69 Camaro Project - Dead Pool

[Gandalf]

I recently visited with Ron and got to see this car up close. Some fine engineering and detail going into this car. While not the best pic - you can spy some of that engineering hanging from the firewall.

I know why he's been so quiet - he's been testing out a new "Tron"-inspired theme for the car. I told him it's not for me but I understand it's a personal choice :lol:

http://69camaro.smugmug.com/photos/i-Zt2GrmR/0/M/i-Zt2GrmR-M.jpg

Keep going bud - it's gettin' there.

G.

[Hugger67RSSS]

Where's this thing hiding at nowadays Ron? You have her home for the final stretch? Lookin good!

[Lenie]

Ron, I love the green pin striping:P Great looking ride.

[intocarss]

Looks like some kind of robot

[pokey64]

Matching racing suit...

http://lunkiandsika.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/tron-weird-guy.jpg

[214Chevy]

Firewall is sexy Ron!! Love the flat paint.:yes: :yes:

[Ron in SoCal]

I know why he's been so quiet - he's been testing out a new "Tron"-inspired theme for the car. I told him it's not for me but I understand it's a personal choice :lol:

Keep going bud - it's gettin' there.

G.

Thx Pal. I think I'm gonna leave the stripes and just run it without sheetmetal. :D

Where's this thing hiding at nowadays Ron? You have her home for the final stretch? Lookin good!

Car is stuck in some hangar up in Palmdale. Lockheed calls it skunk-sumpthin- or other!

Seriously, just buying parts and planning changes. As soon as i make some progress worth taking pics I'll post it up. BTW Aarik, we're planning on trying to view the MCOTY the Monday after Colombus. You up for it?

Ron, I love the green pin striping:P Great looking ride.

Looks like some kind of robot

Yo...:cheers:

Matching racing suit...

http://lunkiandsika.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/tron-weird-guy.jpg

Thx a lot Ed. I wuz planning on wearing that suit my first track day :lol:

Firewall is sexy Ron!! Love the flat paint.:yes: :yes:

Thx buddy! Now go change a diaper and get back out in the garage....:D

[Track Junky]

Please refer to post #1130 on Badstinkyfingers thread :unibrow:

[intocarss]

Please refer to post #1130 on Badstinkyfingers thread :unibrow: YOU OWE ME A SCREEN:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Flash68]

No thread is safe Ronnie.. this forum is going to hell in a handbasket in a hurry. :D

Matching racing suit...

http://lunkiandsika.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/tron-weird-guy.jpg

Now that's a great post. And strikingly on point. :lol: :thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

I hope that green is just for mock up purposes.

Orange would look way better on the finished car...

Matt

[Amituk]

This has to be a feature car for sure. I love it!

[GregWeld]

Personally I have my doubts he's capable of sanding between the lines... I've seen his comic book.

:thumbsup:


Nice driving suit Ron! Let me know which track days you're attending so I can help tech you in.... (Or maybe tech you OUT!)... I'm certain I've seen faulty workmanship/incompletes/voids... :rofl:

[cencalc6]

Lookin Good Ron!

[frankv11]

Ron love your racing suit. Your going to be the talk of the town. No matter where you go lol ;)

[pokey64]

No thread is safe Ronnie.. this forum is going to hell in a handbasket in a hurry. :D



Now that's a great post. And strikingly on point. :lol: :thumbsup:


I saw that pic years ago and thought it fit. I kind of have a photographic memory. Unfortunately it's haunted by crap like this. :rofl:


Ohh yeah... Great car Ron! Can't wait to see this one finished! :hail: :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Matching racing suit...

http://lunkiandsika.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/tron-weird-guy.jpg


I'll take one of those vendor threads over this...

:wow:

[intocarss]

Updates damn it

[Vegas69]

This car is already old news. :lol: :cheers:

[coolwelder62]

The neon edge lighting must need recharging.That's why Ron hasn't shown us any update's.:willy: :willy: :willy:

[Ron in SoCal]

This car is already old news. :lol: :cheers:

Sad, but true...:lol:

Ok, so no pics but here's an update. Pretty much got to the end of my list @ JCG. Cris has alot of projects in the shop and SEMA will be here before we can blink so it was time to move the car outta there.

Seems like I do everything 3x and I'm still stuck in this mode but hopefully not for long. Also having painted or powdercoated parts drives some compromise. There was still some fab to be done and Mr. Fab53 offered to step in so off to his shop the car went. Brett squared the car every which way possible and rewelded the sub. Should be undercoat touched up by end of week. Brett is also fab'ing my subframe downbars to connect to my sub and double as a swaybar mount. This will save the p-coat. Brett's also adding a removable 5th diagonal link to my rollbar for added saftey.

In other news, with the car at ride height the rear wheels rubbed. I think this was caused more by my rear end width than the wheels ordered wrong (5.5" BS). I want it to sit right, so I took my rear over to Speedway for some mods. Also, had an offer to buy my wheels so I sold them and spoke to Frank. He gave me a smokin deal on some GW3s which get me to 19 in the rear. Unfortunately there is no good 100 TW option in 335/19 so I went w NT05s for now (da*n!); only other option is 30TW and I may go there after the Nittos get ground down. Wheels and tires should be in by end of next week and rear will be at the p-coater by then also.

We also need to do some rear shock relo to eliminate bind (not sure how that happened?) and trunk relief mods for exhaust clearance. This should be done by next week as well.

Once all this is done we start to put the car back together. The only thing left to do before wiring really is finish the oiling routing and motor breathing, do the final connection for fuel, brakes and clutch. Hoping to get all this done in the next 30 days.

Here's a fun milestone. I actually 'sat' in my car for the first time ever:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2012-05-09_13-25-00_970.jpg

Pics and details soon guys...:cheers:

[Vegas69]

I used to sit in mine and drink beer before it ran. I'd day dream about mowing down all my friends. Sometimes dreams come true. :lol:

[Track Junky]

I used to sit in mine and drink beer before it ran. I'd day dream about mowing down all my friends. Sometimes dreams come true. :lol:

You never seize to get a chuckle out of me :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

I used to sit in mine and drink beer before it ran. I'd day dream about mowing down all my friends. Sometimes dreams come true. :lol:

And that...is where the name came from :rofl: :rofl:

[frankv11]

Good to hear the progress continues. Those cobra seats are the business. I think we all sit in our car at one point or another and day dream. for me I just hope I still fit in the seats by the time is done.

[Rybar]

Good stuff Ron, good old 1 step forward, 3 steps backwards. :lol:

[67ragtp]

Hey Ron- sounds like progress to me, got have a plan before you can get her done :thumbsup: So whats the concensus on the ls7 breathing/pcv system? Going with breathers or tanks or maybe both?

Rich

[Flash68]

I used to sit in mine and drink beer before it ran. I'd day dream about mowing down all my friends. Sometimes dreams come true. :lol:

Sometimes the bait is just too tempting. :rofl:


Ron -- so what are the 4th set of wheels gonna be? :_paranoid :D

[Lenie]

I hope my new wheels don't rub! Ron/Todd, that's the first thing I'm going to do when I get my car back in the garage, mount the drivers seat, grab a brewhaha and park my azzzzz in it. I need a fix!:cheers: Ron, that is one cool ride you've got there, can't wait to see it in person one day.

[Gandalf]

Great to hear things moving along Ron. 30 days lol - I can only hope you are right on that one and no hickups. No doubt with Brett on the job he'll knock it out for sure where the fab is concerned. Keep us posted!

G.

[Rick D]

Glad to see an update Ron. You sure are building one bad azz car :hail: I hope you bring back out to the Midwest some day so I can see in person! And the first beers on me :cheers:

[Track Junky]

And that...is where the name came from :rofl: :rofl:

Yeah, I think he had to shorten VegasTwoCarGarageCoronaRacer69 :lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Seems like I do everything 3x and I'm still stuck in this mode but hopefully not for long.

The man from Cali shall be victorious again.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/richard-nixon-vsign.jpg

[Richio1]

Good to see things still moving forward. Progress is progress, thats what I keep telling myself. We'll get there sooner or later. It would just be great if it was this year, right!

Keep the updates coming. Can't wait to see the wheels.

[OVRKILL]

You have issues on whole different level bro...:lol:

Progress eludes us all once in awhile....helps if it isn't self imposed though :rofl:






(says the guy that took 18mo for an engine build that didn't fit :willy: )

[intocarss]

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[FETorino]

Hoping to get all this done in the next 30 days.


:cheers:

Wow I can't even imagine how far off till I say that. :D

Congratulations the car is amazing. What is Speedway doing to your rear housing? Did you choose a wheel yet? I never saw your final intake choice in the thread. Maybe I missed it.

[Ron in SoCal]

Good to hear the progress continues. Those cobra seats are the business. I think we all sit in our car at one point or another and day dream. for me I just hope I still fit in the seats by the time is done.

You and me both Frankie, but really my a%% is fatter than yours...:lol:

Good stuff Ron, good old 1 step forward, 3 steps backwards. :lol:

Seems to be my MO. Thx Ry :thumbsup:

Hey Ron- sounds like progress to me, got have a plan before you can get her done :thumbsup: So whats the concensus on the ls7 breathing/pcv system? Going with breathers or tanks or maybe both?

Rich

Thx for your help on this Rich. Looks like factory PCV and a Norris can. Mike seems to think this'll work up to 7k. I'll let you know how dirty the intake gets...:lol:

Sometimes the bait is just too tempting. :rofl:


Ron -- so what are the 4th set of wheels gonna be? :_paranoid :D

Wise guy, eh? Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk. :D

[Ron in SoCal]

I hope my new wheels don't rub! Ron/Todd, that's the first thing I'm going to do when I get my car back in the garage, mount the drivers seat, grab a brewhaha and park my azzzzz in it. I need a fix!:cheers: Ron, that is one cool ride you've got there, can't wait to see it in person one day.

Nuttin better Lennie. It's the 'Todd Akes Self Improvement Course' in action...:D I see us meeting up in the Bay Area in the near future Bro...:cheers:

Great to hear things moving along Ron. 30 days lol - I can only hope you are right on that one and no hickups. No doubt with Brett on the job he'll knock it out for sure where the fab is concerned. Keep us posted!

G.

I'm pretty good at stringing myself along, huh G? See above :lol:

Glad to see an update Ron. You sure are building one bad azz car :hail: I hope you bring back out to the Midwest some day so I can see in person! And the first beers on me :cheers:

Hey Rick! The plan was to store it in Indy one summer and do a few events. Getting the car done is eating into that, but I'm sure we'll meet up soon. Are you going to Colombus?

[Ron in SoCal]

The man from Cali shall be victorious again.

Ahha...Trickie Dick is making a come back! Do me a favor though Skipper...next time quote Ronnie. :D

Good to see things still moving forward. Progress is progress, thats what I keep telling myself. We'll get there sooner or later. It would just be great if it was this year, right!

Keep the updates coming. Can't wait to see the wheels.

We'll get there sooner or later Jeff-io...:cheers:

You have issues on whole different level bro...:lol:

Progress eludes us all once in awhile....helps if it isn't self imposed though :rofl:

(says the guy that took 18mo for an engine build that didn't fit :willy: )

Issues? What issues...:lol: It's a sicknessssss Brent!

Wow I can't even imagine how far off till I say that. :D

Congratulations the car is amazing. What is Speedway doing to your rear housing? Did you choose a wheel yet? I never saw your final intake choice in the thread. Maybe I missed it.

Thx Rob. We were sooo close to running into each other. Speedway is right sizing my rear, axles, bearings, etc. I did the Floater 101 tour the first time I went down there. So cool that they take the time to meet w us, educate us and fix whatever we ask. :thumbsup:

On the wheels I stayed close to home. Same satin black center/polished lip:
http://www.forgeline.com/products/performance-series-step-lip/gw3-17-18-19-20.html

[chr2002ca]

Nice to see the update and read about your progress Ron. Can't wait to see you driving it. A top-notch build. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It sounds like you'll be a lot happier with the changes your making. Little thing like tire rub would drive you crazy later on if you didn't fix them . Good plan! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice to see the update and read about your progress Ron. Can't wait to see you driving it. A top-notch build. :thumbsup:

Hey Chris! Thx for the props and I can't wait either. Please put up a v2.0 build thread? The suspense is killin' me :cheers:

It sounds like you'll be a lot happier with the changes your making. Little thing like tire rub would drive you crazy later on if you didn't fix them . Good plan! :thumbsup:

Thx Wayne! I looked at pics of Todd's under full compression and thought, 'why doesn't my car do that?' :lol:

[Track Junky]

I feel like a kid in the back seat of a car..............Are We There Yet :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

I feel like a kid in the back seat of a car..............Are We There Yet :lol:

More like detention....:unibrow:

[Bryan O]

Hoping to get all this done in the next 30 days.

:thumbsup: :cheers:

[214Chevy]

Hoping to get all this done in the next 30 days.

Only 28 more days left Ron. :thumbsup: But who's counting? :rofl: :rofl:

[67zo6Camaro]

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[Track Junky]

Moving forward once again....great news :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Keep the pics coming.:thumbsup:
A lot to do in only 21 days :rofl:

[Ron in SoCal]

"I get to live vicariously through the owners eyes of what his or hers dream is."

Who's 'her'? :D

[67zo6Camaro]

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[Vince@Meanstreets]

brett you do realize that the factory tolerances back then was measured in thumb nails right? :P just remember after you adjust, make sure it looks right afterwards. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Dude, Im So sorry!

Im still thinking about meeting your cute girl friend. You should have never invited me over to pick up those parts.... Im a dog. lol

Now that's funny! Her dream is I sell the car and log off :lateral:

Not gonna happen :lol:

[Flash68]

So, in true Ron fashion... got the directions to pull the new rear end and start fitting for something new with new wheels.



That's quality right there. :rofl:

[67zo6Camaro]

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[Vegas69]

Ron, you are supposed to do this stuff before you hang the sheet metal.

I've been thinking your car would look better in Red anyway. :rofl:

[67zo6Camaro]

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[GregWeld]

Where was all this work performed for the original install???

[intocarss]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :willy: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Huge leap and gain.....Great job Bret :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Where was all this work performed for the original install???

I think project creep comes to mind. :wow: :rofl:

[Ron in SoCal]

Where was all this work performed for the original install???

I think project creep comes to mind. :wow: :rofl:

Good question Greg and Rick is partially right. On the original install, we used a dowel pin/subfr alignment tool along w the GM factory manual (actual Fischer frame straightening dimesnions manuals, not just the eBay repros). We got it to 1/8" tolerance.

At Cris' shop, in an effort to lower the car we modded the trans tunnel and installed Cris' 1/2 height subfr bushings which actually have tighter tolerances to the subframe holes.

When Brett and I decided to get it to 1/16, the bushings didn't allow Brett to jog the sub over to get us there so he had to do a little clearancing.

So yes, scope creep played a part for sure...:cheers:

[Cris@JCG]

Ron- Good to see that you got Brett to square the car for you…

As I mentioned to you before you picked up the car.. I have done two A/M subs & had issues getting them to square up per Fisher manual instructions with the pins… I have always used these bushings on stock subs & my DSE installs with no alignment problems.. As I showed you examples when you paid us a visit to discuss subject that was a issue.. The modification you did to them works but would like to see a pic of what the alignment looks like on the body to sub per Fisher manual instructions… No matter what.. the goal is to everything square & 1/16 to hold for tolerance is acceptable in book.. That is all we work towards here @ the shop

On the original install that they did for you… you used the Fisher manual instructions per attached sheet with pins in position like the pic attached..


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/001-2.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/IMG_2471.jpg













Good question Greg and Rick is partially right. On the original install, we used a dowel pin/subfr alignment tool along w the GM factory manual (actual Fischer frame straightening dimesnions manuals, not just the eBay repros). We got it to 1/8" tolerance.

At Cris' shop, in an effort to lower the car we modded the trans tunnel and installed Cris' 1/2 height subfr bushings which actually have tighter tolerances to the subframe holes.

When Brett and I decided to get it to 1/16, the bushings didn't allow Brett to jog the sub over to get us there so he had to do a little clearancing.

So yes, scope creep played a part for sure...:cheers:

[67zo6Camaro]

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[Matt@BOS]

After all this work on this and that, and floaters, and wheels, and R compound tires, and dry sumps, and Brett touching your car, all I have to say is that you better be damn fast :yes:

Matt

[Track Junky]

This is great info to share. Keep up the good work Bret :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

After all this work on this and that, and floaters, and wheels, and R compound tires, and dry sumps, and Brett touching your car, all I have to say is that you better be damn fast :yes:

Matt lol, its the little things that count.

[Ron in SoCal]

After all this work on this and that, and floaters, and wheels, and R compound tires, and dry sumps, and Brett touching your car, all I have to say is that you better be damn fast :yes:

Matt

lol, its the little things that count.

No kidding Vince! As long as I beat up on 'not-black' (and blue) cars I'll be happy...:lol:

[Flash68]

lol, its the little things that count.

Is that what she said?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Is that what she said?

have no idea, I was at work...LOL

[fleetus macmullitz]

Is that what she said?

Aw dude, with the bump in pay as a mod, shouldn't we be the beneficiaries of some new and better lines? :lol:

Way to straighten Ron out Brett.

Every thought of being a life coach? ;)

[Ron in SoCal]

Eye candy showed up today --

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2012-06-01_16-39-07_655.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2012-06-01_16-38-28_272.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2012-06-01_16-38-02_202.jpg

I've always been a Forgeline fan, but the quality of these wheels is just sick. No matter what Dave says, I will not be changing these wheels out anytime soon...:D

Edit: Props to Frank for the great deal and four week delivery in the middle of Forgeline's busy season!

[Track Junky]

Anybody else see why those wheels may be going back to Forgeline?

[Ron in SoCal]

Anybody else see why those wheels may be going back to Forgeline?

Pad depth?

[Track Junky]

Just sayin'....you may have wanted to go with the competition caps

[Vegas69]

Because Forgeline repo'd them for Ron driving like a granny?

[Ron in SoCal]

Just sayin'....you may have wanted to go with the competition caps

Good eye Bro. If they clear my brakes (as ordered) I'll be good. Still, I'll check before I mount the tires...:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Because Forgeline repo'd them for Ron driving like a granny?

You're killin me Bro! :lol:

[Vegas69]

:cheers:

[Track Junky]

Good eye Bro. If they clear my brakes (as ordered) I'll be good. Still, I'll check before I mount the tires...:thumbsup:

I'm talking about your front hub bearing cap....I dont think you'll have issues with caliper clearance

[Vegas69]

I'm not going to hijack your thread with 12-15 pictures of my car that everybody and their Mamma has seen like Gaetano, but this should clue you in Sherlock. You don't need them for the ASC.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa251/Payback1969/003-6.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

I'm talking about your front hub bearing cap....I dont think you'll have issues with caliper clearance

I get it. These are the rears...still good eye though. The box is marked Fronts 35.5mm offsets, Rears 25.4. Same caliper body so you may be right...

[Ron in SoCal]

Todd hijack away! The SKF hubs don't have that same problem...

[Vegas69]

I "think" Gaetano is talking about sanctioning bodies requiring a secured center cap.

If he is thinking of a spindle clearance issue, somebody needs to bring him in to the 21st century.

[intocarss]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/003-6.jpg

[Flash68]

Ron, those wheels are bad ass man. I think your wheel search is over. :lol: :thumbsup:

Aw dude, with the bump in pay as a mod, shouldn't we be the beneficiaries of some new and better lines? :lol:


I coulda said "that's what she said" like the t-shirt that I have reads. :D

[Track Junky]

I "think" Gaetano is talking about sanctioning bodies requiring a secured center cap.

If he is thinking of a spindle clearance issue, somebody needs to bring him in to the 21st century.

When i went to Guy's house to try those WC3's my front hub wheel bearing cap was pushing the Forgeline press on cap out....that my friend is what I am talking about

[Ron in SoCal]

I "think" Gaetano is talking about sanctioning bodies requiring a secured center cap.

If he is thinking of a spindle clearance issue, somebody needs to bring him in to the 21st century.

Racer-X is gonna play 20 questions with us for a couple hours...:D

Edit: he beat me by 30 secs :lol:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

LOL...."ding dong"...Gaetano home? Who's asking? Tell him 20 mins ago was here and gone. LOL

[Track Junky]

You guys just love to F with me dont ya :mad:

Better be nice or I'll pm Bucketlist and have him invade your arse :lol:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

You guys just love to F with me dont ya :mad:

Better be nice or I'll pm Bucketlist and have him invade your arse :lol:

ROFL!! Just remember we are going to sit back when your in your 60's and just LOL about all of this.

[Ron in SoCal]

You guys just love to F with me dont ya :mad:

Better be nice or I'll pm Bucketlist and have him invade your arse :lol:

Fuuny sheet G...:lol: :cheers:

[67zo6Camaro]

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[OVRKILL]

Eye candy showed up today --

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2012-06-01_16-38-02_202.jpg

I've always been a Forgeline fan, but the quality of these wheels is just sick. No matter what Dave says, I will not be changing these wheels out anytime soon...:D

Edit: Props to Frank for the great deal and four week delivery in the middle of Forgeline's busy season!

Exactly the wheels I wanted Ron....sick, sick, sick :hail: Had to settle for Fikse :rolleyes:

[FETorino]

Eye candy showed up today --

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2012-06-01_16-39-07_655.jpg


I've always been a Forgeline fan, but the quality of these wheels is just sick. No matter what Dave says, I will not be changing these wheels out anytime soon...:D


Those are nice Ron. :thumbsup: If they were 5 on 4.5 I'd tell you they were ugly until you change your mind and then I could buy them off you.:lol:

[canrc]

Eye candy showed up today --

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2012-06-01_16-39-07_655.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2012-06-01_16-38-28_272.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/2012-06-01_16-38-02_202.jpg

I've always been a Forgeline fan, but the quality of these wheels is just sick. No matter what Dave says, I will not be changing these wheels out anytime soon...:D

Edit: Props to Frank for the great deal and four week delivery in the middle of Forgeline's busy season!

Great looking wheel Ron! :hail:

[214Chevy]

Love the new wheels Ron!!:yes: :yes: Post up pics as soon as those baby's are mounted on some tires.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Exactly the wheels I wanted Ron....sick, sick, sick :hail: Had to settle for Fikse :rolleyes:

You didn't do too bad Sir!

Those are nice Ron. :thumbsup: If they were 5 on 4.5 I'd tell you they were ugly until you change your mind and then I could buy them off you.:lol:

Ha, not in the wheel bidness right now :)

Great looking wheel Ron! :hail:

Love the new wheels Ron!!:yes: :yes: Post up pics as soon as those baby's are mounted on some tires.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thx guys! Pics will follow as soon as I get my rear sorted..

[Matt@BOS]

Those are nice Ron. :thumbsup: If they were 5 on 4.5 I'd tell you they were ugly until you change your mind and then I could buy them off you.:lol:

Aren't you running C6 hubs though?

[Ron in SoCal]

Aren't you running C6 hubs though?

Ask Gaetano...:lol:

[Matt@BOS]

Ask Gaetano...:lol:

Well, I know you are, but isn't Rob. When you decide to get another set of wheels, can't he just bolt your old ones on, as long as he has the foresight to get his floater hubs machined with a 5x4.75 bolt pattern?

[Ron in SoCal]

Well, I know you are, but isn't Rob. When you decide to get another set of wheels, can't he just bolt your old ones on, as long as he has the foresight to get his floater hubs machined with a 5x4.75 bolt pattern?

You are a wise man, Grasshopper....:captain:

[FETorino]

Well, I know you are, but isn't Rob. When you decide to get another set of wheels, can't he just bolt your old ones on, as long as he has the foresight to get his floater hubs machined with a 5x4.75 bolt pattern?

Look every time I think practical like "if I use a bowtie bolt pattern on the hubs and axle I can probably find used wheels at a good price" :willy:
I am sent a hostage photo like this reminding me to keep it as much Ford as possible.:rofl:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/crap.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice :lol:

[Track Junky]

Ask Gaetano...:lol:


Dude, your killing me....:willy:

[Flash68]

Dude, your killing me....:willy:

Nice one.. I saw what you wrote the first time. :lol:

[Track Junky]

Nice one.. I saw what you wrote the first time. :lol:

Did you check the reason for edit :lol:

[Flash68]

Did you check the reason for edit :lol:

Yes. And I'm not buying it. :lol:

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[Track Junky]

Thanks Bret...and these pictures showing the work you are doing will never get old in my book. Awesome job Bro :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Was re-reading post and realized that the 5/16 diagonal number was wrong. Just checked my note book in garage and noticed that it was actually 5/8's out of square diagonally when I started.

I know this is old news now that everyone has moved on to rims, but I just wanted to set the record straight.

but you would have to adjust 5/16" no? If I m reading you right you were correct.

[Musclerodz]

but you would have to adjust 5/16" no? If I m reading you right you were correct.

that should be correct if it was 5/8" out of square.

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[intocarss]

I think the SFV just got a little classier Ron :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Thx Jerr! Brett has that effect on cities :lol:

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Very Nice Updates :thumbsup:

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[Matt@BOS]

Lookin' good! Hey Brett, did Ron have you do a detailed cost-benefit analysis between structural rigidity and weight distribution before adding those engine bay bars? :unibrow:

Matt

[intocarss]

Brett do you have a website ? I tried a search but no luck

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[Ron in SoCal]

Lookin' good! Hey Brett, did Ron have you do a detailed cost-benefit analysis between structural rigidity and weight distribution before adding those engine bay bars? :unibrow:

Matt

Uh, yeah...;)

(Brett'll tell you)

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[Ron in SoCal]

Well done Sir...:cheers:

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[Jtomas801]

Looks really nice and great fab work. Also, thanks for taking the time to do a play by play on this kinda of stuff.

Thanks,
Jon

[Rick D]

Looking good Brett, very nice work. Ron love the details that you are putting in to the beast! :thumbsup: Just can't wait to see how fast you are :wow: LOL

[intocarss]

Looks really nice and great fab work. Also, thanks for taking the time to do a play by play on this kinda of stuff.

Thanks,
Jon Agreed on both counts !! It takes a lot of time to take pictures, post pictures,, do the detailed write ups etc. Thanks to all the people that take the time do this in their "build threads" over here on :lateral:

This car is gona hurt some feelings for sure

[Al Moreno]

Agreed on both counts !! It takes a lot of time to take pictures, post pictures,, do the detailed write ups etc. Thanks to all the people that take the time do this in their "build threads" over here on :lateral:

This car is gona hurt some feelings for sure

X 1000, definitley thanks for the blow by blow and your time to post :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Great job as usual Bret. I'm glad to see you can be counted on to do quality work. :thumbsup:

Ron, you got me thinking.....with Bret throwing all this killer mojo into that car of yours we might have us another serious contender at Buttonwillow :yes: :thumbsup:

[Firehawk_McLeod]

Ron your car is coming along very nicely... Brett beautiful work. I bet you cant wait to drive it.

[Ron in SoCal]

Appreciate the comments fellas! Brett's doing a fantastic job...:cheers:

[tones2SS]

Great job. Looks killer.
You're in good hands Ron.

[214Chevy]

Ron, you lucky bastard!! :yes: :yes: The car is morphing into something most of us never expected....a masterpiece!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[frojoe]

Good stuff Ron, good old 1 step forward, 3 steps backwards. :lol:

He's lucky it's only 3 step, it seems to be 8 or 10 for me!

What an amazingly well-rounded car.. she's a beaut!

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[GregWeld]

HAHAHAHA -- That's good!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[Flash68]

:lol: Awesome, Brett. :woot:

[Vegas69]

One out of two ain't bad. :lol:

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[Ron in SoCal]

One out of two ain't bad. :lol:

Dude's got talent and a sense of humor! That's two for two in my book :lol:
:cheers:

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[Vince@Meanstreets]

Nice work Brett, I hate fishmouthing.... Its so easy to go wrong.

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[firebirddady69]

very nice work:thumbsup:

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[intocarss]

Ron requested that both the seat belt bar and the cross brace be removable. . Hey Ron what will you be doing in the back seat? :woot:


Fantastic work Brett :thumbsup:

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[Track Junky]

Thanks for the updates Bret. Awesome attention to detail :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

you gonna notch the insert too or fit to the hoop?

[67ragtp]

Brett- I am 100% subscribed! Awesome tech, you should write for a mag. Super job:cheers:

Ron- Really looking forward to seeing this car develope, its gonna be a mean cone scooter :cheers:

Rich

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[Occult]

you guys do some nice builds in the states, not many people in aus would build something like this and actually plan to drive it.

does the name come from the xmen character?

[Gandalf]

....Ron will have less of a protrusion sticking out as he climbs in the the back seat area.


What the heck does he plan on doing back there?! He needs to concentrate on driving that thing when it's done :thumbsup: Once that diagonal is in, I'm not sure anyone is getting back there.

Seriously though - nice work Brett and glad you are "practicing" on Ron's cage first :lol: .

G.

[Cris@JCG]

Brett- Digging the work! :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

What the heck does he plan on doing back there?!


With all of the hot chicks that'll be digging this sweet 69, we can only imagine. :unibrow: :unibrow:

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[Ron in SoCal]

you guys do some nice builds in the states, not many people in aus would build something like this and actually plan to drive it.

does the name come from the xmen character?

You mean the guy w lightening quick reflexes, a little quirky/somewhat mean streak and never loses? Yeah, that might have something to do w it. Throw in a dash of Dirty Harry, a metaphor for the competition and where my car started out and that pretty much sums it up...:lol:

You're the first person to ask. Welcome to Lat-G Sir :thumbsup:

What the heck does he plan on doing back there?! He needs to concentrate on driving that thing when it's done :thumbsup: Once that diagonal is in, I'm not sure anyone is getting back there.

Seriously though - nice work Brett and glad you are "practicing" on Ron's cage first :lol: .

G.

With all of the hot chicks that'll be digging this sweet 69, we can only imagine. :unibrow: :unibrow:

Are you guys kidding me? I wish I had a chick magnet. I've tried boats, motorcycles, exotic and muscle cars...I'm so damn funny looking nothing works and only barely get by on personality cause that's all I got! :lol: Besides, the Lithuanian GF would cut off the family jewels if I ever used the back seat for anything else. :D Only thing going on back there is briefcases, computer or kids soccer equipment and tools. :cheers:

[Flash68]

Im back with more pictures. Is this to much? should I just post a few instead of the full story book?



Brett, I'm certain I am not alone when I say by all means keep posting up your pics and tech! :thumbsup:

[Occult]

You mean the guy w lightening quick reflexes, a little quirky/somewhat mean streak and never loses? Yeah, that might have something to do w it. Throw in a dash of Dirty Harry, a metaphor for the competition and where my car started out and that pretty much sums it up...:lol:

You're the first person to ask. Welcome to Lat-G Sir :thumbsup:

haha yeah that be the guy. Thanks for the welcome, i joined so i could read all these build threads so i can learn the ins and outs before i buy a 69 and ship it here. still have to sell my current machine (which is something none of you americans would even know about haha) so i have plenty of time to learn, and what better place than this very thread, keep up the good work man

[214Chevy]

... my current machine (which is something none of you americans would even know about haha)

I'll bet somebody here knows...try us. Guys around know some things I would have never known in a million years. That's what makes this the best site.

[daytonayellaz]

Are you guys kidding me? I wish I had a chick magnet. I've tried boats, motorcycles, exotic and muscle cars...I'm so damn funny looking nothing works and only barely get by on personality cause that's all I got! :lol: Besides, the Lithuanian GF would cut off the family jewels if I ever used the back seat for anything else. :D Only thing going on back there is briefcases, computer or kids soccer equipment and tools. :cheers:

LOL... I dont think you have any problems with attracting fine looking women Ron. I have seen pictures of the GF...shes a hottie:cheers:

Car is progressing nicely! Im enjoying all the pictures Brett has posted. Brett is doing some great work and Im looking forward to watching this car come to completion now. Is that adrenaline flowing again? :thumbsup:

Great job Brett... Keep up the good work:cheers:

[Occult]

I'll bet somebody here knows...try us. Guys around know some things I would have never known in a million years. That's what makes this the best site.

well ya wouldnt see one of these over there, sorry to hijack a bit ron, thats why i went with a link instead of putting up the pic here

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8564/img0092w.jpg

[Matt@BOS]

Are you guys kidding me? I wish I had a chick magnet. I've tried boats, motorcycles, exotic and muscle cars...I'm so damn funny looking nothing works and only barely get by on personality cause that's all I got! :lol: Besides, the Lithuanian GF would cut off the family jewels if I ever used the back seat for anything else. :D Only thing going on back there is briefcases, computer or kids soccer equipment and tools. :cheers:

Just paint your next car a deep red, or purple :thumbsup:

Actually don't, the consequences might be severe.

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[Ron in SoCal]

Thx for bringing back the tech Brett! :cheers:

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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Is that called a yute or something. I have seen those before.... LS style v8 motor, El Camino styling, and Corvette style handling. Cool ride. And welcome "Mate"

"scuzz me but did you say yutes?" lol

looks good brett.

[intocarss]

Yeah yutes

[214Chevy]

Top notch, Grade "A" work right there. The suspense and anticipation of seeing this thing finished is killing me. So, I know it has got to be getting to you too Ron, huh? :hail: :hail:

[DFRESH]

Start off doing a couple tow hooks, then a trans install with some press in a mag and look what happens.

ROCKSTAR.

Don't get so big that you can no longer install the torque arm bro.

Looks great--love the down bars and the details on the rollbar setup.

D

[67ragtp]

AWESOME!!! keep the pics comin. :thumbsup:

[kengi1600]

Sweet:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Start off doing a couple tow hooks, then a trans install with some press in a mag and look what happens.

ROCKSTAR.

Don't get so big that you can no longer install the torque arm bro.



He won't return your calls either? :lol:

[The WidowMaker]

im scared to check my frame that well. :wow:

project looks awesome and is getting close.:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Keep adding weight. :unibrow: Great work Brett.

[Ron in SoCal]

Top notch, Grade "A" work right there. The suspense and anticipation of seeing this thing finished is killing me. So, I know it has got to be getting to you too Ron, huh? :hail: :hail:

Hey Marcus...(and everybody else!) thx for weighing in. Brett does meticulous work for sure. After two plus years I'm excited and looking forward to firing this baby up...:thumbsup:

Keep adding weight. :unibrow: Great work Brett.

Don't think I didn't consider that. Best we could come up w was Chro-mo...:thumbsup:

[Occult]

those joint pieces for the cross bar and harness mount are pretty trick, top quality work going on here.

Oh and its just called a 'Ute' guys no y at the start, mine has ls1 and t56, some of the later models stepped up to ls2's and now 3's, the latest ones are pretty much the same shape as what we sent over there as a potiac g8

[DOOM]

Ron won't be long now! The cage looks awesome!

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[waynieZ]

Nice finish work, they look like they were a solid bar that had the ends machined. It looks Sweet Ron.

[Ron in SoCal]

ROCKSTAR.



:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

what size disconnects did you use and where did you get them? I need 1.5" ones.

[GregWeld]

That's work as it should be! Nice job!

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Mike - these are my favorite and come in 1 1/2":

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/ID-Tube-Clamp_p_1467.html

or http://www.trail-gear.com/miscellaneous

Brett wanted to use exact 1 5/8" O.D. (DSE size) to do the metal finish work, so I got these:

http://www.camburg.com/store/fabrication-parts/billet-tube-clamps/

[tones2SS]

Awesome. Looking good.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Looks good guys but I'm not a big fan of finish grinding welding cage components or joints but can be done safely if the proper technique is used.

[Vegas69]

Looks good guys but I'm not a big fan of finish welding cage components or joints but can be done safely if the proper technique is used.

That ship has sailed once you start using removable bars IMO.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

True, good point

[Musclerodz]

Hey Mike - these are my favorite and come in 1 1/2":

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/ID-Tube-Clamp_p_1467.html

or http://www.trail-gear.com/miscellaneous

Brett wanted to use exact 1 5/8" O.D. (DSE size) to do the metal finish work, so I got these:

http://www.camburg.com/store/fabrication-parts/billet-tube-clamps/

thanks for the leads.

[frankv11]

Just a little follow up to the prior post before I go onto the next punch list item for Ron.

Now that the seat belt bar and cross brace are completely fitted, I took them out for final TIG welding of the disconnect joints. After TIG welding the joints, they were ground down and metal finished.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Dead%20Pool%2069%20Camaro/IMG_3348.jpg

I don't mind TIG weld beads exposed on most completed work pieces that I do. However, there were going to be 3 welds in a row with the disconnect joints installed. This is a high visible portion of the car, So I thought a little metal finishing would go along way in the looks department here.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Dead%20Pool%2069%20Camaro/IMG_3350.jpg

Now the completely finished bars can be put back into position within the DSE roll bar and final welding completed.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Dead%20Pool%2069%20Camaro/IMG_3352.jpg

Thanks for all the compliments and thanks for the interest in my work at Fab53.

Next item on the punch list that will be posted will be the modifications to Dead Pool's rear bumper.

that is some excellent work, ron still waiting to go see it, promise no pictures:hail: :hail:

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[Ron in SoCal]

Was just re-reading all the comments.

I just wanted to thank all of you for the compliments and props.

TrackJunky
Fetorino
Flash68 (a Fab53 client):thumbsup:
Vegas69
GregWeld
Intocarss
Matt A
Compos Mentis
Vince@MSperfab
Cencalc6
Jtomas801
Rick D
Al Moreno
Firehawk Mcleod
Tones2ss
214 Chevelle
Frojoe
Firebirddady69
67Ragtp
Occult (new member, 1st post at Deed Pool. Welcome)
Grandalf
Gonzo
Daytonayellaz
Dfresh (a Fab53 client):thumbsup:
The WidowMaker
Doom
Wayniez
FrankV11

:cheers:

Ditto! :cheers:

I'm gonna have to talk to Brett about managing my posts in the future...:lol:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Boy Vince, Tough crowd. Im not even sure how to respond to that.

I don't know if you are just poking me or if you are serious. Would hate to start a pissing war on Ron's build thread, so I sent you a PM to defend that statement.

:cheers:

Just my opinion, not talking down on you at all. Im sorry you took it that way. Im not saying you are incorrect my reasoning:

When you weld a cage you want good penatration, you know this. When you grind down a weld an observer or tech guy would never know it was there, how thick the weld is or condition of the joint. You know this. That is why im not a fan of it. Plus I like the look of a nice tig bead on CM. I believe if a joint was created, it should be obvious to all.

Just saying, not trying to provoke a pissing match or debate. I usually type what I feel and will put it out and not hide it.

no hard feelings intended brother. :cheers:

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[aray327]

Hey Ron, I finally found your build thread! Now I have to go home and read it from a computer that doesn't block content so I can see all the photos. Still looking to get out and see it in person.

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Ron, I finally found your build thread! Now I have to go home and read it from a computer that doesn't block content so I can see all the photos. Still looking to get out and see it in person.

Hey buddy!! I haven't made it to Brett's in the last couple of weeks. Not sure if I can make it this weekend but I'll let you know. Tim and Frank want to take a ride out there too..:thumbsup:

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[Richio1]

Yowza ... that is sexy! :yes:

[Rybar]

Oh wow Ron, that looks unreal! :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Lookin' Good Fellas :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Ron, with that stance how'd you end up w/that much ground clearance!!! Man that is sweeeeet.

[hotrod69camaro]

Whos floater system are you using?

[Bryan O]

Ron, what are the wheel and tire specs you ended up going with? I don't remember. I got dizzy and...:faint: ... from all the times you changed your mind. :lol:

Your car is awesome. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Still gonna be able to make that 30day ETA? :rofl:

[Cole]

Yowza ... that is sexy! :yes:



I am with this guy! Wow!!

[Vegas69]

Bad ass:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

That's it Ron!! This build has gotten out of hand. The car is too damn nice for you to go out and beat on it. It has become way too beautiful for you to flodge it. So, just pull it out on Saturday's, cruise around So Cal, let everbody drool over it and then put it back up. :drive: :drive: :drool: :drool:

[tones2SS]

Awesome!

[Rick D]

WOW Ron you sure keep moving the bar up up up and away :thumbsup:
I was just thinking to myself Ron how far from the original plan is it now?? :lol: Can't wait to this bad boy some day!

Also sent you a pm!

[coolwelder62]

This turning into a nice build.:captain: :captain:

[ChuckDriver]

Awesome stance!

[intocarss]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/daffy.gif

[Vince@Meanstreets]

LOL, now that's Daffy looking bad ass Ron. Coming along great Brett.

[waynieZ]

It looks awesome!

[chr2002ca]

Looks amazing Ron. The build quality continues to impress. Big props to the various builders who have worked on this ride. :thumbsup: Seems like you're getting close now. Can't wait to see and hear it in person. :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey guys, sorry for the late reply...planes, trains and automobiles for the last 20 hours. Anyway thanks for the props! Car looks like it's sitting right, maybe a tad low. When I return next week I'll get the rear to the PCoater and a few other R&D items and then we move to finish assembly. So no Bryan, that 30 days aint firm...:lol: Brett continues to be meticulous (sp?)in his approach and I really appreciate that about him. :thumbsup:

Wheels are 19x12/335 and 18x10/285. Let me know if you want BS or aspect ratio.

And Marcus, the car will be flogged. I'm not a car show guy...:D

[214Chevy]

....And Marcus, the car will be flogged. I'm not a car show guy...:D

Hahahahahahha...I know it will Ron. Just giving you a hard time. Just make sure you post a video of you beating the snot out of it.

[geberhard]

stance looks insane...:thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

I can't believe he said "Maybe a bit too low". I didn't think that was possible. Dude, it looks awesome--leave it just like it is or lower it more. You are only one inch away from being Dubalicious with those 19's.

If Brett is around this weekend I am hoping to spin by and see the thing first hand.

XXX-OOO

D

[firebirddady69]

Just a teaser shot of the stance.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Dead%20Pool%2069%20Camaro/IMG_3553.jpg

Enjoy.

"sick ass car"
said my 7 year old son..lol

looks beautiful Ron :bow:

[Track Junky]

Too low? Thats like saying I only have triple adjustable shocks :lol:

[John510]

Awesome! The lower the better:unibrow:

[Flash68]

Wow you really know how to tease Brett.... welcome back Ron. :unibrow: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

I can't get enough of this build. :unibrow:

[Ron in SoCal]

Wow you really know how to tease Brett.... welcome back Ron. :unibrow: :thumbsup:

I can't get enough of this build. :unibrow:

Mods workin' the late shift...:D

[wv nova]

what color is that on the camaro its awesome? ^ Thanks Fernando! It's a long road as you well know. Anyway, yeah it's a standard f430 color.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/ferrarigriggiosiverstone2.jpg

This close up closed the deal for me.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/ferrarigriggiosiverstone.jpg

Of course, that Rose guy mght've helped a little
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/PPGFerrariGrigioSilverstonemetallic.jpg

Funny, once I picked the general color I started noticing it on all kinds of cars. Caddilac and Mercedes both do a slick version as well. Talk to you soon Bro...

[Track Junky]

Ferrari taste on a Camaro budget :lol:

J/K buddy.......thought that might be funny. We all know with all the cake half the guys on this site put into their cars they could have bought an exotic if they wanted to. :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Ferrari taste on a Camaro budget :lol:

J/K buddy.......thought that might be funny. We all know with all the cake half the guys on this site put into their cars they could have bought an exotic if they wanted to. :thumbsup:

Yea you meant Ferrari budget on a Camaro:rofl:

The car looked great yesterday. I've got parts envy.:D

[dolf]

LOVE that color! Killer build too.

[slenning]

Lookin fantastic Ron :cheers: Can't wait to see it done.

[Ron in SoCal]

LOVE that color! Killer build too.

Found you on PT. Nice car sir...:cheers:

Lookin fantastic Ron :cheers: Can't wait to see it done.

Hey Steve! Thx for the compliment. Parts rolled in today, so an update is coming soon. Still have a few issues to sort out. Are you coming to SEMA this year? :cheers: