'71 Camaro Project... [Archive]

Streetking

08-10-2011, 06:32 AM

As some of you know, I have been looking for a '70-'73 Camaro that was already done.. I looked at a few nice cars but in the end, I would have to make changes to each car to make it my own. I decided to get a nice car and build one myself. I decided to build one the way I want plus I was getting bored, all my other cars are already done. Anyway, I picked up this car from a friend of mine. He has owned it for about 4 years and planned on building a Pro-Touring car out of it but never got around to it. He even had a brand new DSE front subframe that went with the car. It's a '71, was bought brand new in Winston Salem NC. It stayed in the same area all it's life. All original panels except for the right front fender that had a dent in it so they replaced it when they painted it 4 years ago. I have all the original paperwork including the protecto plate. It is a original blue/blue car, but I am changing the color. I am leaving for LA in the morning for a week, when I get back, I will start tearing it apart. My plans are RS front, full DSE suspension front & rear, Baer brakes, mini-tubb, 4 point bar, LS7, T56, Vintage air/heat ect. I am planing on painting it silver w/blk stripes. Here are a few cell phone pics I took last night..

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Cris@JCG

08-10-2011, 06:43 AM

Very nice project to start off with! The list of parts are gonna make this 2nd gen one very nice ride.. :thumbsup:

EBMC

08-10-2011, 06:51 AM

the Camaro is going to be nice, but I cant help myself to keep looking at the background of the garage! :hail:

boonedog

08-10-2011, 06:57 AM

looks like a very clean start! Whats the plan with the wheels and tires that are on it right now? pm me if ou would like.

syborg tt

08-10-2011, 07:05 AM

My plans are RS front

here ya go - not mine but I have been considering it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270599417899&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

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dwfastcam

08-10-2011, 07:23 AM

Beautiful car, what the hell????? I could atleast four ferarris in that garage :D

camcojb

08-10-2011, 08:04 AM

that's a really nice car SW.

ma73z

08-10-2011, 08:12 AM

WOW that's a nice way to start a project. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on this one :unibrow:

1965_SS

08-10-2011, 08:46 AM

Awesome car:thumbsup:

Did you have a black Z06 and black Camaro? I thought I remembered seeing it over at Digital Corvettes.

waynieZ

08-10-2011, 09:12 AM

What a beauutiful car you have to start with. It should be an awesome ride when your done. Very Nice!

strtcar

08-10-2011, 09:40 AM

Nice start point. More info on the garage full of cars please :)

JON Q

08-10-2011, 10:21 AM

Nice car SW!!!!! Been a while since I last saw you at MTI

Musclerodz

08-10-2011, 10:23 AM

Beautiful car, what the hell????? I could atleast four ferarris in that garage :D

actually the one on the lift is a GT, and no he is not adopting. We have all asked already.:D

70rs

08-10-2011, 11:18 AM

Wow SW, great starting point for your project! Very nice. Looking forward to seeing the build.

Rybar

08-10-2011, 12:09 PM

This is one I'm going to like watch going together. That is a clean ass car to begin with for sure.

SW's taste for wheels and stance are always nailed on every ride exotic or muscle. :thumbsup:

Streetking

08-10-2011, 12:16 PM

Thanks guys, looking forward to doing this. Just met with the fabricator I am going to use, going over a few things and placed "the order" from DSE for all the parts. The fabricator asked if I was really going to paint the car..LOL

skatinjay27

08-10-2011, 12:33 PM

The fabricator asked if I was really going to paint the car..LOLhaha i actually read your text in the first post then saw the pics and that was my initial thought too!

carbuff

08-10-2011, 01:20 PM

SW,

Mind if I ask who you are going to use to do your 'fab' work? Is it a different person than the one you mentioned who does your paintwork? I'd like to find someone in the area to do some small fab jobs as well...

Thanx, and look forward to checking the car out in person! :cheers:

GregWeld

08-10-2011, 01:56 PM

Nice find!

:thumbsup: :cheers:

rwhite692

08-10-2011, 02:04 PM

Really nice find, SW.

I really like the fact that it has a blue interior as well.

coolwelder62

08-10-2011, 02:07 PM

SW,:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Very nice.Good Luck.Can't do any better than DSE componet's.You are off too a outstanding start.:thumbsup: Scott M.

dwfastcam

08-10-2011, 03:53 PM

actually the one on the lift is a GT, and no he is not adopting. We have all asked already.:D

:unibrow:
Man, That was going to be my next post was going for the adoption thing, thanks for the heads up.:thumbsup:

dwfastcam

08-10-2011, 03:57 PM

Ok, let's do something crazy and cut up one of those ferarris, 2nd gen with mid engine ferarri? Huh? Huh?

tones2SS

08-10-2011, 05:41 PM

Very nice. That is a great looking car as is. Should be a great build.
Keep us posted.

protour73

08-10-2011, 06:21 PM

I can identify a 599 GTO, a 458 Italia and Ford GT at the very least??

The Camaro is super clean!! and is in very nice company :thumbsup:

Streetking

08-10-2011, 06:49 PM

I can identify a 599 GTO, a 458 Italia and Ford GT at the very least??

The Camaro is super clean!! and is in very nice company :thumbsup:

Thanks guys, here are some of my Italian rides. I had a 599 and am on the list for the 458 Scud version but for now I have 4 430's and a Lambo.. The Lambo is twin-turboed as is the Scuderia.
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Wife's Covertible
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My daily driver
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My race car
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jeff71

08-10-2011, 06:55 PM

SW what brand wheels are on your daily driver?

ma73z

08-10-2011, 07:01 PM

Holy crap :wow:

coolwelder62

08-10-2011, 07:03 PM

Thanks guys, here are some of my Italian rides. I had a 599 and am on the list for the 458 Scud version but for now I have 4 430's and a Lambo.. The Lambo is twin-turboed as is the Scuderia.
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Wife's Covertible
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My daily driver
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My race car
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WOW!! SW,After seeing the car's you own now.I glad you passed on my rag.:_paranoid :You might have disapointed.

Streetking

08-10-2011, 07:25 PM

SW what brand wheels are on your daily driver?

They are ADV 1 track specs 20"

WOW!! SW,After seeing the car's you own now.I glad you passed on my rag.:_paranoid :You might have disapointed.

No your car is great, if yours was silver it would be sitting in my garage now..:)

dwfastcam

08-10-2011, 08:04 PM

Sweet molasses! Can't wait to see how the camaro comes out

89 RS

08-10-2011, 10:35 PM

That thing is super clean, definitely a great car already by the looks of it. Should be a great starting point SW. What is your plans for the interior?

Musclerodz

08-11-2011, 11:14 AM

What is the name or better yet code for the orange on the lambo? Looking for something very similar

Rybar

08-11-2011, 11:52 AM

SW did you tell the black TT UG Gallardo and change to the orange one? I loved the wheels you had on that thing they were sick.

cencalc6

08-11-2011, 02:45 PM

Very Nice Car to start with,going to be one Sik Build for sure.... Do you still have your Vettes? Very Nice Car collection :thumbsup:

sixtnine

08-11-2011, 02:57 PM

That car will be missed. I look forward to seeing the build and finished ride. So hurry up. LOL.

waynieZ

08-11-2011, 06:39 PM

Awesome stable of car you have. I couldn't afford to keep them all clean never mind own one.

killer67

08-11-2011, 11:29 PM

AM.MSCL

08-12-2011, 05:55 AM

They are ADV 1 track specs 20"

SW Did you lose the kickback from HRE? :lol:
Almost everything I have ever seen you drive has had HRE's on it.

Nice Camaro to add to the stable.

If you guys think his garage is nice you should see the shop of the cars he has for sale!

WSSix

08-13-2011, 09:10 AM

Looks like a great start for a project SW. I like your taste so I know it's going to turn out well. Keep us posted please.

I do have to laugh though. Every time you post pictures of project car, the thread inevitably goes on a tangent about all the other cars in the background. Certainly not a bad thing, just an observation.

Throttle

08-13-2011, 10:11 AM

Nice SW..

Still have any of the TAs?

Streetking

08-13-2011, 07:04 PM

What is the name or better yet code for the orange on the lambo? Looking for something very similar

If it's 07 or 08, it think it is Arancio Borealis or Orange Borealis. It's a metallic 2 or 3 stage I believe. PPG code is LOE2 or 905385 and 905395/2. Is that right, SW?

I am in LA for the week, I will check the paint code on the Lambo when I get home..
Nice SW..

Still have any of the TAs?

Thanks, I have a '70 that's getting restored to stock and a '79 that I want to sell.

Throttle

08-13-2011, 07:39 PM

I am in LA for the week, I will check the paint code on the Lambo when I get home..

Thanks, I have a '70 that's getting restored to stock and a '79 that I want to sell.

You don't have the 73' Pro Tour anymore. :( I liked that car.

AM.MSCL

08-17-2011, 07:17 AM

Thanks, I have a '79 that I want to sell.

Got pictures and details? I did not see it list on the website for Elite
Thanks
Ray

syborg tt

08-17-2011, 09:10 AM

Ok so when are you going to buy Tim Brunings Cuda.

We need someone like you that can buy and finish that car.

08Z06

08-30-2011, 11:10 AM

I agree nice car right now.

Streetking

09-20-2011, 03:32 PM

Finally got started on the '71 Camaro yesterday. I dropped it off yesterday to my fabricator and he has already started taking it apart!

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coolwelder62

09-20-2011, 03:38 PM

SW,Congrat's on getting started on your quest for an awesome 2nd.gen world beater.Look's you ordered the best componet's.:thumbsup: Scott M.

70rs

09-20-2011, 04:12 PM

That's great! Very cool, cant wait to watch this one.

cencalc6

09-20-2011, 04:32 PM

Going to be 1 Bad A$$ 2nd Gen! :cheers:

Rick D

09-20-2011, 05:22 PM

SW, you and Marty are killing me with the BIG pictures:D Ho and nice start to a great car:thumbsup:

Streetking

09-20-2011, 05:32 PM

Going to be 1 Bad A$$ 2nd Gen! :cheers:

SW, you and Marty are killing me with the BIG pictures:D Ho and nice start to a great car:thumbsup:

Thanks guys!

Ron in SoCal

09-20-2011, 05:51 PM

I spy a dry sump set up! Nice...:thumbs:

NvrDun71

09-20-2011, 06:14 PM

Lookin Good :cheers:, what are the plans for the old drivetrain?

tazzz2_ca

09-20-2011, 09:10 PM

Looking good SW,,,, great to see you playing with a second gen and a Hell of a nice one too...

I was speaking to Bill and it sounds like we'll be spending some time together this Feb leading up to the event.....

Again ^5, I'll look forward to seeing the progress...

syborg tt

09-21-2011, 06:11 AM

SW, you and Marty are killing me with the BIG pictures:D Ho and nice start to a great car:thumbsup:

Since my name was thrown in the pot. I figured I would toss out my reason for the big pictures. See were all getting older and our eye's are just not as good as they used to be. So really who want's to look at little thumbnail pictures. Bigger is better you can actually see detail and you can feel part of the build.

Just think of it this way - would you buy a Magazine if it was 1/2 the size. I doubt it.

on a Side note: I am really excited to watch this build.

ParkerRS

09-21-2011, 07:09 AM

Can't wait to see this project done. SW you have great taste and it looks like a very clean car to start on. The rusty areas in the floor are a common thing on most of the second gens, but no biggie to repair right.

Full DSE suspension and judging by the dry sump oil tank on the shelf an LS7 or derivitive there of. Should be a hoot to drive.

GregWeld

09-21-2011, 10:58 AM

Pretty sure we had a whole conversation about not wanting to have to tear a car apart and do a complete build....

Guess I heard wrong! :willy: :willy: :rofl: :rofl:

So far it looks like you started with a very very nice car at least!

jy211

09-21-2011, 11:13 AM

since your changing the whole car up, eliminate the rear spoiler :thumbsup:

HotRod68Camaro

09-21-2011, 03:39 PM

Finally got started on the '71 Camaro yesterday. I dropped it off yesterday to my fabricator and he has already started taking it apart!

SW, Who is doing the fab and paint?

tones2SS

09-21-2011, 05:05 PM

I'll be following this build. Should be a killer car when complete.

Blake Foster

09-21-2011, 07:30 PM

Streetking

09-24-2011, 02:08 PM

HotRod68Camaro, I'm using a guy I came across a few weeks ago. He is a one man shop/fabricator and his skills are un real. Another friend of mine named Richard Wood is going to do the paint/body work.

This guy does not mess around, he is getting it done. I will give you guys his contact info soon, I just want to get my car done. He is a person that loves what he does, good at it and want's to get things done.

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cencalc6

09-24-2011, 03:29 PM

Nice progress!

waynieZ

09-24-2011, 06:43 PM

Looking Good.

71RS/SS396

09-28-2011, 04:08 PM

That car is actually nicer than the pics show, I looked at it 2 years ago and seriously thought about buying it. I purchased a car from the previous owner and he's a great guy.

coolwelder62

09-28-2011, 04:18 PM

SW,It's great the the fab work is moving along so quickly for you.:thumbsup: Scott M.

tones2SS

09-28-2011, 04:56 PM

Very nice. Moving right along!

HotRod68Camaro

10-23-2011, 03:53 PM

Almost a month now, any updates?

daytonayellaz

11-29-2011, 06:34 PM

WOW...Nice Car! I have a 70 thats going to see some progress soon and subscribed to this thread! :cheers:

DIGI-TAILS

12-01-2011, 01:03 AM

Awesome build!!! :thumbsup:

onelapduster

12-16-2011, 04:43 AM

Any updates on the build? Looking forward to this car being finished!

cencalc6

01-23-2012, 05:04 PM

Any Updates!

ma73z

07-17-2012, 10:30 AM

Any updates. :rolleyes:

OLDFLM

07-17-2012, 03:06 PM

:thumbsup: SW just got the car back from paint... assembly will be under way soon.

MHORTON79

10-22-2012, 06:47 AM

Any updates on this one SW?

WSSix

10-22-2012, 07:21 AM

Give him time. He said he'd update the build thread. Meanwhile, if you go to his thread in the open discussion forum, you'll see completed pictures of this car and others

MHORTON79

10-23-2012, 05:34 AM

Give him time. He said he'd update the build thread. Meanwhile, if you go to his thread in the open discussion forum, you'll see completed pictures of this car and others

I ended up seeing that after I posted. Thanks.

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:22 PM

Here are the project pictures :willy:

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coolwelder62

11-28-2012, 06:26 PM

Very nice fab work.The camaro turned great!!!!!!:thumbsup: Welcome too the site.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:32 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:32 PM

Very nice fab work.The camaro turned great!!!!!!:thumbsup: Welcome too the site.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks!

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:34 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:36 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:42 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:48 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:51 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:52 PM

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coolwelder62

11-28-2012, 06:54 PM

Griffin,It just keep's gettin Better.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 06:57 PM

This was hidden under the shiny paint job! Rust and tons of plastic filler.

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:00 PM

Cleaning it all up.

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:05 PM

Primed interior areas and left outer body raw steel.

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Existing damage with holes on driver side. Welded holes and restored metal.

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:05 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:08 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:16 PM

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GregWeld

11-28-2012, 07:17 PM

Nice work!

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:18 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:20 PM

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GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:22 PM

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http://imageshack.us/a/img39/6237/31010297.jpg

NovaBlue71

11-28-2012, 07:24 PM

Welcome to site, nice fab work. sure is amazing sometimes what you find under what you think is nice paint.:thumbsup: Joe

Rick D

11-28-2012, 07:24 PM

Very nice work!! :cheers:

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:25 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img441/7917/33754502.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img6/7939/59317235.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img832/7933/53998262.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img267/8661/100ok.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img163/3306/101vim.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img203/8503/102pz.jpg

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:27 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img521/6657/103pu.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img641/7871/104fd.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img525/8265/105nb.jpg

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:33 PM

Radiator didn't fit the stock location. I had to change the mounts so it would fit.

http://imageshack.us/a/img690/4895/106sr.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img26/4711/107vj.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img14/766/108zs.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img28/4883/109aas.jpg

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:38 PM

Replacement parts never fit well.

http://imageshack.us/a/img12/6236/110nc.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img62/479/111ajy.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/1616/112ash.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img706/539/113kn.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img826/7774/114tl.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img706/582/115in.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img89/9468/116ri.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img694/8931/117jz.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img266/4787/119io.jpg

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:41 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img33/8715/121dm.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img822/4164/123pkk.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/54/125dl.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img803/7032/124sh.jpg

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:47 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img208/8597/128xx.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img824/9172/142yw.jpg

DSE Headers
http://imageshack.us/a/img339/6798/129jkn.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img17/3299/130lt.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img831/2505/131dk.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img543/820/132xq.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img100/9199/134gm.jpg

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:52 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img571/6766/135ey.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img651/2765/136ll.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img856/1702/137du.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img402/9319/141dt.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img706/6605/147sb.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img546/4972/148oo.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img233/8642/149fh.jpg

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:55 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img407/840/143sy.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img507/4546/144zl.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img252/7999/145tp.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/4729/146ov.jpg

GregWeld

11-28-2012, 07:56 PM

These pictures remind me of my favorite hot rod saying.... "ya got to cut to cure!"

:D

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 07:58 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img526/5302/150py.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img825/9964/151gx.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img22/6100/1522m.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img254/4927/153st.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img96/6967/154br.jpg

wiedemab

11-28-2012, 08:00 PM

Sooooo Simple and Clean looking............Fantastic!!!

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 08:03 PM

Welcome to site, nice fab work. sure is amazing sometimes what you find under what you think is nice paint.:thumbsup: Joe

Thanks. The paint did look good. Its amazing what people will cover up.

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 08:04 PM

Very nice work!! :cheers:

Thank You.

coolwelder62

11-28-2012, 08:06 PM

Just outstanding.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Track Junky

11-28-2012, 08:08 PM

Suttely Awesome. Love it!! :thumbsup:

syborg tt

11-28-2012, 08:19 PM

wow !!!

GriffithMetal

11-28-2012, 08:45 PM

Sooooo Simple and Clean looking............Fantastic!!!

Thanks! The clean look is very deceptive of the the power underneath the hood!

Rybar

11-28-2012, 08:48 PM

Love it, perfect as always with SW's cars. You guys did a fantastic job. Please post more and stick around the site :thumbsup:

waynieZ

11-28-2012, 09:20 PM

Beautiful job! It looks awesome. I agree more pictures.

cencalc6

11-29-2012, 10:06 AM

Exactly how I want my 2nd Gen to look...Excellent work :bow: :thumbsup:

jy211

11-29-2012, 10:36 AM

I am available for adoption! :D

hellrace

11-29-2012, 10:51 AM

Thats a very nice camaro you have buillt, I just wish mine 70 camaro would be just as nice when its finished :cheers:

Where did you get that subframe / firewall support pipes from, or did you make it yourself ?

67zo6Camaro

11-29-2012, 11:16 AM

Wow, just looked at all the pics you posted GriffithMetal. Thanks and nice work.

On a side note. lol I gotta ask about the roll up shop door...:lol: do you live near a swap? looks like something is growing on that thing. :lol:

:cheers:

WSSix

11-29-2012, 02:38 PM

Awesome work Griffith. You did one heck of a job. Thanks for posting the pictures.

carbuff

11-29-2012, 04:20 PM

Very nice!

Griffith, do you have a shop here in Austin? If so, where?

GriffithMetal

11-29-2012, 05:14 PM

Wow, just looked at all the pics you posted GriffithMetal. Thanks and nice work.

On a side note. lol I gotta ask about the roll up door...:lol: do you live near a swap? looks like something is growing on that thing. :lol:

:cheers:

It's scratch built with 1.75"D .120" wall DOM tubing. The flanges were made from .250" CR plate. I made the lower ring that finishes the tube to frame connection from .375" CR plate.

GriffithMetal

11-29-2012, 05:16 PM

Very nice!

Griffith, do you have a shop here in Austin? If so, where?

Yes I just moved to a new shop with more space. I don't know the policy for advertising so I'll PM you the info.

GriffithMetal

11-29-2012, 05:22 PM

Thank you all for the compliments. I have to thank SW for giving me a chance to build this car. It really is tough finding customers to build cars like this one. I will try to answer your questions and I'll post more pictures this weekend. For now it's back to work!

Eric

Streetking

11-30-2012, 10:57 AM

I'm glad Eric posted up those pics, I have been way too busy. What can I say, Eric did a fantastic job. You guys know me and how picky I am. Everything was done with thought and perfection. As far as working with Eric, it was very easy. He billed me once a week and I know he did alot of extra work that I didn't get charged for. He is very passionate about his work and he will be the person that will build my future cars. If any of guys ever need anything done, Eric is the man!

SW

PonchoJohn

11-30-2012, 11:13 AM

SW,
What is the model of brake booster/master you are using?
http://fototime.com/1A6946EA5F73BD2/orig.jpg

syborg tt

11-30-2012, 11:40 AM

Looks like a DSE Unit

Item # 050102 Brake Booster and Master Cylinder Kit - 1970-191 Camaro/Firebird

You are going to also need the reduced angle bracket if it's for a 2nd gen

050302 "Brake Booster Bracket Set (Reduced Angle) 67-69 F-Body"

frojoe

11-30-2012, 01:35 PM

So classy and subtle yet massively aggressive.. love it! Amazing work and damn quick too!!

awr68

12-01-2012, 10:18 AM

Very nice car, SW!! I love everything about it!! :thumbsup:
Excelant work, Eric! :hail:

ChuckDriver

12-01-2012, 11:36 AM

Amazing!

Streetking

12-03-2012, 05:14 AM

fleetus macmullitz

12-03-2012, 06:19 AM

SW,

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on the differences between the 1st gen vs. 2nd gen F-bodies... after they've been given the DSE treatment?

PonchoJohn

12-03-2012, 11:43 AM

Correct..:)
Thanks Marty and SW!

soundqdoug

12-03-2012, 05:37 PM

Did you paint the Fikse centers? They look great!

GriffithMetal

12-08-2012, 08:32 AM

Did you paint the Fikse centers? They look great!

Yes, the centers were painted body color then finished with a flat clear.

carbuff

01-12-2014, 08:09 AM

Look what made an appearance at a local show yesterday. :)

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/carbuff69/IMG_20140111_150525_zpsfectfopk.jpg (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/carbuff69/media/IMG_20140111_150525_zpsfectfopk.jpg.html)

I recognize that name:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/carbuff69/IMG_20140111_150614_zpsilfxlecz.jpg (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/carbuff69/media/IMG_20140111_150614_zpsilfxlecz.jpg.html)