eGarage 1969 Camaro [Archive]

Roadster Shop

10-16-2011, 05:36 PM

Ben, of eGarage.com (http://www.egarage.com) has teamed up with Nelson Racing Engines and the Roadster Shop to take the eGarage Camaro to the next level. The goal is to add much needed strength to the car to handle the monster 2,000 HP 572 twin turbo engine built by Tom Nelson. A custom Roadster Shop chassis was designed to add strength and rigidity to the car along with an integrated roll cage. Suspension will be our Fast Track IFS and IRS sporting Penske remote reservoir coilovers and Brembo brakes at all 4 corners. The car will be undergoing a complete mechanical transformation from the chassis to cooling system, to turbo and intercooler systems, to complete fuel system, and then some.

Build videos and interviews will be up soon on eGarage.com (http://www.egarage.com). In the mean time, check out their site for their truly unique and inspiring take on portraying collector, exotic, and custom cars; the owners, the builders, and the stories behind them.

As the car rolled in.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20288.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20295.jpg

A work of mechanical art under the hood.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20299.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20301.jpg

Roadster Shop

10-16-2011, 05:37 PM

Disassembly begins:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20486.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20606.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20769.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20767.jpg

Roadster Shop

10-16-2011, 05:43 PM

After analyzing the car and the build, it was decided that a custom perimiter chassis would be the best approach. The decision was made to widen the platform and build a chassis that would go out to the rocker panels. This would add strength and allow the body and the roll cage to be tied directly into the chassis. In order to do this, the stock floors would have to go.

The car was braced and the stock floor was then cut out.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21045-1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21056.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21062.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21085.jpg

northwests

10-16-2011, 07:01 PM

cant wait to see whats in store!

pokey64

10-16-2011, 07:23 PM

:brix:

Wow, that thing is nuts!

HotRod68Camaro

10-16-2011, 09:02 PM

Definitely subscribed to this one.

Kendall Burleson

10-16-2011, 09:47 PM

A very cool project by RS more pics:yes: :yes: :yes:

dave96dcm

10-17-2011, 05:38 AM

What is the product that you are using to cover the outside paint? I can see that it is 3M but I dunno what it is.

Rick D

10-17-2011, 07:03 AM

What is the product that you are using to cover the outside paint? I can see that it is 3M but I dunno what it is.

3M 5916 weld spark paper, it has a self adhesive backing take look here.

http://3mcollision.com/3m-welding-and-spark-deflection-paper-05916.html

Also another awsome car by RS :thumbsup:

Roadster Shop

10-17-2011, 03:52 PM

Thanks everyone. This should be a pretty cool build and we are excited to be a part of it.

Rick, you got the 3M paper correct. It works very well on a painted car to protect it from sparks and paint damage while working on the car.

Roadster Shop

10-17-2011, 03:56 PM

The frame rail build:

Main center rails welded up in the fixture.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20944.jpg

Rear frame rail sections welded up then removed from the fixture so they can be ground smooth.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20951.jpg

Early stages of the chassis build.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21115.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21122.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21126.jpg

Roadster Shop

10-17-2011, 04:02 PM

Body and engine mocked up on the bare frame to double check ride heights and clearances for the engine. The goal was to get the engine lower in the chassis to gain better hood clearance to the intake.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21215.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21229.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21233.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21238.jpg

214Chevy

10-17-2011, 04:44 PM

I never saw a pic of the car. I'm to busy being stuck on the shot of the twin turbo NRE 572. What car?....:wow: :wow:

tones2SS

10-17-2011, 05:29 PM

Wow. Great stuff.:thumbsup:
Another amazing build coming out of the RS shop. Keep us posted.

Rick D

10-18-2011, 08:02 PM

You had me at frame. This is going to be one bad mama jama

:hail: :hail: :hail:

Roadster Shop

10-22-2011, 10:12 AM

Further progress on the chassis:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21328.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21336.jpg

Angled side rails and a flat center crossmember will allow for a drop floor to be built so we can maintain the same headroom as if the original floors were still in place.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21413.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21415.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21420.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21444.jpg

Roadster Shop

10-22-2011, 10:14 AM

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21421.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21440.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21463.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21459.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21442.jpg

War

10-22-2011, 10:40 AM

I have frame envy now.

GregWeld

10-22-2011, 10:54 AM

OMG..... 'bout all I can think of to say.

Bowtieracing

10-22-2011, 10:57 AM

Looking good as always. Was that "nelson super car" number something? Looked allmost undriven,how many miles it had after nelson ?

Lowfast

10-22-2011, 10:58 AM

So nice, one day I hope to have the funds to build a project using one of your chasis. Seen your work in person and it is even more impressive than pictures do justice.:thumbsup:

Rybar

10-22-2011, 11:33 AM

This is pretty damn cool. Has to be a first in a 1st gen Camaro. :thumbsup:

69x22

10-22-2011, 03:43 PM

I saw some of your frames at the Dallas Goodguys. Awesome work!

Al Moreno

10-22-2011, 06:41 PM

This is going to fun to watch. What are he plans for the turbo's and inter-cooler?

fleetus macmullitz

10-22-2011, 06:56 PM

If my Pappy had been runnin one of them IRS's, he coulda got away from them revenuers. Kinda ironic..

:lol:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Funnies/Picture21421.jpg

You might sell a few...

thousands!

Roadster Shop

10-23-2011, 10:41 AM

I have frame envy now.
Hey, its not too late to put one under your car!

Looking good as always. Was that "nelson super car" number something? Looked allmost undriven,how many miles it had after nelson ?
Yes, it is. Not sure exactly how many miles were on it. The dash and entire interior were removed before the car was shipped to us, and I never asked Tom what kind of street time the car had on it.

This is going to fun to watch. What are he plans for the turbo's and inter-cooler?
We are re-working the intercooler and radiator set up. We set the motor back slightly to allow for more room for a larger intercooler and more space around the radiator. We are going to get started on that area of the build in a few weeks. We still have a lot of figuring and decisions to make.

Thanks to everyone else.:thumbsup: Stay tuned, a lot more to come on this one!

out2kayak

10-23-2011, 04:31 PM

Looking good as always. Was that "nelson super car" number something? Looked allmost undriven,how many miles it had after nelson ?

Yes, it is. Not sure exactly how many miles were on it. The dash and entire interior were removed before the car was shipped to us, and I never asked Tom what kind of street time the car had on it.

Kinda looks like:

http://www.bangshift.com/blog/Nelson-Racing-unveils-2000-Horsepower-Twin-Turbo-Supercar-004.html

:cheers:

senor_Camaro

10-24-2011, 12:00 PM

what kind of koni coilover where you running in this pic, I want to get the same type but are not sure what part number to get.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture20606.jpg

tones2SS

10-24-2011, 05:09 PM

Wow, just wow. Great work guys!

Roadster Shop

10-24-2011, 06:10 PM

Kinda looks like:

http://www.bangshift.com/blog/Nelson-Racing-unveils-2000-Horsepower-Twin-Turbo-Supercar-004.html

:cheers:

This is the same car.

nicks67ca

10-24-2011, 06:12 PM

Wow.....love that engine!

Roadster Shop

10-24-2011, 06:13 PM

Senor, No idea what model or part # they are, sorry. The car came in with them on, not something that we installed.

Roadster Shop

10-24-2011, 06:21 PM

Body mocked up on the completed chassis:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21589.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21592.jpg

The beginning of the new floor and trans tunnel.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21861.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21863.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture21871.jpg

Roadster Shop

10-26-2011, 08:02 PM

Further progress on the floors:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture218604.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture218611.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture218832.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture218837.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture218848.jpg

GregWeld

10-26-2011, 08:43 PM

Looks good Phil.....

Anybody try to place a gas pedal and their feet in there yet??

Roadster Shop

10-27-2011, 07:37 AM

Greg, coming from a guy who drives a 32 ford with 3 pedals, I would think you would be the last person asking about foot room! :D

The pictures skew the sizing of the actual floor. The stock 69 Camaro in our shop has 20.25" from the trans tunnel to the kick panel. This car has 19.75" measuring from the same area. It shouldn't be an issue only losing 1/2" of foot space.

GregWeld

10-27-2011, 07:49 AM

AH HA! The photo really skews the actual space... I even went back and looked twice before posting my question. But I also knew you guys wouldn't build something that was weird/wrong. Just figured others would get the same "view" I did.

And you're right about the '32 and foot room! TINY is an understatement! LOL

A buddy having a '55 Chevy built had this issue - when the shop finished the firewall and gave him the car back - there was nowhere to put your feet. He had to cut it out and start over... :rolleyes:

See ya soon!!:cheers:

syborg tt

10-27-2011, 08:08 AM

Greg, coming from a guy who drives a 32 ford with 3 pedals, I would think you would be the last person asking about foot room! :D

Has anyone seen Greg's feet. I think we need a picture of them for proof

Roadster Shop

12-17-2011, 10:07 AM

It has been a while since we have updated this thread, but a lot of progress has been made on the car.

All of the floors have been completed and welded in. We also widened the rear tubs to get a little more tire under the car with out rubbing.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture219484-1.jpg

Fabbed a bulkhead between the trunk and interior.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture219480-1.jpg

Mounted the seats, steering, and pedals. By building the dropped center crossmember in the chassis, it allowed us to lower the floor in the car and we were able to gain almost 2" of headroom compared to a stock floor.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220381.jpg

Roadster Shop

12-17-2011, 10:20 AM

A lot of work has also gone into the front of the car. The work in the nose of was all about creating more room. The intercoolers, oil coolers, air box, etc... left little room for a sufficient radiator with in the stock core support. That led to overheating problems and drivability issues. The core support was re-designed and built with the radiator mounted ahead of it. This gave us room for 2 large fans on the back side with plenty of room to spare for the other components still to come.

Start of the core support sides welded together with both sides punch and flared to give it a cool look.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220329.jpg

Ground smooth

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220328.jpg

New complete core support tacked together
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220333.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220338.jpg

Roadster Shop

12-17-2011, 10:26 AM

Radiator and core support mocked up in the car.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220369.jpg

Next up we fabbed up a fan shroud and brackets to hold the 2 speed Viper fans in place.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220372.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220355.jpg

The completed unit ready to go back in the car.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220416.jpg

Installed with room to spare
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220480.jpg

Huyzel

12-17-2011, 10:39 AM

Sooooo freakin sick! NRE + RS = Pure badass :hail:

214Chevy

12-17-2011, 01:32 PM

Sooooo freakin sick! NRE + RS = Pure badass :hail:

Also....Master "f&#@ing" Piece!!:hail: :hail:

waynieZ

12-17-2011, 03:00 PM

That looks awesome! Beautiful work.

coolwelder62

12-17-2011, 03:13 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

GoolsbyCustoms

12-17-2011, 03:20 PM

Looks really good guys , that thing is going to be a beast of a car......Y'all !

crazycarguy22

12-18-2011, 06:02 PM

I demand MORE PICTURES!!!

Incredible work as always.

Rybar

12-19-2011, 12:13 PM

That is some pretty awesome work right there. Very cool idea.

tones2SS

12-19-2011, 05:27 PM

Sooooo freakin sick! NRE + RS = Pure badass :hail:

You said it!
Great updates here.

Gandalf

12-19-2011, 07:26 PM

Wow!!! Awesome!!!

G.

Roadster Shop

12-21-2011, 05:59 PM

We knew going into it that since we had a custom wider radiator built for the car, and we moved the radiator forward to gain extra room, the stock hideaway headlights would not fit. The original headlight doors would pivot 90 degrees and sit beside the headlights when open. We re-designed the headlight door to slide behind the grille now and be operated off of actuators. (I'll get better pics of the mechanism once the header panel is removed in the next day or two.

The original headlight door is on the bottom, the new version is on the top.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220468.jpg

Closed
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220439.jpg

1/2 way
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220440.jpg

Open
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220441.jpg

214Chevy

12-21-2011, 07:56 PM

Now that is the way to lead the pack and be an innovator. Wait...I mean InNOVAtor!! No pun intended. LOL!!

65 347

12-21-2011, 07:57 PM

Very cool mod on the headlight doors You guys always make these custom touches that look factory and you have to look twice to see the change. Great job:thumbsup:
Mike

tones2SS

12-22-2011, 04:57 PM

Great idea. As always, great stuff RS!

Autokraft

12-22-2011, 06:48 PM

Ya thats pretty cool! :thumbsup:

Spiffav8

12-22-2011, 06:53 PM

That's Bad A$$. :yes:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

phillym5

12-22-2011, 09:45 PM

Edit...

I LOVE that frame.

Thing is going to be the best 69 on the planet!!

Al Moreno

12-23-2011, 08:56 AM

Edit...

I LOVE that frame.

Thing is going to be the best 69 on the planet!!

Hands down! The only thing in question now is......"THE UNIVERSE", :D

Roadster Shop

12-29-2011, 08:28 AM

We have the headlight doors just about completed. All of the tracks, supports, and actuators are in place and working properly.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220570.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture220578.jpg

Chris will post a video of the operation shortly.

RS-Chris

12-29-2011, 09:03 AM

Headlight doors operating...

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214Chevy

12-29-2011, 09:29 AM

Someone please call a doctor. After seeing that video I'm about to faint.:faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: That is just too badass!!:hail: :hail:

HotRod68Camaro

12-29-2011, 10:05 AM

That is just too badass!!:hail: :hail:

Took the words out of my mouth. That is awesome.

Al Moreno

12-29-2011, 10:38 AM

Bitchin!!!!!

12-29-2011, 03:53 PM

Vegas69

12-29-2011, 03:57 PM

How are you going to latch the hood?:unibrow:

214Chevy

12-29-2011, 04:00 PM

How are you going to latch the hood?:unibrow:

Good question. But, however it's done, I know it will be ingenious.:yes:

Kendall Burleson

12-30-2011, 07:13 AM

cool stuff:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Roadster Shop

12-30-2011, 07:38 AM

DJW - We did build the core support. We needed to move the radiator ahead and wanted to use a wider radiator than any of the aftermarket units allowed for.

Doom - This car doesn't have an original style hood latch. It uses hood pin latches so they will be mounted to the sides of the core support

Roadster Shop

02-02-2012, 09:01 AM

Time for some updates: The custom intercooler arrived this week so we can now finish the plumbing for the turbo's.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture221316.jpg

The intercooler was mounted below the radiator and designed to fit perfectly between the frame rails.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture221397.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture221394.jpg

The start of a custom overflow that we machined to fit inside the core support and stay out of sight.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture221396.jpg

tones2SS

02-02-2012, 05:28 PM

Love the spot for the overflow canister. Great work guys.

Roadster Shop

02-10-2012, 02:16 PM

Further work on the plumbing for the turbos and intercooler.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture221588.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture221590.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture221592.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture221594.jpg

Fabbed up some fender braces to tie into the new core support. These will eventually tie into the custom radiators that will tuck in behind each headlight and cool the water and alcohol for the intercooler.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture221597.jpg

Ketzer

02-10-2012, 02:50 PM

Incredible work!

I thought NRE was using mirror image turbos?

Jeff-

hifi875

02-10-2012, 03:05 PM

amazing workmanship and even more amazing is the imagination that goes into your builds!!!!!!:hail: :thumbsup: :cheers:

Al Moreno

02-10-2012, 06:25 PM

amazing workmanship and even more amazing is the imagination that goes into your builds!!!!!!:hail: :thumbsup: :cheers:

X2 :bow:

waynieZ

02-10-2012, 10:08 PM

That is sweet looking nice work!

Roadster Shop

02-12-2012, 05:40 PM

Incredible work!

I thought NRE was using mirror image turbos?

Jeff-

Thanks! I believe they are using matching turbo's now. This car was originally built before they were available.

tones2SS

02-13-2012, 05:12 PM

Wow. Awesome stuff guys. You guys are hitting it out of the park with your builds.

RS-Chris

04-02-2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks everyone! :thumbsup:

A couple more shots of everything coming together.

The belly of the beast:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/DSC_0006copy.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/DSC_0005copy.jpg

Vented louvers detail above the fans:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture222370copy.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/Picture222371copy.jpg

syborg tt

04-02-2012, 01:00 PM

Very impressive to see how fast you guys turn around Turn Key Cars.

I look forward to watching all of your builds

RS-Chris

04-02-2012, 01:11 PM

Very impressive to see how fast you guys turn around Turn Key Cars.

I look forward to watching all of your builds

Thanks Marty. We like to keep things moving over here. We have a great team of guys to make it all possible.

Gandalf

04-02-2012, 01:21 PM

The belly of the beast:
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Ben%2069%20Camaro/DSC_0006copy.jpg

Awesome! That "belly" is a work of art!

G.

syborg tt

04-02-2012, 01:28 PM

Thanks Marty. We like to keep things moving over here. We have a great team of guys to make it all possible.

Okay so when are we going to hit the trails at Palos

Vince@Meanstreets

04-02-2012, 02:01 PM

speechless :thumbsup:

Ron in SoCal

04-02-2012, 02:41 PM

LOVE the perimeter frame design! :thumbsup:

Richio1

04-02-2012, 06:34 PM

Sweet looking build. Love it...btw are you running the AeroCatch hood pins?

coolwelder62

04-02-2012, 07:36 PM

As Alway's Amazing.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Amituk

04-27-2012, 07:15 AM

Watching this build too.. How I wish I could run a shop like that in the UK

RS-Chris

04-27-2012, 07:36 AM

Sweet looking build. Love it...btw are you running the AeroCatch hood pins?

Thanks for all the comments guys!

Richio1 - yup they are Aerocatch pins.

waynieZ

04-27-2012, 06:15 PM

That looks awesome!!

Al Moreno

04-28-2012, 07:24 AM

Where is are fix :willy: we need pics, LOL

Ron in SoCal

06-30-2012, 04:58 AM

Uhh...bump! :cheers:

Roadster Shop

06-30-2012, 08:27 AM

Nothing too exciting happening lately. Here are a few pics from back in the beginning of May. The car is completely painted and ready to assemble. We sent the motor back to NRE because Tom wanted to go through and re-seal the motor and install his new Mirror Image Turbo's. We are waiting for the motor to return before we continue with the assembly.

Prepped for painting the underside.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture223015.jpg

Completed paint and Rhino Lining the floor.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture223060.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture223057.jpg

One of the many shelves of parts painted and awaiting assembly.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture223775.jpg

ChuckDriver

06-30-2012, 12:57 PM

Do you do the Rhino Lining in house or send it out? Awesome build by the way!!

69x22

06-30-2012, 06:05 PM

You guys do awesome work..

intocarss

06-30-2012, 06:33 PM

Awsome work :thumbsup:

coolwelder62

06-30-2012, 08:16 PM

As Alway's,Guy's Outstanding.:thumbsup:

89 RS

07-01-2012, 12:02 AM

Amazing and ingenious work. That is looking like another awesome build by you guys. I can't wait to see the whole car. :drool:

dug

07-02-2012, 12:57 PM

good lord. how does anyone compete with this shop? :hail:

dubbleu

07-02-2012, 06:56 PM

Very nice!!! Im at a loss for words......ok here's one...Sweet!

glassman

07-02-2012, 07:24 PM

Those pics are so well done, they look fake. Very well done

GregWeld

07-02-2012, 07:59 PM

Not often I go back to page one... but I did on this one!

Remind me to kiss your ass at SEMA Phil....

:cheers: :bow:

geberhard

07-02-2012, 08:16 PM

Dang you are a brave man, really sweet plan! For color may I suggest, check out the Ferrari Titanium grigio, or the 2008 and up BMW M3 for a more subtle approach :)

RS-Chris

09-14-2012, 01:44 PM

Time for a weekend pictorial update on the monster :unibrow:

Assembly on the exhaust system, suspension and motor - the Nelson symmetrical turbo's should be arriving next week.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7986336546_fd91d4c6f7_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8031/7986327465_57057fd1e2_b.jpg

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Musclerodz

09-14-2012, 01:48 PM

That gold heat barrier looks like something out of NASA!

Rybar

09-14-2012, 01:58 PM

That gold heat barrier looks like something out of NASA!

Or a McLaren F1. Sweet build guys.

daemon2

09-14-2012, 02:05 PM

the heat barrier foil looks good - they also sell it in rolls to wrap exhaust now but I like the black wrap you have done.

Very nice!

waynieZ

09-14-2012, 05:21 PM

Beautiful work!

Rick D

09-14-2012, 05:49 PM

Outstanding as usual!! :bow:

RS-Chris

11-16-2012, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the comments! :thumbsup:

Time for a couple of updated pics of it on the ground with the new shoes:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8191038541_9e201f04cb_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8192125842_6926216efc_b.jpg

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8192129916_5fb5fcd092_b.jpg

DOOM

11-16-2012, 03:18 PM

Saw it at SEMA !!:wow: Wanted to see that engine in the worst way!:( Oh and you guys also get the best sticker award!! UNF#CKWITHABLE!!! :rofl: :cheers:

Revved

11-24-2012, 01:34 PM

Absolutely gorgeous work guys.... Not even words to describe it!

I met the owner a few years back after the engine was done and I was floored that with all that HP it had a stock chassis under it... Glad to see he made up for lost time... and then some.

coolwelder62

11-24-2012, 02:27 PM

As alway's OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!! Guy's.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Roadster Shop's taste is 1st.Class.Thank you for taking the time to share your build's.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

camcojb

11-24-2012, 02:27 PM

Unbelievable work. :faint: :thumbsup:

tmadden

11-24-2012, 03:14 PM

Normally I wouldnt like all that black but I must admit this car is super nice!!

214Chevy

11-24-2012, 03:17 PM

racin66coupe

11-24-2012, 03:25 PM

what are the specs on this lift?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8191038541_9e201f04cb_b.jpg

preston

11-24-2012, 11:36 PM

Awesome.
The RS IRS really looks like a nice setup.

JMO, chrome bumpers would be the coup de grace.

intocarss

11-24-2012, 11:43 PM

Pure sex :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

WILWAXU

11-25-2012, 01:03 AM

Needs carbon rotors.. that way everything would be black :D

214Chevy

11-25-2012, 06:08 AM

Needs carbon rotors.. that way everything would be black :D

I like the way you think. Carbon rotors would be killing something!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

FETorino

11-25-2012, 08:12 AM

Needs carbon rotors.. that way everything would be black :D

Yea better find some weight savings to offset the lack of hp. :rolleyes:

What the heck, what's another $10K :rofl:

tones2SS

11-26-2012, 05:23 PM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8199/8192127620_9d5ca62e8f_b.jpg

WOW! Now that is just sick. Nice work guys.

youthpastor

11-27-2012, 11:08 AM

96z28ss

11-27-2012, 12:42 PM

love this car. Are you guys running the Electromotive EFI system?

We had a bunch of issues that we had to sort out. We are switching over to a FAST unit but need to come up with a cam signal. Not much room back there with the intake...any thoughts?

Don't run it in sequential mode. run it bank to bank. you won't need a cam signal only a crank signal.

GregWeld

11-27-2012, 01:03 PM

EXACTLY ---

I run both my cars in Bank to Bank -- they run great!

youthpastor

11-27-2012, 01:17 PM

hmmm.... thanks guys

okyankee

11-27-2012, 07:35 PM

i have seen so many custom cars, nothing usually floors me enough to comment. but damn, that has to be the nicest camaro i have ever seen. good job guys.

JP customs

11-28-2012, 08:34 AM

Awesome perfect stance!

groovyjay

11-28-2012, 11:54 AM

I'm running out of words, this is another fine example why I think you guys are no.1 shop at the moment! :hail: :hail: :hail:

Roadster Shop

11-28-2012, 03:18 PM

love this car. Are you guys running the Electromotive EFI system?

We had a bunch of issues that we had to sort out. We are switching over to a FAST unit but need to come up with a cam signal. Not much room back there with the intake...any thoughts?

Chris, we are running the Electromotive EFI on the car. This motor is set up to only use a crank sensor,no cam sensor. It is set up to batch fire instead of sequentially fire. We don't have the car running yet so I can't weigh in on the EFI system.

Roadster Shop

11-28-2012, 03:19 PM

Yea better find some weight savings to offset the lack of hp. :rolleyes:

What the heck, what's another $10K :rofl:

I think that we are going to put a K&N sticker on the quarter glass. I hear that in the rice rocket world those are good for 10 - 15 HP!

Roadster Shop

11-28-2012, 03:26 PM

WOW! Now that is just sick. Nice work guys.

i have seen so many custom cars, nothing usually floors me enough to comment. but damn, that has to be the nicest camaro i have ever seen. good job guys.

Awesome perfect stance!

I'm running out of words, this is another fine example why I think you guys are no.1 shop at the moment! :hail: :hail: :hail:

Thanks everyone. This is a pretty bad ass Camaro for sure... but stay tuned for a few more improvements to the style as well as fit & finish that should be happening around the first of the year. :_paranoid

RS-Chris

04-10-2013, 11:03 AM

Time for an update on the beast!

With the all the previous work getting completed around SEMA last year, the owner began to think that the exterior needed some attention. While the exterior of the car looked as tough as a blacked out '69 can, it didn't really convey the performance capabilities lurking beneath. A plan formed for a more aggressive update on the looks- a 'wolf in wolf's clothing', as it were.

You can see from the rendering, modifications will include an aggressive hood opening, custom grille and honeycomb insert and RS headlight treatment, lower 'open' valence and front splitter, side moldings with carbon inserts and aggressive rear diffuser and air straightener. Front bumper will be neatened up and tucked while the rear will receive an aesthetic change to match the front. The rear spoiler has a touch of WRC style with the vertical air fins and will have a swept profile to flow with the body.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8533/8637241773_dba91ca0d1_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8638346978_81a880ef55_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8637242071_9b3d2bb062_b.jpg

RS-Chris

04-10-2013, 11:29 AM

We started at the rear with the bumper. The factory bumper on the front (while usually ill-fitting) looks 'correct' for the front of the '69. The rear, in our opinion, always looks a little like an afterthought. We decided to make the bumper fit the natural lines of the rear tailpanel shape while sweeping up and into the body like a Mustang or the RS Challenger we did a few years back.

The tail edges of the quarters were removed to accomplish two things. First was to tip the quarter out to meet the new bumper edge. Second was to straighten the body line that follows the quarters where it meets the tailpanel.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8637121851_9e72b77aa1_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8638228144_1de6c738b8_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8637121711_d0a74a71f2_b.jpg

New quarter end pieces made and in place. You can see how moving the edge out helps the overall look of where it meets the bumper.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8637155513_a631cdc0b6_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8253/8637156065_0c3f81f74a_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8638263190_da20df40b8_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8109/8638263970_d152a0d60b_b.jpg

RS-Chris

04-10-2013, 11:37 AM

While still a subtle alteration, this mod dictates that a new bumper would need be made as we wanted the lower edge to sit lower than stock.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8637159001_83d6b8bfb2_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8638265192_cc5cf766b5_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8117/8637159857_6698efe704_b.jpg

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8637161309_451cabb69e_b.jpg

RS-Chris

04-10-2013, 11:42 AM

With the bumper wrapped up and looking good, we move on to the rear diffuser. Layout of the openings and creating the 'split' area where the opening edge meets the body.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8637161981_d2cf4e1c65_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8638268074_780f99fa3b_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8120/8638270210_893ea72870_b.jpg

66fury

04-10-2013, 12:30 PM

Wow,love the ideas that goes into your builds.only wish there were more pics

WILWAXU

04-10-2013, 03:04 PM

What's the second filler location for? The seek one behind the license plate and another in the trunk lid.

214Chevy

04-10-2013, 04:46 PM

What's the second filler location for? The seek one behind the license plate and another in the trunk lid.

I was gonna ask the same thing. I thought the one on the trunk was the gas filler neck, but then I saw the one behind the license plate. Can you please give details. The car was already awesome. Now it will be awsomer!! :headspin: :headspin:

waynieZ

04-10-2013, 05:14 PM

I love that bumper and the work on the quarters, it looks awesome.

Ron in SoCal

04-10-2013, 05:35 PM

^ the car had a dual fuel system for high boost applications when it left Nelson.

Hardluck13

04-10-2013, 06:27 PM

Did you guys handle the interior also? If so any pics?

dug

04-10-2013, 07:12 PM

How long did it take you go get to where your at with the current modifications? 1 day? 2 days?

tubbed69

04-11-2013, 12:47 PM

the work from this shop is unbelievable,always great ideas,sure wish I could weld like that

RS-Chris

04-12-2013, 07:23 AM

Wow,love the ideas that goes into your builds.only wish there were more pics

I love that bumper and the work on the quarters, it looks awesome.

Did you guys handle the interior also? If so any pics?

We haven't touched the interior yet. It was fairly standard, black on black, Marquez doors etc. There are interior pics here: http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/the-gallerry/NRE-Supercar-004.html

How long did it take you go get to where your at with the current modifications? 1 day? 2 days?

The recent sheetmetal work is around 2 weeks to this point.

the work from this shop is unbelievable,always great ideas,sure wish I could weld like that

Thanks for the comments! :thumbsup:
I'll post more pics as we go...

66SuperSport

04-12-2013, 08:27 AM

Awesome work as usual guys. The metal work around the rear is sick!
I was just there and didn't even realize what was going on with this car. Have to pay more attention to it next time.

fleetus macmullitz

04-18-2013, 06:18 AM

Headlight doors operating...

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This is the kind of vid young children should be watching for hours at a time instead of Barney.
Could ya loop it?

:lol:

C5 Longroof

04-25-2013, 01:25 PM

Your guy's ability to turn those way cool renderings into actual metal is just amazing...Not some cheesy ass bondo-ed up fiberglass molds that will flex and fall apart and not match, but REAL SHEET METAL...

I am just blown away and look forward to every single pic you guys post...

Thanks so much for taking the time to do that for us...

Rick

Occult

04-25-2013, 07:35 PM

RS-Chris

04-26-2013, 06:58 AM

When reading through the start of this thread i was gonna ask a question about how the exhausts were going to pass through the frame at the rear loop in relation to the floor, as a pic later on showed the floor sitting right in the middle of where you had the holes in the frame for the exhaust.
I see you changed it though to just a recess in the bottom of the frame instead of passing through it, could you have also raised the floor a bit in the rear to still pass through the frame? or is the way you have done it still kept the exhaust pretty horizontal through that area without having to dip down around the frame.
Just asking a question without going back through the thread to find the pics, not sure if anyone else picked up the change either.

Good eye - we did change the plan for the exhaust as we were building the floor. We decided it didn't need to to encroach on the interior space any more. We changed out the rear crossmember for a different design you can see here:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture223057-1_zpsbde673e2.jpg (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/RS-Perf/media/Picture223057-1_zpsbde673e2.jpg.html)

RS-Chris

04-26-2013, 07:00 AM

RS-Chris

04-26-2013, 07:32 AM

Progress continues on the rear valance with fab work on the diffuser 'scoops'. With the openings created and new lower sheetmetal blended with the body we start laying out the shape and spacing of the outer wall.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8119/8683722536_daaff3a344_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8393/8683725522_b704877184_b.jpg

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8543/8683727224_f5bba7ea35_b.jpg

You can see from this shot that the scoops are not just flat sheetmetal bent to the 2d profile. Each scoop now has a flared edge, steps, attachment bosses, and a wall thickness!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8683728832_60dcbf9639_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8682616545_a907e9dfb1_b.jpg

Rodknock

04-26-2013, 08:50 AM

This is truly inspiration for my build!!! Too bad I have champagne taste on a water budget.. :bang:

214Chevy

04-26-2013, 09:56 AM

Beautiful...just beautiful guys!! :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:

Al Moreno

04-27-2013, 07:34 AM

sick!!! That starting to look more like a super car! The interior is going to fall short to the rest of the build. Are you going to be doing the interior also?

frankv11

04-27-2013, 10:04 AM

that sheet metal work sure is amazing

waynieZ

04-27-2013, 04:06 PM

that sheet metal work sure is amazing

X 2 WOW

tones2SS

04-29-2013, 05:14 PM

Love the way that rear bumper came out. Awesome work right there!

windycitychev

05-01-2013, 10:56 AM

RS-Chris

05-01-2013, 01:17 PM

:thankyou: for all the comments!!

Some more pics as we wrap up the scoops and start on the spoiler:

Trick little .25" thick upright with bungs added and blended.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8416/8700083676_5a8212539c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700083676/)
IMG_0191 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700083676/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8698962311_5233ed6f05_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8698962311/)
IMG_0196 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8698962311/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8417/8700086736_f80bdb840f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700086736/)
Picture 224739 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700086736/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8544/8700137584_4e7640e2aa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700137584/)
IMG_0286 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700137584/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Spoiler layout: as in the rendering, the rear and front edge will be open, the upright is only for building surfaces up to for now.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8398/8700085102_5e59072086_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700085102/)
IMG_0236 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700085102/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8253/8700091204_608997138f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700091204/)
IMG_0271 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700091204/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8128/8700143968_c17492e842_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700143968/)
Picture 224744 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700143968/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

RS-Chris

05-24-2013, 11:27 AM

Some more updates - wrapping up the spoiler as the last main piece on the rear and moving to the sides:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5332/8805665743_f3a9b6341b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805665743/)
IMG_0496 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805665743/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2861/8805665069_28a1fb01db_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805665069/)
IMG_0598 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805665069/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/8816252084_1f088a403c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816252084/)
IMG_0599 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816252084/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8418/8816254060_70ab9fde82_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816254060/)
IMG_0844 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816254060/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Moving onto the side trim:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/8816258458_efbb8d86ea_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816258458/)
IMG_0849 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816258458/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3736/8816264356_33781f49c7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816264356/)
IMG_0984 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816264356/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Mocking up the side 'swoop'

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/8805682249_aac2d6ff18_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805682249/)
IMG_1002 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805682249/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/8805684285_28914e6b61_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805684285/)
IMG_1032 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805684285/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

RS-Chris

05-24-2013, 11:30 AM

The side detail on this '69 will be a little different than usual as it will start on the quarter and run into the door sheetmetal.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/8816281226_9b755238d9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816281226/)
IMG_1049 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816281226/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Nothing quite like cutting a giant hole in the side of a car... :_paranoid

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7353/8816282296_37a40493d7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816282296/)
IMG_1095 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816282296/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Note that the insert main shape doesn't just follow the door profile straight back, it follows the contour of the door while twisting to match the profile of the lower quarter...

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/8805704465_87c6bb2f67_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805704465/)
IMG_1155 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8805704465/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/8816294908_a5c0dc294c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816294908/)
IMG_1162 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8816294908/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Next up, the inner edges and the other side!

onefast70elco

05-24-2013, 11:42 AM

Side skirts and scoop on body look great..

fleetus macmullitz

05-24-2013, 12:01 PM

:cool:³

What kind of GPA do you need to get into Camaro69 University? ;)

syborg tt

05-24-2013, 01:05 PM

Looks Awesome !!!!!!!

Rick D

05-24-2013, 07:43 PM

Very nice!! This is really going to be over the top now

waynieZ

05-26-2013, 10:23 PM

Looks sweet.

214Chevy

05-26-2013, 11:07 PM

So, so sick!! This thing in now on that other level

FathomGreen69

05-27-2013, 12:47 PM

Wow, the execution, as usual for you guys, is brilliant.

crazycarguy22

05-29-2013, 07:27 AM

The body looks so nasty, much more of a match for that insane engine hiding under the hood. Incredible work and attention to detail.

RS-Chris

06-24-2013, 12:55 PM

Some of the latest progress pics on this Camaro: got the doors/recess wrapped up and gapped nicely, also removed the door handle and locks.

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Next up, the hood!
The plan here was a bold, diving recess with lower openings to allow for some much needed airflow around the monster motor and turbos.

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The plan then was to widen and fill the recesses on the upper cowl, picking up the new body lines from the hood. The design progressed a little further to merge the left and right recesses into one large one.

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MX145

06-24-2013, 01:04 PM

Awesome work!

tubbed69

06-24-2013, 01:47 PM

Awesome work!

X2 great job

Rick D

06-24-2013, 02:03 PM

Um do I need to say it???

:king: :king: :king:

waynieZ

06-24-2013, 07:23 PM

Looking Sweet! Nice work.

ProPont

06-26-2013, 06:14 AM

Just can't get enough, Great job !! :trophy-1302:

RS-Chris

08-02-2013, 11:31 AM

Time for more pics of the progress of, perhaps the most malevolent vehicle in the shop: "The Truth".

Finishing up the metalwork on the hood and windshield cowl. You can see in this pic how deep we managed to get the pockets to extend into the already packed engine bay:

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The lowest faces of the hood scoops will eventually be opened up and receive a machined bezel and mesh.

Attention then turns to the front splitter and lower valance opening.

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RS-Chris

08-02-2013, 11:45 AM

Incorporating the 'winglets' on the splitter:

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We dont always engineer our standoffs, but when we do, they are cnc cut and airfoil shaped...;)

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With the main shape of the splitter locked in, we now begin the lower valance (or lack thereof) and the opening shape:

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214Chevy

08-02-2013, 11:47 AM

This car was so cool before all of the extra mods, but now it's way cool. :king:

Rick D

08-02-2013, 12:45 PM

Well I guess it's time for another trip to see the shop!!! :confused59:
:king:

preston

08-02-2013, 12:55 PM

Fab question - Is that splitter 0.25" aluminum or thicker ?

And the rounded leading edge was that really formed solely by hand operation of the grinder/sander ? Looks pretty nice if so.

RS-Chris

08-02-2013, 12:57 PM

Fab question - Is that splitter 0.25" aluminum or thicker ?

And the rounded leading edge was that really formed solely by hand operation of the grinder/sander ? Looks pretty nice if so.

Yup - .25" aluminum and the edge was hand ground. :thumbsup:

waynieZ

08-02-2013, 02:08 PM

Nice job.

mdprovee

08-02-2013, 02:22 PM

I really like that design. Pretty cool!!

suark

08-02-2013, 05:11 PM

Unbelievable! Awesome car! One question, who makes those hood latches? Thanks

Ron in SoCal

08-02-2013, 05:51 PM

This...

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...Drone needs a jet pack, camera and some remote control electronics. :D

Great work as always RS! :cheers:

MX145

08-02-2013, 10:33 PM

I'm more impressed every time I check progress! The recessed cowl the width of the hood vents with cowl induction overlap looks like it was meant to be that way. The splitter is really nice too! Great job!

GrabberGT

08-03-2013, 04:28 AM

If a camaro mated with a Lamborghini... LOL. Looks awesome.

randy

08-03-2013, 03:30 PM

can you tell me what the length of the wood you used for your stands? Are the lifts the same size front and rear? I need to make a set asap.

DFRESH

08-03-2013, 04:33 PM

This thing is all kinds of cool. Man oh man---Camaro envy--I have it for this one bad.

RS-Chris

08-23-2013, 01:34 PM

Unbelievable! Awesome car! One question, who makes those hood latches? Thanks

http://www.aerocatch.com/

Nice job.

I really like that design. Pretty cool!!

I'm more impressed every time I check progress! The recessed cowl the width of the hood vents with cowl induction overlap looks like it was meant to be that way. The splitter is really nice too! Great job!

If a camaro mated with a Lamborghini... LOL. Looks awesome.

This thing is all kinds of cool. Man oh man---Camaro envy--I have it for this one bad.

Thanks everyone! :thumbsup:

RS-Chris

08-23-2013, 01:41 PM

And picking up where we left of with the lower opening, finishing up the opening edge and spoiler:

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As possibly mentioned before, it will be getting a custom mesh set back within the opening which will match the main grille.

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syborg tt

08-23-2013, 01:42 PM

Pretty Awesome Stuff

We dont always engineer our standoffs, but when we do, they are cnc cut and airfoil shaped...;)

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RS-Chris

08-23-2013, 01:43 PM

Few more shots with the car on the ground.

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Ron in SoCal

08-23-2013, 02:08 PM

Sick. :hail:

Game over. Everyone can go home now :D

badmatt

08-23-2013, 04:02 PM

Jesus H. Christ, I like that....

Rick D

08-23-2013, 06:04 PM

I got nothin!!! I'm going to throw out everything in my shop!!

phillym5

08-23-2013, 09:53 PM

Wow.. thats incredible.

Can't wait to see this bad boy live in person!!

Was this mostly your guys vision.. or Bens?

waynieZ

08-24-2013, 09:44 AM

I love it ! It looks Awesome.

Jay Hilliard

08-26-2013, 05:08 AM

MAD FABRICATION SKILLS!!!! :hail:

youthpastor

08-26-2013, 07:29 AM

Looks amazing guys!! Love the details.

Leadfoot1

08-26-2013, 09:14 AM

RS-Chris

08-27-2013, 07:15 AM

Sick. :hail:

Game over. Everyone can go home now :D

Jesus H. Christ, I like that....

I got nothin!!! I'm going to throw out everything in my shop!!

Wow.. thats incredible.

Can't wait to see this bad boy live in person!!

Was this mostly your guys vision.. or Bens?

Thanks Josh - This one started really after we thought we had come close to being finished! After the car was shown at SEMA, with the new chassis and the other details we had added, Ben really wanted to alter the look to something other than just a black '69. Something more aggressive that gave more than a hint of the car's potential.
We bounced tons of ideas back and forward (there were 13 versions of the rear spoiler before we settled on this one, for example!) until we got a package that really gave the car it's own identity.

I love it ! It looks Awesome.

MAD FABRICATION SKILLS!!!! :hail:

Looks amazing guys!! Love the details.

Thanks everyone :thumbsup:

RS-Chris

08-27-2013, 08:22 AM

I LOVE the fab work, absolute masters at the WORK you guy's do....

BUT!! Damn i hate body kits (even if its not a kit...) i HATE aero of any kind on Camaro's. To ME it just kills the car... It looks like Darth Vader's ride.... When a car is taken to that point, i just dont understand the purpose of starting with a Camaro. Might as well start from scratch and build something thruly unique. I know you guy's at RS are apable of such a task and it would surely be kickass!!

Again, love the hand work, just not the style, and i mean it in general, not just that particular car. I'm trying to foresee this style in a few years and trying to sell that car too... Finessed lines, tucke'd bumpers, pans, small scoops/ air intake new rr spoiler style are ok in my book, but anything that protrudes the body or is a major change (like the rear extractors and such) to the original lines i have a little difficulty with... I guess its cause i see too many Honda's with wings and such on 'em and it makes me think of these... Maybe its age related? Then again, im only 40 so...

Love the wheels on the car tough!

Just to make sure we're cleanr, i didnt mean any offense or bashing, just sayin'

Lead.

No offense taken. (and thanks!)

That's the great thing about this hobby though is the mix of styles and opinions therein. For every owner that loves the stock lines of a '69 and wouldn't dream of messing with it, there are owners who see the potential for modification screaming from every line.

For this car though, it was on a different trajectory from the day a 2000hp Nelson motor was installed. The 'purpose' of starting with a '69 Camaro, plain and simply, is that is what the owner wanted. As builders, it would be a pretty dull looking shop portfolio if all the cars came in and went out looking the same. No matter what vehicle we start with, someone is going to get upset if you do anything other than a factory restoration. If the owner was worried about resale, he would have probably bought a Porsche.

As a shop, a build like this gives us a chance to stretch our design and fabrication 'legs'. The guys working on the car enjoy it because there are unknown elements that are genuinely a challenge to create, from a design standpoint it is a rewarding challenge to gather hundreds of elements and generate something the owner loves, we can be proud of as a shop and hopefully inspire others down the road. Personally, building something unique is truly more satisfying than building a clone of what everyone else finds 'suitable' or 'acceptable'.

As mentioned before, no offense taken. The owner of this car, ultimately is the one we are looking to please.

garickman

08-27-2013, 08:30 AM

No offense taken. (and thanks!)

That's the great thing about this hobby though is the mix of styles and opinions therein. For every owner that loves the stock lines of a '69 and wouldn't dream of messing with it, there are owners who see the potential for modification screaming from every line.

For this car though, it was on a different trajectory from the day a 2000hp Nelson motor was installed. The 'purpose' of starting with a '69 Camaro, plain and simply, is that is what the owner wanted. As builders, it would be a pretty dull looking shop portfolio if all the cars came in and went out looking the same. No matter what vehicle we start with, someone is going to get upset if you do anything other than a factory restoration. If the owner was worried about resale, he would have probably bought a Porsche.

As a shop, a build like this gives us a chance to stretch our design and fabrication 'legs'. The guys working on the car enjoy it because there are unknown elements that are genuinely a challenge to create, from a design standpoint it is a rewarding challenge to gather hundreds of elements and generate something the owner loves, we can be proud of as a shop and hopefully inspire others down the road. Personally, building something unique is truly more satisfying than building a clone of what everyone else finds 'suitable' or 'acceptable'.

As mentioned before, no offense taken. The owner of this car, ultimately is the one we are looking to please.

Very well said!!:thumbsup: If I had the skills, there is something from almost everyone of your builds I would find a way to copy. Now how about some updated pics of that Firebird?

syborg tt

08-27-2013, 09:48 AM

Very well said!!:thumbsup: If I had the skills, there is something from almost everyone of your builds I would find a way to copy. Now how about some updated pics of that Firebird?

and if I had the money I would be right there with you

frankv11

08-28-2013, 07:43 AM

Sick. :hail:

Game over. Everyone can go home now :D

yeah . all tools down, go find a different hobby

Blake Foster

08-28-2013, 08:15 AM

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I just want to know what the headlight part # is ???
the rest is really nice love it

Radlark

08-28-2013, 08:55 AM

I got nothin!!! I'm going to throw out everything in my shop!!

OMG LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!

Radlark

08-28-2013, 09:01 AM

I always enjoy your builds, I love the different elements that you take from different eras as well as different vehicles and incorporate them as if the vehicle came that way. Never to "tacky" always with the right amount of "taste"! I have incorporated a few of your "ideas" in my own builds, I look forward to ALL of your builds and thank you for continued inspiration....now back to our regular scheduled AWESOME BUILD!!!!

RS-Chris

11-18-2014, 01:46 PM

:thankyou:
And in the theme of today, another bump for a 'pre-sema' thread :bump:

This Camaro build we were not necessarily trying to keep quiet since most of the details had been revealed previously, but it took quite a plot twist toward the end.

The plan the whole way was to keep this car in line with his theme of every car he has being black. Given the amount of new details and unique modifications done to the car, we were concerned they would get lost if the car went black again. Either that or many would not even know the car had really been changed since the 1st time round.

Thankfully he ended up agreeing at the last hour and we did the complete 180 we were hoping for!

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Fiberglass bumper final fitment

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Rodknock

11-18-2014, 04:08 PM

Awesome job!!! I need a garage that's bigger and heated, and more $$$. Already have the car ;)

Ron in SoCal

11-18-2014, 04:29 PM

Chris I remember when I came to the shop at least 18 months ago and you guys were doing reassembly. It was black back then (and the Charger was top secret in metal fab).

I was shocked when I saw this car on the SEMA floor. What a transformation! You guys killed it ... :thumbsup:

Stovebolter

11-18-2014, 05:44 PM

Good grief. Sweet!

Matt@BOS

11-18-2014, 06:31 PM

I'm amazed at how understated the car looks in person compared to the photos of it in bare metal!

MHORTON79

11-19-2014, 05:32 AM

Nice & clean.

chicago TDP

11-19-2014, 02:18 PM

Any details on the color?
Is it a standard white or a color on any current productions cars by chance?

tarheels15

11-19-2014, 06:27 PM

oh the suspense, cant wait to see this finished with color!!

RS-Chris

11-21-2014, 12:14 PM

Any details on the color?
Is it a standard white or a color on any current productions cars by chance?

GM Arctic white

RS-Chris

11-21-2014, 12:22 PM

Out the booth and back in again for the black tailpanel

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Final assembly

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One of the machined details we added to the car, it was on the rear quarter glass as a vinyl decal on the original car, sums it up pretty nicely:

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RS-Chris

11-21-2014, 12:36 PM

One detail we wanted to adjust was the grille opening itself. We wanted a slightly deeper, cleaner look to be incorporated with a waterjet honeycomb mesh.

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With the addition of the twin recessed scoops on the hood, we wanted a machined bezel for each opening that picked up on the more aggressive, contemporary details we were adding on the car.

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New honeycomb mesh we created for the large opening below the bumper. Fun fact: the lower honeycomb pattern is a slightly different (taller) shape than the vertical grille above. The lower one sits on a 45 angle and the upper is vertical. The taller pattern on the 45 then looks the same as the pattern on the vertical even though both meshes are at different angles.

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214Chevy

11-21-2014, 01:06 PM

This car makes me want to paint mine white.:idea: :idea: :whistling: :whistling:

66tintop

11-21-2014, 03:50 PM

Oh the amazing creativity ! I'm sure u can be taught to weld and fabricate , but to come up with some these very creative ideas , I believe someone is born with a creative mind not taught ! IMHO ! Look forward to seeing MORE ! Thanks

JB400

11-21-2014, 09:20 PM

The creativity on this Camaro is really good. I'm impressed with how this one is turning out.

Why wasn't the Charger given similar details?

214Chevy

11-21-2014, 10:49 PM

The creativity on this Camaro is really good. I'm impressed with how this one is turning out.

Why wasn't the Charger given similar details?

That's an easy answer. As with any shop, it's all about what the customer wants and most importantly how much the customer wants and doesn't want to spend. It's no more different than one individual wanting a full-on, highly customized car with one off wheels, etc and another wanting just a simple, "as it came from the factory" restoration.

GregWeld

11-22-2014, 05:36 AM

The Roadster Shop just keeps teeing it up and knocking it out of the friggin' UNIVERSE.

DOOM

11-22-2014, 06:32 AM

:smiley_smack: This car makes me want to paint mine white.:idea: :idea: :whistling: :whistling:

DOOM

11-22-2014, 06:36 AM

The creativity on this Camaro is really good. I'm impressed with how this one is turning out.

Why wasn't the Charger given similar details?

:confused59: The details on that Charger were insane!

Roadster Shop

11-22-2014, 08:19 AM

Thanks for checking out our builds and all of the positive support. It was really hard keeping some of these underwraps for the past few months. Chris will be posting more and more of the "behinds the scenes" type stuff over the next few weeks as time allows.

Thanks,
Phil

Roadster Shop

11-22-2014, 08:51 AM

Why wasn't the Charger given similar details?

I'm not sure why you are hating on the charger for lack of details or fabrication. (I think this is your 2nd or 3rd post about it now) There is an insane amount of detail in this car that maybe you do not see. Most of it is on the subtle side to enhance the looks and lines of the original body. At least 75% of the body was completely built from scratch or drastically modified. I think the center of the roof was the only thing left untouched. The interior is 100% hand fabricated as was the engine bay, trunk, entire chassis, belly pans, etc... Every part on the car was either built from scratch or machined specifically for this build. The only store bought items on the car are the tires, brakes, and basic mechanical parts. Everything else is a 1-off piece. We will start a build thread sometime next week to show all of the design, detail, and fabrication that went into the Charger.

Spiffav8

11-22-2014, 09:16 AM

The creativity on this Camaro is really good. I'm impressed with how this one is turning out.

Why wasn't the Charger given similar details?

Wouldn't it get kind of lame if they did the same thing on every car? Seems like you're kinda hating on the Camaro. I get it if you're saying you love the work and the details, but personally like Chargers more and therefore would like to have seen them used on that build. Though I gotta tell ya, if that's it, it's not coming across that way and you're just sounding like a hater.

FYI

214Chevy

11-22-2014, 09:27 AM

I'm not sure why you are hating on the charger for lack of details or fabrication. (I think this is your 2nd or 3rd post about it now) There is an insane amount of detail in this car that maybe you do not see.

I was wondering what he was talking about myself. :buttkick: I just figured maybe he didn't notice the one-off wheels, custom interior, custom rear tail, etc. Don't know how he could have overlooked it, but maybe he did. I think Stevie Wonder could see the amount of work that went into the Charger. :goggles:

JB400

11-22-2014, 09:46 AM

Musclerodz

11-22-2014, 10:15 AM

I have no complaints on the fabrication. While I haven't seen it in person, for what I've seen on here is top notch. Probably way better than what I could ever do. However, the end result makes it look like it's a Mopar for someone who doesn't want a Mopar. Personally, I like what you guys did to the tail lights and the hockey stripe down the side. But, since this thread is about this Camaro and you'll be starting a thread about the Charger later, I'll hold off on any further comments about the Charger in this thread. Or, we can discuss it in pm. And yes, I own a Charger, so I can see what body mods were done to it.
Pictures only tell a small part of a story. If you have not seen any RS car in person then I would reserve any and all judgement. They are one of the best shops in the industry. Also, you do not know what the owner requested RS to do, they may have wanted it to look untouched, although it is very far from it. I don't think everyone likes every little thing RS does, or any other shop for that matter, but you know what they say about opinions.

waynieZ

11-22-2014, 10:57 AM

It looks Sweet! I love seeing what you guy's are going to do next.

Al Moreno

11-22-2014, 11:55 AM

214Chevy

11-22-2014, 12:25 PM

... but you know what they say about opinions.

Yeah, they're like a$$h......uhhh, nevermind.

I'm sure RS will be happy to build you one just the way you'd like it.

Hahaha, for a small nominal fee.

JB400

11-22-2014, 10:14 PM

Pictures only tell a small part of a story. If you have not seen any RS car in person then I would reserve any and all judgement. They are one of the best shops in the industry. Also, you do not know what the owner requested RS to do, they may have wanted it to look untouched, although it is very far from it. I don't think everyone likes every little thing RS does, or any other shop for that matter, but you know what they say about opinions.

I have to disagree with you. There is no doubt that RS is one of the best shops out there. It's shops like these that are the trend setters. They're the ones that's going to get the media coverage, and it's their ideas that are going to get copied by lesser shops that will ultimately lead to the creation of parts that you, yourself will stock on your shelves for the local car guy to put on his ride. Now, if you see an idea that doesn't look right, or a concept car that looks dull, are you going to let shops like RS know what you think, or are you going to be a sheep and let them steer the industry in the wrong direction for the next 5 years until a better concept comes along? Just to remind you, your pocket book and way of life is on the line.

Personally, I think it's great that they done a Mopar, and a Charger in particular. Imo, the Mopar aftermarket has been stagnant the last decade. Parts that the Camaro and Mustang guys take for granted now, are just now trickling down to the Mopar guys. Looking at your Mopar section in your online catalog, as I'm sure you know, it's quite small compared to Ford and Chevy. While I myself and only one person, there are several thousand with Mopars that have the same opinions as I do, and the same taste in parts as I do. Since I maybe a possible future customer of yours, as a representative of the retail aftermarket industry, are you really sure you want me to withhold my judgment? Or, would you like me to come on here and say "Hey, I like the tail lights you did on the Charger. Someone should mass produce those.", or "Hey, the Camaro'ish interior in the Charger doesn't fit the Mopar lifestyle. How about coming up with something different?" so that they could work on another style that would get the Mopar guys excited, and if we're lucky, maybe get a few custom parts on the market? This is the only reason I'm speaking up, is so you guys know what I, and other Mopar people like me, are looking for and what we like. Custom B bodies don't get built everyday.

RS-Chris

11-23-2014, 06:00 AM

Or, would you like me to come on here and say "Hey, I like the tail lights you did on the Charger. Someone should mass produce those.", or "Hey, the Camaro'ish interior in the Charger doesn't fit the Mopar lifestyle. How about coming up with something different?" so that they could work on another style that would get the Mopar guys excited, and if we're lucky, maybe get a few custom parts on the market? This is the only reason I'm speaking up, is so you guys know what I, and other Mopar people like me, are looking for and what we like. Custom B bodies don't get built everyday.

While you are free to voice your opinion, this is, of course, a public forum, firstly we dont build these cars to gain cool points from the Mopar lifestyle (whatever that is) or any particular group of people. It is not a traditional build. There are plenty of forums for those who get precious about coloring within the lines for a traditional 'resto mod'.

The customer is the one who came to us to build what he wants. Depending on the project, we have varying levels of input as to what the final product is. We choose to open these builds up on here so others can possibly benefit from seeing the 'how' or be inspired by seeing what is involved and goes into these type of builds. This isn't market research. Bottom line is the customer is the one who we are aiming to please.

Secondly, again, we welcome opinion, but lets keep this on point. This is a thread about the Camaro, yet here we are discussing your personal opinions about a completely different car. There is a time and a place...this is neither.

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GregWeld

11-23-2014, 06:06 AM

I have to disagree with you. There is no doubt that RS is one of the best shops out there. It's shops like these that are the trend setters. They're the ones that's going to get the media coverage, and it's their ideas that are going to get copied by lesser shops that will ultimately lead to the creation of parts that you, yourself will stock on your shelves for the local car guy to put on his ride. Now, if you see an idea that doesn't look right, or a concept car that looks dull, are you going to let shops like RS know what you think, or are you going to be a sheep and let them steer the industry in the wrong direction for the next 5 years until a better concept comes along? Just to remind you, your pocket book and way of life is on the line.

Personally, I think it's great that they done a Mopar, and a Charger in particular. Imo, the Mopar aftermarket has been stagnant the last decade. Parts that the Camaro and Mustang guys take for granted now, are just now trickling down to the Mopar guys. Looking at your Mopar section in your online catalog, as I'm sure you know, it's quite small compared to Ford and Chevy. While I myself and only one person, there are several thousand with Mopars that have the same opinions as I do, and the same taste in parts as I do. Since I maybe a possible future customer of yours, as a representative of the retail aftermarket industry, are you really sure you want me to withhold my judgment? Or, would you like me to come on here and say "Hey, I like the tail lights you did on the Charger. Someone should mass produce those.", or "Hey, the Camaro'ish interior in the Charger doesn't fit the Mopar lifestyle. How about coming up with something different?" so that they could work on another style that would get the Mopar guys excited, and if we're lucky, maybe get a few custom parts on the market? This is the only reason I'm speaking up, is so you guys know what I, and other Mopar people like me, are looking for and what we like. Custom B bodies don't get built everyday.

Around here (Lateral G) - YOU post up a build thread of YOUR stuff... IF people like it - they'll say so. If they don't, they won't post that they don't. Why? Because it's your car and you get to build it anyway you like. Lateral G is a great website because it's about showing your hopes and dreams - showing your work - and discussions about how to do "X" or where to find "X" etc.

GregWeld

11-23-2014, 06:28 AM

While you are free to voice your opinion, this is, of course, a public forum, firstly we dont build these cars to gain cool points from the Mopar lifestyle (whatever that is) or any particular group of people. It is not a traditional build. There are plenty of forums for those who get precious about coloring within the lines for a traditional 'resto mod'.

The customer is the one who came to us to build what he wants. Depending on the project, we have varying levels of input as to what the final product is. We choose to open these builds up on here so others can possibly benefit from seeing the 'how' or be inspired by seeing what is involved and goes into these type of builds. This isn't market research. Bottom line is the customer is the one who we are aiming to please.

Secondly, again, we welcome opinion, but lets keep this on point. This is a thread about the Camaro, yet here we are discussing your personal opinions about a completely different car. There is a time and a place...this is neither.

:topic:

Perfect response.

will69camaro

11-23-2014, 06:53 AM

Different strokes...

For me, this was one of my favorite cars at SEMA.

William

214Chevy

11-23-2014, 06:55 AM

The customer is the one who came to us to build what he wants.

Yep, I said that when he first asked his question about "why..." But, he still didn't get the point undoubtedly. Secondly, where there is a need and a market for companies will produce. JB400' if you're a Charger owner, you should know this already...that the Mopar market simply isn't there yet. It's just truth in the matter. Regardless of how many hundreds of thousands of owners may be out there. Moreover, do you have any idea of how much time, R&D, money and trial and era that would have into a part to just hope someone buys it or to only sell a few here and there. Lastly, maybe not you, but the Mopar guys are so uptight about keeping a car in its stock, truest form it's almost sickening to hear a bunch of grown men crying about what another man did with his own car and money. Think not? Just look at how many guys panties got in a wad when JCG put an LS motor in the Challenger.

streetbird

11-23-2014, 07:00 AM

I like the rear bumper, I wish I can do something like that but not a metal shaper. I will try to find a local guy that can do something similar

RS-Chris

11-23-2014, 07:09 AM

Different strokes...

For me, this was one of my favorite cars at SEMA.

William

I like the rear bumper, I wish I can do something like that but not a metal shaper. I will try to find a local guy that can do something similar

Thanks guys :thumbsup:

RS-Chris

11-23-2014, 07:14 AM

And back to our scheduled programming....
As part of the front end refresh, we wanted to do something a little different with the windows in the sliding headlight doors. We sourced translucent smoked gray acrylic so the lights could still be seen through and machined the pieces to fit with some fresh styling.

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omiotek

11-23-2014, 08:37 AM

I really enjoy this car. Its got "a lot" going on BUT its suttle and simple and requires a good look to really grasp all of it. Thats my favorite type of build.

Im realatively new here(maybe i should start an intro thread?) but i think i will just leave a short comment reguarding what has been going on in this thread.

To me, a car is nothing other then a reflection of yourself. You have yourself or a shop do what you like to it. Sure shops help with insight and what not but the end result is always the car that you want. Weather that be a sleek simple clean build to something extremely radical or something with goofy colors that maybe only a handful of people will like.

Bottom line is that if that customer gets the car of their dreams when its said and done, that is the ONLY person that has to be happy with it. The shops are just here to aid and help in ones dreams.

Carry on with the thread. I love the fact you guys show whats under it all.

Sonar Chief

11-23-2014, 09:01 AM