'My Car'.....

[awr68]

I don't want to get into it, but lets just say I was very glad to see 2011 end and to have a fresh start with 2012! I actually started the year off right and spent New Years Day in the garge working on my car for the first time in months...litterly! I don't have a huge update, but here's what I'm working on at the moment.

But first I need to thank my close friends, you know who you are, that keep enough wind in my sail to keep me going! Thanks guys!! Last week was the 10 yr mark of this build...it's time to find the end of it! I'm very blessed to have a great network of local members/friends that are more than ready to help get it on the road...again, thanks guys! :cheers:

After cleaning the garage this is what I found.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/P1000037-1-1.jpg

After a lot of thought and fitting it was obvious that the new quarters and the 3-piece spoiler were never going to play nice...so I went back to a one piece.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0404-1.jpg

Next up was the tear down of the front sheet metal and suspension so I can weld on the UCA gussets. Mine was one of the last Speedtech frames that shipped before they started adding the gussets.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0416.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0417.jpg

That's it for now! The frame and gussets are ready for me, so I better go make some sparks! :unibrow:

Lets hope the updates are a lot more frequent now!! :lateral:

[Ron in SoCal]

Way to get back in the game Tony! Look forward to seeing what's next...:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[70rs]

Effing FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! Tony, I am really happy to see this come back and make some progress. I know this has been a difficult journey but the end is in sight. Keep at it and let me know how I can help. Any time!

[waynieZ]

Great news! Now go get um Sparky.

[awr68]

Thanks Guys...it mean's a lot! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Effing FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! Tony, I am really happy to see this come back and make some progress. I know this has been a difficult journey but the end is in sight. Keep at it and let me know how I can help. Any time!

You know you are on the team...keep that bag packed! :cheers:

[Flash68]

Tony, was very happy to see this new thread. Here's to a better 2012 for this decade long Camaro... and to an end in sight. :thumbsup: :cheers:

[KPC67]

Right on Tony! been waiting for this:woot:

[scherp69]

That's awesome Tony!!! Now keep the updates coming.

[Bucketlist2012]

Tony,

Mike V here..:cheers:

very Nice car, and Kudos for sticking with it..

Looks very Nice..:lateral: :woot:

[70rs]

You know you are on the team...keep that bag packed! :cheers:

Any time. It's a quick trip down there and I would love to be part of the team.

[skatinjay27]

alright tony!

now work faster!!!:lol:

[Rybar]

Good stuff Tony, I can't imagine a build like yours with a young family. Keep at you'll get it done :thumbsup:

[aany001]

Hey Tony nice to see that garage with sparks flying again........you and your car really started it all off for me my friend. Cause of you Im in this insanity with ya LOL LOL . These cars can really mess someone up!!!! Your knowledge and your willingness to help others goes further than you realize buddy. You need to see this car to the end I know how you feel .....Im going on 7 years so I feel for ya! Get Bryce involved and have some fun with it. Wish I was closer to lend a hand cause you've been there for me. Keep us posted :thumbsup:
Steve

[camcojb]

congrats Tony. You and Jen have definitely been patient. It will be worth it, the car will be fantastic when finished.

[awr68]

Thanks so much everyone! I just finished welding on the gussets that Blake sent, very nice pieces!

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0418.jpg

I'm no pro welder...I just play one on TV. :cool:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0424.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0425.jpg

Well, that's it for now.....:cheers:

[WicKeD_SS]

Looking sweet tony! cant wait to follow along with this super nice camaro! Good luck! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Hey Tony nice to see that garage with sparks flying again........you and your car really started it all off for me my friend. Cause of you Im in this insanity with ya LOL LOL . These cars can really mess someone up!!!! Your knowledge and your willingness to help others goes further than you realize buddy. You need to see this car to the end I know how you feel .....Im going on 7 years so I feel for ya! Get Bryce involved and have some fun with it. Wish I was closer to lend a hand cause you've been there for me. Keep us posted :thumbsup:
Steve

Thanks for the kind words! You've been a great friend over the years...you know I'm always willing to help! :cheers:

[awr68]

Good stuff Tony, I can't imagine a build like yours with a young family. Keep at you'll get it done :thumbsup:

It's deffinatly hard to find the extra time, I guess I just have to master time management!

[awr68]

Glad to see that you haven't given up on it Tony! Keep up the updates coming!

Thanks James!


alright tony!

now work faster!!!:lol:

On it......;)

congrats Tony. You and Jen have definitely been patient. It will be worth it, the car will be fantastic when finished.

Thanks Jody! :cheers:

[ccracin]

Glad to see you at it! We've never met, but I admire your tenacity. It keeps the rest of us on multiple year builds that life has intervened in motivated. Keep making those sparks and keep the pics coming! :cheers:

[awr68]

Glad to see you at it! We've never met, but I admire your tenacity. It keeps the rest of us on multiple year builds that life has intervened in motivated. Keep making those sparks and keep the pics coming! :cheers:
Thanks Chad for the kind words! It's nice how we all keep eachother so motivated! I will post many pics along the way!

[Spiffav8]

Nice! :woot:

[GregWeld]

'Bout time dude!

Welding looks fine to me! Seems like just a couple weeks ago we were unloading this bad boy!:cheers:

[OLDFLM]

"Did you ever know that you're my hero?..." :yes:

SH!T HOT TONY!!!! Glad to see it brother!! :thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Great to see you are out there with the car, Tony!

I know how hard it is to find/make "quality" time.

Keep the updates comin'!!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking good Tony:thumbsup: Im sure it feels good to be back on the project!

Paul

[Ricochet]

Nice to see you pushing forward Tony! I know what it's like with time management! Very diificult at best! Progress looks great! Keep up the good work!

[GHOSTDANCER]

It's looking great. Keep at it :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Frankenstine]

looking good Tony,been waiting for you to get back with it.:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Thanks guys! Yes, it does feel very good to be back out there working on the car! I'm trying to treat it like a second job and force myself to make the time and go out there hopefully about every night and weekend...even for just a couple few hours! There's so much to do! :willy:

Ty, you crack me up!! :lol:

[coolwelder62]

Look's great.Just keep leaning forward you be surprised at the progress you can make.Just stay postive.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:Never,Never give up.

[awr68]

Look's great.Just keep leaning forward you be surprised at the progress you can make.Just stay postive.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:Never,Never give up.

Thanks Scott! You have proven it to work time after time! :thumbsup:

I went out for a couple hours tonight and got a few steps closer to finishing the frame. :)

[phillym5]

Thanks Scott! You have proven it to work time after time! :thumbsup:

I went out for a couple hours tonight and got a few steps closer to finishing the frame. :)

Good to see the project up and running....

But i must have missed something. Last i knew the car was painted, together, ect. Where is the thread or post so i can catch up real quick?

:cheers:

[awr68]

Josh, the car was never really 'together'...think body shop roller just assembled enough to ship home.

I felt that the gussets needed to be installed on the frame so I tore it down to do so. I had to nut and bolt the suspension anyways so it wasn't really that big of a deal to demo it all to do the needed welding and paint work on the frame.

[tones2SS]

Good to see Tony. I was wondering when you were going to start up on that bad boy. Keep up the great work and keep the updates coming buddy!

[awr68]

Good to see Tony. I was wondering when you were going to start up on that bad boy. Keep up the great work and keep the updates coming buddy!

Thanks, Tony! :cheers:

[waynieZ]

:thumbsup: It came out nice Tony. Keep picking away at it.

[70rs]

Nice work buddy! Now stuff that supercharged bullet in there and burn some rubber! ;)

[GeoffP]

Hey Tony I have come over here on Lateral-G several times looking for progress updates on your car. I'm glad to see you're working on it and hope nothing serious happened to keep you from it until now!?! Regardless, progress is ALWAYS good! Keep the pics coming and let me know if you ever need moral support! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Hey Tony I have come over here on Lateral-G several times looking for progress updates on your car. I'm glad to see you're working on it and hope nothing serious happened to keep you from it until now!?! Regardless, progress is ALWAYS good! Keep the pics coming and let me know if you ever need moral support! :thumbsup:

Thanks Geoff! It's great to hear from you!!

[DFRESH]

Very happy to see you are able to spend some time on the car---and glad you have new updates for us. I believe if I looked up the definition of "Persistence" in the dictionary, your picture would be next to it. Keep pushing forward.

D

[awr68]

Very happy to see you are able to spend some time on the car---and glad you have new updates for us. I believe if I looked up the definition of "Persistence" in the dictionary, your picture would be next to it. Keep pushing forward.

D

Thanks Dr. Doug! I'll do what I can go keep moving forward!

[Matt@BOS]

Tony, I'm really grad to hear that you're working on the car, but it has been almost four pages without any pictures :unibrow:

Matt

[Jay Hilliard]

Glad to see you back on it Tony.

[Vegas69]

I'd of thrown in the towel a long time ago. :unibrow: Good to see you back in the garage.

[awr68]

Tony, I'm really grad to hear that you're working on the car, but it has been almost four pages without any pictures :unibrow:

Matt

Sorry Matt! I'll see what I can do! :lol:

[awr68]

Glad to see you back on it Tony.

Thanks, Jay!


I'd of thrown in the towel a long time ago. :unibrow: Good to see you back in the garage.

Trust me, I have come very close a few times....

[awr68]

After a long day in the garage and with the help of my good friend Brian, the frame is done and ready for paint!

I finished blending the gussets to the UCA mounts and got some primer on them.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0439.jpg
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http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0443.jpg

Then it was time to install the new inner fenders for the first time...I've been dreading this! They actually fit better than the last set that Chris had to do a ton of work on to make fit. I was very pleased with the install! Now that they fit I will fill all the unused holes, then prim and paint.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0431.jpg
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My other helper!
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Sheet metal is hung!
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0441.jpg

[awr68]

Next order of business is to get the fenders to play a nicer with the valance. One thing is for sure, Repop '67-'68 fender extensions fit like crap! No worries, I will whip them into shape! :)

This is the best I could get everything to fit after a lot of adjustment and enlarging bolt holes. Tomorrow I will get a little more serious! :unibrow:

You can also see where Chris modified the fenders at the bumper bracket locations. He did a good job, but I will clean that line up a bit more as well.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0446.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0447-1.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0448.jpg

[awr68]

I know this may be hard for many to understand, but please remember this is My Car, I have been building it for 10 years and I know exactly the way I want it...so I'm doing what it takes to make that happen. :cheers:

I've also spent a little time on the back of the car. Once I decided to go back to the one piece spoiler that meant the bolt holes in the quarters needed to be filled and since I was going to do that I decided to put the seam back in the tail panel the way I wanted it done. I feel it will make more since and create a better seperation between the body color and black tail panel.

After many hours and two Dremel bits I have most of the weld ground out and can start the mud work to finalize the seam.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0402.jpg

Holes being welded up.
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[GregWeld]

Holy crap batman!

Tony - as you know - I have seen the car after it got "painted" so know exactly what you're doing...

But mostly I'm just glad to see you tackling the job. It's therapeutic... :D

[KPC67]

Tony its looking like you are gettin' serious here. I for one agree with what you are doing to the tail pan, and spoiler. As you said its your car, do what you want with it! keep it up man. :woot:

[Ron in SoCal]

Way to go Tony! That's some serious work from where the car was at Bro. Keep at it and you'll be in the paint booth in no time. Let me know if you need a little extra paint...:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Thanks guys! :cheers: :lateral:

Ron, how much paint do you have? :D

[aany001]

Hey bud the car is looking good! I know what you mean about the inner fenders....I had a terrible time with mine. How is the fit with the bracket at the back of the inner that attaches it to the firewall? I had to make all new holes and weld up the original ones:rolleyes:

[awr68]

Hey bud the car is looking good! I know what you mean about the inner fenders....I had a terrible time with mine. How is the fit with the bracket at the back of the inner that attaches it to the firewall? I had to make all new holes and weld up the original ones:rolleyes:

Thanks Steve! I haven't attached that bracket...so I don't know how they will fit. Actually I'm not sure I even have those brackets. Have to look for them!

[70rs]

Holy crap batman!

Tony - as you know - I have seen the car after it got "painted" so know exactly what you're doing...

But mostly I'm just glad to see you tackling the job. It's therapeutic... :D

Ditto!


You'll have "MY Car" whipped into shape in no time if you keep this up.

I'm really glad to see you making such great progress. It's been a long haul and full of "ups &downs" but that light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter.

July........hmmm......July.....something about July.......;)

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, how much paint do you have? :D

About a 1/2 gal, buuuuutt by the looks of things you'll need a bit more :lol:

[awr68]

About a 1/2 gal, buuuuutt by the looks of things you'll need a bit more :lol:

Most likely! :lol:
Thanks anyways!! :cheers:

[awr68]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0452.jpg
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The fender extension fits the valance much better now, however there's still a little work to be done to the fender itself. Most of the work is done on this side and I will soon tare into the pass side! :)

[waynieZ]

Looking good Tony :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Thanks Wayne! Baby steps and no looking back! :yes:

[70rs]

The fender extension turned out nice. After you finish the passenger side, what's next?
More body work? Trial fit the motor and trans? I really want to see that motor between the fenders! ;)

[awr68]

The fender extension turned out nice. After you finish the passenger side, what's next?
More body work? Trial fit the motor and trans? I really want to see that motor between the fenders! ;)

I want to see the motor in there too! I think I will trial fit it before I paint the frame...just to see if the a/c compressor clears. That's about all I'm worried about, everything else should be fine.

I'm really focused on plowing right through the body work and getting the interior painted, then the fun can start! Actually, I'm having fun right now! :yes:

[awr68]

I painted the engine silver a long time ago. Should I leave it silver or paint the block and oil pan black? What's your thoughts?

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_03901.jpg

[Rybar]

I painted the engine silver a long time ago. Should I leave it silver or paint the block and oil pan black? What's your thoughts?

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_03901.jpg

Use Ron's extra 1/2 gallon of paint on the motor. :D

Looking good Tony, will you have to repaint the entire shell after the tailpan mods?

[tones2SS]

Great updates Tony and good job on painting the engine. Can't wait to see it sitting in the engine bay.
Keep up the great work!

[aany001]

Lookin good bro lookin good!!!! those small steps really add up by the end of the week. The extension looks like it belongs there now!!! Keep pluggin away :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Use Ron's extra 1/2 gallon of paint on the motor. :D

Looking good Tony, will you have to repaint the entire shell after the tailpan mods?

LOL, yeah that ought to be plenty! :lol:

Yes, it will need to be resprayed.

[awr68]

Great updates Tony and good job on painting the engine. Can't wait to see it sitting in the engine bay.
Keep up the great work!

Thanks, Tony! :cheers:

Lookin good bro lookin good!!!! those small steps really add up by the end of the week. The extension looks like it belongs there now!!! Keep pluggin away :thumbsup:

Thanks!! I try very hard to get something done every night, it's working! :yes:

[camcojb]

I painted the engine silver a long time ago. Should I leave it silver or paint the block and oil pan black? What's your thoughts?

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_03901.jpg

I would like the black just to break it up.

[Vegas69]

It really doesn't match the natural aluminum. I used a aluminum like paint on my pan that is a pretty good match from VHT. I like the body color idea but I think it gets into needing to paint heads and intake, etc.

[GregWeld]

Once you go black you never go back.... :lol:

[youthpastor]

nice job Tony, I'm pretty sure I have an NOS pass lower extension if you wanna try it out.

Glad to see you are making good progress. since you are welding and grinding, one thing I wish I would have done with the stock inners is make them fit the the Speedtech subframe better, maybe extend them in the back?

take care

[Flash68]

Motor looks great man.. but I agree it needs some contrast in there. It has 3 colors/finishes that are all too close to -- but different enough from -- each other.

I say either match them perfectly or create some starker contrast.

[intocarss]

The block needs to be a different color then silver

[awr68]

Thanks for the great input guys! Black it is!! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

nice job Tony, I'm pretty sure I have an NOS pass lower extension if you wanna try it out.

Glad to see you are making good progress. since you are welding and grinding, one thing I wish I would have done with the stock inners is make them fit the the Speedtech subframe better, maybe extend them in the back?

take care

I'll have to take a look at what you are talking about, Chris! Thanks for the tip!

I remebered that I have the lowers from when the car was blue, the pass side was a lot better fit that what was on the car. I also may have a OE lower that was on the car....somewhere? :_paranoid

Thanks for the offer! :cheers:

[70rs]

I agree on needing contrast on the engine. Painting the block will break it up nicely.

[OLDFLM]

I like the Cast Iron Grey on engine blocks personally... :D

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv273/OLDFLM/Firebird/DSC02683.jpg

I think it sets off aluminum heads and billet goodies!

[67ragtp]

I just got caught up on your build, its great to see you working on it again. Its looking awesome, engine block and pan black, heads and intake natural allum or paint allum as close to natural color as you can find.

looking forward to more pics- Rich

[GeoffP]

For a good aluminum look you can try Duplicolor aluminum paint. I sprayed the case of my T56 with it. It matched the new OE bellhousing I bought very well. My only complaint is it has just a little bit too much sheen when it's fresh. It loses the sheen over time or at least the LT1 intake that was on my last engine did - it ends up looking very natural.

[96z28ss]

Depends if you plan on keeping the car the same color. With the frame, firewall, inner fenders being a dark color. The engine being black it will disappear. If everything around it is dark it should be light in my opinion.*

[Steve68]

You go Tony, little at a time!!!

[65 347]

Glad to see this project is back on track!

Mike

[awr68]

Thanks again guys for all the great input! I never really liked the color differance of the silver...it was sold as an aluminum color paint but turned out bright silver. Oh well, no biggie!

[awr68]

I found that the fender extension that was on the car when it was blue fit better so I worked with that one. This is what a repop fender and extension fit to the OE valance that was off Curtis' '67 fit like. Not so pretty! :lol:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0474.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0477.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0476.jpg
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I'm done with the fender to valance fitment. Still need to address the fender to fender extension where there's an inconsistant gap (both sides of the car). I also have modded the center valance support as well, so now everything bolts up nicely with no real pressure...that alone was a huge improvement!

I know for the pro's this isn't a big deal...but for your average drywall guy I feel good about the results! :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Big improvement. The fit was way off! At least you had one OE part to help line everything up to. :D

Keep at it....I want to drive that bad boy!

:cheers:

[OLDFLM]

Looking good Hero!!! :thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

I found that the fender extension that was on the car when it was blue fit better so I worked with that one. This is what a repop fender and extension fit to the OE valance that was off Curtis' '67 fit like. Not so pretty! :lol:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0474.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0477.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0476.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0478.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0503.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMAG0504.jpg

I'm done with the fender to valance fitment. Still need to address the fender to fender extension where there's an inconsistant gap (both sides of the car). I also have modded the center valance support as well, so now everything bolts up nicely with no real pressure...that alone was a huge improvement!

I know for the pro's this isn't a big deal...but for your average drywall guy I feel good about the results! :cheers:


You should be proud!

[70rs]

Nice work buddy! I'm glad you're getting lots of practice with sheet metal. My car needs tons of work, come on up any time! ;)

[GregWeld]

Uh -- hum --- clearing throat.... Had you started all this fine work 10 years ago -- you'd have been done by now!


:unibrow: :D

[waynieZ]

Nice work Tony! Keep the up dates coming.

[Rick D]

Looking good Tony, but I thought the car was painted?? Did it not come out as nice as you wanted it to? Keep at it it will all come together.

[aany001]

your not giving yourself enough credit bro........thats lookin real nice:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Big improvement. The fit was way off! At least you had one OE part to help line everything up to. :D

Keep at it....I want to drive that bad boy!

:cheers:

Big Thanks to you and Mike for the nice valance...just had to build to it!
You will drive it....one day! :lol:

Nice work buddy! I'm glad you're getting lots of practice with sheet metal. My car needs tons of work, come on up any time! ;)

Should we think of this as practice for yours? :lol: :cheers:

Uh -- hum --- clearing throat.... Had you started all this fine work 10 years ago -- you'd have been done by now!


:unibrow: :D

You have a point....oh wise man!! :hail: :D


Looking good Hero!!! :thumbsup:

You should be proud!

Nice work Tony! Keep the up dates coming.

Looking good Tony....

your not giving yourself enough credit bro........thats lookin real nice:thumbsup:


Thanks Guys! :cheers:

[Van B]

I had another post here and then went back and read through the whole thread. I feel so bad that after all that time and how many times you have gone through this there were things that needed that sort of attention. You are a better man than I.

[awr68]

I had another post here and then went back and read through the whole thread. I feel so bad that after all that time and how many times you have gone through this there were things that needed that sort of attention. You are a better man than I.

It is what it is....:D :captain:

[OLDFLM]

It is what it is....:D :captain:

Agreed, you are a much better man than I... My hero! :cheers:

[awr68]

Agreed, you are a much better man than I... My hero! :cheers:

LOL, you are too funny! :lol:

Actually, you are my hero! Thanks for keeping us safe! :patriot:

[awr68]

Guys and Gals, Let's not forget about all the good that happened over the last three years with this car. Many of you stepped up and donated a lot of money to help us out, Pete stepped up in a huge way and many sponsors helped as well...and Camaro Performers used the car for a year! This is all good stuff, we are still very greatful and it will never be forgotten! :lateral:

There are a few things I want to finish, then we will respray the car and be off and running to the finish line! It's all good! :yes: :cheers:

Remember, positive energy makes great things happen! :cheers: :lateral:

[OLDFLM]

Remember, positive energy makes great things happen! :cheers: :lateral:

Tony's super hero name! :thumbsup:

[bulldog19]

Great Name for the project!
Positive Energy!
Glad to see your progress Tony.

[Northeast Rod Run]

Great Name for the project!Positive Energy!


Woah! huh? What? What the hell happened? I was wondering when the 'Karma' thread was going to come back to life, and now I see this thread? :wow:

Last time I saw that car it was mint.... especially for a "road course" car. All it needed was glass, interior, drivetrain and I think the trunklid. I'm blown away seeing this, after all the donated parts and labor that went into it. It's almost like it was all for nothing now? :omg:

Please tell me there is more to it... Like you won the lottery or something and now can afford to make it Riddler quality or something, because other than that, I don't understand????

I would have given my left nut (and that's my favorite one) to have that car as you got it. That was like a once in a 100 lifetimes type of deal. I even looked through the old thread again just to make sure I wasn't imagining things.

I guess it doesn't look it by this post... but I'm speachless over this :eek:

[Spiffav8]

Woah! huh? What? What the hell happened? I was wondering when the 'Karma' thread was going to come back to life, and now I see this thread? :wow:

Last time I saw that car it was mint.... especially for a "road course" car. All it needed was glass, interior, drivetrain and I think the trunklid. I'm blown away seeing this, after all the donated parts and labor that went into it. It's almost like it was all for nothing now? :omg:

Please tell me there is more to it... Like you won the lottery or something and now can afford to make it Riddler quality or something, because other than that, I don't understand????

I would have given my left nut (and that's my favorite one) to have that car as you got it. That was like a once in a 100 lifetimes type of deal. I even looked through the old thread again just to make sure I wasn't imagining things.

I guess it doesn't look it by this post... but I'm speachless over this :eek:

Tony is making a few small changes to the car (like the spoiler) and being a stickler when it comes to things fitting right. He's doing what has to be done to insure that. All the donations that have gone into the car and will make it that much nicer. Can't be easy for him (he's been around here longer than most of us) to see all the projects being completed while his is still in progress. Still I applaud him for sticking to it and not giving up as so many have done over the years.

Tony's car is one that I want to see done more than any...including mine. Besides he promised to let me drive it. :lol:

:captain:

[Vegas69]

Everybody has a different comfort level with imperfection. It's his car and the way he wants it is all that really matters.

Once you get out and really start using these cars, perfection is not nearly as important as rock chips, cone rash, rain, fluid spray, are natural. The car show guys can really pick a car apart. I used to be like that but I prefer a car that is used vs. a perfect show queen. It's really not that big a set back.

[70rs]

Tony is making a few small changes to the car (like the spoiler) and being a stickler when it comes to things fitting right. He's doing what has to be done to insure that. All the donations that have gone into the car and will make it that much nicer. Can't be easy for him (he's been around here longer than most of us) to see all the projects being completed while his is still in progress. Still I applaud him for sticking to it and not giving up as so many have done over the years.

Tony's car is one that I want to see done more than any...including mine. Besides he promised to let me drive it. :lol:

:captain:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Northeast Rod Run]

Tony is making a few small changes to the car (like the spoiler) and being a stickler when it comes to things fitting right. He's doing what has to be done to insure that. All the donations that have gone into the car and will make it that much nicer. Can't be easy for him (he's been around here longer than most of us) to see all the projects being completed while his is still in progress. Still I applaud him for sticking to it and not giving up as so many have done over the years.
To each their own. But wow... just wow:rolleyes:

Probably a good thing he isn't calling it 'Karma' anymore and is just calling it 'My Car'

[conekiller13]

Feel like I'm late to the party. Along with everyone else, glad to see it moving forward and hopefully excising remaining demons. I really glad your getting all this experience with fabrication and welding 'cause to get My Chevelle out of it's ten year life as a shelf I'm gonna need to borrow you. Please tell me we don't have to go through the whole color thing again though.....:willy: :thumbsup:

Hey, if you can get away this weekend or next, come out to P.I.R.

[awr68]

Feel like I'm late to the party. Along with everyone else, glad to see it moving forward and hopefully excising remaining demons. I really glad your getting all this experience with fabrication and welding 'cause to get My Chevelle out of it's ten year life as a shelf I'm gonna need to borrow you. Please tell me we don't have to go through the whole color thing again though.....:willy: :thumbsup:

Hey, if you can get away this weekend or next, come out to P.I.R.

Thanks Dan! I'll see if I can get out there! Been too long!

[Frankenstine]

Any updates on this Hot Rod:_paranoid :question:

[awr68]

Not at the moment.
Hope to make lots of progress over the winter tho!

[waynieZ]

I hope the planets align and you get back at it.

[aany001]

Hey Tony maybe our cars will be done at the same time! Its all a learning experience I tell ya. Hopefully mine will be in paint in the next couple months. Keep at it and u will see the end and it will be sooo worth it!! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Thanks guys! Good to hear from you again!! Life/family has had me more than busy! I can't complain tho....Life is good!

Hope to have pics up sooner than later! :cheers: :lateral:

[Steve68]

Ok, it's later, just ribbing ya, done anything new??

[Frankenstine]

Hey Tony, Any updates on your car?????????? Thanks Keith

[ArisESQ]

Hey Tony, Any updates on your car?????????? Thanks Keith

:gitrdun:

[Musclerodz]

Probably not gonna get one, he has not logged on since February.

[ArisESQ]

Well that's a huge bummer. Either way - hope it's coming together!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Probably not gonna get one, he has not logged on since February.

We also have the popular low cost 'guest' lurking option.

:hello:

[Musclerodz]

We also have the popular low cost 'guest' lurking option.

:hello:

LOL...

[Flash68]

We also have the popular low cost 'guest' lurking option.

:hello:

Skip FTW. :trophy-1302:

[tones2SS]

We also have the popular low cost 'guest' lurking option.
:hello:

:whistling: :thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

Hope Tony is doing well and perhaps made some progress on his car

[GeoffP]

I kind of wondered if he gave up on the car after everything that's happened. It's a shame. I really expected Tony's car to be a player in the Pro-Touring scene after it was redone.

[awr68]

Hi Guys! It's been a long time since I update this thread. Mostly because I haven't had anything to really show. LOL

Since the last update my life has changed a bit. A few years ago I decided it was time to start my own construction business. I've been in the trades for over 20 years at this point and was ready to roll the dice with my own shop. This has taken ALL my time and ALL my resources. After a few hard years I'm finally getting to the point that I have some free time...not a lot but I will take what I can get! 14 hour days 7 days a week got really old. You small business owners know what I'm talking about!

Obviously the Camaro had to sit in the corner while I built up the business and spent time with my family. It's all about balance and usually something has to wait. So there ya go, my last few years in nut shell.

Moving forward I have been busy working on the car as of late! I came up with a final plan of attack and put it into action. I decided to start at the front as it was going to take the most effort to get all the parts to fit well. Boy was I right! Many many days spent on the front of the car! I purchased a new valance, grill w/trim, headlight buckets, headlight mounts and bezels. Getting all these new parts to fit OE and Repop panels was a job. I'm very happy to say everything 'fits' now.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0033.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/awr68/media/IMG_0033.jpg.html)
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0032.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/awr68/media/IMG_0032.jpg.html)

[awr68]

Next up was the hood. I had problems getting the hood open when it came back home so I knew I needed to address that before I got any further. I just couldn't get the latch to work so I ordered a new one and all is good now! I added my DSE SS hood latch kit and it's all fancy looking now.

With that done I could finalize the fit of the hood. Everything looked great except the hood to cowl panel on the driver's side. So after a lot of planning I decided to get to work on it. All good now!

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0058.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/awr68/media/IMG_0058.jpg.html)
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0066.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/awr68/media/IMG_0066.jpg.html)
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0069.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/awr68/media/IMG_0069.jpg.html)

[awr68]

This weekend I worked on door gaps. They were a little tight in spots at the door to quarter. The bottom and fender gaps are ok. So I got to work on them. I'm pleased with them now.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0205.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/awr68/media/IMG_0205.jpg.html)
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0219.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/awr68/media/IMG_0219.jpg.html)

[Spiffav8]

A) No one can call you a quitter! :lol:

B) Way to stay in the fight man. Little bit everyday.

C) You're a brave man to cut into the hood like that. Be honest, you closed you took a deep breath and cringed a little.

[awr68]

Next up, as I move from front to back, is the deck lid gaps. I know of one corner spot that's tight but I need to finalize the mounting location of the lid to the car before I will know if there's more than the one spot to work. It's close though as it sits and that makes me happy!

After that I will fill all the unused holes in the inner fenders and I think that will be it for metal work on the panels!

I do plan on working on the mechanics of the car this spring. I really want to hear this motor make some noise! Been waiting too long!
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/Camaro%20underhood%20mockup.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/awr68/media/Camaro%20underhood%20mockup.jpg.html)

As it sits now.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_0222.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/awr68/media/IMG_0222.jpg.html)

[awr68]

A) No one can call you a quitter! :lol:

B) Way to stay in the fight man. Little bit everyday.

C) You're a brave man to cut into the hood like that. Be honest, you closed you took a deep breath and cringed a little.

You know out of everything cutting the hood was the hardest one! Mostly due to the inner structure. It took me a couple days to actually do it. LOL

[Frankenstine]

Great news on the car Tony, Glad life and family is working out, and you are back at it, nice updates already:thumbsup:
Keith

[tubbed69]

Glad to see some progress,gaps look good.

[Rybar]

Good stuff Tony, I know what your going through. Keep at it and you will hear some noise soon!

[Ron in SoCal]

Tony ... :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Thanks for the ongoing support guys! It truly means a lot!

[ItDoRun]

Making good progress. Keep at it!

[trevor572]

Hi Mate !!! Good to see you're back updating your build thread again, I know exactly what you mean about the reproduction grille and headlight bezels, went through that myself the weekend before Christmas, looking Awesome but Tony. Cheers Trevor.

[aany001]

Tony the gaps looks real good. I can also feel your pain about the grill stuff. I fought like hell with my RS front end. It felt like it fought me the whole way. It's these small battle wins that get me through my build. Glad to hear your business is taking off as I knew it would cause your a straight up guy!! Keep the updates coming!

Steve

[waynieZ]

Hi Tony, stay tough it's looking good and your doing a great job.

[awr68]

Thanks guys! Working on it when I can! I try to do something every day even if it's just getting materials or doing some planning of what's next. It all helps.

[DEIGuy38]

Glad to see some work getting done on the car Tony. I've been wondering what happened to your build. Sounds like a good plan one day at a time.

[Steve68]

you can do it,

cause I cant,

moved, car in FL, working in VA,