WELD builds another Camaro

[GregWeld]

Since I gave the car back to my Sister and Brother in Law (Rudy) this Sunday... a couple guys on here have been bugging me to do a build thread.

I'm not in the habit of showing my work... unless I'm using it in someone else's thread to help them... but I'm going to post this one anyway.

Backstory is --- they've had this car for 12+ years... it's an old drag race car and was built and raced in the '70's... and the work to make it a race car was less than stellar... Think "field stick welded" style. Well - after years of driving it, it needed a few things to make it safe to drive. The front end was shot... there were electrical issues... the rear end was leaf springs with bird cages - and the ladder bars where put on upside-down. The rear floors where covered in some kind of fiberglass and resin and screen. The ladder bars had beaten the rear floor pans to make their own clearance pockets... and the car generally rode like a lumber wagon.

The project - which started out to rebuild the front suspension - quickly went the way of most remodels... the old "well.. as long as we're here we might as well do X". That was driven by me not Rudy. I just can't stand to see something that needs to be touched - and not do it.

Remember while looking - that this is a complete freebie. My time - my dime. The car was a complete POS... and my goal was just to give it back to them in a cleaner - safer - road worthy version. Not a Roadster Shop SMOY version. I just wanted the thing to be a "decent" driver and function correctly.

The quicky list of what was done:

TCI sub
Slicked inner fenders
Slicked firewall
Rebuilt motor - a spare I had - long story because we ended up not using any of it... so a new 383 roller/stroker with great parts. 624 HP and 581 TQ @ 4000 rpms
New headers
New BowTie Overdrives Stage 3 700r4
New 2800 stall lock up converter
Bowler trans controller for the lockup
New driveline with 1350 joints
New Art Morrison Ford 9" with coil overs and panhard bar - 3:89 gears
New crossmember for ladder bars
New exhaust using 3" tubing and 14" Magnaflows
New Wilwood brakes and master
New Stainless Steel brake lines
New Recaro seats
New wiring
New stereo and amp and speakers
New dash and gauges
New column
New windshield - twice...
Patched floorpans as needed

I did all the work - including paint and bodywork as needed. We only worked on weekends when Rudy would come up from Portland to help. I felt he needed to be "part of" the project. AND I love him and love spending time doing car stuff together - which to me is the most important part of cars.


So it always starts like this....



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[GregWeld]

While at the Grand National Roadster show we saw a TCI sub at Barry Whites shop -- drove straight over to TCI to pester Evan.. and bought us a new sub! FABULOUS PIECE BTW....


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This is where the "while we're here" starts.... because I couldn't just leave the inners with big azz A arm holes... The sub comes with bolt in Aluminum close outs - but I'm not doing the bolt in version - but they were used as patterns! And that firewall - :wow: - Not leaving that messed up...



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[GregWeld]

The car had been severely punched in the nose at some point.... and the sub and firewall needed some serious work. I had to make a "shim" for the sub to bolt up... and the hole where the column comes through was mostly "S" shaped! Not flat...


So here's the usual pics of the DSE firewall flattener and TIG work... LOL



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AND the firewall was so THIN that the area where the master cylinder mounted was flexing.... so that got cut out and "fixedededed".


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My Plasma would BARELY cut the 1/2" plate I had left over from building my shop table... But we got there... Then I had to machine the "shim" down to .463 so it would fit perfectly when bolted up.



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[fleetus macmullitz]

Greg,

You appear to be very crafty. :unibrow:

Congrats on seein' it go over the curb. ;)


:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

The firewall was an absolute MESS... and the inner fenders were equally hackeymotto'd....



Got the plate in for the steering column/master cylinder which really helped stiffen up the entire ordeal.




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Then it was on to the inners.... were someone had made a hole using a punch and a drill bit!




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[Ketzer]

love spending time doing car stuff together - which to me is the most important part of cars.





This^^ :thumbsup:


Jeff-

[GregWeld]

In the meantime -- the block and crank and Heads I had went over to the engine builder... turns out the block was already .060 over - so not using it for a blower motor build... the crank was cast... so not using it... and the rods were H beam cast pieces so not using them either.... so bought new block - forged crank - I beam rods - Mahle pistons - roller hydraulic - Used my Canfield 220cc aluminum heads and the T&D Machine rockers...




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Then it was on to the bodywork and paint....




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YES === I DO ALL MY OWN WORK..... and no that's not orange peel in the assembly photo - I just suck and quicky photography





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[GregWeld]

We decided the wiring et al needed to be trunk mounted - so I built a quicky little hinged rack for that stuff.... it's hidden behind a carpeted "wall" that he already had...And of course the entire car got rewired.


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UP UNDER THE DASH is now super clean....




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And he got a new dash --- TWICE --- because I accidentally caught the first new one on fire (using the plasma under the car - while leaving a moving pad inside the car when we were kneeling on it... OOPS! WTF?!?!?! What's that orange "glow".... oh -- that would be MAN MAKING FIRE!



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A little crispy wiring....




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[GregWeld]

Since I actually LIKE doing plumbing - you've all read the banter between Bent Fab and I... I'm sure... It got all new 3/16th SS lines...



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[Blake Foster]

nice work there buddy, you need a full time job?? we got openings :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

So the old rear end - which was all bound up because the arch of the leaf spring perches (bird cage style) and the ladder bars were DIFFERENT... and someone had tightened the bird cages so that they were clamped tight on the leaf springs... :rofl: We cut all that old crap outta there.... and installed a new Art Morrison Coil over rear/ladder bars/panhard bar suspension. Thanks go out to Roger at Ironworks and Chris at JCG for their phone tech on this!!




Rudy with the old crap!




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My scribbles on paper taped to the floor.... As Roger said so delicately -- mumbling about backyard mechanics.... [/COLOR]




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Just FYI -- when I took the car up for a 4 wheel alignment - the rear end was "out" .79 degree..... YEAH BUDDY -- the old paper on the floor got me all back with less than one degree to correct for with the F'n LASER alignment rack! HA!






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When it's home built - ya just gotta use what ya got.... :rofl:



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The frame -- needed a couple patches.... OMG... the backyard work this poor thing had suffered...





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AND SOME FLOOR WORK.....



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[GregWeld]

So after it was all blown apart again for the zillionth time - parts painted - parts powder coated etc.... we ended up this weekend slamming that bad boy into the trailer and sending it home. He'll enjoy the balance of our Pacific NorthWET summer -- and then I'll have the interior done. It needs custom carpet - we're deciding on door panels (Marquez vs Deluxe factory) and a custom back seat to match the new Recaros - since I showed him Vegas69 back seat interior shots and he went crazy.



LOVE THE NEW RING BROTHERS HOOD HINGES BTW! Wow -- a ton of adjustability...



HATE THE VALVE COVERS -- the BLUE is just all wrong and Rudy is going to have them re-done with just silver and black where the blue is.




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[GregWeld]

nice work there buddy, you need a full time job?? we got openings :thumbsup:




I'm too old -- your workers comp would get canceled. Do you remember when I called you to inquire about maybe finishing this POS up for me? You have no idea how close I came to just getting it in the trailer and heading north! Trying to do that rear end on the lift -- and I'm somewhat of a perfectionist -- and the car was so out of square and nowhere to pull a good tape from... OMG! But I just kept at it and thank god for tack welds... and it finally all came together.

Thanks for the compliment BTW... :cheers:


It drives like a million bucks --- and after driving it for the first time - before it got aligned -- I called RUDY and said to him.... ya know what? We built this whole car in my shed -- and I just drove it all over the place and never had one single issue...and it drives straight - rides great - brakes work great... STEVE'S AUTO RESTORATION can't say that! :rofl:

[Vegas69]

Nice work man. :thumbsup: To the guys that think he's just a short, rich, prick, take that. :unibrow: :lol:

[GregWeld]

Nice work man. :thumbsup: To the guys that think he's just a short, rich, prick, take that. :unibrow: :lol:



You forgot "old" and "fat"... :D

[OLDFLM]

My scribbles on paper taped to the floor.... As Roger said so delicately -- mumbling about backyard mechanics....



As a pre-teen I still remember helping my Dad set up the rear suspension on his Woodill Wildfire the exact same way! Pumb-bobs and paper taped to the floor with measurements scribbled everywhere! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

This^^ :thumbsup:


Jeff-



Thanks Jeff! That truly is exactly how I feel about this stuff.... I'll drive or fly a gazillion miles to volunteer at some event - not for kudos or anything like that - - I just want to be with my friends and have some fun doing what we all like doing.

Next up on the shed list --- a 496 ci transplant in my 74 year old buddies beautiful '56 Chevy. His motor is an old worn out POS... and it needs some umpf!

I told Pierre (he's Italian - I call him Frenchie - 'cause who's Mother would name an Italian dude PIERRE?)... he had to wait til NOVEMBER -- because I need a break! I'm OLD and this crap ain't gettin' any easier...

[fesler]

WOW its good to see you getting your hands dirty greg and I guess you dont need to get rid of your tools you do just fine with them. Saw your daughter at the game the other night are you going to come out to any this year?

[fesler]

I just love the tire stands.... you guys do know you have a lift so you can lower the car to the wheels.....

[pw2006]

Great story Greg! After reading your first post about the 383 with 624hp, you had me guessing how you got there. The big 6-71 a few posts later gave me the answer. Very nice! :cheers:

[GregWeld]

I just love the tire stands.... you guys do know you have a lift so you can lower the car to the wheels.....

That's what I did -- put the wheels on the garbage cans -- then lowered the car - and I could take measurements etc...

But damn! If you touched ONE THING -- everything moved! OMG so frustrating!

But we got 'er done! :cheers:

[Nessumsar]

Damn, you never cease to amaze. Outstanding work by an outstanding gentleman. :bow:

[rwhite692]

Looking good GW (and Rudy)! I remember seeing this car at Tim's a few years back, You guys do nice work :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

WOW its good to see you getting your hands dirty greg and I guess you dont need to get rid of your tools you do just fine with them. Saw your daughter at the game the other night are you going to come out to any this year?



Thanks!

I actually don't just sit here and post all day... although it probably seems like it to many. It's the beauty of being retired. I have all dang day to do exactly what I feel like! :D


Yes - we'll be down to AriDzona for a game or two... I leave that to Gwen and Adrienne to plan - so I'm out of the loop until the night before when I'm told to pack "we're going somewhere" and "no you can't wear that!"...

I hope AJ gets some playing time...

I'll also be down to see about the new "rig" when it arrives at Chandler. When I pick it up I'll come to the shop and we can check it out.:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Damn, you never cease to amaze. Outstanding work by an outstanding gentleman. :bow:



Don't get weepy on me... I'm still an azzhole at heart!

[GregWeld]

Looking good GW (and Rudy)! I remember seeing this car at Tim's a few years back, You guys do nice work :thumbsup:



Rudy did all the dirty work... I'd save the "here! you're going to clean that down to bare metal"... and "help me lift this"... and "get inside there and get all that Dynamat off there!"

We had many many enjoyable weekends together... it was fun to see his delight in getting much needed new parts... getting his first REAL motor and running it on the dyno... and then that first drive... OMG! The grin he had when it actually went STRAIGHT down the road... had a nice WORKING suspension... was "quiet" as in squeak free and rattle free... but had the big blower whine and 3" exhaust note. Priceless! He was tentative to hammer it... so I booted his sorry butt and showed him how it's done! Just blip the throttle and it lights those 18" wide tires like they're 2 ply nylon 7:75 X 14's.

Frankly -- even I was surprised at how well it runs and drives.

[Sieg]

Nice work Greg!! :thumbsup:

Very impressive, especially for an RF. :D

[waynieZ]

Nice write up Greg. You guys did a great job. Its nice to see you and Rudy are good friends and enjoy the same things. I'm lucky to be close to my family too, except I'm the only one crazy enough to try a build like this.
Way to go!:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Cool story and very nice work Greg :thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

nice work as usual! love the stainless lines. This is pretty much what we find. A car comes in and you end up chasing all the "ugly" stuff...wiring, etc- hard to know where to stop

[GregWeld]

nice work as usual! love the stainless lines. This is pretty much what we find. A car comes in and you end up chasing all the "ugly" stuff...wiring, etc- hard to know where to stop



Yep.... can't tell you how many of my friends drive around in complete denial. They stop by and see if I can help them with some issue or another -- and one look and you just want to back 'em out of there and close the doors. Ya kinda hint that "maybe..." something could be done to fix that hole in the floor... or that a complete wiring kit really isn't very expensive... but they're "fine" with the way it is. Then what do you do? You really can't fix the entire friggin' car in a half an hour. :woot:

[coolwelder62]

WOW!!!!!,Very Cool.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[fesler]

Thanks!

I actually don't just sit here and post all day... although it probably seems like it to many. It's the beauty of being retired. I have all dang day to do exactly what I feel like! :D


Yes - we'll be down to AriDzona for a game or two... I leave that to Gwen and Adrienne to plan - so I'm out of the loop until the night before when I'm told to pack "we're going somewhere" and "no you can't wear that!"...

I hope AJ gets some playing time...

I'll also be down to see about the new "rig" when it arrives at Chandler. When I pick it up I'll come to the shop and we can check it out.:cheers:

Sounds good man, let me know when you hit town for a game if you have time we can get a drink or something. If not no big deal but its fun to hang with the players. I am doing a few cars for the guys right now and one I think you would like is a murdered out 61 rolls with a LS-7. Its flat super dark gray and black powder coated everything. Its mean looking

[NOT A TA]

Great thread Greg! Nice job on the car! You need the "Built in THE SHED" stickers.

[FETorino]

You forgot "old" and "fat"... :D

Well that, and talented :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Great thread Greg! Nice job on the car! You need the "Built in THE SHED" stickers.

I almost posted it in the "home built" section... :lol:

That's really not fair though... the shed is a bit more "equipped" than the average garage. The skills might be the same - but a few decent tools here and there sure help a guy out! I've got some I've yet to master but I'm tryin'!



This would be one of them.... I'm not a particularly good machinist... and I'd like to be.




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[GregWeld]

Well that, and talented :thumbsup:




Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain there....:D



Thanks Rob.

[DFRESH]

Yet another reason I wish I lived closer to you.

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[RECOVERY ROOM]

Wow I'm Impressed :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[89 RS]

That's some awesome work Greg. :thumbsup: It's just as equally awesome that you helped out your brother-in-law like that, makes for some great memories.

[Flash68]

You need to change that tool BS in your signature.

If SAR can charge whatever bucks per hour, you can double it at your shop. :D

Seriously, that's some serious stuff there. Who'da known.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

:thumbsup: I knowned it.

[intocarss]

So the rumor is true :thumbsup:

[67zo6Camaro]

Man Im with flash on this one.

Skrew what everyone says about you, that sig shiat is BS "I have some tools... would someday like to have some skill using them..."

The only thing you proved here is that you actually do know how to use them.

So, now I'm a little confused and not sure if I should ever believe anything you say around here.:rofl:


BTW, nice work my friend :hail: :cheers:

[WSSix]

Good job Greg and Rudy. Car looks great.

[GregWeld]

You need to change that tool BS in your signature.

If SAR can charge whatever bucks per hour, you can double it at your shop. :D

Seriously, that's some serious stuff there. Who'da known.



After 40 years of doing this stuff... you learn a few things. :D


HAHAHAHAHA....... I have to tell ya that I texted Rudy and said -- ya know what? We just built an entire car (everything but the body was done) and we fired it off and drove it... and that's more than you can say about SAR's work!:wow:

Only trouble we had... The valve cover gasket - which were notched for clearance of the push rods. The engine builder did them. I made new ones put them on. ZERO leaks.

[GregWeld]

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[GregWeld]

Man Im with flash on this one.

Skrew what everyone says about you, that sig shiat is BS "I have some tools... would someday like to have some skill using them..."

The only thing you proved here is that you actually do know how to use them.

So, now I'm a little confused and not sure if I should ever believe anything you say around here.:rofl:


BTW, nice work my friend :hail: :cheers:



Thank you.... I think. :lol:


Truth be told - I don't join in on all the techno discussions around here... I'd rather just stand off to one side and lob a grenade once in awhile. I try to help the less experienced guys if I can and stay out of the stuff that doesn't require my input.

I kinda chuckle to myself when people are surprised that I can use my shed... I think "really?.... Did you really think I invested all that time and effort and $$ for that kind of stuff and not know just a little bit about what it takes to do the work too?" :lol: :woot:

[GregWeld]

This is where I get the skills from.... owning "smart" tools! :D



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[Cris@JCG]

Great job their Greg! I wish I had a brother in law that we could build a car together for fun.. Rudy is lucky!

[GregWeld]

Great job their Greg! I wish I had a brother in law that we could build a car together for fun.. Rudy is lucky!




Thanks Cris!


I kept telling Rudy that I was just trying to protect my sister... I wanted her to have a safe car to drive. HAHAHAHAHAHA


It's all about just giving back... whether a guy has the skills and helps someone - or has parts that aren't being used and never will be - or a little extra dough that would make a difference in someone else's life....

To me -- it's like volunteering at the RTTC events etc. Without volunteers - we have no events.

[fleetus macmullitz]

WOW its good to see you getting your hands dirty greg and I guess you dont need to get rid of your tools you do just fine with them. Saw your daughter at the game the other night are you going to come out to any this year?

Great story Greg! After reading your first post about the 383 with 624hp, you had me guessing how you got there. The big 6-71 a few posts later gave me the answer. Very nice!

Damn, you never cease to amaze. Outstanding work by an outstanding gentleman.

Looking good GW (and Rudy)! I remember seeing this car at Tim's a few years back, You guys do nice work

Nice work Greg!!

Very impressive, especially for an RF.

Nice write up Greg. You guys did a great job. Its nice to see you and Rudy are good friends and enjoy the same things. I'm lucky to be close to my family too, except I'm the only one crazy enough to try a build like this.
Way to go!:thumbsup:

Cool story and very nice work Greg :thumbsup:

nice work as usual! love the stainless lines. This is pretty much what we find. A car comes in and you end up chasing all the "ugly" stuff...wiring, etc- hard to know where to stop

WOW!!!!!,Very Cool. :thumbsup:

Great thread Greg! Nice job on the car! You need the "Built in THE SHED" stickers.

Well that, and talented

Yet another reason I wish I lived closer to you.



Wow I'm Impressed :thumbsup:

That's some awesome work Greg. :thumbsup: It's just as equally awesome that you helped out your brother-in-law like that, makes for some great memories.

You need to change that tool BS in your signature.

If SAR can charge whatever bucks per hour, you can double it at your shop. :D

Seriously, that's some serious stuff there. Who'da known.

So the rumor is true :thumbsup:

Man Im with flash on this one.

Skrew what everyone says about you, that sig shiat is BS "I have some tools... would someday like to have some skill using them..."

The only thing you proved here is that you actually do know how to use them.

So, now I'm a little confused and not sure if I should ever believe anything you say around here.:rofl:


BTW, nice work my friend :hail: :cheers:

Good job Greg and Rudy. Car looks great.



...so it seems established that 'We like

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/I_like_Ike.jpg

uh.. Greg'



:D

[syborg tt]

Awesome project Greg and kudo's to you for building it in your garage. Even if it looks like a shop

[GregWeld]

Awesome project Greg and kudo's to you for building it in your garage. Even if it looks like a shop



Thanks Marty!


Many "shops" wish they had the stuff in my shed! :unibrow:

[67zo6Camaro]

Thank you.... I think. :lol:

.. Did you really think I invested all that time and effort and $$ for that kind of stuff and not know just a little bit about what it takes to do the work too?":

Well, if I'm being honest here.... With all the Mr money bags comments around here it's kinda what I thought. :_paranoid and slightly joking.

I figured you knew something based on your support around here, just didn't know you used the goods collected.

However, I have a new found love for you :D and I'm impressed that you use your tools when you can. Not only do you have a nice shed set up, I also noticed (from the car loading to trailer picture) it's placed in a very nice scenic location. :bow:

Now Im just plain jealous. :cheers:

[67zo6Camaro]

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I've gotta say it "Where's Waldo?" :rofl:

[sik68]

Sweet project! You're a good dude GW :thumbsup:

As others have said, I hope I am in a position one day to give back as much as this guy has.

[GregWeld]

Well, if I'm being honest here.... With all the Mr money bags comments around here it's kinda what I thought. :_paranoid and slightly joking.

I figured you knew something based on your support around here, just didn't know you used the goods collected.

However, I have a new found love for you :D and I'm impressed that you use your tools when you can. Not only do you have a nice shed set up, I also noticed (from the car loading to trailer picture) it's placed in a very nice scenic location. :bow:

Now Im just plain jealous. :cheers:




Too funny.... yeah -- the neighborhood I live in is not particularly a "hot rod" neighborhood.. That's not my house or trailer. That house is a dump... and they don't take care of the yard (a pet peeve of mine!) but it's for sale and hopefully the new people do a better job. I live in a cheap house based on where I live... a real house is 5MM and up... I live on the wrong side of the tracks but I have an acre and a quarter that is flat - on a corner - with a separate driveway for the shed... and that's what I want. I don't give a hoot about the "address". Not important to me. The trailer is Rudy's - which is why he gets my old one when the new one gets here... my old one isn't worth much and I'd rather give it to him than sell it. He can sells his and pocket the $$

Not bragging and not patting myself on the back... facts is just facts.... but I do more car stuff in a month than most do in a year... and it's been that way for as long as I care to remember. The only guy I know that does more "car stuff" is Charley... unless of course - you're a professional. But I'm talking about going places etc not just working on them.

I've restored and built and modified more cars than I can remember -- maybe 30 or 40 - maybe more... I'm old - I can't remember what I had for breakfast. :D

I just don't post the stuff that I do unless I think it's of interest. And it's not like I'm building SEMA cars... or Riddler winners. It's just hot rodding stuff...

[GregWeld]

Just to piss ya off a little more.... What I jump in after a day spent in the shed...

The shed is to the left side of the trees... so you can't really see it (planned that way). We excavated in order to set the shop WAY down so you can't see much (anything) over the fence etc.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Pool%20pics/DSC_7836.jpg

[RECOVERY ROOM]

This is where I get the skills from.... owning "smart" tools! :D



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-102.jpg

I must own stupid tools :willy: .

Can you sew, I'm going to hire a extra person

[96z28ss]

Camaro looks great, cant wait to see it at the local Beaches cruise night.

[67zo6Camaro]

.

It's just hot rodding stuff...

I think this is the money comment, That's what all this is about!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Pool%20pics/DSC_7836.jpg

Niiiiice, seen this shot with a snow surrounding. I'm still impressed, however, I would be more impressed if this above shot included some nice young pool ladies hangin out.:cool:

I enjoy all your pissing and moaning around here. keep it up.:P :rofl:

[XLexusTech]

I think its really impressive and a testament of a true craftsmen to do your own work... not out of necessity but simply out of love for the process and pride in the outcome....

Bravo!

[Autokraft]

I think I see some "Sweet Baby Rays" barbacue sauce sitting on that table, what time you want me over for dinner Greg? :D


Nice work there Greg!

[Vegas69]

You need to change that tool BS in your signature.

If SAR can charge whatever bucks per hour, you can double it at your shop. :D

Seriously, that's some serious stuff there. Who'da known.

Once you get paid, it ruins the hobby.:D

Yet another reason I wish I lived closer to you.

:woot:

The lipstick is still wet on Greg's ass.

[FETorino]

Just to piss ya off a little more.... What I jump in after a day spent in the shed...

The shed is to the left side of the trees... so you can't really see it (planned that way). We excavated in order to set the shop WAY down so you can't see much (anything) over the fence etc.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Pool%20pics/DSC_7836.jpg

Is that Ketchup on the table I would have expected Grey Poupon :lol:

[JKnight]

Naw man, that's Sweet Baby Ray's!

Nicely done Greg. Very cool that you did all this with your Brother In-Law. Seems like a great way to spend a retirement!

[67zo6Camaro]

This is where I get the skills from.... owning "smart" tools! :D



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-102.jpg

Just saw this, what a dumb ars! you put your smart tool up side down!:rofl: :rofl:

[Lenie]

Love the sound of that beast, nice work Greg.:woot:

[GregWeld]

I think I see some "Sweet Baby Rays" barbacue sauce sitting on that table, what time you want me over for dinner Greg? :D


Nice work there Greg!



Yeah baby! But seriously -- I've since switched over to BFG! Billy F Gibbons.. I buy it by the case on his website and it's fantastic BBQ sauce.

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Camaro looks great, cant wait to see it at the local Beaches cruise night.



It was there last night. Pam (my sister) drove it to work and then to Beaches. Rudy says they've put 300 miles on it since Sunday.

My '32 spent that many miles on a rollback...

[GregWeld]

Just saw this, what a dumb ars! you put your smart tool up side down!:rofl: :rofl:



You and I think alike! I looked at that when I choose it for the post and thought... "oh -- that's going to get some comments". :lol: :thumbsup:




Really though --- for the guys that don't have one --- it's a handy damn tool for so many things because it reads in any position.

[GregWeld]

I'm not patting myself on the back --- but I did find a great pic of what something CAN look like if you build stuff and don't give a darn....



Not Rudys car --- just a pic I found of a "similar" plumbing job (the trans cooling lines):



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-123.jpg




Now the lines I made for Rudy's:

The line separator is drilled and tapped into the chassis and holds the lines




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-115.jpg

[mdprovee]

Greg,

Great job, and I am always impressed with what you can do.

[GregWeld]

Greg,

Great job, and I am always impressed with what you can do.




After you build a few... you manage to gain some basic skills. :unibrow: To me -- more impressive builds are guys like Jason (WAR) that manage to do SEMA quality stuff their very first time around!


I will also say this for the benefit of the PROFESSIONAL SHOPS:


Until you've actually done the work yourself (the client) - it's very hard to understand why a pro shop charges the amount of hours it takes to build this stuff. But if you've done the actual work - then you finally get it. Doing stuff RIGHT takes time... it takes an investment in tools... and the skills to use them require time and commitment and that doesn't come in the form of cheap labor.

[GregWeld]

When managing and posting up pics (a cumbersome experience at best!) I sometimes have to laugh at what I "see" in the pics... such as the upside-down degree tool (It's so smart it doesn't care!)... or the scribble on the paper taped to the floor... or how 'bout the "notes" on cans.

Here's the deal with a "home builder"... I don't TIG daily - I don't run my milling machine very often - I don't paint something but maybe a couple times a year. I know myself and I know that I can't remember all the details! Hell - I can't even remember the firing order of a SBC - something I've owned and built and raced for 40 years!


:lol:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-48.jpg

[Sieg]

I must admit your abilities exceeded my perception. Very impressed with your talent level. :thumbsup:

But are you talented enough to do this:
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Welding/i-hx88ZmL/0/L/IMAG2733-L.jpg
:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

I must admit your abilities exceeded my perception. Very impressed with your talent level. :thumbsup:

But are you talented enough to do this:
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Welding/i-hx88ZmL/0/L/IMAG2733-L.jpg
:unibrow:



Forget to turn on the gas did ya??

[Sieg]

Forget to turn on the gas did ya??

How would you know that? :D

[GregWeld]

How would you know that? :D



Only the elves know....


It helps when TIG welding on polished stainless like that to scuff the edges with a ss wire brush or 3M pad...

[GregWeld]

I must admit your abilities exceeded my perception. Very impressed with your talent level.



Even back in 1955 I knew how to say "I love you!" :rofl: :thumbsup:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Gregs%20old%20photos/file.jpg

[67zo6Camaro]

Even back in 1955 I knew how to say "I love you!" :rofl: :thumbsup:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Gregs%20old%20photos/file.jpg

Ok GW, since we are having a little fun here.

Comments to go along with the picture....
Kid in the top left, "Dude---WTF is that thing?
Your brother on the left, "take that you little shiat! (with his left hand poking you in the ars)"
And you, no comment. It's just what happens when someone pokes you in the ars.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Ok GW, since we are having a little fun here.

Comments to go along with the picture....
Kid in the top left, "Dude---WTF is that thing?
Your brother on the left, "take that you little shiat! (with his left hand poking you in the ars)"
And you, no comment. It's just what happens when someone pokes you in the ars.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:




Yeah --- I do the same thing to this day - when I get my physical!

[96z28ss]

It was there last night. Pam (my sister) drove it to work and then to Beaches. Rudy says they've put 300 miles on it since Sunday.

My '32 spent that many miles on a rollback...

Yeah they wasted no time. I thought they'd wait till the carpet was installed.
Im meeting up with him tonight.

[GregWeld]

Yeah they wasted no time. I thought they'd wait till the carpet was installed.
Im meeting up with him tonight.



I told them to just take the car and enjoy what's left of the summer - and in the meantime to start finding someone that will do custom carpet - door panels and the back seat.... Mostly because there's nothing uglier than a "standard" '69 Camaro interior in a "hot rodded" version.

After that -- I wash my hands...


I don't think those Marquez panels will clear his door bars --- but I guess you'll find out tonight.


:cheers:

[tones2SS]

Great job Greg. Looks like you're becoming quite the master of those tools my friend. I wish I could say the same. lol

[WSSix]

1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 sbc/bbc

1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 LSx



You're my hero Greg:thumbsup: No seriously. I think I might become a jiggalo for a few years so I can work on cars in my retirement and not have to worry about income. I figure a few years combined with the investing knowledge you imparted on us and I'll be set.

[GregWeld]

Great job Greg. Looks like you're becoming quite the master of those tools my friend. I wish I could say the same. lol



I've learned to run a couple of them. Even figured out how to switch the ratchet the other day! What an amazing tool... then someone told me I could plug it into that air hose thingy. HOLY COW! :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Sure is nice to have my shed back! That dang Camaro was on the lift for almost a year! Forgot I even owned the Nomad.... :lol:






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/file-1.jpg

[GregWeld]

1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 sbc/bbc

1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 LSx



Thanks! I've printed this out and will tape it to all my windshields.

[OLDFLM]

8 6 7 5 3 0 9 :unibrow:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Jenny,Jenny

[Revved]

Very cool build!

[Lenie]

Sure is nice to have my shed back! That dang Camaro was on the lift for almost a year! Forgot I even owned the Nomad.... :lol:






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/file-1.jpg


I believe you're leaving a car outta the picture just off to the left of the 32;) Wide angle lens please:woot:

[GregWeld]

Yeah -- there's a couple not in the pic...

I just can't reveal all... ya know....



:unibrow:

[Sieg]

Sure is nice to have my shed back! That dang Camaro was on the lift for almost a year! Forgot I even owned the Nomad.... :lol:


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/file-1.jpg

I don't know why this popped into my head but it did.......so I'm sharing it!

T8NhJNpQlsY

:woot: :woot:

[GregWeld]

So appropriate! I really can hang out in there all day. It's like owning a pro shop - somebody is always stopping by to see what's going on, or just comes over to hang out.... or have me weld something for them. It's very "social". We found that out about the pool as well... on a sunny day - the phone starts ringing and it's always the same question.... "so are you guys hanging out at the pool?" And that's when the party starts. :lol:

[96z28ss]

car looks real good. Saw it last night. Sounds great. Robyn was home and as Rudy is leaving, he pulls out of my street, on to the main road and he just stomps on it. Robyn says " Holy Sh!t !!" She gave me the look like your car better not be that obnoxius sounding. I just smiled...(she don't know I got cut-outs)

[96z28ss]

Yeah -- there's a couple not in the pic...

I just can't reveal all... ya know....



:unibrow:

You bought Todd's car and your gonna prove its driver skill! good job!
LOL

[GregWeld]

You bought Todd's car and your gonna prove its driver skill! good job!
LOL



Nah.... my Mercedes is faster...comes with massaging seats... and is just as black.


Besides - that's old skool motor.... :lol:

[GregWeld]

car looks real good. Saw it last night. Sounds great. Robyn was home and as Rudy is leaving, he pulls out of my street, on to the main road and he just stomps on it. Robyn says " Holy Sh!t !!" She gave me the look like your car better not be that obnoxius sounding. I just smiled...(she don't know I got cut-outs)



HAHAHAHA --- Trust me when I tell you my neighbors go NUTS with all the exhaust stuff around here!


Did the panels work? Or?

The car is no Riddler winner -- but it's FAR FAR superior to what we started with.

[96z28ss]

HAHAHAHA --- Trust me when I tell you my neighbors go NUTS with all the exhaust stuff around here!


Did the panels work? Or?

The car is no Riddler winner -- but it's FAR FAR superior to what we started with.

The door panels work but, it touches the down bar. you could just grind down the panel a bit to give it more clearance, or put a slight bend in the down bar. The rear panels need to be cut a bit around the main roll bar hoop.
He took them, to take to an interior shop to see what they say.

[GregWeld]

The door panels work but, it touches the down bar. you could just grind down the panel a bit to give it more clearance, or put a slight bend in the down bar. The rear panels need to be cut a bit around the main roll bar hoop.
He took them, to take to an interior shop to see what they say.



Okay -- so that means he liked them -- if he didn't he wouldn't have taken them. Crap... now I'll owe you money!

:unibrow:

[Sieg]

So appropriate! I really can hang out in there all day. It's like owning a pro shop - somebody is always stopping by to see what's going on, or just comes over to hang out.... or have me weld something for them. It's very "social". We found that out about the pool as well... on a sunny day - the phone starts ringing and it's always the same question.... "so are you guys hanging out at the pool?" And that's when the party starts. :lol:

All said and done Quality Life Enhancement Time that Doesn't Get Much Better! :thumbsup:

Speaking of which......when are we taking the pony to The Ridge :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

All said and done Quality Life Enhancement Time that Doesn't Get Much Better! :thumbsup:

Speaking of which......when are we taking the pony to The Ridge :unibrow:



It will have to be after it's not broken... 'cause for now - it's still in Sonoma somewhere.

[GregWeld]

Speaking of which......when are we taking the pony to The Ridge :unibrow:


Started the day out watching the pros tee off at the Boeing Classic.... had a little lunch at the Schwab hospitality tent ---- then decided to run the R8 down to Shelton to check out "The Ridge".... since the calendar showed they were having an Audi track day!

Nice looking track --- the rest --- not so much... YET! Everyone I spoke with LOVED the track --- but I can tell you right now -- it's the perfect set up for "da rig".... my own potty shack --- food -- and a place out of the sun,
because there is NOTHING out there but blacktop right now!

As long as I was on that side of the water --- we went up to our old home away from home (Poulsbo) and had dinner at our buddies restaurant.... then grabbed a ferry home. All in all - not a bad 12 hours!

:woot:

[GregWeld]

Nice way to end a Seattle summer day of cruising top down....






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-126.jpg






Mt Rainer in the back and the Moon in the top right....






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-125.jpg






And a little sunset over your shoulder....





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-124.jpg

[Vegas69]

Nah.... my Mercedes is faster...comes with massaging seats... and is just as black.


Besides - that's old skool motor.... :lol:

Wake up and change your wet shorts. :lol:

[Sieg]

Started the day out watching the pros tee off at the Boeing Classic.... had a little lunch at the Schwab hospitality tent ---- then decided to run the R8 down to Shelton to check out "The Ridge".... since the calendar showed they were having an Audi track day!

Nice looking track --- the rest --- not so much... YET! Everyone I spoke with LOVED the track --- but I can tell you right now -- it's the perfect set up for "da rig".... my own potty shack --- food -- and a place out of the sun,
because there is NOTHING out there but blacktop right now!

As long as I was on that side of the water --- we went up to our old home away from home (Poulsbo) and had dinner at our buddies restaurant.... then grabbed a ferry home. All in all - not a bad 12 hours!

:woot:

Every "qualified" person I've talked to about the track has said nothing but good. No bad. The on-bike video I've watched on friends bikes confirms it.

The "Rig' is perfect for The Ridge and ORP. :thumbsup:

Looks like you had a quality day. :yes:

[GregWeld]

Wake up and change your wet shorts. :lol:


I was wondering how long it would take you to chime in!:lol:

[GregWeld]

Well --- Poor Rudy hasn't had the car back but about two weeks.... and manages to have his first accident since he was 16! Went to change lanes -- didn't see a Honda in the lane and bada boom....

Okay -- so here's the kicker! Pam (my sister) gets out and starts talking to the people while Rudy does the "info exchange".... and 2 of the people were visiting from the Dakotas.... so she mentions that Mom was from a small town there ---- and then says her maiden name --- which matches the ladies maiden name and she's from the same small area ----- So they figure out --- THEY'RE COUSINS! What in the h e l l is the chance of that?? (She is my step sister btw).

Anyway --- now the poor Camaro is at the body shop!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-131.jpg

[uxojerry]

There are so many high dollar beautiful builds on these forums. It is easy to get intimidated or be reluctant to post stuff done at home or down the street. Your build is an example for all the guys on a budget. Time and expertise can fairly compete with expensive hardware and new components. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Thank you Jerry! I agree! I'm just about to run out of money any day now --- and I looked around the shop and couldn't find any talent... so between the two of us we just started the project and the next thing you know - the old POS runs and drives!

If we can do it - anybody can! :cheers:

[Sieg]

I'm just about to run out of money any day now --- and I looked around the shop and couldn't find any talent...
That comment just about soaked my laptop with coffee! :rofl: :rofl:

[intocarss]

I'm just about to run out of money any day now --- and I looked around the shop and couldn't find any talent...

Oh the humanity :_paranoid

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thank you Jerry! I agree! I'm just about to run out of money any day now --- and I looked around the shop and couldn't find any talent... so between the two of us we just started the project and the next thing you know - the old POS runs and drives!



How long has Gwen been away?

Is there anyone else in the house with you?

If not, is there someone you can call and have them come over and stay with you?

[Lenie]

.... so she mentions that Mom was from a small town there ---- and then says her maiden name --- which matches the ladies maiden name and she's from the same small area ----- So they figure out --- THEY'RE COUSINS! What in the h e l l is the chance of that?? (She is my step sister btw).

Smaaall world...I knew we were cousins from another mother Weld. Our last names are just pronounced a little differently:lol: Really though, tough break for the sis, sounds like a Bad Penny episode. Glad to hear no one was hurt, car can always be repair.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

How long has Gwen been away?

Is there anyone else in the house with you?

If not, is there someone you can call and have them come over and stay with you?



That's the funniest post you've ever done Skeep!


So spot on!


:rofl:

[GregWeld]

.... so she mentions that Mom was from a small town there ---- and then says her maiden name --- which matches the ladies maiden name and she's from the same small area ----- So they figure out --- THEY'RE COUSINS! What in the h e l l is the chance of that?? (She is my step sister btw).

Smaaall world...I knew we were cousins from another mother Weld. Our last names are just pronounced a little differently:lol: Really though, tough break for the sis, sounds like a Bad Penny episode. Glad to hear no one was hurt, car can always be repair.:thumbsup:



It'll actually work out pretty well for them Lenie! He needed some work on the passenger door -- and some paint work --- and that will now all get "covered" during the repairs.

[fleetus macmullitz]

That's the funniest post you've ever done Skeep!


So spot on!


:rofl:


Thankx Greg...every couple thousand posts I nail one. :lol:

I speak from personal experience though...

I too should not be left alone in the house too long.:_paranoid

[Jims78elky]

Even back in 1955 I knew how to say "I love you!" :rofl: :thumbsup:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Gregs%20old%20photos/file.jpg


Greg..when they say "smile for the camera" that does not mean to "rip" one on your buddy next to ya man..:rofl:

Also..I seen you on the TV lately doing a interview with Ted Jones with your little Red 32. I do Gotta say you were looking darn good and holding down the coolness with style..great job man!

:thumbsup:

-Jim

[GregWeld]

Ah.... Jim you must have seen the one where I barely had gotten out of the car and this guy is shoving a mic in my face and asking questions....

Didn't know it was on TV -- the guy never did identify himself - or if he did - I didn't pay any attention. :cheers:

[Jims78elky]

Ah.... Jim you must have seen the one where I barely had gotten out of the car and this guy is shoving a mic in my face and asking questions....

Didn't know it was on TV -- the guy never did identify himself - or if he did - I didn't pay any attention. :cheers:

It was a Lokar car show Greg...if I come across the video I'll post it..it was only maybe 2 minutes of you talking about your 32 and of course it looked amazing as always...you of course not so good lol..J/K :lol: :rofl:

-Jim

[waynieZ]

I'd like to see that one Jim!

[GregWeld]

it looked amazing as always...you of course not so good lol..J/K :lol: :rofl:

-Jim


That was assumed! Old - short - fat - ugly...poorly dressed... what's not to like?!?!?!? :lol:

[FETorino]

That was assumed! Old - short - fat - ugly...poorly dressed... what's not to like?!?!?!? :lol:

The rear end in that 32.

[GregWeld]

The rear end in that 32.



I'll remember to add WEAK to my tag line....

[Lenie]

Ah.... Jim you must have seen the one where I barely had gotten out of the car and this guy is shoving a mic in my face and asking questions....

Didn't know it was on TV -- the guy never did identify himself - or if he did - I didn't pay any attention. :cheers:

Now you can add celebrity to your resume:lateral:

[GregWeld]

So after spending 16 months working weekends on my Brother in Laws Camaro.... Doing everything we possibly can to protect the paint... he get's it home for a whopping 2 weeks and gets into a minor fender bender.


So.... that old "while we're at it we might as well do....." Kicks in and the car gets a FULL paint job. The insurance company was pretty good to work with he said... it even got a NOS front fender - passenger door got reskined... and then 300 hours later it's painted.

On the 15th it goes in to the upholstery shop -- and then I'm finally DONE with it. :D



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[Thumpt]

I wish i was youir brother inlaw too.
Sweet ride..:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I wish i was youir brother inlaw too.
Sweet ride..:thumbsup:



HAHAHAHAHA..... get in line!


:thumbsup:

[Phaeton]

Who's doing the upholstery?

[GregWeld]

Dan's Auto Upholstery in Portland Oregon. He's been doing all the "local" high end builds. Since it's not my car - I don't get to make those decisions. I visited the shop the other day -- his work look more than respectable.

[protour73]

Thanks Marty!


Many "shops" wish they had the stuff in my shed! :unibrow:HA, shed?? I've seen "shed's" and that sir, is no shed!!

Great work Greg, and a commendable giver you are!!

.......the banter displayed in this thread is what keeps me coming back to lat-g. There is so much "Like" for you from your "friends" LOL :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

There is so much "Like" for you from your "friends" LOL :unibrow:



Yeah -- they just can't help themselves...


:thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

There is so much "Like" for you from your "friends" LOL :unibrow:


Dont go giving him a bigger head than he already has.

[GregWeld]

Well... this little "let's replace the front end bushings" project is just about complete. You may recall that Rudy has a small mishap with a Honda about two weeks after getting his car back.... which evolved into a complete paint job -- which in turn -- led to a complete interior. Today I got a pic of the door panel so that means it's got to be just about done!



A little bump.....


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-131.jpg





And then the "as long as we're here" starts....




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This is a bad photo -- but the "inserts" are perforated. And there's a strip of carpet on the bottom of the door and the raised area is perforated.





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[camcojb]

That looks great Greg. Bet he's happy!

[Matt@BOS]

I dig those door panels. They look...dare I say it... Mustangish.

[sds machining]

I dig those door panels. They look...dare I say it... Mustangish.

Did I read the "M" word?... call it what you want it looks good to me as well. nice work on the interior...

[GregWeld]

That looks great Greg. Bet he's happy!


Happy is way under where they're at.... I am happy for them. They absolutely love their car... and it needed some serious help. Now they have a safe, great running and fun driver they can enjoy. Plus -- I won't be embarrassed to be parked next to 'em. :D



I dig those door panels. They look...dare I say it... Mustangish.


Oh yeah.... I'll tell him that.... repeatedly! :lol: :lol:


This is no Tracy Weaver job -- or Sid Chavers etc -- but it's really nice work - very solid looking in person. I think the '57 Pierre just bought from Ironworks might end up here. The guy does real nice structure... and it's plenty good enough (dare I say it) for this kind of build. It's not over the top OMG... but it's way friggin' better than some so called custom interiors I've seen. The headliner - which is just too hard to get a pic of - is just over the top. He used some kind of fabric - and it's absolutely perfect.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-149.jpg




Did I read the "M" word?... call it what you want it looks good to me as well. nice work on the interior...




Thanks! As stated above - I think Dan has done a real nice job. The car had standard Camaro vinyl interior in it... and we all know those seats were bad from the factory -- so this kinda started when I got him some Recaro's... and then the rest of the car was turning out so nice I told him just to find a decent upholstery shop in Portland and get it done. Dan even took apart the Recaro's and put the perforated in the centers. Really changed the look of them!

[Lenie]

Grey, it's come a long ways since I saw it in your shop. Looks great, these are good things you do. Life is all about family. Car looks sweeeeeet.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Grey, it's come a long ways since I saw it in your shop. Looks great, these are good things you do. Life is all about family. Car looks sweeeeeet.:thumbsup:



:thankyou:

[Flash68]

Greg, what's SAR's hourly rate? Subtract $20 from that and there's your rate for your home business "Shedworks, LLC" :thumbsup:

:poke:

[GregWeld]

Greg, what's SAR's hourly rate? Subtract $20 from that and there's your rate for your home business "Shedworks, LLC" :thumbsup:

:poke:



Well -- SAR should be FREE because when you get done you have to pay someone else to make a car out of it...


My work is free PLUS I pay for all the parts... :lol:

[FETorino]

Well -- SAR should be FREE because when you get done you have to pay someone else to make a car out of it...


My work is free PLUS I pay for all the parts... :lol:

I'll drop my off this weekend :lmao:

Rudy's car looks great.:thumbsup: Tell Pierre to put some of that energy into finishing his shed and starting a build thread. He isn't getting any younger.:D

[GregWeld]

I'll drop my off this weekend :lmao:

Rudy's car looks great.:thumbsup: Tell Pierre to put some of that energy into finishing his shed and starting a build thread. He isn't getting any younger.:D



He stayed up the first night we unloaded it and polished the entire car.... Pulled the headlights 'cause the rubber trim was on backwards... cleaned out the entire interior so it's now dust free.

I hope I have half his energy when I'm 74!!


I don't do Fords.... had my '32 built - having my '33 built - Jack M built the '65 Mustang... so that leaves my '37 and other than let it go to pot - I haven't touched it. The Nomad has been rebuilt 3 times.... :D

[FETorino]

He stayed up the first night we unloaded it and polished the entire car.... Pulled the headlights 'cause the rubber trim was on backwards... cleaned out the entire interior so it's now dust free.

I hope I have half his energy when I'm 74!!


I don't do Fords.... had my '32 built - having my '33 built - Jack M built the '65 Mustang... so that leaves my '37 and other than let it go to pot - I haven't touched it. The Nomad has been rebuilt 3 times.... :D

Oh I wasn't going to let you touch the Torino :lmao:

I figured I'd bring one of the Vettes up there. :action-smiley-027:

[96z28ss]

I got a chance to see the finished camaro yesterday. It even stopped raining a bit for me to get a ride in it.
The car turned out really nice, the car drives great a real comfortable ride, even over a set of railroad tracks. Rudy got on it a-bit and the car really plants you in the seat it took off like a rocket.
The car turned out great and its a completly different car than it was before.
Good job on Mr. Welds part.

[GregWeld]

I got a chance to see the finished camaro yesterday. It even stopped raining a bit for me to get a ride in it.
The car turned out really nice, the car drives great a real comfortable ride, even over a set of railroad tracks. Rudy got on it a-bit and the car really plants you in the seat it took off like a rocket.
The car turned out great and its a completly different car than it was before.
Good job on Mr. Welds part.



I hope it lasts him a few years!


Was fun to see ya - glad you liked the results!

[GregWeld]

Hey Mods -- shouldn't this be moved to the GARAGE BUILT section??

[Spiffav8]

Hey Mods -- shouldn't this be moved to the GARAGE BUILT section??

Will project updates do?

[GregWeld]

Sure Curtis...... it just probably shouldn't be in the new members introductions... LOL

[Radlark]

Where did you acquire that fuse box from Greg?

Great build BTW!!!!

[GregWeld]

Where did you acquire that fuse box from Greg?

Great build BTW!!!!



:thankyou: And the box and wiring was a Hiway 22 kit from American Autowire.

[coolwelder62]

Well... this little "let's replace the front end bushings" project is just about complete. You may recall that Rudy has a small mishap with a Honda about two weeks after getting his car back.... which evolved into a complete paint job -- which in turn -- led to a complete interior. Today I got a pic of the door panel so that means it's got to be just about done!



A little bump.....


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-131.jpg



And then the "as long as we're here" starts....




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-138.jpg




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-140.jpg




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http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-144.jpg




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http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-146.jpg




This is a bad photo -- but the "inserts" are perforated. And there's a strip of carpet on the bottom of the door and the raised area is perforated.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-147.jpg





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-148.jpgI like the way the rear seat turned out.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Grey, any idea what these interior guys use to get that bevel that's on the interior door panel around the insert? Turned out good, nice work there.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It looks nice, Rudy's all set now!

[GregWeld]

GREG, any idea what these interior guys use to get that bevel that's on the interior door panel around the insert? Turned out good, nice work there.:thumbsup::bitchslap:



NO IDEA -- some hard shapeable foam would be my guess.




It looks nice, Rudy's all set now!



HE IS!!! And man is he happy!

[Radlark]

:thankyou: And the box and wiring was a Hiway 22 kit from American Autowire.

Thank you sir!!

[Spiffav8]

Sure Stuart...... it just probably shouldn't be in the new members introductions... LOL

Stuart? New Members? Am I missing something or are you off your meds again?

[GregWeld]

Stuart? New Members? Am I missing something or are you off your meds again?



I think that was MY "addition".....


Maybe Stuart could help you with your vision?? :lol: :lol:

[Spiffav8]

I think that was MY "addition".....


Maybe Stuart could help you with your vision?? :lol: :lol:

Only problem with that is that I can't SEE driving that far for an eye appointment. lol

[bigtyme1]

Looking good Greg, I did know you had it in ya. I'm very impressed with the tig welding.

[GregWeld]

Looking good Greg, I did know you had it in ya. I'm very impressed with the tig welding.



:thankyou:





All the paint - bodywork - suspension work - tube bending - wiring.... and you just love the TIG work?? :bang: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[DaleTx]

This past weekend I think I may have spotted the Weld project Camaro! I was driving my Camaro with a friend... going east on Hwy 26 near Hillsboro. I pulled up alongside a red and black 69 Camaro with a blower and gave the thumbs up. It may have been you sister driving… she waved back, smiled, and then punched the gas a couple of times… the car sounded and looked great. :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

This past weekend I think I may have spotted the Weld project Camaro! I was driving my Camaro with a friend... going east on Hwy 26 near Hillsboro. I pulled up alongside a red and black 69 Camaro with a blower and gave the thumbs up. It may have been you sister driving… she waved back, smiled, and then punched the gas a couple of times… the car sounded and looked great. :thumbsup:

That was them. They were at the car show at Portland Transmission in downtown Portland, thats where I met up with them. Great show by the way, I was with my GF dad's and his '41 Ford delivery. Then we all headed to Papa's toy car collection in cornelius.

[GregWeld]

Dale -- Neither one of them is willing to actually step into it! They're scared to death of the thing now!

I can't tell you how many times I've heard them at car shows telling people they had a 650hp stroked small block (the POS I pulled out wouldn't have made 400!).... and now that they actually have a 624hp small block -- they're freaked out! LOL

They LOVE their Camaro! Drive it everywhere.... and it is THE main event in their lives.

Glad you got to see it!

[waynieZ]

If your going to be scared It might as well be fun! Your a good man Mr. Weld

[Sieg]

can't tell you how many times I've heard them at car shows telling people they had a 650hp stroked small block (the POS I pulled out wouldn't have made 400!).... and now that they actually have a 624hp small block -- they're freaked out! LOL

They LOVE their Camaro! Drive it everywhere.... and it is THE main event in their lives.
:king:

[Phaeton]

We ran into them also at both the shows. Greg I'm sure you've heard this before but your sister is much taller than you.:D

The car looked great!