TC's '68 'vert

[tango68ss]

Hey guys,

Long time lurker... but since I am finally close to getting my baby back on the road, I figured I would share some build photos.

I've owned her for 17+ years and finally figured she needed the "21st century" updates. An LS2, new Baer brakes, DSE suspension, etc, etc... That ought to make her a great driver!

[tango68ss]

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[tango68ss]

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[tango68ss]

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:( OUCH! I wish we found this at the beginning!? :faint:
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Thank God Brian @ ScreaminPerformance built awesome jigs! Straight car means awesome handling!
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[tango68ss]

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Finally, after 17 years I can get the car I've always dreamed of! Stay tuned, hopefully firing this baby up in a few weeks!

TC

[69MyWay]

Love it! Great photos!

[johnnymac46]

Nice build it's Gonna be fun to drive I'm sure keep the pics coming

[70rs]

Nice work on that cowl area. Well, the whole car. Keep at it. In the home stretch now!

[tango68ss]

Nice work on that cowl area. Well, the whole car. Keep at it. In the home stretch now!

Yeah Eric,

You want to talk about disappointed when I pulled the dash pad and cowl:brix: But, the work had to be done if the car was to be put back together correctly.

Brian @ ScreaminPerformance is a master fabricator. He has built jigs that hit all the factory points. He rigs them before he cuts so that when the welding begins, he has it perfectly aligned. He is a die hard Camaro guy. Some of the stuff he "saves" and brings back to life would scare mere mortals :hail:

TC

[tango68ss]

Well, it's been a while since an update... I've been very busy with world-events and Brian has been very busy with many other projects around the shop...

Since it's Veteran's Day and I have time off, I figured it was time to "post-up".

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"...what a tangled web we weave..."http://www.screaminperformance.net/gallery/Current%20Projects/TC's%2068%20SS%20Vert/slides/IMG_6573.JPG

Nice pedal mount Brian!
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Love the NewVintageUSA custom gauges! I can't wait to see them lit up with their blue background!http://www.screaminperformance.net/gallery/Current%20Projects/TC's%2068%20SS%20Vert/slides/IMG_6686.JPG
VIntageAIR GenIV..need it for those hot Florida nights!http://www.screaminperformance.net/gallery/Current%20Projects/TC's%2068%20SS%20Vert/slides/IMG_6688.JPGhttp://www.screaminperformance.net/gallery/Current%20Projects/TC's%2068%20SS%20Vert/slides/IMG_6695.JPG

[cencalc6]

Nice Job :thumbsup:

[tango68ss]

...update... getting closer!!

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[Mrfixit]

Great job. I don't know that I've ever seen anyone paint the dash outside of the car then weld in into place. Looks great.:thumbsup:

[tango68ss]

Great job. I don't know that I've ever seen anyone paint the dash outside of the car then weld in into place. Looks great.:thumbsup:

Thanks MrFixit! BTW, the dash is NOT welded in! Note the zurk (?) fittings across the top. We had that dash in-n-out so many times that Brian decided to do something different... He installed it with those so that the dash just pivots down once you unscrew the zurks(?). It's pretty simple, very stout, and doesn't vibrate... He's done it in a few of his track cars. Check it out on my build site, around pic 375... you'll see how Brian did it.

TC

http://screaminperformance.com/gallery/Current%20Projects/TC's%2068%20SS%20Vert/slides/IMG_6150.JPG

[tango68ss]

..we have a pulse! Wasn't quite sure where i wanted the computer so we decided on it being under the left front fender. Fabbed up a bracket to mount the ECM/TCM as well as the remote reservoir for the P/S. I think it turned out well!
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[tango68ss]

Merry Christmas all! Now have fuel system in the car! Running lines and hopefully firing this baby up this week!

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[Steve68]

I see Dio's head!!!

looks good TC,

[tango68ss]

I see Dio's head!!!

looks good TC,


Thanks Steve! Yep, Dio gets involved in every project Brian works on! That is the most photoed Doberman on the planet! :lol: :lol:

[Steve68]

since I have 2 Labs and a avid ball player, Dio's my best friend!!!

[68KMARO]

HAPPY NEW YEAR

your build is coming along great. Keep up the posts.

rich

[Sonar Chief]

Just caught up with this build, coming along very nice .... great pictures! Any updates?

Michael

[Steve68]

TC, I was at Brians today, cars looking great,

[waynieZ]

Tango The car looks great! Brian does some nice work.

[tango68ss]

TC, I was at Brians today, cars looking great,

Steve,

Thanks! I wish I could see it! Brian didn't get her done before i left for my deployment....:(

My wife will get to drive it BEFORE I do?! WTF!?! :willy: Oh well:lol:

Brian should be firing her up any day now (hopefully...) and he better post a video so I can see it myself!!

TC

[tango68ss]

Tango The car looks great! Brian does some nice work.

Yes he does Wayne, yes he does! I cannot wiat to drive her!! It's been 15 months since she was on the road.. In addition, this has been a labor-of-love for the last 18 yrs! I will finally have the car the way I want it... (until thoughts of a magnuson SC and a t-56, and a four-link, and a....):lol:

TC

[tango68ss]

Well, the day has finally come! She is ALIVE!! :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx9oEKyN2dk&feature=plcp&context=C320b569UDOE

Sounds great with open headers! Now comes the final assembly and she is "on-the-road"! :faint:

thanks Brian for sending me the vid! Though wifey gets to drive the car BEFORE me, it still made my day here "down range"..

TC

[tango68ss]

Well, coming down to the wire!! Brian finished all the exhaust and welded in the frame connectors... He got the exhaust tucked nicely!! We're just waiting on Mark @ NewVintage to send a new set of gauges... had and issue with the RPM gauge so Mark is just building a whole new set...

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[Steve68]

cool video, when you coming home?

next time I'm on the island I'll stop buy an look around!!!!

[orangevert]

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Finally, after 17 years I can get the car I've always dreamed of! Stay tuned, hopefully firing this baby up in a few weeks!

TC

What headers are you using? The build is coming along nicely...

[tango68ss]

What headers are you using? The build is coming along nicely...

Kirk,

I'm using DynaTech headers from their first gen LSx conversion. Additionally, I am using the Detriot Speed LSx engine moutns. They work with the headers.

TC

[tango68ss]

Well, the day is here! She finally rolled out of the shop on her own power! Now Brian has to continue putting her back together and wringing her out! I should be home in three weeks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUTYw8dD9x8&feature=plcp

...some eye candy!

[Lenie]

Own power, man I can't wait for that day to come. Good lookin' ride.

[Steve68]

good deal TC, car looks good!!!


maybe Brian will do my firewall if he does'nt have a waiting list a mile long,

[tones2SS]

Nice looking car. Sounds healthy too.

[tango68ss]

Nice looking car. Sounds healthy too.

Tone,

Brian says "she's got balls".... sadly I have to wait another three weeeks until I return from Africa.... time has suddenly slowed down....

TC

[waynieZ]

TC the car looks awesome! Nice job Brian.

[tango68ss]

good deal TC, car looks good!!!


maybe Brian will do my firewall if he does'nt have a waiting list a mile long,

Yeah Steve, I know Brian will be glad to see my baby off his shop floor! Give him a call in a few weeks... I know once I'm back from Africa it'll be at my house!!

TC

[tango68ss]

Brian has the custom kick panels in and is about 98% complete! She should be done by the time I roll back into town!!

[AALynch]

Kick panels look great! Where are they from?

[AM.MSCL]

Kick panels look great! Where are they from?

Those look like Screamin Performance ones. Since he has a link to Screaminperformance.com in his signature I would have faith they are from them.

[waynieZ]

The kick panels look sweet, the did a nice job covering them. I'm hoping to get a set for my 69 someday. I tried to go see Brian a few time but never made it. I have family in Palm Bay.

[tango68ss]

Those look like Screamin Performance ones. Since he has a link to Screaminperformance.com in his signature I would have faith they are from them.

You are correct Sirs! They are ScreaminPerformance's custom kick panels. Look thru Brian's links and you will find them. Ready for your speakers and tweeters, covered with your choice of fabric. They are sweet!

TC

[tango68ss]

Those look like Screamin Performance ones. Since he has a link to Screaminperformance.com in his signature I would have faith they are from them.

Yes they are! Brian makes them! Great quality, ready for your speakers.

TC

[tango68ss]

Lookie here! I just got back in country and Brian and his crew @ ScreaminPerformance had a surprise for me!:hail: :hail: She runs great, drives great, and looks great! I'm a happy clam!

Still having small fits with the NewVintage gauge cluster (speedo not working properly) and a few little odds-n-ends that need finishing, but other than that she is good to go! Now we just need to have Mike Norris tune her this Friday over in O-town and all should be well.

My son's best friend (an avid Camaro freak too!) had the best quote as we were driving around yesterday when he said, "Mr. Tony, this car is gonna cause a lot of accidents!" as everyone was ogling the car!

[GrabberGT]

Are those Raceline GT wheels? I like them.

[tango68ss]

Are those Raceline GT wheels? I like them.

yes they are Chris.. I loved the look of them on a friends Cobra so I had to get them...

[Steve68]

TC, my friend Bill the Mac tool guy said you came to see it,

car looks great, now quit slumming behind the old Publix!!!!

[tango68ss]

HAH! Steve, looks like Brian and I are bringing her over to O-town Friday to be dyno tuned by Mike Norris... Not sure of the exact locale but it's in Winter Park.. We'll be there in the afternoon... then I cruise her home across the BeeLine!!

TC

[tango68ss]

Brian and I trailer-ed my baby over to O-town for a Mike Norris test-n-tune on Friday! To say I am pleased is an understatement! Mike said she was running a bit lean so he "fattened" her up. Additionally he sweetened the shift points.. All in all we were very pleased! She threw down 361rwhp/364tq... that's a respectable 450 at-the-crank.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2J46YoqIEw&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVPWXG5uky8&feature=youtu.be
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcaOfd7XWKk&feature=youtu.be)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcaOfd7XWKk&feature=youtu.be


I was so happy that I drove her back to the coast; top down, A/C cranking, 90MPH, and still got 20MPG! Now that's cruising!... Sorry if I offend anyone with my language on the vids... I'm a pilot! I'm happy!

[Steve68]

Looks good, sounds good, but when Mike hit the brakes the back up lights lit up, :wow:

just letting you know,

[tango68ss]

Looks good, sounds good, but when Mike hit the brakes the back up lights lit up, :wow:

just letting you know,

Steve,

Thanks... no, all is well.. when you throw it in neutral, the backup lights come on (they work in reverse as well). Brian just has to adjust the shifter gate relay so that won't happen... Though Mike stated that if someone is tailgating you, just throw it into neutral and scare the crap out of them!!

TC