'68 Camaro - Modern T/A [Archive]

Openers

08-18-2011, 01:15 PM

Been registered a while but never gotten around starting a thread about my latest build.

Swedish if anyone is wondering :)

For starters:
http://www.68supersport.com/Other/Pictures/Hyss.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/Other/Pictures/Hyss3.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearfenders/_DSC0019edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearfenders2/_DSC0005edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearfenders2/_DSC0033edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearfenders2/_DSC0038edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearholes/_DSC0023edit700.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearholes/_DSC0022edit800.jpg

Openers

08-18-2011, 01:19 PM

Rust, rust and rust.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/floor/_DSC0007edit700.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/floor/_DSC0001edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dash/_DSC0004edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dash/_DSC0022edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dash/_DSC0031edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dash2/_DSC0003edit700.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dash2/_DSC0014edit700.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dash2/_DSC0031edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dash2/_DSC0001edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dash2/_DSC0134edit800.jpg

Openers

08-18-2011, 01:24 PM

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dashtop/_DSC0003edit700.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dashtop/_DSC0004edit700.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dashtop/_DSC0098edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/slipning2/_DSC0071edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/slipning2/_DSC0134edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/leverans1/_DSC0171edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/leverans1/_DSC0172edit700.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/testfit/_DSC0007edit800.jpg

Bowtieracing

08-18-2011, 01:27 PM

Välkommen. the cleanest garage i have ever seen :hail:

waynieZ

08-18-2011, 01:29 PM

Nice project and great progress. I love the garage, That floor look rugged. Very Nice.

Openers

08-18-2011, 01:32 PM

Välkommen. the cleanest garage i have ever seen :hail:

Thanks!!! Like to keep it clean and tidy :thumbsup:

Nice project and great progress. I love the garage, That floor look rugged. Very Nice.

Humble thanks!

Openers

08-18-2011, 01:33 PM

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearpanel/_DSC0021edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearpanel/_DSC0034edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearpanel/_DSC0012edit800.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/valance/_DSC0345edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/valance/_DSC0352edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/valance/_DSC0358edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/grill/_DSC0452edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/grill/_DSC0457edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/grill/_DSC0400edit900.jpg

70rs

08-18-2011, 01:34 PM

Openers

08-18-2011, 01:46 PM

Welcome! That is a REALLY clean garage! Nice progress on the project so far.

I have several relatives in Sweden, they come over here for SEMA every year and LOAD UP on parts. They stuff extra suitcases full and check them in. its cheaper than the shipping I guess.
I am looking forward to your build. What are the overall plans? Engine, suspension, brakes?:cheers:

Many thanks!

Hehe, yeah when there´s an opportunity to stack up on parts without the swedish customs "interfering", You take it!

I´ve got the complete TCI front and rear end. Willwood brakes (11" cause of 15" wheels) Engine etc is not decided yet.

...Nice work on the grill and lower valance! How did you delete the light holes in the grill?

Got two grilles and a lot of patience. ;)

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/grill/_DSC0459edit900.jpg

Openers

08-18-2011, 01:47 PM

TCI stuff.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/leverans2/_DSC0001edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/subframe/_DSC0027edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/subframe/_DSC0032edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/subframe/_DSC0040edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/subframe/_DSC0049edit900.jpg

Started with the rear...

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearend/_DSC0080edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/rearend/_DSC0086edit900.jpg

Bent some bars and made a roll cage out of the roll bar.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/bur/_DSC0001edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/bur/_DSC0025edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/bur/_DSC0035edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/bur/_DSC0049edit900.jpg

Testmounted all the hardware in the front, so there will hopefully not be any surprises down the line.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/ute1/_DSC0018edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/ute1/_DSC0006edit900.jpg

MaxHarvard

08-18-2011, 01:54 PM

Very nice!

Looks like your shop is a kitchen! :thumbsup:

Openers

08-18-2011, 01:59 PM

Very nice!

Looks like your shop is a kitchen! :thumbsup:

:lol: Thanks!

70rs

08-18-2011, 02:00 PM

Openers

08-18-2011, 02:07 PM

Looks really good! Another member here just put that sub frame in a 69 camaro. Its a nice looking piece, I was able to see it in person installed.

Are you going to be using the car as a race car? Street/track both?

How did you delete the lights in the grill? It turned out really nice. Kind of cleans up the whole front end.

I like the front and rear clip so far. Nice welds and nice fit. The car is mainly a track car so there´s not gonna be any upholstery, audio system or such. Will try make it street legal though.

I edited my previous post - there´s your answer regarding the front grille... :thumbsup:

coolwelder62

08-18-2011, 02:12 PM

Welcome.:thumbsup: Youre doing some outstanding fab work.Please keep posting your progress.Can't wait to see more.:thumbsup: Scott M.

70rs

08-18-2011, 02:12 PM

Ok, now I see how you sectioned the grill. Good idea, looks really nice.

Thanks for posting all of the pictures, keep them coming.:thumbsup:

What part of Sweden are you in? I hear there are some pretty crazy builds going on over there these days.

Do you ever go to the car show/cruise in at the museum in Umea°?

Openers

08-18-2011, 02:41 PM

Welcome.:thumbsup: Youre doing some outstanding fab work.Please keep posting your progress.Can't wait to see more.:thumbsup: Scott M.

The front fenders on this build is the first sheet metal work for me. They were in such a bad shape I figured I might as well have a go with them. Bought some hammers and dollys etc and got started.

Anyway, thanks! :)

Ok, now I see how you sectioned the grill. Good idea, looks really nice.

Thanks for posting all of the pictures, keep them coming.:thumbsup:

What part of Sweden are you in? I hear there are some pretty crazy builds going on over there these days.

Do you ever go to the car show/cruise in at the museum in Umea°?

My pleasure! :yes:

I live in the middle of Sweden - approx 100 miles north of Stockholm. Never been to Umea though. Never visited the States either. A must before I´m three feet under! Cruise/cruising isn´t my cup of tea really, but I´ve been on power tours in southern Sweden and some track days.

72Z/28

08-18-2011, 05:26 PM

I am really amazed with the fabrication work you are doing and that is one hell of a clean shop:thumbsup:

speedshftr

08-18-2011, 05:40 PM

here is what the dash will look like painted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/viperich/03-28-11_1323.jpg
the front end
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/viperich/11-19-10_1102.jpg

seems like we have the same tastes.good luck with your build

intocarss

08-18-2011, 05:41 PM

Love it

tones2SS

08-18-2011, 05:45 PM

Great build. Car looks great already. As with every one else, I agree with the nice garage. Keep us posted.
By the way, your camera shots are awesome!:thumbsup:

tgvettes

08-18-2011, 07:19 PM

Very nice build and garage. Were in Sweden are you? I'm from Ostergotland but have lived in the US for a long time.

Tonny

56pickup

08-18-2011, 07:38 PM

Killer project! Metal work is looking fantastic! :thumbsup:

Openers

08-19-2011, 12:22 AM

I am really amazed with the fabrication work you are doing and that is one hell of a clean shop:thumbsup:

Since I´m a sheet metal noob, that´s really nice to hear! Thank You!

here is what the dash will look like painted
...

seems like we have the same tastes.good luck with your build

Nice car! Yes, we have similar taste :yes:

Love it

Nice :thumbsup:

Openers

08-19-2011, 12:32 AM

Great build. Car looks great already. As with every one else, I agree with the nice garage. Keep us posted.
By the way, your camera shots are awesome!:thumbsup:

Been into photography for about two years and I find it quite fun and interesting. Also, I needed a hobby ;) Many thanks!

Very nice build and garage. Were in Sweden are you? I'm from Ostergotland but have lived in the US for a long time.

Tonny

I live in the middle of Sweden - approx 100 miles north of Stockholm. Southern Dalarna. Maybe I´ll join you "over there" ;) Hehe, at least I´m gonna make a trip to the US someday...I hope...

Killer project! Metal work is looking fantastic! :thumbsup:

Thank you!

elitecustombody

08-19-2011, 05:12 AM

Cool build:thumbsup: Love the kitchen,errrr.. office, umm.. shop:D

Openers

08-19-2011, 02:00 PM

Cool build:thumbsup: Love the kitchen,errrr.. office, umm.. shop:D

Well...thanks! :thumbsup:

tgvettes

08-19-2011, 04:18 PM

Cool I got an Aunt in Mora and cousins in Borlange and Leksand

Tonny

sweetstang68347

08-19-2011, 05:21 PM

I live in the middle of Sweden - approx 100 miles north of Stockholm. Never been to Umea though. Never visited the States either. A must before I´m three feet under! Cruise/cruising isn't my cup of tea really, but I've been on power tours in southern Sweden and some track days.

Very nice "garage" if it can be called that. I think I deserves to be called something more than that! :lol: Also I thought when people :faint: they go 6 feet under. :lol:

Chad-1stGen

08-19-2011, 05:28 PM

Got any pics of the mods you would of had to make (since it's tubbed) to the TCI rear torque arm mounts for the two link brackets?

EDIT: Nice build!!

Flash68

08-19-2011, 08:27 PM

Very nice!! Love the stance and the fat 15's in back! :thumbsup:

Openers

08-20-2011, 12:10 AM

Cool I got an Aunt in Mora and cousins in Borlange and Leksand

Tonny

Ok, that´s not far from here.

Very nice "garage" if it can be called that. I think I deserves to be called something more than that! :lol: Also I thought when people :faint: they go 6 feet under. :lol:

My bad! But...

We end up about the same depth anyway, cause here in Sweden we´re not so big around the waist... :unibrow:

Got any pics of the mods you would of had to make (since it's tubbed) to the TCI rear torque arm mounts for the two link brackets?

EDIT: Nice build!!

Will check later if I have any pics. Should have at least of the front brackets. I cut those almost in half, leaving just the front of it and welded that to the tubing (new frame rails). Rear brackets, coil over cross member, I made almost completely from scratch. Don´t have any pictures of that but will take some next time the car is on jacks.

Thanks!

Very nice!! Love the stance and the fat 15's in back! :thumbsup:

Those wheels and tires are borrowed, but the size is gonna be about the same. 15x12" in the back and 15x8" in the front. 10" wide in front would have been nice, but that would only be possible with 18" wheels though.

Thank you!

Openers

09-30-2011, 09:42 PM

Finished the garage exterior this summer. Fall and winter is coming so there´ll be lots of time spent inside these walls...

http://www.68supersport.com/Other/Pictures/Garaget.jpg

Got some Weber carbs for the Camaro today.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/weber/_DSC0101edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/weber/_DSC0102edit900.jpg

Sieg

09-30-2011, 09:58 PM

Nothing sounds sweeter than DCOE Webers! I ran a pair of 40's on a 2TC Toyota that I drove daily and Auto-X'd for three years back in the early 80's.

Can't wait to hear your motor!

Vegas69

09-30-2011, 10:44 PM

Your photography is better than the car. :unibrow: The car rocks..:thumbsup:

Openers

10-01-2011, 02:53 AM

Nothing sounds sweeter than DCOE Webers! I ran a pair of 40's on a 2TC Toyota that I drove daily and Auto-X'd for three years back in the early 80's.

Can't wait to hear your motor!

I can imagine! I had four Dellorto DRLA´s on my previous Camaro - the sound and torque is very nice :)

Your photography is better than the car. :unibrow: The car rocks..:thumbsup:
Haha, many thanks! :bow:

Openers

11-22-2011, 03:32 AM

Started making some panels for the interior. Will post more pictures when they are completely done.

Also started converting my website to english since statistics show many visitors are americans and even more speaks english...

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/interior/_DSC0216edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/interior/_DSC0218edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/interior/_DSC0238edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/interior/_DSC0247edit900.jpg

DBL NKL

11-22-2011, 06:21 AM

Openers

11-22-2011, 07:57 AM

Love what you'be been doing with the Camaro, and really like the fact that you've stuck with Rally wheels as they really look cool on there. Did you have the rears widened? Also like your work on the front lighting conversion as well as your choice in the Webers. Very very nice.

By the way, it`s nice seeing how clean you keep that shop floor when you`re taking pictures. :unibrow:

Graeme

Thanks! Those wheels are borrowed but the ones I ordered are the same size. Took steel wheels now. They'll do through the build and they give me a chance to correct backspacing if necessary when ordering magnesium wheels in the future... =)

I always clean the floor at the end of the day. That's also a good time to take some photos ;)

Thanks again!

Sieg

11-22-2011, 08:59 AM

You must be a surgeon by trade. I don't think I've ever seen a more sanitary work space. Exceptional work with the camera and fab. :thumbsup:

Openers

11-22-2011, 09:27 AM

You must be a surgeon by trade. I don't think I've ever seen a more sanitary work space. Exceptional work with the camera and fab. :thumbsup:

Haha, thanks! ...but no, I'm not a surgeon =>

Openers

11-24-2011, 10:11 AM

Gas cap installed. Have to make a flange on the inside that connects to the filler neck and fuel cell.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/gascap/_DSC0129edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/gascap/_DSC0138edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/gascap/_DSC0159edit900.jpg

Openers

11-28-2011, 05:55 AM

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/corners/_DSC0277edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/corners/_DSC0285edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/corners/_DSC0295edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/corners/_DSC0294edit900.jpg

DBL NKL

11-28-2011, 06:46 AM

I'll betcha that wasn't the easiest place to grind the welds in. Love the vintage gas filler door. Are you going right hand drive with this build or left?

Openers

11-28-2011, 07:02 AM

I'll betcha that wasn't the easiest place to grind the welds in. Love the vintage gas filler door. Are you going right hand drive with this build or left?

Hehe, yes it took awhile. Gonna be left hand drive as original.

Openers

12-04-2011, 07:39 AM

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/panels2/_DSC0170edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/panels2/_DSC0172edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/panels2/_DSC0197edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/panels2/_DSC0199edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/panels2/_DSC0201edit900.jpg

Richio1

12-04-2011, 08:36 AM

Awesome project. Very inspiring work.

tones2SS

12-05-2011, 05:42 PM

Great stuff. Nice looking work.
Nice camera shots too!

Openers

12-06-2011, 02:33 AM

Thanks :)

Openers

01-02-2012, 12:13 PM

Made a guide for the steering column.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/guide/_DSC0340edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/guide/_DSC0368edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/guide/_DSC0372edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/guide/_DSC0407edit900.jpg

TheJDMan

01-02-2012, 12:48 PM

Very nice build! No offense, but I think an aircraft style flush mount filler cap something like this would work better aesthetically.

http://www.monstermarinestore.com/productdetail.cfm?productid=871&incat=40

http://www.monstermarinestore.com/images/productimages/0-0fuelf1.jpg

Or you could use a Cobra style filler cap.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Small-Cobra-Style-Gas-Cap,53671.html

Openers

01-02-2012, 02:50 PM

Very nice build! No offense, but I think an aircraft style flush mount filler cap something like this would work better aesthetically.

Or you could use a Cobra style filler cap.

Thanks for the tip! As said though - no offense, but I really don´t care what others think is aesthetically correct or not. I like the cap and that´s why I put it there. Besides, it´s one of a kind ;)

badbu68

01-02-2012, 02:54 PM

I dig it!

Rodney

01-03-2012, 08:11 AM

Snyggt bygge! Jag tänkte själv köpa ett sånt tanklock till min bil men det får bli till nästa gång :)

Nice build and I love that Filler cap :woot:
/Henke

Openers

01-12-2012, 06:30 PM

Got some steel wheels that will be used during the build.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/leverans3/_DSC0015edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/leverans3/_DSC0018edit900.jpg

coolwelder62

01-12-2012, 07:28 PM

Thanks for the tip! As said though - no offense, but I really don´t care what others think is aesthetically correct or not. I like the cap and that´s why I put it there. Besides, it´s one of a kind ;)Very well said.I think that is what make's hot roddin so cool.Is that there is no wrong or right when it come's to design.Everybody should build what he or she really feel's good about.I like what you are doing.Your garage is Very nice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

NAPA 68

01-14-2012, 04:43 AM

What a killer build! I really like the direction you are taking. Subcribed!

Tim:cheers:

Mikael A

01-14-2012, 08:49 AM

Bucketlist2012

01-14-2012, 09:16 AM

WOW....

I look at your car and think i need to start over...haha:cheers:

elitecustombody

01-14-2012, 09:28 AM

Openers

01-14-2012, 11:50 AM

Haha, thanks everybody! The cap was made by a swedish guy who just started up a new machine shop.

elitecustombody

01-14-2012, 12:00 PM

You think he can make one more?Don't worry,it's not for a Camaro:) ,but a little old truck

Openers

01-17-2012, 02:46 PM

Fuelcell installation started with moving the two AN8s which gave me the opportunity to practice tig-welding. Small modification had to be done in the trunk as well.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/fuelcell/_DSC0003edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/fuelcell/_DSC0012edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/fuelcell/_DSC0030edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/fuelcell/_DSC0057edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/fuelcell/_DSC0001edit900.jpg

tones2SS

01-17-2012, 05:28 PM

Great to see the updates.

coolwelder62

01-17-2012, 06:57 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Openers

01-25-2012, 08:48 AM

SBC 407cui

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/block/_DSC0119edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/block/_DSC0113edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/block/_DSC0147edit900.jpg

willj313

01-25-2012, 04:48 PM

Nice car and garage

tones2SS

01-25-2012, 05:15 PM

Nice 407!

Payton King

01-26-2012, 11:59 AM

Your photography skills and artistic eye for the shot are great!

Openers

01-26-2012, 01:13 PM

Thanks! :)

Openers

02-05-2012, 03:32 PM

Small update. Never installed dzus before so it took me quite some time but I aint in a hurry :) Searched at Summit but couldn´t find black ones, which I want. Do they come in black?

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dzus/_DSC0218edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dzus/_DSC0220edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dzus/_DSC0240edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/dzus/_DSC0298edit900.jpg

dirtshark

02-05-2012, 03:55 PM

http://www.fastfasteners.com/dzusbuttons.htm

These guys have a nice selection...

Openers

02-05-2012, 03:57 PM

http://www.fastfasteners.com/dzusbuttons.htm

These guys have a nice selection...

Thanks!

Flash68

02-05-2012, 06:02 PM

Love this project... and photog skills as Payton mentioned.... killer! :thumbsup:

awr68

02-05-2012, 09:52 PM

Just read the entire thread for the first time...great build!! :thumbsup:

Openers

02-06-2012, 04:26 AM

...and I take a bow! :bow:

arue333

02-06-2012, 10:01 AM

...and I take a bow! :bow:

Hahaha. That's awesome :thumbsup:

Openers

02-10-2012, 02:06 AM

Steering completed.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/steering/_DSC0066edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/steering/_DSC0073edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/steering/_DSC0088edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/enginemount/_DSC0036edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/enginemount/_DSC0037edit900.jpg

cencalc6

02-10-2012, 07:58 AM

Excellent work!

Openers

02-11-2012, 04:31 AM

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/blockcar/_DSC0020edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/blockcar/_DSC0047edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/blockcar/_DSC0097edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/blockcar/_DSC0008edit900.jpg

makoshark

02-11-2012, 05:16 AM

Show pictures of where you actually work on the car:) The area you take the pictures from is entirely too clean of an area to have had all that metal work done in. This is a very nice and very clean build

Openers

02-11-2012, 05:36 AM

makoshark

02-11-2012, 05:47 AM

I like your clinical and sterile approach to your build. By the time I am finished for the day working on my car, I am in medical need, so cleaning up is not an option.

Openers

02-28-2012, 10:03 PM

Rear wheels modified for correct backspacing. Temporary tires.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/wheels/_DSC0060edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/wheels/_DSC0058edit900.jpg

Also started with some initial carb tuning.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/venturis/_DSC0384edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/venturis/_DSC0390edit900.jpg

Too small chokes...
http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/venturis/_DSC0397edit900.jpg

Rough surface on all auxiliary venturis. Not good.
http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/venturis/_DSC0399edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/venturis/_DSC0481edit900.jpg

tgvettes

02-29-2012, 03:39 PM

Polera mera

Tonny

tones2SS

02-29-2012, 05:22 PM

Stance looks killer. Keep up the great work.

Openers

03-09-2012, 04:02 PM

Been working on the fitment of the inner fenders. Also made an adjustable support bracket for the upper valance. Carbon mirror mounted...

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/mirror/_DSC0116edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/mirror/_DSC0118edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/mirror/_DSC0128edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/mirror/_DSC0132edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/mirror/_DSC0145edit900.jpg

John510

03-09-2012, 05:04 PM

What are those mirrors off of? I like!

214Chevy

03-09-2012, 05:13 PM

What are those mirrors off of? I like!

So do I. So where do John and I get some?:question: :question:

Openers

03-09-2012, 05:16 PM

They are SPA Formula F1/GP Grand Prix mirrors. Very small and light.

John510

03-12-2012, 12:35 PM

They are SPA Formula F1/GP Grand Prix mirrors. Very small and light.

Sounds expensive

Openers

04-09-2012, 06:36 PM

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/middlemetal/_DSC0004edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/middlemetal/_DSC0086edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/middlemetal/_DSC0088edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/bars/_DSC0195edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/bars/_DSC0196edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/bars/_DSC0096edit900.jpg

JUSTANOVA

04-12-2012, 05:29 AM

So do I. So where do John and I get some?:question: :question:

http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?tpc=SPA-Racing-Mirrors&form_cat_id=754&action=category

love the camaro:hail: ...........and the garage:bow:

Openers

04-13-2012, 04:17 PM

Thanks! :)

John510

04-13-2012, 08:37 PM

How do you keep your garage so clean? You can eat off that floor it looks like

Openers

04-14-2012, 03:13 PM

Hehe, you can eat off it but you´ll get sick ;) I clean the work area after every time I´ve been there.

Openers

04-29-2012, 05:44 AM

Honed and line honed.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/honedblock/_DSC0003edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/honedblock/_DSC0015edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/honedblock/_DSC0028edit900.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/honedblock/_DSC0031edit900.jpg

Waiting for the pedal assembly so I can determine seat position.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/honedblock/_DSC0043edit900.jpg

Flash68

04-29-2012, 11:31 AM

One of the coolest and most interesting threads on this forum. :cheers:

Track Junky

04-29-2012, 12:15 PM

Really like this project. Great build and skills. :thumbsup: Only two things I would do differently if it were me.......front tire and wheel width and drop the fuel cell.

Openers

04-29-2012, 01:22 PM

Thanks guys!

2" wider front wheels are already ordered. When the build is in its final stage a new set of tires will be mounted - wider up front and slightly less wide in the back...

cencalc6

04-29-2012, 02:16 PM

Always looking forward to your progress....Excellent Photography! :thumbsup:

FETorino

04-29-2012, 02:26 PM

Always looking forward to your progress....Excellent Photography! :thumbsup:

I can never seem to get my head around if I am more impressed with your fabrication skills; your sense of design for the overall project; the cleanliness of your garage; your photography skills? :hail:

Whatever it is you thread is always worth a look and your build is sweet :woot:

Openers

04-29-2012, 02:37 PM

I'm ah...lost for words. Humble thanks! You made my day...or night which it is here in Sweden :D

Track Junky

04-29-2012, 02:58 PM

Thanks guys!

2" wider front wheels are already ordered. When the build is in its final stage a new set of tires will be mounted - wider up front and slightly less wide in the back...

Perfect!! :thumbsup: I think that will give you alot better balance.

Openers

05-01-2012, 10:45 AM

Pedal assembly with adjustable brake balancer.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/pedals/_DSC0060edit.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/pedals/_DSC0095edit.jpg

Battery tray installed.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/pedals/_DSC0168edit.jpg

Knaller

05-01-2012, 12:21 PM

If you don't mind asking, what tire size did you use for mockup?

Openers

05-02-2012, 12:13 AM

If you don't mind asking, what tire size did you use for mockup?

28/12.5-15 in the back and approx 25/9-15 up front. Will go for 26/11-15 and 25/9.5-15 when finished.

Flash68

05-02-2012, 12:36 AM

So freakin bad ass... where'd ya get that pedal assmby from?

I can never seem to get my head around if I am more impressed with your fabrication skills; your sense of design for the overall project; the cleanliness of your garage; your photography skills? :hail:

Whatever it is you thread is always worth a look and your build is sweet :woot:

You nailed it.

Knaller

05-02-2012, 11:46 AM

28/12.5-15 in the back and approx 25/9-15 up front. Will go for 26/11-15 and 25/9.5-15 when finished.

That is exact why i ask. I am in the same boat. 28 in the back fill the wheelhouse pretty good, but 26 look a little small especially in a Nova with the more square shape. I limited to 17" rims and don't want to go with truck tires when going up to 28"... The wheels in your Camaro look perfect. Outstanding build :thumbsup: !

Openers

05-03-2012, 04:13 AM

So freakin bad ass... where'd ya get that pedal assmby from?

You nailed it.

Thanks! =)

Pedal assembly is from obp.

Openers

05-03-2012, 04:19 AM

That is exact why i ask. I am in the same boat. 28 in the back fill the wheelhouse pretty good, but 26 look a little small especially in a Nova with the more square shape. I limited to 17" rims and don't want to go with truck tires when going up to 28"... The wheels in your Camaro look perfect. Outstanding build :thumbsup: !

I´ve been looking at so many tires from different manufacturers, that I remembered wrong regarding sizes. These are the correct ones (that will be mounted):

Rear: 27.5x11-15"
Front: 26,5x9.5-15"

:)

Openers

05-04-2012, 05:46 PM

Painted the intake manifold, timing cover and block. Valve covers will get the same treatment. My "dress-down" treatment :)

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/enginepaint/_DSC0015edit.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/enginepaint/_DSC0026edit.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

05-04-2012, 07:29 PM

My "dress-down" treatment :)

There's no way to "dress-down" that intake set-up!

:D

Track Junky

05-04-2012, 08:14 PM

Love your style :thumbsup:

FETorino

05-04-2012, 09:14 PM

There's no way to "dress-down" that intake set-up!

:D

Yea that induction set up is bling enough. :cool: No reason to take any focus away from that.

Knaller

05-05-2012, 08:47 AM

Looks absolutely killer! :thumbsup: Perfect colour choice!

Openers

05-06-2012, 05:40 AM

Thanks guys! :)

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/enginepaint/_DSC0031edit.jpg

Flash68

05-06-2012, 07:21 PM

Stop it, man.. just stop it. :lol:

Ron in SoCal

05-06-2012, 09:01 PM

Stop it, man.. just stop it. :lol:

Haha...better add a an IR intake and custom valve covers to the shopping list Davey...:lol:

Matt@BOS

05-06-2012, 10:16 PM

Stop it, man.. just stop it. :lol:

Do it. All of the cool kids are getting individual runner setups.

Openers, I love the direction that you have taken with this car. The parts selection isn't half bad either :thumbsup:

Matt

Track Junky

05-06-2012, 10:22 PM

Not to mention the quality photography work. :thumbsup:

Openers

05-07-2012, 03:58 AM

Do it. All of the cool kids are getting individual runner setups.

Openers, I love the direction that you have taken with this car. The parts selection isn't half bad either :thumbsup:

Matt

Thank you Matt!

Not to mention the quality photography work. :thumbsup:

Hehe, thanks again! :)

bonecrrusher

05-08-2012, 08:38 PM

Are you using a floor jack on those tiles at all?

Openers

05-08-2012, 10:12 PM

Are you using a floor jack on those tiles at all?

Yip, not only for liftning the car but also draging/pulling it across the floor.

coolwelder62

05-09-2012, 05:50 AM

Very Cool.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

bonecrrusher

05-09-2012, 08:01 PM

Nice - much better then the epoxy in my garage - I swear I hear that stuff crack everytime I lift up one of the cars.

Track Junky

05-09-2012, 10:02 PM

Any updates?

Openers

05-10-2012, 09:23 AM

Nice - much better then the epoxy in my garage - I swear I hear that stuff crack everytime I lift up one of the cars.

I was about to get epoxy for my floor, but was advised not to. The concrete floor needs to breathe, especially when it´s on the ground (no basement or story beneath). So I went with tiles instead.

Any updates?

Nope :)

Openers

05-18-2012, 03:33 PM

Started on the exhaust.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/exhaust1/_DSC0011edit.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/exhaust1/_DSC0022edit.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/exhaust1/_DSC0027edit.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/exhaust1/_DSC0037edit.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/exhaust1/_DSC0043edit.jpg

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/exhaust1/_DSC0047edit.jpg

Openers

07-12-2012, 10:44 AM

Long time, no...

Been busy with other projects but here is a small update. Installed a rear sway bar so now I can continue with the exhaust.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/swaybar/_DSC0083edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/swaybar/_DSC0094edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/swaybar/_DSC0105edit.jpg

Stilo

07-13-2012, 04:50 PM

WOW carzy car love it

Openers

07-20-2012, 02:59 PM

WOW carzy car love it

Thanks :)

firebirddady69

07-20-2012, 10:20 PM

I got the same rear suspension set up from TCI, hopefully it will look as nice as yours. ;)

very nice work :thumbsup:

FETorino

07-20-2012, 10:41 PM

Long time, no...

Been busy with other projects but here is a small update. Installed a rear sway bar so now I can continue with the exhaust.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/swaybar/_DSC0094edit.jpg

You're slipping I see some trash on the floor:rofl:

intocarss

07-20-2012, 11:16 PM

TCI stuff.

http://www.68supersport.com/images/stories/galleri/ute1/_DSC0006edit900.jpg

What width are the front & rear ralley wheels?

Rick D

07-21-2012, 05:20 AM

Wow I just went through the whole tread :faint: :thumbsup: I love the direction you have gone with this! And the pictures just wow!! Question do you have to run a 15 inch wheel or you just want to?

Openers

07-21-2012, 10:56 PM

I got the same rear suspension set up from TCI, hopefully it will look as nice as yours. ;)

very nice work :thumbsup:

Ok =) Thank you!

You're slipping I see some trash on the floor:rofl:

Hehe, sorry... :lol:

What width are the front & rear ralley wheels?

8" up front and 10" in the back.

Wow I just went through the whole tread :faint: :thumbsup: I love the direction you have gone with this! And the pictures just wow!! Question do you have to run a 15 inch wheel or you just want to?

I want to run 15" wheels!!!

Many thanks!

Openers

07-30-2012, 05:40 AM

I´ll also make an alternative system behind the flange before the rear axle/mufflers. Will be coated black eventually.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust2/_DSC0124edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust2/_DSC0131edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust2/_DSC0135edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust2/_DSC0139edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust2/_DSC0375edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust2/_DSC0382edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust2/_DSC0400edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust2/_DSC0073edit.jpg

Openers

08-11-2012, 06:27 AM

The chokes has been turned up a little, so now I can calculate on the rest of the jets. Venturis also done.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/venturis2/_DSC0449edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/venturis2/_DSC0462edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/venturis2/_DSC0469edit.jpg

Finished the alternative exhaust. Will maybe cut the pipes by the last 45 bend for that oval look, but I´ll leave them for now...

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust3/_DSC0118edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust3/_DSC0128edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust3/_DSC0154edit.jpg

Openers

08-11-2012, 06:28 AM

Openers

08-14-2012, 02:58 PM

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hood/_DSC0022edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hood/_DSC0031edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hood/_DSC0043edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hood/_DSC0045edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hood/_DSC0057edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hood/_DSC0077edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hood/_DSC0109edit.jpg

Rybar

08-14-2012, 03:34 PM

Very cool build and like the others said the photography and garage aint that bad either :thumbsup:

Openers

08-15-2012, 03:31 AM

Very cool build and like the others said the photography and garage aint that bad either :thumbsup:

Thanks! :)

fleetus macmullitz

08-15-2012, 05:49 AM

Finished the alternative exhaust. Will maybe cut the pipes by the last 45 bend for that oval look, but I´ll leave them for now...

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust3/_DSC0128edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/exhaust3/_DSC0154edit.jpg

Now that will wake up the neighbors! :D

I hope to more building cars try to emulate your pic taking style; not forgetting to mention the skills you've honed... and working in an amazing garage like that. :thumbsup:

The wheel and tire combo on there now. :cool:

Rick D

08-15-2012, 05:59 AM

Now that looks great, we are going to need a video when you start it so we can here how bad azz it sounds with that side out pipes :cool:

Openers

08-15-2012, 07:10 AM

Now that will wake up the neighbors! :D

I hope to more building cars try to emulate your pic taking style; not forgetting to mention the skills you've honed... and working in an amazing garage like that. :thumbsup:

The wheel and tire combo on there now. :cool:

Well, first of all - many thanks for those kind words! Can't think of anything that I like more than getting dirty in the garage... ;D

Now that looks great, we are going to need a video when you start it so we can here how bad azz it sounds with that side out pipes :cool:

Will do, will do! Just wait a few years :)

jlwdvm

08-15-2012, 09:22 AM

Info on your seats?

Openers

08-15-2012, 09:32 AM

Info on your seats?

Corbeau GT8. Discontinued.

bonecrrusher

08-15-2012, 05:50 PM

Nice updated....

So jealous of the tile....

Openers

09-01-2012, 05:24 AM

...and now we´re on Facebooooooook :) Gonna take a while though getting up to date, so have patience.

https://www.facebook.com/68CamaroTA

Openers

10-23-2012, 04:40 PM

Thought I´d try modify a standard hood.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0002edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0005edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0006edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0007edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0011edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0024edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0036edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0037edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0046edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0054edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0001edit.jpg

Flash68

10-23-2012, 05:17 PM

Dude. :wow: :thumbsup:

bdahlg68

10-23-2012, 06:07 PM

Wow.... did you carry that hood back and forth to a
"dirty room" to do the fab worK? The shop looks spotless and the fab work looks damn good!

GTSDesigns

10-23-2012, 10:38 PM

My friend sent me a link to this thread... Ive been searching this site for a year, never posted one comment, cause wanted to wait until I could contribute something substantial to this fine community..... however, I couldnt go through this entire thread without saying something... I feel like I owe you at least a big...

THANK YOU! thank you for taking the time to share your build...

this is truly amazing!

skatinjay27

10-23-2012, 11:45 PM

awesome work! i prefer this 10 fold to the yenko/stinger hood.

Payton King

10-24-2012, 06:13 AM

That is bad ass!

Openers

10-24-2012, 07:21 AM

Wow.... did you carry that hood back and forth to a
"dirty room" to do the fab worK? The shop looks spotless and the fab work looks damn good!

Hehe, no I clean often though. Thanks!

My friend sent me a link to this thread... Ive been searching this site for a year, never posted one comment, cause wanted to wait until I could contribute something substantial to this fine community..... however, I couldnt go through this entire thread without saying something... I feel like I owe you at least a big...

THANK YOU! thank you for taking the time to share your build...

this is truly amazing!

I'm glad You enjoyed it! Humble thanks!!!

Knaller

10-24-2012, 07:29 AM

Looks very good as usual! I had something like that in mind for my Nova, but i still thinking about how to get paint in all spots.....

Openers

10-24-2012, 07:35 AM

Looks very good as usual! I had something like that in mind for my Nova, but i still thinking about how to get paint in all spots.....

Me too. That's why I contacted the guy that's gonna paint the car, before I welded them on. He took a look and said no problem...

Knaller

10-24-2012, 07:41 AM

Me too. That's why I contacted the guy that's gonna paint the car, before I welded them on. He took a look and said no problem...

He must have small hands and a matching paintgun... That hood looks really good, i think i give it a try too. I still can ask a gynaecologist to paint it for me. :_paranoid

Openers

10-24-2012, 07:50 AM

He must have small hands and a matching paintgun... That hood looks really good, i think i give it a try too. I still can ask a gynaecologist to paint it for me. :_paranoid

Hehe, he doesnt need to get his hand in. Just the nozzle up through the holes. But Your gynaecologist idea seems good =D

Amituk

10-24-2012, 09:05 AM

How have you built this car?

You appear to have no tools in your garage other than a jack and a chain hoist!

Incredible!

Openers

10-24-2012, 09:10 AM

How have you built this car?

You appear to have no tools in your garage other than a jack and a chain hoist!

Incredible!

...and a stubborn mind. ;)

Openers

10-24-2012, 05:13 PM

Soldered.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0088edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0101edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/hoodsteel/_DSC0139edit.jpg

badmatt

10-24-2012, 05:40 PM

Leadfoot1

10-27-2012, 06:34 AM

dug

10-27-2012, 11:22 AM

wow. I can't believe I've never seen this build before. So many have said it before me but you do amazing work. Your fab skills are extremely good and that hood is just badass. :thumbsup:

Openers

10-27-2012, 02:07 PM

Awesome work.....and i like to see i'm not the only one to clean after every day of work ( or even during work!).

I was loking at your last pics and i came across your sig, did you ever post pics of your "S" ??

I' really like what your take at an S-10 looks like....

Lead

Thanks! Sorry for my bad english, but what do you mean by my "sig" and "s"? :)

wow. I can't believe I've never seen this build before. So many have said it before me but you do amazing work. Your fab skills are extremely good and that hood is just badass. :thumbsup:

Many thanks! Nice to hear :D

Openers

01-27-2013, 07:19 AM

Been collecting some stuff and now that I have the water pump I just had to try them on. Very light crankshaft... ;)

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/serpentine/_DSC0254edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/serpentine/_DSC0256edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/serpentine/_DSC0266edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/serpentine/_DSC0273edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/serpentine/_DSC0326edit.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

01-27-2013, 08:09 AM

Always enjoy seeing your metal and photographical handiwork. :cool:

Openers

01-27-2013, 08:50 AM

Always enjoy seeing your metal and photographical handiwork. :cool:

Many thanks! :D

JohnnyGMachine

01-27-2013, 02:58 PM

FETorino

01-27-2013, 09:50 PM

It's been too long since an update. Nothing exciting about an alternator but somehow your photo style makes it something I'm glad I saw. :thumbsup:

How about some more of your stellar metal work. Got any more of that to show. :)

Openers

01-28-2013, 02:12 AM

THIS BUILD IS REFRESHING!!! Wow - so cool. I went through each page checking out all the details and it's just so nice to see something going in a different direction. Good stuff - can't wait to see more!

:thumbsup: Glad You like it!

It's been too long since an update. Nothing exciting about an alternator but somehow your photo style makes it something I'm glad I saw. :thumbsup:

How about some more of your stellar metal work. Got any more of that to show. :)

Haha, sorry but not any of that right now. I´m trying to collect some of those green paperstuff, so I can buy the remaining parts. Takes awhile though.

Openers

02-05-2013, 05:38 PM

Front rubber mounted and back on the ground for stance and clearance check.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/tires/_DSC0347edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/tires/_DSC0218edit.jpg

cencalc6

02-06-2013, 08:52 PM

Always looking forward to your updates

FETorino

02-06-2013, 08:56 PM

Like the van also:D

Openers

02-07-2013, 01:37 AM

Like the van also:D

It's a '70 Econoline. Thought it would be nice towing the Camaro with it. Having trouble though finding out max towing capacity. There's no towing bar installed right now and I need those numbers to get the bar approved. Contacted Ford (US) but no answer.

MaxHarvard

02-07-2013, 08:38 AM

Looks badass as it is! Just spray some low gloss clear and call it day!

Openers

02-09-2013, 04:16 AM

Looks badass as it is! Just spray some low gloss clear and call it day!

Hehe, well if I move to California I´ll do just that.

Roberts68

02-09-2013, 09:04 AM

Hehe, well if I move to California I´ll do just that.

What are your intentions for final finish or is that still evolving?

It looks so cool in that last picture with the van, tires all fat filling the wheelwells and the car being slightly short, squat and low... maybe a bit of lens distortion? It is almost a caricature or cartoon effect, but I really like it. Completely raw. Thank you for sharing your work.

Openers

02-09-2013, 09:30 AM

What are your intentions for final finish or is that still evolving?

It looks so cool in that last picture with the van, tires all fat filling the wheelwells and the car being slightly short, squat and low... maybe a bit of lens distortion? It is almost a caricature or cartoon effect, but I really like it. Completely raw. Thank you for sharing your work.

Yes, it's a little lens distortion. I was thinking a two tone - black on top and brown on the sides. "Inverted Yunick" =)

Thanks!

Openers

04-20-2013, 01:00 AM

Had to abandon the weber setup. Got hold of All Pro cylinder heads (cnc) with titanium valves. Raised intake runners didn´t match my weber intake. Sold that setup and almost got all the remaining parts the motor was missing. The webers are cool, but this way the project took a big step forward (and gained approx 200hp). Nice air filter?! ;)

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/engineparts2/_DSC0139edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/engineparts2/_DSC0140edit.jpg

Jerico 4 spd that will be operated clutchless.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/trans/_DSC0068edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/trans/_DSC0152edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/trans/_DSC0157edit.jpg

Openers

06-11-2013, 11:15 AM

Soon time to assemble the engine. First a little mockup.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/driveline/DSC_0616edit.jpg

Openers

10-14-2013, 05:18 PM

Developet a taste for building bikes. Sold the last two to Norway. Both are Kawasakis from early 80's.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/ratbrat/DSC_1111edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/kawakafe/DSC_3131edit.jpg

And the Camaro...
Crank, rods, pistons etc are balanced and ready to be installed.

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/engineass1/DSC_3416edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/engineass1/DSC_3432edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/engineass1/DSC_3409edit.jpg

Track Junky

10-14-2013, 05:24 PM

Coffee Table Book quality pics as usual. Very nice. :thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

10-14-2013, 06:01 PM

America approves.

:D

FETorino

10-14-2013, 07:13 PM

Coffee Table Book quality pics as usual. Very nice. :thumbsup:

America approves.

:D

^^ that says it all :thumbsup:

For some reason I REALLY like the transmission:_paranoid

:cheers:

Sieg

10-14-2013, 07:55 PM

The build and components are awesome..........the photo's are exceptional! :thumbsup:

What camera and lens?

.......and who cleans your shop? I've seen hospitals that aren't that clean. :D

Openers

10-14-2013, 08:17 PM

I have a Nikon D800 and the last ones are taken with a 24-120 lens.

Thanks to You all!! =D

Amituk

10-15-2013, 12:11 AM

I would love to see a photo tour around your workshop.

Who else?

SBDave

10-16-2013, 10:53 AM

Incredible work as always! Did you document those bike builds anywhere online? Wouldn't mind checking them out if you did.
-Dave

Openers

10-16-2013, 11:21 AM

Incredible work as always! Did you document those bike builds anywhere online? Wouldn't mind checking them out if you did.
-Dave

There are some pics at mandit.org of previous builds, not so many though of these last two...

Thanks!

tyoneal

10-19-2013, 09:10 PM

Openers

10-20-2013, 12:20 AM

Yes it's a dog box.

1st 3.02
2nd 1.84
3rd 1.28
(1:1)

3.73:1 in the rear.

taxidermy man

05-05-2014, 10:04 AM

Any updates on this project?

George Manont

05-06-2014, 10:26 PM

FLYNAVY53

05-07-2014, 01:49 AM

amazing build!! glad I stumbled on this one!

YoungProTourer

05-07-2014, 04:37 AM

Absolutely LOVE the build man!! Cant wait to see more updates of the project :woot:

Twinstang

05-07-2014, 04:44 AM

Nice build and awesome shop you have !

FLYNAVY53

05-08-2014, 01:30 AM

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/stolar/_DSC0006edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/stolar/_DSC0013edit.jpg

http://www.mandit.org/images/stories/galleri/stolar/_DSC0016edit.jpg

If you don't mind my asking, I realize those are Corbeau seats, just curious what model, and did you have some custom upholstery work done, or did they come like that from Corbeau? Thanks!!

Openers

05-12-2014, 05:11 PM

.
Hi,

Great car .. great engine .. great TLC job reviving ... Great Garage !... and your talent is second to none...

Oh... Webers set-up! I have a friend who was going with that kind of set up too, however .. he discarded after found out that Webers were a real pain to keep up.

I love those Webers too, as Alfa Romeo, my previous love, were much more into Webers. You need to have specific vacuum gauges to measure the effecticeness / fine tuning.

For fun , I built these meters to handle 6 Webers in a Countach V12, It was a real headache !

http://image.free.in.th/v/2013/in/140507123146.jpg (http://pic.free.in.th/id/9ded57ef23b63772dda63fb53162ccf4)

.

Thanks!

I had Dellortos on my prevoius build. Was some jetting and tuning, but I've never had a smoother running engine with mechanic roller. The Webers should be a little easier because there are still parts available for those carbs unlike Dellortos.

Although, as mentioned, I'm not gonna use the Weber setup on this engine. Intake don't match the heads.

Openers

05-12-2014, 05:25 PM

WSSix

05-13-2014, 05:54 PM

Ouch! That sounds like a terrible time. Good luck having it all come together properly this time.

Openers

05-14-2014, 09:05 AM

If you don't mind my asking, I realize those are Corbeau seats, just curious what model, and did you have some custom upholstery work done, or did they come like that from Corbeau? Thanks!!

They came like that. Discontinued a couple of years ago.

George Manont

05-14-2014, 11:23 PM

Not much has happened. Everything that could go wrong with the engine, has. Half of the lifters had the wrong offset. Wrong cam bearings despite support from Dart before ordering, bearing failure on one rocker, wrong camshaft, wrong crankshaft...and the list goes on. Most issues are taken care of, but still waiting for custom made camshaft.

Brakes are almost completely done. Been some issues with clearance and rear calipers but everything is ok now.

Don't have that many pics but will post some when I've access to them...

Sad to hear of the difficulties.

Sad to hear that Dart was awared , but NO help.

Glad that things are looking up now.

Hope that future work should be a smooth sailing !

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On Dellorttos, generally look good but headache to the owners ( including me ) was well beyond fun.

Cheers,

GM.

.

SBDave

02-20-2015, 11:09 AM

I'm getting ready to do some major work on my car and was thinking back to how much I like your project, any updates??

Thanks!
Dave

YAMATHUMP

02-20-2015, 08:40 PM

Great build, love the hood and stance.

You nailed it

Openers

02-21-2015, 11:43 AM

Been awhile since I worked on the Camaro. But it´s been even longer since I updated this thread, so here goes =)

Installed the rear brakes. Not quite bolt on, but worked out in the end.

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-8b9fe30964978cdfde3874eec35c23ce.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2143636)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-25757fa59ba29772528c47cb9e53a8e9.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2143634)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-bffcdcf72eade27eda51d8a8c64b3008.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2143635)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-edef25112bcc0f07006ebb871d03a5e0.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2148319)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-626f089d5831a43992ea670bd9d630ad.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2148320)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-bd05d42d6a1f0598811ebc6d321f2eda.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2148322)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-53538859c7f1a8700a1e5ad0f2ed46c5.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2148321)

Openers

02-21-2015, 11:45 AM

After some plumbing...

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-65f35d46e11d7ed617a2ba0a9349810f.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2187325)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-9c81bb6be46a186e0401d5974f0505e5.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2187328)

Openers

02-21-2015, 11:51 AM

Had some clearance issues with the outer steering tie rod end hitting the rim. Adapter bolts and some home made alu sleeves did the trick.

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-dcf1a2a0426e3c6549d3dd329ed952eb.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2016626)

Took her out "for a spin". Complete, and functional, rolling chassis.

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-d545d923c1de1cce00873aabab06cde0.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2016633)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-11ef5c886b85da6963987cb89e6dd837.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2016634)

Openers

02-21-2015, 11:53 AM

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-633f49b00d5547680b16f8a928f3fd65.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=1987896)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-0d171acf4e9a762cad7aaf3a6f093961.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=1987897)

Openers

02-21-2015, 11:56 AM

...and finally - updated the shop!

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-c3cf8fa9d4b8516ad1fa5c13e6bc8d6a.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2322687)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-7f2062fcb30783062fcbbf88ba65f1d4.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2322686)

Roberts68

02-21-2015, 01:08 PM

Holy smokes! What the hell drawer did you say that was in again?

I can only imagine the salesman's eyebrows when you said you wanted over 16 of those base units.:wacko: then. :captain1:

Seriously man... You bring sanitary shop to a whole new level.
Have you told us what you do for a living? Or would you if it is not an imposition?

Openers

02-21-2015, 10:45 PM

WSSix

02-22-2015, 05:56 AM

car and shop are looking great! Congrats on getting the car back on four wheels.

Vince@Meanstreets

02-22-2015, 11:01 AM

nice!!!! glad to see this project again.

thought we had lost you

YAMATHUMP

02-22-2015, 12:17 PM

Each time I look at this thread I catch something that missed before. That is one sweet ride, looking forward to more of the build.

SBDave

02-25-2015, 11:09 AM

Looks awesome! How did it drive?

Dave

Openers

05-14-2017, 01:24 PM

Maybe it´s time for an update....or two...

Has as usual been some bikes in between but lately I´ve focused (kind of) on the Camaro.

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-dcfbcaf3833ce42418d7a7eb693f16d5_large.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2548415)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-6ea8f9db775507ccf649d432afc2df7c_large.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2548416)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-640ee9ec9094a0ac12409448e3d7e48c.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2571073)

Motor built and started. Not my valve covers and air filter in picture.
https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-7a40acb3535b5265c309a266ea32aea3.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2576462)

Rear end painted, assembled and filled with oil.
https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-6f9aedeb61b0ef9e198da135150b6e35.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2568966)

Car disassembled and chassi components powder coated.
https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-4777bcc443cefaff3589a8754791653d.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2578997)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-142f87c58e1ed34e83b4bb05ed74b2f7.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2578998)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-434e835823d7aa85757d6f2e4dc6c073.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2579001)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-53f9386db7df702bb5f2f0900a619302.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2601266)

Shifter linkage done.
https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-39e2c612df38f2b59484886f7dd0496f.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2601265)

Openers

05-14-2017, 01:28 PM

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-5983d5aaa94f783cd84968bdc83f04e1.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2578120)

And finally: 611hp 545ft/lb

QHzNg7CY6ek

melman109

05-14-2017, 05:34 PM

:hail:

FLYNAVY53

05-14-2017, 06:03 PM

very excited to see this one come together!!

Chad-1stGen

05-14-2017, 08:15 PM

Hey I recognize that suspension! Very cool looking build and I'm glad it's not dead.

Flash68

05-14-2017, 08:56 PM

Oh HELL yes! :rockin:

What a fun motor that will be.

SlowProgress

05-15-2017, 06:53 AM

Very cool project !

ScotI

05-15-2017, 09:13 AM

You need to shut everything down immediately & clean up this awful mess!
Whatever it takes.....

WSSix

05-15-2017, 09:53 AM

Nice update! Glad to see you still making progress with the car!

Openers

10-14-2017, 10:55 AM

You need to shut everything down immediately & clean up this awful mess!
Whatever it takes.....

xD Hahahaha

Openers

10-14-2017, 11:01 AM

Hold on...many pics. Been awhile since last update but here it comes. A few months back:

Engine in to finish headers.

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-0221604ef85f30181eacb0f74e97069d.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2580910)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-8f4fd1d7a9bbe794c21d4cccd6dabfe4.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2580911)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-661e6d872716d012ef496372132610c5.jpg (http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2580912)

Openers

10-14-2017, 11:07 AM

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-c210b410f9067edec8fdd41744e18a4d.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2646986)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-8d00525b55a03a8d45418283b20f88e3.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2639822)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-95351f6545af238fd8fdcb4c4d7f05b0.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2646987)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-59d69180420e928c2ad62740364e9f1c.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2646988)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-86a60e4158f7d289feb7ba289aad68be.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2646990)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-7d38c23222381b5d9bc08ccf8e05c2ff.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2646991)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-78aa4adcc954db08b2b4f99e99f5431e.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2639818)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-0a3f3099119dac58d0afef55dab3c692.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2639819)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-1d20a1c62b78e2e13f261c17c248015b.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2639820)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-bd5d0c734d65d1bb47da90a5ca067ea6.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2639821)

Openers

10-14-2017, 11:10 AM

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-30b9d9293cf6cf2b20279e1d03ed05ff.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2647023)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-29b5013ae13d464ee24bea835407f95a.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2647024)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-c10d1a284f38248b53078471fd1c688e.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2647025)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-a342c36f49d2ea08f2c400827b316305.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2647026)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-204c1192e5d66026ceea935819742635.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2647142)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-d1da678fc6cfedef5ae81381403f0d1c.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2647143)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-d2f82c70cec1d9d989dd1f7a170f5095.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2647146)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-419c588c6cf19822fc807fa78dcdab25.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2647145)

Mikael A

10-14-2017, 12:23 PM

Looks great keep up the good work :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Spiffav8

10-14-2017, 12:40 PM

:confused59: Dang!

waynieZ

10-14-2017, 07:36 PM

Amazing job it looks great! Motor sounds sweet on the dyno.

SBDave

10-16-2017, 12:10 PM

Always great seeing your updates!

Dave

taxidermy man

10-18-2017, 09:58 AM

Awesome! It goes against the grain on this sight, but I love the 15" wheels.

Openers

10-19-2017, 05:08 AM

Awesome! It goes against the grain on this sight, but I love the 15" wheels.

Thanks!
It´s not only on this site its against the grain - brakes, steering etc is dimensioned for bigger rims. So it has been a struggle all the way just to keep it "old school". Hopefully it will be worth it!

Openers

10-19-2017, 05:25 AM

Last time in?!

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-53f6215049a9b20ec11cc238378afd6f.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2655409)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-59d1b551edac159e9ee28175b328d967.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2655410)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-b5464ccc4679f916974512589c7a9955.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2655411)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-ed2fd10ad4c795731e9811c203c97ec2.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2655412)

Openers

10-28-2017, 08:46 AM

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-6f73c7c5a0713eec01a60d296dc1a287.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2656933)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-c404e90bc990e89e4b7b554d85b3ede9.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2656934)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-27da52ac2ea441ae6d059de2cd0af5bc.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2656935)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-827b1f23b7022cae11daadcd0a615ff2.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2656936)

https://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/101/100577/100577-7da96b63e7498a82d97aa0ca98975e39.jpg (https://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=100577&image=2656938)

WSSix

10-30-2017, 09:32 AM

That last picture just screams mean! Glad to see the car coming together. Good luck!

Openers

11-01-2017, 10:15 AM

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