car! When can you come down here to help my friend? :unibrow:

Knaller

08-10-2012, 01:19 PM

Tiger Cage looks GREAT!!! Makes me wanna put one in my car!

X2! A nice piece of workmanship and good work on installing! :thumbsup: The cage is a little an the pricey side but looks like it's worth the money.

syborg tt

08-10-2012, 03:29 PM

It costs about the same as a weld in cage. The benefit is you can do it yourself in your garage.

syborg tt

08-10-2012, 03:57 PM

Marty thanx for the great write up and nicely positioned pics. I've been eyeballing this for mine. I really like what your doing with this thread in terms of bolt ons.

P.s, if you dont mind me askn, how much better are you feeling?

Your welcome.

I'm actually feeling really good today. They took the pump off which I have had on since Wednesday. The pump is on me for 46 hours to administer a 2nd drug so I don't have to be in the hospital. Which is a huge bonus

GrabberGT

08-11-2012, 08:51 PM

I really like that tiger cage. The road race style door bars are awesome. I wish they made a kit for the Maverick.

JKnight

08-11-2012, 10:46 PM

Lookin good Marty. Ok, so this type of cage isn't approved by all of the various sanctioning bodies... but it really does seem to have very secure mounting points in it's design. The Tiger Cage may have its shortcomings, but a well executed design is not one of them.

syborg tt

08-12-2012, 09:07 AM

syborg tt

08-12-2012, 03:31 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Tiger Cage Install Part 3

2012 08-12 Update - 2nd Chance Camaro - Tiger Cage Install Part 3
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Afternoon all,

Even my girls are excited when boxes come from Ride Tech.

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The most important thing is "Do Not Open" the Envelope from Ride Tech. You may order more stuff !!!!!

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Now this is how parts are suppose to be shipped.

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Mounting the side bars is very simple. Locate the brackets on the main hoop and tighten once all hardware is loosely fastened.

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Still trying to decide if we are going to hide this bracket under the carpet. It's almost to nice to hide.

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On forward door bar one of the bolts must come up from the underside of the car.

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These are the only tools that you need to install a Tiger Cage after you drill the holes in the floor pan.

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Cage fully installed.

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waynieZ

08-12-2012, 04:28 PM

It looks great in there. You did a nice job on the install. :thumbsup:

Rick D

08-12-2012, 04:36 PM

syborg tt

08-12-2012, 04:52 PM

Very nice job there Marty, love the write up. The cage looks sweet! Question does the Tiger Cage meet any spec's for any racing rules book?? Or is it more of a nice looking bar and some added protection?

Yes it has some approval I just can't remember when. I will send an e-mail to Bret to see certification it meets.

badmatt

08-12-2012, 07:47 PM

Looks spectacular Marty!

Im going to try and emulate those road race style door bars into my roll bar for the truck.

Matt

89 RS

08-12-2012, 09:13 PM

Excellent write-up Marty, thanks for sharing. Oh yeah, the cage is pretty cool too. :D

syborg tt

08-16-2012, 07:58 PM

Excellent write-up Marty, thanks for sharing. Oh yeah, the cage is pretty cool too. :D

Thanks Corey

syborg tt

08-16-2012, 08:13 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - BBT Firewall Modifications

2012 08-15 Update - 2nd Chance Camaro - BBT Firewall Modifications
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Evening All,

While the car was at BBT Fab the guys did a little work cleaning up the firewall.

Some of the holes didn't line up when I tried to install the Close Out panel . So I had Troy weld up the existing holes and
installed Nut-Zerts in the firewall. This was also a chance to install his new hardware.

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OLDFLM

08-17-2012, 04:27 AM

Great progress my friend!! Can't wait to see the engine pics!!!!! :thumbsup:

fleet

08-17-2012, 05:03 AM

2
and we even had a couple visitors. They were looking for that Edlebrock LS1 built by Wegner Automotive. ( Pics are a coming )

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:lol:

That's classic 'Marteen.

DOOM

08-17-2012, 11:10 AM

NUT-ZERTS.... :_paranoid

syborg tt

08-17-2012, 12:51 PM

NUT-ZERTS.... :_paranoid

Let me tell you after my surger my Nut-Zerts were the same color as the one's in my car. and yes they were scarry to look at.

syborg tt

09-22-2012, 06:43 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - BFG 295's on the Rear

2012 09-22 Update - BFG 295's on the Rear
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Evening all,

Picking the right tires for your car is important, it can make or break the final look . As much as I like the big tire look out back it just doesn't fit with the plan for this car. The goal is to have something that looks very classy and timeless. So the ideal size for this project would be somewhere around 12" wide.

Remember timeless is the goal for this car.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210145-3135a680-me.jpg

What was funny is I asked everyday people what they thought of the tire combo on this car while it was sitting in my garage and everyone
said the same thing.

Looks Perfect !! Not to big, not to small just like the perfect bowl of porridge - Just Right

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Some of the cool tools that I have laying around from the Syborg TT project is the Wheel Mate. It sure makes test fitting tires easy !!

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You can see that there is plenty of clearance using the stock rear spring perches.

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Quick look from the rear and you can there is plenty of tire out back.

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syborg tt

09-22-2012, 07:32 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Billet Specialties Mag G Wheels

2012 09-22 Update - Billet Specialties Mag G Wheels
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Evening all,

Scott from Billet Specialties was kind enough to come over and confirm the backspacing. He also dropped off the test rims to make
sure everything fit as we hoped. Using the stick you can confirm tire clearance when the suspension run's through it's travel.

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If your spin the rim you can check for other clearance issue's.

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The 2 1/2" on the stick shows upward travel for the rear suspension. You need to make sure that when the tire goes up it doesn't
connect with the inner wheel tubs.

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Picture of the rim just after it was finished at Billet Specialties. I can't wait to pick them up and fit them on the car.

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The finished wheel mounted on the car.

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coolwelder62

09-22-2012, 07:39 PM

Marty,That's a great looking wheel.I think you made a good choice.:thumbsup:

syborg tt

09-22-2012, 07:41 PM

Marty,That's a great looking wheel.I think you made a good choice.:thumbsup:

Thanks Scott,

I just got done looking at your chevelle and it's looking bad to the bone.

coolwelder62

09-22-2012, 07:45 PM

Thanks Scott,

I just got done looking at your chevelle and it's looking bad to the bone.Thank's Marty.I can't wait to get it apart so I can get the chassis sandblasted.And get all that crapy job of por-15 the last owner did.The sandblaster has been so backed up.I didn't want to wait on him.Just get it blasted real good when it's at the powder coater.

syborg tt

09-22-2012, 07:50 PM

Thank's Marty.I can't wait to get it apart so I can get the chassis sandblasted.And get all that crapy job of por-15 the last owner did.The sandblaster has been so backed up.I didn't want to wait on him.Just get it blasted real good when it's at the powder coater.

How the heck are you going to get the POR15 off

waynieZ

09-22-2012, 08:51 PM

I love the wheels, They're going to look great on there!

syborg tt

09-23-2012, 07:24 AM

2nd Chance Camaro - GTO Rollers

2012 09-23 Update - GTO Rollers
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Morning all,

Now that the wheels have been chosen it's time to find a set of mock up wheels that will clear the Kore3 brakes. Chad Fletcher told
me about the GTO spares and I was lucky enough to find a few of them. One for the car as a spare and apparently four of them for
Kenny. He told me that I would not be getting them back as he needed them more then I do.

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WSSix

09-23-2012, 08:12 AM

Looking good Marty! I do have to laugh though. I didn't realize 12" rear tires are now considered nothing too wide. I love BFG KDW tires. So aggressive looking and they work so well. Good choice on the rims.

fleet

09-23-2012, 11:06 AM

Looking good Marr-Tay. :D

295's were good enough for Rad Rides Notorious, right? :unibrow:

cencalc6

09-23-2012, 11:35 AM

Nice Job!

65 347

09-23-2012, 02:31 PM

Marty
Car is coming along nicely, looking good!
With those wheels it looks like your new mountain bike.:thumbsup:
Mike

syborg tt

09-23-2012, 04:31 PM

syborg tt

09-23-2012, 04:33 PM

Looking good Marr-Tay. :D

295's were good enough for Rad Rides Notorious, right? :unibrow:

and that little mini-truck known as Syborg TT

syborg tt

09-23-2012, 04:34 PM

Marty
Car is coming along nicely, looking good!
With those wheels it looks like your new mountain bike.:thumbsup:
Mike

Okay I really like that BIKE !!!

syborg tt

09-23-2012, 04:42 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Setting the Ride Height

2012 09-23 Update - Setting the Ride Height
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Evening all,

Okay time to set the car at the desired ride height.

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The front is going to need some work to get it a little lower.

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Looks like we are off about 1 1/2" that should be easy to fix

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OLDFLM

09-24-2012, 03:44 AM

What size tires are you running front and rear Marty?

What size rims and backspacing? I'm sure others will want to know...

Welcome to the 2nd Gen 295 club! :thumbsup:

Rick D

09-24-2012, 04:25 AM

Looks great nice progress :unibrow: :D

syborg tt

09-24-2012, 07:25 AM

What size tires are you running front and rear Marty?

What size rims and backspacing? I'm sure others will want to know...

Welcome to the 2nd Gen 295 club! :thumbsup:

Uhm I forgot

Rear's
18 x 10 - bs 6.75"
BFG KDW2 - 295 35 18
Note: The DSE Mini Tubs allow me to bring the wheels in way further then a stock set up and yes these tubs are well worth the money.

Front's:
18 x 8 - bs 5.75"
BFG KDW2 - 255 35 18

Special Modifications
Ride Tech Upper & Lower Arms
Mcgaughy Drop Spindle
1/4 Spacer
Bear Tracker Tie Rod Ends ( modified spindle mount )

GrabberGT

09-24-2012, 08:39 AM

Uhm I forgot

Rear's
18 x 10 - bs 6.75"
BFG KDW2 - 295 35 18
Note: The DSE Mini Tubs allow me to bring the wheels in way further then a stock set up and yes these tubs are well worth the money.

Front's:
18 x 8 - bs 5.75"
BFG KDW2 - 255 35 18

Special Modifications
Ride Tech Upper & Lower Arms
Mcgaughy Drop Spindle
1/4 Spacer
Bear Tracker Tie Rod Ends ( modified spindle mount )

Just a thought for you. Im running the 295/35-18 and 265/35-18 and wish I would have gone with a 275 on the front. The 265 looks a little rubber-bandish from some angles. The sidewall height isnt what I am used to seeing.

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syborg tt

09-24-2012, 08:42 AM

Hi Chris,

I may end up swapping to the 275 up front like you've done. I really like that tire combo. Plus the 26" tall profile might help me not bottom out so much

ps - your car looks awesome and I love the front spoiler and we need more pics of it !!!!!!

Just a thought for you. Im running the 295/35-18 and 265/35-18 and wish I would have gone with a 275 on the front. The 265 looks a little rubber-bandish from some angles. The sidewall height isnt what I am used to seeing.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-I1R8VnOoINw/UEOE0-uHLWI/AAAAAAAABpM/psMlC-v1pw0/s1024/2012-09-02_11-00-57_608.jpg

Ricochet

09-24-2012, 09:03 AM

and that little mini-truck known as Syborg TT

Oh...Now you call it a mini truck :lol:

Looking good Marty!!

syborg tt

09-24-2012, 09:07 AM

Oh...Now you call it a mini truck :lol:

Looking good Marty!!

I am pretty certain Rodger & Kenny can't fit in the car. So we can call this my mini car maro

syborg tt

09-24-2012, 06:28 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - To 335 or not !!![

2012 09-24 Update - To 335 or not !!!
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Evening all,

There has been a lot of progress on the car and I am playing catch up on the posts.

So here are the two tires side by side. 335 on the left and 295 on the right.

Since the goal it actually drive this car I am pretty sure I am going to be using the one on the right. However I will still make sure the bigger 335 fits under the car.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210025-60fd5c9f-me.jpg

We did however find another use for this tire. Yep it makes kid smile !!!

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coolwelder62

09-24-2012, 06:37 PM

Marty,Very Cool.I remember when my boys would fit inside a tire.:thumbsup:

waynieZ

09-24-2012, 08:05 PM

Either tire will look killer on there.

srh3trinity

09-25-2012, 07:37 AM

I like the idea of having the option of running either. I am glad you put a picture up of a 295 because I was planning on staying around that size with my Firebird. It gives me some perspective.

ironworks

09-25-2012, 08:09 AM

Just a thought for you. Im running the 295/35-18 and 265/35-18 and wish I would have gone with a 275 on the front. The 265 looks a little rubber-bandish from some angles. The sidewall height isnt what I am used to seeing.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-I1R8VnOoINw/UEOE0-uHLWI/AAAAAAAABpM/psMlC-v1pw0/s1024/2012-09-02_11-00-57_608.jpg

The sidewall height of the tire is more determined by the Profile or series of the tire and 265/40 would give you a better proportion that you wanted.

To do the math it goes like this
265 mm x .35 = 92.75 mm sidewall
295 mm x .35 = 103.25 mm sidewall
275 mm x .35 = 96.25 mm sidewall

but a 265/40 would be 265 mm x .4 = 106mm

So if you are maxed out on width go to a taller profile in the front then the rear. The profile number is just a percentage to the bigger the difference in width from front to rear the bigger the profile change needs to be. It is a pet peeve of mine to not have the same profile unless you trying for a big a little tire combo. If we were running a 335 rear tire and a 275 front tire the math would look like this.

335 mm x .30 = 100.5
275 mm x .35 = 96.25
275 mm x .40 = 110.00
or
285 mm x .35 = 99.75

Hopefully this info is slightly helpful. I have to work up tire combos all the time and it can be tough to get a perfect matched set as far as profile, compound, width and matching tread pattern.

Cool Maverick

syborg tt

09-25-2012, 09:03 AM

I like the idea of having the option of running either. I am glad you put a picture up of a 295 because I was planning on staying around that size with my Firebird. It gives me some perspective.

Your welcome - glad I can help

Great Info Rodger - Thank you

and your right that is a bad ars Maverick

The sidewall height of the tire is more determined by the Profile or series of the tire and 265/40 would give you a better proportion that you wanted.

To do the math it goes like this
265 mm x .35 = 92.75 mm sidewall
295 mm x .35 = 103.25 mm sidewall
275 mm x .35 = 96.25 mm sidewall

but a 265/40 would be 265 mm x .4 = 106mm

So if you are maxed out on width go to a taller profile in the front then the rear. The profile number is just a percentage to the bigger the difference in width from front to rear the bigger the profile change needs to be. It is a pet peeve of mine to not have the same profile unless you trying for a big a little tire combo. If we were running a 335 rear tire and a 275 front tire the math would look like this.

335 mm x .30 = 100.5
275 mm x .35 = 96.25
275 mm x .40 = 110.00
or
285 mm x .35 = 99.75

Hopefully this info is slightly helpful. I have to work up tire combos all the time and it can be tough to get a perfect matched set as far as profile, compound, width and matching tread pattern.

Cool Maverick

DOOM

09-25-2012, 09:11 AM

I still say left side!!!!:_paranoid ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

syborg tt

09-25-2012, 09:16 AM

I still say left side!!!!:_paranoid ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Of course you would - your car has a ba gillion HP and you need a tire like that. However I think yours is bigger

HWY Nova

09-25-2012, 09:36 AM

......and your right that is a bad ars Maverick

Huh.....I thought it was a Vega.

Marty,

Your camaro will look cool with either width. Use the narrower ones for going to the mountain-bike trails, and the wider tires for showing your car, like at Columbus!

--Eric

syborg tt

09-25-2012, 09:59 AM

Huh.....I thought it was a Vega.

Marty,

Your camaro will look cool with either width. Use the narrower ones for going to the mountain-bike trails, and the wider tires for showing your car, like at Columbus!

--Eric

I agree I really like the 295 but the current trend is the 335 or 345 or even the new 405. But you know me I am not a trendy person. I am still wearing blue jeans and a T-Shirt every day

OLDFLM

09-25-2012, 10:35 AM

The sidewall height of the tire is more determined by the Profile or series of the tire and 265/40 would give you a better proportion that you wanted.

To do the math it goes like this
265 mm x .35 = 92.75 mm sidewall
295 mm x .35 = 103.25 mm sidewall
275 mm x .35 = 96.25 mm sidewall

but a 265/40 would be 265 mm x .4 = 106mm

So if you are maxed out on width go to a taller profile in the front then the rear. The profile number is just a percentage to the bigger the difference in width from front to rear the bigger the profile change needs to be. It is a pet peeve of mine to not have the same profile unless you trying for a big a little tire combo. If we were running a 335 rear tire and a 275 front tire the math would look like this.

335 mm x .30 = 100.5
275 mm x .35 = 96.25
275 mm x .40 = 110.00
or
285 mm x .35 = 99.75

Hopefully this info is slightly helpful. I have to work up tire combos all the time and it can be tough to get a perfect matched set as far as profile, compound, width and matching tread pattern.

295s are plenty big imho!

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv273/OLDFLM/Firebird/normal_897834534.jpg

And I like the taller sidewall, but I guess I'm a little more old school than some... 255/45/18s front and 295/40/18s rear.

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv273/OLDFLM/SEMA%202009/200911-05Sema821.jpg

syborg tt

09-25-2012, 05:52 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Making Room for the Edelbrock Headers

2012 09-25 Update - Making Room for the Edelbrock Headers
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Evening All,

To keep things simple I wanted off the shelf headers so I ordered up a set of Edlebrock shorty headers for a 2010 Camaro. Very nice
piece I may order a set for my 2010 Bumble Bee.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210522-5d218ee2-me.jpg

We needed to add a little extra clearance so the guys at High Speed Welding notched the frame to clear one of the tubes on the passenger
side.The good news is the drivers side fit perfectly.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210525-a47d2e5d-me.jpg

A close up of the motor mount stands welded to the stock subframe. I also used the Edelbrock set back plates so I could use the stock style
motor mounts.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210530-3dd4dc1b-me.jpg

Looking down you see that the collector hits the subframe so a little more work is needed on the passenger side to make the header
work.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210528-4eb58d58-me.jpg

One of the reason for the shorty headers is ground clearance. Since the car will be sitting 6" off the ground the exhaust needs to tuck
up tight to the floor. There is only 4" of space between the floor and the bottom of the subframe thus there is no true way to hide
the exhaust unless you run a down-pipe style exhaust.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210533-34c1c4f4-me.jpg

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WSSix

09-25-2012, 06:20 PM

If you poke around on tire rack's website, you can find the specifications section for each individual tire maker's tires. There they will list actual widths and heights. The numbers on the tires are as accurate and clothing sizes. The only down side is it has to be a brand they sell.

I also say left :)

glassman

09-25-2012, 07:48 PM

Nice to see the progress....I dont know what you guys meen by "left", but Marty, I'd just like to let you know that every time i crash on my mountain bike and dirt bike, its left...lol

DOOM

09-26-2012, 06:12 AM

I agree I really like the 295 but the current trend is the 335 or 345 or even the new 405. But you know me I am not a trendy person. I am still wearing blue jeans and a T-Shirt every day

405!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF where can I get those!!!!!

Rick D

09-26-2012, 06:17 AM

405!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF where can I get those!!!!!

Size does matter to some guys I guess. :lol: :lol:

GrabberGT

09-26-2012, 06:26 AM

Thanks guys for the kudos on the Mav. Means a lot coming from you all.

I like the 295. Anything more would be overkill and more costly to replace. And in my opinion, out of balance to the front tire size. Besides, I've barely got enough power now to break them loose with any kind authority.

And speaking of mountain bikes, I picked this up last weekend. Nothing fancy. Just something to beat on and commute during the winter here. Its a heavy pig but should make me stronger and leaner for the spring. Yesterdays epic fail was realizing I forgot how to bunny hop without being clipped into the pedals. OUCH!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JNlNE0aXzjE/UGMB-Glqx7I/AAAAAAAABqE/yRvhL950Fcg/s1024/2012-09-22_14-30-13_98.jpg

Rick D

09-26-2012, 07:41 AM

Yesterdays epic fail was realizing I forgot how to bunny hop without being clipped into the pedals. OUCH!

Don't say clips around Marty :willy: :lol:

syborg tt

09-26-2012, 07:45 AM

Screw the car - the Bike is Awesome.

Okay since your forgot how to Bunny Hop with clipless pedals and your riding "Flats" you need to go check out www.bikejames.com he is a MTB specific trainer and an advocate for "Flats" Remember "Clips" are for Tie's not Mountain Bikes.

I made the swtich back to flats about 1 1/2 ago and just sold most of my clipless stuff this week. My riding skills have excelled more in the last year. I can rail trails that I have struggled with for years. Trust me don't look back leave those cleapless pedals for the Roadieee's.

ps - buy your self a good pair of Teva or FiveTen sticky bottom shoe's and you wil be more connected to the bike then with clipless.

And speaking of mountain bikes, I picked this up last weekend. Nothing fancy. Just something to beat on and commute during the winter here. Its a heavy pig but should make me stronger and leaner for the spring. Yesterdays epic fail was realizing I forgot how to bunny hop without being clipped into the pedals. OUCH!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JNlNE0aXzjE/UGMB-Glqx7I/AAAAAAAABqE/yRvhL950Fcg/s1024/2012-09-22_14-30-13_98.jpg

syborg tt

09-26-2012, 07:47 AM

Don't say clips around Marty :willy: :lol:

to late he already said it

214Chevy

09-26-2012, 08:08 AM

405!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF where can I get those!!!!!

The 405 only come in a 24". Pirelli makes them. The dually truck guys are converting the rear two tires to one with a 24x15 rim. Looks sweet on a big dually too. There is a guy running the 405/25/24 on a new Camaro....google it. Pirelli also makes a 375/20/21, but the sidewall is so short it looks no wider than a 345 per other forums I read.

OLDFLM

09-26-2012, 08:13 AM

The 405 only come in a 24". Pirelli makes them. The dually truck guys are converting the rear two tires to one with a 24x15 rim. Looks sweet on a big dually too. There is a guy running the 405/25/24 on a new Camaro....google it. Pirelli also makes a 375/20/21, but the sidewall is so short it looks no wider than a 345 per other forums I read.

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv273/OLDFLM/405s.jpg

syborg tt

10-22-2012, 02:28 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - High Speed Welding Edelbrock Exhaust Mod Post 1

2012 10-22 Update - High Speed Welding Edelbrock Exhaust Mod Post 1

www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Afternoon All,

The guys at High Speed Welding are finishing up the exhaust and it should be done by the end of the week.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210536-029f7523-me.jpg

The goal is to tuck the exhaust up tight to the stock floor pan.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210550-397ea122-me.jpg

Close up of the new downpipes on the shorty headers

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210552-2c46ea29-me.jpg

You can see that nothing is hanging below the Stock Sub-Frame as the car will be 5 1/2" off the ground.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210556-1ee5ac64-me.jpg

In order to tuck the muffler tight to the floor they had to raise a section of the stock floor pan.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210558-cbefc6e0-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210601-8bad4128-me.jpg

It was very important to keep the factory rear seat for my girls to ride in.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210603-d9443329-me.jpg

Finished front half of the exhaust.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210606-06feba85-me.jpg &

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210609-265a404a-me.jpg &

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210613-d124a844-me.jpg

The G-Force cross member made tucking the exhaust up easy. This is a great piece !

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210616-f95bd37f-me.jpg

Up and over the axle is going to be exciting as the car has been lowered 3" in the rear so it's going to be a tight squeeze.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210619-84249aa2-me.jpg

I love how pictures make things look closer then they actually are.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210622-ee84e87d-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210625-00a1e890-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210628-185238b0-me.jpg

More to come this week.

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cencalc6

10-22-2012, 04:33 PM

looking really nice!

radrambler

10-25-2012, 06:10 PM

:thumbsup:

Tom

Hardluck13

10-25-2012, 07:08 PM

I have 405's on my truck

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/60811_152496324784520_5505612_n.jpg

syborg tt

10-29-2012, 02:10 PM

I have 405's on my truck

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/60811_152496324784520_5505612_n.jpg

and they look freaking awesome !!!

syborg tt

10-29-2012, 02:17 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - High Speed Welding Edelbrock Exhaust Modification Post 2

2012 10-26 Update - High Speed Welding Edelbrock Exhaust Modification Post 2

www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Afternoon All,

The exhaust is finished and will soon be removed for Hi-Temp Coating.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210636-fded6461-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210639-fa58ade4-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210641-da8a6089-me.jpg

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Keeping it simple - no fancy exhaust hangers

[IMG]http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210710-4470dbe7-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210713-d5ded382-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210716-54055825-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210718-4a547eb2-me.jpg

The goal was to use as much of the Edelbrock kit as possible. I think the guys did a great job at that. In the end I have a custom exhaust at a 1/3 the price of a complete one-off exhaust.

Pictures hosted by www.garagescene.net

coolwelder62

10-29-2012, 06:47 PM

Looks great.Those 4-links w/the angled upper links are hard too fit the exhaust around.The fit up is spot on.:thumbsup:

Hardluck13

11-13-2012, 07:57 PM

and they look freaking awesome !!!

Thanks so does your car

syborg tt

11-15-2012, 09:49 AM

2nd Chance Camaro - Final Exhaust Heading out for Coating

2012 11-14 Update - High Speed Welding Final Exhaust Heading out for Coating

www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Afternoon All

The Exhaust is complete and I going to send it out for Hi-Temp Coating. I going with black as I would
like to keep the exhaust hidden under the car.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210724-8bda7096-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210729-e136dbf0-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210733-d2a69aac-me.jpg

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Ketzer

11-15-2012, 10:40 AM

Some good-looking shorties. Gets rid of the low hanging collector problem!

Spent most of my teenage years, lying on a cold wet driveway replacing collector gaskets on a second-gen.... ahhh, the memories.:cool:

Jeff-

fleet

11-15-2012, 11:04 AM

Nice Marty. :thumbsup:

chr2002ca

11-15-2012, 11:46 AM

Great looking custom setup. :thumbsup: Makes me want to go back and clean up my mig welds.

syborg tt

11-15-2012, 11:56 AM

Great looking custom setup. :thumbsup: Makes me want to go back and clean up my mig welds.

Thank you

The goal is to use as many bolt on parts as possible. In the case of the exahust we used and existing 2nd gen kit and made it fit better. This set up is about 1/4 the cost building a complete custom exahust including headers

cencalc6

11-15-2012, 12:18 PM

Awesome job on the exhaust system :thumbsup:

syborg tt

11-15-2012, 12:28 PM

Awesome job on the exhaust system :thumbsup:

thank you

syborg tt

11-15-2012, 02:06 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Flaming River Steering Shaft

2012 11-15 Update - Flaming River Steering Shaft
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Afternoon All

The stock steering shaft was ugly and I couldn't stand looking it. So a quick call to the guys are Flaming
Rivers and the new Stainless Steel steering shaft & universal joints were on the way. I know I could have
bought it direct from Summit Racing but they didn't have the lower universal in stock.

And yes I have a new rebuilt stock steering column sitting in a box.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210416-c9644eb8-me.jpg

I put the Universal joints on both ends. Slipped the shaft into the gear box side and marked the shaft
were it needed to be cut.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210419-a6f94e13-me.jpg

Little more then an inch needs to come off.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210422-2c882e1d-me.jpg

Really it's straight - Honest !!

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210425-0dee142d-me.jpg

Installation is complete. Total time 45 minutes.

Parts List
FR2512DDPL 48 Spline 3/4" DD Polished $99.95

FR1850SSPL Stainless Steel DD Shaft Polished $85.95

FR2533DDPL 30 Spline 3/4" DD Polished $101.95

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coolwelder62

11-15-2012, 03:46 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Rick D

11-15-2012, 04:18 PM

Looking good Marty!! :thumbsup:

How are you doing?? Are you going to show this weekend??

syborg tt

11-15-2012, 07:06 PM

Looking good Marty!! :thumbsup:

How are you doing?? Are you going to show this weekend??

I am doing really good. I didn't know about the show till about 5 minutes ago. So yep I am going.

syborg tt

11-15-2012, 07:11 PM

I was asked by a couple people for the part numbers for the flaming river parts

So here are the part numbers

FR2512DDPL 48 Spline 3/4" DD Polished $99.95

FR1850SSPL Stainless Steel DD Shaft Polished $85.95

FR2533DDPL 30 Spline 3/4" DD Polished $101.95

mud.man.rj

11-15-2012, 08:37 PM

Just joined this great site because it's overboard, the way to really build and looked at all 46 pages on your camaro, very nice well thought out build. Liked the second pic of the original engine in car from back in the day. Very cool build. Rick.:D

syborg tt

11-16-2012, 07:56 AM

syborg tt

11-25-2012, 07:27 AM

2nd Chance Camaro - LS1 is heading to Wegner Automotive

2012 11-19 Update - LS1 is heading to Wegner Automotive
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Morning All,

It's time to get the motor out of the car and shipped up to Wegner Automotive. I have only heard good things about them. They are a full
service shop and they have some really nice Front Drive Set Ups.

www.wegnerautomotive.com

The goal was to get the motor out of the car and back to my office by the morning so I could ship it out right away.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210752-2dc435fa-me.jpg

90 Minutes later the front clip is off and the motor is out.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210755-934eba40-me.jpg

I went it early to pull all of the Motor parts off the shelf and I realized it looks like I have everything that Edelbrock offers for the LS1.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210905-770c0605-me.jpg

Yes it's a Carb intake for an LS1 and yes it's made in the USA !!!

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210908-353d4c6a-me.jpg

LS1 Coil Covers - wait till you see what we have planned for these

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210911-cc21faa5-me.jpg

Valley Cover

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210914-67cac5ee-me.jpg

Camshaft -- Kinda looks like Kenny took this picture

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210917-17f81d5a-me.jpg

Front Cover

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210920-96889b0e-me.jpg

The goal is about 450 hp which should be plenty for a street car.

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glassman

11-25-2012, 08:23 AM

syborg tt

11-25-2012, 09:13 AM

Hey Marty, getting there...
Glad to see your feeling better.

What tranny r u doing?

You've got me intrigued bout that bike mount. I think I am goin to do a "sacrificial" deck lid and weld a Thule set up to it...

Thank you and I am feeling much better only 7 weeks of Chemo left.

For a trans we are going to use a 700r4

I can't wait to see you version of the bike rack.

There used to be a deck lid luggage rack and that I thought about using but I was unable to find one or even a picture of one.

syborg tt

11-25-2012, 09:21 AM

2nd Chance Camaro - Billet Specialties Mag G's are in the house

2012 11-25 Update - Billet Specialties Mag G's are in the house
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Morning All,

The Wheels are back from Billet Specialties and they look awesome. I can't wait to get them mounted on the car.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210450-56a3bf2a-me.jpg

Back tires are mounted and the ride height looks perfect.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210453-8ab38432-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210456-7fb7fbf7-me.jpg

Front tire is mounted and it looks like the front end needs to come down just a little. and the front fender needs a little work !!!!

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210500-6971e849-me.jpg

Playing with lug nuts.
Trying to decide which ones I am going to use.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210503-a0716952-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210506-c8926af3-me.jpg

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srh3trinity

11-25-2012, 10:30 AM

My hatred for TTII style wheels (AR's, Foose, etc) is matched by my enthusiasm for wheels like that with a vintage Trans Am racing look. I can't explain it, but those wheels look great.
Also, I like the first lugs.

WSSix

11-25-2012, 12:37 PM

450 hp with those parts is going to be easy. Is Wegner planning to port the heads any more?

Lug nuts; I like both. I'd have to wait and see what color the car is to know if the black lugs would look correct. However, the style of having a long lug that's sticking out of the rim a little is good. Keep the studs out there as well. That's how I have the studs on my TA and to me, it looks good. More classic and race oriented.

Rick D

11-25-2012, 01:53 PM

Looking great Marty :unibrow: Cant wait to see how the motor turns out! Glade your feeling good :cheers: 7 weeks to go wow!

waynieZ

11-25-2012, 02:44 PM

The wheels look great on there, nice choice.

syborg tt

11-25-2012, 06:20 PM

BBC71Nova

11-25-2012, 08:39 PM

Very nice. Love the wheels.

I'm thinking if my current project doesn't kill me, my next one might be a 2nd gen.

GrabberGT

11-26-2012, 08:29 AM

syborg tt

11-26-2012, 09:20 AM

I have the same black lug nuts. I started to run them but did not have the longer studs. I felt uncomfortable running aluminum lugs with only half the thread engagement. I'll be getting long studs soon enough. What length are yours?

The studs I ordered were ARP-100-7704 (( 3.470 in )).

ps - the aluminun nuts have me worried also.

RECOVERY ROOM

11-26-2012, 06:28 PM

Black nuts for you

syborg tt

11-27-2012, 12:28 PM

Black nuts for you

at least there not black and blue

Cris@JCG

11-27-2012, 07:55 PM

I have been talking to ARP about making lug nuts like the black ones...
On my list of things to do.. plus I have to impliment bike racks on my chassis.. :D

The studs I ordered were ARP-100-7704 (( 3.470 in )).

ps - the aluminun nuts have me worried also.

aps63

11-27-2012, 09:07 PM

I'm using the same black lug nutz in the first picture. It's a small thing, but I like the cross hatch on the end. It's trick looking and makes starting them by hand easier when your in a hurry.

Richio1

11-27-2012, 09:14 PM

Like the black better too.

syborg tt

11-28-2012, 09:05 AM

I have been talking to ARP about making lug nuts like the black ones...

Keep me posted - and make sure to ask them about black studs. I am currently using these

Wheel Studs, Screw-In, 1/2-20 in. R.H., 3.0 in

On my list of things to do.. plus I have to impliment bike racks on my chassis.. :D

I am sure if you build it they will come or at least I will. I think you should start with the red vette first.

GrabberGT

12-10-2012, 08:26 AM

I saw this commercial on TV last night. Looks like a great solution for a bike rack.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If2MW5s0Muc&feature=player_embedded

syborg tt

12-10-2012, 09:22 AM

I saw this commercial on TV last night. Looks like a great solution for a bike rack.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If2MW5s0Muc&feature=player_embedded

I just ordered a set for my 2010 Camaro after seeing them on the trail a couple weeks ago.

ps we did consider these for the 70 but thought it was the easy way out.

syborg tt

12-18-2012, 02:15 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Rocky Mount Bike Rack

2012 12-17 Update - Rocky Mount Bike Rack
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Afternoon All,

I spent a lot of time searching for the right bike tray. After attending Crank Worx MTB Festival in Colorado in 2011 I stumbled across
Rocky Mounts. The have one of the nicest fork mount bike tray in the industry. When I received the tray I knew I had choosen the right tray.

Below are couple pictures of my new Mountain Bike Hauler.

We took this picture when the car was at BBT Fab. Troy had just finished making the rocker extenstions, front spoiler & panel gaping.
This was the first time that we were able to really see how cool the car looked with the bike on the side.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210924-e63ed475-me.jpg

A couple people have asked what the car looks like with a bike on the side of the car. So I figured it was time to post some pictures
of the car with a couple different bikes on the side of the car. So far 2 girls thought it was weird and one guy made a comment but I am
not really sure if he likes it or not. The good news is the customer (me) really likes it.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210942-1af36e67-me.jpg

We still need to figure out the front tire mount. We may just put it in the trunk or make a side mount similar to what was on the Lotus
that I copied the idea from.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210927-6b62035c-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210945-483ab217-me.jpg

Sorry, I just like this picture. The car on the rack is the what I drove home from Sema 2010 instead of driving Syborg home. I'm pretty
sure it got better gas mileage then the truck would have gotten. I still miss the truck, but I am having fun building another car with
Kenny and I am looking forward to doing our next project (72 Cuda /Roadster Shop Chassis ) together once we finish 2nd Chance.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210949-4deeefec-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220210953-d7434a52-me.jpg

My Buddy Mike was kind enough to lend me his Ti mountain bike for this pictures. It looks pretty good in my Opinion. I might need
to build a Titanium bike so it matches the SS Tiger cage from Ride Tech.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220211009-b84efb8f-me.jpg

Nice parting shot.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2015/12/20/20151220211012-f829613c-me.jpg

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Cris@JCG

12-18-2012, 03:43 PM

Looks good Marty but this looks better with bike hanging off it.. :lol: :D :unibrow: :thumbsup:

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

Rick D

12-18-2012, 03:43 PM

I like it Marty, it is deferent for sure but looks cool and will defenetly get people asking questions!! Can't wait to see it finished.

syborg tt

12-18-2012, 04:57 PM

Looks good Marty but this looks better with bike hanging off it.. :lol: :D :unibrow: :thumbsup:

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

Not to worry Chris that car is on my list of cars to build. I just need talk it over with the wife

novanutcase

12-18-2012, 05:54 PM

Lookin' good Marty!!!:thumbsup:

John

glassman

12-18-2012, 08:03 PM

Like the back shot the best.

syborg tt

12-18-2012, 08:24 PM

Lookin' good Marty!!!:thumbsup:

John

Thanks John - Glad to see your still hanging around

Like the back shot the best.

I can't wait to see it with the new sheet metal on the back. I think the NOS tail panel was one of the most expensive pieces I had to buy.

waynieZ

12-18-2012, 08:32 PM

Like the back shot the best.

Me too!. Looking good Marty.

badmatt

12-18-2012, 10:18 PM

Looks Great Marty!

OLDFLM

12-19-2012, 04:30 AM

I'm kinda diggin' the mirror ball in the garage! Is that some new trick to see how paint will look under the lights at SEMA? :rofl:

syborg tt

12-19-2012, 01:22 PM

I'm kinda diggin' the mirror ball in the garage! Is that some new trick to see how paint will look under the lights at SEMA? :rofl:

Nope it's just in case a party breaks out in the garage.

bonecrrusher

12-19-2012, 07:09 PM

Marty - random question....

I noticed you have race ramps up off the floor - what kind of shelf is that holding them up?

I am getting a lift soon - and well mine are in the way....

syborg tt

12-19-2012, 07:31 PM

I like everything off the floor so I know what you mean. I just went to Home Depot and bought the 12" white closet wire shelf cut it to length (including space for my MTB Downhill helmet) at the store. Bought 4 supports and in about an hour the race ramps were off the floor.

Marty - random question....

I noticed you have race ramps up off the floor - what kind of shelf is that holding them up?

I am getting a lift soon - and well mine are in the way....

GregWeld

12-19-2012, 08:49 PM

Use a heavy duty (homemade) "towel bar" on the wall -- just slide the wedge end of the ramps in and they stay put right against the wall and be easy to extract to use.

:thumbsup:

Ketzer

12-20-2012, 01:04 AM

Is the car under the cover a secret? Viper? Vette? Lotus?

When is it not a party in the garage?!? (especially as nice as yours is...)

Jeff-

syborg tt

12-20-2012, 09:06 AM

Is the car under the cover a secret? Viper? Vette? Lotus?

When is it not a party in the garage?!? (especially as nice as yours is...)

Jeff-

It's a 2010 SLP575 BB Camaro and we can have a Party anytime.

Use a heavy duty (homemade) "towel bar" on the wall -- just slide the wedge end of the ramps in and they stay put right against the wall and be easy to extract to use.

:thumbsup:

Dang that is a great idea. I just ordered a set of trailer ramps and may be using this idea.

syborg tt

01-06-2013, 07:06 PM

2nd Chance Camaro - Wegner Automotive LS1 is Complete
2013 01-06 Update - Wegner Automotive LS1 is Complete
www.2ndchancecamaro.com

Good Evening All,

The motor is back from Wegner Automotive. While it was there I had them completely tear it down
and check everything and install all of the new Parts. I think my favorite part is their new front drive
it's super clean and fights tight to the block

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I couldn't be happier with the way the motor turned out. The motor dyno'd 468hp with a new Holley Carb
which should be more then enough to haul that mountain bike on the side of the car.

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Kenny is going to have the "Edelbrock" and the horizontal lines on the Coil Covers painted White. I can't wait
to see them painted.

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Trying to keep it simple all of the MSD wires will be wrapped in black nomex wrap from Tech Flex. We're not
trying to hide anything on this project.

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I had the guys at Wegner replace all of the GM hardware with ARP hardware.

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