Musclerodz newest project "PT-Blues"

[Musclerodz]

Most here already know this car from the for sale section. It is now in the hands of a local customer and board member Matt. He was last in line to own this gem and had also put the car up for sale after only having it a short time, but decided to keep it and fix it which is we come in.

This Camaro had tons of potential, but fell way short during the assembly process. That and being blue is where I came up with the project name. Anyways, we will document the build and it will probably be 2 fold. Get the car mechanically sound we it can be driven this year, and then approach cosemetics at a later date. It is truly a 20 footer, nice enough paint you won't be ashamed to be seen in it, but if you get to close you start seeing lots of problems with alignments, gaps, bodywork, etc. I will be posting most the pics on facebook, but will post the more relavent ones here for your viewing pleasure.

Here is the short run down on what is coming up for the car already set in stone.

DSE subframe
DSE Quadralink and new Moser 12 bolt
rehooped front wheels and wider tires
LS3 E-ROD
6 speed from American Powertrain
Vintage Air Gen IV
Vintage Air front runner drive
Baer 6P brakes

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and one of my favorites

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[GregWeld]

When the car was posted in the for sale section -- just one glimpse of the engine bay told me everything I needed to know...

Glad he choose to fix it - and glad you got the job!

[matt44golf]

Mike that is a very fitting name for this build. I have wanted a PT camaro ever since I was in college, and have been looking at the great cars on this forum since 04. I finally had enough $ to buy one, and I thought I was getting a quality car that needed to be cleaned up a little. Not sure why someone would buy a lot of big $$$ parts and throw it together in this way. After the car took some criticism on PT.com, and knowing its potential, I decided that it was going to get another chance. Thanks to this forum for helping me find a great builder to do the work.

[WSSix]

Glad to see this one get some attention. It is loaded with potential.

[WILWAXU]

Car has a ton of potential. The "rebirth" should be fun to watch. :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

After a long hard day, it is in pieces. Lots of laughs today taking this thing apart. I firmly believe some people do not need to own tools. You can see a lot of what we found on our facebook page, loaded another 18 pics few minutes ago. enjoy!

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[KPC67]

I took a look at this one on fb last night. Glad to see you giving it some TLC Mike.

[GregWeld]

You can see a lot of what we found on our facebook page, loaded another 18 pics few minutes ago.


If you're NOT a pimply faced teenage girl -- how ya going to get on Facebook?

I guess I'll have to have my daughter come over and show me the pics on her laptop....

Or not... :woot:


Nice work Mike! Ya sure made quick work of it.

[matt44golf]

Bubblegum, zipties, and a miracle kept this thing together on the okc crosstown. Funny Story..I was driving this car one day and a guy pulls up next to me and says" Hey man you have stuff flying out of the back of your car." Now I know why:lol:

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

I firmly believe some people do not need to own tools.

All I can say is AMEN!! :yes:

(Did U sell engine yet??...........jim)

[Musclerodz]

All I can say is AMEN!! :yes:

(Did U sell engine yet??...........jim)

no but i have plenty wanting it so it should sell quick

[Musclerodz]

If you're NOT a pimply faced teenage girl -- how ya going to get on Facebook?

I guess I'll have to have my daughter come over and show me the pics on her laptop....

Or not... :woot:


Nice work Mike! Ya sure made quick work of it.

I guess I got on before they figure out who I was.:unibrow:

[96z28ss]

Not sure why your fighting it Greg, just get on Facebook. You can choose to accept your friends.

[GregWeld]

Not sure why your fighting it Greg, just get on Facebook. You can choose to accept your friends.

Before I jack this thread --- NICE WORK MIKE!! Wow what an awesome build this is going to be! I just love '69 Camaros!


Bob -- Wouldn't you have to have friends before you accepted them? :lol:

[Musclerodz]

Before I jack this thread --- NICE WORK MIKE!! Wow what an awesome build this is going to be! I just love '69 Camaros!


Bob -- Wouldn't you have to have friends before you accepted them? :lol:You won't know how to accept your friend requests and will be like Billy Gibbons on there. "User has too many friend requests" ie your screwed. :willy: :lol:

[elitecustombody]

Mike, how is Fernando taking this? Last time I talked to him,he mentioned that he had a spot with Tracy locked in this spring to get interior done. How is his car coming along?

[Musclerodz]

Mike, how is Fernando taking this? Last time I talked to him,he mentioned that he had a spot with Tracy locked in this spring to get interior done. How is his car coming along?

working on it as we speak. schedule for first of may and actually talked with tracy this morning. we will be laying off this one for a few weeks while we wait on parts to show up. pulled it down to get the extra parts sold and out of my way. we are crazy busy, just added another guy to the shop couple weeks ago and could use another.

[elitecustombody]

That's good to hear.:thumbsup:

[454SSguy]

working on it as we speak. schedule for first of may and actually talked with tracy this morning. we will be laying off this one for a few weeks while we wait on parts to show up. pulled it down to get the extra parts sold and out of my way. we are crazy busy, just added another guy to the shop couple weeks ago and could use another.

Love following you guys threads. Hopin you still need help this april when I get home. I'm super nervous about finding a real job for the first time. Although I don't see how getting paid to build cars could be called a "real job" :yes:

[GregWeld]

we are crazy busy, just added another guy to the shop couple weeks ago and could use another.

Gawd that's good to hear Mike!!




BTW -- Got 6 bottles of BFG barbecue sauce and a new t-shirt just before Xmas! He's my hero! He sells GREAT BBQ sauce if you haven't tried it!

[Ron in SoCal]

working on it as we speak. schedule for first of may and actually talked with tracy this morning. we will be laying off this one for a few weeks while we wait on parts to show up. pulled it down to get the extra parts sold and out of my way. we are crazy busy, just added another guy to the shop couple weeks ago and could use another.

That's great news Mike...:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[okyankee]

who is this local interior guy? my friend has his 69 in and will need to change the interior from stock to not sometime this year.

[Musclerodz]

who is this local interior guy? my friend has his 69 in and will need to change the interior from stock to not sometime this year.Hix Design. I will post some of his stuff up in another thread. He can do mild to wild and does very nice work

[almcbri]

Wow! Just checked out the facebook pictures. Someone got really creative there. Missing bumper brackets and bolts....I now know how all the auto x guys do it! Looks like a cool project. Look forward to seeing more.

[Rybar]

Looks good Mike, I guess it wasn't as good of deal as I thought from the photos posted originally. Anyways, glad its getting a makeover the right way.

[Musclerodz]

Small update. Some pics of how not to install DSE firewall plate and mini tubs

[Musclerodz]

And for some better new, DSE goodies fresh off the truck!

[GregWeld]

Small update. Some pics of how not to install DSE firewall plate and mini tubs

Amazing what some people do....


:wow:

[94snglturbo]

it looked like a great looking car in the pictures. i guess you never know whats underneath

[awr68]

Going to be a fun one to watch! Good to hear you are so busy!! :cheers: :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

Finally getting back to this project, had to completely re-skin a 68 Camaro that was not planned when project arrived, go figure. Anyways, in preparation for the new DSE sub, LS3 and 6 speed, I started on the firewall. Naturally, as with the rest of this car, the DSE firewall plate was butchered. So we removed it, replaced it, and then did not stop till I got to the other side of the firewall. Still a work in progress, but a good start. Sorry Matt, if you see this before you come by on Thursday. :D

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[matt44golf]

I stopped by Mikes shop today to see the car, and its really starting to come along. I can't say enough good things about his knowledge and skills. Here is a few pics.

[Musclerodz]

Thanks Matt, I got more photos of the carnage I will be posting later tonight. Disregard the angle of the shocks in Matt's pic, the upper brackets were not welded in place yet.

[Musclerodz]

I think we made it to the bottom. We were concern about some of the metal work in the back of the car and decided to investigate. Between what we found and the hidden rust also present, our next big decision was made alot easier. We are slightly further along as Matt's pics shows, so more updates coming soon!

frame rail folded back and not welded, both sides were this way

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they attempted to glue bond the outer wheelhouse to the quarter panel, but forgot to clamp it down after laying a bead of glue

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which resulted in us doing this after we discovered the hidden rust

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trail fit of all the new sheetmetal

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new frame rail notched and plated correctly

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[bigtyme1]

Mike, is this the one you just got in a few weeks ago? Your working pretty quick, Looks good so far. I think I have a project for the 6.0 I got.

[Musclerodz]

Mike, is this the one you just got in a few weeks ago? Your working pretty quick, Looks good so far. I think I have a project for the 6.0 I got.

We got the car back in January, but sat for a couple months while we sold off some parts and waited for the DSE stuff to arrive.

[FETorino]

Looks like Matt is in good hands now. :thumbsup: I hope he wasn't completely surprised at how bad the previous work was.:(

[WSSix]

OMG this car has turned into a serious redo. Holy crap! I'm glad it's getting the proper attention it deserves now. Great work Mike.

[Musclerodz]

Looks like Matt is in good hands now. :thumbsup: I hope he wasn't completely surprised at how bad the previous work was.:(He was, but Matt has been excellent to work with under the circumstances to make this car right like it should been to start with.

[IMPALA MAN]

Mike, If you haven't trashed the old quarters, would you be interested in cutting the artificial brake vents out? The stamped parts in front of the wheels. I am wanting to graft them into my quarters. I'll call you Tuesday. I would like to buy these sections. It's cheaper than buying entire quarters and shipping them truck freight just to cut this section out.

[acegto]

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which resulted in us doing this after we discovered the hidden rust

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trail fit of all the new sheetmetal

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new frame rail notched and plated correctly

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This gives the words "back-half" a whole new meaning!!!

[tmadden]

Regardless of circumstances, really outstanding work Mike!!

[matt44golf]

She’s blue no more- at the interior shop getting close!

[WSSix]

Wow! Bringing this one back from the dead. Glad to see work being completed on the car for sure though! Thanks for updating us.

[214Chevy]

Man that looks good!! What size wheels and brakes?

[Musclerodz]

Man that looks good!! What size wheels and brakes?

18" Forgeline RB3C and 14" Bear 6S brakes.

[matt44golf]

Should be wrapping in the next week.

[matt44golf]

Interior is getting closer. Wrapping seats should start next week.

[camcojb]

:thumbsup::trophy-1302:

[214Chevy]

That looks sick!!

[dmc69]

Looks Awesome, color, wheel choice and interior!! Thanks for update!

[Jimbo1367]

Agreed. That is sick. You eve got rid of the 69s only cosmetic weakness, the dash.

[syborg tt]

Holy cow does that interior look awesome !!!


Interior is getting closer. Wrapping seats should start next week.

[CHJNCSU]

Amazing work! I can't wait to see the finished interior

[matt44golf]

Still work to do but it’s getting closer!

[214Chevy]

Super nice!!

[Jimbo1367]

Wow
Wow

[Goosesdad]

bitchen

[syborg tt]

Wow - I am not sure what to say about that console other then

Dear Lord that is a work of Art

[matt44golf]

Should be getting wrapped next week.

[matt44golf]

Should have the dash completed next week. Credit to Kyle with Hix designs

[syborg tt]

Incredible work and I am looking forward to seeing this car completed

Please tell me it's going to Sema !!!

[matt44golf]

Getting closer. It’s come a long way from a Marquez dash. Decided to use an iPad mini for the head unit.

[matt44golf]

More interior work

[214Chevy]

Now, that's just too cool.

[matt44golf]

Hix killed it on the trunk.

[matt44golf]

Package tray, dash and console installed

[matt44golf]

Pictures of install

[Ricochet]

Unreal workmanship!! This car is stunning in every aspect!