Project ""Mercury Rising"" 1969 Camaro

[cjfirstgen]

Where to begin....picked up this car in Oct '12 as I have always wanted a 1969 Camaro and lately Pro Touring. This was a 3 yr build completed in 2009 and was in Chevy High Perfomance magazine Dec '09. Two owners later it became mine. With those previous owners some needed upgrades were made like guages, seats, T56 Mag with hyd clutch, etc. but more were needed. Many changes needed to be made in my opinion to take the car to the next level. So here we go and hence the project name.

What it did look like.

Overall a good build with extensive investment in the mechanicals:

DSE Quadralink with 9" rear
DSE mini-tubbed
DSE polished SS fuel tank
Chassisworks subframe with subframe connectors
ZZ572 w/ Hogans intake and FAST XFI injection
T56 Magnum w/ hyd clutch
Wilwood brakes - polished 4 piston on all four corners
Forgeline ZX3 18x12, 18x10


Vintage Wheels - Cobra knock off wheels (old)
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0223_zps4a6f1615.jpg
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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0220_zps3bbe18ab.jpg

Forgelines

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0334_zpse9a85fd3.png

Replaced mirrors with 2nd gen models, had gaps adjusted, front bumper was repaired among some other paintwork. Added some billet parts, etc.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0387_zps0042a403.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Current - Subframe removal for smoothed firewall - Anvil 100% CF inner fenders, Concept 1 pulley/accessory system, VA Gen IV a/c evap upgrade, Ididit steering column, Restomodair Diablo bulkhead, Clayton Machine works pedals, wiring upgrades, plumbing changes/upgrades, DSE dash with Ultra-Lite II guages, VA controller, Optima battery relocate to trunk with MAD electrical upgrades, complete exhaust redo and so much more

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0447_zps7a45b762.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0455_zpse0b41633.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0459_zps162de5a3.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0462_zps1d84d927.jpg

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Looks like you had a good base to start with.

And 572's always get my attention. :thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

nice car!!!

[214Chevy]

The Forgeline's set it off just riiiiight!!

[waynieZ]

Sweet Ride!

[cjfirstgen]

Thanks for the comments! Much inspiration comes from the builds on this forum.

Need some guidance on limiting turn stops with the rack and pinion. Speaking with Chassisworks they know their system turns sharper than it should. They suggest spacers to remedy the issue. Running 265/35 tires now and will be going to 275/35 tires with the new inner fenders. The issue is not the offset if that is what you suspect. I would like to know what turn limiter spacers you have used or recommend. I could always make my own too. Thanks in advance.

[cjfirstgen]

Bump for answer to post above^^^^

[Jay Hilliard]

The Forgeline's set it off just riiiiight!!

Most Definitely!

[cjfirstgen]

Plan is complete.....Ready to start cutting and welding after a weld paper wrap that is. Meanwhile engine is removed from the subframe, headers to Jet Hot for new Cermachrome coating after welding v-bands onto the collectors. Bunch of parts to the powder coater to be refinished to freshen everything up. Varishock double adjustable shocks sent off for rebuild. Need to shoot some more pics.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0520_zpsb225236c.jpg

[Rick D]

Nice, love the new wheels!

[coolwelder62]

Cool Project!!!

[Richio1]

Yep, looking forward to seeing this one come together.

[cjfirstgen]

Sending the intake to Mark at BENT Custom & Performance so he can work his magic. Will clean up that wiring too.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/intake1_zps0bb1bdab.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Sent the front shocks off to Varishock for a rebuild (one was leaking from the top seal) then reassembled. Super fast turn around.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/VarishocksDblAdj_zps71c19f33.jpg

[Jay Hilliard]

Very nice build. That Hogan intake is sweeeet! They make some nice peices. The intake would look awesome black or gunmetal.

[cjfirstgen]

Very nice build. That Hogan intake is sweeeet! They make some nice peices. The intake would look awesome black or gunmetal.

That would be very tempting if I did not have all natural/polished billet throughout. Gunmetal would look bad ass. The Concept 1 pulley system is anodized brushed in natural which I already have. I was going to have the intake polished after it returns from Mark. Works with the polished Ron Davis radiator. Plenty of black anodized plumbing/hardware is planned. What do you think?

[cjfirstgen]

Headers are done. 3.5" 304SS V-Bands then CermaChrome from Jet-Hot.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Headers2_zpsb2cf68a8.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Some pics of the SS fuel lines from the master Mark Bohlen of Bent Performance. Now to rework some wiring, throttle cable then to polish.


http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/100_6309_zpse99471a9.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/100_6300_zps14a8b6d0.jpg

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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/100_6311_zps9491990a.jpg

Engine block and valve covers smoothed and re-sprayed....oil pan is next.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/engine2_zps9a388136.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks for the comments! Much inspiration comes from the builds on this forum.

Need some guidance on limiting turn stops with the rack and pinion. Speaking with Chassisworks they know their system turns sharper than it should. They suggest spacers to remedy the issue. Running 265/35 tires now and will be going to 275/35 tires with the new inner fenders. The issue is not the offset if that is what you suspect. I would like to know what turn limiter spacers you have used or recommend. I could always make my own too. Thanks in advance.

Were you able to get the info you needed?

[bentfab]

:thankyou: for the props!

Things are looking good :gitrdun:

Mark

[cjfirstgen]

Were you able to get the info you needed?

Other than just cut some custom spacers for limiting the rack and pinion turn limits not really.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Other than just cut some custom spacers for limiting the rack and pinion turn limits not really.

I'll send you a pm shortly. :)

[cjfirstgen]

Some mock up pics

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/mockup1_zpsd1df9bd1.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/photo2_zps20a56e70.jpg


Decided to paint the frame instead of spotting in the paint after some welding some bulkheads to clean up brake lines, etc. ...after all powder coating does make great primer. Had a number of blems too.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/frame_zps1d83c5a3.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Progress update: frame painted, SS brake line w/ hidden bulkheads underneath frame, 1" sway bar, double adj shocks rebuilt and more.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/269a5e7c-730e-472b-9bac-96c105203587_zps62c8e953.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Enginesubframe3_zps4d92f006.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Enginesubframe2_zps12fc8260.jpg

Now for some addtl firewall mockup for clearance.

[Che70velle]

That looks absolutely terrific! Is the 572 stock internally?
I'd wager that the car will scoot...

[syborg tt]

That 572 looks amazing

[cjfirstgen]

That 572 looks amazing

That looks absolutely terrific! Is the 572 stock internally?
I'd wager that the car will scoot...

It is stock internally. The Hogan's fuel injection system bumps it to 700hp. Fun car for sure.

Thanks for the comments!

[cjfirstgen]

Couple other custom pieces making their way onto the firewall. The RestoMod Air bulkhead and steering column will match on the firewall with the bulkhead recessed 3/16" in the custom stamping completed by Dan from Holohan's Hot Rod Shop.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_6082_zpsbb3ca4ec.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_4736_zpse65755ee.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/photo3_zps1fca6524.jpg

And then the CF Hydrodipped inner fender brackets so they blend in with the real CF Anvil inner fenders. Them being black just stood out too much.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1164_zpsc504f8e3.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Wow!!!!!!! The project is turning out amazing!!!!.Love the Holohan Part's.:thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

Definitely some nice work fab work,that engine looks great in the subframe with that intake.

[waynieZ]

Everything looks great, I like the idea of the carbon dip braces.

[aggie91]

The car started off nice, now its going to be awsome!

Where did you get the steering colum mount from?

[cjfirstgen]

The car started off nice, now its going to be awsome!

Where did you get the steering colum mount from?

Thanks....the steering column piece is from Billet Specialties (pictured on the left) and RestoMod Air placed it into their CNC machine and cut it down(squared the shoulder) and drilled/tapped for the bolts to match their bulkhead.

[DFRESH]

Perfect man---love that Hogan's intake and the 572---and you got the right wheels on the car now---looks killer.

DF

[Denvervet]

Great looking setup...esp the intake. I have a similar 572 setup and wonder if you're going to have room between back of the distributor to rout the fuel line there along with the pressure regulator.
I was advised to run the pressure regulator back at the tank to not transfer engine bay heat back into the tank. This setup has worked flawlessly in hot weather with no heated fuel problems nor any engine starving issues.
Just a suggestion.
One other issue I had to remedy was overheating at idle before installing a closeout panel between the core support and the front header panel. I even fabbed up a closeout below the core support too with my Ron Davis radiator.
Good luck and can't wait to see how it all finishes up.

[cjfirstgen]

Great looking setup...esp the intake. I have a similar 572 setup and wonder if you're going to have room between back of the distributor to rout the fuel line there along with the pressure regulator.
I was advised to run the pressure regulator back at the tank to not transfer engine bay heat back into the tank. This setup has worked flawlessly in hot weather with no heated fuel problems nor any engine starving issues.
Just a suggestion.
One other issue I had to remedy was overheating at idle before installing a closeout panel between the core support and the front header panel. I even fabbed up a closeout below the core support too with my Ron Davis radiator.
Good luck and can't wait to see how it all finishes up.

Thanks. Are you running a return style fuel system? Yeah the fuel line is going to be tight. We are at the mockup stage now so we will make it fit by taking back the firewall slightly in that area. You can see in the pics that has been started.

The fuel system before was not sufficient by where the fuel pump was too small, the feed line was too small and it ran a loop at the fuel rails rather than balanced feed. Will now be running an Aeromotive 340 pump, AN-8 supply line, AN-6 return line and as you can see the plumbing for the intake is fixed with simultaneous AN-6 feed lines to each rail. I have been told from numerous builders to locate the regulator as close to the fuel rails as possible for consistent PSI at the rails.

Have plans for using an Anvil CF closeout panel. Custom one below sounds like a good idea.

[Denvervet]

I'm running a vaporworx tank which is a very well engineered setup. Do a search on here. It returnless and just controls pump speed...same setup these days in late model performance cars..CTS-V, ZL1 vettes, etc. You can get all the pump you'd ever need as the setup works with a number of fuel in-tank pumps.
If you plan on driving this much distance you won't want a return type setup. Do a search on here for overheating fuel and you'll get lots of info about frustrated hotrodders with their return EFI setups...esp big horsepower builds. And this 572 motor is a massive heat pump in the engine bay of a 1st gen Camaro.

[CarlC]

I'm running a vaporworx tank which is a very well engineered setup. Do a search on here.

Looks like I'm buying someone a beer. Thanks David.

Here's the latest http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=43259 Twin turbo making somewhere in the 1300hp range, so there's some underhood heat issues brewing, but not with the fuel.

[LS7 Z/28]

Very cool to see a Big Block in a car that can do more than just drive straight...

The wheels look awesome too.

[GregWeld]

Okay - we need more! We need more! We want more!


Nice project!

[cjfirstgen]

I'm running a vaporworx tank which is a very well engineered setup. Do a search on here. It returnless and just controls pump speed...same setup these days in late model performance cars..CTS-V, ZL1 vettes, etc. You can get all the pump you'd ever need as the setup works with a number of fuel in-tank pumps.
If you plan on driving this much distance you won't want a return type setup. Do a search on here for overheating fuel and you'll get lots of info about frustrated hotrodders with their return EFI setups...esp big horsepower builds. And this 572 motor is a massive heat pump in the engine bay of a 1st gen Camaro.

Okay spoke with Carl....Rick's Vaporworx tank ordered with a ZL1 pump. That will pay for itself being returnless now to loop the fuel rails at the back. It will clean up the engine bay even more. Thanks for the advice!

Anyone need a perfectly good DSE mini tub SS fuel tank?...lol.

[cjfirstgen]

Okay - we need more! We need more! We want more!


Nice project!

Very cool to see a Big Block in a car that can do more than just drive straight...

The wheels look awesome too.

Thanks guys! Won't be long now we will be stripping the paint...a couple gaps to fix then a reshoot of some Guards Red Glasruit.

[Roger Edwards]

Nice work!

[glassman]

very nice.:popcorn2:

[tubbed69]

Thanks guys! Won't be long now we will be stripping the paint...a couple gaps to fix then a reshoot of some Guards Red Glasruit.
thats not much fun stripping paint,that color looks great on your car,nice work so far that motor looks good in there also:thumbsup:

[70Nova]

Which headers are those?

[cjfirstgen]

Which headers are those?

They are Chassisworks headers as they are specific to their subframe. These of course are for BBC with 2" primaries. I modified the three bolt flange and had a 3.5" V-Band welded in its place. Looks like they fit '68-'72 Nova's as well when using their subframe.

http://www.cachassisworks.com/p-414-big-block-67-69-camaro-or-68-72-nova-2-coated.aspx

[Chassisworks]

They are Chassisworks headers as they are specific to their subframe. These of course are for BBC with 2" primaries. I modified the three bolt flange and had a 3.5" V-Band welded in its place. Looks like they fit '68-'72 Nova's as well when using their subframe.

http://www.cachassisworks.com/p-414-big-block-67-69-camaro-or-68-72-nova-2-coated.aspx

I thought those were a modified set of our headers. Can't wait to see the whole thing together!

Yes, the same headers fit the 68-72 Nova when running our subframe.

[cjfirstgen]

Some progress on the firewall...almost there. The trans tunnel modification is complete. Paint soon.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Firewall_4_zpsb31d228f.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Firewall_2_zps1714e400.jpg

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[tubbed69]

Looks good,that's a lot of work but will pay off:thumbsup:

[cjfirstgen]

Just when you thought a plan was coming together doing my brake upgrade Chassisworks sends me the old style obsolete SL6R calipers that now don't match the rear ones. The new style has been out for two years now. I even pointed out to them they have the old style in their catalog and was ensured I would not receive the old style. Found the new style part number that is a match with Wilwoods help. Ugh! Waiting for them to swap them out.....if they will call me back that is. Sorry being patient just a little annoyed

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Wilwood6P_zpse6a1ee5e.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Wilwood4P_zps9f91d2c9.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Liking the way this turned out.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/DSEdash2_zpscad88f03.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Firewall complete...moving on to some bodywork. Car has been stripped. The original quarters need just a bit of work but overall in decent shape. Elected to save them versus aftermarket.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/b4b975776b7e155e7138e8fb57b394ac_zpse6f53728.jpg


Before:

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_0520_zpsb225236c.jpg

[tubbed69]

Firewall complete...moving on to some bodywork. Car has been stripped. The original quarters need just a bit of work but overall in decent shape. Elected to save them versus aftermarket.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Firewall_8_zps5f8bac2d.jpg

looking good,save the quarters for sure,much better than aftermarket.

[KSBRKTRACER]

Man .... I really Like where this is going ...NICE work So Far...!

[cjfirstgen]

I am working with Ben Hermance on renderings but here are some glimpses of what will be included in the build. :G-Dub:

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/010053ad_zps97bca465.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/010053e_zps7368d261.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/010007-8f_zps0a8b3520.jpg

[Twinstang]

I'm really liking this build keep the pics coming.

[cjfirstgen]

Received a little bling from the polisher.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/polishedintake2_zpsdc01da9e.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Stripped and epoxy sealed. Originally a vinyl top car we found the typical rust from the window channel location...typical. Car was media blasted and body filler was used. It was holding fine but we will cut this area out and replace to save the OE quarters.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/body_zps12269f89.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/bodyrust_zps932e024b.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Stripped and epoxy sealed. Originally a vinyl top car we found the typical rust from the window channel location...typical. Car was media blasted and body filler was used. It was holding fine surprisingly but we will cut this area out and replace to save the OE quarters. The rear deck fill panel was replaced with a NOS stamping.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/body_zps12269f89.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/bodyrust_zps932e024b.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Ben did a great job in capturing my vision and plans. Really motivated to keep pushing to the finish line.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/ChadF_69camaro_print_zpsbc88890e.jpg

[GregWeld]

Ya gotta love the looks of that!!!


:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Excellent...that's gotta really help. :cool:


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[waynieZ]

Awesome rendering!

[WSSix]

Love it and I typically don't like red. Maybe I'm coming around to the color with all these good looking cars being painted red. Hmmmm. Regardless, good luck with the build

[cjfirstgen]

Ya gotta love the looks of that!!!

:thumbsup:

Excellent...that's gotta really help. :cool:


Awesome rendering!

Love it and I typically don't like red. Maybe I'm coming around to the color with all these good looking cars being painted red. Hmmmm. Regardless, good luck with the build


Thanks for all the comments!!! Very much respect the opinions around here so it means a lot.

My first red car ever and I certainly had the chance to change the color but something about Guards Red with the black hockey stripe just grabbed me and won't let go!

[cjfirstgen]

I changed my project name....sounds much better and certainly appropriate IMHO. Never really like "Flux"..."Twice Baked" seems more fitting since this is the second major rebuild of this car in 7 years.

Moderators...can you change the name of the thread as well?? Hopefully that is allowed. Thanks in advance.

Some updates:

Change of plans.....New AMD quarters, outer wheels wells and door shells. Overall was very clean considering the born with quarters were still on the car but ultimately needed replaced to match the caliber of the build. Besides I just could not stand not getting to the inner quarter and taking care of the unknown (ie. rust). Pretty close to having all the sheet metal fitted with proper 3/16" gaps.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/RRinnerqtr_zps1781feb7.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/passsideqtr_zpsa3c41e31.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Meanwhile doing some tinkering with the subframe...Willwood 6P brakes, bump steer tie rod ends, etc.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/subframe6P_zps8b340814.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/subframe6P_3_zps7c818b9c.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/bumpsteer_zpsff2df408.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Took the motor back out of the subframe.....decided to have it gone through plus bumping compression with new pistons, ARP hardware throughout, AFR CNC heads, custom cam, etc....should be north of 800 on pump gas. Will post the dyno run soon.

[Al Moreno]

Man and I thought it was a nice car when you first got it. Looks like not much will be left of the first rendition when your done. Looking forward to the transformation.

[Ricochet]

[QUOTE=cjfirstgen;572681]I changed my project name....sounds much better and certainly appropriate IMHO. Never really like "Flux"..."Twice Baked" seems more fitting since this is the second major rebuild of this car in 7 years.

Moderators...can you change the name of the thread as well?? Hopefully that is allowed. Thanks in advance.

Name changed & you're welcome!

Nice update! Looks great!

[tubbed69]

Man and I thought it was a nice car when you first got it. Looks like not much will be left of the first rendition when your done. Looking forward to the transformation.

Like Al said I liked it when you first started,subframe really looks great:trophy-1302:

[Twinstang]

Man you are one brave person to take a a good car and build it your way

[Chassisworks]

Now THIS is a pretty sight.

Meanwhile doing some tinkering with the subframe...Willwood 6P brakes, bump steer tie rod ends, etc.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/subframe6P_zps8b340814.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/subframe6P_3_zps7c818b9c.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/bumpsteer_zpsff2df408.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Finishing up some trunk pan replacement and exhaust cutouts. Last of the sheet metal replacement.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000001449_zpsy4zpshkl.jpg (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/cjfar_2008/media/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000001449_zpsy4zpshkl.jpg.html)

[cjfirstgen]

New to market 105mm Accufab throttle body LS style to feed the reworked 572 and new AFR heads (in progress). Should be able to hit our target of 850hp on pump gas.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000001448_zpsvresvtvu.jpg (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/cjfar_2008/media/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000001448_zpsvresvtvu.jpg.html)

[cjfirstgen]

Progress has been slow lately but things are picking up now. A bit more metal work to complete.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/trunk%20pan%20exhaust%202_zps1syojqt7.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/shaved%20drip%20rails_zpskn1s08b1.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Having the big bearing 9" rear diff converted to a floater with the Strange Pro Touring Floater kit. Anyone have experience with this kit? Also having the a Strange Pro HD Aluminum Center section installed. The standard 550hp rated iron case and 825hp is no bueno. Changing from 31 spline axles to 35 spline as well. Will have the 31 spline Moser axles available for a 1st gen mini tub car if someone is looking for a set.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/strange-pro-hd-aluminum-case_zps0hfehyuw.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Decided to go with a Strange 35 spline S-track. Have read good things. Anyone running one? Also having REM treatment done to the gears, bearings and chrome moly yoke. Never heard of the process before. The benefits of taking the differential to one of the best race car builders in the country. :G-Dub:

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/blog/ring-and-pinion-what-is-rem-treatment/

Some of their work in the pic.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/Camaro%20Parts%20For%20Sale/Centers%20ready%20to%20go%20003_zpszkhpvavj.jpg

[Chassisworks]

Decided to go with a Strange 35 spline S-track. Have read good things. Anyone running one? Also having REM treatment done to the gears, bearings and chrome moly yoke. Never heard of the process before. The benefits of taking the differential to one of the best race car builders in the country. :G-Dub:

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/blog/ring-and-pinion-what-is-rem-treatment/


Nice! Micro polishing is available as an option on some parts from Strange Engineering, too. It's a neat process.

[tumper93]

I had my gears for my 12 bolt REM'd by G-force, which is a customer of mine. It is amazing what it looks like and how slick it is. I can give them anything and they will throw it in for me.

[cjfirstgen]

I had my gears for my 12 bolt REM'd by G-force, which is a customer of mine. It is amazing what it looks like and how slick it is. I can give them anything and they will throw it in for me.

Cool stuff. Anyone notice the scalloped ring gears for rotating mass reduction? Won't need that on a street/track car. Those are built for cars where every tenth or thousandth counts.

[cjfirstgen]

Trans tunnel with access plate.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/trans%20tunnel_zpsrfbrqp8e.jpg

Going back on the rotisserie.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/rotisserie_zpsb0htdiqf.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Center section complete including the REM treatment aka Isotropic Superfinish on diff, gears and bearings.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/AC4442C3-390F-4963-A286-5E41857357AF_zpswzdw3ryy.jpg

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[Al Moreno]

I like it when I first saw it in the mag, now its going to be over the top! Keep up the great work :thumbsup:

[cjfirstgen]

Working on gaps and fit.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Mock%20up%202_zpsisnpdirb.jpg

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[WSSix]

Looks great! That rear end almost looks too nice to bury away in the housing. Wish there was a way to make a see through housing.

[cjfirstgen]

DSE subframe braces. Still need tig welded. Seat pan was in great shape after 46 years. Nothing a little POR 15 can't handle for another 45 years. Then some cleanup and reapplying some dynamat.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/subframe20braces_zpswn3go8ky.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Test fit on the flush glass. Not much gap work needed. Following what was done for the gaps on the Goodguys Camaro.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/flush20glass_zpsqq9pep5e.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

CJ glass looks real good! What brand is it?

[cjfirstgen]

CJ glass looks real good! What brand is it?

Classic Auto Glass Innovations

[waynieZ]

This thing is coming out Sweet! The glass looks nice and tight in there. Are the brakes & rotors on there while your using the spares as rollers? If so what are they from?
Looking forward to seeing more.

[cjfirstgen]

This thing is coming out Sweet! The glass looks nice and tight in there. Are the brakes & rotors on there while your using the spares as rollers? If so what are they from?
Looking forward to seeing more.

Thanks.

Had to remove the 6P calipers for those to clear. They will clear the 4P. They are 18" C5 Vette spares. I think they were the last ones before Vettes no longer had spares. Found them on CL.

[Ron in SoCal]

Classic Auto Glass Innovations

Really? Robert Jackson actually delivered product??

Glad it worked out for you,

[cjfirstgen]

Getting close on the flush glass fitment. Extended the A-pillar and changed the body line on the fender. Needs finishing but happy with the results.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/A%20pillar_zpseruzssfx.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1782_zps5dtjiaef.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1783_zpsredu7zef.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Some final test fitting of the floating axle and brake kit before powdercoat.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1802_zpsdhjxmwc8.jpg

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[Spiffav8]

Looking Good!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Very nice

[cjfirstgen]

Finished product...except the 3/16 SS steel brake line that is.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/floating%20rear%20diff%202_zpsekfseofe.jpg

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[cjfirstgen]

Getting closer on the semi - shaved drip rails. Or at least that is the best way to describe them. The finished result will be more of a body line feature but also functional where it mostly hides the window seal.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1847_zpshzanmwgp.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1848_zpsl6nckbr4.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Not a bad starting point. Passenger side needs some metal work while the driver side needs both bumper and fender modification. Will look good when finished.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1846_zpsexvlupyy.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/Front%20bumper_zpsyeazby58.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1845_zpsgbd7ycu5.jpg

[WSSix]

Coming along nicely. I like your take on the drip rails. I'm not sure I've seen someone do an in between style. Do you plan to paint it body color or maybe a trim color?

[cjfirstgen]

Coming along nicely. I like your take on the drip rails. I'm not sure I've seen someone do an in between style. Do you plan to paint it body color or maybe a trim color?

Thanks. They will be body color and be more of a body line feature when final finished.

[trevor572]

I got curious so I started to look at your build thread, I can't wait to sit down and read it from start to finish. Awesome attention to detail. It's rolling art mate. Cheers Trevor

[cjfirstgen]

I got curious so I started to look at your build thread, I can't wait to sit down and read it from start to finish. Awesome attention to detail. It's rolling art mate. Cheers Trevor

Thanks Trevor.

[cjfirstgen]

Little bumper adjustment.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1857_zpsmeukggll.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Some fender modification. Fender extension welded along with some body line adjustment for bumper fitment. Will finish welding with the Tig and silicon bronze filler rod then blend.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1855_zps4govgfc5.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Function over form for the fuel pump access panel on account of being centered over the pump as opposed to the trunk pan. It will be covered by carpet anyhow. Then back on the rotisserie for more finish welding with the tig.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1849_zpsa70pdgis.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1856_zpstgvsrxtj.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks good, that detail on the drip rail is a nice idea. I love to see the bumpers fit to the body. Nice work.

[cjfirstgen]

Roughed in some rocker sections on the tailpan and rear quarter. Should make for some clean body lines.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1872_zpsfl4o79qo.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/IMG_1871_zpspllq5m8h.jpg

[trevor572]

Hi. I love all the subtle changes you're making. I mean everything is still there, but it's been tweaked a little. It's going to be awesome when you're done. I can imagine people walking around her and just continually finding or noticing all the little details that will add up to make her different. Just straight out love what you're doing.:drool:

[cjfirstgen]

Hi. I love all the subtle changes you're making. I mean everything is still there, but it's been tweaked a little. It's going to be awesome when you're done. I can imagine people walking around her and just continually finding or noticing all the little details that will add up to make her different. Just straight out love what you're doing.:drool:

Thanks Trevor!

[cjfirstgen]

Drip rail metal work completed. The edge will be more subtle once it is body worked. Cleaning up the rest of the metal work. The quarter and tail panel rocker extensions turned out great. Subtle but a great finished look.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/83CEC5AC-3C6E-4F7E-B150-73CD98D6457D_zpspj7m36lh.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/C06413C6-F87D-40E5-BE31-1DF6F746DA08_zpsq6fmplhu.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/B6A05623-0B4B-4E03-8B00-B32B10B8B3D3_zps4ivekubo.jpg

[trevor572]

Hi. Looking Great Mate.:thumbsup: I've been looking forward to an update, one of my favourite builds for sure.😊 Cheers Trevor.

[cjfirstgen]

Quick turn around on the Stage VI treatment for the T-56. Powder coated case, ARP hardware upgrade, REM treated gears, bearings, billet input/output shafts, and other goodies.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/51B4C454-09BB-49D8-B11D-4D06DF232905_zpswq4nwjr3.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/D56D9CC1-B9AC-4B11-B788-A8B3E5140366_zps2rhiixim.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/472553A8-533E-4455-BE80-263E6525BD6E_zpsrzqlgkgn.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/70AC0001-BC92-4816-91EA-E6F8E393962E_zpsoqlocs0m.jpg

[will69camaro]

Excellent progress. Been following it on IG, glad you started putting more pictures up!

[cjfirstgen]

Excellent progress. Been following it on IG, glad you started putting more pictures up!

Thanks...some big changes coming soon. :G-Dub:

[dhanks]

What kind of sound deadener are you using?

[cjfirstgen]

What kind of sound deadener are you using?

I have no idea on the brand that was in the car. A good portion of it was taken out with the firewall, tunnel and subframe connector mods. We did use lizard skin on the inside of the quarters before installing the new ones. The doors, roof and firewall-floorboards may get lizard skin with dynamat on top but haven't decided yet.

[cjfirstgen]

Sitting on its wheels again...sort of. Some test fitting of the modified rear end, rear flush glass and bumper test fit. Was going to french in the stock bumper but I am kind of digging this Anvil bumper. Not sure if it will go body color or not yet.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/9553BA8D-420B-43B2-A38E-3ECF966C5575_zps6os5fslv.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/3C6B76DD-1670-4F69-A67B-148EDBA51217_zpsrjvzaimm.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/5578DDAD-3D99-4E85-863C-5062487E0DA3_zps21mwh1yf.jpg

[cjfirstgen]

Been awhile since I have posted. Metal work is nearing completion finally. The flush glass has been a challenge but the gaps are now perfect. We decided not to use any gasket material for the glass. Tail panel modification is nearing completion with a number of subtle changes. The corners are just roughed in so we can get the bumper fitted how we want. The Anvil CF bumper now lies in three pieces. Yikes.

Guess I need to change the thread title again too as I decided to go with a NA LS motor.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/cjfar_2008/1969%20Camaro%20RS_SS%20ZZ572%20PT/1372F32E-15EF-4FF8-B21E-5338769BB6D5_zpsuxzqmhs8.jpg

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[cjfirstgen]

https://s5.postimg.cc/7zhfbdn13/02_DC89_DA-_DE5_C-4_F5_D-_A873-_EC319_C0_D6_FE4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/lgedu8xcj/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/mvfyj266f/34232944-9_EDF-4018-_BE7_B-402_AE2_DCF6_B3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/iz2mn2l6r/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/3qcp9b6xz/3_A9_C6_A38-_AA42-40_EE-98_E0-52_EA28517_DD1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/6x78sxrdv/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/4smvrraav/049_F5653-_AB1_F-4_D5_B-_A534-0_FFFF2_B44620.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/w386zod7n/)

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[cjfirstgen]

https://s5.postimg.cc/ghqvfstkn/DE35DA47-E371-4C47-9BA2-374B0E971904.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/iz2mn7387/DDF52234-123D-4C35-854C-90507BBF1338.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/9ej00bdw3/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/4343ffrrr/3_A02_A88_C-_DE5_E-49_A3-9047-884_F17_D0795_D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/ykjy6zf4j/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/x5idieynr/C9533315-057A-417E-8418-9D98AF81EF88.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

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[cjfirstgen]

ADMINS...could you please drop the "ZZ572" from the thread title.

[tubbed69]

Any progress is good,work looks great:trophy-1302:

[cjfirstgen]

Any progress is good,work looks great:trophy-1302:

Thanks. Frustrating long story. I had to pull the car from the body shop that was working on the car. Finally heading to a new shop in 10 days that will knock it out. Meanwhile finishing up the remaining chassis work. New engine arrives next week. I did finally get the ZZ572 back from the engine shop...800hp on pump gas (solid roller, CamMotion cam w/ LS firing order, AFR 335cnc heads, 105mm Accufab TB, etc.) but change of plans as it is going into a '70 Chevelle.

https://s5.postimg.cc/ls50y9v2f/D742_B204-08_FE-474_F-_AA3_D-79_ED3339_A0_B7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/nwpdzcwoz/)

[214Chevy]

but change of plans as it is going into a '70 Chevelle.


What motor will you be putting in the Camaro now?

[cjfirstgen]

What motor will you be putting in the Camaro now?

https://s5.postimg.cc/i36lqzsg7/Cat_Cover-1024x721.png (https://postimages.org/)

[BBC71Nova]

Oh snap! Awesome 👍

[214Chevy]

https://s5.postimg.cc/i36lqzsg7/Cat_Cover-1024x721.png (https://postimages.cc/)


:king:

[Jimbo1367]

Nice. But what is it besides LS based?

[cjfirstgen]

Nice. But what is it besides LS based?

- LS7 reinforced block
- Callies Dragonslayer crank
- 11.7:1 compression - custom Mahle Pistons
- Carillo rods
-Custom heads/intake designed by Mercury Racing using computation flow dynamics and cast by Edlebrock(heads)
-Twin 80mm TB's
-a bunch of other goodies to survive regular sprints to 8,000 rpm
-hp/tq figures are on 91 oct

https://s5.postimg.cc/6brx7r4wn/SB4-_Plenum-_Air-_Flow-300x186.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/gxbsjsdt3/SB4_Dyno.png (https://postimg.cc/image/lj7ws4zc3/)

[Ricochet]

ADMINS...could you please drop the "ZZ572" from the thread title.

Done...Looking great Chris!

[214Chevy]

ADMINS...could you please drop the "ZZ572" from the thread title.

And add bada$$ DOHC SB4...:drive::drive:

[Sheck44]

And add bada$$ DOHC SB4...:drive::drive:

Ya ... totally agree ... WOW !!
Cheers
Steve

[cjfirstgen]

Test fit..not going to be able to use the set back motor mounts with this one.

https://s5.postimg.cc/mkklnu59z/DBD54813-8900-4298-9DB9-998076EC9092.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/dcsd74y7n/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/69khril2f/436E9763-EAC2-4922-A8C8-1F182AC7A394.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/57ab8z28z/)

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[nicks67ca]

OMG that is amazing....

[Jimbo1367]

:G-Dub:

[USAZR1]

I liked the Shelby pindrive knockoffs, from Vintage Wheels. They look great on almost anything and you don't often see them, on First Gen Camaros.

[GregWeld]

Super kool !!!

[Stuart Adams]

Sweet car. Cool name for the project.

[cjfirstgen]

Went a different direction for the dash. Had the Vintage Air controller on the right side but probably going a different direction until then I'm not cutting any holes. Hate to think about how many hours I have spent on this dash.

https://s5.postimg.cc/9y3sv2h8n/D4_CCD57_B-921_C-4367-_B1_BB-09_F73036_D32_D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/3keprtccj/)

[Spiffav8]

Went a different direction for the dash. Had the Vintage Air controller on the right side but probably going a different direction until then I'm not cutting any holes. Hate to think about how many hours I have spent on this dash.

https://s5.postimg.cc/9y3sv2h8n/D4_CCD57_B-921_C-4367-_B1_BB-09_F73036_D32_D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/3keprtccj/)

That looks pretty dope! Approved!! :lol:

[Youngblood]

Badass dash setup.....where do u find the billet switches? Been in search of some for a while :thumbsup:

[cjfirstgen]

Badass dash setup.....where do u find the billet switches? Been in search of some for a while :thumbsup:

Thanks

http://www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=227/mode=cat/cat227.htm

[cjfirstgen]

Progress on the custom headers.

https://s5.postimg.cc/dudymwr9z/75_B4_E4_D7-4_AA9-4_F45-_BD09-4582_AA56717_C.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/w9yfkb5eb/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/83j6vfegn/1BDD27A0-42DF-45C4-BDB0-56658DB29094.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/xz2xemgab/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/o1rwll3jr/5E6BA200-B03C-44A8-8003-9924F68A69F9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/5yytud7oz/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/d26p9zsk7/74C76877-82DC-4414-9D8C-92468A132689.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/sno0ty4ib/)

[fleetus macmullitz]

“POWER PLAY: MERCURY’S NEW CRATE ENGINE PUTS THE REST TO SHAME”

https://www.drivingline.com/articles/power-play-mercury-s-new-crate-engine-puts-the-rest-to-shame/#.Wr7sN8B6KUU.facebook

[cjfirstgen]

“POWER PLAY: MERCURY’S NEW CRATE ENGINE PUTS THE REST TO SHAME”

https://www.drivingline.com/articles/power-play-mercury-s-new-crate-engine-puts-the-rest-to-shame/#.Wr7sN8B6KUU.facebook

Thanks..that is one article I have not seen yet.

[cjfirstgen]

Progress on final welding on the roll bar, engine bay bars and tunnel trans cross member.

https://s5.postimg.cc/6qo67pwef/6560_BC8_C-6_E3_C-48_F2-8_A57-798_E4_F709_ACA.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/q8itnntc3/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/ts4rdggmf/9_D379_B41-90_AB-4246-_B0_E6-699_E873_D1_BB2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/kkciwr9k3/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/ye0vlsf07/EF5_F64_D3-65_D9-4_D31-_B8_C7-16707_A905_BE8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/gb7sukj5f/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/gnz70syvb/14427_DEF-42_AC-45_A3-80_B0-_D6_BC77_BE0030.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/rnkecepab/)

[cjfirstgen]

Pulleys and accessories installed. That power steering reservoir has to go! Working on that fix.

https://s5.postimg.cc/7sycq97hz/24_C4_D0_EA-3_A93-473_F-_BE72-_EB387_D5109_D8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/97zxez8kz/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/dh4nh5r9z/19_C5_E0_B1-45_EF-41_DC-_B290-2_DDC008_DE81_F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/dtw1nc9jn/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/q8itno8rr/A0603_A5_C-_F944-4_F6_C-_AA29-96_F56_C757_AC7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/crlv4syg3/)

[cjfirstgen]

Nearing completion to becoming a finished header.

https://s5.postimg.cc/49cf0gznb/3_ECF1_CF5-71_B0-439_C-9_E23-_A4_DC47_FCF06_C.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/7g6yk3k37/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/hdhzd4hef/6985_DFB9-198_F-4_E3_A-834_C-1_D4000_D7_F8_BB.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/5bmliz85v/)

[cjfirstgen]

Headers nearly complete. 2" primaries with slip on merge collectors and Ultimate Headers, ultimate flange.

https://s5.postimg.cc/fn4yz5bg7/D991_D2_B3-1_FB4-41_D6-965_A-898_FC35862_C2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/ih84cldmb/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/qlg8hi03b/6_DE4_D5_AA-_FF3_C-4_FA2-85_DB-998_AF095_B70_E.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/o44ha8g6r/)

[cjfirstgen]

All business in the back ...3 qt Accusump hiding behind the II Much engineering fuel and diff vent and the JRI remote reservoirs.

https://s5.postimg.cc/j6qwoy6g7/B44_BE63_E-2442-4_FBE-9_FE6-1169_C3988016.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/50b5tpvkz/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/ify6j8gyf/C633_C234-83_B8-4753-842_F-_AFF6_FE885184.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/k7r5e50b7/)

[cjfirstgen]

Trans cross member mock up completed.

https://s5.postimg.cc/vy52vgvnr/A433_DE91-2832-4300-_AB3_F-_B449001_F5347.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/bqrn35y6b/)

[cjfirstgen]

Engine bay is filling up fast. Still have some 3.5' CAI tubes to run yet.

https://s5.postimg.cc/s1rqzhq3r/3_A8_E64_AC-6_AC6-4_C27-9_F13-80_ABF83_C7647.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/p7olm1nxf/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/hqfe6v0zb/76541805-929_F-446_E-9_F7_A-24_EE395_E1_D2_D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/c293fywmr/)

[cjfirstgen]

What do you do when the carbon fiber bumper that you were painting anyhow doesn't quite fit as you need it to? Slice and dice it then fit it until it does!

https://s5.postimg.cc/4p5aeffdj/E79_A4125-14_BE-4_D58-80_A3-28_BBCAAB4_BEF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/6gy99byqb/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/8ya0gnnsn/F19_DC575-_CD1_F-4_F3_F-_B60_C-_CBAFDDBAA1_D8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/aq2zbk75f/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/bsd5u3i93/2828960_E-5_A53-4608-_BC71-28713_B8_A6_EA6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/3zmi24c9v/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/4p5aegpo7/441508_FA-455_C-446_A-84_A4-_AF6_FAFFDD5_A2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/dwxiv5wqb/)

https://s5.postimg.cc/tv68la3t3/357_EE17_E-0344-4360-_B8_CE-_C5666_A91_B5_E1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/qbkavh137/)

[214Chevy]

This is what pisses me off about carbon fiber. It's pretty. but costs an arm and a leg and it doesn't fit. A lot aftermarket parts may not, but they aren't as expensive as carbon fiber either. LOL!!

[dhutton]

Curious what you used to bond all those saw cuts back together. I used the fiberglass version of that bumper but my standards must be lower because I was able to use it with only minor bolt relocations. I’ve got another one here for a second car. Hoping I don’t have to get that extreme. I noticed it has only two attachment bolts versus six on the earlier one.

Thanks,
Don

[raustinss]

This is what pisses me off about carbon fiber. It's pretty. but costs an arm and a leg and it doesn't fit. A lot aftermarket parts may not, but they aren't as expensive as carbon fiber either. LOL!!

Wanna buy my anvil stuff ... lol

[cjfirstgen]

This is what pisses me off about carbon fiber. It's pretty. but costs an arm and a leg and it doesn't fit. A lot aftermarket parts may not, but they aren't as expensive as carbon fiber either. LOL!!


To be fair the rear tail panel body lines are no longer factory. I couldn't decide whether to paint or not when I purchased but obviously I decided to paint it. I will say the fit was not great on the car in stock form either though to your point.

The issue for me was the first gen F-bodys have a slight convex curve to the rear tail panel. That is hidden by the large recess in the factory bumper. The Anvil bumper doesn't have that and when you pull it in tight to the body it won't allow it since the CF bumper is rigid straight. So relief cuts to get the slight curve and reshape the backside for a deeper recess so it will suck into the body. Same with the bumper ears as we had to shorten the bumper. All that to get an end result of a bumper tight to the body but not frenched in.

Curious what you used to bond all those saw cuts back together. I used the fiberglass version of that bumper but my standards must be lower because I was able to use it with only minor bolt relocations. I’ve got another one here for a second car. Hoping I don’t have to get that extreme. I noticed it has only two attachment bolts versus six on the earlier one.

Thanks,
Don

I am not sure but I know they have done a lot of fiberglass work in the past. I will ask them.
This one had six attachment points as well. Four on the rear piece then one on each ear which was pieced back together again.

https://s5.postimg.cc/va7t9zx6f/1623_AA36-6_E5_D-41_BC-9_CF4-20945022_ABFF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/qobp1nbn7/)

[cjfirstgen]

https://i.postimg.cc/k5txVrYK/53-D9975-A-A250-49-E1-B58-E-2-EF86-B871-F7-B.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WDTDKyv1)


https://i.postimg.cc/pLrQH5D0/D5-B06011-533-D-4879-B56-F-61-AD1-E3-F8-F82.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mPx13DpM)


Cutting up the carbon fiber pieces is starting to be a trend here.

https://i.postimg.cc/Nfp8Skr9/DB0016-A2-5051-4396-9-CED-5-A66-DF9-B22-FA.jpg (https://postimg.cc/KR3ggLfx)

[cjfirstgen]

https://i.postimg.cc/Fzvg5PZc/97-DC54-BD-AED6-4-F7-E-B159-D412-D03-ABEE3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wyWsDQnT)

https://i.postimg.cc/GpZxz3TX/8-E2-EF106-2-F58-4-A57-8-A49-0-A6-FE05-F54-D0.jpg (https://postimg.cc/R3LtZBRt)

https://i.postimg.cc/kMNvFmJy/221-BD4-CF-1-E8-F-4199-A763-38497-B2-E1-B7-A.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NLMXBZry)

[DOOM]

This is what pisses me off about carbon fiber. It's pretty. but costs an arm and a leg and it doesn't fit. A lot aftermarket parts may not, but they aren't as expensive as carbon fiber either. LOL!!

I had to give up on my carbon fiber parts . It just ''moves'' around to much . I would have everything fit perfect take it off then go to put it back on and it was like I never touched it !

[cjfirstgen]

Rocker panel metal work started. This is last bit of metal work left on the car. The fender piece will be made to match for that finished look.

https://i.postimg.cc/rmPZjYYC/4-AD88-B0-E-CC76-4-D96-B0-E1-BAABDBEE0730.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2bnx8TYV)

[cjfirstgen]

Good progress...


https://i.postimg.cc/KYD51kDS/ADD611-F2-88-DF-4-F56-94-B2-A5-C83-C4-ED9-D1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VS5tTNhD)

[cjfirstgen]

Another step closer to color.

https://i.postimg.cc/hvsHJsPs/748149-C3-6-A99-4-BDA-941-D-953-C14264374.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vx1PkWnx)

[cjfirstgen]

Rear spoiler fitment.

https://i.postimg.cc/KvKnF22P/8764-E309-FF90-45-E1-A88-E-F85-B4-F98137-C.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PPjLz0NJ)

https://i.postimg.cc/SQ1WwKwQ/D8802583-FCC3-4-B23-80-A7-5145-A88268-CB.jpg (https://postimg.cc/py8hjPW3)

https://i.postimg.cc/T1sgmkr5/44-A03-C06-2-FE2-4-C5-D-A658-8-A4-AD400678-A.jpg (https://postimg.cc/V0jJPWZz)

[WSSix]

Coming along nicely! Keep up the good work.

[tubbed69]

I really like the spoiler,is that from Kindigit?

[cjfirstgen]

Coming along nicely! Keep up the good work.

Thanks.

I really like the spoiler,is that from Kindigit?

Yes it is. It is their carbon fiber one piece spoiler they sell. The gaps were just not good enough. It would have snugged down tight with the bolts but then it was messing up the deck lid gaps. CF does not flex hardly. In addition the gap where the spoiler met the deck lid was not as tight as I would like it to be. We extended the deck lid to minimize the gap so no having that with the spoiler. So now it is a three piece spoiler with some twists.

https://i.postimg.cc/pLrQH5D0/D5-B06011-533-D-4879-B56-F-61-AD1-E3-F8-F82.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mPx13DpM)

https://i.postimg.cc/Nfp8Skr9/DB0016-A2-5051-4396-9-CED-5-A66-DF9-B22-FA.jpg (https://postimg.cc/KR3ggLfx)

I seem to have a habit of hacking up expensive carbon fiber pieces because I don't like the fit. I guess that is what makes a custom build vs just a bolt on build.

https://i.postimg.cc/Y00Qvcmw/0-A6-C217-F-BE44-444-A-90-F1-2-C27-E757-FC14.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2Lp1tKwH)

[tubbed69]

Very nice work,I like it:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Looking good, nice work.

[cjfirstgen]

After hours of blocking it is ready for another coat of poly. The rockers came out great.

https://i.postimg.cc/JhzcgWgV/673568-C7-F821-47-CE-B1-D6-082-E9-CF32-F95.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FYwLdwND)

https://i.postimg.cc/rF5JRjWb/036-C2121-275-D-490-F-87-B2-D7-B0-C05-EACBB.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WhbrQM56)

https://i.postimg.cc/qvLxj71x/8-DAD6-A0-D-97-A4-4-BD3-AAFA-A345-C9-AC0697.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Snn9KmFn)

https://i.postimg.cc/L8RVtP3s/E0-FDDF95-4446-4142-8751-9-A9-AEC63-A94-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sv6Syv8F)

[702carnut]

What is your plan for opening the trunk?

[cjfirstgen]

What is your plan for opening the trunk?

It will be electrical powered soft close but we are still weighing a couple ideas on execution. Will have a manual release if ever needed as well.

[cjfirstgen]

Recessed the battery tray. Just needs finished out.

https://i.postimg.cc/YSRDRdZn/9-F61-A83-A-77-D4-4-E18-AB7-E-6945-DAFC9-ED6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kVVyXvnK)

https://i.postimg.cc/nLpwqyR9/23-BF3-EE4-8-FC3-46-C8-9-B4-A-36-EBC3-B60-D81.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NKC4czwQ)

https://i.postimg.cc/c4dm9R7P/B5-AA5-AA3-1903-4-A05-AD89-5-E884607539-A.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RqbKqnDT)

[cjfirstgen]

Working on the last details for the header panel front grill, bumper, etc fitment. A lot of hours spent to get it to this point.

https://i.postimg.cc/x1K4JfRS/6-EC9051-F-1966-4371-AFA2-84-C5309-A7-E1-C.jpg (https://postimg.cc/pmLZ3t40)

https://i.postimg.cc/tTC6dkGz/3692-D83-C-5-C91-4-BFA-AEFE-CEF152-AE9-ED5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/67gTtd37)

[Goosesdad]

Nice!

[cjfirstgen]

Recessed the door mirrors. A little rough yet in these pics as the gaps will get tightened up and smoothed out.

https://i.postimg.cc/GttLS0T6/D5-A9-A10-A-610-E-49-D2-B56-A-3-CA06-CBF8-CA2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RJrxNDRT)

https://i.postimg.cc/66b54QDK/8894-A766-4-B88-4-D15-A806-288-F4-C8-D2-CA9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kD8dk7JY)

https://i.postimg.cc/tJcXKrhJ/D1-E18855-91-D8-414-B-BDF1-4-ABB4-E10-CCA2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8fhQWmXg)

https://i.postimg.cc/0Qc5f5jp/A41-E1986-BACB-431-B-956-E-C22244-D56-E68.jpg (https://postimg.cc/BLPGZ0x6)

[cjfirstgen]

Some final fitment of the headlights. Came together nicely so far. Persistence and patience to get a RS front end just right.

https://i.postimg.cc/c4VxTbx5/D53100-D7-49-FE-4-DF0-91-C7-765758-D355-D8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8jmgzwrh)

https://i.postimg.cc/PxrTPGyN/C8771-ED8-DE69-49-DE-8541-C5-FF674462-B3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wtPSGGSd)

https://i.postimg.cc/vZfQKtD8/2537-C279-A919-4271-8-A52-F0-D6069496-D5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MnZ2MRyg)

https://i.postimg.cc/DyWfrTTX/61-E80-D04-136-A-47-B9-BD2-A-9684421-CEB20.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qzTdrWgJ)

[cjfirstgen]

Now we are just waiting for the hood. Spraying color in March! Here is a teaser...

https://i.postimg.cc/tgd4sNHv/EDE002-F4-7-E8-D-4418-8-AFC-5-FCE40-FA2-EB4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/v1Bsj9T5)

https://i.postimg.cc/BvfvZwR1/DEB1-FC91-844-F-494-D-9-F74-EFC551898-AA5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RWGmXGSM)

[waynieZ]

Very Nice! I love the look of the hood

[cjfirstgen]

Another coat of poly...awaiting the hood.:bang:

https://i.postimg.cc/52QycxTD/5-A94155-F-6585-4519-8-F1-D-4-DEDC93-B0852.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0zxPDq8C)

https://i.postimg.cc/2yXkJJwz/09716366-5-ACB-4-D53-BA34-07-EC46-C8-F736.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xNMVN6h7)

https://i.postimg.cc/qMRgLcLJ/D5323289-58-FF-40-EE-9816-0-A37-B20-BF61-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/s1kVfhqq)

https://i.postimg.cc/tJgRByFS/FAE076-FC-5385-4-B2-C-96-CB-2-DB651-EFDB38.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZB1hqG7p)

[Goosesdad]

Looks fantastic!

[cjfirstgen]

trunk and back seat bulkheads. The aluminum side panels are removeable while the rear bulkhead is 18ga welded in of course. A little cleanup before paint needed yet.

https://i.postimg.cc/PJg5qyHp/A46462-CD-07-FD-41-A0-8-D1-A-B5-D8-E961-F991.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8fbSKhjN)

https://i.postimg.cc/265693T6/1-ADFB2-FA-B14-C-426-C-9-DAC-F4723-E8-B7338.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

https://i.postimg.cc/zBPfs5Pk/87294-A44-62-C4-4603-A25-D-62-CBC4-E13340.jpg (https://postimg.cc/njBZ78xs)

https://i.postimg.cc/0QrkdF2K/C90-F61-AC-E1-E3-43-BE-8847-C36-EFCE05371.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qhVHpmKp)

https://i.postimg.cc/rpVFzzBJ/E75-E90-DB-4772-4-A5-E-8-B9-A-34295610-D54-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/YvPws2qG)

https://i.postimg.cc/3R6KL1dS/BA9765-D1-75-C7-4-D3-C-82-CE-27060-D33-E004.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZB8tnrPp)

[tubbed69]

Very nice work,can't wait to see it in color:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Very nice work,can't wait to see it in color:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Yeah...what he said.

[cjfirstgen]

Very nice work,can't wait to see it in color:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Yeah...what he said.

Thanks. Me too!

https://i.postimg.cc/fThfb6MC/9-E7-BF77-A-67-D8-4605-8705-A668863-F531-E.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K4JMqpk3)

https://i.postimg.cc/02ddKcQs/68388-BA7-C9-E9-47-E3-AE60-1-A65145959-C1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4myhrvVL)

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[cjfirstgen]

https://i.postimg.cc/zX5jhg1m/238-A211-C-251-E-41-F9-A801-A42-C009-AB0-A3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jCgP0C5v)

https://i.postimg.cc/SQcdjG37/7-B6971-F3-38-CD-48-DF-B751-C6-B4-E8-FDCB40.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[F'in mine]

Great detail work! I really like the fitment of your endura bumper.......I spent hours and mine is not as nicely tucked as yours. What are you planning for final color?

[cjfirstgen]

Great detail work! I really like the fitment of your endura bumper.......I spent hours and mine is not as nicely tucked as yours. What are you planning for final color?

Thanks. I think we are pushing past 2500 hours maybe reaching 3000 (scared to check...lol)on body work. Fortunately outside of the hood we are done with body work. The front end is so difficult to get right on the RS front end as most know. It certainly took some perseverance.

Carmen Red (Porsche) or similar was the thought but seeing a lot of red Camaro's lately make me question my choice but thus far I keep coming back to that.

Thus far I have kept this under wraps but here is the latest iteration. A couple subtle changes to what will be final but substantially this encompasses the changes since the first rendering.

https://i.postimg.cc/BnbSYGhc/Revision3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xXrV8BVc)

[cjfirstgen]

The SB4 engine harness bulkhead is very large. 3”x4” basically. It looks huge on the firewall. No bueno. Others have mounted on the firewall where the OE harness/fuse block is located which IMO is unsightly. We had plenty of room in the trans tunnel where we can protect from heat but needed room for the bulkhead. Problem solved! Will be covered by the center counsel.

https://i.postimg.cc/mrccrCTW/4-B1-B3436-6396-42-C7-9048-5-A86598-C6-F89.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SXhQTXXg)

https://i.postimg.cc/Wbb13g7Y/EC8-DF386-EF67-402-D-9-A48-A2-B3271550-C2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WtCvYDC0)

[cjfirstgen]

Gotta have a tag light....flush mounted LED.

https://i.postimg.cc/Rh8Hkgh0/6-C7-DA2-EB-A712-4441-A677-4764-D2-FDD113.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0KYjmdpg)

https://i.postimg.cc/m225JdVg/FF6-C872-C-4-C8-E-432-F-A93-F-509-FE6-CF1-FCF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WtC8JwQB)

https://i.postimg.cc/J7QFTwNF/6-FB2-D19-B-F678-4423-972-E-4-A69475869-E2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/c6rTHb57)

[cjfirstgen]

This Mercury Racing ECU/relays/etc is huge. Fortunately we found a place to tuck it yet still accessible.

https://i.postimg.cc/661n4pcN/C21-DA095-91-E8-40-FA-B0-D5-64181-F781-FD4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G9GHZr6M)

https://i.postimg.cc/SNB9V1HT/8-EB9-B842-990-D-4167-868-E-A7-DC622861-F1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VdF5kgfn)

Still have a glove box!

https://i.postimg.cc/bJwSd72J/84-F266-E6-456-B-425-B-A7-F0-D08-CCB881567.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JySz2dxV)

[cjfirstgen]

Power cell mount for the rear of the car which is hidden behind the panel.

https://i.postimg.cc/MKMR7J3f/37-EDD6-EF-9478-4-EE7-B0-D4-6-F0-AE4-EB6-A56.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vcycyksG)

[CamaroAJ]

Your rear bumper looks just like mine. You have good taste.

[cjfirstgen]

Your rear bumper looks just like mine. You have good taste.

Yes very similar. Started out as an Anvil CF bumper but has been cut and reshaped so I guess I can call it mine now.

[syborg tt]

Love this car and please please please paint it Carmine Red.

[cjfirstgen]

Love this car and please please please paint it Carmine Red.

I hear ya. As much as I look to a different color the Carmine Red just keeps pulling me back in.

[Spiffav8]

Car is coming along and looking really good.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

I hear ya. As much as I look to a different color the Carmine Red just keeps pulling me back in.



I almost bought this car and I still wish I did.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190418/2960df97032f3732d3c248da4ca12614.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190418/eeefc2668f96bf2dc7701d3474ad27cd.jpg

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Yes, I am trying to convince you to paint it Carmine Red.


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[cjfirstgen]

Car is coming along and looking really good.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks!


Yes, I am trying to convince you to paint it Carmine Red.

It's a great color. Alot of red Camaro pro touring builds out there but hopefully this one is unique enough it sets itself apart.

[F'in mine]

I'm probably gonna hear it from Syborg tt:warning: but its only a consideration if you ever decide to change colors.......kind of new school tribute to Hugger orange roots. I think it would contrast the blacked out areas beautifully.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/06/18/sakhir-orange-bmw-m4-hre-r101-wheels-brushed-gold/#jp-carousel-192842

[syborg tt]

Oh Hell no that is a beautiful color and would be very original on a 69 Camaro

I'm probably gonna hear it from Syborg tt:warning: but its only a consideration if you ever decide to change colors.......kind of new school tribute to Hugger orange roots. I think it would contrast the blacked out areas beautifully.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/06/18/sakhir-orange-bmw-m4-hre-r101-wheels-brushed-gold/#jp-carousel-192842

[cjfirstgen]

All that experience in reliability at sustained RPM's in marine applications applied to the SB4. Can't wait to hear it roar in person!

O64yfV_vooo

[cjfirstgen]

Intakes completed. Had to move some stuff to get the symmetry right but barely had enough room. Also changed to RainGear wiper system which is fully under the cowl. Cleaned up the firewall as we needed the space for future maintenance.
Also will mount the clutch reservoir back on the firewall.

https://i.postimg.cc/DfYYMdmZ/0-C321-ABA-FF8-F-4-CD0-9-D5-F-AD51-A2-B580-AA.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8sMHFvRQ)

https://i.postimg.cc/VvTG012M/7-F735-FB4-7-DF6-436-A-9257-B752-C026-A8-B9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/p5fYgNWX)

https://i.postimg.cc/RVFjnG7g/8-FB0375-B-0-EEF-4523-9825-E7-D364-BE5-D61.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Yj5X56yF)

[214Chevy]

That's a really tight fit. Are you gonna have room for the accessories drive? Looks killer!!

[cjfirstgen]

That's a really tight fit. Are you gonna have room for the accessories drive? Looks killer!!

Yep it is all in there believe it or not. Thanks!

All the accessories are mounted low thank goodness.

https://i.postimg.cc/W1Xq54z1/24-C4-D0-EA-3-A93-473-F-BE72-EB387-D5109-D8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4YH3dspD)

[214Chevy]

Yep it is all in there believe it or not. Thanks!

All the accessories are mounted low thank goodness.

https://i.postimg.cc/W1Xq54z1/24-C4-D0-EA-3-A93-473-F-BE72-EB387-D5109-D8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4YH3dspD)

Oh ok...cool!! Judging from the other pic which was more of a top shot, couldn't see them and thought to myself, where was it all gonna fit. :headscratch:

[cjfirstgen]

After a long wait we have a hood. Went back to a metal windshield cowl. Cowl has been metal worked and fit to the hood and flush glass. More coats of poly and a lot of block sanding over the next few weeks.

https://i.postimg.cc/ZYjGRXd9/41-C9-B83-E-1093-4-AFC-9-AC4-F29-F8721-AEC1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0rMWXWZx)

https://i.postimg.cc/Vkt25hqn/5-BA9-C3-AF-070-D-49-DF-BA33-D18-FAE7832-BD.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nXH3P0wh)

https://i.postimg.cc/brMFw0dm/4-FB6-B7-F8-6003-444-D-9045-9-C04-A3-BEC1-A2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/p5fB0Ffj)

https://i.postimg.cc/yxWbKp6J/B6140362-08-E8-498-F-80-DC-6-E07-BBE91258.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Fk5ZgZLm)

[214Chevy]

Just went thru the whole thread again....wow!!

[cjfirstgen]

Just went thru the whole thread again....wow!!

I hope that's a good wow. LOL Lots of changes along the way. I hate buying parts twice. Nature of the beast I guess. If I only knew then what I know now....hindsight bit me a few times. It has not been an easy road to stay the course that is for sure. In the end some of those decisions helped lead to others that have led the build to the place it is now. All the body mods are subtle and just made for a really clean look which was the plan from the start. Who knew subtle would take so much work! Super excited to see it in color soon.

Hood was a little wavy for our liking. Gaps were quite good actually. Now on to the poly....

https://i.postimg.cc/9z30HyxH/14197-E7-D-AEB1-4-D2-B-89-EE-939-E88-B3-A46-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/H82dQ8D6)

https://i.postimg.cc/KzH4Q6Bz/AD4441-D6-C5-AF-46-A7-B311-7-A73-FA0-ED87-B.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mz7bg6df)

https://i.postimg.cc/hvQvY210/BBF01-F8-D-74-D4-4-E36-92-B9-4-D076-D462521.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bS8qDHMG)

[cjfirstgen]

Hood is ready for more poly along with the rest of the car.

https://i.postimg.cc/SxwcsLMP/07-C2-DA09-A8-ED-4-EF5-BC86-1037919-C422-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DSPSpX5Q)

[cjfirstgen]

Catching some rays.

https://i.postimg.cc/Dwj2Z75d/A4-FE4-AF6-10-EE-45-B3-ADCF-07-D6784-DA57-C.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bZnXVc7s)

https://i.postimg.cc/3N5rT91s/EAC2-A4-CB-D997-4-C91-9166-9551-CD6-CDC47.jpg (https://postimg.cc/341QjXP1)

[214Chevy]

I hope that's a good wow. Most definitely...

[cjfirstgen]

Coilovers are not set right but nice to see it again on some decent wheels.

https://i.postimg.cc/P59YndwM/6-C1-D42-CB-34-BC-4-EB3-ADE5-4-C4-B2-B6874-DC.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K17RnSQK)

https://i.postimg.cc/fRJmPVJL/645-A76-F4-CEB8-4-C78-9016-718887-E36987.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VJPJrL9Q)

https://i.postimg.cc/C1yGkwMK/1-A4-FB99-B-89-B6-4-D0-F-B2-C9-0-FDF47-EECAFD.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WDnqPLkR)

More paint prep. Also some SS plumbing being ran.

https://i.postimg.cc/Jhtgg2KV/66187-FED-A096-4037-824-A-07-E142-F7-ECB0.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sBdwGKtw)

https://i.postimg.cc/K8BBbdDS/B4-FE0-E61-83-E2-4-ABC-9798-B7-FBA4-EF84-EE.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FYF7gC6D)

https://i.postimg.cc/wBzJj0wt/186-D0178-6378-4676-AAC3-8-B327-D7919-E9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/75BbBM8D)

[Goosesdad]

Looks great!

[cjfirstgen]

A little color...satin clear.

https://i.postimg.cc/GpsCyNqr/DSC-3099.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8FD98Z2n)

https://i.postimg.cc/Vkv1Y5tJ/DSC-3097.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XpRtLjQW)

https://i.postimg.cc/wBYWwG99/DSC-3096.jpg (https://postimg.cc/BjNc6N8z)

[AB69Z]

Where did you source those covers ?

[cjfirstgen]

Where did you source those covers ?

https://www.jcgrestorationandcustoms.com/product/machine-finish-cage-nut-cover/

[cjfirstgen]

Charging port and more color. Tinted Raptor liner for the back 1/3 and black for the inner fenders.

https://i.postimg.cc/5tNHzxdC/2-AB6-FBF6-4389-4-F15-8-FC9-A3-DB974-AE637.jpg (https://postimg.cc/21M8RN5k)

https://i.postimg.cc/Njt2g6db/4-A9-F97-CB-85-A5-46-D5-AEDD-C620056-F2-EFF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/pp0LCFbn)

Not quite in final form...

https://i.postimg.cc/MKVj2Pmv/643-E808-D-9-EA6-48-A9-AB25-DC05-E6076-F39.jpg (https://postimg.cc/KRcYt5V2)

[Goosesdad]

Genius location for the charging port!

[cjfirstgen]

Genius location for the charging port!

Thanks. Not easy to find a spot hidden yet accessible but also somewhat protected. On a lift the ports will be easy to get to at least.

[cjfirstgen]

Some satin clear action...

https://i.postimg.cc/jdbHNB6b/9-BC937-CD-A8-AD-4636-BD63-5747-C71-B6-DC6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/pys5MG1G)

https://i.postimg.cc/2Sjn9vX9/0-ACBBE59-EB21-4-E33-80-A1-75-BC12887-F4-A.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mtqctc47)

https://i.postimg.cc/dtj89nnT/978-EE7-CA-E23-F-4-C7-C-9339-236-BE8955-F10.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QHV98Q2X)

https://i.postimg.cc/HkSXqxqY/5-CE4535-D-C07-A-4319-8-CD1-E534-D904-FD64.jpg (https://postimg.cc/pmFm82V4)

https://i.postimg.cc/yNkcsKKF/8-B4-D65-D1-093-B-4-ECE-8-C70-3-FC1-EA4479-F7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CZpzsWz1)

[tmadden]

Everything looks to lined up,perfectly

[Mikael A]

Looks amazing:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Niiiiiiiccee!!

[cjfirstgen]

Won't be long now before we are painting the body panels

https://i.postimg.cc/9QrwkYmf/F45420-F1-387-A-4-DB0-A3-AF-1-DE1-FA26-DD74.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mPWrzMFx)

https://i.postimg.cc/TY2DVXBg/980-FA46-B-7-B6-F-45-FA-AB18-2977-D990-B85-B.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MX4Hwg6p)

https://i.postimg.cc/pT90XFJV/393-B054-A-2-EC8-465-B-AE98-41-E8-DDCBEA89.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qhTc1gFW)

[cjfirstgen]

Starting to go back together..

https://i.postimg.cc/k4vKF0q1/IMG-5062.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XGXrnDZd)

https://i.postimg.cc/g2KhRSYm/14-DD0-F75-AAD9-428-F-86-CC-55773-B5894-B4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/87jsgbJ0)

https://i.postimg.cc/7PpSyJs8/F534110-C-E5-FD-40-B5-B7-D7-66-B3-D5-EF2-FA8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WtwdGzcX)

https://i.postimg.cc/59G6CcLw/6-FDDEF98-3014-4142-818-F-0-E7-F047-D83-BE.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ThVRz4kw)


https://i.postimg.cc/1RgDTrKr/9537616-C-3441-44-CF-AB5-A-A333-B8-B82-E7-B.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rzkdRW3D)

[cjfirstgen]

Anodized all the billet parts satin black...all 90 pieces!

https://i.postimg.cc/MpHThQSY/0-C33873-C-7765-491-A-A8-CC-5382-F9502614.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jDVtfCCW)

https://i.postimg.cc/dVN719BX/E5-D4-DCE7-28-D6-4-C31-9-CA8-7-D5-A7-A7-E8493.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WdrpYgx6)

https://i.postimg.cc/T35S3bGV/9-C0-C7-CF1-81-FD-4-E58-B9-A8-10942-EF9-A268.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WdjS9hdz)

[cjfirstgen]

Ignore the black painted stripe. We are using the black on the card.

https://i.postimg.cc/sXrb8gkp/32397-DD5-2-C49-4575-B373-267-C5-A3-B43-D6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Tytk5fYw)

[waynieZ]

Wow looking great!

[syborg tt]

Wow Wow Wow

The car looks beautiful


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[cjfirstgen]

Wow looking great!

Thank you

Wow Wow Wow

The car looks beautiful

Thanks..ended up not going with Carmine Red but something very close that has some flop. Mercedes Benz color - Jupiter Red

[syborg tt]

Thank you







Thanks..ended up not going with Carmine Red but something very close that has some flop. Mercedes Benz color - Jupiter Red



I need to see this color in person it’s absolutely stunning.


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[cjfirstgen]

I have not been here much lately....a couple teaser pics.

https://i.postimg.cc/vTCJgQR8/F78-EE7-A9-30-BA-45-E5-9-AA6-5-E547168-DA3-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bSHC4fN4)

https://i.postimg.cc/xqrZjtHc/2-C03-B3-F2-779-F-4761-98-FA-0-F34-B77-BDAEF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kRcsfNTm)

[syborg tt]

Wow


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[214Chevy]

Nice addition with the touch of gold.

[cjfirstgen]

Nice addition with the touch of gold.

Thanks. It is more bronze than gold in person and when you look at it further back.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Now that is not some half-baked idea! 🤓😎👍🏻

[cwylie]

Who makes that a/c bulkhead?

[214Chevy]

Who makes that a/c bulkhead?

It's made by Restomod Air...not cheap either. That's who I plan on running for my A/C. I like their stuff.

[WSSix]

Really like how you made the hockey stick stripe different. It's a great look. Congrats on getting the car in color.

[cjfirstgen]

Major milestone....excited to finally have it in color!

https://i.postimg.cc/xTkGz93M/37-D0-F436-C68-C-4888-BC56-7-B500-BDF525-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CzgfyTtx)

https://i.postimg.cc/SNw6LHg5/C1-C6-F82-D-BEC5-47-FB-A780-324-F96-CD38-F3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xc3NnpDy)

[Goosesdad]

Wowzaaa

[cjfirstgen]

Wowzaaa

Thanks. The lighting doesn't do it justice but here's a short video of Jupiter Red on a new MB GT63 AMG.

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