The Most Detailed LS3 In The Universe!

[robbie9999]

This is mental !!!!! I am finishing my 66 GTO protour wth Ls3 and people are prasing me. Fack my car ! You guys have depressed me massively, I want to stab myself in the neck ..lol

Please Nathan, anyway you can post a simple step by step (highlevel)
of how you did the motor and paint, I have gone through the forum. But something consolidated for "numpties" like me would be extremely grateful.

I am pulling my motor in November and doing the exact same, imitation is the greatest form of flattery ..

Please email me steps to my gmail please or post for the engine, just want the esthics part, the paint codes ? the sanding required ? all the paints used on the headers and rest, have 430 to wheel 515 at crank, happy with that. ([email protected])

Link to my weak build compared to yours ! Lovely work man !!!!!!

http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/95269-1966-GTO-Project-Hell-Beast?highlight=1966+gto+hell+beast

PS - how much horse and torque you have in that LS3 ?

Robbie

[GrabberGT]

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Please email me steps to my gmail please or post for the engine, just want the esthics part, the paint codes ? the sanding required ?

Robbie

Good question.... I thought I would smooth out my intake while I had the motor out and cant seem to figure out how to gen in all the cracks even using the sandpaper cones.

[Al Moreno]

It is! Is there any info what kind of low speed / street manner it has? Can it be used with stock cam ?

I'll see if Jamie (Owner of OZMO) can jump in and give some feedback.

This is mental !!!!! I am finishing my 66 GTO protour wth Ls3 and people are prasing me. Fack my car ! You guys have depressed me massively, I want to stab myself in the neck ..lol

Please Nathan, anyway you can post a simple step by step (highlevel)
of how you did the motor and paint, I have gone through the forum. But something consolidated for "numpties" like me would be extremely grateful.

I am pulling my motor in November and doing the exact same, imitation is the greatest form of flattery ..

Please email me steps to my gmail please or post for the engine, just want the esthics part, the paint codes ? the sanding required ? all the paints used on the headers and rest, have 430 to wheel 515 at crank, happy with that. ([email protected])

Link to my weak build compared to yours ! Lovely work man !!!!!!

http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/95269-1966-GTO-Project-Hell-Beast?highlight=1966+gto+hell+beast

PS - how much horse and torque you have in that LS3 ?

Robbie

Robbie thanks for the props, we haven't dyno it yet but are hoping for 600 range on HP.

Good question.... I thought I would smooth out my intake while I had the motor out and cant seem to figure out how to gen in all the cracks even using the sandpaper cones.

Nathan has done a complete how to in another forum. Here is the link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188393

Jamie sent me some pics of a first gen that has the same intake but with the shorter runners.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319038/b_zpsad4c90e3.png (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/AL7319/media/AL7319038/b_zpsad4c90e3.png.html)

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319038/a_zpseb2038ef.png (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/AL7319/media/AL7319038/a_zpseb2038ef.png.html)

Should be interesting to see how the longer runners will look.

[OZMO]

It is! Is there any info what kind of low speed / street manner it has? Can it be used with stock cam ?

Al asked if I could respond to this question regarding the intake manifold: We designed this intake primarily for street guys who want good midrange torque, whilst still maintaining high flow for high HP.

Anytime you make a change to the heads or intake, a custom cam should be specified for maximum performance. That said, the runner length on this intake is only about 1" shorter than a stock GM LS7 manifold and will work well on a stock cam.

Regards,
Jamie

[robbie9999]

Where are the valve covers from please and how much ?

[robbie9999]

Where are the valve covers from please and how much ?

[Bowtieracing]

Al asked if I could respond to this question regarding the intake manifold: We designed this intake primarily for street guys who want good midrange torque, whilst still maintaining high flow for high HP.

Anytime you make a change to the heads or intake, a custom cam should be specified for maximum performance. That said, the runner length on this intake is only about 1" shorter than a stock GM LS7 manifold and will work well on a stock cam.

Regards,
Jamie


Thanks guys, i personally prefer oem looks on many LS parts but this manifold tops it all. After i have my car dialed up, this is next mod.

[tubbed69]

Here is a link in parts where Jay @ABS had a set and may still havehttp://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=43887

[Al Moreno]

Where are the valve covers from please and how much ?

Here you go. http://store.katechengines.com/carbon-fiber-valve-covers-p173.aspx

Thanks guys, i personally prefer oem looks on many LS parts but this manifold tops it all. After i have my car dialed up, this is next mod.

Nice!

[69camarorsssls]

Very sweet! Hope mine looks half as nice!!! Share pics of the car as well.

[Al Moreno]

Very sweet! Hope mine looks half as nice!!! Share pics of the car as well.

Thanks, to be honest, mostly just sweet equity and attention to details going on here. There's some pics of the car in the thread.

Speaking of details......

The plastic factory PS tank wasn't in keeping with the rest of the project so a CV kit was ordered.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319041/Untitsssled_zps07722170.png

The kit brings two sets of bracket to giving different mounting options. Unfortunately neither of the two brackets worked with the fifth gen setup.

So it was decided to mount the tank remotely. Unfortunately again the piece the tank mounts to was to short to mount it to the shock tower. So it had to be extended.

My buddy at HM Racing and Design milled a piece to weld onto the CV piece.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319040/001_zpsc1aa3681.jpg

The two pieces were then welded together. The back side was given an angle cut to match the slope of the shock tower. Holes were drilled at the same angle as the shock tower so that the bolts would sit flush to the sheet metal.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319040/IMG_5521_zpsa2c57776.jpg

Finally the boys smooth it out so it would like look like it came that way from CV.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319040/IMG_5527_zpsbc70ff99.jpg

And finally the almost finished product.Still need to get anodized.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319041/008_zpsd95220be.jpg

Lot of work went into making something look so simple. What I covered was just the high lights.

[waynieZ]

Al;That looks great as always! How much does that cup hold?

[Bowtieracing]

Unreal.. Al , this is best ever. Keep us updated please.

[Rick D]

Al I've said it before and will say it again unbelievable work your boys have put into this car or rolling art I should say!! I really can't wait to see it in person!!

[groovyjay]

Someone has pretty good photoshop skills, because this can't be real... :confused59:

In all honesty This build is freaking unreal!

[Al Moreno]

Al;That looks great as always! How much does that cup hold?

Wayne, thats a good questions. I haven't checked. Maybe Cris can chime in since he machined some for Blu Balz.

Unreal.. Al , this is best ever. Keep us updated please.

Al I've said it before and will say it again unbelievable work your boys have put into this car or rolling art I should say!! I really can't wait to see it in person!!

Someone has pretty good photoshop skills, because this can't be real... :confused59:

In all honesty This build is freaking unreal!

Thanks guys, should make for a fun ride when shes done.

The stamped factory rear cradle is being replace with a custom chrome-moly tubular deal.

Here are a couple of pics of the jig being fabricated. Should drop another 60 - 70 lbs.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319042/003_zps46c6d9eb.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319042/002_zpsaff16a07.jpg

[aggie91]

Update?

Its been a couple of months, what have the boys been up to?

[waynieZ]

I'm interested too Al.

[Al Moreno]

Update?

Its been a couple of months, what have the boys been up to?

I'm interested too Al.

Thanks guys for the interest! The boys have been busy! Both Nathan and Justin are taking the summer off from UCSD to get the car finished.

Justin flew to Wisconsin Wednesday and will be there for two weeks. He is helping Craig at Xtreme get the rear cradle done. Here are couple of pictures of the rear frame rails being mockup up.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319070/001_zpsc0db9a86.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319070/003_zps6a4cffc5.jpg

The new OZMO and NW TB are in. Jamie (Owner) said it's his favorite intake. The boys are still giving it their touch". Some guys can't leave well enough alone, LOL. Jamie is also milling a billet valley plate. Should be here in a week or so.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319069/IMG_6075_zps317168b1.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319069/IMG_6070_zpsc31146d8.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319069/IMG_6067_zpsd8d0af17.jpg

The lines on the reservoir were replaced with crimped end for a cleaner look. (See the pictures on the top of the page to compare the difference)

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319069/IMG_6078_zps5324d81e.jpg

One of the implication with the new intake is the TB now sits higher and further forward. This created to steep of an angle downward from the TB to the air intake for the shorter distance. The solution is to push engine back 2" and lower it 1". The domino effect is that the radiator hose, motor mounts, trans mount, exhuast cross bracing, drive shaft will need to be modified. Currently the headers are the lowest point under the car. They sit about an 1.5" below the frame rail. To compensate for the engine drop a new set custom one off headers and exhuast setup is also part of the plan. When done the frame rails will be the lowest point.

Seems like a lot of work but the added benefit will be the transfer of weight. Craig explained as a rule of thumb in racing every inch takes 100 lbs off front It might actually just be 75 lbs but 100 lbs is the rule of thumb. Lowering the center of gravity which should help.

Still waiting on a few parts to start on version 2.0 of the track inspired engine. Drive sump pan, pump and dampener are in. Just waiting on the new track inspired cam and TD rockers. The Lingenfelter LS3 heads might also get replaced with Trick Flow new casting. Pat G likes them better the the Mast.



Bill Dailey recommended to use two separate inline filter. A 75 micron from the pump to the tank. A 25 micron from the cooler to the engine. Justin design on Auto-CAD these cool clamps to mount one on each frame rail. The brackets follow the contour of the rails and the filters appear to be siting on the top of the actual rails.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319071/OilfFilterBracket_zpsdc0fcf29.png

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319071/029_zps116623a9.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319071/034_zps1904f1d9.jpg

Lastly, Dan is finishing up the rendering. Hopefully he will have them done tomorrow. In my opinion the primarily one he showed us is perfect as is but being the perfectionist his is, he wanted to tweak them some more. I will post picks when we get the final product. Just expect to be blown away!




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[214Chevy]

:king: :king: :king: :king:

(speechless and don't really know what to say so I just posted "king" emoticon four times."

[Rick D]

Wow Al just WOW!!!! That's all I got!!! Well and I love it!!!

[GregWeld]

What a fantastic project Al... You have to be like the greatest Father in the entire Universe!

Amazing work and attention to detail.

[John510]

Art. Pure art. I want an engine like that so I can encase it in glass and use it as a centerpiece in my living room.

[glassman]

Amazing detail as usual. Just loooks soooo right!!!

Are you powder coating these parts or anodizing them? if powder, what color is that?

thanx, mike

[Ron in SoCal]

Just expect to be blown away!
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Redundant, in a good way Al :D

[Vince@Meanstreets]

nice work you guys!!

[Che70velle]

So, this car will actually be raced? Did I read that correctly?
This would be an award winning trailer queen in anybody's book, and never get driven, let alone raced!
The work put into this car is second to no one else's! This is top tier ISCA stuff!

[Al Moreno]

:king: :king: :king: :king:

(speechless and don't really know what to say so I just posted "king" emoticon four times."


Wow Al just WOW!!!! That's all I got!!! Well and I love it!!!

Art. Pure art. I want an engine like that so I can encase it in glass and use it as a centerpiece in my living room.

Redundant, in a good way Al :D

nice work you guys!!

Thanks Guys!

What a fantastic project Al... You have to be like the greatest Father in the entire Universe!

Amazing work and attention to detail.

Thanks G, I can always count on you for a laugh.


Amazing detail as usual. Just loooks soooo right!!!

Are you powder coating these parts or anodizing them? if powder, what color is that?

thanx, mike

Mike theres a little bit of everything going on, some anodizing, some powder, some paint.

So, this car will actually be raced? Did I read that correctly?
This would be an award winning trailer queen in anybody's book, and never get driven, let alone raced!
The work put into this car is second to no one else's! This is top tier ISCA stuff!

That's a great compliment but yes, Cris from JCG is actually going to help tune the car as hes the hot shoe in the area.

Mark said this pluming stuff is like an art in and of itself and hes not kidding. It takes as much thought as just about anything else.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319072/IMG_6117_zpsdeca1afb.jpg

I chomping at the bit to post the rendering from Dan but he wants to do a few final changes. The car looks more like something that was done by a European tuner. You'll see what I mean as soon we get the final version.

[syborg tt]

Incredible looking and I can't wait to see the rendering.

So what will be the final color of the outside of the car ?

[Musclerodz]

Thanks Guys!



Thanks G, I can always count on you for a laugh.




Mike theres a little bit of everything going on, some anodizing, some powder, some paint.



That's a great compliment but yes, Cris from JCG is actually going to help tune the car as hes the hot shoe in the area.

Mark said this pluming stuff is like an art in and of itself and hes not kidding. It takes as much thought as just about anything else.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319072/IMG_6117_zpsdeca1afb.jpg

I chomping at the bit to post the rendering from Dan but he wants to do a few final changes. The car looks more like something that was done by a European tuner. You'll see what I mean as soon we get the final version.

i love this photo. perfect balance of color, finish, and texture.

[Al Moreno]

Incredible looking and I can't wait to see the rendering.

So what will be the final color of the outside of the car ?

Marty the car was already repainted in the factory Summit white last year. This is were it got held up in paint jail, hence why we didn't make SEMA. Since we are updating the look, we will have to paint the new 2014 trunk, rear bumper, hood, front bumpers and rockers. Since all the ZL1 carbon stuff is now being replaced with Z/28 parts, rear spoiler, diffusers, flares, front splitter, hood insert and the carbon roof, those will also need to get satin clear. So in essence we will be redoing everything other than the quarters, doors, and front fenders.

i love this photo. perfect balance of color, finish, and texture.

Thanks Mike! Tom and Ted from Derale came by on Saturday to discuss SEMA display and mentioned as much as the picture show, it a must see in person.

Regarding Dan's attention to detail, he is replicating the Forgeline in CAD! I thought the prelims were already incredible!

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319073/GA1R-dump22_zpsabf67782.jpg

Should have the final by tomorrow!

[Al Moreno]

This is the "BADDEST freaking fifth gen Camaro in The UNIVERSE!!!" I can't thank Dan enough for all his hard work! He has literally blown it out of the park and has been an extreme pleasure to work with!

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319074/G5R_front-view_Final_001-web_zps6f53755e.jpg

[syborg tt]

Al empty your pm box please.

and holy sh!t is this rendering incredible and it makes me want to stop and buy the White z28 that I am going to look at today before joining the Power Tour !!!!!!!

[Al Moreno]

Al empty your pm box please.

and holy sh!t is this rendering incredible and it makes me want to stop and buy the White z28 that I am going to look at today before joining the Power Tour !!!!!!!

Done. I'm trying to down size the picture so we can reload it as this image has lost a lot of the detail. The rendering is much nicer than what your seeing!

[WSSix]

That's going to be a great looking car. Once finished, I think it would be cool to get a picture of it next to a stock Z28 just for comparison purposes.

Good luck to you guys!

[Al Moreno]

That's going to be a great looking car. Once finished, I think it would be cool to get a picture of it next to a stock Z28 just for comparison purposes.

Good luck to you guys!

That would be kinda cool. The Z/28 is an awesome car out of the box.

OK, so lets try these again.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319076/G5R_front-view_Final_002_WEB_zps288eef6b.jpg

Well its still losing 90% of the detail and crispness. I try reducing the size more.

Here are a few more.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319077/G5R_front-view_Final_002_detail_001_zps44732a4e.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319077/G5R_front-view_Final_002_detail_003_zps0ec1f4c6.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319077/G5R_front-view_Final_002_detail_002_zpsac307954.jpg

Notice the factory plastic wicker bill is being replaced with an aluminum brush clear anodize version.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319077/G5R_front-view_Final_002_detail_004_zps1d8cb86f.jpg

The diffuser is going to be a combo of carbon and brushed aluminum.

[aggie91]

WOW! This car it turning out super nice. That rendering is over the top. Your boys are doing an increadable job!

[Greg from Aus]

This just keeps getting better and better.

[Al Moreno]

WOW! This car it turning out super nice. That rendering is over the top. Your boys are doing an increadable job!

This just keeps getting better and better.

Thanks guys!

Dry sump plumbing time. The tank will need to notched into the frame rail for clearance. Breather is going on the other by the opposite to the brake booster to balance out both sides. All tanks (dry sump, breather, brake booster, PS, catch can and over flow) are getting anodize gray for continuity. Peterson used 5356 welding rod for the sump and breather tanks as normal welding rods will anodize in a different color and look funky.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319078/IMG_6148_zps42f3b460.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Justin is cruising

More progress on the rear cradle. The diff will have different mount point options to raise it.


Here is the before

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319042/003_zps46c6d9eb.jpg


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319079/012_zps3faf1b24.jpg

All the notches have super tight tolerances. Not an easy task.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319079/011_zps58e32fa2.jpg

Fab up the bracket to relocated the gas filler cap in the trunk. The welds were done without any welding rod.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319079/009_zps4459d6b4.jpg

It will have a huge XRP super nickel -20 AN on the fitting with braided black hose routed to the tank. Should look cool.

[coolwelder62]

Just Amazing!!!!!!!!!1st.Class build.Make's me want to run out and buy a 5th.gen and leave all crazyiness of working old rusted crap behind.:trophy-1302: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

Just Amazing!!!!!!!!!1st.Class build.Make's me want to run out and buy a 5th.gen and leave all crazyiness of working old rusted crap behind.:trophy-1302: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

We have a convert, LOL. Personally I'll take the old stuff any day of the week. It will stay cool forever! This is only cool for a season.

Lets call this tubular Thursday..... The basic cradle is done.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319080/006_zps593a2b66.jpg

Now they are welding it up.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319080/004_zpsa7d7c2e0.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319080/005_zpsa66e8a65.jpg

All the card board template are made to mount the arms. This one will be have triangle cuts to lighten it up.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319081/016_zps39790446.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319082/010_zpsdd6f562e.jpg


Unfortunately its going to take two weeks to get the plates water jet so Justin wont be able to be able to complete the cradle in the three weeks he allotted to be in Wisconsin.




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[Al Moreno]

Here is another project going on at Xtreme. Not PT but still a cool 67 non the less.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319081/007_zps56de78ff.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319081/009_zpscb6ef068.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319081/008_zps31ee5530.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319081/013_zps14d8b7cc.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319081/012_zps911be6df.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319081/014_zps5461aa28.jpg

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http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319081/011_zpsc022d434.jpg

[Greg from Aus]

That is sweet workmanship Al

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Unfortunately its going to take two weeks to get the plates water jet so Justin wont be able to be able to complete the cradle in the three weeks he allotted to be in Wisconsin.

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2 weeks for water jetting? Where is this in Wisconsin? I know a couple places that might be able to get it done sooner.

[Al Moreno]

That is sweet workmanship Al

Thanks Greg. Craig at Xtreme is a perfectionist for sure!

2 weeks for water jetting? Where is this in Wisconsin? I know a couple places that might be able to get it done sooner.

He's in Luxemburg. If you know someone who can pull it off it would be Huge! Justin is flying next Wednesday. Everywhere they check we're super busy.

[DOOM]

Al,,, You will be at SEMA with the car this year.?

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Thanks Greg. Craig at Xtreme is a perfectionist for sure!



He's in Luxemburg. If you know someone who can pull it off it would be Huge! Justin is flying next Wednesday. Everywhere they check we're super busy.

That's a ways from me but I know a few people. Does he have CAD files or templates or what? I can make a few calls. Wednesday is pretty tight though.

[Al Moreno]

Al,,, You will be at SEMA with the car this year.?

Mario, It will be in the Derale booth. Derale's booth is in a prime spot. Its right in the front of the main hall next to the Ford booth.

That's a ways from me but I know a few people. Does he have CAD files or templates or what? I can make a few calls. Wednesday is pretty tight though.

He has templates. Your right it is tight. Craig was thinking it would take two days to get them done, unfortunately everybody they checked with was back up. Thanks again for checking!

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Mario, It will be in the Derale booth. Derale's booth is in a prime spot. Its right in the front of the main hall next to the Ford booth.



He has templates. Your right it is tight. Craig was thinking it would take two days to get them done, unfortunately everybody they checked with was back up. Thanks again for checking!

I just sent you a PM I've got at least a couple guys willing to sneak it in ASAP. First two on the PM'd list. Ones in Hartford WI and the other in Cambridge.

Let me know how it goes!

[V8TV]

Looking awesome, love the rendering!

[Al Moreno]

I just sent you a PM I've got at least a couple guys willing to sneak it in ASAP. First two on the PM'd list. Ones in Hartford WI and the other in Cambridge.

Let me know how it goes!

Hey Andre thanks for the help! They were able to find a shop that could do it by Tuesday morning. That leaves one day for Justin to get everything tack up.

Looking awesome, love the rendering!

Thanks Kevin. Dan did a Killer job for sure.

Got to give props to Justin. Hes doing an incredible job considering this is his first time making something like this.

He did the did the exhuast hanger. They will be cap at the end. Also made the plate for the mount the diff cover to the cradle.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319084/003_zps94011d72.jpg



http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319084/004_zps7704fc02.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Random updates:

Justin modified the DSE motor mounts to allow for a 2" set back and 1/2" drop.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/244_zps86fb493f.jpg

Dailey's dry sump is in.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/241_zpsa157937b.jpg

The dry sump tank was being mounted on the front right wheel well. Space was a a premium as the tire was hitting the tank when clocked inward. To gain 1" of clearance between the tank and tire required notching the tank, eliminating the mounting bracket and direct mounting it the frame rail.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/249_zps3e3dd71f.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/254_zpsd9beb64b.jpg

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http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/drysump007_zps6cc9f1b4.jpg

The trans mount needed to move back 2" and 1/2" back also. The was done by simple creating a 1/2" thick spacer that also relocated the mounting points.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/246_zpsd0d6edf8.jpg

In the quest to shed as much weight as possible, our buddies at Derale are helping us out by remaking the steel brackets for the front coolers out of aluminum.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/005_zpsd7fe98e1.jpg

Every ounces helps.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/006_zps42e3047e.jpg

Katech is making a new set of valve covers for G5.R that won't have the bolts for their coil bracket as there's no need. They're also removing the filler caps since it's now dry sump, and lastly, they are also relocating the PCV NPT female fittings to the back of the valve covers, making for a really clean look. They sent us a set of the black anodized billet caps that go around each bolt so that we can strip and finish them to our liking. Part of the reason we didn't want the caps to be black is because the ones on the current carbon valve cover have now turn purple and look like crap.

Here they are before the anodizing remover was poured in. Anybody interested in the product, let me know and I will post the info. It was really good stuff.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/018_zps253540ed.jpg

The two in the bottom have gone through the stripping process. The two on the top have been brush and hand polished with Mothers metal polish. That's really good stuff.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/019_zps8863322b.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Lastly, Nathan started on the roof removal.

Here, he's cleaning off the paint to get a better view of where the stop welds are.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/013_zpsce48fc27.jpg

Next, he did a pilot hole.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/016_zps4a51c699.jpg

Next, drilling out the stop welds.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/022_zps1203f966.jpg

Grinding them down...

Finally

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/023_zpsf620b330.jpg

Next, cleaning the foam filler and spot welds.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/030_zps4dc8ac19.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319088/032_zps5bc823e9.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319087/034_zps43186939.jpg


I will post more updates tomorrow

[fleetus macmullitz]

Just went thru half this thread. :thumbsup:

IMHO lat-g needs to add a 'universe' smiley...lol

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/dodge%20charger/imagejpg2_zps7aad01f3.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/dodge%20charger/imagejpg2_zps7aad01f3.jpg.html)

[syborg tt]

I will post more updates tomorrow

Wow - this car is going to be incredible.

ps since you posted at 12:44am does that mean tomorrow like Monday ?

[Al Moreno]

Just went thru half this thread. :thumbsup:

IMHO lat-g needs to add a 'universe' smiley...lol

Skip that's too funny! Thanks for posting it. I'm going to make it my desk top, LOL

[QUOTE=syborg tt;558958]Wow - this car is going to be incredible.

ps since you posted at 12:44am does that mean tomorrow like Monday ?

One more for today Marty,

Intake tube was cut to size. XRP oil filters mounted. Having one on each side makes for a really symmetrical look. Still need to figure out best way to mount the breather tank on passenger side by firewall.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319089/IMG_2190-2_zps38ea0a23.jpg

Pictures really don't do it justice as theres so much details. You just need to see it 3 dimensionally.

[syborg tt]

Wow !!!

[QUOTE=Cosmo mentis;558951]Just went thru half this thread. :thumbsup:

IMHO lat-g needs to add a 'universe' smiley...lol

Skip that's too funny! Thanks for posting it. I'm going to make it my desk top, LOL



One more for today Marty,

Intake tube was cut to size. XRP oil filters mounted. Having one on each side makes for a really symmetrical look. Still need to figure out best way to mount the breather tank on passenger side by firewall.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319089/IMG_2190-2_zps38ea0a23.jpg

Pictures really don't do it justice as theres so much details. You just need to see it 3 dimensionally.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Skip that's too funny! Thanks for posting it. I'm going to make it my desk top, LOL


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319089/IMG_2190-2_zps38ea0a23.jpg

Pictures really don't do it justice as theres so much details. You just need to see it 3 dimensionally.

I think this pic is gonna be on a lot of desktops Al... :wow: :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Wow, is right. What a great pic of the engine bay. Gorgeous!


Easy-Off oven cleaner takes anodizing right off. I believe it's the yellow can that you have to use though.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Great stuff Al! Your buys are doing good. Subframe is impressive.





Make sure you get the boys to wear a dust mask, CPOD is a bitch! I have early signs of Asthma due to metal grinding and spraying primer without a mask.

[GregWeld]

Wow, is right. What a great pic of the engine bay. Gorgeous!


Easy-Off oven cleaner takes anodizing right off. I believe it's the yellow can that you have to use though.


Even faster is CRYSTAL DRANO sold in a small can -- Home Depot etc --- put some in a plastic bucket --- add some water... put parts on some kind of wire and dip 'em... I use a clear plastic bucket so I can watch them boil -- because when you get the mix right --- it's friggin' boiling! And the anodize comes off in seconds... Rinse 'em off... and you're ready to polish or paint or whatever you're doing.

[waynieZ]

It looks amazing Al. The boys definitely have a ton of talent. I always look forward to seeing your updates.

[aggie91]

They are doing a great job with the car. The engine bay looks outstanding.

One questions though, why did they take the roof off?

[Gas Huffer]

The Attention to detail is top notch! Great work , we are partial to how killer your engine combo came out, your OCD nature is inline with ours lol :hail: . Great build :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

I don't know how I missed this thread but I just went through the whole thing and words cannot describe how awesome this build is. Every piece, the attention to detail is as the millennial generation says, "its off the chain".

Im glad you will be at SEMA this year as I will get to see it first hand and shake your boys hands. They have done an outstanding job Al. I know you are a super proud father.

[Al Moreno]

Thanks guys for all the props. Coming from you guys on here means a lot.

Wow !!!

[QUOTE=Cosmo mentis;558980]I think this pic is gonna be on a lot of desktops Al... :wow: :thumbsup:

Wow, is right. What a great pic of the engine bay. Gorgeous!

Easy-Off oven cleaner takes anodizing right off. I believe it's the yellow can that you have to use though.

Great stuff Al! Your buys are doing good. Subframe is impressive.

Make sure you get the boys to wear a dust mask, CPOD is a bitch! I have early signs of Asthma due to metal grinding and spraying primer without a mask.

Hey Vince, thanks for the reminder.The crazy parts is they have a box of really nice mask but I still have to keep on them to use them.

Even faster is CRYSTAL DRANO sold in a small can -- Home Depot etc --- put some in a plastic bucket --- add some water... put parts on some kind of wire and dip 'em... I use a clear plastic bucket so I can watch them boil -- because when you get the mix right --- it's friggin' boiling! And the anodize comes off in seconds... Rinse 'em off... and you're ready to polish or paint or whatever you're doing.

Thanks for the tip G

It looks amazing Al. The boys definitely have a ton of talent. I always look forward to seeing your updates.

They are doing a great job with the car. The engine bay looks outstanding.

One questions though, why did they take the roof off?

Replacing with a carbon panel. The factory roof came in at approximately 22 lbs. Hoping to shed 15 of them.

The Attention to detail is top notch! Great work , we are partial to how killer your engine combo came out, your OCD nature is inline with ours lol :hail: . Great build :thumbsup:

I don't know how I missed this thread but I just went through the whole thing and words cannot describe how awesome this build is. Every piece, the attention to detail is as the millennial generation says, "its off the chain".

Im glad you will be at SEMA this year as I will get to see it first hand and shake your boys hands. They have done an outstanding job Al. I know you are a super proud father.

Hey Jay that high praise indeed!

Justin design new coil bracket and rear cooler mounts.

Bracket will be welded to the tube frame.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319090/coilbracketfinal1_zps778e1237.png

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319090/coilbracketfinal_zps784e8726.png

Rear mount trans and diff coolers bracket. The big holes are for the fans. The Triton pump will sit in the center.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319091/DTcoolerbracket32_zps53797889.png

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319091/DTcoolerbracket2_zps616a8345.png

Got to give props to all the guys at Derale as they are helping the boys take it to the next level!

[Al Moreno]

Nobody will see a lot of these details but who cares, LOL

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319092/001_zps6c716382.png

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[syborg tt]

Nobody will see a lot of these details but who cares, LOL

and that is the cool part of BB Build Threads we get to see it and when we are at shows and people walk up to the car people like us point out all of the crazy details that most would never see.

ps. I feel like I am watching a Rad Rides car being built.

[waynieZ]

ps. I feel like I am watching a Rad Rides car being built.

I agree amazing!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

outstanding work.....3d modeling sure beats construction paper and scissors any day.

[syborg tt]

outstanding work.....3d modeling sure beats construction paper and scissors any day.

that's BS you should see what I can do with a Paper Mache. I know I am a dying breed but man is it fun and you can get the kids involved at any age.

Here is the recipe just in case you get bored tonight and want to make a intercooler or something crazy. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

http://www.ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-recipes

[waynieZ]

Mary that's the logical next step for me. They just told me no more sharp object so scissors are out.

[syborg tt]

Mary that's the logical next step for me. They just told me no more sharp object so scissors are out.

yep been there also that why they gave me newspaper it tears easy

[Al Moreno]

and that is the cool part of BB Build Threads we get to see it and when we are at shows and people walk up to the car people like us point out all of the crazy details that most would never see.

ps. I feel like I am watching a Rad Rides car being built.

Marty that's high praise indeed.

I agree amazing!

Thanks Wayne, you have got to be one of the nicest guys in this hole forum. I have never seen you post anything but uplifting and encouraging words to everyone on here. And thats saying a lot because this is the coolest bunch of guys "IN THE UNIVERSE!"

outstanding work.....3d modeling sure beats construction paper and scissors any day.

Thanks Vince, Justin is getting pretty dangerous with the 3D stuff. He is starting to design and bring into production his own suspension parts. He met last week with the machinist to get the prototype cut.

49830

We were considering the MAST heads as part of the engine rebuild. After speaking with Patrick Guerra who spec the new road coarse inspired cam, he suggested if we were looking for a superior head, to look at the newer Trick Flow LS3 255. He said they have an LS7 chamber which moves the intake valve away from the chamber wall which reduces valve shrouding and improves hp a great deal.

I will be interesting to see were we end up power wise.

The only bad part is having to remove all the casting to make these smooth as it's a lot of work!

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Always great to see your gung-ho mad young scientist's latest accomplishments.

You probably started him out early, huh Al?

:popcorn2:

[Al Moreno]

Always great to see your gung-ho mad young scientist's latest accomplishments.

You probably started him out early, huh Al?

:popcorn2:

That's how I taught them math, LOL

BTW, guys the boys are selling a lot of the stuff they pull off on Camaro5.com I figure I'd give you guys a heads up in case you are interest in any of the parts.

Here is the link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373572

[WSSix]

Al, what was the reason for the engine rebuild again? I thought you guys had a built engine for the car already?

Good luck to your son on getting those parts made and sold. He's got a heck of a calling card he's building.

[Al Moreno]

Al, what was the reason for the engine rebuild again? I thought you guys had a built engine for the car already?

Good luck to your son on getting those parts made and sold. He's got a heck of a calling card he's building.

Trey I wouldn't call it a rebuild as much as an upgrade. The short block will stay intact. Just changing the cam, wet to dry sump, heads, and intake. Ascetically, replacing the current CF valve cover with a new set of Katech CF covers specific for this build. Just the proverbial snow ball effect, LOL

[WSSix]

Understood. Thanks for answering. I love this build.

[Al Moreno]

Understood. Thanks for answering. I love this build.


Thanks Bud!

Few pictures of where the car is in the scheme of things with only 10 weeks left to SEMA :hairpullout:

Here is a picture for reference. I thnink I counted 120 plus holes that we welded in.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319114/1_zps19aa9125.png


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319114/2_zpsd715304b.png

The car drop another 15 lbs by removing the entire divider. also got rid of the entire divided

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319114/2a_zpsd753ab51.jpg

We are going to use the roll cage as a frame for the new divider. It will look more like early Mustang fastbacks. As you will be able to see more of the wheels wells.


You can see how much cleaner the C pillar loos when compared to what we started with.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319114/2b_zps7e2dca8d.jpg

When it comes to body man, My buddy Manny is the MAN! The guy is a perfectionist. If anybody is doing a personal project in the Southern Cal area and needs a guy to do the body work, he is the guy. He use to work at a local custom paint shop but now hes on his own.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319114/2c_zpse76312e1.jpg

Every single spot weld has been address.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319114/3_zps62cc9bb4.jpg

Gotta give props to are friends at Derale. Just received a package with one off stuff they made for us. Here is a sneak peak. Wait until you guys see the new trunk divider finish.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319114/1a_zpsf2bb49e8.jpg

[GregWeld]

Out of this Universe Al!!


So maybe a bit redundant of a question.... but I don't always follow along real well...


Is this going to SEMA this year?? If so where?

[Al Moreno]

Out of this Universe Al!!


So maybe a bit redundant of a question.... but I don't always follow along real well...


Is this going to SEMA this year?? If so where?



LOL G!

SEMA 2014, central hall just down the stairs from the Ford booth in the Derale booth.

[Greg from Aus]

Love it Al, can't wait to see it at SEMA.

[GregWeld]

Love it Al, can't wait to see it at SEMA.



Better bring April or they won't let you in.

[GregWeld]

LOL G!

SEMA 2014, central hall just down the stairs from the Ford booth in the Derale booth.





Allrighty then! You'd better get those boys a cranking'!!!! Times a fritterin'!!

[Greg from Aus]

Better bring April or they won't let you in.

Nah, it's a boys trip. I offered but I think she is planning at trip to Ireland with her folks.

[GregWeld]

Nah, it's a boys trip. I offered but I think she is planning at trip to Ireland with her folks.



I don't bring Gwen either. Saves me money. LOL

[Al Moreno]

I don't bring Gwen either. Saves me money. LOL

G why are you worrying about saving money! :headscratch: You couldn't spend all your money even if you lived two lifetimes :twak:

OK guys need a little input if you will. We are trying to figure which product to use for the flooring as a heat shield. Theses two products come from Thermotec. The gold give a flavor of super car stuff. The thing is the sliver lends itself to sit better and doesn't tend to crease like the gold does. So should we go for the high end look of the gold and the better fitting silver? The aluminum will handle radiant temp of 2000 degrees and the gold 1800.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319115/IMG_6332_zps4308238e.jpg

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[DOOM]

Al your nuckin futs!!!!!!!!!:lostmarbles: This car is off the hook !

[Vince@Meanstreets]

stick to the functional silver.....but i do looove goooolld

[Greg from Aus]

Silver, keep the punters looking for all those beautiful body mods.

[syborg tt]

I like the silver and take a look at DEI stuff as it is not only heat but Sound. So you get the best of both worlds.

http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/design-engineering-inc/heat-sound-barrier/floor-tunnel-shield-ii-heat-sound-insulat

[Al Moreno]

Al your nuckin futs!!!!!!!!!:lostmarbles: This car is off the hook !

LOL Mario! I think we all are :lostmarbles:

stick to the functional silver.....but i do looove goooolld

Silver, keep the punters looking for all those beautiful body mods.

I like the silver and take a look at DEI stuff as it is not only heat but Sound. So you get the best of both worlds.

http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/design-engineering-inc/heat-sound-barrier/floor-tunnel-shield-ii-heat-sound-insulat

We are going to go with the silver.

Our resident suspension engineer "Justin" is in Pennsylvania at Penske hand assembling the racing shocks for G5.R right along with the tech assembling the Formula One shocks.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319117/008_zps16bbe208.jpg

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http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319117/009_zps9c723b54.jpg

Click the picture below to view short video.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319117/th_013_zpsd5cb1236.mp4 (http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319117/013_zpsd5cb1236.mp4)

[syborg tt]

So is he getting college credits for this ??

[Al Moreno]

So is he getting college credits for this ??


Not sure Marty but he should! Both Nathan and Justin will be attending a racing program were they get to build a mini Formula One race car. So they should be a big contribution the the team.

The shocks are made and hes flying back. He is so exited on how much he learned while at Penske!

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319118/006_zps5bb10eec.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319118/007_zps1bcf4b06.jpg

On G5.R the rear cradle is finish. Haven't weight it yet to see what the weight different is but I can tell you you can curl this one with one arm. The factory cradle needs two people to carry it and your huffing it.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319119/004_zpsda50fb93.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319118/002_zpsaec743de.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319118/003_zps71d879dd.jpg

Justin is design all his own control arms.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319118/005_zpsaf94b028.jpg

Being that these are not being made to turn a profit, nothing but the highest quality parts are being used. As an example, prices on rod end range from $20 to $120. These are on the top end side.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319118/001_zps811c39c1.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Al,The cradle look's awesome.Those shock's are sexy!!!!!!

[syborg tt]

This is one of my favorite threads to date. I can't wait to see this car at Sema

[Rick D]

Al just amazing!! Your boys are just killing it!!

[Al Moreno]

Al,The cradle look's awesome.Those shock's are sexy!!!!!!

This is one of my favorite threads to date. I can't wait to see this car at Sema

Al just amazing!! Your boys are just killing it!!

Thanks guys!

Unfortunately we wont be making SEMA as the car got hung up on the paint side again this year. Last year we didn't make SEMA for the same reason as we only had two weeks left by the time it got out of paint. Basically it needs a complete repaint as all the panels have battle scars from the working on it. Which kinda suck as $7,500 was blown on last years paint job. We were hoping to have it repainted by now but our time schedule hasn't lined up. To redo it with the time we have left would mean rushing it the rest of the build and that lesson was already learned once.

[Rick D]

Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

Better to get it right then to rush it.

[Ron in SoCal]

Sorry to hear that Al, but 'in the Universe' doesn't come quick or cheap in today's world. SEMA and your followers will wait and enjoy it just as much when the time comes. You and the boys keep up the good work!

:cheers:

[WSSix]

x2 well said, Ron.

[Payton King]

How about just wrapping the car this year?

[syborg tt]

How about just wrapping the car this year?

Bummer on the Sema thing and wrapping the car is not a bad idea since you plan to race it. It will actually protect the car to some degree.

[raustinss]

I agree...wrap it and create the buzz at sema....then see where things go

[Al Moreno]

Thanks guys for the words of encouragement! We looked into wrapping but it last year as a possible solution but the car still needed to be painted as the wrap will show if there areas the are primered. It will even show the orange peel through the wrap.

[Al Moreno]

Wow, its been a while since I have updated this thread. Progress a little slow since the boys started back up in college. Hoping to get her done when they take the summer off.

They redid the shock tower. First time the skimmed the seam

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/016_zps67f4c3c3.jpg

With the concern for cracking under stress, the seams were cleaned and stitch welded and finally reskimming the smooth.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/1_zpsb31265e5.jpg




The trans and diff cooler brackets had compound bends which required a finger bender. We couldn't find one anywhere. I buddies at Derale came to the rescue and pulled it off.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/Al_zpsfdf891d1.jpg

Package was cut out and a smaller one fab in it place.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/029_zps4bbb8c86.jpg

Every component in the engine bay was vapor blasted. This machine is about $30,000 but leave a finish that very fine.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/015_zps9fbb8e21.jpg

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ABS has been relocated and lines completed.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/5_zps516ac5b0.jpg

Camber/Caster plate Justin design and had built are done. Top plate is bead blasted and electrolux nickel plated. Very proud os him doing these.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/026_zps3f35f54d.jpg

Rear shock hats completed.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/004_zps40e68f89.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Most all the CF parts are in.

Doors will drop about 90 lbs.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/009_zps36156173.jpg

We had these parts made for G5.R in dry carbon. Roof, hood and trunk will drop approx 40 plus lbs.


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/047_zps8928bc19.jpg

Since it wont have any headliner, you will see the weave when sitting in the car. Kinda cool.


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/046_zps1897d91f.jpg


Here are some studio shots they took.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/CR1011CHCAM-DRY_05_zps3c48e167.jpg

Dry carbon hood


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/HD14CHCAM-OE2-DRY_01_zps582557ef.jpg


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/HD14CHCAM-OE2_03_zpsbfaa9cc7.jpg

Hood vent


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/HDS14CHCAM-OE2_01_zps77a0a0e4.jpg

Dry carbon trunk


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/HD14CHCAM-OE2_05_zpsd0e1673d.jpg

Lower grille


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/LG14CHCAM_01_zps7677ba0d.jpg


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/LG14CHCAM_04_zps904f2cc9.jpg

Z/28 rear diffuser


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/RL14CHCAM-Z28_01_zpsc7b17990.jpg

trunk filler panels


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/TLC1011CHCAM_01_zps3e267bf2.jpg

Z/28 spoiler


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/RS14CHCAM-Z28_01_zpsca260a72.jpg


The factory powder coating was removed on the wicker bill. It was then brushed and anodized. Has a very nice contrast against the CF spoiler.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319161/028_zpsbdbd3685.jpg

[Vince@Meanstreets]

wow, looking good al.


Who is doing the CF work?

[Rick D]

Amazing as always Al, tell the boys they are really turning it up now!!

[waynieZ]

Al, So many amazing parts and design upgrades. They are doing an awesome job.

[Matt@BOS]

This is already my favorite 5th gen in the UNIVERSE, and it isn't even done!

Great job guys!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Al,

Great update..i.e. multiple pics = #winning.

:flashie:

...and I have no doubt that your 'yutes are some of the smartest college students in the yuneeverss!


:D

[Musclerodz]

Incredible work your boys are putting out.

[coolwelder62]

Very nice, Carbon parts are Amazing.

[Ummgawa]

No words Al.

[Ummgawa]

Check your PM, Al.

[aggie91]

I am amazed by the work everytime I look at this thread.

What is different about the dry carbon other than the "flat" look as compared to the "glossy" appearance?

[Try2paz]

Simply amazing!

[waynieZ]

AL PM box full.
Wayne

[Al Moreno]

wow, looking good al.


Who is doing the CF work?

Amazing as always Al, tell the boys they are really turning it up now!!

Al, So many amazing parts and design upgrades. They are doing an awesome job.

This is already my favorite 5th gen in the UNIVERSE, and it isn't even done!

Great job guys!


Al,

Great update..i.e. multiple pics = #winning.

:flashie:

...and I have no doubt that your 'yutes are some of the smartest college students in the yuneeverss!


:D

LOL to funny!

Incredible work your boys are putting out.

Very nice, Carbon parts are Amazing.

No words Al.


I am amazed by the work every time I look at this thread.

What is different about the dry carbon other than the "flat" look as compared to the "glossy" appearance?

Simply amazing!


Thanks again guys for all the props! Looking forward to seeing her done before she detours even more.

Check your PM, Al.

AL PM box full.
Wayne

Sorry guys, I need to get in the habit of checking my PMs more. Feel like a one arm paper hanger in a fanny kicking contest latley, LOL

[Al Moreno]

OK as the "UNIVERSE" series continues, we didn't want to have the bolts feeling like they were the only one who didn’t get any love, LOL.

Just spent 20 plus hours doing every single bolt on the car.

I'm not sure how to embed this video. Maybe Jody can do it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a99tCPA87tw

So here is the process we put them through. The bolt on the left has all the steps. First, it was sand blasted (this first step gives the nickel and satin finish). Secondly, nickel plated. Third, the head was drilled to give it a counter sunk look. By drilling the hole after nickel plating, it gives the bolt a two tone look as the hole goes back to a stainless finish. Finally the stainless hole was hand polished. Hope you followed all of that.

53663

We redid the water vapor lines to include the rear ports also. The Trick Flow heads have the port open so we figure instead of plugging them, we would just do all four. The LS1 would have all for port vented from factory. Cylinder 7 would tend to run hot. The LS3 not so much, so only the front are vented. We figure,, what the heck, just extra piece of mind.

Here is what we came up with.

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53660

Trans and diff cooler lines almost done. Still need to adopt a i line thermostat and filter. There was a lot of head scratching to come up with the best solution on what fittings to use to make everything flow.

53661

53662

Stainless brake lines are almost done, thats on the to do for today.

[waynieZ]

Wow that's a lot of bolts! Very nice. I like the black hose with those ends.

[GregWeld]

Oh good! Now I can send you to a link that my buddy Tim Diver makes a tool for that!! LOL



https://www.notchead.com/polishing-grips.html




XOXO

[Ummgawa]

No words but "Wow!"

[Al Moreno]

Wow that's a lot of bolts! Very nice. I like the black hose with those ends.


It sure is Wayne. XRP fitting are top shelf! We get a HUGE discount with XRP, search their catalog and if theres anything you like, let me know and we will give you our price.


No words but "Wow!"

Thanks Jimbo


Oh good! Now I can send you to a link that my buddy Tim Diver makes a tool for that!! LOL


https://www.notchead.com/polishing-grips.html



XOXO

Now you tell us?!?!, :warning: :computer:




LOL, XOXO too brother :cheers:


Here is another nifty tool we wish we had when the project got started. It allows you to drill consistent counter sink holes as you can dial in the stopping point. This would have been of great help when we’re doing the aluminum bezels. We are going to use it to drill the holes for the windshield and rear glass.


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53667

[GregWeld]

Al --- I've had a couple of these countersinks for a long time.... they're fantastic!

Boeing used to run a huge surplus store in Seattle... you'd go down there and they'd have 55 gallon drums or big bins full of stuff like this ---- for $5 or $10!!

[John510]

My jaw fell on the floor. This camaro is AMAZING.

[Rmonte]

Awesome! Just Awesome..

[fleetus macmullitz]

a99tCPA87tw

[Justin@EntropyRad]

You put carbon on anything, and I'm in lust:confused59:

[Al Moreno]

We have to thank Dan again for revising the final vission of G5.R. We loved the white but with so many of them in white, we felt we would need to do something a little different. Also remove the bars off the lower grille and recess it further in. Same thing with the upper and converted the fog light pods to brake ducts.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319183/G5R_final_004_hi-res_zpsyiuwtcjt.jpg

[Greg from Aus]

please tell me it's going to be at SEMA.

[syborg tt]

Can't wait to see it this year.


Marty-MJ
www.garagescene.net

[waynieZ]

Wish I could be there to see it.

[syborg tt]

Wish I could be there to see it.

Not to worry I will take a bunch of pics

[waynieZ]

Not to worry I will take a bunch of pics

I live Vicariously through your photos!

[WSSix]

x2 really excited to see this car complete, and, Marty, your photos are really appreciated

[Al Moreno]

Not to worry I will take a bunch of pics

I live Vicariously through your photos!

x2 really excited to see this car complete, and, Marty, your photos are really appreciated

We hit a snag with the paint. Wont bore you with the details. Hopefully it will be there.


Here are a few pics of the detail work.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/Untitled_zpsynndxnnc.png

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/012_zpskyx4wgas.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/013_zpsj3p42qso.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/014_zpsiakwqvic.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/004_zpsfo5a9bk5.jpg




Justin figure out a way to installed the hood latches without having the cut out open the bottom side of the hood to access nuts that hold down the Aerocatch like you see in the picture below.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319185/HP3_zpsje8gyqvz.jpg

Basically, its a billet bezel that has a tap for the screws to insert into, eliminating the need for nuts. The two studs are mounted to the bezel. they allow you to hold the bezel in place as you bolt the latch into the bezel. Once the bolts are installed, you remove the studs and install the two remaining bolts. The bezel sandwiches the catch without any nuts.


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/005_zps7wslfzrg.jpg


The only thing you'll see from the bottom of the hood is the 1/2" hole for the pin.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/010_zpsdvqiwcee.jpg

Six coats of clear to smooth the bottom before one last coat of satin clear.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/051_zpshzihwwof.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Interior work:

Since the car is now a none AC/radio, the idea was to remove any GM hint that it ever came with these features.

Radio and AC face plate mods: The idea was to clean up the face plate and give it a floating effect.

To give it that effect, the face plate mounting points were cut off.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/1_zpshxm7psuu.jpg

Next, all the AC and radio control were shaved

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/2_zpsi2xpsujz.jpg

Glass the backside and did some rough sanding.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/3_zps83hj4uo6.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/5_zpsfcg3vq6e.jpg

Prep the dash for the floating effect by cutting off the mounting points


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319186/6_zpsknsgwytq.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319186/2%202_zpsxgg6q9wz.jpg



To finish the floating effect, we cut off the side bars from the dash sub structure.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319187/9_zpstcyxlarr.jpg

Also remove the pieces on the side of the trans tunnel. Now we will be able to finish off the flooring material all the way to the fire wall which I think will give it a much nicer look.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319187/10_zpsw9spn2ry.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/7_zpsle4cefb2.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/mats2_zps4rztzsxz.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/040_zpsr7h91jqj.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/console%20assy_zpsohuuojv6.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/G5R-SP2_zpsr27emujd.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Interior trunk divider

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/028_zpsjubmjg2m.jpg


Door panels have been modified. we removed the storage pocket, speaker grille and continued the panel line to the edge. The AC vent was also filled (Not seen in this picture).

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/002_zpsdngutbuk.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/029_zpsp1rce6hh.jpg

Here is the AC vent on the door panel being filled by plastic welding a piece in.


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/011_zpslj53lxfp.jpg

The dash had over 20 mods at last count.



http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/034_zpsiml3i3jf.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/016_zpsbvjawtx9.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/030_zpssyjzrphe.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/031_zps1ftbric9.jpg

The speaker and defrost vents have been shaved.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/021_zpsr74ydbjy.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/006_zps27jpgnvu.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/007_zpsanfuygri.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/008_zpsg4qawdxd.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/019_zpsiqy472y3.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319188/022_zps41hhwxoo.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Roll cage being painted.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/024_zpssvks6ozn.jpg



http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/041_zpsjzibe33d.jpg

Replaced all the GM electronics. The gray box is Racepak's Smartwire which replaces all the fuse box and relays, plus it controls all the body functions. Its a really cool piece. It also cut down your wiring to about half. The red box is a mock up of Racepak’s G2X Data logger. The black box is Holley's Dominator EFI ECU.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/205_zps3igicmje.jpg

Modifying the CF Z28 diffuser with an aluminum tunnel.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/203_zpsujqhtgjn.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/204_zpsavob8yey.jpg


Every line was replaced with stainless hard lines

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/206_zpssfx1ni1i.jpg

Suspension work:

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/15-09-10%20--%2020-12-08%20--%209_zpsr6ue3k7n.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/15-09-10%20--%2022-47-57%20--%209_zpsm7ruvmy9.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/15-09-10%20--%2021-39-40%20--%209_zpsyjmlssht.jpg

Made our own end links

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/rear%20end%20links_zps18yvvtdz.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/IMG_0960_zpse4imbyxe.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/IMG_0965_zpscb2cni8p.jpg

All the bolts on the Stop Tech Brakes were nickle plated. The little struts in the pictures are Racepak ride height sensors.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/024%201_zpsme97ahsw.jpg

[Al Moreno]

More of Dan great work!

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/G5R_brake_duct_img_001_zpsbih6jimt.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/G5R_brake_duct_img_004%202_zpsgbik3klt.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/G5R_brake_duct_img_006_zpsulzouffb.jpg

One of three fire suppressant nozzle

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/201_zps0b1m0api.jpg

[glassman]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I hope you make SEMA too, as i would love to see it in person....re the hood latches, on the 1/2 hole on the underside of the hood, you may need to clearance that a little more to compensate for the angle of the hood hinges (unless A- you are going lift off only or B- your angling the red male "receiving pin".
I had to on my 70, and now its getting redone in c/f as well...

[Al Moreno]

There is a lot more detail work then I have time to post right now. Hopefully we can get her done in time for SEMA.

[waynieZ]

I'm rooting for you guys! I hope it all comes together so you get it to SEMA. It deserves to be seen for everyone to enjoy.

[Al Moreno]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I hope you make SEMA too, as i would love to see it in person....re the hood latches, on the 1/2 hole on the underside of the hood, you may need to clearance that a little more to compensate for the angle of the hood hinges (unless A- you are going lift off only or B- your angling the red male "receiving pin".
I had to on my 70, and now its getting redone in c/f as well...

Thanks, we hope the clock doesn't run out on us.

As far as the hood pins, there so much though that went into just something that would seem so simple.

All of the install we've seen, the pin is just mounted on the rad support were the factory rubber bump stop goes. The challenge is it positions the latch to close to the edge of the hood line (See picture below).


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319195/pin2_zps7gh69mj9.png


We eliminated the factory hood strut and came up with our own design. The picture below shows were the factory hood strut mounts too. GM designed the same circle on the drivers side of the hood.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319194/F27101177_zpsootpg7ew.jpg

We used this location to position our hood pins to come through. This gives the illusion that the hood was design with these circles so that the pins would go through it.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319184/051_zpshzihwwof.jpg


To accomplish this, Justin designed brackets in CAD positioning the pins to come out rough the original factory strut mounted location. (See back circle in picture below)

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/AL7319189/009_zpsocrxzx8y.jpg

By doing it this way, the latch sit a couple of inches further back from the hood line making it more visually pleasing. The latch were also angled slightly to follow the cowl line instead of positioning them straight forward.

This is an example of the kind of attention to detail thats gone into this build!

[Al Moreno]

I'm rooting for you guys! I hope it all comes together so you get it to SEMA. It deserves to be seen for everyone to enjoy.

Thanks Wayne, I know you are!

[Ron in SoCal]

Pretty sick Al. The thought, detail and execution is mind boggling. Props to you and the boys :cheers:

Hoping you make SEMA and walk me through every bit of it :)

[Jay Hilliard]

Awesome Al. Great work! You and your boys are setting a new standard. Any aftermarket pieces potentially coming from the build?

[GrabberGT]

Great idea for the aerocatch bezel. I have a set to install on my carbon hood but have hesitated because I didnt want to cut out that large of a portion of the hood structure. I may just look into bonding the nuts into the bezel since a machined bezel is not available.

[Al Moreno]

Thanks guys for the props, its been a while since we've updated the thread.

Here a few random pics of the details stuff.....

Custom made bracket for the Racepac data logger. All the bolts are ARP 12 point stainless that have been milled, blasted and nickel plated

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2033_zpsw4jvnvai.jpg

The Smart Wire eliminates all the fuse boxes and relays. It also uses half the wires you's normally would need in a harness. We calculated a weight savings of about 20 lbs .

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2031_zps7b3jmz0j.jpg

The floor mats were just placed for the pictures. Once installed, they will bold to the floor.


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3143_zpseehpoeeq.jpg

The divider panel is just mocked up. The "R" is missing the center piece. It will be installed once the panels is bolted on.


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3102_zpschftokkk.jpg

The extinguisher was painted a lighter shade of gray. The brackets were blasted and nickle plated.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3138_zpsmlbclhbj.jpg

All the hard lines were polished


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3137_zpsqiptv3hg.jpg









http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_1869_zpsnyzb2wwd.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_1868_zpsnulgx0qs.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_1867_zpsvataoxzt.jpg



The pass through grommet for the fuel line. We also put a grommet on the other side.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_1847_zpsulbjgjll.jpg

All the brake line brackets were ethier powder costed or nickel plated.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_1855_zpso3fbmhpx.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2050_zpse5lqyuie.jpg



http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3141_zpsbmqwucqt.jpg

[Al Moreno]

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3109_zpscodexbs0.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_31081_zpsv1j0aif2.jpg




http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2040_zpsyciae2ka.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_1872_zpsokbkggop.jpg


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2038_zpsjvmtlydr.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3144%20-%20Copy_zpsrf0y6do9.jpg



We replicated the factory tail light plastic covers in carbon and the plastic plugs with Ring Brothers bolts and washers. Only after blasting them and nickle plating them, LOL.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3142_zpstjhlsvo9.jpg





http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3135_zpsu7dbiquo.jpg

[Al Moreno]

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2868_zpsrasrcxmv.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2865_zps9itrye7h.jpg
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3099_zpsmqropgqz.jpg
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3100_zps5u3fxfs1.jpg



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We prep the roof to run a black candy stripe down the middle.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2866_zpsswxkbptq.jpg

This is after removing the tape.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2875_zpsxo1yz8vk.jpg


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Next came three coats of clear fallowed by sanding and another three more coats. Final finish pictures to come.
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[Al Moreno]

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R/1263_zpsvdadqjqh.jpg

This connector was just used as a mock up to make the hole. The hole was drill exactly on the opposite side of were the steering shaft comes out of the fire wall.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3133%20-%20Copy_zps50g4z4xh.jpg

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All the clamps were blasted and nickle plated


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3134_zpsuiuq8bog.jpg

[minendrews68]

I think attention to detail is quite the understatement!!!!

[Al Moreno]

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3093_zpsqvavwixz.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3087_zpshui8wuys.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3086_zpsam5jkqkd.jpg


We made a sub splitter out of aluminum to compliment the factory rear spoiler wicker bill. We also had them powder coated in the same color as the Forgeline wheels.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3126%20-%20Copy_zps17guvfci.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3125_zpsncmztdws.jpg

Even the Cobra seats got some love.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3054_zpsofdjtwfe.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks amazing Al ! The Carbon part look great.

[Jr]

Al,

Beautiful craftsmanship.

[Richio1]

Wow. Just wow!

[Al Moreno]

It looks amazing Al ! The Carbon part look great.

Al,

Beautiful craftsmanship.

Wow. Just wow!

I think attention to detail is quite the understatement!!!!

Thanks guys! one more.... all the bolts and hard lines of the calipers were also blasted and nickle plated. The hubs were replaced with new Z/28 hubs and the studs were replace with the longer ARP. All the suspension bolts were custom made 12 point by ARP.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_2123_zpseqybskid.jpg

[syborg tt]

Al,

You and your kids have lost control and I love it.


Marty-MJ

[waynieZ]

Amazing! I did a tiny bit of smoothing some parts for my car, and every time I see your project updates I can't believe the work involved in it. You guys do amazing work.

[QuickTrick]

I think you guys are setting a new standard for how clean, and functional builds should be.


:king:

[Al Moreno]

Al,

You and your kids have lost control and I love it.


Marty-MJ

Amazing! I did a tiny bit of smoothing some parts for my car, and every time I see your project updates I can't believe the work involved in it. You guys do amazing work.

I think you guys are setting a new standard for how clean, and functional builds should be.


:king:

Thanks guys!

Extinguisher pluming.

Its all about summitry. A lot of thought was given to the routing process. Notice the lines follow the bead roll in the metal.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3310_zpsaoe3gyfx.jpg


This one feed the fuel tank


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3312_zpsfefesjj9.jpg


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3311_zps8u49trjo.jpg

Feeding the foot well

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3281_zpsile9lfzh.jpg

Feeding the fuel lines in the engine bay

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3280_zpshpgqgnqp.jpg

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Made some filler panels to fill the factory pockets.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3286_zps8o59nxah.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3285_zpszmgfmojr.jpg

[waynieZ]

Nice work on the plumbing.

[minendrews68]

Nice work on the plumbing.

Nice work on everything!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Holy be-jebus Al! :lol:

[Nine Ball]

I just stumbled into this thread. Holy moly, this is the most OCD awesome 5th gen ever built! I've owned 3 of the 5th gens, still have a '14 1LE SS. You have a great eye for detail, and obviously a lot of patience. I'd love to see your skills put towards a classic Camaro.

Tony

[Al Moreno]

Nice work on the plumbing.

Thanks Wayne!

Nice work on everything!!!



Holy be-jebus Al! :lol:

LOL Ron!

I just stumbled into this thread. Holy moly, this is the most OCD awesome 5th gen ever built! I've owned 3 of the 5th gens, still have a '14 1LE SS. You have a great eye for detail, and obviously a lot of patience. I'd love to see your skills put towards a classic Camaro.

Tony

Tony, in retrospect, we would have rather put the work that has gone into G5.R onto a first gen. There’s not much left that is a Gen5 other than the body. This is just one of those things were it gets away from you.


Getting the paint work completed.

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A little over spray in the corner were its hard for the tape to sit.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3377_zpsgklbvslu.jpg

And the after:

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_3378_zpsfmerpmql.jpg

Cory is a hell of an artist and we are privilege hes is working on G5.R


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/Untitled_zpsmlt90dls.png


This is just one of the murals he is working on at the shop.



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[waynieZ]

Amazing work!

[Middle Out Media]

I just stumbled into this thread. Holy moly, this is the most OCD awesome 5th gen ever built!

x2 Impressive work.

[GregWeld]

Nothing in the entire Universe can compare!

[Al Moreno]

Amazing work!

x2 Impressive work.

Thanks guys, she's getting closer to the finish line.

Nothing in the entire Universe can compare!

LOL, too funny bud!

[57hemicuda]

The Tiger mural has to be going on the side of a 77 Chevy Van. LOL God that brings back memories of my youth.LOL

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Straight up Boris Vallejo fantesy art. Nice.

[Al Moreno]

The Tiger mural has to be going on the side of a 77 Chevy Van. LOL God that brings back memories of my youth. LOL

It sure does bring back memories. Its a trunk for a 55 Chevy low rider.

Straight up Boris Vallejo fantesy art. Nice.

Bingo, that's what the customer wanted.

Here a trunk he just finished for a 62 Impala. lots of detail!

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R/IMG_3619_zpstweocq0u.jpg

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On the home front, wet sanding is getting completed.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R/IMG_3633_zpsptqmznox.jpg

[lawkmlaw]

fantastic:headspin: :headspin:

[NOPANTS68]

Holy smokes that work is insane. Love seeing that talent put to use.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Wow!

[Al Moreno]

Thanks for the props guys. We have some updated to do on the thread when we get a few minutes.

[Al Moreno]

We are at the point were the project is most enjoyable. Most all fab is down and now we are just putting her together.

We received the trans back from RPM. They did their Stage 5 performance upgrade on it. We also replaced every bolt with ARP.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/iGfAEy.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poiGfAEyj)

We also replaced the stock slave with RAM's through out bearing.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/eujBbs.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poeujBbsj)

We also decided to replace the Mantic clutch with RPS twin disc carbon clutch. We have heard nothing but great things about this clutch. More expensive but worth it in the long run.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/xCgCzp.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmxCgCzpj)

We added a little heat protection to the starter.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/6Eq948.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm6Eq948j)

DC Powers made us this alternator to match the 8 lbs Braille battery. They made machined both end out of billet and we had them anodized gun metal gray before they put the unit together.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/JveKt7.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poJveKt7j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/8j57n1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm8j57n1j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/1o90VR.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm1o90VRj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/PdhJ4B.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plPdhJ4Bj)

We used ll Much vapor canister for both the gas tank and the diff. We located on on each wheel well.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/57yKTK.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po57yKTKj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/G5gMIi.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poG5gMIij)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/81awBr.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm81awBrj)

Here you can see the breather on the bottom side. Still need to connect the line to the tank in this picture.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/sDb8WZ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/posDb8WZj)

Becuase we relocated the gas fill to the trunk, we had to come up with a solution for the vapor line, we used this slick valve that will close if the car were to flip upside down.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/y7ofN6.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pny7ofN6j)

[Al Moreno]

Had a bunch of interior parts painted to get rid of the plastic look.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/py58Ts.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plpy58Tsj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/7p0Hmp.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pl7p0Hmpj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/Haczkg.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmHaczkgj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/C3pxgO.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnC3pxgOj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/XvBc1I.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poXvBc1Ij)

Smoothed and painted the underside of the hood vent black.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/rCE3iC.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plrCE3iCj)

There must be 100 hours into this hood vent! This will give you an idea what we start with. Each vent was slightly enlarged. We removed the 6 studs mounts as we are going to epoxy it onto the hood. Then it was time to smooth it. You just cant skim coat the part as the gray will show through on the to side. So had to build it with high build black primer and sand most of it off. This process was repeated four times before painting it black and cleared. The top side was given three coats of cleared followed by black candy and three more coats of clear. The end results is amazing but most wont know the amount of effort that has gone into just this one piece.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/GUC5MZ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmGUC5MZj)

Painted the down bars black on the carbon fiber grille.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/I7Lsl9.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmI7Lsl9j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/CLlZfR.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poCLlZfRj)

Couldn't leave the peddles unpainted.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/75bwGx.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pl75bwGxj)

Could get these powder coated as the rubber would melt, so we painted them to match the powder coating. We might not use them as we are making billet drop spindles and new front control arms.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/irxoxG.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plirxoxGj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/8KaBJ2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm8KaBJ2j)

[Al Moreno]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/UJnrAW.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poUJnrAWj)

This was like the fourth rending of the coil wires relocation bracket we made, LOL. Waiting on the ARP custom 12 point stainless bolts to replace those.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/tXsJpR.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pltXsJpRj)

We used the factory brackets for the emergency brake lines for the trans cooler lines instead.

The diff bolts were replaced with ARP studs.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/0VoYoI.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn0VoYoIj)

More ARP custom bolts. We drilled them for safety wire. Once we are done and know were not going to take anything apart again, we will wire them up.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/jfbvfG.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pljfbvfGj)

Those Penskes are sweet!!!!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/5Z4Jiy.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn5Z4Jiyj)

Few more pics.....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/FwR1PQ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnFwR1PQj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/11yJPs.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm11yJPsj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/jj5ZEw.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pljj5ZEwj)

Quick mock up of the dash. Going to the upholstery shop to get wrapped in black leather with white stitching.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/ccjKmv.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmccjKmvj)

[syborg tt]

Al the car looks incredible. I am also looking forward to meeting your kids who have been busting there ass on this car.


Marty-MJ

[waynieZ]

Beautiful !

[70 chevelle]

What brand of shielding are you using in the tunnel and on the starter?

[Al Moreno]

Al the car looks incredible. I am also looking forward to meeting your kids who have been busting there ass on this car.


Marty-MJ

Beautiful !

Thanks guys!

What brand of shielding are you using in the tunnel and on the starter?

DEI


Justin has been design a strut bar that will tie in the firewall to the strut tower. He 3-D printed them first before having them machined.

Camber plates with mount for strut bar. This was his first design rendition.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_4936_zpstqbzqhtp.jpg

He wasnt happy with the first design, so he made a second rendition.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_4948_zpswxclyyfd.jpg


3D printed bracket that mounts to the firewall. He threaded the fire extinguisher nozzle to the center.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_4949_zpsm5h7tpqg.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_4946_zpskj47zgsg.jpg

this is a preliminary drawing of the 1" rear drop spindles we are making.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/G5R%203-8-16/IMG_4945_zps8kjhynqa.jpg

[waynieZ]

You guys make some amazing stuff!

[Ron in SoCal]

:confused59: Al!

Just awesome...

[214Chevy]

And just think, after all of this, you got to do a 6th gen next. :idea:

[syborg tt]

And just think, after all of this, you got to do a 6th gen next. :idea:

Funny but not nice.

Car looks great.

[DOOM]

You guys are friggin crazy Al!!!!!!:king:

[Al Moreno]

You guys make some amazing stuff!

:confused59: Al!

Just awesome...

And just think, after all of this, you got to do a 6th gen next. :idea:

Funny but not nice.

Car looks great.

You guys are friggin crazy Al!!!!!!:king:

Thanks guys. I wanted to take a minute a thank Dan for the incredible job hes done updating the rendering. He added the new wheels we are looking to run. We had to replace the original GA1R because they sat too tucked in once we added the Z28 flares. So we figured we update the look with Forgeline's GE1. It gives it more of a GT3 look. He also added the aluminum sub splitter.


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[bentfab]

O.C.D. at it's finest !!!!

[Z06Joe]

Dayum ... just dayum! Amazing work.

[BlackenedRR]

I gotta stop looking at this thread, you guys are making me want to spend every last dime on my 1LE while it's still my daily! Absolutely amazing build!!!!!!

[NAPA 68]

Phenomenal!

What more can be said?:hail:

[Twoblackmarks...]

I have not been here for a very long time, so Nice to see the car coming together. Very impressive, and so much work with all the details! Very cool!

I guess on the first test run, it will be sideways around a dirt track...? :D

[pimlico]

Can't believe you spent $10,000 in ARP bolts. :G-Dub: :G-Dub: :G-Dub:

[Dr. Jekyll]

Oh man we need to get these pics back up!

[syborg tt]

Al just checking to see if you alive ?

[waynieZ]

I was thinking of him a couple of days ago, I would like to hear from him too.

[syborg tt]

I was thinking of him a couple of days ago, I would like to hear from him too.

Looks like i need to give him a call and see how he is doing.

[waynieZ]

Please let me know when you hear from him. Thanks

[Musclerodz]

He last logged on a couple days ago 2/24

[JB400]

:popcorn2::popcorn2::popcorn2::popcorn2::popcorn2: