Project ""Mercury Rising"" 1969 Camaro [Archive] - Page 2

cjfirstgen

02-03-2020, 11:23 AM

Wet sanding and polishing nearing completion.

https://i.postimg.cc/y65d1Zyx/A8-B3779-B-BB8-C-4366-9820-EB44-F62-A7180.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w3XHF3PY)

https://i.postimg.cc/XNZ5k32Z/52-D9-B239-0359-4700-BF42-A4026048970-E.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fkNkw4QZ)

https://i.postimg.cc/3rPvL66t/ADF93074-7-C19-45-A8-AD7-F-5-F9-E78-C522-D5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MXmHHszB)

A little dusty but the tape line turned out well.

https://i.postimg.cc/sD7ZbmCs/C1-E3-BE6-F-C5-A9-4-CC6-B81-B-3-AB916-DDD307.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ppVTFDd6)

And the new brakes came in...Aero6 and Aero4 both in race spec and custom color. :G-Dub:

https://i.postimg.cc/mDgDD3nz/D616-B633-E139-4-C42-917-B-A1277-EF5-F87-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5HD1Kzbb)

https://i.postimg.cc/7ZSbQZ76/51755-CBA-743-D-46-BD-8-E8-B-A629-F597-F647.jpg (https://postimg.cc/BjQqjsm9)

https://i.postimg.cc/J4fGqksv/4-B2-C4319-7161-43-E1-9-B03-137-E37-A237-FF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SJGSQj7f)

DKz Garage

02-03-2020, 12:18 PM

Just went through this entire thread...... One word - STUNNING. The work and craftsmanship are top shelf!!

cjfirstgen

02-03-2020, 03:08 PM

Just went through this entire thread...... One word - STUNNING. The work and craftsmanship are top shelf!!

Thank you! I would put their work on par with any one of the top builders.

cjfirstgen

02-06-2020, 05:36 PM

https://i.postimg.cc/y8Fz23rt/DF69-CECB-040-C-49-C7-9-B71-D7-C0-D7-F4-A10-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/HrsKynm9)

Front drive assembly completed...engine harness next...pardon the dust

https://i.postimg.cc/JzwLT5Kj/C4454-D39-8-EB3-42-FE-AEE9-FE5-F184-FBFAC.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7fNdh7FL)

cjfirstgen

02-10-2020, 09:03 AM

Engine is assembled and wired. Most visible hardware replaced with ARP SS 12pt bolts. Have to come up with a 3d scanner and make some coil covers. Open to other ideas as well....anyone?

https://i.postimg.cc/DfP94nFs/2-BC61708-6477-4-A73-9-E95-029-CDFDF0-B73.jpg (https://postimg.cc/HjjZfGrs)

https://i.postimg.cc/MHqg3r0v/0-B9-DA899-D0-E8-4-B2-D-A38-D-D890-BA572-F94.jpg (https://postimg.cc/BL7hXpV0)

https://i.postimg.cc/tJkwKtDD/0-E493-C25-F4-DB-4-DC3-A7-DB-0-F88-F9683770.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4HKWtcDh)

cjfirstgen

02-10-2020, 02:04 PM

The exciting part of the car going back together is underway.

https://i.postimg.cc/YqvYvNmW/1319798-F-6-B30-4715-B75-F-71-C72-BCF060-A.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gnPn5Zsz)

https://i.postimg.cc/CKsf3m9W/FA4-D7-A37-0-CF6-405-B-A6-B3-1230-B0-A25-E05.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jWC5NQxX)

https://i.postimg.cc/fbN9q6qc/FD6-AF319-56-D2-435-D-B3-C7-2-FC20-DEB7937.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hX2vf3Bv)

Stage7

02-10-2020, 04:47 PM

Incredible build. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the SB4.

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Goosesdad

02-10-2020, 05:16 PM

Fantastic!

cjfirstgen

02-10-2020, 07:18 PM

Incredible build. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the SB4.

Thanks....me either!

Fantastic!

Thank you.

A few more pics...

License plate LED light flush mounted

https://i.postimg.cc/28gvhq4X/A2-D3790-F-E75-E-4-E4-E-BE33-CF2-F61-FBED13.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Wh6hP1YM)

https://i.postimg.cc/QNJ7WssG/8-CD93563-78-D3-4383-8350-5-C842-D943349.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G99tZWHq)

A lot of time getting those gaps right around the bumper and tail lights....
https://i.postimg.cc/J4TBPqGp/50-CA8-A32-1-E22-4-D42-96-A3-850867-B4036-B.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QHTtMcg7)

More tomorrow.....

fleet

02-10-2020, 10:52 PM

cjfirstgen

02-11-2020, 02:57 PM

Those gaps though….:drool:

https://i.postimg.cc/PrrMP5C9/5-C1367-B2-0-BD1-4-AE4-BF83-D6-F5-A94039-CC.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yWtRGBXy)

https://i.postimg.cc/KjQrJdH0/B6640585-F069-4-B0-C-9-AB4-7-AC6-E39-CB5-F0.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LgY1s0RP)

https://i.postimg.cc/zG4wtwxY/3-B9-E83-A5-4-E6-A-4-ABA-81-E3-68-B4-AFD3-CF28.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LJBZhPdx)

https://i.postimg.cc/K81rDpr5/3778-F0-C0-B519-4925-B7-C3-0770-AC7-D5-DF0.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fVh9wKP3)

https://i.postimg.cc/X7HkF6FJ/C402250-A-0-FA7-430-E-B0-B8-7-F0-C6-B1717-B1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tY66QfBQ)

Spiffav8

02-11-2020, 06:56 PM

Daaaaaang!

:captain:

Ricochet

02-11-2020, 07:01 PM

Wow!! Looks incredible. You can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel now...

214Chevy

02-12-2020, 07:01 AM

I love it when a plan comes together...

cjfirstgen

02-12-2020, 07:09 AM

Thanks guys....definitely having fun now seeing it all come together.

cjfirstgen

02-15-2020, 11:34 AM

What is going on here.....

https://i.postimg.cc/GhWdNNKb/1-F5-AB0-CC-21-CE-4-B4-E-9908-0-E53-E9130009.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VdWx0K2h)

Goosesdad

02-15-2020, 12:13 PM

I'm guessing something sweeeet!

cjfirstgen

02-15-2020, 02:40 PM

I'm guessing something sweeeet!

You guessed right...haha. Going away from the analog dash and mounting a Motec C1212 datalogger behind the dash. The box drawn is the viewable screen area. Allow me to get a little technical and maybe provide some insight for others considering and short stop the research like I had undertaken.

Fortunately I connected with Mercury Racing and Motec engineers to figure out my options and best direction. What led me to this was the CAN Bus signal coming from the Mercury Racing ECU. When someone goes with the Mercury Racing SB4 engine you have a few options. First the CAN signal is Mercruiser's Smartraft std from the ECU which is used in their marine applications that are plug and play with Lowrance, Garmin etc. Think large flat panels in the boats sold today.

1. Gauge packages from Livorsi are plug and play with Smartcraft data but not a great option for a car.

2. Obtain a Smartcraft to analog gauge convertor. Good option and certainly the cheapest but you can't take advantage of all the data coming from the ECU.

3. Obtain a Mercruiser Smartcraft to N2K (aka NMEA 2K) converter with is a standard CAN data signal in marine platforms. Great option but whose platform can read N2K CAN data? MOTEC is the only one that can from what I have found for off the shelf as they do have significant presence in marine applications. Then a programmer just has to map the signals using the ECU Protocol Group Numbers. Sounds simple right?

The C1212 or similar also has both analog and digital input/output's outside the ECU environment or CAN signal like trans and diff temp for instance or traction control. In addition the Motec datalogger provides track data, times, etc. As far as the display with their display creator you can create multiple custom gauge layouts. Expensive route to go but very versatile.

Hope all that may help others considering the SB4 engine.

cjfirstgen

02-20-2020, 09:36 AM

Vibrosolutions 2mm dampener

https://i.postimg.cc/yYnTN8BL/B7FE79D2-6FED-4175-982C-4D6FC4840818.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dLkCHvhC)

close ratio 2:29 T56 mag painted and 12pt SS ARP hardware.

https://i.postimg.cc/nz7kVKcm/AC8-BDA0-D-EDE8-4989-A9-B2-F1222-C1-E58-F9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DJvsBXGf)

cjfirstgen

02-23-2020, 10:28 AM

Wet sanded and first stage buffed.

https://i.postimg.cc/yNdSLb6V/2133D317-B06C-4E7A-AA08-8A44D1A6700E.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gxCJJ465)

Spiffav8

02-24-2020, 06:50 AM

Sweet!!! Love that Red!!

:captain:

cjfirstgen

02-26-2020, 10:15 AM

Sweet!!! Love that Red!!

:captain:

Thanks

To paint or not to paint satin black the brightwork on the window felts? The Qtr window trim is getting painted satin black.

https://i.postimg.cc/FskzRfpx/E1-E3-F380-B38-D-419-F-9934-CFBAB4-F3803-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PPhTV5BL)

https://i.postimg.cc/nVPMpK4z/5812-BD3-A-614-E-472-D-AF46-CB7649-C0-A8-F3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ThnTcDHM)

Goosesdad

02-27-2020, 08:30 AM

Spectacular.

cjfirstgen

02-27-2020, 08:43 AM

Spectacular.

Thanks. Any opinions on painting the brightwork on the window fuzzies?

F'in mine

02-27-2020, 09:05 PM

Thanks. Any opinions on painting the brightwork on the window fuzzies?

Since the quarter window trim is black then I would paint the window felts black as well. It looks like a lot of your accenting is black on the car. e.g reverse lights, rear panel.
Is your weatherstrip moulding along the roof line black?
Maybe consider using some black door handles? I'm sure the handles you have on there now would sell quickly. Your ride your call.

Paint looks really slick but all the incredible custom mods you've done to the car blows me away.:wow:

cjfirstgen

02-28-2020, 08:24 AM

Since the quarter window trim is black then I would paint the window felts black as well. It looks like a lot of your accenting is black on the car. e.g reverse lights, rear panel.
Is your weatherstrip moulding along the roof line black?
Maybe consider using some black door handles? I'm sure the handles you have on there now would sell quickly. Your ride your call.

Paint looks really slick but all the incredible custom mods you've done to the car blows me away.:wow:

Thanks for the feedback and comments. The door handles are anodized black and the roof rail trim is painted black as well. I was leaning towards painting them as well.

Goosesdad

02-28-2020, 09:06 AM

Thanks. Any opinions on painting the brightwork on the window fuzzies?

I have the same issue. Tried to find some without the metal....don't seem to exist. I'm going to carefully scuff, etch and paint matte. Would be interested if you have any better process.

cjfirstgen

02-28-2020, 09:58 AM

I have the same issue. Tried to find some without the metal....don't seem to exist. I'm going to carefully scuff, etch and paint matte. Would be interested if you have any better process.

I think the same process as you described.

Door hinge details....pardon the dust. We are in full assembly thrash mode.

https://i.postimg.cc/QMkvbJXq/3-C848010-983-F-42-CA-8-CE2-B924024-D9-CFF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Z9nfY3v9)

Engine and trans back for the final time.....

https://i.postimg.cc/5yGr0P3f/228-C520-E-067-B-41-B9-8-B6-A-B13022269-D5-C.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PvWyVQ97)

https://i.postimg.cc/j2C9RVy8/1-CD251-C7-4908-4493-893-C-83438-D8-FEAE4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xNDgP4xH)

https://i.postimg.cc/qRJSZ6qH/103-A5643-1564-492-F-8-D52-DDCF28490110.jpg (https://postimg.cc/t1cBsTFB)

F'in mine

02-29-2020, 09:21 AM

Just to give you guys a heads up there are 2 different types of window felts for 69's. Original restoration looking is with the round bead & the flat bead one. It might be easier to paint the flat bead one but I'm not sure how the flat one sits, cushioned under the bead to prevent paint damage?

cjfirstgen

03-03-2020, 05:28 PM

Talk about trying to make 10lbs of s#%t fit in a 5 gal bucket and try to make it look good. Accusump, oil thermostat, remote oil filter mount w/ primer, cooler, radiator overflow, PS reservoir and cooler, ProVent 200 separator, trans cooler and diff cooler. Holy cow! Went all in with Fragola Race-Rite Pro PTFE hose. Invested in the hydraulic crimper, etc and the hose is seriously light weight which has always been a consideration on this build. The hose is awesome if you are considering it but sure is pricey. The bend radius without collapse is very impressive.

Anyhow one corner just mockup thus far.

https://i.postimg.cc/Mpr2rdTJ/66-FB2143-AAD7-46-FA-B074-A185483-BF92-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CRDQRCkc)

https://i.postimg.cc/GhcWLZT1/5-DE0-EC7-C-5543-42-C1-95-C9-C8-C55-BAF488-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G957zgjM)

Dave Pratt

03-05-2020, 09:43 AM

Wow that looks great I've been thinking about getting a hydraulic crimper and those hoses to replace every hose in my engine bay.Looks great what you've done...

cjfirstgen

03-24-2020, 06:19 AM

The dash layout for the Motec C1212 - street and track versions.

https://i.postimg.cc/kGkQKpsd/Motec-C1212-screenshot.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sG4GRKbn)

https://i.postimg.cc/HWK4qrgP/Motec-C1212-track-screenshot.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9zd7TFzG)

214Chevy

03-24-2020, 08:06 AM

Sweet gauge layout. I like it...

waynieZ

03-24-2020, 12:47 PM

WOW! That is sweet! I love it. What are the dimensions?

cjfirstgen

03-24-2020, 03:03 PM

Sweet gauge layout. I like it...

WOW! That is sweet! I love it. What are the dimensions?

Thanks!

12" diagonal or 11.5" x 4.25"

cjfirstgen

08-10-2020, 11:17 AM

Haven't posted in a awhile but things are progressing well. Plumbing is done which was a total PITA. Coolers, required SB4 vent with 1" lines and Accusump made it challenging to route while minimizing appearance. Electrical is basically done. Had a minor setback with the T56 mag trans where the cooler pump fitting would not seal. I bought the trans used on a 1 year old Tranzilla build so take no chances I sent the trans to Texas Drivetrain Perf and had them repair the issue. Also went with some Liberty Gear billet interlocks, new bronze fork pads and swapped out 6th gear for .58 vs .67 from the 2:29 ZR1 gearset since I will be running 3.73 or 3.90 gears. Should keep a nice 2200 rpm range on the highway for cruising.

We just started hanging the front sheet metal and finishing up the dash.

https://i.postimg.cc/GpbSzyP6/FC769-EA8-BE1-C-4-EB0-930-B-CF8-C2-EAFADB7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SntrxjvG)

https://i.postimg.cc/3wS5v1Mt/022-BA4-A1-1-C75-4-CDF-AD09-C33-FEA216-F62.jpg (https://postimg.cc/cKnbqQL3)

https://i.postimg.cc/tgb8ffbS/0-E072-AA7-7-A57-45-DF-8-A72-7-D9628-FCBD8-C.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zyddHxVK)

https://i.postimg.cc/J7FvmtmB/5-E6-A8730-6-B3-D-4685-AD39-32454-D839-B1-C.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CdjmshRF)

cjfirstgen

08-10-2020, 11:24 AM

Sound system is basically done. Just a small 8" sub for just a bit of good bass. Using Memphis Audio. Wires are not fully tucked but you get the idea.

https://i.postimg.cc/SRnPCbLs/04072-D7-D-EB66-459-C-A9-A1-74-FFCA2-BEFBA.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Mf8tJ4F2)

https://i.postimg.cc/8CbxVHP1/DFF69-D19-8-ED6-46-F2-811-F-3-AE7-F7968-E7-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/cKrFRfnj)

https://i.postimg.cc/fbxSWV6W/E044-B025-8-A61-4-F3-F-B86-E-74-E96-B02-FC94.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jWSSZSxB)

https://www.memphiscaraudio.com/product-page/mxamcapp-app-controled-headless-source-unit

Since everything is controlled with the Ipad thru the InfinityBox InTouch unit I wanted something discreet to control volume and advance a song selection separate from an app. ^^^^ This Memphis unit was perfect so just a small switch that we will incorporate into the interior center console.

cjfirstgen

08-10-2020, 11:27 AM

Coming together.

https://i.postimg.cc/NMS3N0jT/B408-DD83-7991-41-DA-8-E7-D-8-CDA0-FB2334-C.jpg (https://postimg.cc/N98CFBTf)

Dash preview....no visible switches other than the start button. Switches that we have are hidden in the ashtray. The wiper switch is mounted under the dash.

https://i.postimg.cc/sD7rN5S2/BC7-B0255-3-B62-4-F21-BD03-2543-BB3-DCAA2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tYqw1ZB0)

camcojb

08-10-2020, 11:35 AM

:thumbsup:

cjfirstgen

08-10-2020, 11:38 AM

JJ Furillo with Ultimate Performance assisted me in acquiring the custom spec'd Aero6/Aero4 brakes including custom floating rotor hats. UP also revalved the dbl adj JRi dampeners. We went with the setup that he has experience with from his time tuning on the Optima USCA cars.

https://i.postimg.cc/FH32TvMk/DD2-C67-CE-C162-4-BBE-AA3-F-5015-E679-DB95.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gxcS0CkG)

https://i.postimg.cc/2jqmnsSh/78-C9-B6-C4-2-AA1-4627-8-A08-B30566584299.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K4yd2sL8)

cjfirstgen

08-10-2020, 11:44 AM

Dynamic Drivelines 3" Carbon Fiber driveshaft which made for a tight fit on exhaust clearance at full droop.

https://i.postimg.cc/pLm1SH3J/36-CC0-DCC-42-C4-4-BF9-9-B8-A-EAAEF08-E38-EF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xr08ZTjr)

https://i.postimg.cc/Hs7KLHsv/2-ADF1-EAD-E4-ED-4-FB7-8-B5-B-993503-CDA7-ED.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vcbXPJn5)

WSSix

08-10-2020, 06:37 PM

Coming along nicely. Hope it's out driving around soon.

EVIL SS

08-10-2020, 08:56 PM

Dynamic Drivelines 3" Carbon Fiber driveshaft which made for a tight fit on exhaust clearance at full droop.

Thats a nice looking driveshaft!

dmc69

08-11-2020, 06:49 AM

Beautiful Ride!

cjfirstgen

09-16-2020, 05:56 AM

Haven't updated in awhile. Final cut and buff on the fenders. Lighting really changes the look of the stripe.

https://i.postimg.cc/C1gWvsQZ/IMG-6493.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gwgSj8dd)

cjfirstgen

09-16-2020, 06:00 AM

I have ARP 12pt SS throughout the build but primarily throughout the DSE suspension and drivetrain. ARP only goes up to 1/2" so I sourced and contracted custom 17-4PH age hardened SS 12pt bolts to match tensile strength in 9/16" for the front and rear DSE suspension. I will never look at $50 bill the same again. And you need about 14 btw with a 6-8 wk lead time.

https://i.postimg.cc/VLZPYMdT/IMG-6514.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hfm5sX8b)

https://i.postimg.cc/cLVq3S7B/IMG-6513.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VJBHy2VJ)

https://i.postimg.cc/ydy223ML/IMG-6512.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zb3dgvXh)

cjfirstgen

09-16-2020, 06:06 AM

Dash is about ready. Again no real switches in the build. The InfinityBox PDM system has worked great. Lights, windows, locks, trunk release, HVAC and stereo will all be controlled from an Ipad mounted in the center console.

https://i.postimg.cc/fTL1gLBv/IMG-6519.jpg (https://postimg.cc/14kW89xg)

cjfirstgen

09-16-2020, 06:08 AM

The front end has been a fight as all the RS front ends are but the fit is going to turn out fantastic. Made a bracket to hold the DSE control box for the RS headlight doors.

https://i.postimg.cc/qv6S4Ffh/IMG-6588.jpg (https://postimg.cc/v4M3v3Zb)

https://i.postimg.cc/jdFBVb1Y/IMG-6553.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xcL6HWY6)

cjfirstgen

09-16-2020, 06:21 AM

We decided on a final project name change with the addition of the Merc engine to "Mercury Rising" sorry for the confusion...the old name just wasn't going to work.

cjfirstgen

09-16-2020, 06:25 AM

Heads to interior soon....preparing some of the pieces.

https://i.postimg.cc/2SqR36W5/IMG-6485.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xXSF49tr)

syborg tt

09-16-2020, 08:40 AM

I am glad I am not the only one that went crazy with ARP hardware.

On a side note I had Totally Stainless make all of my custom bolts for Syborg and this latest version of 2nd Chance. So I feel your pain.

I have ARP 12pt SS throughout the build but primarily throughout the DSE suspension and drivetrain. ARP only goes up to 1/2" so I sourced and contracted custom 17-4PH age hardened SS 12pt bolts to match tensile strength in 9/16" for the front and rear DSE suspension. I will never look at $50 bill the same again. And you need about 14 btw with a 6-8 wk lead time.

https://i.postimg.cc/VLZPYMdT/IMG-6514.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hfm5sX8b)

https://i.postimg.cc/cLVq3S7B/IMG-6513.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VJBHy2VJ)

https://i.postimg.cc/ydy223ML/IMG-6512.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zb3dgvXh)

cjfirstgen

09-16-2020, 08:46 AM

I am glad I am not the only one that went crazy with ARP hardware.

On a side note I had Totally Stainless make all of my custom bolts for Syborg and this latest version of 2nd Chance. So I feel your pain.

I tried to obtain from Totally Stainless but they told me their supplier was no longer able to provide the 9/16" bolts and they didn't know if they would ever carry them in the future and went further to say it was very unlikely they would offer them again.

WSSix

09-17-2020, 06:43 PM

Mercury Rising is a good name.

That hockey stripe is fantastic against the red.

Musclerodz

09-17-2020, 07:09 PM

I tried to obtain from Totally Stainless but they told me their supplier was no longer able to provide the 9/16" bolts and they didn't know if they would ever carry them in the future and went further to say it was very unlikely they would offer them again.

Good and bad to know as I was just about to order some for a Camaro I am finishing up.

cjfirstgen

09-17-2020, 07:53 PM

Mercury Rising is a good name.

That hockey stripe is fantastic against the red.

Thanks! Certainly fits the car better than what it was. Can't wait to get some better pics all cleaned up.

Good and bad to know as I was just about to order some for a Camaro I am finishing up.

About $700 and 6-7 weeks will fix that.:G-Dub:

cjfirstgen

10-04-2020, 08:06 PM

Prepping for interior and finishing up some audio. While it is home with me I had to take a few pics. Still not final sanded in some spots or final buffed throughout. It is so straight and the paint just blows me away.

https://i.postimg.cc/2y23GLQJ/DSC-3250.jpg (https://postimg.cc/GTTch2SJ)

https://i.postimg.cc/DZQSWM87/DSC-3214.jpg (https://postimg.cc/YG9rZ86P)

https://i.postimg.cc/Pxfj43SX/DSC-3247.jpg (https://postimg.cc/064F5fgF)

https://i.postimg.cc/sXCBgrfn/DSC-3218.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kVwMTLb8)

https://i.postimg.cc/pL7h3jwM/IMG-6690.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VJqkCJsK)

camcojb

10-04-2020, 08:34 PM

Absolutely beautiful.

214Chevy

10-04-2020, 10:00 PM

So classy and nasty at the same time...if that's possible.

DWC

10-05-2020, 05:35 AM

Wow, fantastic. So clean...

Daniel

jwillia2

10-05-2020, 06:54 AM

love it. nice choice of parts and build quality looks superb.

cjfirstgen

10-05-2020, 08:02 AM

Absolutely beautiful.

So classy and nasty at the same time...if that's possible.

Wow, fantastic. So clean...

Daniel

love it. nice choice of parts and build quality looks superb.

Thank you for all the comments! Fun idle clip. I need to get one with some throttle blips. This thing winds up fast and sounds so nasty!

Q4Zgs-hl9zE

fleet

10-05-2020, 08:35 AM

Thank you for all the comments! Fun idle clip. I need to get one with some throttle blips. This thing winds up fast and sounds so nasty!

Q4Zgs-hl9zE

Chad,

That SB4 could rearrange your life’s priorities!

:thankyou:

214Chevy

10-05-2020, 10:10 AM

Love the sound! What mufflers did you use?

cjfirstgen

10-05-2020, 10:13 AM

Love the sound! What mufflers did you use?

Hooker Blackheart system for DSE equipped cars. I was concerned if I would like the sound but so far they sound good with this motor. A few connections customized like the header collector connections (Ultimate header extreme low profile clamps) then entire system is Jet Hot coated. Custom headers of course.

https://i.postimg.cc/rwYGjGv2/IMG-6715.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fVm0Tdz8)

https://i.postimg.cc/9fRdnRhR/IMG-6716.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PLHvLqNT)

214Chevy

10-05-2020, 11:45 AM

Very nice exhaust system. Looks killer....thanks for the pics. I also have the Ultimate Header extreme low profile clamps.

cjfirstgen

10-05-2020, 06:54 PM

https://i.postimg.cc/GtcHvxyG/DSC-3233.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zbczrWpG)

https://i.postimg.cc/xTSPdDJk/IMG-6720.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rzQ4hH9c)

https://i.postimg.cc/Yq3Qq4BV/DSC-3210.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PPCCS5xz)

https://i.postimg.cc/jdKzbHmP/DSC-3211.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dDH7RyqV)

https://i.postimg.cc/xCzK0t9y/IMG-6714.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ftM3C7tJ)

WSSix

10-05-2020, 07:33 PM

Wow! The engine bay is so sanitary. I love it. The whole car. Congrats on getting it this far.

fleet

10-06-2020, 07:55 AM

Really like the rear styling...

https://i.postimg.cc/C5m0tsd1/B1-B7-C011-9304-4986-9-EDF-458-D93029-FE1.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

cjfirstgen

10-06-2020, 08:38 AM

Really like the rear styling...

https://i.postimg.cc/C5m0tsd1/B1-B7-C011-9304-4986-9-EDF-458-D93029-FE1.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

Thanks! So many changes but all subtle. That's actually the Anvil CF bumper I bought from Mark that he ended up not using on Hellfire due to fit as I recall. LOL We literally sliced and diced it so it didn't matter to me. You can't really call it an Anvil bumper any longer I guess. Page 12 & 16 will give you some idea of what we did.

Goosesdad

10-06-2020, 08:59 AM

Excellent!

fleet

10-06-2020, 08:59 AM

Thanks Chad, I’ll check those pages out.

I really like the spoiler as well...and the lower height than stock is very cool imho.

cjfirstgen

10-06-2020, 09:25 AM

Thanks Chad, I’ll check those pages out.

I really like the spoiler as well...and the lower height than stock is very cool imho.

Thanks. The spoiler is from Kindigit.

I always had that design in mind from the time we did the rendering. We were going to make one but then I was watching Bitchin' Rides and they used a 3d plotter on a '68 Camaro they did as they designed/produced a spoiler exactly what I had envisioned. A lot less money to purchase or have him reproduce one than custom build as I had intended. I emailed Dave and after a few email exchanges one showed up in CF. Now they sell them.

They sell it as one piece for bolt on but it created gaps that just didn't work for me but probably fine for most. We extended the trunk lip to take up all the gaps. Anyhow that's how we ended up with a three piece spoiler. Keeping in line with the theme of cutting up carbon fiber parts. LOL Page 18 btw Don't tell Dave I cut up his spoiler. :)

fleet

10-06-2020, 11:08 AM

Chad,

Great story. :thumbsup:

But if you take it to the next SEMA, Kindig may have some questions for you.

:D

214Chevy

10-06-2020, 02:03 PM

I have the Kindig it spoiler too and thought that's what you had until I saw a 3-piece spoiler and thought otherwise. Nonetheless, it looks better that way in the 3 pieces. I really like that idea. It looks killer. Wish I had thought of that.

cjfirstgen

10-14-2020, 07:50 AM

Blacktech Project hood. We have to repaint the SS grill inserts along with other final punchlist stuff.

https://i.postimg.cc/h4HV4YCz/DSC-3203.jpg (https://postimg.cc/grHxNgbm)

https://i.postimg.cc/rpFrY2pb/5-D86-AE4-F-3592-466-B-ADC4-368-F8805-E8-BC.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bZWrsMkH)

https://i.postimg.cc/Cx48Nxwk/1-CB8754-C-0-C98-4767-B560-6218-BC23-DA4-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yDkW6Bg8)

214Chevy

10-14-2020, 10:20 AM

Very nice, paint is superb!! Unless I missed it, you never mentioned...who's doing your paint/body work? Or the shop's name?

cjfirstgen

10-14-2020, 10:49 AM

Very nice, paint is superb!! Unless I missed it, you never mentioned...who's doing your paint/body work? Or the shop's name?

Great question....they are the reason we are going to Detroit Autorama where they can showcase their talent. I have some surprises left of what we are doing to finish the car. It heads to interior in a few days then back to the shop for the flush glass, punch list and the finishing touches.

Brett Schmenski and his father Rick(semi-retired) of Mountain Home Street Rods. Brett did the body work and paint. What you are seeing too is just a rough buff where some areas need to be wet sanded a bit more and some areas haven't been wet sanded at all. We had to rush a bit at the end to meet our interior shops' window. I would put their paint and bodywork against anyone in the business. It is so straight...just amazed. They did a phenomenal job.

Cheveezy

10-14-2020, 02:42 PM

Great question....they are the reason we are going to Detroit Autorama where they can showcase their talent. I have some surprises left of what we are doing to finish the car. It heads to interior in a few days then back to the shop for the flush glass, punch list and the finishing touches.

Brett Schmenski and his father Rick(semi-retired) of Mountain Home Street Rods. Brett did the body work and paint. What you are seeing too is just a rough buff where some areas need to be wet sanded a bit more and some areas haven't been wet sanded at all. We had to rush a bit at the end to meet our interior shops' window. I would put their paint and bodywork against anyone in the business. It is so straight...just amazed. They did a phenomenal job.

Sorry if I missed it are they in Arkansas?

cjfirstgen

10-14-2020, 02:46 PM

Sorry if I missed it are they in Arkansas?

That's correct.

Cheveezy

10-14-2020, 05:30 PM

That's correct.

Thanks!

CHAZMO1986

10-15-2020, 11:57 AM

I had no idea we had such talent so close to me!! I’m in Harrison Arkansas about 45 minutes from Mt. Home, super cool ride!!!

waynieZ

10-15-2020, 09:15 PM

Cjfirstgen, the car looks great how was the fit on the hood? Mine is being made now. Seeing how nice yours looks makes me even more excited to get mine.

cjfirstgen

10-20-2020, 06:53 AM

Interior has begun....excited to see that come together. Here is a sneak peek into the door cards and center console. Shift handle isn't exact and we are extending the console to the rear seat but you get the idea.

https://i.postimg.cc/rwkr342h/69interior-rev2-Copy.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0bVjJbQm)

sls1025

10-20-2020, 03:31 PM

All I can say is Wow!
She is amazing.

cjfirstgen

11-05-2020, 11:55 AM

Some sneak peeks on the interior progress. Nappa Italia Ferrari Black leather from Relicate.

https://i.postimg.cc/ryxkvg7S/2235-C292-9295-4845-9-AEA-8-B8-D9-A9004-C1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bdyWn0yJ)

https://i.postimg.cc/kXJpfcCM/6-EDA9-E5-A-D763-4334-97-CE-B3698-F5-FB74-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/t7ckgF78)

https://i.postimg.cc/tgcbHcXz/27-A98-CC7-2-D54-4-BB5-99-EB-094556-A5-B13-B.jpg (https://postimg.cc/67CgrY47)

https://i.postimg.cc/Y0KwvmLG/311-DA28-D-86-ED-42-B8-9687-D97-C40-DAD65-A.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MMDL4HDq)

https://i.postimg.cc/G2sC3jtn/328-B10-B2-9805-431-B-830-A-BCDCF26656-C8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CBYtmkbc)

https://i.postimg.cc/brxfkN16/7-FE7-CDAB-B840-40-CC-81-A2-053-A970-F886-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/n9hWtxR7)

Spiffav8

11-05-2020, 03:04 PM

Center speaker mount in the package tray is pretty slick. Good idea. Love the wrapped roll bar. That's cool.

:captain:

214Chevy

11-05-2020, 07:09 PM

Very nice!! I know you said "sneak peek," but what seats are those and also, are those kick panels by The Shop?

cjfirstgen

11-06-2020, 05:54 AM

Very nice!! I know you said "sneak peek," but what seats are those and also, are those kick panels by The Shop?

Recaro Sportster GT seats. They are a bit tall for the 1st gen IMO which is why we cut the headrest down and reshaped about 1.5".

Yes from The Shop. Package tray as well but we are modifying it. All stripped and re-wrapped in leather.

214Chevy

11-06-2020, 05:44 PM

Recaro Sportster GT seats. They are a bit tall for the 1st gen IMO which is why we cut the headrest down and reshaped about 1.5".

Yes from The Shop. Package tray as well but we are modifying it. All stripped and re-wrapped in leather.

Ahhh, that explains it. I was wondering why one headrest seemed shorter and wider than than the other. Very nice...I like it.

cjfirstgen

11-15-2020, 06:38 PM

Seats turned out great. Tape is protecting the leather wrapped sides.

https://i.postimg.cc/vTmZfKkS/764-A3-ABC-D5-E1-4-F03-863-E-9-C2547898-F07.jpg (https://postimg.cc/34PhHtKg)

https://i.postimg.cc/3xGJXmf7/3-FFE3-DEC-2937-4720-B5-B6-246-BD88-F68-A2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K1Z2Fkys)

https://i.postimg.cc/tJmC55HR/A668-E54-D-E8-DC-40-B8-B4-B2-024-CC7-A5-D3-CC.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0KDs57Qh)

https://i.postimg.cc/fWHLDw04/BA206-E30-37-E1-443-D-86-C4-17-BCB1-D3-DBA1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JtkmQCqK)

cjfirstgen

11-15-2020, 06:39 PM

https://i.postimg.cc/1523VJHJ/9986-A42-D-0-E67-424-C-917-A-A7-DD802-E574-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XpKbTKtC)

https://i.postimg.cc/k5dMfGLS/52960982-C7-F6-4511-B018-8-E0469-A7-DC2-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yDvzN116)

https://i.postimg.cc/xdyf7YS4/812-E158-E-01-E9-422-F-B623-482-FE2-AF4771.jpg (https://postimg.cc/McHJMCH7)

https://i.postimg.cc/15fzzLp8/13792632-658-D-4-E17-8-CB5-C0-A1569879-C5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JGC86YY8)

cjfirstgen

12-26-2020, 07:30 AM

Things are moving fast now as covering in Italian cowhide has begun.

https://i.postimg.cc/Wbg9sRKq/D0-E442-B3-123-D-4856-B741-7041-A423-D984.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://i.postimg.cc/CMWPyMvV/CC761726-7371-4924-A4-D3-72-A4344209-AA.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

Wireless phone charger for the center console lid.

https://i.postimg.cc/sgJwZY3V/4-AD6927-F-D4-F3-4-A88-9-EC4-EED4-CDDE5343.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VJdjxbST)

Door panel doesn't look like much now but tons of detail.

https://i.postimg.cc/vZy0BqFq/F8-E8-A3-A2-9-A9-A-470-D-A124-86-B000777791.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

We have been focused on keeping the weight down by using lightweight materials when possible. Back side of the armrest routed.

https://i.postimg.cc/k4sXLX3N/4-D674819-27-F9-4-D72-A7-AB-2-EFADC6580-F1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/k6VmbC5D)

Spiffav8

12-26-2020, 10:10 AM

Over the top... in a good way. Blends very well with the overall build vibe. Not easy to pull off.

cjfirstgen

12-26-2020, 11:02 AM

Over the top... in a good way. Blends very well with the overall build vibe. Not easy to pull off.

Thanks. You are not kidding. We really tried to keep the track car theme but also not go too utilitarian or modern by keeping some of the classic '69 Camaro features.

Some more detail pics:

https://i.postimg.cc/brYdvSHF/288-C2-D24-AF3-C-47-A3-841-F-8-EEBD56-C8102.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8J3TK5Yh)

https://i.postimg.cc/NjZyxMB5/9092-FDBF-908-A-4-E6-D-9934-A13-B441189-E9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yDXY17JH)

https://i.postimg.cc/d0dhNYVn/31033-B32-3-CD8-4-D56-B23-C-639109-E425-D2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nsFVMN7Q)

https://i.postimg.cc/sgMQSSFk/4884-C1-A8-D3-DB-4-E62-B5-FC-E4940-EFB3482.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JsWzCszx)

https://i.postimg.cc/4dQmZQt9/E620-E2-E0-C6-D2-4-C8-D-87-C1-0-EE55-A96-E264.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LYhH3fx9)

https://i.postimg.cc/8PKfj4Yd/E2-A973-F3-D048-48-B5-B9-D8-C47-B093-B6365.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LnP8Wt2h)

https://i.postimg.cc/bNN2yWmN/39-B0576-A-967-D-4-E89-AB29-0139-BE8-EC046.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ThFPQ78Z)

214Chevy

12-26-2020, 02:28 PM

I can definitely see the vision. I like it!!

WSSix

12-26-2020, 06:07 PM

Thanks. You are not kidding. We really tried to keep the track car theme but also not go too utilitarian or modern by keeping some of the classic '69 Camaro features.

I'd say you're nailing it with the blend of modern and original. Very nice.

cjfirstgen

12-26-2020, 07:14 PM

I can definitely see the vision. I like it!!

I'd say you're nailing it with the blend of modern and original. Very nice.

Thank you.

Some more progress yet today.

https://i.postimg.cc/BQzY2d7M/0-DB21-D5-F-675-A-44-E2-AE31-710227765402.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

AB69Z

12-27-2020, 04:23 AM

What material is being used to fabricate the Center console?

syborg tt

12-27-2020, 05:37 AM

I’m so happy I have a few days off as I finally have some free time to go look at some of my favorite BB Threads.

Your car is turning out absolutely incredible. There are so many incredibly cool ideas in this car and the interior has just stepped up the game even more.

Simple put this car is “Awesome” !!!!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

cjfirstgen

12-27-2020, 06:12 AM

What material is being used to fabricate the Center console?

Expanded PVC...many of the interior shops are using it now and getting away from wood materials that don't age well and are heavy.

I’m so happy I have a few days off as I finally have some free time to go look at some of my favorite BB Threads.

Your car is turning out absolutely incredible. There are so many incredibly cool ideas in this car and the interior has just stepped up the game even more.

Simple put this car is “Awesome” !!!!!

Thank you...exciting to see it come together. Can't wait to see the car finished with the flush glass installed.

Spiffav8

12-28-2020, 08:56 AM

Maybe I missed it, but are these 3D printed?

https://i.postimg.cc/8PKfj4Yd/E2-A973-F3-D048-48-B5-B9-D8-C47-B093-B6365.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LnP8Wt2h)

https://i.postimg.cc/bNN2yWmN/39-B0576-A-967-D-4-E89-AB29-0139-BE8-EC046.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ThFPQ78Z)

cjfirstgen

12-28-2020, 12:52 PM

Maybe I missed it, but are these 3D printed?

Yes a couple of them are.

Spiffav8

12-28-2020, 06:08 PM

Yes a couple of them are.

Nice! Dutchboys showed me a few interior parts they 3D printed. Pretty impressive what can be done.

cjfirstgen

12-28-2020, 06:35 PM

Nice! Dutchboys showed me a few interior parts they 3D printed. Pretty impressive what can be done.

3D scanners/printers are a game changer for sure.

cjfirstgen

01-08-2021, 06:55 AM

Full interior should be complete in the next few days....more to come.

https://i.postimg.cc/y6v8Kc6q/05505-F5-A-67-D3-4-E5-E-B09-B-9-C441-E7037-D9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/py5HY9nk)

https://i.postimg.cc/MHP6Y23Z/F3-FFFC82-3439-476-B-B7-DE-153-F6-C0-C2-E78.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QK7ZXPrv)

https://i.postimg.cc/9MXHgg7D/99-D39553-0935-49-B8-8079-955-B56-D30-AAB.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/rmhXBG1Q/A64-FE3-E3-009-B-42-CF-AFA2-1-ABC3-B9-BEE15.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

214Chevy

01-08-2021, 07:57 AM

What is your console made out of? Wood, fiberglass, metal, etc?

cjfirstgen

01-08-2021, 08:07 AM

What is your console made out of? Wood, fiberglass, metal, etc?

Post #361 above. :cheers:

Goosesdad

01-08-2021, 09:49 AM

Awesome!

214Chevy

01-08-2021, 10:28 AM

Post #361 above. :cheers:

Thanks...

AB69Z

01-10-2021, 07:42 AM

Post #361 above. :cheers:

What thickness of PVC did you use?

cjfirstgen

01-10-2021, 08:09 AM

What thickness of PVC did you use?

1/2" mostly. Some are layered and bonded 1/8" and 1/4" then routed for the desired shape.

cjfirstgen

01-19-2021, 05:39 PM

Almost there

https://i.postimg.cc/TYyxCjKV/11064-F9-E-4-CFB-4-C3-B-813-C-6-EAD8-AC5-A8-F5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xp0tvCcq)

https://i.postimg.cc/HWvHwvkW/59743-B31-6035-4906-B49-A-2586-A67-E9-CCD.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Z0N1ZcNX)

DWC

01-20-2021, 07:21 AM

Love the look of that interior, very nice.

Daniel

cjfirstgen

01-20-2021, 08:14 AM

Love the look of that interior, very nice.

Daniel

Thanks

Making the final adjustments.

https://i.postimg.cc/59DjMT4X/A59023-C9-93-D6-4-F7-B-8-B90-F295-F92-F512-A.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://i.postimg.cc/NGKLSBch/B6-C88-B09-7570-4-B50-9-DA4-119-C48-D71478.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://i.postimg.cc/FsczFpzD/91265-C61-9635-4-DCB-B982-DDA44-B44263-E.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mtLB8QQH)

214Chevy

01-20-2021, 10:50 AM

Interior turned out beautiful...

AB69Z

01-20-2021, 07:35 PM

Thanks

Making the final adjustments.

https://i.postimg.cc/59DjMT4X/A59023-C9-93-D6-4-F7-B-8-B90-F295-F92-F512-A.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://i.postimg.cc/NGKLSBch/B6-C88-B09-7570-4-B50-9-DA4-119-C48-D71478.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://i.postimg.cc/FsczFpzD/91265-C61-9635-4-DCB-B982-DDA44-B44263-E.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mtLB8QQH)

Can you provide provide more info on the belts your using, in particular I'm looking to see what is holding up the extra shoulder belt material on the harness bar

cjfirstgen

01-20-2021, 10:14 PM

Can you provide provide more info on the belts your using, in particular I'm looking to see what is holding up the extra shoulder belt material on the harness bar

Racetech 5 pt custom harnesses

The part you are inquiring about. Pretty slick pieces.

https://rennscot.com/collections/rennscot-products/products/rspro-harness-collars

67pro-street

01-21-2021, 09:48 AM

I just gotta say, this is one of the most beautiful Camaros I have ever seen. Well done sir, on every aspect of the car!

dmc69

01-21-2021, 12:10 PM

Car turned out amazing! Great execution of everything.

69Toronto

01-22-2021, 03:20 AM

one of the nicest interiors Ive seen

cjfirstgen

01-22-2021, 07:20 AM

Interior turned out beautiful...

I just gotta say, this is one of the most beautiful Camaros I have ever seen. Well done sir, on every aspect of the car!

Car turned out amazing! Great execution of everything.

one of the nicest interiors Ive seen

Thank you for the compliments! Ben Hermance and Distinct Customs interiors really took my vision and delivered.

Car is back in my garage for a couple weeks before heading back to the shop for the flush glass install, final cut and buff and a few punch list items. A couple additions left too....different wheels and a splitter and diffuser.

Will get some better pics but Ipad mini in place for lighting, door locks, windows and a/c control.

https://i.postimg.cc/1RjRXKWL/5462-CF0-D-B42-C-4-AE3-8-EE9-93891718-D59-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hhVR3VRr)

https://i.postimg.cc/7YJH2Tdb/8334-FFB8-8030-445-A-8467-9-BAE78-CD84-E6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/N5YvhLgw)

https://i.postimg.cc/13pyW19Q/IMG-7327.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TK38wSL7)

https://i.postimg.cc/HkGp4k1z/IMG-7328.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RNR5v9FJ)

https://i.postimg.cc/zXNbSNZn/70-B6-FACA-B976-4940-B72-A-EAB75388-F863.jpg (https://postimg.cc/s1ngst2X)

572Camaro

01-22-2021, 07:30 AM

Amazing build. Period

214Chevy

01-22-2021, 11:27 PM

What new wheels are you going to run? And what specs...

cjfirstgen

01-23-2021, 06:28 AM

What new wheels are you going to run? And what specs...

Forgeline AL305's, 19x12, 18x10. Centers will be custom painted like the ZX3's. Will keep the 18's ZX3's for track duty and the more aggressive BFG Rivals.

cjfirstgen

01-28-2021, 10:51 AM

Some better pics of the interior..

https://i.postimg.cc/m2g8BnVG/DSC-3266.jpg (https://postimg.cc/py3DBqg0)

https://i.postimg.cc/qBL1frsL/DSC-3268.jpg (https://postimg.cc/grxVRfBX)

https://i.postimg.cc/wM6Ft4pL/DSC-3275.jpg (https://postimg.cc/34c2VBWx)

https://i.postimg.cc/13TWWKG1/DSC-3276.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mPYNkCpm)

https://i.postimg.cc/yNZL2Sjg/DSC-3279.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SXmLMRwk)

https://i.postimg.cc/V69DkQ3z/DSC-3280.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bDJQmMy5)

https://i.postimg.cc/RVpGFTbJ/DSC-3282.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vc9525yG)

https://i.postimg.cc/tTGBbCvr/DSC-3284.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TyQVqG6m)

https://i.postimg.cc/vT3h57Yj/DSC-3286.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rRR5krtC)

https://i.postimg.cc/MpXPbLjY/DSC-3288.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fVnfMBC3)

joeko23

01-28-2021, 04:36 PM

This turned out sick! Where is the rear view mirror from? Or is that a custom piece?

camcojb

01-28-2021, 04:52 PM

This turned out sick! Where is the rear view mirror from? Or is that a custom piece?

Looks like it's from Billet Rides.

https://www.billetrides.com/product/billet-rear-view-mirror-w-factory-stem-mount/

cjfirstgen

01-28-2021, 06:20 PM

This turned out sick! Where is the rear view mirror from? Or is that a custom piece?

Thanks

Looks like it's from Billet Rides.

https://www.billetrides.com/product/billet-rear-view-mirror-w-factory-stem-mount/

Correct. Matches several parts on the car including the door handles.

Goosesdad

01-29-2021, 06:32 AM

Excellent.

Jimbo1367

01-30-2021, 02:45 AM

That’s totally sick!!!

Sheck44

01-31-2021, 05:14 AM

Simply amazing selection and execution on this car ... well done CJ !!

Cheers
Steve

cjfirstgen

01-31-2021, 04:33 PM

This turned out sick! Where is the rear view mirror from? Or is that a custom piece?

That’s totally sick!!!

Simply amazing selection and execution on this car ... well done CJ !!

Cheers
Steve

Thanks guys. Appreciate the feedback!

69MyWay

02-02-2021, 11:51 AM

That is amazing

2L8IWON

02-06-2021, 01:37 PM

Thanks guys. Appreciate the feedback!

Hey brother, I can not even begin to craft a grouping of words that does adequate justice to your build. All I can say is this is certainly goals!

Curious, what made you choose Jupiter red over carmine? I am about to paint my Foxbody and have been going back and forth between the red on Stielow's Hellfire and Carmine... so I'm interested in your insight.

Thanks in advance
Jesse

bkswede

02-06-2021, 06:05 PM

Absolutely incredible build... can’t wait to hear more clips of that SB4. I’ve drooled over that motor ever since Mercury Racing released it, and thought it would make a perfect crate engine for a pro-touring car. It’s going to be awesome... huge effort to incorporate it into the car, but will be worth it. Couldn’t justify it in my build, so went for the Mamo-massaged LS7 route instead....

Love what you’ve done with the interior, too... stunning combination. Congrats!

Brian

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cjfirstgen

02-08-2021, 05:59 AM

That is amazing

Thanks

Hey brother, I can not even begin to craft a grouping of words that does adequate justice to your build. All I can say is this is certainly goals!

Curious, what made you choose Jupiter red over carmine? I am about to paint my Foxbody and have been going back and forth between the red on Stielow's Hellfire and Carmine... so I'm interested in your insight.

Thanks in advance
Jesse

Post#238 and next few after discusses that. :cheers:

Absolutely incredible build... can’t wait to hear more clips of that SB4. I’ve drooled over that motor ever since Mercury Racing released it, and thought it would make a perfect crate engine for a pro-touring car. It’s going to be awesome... huge effort to incorporate it into the car, but will be worth it. Couldn’t justify it in my build, so went for the Mamo-massaged LS7 route instead....

Love what you’ve done with the interior, too... stunning combination. Congrats!

Brian

Thanks you!

cjfirstgen

02-10-2021, 12:28 PM

Getting ready for Detroit Autorama - Street Machine Pro-Touring class.

https://i.postimg.cc/13NQQvJK/Mercury-Rising-Show-Board.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VJ1T9WyS)

Jeff does great work...hit him up if you are in need of a show board.
http://www.strongkeepsakeimages.com/show-boards/

bkswede

02-10-2021, 02:21 PM

The show board is a nice piece - may look into that... thanks for the link

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syborg tt

02-10-2021, 05:59 PM

Looks like I’ll be attending just to see this car.

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cjfirstgen

02-20-2021, 11:16 AM

Aaron with Michigan Machine Worx adding his magic to the mix.

https://i.postimg.cc/MTBSTxhP/COP-Covers-MMW.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xJ97prjM)

cjfirstgen

02-20-2021, 11:21 AM

Custom horn button installed....still some details to address yet.

https://i.postimg.cc/6pQxZCkG/45352-D10-085-E-499-E-86-A0-2-E10-B8133765.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MvgL2fKW)

cjfirstgen

02-20-2021, 11:22 AM

Sneak peek....

https://i.postimg.cc/SNkhyBVd/F678-A032-256-B-4310-9306-84-FDD8-A9-AB40.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K4qVfs63)

Spiffav8

02-20-2021, 11:49 AM

Sneak peek....

https://i.postimg.cc/SNkhyBVd/F678-A032-256-B-4310-9306-84-FDD8-A9-AB40.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K4qVfs63)

Approved. :lol:

DKz Garage

02-21-2021, 08:03 AM

Sneak peek....

https://i.postimg.cc/SNkhyBVd/F678-A032-256-B-4310-9306-84-FDD8-A9-AB40.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K4qVfs63)

AWE SNAP! Very Sweet!!

214Chevy

02-21-2021, 05:21 PM

Wheels are gonna be nasty!! Can't wait to see the final rendition.

:wow::wow::wow::wow:

Sheck44

02-26-2021, 04:48 AM

WOW ... YES !!

:king:

cjfirstgen

03-01-2021, 02:31 PM

MMW Jewelry :king:

https://i.postimg.cc/9QP9sb1M/EE26-AD5-B-D1-D5-450-A-91-F6-B0-EC1430-EBA9.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/kXbKvqbW/9-D9-F05-A4-0566-49-AD-B685-C6-B71-F8-DB1-F1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/x1VHshvh/1-B6-D9-D07-C0-CA-495-E-9-D17-3-B08010-B01-A7.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

214Chevy

03-02-2021, 05:19 PM

Bling, bling!! :flashie:

cjfirstgen

03-29-2021, 08:06 PM

A couple final interior pieces. Laser etched leather floormats. Satin cleared carbon fiber......:hail:

https://i.postimg.cc/kgpP95c1/07-BD4-DC0-DC81-4-D1-C-B314-54-EC38-B1-E914.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w1LGQgnL)

https://i.postimg.cc/Vk6P3tj0/B4822-B32-5-BA0-4089-880-B-3-D63-CF2-AAC7-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/BXdzFX7J)

cjfirstgen

03-30-2021, 07:45 AM

camcojb

03-30-2021, 11:32 AM

LOVE this car!

cabudge09

03-30-2021, 12:21 PM

Some additional details...splitter made out of aluminum...yet to be painted.

https://i.postimg.cc/9fKMX7Zz/IMG-7538.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CZCYmdvV)

https://i.postimg.cc/FRSKYHVp/IMG-7546.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sQVz8y8G)

https://i.postimg.cc/T1X3gvk6/IMG-7601.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Q90DZwG4)

Can you tell me more about that aluminum splitter below the front valance? I'm looking to do something similar to this. Thank you

Adam

cjfirstgen

03-30-2021, 12:43 PM

Can you tell me more about that aluminum splitter below the front valance? I'm looking to do something similar to this. Thank you

Adam

3/16" aluminum. Doubled the thickness on the leading edge with some welds and panel bond. Two small turnbuckles on the trailing portion that go into rivnuts on the core support. A small section will be fastened with Zeus fasteners to take it back to the cross member after the car shows. Functional but not over the top plus nothing really out back to provide aero balance so you can't go crazy.

https://i.postimg.cc/qMG53t47/IMG-7620.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SJJd0xX0)

https://i.postimg.cc/QdxnkXdJ/IMG-7622.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vckzGw94)

cjfirstgen

03-30-2021, 02:50 PM

https://i.postimg.cc/c4TFJVBg/63831253698-DE775711-89-CA-4643-9747-D970-A5-A56-C8-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fJtc2qFD)

zz430droptop67rs

03-30-2021, 04:51 PM

Wow. ^^

Out of this world. the whole car. :thumbsup:

214Chevy

03-30-2021, 05:16 PM

New wheels are sick. You did good!!

cabudge09

03-31-2021, 04:51 AM

3/16" aluminum. Doubled the thickness on the leading edge with some welds and panel bond. Two small turnbuckles on the trailing portion that go into rivnuts on the core support. A small section will be fastened with Zeus fasteners to take it back to the cross member after the car shows. Functional but not over the top plus nothing really out back to provide aero balance so you can't go crazy.

https://i.postimg.cc/qMG53t47/IMG-7620.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SJJd0xX0)

https://i.postimg.cc/QdxnkXdJ/IMG-7622.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vckzGw94)

Here’s a shot of the carbon splitter on the front of my car. I’m looking to do something similar to what you’ve done. Not looking for any crazy aero but I’d like to have something to go under the front valance and Also protect all the oil lines I’m hiding underneath it.

This was before my car went back to the body shop so it doesn’t look quite like this anymore. All the panels are lined up and primered now.

cjfirstgen

03-31-2021, 05:51 AM

Here’s a shot of the carbon splitter on the front of my car. I’m looking to do something similar to what you’ve done. Not looking for any crazy aero but I’d like to have something to go under the front valance and Also protect all the oil lines I’m hiding underneath it.

This was before my car went back to the body shop so it doesn’t look quite like this anymore. All the panels are lined up and primered now.

Make a pattern out of cardboard or 3/16" plywood and mock it up. That will get you where you want to go.

cjfirstgen

03-31-2021, 06:03 AM

LOVE this car!

Wow. ^^

Out of this world. the whole car. :thumbsup:

New wheels are sick. You did good!!

Thanks all....mad rush to finish the details. Show is less than four weeks away.

waynieZ

03-31-2021, 03:16 PM

I love the wheel color, heck the whole car! who's spoiler is that you used.

WSSix

04-01-2021, 06:41 AM

Good luck making it to the show. This is an incredible build.

cjfirstgen

04-01-2021, 06:54 AM

I love the wheel color, heck the whole car! who's spoiler is that you used.

Thanks! Anvil...splitter is custom.

Good luck making it to the show. This is an incredible build.

We are definitely going to make it! Thank you!

cjfirstgen

04-12-2021, 04:56 PM

Splitter completed. Satin bronze lip edge that ties into the hockey stripe.

https://i.postimg.cc/kMY21hSb/028-CDE85-DBD3-49-D4-97-F0-8-BF86-AC538-D4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yW96Wjv1)

https://i.postimg.cc/tJc7sYb5/403-D65-FE-5-C7-A-4-C83-A554-E661036-A65-E6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FkjhqF7d)

Spiffav8

04-13-2021, 01:20 AM

That turned out sweet!

cjfirstgen

04-13-2021, 06:34 AM

That turned out sweet!

Thanks.

Rear glass installed.....front glass today. All that work on the gaps and fit paying off.

https://i.postimg.cc/bvxJ3hD9/64001186401-93-C40-DB1-9631-4-A9-C-AEA6-20-FE981-AC9-F1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DWznwRcS)

https://i.postimg.cc/PqsJWxxq/64001188042-F5068-C2-E-E19-F-4-D48-9-AE4-6402-EC84-A3-B1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tsk9y9F0)

cabudge09

04-13-2021, 06:41 AM

I really like that splitter. Going to try and copy that on my car.

214Chevy

04-13-2021, 11:14 AM

I really like that splitter. Going to try and copy that on my car.

Uhhhh, you and me both.

cjfirstgen

04-13-2021, 11:23 AM

I really like that splitter. Going to try and copy that on my car.

Uhhhh, you and me both.

LOL...well I guess as they say...... Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

cjfirstgen

04-21-2021, 04:06 PM

Well crap....Detroit Autorama is cancelled. Darryl Starbird "Fine Nine, Go For the Gold" is up for the same weekend April 30th - May 2nd if you are in the Tulsa area. Should be a record turnout.

Glass is in, down to the last few small details and final wet sand/buff. Pardon the dust.

https://i.postimg.cc/T1f6737J/IMG-7658.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bDCWdpjZ)

https://i.postimg.cc/sxmRtCbd/IMG-7663.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sGM8hqVw)

https://i.postimg.cc/44QZKpyL/IMG-7665.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0rjhFMpD)

https://i.postimg.cc/VLswX5bY/IMG-7668.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8sYxSpH3)

214Chevy

04-21-2021, 05:41 PM

dhutton

04-21-2021, 06:06 PM

Why is it canceled...?

Covid.

214Chevy

04-21-2021, 10:15 PM

Covid.

Oh ok...thanks Don. I should've known. I would've thought with vaccines, etc that would not be the reason. Even though I know vaccines isn't a cure or doesn't make people immune.

cjfirstgen

04-22-2021, 05:51 AM

Oh ok...thanks Don. I should've known. I would've thought with vaccines, etc that would not be the reason. Even though I know vaccines isn't a cure or doesn't make people immune.

So one of the most locked down states have the highest number of cases in the US.......:EmoteClueless:

syborg tt

04-22-2021, 10:16 AM

Pretty sad that show got canceled and I can’t imagine how you feel. I’m happy you’re taking it to Tulsa not sure I can make it but I’m gonna give it a try.

I hope you’re considering taking it to good guys Iowa as I think that is going to be one of the few shows that does happen.

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cjfirstgen

04-23-2021, 02:32 PM

:excited: Just about ready for prime time. Note: Hood adjuster not set yet....

https://i.postimg.cc/Dyc0gNg1/IMG-7683.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Lnnm4NGs)

Musclerodz

04-23-2021, 08:00 PM

I wasn't planning on going to starbird, but this may give me just enough reason to go.

cjfirstgen

04-23-2021, 09:26 PM

I wasn't planning on going to starbird, but this may give me just enough reason to go.

Mike, they are expecting record breaking attendance. A few Ridler contenders were trying to get in the show when news of the cancellation of Detroit Autorama came down Tuesday morning. Weather looks to be great as the new this year outdoor show should be a good draw as well.

214Chevy

04-24-2021, 07:20 PM

Not fair!! Give us a side shot featuring the new wheels...

cjfirstgen

04-24-2021, 08:28 PM

Not fair!! Give us a side shot featuring the new wheels...

LOL well they aren't on yet. Trust me.....I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas morning to see this car all finished with the new wheels.

214Chevy

04-25-2021, 09:00 AM

LOL well they aren't on yet. Trust me.....I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas morning to see this car all finished with the new wheels.

Trust me....I definitely understand.

cjfirstgen

04-26-2021, 06:38 AM

EVIL SS

04-26-2021, 06:52 AM

cjfirstgen

04-26-2021, 06:56 AM

Beautiful!!!!! This car turned out great!!!

Somewhat off topic but, how do you like your infinity electrical system. Was it easy to use and would you recommend it to others? I looked at it and was nervous about the setup/software side of it being not so user friendly?

Thank you.

I was where you are. It sounds intimidating but far easier than it sounds. Brilliant execution. Check the blog and how to videos as they cover just about anything you will encounter. Jay was awesome in his support. For me we did have some one off situations but literally had 6 folks from the builder to supporting vendors on conference calls to figure it out. Some of my favorite memories of the build listening to the wealth of knowledge on those calls.

214Chevy

04-26-2021, 07:39 AM

Here you go......first to see the pics.......not "golden hour" lighting but great pics nonetheless

https://i.postimg.cc/zvFH0xQX/1008-2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/D4mzzPFt)

https://i.postimg.cc/G3FDLppw/1008-6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Rq0hG4fX)

https://i.postimg.cc/ZRk9Zkt5/1008-25.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Ny4G7zj3)

https://i.postimg.cc/7LJCpHRR/1008-31.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rdcF4kMG)

Lawd Jesus!! I don't what you're talking about, but that red is popping to me. It's perfect!! I'm sure those pics don't the car any justice, but appropriate lighting will only make it that much more better. Wheels turned out great. :king:

Goosesdad

04-26-2021, 07:47 AM

Excellent x 100!!

cjfirstgen

04-26-2021, 10:54 AM

https://i.postimg.cc/HLKB0LGs/1008-24.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8FRRNNPq)

https://i.postimg.cc/qv1mRLjK/1008-35.jpg (https://postimg.cc/cv87kQq1)

https://i.postimg.cc/pTFkstxQ/1008-4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wy9hBZ13)

https://i.postimg.cc/8CsZr600/1008-48.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LqKtcnRt)

Spiffav8

04-26-2021, 11:32 AM

Insane. :confused18:

Musclerodz

04-26-2021, 02:45 PM

Mike, they are expecting record breaking attendance. A few Ridler contenders were trying to get in the show when news of the cancellation of Detroit Autorama came down Tuesday morning. Weather looks to be great as the new this year outdoor show should be a good draw as well.
I'll probably come friday then. I have no interest fighting saturday mayhem. I will have a couple "run of the mill" cars there we did a bunch of mechanicals on, but none of our full builds I am aware of will be there.

WSSix

04-26-2021, 07:05 PM

Yep, it's amazing! Fantastic work. Everyone involved should be really proud.

214Chevy

05-01-2021, 12:57 PM

cjfirstgen

05-03-2021, 06:25 AM

A friend of mine who lives in OK and went to the car show sent me pics of your car not knowing we're forum buds and that I follow your build here on Lat-g. He just knows I'm building a Camaro and sent me pics of your bad a$$ Camaro as motivation. I can post them here in your thread if you'd like. Or pm me and I can email them to you and you can post them. Just let me know. Considering how close he could get to the car, not the best pics, but still some nice shots of your awesome build.

Thanks. You can certainly post if you would like. Here are a few I have from the show. Made the "Fine Nine"

https://i.postimg.cc/pVcBrmqS/IMG-7724.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Hj5MPkG0)

https://i.postimg.cc/k4ny6800/DSC-3304.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FfBSwfsp)

https://i.postimg.cc/3Nf9HRbP/IMG-7722.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Fkc0y9vZ)

https://i.postimg.cc/25NGYg28/IMG-7727.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xXgMyxwW)

https://i.postimg.cc/s2PcgKNP/IMG-7728.jpg (https://postimg.cc/d71dWRvD)

https://i.postimg.cc/9Q7bvcPn/IMG-7743.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nXnqmbP4)

https://i.postimg.cc/nc5TRXmm/IMG-7748.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3dXgWJnr)

https://i.postimg.cc/4NnBQ6YZ/IMG-7750.jpg (https://postimg.cc/6yJr9GV1)

https://i.postimg.cc/c1FF394X/IMG-7753.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NLr8qxXH)

https://i.postimg.cc/BbbcN3QN/7-D229-E5-D-ADB7-422-A-A2-E4-F58-B46-D2140-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RJrHVjtn)

camcojb

05-03-2021, 09:11 AM

Love that car, definitely a home run!

214Chevy

05-03-2021, 12:47 PM

Thanks. You can certainly post if you would like. Here are a few I have from the show. Made the "Fine Nine"

https://i.postimg.cc/pVcBrmqS/IMG-7724.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Hj5MPkG0)

https://i.postimg.cc/k4ny6800/DSC-3304.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FfBSwfsp)

https://i.postimg.cc/3Nf9HRbP/IMG-7722.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Fkc0y9vZ)

https://i.postimg.cc/25NGYg28/IMG-7727.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xXgMyxwW)

https://i.postimg.cc/s2PcgKNP/IMG-7728.jpg (https://postimg.cc/d71dWRvD)

https://i.postimg.cc/9Q7bvcPn/IMG-7743.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nXnqmbP4)

https://i.postimg.cc/nc5TRXmm/IMG-7748.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3dXgWJnr)

https://i.postimg.cc/4NnBQ6YZ/IMG-7750.jpg (https://postimg.cc/6yJr9GV1)

https://i.postimg.cc/c1FF394X/IMG-7753.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NLr8qxXH)

https://i.postimg.cc/BbbcN3QN/7-D229-E5-D-ADB7-422-A-A2-E4-F58-B46-D2140-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RJrHVjtn)

Thanks, but these are better than the cell phone pics I had. LOL!! Much clearer. Thanks for posting and congrats!!

Spiffav8

05-04-2021, 10:18 AM

I can’t wait to see this in person.

Goosesdad

05-04-2021, 10:24 AM

Fantastic!!!!!

dmc69

05-04-2021, 05:44 PM

Absolutely gorgeous!

tubbed69

05-05-2021, 05:37 AM

Amazing build,great work:trophy-1302:

cjfirstgen

05-05-2021, 12:51 PM

Thank you all for the comments!! Looking forward to what is next with this build. Goodguy's Columbus here we come.

Here are some departing revvs...lol.

tU0TYynHBZQ

214Chevy

05-05-2021, 04:04 PM

Sounds so mean.... :drive::drive:

cjfirstgen

05-11-2021, 06:59 AM

What kind of cardboard monkey business is this??

https://i.postimg.cc/63TQ4366/A6-ADF83-F-9781-4554-8-BEA-4169-AFD92-C9-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/njbx6nQN)

Rodknock

05-11-2021, 09:20 AM

What kind of cardboard monkey business is this??

https://i.postimg.cc/63TQ4366/A6-ADF83-F-9781-4554-8-BEA-4169-AFD92-C9-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/njbx6nQN)

:lostmarbles: :lol:

200 MPH tape for the win!!!
Awesome car man!!! Congrats!!

cjfirstgen

05-11-2021, 09:39 AM

200 MPH tape for the win!!!
Awesome car man!!! Congrats!!

You don't think it will hold John??:lolhit:

Rodknock

05-11-2021, 09:58 AM

You don't think it will hold John??:lolhit:

Send it!!! haha

:lolhit:

cjfirstgen

05-15-2021, 08:02 AM

Going to be a busy summer....Planning for Goodguy's in Columbus and will be in the Builder's Showcase at the NSRA Nat's at Louisville.

Brackets are temporary. Still figuring out the exhaust exit trim piece.

https://i.postimg.cc/7LFjnDp4/IMG-7800.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mcSdbxLp)

https://i.postimg.cc/N09WXLCb/IMG-7801.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yJKQ46HS)

https://i.postimg.cc/wvDZWZpm/IMG-7804.jpg (https://postimg.cc/625MqHTW)

Rodknock

05-15-2021, 07:09 PM

Dude, really!! Why you gotta make my junk look even junkier!!!

:lol: :lol:

cjfirstgen

05-20-2021, 04:25 PM

Sealed, now primed. We designed the attachment points off existing bolts, etc with threaded stanchions for adjustability but also so it is completely removable with no trace. Trim rings for the exhaust yet to figure out.

https://i.postimg.cc/Njs7M5qF/IMG-7816.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8jYrXkCg)

Rodknock

05-20-2021, 10:00 PM

Looks awesome brother!!!

214Chevy

05-21-2021, 04:51 AM

Nasty!!

syborg tt

05-22-2021, 12:28 AM

Looks really nice.

So do you think GG Columbus is really going up Happen ??

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cjfirstgen

05-22-2021, 05:49 PM

Looks really nice.

So do you think GG Columbus is really going up Happen ??

Thanks. Everything I read says it's a go.

cjfirstgen

06-13-2021, 07:53 PM

Diffuser is done. Michigan Machine Worx is making the exhaust trim piece. We came up with a reverse NACA duct design that will be billet and powdercoated. The 3D print is a prototype to confirm fitment.

https://i.postimg.cc/QxgRngKV/image.png (https://postimg.cc/1ftC8qHZ)

https://i.postimg.cc/DfGV132r/image-1.png (https://postimages.cc/)

https://i.postimg.cc/sDCkcHXt/image-2.png (https://postimg.cc/ThQN29n9)

Pic before wet sand/buff. You can see the bronze highlights but they are subtle.

https://i.postimg.cc/wBrPs0Z4/IMG-7886.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gwv4CqY3)

https://i.postimg.cc/hGv6jHy7/IMG-7898.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Ty8CNHXR)

https://i.postimg.cc/cLsVqKfh/IMG-7899.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bsB6kwCS)

https://i.postimg.cc/HkBFTp2g/IMG-7900.jpg (https://postimg.cc/18VvH12C)

https://i.postimg.cc/tJWLbWrS/IMG-7901.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bSY6HDfk)

214Chevy

06-13-2021, 10:48 PM

It's all in the details. I like it...

Rodknock

06-14-2021, 08:19 AM

Beautifully done man!!! Top level stuff!!

cjfirstgen

06-19-2021, 06:30 AM

214Chevy

06-19-2021, 07:49 AM

Few will notice these but they turned out amazing and are functional. Thanks to Michigan Machine Worx! Will be powder coated black. And a schedule change we are going to Des Moines Goodguy's instead of Columbus.

https://i.postimg.cc/ZncPxYBJ/E761-EF4-F-3-F1-C-4-D19-BBC8-625402-FA7-DFA.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

Nice pieces Chad!! I think you're like me. Some of the things I do, people will never notice, but the fact is...I know it and it's what I want. To me, that's all that matters.

Rodknock

06-19-2021, 01:23 PM

Looks great Chad!!!

69hugger

07-05-2021, 08:12 AM

Saw this in Des Moines this weekend. It was too hot to really study it at length, but the level of this build is amazing (and I realized that word is wayyy overused). Stunning is an understatement. I'm not much of a red car guy, but this shade flat works, and the accents are perfect... not too much, not too little. I don't think I have ever seen better fit & finish. And that motor?... it's presence is undeniable.
Well deserved top 10 pick. Not really sure why it wasn't chosen for "of the year" finalist. I'm thinking Columbus may change that. Good luck next week Chad!

dmc69

07-05-2021, 09:12 PM

cjfirstgen

07-07-2021, 06:26 AM

RKROEGER

07-07-2021, 09:23 AM

Congrats, it's a beautiful car, well deserved and good luck in Columbus

WSSix

07-07-2021, 06:29 PM

Congrats! I'm glad you were able to get a chance to show the car off.

Goosesdad

07-10-2021, 08:52 AM

Good luck!!!

WILWAXU

07-10-2021, 05:44 PM

Congrats on SMOY! Well deserved!

fleet

07-11-2021, 08:00 AM

Yes, congrats Chad!

https://i.postimg.cc/bvgqNvss/FC4-AFAE4-127-C-4181-A42-A-B39-ACA0-BCF37.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XZrRs4Kb)

Goosesdad

07-11-2021, 10:25 AM

Congratulations Chad!

Musclerodz

07-11-2021, 03:48 PM

congrats!

waynieZ

07-11-2021, 07:19 PM

Congratulations Chad, Well deserved!

Jay Hilliard

07-12-2021, 07:27 AM

Congratulations Chad! Well deserved!

cjfirstgen

07-13-2021, 06:41 AM

WOW!!! What a week. Finally catching up from being on the road. Des Moines was a fun show. We did auto-x the car there but ultimately decided to show the car in Builder's Choice to which we took a Builder's Choice award. I knew we had to take the car to Columbus and at least take a shot at Street Machine of the Year. So did the 100+ others tell me I really needed to get there...LOL. So back to OK to get the car ready and pack for another road trip.

The car performed well on the Auto-X as I had a few folks tell me later the announcer said I had the fastest time on course yet it needs more gear and still dialing in the shock settings, camber and ride height which I have already started to address. I was also on 300 comp tires with the AL305's and not my GX3's with the Rival's.

Competition was tough with the five finalists. The builds may not have come from the very large well known shops of the past winners but like us they brought their A game. Huge congrats to them as they all deserve the top five finalists award.

Can't say enough about Mountain Home Street Rods (Brett and team)and how they brought my vision together. Distinct Customs on the interior. DSE, Roadster Shop, Michigan Machine Worx, GSpeed, Hermance Designs, Vaporworx, InfinityBox LLC and so many others. Finally thank you to all here on lat-g.

Here are a couple screen captures from the photoshoot.

https://i.postimg.cc/CLBjhQDx/B58-D8-A00-6524-46-B5-907-F-4212-B5-C5-F70-E.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://i.postimg.cc/yYM0kyXX/279-D8-BDB-F36-B-4344-8-E1-A-428-E809-A6-D0-D.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

214Chevy

07-13-2021, 09:40 AM

A huge CONGRATS!! There's no denying greatness.

Rodknock

07-13-2021, 06:02 PM

Amazing brother, absolutely amazing!!!! Congrats!!!!

srode1

07-14-2021, 01:21 PM

Absolutely stunning build, the win was well deserved. Most amazing car I've seen in a long time. A friend who's a Mopar guy even sent me a link about it!

syborg tt

07-19-2021, 07:34 AM

Hi Chad,

So after talking with your son I think I found the car he needs and you being such a great Dad. I think you need to buy this for yourself and let him borrow it from time to time.

LS1-Powered 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata 6-Speed

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mazda-mx-5-miata-109

cjfirstgen

07-19-2021, 09:35 AM

Hi Chad,

So after talking with your son I think I found the car he needs and you being such a great Dad. I think you need to buy this for yourself and let him borrow it from time to time.

LS1-Powered 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata 6-Speed

That would be fun. A V6 one just ran a record lap on the 'Ring. They are no joke in the handling department.

cjfirstgen

07-20-2021, 07:35 AM

NSRA Nationals in Louisville

We will be in the Axalta booth if you are there stop by.

https://i.postimg.cc/6pNNhc9t/Chad-Farischon-1969-Camaro-Street-Machine-of-the-Year-14-of-15.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

Rodknock

07-20-2021, 09:16 AM

cjfirstgen

07-20-2021, 11:53 AM

Chad, seeing the hockey Stripe on your car, has me re-thinking mine. Might look good with that vibrant green I have vs doing the Z-28 style stripes!!
Outstanding car bud. I hope the day comes when I can see it in person!!

Something about the hockey stripe on the '69 Camaro but so tough to be different.

Thanks John. It will be at Goodguy's in Scottsdale since it is a Top 12 car and SEMA . More on the SEMA announcement later. Both are close and one is in your backyard.....no excuses.:D