My 68 Camaro build

[Smitty68]

New member here and haven't made any post's as of yet so here goes. I have a 68 Camaro RS I am building. I bought the car in the middle of a restoration. And thought id make it a little bit more than what direction it was going in. The car had been on a rotessery and all the rust had been removed. First I cut and buffed the new paint and then on to the suspension and detailing work. Crome ,new brakes, wheels, suspension etc...Here is what it looked like when I got it. No glass, no chrome, no wiring, all but the seats were gone. I still haven't been able to get the whole story on where all the parts walked off to. But its getting a new face lift no matter.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/962E1570-78BF-4A5D-BC81-7E9770ECFA96-777-000000C93B015F07.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/962E1570-78BF-4A5D-BC81-7E9770ECFA96-777-000000C93B015F07.jpg.html)
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Got this to install later on
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I cut and buffed the whole car and installed all the glass chrome window fuzzies and headliner.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/009977B4-E42F-4632-9875-90FBDC53593E-852-00000093B55CD94B_zps1d711cc9.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/009977B4-E42F-4632-9875-90FBDC53593E-852-00000093B55CD94B_zps1d711cc9.jpg.html)
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I took the front clip off the car and began to take the suspension apart. It was all worn out from 40+ years of abuse.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/A188FAA2-5088-4D07-BAF5-FE8DB1202179-423-000000299A71BDCB_zps00cc5fd2.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/A188FAA2-5088-4D07-BAF5-FE8DB1202179-423-000000299A71BDCB_zps00cc5fd2.jpg.html)
Got everything all cleaned up and smoothed out for re-assembly.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/E16BFB4B-E8BF-4543-9627-0D8414534305-423-00000029CB0560EB_zps15799915.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/E16BFB4B-E8BF-4543-9627-0D8414534305-423-00000029CB0560EB_zps15799915.jpg.html)

[jwcarguy]

Welcome to the forum!!
Very nice start to a build!

What are your plans for drivetrain, suspension, brakes, etc?

Jeff

[Smitty68]

Got my Vi-king coilovers and upper and lower control arms in to begin the assembly. I got the passenger side done last night. I have the driver side about 75% done.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/C195AF9E-73E0-4CD0-A0D7-6090E7A064B5-715-000000597CDB822B_zps6f81c440.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/C195AF9E-73E0-4CD0-A0D7-6090E7A064B5-715-000000597CDB822B_zps6f81c440.jpg.html)
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/490F5773-7842-4896-8B69-22B3358A33C8-715-000000593266665E_zps40b62b44.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/490F5773-7842-4896-8B69-22B3358A33C8-715-000000593266665E_zps40b62b44.jpg.html)
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I managed to get all the brake lines and new master cylinder installed as well.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/D0703A18-2083-4EC8-A58C-6AC0BF045A10-715-000000590572D954_zps0cee37bc.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/D0703A18-2083-4EC8-A58C-6AC0BF045A10-715-000000590572D954_zps0cee37bc.jpg.html)
Hope you like the pics, thanks for looking.

[tubbed69]

car looks very slick and straight,great project to start with

[Rick D]

Nice start for a project, what's he plans for engine and trans???

[Smitty68]

Welcome to the forum!!
Very nice start to a build!

What are your plans for drivetrain, suspension, brakes, etc?

Jeff

I am going with a carbureted 355cui 10.1 smallblock with a turbo 350. The suspension is BMR uppers and lowers with Vi-king double adjustable coilovers with 2" drop spindles. I did a stock disc brake conversion for now. Hotchkis 3" leaf drop kit on rear with Rushforth wheels.

[Smitty68]

I managed to get the suspension all buttoned up this past weekend and back to a roller again.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/D10315E6-99AC-4F97-A218-4B1B15D45B39-287-0000000D8C9EC990_zpsdbfd9924.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/D10315E6-99AC-4F97-A218-4B1B15D45B39-287-0000000D8C9EC990_zpsdbfd9924.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Everything you've done looks great. Your doing a nice job on it.

[Cole]

lookin good!

[Smitty68]

Here are the wheels I've decided on for the car.
http://rushforthwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Whiplash.5s_medium.jpg

[68KMARO]

Coming along great, keep the pictures coming!!

rich

[tubbed69]

Here are the wheels I've decided on for the car.
http://rushforthwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Whiplash.5s_medium.jpg

very good choice on wheels,Rushforths has alot of good looking wheels

[Smitty68]

I haven't done much to the car in a few weeks due to work. But progress is progress :shakehead: Started installing the dynamat.http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/8452897D-4B63-45B5-B0CC-3462B7F18E92-1552-0000010EED0BA98E_zpsdf0c956b.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/8452897D-4B63-45B5-B0CC-3462B7F18E92-1552-0000010EED0BA98E_zpsdf0c956b.jpg.html)
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/6CC7EB48-F188-4A79-AD12-7608E18F9046-1525-0000010A3EE3DB26_zpsd846777c.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/6CC7EB48-F188-4A79-AD12-7608E18F9046-1525-0000010A3EE3DB26_zpsd846777c.jpg.html) got the sector installed,
Got my Rushforths in http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/797C30DB-71AE-4934-BB7C-78FF032FF50F-227-0000001F95264949_zpsc2511a6c.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/797C30DB-71AE-4934-BB7C-78FF032FF50F-227-0000001F95264949_zpsc2511a6c.jpg.html)
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/C9C12F85-91D8-4208-ADF2-C2ABBD052DD3-227-0000001F7598F9A4_zps41b688fd.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/C9C12F85-91D8-4208-ADF2-C2ABBD052DD3-227-0000001F7598F9A4_zps41b688fd.jpg.html)

[Smitty68]

I masked the car back up to cut and buff the top some more.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/7E2C43C3-7CB6-4E34-A6C6-54BCAD61A6A3-227-000000204C084AFF_zps1d2329ab.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/7E2C43C3-7CB6-4E34-A6C6-54BCAD61A6A3-227-000000204C084AFF_zps1d2329ab.jpg.html)
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Installed my column and seals.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/6FBD407D-4E9D-4809-AF7F-E3090631EC15-821-000000B2844E20EF_zpsffa9d978.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/6FBD407D-4E9D-4809-AF7F-E3090631EC15-821-000000B2844E20EF_zpsffa9d978.jpg.html)
Got all the dynamat in except for one piece underneath the stering column.
And got busy on all the wiring.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/65D869B2-CDE0-4A33-8688-74895182C6BD-821-000000B2E589C35A_zpsa1247bc0.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/65D869B2-CDE0-4A33-8688-74895182C6BD-821-000000B2E589C35A_zpsa1247bc0.jpg.html)
Next on the list is installing the steering linkage.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/2F55E39B-89CD-492E-9D95-8F796EAD53FA-821-000000B245519C28_zps4e727b10.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/2F55E39B-89CD-492E-9D95-8F796EAD53FA-821-000000B245519C28_zps4e727b10.jpg.html)

[Smitty68]

Pics coming soon!

[Smitty68]

Finished up my short block today. 350sbc bored .30 line bored block decked 0.10, new clevette cam bearings, rod bearings main's, freeze plugs. Eagle rods, Wiseco pro tru pistons file fit total seal moly rings. all ARP rod and main bolts. Nothing special but "will be a screamer" when called on.:whenitsdone: This was a 1971 original truck 4 bolt main block,,never bored or molested..
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/9FB729D9-10C2-4CA4-9B4C-E29E45F3C248-764-00000133F45568EB_zpsca33732c.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/9FB729D9-10C2-4CA4-9B4C-E29E45F3C248-764-00000133F45568EB_zpsca33732c.jpg.html)
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[DFRESH]

Love this build. Very cool. Looking forward to the rest of the story.

DF

[56pickup]

Looking Good! love the color! ;)

[MX145]

Very cool project! Subscribed.

[waynieZ]

The car is coming along nice keep the up dates coming.

[Smitty68]

Thanks guys for the support!! My next thing on the list is a gas tank with a electric fuel pump inside. Any ideas??

[Smitty68]

This is what I am looking at getting any of you guys running these?
http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-page/stealth-fuel-systems/18657-67-68-f-body-stealth-fuel-tank/

[jwcarguy]

That is a nice tank setup
The fuel pump is overkill for a smallblock running carb ( unless your plans have changed)
I was told that it is a Tanks Inc fuel tank eith a Aeromotive 340 fuel pump

I went with a complete Tanks Inc setup in my 68 that included a Walbro 255 pump and a 0-90 ohm sending unit and the tank was already powdercoated

Matt's Classic Bowties hopked me up for about $475 for everything

[Smitty68]

That is a nice tank setup
The fuel pump is overkill for a smallblock running carb ( unless your plans have changed)
I was told that it is a Tanks Inc fuel tank eith a Aeromotive 340 fuel pump

I went with a complete Tanks Inc setup in my 68 that included a Walbro 255 pump and a 0-90 ohm sending unit and the tank was already powdercoated

Matt's Classic Bowties hopked me up for about $475 for everything

Thanks for the info, looks like I need to give Kim or Matt a call. I am not real saavy on these newer tank set-ups. I'm used to the fuel cell and the ole Holley blue pumps, or the even better belt drive stuff...lol. Which worked very well for the race set-up cars.

[tubbed69]

Give Matt & Kim a try they have great customer service and very good prices,cars really is coming along great

[Smitty68]

Give Matt & Kim a try they have great customer service and very good prices,cars really is coming along great

Thanks for the compliment! Its coming along a little slow at this point with the wiring. I have ordered a lot of stuff from MCB and they are great people for sure and service was second to none.

[Smitty68]

Got the trunk all done and ready for the wiring...:headspin:

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/552EB849-D12D-48EC-A9AB-235429363D2E-256-000000261C6394CA_zpsfbaac3e5.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/552EB849-D12D-48EC-A9AB-235429363D2E-256-000000261C6394CA_zpsfbaac3e5.jpg.html)
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[tubbed69]

nice job on the trunk,you are going to have a real nice car when finished

[Smitty68]

nice job on the trunk,you are going to have a real nice car when finished

Thanks again!, Do you have a build thread on the 69? I would like to check it out. I am still gathering ideas for the interior.

[tubbed69]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=35459 still debating on interiors also,went Knoxville and talked to Steve Holcomb@Pro Auto Custom Interiors and planning on maybe letting him do mine.

[Smitty68]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=35459 still debating on interiors also,went Knoxville and talked to Steve Holcomb@Pro Auto Custom Interiors and planning on maybe letting him do mine.

I checked your build out, and WOW is all I can say Jeff. I only wish mine were as nice as yours is at this point. I can get you some contact info for this local guy down here. He is well known and very good at what he does.
Here is his web-site. http://www.paulatkinsinteriors.com/

[tubbed69]

thanks,I replied to your pm,your car will be very nice when finished

[makoshark]

Trunk turned out great! Nice and clean looking in there

[Smitty68]

Trunk turned out great! Nice and clean looking in there
Thanks Jeremy it looked like hell before I started so I am pretty satisfied with it. Next thing to add there is a new trunk mat to match the carpet.

[Roberts68]

Subscribed, great looking 68! Love the color and with the stripes. Did not notice them at first. I like the subtlety.
Thanks for commenting on my thread. Looking forward to more inspiration, thank you for that.:thumbsup:

[Smitty68]

Subscribed, great looking 68! Love the color and with the stripes. Did not notice them at first. I like the subtlety.
Thanks for commenting on my thread. Looking forward to more inspiration, thank you for that.:thumbsup:

Thanks for all the compliments guys! It's been a while since I've made any updates. Here are a few pics of where I'm at now. Mostly waiting now for parts to come in for assembly of the motor. But I needed to check the fittment of my front fenders after all of the adjustments of the doors and new radiator support. I cut and buffed all of the front clip pieces so I could attach the badging before the inner fenders go on. Got most of the engine bay wiring done waiting for the engine for final length of wires etc..
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/7C60D846-DCDD-48B9-AD36-1FBD6E7A4085_zpsvjpm9fup.jpg
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http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/0CAE0FE6-62E4-4AD9-A882-61F68D8347B5_zps9lbazjak.jpg
Here are the first few things to come in on the motor.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/8E031ABF-8E86-47E2-BCCD-6923A77CB505_zpspn8ougdl.jpg
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[coolwelder62]

Lookin awesome.The paint is perfect.Now:gitrdun:

[tubbed69]

Car is turning out very nice,paint looks great:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[MX145]

Very nice!!

[captainofiron]

man that paint looks amazing

[Smitty68]

Lookin awesome.The paint is perfect.Now:gitrdun:

Car is turning out very nice,paint looks great:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Very nice!!

man that paint looks amazing

Thanks guys, that hood was a definite pain in the ass to get the same as the rest of the car texture wise. Taking my time on it paid off using the finer grit discs.

[Smitty68]

Got more pics of the hood. I will post pics of what I used on my paint for some of you that may want to try doing this yourself. You must know if you try this you can and will ruin your paint, so if you try it be carefull! I got some more of the front wiring, relays, and other things buttoned up today as well.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/1B9AA951-3A71-40A9-95EA-CAD928849BCA_zps6vmj6mod.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/1B9AA951-3A71-40A9-95EA-CAD928849BCA_zps6vmj6mod.jpg.html)
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http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/F86262FC-2B27-4416-987A-066038824A8E_zpsxgpedbxz.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/F86262FC-2B27-4416-987A-066038824A8E_zpsxgpedbxz.jpg.html)
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/99CF7EAF-553B-4C3A-802A-3038ED476C18_zpsq0m5nm4m.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/99CF7EAF-553B-4C3A-802A-3038ED476C18_zpsq0m5nm4m.jpg.html)
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/A80ED88D-6401-4FF7-A8A2-FFBC3B09D926_zps6t9t9c97.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/A80ED88D-6401-4FF7-A8A2-FFBC3B09D926_zps6t9t9c97.jpg.html)
Here are a couple more shots of the hood that I had. Thanks again for the kind words guys!
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/B9336EE2-4DA0-4057-92D8-19AF04FD9F60_zps73xewrhr.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/B9336EE2-4DA0-4057-92D8-19AF04FD9F60_zps73xewrhr.jpg.html)
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/7945866F-4346-4C1E-AEBC-2419DB587A1C_zps44ex8t8t.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/7945866F-4346-4C1E-AEBC-2419DB587A1C_zps44ex8t8t.jpg.html)

[WSSix]

Coming along nicely. I like the paint scheme.

[Smitty68]

Coming along nicely. I like the paint scheme.

Thanks for the kind words Trey, your car is looking great as well nice job you did on the engine bay and the frame and the rest of the car. That's a nice Vette in the background as well:cheers:

[Smitty68]

Been a while since I have updated this slow build so here goes. Got started putting the motor together.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/C1F2011E-A16D-4760-B4C5-785A0F557789_zpsu9y7cckd.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/99DC8A81-8339-4A1B-8E2B-D17088D678DA_zpswd3gexwv.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/FB1F5FE7-C6E6-4741-ADDC-7612675CDA44_zpsey0wor1g.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/88695F8F-F53B-4A88-81A8-F8564838CA43_zps0rb8ltly.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/A2CCA99D-46FC-4CC8-A62F-149895337FBC_zpsv3sfxj40.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/FC6E82D9-D0AE-46E1-A2EB-1535ACBAAAF4_zps6gnwnfix.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/B17F6027-7851-4428-A970-A061F3FEA9DB_zpsumvus7et.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/17C055E3-DFC9-4588-9EDE-9AE628CB3C66_zpsfsd7nm3r.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/BDF81080-B74D-4311-B0C3-7255089E0BD1_zpsnrxejhbn.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/FA0D475B-FC4C-4389-89CE-D0FCB2B431E4_zps5twcqkru.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/D8E3929B-698C-4C41-823C-A6582E9B02DE_zpsz69re1q2.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/ABB4E9F5-7DF6-4073-A595-AF117B3D094B_zpsfkr3jo01.jpg
That's about it for now waiting on the other accessories for the front of the motor.
Thanks for looking.

[tubbed69]

Glad to see you making progress,nice looking motor:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Yup...that gets :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Way to go man.

[Leadfoot1]

Very nice car!!

Did you get the tires yet? What size are you shooting for?

I was looking at your pictures and was wondering, are you running the bttery in the trunk? It looks like it... But i see the long black (ground ?) wire and wasnt sure why its going back to the front (if its what it does?) ??.

Keep posting pics, i love the color too! I usually am not too much of an "out of the box" kind of guy when it comes to paint schemes but i really dig yours!!

You should give us some details on what you use and the steps to get a finish like that!! I have everything to do the job (tools) but have always been afraid to try it out! .... I find it little scary, even if i do every other part of the builds myself lol!!! That one always has be braking!

Cheers!!

Lead.

[John510]

Wow . I love the engine and that paint is :thumbsup:

[Smitty68]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. I fitted one of my front wheels today to look for any clearance issues. Gladly none were to be found.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/1E3D2F6A-25C3-4357-BD6C-43A71EFC8F31_zpsdscout81.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/1E3D2F6A-25C3-4357-BD6C-43A71EFC8F31_zpsdscout81.jpg.html)
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/9E353583-B57F-498B-89DE-8C0845AA92B7_zpsthucfjaq.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/9E353583-B57F-498B-89DE-8C0845AA92B7_zpsthucfjaq.jpg.html)
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/AD88354F-8CD2-4800-9528-8C7E8C628CEE_zpslzgenq0c.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/AD88354F-8CD2-4800-9528-8C7E8C628CEE_zpslzgenq0c.jpg.html)

[Smitty68]

Got these in from Anvil today the fit was great.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/48c8566be46ffe16e8d452efca4ebf14_zps97a29e9e.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/f3d6b6d84f7affd2fd7ff173468f0905_zpsaa3e0362.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Looks good!

[Smitty68]

Very nice car!!

Did you get the tires yet? What size are you shooting for?

I was looking at your pictures and was wondering, are you running the bttery in the trunk? It looks like it... But i see the long black (ground ?) wire and wasnt sure why its going back to the front (if its what it does?) ??.

Keep posting pics, i love the color too! I usually am not too much of an "out of the box" kind of guy when it comes to paint schemes but i really dig yours!!

You should give us some details on what you use and the steps to get a finish like that!! I have everything to do the job (tools) but have always been afraid to try it out! .... I find it little scary, even if i do every other part of the builds myself lol!!! That one always has be braking!

Cheers!!

Lead.
It has a trunk mount battery kit with remote solenoid back there as well. Most of my steps are similar to some of the other guys here on the site. I use the 3M trizact system of pads. They can be used with a water DA sander or just with a hook-it pad for the sanding discs. I generally start out wet sanding with 2000 and work my way up to 5000 being the finish up stage. The reason for the 5000 is to make the paint come back out from sanding and cuts a lot out of the time of running my buffer. Plus it gives me a chance to really fine tune it where I'm wanting to stay clear of cutting/buffing it too much and screw it up...:thumbsup:
I use foam mequiars pads on all of my cars as well.
As far as tires go I'm thinking of going with 225/40's on the front and 275/35's on the back. My wheels are staggered 18's and 19's. Those tire sizes I may or may not go with. Especially on the front.
Thanks for the compliments everyone.

[Smitty68]

Got a few more things to get before the install. But getting a little more closer:D
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/82D00B19-F53E-4219-8116-91822F8A4F88_zpsbtpadofy.jpg

[Rick D]

Looks great, its coming out very nice!

[Moabdude]

Very nice!
I love the 68 Camaro ;-)

[Smitty68]

Been grinding away at it as money,work,time will allow but getting a little more closer. http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/CB195181-2920-4A66-B7D7-5E772B452EAF_zpsyavr9vm5.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/C3656FF4-2FBC-45F2-BCC5-672340254BA1_zpssb2d3uh2.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/1CE72FCA-8FA4-4EE7-9A86-732CF7680BCD_zpscmbfrubh.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/BD0F7E49-3F7C-43AA-90BC-801743BD9D93_zpspwv6yemv.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/B9B32FC2-0FCE-48BB-B4EF-83DC02456F8D_zpsbpiskw3g.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/BABA3A57-01CD-48F7-9034-61AB3C764A98_zpsirtyoedy.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/BB9BA0EA-6E79-42B7-97DF-8F9436C24E54_zpsqktxvn9l.jpg

[Smitty68]

And thanks guys for all the kind words...;)

[tubbed69]

Motor looks good in there,glad to see some progress:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Motor looks good in there,glad to see some progress:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

X2! Keep at it man.

:captain:

[Smitty68]

Motor looks good in there,glad to see some progress:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

X2! Keep at it man.

:captain:

Thanks guys, added a couple more items to the car as time and $ would allow. Speedhut is currently working on my gauges and as soon as the fuel tank is mounted and plumbed I should be pretty close to making some noise.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/536432E4-35DC-4B1E-94E7-7E42C542B8C0_zpsyt14kuw5.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/21D7BCAF-FE1B-4F3F-9F34-27DE6FA93C6F_zpshxwjagkz.jpg

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Yea buddy!:thankyou:

[Smitty68]

Yea buddy!:thankyou:

Thanks for all the help Justin.:cheers: :cheers:

[John510]

That is one sexy radiator. Ive had nothing but issues with my Ron Davis. I should have went with Entropy.

[Smitty68]

That is one sexy radiator. Ive had nothing but issues with my Ron Davis. I should have went with Entropy.

Thanks, it's a nice piece. Very well built, and it has two rows of 1 1/4" tubes. It should serve me very well.

[randy]

Yea buddy!:thankyou:

is there slimmer better fans? how do these fans compare to spal 11" thin fans?

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Thanks for all the help Justin.:cheers: :cheers:


You're very welcome Jon!

Randy: We could offer slimmer fans, but have found these to pull the amount of airflow that we like to see on our setups. We are testing other fans to see if we can find/make a slimmer setup that will still provide the CFMs we need.

The SPAL 11" fans are rated 800-1375 CFM per, and ours are rated 1500 per...while still only pulling 20A each when on full-tilt boogie

[waynieZ]

The radiator look good in there!

[Roberts68]

We could offer slimmer fans, but have found these to pull the amount of airflow that we like to see on our setups... and ours are rated 1500 per...when on full-tilt boogie

Lovin' the techno-speak right there. Makes me think of the first time I went 88 mph with Doc Brown and Marty on the big screen.

That's a compliment by the way, just in case it wasn't clear.:lol:

[Smitty68]

The radiator look good in there!

Thanks Wayne, much appreciated!

[Smitty68]

Got this in yesterday, should look really good with the guages installed.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/8AE94DE5-22BB-4EE9-9F18-82040D6ED778_zpsvp8wwdur.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/8AE94DE5-22BB-4EE9-9F18-82040D6ED778_zpsvp8wwdur.jpg.html)
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/E08AD183-3ED9-4A28-9E55-9E67A4415872_zpsqaq5wbrl.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/E08AD183-3ED9-4A28-9E55-9E67A4415872_zpsqaq5wbrl.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Nice!

[Smitty68]

Nice!

Thanks Wayne, headed down the hill on this I hope. Ridetech 4 link and Moser 12 bolt going in in a couple weeks!

[Smitty68]

Got the guages installed and power to the car from the battery for the first time since the start of this build. A weight off my back to say the least being its the first complete re wire I've done...:wacko: Here are a couple pics of the guages from SpeedHut.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/CE507B09-1963-48E9-96CE-CC928C1644E7_zps8cbzzump.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/4ED4630B-4D2A-4DE8-9BD7-20FF1039FD4A_zpsucwfxtrf.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/95F83E43-1368-42AF-8A12-24759EAA00D6_zpsbvptjori.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/FD63647C-4037-4E9E-9B6F-69E3FC23AC50_zpsq0mhgjn3.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/43486E64-DA3F-46F4-A46B-3D93D7A165BC_zpsfweski7f.jpg

[WSSix]

I like those gauges. Good selection.

[Roberts68]

Those gauges fit your build great! I keep seeing cool gauges from Speedhut but not really feeling it when I have gone on their website.
How were they to deal with? Did you have support in ordering/design or just point and click on what you wanted?
Congrats on the milestone!

[SlowProgress]

Those look great !

[Smitty68]

I like those gauges. Good selection.
Thanks Trey

Those gauges fit your build great! I keep seeing cool gauges from Speedhut but not really feeling it when I have gone on their website.
How were they to deal with? Did you have support in ordering/design or just point and click on what you wanted?
Congrats on the milestone!
It is mainly point and click. But they will turn out way better than what you see on the build page. And they have an option if you call them to send you a proof of them before the actual build.

Those look great !
Thanks for the compliments.

[tubbed69]

I sure like those gauges,great choice:thumbsup:

[Smitty68]

I sure like those gauges,great choice:thumbsup:

Thanks man it means a lot. The 4 link and Moser/Tru trac 12 bolt will go in in the next couple weeks and the vintage air as well. Hoping to at least button most of this thing up in the next month or so.

[Smitty68]

Got the wheels and tires mounted up for some mock up for the moser rear and 4 link next week...:relax:
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/CDE2F1A5-75D8-4D0D-A07B-BC7CD5F66F63_zpstkgq8m7w.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/16AD3D3C-2485-4310-AC4D-EF1FB493E879_zpstr6k76hz.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/855774EF-E4F3-4C9E-B970-1D39A302CCBD_zpsrb3s2u9e.jpg

[n77nxc]

Just caught up on your build, outstanding work! Keep it up.

[Smitty68]

Just caught up on your build, outstanding work! Keep it up.

Thanks! It's been a slow tugg but coming along...:hairpullout:

[waynieZ]

The car looks sweet! Nice choice on the gauges!

[Justin@EntropyRad]

The tire sizes are perfect! I bet you'll be tickled when you get the ride height adjusted too

[68MaroSam]

Your car is looking great. Nice wheels and tires.

[Smitty68]

The tire sizes are perfect! I bet you'll be tickled when you get the ride height adjusted too
Thanks Justin, yes the ride height will be around an 1" to 1 1/2" lower than it is right now in the rear....Can't wait!!:D

Your car is looking great. Nice wheels and tires.
Thanks for the compliments Sam...:cool:

[Smitty68]

The car looks sweet! Nice choice on the gauges!

Thanks Wayne, they did a great job on them. I'm very pleased with the way they came out.

[Smitty68]

Finally got a few things done this week. Got the Moser 12 bolt and Ridetech 4 link installed. Got to take it back out for paint but going back in should be easier than the first time....:gitrdun:
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/812ABE68-F3BF-4B04-970E-7C9FB4D350E5_zpsk5w6qm4h.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/DEE46177-ECC7-4F01-A283-638C82E63FBD_zpsyhiiqjdc.jpg
Brakes should be here next week!

[paulk68]

Finally got a few things done this week. Got the Moser 12 bolt and Ridetech 4 link installed. Got to take it back out for paint but going back in should be easier than the first time....:gitrdun:
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/812ABE68-F3BF-4B04-970E-7C9FB4D350E5_zpsk5w6qm4h.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/DEE46177-ECC7-4F01-A283-638C82E63FBD_zpsyhiiqjdc.jpg
Brakes should be here next week!


Looks awesome, I am about to start with my ridetech bolt in 4 link, how hard was the install? also how hard was getting the brackets welded on the rear end? Is it a stock width rear or did you shorten it?

[tubbed69]

Nice choice on the wheels,looks perfect with the color:trophy-1302:

[Smitty68]

Looks awesome, I am about to start with my ridetech bolt in 4 link, how hard was the install? also how hard was getting the brackets welded on the rear end? Is it a stock width rear or did you shorten it?

It was a straight forward install. These old cars being assembled by hand gives a little bit of trouble from time to time with the cradle not seating into place like mine did. But with a couple of jacks and effort it slid right into place. The tabs weren't a big deal either. Just follow the instructions to a T and you will be fine. And the length on the rear end is stock with multi leaf perches made to order already welded up. I also went with the big ford ends for larger bearings and bolt in axles. If you want it narrowed I think they will build it to any lengths for no extra charge.
I called Matt and Kim at Matts Classic bow ties and they took care of me with everything.

[Smitty68]

Nice choice on the wheels,looks perfect with the color:trophy-1302:

Thank you sir!:thankyou:

[Intimidator3]

Sometimes, I think I get just as pumped about seeing some of these cars getting completed as I do about my own. This is lookin' great, Smitty!

[Smitty68]

Sometimes, I think I get just as pumped about seeing some of these cars getting completed as I do about my own. This is lookin' great, Smitty!

Thanks, I appreciate the compliments!:thankyou:

[Smitty68]

Kind of a crappy pic but got the rear end all painted up and put back in the car. Gas tank will be next to go back in after a little touch up work I need to do after welding in the Ridetech cradle.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/4E268B04-170C-4DF9-9899-67E0BEDB50E6_zps2rfca57a.jpg
Got started on the A/C today as well not too far along with it just testing out the bracket I got from Detriot speed after I hacked it up a little...:lol:
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/3F3BAC7B-55E5-492A-AB7D-52DB38296FFE_zpskx2bhrbs.jpg

[Smitty68]

Haven't posted in a while, had a few delays with work and $. Little by little getting things done...:shakehead:
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/0F0D20F2-C545-45ED-A3E3-1D30458FB3CF_zps71ynooas.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/799FF048-2461-44CC-96F6-494D8458C17D_zpsny9j3xw3.jpg

[Smitty68]

Love the way the gen 5 consoles looks in these cars so I had to try one out..:headspin:
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/0468E847-D6C7-4DAD-9158-C95AB43DA027_zpsbow5rpuj.jpg

[Smitty68]

Got a few more things to button up with the heater hoses and other misc. plumbing ..etc.. and apply the Hose Candy skins and should be done for first fire up of the motor.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/C002DD7E-DBDC-4BFF-9A4F-D7FBE527CE7E_zpstk4c137a.jpg

[jwcarguy]

Love the way the gen 5 consoles looks in these cars so I had to try one out..:headspin:
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/0468E847-D6C7-4DAD-9158-C95AB43DA027_zpsbow5rpuj.jpg


Smitty,

You will be happy with the 5th Gen console!
I love mine!
Maybe swap out the plastic lid for a leather covered one??
I love the carbon fiber gauge housing too, Anvil part?

Jeff

[Smitty68]

Yes they are Anvil.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/2D59C3AB-6CAD-41ED-B3E6-E2103D2473E0_zpssryfg8tw.jpg (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/smitty499/media/2D59C3AB-6CAD-41ED-B3E6-E2103D2473E0_zpssryfg8tw.jpg.html)
I plan on getting a boot and a cover like yours.

[Rod P]

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/DEE46177-ECC7-4F01-A283-638C82E63FBD_zpsyhiiqjdc.jpg


turn your shocks over to put the adjustment nut on the bottom making the adjuster access easier at the track

the shocks are gas pressurized they dont care what direction there mounted

[Smitty68]

Get this caught up a bit since I haven't posted in a while. Got the A/C all buttoned up.I used the DSE mount along with the VA mount.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/799FF048-2461-44CC-96F6-494D8458C17D_zpsny9j3xw3.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/C002DD7E-DBDC-4BFF-9A4F-D7FBE527CE7E_zpstk4c137a.jpg

[Smitty68]

Got the rear end painted and brakes installed.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/8B3AF9D6-ACDA-43CA-A8DF-AFF9827992AD_zpsjdd2zbob.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/F47F7FD9-60B7-418D-80BE-87F6D8191DE9_zpsbohakmbm.jpg

[Smitty68]

Next I started on the fuel system...Which took a while along with the rest of the car...:beathorse
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/162943B0-8833-481E-B002-60A2A539C26F_zpsmv2hl2zc.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/F2E675CD-DB88-4888-B565-AA886A16A826_zpsbtvlwbc2.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/7271A2C0-5514-4D95-95D3-0FAF57B97DD5_zpss0agmwjn.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/C7C48800-2C8C-4B2F-94BA-19D7B91A603B_zpsx9roihaq.jpg

[Smitty68]

Got everything buttoned up underneath the car including the steering linkage. I used the DSE kit for first gens.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/DE9E7508-8C60-4970-9DFA-17E365A5145E_zpsyq5knyqy.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/42B759DB-429F-431B-A28D-F2A717EBACB3_zps5y8tqmpa.jpg

[Smitty68]

Now back on the floor fo the front end to go back on.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/C599FE3C-68F1-483E-8426-6B9FDB565DA8_zpsau2r0szu.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/D568D8B9-B0C3-46E5-A3A8-50EEBAC6E3B9_zps4sxaehfl.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/3B2B2B98-C5B4-43AE-A9A7-386947522E26_zpsmnv7x8cs.jpg

[Smitty68]

Started fitting panels back on tonight and got tired until tomorrow. Hope I can at least get that done so I can start the motor up for the first time this weekend!:hapdance:
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/BEBE43D8-4DFB-42BC-B2FC-A01F708C0C43_zps8oels8gm.jpg

[randy]

i thought the dse vintage air unit was only for the 69? Any issues with our 67 and 68 camaros?

http://www.detroitspeed.com/1967-1969-F-Body-products/011006-gen-IV-bracket.html

[Smitty68]

i thought the dse vintage air unit was only for the 69? Any issues with our 67 and 68 camaros?

http://www.detroitspeed.com/1967-1969-F-Body-products/011006-gen-IV-bracket.html

It has to be modified a bit and doesn't take too much thinking to do. If you need pics I have some of it before installing.

[randy]

pretty simple to do ? I would imagine so since it only mounts on 3 spots on the car. Thank you

[Smitty68]

Here are a few pics Randy if they help. These things have been done many different ways and mine isn't any better than the others it's just the way I chose to mount it.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/8A4499FF-B914-4DD9-AD00-690F7D791685_zpsweiqokli.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/9208B89A-A087-4AE6-80C4-55ABFF05D895_zpskakxo9cq.jpg

[randy]

thank you. Not sure what i see that you changed but I'm sure when i start mocking it up it will jump out at me.

Summit racing thanks you lol

[Smitty68]

thank you. Not sure what i see that you changed but I'm sure when i start mocking it up it will jump out at me.

Summit racing thanks you lol

Yes the smaller piece that bolts to the main part of the bracket I didn't use. I cut part of it and used the smaller pieces that came in the kit to make the two you see on the left side. The one that's curved towards the passenger side of the unit bolts to the radio brace in the dash. And the one that points straight up towards the cowl will bolt through the cowl inside the wiper transmission pocket. Just let me know if you need any other info.

[Smitty68]

Finishing the front end tomorrow to fire the motor Saturday hopefully!
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/6A1762E7-1084-4BE2-A6B0-DEC15FD0397B_zpshikjdzyo.jpg

[DEIGuy38]

Car looks really good, love the wheels and stance. Good luck on the motor fire up.

[MX145]

Man that looks good! Good luck Sat.

[waynieZ]

That Looks SWEET ! We'll need a video of the start up.

[Smitty68]

Car looks really good, love the wheels and stance. Good luck on the motor fire up.

Man that looks good! Good luck Sat.

That Looks SWEET ! We'll need a video of the start up.

Thanks guys! The start up went without a hitch. Smooth as any could ask, no leaks and all systems worked perfectly! Now on to the interior!!:RunninDog:
Here is a short vid I made with my phone which the sound sucks, but open headers it still sounds good to me!
http://youtu.be/eieTe699rFQ I will post a better vid once the rest of the exhaust is on next week.

[awr68]

Awesome! Sounds great and congrats on the trouble free start up!

[randy]

nice work. I can't wait for my start up.

[Smitty68]

Awesome! Sounds great and congrats on the trouble free start up!
Thanks Tony!

nice work. I can't wait for my start up.

It's been a good run with this one but long...Thanks for the compliments!

[Smitty68]

Not too much progress but enough to satisfy me for the week! Mufflers are due in tomorrow and that will keep me busy for a day or so. Anyway got the car turned around right in the shop and all the sheet metal back on. Working on alignment on the front suspension now. I got my hood latch installed from Screamin Performance and the kick panels. Just a fit look for now and will cover them this winter.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/C947BF63-2EC0-4BDB-BC98-02740FFCD38F_zpspzjfmpjw.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/9B19BCB2-3B7D-42EE-A6F1-8E25831B7576_zpszh4ozfdg.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/B3FD92A7-0062-4EBE-A5D9-1C1325C1E10E_zpsvrv6wuie.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/6087F895-8F7E-4130-894D-DFE3B4145F8D_zpszt321hnh.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/715ABA81-3D13-4841-B99B-3100EB26DF93_zpsocnowcjc.jpg

[trevor572]

Hi. The car is looking awesome, I have just had a colour change done on mine, I went away from the dark gunmetal, it didn't work for me, looks perfect on your car but. Cheers Trevor.

[MX145]

Sounds awesome! I wish I had that good of throttle response.

[RPitts]

Great looking car! Love the paint do you know the name of color?

[Smitty68]

Great looking car! Love the paint do you know the name of color?

Thanks guys for the compliments.
The color is cyber grey metallic with carbon flash metallic stripes. Both GM colors

[WSSix]

You're doing good work and the car looks fantastic! Keep it up.

[Smitty68]

You're doing good work and the car looks fantastic! Keep it up.

Thanks Trey!

[SIKSEVN]

Great work cars looking great

[Smitty68]

Great work cars looking great

Thanks for the words!

[Smitty68]

I got the exhaust ran and not completely done with it yet. And planning on welding everything up on the car. Nothing special but love the sound from it. Here is a short vid. https://youtu.be/EGwc6st0VLY
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/FD4C64B0-B24A-455E-BD1F-973C98EB3521_zpstkheu34o.jpg

[Smitty68]

Got the car out of the shop finally in 3 years since it came home. Nothing special but a real accomplishment for me to say the least. I've got to get the interior and final details done on it like the grill bumpers and finish the chrome and it should be ready for the streets. Thanks again for all the comments and words guys.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/5EC1919D-8C55-4F5C-BF44-61E6FFC6FE7D_zpstmnniqus.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/308E7477-F597-4AF6-8F14-E6E887B03BDC_zpsfjdgpw9i.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Congratulations! That's gotta feel good to see it rolled out of the shop after three years. Looking forward to pictures of you out enjoying the car.

:captain:

[130fe]

Very nice!

[Smitty68]

Congratulations! That's gotta feel good to see it rolled out of the shop after three years. Looking forward to pictures of you out enjoying the car.

:captain:
Thanks, it felt pretty satisfying to say the least. And yes there will hopefully be enjoyment pics being posted!

Very nice!

Thank you sir!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Sounds very healthy...congrats on your progress. :thumbsup:

EGwc6st0VLY

[trevor572]

Hi Skip, Gee she's coming along nicely mate, sounds sweet too. It might have been a few years now, but once your all done I imagine all the good times will be well worth all the effort involved. Well Done!!!! Cheers Trevor.

[awr68]

Really looks great sitting outside! Congrats on getting this far and I'm sure you are on the downhill side of the build!

Love the pics! And the vids really give me the kick in the pants to get out and keep working on mine!

[Smitty68]

Sounds very healthy...congrats on your progress. :thumbsup:

Thanks for embedding the video Skip. I've got a few things to tune like the carb but all in a nut shell it's pretty close. Thanks for the compliment!

[QUOTE=trevor572;624231]Hi Skip, Gee she's coming along nicely mate, sounds sweet too. It might have been a few years now, but once your all done I imagine all the good times will be well worth all the effort involved. Well Done!!!! Cheers Trevor.
Thanks Trevor, yes it's been a long haul to say the least. The biggest thing that helped me was not getting in a hurry.

Really looks great sitting outside! Congrats on getting this far and I'm sure you are on the downhill side of the build!

Love the pics! And the vids really give me the kick in the pants to get out and keep working on mine!
Thanks Tony, I tried to look your build thread up and cannot find it. I'd like to check it out. And you are right it takes a lot of motivation to keep working on these things for sure. Hopefully this winter I can get it finished for the spring!
Thanks again guys!

[GTWayne]

Got the car out of the shop finally in 3 years since it came home. Nothing special but a real accomplishment for me to say the least. I've got to get the interior and final details done on it like the grill bumpers and finish the chrome and it should be ready for the streets. Thanks again for all the comments and words guys.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/5EC1919D-8C55-4F5C-BF44-61E6FFC6FE7D_zpstmnniqus.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy304/smitty499/308E7477-F597-4AF6-8F14-E6E887B03BDC_zpsfjdgpw9i.jpg

Looking very good! Are those Rushforth Wheels?

[Smitty68]

Looking very good! Are those Rushforth Wheels?

Yes they are Rushforth whiplash. Thanks!

[MX145]

I like the wheels as well. Your car looks great! The time and care you put into it shows.

[awr68]

Thanks Tony, I tried to look your build thread up and cannot find it. I'd like to check it out. And you are right it takes a lot of motivation to keep working on these things for sure. Hopefully this winter I can get it finished for the spring!
Thanks again guys!

My threads are still there somewhere. LOL
I will probably start a new one once I make a little more progress.

Keep at it, spring is just around the bend!

[randy]

bracket makes sense now. Are you sure that back bracket is needed? with it bolted to the dash brace, screwed into the cow by the two screws and attached on the passanger side dash i think thats pretty secure. I just need to finish my passenger mount and be done with it.

[waynieZ]

It looks nice !

[WSSix]

Nice work! Keep it up. You're almost there