69 Camaro Project - Dead Pool [Archive] - Page 2

Ron in SoCal

06-30-2011, 07:48 AM

Damn, late to the party again!! Thats some serious hardware SoCal, LOL.:thumbsup:

No you're not. You're right on time Gae! :thumbsup:

that's one hell of a list! Keep up the good work.:thumbsup:

T.Y Sir...:thumbsup:

That would be interesting to know...

I keep thinking that the AME product is light years ahead of Wayne Due's subframes, not that I can recall the specifics as to why. I'm sure our pro-touring guru Mr. Stielow would know.

Anyway, that is some fine looking hardware you've got there, Ron. Billet uprights and all - very trick. So, when are you going to break down and get some Penske shocks to go with everything :rofl:

Matt

Yeah, don't think I wasn't thinking about it when James put those up for sale. But then I was like, naw I don't have any 'show' touring bars to mount the resivours on...:lol:

Thats one bad azz ride u have. love the paint job!!

Thx Jgp!

Sweet! :thumbsup:

Thx Bry! Just saw your sweet bodywork update...:thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

06-30-2011, 08:00 AM

Are those the ones with the 1 inch drop built in? Pretty cool stuff right there.

Exactly. The genesis was that I got the render and was talking w Matt and JCG Cris about ride height. Cris (the man) said 'no prob Ron, we can do anything you want.' AME has some low cars on their site, but Matt thought drop spindles would be the best approach and put me onto LG. The 1" drop in a c6 spindle does not have the same issues as what you see on a stock spindle; basically the same geometry can be achieved with a lower COG. Mr Rupp really had the roadmap on this so we started talking about design/weak points - one fix creates a new issue to look at so I had to go all in. Turns out LG has some track proven stuff and recently came out w these extruded pieces which made them within my reach. Fernando sourced them for me. Really a team effort.

BTW, I used full height body mounts but I know I'm in a world of hurt on my tunnel and inner fenders. Pretty sure the tubs and rear suspension is fine. Oh well, add two more items to the punch list...:yes:

Ron, your car is coming out Very Nice....Great List of things you got in the car :thumbsup:

Thx Phillip! Looking forward to some updates on your sweet ride...:thumbsup:

Track Junky

06-30-2011, 09:49 AM

Exactly. The genesis was that I got the render and was talking w Matt and JCG Cris about ride height. Cris (the man) said 'no prob Ron, we can do anything you want.' AME has some low cars on their site, but Matt thought drop spindles would be the best approach and put me onto LG. The 1" drop in a c6 spindle does not have the same issues as what you see on a stock spindle; basically the same geometry can be achieved with a lower COG. Mr Rupp really had the roadmap on this so we started talking about design/weak points - one fix creates a new issue to look at so I had to go all in. Turns out LG has some track proven stuff and recently came out w these extruded pieces which made them within my reach. Fernando sourced them for me. Really a team effort.

BTW, I used full height body mounts but I know I'm in a world of hurt on my tunnel and inner fenders. Pretty sure the tubs and rear suspension is fine. Oh well, add two more items to the punch list...:yes:

Way to take the bull by the horns Ron. Learn by everybody elses trials and tribulations and theoretically you should only have to do this right one time saving you time and money.

Solid team you put together also. I mean with the many builds Chris has put together and the many, many, many changes and experiences Penny and Rupp have been through theoretically you should be in good shape.

Anxious to see how she looks and rides up front. :thumbsup:

Matt@BOS

06-30-2011, 09:53 AM

Yeah, don't think I wasn't thinking about it when James put those up for sale. But then I was like, naw I don't have any 'show' touring bars to mount the resivours on...:lol:

Excuse me, but the correct terminology would be "up bars." Down bars tie the subframe into the cage, and "up bars" hold the shock reservoirs "up."

Matt

Payton King

06-30-2011, 11:20 AM

That was the main reason I went with my fabbed aluminum ones.

Car is really coming together!

Ron in SoCal

06-30-2011, 11:31 AM

Excuse me, but the correct terminology would be "up bars." Down bars tie the subframe into the cage, and "up bars" hold the shock reservoirs "up."

Matt

I stand corrected, Matt. I believe you've found your niche - 'Pro Touring Terminology'. You can write a book about it, make up a few new ones and fund that go kart build...:lol:

That was the main reason I went with my fabbed aluminum ones.

Car is really coming together!

Thx Payton, so is yours...:thumbsup:..I'm not looking to fab alum, although it does look nice. Maybe look into Anvil's, not sure yet.

Flash68

06-30-2011, 11:45 AM

Ron, you pioneer, you.... :thumbsup:

Looks killer man. Just a lil pressure to drive it as good as it looks when it's done! :D

Ron in SoCal

06-30-2011, 01:05 PM

Ron, you pioneer, you.... :thumbsup:

Looks killer man. Just a lil pressure to drive it as good as it looks when it's done! :D

Haha...I'm killin' it on the engineering front, right? :lol:

Driving it hard is the plan Bro, although I think we'll all be chasing Fernando one day on the straights (930 hp)....:thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

06-30-2011, 01:18 PM

Don't worry about it Ron! We will just cut out the floor out & channel the body over the sub-frame! You don't need trunk space? The rear suspension can be stuffed in their.. Then we will get the ride height we want.. An inch of ground clearance is all we need!! LMAO!

Ron in SoCal

06-30-2011, 01:31 PM

Flash68

06-30-2011, 02:53 PM

Haha...I'm killin' it on the engineering front, right? :lol:

Driving it hard is the plan Bro, although I think we'll all be chasing Fernando one day on the straights (930 hp)....:thumbsup:

Seriously tho very cool stuff.

And yeah I think 930hp will be... enough. :lol:

rwhite692

06-30-2011, 04:45 PM

GW - I am not 100% positive, but I think there's some connection WD->AME...

Wayne told me that he used Morrison as a supplier of the mandrel bent side rails and lower cradle for the C5 subframes when he was building them (since Wayne did not have that capability).

When Wayne closed shop, Morrison took over the design and refined it to make it easier to produce / less costly to produce, and also added features (the included trans crossmember being one of several).

They also did away with the use of the Speedway Engineering splined swaybar arrangement. Everything else, ie, track width, UCA/LCA mounting points, etc, is the same, to the best of my knowledge.

Here are few pics of my WD C5:

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/42692/2946431910011691741S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/43940/2053580140011691741S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/44323/2391862550011691741S500x500Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/44075/2888006380011691741S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/46149/2230098830011691741S600x600Q85.jpg

Ron in SoCal

06-30-2011, 05:03 PM

Great historical post Rob. Your WD sub sure looks similar. On the swaybar upgrade, I had the choice of a splined set up or the one I got. I chose mine based on installed 'on car' adjustability and less weight.

killer67

06-30-2011, 08:11 PM

DAMN! That frame is so sexy and muscular. I love it and even better, it will be under something in a couple of weeks. Killer upgrades on it :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

07-01-2011, 02:34 PM

DAMN! That frame is so sexy and muscular. I love it and even better, it will be under something in a couple of weeks. Killer upgrades on it :thumbsup:

Thx Bro. I gotta do something to neutralize 930hp...:yes:

Ron in SoCal

07-01-2011, 02:54 PM

Happy 4th of July weekend guys. Hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DaedPoolTrunk001.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DaedPoolTrunk002.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/DaedPoolTrunk003.jpg

cencalc6

07-01-2011, 03:49 PM

Gandalf

07-01-2011, 03:54 PM

Ron, What Headers are you plan on using? There's (3) Headers I have in mind.

1. Art Morisson Headers 1-3/4 with 3" Collectror
Mild Steel $625.00

2. Stainless Works 1-3/4 with 2"-1/2 Collector
Stainless Steel $890.00

3. Kooks 1-7/8 with 3" collector
Mild Steel $950.00

Ron - time for that visit we talked about... We have options and they are hot on/off the press. "Call me".

Have a great 4th holiday weekend bud!

Gregg.

214Chevy

07-01-2011, 04:16 PM

Ron in SoCal

07-01-2011, 04:58 PM

What Brand undercoating did you use? came out very nice :thumbsup:

Ron, What Headers are you plan on using? There's (3) Headers I have in mind.

1. Art Morisson Headers 1-3/4 with 3" Collectror
Mild Steel $625.00

2. Stainless Works 1-3/4 with 2"-1/2 Collector
Stainless Steel $890.00

3. Kooks 1-7/8 with 3" collector
Mild Steel $950.00

Hey Phillip - I used UPOL Raptor liner. Comes w a gun, lays out fairly smooth and doesn't weigh a ton. As far as headers, my AME frame has cut outs so the only ones above that technically fit is their own. But w your cubes I would run a 1 7/8". I bough an unwelded set of Kooks and will mod them to fit nice and tight..

Ron - time for that visit we talked about... We have options and they are hot on/off the press. "Call me".

Have a great 4th holiday weekend bud!

Gregg.

Will do G! Can't wait...:thumbsup:

Ron, I wanted the same billet spindles for my C5 setup, but at that price I didn't want to buy them just to cut the steering arm off of them for my application. Although, after seeing yours, I may have to reconsider that. They look sick on your subframe. I really like it. :hail: :hail:

Hey Marcus! Thx for the props. I bought the spindles because I plan on flogging the car, plus it lowers my COG. You may have options w your custom sub that could avoid all that. I'll call you over the weekend...

Rick D

07-01-2011, 08:07 PM

Looking good Ron, but when are we going to see some full pictures :yes:

awr68

07-02-2011, 09:15 AM

Wow! That sub looks great! Trunk came out very nice as well as the rest of the car! You have to be totally stoked!! :thumbsup: :cheers:

daytonayellaz

07-02-2011, 10:36 AM

Thanks Shannon!

What that is is an AME sub w their HD adjustable sway bar, LG Billet Spindles, Pfadt Poly bushings and Lower BJ. Travis modified the Spindles to work as AME does and designed/oversaw the custom billet steel steering arms for the modified geometry. Arms are powdercoated silver and the uprights are cleared. It really was a big a** project. BTW, thanks to Trav, Rupp, AME Matt and Fernando (Killer67)...:thumbsup:

Thanks for the props Ron, You know I always work hard to take care of you bro! :cheers:

If I would have gotten on here sooner I probably could have answered many of these questions for you in great detail. I will try.... The AME frame was shipped to me complete..but bare ( no powder coat on anything). The body shop used it to test fit all the front sheet metal and I setup up the DSE frame connectors prior to removing it from the car. I didnt want this frame being used for these steps as you see it now... didnt want the dust/dirt potential scratches etc. on the frame with the front end sheet metal being taken on and off the car multiple times. So after all this was done the frame came back to my shop, was completly disassembled and then the fun began:unibrow:

Obviously blasting and powder coating was done. But the real fun was when those high dolar billet spindles showed up and I started cutting on them:_paranoid Now I will admit....this was much easier to do since I didnt pay for them, but was still tough! Anyone that hasnt had there hands on these and are on the fence.... They are nice!! Anyway, I spent several hours cutting the steering arms off and multiple steps to get the cut areas highly polished as you see them. I also had to enlarge some mounting holes for the new steering arms I had fabed up.

Since the spindle is a 1" drop, the original steering arms obviously wouldnt work anymore. The steerings arms are billet steel that I had to have done at two facilities. I had them cad designed...then the profile cut on a waterjet. The other dimension was then cut on a mill. The waterjet was much cheaper in comparison and cut down on some of the costs the machine shop wanted to charge me to mill the whole thing. The machine shop also made a tapered reamer to do the hole for the tie rod end. Result.... The tie rods are in the EXACT same spot as AME had them and they look great! I can have more of these made if needed, probably cheaper as well. (now that all the hard work is done at Rons expense :hail: ) I can also have them made for the stock height C6 spindle if needed.

The pfadt bushings were a real treat to install... I had never installed bushings in C6 arms before. I have some tricks for that now if needed. I did use a press. I do like these bushings and they will eliminate a ton of flex!

The Howe lower ball joints are really sweet.... They are rebuildable and a sweet piece! They dont come with dust boots, we had to get some from energy suspension. Had to also install some washers to get the castle nut to engage the cotter key hole properly. The upper ball joints are REALLY sweet! No grease, no slope.... they are NICE!

I had to weld in new brackets for the new HD sway bar Ron ordered. The mounting location was not the same as the one that came with the frame. This sway bar is also a sweet addition to the chassis.... I like the adjustability!!

It took some time and thought but was well worth it! I really enjoyed doing this subframe! Thanks to Ron for trusting me to take charge on this:thumbsup:

I know this is Rons build thread.... and I know its a big high for him reading all the replies!...as it should be. Its also a big high for me reading all your compliments on the subframe! Thanks guys:lateral:

Like I said earlier... If Ron can drive, you guys are in trouble!!:cheers:

Jgpclone

07-02-2011, 11:37 AM

Have a safe and fun 4th of July. Ron your trunk looks very nice now I know what to use for mine . Bitchen Camaro lol

Ron in SoCal

07-02-2011, 11:40 AM

Looking good Ron, but when are we going to see some full pictures :yes:

You know how it is Rick. Rubbing, buffing, installing, adjusting and so on. It'll be soon!

Wow! That sub looks great! Trunk came out very nice as well as the rest of the car! You have to be totally stoked!! :thumbsup:

Thx Anthony! So excited to have her home. Tell me how good that feels...:thumbsup:

Thanks for the props Ron, You know I always work hard to take care of you bro! :cheers:

If I would have gotten on here sooner I probably could have answered many of these questions for you in great detail. I will try.... The AME frame was shipped to me complete..but bare ( no powder coat on anything). The body shop used it to test fit all the front sheet metal and I setup up the DSE frame connectors prior to removing it from the car. I didnt want this frame being used for these steps as you see it now... didnt want the dust/dirt potential scratches etc. on the frame with the front end sheet metal being taken on and off the car multiple times. So after all this was done the frame came back to my shop, was completly disassembled and then the fun began:unibrow:

Obviously blasting and powder coating was done. But the real fun was when those high dolar billet spindles showed up and I started cutting on them:_paranoid Now I will admit....this was much easier to do since I didnt pay for them, but was still tough! Anyone that hasnt had there hands on these and are on the fence.... They are nice!! Anyway, I spent several hours cutting the steering arms off and multiple steps to get the cut areas highly polished as you see them. I also had to enlarge some mounting holes for the new steering arms I had fabed up.

Since the spindle is a 1" drop, the original steering arms obviously wouldnt work anymore. The steerings arms are billet steel that I had to have done at two facilities. I had them cad designed...then the profile cut on a waterjet. The other dimension was then cut on a mill. The waterjet was much cheaper in comparison and cut down on some of the costs the machine shop wanted to charge me to mill the whole thing. The machine shop also made a tapered reamer to do the hole for the tie rod end. Result.... The tie rods are in the EXACT same spot as AME had them and they look great! I can have more of these made if needed, probably cheaper as well. (now that all the hard work is done at Rons expense :hail: ) I can also have them made for the stock height C6 spindle if needed.

The pfadt bushings were a real treat to install... I had never installed bushings in C6 arms before. I have some tricks for that now if needed. I did use a press. I do like these bushings and they will eliminate a ton of flex!

The Howe lower ball joints are really sweet.... They are rebuildable and a sweet piece! They dont come with dust boots, we had to get some from energy suspension. Had to also install some washers to get the castle nut to engage the cotter key hole properly. The upper ball joints are REALLY sweet! No grease, no slope.... they are NICE!

I had to weld in new brackets for the new HD sway bar Ron ordered. The mounting location was not the same as the one that came with the frame. This sway bar is also a sweet addition to the chassis.... I like the adjustability!!

It took some time and thought but was well worth it! I really enjoyed doing this subframe! Thanks to Ron for trusting me to take charge on this:thumbsup:

I know this is Rons build thread.... and I know its a big high for him reading all the replies!...as it should be. Its also a big high for me reading all your compliments on the subframe! Thanks guys:lateral:

Like I said earlier... If Ron can drive, you guys are in trouble!!:cheers:

And that, fellas, is how it's done. Did I trust Trav to cut on those pretty spindles? You bet. Did it scare the crap outta me? Absolutely! And don't think I wasn't a pain in the ** about it. Thank you Trav for putting up w my 'engineering chage orders' and project management skills...:lol:

There is one thing though. Trav said he did all the work and they sure came out pretty --

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/C6DropSpindles003.jpg

...but I have evidence that he did NOT do the work, at least not by himself --

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/C6DropSpindles005.jpg

Cheers Bro...:cheers: :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

07-02-2011, 11:45 AM

Have a safe and fun 4th of July. Ron your trunk looks very nice now I know what to use for mine . Bitchen Camaro lol

Jgp - put your name in your sig so I can address you properly? Thx for the props! We need to meet up soon...:cheers:

Jgpclone

07-02-2011, 12:28 PM

Jgp - put your name in your sig so I can address you properly? Thx for the props! We need to meet up soon...:cheers:
Sounds cool to meet up soon man the names danny btw
I stay In sfv.i usualy go to bobs big boy I'n burbank at least one a month with a couple of my buddies from Silverado Ss forum.lmoa I'll be using ur project info as my blue print as well :hail:

daytonayellaz

07-02-2011, 02:38 PM

And that, fellas, is how it's done. Did I trust Trav to cut on those pretty spindles? You bet. Did it scare the crap outta me? Absolutely! And don't think I wasn't a pain in the ** about it. Thank you Trav for putting up w my 'engineering chage orders' and project management skills...:lol:

There is one thing though. Trav said he did all the work and they sure came out pretty --

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/C6DropSpindles003.jpg

...but I have evidence that he did NOT do the work, at least not by himself --

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/C6DropSpindles005.jpg

Cheers Bro...:cheers: :thumbsup:

:rofl: Yea.... I forgot! Levi (my 3 Y.O.) was by my side all evening until bedtime on the first spindle! He has been laying under my 2500HD this week with me while the whole front suspension and steering was being rebuilt. My boy is a trooper.... and as bad a gear head as I am... I think he is going to have me beat.:hail:

Ron... You have been great to work for bro! With the amount of money invested and the distance between us you have every right...and its to be expected that you are going to be very involved. I know at times it was tough to understand things I was explaining and why they needed to be done, but you have always been a trooper and let me run with it and trusted my decisions. You being happy about the end result is all that matters to me.

You are certainly welcome... and Thank You!

daytonayellaz

07-02-2011, 03:00 PM

Ron, I wanted the same billet spindles for my C5 setup, but at that price I didn't want to buy them just to cut the steering arm off of them for my application. Although, after seeing yours, I may have to reconsider that. They look sick on your subframe. I really like it. :hail: :hail:

LOL! Had I not done Ron's... I would probably be right there with you bro. But with some planing it can be done and come out great. Its not just a straight cut. With the bolt hole where its located and to retain strength in that area I made multiple cuts after removing the bulk of the arm. I wanted to blend the 2 angles together and make them look like they were made that way. The most recent pics of the spindles Ron posted show that pretty well.

I would be happy to help if you buy a set. If you want them to look like these.... send them to me and I will do them for you:thumbsup:

214Chevy

07-02-2011, 06:45 PM

I wanted to blend the 2 angles together and make them look like they were made that way. The most recent pics of the spindles Ron posted show that pretty well.

I would be happy to help if you buy a set. If you want them to look like these.... send them to me and I will do them for you:thumbsup:

Thanks bro! They look gorgeous. I cannot even tell where you cut them, because you blended them so good. I may have to take you up on that offer. Can you pm me your cell?

daytonayellaz

07-02-2011, 07:43 PM

Thanks bro! They look gorgeous. I cannot even tell where you cut them, because you blended them so good. I may have to take you up on that offer. Can you pm me your cell?

Thanks for the compliments! It has been a lot of fun doing the suspension/fab work on Ron's car! I will PM you my cell right now.

Ron in SoCal

07-12-2011, 09:42 AM

I’ve been off the radar for a while for a number of reasons, work, family, blah blah blah, but also because I just got back from a killer road trip. I flew to Indy for final assy on the car after paint and a day at Columbus GGuys. Day one (last Friday) in the shop was a killer. 14 hours of hot, humid assemble/polish (or vice versa), adjust, readjust, repeat. I freakin’ loved every minute of it. Saturday was a three hour drive up to Columbus and 7 hours hoofing around. I’ve been to Del Mar many times which is almost sensory overload and Columbus was beyond that. Cars, parts, displays everywhere! Walk past one venue area, turn the corner and there’s more to see. The Top 5 plus the Goosby Mustang were all just sick. Someone had said they’re all winners and I agree. Anyway, got to see all the vendors and bought a couple of goodies (Tremec would NOT let me talk them out of their T56 Maggie cut away display; something about it costing too much :lol: ), saw some great runs, rekindled old friendships and made new ones. That Mike Maier is a great guy and his car is bad a** as always, but his new motors is waaaaay over the top! He has set the AutoX bar for sure. Saturday night in Columbus is a cruising heaven. Early Sunday morning was back to Indy, power on finishing the car which took all day. At dusk, just as we we’re finishing snapping some pics Roger’s rig pulls into the shop so we load the car and all the parts up for the return trip home.

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There’s a bunch more, but I think you guys get the idea…

I cannot thank Travis Engle and Specialty Paint Applications owner Steel Orton enough. These guys humped and pumped through the last 15 months and the car came out great. Steel is a true car guy and real craftsman. My car was not a Roadster Shop build, but Steel went way beyond what I contracted and paid for but stayed true to the vision and ensured I was satisfied. Travis was there every minute helping w final assembly and made sure to tell me when I was doing it wrong :lol:. (J/K of course!) These two are/will be friends for life and I know we’ll share many more adventures. I also want to give props to Roger for the help in making sure the car gets home safely. The driver called me while I was in the air yesterday and told me he is on schedule and the car is fine. Customer service at its finest!

70rs

07-12-2011, 09:57 AM

Holy s#*¡ Ron!!!! Now that is a thing of beauty!

Cudos to Travis & Steel for doing such a killer job!

Now get that motor in and ruin some tires!!!:D

214Chevy

07-12-2011, 10:08 AM

........There’s a bunch more...

Well....let's see them then. No seriously Ron, she's a thing of beauty. I know you are glad to have her home. That color pops in the sunlight.

GregWeld

07-12-2011, 10:52 AM

Love the three butts..... priceless!

Great looking car Ron!

daytonayellaz

07-12-2011, 11:10 AM

I cannot thank Travis Engle and Specialty Paint Applications owner Steel Orton enough. These guys humped and pumped through the last 15 months and the car came out great. Steel is a true car guy and real craftsman. My car was not a Roadster Shop build, but Steel went way beyond what I contracted and paid for but stayed true to the vision and ensured I was satisfied. Travis was there every minute helping w final assembly and made sure to tell me when I was doing it wrong :lol:. (J/K of course!) These two are/will be friends for life and I know we’ll share many more adventures. I also want to give props to Roger for the help in making sure the car gets home safely. The driver called me while I was in the air yesterday and told me he is on schedule and the car is fine. Customer service at its finest!

Im glad your home safe Ron! Thanks again for the props :D I had a blast hangin with you the past few days! Your a true friend. Thanks for the opportunity to show case my talents on your car. The build was the best one so far for me.... until I get my 70 camaro done...:thumbsup: Im really excited for you and I know the coming weeks will be thrashing on your part to finish her up. The road trip to Columbus Good Guys was over the top! :goodguys:

Holy s#*¡ Ron!!!! Now that is a thing of beauty!

Cudos to Travis & Steel for doing such a killer job!

Now get that motor in and ruin some tires!!!:D

Thanks for the props Eric..:)

I cant agree more.... get that motor in Ron!! LOL..

waynieZ

07-12-2011, 11:13 AM

Ron the car looks gorgeous. They did an awesome job on it. :thumbsup:

daytonayellaz

07-12-2011, 11:22 AM

Love the three butts..... priceless!

Great looking car Ron!

LOL!!! Greg... one of those butts is mine, but what gives me the biggest grin about that pic is the butt on the far left! Thats my 3 Y.O. son Levi who I spoke of earlier in a previous post. This kid is going to be the biggest gear head ever! He is on my coat tail everywhere I go and will crawl up under a car with me no matter what ground surface there is or how dirty it is! Im not even joking at all. Maybe Ron will post another pic he has of Levi helping me take pics of the under carriage of the car...:thumbsup:

70rs

07-12-2011, 11:29 AM

Im glad your home safe Ron! Thanks again for the props :D I had a blast hangin with you the past few days! Your a true friend. Thanks for the opportunity to show case my talents on your car. The build was the best one so far for me.... until I get my 70 camaro done...:thumbsup: Im really excited for you and I know the coming weeks will be thrashing on your part to finish her up. The road trip to Columbus Good Guys was over the top! :goodguys:

Thanks for the props Eric..:)

I cant agree more.... get that motor in Ron!! LOL..

Travis, you have a 70 also? Whats the plan for it? Do you have a thread going? Pictures?

Cris@JCG

07-12-2011, 12:00 PM

The car now being in the west coast.. Now means that you will be visiting the shop very offen their Ron! Car looks great! :thumbsup:

Bryan O

07-12-2011, 12:04 PM

WOW! Awesome Ron! :hail:

Ron in SoCal

07-12-2011, 12:39 PM

Holy s#*¡ Ron!!!! Now that is a thing of beauty!

Cudos to Travis & Steel for doing such a killer job!

Now get that motor in and ruin some tires!!!:D

Thx E! Motor, tires and about a thousand other things. It's gonna be fun...:thumbsup:

Well....let's see them then. No seriously Ron, she's a thing of beauty. I know you are glad to have her home. That color pops in the sunlight.

Thx Marcus! So glad to have her home. Funny paint formula...smudges look brown, in the shade it looks dark charcoal and in the light gets really grey. I dig it tho! :yes:

Love the three butts..... priceless!

Great looking car Ron!

Thx G-Dub. Lots of 'butts' in this build! :lol: BTW, we saw a red 32 at Colombus. I shoulda snapped a pic for you but it didn't hold a candle to yours!

Im glad your home safe Ron! Thanks again for the props :D I had a blast hangin with you the past few days! Your a true friend. Thanks for the opportunity to show case my talents on your car. The build was the best one so far for me.... until I get my 70 camaro done...:thumbsup: Im really excited for you and I know the coming weeks will be thrashing on your part to finish her up. The road trip to Columbus Good Guys was over the top! :goodguys:

Thanks for the props Eric..:)

I cant agree more.... get that motor in Ron!! LOL..

OK Trav, so where's the build thread and pics of the 70? :D The weekend was epic. Thx for everything Bro. Can't wait see you and the fam again soon...:thumbsup:

Ron the car looks gorgeous. They did an awesome job on it. :thumbsup:

Thx Buddy! Wayne's world will be looking mighty fine soon as well...(hmmm, new project name perhaps? :lol: )

Ron in SoCal

07-12-2011, 12:46 PM

The car now being in the west coast.. Now means that you will be visiting the shop very offen their Ron! Car looks great! :thumbsup:

I cannot wait Cris. JCG fab punchlist is up to 75 lines. Uggg...:willy:

I'll prob see you Friday or Saturday!

WOW! Awesome Ron! :hail:

Thx Bry. Looking forward to seeing BOS color on yours. Speaking of color, did your wife decide yet? :rofl:

Here you go Trav. Great kid:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2181.jpg

daytonayellaz

07-12-2011, 12:57 PM

I cannot wait Cris. JCG fab punchlist is up to 75 lines. Uggg...:willy:

I'll prob see you Friday or Saturday!

Thx Bry. Looking forward to seeing BOS color on yours. Speaking of color, did your wife decide yet? :rofl:

Here you go Trav. Great kid:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2181.jpg

LOL! Yup.... Thats my boy! Thx for posting the pic Ron. He sure loved your car! So you have the pic of him helping me with your LG spindles, helping me take pics under the car, and helping me strap it down in the transport truck. I love it.... proud papa here :yes:

daytonayellaz

07-12-2011, 01:15 PM

Travis, you have a 70 also? Whats the plan for it? Do you have a thread going? Pictures?

Yea Eric... I do. I love the car! Its in bare metal right now on my rotisserie. The car is a rust free arizona car. We just recently stripped it down to bare metal to see exactly what the body was like. Its sweet, all original sheet metal. I want to mini tub it and do the AME subframe etc. I am at the point right now where I have to make some decisions on what the plan is for the car. I do have some pics and I will be starting a build thread soon.

How about you? You have a thread going on your car? I would like to see it..:yes:

OK Trav, so where's the build thread and pics of the 70? :D The weekend was epic. Thx for everything Bro. Can't wait see you and the fam again soon...:thumbsup:

Its coming Ron.... Now that your car is on its way to SoCal I MIGHT be able to focus on it a little more :thumbsup:

Like wise bro... Maybe we come to the west coast next visit :yes:

Bryce

07-12-2011, 02:20 PM

The car looks fantastic!

Matt@BOS

07-12-2011, 03:20 PM

Nice! I'm sure you're thrilled to have the thing headed home. I might have to go up to Super Car Sunday as an excuse to see your project once it is in your garage.

Matt

killer67

07-12-2011, 03:28 PM

Well deserved praise for a beautiful car so far. :hail: The fun is about to begin: adding & controlling your HP :thumbsup:

Cris@JCG

07-12-2011, 03:40 PM

I thought I was only putting the new tires & wheels! Send over the list.. & will take a look @ it..

BTW- I got a new idea for pedals on your car & you need to adjust the ride height!

[QUOTE=Ron in SoCal;359222]I cannot wait Cris. JCG fab punchlist is up to 75 lines. Uggg...:willy:

I'll prob see you Friday or Saturday!

Ron in SoCal

07-12-2011, 04:11 PM

The car looks fantastic!

Thx Bryce!

Nice! I'm sure you're thrilled to have the thing headed home. I might have to go up to Super Car Sunday as an excuse to see your project once it is in your garage.

Matt

Would love to have you over anytime Matt! Car should be here in a day or two...

Well deserved praise for a beautiful car so far. :hail: The fun is about to begin: adding & controlling your HP :thumbsup:

Thx Fernando! I would love to have that problem right now...:yes:

Ron in SoCal

07-12-2011, 04:13 PM

Bryan O

07-12-2011, 04:44 PM

Thx Bry. Looking forward to seeing BOS color on yours. Speaking of color, did your wife decide yet? :rofl:

:lol:

Yup, and she picked a good one. It's top secret though. :unibrow:

Tom.A

07-12-2011, 05:02 PM

Wow. Looks really good. Congrats

Track Junky

07-12-2011, 05:49 PM

Looking good Ron!! I could imagine how stoked you are getting so much closer to having your foot in the throttle.:thumbsup:

Hugger67RSSS

07-12-2011, 06:34 PM

Car looks great Ron! Can't wait to see the finished product. Long process but was worth it in the end!

BTW...Now Travis is stuck in paint prison, Hopefully he can get out soon too!

Richio1

07-12-2011, 07:21 PM

Good for you Ron... That is awesome. I'm right behind you with mine... Should be getting sprayed next week.

You bringing it up to the West Coast Nats in Pleasanton next month to show it off????

I'm looking forward to seeing it fully assembled. It's gunna be bad ass baby!

Jeff

56pickup

07-12-2011, 08:29 PM

RON!!! :thumbsup:

I love the colors! That thing turned out killer!

Hurry up and get the motor in there!

Flash68

07-12-2011, 09:05 PM

Ron, that looks killer man... and happy 29th birthday. :D :thumbsup:

Vegas69

07-12-2011, 09:20 PM

Damn man, that thing looks pretty nice. Can't wait for you to get your first rock chip. :D

Rybar

07-12-2011, 10:00 PM

Congrats Ron, looks killer well done. :thumbsup:

Payton King

07-13-2011, 05:24 AM

Just a little bit closer now

Ron in SoCal

07-13-2011, 07:10 AM

Wow. Looks really good. Congrats

Thx Tom!

Looking good Ron!! I could imagine how stoked you are getting so much closer to having your foot in the throttle.:thumbsup:

Hey Gae! Very Stoked. So much to do as soon as the car gets home, but I'll get crackin' right away.

Car looks great Ron! Can't wait to see the finished product. Long process but was worth it in the end!

BTW...Now Travis is stuck in paint prison, Hopefully he can get out soon too!

Haha...his will go much faster I'm sure!

Good for you Ron... That is awesome. I'm right behind you with mine... Should be getting sprayed next week.

You bringing it up to the West Coast Nats in Pleasanton next month to show it off????

I'm looking forward to seeing it fully assembled. It's gunna be bad ass baby!

Jeff

Hey Jeff - I'm a big fan of your car too. I dont know that I'll make Pleasanton w the car but I'll give it a shot!

RON!!! :thumbsup:

I love the colors! That thing turned out killer!

Hurry up and get the motor in there!

Thx Tyler! Spoke to the motor builder yesterday, he is doing assembly either Friday or Monday...

Ron, that looks killer man... and happy 29th birthday. :D :thumbsup:

Thx Dave! Haven't seen 29 in many moons...:)

Ron in SoCal

07-13-2011, 07:13 AM

Damn man, that thing looks pretty nice. Can't wait for you to get your first rock chip. :D

Thx Todd! Painter said I have to wait up to 3 months before I put on the clear bra. Even then, I broght home an extra gallon for touch up...:yes:

Congrats Ron, looks killer well done. :thumbsup:

Thx as always Ry!

Just a little bit closer now

Appreciate the compliments Payton!

And to all above....:cheers: fellas!

fleetus macmullitz

07-13-2011, 07:29 AM

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2177.jpg

Exceptional build, car looks great.

Happy for you Ron. :thumbsup:

68400BIRD

07-13-2011, 08:01 AM

Just scanned through all 33 pages. Very nice build. Sorry to see the problems that you had in the start. Should make it just that much more fun when it is complete.:thumbsup:

cencalc6

07-13-2011, 08:19 AM

The car is coming out very Nice Ron! :cheers:

rwhite692

07-13-2011, 04:28 PM

Looks great Ron! I'm a big Endura bumper fan.:thumbsup:

Rick D

07-13-2011, 05:08 PM

Wow Ron looks awsome bet you can't wait to have home and start finishing her up. I knew it would turn out nice, you had a plan and you are seeing it through. Congrats on a beautiful car :cheers: .

tones2SS

07-13-2011, 05:45 PM

Very, very nice Ron. She is looking great.
Great color choices.:thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

07-13-2011, 08:01 PM

Exceptional build, car looks great.

Happy for you Ron. :thumbsup:

Thank you Skip. I think you have a keen eye, so I really appreacite the comment...:thumbsup:

Just scanned through all 33 pages. Very nice build. Sorry to see the problems that you had in the start. Should make it just that much more fun when it is complete.:thumbsup:

How long did that take? Glad you liked it!

The car is coming out very Nice Ron! :cheers:

Thx Phillip. I'll be in touch on the PS mods.

Looks great Ron! I'm a big Endura bumper fan.:thumbsup:

Thx Rob. I really like the Endura bumper too, but man it's not what I expected in terms of effort or looks. If I had it to do over again I'd try alum for sure.

Wow Ron looks awsome bet you can't wait to have home and start finishing her up. I knew it would turn out nice, you had a plan and you are seeing it through. Congrats on a beautiful car :cheers: .

Thx Rick! Part of this journey started at your house...:yes:

Very, very nice Ron. She is looking great.
Great color choices.

Thx Tones...:thumbsup:

awr68

07-14-2011, 12:53 PM

Looks fantastic Ron! Nice to see it heading home!

The WidowMaker

07-14-2011, 03:52 PM

wow buddy. youre getting close. great to see all the progress!

Ron in SoCal

07-14-2011, 06:58 PM

Looks fantastic Ron! Nice to see it heading home!

Thx Anthony! You of all people know what the color should look like...:)

Um, how about some updates on your killer 68?

wow buddy. youre getting close. great to see all the progress!

Tim! I was at Columbus and thought of you. So many pro builds - not top 5 of course - would be jealous of your gaps. I'm serious! With color, it's gonna be sick...:thumbsup:

Jgpclone

07-15-2011, 12:19 PM

That's car is looking sweet

WicKeD_SS

07-15-2011, 07:14 PM

:wow:

67ragtp

07-15-2011, 07:57 PM

That thing looks awesome, great color choice Ron, looking forward to seeing the final assembly progress :thumbsup:

Rich

Vegas69

07-15-2011, 08:27 PM

Thank you Skip. I think you have a keen eye, so I really appreacite the comment...:thumbsup:

How long did that take? Glad you liked it!

Thx Phillip. I'll be in touch on the PS mods.

Thx Rob. I really like the Endura bumper too, but man it's not what I expected in terms of effort or looks. If I had it to do over again I'd try alum for sure.

Thx Rick! Part of this journey started at your house...:yes:

Thx Tones...:thumbsup:

You running for president?

Ron in SoCal

07-15-2011, 09:43 PM

That's car is looking sweet

Thx Danny. Car should be home soon!

:wow: :thumbsup:

That thing looks awesome, great color choice Ron, looking forward to seeing the final assembly progress :thumbsup:

Rich

Appreciate that Rich. So funny, after all the mock up the Endura bumper went on quick!

Ron in SoCal

07-15-2011, 09:49 PM

You running for president?

Hmmm, had to think about that for a sec before responding. I know you're half joking Todd, but I kinda feel like if someone takes the time to post in the thread I should take the time to acknowledge it and call them by name. Plus half these people have become friends off the site. I put you in that category too.

GregWeld

07-16-2011, 07:01 AM

Hmmm, had to think about that for a sec before responding. I know you're half joking Todd, but I kinda feel like if someone takes the time to post in the thread I should take the time to acknowledge it and call them by name. Plus half these people have become friends off the site. I put you in that category too.

Ron -- I agree with you here... and know that Todd is kidding you in "Todds way" (I personally like his style). I feel this forum (Lat G) is an extension of the shed - no different than if a bunch of guys dropped by to hang out and BS... I think comments need to be acknowledged, otherwise it's like someone making a statement in person and you just 'ignore' them. These are just running conversations IMHO. That's what keeps you coming back... your buddies are here and we're all chatting like schoolgirls (threw that in because the reference would be one Todd would use/like! :rofl: ).

Ron in SoCal

07-16-2011, 07:37 AM

^ Spot on Greg...:thumbsup:

Bryan O

07-16-2011, 07:49 AM

I'll vote for you! :)

Jgpclone

07-16-2011, 08:24 AM

No!!!
Vote for Pedro lmao!!

Vegas69

07-16-2011, 09:33 AM

Of course I'm kidding, there is no way you are going to beat Obama in the primary. :lol:

Flash68

07-16-2011, 10:02 AM

Track Junky

07-16-2011, 11:37 AM

In the mean time the Australian Supercar boys are running on the Speed channel right now.

Entertainment on both ends :D

Ron in SoCal

07-16-2011, 12:45 PM

We're cool here fellas. Nobody's butt hurt...:thumbsup:

Signed,

Pedro (w less hair) :lol:

Track Junky

07-16-2011, 12:54 PM

We're cool here fellas. Nobody's butt hurt...:thumbsup:

Signed,

Pedro (w less hair) :lol:

Darn it!! Australian Super cars is over and I still have a half box of Cheerios left :D

skatinjay27

07-16-2011, 02:29 PM

Of course I'm kidding, there is no way you are going to beat Obama in the primary. :lol:haha your too funny!

btw - i aint voting for ya cause i think you "ignored" one of my comments!:P

Jgpclone

07-18-2011, 12:13 AM

We're cool here fellas. Nobody's butt hurt...:thumbsup:

Signed,

Pedro (w less hair) :lol:

(butt hurt) reminded me of a joke:lol:

Theres a bum asking for money to buy his drink ,he asks a guy for ten dollars and gets it.runs in the liquor and buys a bottle of jack, goes to the back of the store drinks the whole bottle and passes out.a dude rapes him while he was past out and leave ten dollars in his pants when he was done.the next night buys another bottle of jack and sure enough same thing happens again mans strikes again.third night goes back in the store grabs a diffrent bottle ,clerk ask why not jack tonite bum replys "that jack make's my butt sore":wow:

Jgpclone

07-18-2011, 12:15 AM

so whats the next step on the camaro getting closer to tear them streets up:thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

07-18-2011, 11:05 AM

haha your too funny!

btw - i aint voting for ya cause i think you "ignored" one of my comments!:P

AJ - you just lost out on the Treasury cabinet post! :lol:

so whats the next step on the camaro getting closer to tear them streets up:thumbsup:

So much to do Danny. When the car gets back I'll snap a few pics w new shoes and stoppers mocked up. Also, I spent Sat morning w JCG Cris doing project planning. Roll bar, firewall, dry sump and plumbing planning. So excited to get the JCG touch on the car! On Sunday I spoke w Carl prepping for a Vaporworks set up. Motor build continues...

I'll be ordering lots of parts this week! Kinda scared to add it up...

Jgpclone

07-18-2011, 03:51 PM

AJ - you just lost out on the Treasury cabinet post! :lol:

So much to do Danny. When the car gets back I'll snap a few pics w new shoes and stoppers mocked up. Also, I spent Sat morning w JCG Cris doing project planning. Roll bar, firewall, dry sump and plumbing planning. So excited to get the JCG touch on the car! On Sunday I spoke w Carl prepping for a Vaporworks set up. Motor build continues...

I'll be ordering lots of parts this week! Kinda scared to add it up...

Right on Ron,I also have a huge shopping list don't know were to start . Jcg were is he located at

Ron in SoCal

07-18-2011, 04:01 PM

Right on Ron,I also have a huge shopping list don't know were to start . Jcg were is he located at

Cris' user name is Gonzo and his shop is in Oxnard, CA:

http://www.jcgrestorationandcustoms.com/

Jgpclone

07-18-2011, 04:21 PM

Cris' user name is Gonzo and his shop is in Oxnard, CA:

http://www.jcgrestorationandcustoms.com/

Appreciate it Ron that's not far from were I live at Thanx .I will defenately be using them .

Ron in SoCal

07-18-2011, 04:50 PM

^ Excellent Danny! :thumbsup:

70rs

07-18-2011, 06:45 PM

Ron,

I might have missed it Ron but whats the ETA on your car?

Track Junky

07-18-2011, 07:36 PM

Keep up the good work Ron :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

07-19-2011, 08:28 AM

Ron,

I might have missed it Ron but whats the ETA on your car?

Good eye Eric. Car should be home this Sunday....had a little motor repair on the truck to take care of in Texas.

Keep up the good work Ron :thumbsup:

Thx Gae! Little details, design, parts arrival will take some time. You know how it is...:yes:

214Chevy

07-19-2011, 09:12 AM

....had a little motor repair on the truck to take care of in Texas.

Ron, you mean you were in the Great State of Texas and didn't give me a call. :( :( What part were you in?

Ron in SoCal

07-19-2011, 09:27 AM

Ron, you mean you were in the Great State of Texas and didn't give me a call. :( :( What part were you in?

(Jon Lovitz voice) 'Yeah, dat's it' :D

Sitting at Freightliner in Amarillo for a couple more days...

214Chevy

07-19-2011, 10:07 AM

.........Sitting at Freightliner in Amarillo for a couple more days...

Oh, okay...that's quite a few hours away from me. More like 6 or more.

70rs

07-24-2011, 09:38 AM

Soooo, uuhhhh, eeeehhhhhh, hhmmmmm........???!!!
:D
Anything we should know about or SEE???

Ron in SoCal

07-24-2011, 04:44 PM

Soooo, uuhhhh, eeeehhhhhh, hhmmmmm........???!!!
:D
Anything we should know about or SEE???

Haha....thx Eric! :thumbsup:

After a long day w the kids @ Six Flags yesterday, I showed up at the house and there was driver Pat in the Ironworks truck parked out front. Not only a real pro checking my car and keeping me updated on his progress, Pat is a great guy as well. We unloaded the car and parts, shared some stories, I thanked him about 10x for taking such good care of the car and off he went. I blew off the dust, gave her a good wipe down, put away the parts and covered her up for the night.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2290.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2289.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2286.jpg

At about 10:p I had a cocktail and slept better than I have in a good long time...:D Today I got the hubs mocked up. I intended to get the brakes on the car but there's a disconnect between the radial caliper bracket threads and the bolts...14x40mm? Not sure how a kit could have the wrong bolts(?!), but I'll get it solved tomorrow along with tires mounted on the new wheels.

That's it for now, so very happy to finally have the car home! :cheers:

67ragtp

07-24-2011, 05:48 PM

Ron - The car looks awesome, dig the mirrors, enjoy the final assembly :thumbsup:

Rich

Jgpclone

07-24-2011, 05:54 PM

:thumbsup: ron

Flash68

07-24-2011, 05:59 PM

Gotta love getting in on your home turf Ron! :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

07-24-2011, 06:23 PM

Ron - The car looks awesome, dig the mirrors, enjoy the final assembly :thumbsup:

Rich

Thx Rich. I think it'll look like small doses in pics but it'll move forward. This will be my favorite part! :thumbsup:

:thumbsup: ron

Thx Danny!

Gotta love getting in on your home turf Ron! :thumbsup:

Oh yeah Dave. How many times did I call you from Indy?...:lol:

56pickup

07-24-2011, 06:41 PM

Ron! Glad shes home! enjoy putting her together! :thumbsup:

70rs

07-24-2011, 06:44 PM

AWESOME Ron!!!!!

It made it home, no damage, looks sweet! Congrats buddy. I can't imagine how good it felt to walk into the garage the first time this morning.
After all this time and the previous shipping issues.....you gotta be on cloud 9.

Now get to work! :D

Rick D

07-24-2011, 07:53 PM

Looking good Ron :hail: You must be very happy to have that bad boy home.
Now get to work; we want pictures as you go along. So whats the first track day for you?

Tuske427

07-24-2011, 08:11 PM

Very cool!

killer67

07-24-2011, 08:21 PM

There she is! Call Rick at Baer about that issue

Ron in SoCal

07-24-2011, 08:46 PM

Ron! Glad shes home! enjoy putting her together! :thumbsup:

Thx Tyler! Enjoying every second so far...:yes:

AWESOME Ron!!!!!

It made it home, no damage, looks sweet! Congrats buddy. I can't imagine how good it felt to walk into the garage the first time this morning.
After all this time and the previous shipping issues.....you gotta be on cloud 9.

Now get to work! :D

Thx E! I put in three hours today...:thumbsup:

Looking good Ron :hail: You must be very happy to have that bad boy home.
Now get to work; we want pictures as you go along. So whats the first track day for you?

Pics coming up Sir. First track day? ASAP, but ask me again in a couple of months...:)

Very cool!

Thx Brendon! :thumbsup:

There she is! Call Rick at Baer about that issue

Thx Bro. Rick will be my first call tomorrow AM! :yes:

frankv11

07-24-2011, 09:32 PM

ron good to see you finally got that bad boy home can wait to see it in person some time. congrats

Track Junky

07-24-2011, 09:34 PM

Car looks awesome Ron, cant wait to see those rear wells filled in wid dem fat gummies :thumbsup:

frankv11

07-24-2011, 09:38 PM

Car looks awesome Ron, cant wait to see those rear wells filled in wid dem fat gummies :thumbsup:

ron I was going to say your car looks awesome but didn't want to upset track junky LOL

Richio1

07-24-2011, 10:27 PM

Good for you Ron, Good for you!

Lenie

07-24-2011, 10:32 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

214Chevy

07-24-2011, 11:11 PM

Ron, the car looks so killer sitting there in the driveway not even finished. I can only imagine how evil it will look once you get those fat, meaty tires on the back. Congrats on getting it home buddy! :woot:

gasfumes

07-25-2011, 06:35 AM

love the car awesome color what side mirrors are those

Cris@JCG

07-25-2011, 08:42 AM

Good to see she finally made it home! Now get all those parts ordered..

coolwelder62

07-25-2011, 09:24 AM

Ron,The paint look's awesome.I know some are tried of hearing those thing's.But I like saying it when I know it to be true.:thumbsup: Can't wait to see this one come togather.:cheers: Scott M.

g356gear

07-25-2011, 09:33 AM

Love the paint scheme with the red pinstripe. Nice detail!

rwhite692

07-25-2011, 10:27 AM

Ron the car looks great, I'm glad you were able to knock back a cocktail and get some sleep, LOL!

Ron in SoCal

07-25-2011, 01:01 PM

ron good to see you finally got that bad boy home can wait to see it in person some time. congrats

You bet Bro!

Car looks awesome Ron, cant wait to see those rear wells filled in wid dem fat gummies :thumbsup:

Me too. Had to order another rear so it'll be a few days before I get them mounted!

ron I was going to say your car looks awesome but didn't want to upset track junky LOL

Awww, his bark is worse than his bite!

Good for you Ron, Good for you!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Ron, the car looks so killer sitting there in the driveway not even finished. I can only imagine how evil it will look once you get those fat, meaty tires on the back. Congrats on getting it home buddy! :woot:

:cheers: fellas. Appreciate the comments!

love the car awesome color what side mirrors are those

Vision hot rod's VF-4s

Good to see she finally made it home! Now get all those parts ordered..

Almost done Sir! :thumbsup:

Ron,The paint look's awesome.I know some are tried of hearing those thing's.But I like saying it when I know it to be true.:thumbsup: Can't wait to see this one come togather.:cheers: Scott M.

Only Teddy Bear's complaining. Congrats on getting your rig fired up! I still think you should put a cam in it...:thumbsup:

Love the paint scheme with the red pinstripe. Nice detail!

Ron the car looks great, I'm glad you were able to knock back a cocktail and get some sleep, LOL!

Here's to sleep aids...:cheers:

70rs

07-25-2011, 01:50 PM

Geeez Ron, I saw you posted an update..... I thought I was going to see some driving videos. You aren't done yet?????:D

Rybar

07-25-2011, 02:06 PM

Good stuff Ron, best feeling to have the car in YOUR garage and getting completed at the pace you set. :yes:

BTW, you will love those R888's so far on the street mine have been killer. :D

tones2SS

07-25-2011, 05:32 PM

That looks killer Ron. Keep us posted please!

OVRKILL

07-30-2011, 04:34 AM

Geezus Ron that thing is gorgeous :drool: . You'll love those Toyo's!

Legit build (as are the other ump-teen thousand builds in here :hail: ) real deal car enthusiast's around here.

Btw Ron, thanks for finding me on Tech - that statement should be read with plenty of sarcasm!

When this "bolt-on" 4th gen sled is finished, I have a bad feeling about what the next project will be...:mad:

Must......get......away.........from.......this... ....site.....

John510

07-31-2011, 09:50 PM

Beautiful color Ron !!!!!!!!!

Ron in SoCal

08-01-2011, 07:00 AM

Geeez Ron, I saw you posted an update..... I thought I was going to see some driving videos. You aren't done yet?????:D

Haha E, moving at a snails pace right now. Gonna go faster after this week!

Good stuff Ron, best feeling to have the car in YOUR garage and getting completed at the pace you set. :yes:

BTW, you will love those R888's so far on the street mine have been killer. :D

So true Ry! :thumbsup:

That looks killer Ron. Keep us posted please!

Will do Tones. In a bit of a 'quiet perod' right now. Back on it next week...!

Geezus Ron that thing is gorgeous :drool: . You'll love those Toyo's!

Legit build (as are the other ump-teen thousand builds in here :hail: ) real deal car enthusiast's around here.

Btw Ron, thanks for finding me on Tech - that statement should be read with plenty of sarcasm!

When this "bolt-on" 4th gen sled is finished, I have a bad feeling about what the next project will be...:mad:

Must......get......away.........from.......this... ....site.....

Hey Brent! Thx for the props. I'm digging your monster car too...time for an intro over here? :thumbsup: :cool:

Beautiful color Ron !!!!!!!!!

Thx John! How's the house hunting going?

OVRKILL

08-01-2011, 08:25 AM

Hey Brent! Thx for the props. I'm digging your monster car too...time for an intro over here? :thumbsup: :cool:

Not yet Ron....need to organize history a little (pics, components, etc). To be honest, I feel it wont hold a candle to some of the builds around here. Intake will be here this week...maybe after it gets here and we see some numbers I'll make an effort. :thumbsup:

scherp69

08-01-2011, 08:30 AM

Your car is going to look so sweet Ron. Can't wait to see some more pics as it all goes back together.

Ron in SoCal

08-01-2011, 09:11 AM

Not yet Ron....need to organize history a little (pics, components, etc). To be honest, I feel it wont hold a candle to some of the builds around here. Intake will be here this week...maybe after it gets here and we see some numbers I'll make an effort. :thumbsup:

These guys'll love it Brent! Clean, clean, clean and powerful...:thumbsup:

Your car is going to look so sweet Ron. Can't wait to see some more pics as it all goes back together.

Thx Mike. Wish I had your metal working skills...!

Bryan O

08-01-2011, 09:35 AM

Haha E, moving at a snails pace right now. Gonna go faster after this week!

Better hurry Ron! Me and Trevor are right on your tail. :)

Just caught up with your thread. Lookin' good. I'll bet your glad to have the car home and working on it. :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

08-01-2011, 02:18 PM

Better hurry Ron! Me and Trevor are right on your tail. :)

Just caught up with your thread. Lookin' good. I'll bet your glad to have the car home and working on it. :thumbsup:

I have a feeling you and Trev will be done first Bryan! Too much fab work stacked up right now. How's your paint coming? Pics please...:hail:

214Chevy

08-02-2011, 04:55 AM

Ron, I'm digging the new avatar. You show off!! LOL!! :hail: :hail:

Ron in SoCal

08-21-2011, 01:15 PM

Ron, I'm digging the new avatar. You show off!! LOL!! :hail: :hail:

Haha Thx Marcus. Couldn't help changing to the hardcore nose shot...:yes:

So time for a long overdue update. Two days after I got the car home I had knee surgery. Sat on my a** for two weeks went back to the doc for a follow up and was told it needed a redo. WTF/whatever, it'll be fine when it's all healed up. Had it redone. I did try to use the time wisely planning and spending $$$ on parts. Sat on my duff for another two weeks till I couldn't stand it any more, so I had a buddy come over yesterday and we got the ZR1 hubs, wheels and front brakes on the car. I chased threads, barked out orders (nicely) and he was my legs while I sat in the rolling shop chair.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2297.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2298.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2304.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2301.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2300.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2308.jpg

Really happy with the theme. The look of the black centered wheels/polished hoops really chages the car as I thought it would (+1 for the render). I also think the meats fill up the rear nicely. Can't focus on stance till I get some fab done and more weight in the car. I'm a week or two from getting it down to Cris and I'll get some more updates once he gets rollin'. Parts have been coming in and the motor build is almost done so I'll update that soon as well. Thx for the emails and PMs while I've been gimping it a home...:cheers:

Flash68

08-21-2011, 01:57 PM

Ha, and just about when I was gonna ask what's up with this car... :D

Looks sweet Ron. Godpseed with your knee buddy. :cheers:

Ralphlovs72chev

08-21-2011, 02:14 PM

Looking really good. I understand what you mean about sitting on your @$$ for weeks. I had surgery for hernias in july and just returned to work. Sucks not having your normal life and so frustrating not being able to work on what you love most. Hopefully the new wheels will help eas the boringness and frustration.

67ragtp

08-21-2011, 03:38 PM

Ron- lookin awesome!!:thumbsup:

what size rubber and wheel you running up front? wheel width?

Take care of that knee your gonna need it! Feel better- Rich

Ron in SoCal

08-21-2011, 04:47 PM

Ha, and just about when I was gonna ask what's up with this car... :D

Looks sweet Ron. Godpseed with your knee buddy. :cheers:

Looking really good. I understand what you mean about sitting on your @$$ for weeks. I had surgery for hernias in july and just returned to work. Sucks not having your normal life and so frustrating not being able to work on what you love most. Hopefully the new wheels will help eas the boringness and frustration.

Thx for the well wishes fellas. I'll be runnin marathons in no time....:lol:

Ron in SoCal

08-21-2011, 04:53 PM

Ron- lookin awesome!!:thumbsup:

what size rubber and wheel you running up front? wheel width?

Take care of that knee your gonna need it! Feel better- Rich

Hey Rich - Thx bro! Wheels are 18x10, 275 tire. I think the 6.9" bs tucks it just enough, but really won't know till it rolls under load. I also rolled the fender lips before paint....:thumbsup:

scottysimp7

08-21-2011, 05:30 PM

Sweet ride! Really dig the paint and carbon fiber look. :thumbsup:

Jgpclone

08-21-2011, 06:53 PM

looking good ron :thumbsup:
like them new wheels

waynieZ

08-21-2011, 07:18 PM

That looks real good Ron. Take care of that knee.

coolwelder62

08-21-2011, 07:38 PM

Ron,Lookin good.The color is outstanding.:thumbsup: Scott M.

GregWeld

08-21-2011, 07:55 PM

cencalc6

08-21-2011, 09:13 PM

Nice Job Ron,That Paint Job is really showing up Nice :cheers:

northwests

08-21-2011, 09:29 PM

very beautiful car. Nicely done.

56pickup

08-21-2011, 09:33 PM

Wheels look killer Ron!

Take care of that knee and it will return the favor! Hope it heals up quick for ya!

Car really looks good!

fleetus macmullitz

08-21-2011, 09:36 PM

Looks great Ron!

Sorry to hear about the re-do of the knee! I had a similar situation with a colon resection... spent the month of November in the hospital one year... it really sucks!

Haha Thx Marcus. Couldn't help changing to the hardcore nose shot...:yes:

So time for a long overdue update. Two days after I got the car home I had knee surgery. Sat on my a** for two weeks went back to the doc for a follow up and was told it needed a redo.

Good to see the updates again Ron, in what was voted recently one of America's top threads. :D

Sorry to hear about your knee problems² ... and of course Greg's colon resection.

:lol:

intocarss

08-21-2011, 10:05 PM

Didn't realize this was your build . Looks great! Can't wait to see it cruzing around the SFV.

70rs

08-22-2011, 12:52 AM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Track Junky

08-22-2011, 04:24 AM

Hey Rich - Thx bro! Wheels are 18x10, 275 tire. I think the 6.9" bs tucks it just enough, but really won't know till it rolls under load. I also rolled the fender lips before paint....:thumbsup:

Sorry to hear about your knee Ron. I had a medical situation April of last year and worked on my car while on pain pills. Made it quite enjoyable actually because they were Norco's and I wasn't feeling the pain that I would normally feel after working out on my car.

Couple of things I wanted to bring up......first off, smart move on rolling lips before paint. Secondly, the race hubs are a great Idea.

Different animal here (stock subframe)but the front Z06 wheels I picked up needed 2" spacers to fit correctly which make the wheel originally a 7.5" backspace. I had my first test and tune at Thunderhill a couple of weeks ago and really noticed how much harder my front end was working. I think the 2" spacer incorporated with the hubmounting location of the Z06 wheels were putting alot of pressure on my hub, bearing and spindle due to bringing the load bearing point further away from the original mounting point.

I think what I'm really trying to say is, good job on the building execution of your car. If you plan on running your car hard, incorporate the components that are meant for that sort of work and thats exactly what you are doing.

After picking up my new lower control arms I chopped another inch off my coil springs. Floor to fender lip is 23" now. (Just a little stance hint, I'll send you a pic to give you an idea).

Car is looking sweet, keep plugging away brother......she'll be on the road never soon enough but soon.

Rybar

08-22-2011, 07:25 AM

Looks awesome Ron, well done. :cheers:

Ron in SoCal

08-22-2011, 07:27 AM

Sweet ride! Really dig the paint and carbon fiber look. :thumbsup:

looking good ron :thumbsup:
like them new wheels

That looks real good Ron. Take care of that knee.

Ron,Lookin good.The color is outstanding.:thumbsup: Scott M.

Looks great Ron!

Sorry to hear about the re-do of the knee! I had a similar situation with a colon resection... spent the month of November in the hospital one year... it really sucks! And even worse... they have the balls to bill you TWICE for all of it!

EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAA

Nice Job Ron,That Paint Job is really showing up Nice :cheers:

very beautiful car. Nicely done.

Wheels look killer Ron!

Take care of that knee and it will return the favor! Hope it heals up quick for ya!

Car really looks good!

Thx for the comments guys! Good health is so important and something we too often take for granted. Now back to what's really important - talking cars...:cheers:

Ron in SoCal

08-22-2011, 07:39 AM

Good to see the updates again Ron, in what was voted recently one of America's top threads. :D

Sorry to hear about your knee problems² ... and of course Greg's colon resection.

:lol:

Those are the straw polls Skip. The real Vote is not till Nov! :lol: Nice avatar change Sir...:thumbsup:

Didn't realize this was your build . Looks great! Can't wait to see it cruzing around the SFV.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thx guys...:cheers:

Couple of things I wanted to bring up......first off, smart move on rolling lips before paint. Secondly, the race hubs are a great Idea.

Different animal here (stock subframe)but the front Z06 wheels I picked up needed 2" spacers to fit correctly which make the wheel originally a 7.5" backspace. I had my first test and tune at Thunderhill a couple of weeks ago and really noticed how much harder my front end was working. I think the 2" spacer incorporated with the hubmounting location of the Z06 wheels were putting alot of pressure on my hub, bearing and spindle due to bringing the load bearing point further away from the original mounting point.

I think what I'm really trying to say is, good job on the building execution of your car. If you plan on running your car hard, incorporate the components that are meant for that sort of work and thats exactly what you are doing.

After picking up my new lower control arms I chopped another inch off my coil springs. Floor to fender lip is 23" now. (Just a little stance hint, I'll send you a pic to give you an idea).

Car is looking sweet, keep plugging away brother......she'll be on the road never soon enough but soon.

Glad you threw down here Gae. I remember vids of you passing the field w your TT2s and have been concerned since you made the switch. It's been lots of adjustments with those spacers to what was a well set up car. I hope it works out for you as you dial it in....:thumbsup:

Looks awesome Ron, well done. :cheers:

Thx Ry. As you know, those r888s are sweet...:thumbsup:

Bryce

08-22-2011, 08:51 AM

The looks great!

killer67

08-22-2011, 08:58 AM

Wheels are beyond nice - hurry up and let me live my dreams through you :lol: Quantum leap in terms of visualizing the outside :hail: Are you keeping calipers red after all?

Ron in SoCal

08-22-2011, 09:54 AM

The looks great!

Thx Bryce! Looking forward to seeing your 2000lb Blueprint thrash the AutoX course...:thumbsup:

Wheels are beyond nice - hurry up and let me live my dreams through you :lol: Quantum leap in terms of visualizing the outside :hail: Are you keeping calipers red after all?

Thx Bro! It's looking like we'll be done about the same time...:unibrow: The caliper color was a tough decision. I ordered old school, sent them back once, decided on car theme/color and satin black wheels and got them back again. Prob cost 140 in shipping for not locking down design in the first place. If I had it to do over again, I'd prob do cleared alum, red Baer logo instead of the 90's look red caliper. The black lettering did save the red a bit IMHO....:yes:

MaxHarvard

08-22-2011, 10:00 AM

Really digging the stance and color! Love it ron :thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

08-22-2011, 12:39 PM

Those are the straw polls Skip. The real Vote is not till Nov! :lol: Nice avatar change Sir...:thumbsup:

My mistake. Us PR types tend to hype. :unibrow:

I'm only using that avatar cuz your legal team said I couldn't go with my 1st choice below. Apparently you're a brand now? :mad:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1957%20Pontiac/IMG_2177.jpg

:lol:

tones2SS

08-22-2011, 05:50 PM

Great updates Ron. She's coming along very nicely.

Ron in SoCal

08-22-2011, 05:58 PM

Really digging the stance and color! Love it ron :thumbsup:

Thx Maxie! Watching your car progress is a lotta fun too...:thumbsup:

My mistake. Us PR types tend to hype. :unibrow:

I'm only using that avatar cuz your legal team said I couldn't go with my 1st choice below. Apparently you're a brand now? :mad:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1957%20Pontiac/IMG_2177.jpg

:lol:

Yeah, PR team is building the brand. Not as good as a magazine editor with a Camaro, tho...:lol: If my legal team didn't offer you a licensing agreement they're gonna need a good talking to...:D

Great updates Ron. She's coming along very nicely.

Thx Tones!

OVRKILL

08-26-2011, 06:23 PM

:hail: :thumbsup: :hail: :thumbsup:

That is all....beautiful Ron.

Ron in SoCal

08-27-2011, 09:43 AM

:hail: :thumbsup: :hail: :thumbsup:

That is all....beautiful Ron.

Thx Brent! :cheers:

When you gonna post some eye candy over here? Your car, motor is beautiful! If you don't I may have to take matters into my own hands...don't make me do it...:lol:

coolwelder62

08-27-2011, 11:06 AM

Ron,I love the front view.Great color choice.:thumbsup: Scott M.

Cris@JCG

08-27-2011, 12:28 PM

Scott- Wait till all the front sheet metal comes off... He will have to change his avatar.. :D

Ron,I love the front view.Great color choice.:thumbsup: Scott M.

dunnjun

08-27-2011, 12:29 PM

What all are you going to do to it Cris?

Cris@JCG

08-27-2011, 05:12 PM

Motor & tran install, exhaust, plumbing, some suspension set up & what ever else Ron comes up with on phase 10.. LOL

What all are you going to do to it Cris?

Ron in SoCal

08-27-2011, 05:41 PM

What all are you going to do to it Cris?

Motor & tran install, exhaust, plumbing, some suspension set up & what ever else Ron comes up with on phase 10.. LOL

Cutting, welding, machining, bending, BFHammering and as of today carrying my tranny from one end of the shop to the other and back again...:lol: :cheers:

70rs

08-27-2011, 05:45 PM

Cutting, welding, machining, bending, BFHammering and as of today carrying my tranny from one end of the shop to the other and back again...:lol: :cheers:

Did you move the car down there today Ron?

Ron in SoCal

08-27-2011, 05:49 PM

Did you move the car down there today Ron?

Hey E - just dropped a couple of things off. Cris is making room and we plan on getting it down there in another couple of weeks.

Cris@JCG

08-27-2011, 05:54 PM

Going to have 3 69 Camaro's in my shop by next month.. Ahh!! The shop is going to feel complete again.. 69's are my favorite year.. I have owned about 21.. Got one in a container coming from Kuwait!

Hey E - just dropped a couple of things off. Cris is making room and we plan on another couple of weeks.

70rs

08-27-2011, 06:30 PM

Hey E - just dropped a couple of things off. Cris is making room and we plan on getting it down there in another couple of weeks.

:thumbsup:

Bryan O

08-27-2011, 06:45 PM

Motor & tran install, exhaust, plumbing, some suspension set up & what ever else Ron comes up with on phase 10.. LOL

Ohh ya! That list sounds familiar.

It's Dead Pool and Alchemy racing neck and neck down to the finish line. :unibrow:

Jon laughed me outta the shop when I told him me and Trev would have Alchemy finished up in three weeks. :rofl:

Rick D

08-27-2011, 07:29 PM

Motor & tran install, exhaust, plumbing, some suspension set up & what ever else Ron comes up with on phase 10.. LOL

Cris let just hope you don't get to crazy with Ron's car like you did with old Blue Balz :thumbsup:

OVRKILL

08-30-2011, 07:16 PM

Thx Brent! :cheers:

When you gonna post some eye candy over here? Your car, motor is beautiful! If you don't I may have to take matters into my own hands...don't make me do it...:lol:

Hey now! Lol....better pics are coming sir. Couple more pretty pieces are on the way....maybe a vid too :thumbsup: A little wind and rain in the form of a hurricane kind a slowed them down out there in Virginia :lol: Maybe next week?

Ron in SoCal

09-30-2011, 04:50 PM

Hey now! Lol....better pics are coming sir. Couple more pretty pieces are on the way....maybe a vid too :thumbsup: A little wind and rain in the form of a hurricane kind a slowed them down out there in Virginia :lol: Maybe next week?

Worth a second look:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w291/lpe403/Car%20Build/09-21-11018.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w291/lpe403/Car%20Build/09-21-11016.jpg

coolwelder62

09-30-2011, 07:49 PM

WOW!!,Ron That's a big money shot.:thumbsup:

Track Junky

09-30-2011, 11:19 PM

Pretty awesome looking Ron!! Whatta ya call that big ole intake contraption?

Ron in SoCal

10-01-2011, 01:06 AM

WOW!!,Ron That's a big money shot.:thumbsup:

Pretty awesome looking Ron!! Whatta ya call that big ole intake contraption?

Yeah that is a $$$$ shot. It's my buddy Brent's motor. He's got it bad and that motor is sick. It may be the best example of a NA big cube streetable LS motor I've seen. His sig is above and his build thread is on LS1tech, same user name.

That's a CF Kinsler thing-a-majig Gae.

OVRKILL

10-12-2011, 04:38 AM

Yeah that is a $$$$ shot. It's my buddy Brent's motor. He's got it bad and that motor is sick. It may be the best example of a NA big cube streetable LS motor I've seen. His sig is above and his build thread is on LS1tech, same user name.

That's a CF Kinsler thing-a-majig Gae.

I dont think I've ever seen someone hijack their own thread, :rofl:

Thanks for the props Ron....be a nice "bolt-on" for your ride :hail: I can talk to Shawn for ya ;)

Track Junky

10-12-2011, 08:11 AM

OVRKILL is an understatement!!:thumbsup: And I mean that in a good way. Awesome motor Shawn!!

Ron in SoCal

10-12-2011, 08:21 AM

I dont think I've ever seen someone hijack their own thread, :rofl:

Thanks for the props Ron....

I'm a Hijacker! :lol: Funny too, 'cause your motor is a nice intro to my 'puny' 427 build which should be done this week.

MaxHarvard

10-12-2011, 09:30 AM

Love that intake.... ohhh gawwwwdd i love that intake!

OVRKILL

10-12-2011, 10:04 AM

War

10-12-2011, 10:07 AM

Thanks guys....:thumbsup: "Warm up" numbers were fairly impressive without any real tuning taking place. Next few days should be interesting.

Hey Ron, is their a target power number for that 'lil 427?

If your motor is a good intro to Ron's I'd like to see that as well. Would love to have that motor.

Flash68

10-12-2011, 11:15 AM

enough about Ron, let's see more of this other guy's stuff.. :lol:

Ron in SoCal

10-12-2011, 12:10 PM

Hey Ron, is their a target power number for that 'lil 427?

We're thinkin' 630 fwhp. It's got a relatively small cam in it built for fast revs and a tall/flat torque curve. Details and pics to follow in a few days as soon as it's buttoned up.

If your motor is a good intro to Ron's I'd like to see that as well. Would love to have that motor.

Jason your car, Brent's motor....:lateral: nirvana!

enough about Ron, let's see more of this other guy's stuff.. :lol:

Haha Dave...:lol:...but I do agree!

Rybar

10-12-2011, 12:10 PM

enough about Ron, let's see more of this other guy's stuff.. :lol:

Right? We need a build thread Overkill :cheers:

Flash68

10-12-2011, 01:15 PM

Haha Dave...:lol:...but I do agree!

Ron, you know I love your bad ass motor.

I am afraid... very afraid. :lol:

Right? We need a build thread Overkill :cheers:

Absolutely! :thumbsup:

tones2SS

10-12-2011, 05:26 PM

Yeah that is a $$$$ shot. It's my buddy Brent's motor. He's got it bad and that motor is sick. It may be the best example of a NA big cube streetable LS motor I've seen. His sig is above and his build thread is on LS1tech, same user name.

That's a CF Kinsler thing-a-majig Gae.

I thought that engine looked familiar! I just read the update on it. That thing is going to be nasty for sure! I think he said it hit 700 horses without a tune/final touches and on pump gas.

OVRKILL

10-12-2011, 05:33 PM

You guys dont want to see some 4th gen bolt-on, check all the after market vender boxes, street bruisin, show-n-go, pavement buckling Camaro with all these crazy ass, no expense spared 1st gen's floating around here, right?

.....of course, I suppose I could throw a couple pics up. That narrowed Midwest 9" rear end is pretty sweet :unibrow:

I thought that engine looked familiar! I just read the update on it. That thing is going to be nasty for sure! I think he said it hit 700 horses without a tune/final touches and on pump gas.

Uh oooooh.....cat's out of the bag! You forgot that was only at 5500....:_paranoid

Rybar

10-13-2011, 11:16 AM

You guys dont want to see some 4th gen bolt-on, check all the after market vender boxes, street bruisin, show-n-go, pavement buckling Camaro with all these crazy ass, no expense spared 1st gen's floating around here, right?

.....of course, I suppose I could throw a couple pics up. That narrowed Midwest 9" rear end is pretty sweet :unibrow:

Uh oooooh.....cat's out of the bag! You forgot that was only at 5500....:_paranoid

Umm yes we do, I like 4th gens and have a buddy who would drool over your ride.

Cmon, post up and stop thread jacking Rons thread with that wimpy motor of yours :unibrow:

tones2SS

10-13-2011, 04:50 PM

Uh oooooh.....cat's out of the bag! You forgot that was only at 5500....:_paranoid

Sorry bud. Keep us posted.

orangevert

10-18-2011, 06:08 AM

Haha Thx Marcus. Couldn't help changing to the hardcore nose shot...:yes:

So time for a long overdue update. Two days after I got the car home I had knee surgery. Sat on my a** for two weeks went back to the doc for a follow up and was told it needed a redo. WTF/whatever, it'll be fine when it's all healed up. Had it redone. I did try to use the time wisely planning and spending $$$ on parts. Sat on my duff for another two weeks till I couldn't stand it any more, so I had a buddy come over yesterday and we got the ZR1 hubs, wheels and front brakes on the car. I chased threads, barked out orders (nicely) and he was my legs while I sat in the rolling shop chair.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2297.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2298.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2304.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2301.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2300.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2308.jpg

Really happy with the theme. The look of the black centered wheels/polished hoops really chages the car as I thought it would (+1 for the render). I also think the meats fill up the rear nicely. Can't focus on stance till I get some fab done and more weight in the car. I'm a week or two from getting it down to Cris and I'll get some more updates once he gets rollin'. Parts have been coming in and the motor build is almost done so I'll update that soon as well. Thx for the emails and PMs while I've been gimping it a home...:cheers:

Your car is looking sick, Any up date's? I was going to ask about stance but I read your post, I feel like mine set's high right now, Im sure there is 1200lbs going back in, if not more.

Good luck on your car.

Ron in SoCal

10-18-2011, 08:15 AM

^ Hey Kirk! Thx for the props. The car is prepped and ready to head down to JCG as soon as Blue Balls is farily settled from the SEMA thrash. I've been collecting parts ($$$) and still have quite a bit to go once Cris and I make some final mock up decisions. The plan for Cris is to do a little fab, get some plumbing done and make sure the tranny tunnel/pinion angle work out.

The motor is getting buttoned up as we speak and I'll be posting some details and pics once it's done. Brent (Ovrkill) sure is a tough HP/bling act to follow, but my build goal was to try ad avoid some of the known weak links w the LS7s.

Stance....there's a tough one. I measured my front fender height but without weigth and settling it doesnt mean that much - rough guess It will come down ~ 1.5 - 2.5" in the front. Something looks funky w my springs so I may have to address that as well. Looking at yours, I think you'll want to come down that much too?

Gandalf

10-18-2011, 08:18 AM

Good to hear about the progress despite the holding pattern. I know you must be anxious Ron. Looking forward to the next phase.

Gregg

Cris@JCG

10-18-2011, 08:39 AM

Ron- We are cutting up the sub- frame removing body bushing :D

Looking forward to working on your car.... Thank for being patient!

70rs

10-18-2011, 11:15 AM

And you give me a hard time about lack of progress???? :D

Just messing with ya buddy! Looking forward to what you and Cris come up with. This thing is gonna be SWEET!

Ron in SoCal

10-18-2011, 11:23 AM

Good to hear about the progress despite the holding pattern. I know you must be anxious Ron. Looking forward to the next phase.

Gregg

Thx G. Seeya in Vegas!

Ron- We are cutting up the sub- frame removing body bushing :D

Looking forward to working on your car.... Thank for being patient!

I'm good with it...:D

And you give me a hard time about lack of progress???? :D

Just messing with ya buddy! Looking forward to what you and Cris come up with. This thing is gonna be SWEET!

A little too much bday cheer, and look who's getin' feisty! Hope you had a great day. Oh, and post some pics, willya? :lol:

70rs

10-18-2011, 11:33 AM

Thx G. Seeya in Vegas!

I'm good with it...:D

A little too much bday cheer, and look who's getin' feisty! Hope you had a great day. Oh, and post some pics, willya? :lol:

Man, everyone wants proof, I mean pictures. Geez!

I will get some up tomorrow. This phone ain't cutting it. Need the laptop and its at my dads.

Bryan O

10-18-2011, 09:22 PM

Stance....there's a tough one. I measured my front fender height but without weigth and settling it doesnt mean that much - rough guess It will come down ~ 1.5 - 2.5" in the front.

I know a couple guys that are going to be watching closely. Trevor and me. :unibrow:

OVRKILL

10-19-2011, 06:13 AM

The motor is getting buttoned up as we speak and I'll be posting some details and pics once it's done. Brent (Ovrkill) sure is a tough HP/bling act to follow, but my build goal was to try ad avoid some of the known weak links w the LS7s.

:cheers:

Sick ass car Ron....it keeps getting better! (even if it ONLY has a 'lil 427 ;) )

Might be heading to Vegas myself....give you a chance to buy me that beer :thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

10-19-2011, 06:24 AM

Tough act to follow, huh Ron? ;)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/animals/IMG_1622.jpg

Ron in SoCal

10-19-2011, 08:20 AM

I know a couple guys that are going to be watching closely. Trevor and me. :unibrow:

Two of my favorite designers. Maybe I'll have you guys do final approval on the ride heigtht!

:cheers:

Sick ass car Ron....it keeps getting better! (even if it ONLY has a 'lil 427 ;) )

Might be heading to Vegas myself....give you a chance to buy me that beer :thumbsup:

I'll be in town on Wed night. Seeya at the Lat G Party Brent...:cheers:

Tough act to follow, huh Ron? ;)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/animals/IMG_1626.jpg

Haha Skip, I can hear my Dad in his Bronx accent..."Ya set yerself up for dat one kid!" At least I've got tatse. First I bring Brent into the thread, now I'm following the Blue Balls masterpiece. My car will never be on that level, but I know it'll get driven...:lateral:

That ride height is so sweet!

fleetus macmullitz

10-19-2011, 08:54 AM

Haha Skip, I can hear my Dad in his Bronx accent..."Ya set yerself up for dat one kid!" At least I've got tatse. First I bring Brent into the thread, now I'm following the Blue Balls masterpiece. My car will never be on that level, but I know it'll get driven...:lateral:

Plus, it's a '69!

"So I got that goin' for me, which is nice."

-Carl Spackler

:lol:

tones2SS

10-19-2011, 05:53 PM

Car is looking awesome Ron. Great paint!

frankv11

10-22-2011, 10:57 AM

hey there ron, car is looking like one mean mofo. love the color.

Ron in SoCal

10-25-2011, 10:49 AM

Car is looking awesome Ron. Great paint!

hey there ron, car is looking like one mean mofo. love the color.

Thx fellas! Frankie you've been pretty quiet lately. Hope the family and car project's all good...:cheers:

As Dave mentioned, War, Blue Balls and Payback are a tough acts to follow, but here's a quick update. I've mentioned in the last couple of pages the motor is buttoned up and I need to get over to QMP and get final specs and pics. Here's a couple of 'in-progress' shots -

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2011-09-28_13-56-14_456.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2011-09-28_13-55-54_526.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2011-09-28_13-54-13_654.jpg

In other news I also got the car down to JCG last weekend. -

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2311.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_2314.jpg

As you might imagine, Professor Cris already has his wheels spinning. Not much is expected till after SEMA when we have a little more time to plan and execute.

Payton King

10-25-2011, 11:31 AM

Glad to see the motor coming together, should move quickly now.

tones2SS

10-25-2011, 05:14 PM

Nice to see the updates Ron. You're in good hands with "Professor" Cris working on your car.

69x22

10-25-2011, 05:59 PM

Man, your car is looking good! What kinda power #s are shooting for?

70rs

10-25-2011, 07:03 PM

Congrats on getting it to Cris buddy! Let the games begin!!!!

Vegas69

10-25-2011, 07:34 PM

She's in good hands buddy. Just put a leash on Cris and things will be alright. :unibrow: Meaning, you won't be living in your Camaro.:lol: I'm looking forward to seeing your car done. I can tell you have really thought this car out very well. In many ways, finishing a car in todays enviroment is a huge advantage. I really think protouring is in it's prime.

intocarss

10-25-2011, 07:40 PM

LOOKING GREAT I know that eng room anywhere, just from the floor and blue eng stand :yes:

canrc

10-25-2011, 07:45 PM

Looks great Ron!:thumbsup:

Lenie

10-25-2011, 08:02 PM

Ron, can't wait to hear that thing run. You've picked my wife's favorite colors combo. Absolutely a great build.

frankv11

10-25-2011, 08:30 PM

wow man it must feel good to be at that stage. it looking good
I been baby sitting lately w newborn and ordering parts and buying tools.
i got my DSE sub, roll cage and few other items from dse, just sitting at american muscle cars ( no time for pick up)also wifee bought me a miller passport plus so i can weld aluminum and stailess steel ,
well I got parts and new tools but no time
hope to see your car out there soon

Cris@JCG

10-25-2011, 08:36 PM

I have been put on leash on this project.. All the budget money went to the motor.. I have been restricted to bolt on parts.. but Ron was not specific to whose bolt on parts :D

She's in good hands buddy. Just put a leash on Cris and things will be alright. :unibrow: Meaning, you won't be living in your Camaro.:lol: I'm looking forward to seeing your car done. I can tell you have really thought this car out very well. In many ways, finishing a car in todays enviroment is a huge advantage. I really think protouring is in it's prime.

70rs

10-25-2011, 08:47 PM

I have been put on leash on this project.. All the budget money went to the motor.. I have been restricted to bolt on parts.. but Ron was not specific to whose bolt on parts :D

:lol: :thumbsup:

This will be fun to watch.....

Ron in SoCal

10-25-2011, 08:53 PM

Glad to see the motor coming together, should move quickly now.

Thx Payton!

Man, your car is looking good! What kinda power #s are shooting for?

Thx Bro. LS motors are such a learning curve. It'll never have the low end torque to HP you'd see out of a big block. But this one's built for low/mid range to build r's coming out of the corner. If I get 550 to the wheels with an early/flat torque curve I think I accomplished my goal.

Congrats on getting it to Cris buddy! Let the games begin!!!!

E...:thumbsup:

She's in good hands buddy. Just put a leash on Cris and things will be alright. :unibrow: Meaning, you won't be living in your Camaro.:lol: I'm looking forward to seeing your car done. I can tell you have really thought this car out very well. In many ways, finishing a car in todays enviroment is a huge advantage. I really think protouring is in it's prime.

Words of wisdom Todd. Time to get it on the road! There's always an upgrarde. I've learned so much from you, leaned on you for adivce. Much appreciated Bro...:thumbsup:

LOOKING GREAT I know that eng room anywhere, just from the floor and blue eng stand :yes:

Haha Jerr, I keep expecting to bump into you there! :lol:

Richio1

10-25-2011, 08:57 PM

Ron in SoCal

10-25-2011, 08:59 PM

Looks great Ron!:thumbsup:

Thx Raj!

wow man it must feel good to be at that stage. it looking good
I been baby sitting lately w newborn and ordering parts and buying tools.
i got my DSE sub, roll cage and few other items from dse, just sitting at american muscle cars ( no time for pick up)also wifee bought me a miller passport plus so i can weld aluminum and stailess steel ,
well I got parts and new tools but no time
hope to see your car out there soon

Wife's a keeper Frankie! Family first....:thumbsup:

I have been put on leash on this project.. All the budget money went to the motor.. I have been restricted to bolt on parts.. but Ron was not specific to whose bolt on parts :D

Sorry Cris. I know artists like free reign. One day we'll go crazy, plus bolt-ons can be fun! oh-:yes: It's at your shop cause I know it'll get done right...:thumbsup:

(edit: motor's waaaay over budget. My fault of course...:( )

Ron in SoCal

10-25-2011, 09:08 PM

Looks awesome Ron.

God I cant wait for mine to gets to this stage. Enjoy these milestones as they come along. It makes the wait a little more bearable... I think. Well it makes me excited and pissed all at the same time.

Excited for you and what is to come and P.O.ed it is taking me so long. But keep your eye one the prize right! :cheers:

Jeff

Hey Jeff. About time you put your name in your sig...:D Sometimes getting to milestones are real tough; if you're like me you want it yesterday, but doing it right is the payoff and you're doing it right....:thumbsup:

DFRESH

10-25-2011, 09:35 PM

cencalc6

10-25-2011, 10:23 PM

Looking very good Ron....550rwhp is very easy what your working with.... going to be one hell of a ride bro. :cheers:

Tom.A

10-25-2011, 10:43 PM

Looking really good :thumbsup:

Rybar

10-26-2011, 12:36 PM

Lookin good Ron :thumbsup:

OVRKILL

10-26-2011, 02:21 PM

LS motors are such a learning curve. It'll never have the low end torque to HP you'd see out of a big block.

I know of one :evil:

Car is crazy gorgeous buddy! Might need to lean on one or two of your resources to help me out with a small cosmetic detail with mine. I'll PM you later...:unibrow:

Ron in SoCal

10-26-2011, 05:29 PM

Dude, seem to have somehow missed your thread ----I have been busy with life for the past 6 months---have not had much in the way of time to spend online. Color is awesome--you guys have way too much money these days. Is Greg Weld sponsoring all of you guys or what?

What's the first event we will see you and the car at--if you had to guess? Congrads on all of your progress---and sorry to hear about you knee surgery.

D

Hey Dougie - gonna miss you at SEMA. How are all those Optima cars gonna get parked for the photo shoot? :D Appreciate the comments. The car will hopefully be done sometime early next year. Still too early to predict, but I hate sitting on the sidelines at RTTC. Twice was enough...

Looking very good Chris....550rwhp is very easy what your working with.... going to be one hell of a ride bro. :cheers:

I hope so Phillip, but I'm keeping my feet on the ground.

Looking really good :thumbsup:

Lookin good Ron :thumbsup:

Thx Guys...:cheers:

I know of one :evil:

Car is crazy gorgeous buddy! Might need to lean on one or two of your resources to help me out with a small cosmetic detail with mine. I'll PM you later...:unibrow:

I know of one too. You gave me 'motor envy' :lol: Are you back from China or was that just a rumor? Looking forward to hanging @ SEMA Brent...:cheers:

OVRKILL

10-26-2011, 05:36 PM

I know of one too. You gave me 'motor envy' :lol: Are you back from China or was that just a rumor? Looking forward to hanging @ SEMA Brent...:cheers:

Lol, its gonna get worse....

I'm back. After 40+ hrs in a plane over the past 9days I cant believe I'm going to get in a plane again! Gonna be a shot gun trip though.....Monday nite to Wednesday afternoon.....we'll be in touch ;)

GregWeld

10-26-2011, 06:02 PM

Ron --- I'm sure it's posted somewhere but figured it's faster to just ask...

What grey did you use??

Looks to me like all Cris has to do is some assembly??

cencalc6

10-26-2011, 06:03 PM

I hope so Phillip, but I'm keeping my feet on the ground.

Sorry Ron, Mispelled your name don't know what I was thinking :wow: :lol:

Ron in SoCal

10-26-2011, 06:35 PM

:lol: Lol, its gonna get worse....

I'm back. After 40+ hrs in a plane over the past 9days I cant believe I'm going to get in a plane again! Gonna be a shot gun trip though.....Monday nite to Wednesday afternoon.....we'll be in touch ;)

Hate travelling too Brent. I'm on the road Sun-Tues PM and then off to Vegas Wed AM. The Lat-G party is on Wed night. Hoping I was gonna see you there?

Ron --- I'm sure it's posted somewhere but figured it's faster to just ask...

What grey did you use??

Looks to me like all Cris has to do is some assembly??

Hey Greg - it's a PPG Ferarri factory color...Griggio Silverstone. Sounds a little upper crust for guys like you and me...haha

Assembly is something I am/was really looking forward to after the car came home. But watching all the killer work on Blue Balls I really wanted Cris to do my plumbing and that's where it started. Some of the mods require assembly to get it right so hopefully he'll leave a little bit for me to do! Blue Balls also got me to rethink my ride height - not too low, but it may take some fab we think. We'll get some drivetrain weight in the car and see where it goes. He'll also cut my tranny tunnel so we can drop my engine in and get my pinion angle correct. He's also gonna weld my DSE rollbar and a few other tidbits.

Sorry Ron, Mispelled your name don't know what I was thinking :wow: :lol:

Ha, I did the same last night! No problem Bro :cheers: