67 Camaro "The Victim"

[fleetus macmullitz]

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[Spiffav8]

Nice. The paint flop looks 👍🏼!!!

https://s20.postimg.org/cyh5dz28t/IMG_3410.jpg


Thanks guys. Looks like the clear coat is on and wow.

[Spiffav8]

Clear coated and good to go!! :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump:

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[Spiffav8]

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[Spiffav8]

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:snapout: Yeah....that's a lot of pictures. :lol:

[skatinjay27]

Perfect color !!!!!! I love it!

[fleetus macmullitz]

:snapout: Yeah....that's a lot of pictures. :lol:

Deservedly so!

:wow:

#gamechanger

Congrats Curtis. :thumbsup:

[jwcarguy]

looks awesome!
One big step you are now almost over

[waynieZ]

SWEET color! it looks smooth as glass. Now that's progress!!

[tubbed69]

Paint and body work looks perfect,stop drooling and take some more pics please:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Figured I'd add the video clips Jim sent rather than pictures. The first two where taken just after the clear went on. The last two are from today. Looks like Jim has the side door open and has the fans running. At some stage Jim will move the car out of the booth and into the garage for the next stage. Looking forward to seeing pictures of it out in the sun.

I am all smiles over here. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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[Thumpt]

Looks awesome, congratulations mate.

[DOOM]

It won't be long now !:king:

[Spiffav8]

Thanks guys. Jim is unwrapping the car and just sent these. :bigun2:

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[paulk68]

:drool:

[DBasher]

Looking at these pictures on the big screen :confused59: Holy ****ing **** that's some great ****ing work!


Are you bringing it home soon or is it getting assembled at his place?

:flag2: :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

:drool:

Yeah...me to!

Looking at these pictures on the big screen :confused59: Holy ****ing **** that's some great ****ing work!


Are you bringing it home soon or is it getting assembled at his place?

:flag2: :cheers:

I saw them all on my phone at first. Pretty much drove home with a sonic boom to see them on my computer. :confused59:

Jim will install the glass and window/drip rail trim. That way if anything gets scratched it can be fixed right there. He will also install the Dynomat in the doors and all the hardware so he can make the final adjustments/alignment. Then I'll drag it home and Jeff and I will go to work on everything else. The goal is to have it running by SEMA so Mike Norris can tune it on a dyno while he's here. Not sure the car will be 100% by then, but that's the goal.

[Heather1124]

That looks great! Can't wait to see it all come together!

[DEIGuy38]

Looking Great love the color

[Spiffav8]

That looks great! Can't wait to see it all come together!

Thanks Heather! Things should move quick and hopefully the car will be home soon!

Looking Great love the color

That was firggin funny! :lol:

[DBasher]

I can't stop looking at it! The last video with the door jamb...so clean and crisp!

It's going to look great with the stripes.:trophy-1302:

[WSSix]

Glad to see it in color, Curtis. You made a good choice.

[Spiffav8]

I can't stop looking at it! The last video with the door jamb...so clean and crisp!

It's going to look great with the stripes.:trophy-1302:

You just had to let the cat out of the bag didn't you. :disgusted:

Glad to see it in color, Curtis. You made a good choice.

Thanks. I nearly went crazy trying to nail it down. Saint Jim must have done 30 spray outs. I don't dare count them all. :peepwall:

[98ssnova]

Those stripes will be sweet to bad it will take a year to pick out the color for them........hahahahahahahaha:ohsnap:

[67XR7]

[QUOTE=Spiffav8;634679]Sorry for the long delay since my last post. Seems like I've been driving the crazy train the last few weeks. :lostmarbles: If I wasn't mental before, I am now.

Jim has been making steady progress on the car and we are getting closer to color. The car has been blown apart and all the nooks and crannies have been given attention. The firewall is nearly complete and the floor has been repaired. The floor wasn't bad, just a small hole, but time wise the smart call was to replace the drivers side.

I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.......

:captain:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Bqrs9Xg/0/L/i-Bqrs9Xg-L.jpg



what is the brown/copper stuff? epoxy primer?

[Spiffav8]

[QUOTE=Spiffav8;634679]Sorry for the long delay since my last post. Seems like I've been driving the crazy train the last few weeks. :lostmarbles: If I wasn't mental before, I am now.

Jim has been making steady progress on the car and we are getting closer to color. The car has been blown apart and all the nooks and crannies have been given attention. The firewall is nearly complete and the floor has been repaired. The floor wasn't bad, just a small hole, but time wise the smart call was to replace the drivers side.

I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.......

:captain:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Bqrs9Xg/0/L/i-Bqrs9Xg-L.jpg



what is the brown/copper stuff? epoxy primer?

It's a bare metal primer. Has a flat finish to it once it dries. Not that it really matters as this area will be painted and then covered with Dynamat. Dynaliner and then carpet. :lol:

[Spiffav8]

Quick update. Firewall, core support, etc all ready to go. Inner fenders are getting finished up along with a few other odds and ends. Wet sanding has started and if Jims finger tips hold up, the car should be ready in a few weeks.

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:thankyou:

[Mikael A]

She is absolutely gorgeous!!!

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[GregWeld]

Please tell me he is NOT using his fingertips to sand with.......


LOL



I've actually seen guys at shops sanding without blocks... Yeah... that's not going to turn out so well. LOL


Looks great Curtis!

[Spiffav8]

Please tell me he is NOT using his fingertips to sand with.......


LOL



I've actually seen guys at shops sanding without blocks... Yeah... that's not going to turn out so well. LOL


Looks great Curtis!

Jim wanted me to assure you it's getting done right. This is for Greg Weld...sanding blocks for all areas...finger tips are wearing down from gripping the block...that trunk got a kiss of 800, then 1000,1500,2000, finished off with 5000,,,I should do a fingerprint before I start and then when finished. :lol: Just gettin started

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[Spiffav8]

:confused59:

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When I first looked at this picture I thought the hood was dirty. Took me a few to realize that it's the reflection of the walls. :D

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7gDN4HJ/0/776782bd/L/i-7gDN4HJ-L.jpg

[98ssnova]

Damn that looks good

[GregWeld]

I've seen Jim's work.... on Charley's GT500.... that thing was beautiful!

[johnnymac46]

Looking good Curtis!

[gofastwclass]

When I first looked at this picture I thought the hood was dirty. Took me a few to realize that it's the reflection of the walls. :D



Is that dirt on my hood or is it the reflection in the background? Oh, it's just a reflection in this awesome paint job! :snapout: What a terrible problem to have. :lmao:

Looks great.

[Spiffav8]

Damn that looks good

Thanks man. Jim is killing it!

I've seen Jim's work.... on Charley's GT500.... that thing was beautiful!

I only got to see pictures of it. Everyone that has seen it has said it is stunning.

Looking good Curtis!

Thanks Brother. You're next! :flag2:

Is that dirt on my hood or is it the reflection in the background? Oh, it's just a reflection in this awesome paint job! :snapout: What a terrible problem to have. :lmao:

Looks great.

:sieg: I know....but he is wet sanding so it could have been something other than the reflection. Jim sends a lot of pictures! I post maybe 30% of them. I drool over 100% though and I'm sure there are a few friends that have blocked me for the number of pictures sent via text message. Speaking of pictures........here's a few more. :mock:

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Kind of cool to see the work on progress.

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:thankyou:

[Mikael A]

Man don't hold back post all them pictures. That reflection is just amazing.

[Spiffav8]

Man don't hold back post all them pictures. That reflection is just amazing.

:confused18: That would be a lot of pictures! Here's a few teaser shots Jim sent. Just had to see how the tail pan would look. They aren't 100% in place sooo...keep that in mind.

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I really like this picture for some unknown reason.

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[96z28ss]

wait till you put the felt window trim on.

[Mikael A]

Looks great to me :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[Spiffav8]

Pretty sure I'm getting these out of order, but you're all smart guys. :underchair:

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[Spiffav8]

:popcorn2:

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Might have to paint the control arms and steering rack. :peepwall: Me>>> :smiley_smack: <<<Jim.

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Transition from the undercoating to the semigloss black looks pretty smooth to me.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-X3zPf58/0/44276424/L/i-X3zPf58-L.jpg

Inner fenders are painted and will receive undercoating here shortly.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vmWnRtW/0/955fe085/L/i-vmWnRtW-L.jpg

Thanks for Looking! :captain:

[98ssnova]

Dude........sick so happy for you! It will be home soon.

[Spiffav8]

Dude........sick so happy for you! It will be home soon.

5-ish weeks! I hope to make the marathon trip next Friday to pickup all the stainless trim and the bumper that was smoothed. Then turn and head for Jims place. Pretty stoked to see the car. Glass should be showing up next week, or at least I hope so. It'll be cool to see the glass and trim installed. :D

[GregWeld]

Yeah --- you should definitely build a show car.... it's so much fun to sit there and answer stupid questions and talk to people that tell you about their uncle that had a 66 Mustang just like yours!



Who T F puts a TV in their paint booth??


Super cool article on the long range shooting! Thanks for sending it.

[Spiffav8]

Yeah --- you should definitely build a show car.... it's so much fun to sit there and answer stupid questions and talk to people that tell you about their uncle that had a 66 Mustang just like yours!



Who T F puts a TV in their paint booth??


Super cool article on the long range shooting! Thanks for sending it.

Crazy Bob who used to live down the street would walk into my garage anytime the door was open back when I had The Bucket and make the same Mustang comment every time. He would also introduce himself as if we had never meet. I was really glad when he finally moved.

I suspect Jim has a Lazy Boy chair and mini fridge behind the car. Probably hiding from the lil lady. :BlahBlah:

Thought you'd like that. I was impressed. Headed to TX to shoot hogs with some friends in Aug. Should be a drunken mess. :bigun2:

[GregWeld]

Crazy Bob who used to live down the street would walk into my garage anytime the door was open back when I had The Bucket and make the same Mustang comment every time. He would also introduce himself as if we had never meet. I was really glad when he finally moved.

I suspect Jim has a Lazy Boy chair and mini fridge behind the car. Probably hiding from the lil lady. :BlahBlah:

Thought you'd like that. I was impressed. Headed to TX to shoot hogs with some friends in Aug. Should be a drunken mess. :bigun2:



We'll keep this thread about your car..... but <always the big butt>.... My two shooting buddies here - Jakes wife gave him Texas hog hunting as a wedding gift. WE are going to either Helibacon or Pork Choppers. Since this is a car thread - I'll add, that now that my 40 Ford is also in Texas - then I need excuses to go see it AND Adrienne. LOL

[thedugan]

:popcorn2:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ffKBNSW/0/e3108268/L/i-ffKBNSW-L.jpg

Might have to paint the control arms and steering rack. :peepwall: Me>>> :smiley_smack: <<<Jim.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-WQjZw2D/0/79f0476c/L/i-WQjZw2D-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qhbVw8c/0/cca30e86/L/i-qhbVw8c-L.jpg

Transition from the undercoating to the semigloss black looks pretty smooth to me.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-X3zPf58/0/44276424/L/i-X3zPf58-L.jpg

Inner fenders are painted and will receive undercoating here shortly.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vmWnRtW/0/955fe085/L/i-vmWnRtW-L.jpg

Thanks for Looking! :captain:

Guess I missed a page on this but what is the cutout in the left front inner fender about?

[jarhead]

Bew-T-Full :goggles: Nice work!

[nicks67ca]

Looking Killer! The black under the hood is so clean looking.

[96z28ss]

Car is looking really good.

[Spiffav8]

Guess I missed a page on this but what is the cutout in the left front inner fender about?

You didn't miss anything. I haven't said much about it. It is for a remote oil tank for my LS7. Heads where shipped to Mike Norris. He had the exhaust valves replaced, guides installed along with double stack springs and stage II porting. I also purchased a BTR stage II cam for it. Hopefully Jeff and I will be starting on the engine shortly. I'll post pictures as we build the engine.

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Bew-T-Full :goggles: Nice work!

Yeah Jim really knocked it out of the park!

Looking Killer! The black under the hood is so clean looking.

Thanks. Not to shabby for just winging it. :lol:

Car is looking really good.

Thank You. It's all Mr Wizard....aka Jim. Sounds like the big areas have all been wet sanded. The fenders and tail pan are all that remain. I am headed up next week to drop off the window trim and can't wait to see the car.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BGrZ8mn/0/d181966b/L/i-BGrZ8mn-L.jpg

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[Mikael A]

Very nice...when do we get some outside pictures:D

[Sonar Chief]

The car is amazing, super straight and a classy color!!! Jim hit it out of the park 😁

[waynieZ]

It looks Nice and slick! I'm looking forward to seeing the motor go together.

[Spiffav8]

Very nice...when do we get some outside pictures:D

I asked the same thing and was told it's not allow outside till it heads home. Guess I'll have to get photos of it then. :flashie:

The car is amazing, super straight and a classy color!!! Jim hit it out of the park 😁

Thanks Chief! Couldn't agree more. :D

It looks Nice and slick! I'm looking forward to seeing the motor go together.

Me too! Should be fun. I'm a bit nervous as this will be the first one I've built. Thankfully Jeff has done more than a few and they've all been stellar. Always good to have the professional backing you up.

[Spiffav8]

Updates are coming in at a crazy rate. Not complaining! Jim said his finger tips needed a rest from all the wet sanding, so he laid down some Dynomat, painted the trunk, installed the door and trunk rubber and the stainless hardware for the doors. You know...a nice easy relaxing kind of day. :relax:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GwsSBQ7/0/6b39891c/L/i-GwsSBQ7-L.jpg

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:thankyou:

[Spiffav8]

One of those things that gives the car a more complete look. :bump:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-d75Qv2P/0/06ed010b/L/i-d75Qv2P-L.jpg

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:captain:

[F'in mine]

Paint came out beautiful, cars coming along nicely. Detailing with the ARP bolts and washers on the hinges looks top notch, LS7 powerplant............. keep a train a rolling.

[DBasher]

Love it Curtis! Everything is looking well worth the wait.
:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

I like the ARP stuff on the door hinges, your moving now.

[Beach Cruiser]

That thing better be ready to cruise around in when I hit Vegas! looking good!

[Spiffav8]

Paint came out beautiful, cars coming along nicely. Detailing with the ARP bolts and washers on the hinges looks top notch, LS7 powerplant............. keep a train a rolling.

I just returned from Jims and have to say that the car looks SO much better in person. Jim polished up the drivers rear quarter so I could see the "final product". It's silly. I rolled the dice on the hardware and agree that it's a nice way to detail things. I've heard a lot of great things about the LS7, but have never driven one. Looking forward to it.

Love it Curtis! Everything is looking well worth the wait.
:thumbsup:

Oh yeah!! Three weeks and I can bring it home. The glass arrived Friday and I dropped off the stainless trim and rear bumper. Jim and I had to hold things in place and have a look. Yeah.....:bump:

I like the ARP stuff on the door hinges, your moving now.

Thanks man! The guys at Dutchboys do this and I stole it from them. Thanks Paul! :captain:

That thing better be ready to cruise around in when I hit Vegas! looking good!

Goal is to have it road worth for SEMA. At least so I can get it to the dyno so Mike Norris can tune it. Jeff and I are going to be busy!!

[b17brian]

Updates are coming in at a crazy rate. Not complaining! Jim said his finger tips needed a rest from all the wet sanding, so he laid down some Dynomat, painted the trunk, installed the door and trunk rubber and the stainless hardware for the doors. You know...a nice easy relaxing kind of day. :relax:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3JPzzDk/0/30466afa/L/i-3JPzzDk-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zfcHR5P/0/8e7dc5af/L/i-zfcHR5P-L.jpg

:thankyou:

What washers did you use on your door hinges with the ARP bolts?

[Spiffav8]

What washers did you use on your door hinges with the ARP bolts?

Those had to be made. Special order, silly expensive kinda thing. :G-Dub:

[98ssnova]

Those had to be made. Special order, silly expensive kinda thing. :G-Dub:

Give me all your extras......HA!

[Spiffav8]

I've been slacking on the updates, but progress continues. I made the cross country trip to pickup the stainless trim and rear bumper after having them repaired and cleaned up. The shop did a great job and I as very please. Sihilling Metal Polishing in Santa Ana, CA 714-543-7051 ask for Charles. Highly recommend them. Drove up to Stockton and got to see the car for the first time since it was painted. :flag2:

Jim actually let me help with a few small things which was nice. Basically minor things that I couldn't mess up. :sieg:

Since my last post the control arms and spindles have been painted, the headliner has gone in, some of the trim is on the car, all the rubber trim is in place and the quarter glass has been installed. Door glass and door internals are in progress and it sounds like the windshield and back glass will be installed in a few days. Won't be long now!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pwp2np9/0/dc883158/L/i-Pwp2np9-L.jpg

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[Spiffav8]

Headliner needs to go in prior to the glass for a good fit according to the interior guys I talked to. Jim had done this with the Shelby so it wasn't new to him. Mr Wizard does it again.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xXkcSnv/0/5d0de2e5/L/i-xXkcSnv-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Hp6MhxJ/0/2e289a20/L/i-Hp6MhxJ-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dw8HRkL/0/068f7529/L/i-dw8HRkL-L.jpg

I ordered a dome light kit for the car and of course the base looked like garbage. Called CamaroCentral who pulled 5 of them and said they all looked that way. They where quick to refund my money and even threw in a small gift certificate for the trouble. Great customer service.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-WQs4QZW/0/a65c0c92/L/i-WQs4QZW-L.jpg

Jim stated that it was un-sat, but of course he had a solution. Looks even better IMO.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-WxTz2tj/0/2b54dd19/XL/i-WxTz2tj-XL.jpg

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[Spiffav8]

Installing anything with fresh paint is nerve racking enough. This probably upped Jims blood pressure a little. :confused18:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-4pJ7bTL/0/fd5684ef/L/i-4pJ7bTL-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7MgQQzS/0/0b5ac0f0/L/i-7MgQQzS-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b3LDJDn/0/e47f434f/L/i-b3LDJDn-L.jpg

Didn't realize the pitting that was on the old trim along the edge of the quarter glass. Jim swapped it out for me. Thanks again Jim.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MNpDkj4/0/46018853/XL/i-MNpDkj4-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LPzTrWR/0/80914745/L/i-LPzTrWR-L.jpg

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https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5PdLgwB/0/cd68117b/L/i-5PdLgwB-L.jpg

Polishing continues!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CG2VpRf/0/fb6d734f/L/i-CG2VpRf-L.jpg

:thankyou: for looking! :captain:

[67_camaroRS]

my dome light was rough too. Maybe i should spray paint it too. :goggles:

[fleetus macmullitz]

#lottsawinning :thumbsup:

[Dr. Jekyll]

Wow looking good! Nice progress!

[Mikael A]

Looks really good,:thumbsup: almost all done

[98ssnova]

Excellent work cant wait to this complete.

[nvmyss]

Dang Curtis,
How did I miss this? Now I have to start reading your whole build.
Glad you are back in it again.

[Spiffav8]

my dome light was rough too. Maybe i should spray paint it too. :goggles:

It's the easy answer. I think Jim used an Eastwood paint that's specifically made to paint plastic.

#lottsawinning :thumbsup:

I like winning!

Wow looking good! Nice progress!

It's really starting to come together and looks more and more complete everyday.

Looks really good,:thumbsup: almost all done

Almost done? Well...Jim's almost done with it. Lots to do when it gets home.

Excellent work cant wait to this complete.

Same here. :bump:

Dang Curtis,
How did I miss this? Now I have to start reading your whole build.
Glad you are back in it again.

Yeah...you've got a few pages to go through. lol Nice to see you're still around. :cheers:

[GregWeld]

As far as trailering is concerned -- just have Reliable pick it up and bring it to you... It's so easy.

[130fe]

Looking awesome Curtis! Let me know when you and Jeff are ready for the AAW crimpers.

[Mikael A]

Looks really good,:thumbsup: almost all done

Almost done with paint and body :mock: there I fixed it lol.
Control arms look much better in black.....good decision.

[Spiffav8]

As far as trailering is concerned -- just have Reliable pick it up and bring it to you... It's so easy.

I've got one to drop off when I pick mine up. Would be nice to hit the easy button though. This will do the trick. It came with a winch, straps and a set of Race Ramps.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rNBPXjd/0/1172ebfe/L/i-rNBPXjd-L.jpg

Looking awesome Curtis! Let me know when you and Jeff are ready for the AAW crimpers.

Thank You. Few weeks and we will need them.

Almost done with paint and body :mock: there I fixed it lol.
Control arms look much better in black.....good decision.

I don't think Jim was to hip on the control arms at first, but then he saw what it could look like on some TV show and that was all it took. :lol: I agree they look better black. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Door glass is in and aligned....apparently that's the hard part. Well the first one was anyways. Front end is starting to go together and yeah...... :bump:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R8S99wb/0/f2b395eb/L/i-R8S99wb-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LJmXbqw/0/f0396543/L/i-LJmXbqw-L.jpg

[GregWeld]

Wait! Where is the motor?

Please don't tell me you're going to lean over those fenders for the motor install!!

[Spiffav8]

Wait! Where is the motor?

Please don't tell me you're going to lean over those fenders for the motor install!!

The engine is in my garage in a million pieces. New LS7 block waiting to be built. One hurdle at a time my friend.

[slimjim]

The engine is in my garage in a million pieces. New LS7 block waiting to be built. One hurdle at a time my friend.

That seems crazy....but I'm going to do mine the exact same way :thumbsup:

[RdHuggr68]

Door glass is in and aligned....apparently that's the hard part. Well the first one was anyways. Front end is starting to go together and yeah...... :bump:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R8S99wb/0/f2b395eb/L/i-R8S99wb-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LJmXbqw/0/f0396543/L/i-LJmXbqw-L.jpg

Car looks great, who's glass did you use?
Kevin

[Spiffav8]

That seems crazy....but I'm going to do mine the exact same way :thumbsup:

Not the way I'd prefer to go about it, but it is what it is. I'll have to do my best Spiderman impression I suppose. Going to be a slow process that's for sure.

Car looks great, who's glass did you use?
Kevin

Pilkington classics. Looks like good stuff and supposedly it has the factory curve and fit.

[Spiffav8]

:ohsnap:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QNt3xtj/0/19171fd7/XL/i-QNt3xtj-XL.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Nice to wake up to these this morning! The new rubber in the doors is still settling in. Probably one more adjustment and the fit will be spot on.

Looking more and more like a car again everyday! Keep up the good work Jim!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3cQPF6H/0/14eb88f0/L/i-3cQPF6H-L.jpg

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https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hPHvmSJ/0/64c601d4/L/i-hPHvmSJ-L.jpg

Just checking the gaps was the message I got on these. :D

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-78gRxkd/0/cc965fb8/L/i-78gRxkd-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ssHr93q/0/af4d7d7d/L/i-ssHr93q-L.jpg

Thanks for looking. :captain:

[waynieZ]

Wow looking sweet!

[DBasher]

I'm looking forward to a completed car just like everyone else. What I'm not looking forward to is you changing your avatar. Please, for the children, keep the avatar. :patriot:

Car is looking great, you're crazy for keeping the front end on though.
:cheers:

[tubbed69]

Nothing to say but Perfection Curtis,amazing job Jim:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

[jwcarguy]

Wait! Where is the motor?

Please don't tell me you're going to lean over those fenders for the motor install!!

Greg,

Take a big deep breathe and breath my friend!
Nothing to get excited about here!
It is only installing a engine , easy !

Not a big deal to install, now Curtis' second engine! LOL
Built the first one with 550 hp, but when he saw that LS7 setup sitting in my garage, he had to have it he said!
So looks like I will be building another engine for this car

Guess that I shouldn't mention that I am drilling a big hole in the smoothed firewall for the engine harness, LOL

Curtis is super excited to get going on the car as soon as it gets to my shop this weekend

Jeff

[Vegas69]

Looking really good my friend! You have to be out of your mind excited. I remember those days.

I built mine the same way as you know. It's not ideal to fabricate after or lean over those pretty fenders, but you can execute well. Take your time and protect your car well. I used sheet plastic with towels on top, then fender covers where I was working. It lets you use the fenders for misc. things like bolts and wiring. It may be early for plastic over that paint. I like what the big shops do with the paper as well. I can honestly say I built mine without any scratches on the paint or extra holes, etc. You are putting a little dinky mouse over the fenders, I had to shoe horn that big block in there. Especially after I got the road race pan on it. It barely fit.

It will go quick now. Good luck getting anything else done. Apologize to your wife up front. ha

[Dannnn]

This has been great to watch.

Totally loving those stainless fasteners on the doors and fenders. Killer details! Did you say they're custom? I'm guessing, turned on a lathe, not cnc?

[Spiffav8]

Looking really good my friend! You have to be out of your mind excited. I remember those days.

I built mine the same way as you know. It's not ideal to fabricate after or lean over those pretty fenders, but you can execute well. Take your time and protect your car well. I used sheet plastic with towels on top, then fender covers where I was working. It lets you use the fenders for misc. things like bolts and wiring. It may be early for plastic over that paint. I like what the big shops do with the paper as well. I can honestly say I built mine without any scratches on the paint or extra holes, etc. You are putting a little dinky mouse over the fenders, I had to shoe horn that big block in there. Especially after I got the road race pan on it. It barely fit.

It will go quick now. Good luck getting anything else done. Apologize to your wife up front. ha

Yeah I'm excited. It'll be fun to work on and yes, protecting the finish is top priority. Jim says no plastic on the paint and Blake (Speedtech) warned against the paper. Jeff and I still have to build the engine and there is some work to do on the inside before we get to engine compartment. Not going to rush.

This has been great to watch.

Totally loving those stainless fasteners on the doors and fenders. Killer details! Did you say they're custom? I'm guessing, turned on a lathe, not cnc?

You just doubled your number of posts man! Slow down...you're making Greg Weld look bad. :lol: A buddy turned a bunch for a project he's working on and offered to make a few for me. Greatly appreciated and lucky that he would include me. My goal is to keep it simple and clean. I think the stainless adds to that vibe. Thanks for the positive reinforcement. I really am shooting from the hip on a lot of this.

:captain:

[Spiffav8]

I'm looking forward to a completed car just like everyone else. What I'm not looking forward to is you changing your avatar. Please, for the children, keep the avatar. :patriot:

Car is looking great, you're crazy for keeping the front end on though.
:cheers:

No worries. She's kinda hard to replace.

Wish I could blow the front sheet metal off it and install everything. Just to flippin far to have Jim come out and align it all after we are done.

Nothing to say but Perfection Curtis,amazing job Jim:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

Yeah Jims killing it. Couldn't be happier.

[WSSix]

Car looks great, Curtis. Glad to see it's almost home. Jim did an excellent job. Here's hoping everything else goes smoothly for you. :thumbsup:

[XLexusTech]

Curtis car looks fantastic... I am about two months behind you progress wise
Those fender bolts are fancy... where did you get um

:thankyou:

[glassman]

I'm with the "no bigge" crowd. Take your time, use two layers of moving quilts at each side/front, 6 total, ($90 bucks at Home depot) and two inch blue tape. Taped to the inner fender and under the painted outer fender. Keeping in mind, gappage may change once loads are applied...:BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:

But really all i know is righty tighty, lefty loosey.

[Spiffav8]

Curtis car looks fantastic... I am about two months behind you progress wise
Those fender bolts are fancy... where did you get um

:thankyou:

You're in good hands. Pete does awesome work and he's good people. I dig the front valance on your car. The washers where part of a run a buddy did for a build he is doing. He was nice enough to do enough for me. Hope I don't need anymore. :rolleyes:

I'm with the "no bigge" crowd. Take your time, use two layers of moving quilts at each side/front, 6 total, ($90 bucks at Home depot) and two inch blue tape. Taped to the inner fender and under the painted outer fender. Keeping in mind, gappage may change once loads are applied...:BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:

But really all i know is righty tighty, lefty loosey.

That's the plan. It'll be slow going at times, but that's ok.

[paulk68]

man I miss a day or two from login in and find all these new awesome pics!! looks incredible!!!

[Spiffav8]

man I miss a day or two from login in and find all these new awesome pics!! looks incredible!!!

:lol: Hopefully I'll have a few more before long.

Looks like work has decided to keep me busy for the weekend. :bang: So I won't be able to make it out till next weekend to pick the car up.

[Sieg]

https://photos.smugmug.com/K9s/Duke/n-VmsKmF/i-fqn6jFF/0/b972bad7/XL/i-fqn6jFF-XL.jpg

This guy can't wait to go for a ride in your new ride!
:whenitsdone:

[Musclerodz]

since you changed to ls7, I assume your converting to wet sump so you dont have to find a place to mount the oil tank?

[camcojb]

since you changed to ls7, I assume your converting to wet sump so you dont have to find a place to mount the oil tank?

I think he already made a trip to the painters to mount the tank.

[Spiffav8]

https://photos.smugmug.com/K9s/Duke/n-VmsKmF/i-fqn6jFF/0/b972bad7/XL/i-fqn6jFF-XL.jpg


This guy can't wait to go for a ride in your new ride!
:whenitsdone:

That guy can go for a ride anytime....in my truck. :D

since you changed to ls7, I assume your converting to wet sump so you dont have to find a place to mount the oil tank?

I think he already made a trip to the painters to mount the tank.

Had to pickup all the stainless trim and the rear bumper and haul them to SoCal to be refurbished and took the tank with me. Jim and I mocked it up and cut a hole in the passenger side inner fender, where the battery would normally be. I wish I could have used the stock tank as its brand new,,but it would have hung out the bottom of the car. I pretty much copied Scott G. And what he did on his 69 and used a setup from Peterson Fluid Systems that was designed by ATS back in the day.

[jwcarguy]

since you changed to ls7, I assume your converting to wet sump so you dont have to find a place to mount the oil tank?

Mike, I tried to convince him to let me convert it to a wet sump setup, prior to me assembling it, but no luck
Just more work and $$$ now

[Vegas69]

Good decision Curtis, I like it dry sump.

[Musclerodz]

Mike, I tried to convince him to let me convert it to a wet sump setup, prior to me assembling it, but no luck
Just more work and $$$ now
I've heard good and bad with wet sump ls7. Its better that it stays dry sump, just a lot of work to make it look clean.

[Spiffav8]

Good decision Curtis, I like it dry sump.

:captain: Thanks Todd.

[Spiffav8]

I've heard good and bad with wet sump ls7. Its better that it stays dry sump, just a lot of work to make it look clean.

Well....it'll blend in. The guys over at Dutchboys have done this a few times and I'm pretty much following their lead. It will tuck under the fender a bit.

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[GregWeld]

Oh here we go.... project creep.


Even better though.. we'll start the project creep after its all painted. Hahahahahahahahaha

[Spiffav8]

Oh here we go.... project creep.


Even better though.. we'll start the project creep after its all painted. Hahahahahahahahaha

It actually happened just before paint, but yeah a little project creep. Pretty sure that's the biggest evil with any project and time is our enemy. Waiting for something to be finished usually gives a person to much time to look into options. Or something new comes out. The longer the wait...the bigger the creep.

I've never really had a "plan" laid out for this. Seriously it's all :guns: shooting from the hip. The plan, if you could call it that, was originally to do a suspension/LS swap, add some wheels and and go have fun. :knock: One could say that the entire build has been project creep. Hey....so far it's working out pretty good. I know there will be a few things, but I'm not building a 2.5 million Camaro to try and win SMOY.

:relax:

[67_camaroRS]

Nice to wake up to these this morning! The new rubber in the doors is still settling in. Probably one more adjustment and the fit will be spot on.

Looking more and more like a car again everyday! Keep up the good work Jim!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3cQPF6H/0/14eb88f0/L/i-3cQPF6H-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-78gRxkd/0/cc965fb8/L/i-78gRxkd-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hPHvmSJ/0/64c601d4/L/i-hPHvmSJ-L.jpg

Just checking the gaps was the message I got on these. :D

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-78gRxkd/0/cc965fb8/L/i-78gRxkd-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ssHr93q/0/af4d7d7d/L/i-ssHr93q-L.jpg

Thanks for looking. :captain:


Those stainless steel looking bolts that connect the front fender to the body, where did you purchase those from?? wow

[Spiffav8]

Those stainless steel looking bolts that connect the front fender to the body, where did you purchase those from?? wow

A buddy had some made for a build he is doing and was nice enough to do some for me. The bolts are ARP. It's the washers that are custom. Wish I had 10 sets. Everyone seems to want them.

[Dr. Jekyll]

A buddy had some made for a build he is doing and was nice enough to do some for me. The bolts are ARP. It's the washers that are custom. Wish I had 10 sets. Everyone seems to want them.

Damn add me to the list of guys who want them

[GregWeld]

They would be really sweet if they had Notchead bolts!

http://www.notchead.com/

My buddy Tim Divers company.

[Spiffav8]

Damn add me to the list of guys who want them

At the rate it's going, I would think someone would do a pre-sale and run a batch.

They would be really sweet if they had Notchead bolts!

http://www.notchead.com/

My buddy Tim Divers company.

Those are super nice! Not cheep, but...nice sruff never is.

[DBasher]

Funny story about Divers

Tyler Barmore was working for Tim setting up his new place in town and needed buying power for some sheet metal ducting, I got the call and was able to help them both out. Tim and his wife are some of the nicest people I've met and the Notchead products are pretty dang cool, really like how clean the line clamps are.

Curtis, tic toc, tic toc :)

[Spiffav8]

Funny story about Divers

Tyler Barmore was working for Tim setting up his new place in town and needed buying power for some sheet metal ducting, I got the call and was able to help them both out. Tim and his wife are some of the nicest people I've met and the Notchead products are pretty dang cool, really like how clean the line clamps are.

Curtis, tic toc, tic toc :)

Work has suddenly decided that they can't live without me...but only on weekends. Hopefully I can have it back here next weekend, but at this point who knows.

:EmoteClueless:

The good part about that is that Jim isn't killing himself out in the booth in the 100+ heat as much. That's rough! :lostmarbles:

He had the front and rear glass installed and has the trim on. Pretty stoked about that. Digging the way the trim fits.

:D

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5zvD4pH/0/9f725bfe/L/i-5zvD4pH-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kcPRk3H/0/a899b264/L/i-kcPRk3H-L.jpg

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https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-VXg6DXd/0/2b12620e/L/i-VXg6DXd-L.jpg

:thankyou:

[GregWeld]

Wow! That trim fits better than a '62 Bubbletop!


LOL



Looking good Curtis!


By the way -- the Tyler that Basher mentions in his post - is the son of my long time buddy Pierre (AKA "Frenchie - he's Italian but his mother gave him a french name....).

I agree with Basher -- Diny (pronounced DEE NEE) and Tim are 100% first class folks. For those that don't recognize the shop -- they're the folks that built FERRAMBO -- the Red Rambler with the Ferrari engine and running gear... it won a BUNCH of stuff. A Ridler just to name one.... LOL

[XLexusTech]

Looking good!

[Mikael A]

Looks awesome :excited: :excited:

[waynieZ]

The fit on the trim is amazing, they did a great job on it.

[Musclerodz]

A buddy had some made for a build he is doing and was nice enough to do some for me. The bolts are ARP. It's the washers that are custom. Wish I had 10 sets. Everyone seems to want them.

Until they see the price tag.

[DBasher]

By the way -- the Tyler that Basher mentions in his post - is the son of my long time buddy Pierre (AKA "Frenchie - he's Italian but his mother gave him a french name....).

I agree with Basher -- Diny (pronounced DEE NEE) and Tim are 100% first class folks. For those that don't recognize the shop -- they're the folks that built FERRAMBO -- the Red Rambler with the Ferrari engine and running gear... it won a BUNCH of stuff. A Ridler just to name one.... LOL

I guess I forgot the "hey Greg" Lol. Just thinking what a small world it is and how the car world is connected in the lil NW....I just got word that I'm on the guest list to go see the Mulholland Roadster next week in Bellevue, maybe he'll let me drive it!


As far as the trick washers...A quick search shows the options available, maybe not exactly the same but ya'll got options. I grabbed mine from Allstar.

[Goosesdad]

Looking great!!!

[LonghornJPS]

Looks outstanding!!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

At the rate it's going, I would think someone would do a pre-sale and run a batch.


hmmm... That could be arranged possibly!

Car is looking great buddy!

[JON Q]

hmmm... That could be arranged possibly!

Car is looking great buddy!

Do you guys offer these washers? Also, Are you still selling the black under hood paint, I sent a PM back on 9/2016 and no one ever got back with me @Dutchboys.

[Spiffav8]

Wow! That trim fits better than a '62 Bubbletop!


LOL



Looking good Curtis!


By the way -- the Tyler that Basher mentions in his post - is the son of my long time buddy Pierre (AKA "Frenchie - he's Italian but his mother gave him a french name....).

I agree with Basher -- Diny (pronounced DEE NEE) and Tim are 100% first class folks. For those that don't recognize the shop -- they're the folks that built FERRAMBO -- the Red Rambler with the Ferrari engine and running gear... it won a BUNCH of stuff. A Ridler just to name one.... LOL

:lol: I looked over their website and agree they make some very nice stuff. Items I've seen before, but didn't know where they came from. Maybe be placing an order when the time comes.

Looking good!

Looks awesome :excited: :excited:

The fit on the trim is amazing, they did a great job on it.

Looking great!!!

Looks outstanding!!

Thanks guys. Jim put a lot of time into getting things to fit decently. Beyond my expectations.

Until they see the price tag.

Exactly! Not cheap by any means. :G-Dub:

I guess I forgot the "hey Greg" Lol. Just thinking what a small world it is and how the car world is connected in the lil NW....I just got word that I'm on the guest list to go see the Mulholland Roadster next week in Bellevue, maybe he'll let me drive it!


As far as the trick washers...A quick search shows the options available, maybe not exactly the same but ya'll got options. I grabbed mine from Allstar.

I like those! Add a some black 12pt's and it could look pretty slick. New fad about to hit and you're to blame!

:grouphug:

[Spiffav8]

Jim swapped ends of the car to work on for a few. He's added the spoiler and polished the tail end of the car. Good way to keep moving forward and a fresh set of eyes when working on things. The trunk rubber was just installed, and is holding the lid a little high at the moment, but it still looks pretty good to me.

:flashie:

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[GregWeld]

Applying a very thin coat of vaseline to the rubber when new -- allows it to "move" and find it's natural home... and it's easy to clean off -- I'm talking THIN --- you're not greasing up a baby's butt here.

[FaBrycation]

Looking awesome Curtis! :gitrdun:

[Spiffav8]

Applying a very thin coat of vaseline to the rubber when new -- allows it to "move" and find it's natural home... and it's easy to clean off -- I'm talking THIN --- you're not greasing up a baby's butt here.

:lol: That's a good idea. I'll pass it along.

Looking awesome Curtis! :gitrdun:

Thanks Brother. :captain:

[Spiffav8]

:headspin:

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[GregWeld]

You and Mario can now get together --- you can pack your cars away in cotton balls and look at them in a museum like setting -- because they're too nice to drive.

[waynieZ]

:headspin:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-WkQxdX5/0/c670e4e0/L/i-WkQxdX5-L.jpg

Hey I have a bottle of that in my garage too! but I don't have anything that shiny to see a reflection in..... SWEET!!

[Spiffav8]

You and Mario can now get together --- you can pack your cars away in cotton balls and look at them in a museum like setting -- because they're too nice to drive.

Not sure what Mario's plan is, but there will have to be some of that clear bra stuff applied to my car. Ugh.....

Hey I have a bottle of that in my garage too! but I don't have anything that shiny to see a reflection in..... SWEET!!

Jim uses a small cordless drill looking buffer with a small pad on it. The pad is about 3" is diameter. I know he has a few options at his disposal, but that's the only one I've seen. I've been looking at Autogeek and will probably end up with a kit of some sort to keep the car looking decent.

[DBasher]

Jim uses a small cordless drill looking buffer with a small pad on it. The pad is about 3" is diameter. I know he has a few options at his disposal, but that's the only one I've seen. I've been looking at Autogeek and will probably end up with a kit of some sort to keep the car looking decent.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/?code=PPC04&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz9qWiI-T1QIVhmx-Ch1AawllEAAYASAAEgIvdPD_BwE

They have a get together once a month and pull cars in to the shop to give demonstrations...they've got some great gadgets, if you're into that kind of thing.
:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

You and Mario can now get together --- you can pack your cars away in cotton balls and look at them in a museum like setting -- because they're too nice to drive.

Not sure what Mario's plan is, but there will have to be some of that clear bra stuff applied to my car. Ugh.....

There's always Vaseline! :idea: :lol:

Car is coming out superb Curtis. Can't wait to see it in person!

:cheers:

[Spiffav8]

https://www.griotsgarage.com/?code=PPC04&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz9qWiI-T1QIVhmx-Ch1AawllEAAYASAAEgIvdPD_BwE

They have a get together once a month and pull cars in to the shop to give demonstrations...they've got some great gadgets, if you're into that kind of thing.
:thumbsup:

Good info! Bookmarked. Thanks.

There's always Vaseline! :idea: :lol:

Car is coming out superb Curtis. Can't wait to see it in person!

:cheers:

Maybe during SEMA.....if you show up.

[waynieZ]

Good info! Bookmarked. Thanks.



Maybe during SEMA.....if you show up.

:eek: what would you call it Brokeback desert :flashie:

[Spiffav8]

That's my buddy Sam there admiring the spear molding was installed last night. It's down to a few details.

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[DOOM]

You and Mario can now get together --- you can pack your cars away in cotton balls and look at them in a museum like setting -- because they're too nice to drive.

:buttkick:

[Spiffav8]

:buttkick:

Mario...I'll hang with you any day Bro! :cheers: :happy23: :_party:

[Spiffav8]

The scheduling gods have smiled upon me and I have a three day weekend. Timing is good, as Jim is just about finished with the final items on his punch list and the car will be ready. So I'll head out Friday morning.

Car appears to be cleaning up nicely and I'm pretty excited to get it home....well over to Jeffs shop so we can start working on it. :D

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[waynieZ]

You can almost read which bulbs he uses. SLICK!

[Mikael A]

CAN WE PLEASE TAKE IT OUTSIDE FOR SOME PICTURES.........the suspense is killing me.

[Spiffav8]

You can almost read which bulbs he uses. SLICK!

:lol:

CAN WE PLEASE TAKE IT OUTSIDE FOR SOME PICTURES.........the suspense is killing me.

This weekend buddy. :headspin:

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[Josh@Ridetech]

Paint looks phenomenal!

[gofastwclass]

Fantastic!

[waynieZ]

Sweet!

[SSLance]

Yeah, it'd be fine traveling home on an open trailer... :D

Looks fantastic!!!

[Spiffav8]

Paint looks phenomenal!

Fantastic!

Sweet!

Thanks guys. Jim has done a great job. I am lucky to have him on my team.

Yeah, it'd be fine traveling home on an open trailer... :D

Looks fantastic!!!

:guns: NOPE! :lol:

[Spiffav8]

Not sure what Jim has remaining on his list of things to do, but it's looking fairly complete to me. Looking forward to the road trip out and back to make the swap.

Rear bumper and reverse lights installed out back and the wiper cowl is installed up front.

:D

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Door handles and side mirrors are in place...kinda. Looks like the side mirrors are the wrong ones. Shouldn't have the bow tie on them. The passengers side mirror was broken at some point. Came out of a perfect box, wrapped in bubble wrap. I have another set here that will go on the car when I get to Jims.

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:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

I bet you will be as excited as a kid going to Disneyworld on your drive to pick it up:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

I bet you will be as excited as a kid going to Disneyworld on your drive to pick it up:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

And nervous. :lol:

Taking my wheels with me, so I'm looking forward to seeing it sitting on them. Leaving the rollers behind for Johns car.

[65 347]

Looks awesome!

Mike

[DEIGuy38]

WOW that is really looking good Curtis. Cant wait to see it with the wheels on it sitting on the ground.

[Spiffav8]

Looks awesome!

Mike

WOW that is really looking good Curtis. Cant wait to see it with the wheels on it sitting on the ground.

Thanks gents. Having to work today is killing me. I am so ready to hit the road!

:headspin:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Your car oozes quality Curtis. :thumbsup:

Plus you now have more than 1/4 of the page views that the bmf camaro has, which is nice.

:P


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[camcojb]

Thanks gents. Having to work today is killing me. I am so ready to hit the road!

:headspin:

Haven't you got tired of that drive yet? :lol:

[Spiffav8]

Your car oozes quality Curtis. :thumbsup:

Plus you now have more than 1/4 of the page views that the bmf camaro has, which is nice.

:P


:lol: I hadn't looked, but yeah almost 116k! :lostmarbles:

Haven't you got tired of that drive yet? :lol:

Not really. As crazy as it may sound, I kind of like view from the road. I've seen so much of the world from the air. Two totally different experiences. I notice something new on every drive out that way. Besides, there are good people a fun car and a cool dog (sam) on the far end and I always enjoy spending time with them.

:happy23:

[paulk68]

The scheduling gods have smiled upon me and I have a three day weekend. Timing is good, as Jim is just about finished with the final items on his punch list and the car will be ready. So I'll head out Friday morning.

It is Friday you better be on the road by now, I can not wait to see it sitting on it's wheels!!! safe travels today

[Spiffav8]

It is Friday you better be on the road by now, I can not wait to see it sitting on it's wheels!!! safe travels today

:lol: I'm up! I'm up! Headed out here Ina few.

[waynieZ]

I can't wait to see pictures with the wheels outside in the sun. Have a safe drive.

[Vegas69]

The day you have Impatiently waited for is finally here. :action-smiley-027:

[Mikael A]

:popcorn2: any time now......

[Spiffav8]

After four hours of sleep I hit the road headed towards Jims place in the might F150 EcoBoost. It was a blistering 60-65 mph pace at 7.8 mpg, but after two red bulls and nearly a full can of SKOL to keep me awake, I arrived at Jims place 9.5 hours later. Jim was nice enough to back the trailer in and after looking the car over for a few we got to work. We made sure all the nuts and bolts where tight enough for the trip home, we broke the wheels out of the boxes and started bolting them on the car. I was a bit nervous every how they would look on the car due to the change from the original plan. I was pleasantly surprised once the first wheel was installed. After all four comers had rubber, we dropped the car on the ground and then....we just sat there and appreciated the view.

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Jim and I ate pizza and drank Pacifico while admiring the car and then called it a night.

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Today was a long day of cleaning and boxing parts. It just after 10pm and I've got any early morning ahead of me, so that's all for tonight. Besides...posting from my iPad is a real pain. I'll get the rest of the pictures up tomorrow.

:captain:

[Spiffav8]

Ok...one more. Crazy to see the change.

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[Centerforce]

We want to sit and enjoy the view, too! Those wheels are packing some serious meat on them! We love it.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Ok Curtis...now I'm buyin you being way cooler than the rest of us.


:D

[tubbed69]

The wheels do look great Curtis,I am sure it is now worth the wait :king:

[Mikael A]

Nice :wow:

[GregWeld]

Wait..... 9.5 hours of trailer truckin' is all you got?

A few weeks ago I trailered from Albuquerque, NM to Sun Valley, ID.... non-stop.... 892 miles.... and I'm OLD! LOL


Damn the car looks great buddy! Now for stage deux.... get that bad boy running!

[Ron in SoCal]

Ok Curtis...now I'm buyin you being way cooler than the rest of us.


:D

:Tomcat:

:lol: :cheers:

Congrats Curtis! What a great day in the life of the build :)

[glassman]

Every thing looks so great Have any side shots of the wheels? GA3's with brushed center?
Anyways, gotta be getting excited to drive

[jwcarguy]

I got some pics from Curtis with car out in sun , lets just say that it looks awesome!
It has been a long road for him just to get to this point and with that much down time, came changes, but all for the better!

looking forward to car getting to my shop this evening and start the build on both the car and new LS7 that is one of the "changes" LOL

Congrats buddy!

[Spiffav8]

We want to sit and enjoy the view, too! Those wheels are packing some serious meat on them! We love it.

Feel free to stop in for a few. I'll make sure there's a few cold beverages ready.

Ok Curtis...now I'm buyin you being way cooler than the rest of us.


:D

Nah....better looking though for sure. :lol:

The wheels do look great Curtis,I am sure it is now worth the wait :king:

It was worth the wait and I am SO very lucky to have had Jim do the work.

Nice :wow:

I've got some pictures of it outside, just for you!

Wait..... 9.5 hours of trailer truckin' is all you got?

A few weeks ago I trailered from Albuquerque, NM to Sun Valley, ID.... non-stop.... 892 miles.... and I'm OLD! LOL


Damn the car looks great buddy! Now for stage deux.... get that bad boy running!

I'm a rookie at this type of "long haul". It's fun and all, but I really would need a better equiped truck if I was going to do much more. Had to turn the AC off to keep the truck from over heating on the hill climbing out of Baker, CA. Stupid EcoBoost.

:Tomcat:

:lol: :cheers:

Congrats Curtis! What a great day in the life of the build :)

Thanks Brother. I am stoked to have it home and be onto the next step.

Every thing looks so great Have any side shots of the wheels? GA3's with brushed center?
Anyways, gotta be getting excited to drive

VR3 and yes, I've got one here somewhere. I'll post it.

I got some pics from Curtis with car out in sun , lets just say that it looks awesome!
It has been a long road for him just to get to this point and with that much down time, came changes, but all for the better!

looking forward to car getting to my shop this evening and start the build on both the car and new LS7 that is one of the "changes" LOL

Congrats buddy!

Looking forward to the next leg of the adventure and appreciate all the support.
:snapout:

[Flash68]

The car and paint are tremendous!

Wish I could have stayed longer but it was great seeing you Curtis and meeting Jim.

:cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Well.....after another blistering 9 hour drive, I am back in Vegas. The car arrived safe and is now resting in Jeffs shop. Didn't even have it half way out of the trailer and Jeffs neighbors where over and throwing out the complements Nice to hear and all the credit goes to Mr Wizard.

Dave was nice enough to make the drive down to Jims and help unload Johns car and then load mine. Really appreciated brother and it was great to see you!

Ok...so as promised, here's a few pictures of the car outside at Jims and a few more of it here in Vegas.

But first...the side shot of the wheels.

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If you haven't caught onto the fact that Jim does all this in a tiny little space at his house yet, I think there will put it in perspective.

Had to get Johns car out of the trailer fist off.

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Then we where able to roll mine out of the booth. One coming in. One going out.

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That's Mr Wizard on the Left. I believe Dave is showing him how to properly hold a drink at a fancy part or something.

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All loaded and ready for the ride home.

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Finally at Jeffs house.

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We rolled the car into Jeffs shop and of course we had to admire it for a few. I think Jeff was impressed with everything. We ran it up on the lift just to check out the bottom of the car. I'll get pictures of that later.

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Karen, Jeffs wife came out to lend a hand and then....she made me dinner! How awesome is that! Just what I needed after a long day and zero food.

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Laurie, my wife stopped by on her way to work for a quick look. She said it's alright. :lostmarbles:

And...it's all tucked in.

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That's it for now. Thanks for looking!

[DEIGuy38]

WOW Curtis that came out great!!! Beautiful looking car

[DBasher]

:confused59: Yowza! Looks great Curtis, don't F it up!

[gofastwclass]

Wow, looks better as a full roller in the sunlight. :D

I've seen some of the best work come from some of the smallest work spaces.

[rickpaw]

Curtis,

The car looks awesome.

Glad you made it home safe. It was nice talking to you yesterday.

Tu

[paulk68]

wow evey one of those pictures is AWESOME!!!

[Mikael A]

Looks amazing now get to work so you can fire that bad boy up:thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Fantastic! Glad you made it there and back safely.

[Spiffav8]

WOW Curtis that came out great!!! Beautiful looking car

:D

:confused59: Yowza! Looks great Curtis, don't F it up!

No kidding.

Wow, looks better as a full roller in the sunlight. :D

I've seen some of the best work come from some of the smallest work spaces.

I appreciate cars built in home garages and back yards a great deal.

Curtis,

The car looks awesome.

Glad you made it home safe. It was nice talking to you yesterday.

Tu

Tu, I enjoyed the conversation on the drive home. Hope to see you out here in Vegas before to long.

wow evey one of those pictures is AWESOME!!!

:flashie: I took a lot of them!! These are the only ones that turned out decent. :lol:

Looks amazing now get to work so you can fire that bad boy up:thumbsup:

Jeff and I plan to start this weekend! :bump: Not sure exactly where, but we will get something done.

Fantastic! Glad you made it there and back safely.

Thanks man. It was a great trip! I am stoked to see Johns car finally get some much needed attention and Jim is the perfect guy to take it on. I am also VERY EXCITED to have mine home.

Okay.....off to buy a case of blue tape. :lol:

[Vegas69]

Looks timeless my friend. I'll have to make the drive to Reno one of these days to approve of the work. :lol:

[jwcarguy]

Looks timeless my friend. I'll have to make the drive to Reno one of these days to approve of the work. :lol:


No Todd, all my buddy's say that we live in Southern Utah now! LOL

It isn't bad at all up in NW valley, away from all the crazies !

You are welcome anytime!

We are in the Centennial Hills area, near Farm & Jones (close to Aliante Casino)

[Spiffav8]

Looks timeless my friend. I'll have to make the drive to Reno one of these days to approve of the work. :lol:

Pretty sure we will be in the shop all weekend. Come on up and have a look.

[waynieZ]

The car looks gorgeous! Glad you had a safe trip.

[glassman]

Congrats afterall, that is a huge milestone on the build....love the brushed centers, thanx for posting. I'm trying to do that with my GZ3's. I get car back from paint late this week hopefully. Its done, polished and getting assembled....cept i already have my driveline.:action-smiley-027: (with 7 month old gas)

[Vegas69]

No Todd, all my buddy's say that we live in Southern Utah now! LOL

It isn't bad at all up in NW valley, away from all the crazies !

You are welcome anytime!

We are in the Centennial Hills area, near Farm & Jones (close to Aliante Casino)

I'm working on moving to the city limits in Henderson so we are cut from the same cloth. :bigun2:

I should be able to run up this coming weekend....

[nicks67ca]

Looking Killer!

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[Beach Cruiser]

looks fantastic! Can I leave my car with you after SEMA and go in the booth after Johns comes out?

[DWC]

I really like your color choice. I'm enjoying your build, keep it up.

Daniel

[Spiffav8]

Looking Killer!

http://i68.tinypic.com/nczinb.jpg

:lol: That's funny. The LS7 build will start here pretty quick.

looks fantastic! Can I leave my car with you after SEMA and go in the booth after Johns comes out?

You can, though it sounds like Jim has 10 cars waiting, sooooo....it might be a few.

I really like your color choice. I'm enjoying your build, keep it up.


Daniel

Thank You Daniel.

[fleetus macmullitz]

It's movin fast now #JetBoy.

:D

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[Mikael A]

10 cars in line:confused59: so much for my cross country road trip.

[Spiffav8]

Packedup a good chunk of the parts I've been hording and hauled them over to Jeffs place and spent the better part of yesterday sorting through everything that came off the car. Jeff and I also started a list "To Do List" and the beginnings of our plan of attach.

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As part of the process we ran the car up on the lift to get a better look at what we need to accomplish.

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Jims attention to detail is pretty impressive. I need to get a better picture of the how the frame connectors are blended into the floor and how the undercoating transitions to the firewall.

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I know...goofy videos, but I'm having fun and that's what it's really all about. :mock:

Thanks for looking. :captain:

[98ssnova]

Awesome glad it's home. Looking forward to the fianl phase of this build.

[waynieZ]

Sure looks Sweet under there, and in the back of that pickup! Very Nice!

[Spiffav8]

Awesome glad it's home. Looking forward to the fianl phase of this build.

Thanks Mike. Can't wait for you to see the car.

Sure looks Sweet under there, and in the back of that pickup! Very Nice!

Thank Wayne. I need another truck load of parts to finish it. :G-Dub:

[65 347]

The Camaro is looking great. Color is outstanding.

Mike

[Vegas69]

Fellas, this car looks fantastic in person.

Somehow I ended up getting my hands dirty twisting some wrenches.

[Spiffav8]

The Camaro is looking great. Color is outstanding.

Mike

Thanks Mike. I nearly went crazy trying to pick the right color and then the right shade. Jim was a Saint and very understanding. He gave great feedback and was kind enough to do numerous spray outs for me.


Fellas, this car looks fantastic in person.

Somehow I ended up getting my hands dirty twisting some wrenches.

Todd it was great to see you and thanks for the help. Appreciate your assistance in getting the ball rolling. You're welcome anytime. There are plenty of wrenches to go around.

The rear suspension is in, pinion agile is set and everything has been torqued. After that was finished Jeff and I started putting the brakes together. I've got the rear rotors bolted and torqued, but still need to lace them up with the safety wire. Haven't done that for awhile, so there's going to be a few do overs.

I am really enjoying working on the car. Jeff is more OCD out the details than I am and it's refreshing. There's no rush and I believe we are both enjoying the process. Jeffs shop setup is very user friendly! He has done a great job of putting it all together and and making it functional. In addition to being air conditioned, it's very clean. Never have to hunt for anything which is nice.

I'm headed to TX to do some hog hunting with some friendsand won't be back till Sunday, so no work on the car this weekend.

:captain:

[rickpaw]

I'm headed to TX to do some hog hunting with some friends and won't be back till Sunday, so no work on the car this weekend.

:captain:

Curtis,

If you have some time to break away from the hunt, give me a call if you want to get together. There is also a cars & coffee meet this weekend as well.

Tu

[Vegas69]

Thanks Mike. I nearly went crazy trying to pick the right color and then the right shade. Jim was a Saint and very understanding. He gave great feedback and was kind enough to do numerous spray outs for me.




Todd it was great to see you and thanks for the help. Appreciate your assistance in getting the ball rolling. You're welcome anytime. There are plenty of wrenches to go around.

The rear suspension is in, pinion agile is set and everything has been torqued. After that was finished Jeff and I started putting the brakes together. I've got the rear rotors bolted and torqued, but still need to lace them up with the safety wire. Haven't done that for awhile, so there's going to be a few do overs.

I am really enjoying working on the car. Jeff is more OCD out the details than I am and it's refreshing. There's no rush and I believe we are both enjoying the process. Jeffs shop setup is very user friendly! He has done a great job of putting it all together and and making it functional. In addition to being air conditioned, it's very clean. Never have to hunt for anything which is nice.

I'm headed to TX to do some hog hunting with some friendsand won't be back till Sunday, so no work on the car this weekend.

:captain:

I enjoyed it. Keep Jeff happy. :D

[Spiffav8]

Curtis,

If you have some time to break away from the hunt, give me a call if you want to get together. There is also a cars & coffee meet this weekend as well.

Tu

Tu! That would be a lot of fun but the trip is for Johnnymac46's Baclor party. It's sure to be a full three days of hunting. I'll have to take a rain check.

:cheers:

[rickpaw]

Tu! That would be a lot of fun but the trip is for Johnnymac46's Baclor party. It's sure to be a full three days of hunting. I'll have to take a rain check.

:cheers:

Sounds good Curtis. Have fun.

[Beach Cruiser]

Hog hunting huh? Good luck! Tell John to bring me back some wild Bacon!

[johnnymac46]

Hog hunting huh? Good luck! Tell John to bring me back some wild Bacon!

I can arrange that....

[Vegas69]

Is it done yet?:D

[Spiffav8]

Is it done yet?:D

Man I wish. Every time I am in the shop I'm wishing I could jump in and turn the key!

Life has been hectic since the car came home and I haven't been able to devote as much time on it as I'd like to. The rear suspension is good to go as are the rear brakes. I started assembly on the front brakes and ran into a fitment issue. I've been working with team at Artmorrision and Wilwood to nail down what was wrong. I assumed it was something I had done, but after several emails and a lot of pictures, it appears I was sent the wrong front calipers by Wilwood. They have been wonderful to deal with and the correct set has been shipped. Hopefully things will progress stead from here on out.

:lol:

[Vegas69]

I thought this thing was going to be ready for SEMA. :lol:

Enjoy the ride my friend.

[glassman]

Your gonna park it out on the strip in front of Margaritaville right?

[Beach Cruiser]

That reminds me, I need to buy tickets to the party!

[Spiffav8]

I thought this thing was going to be ready for SEMA. :lol:

Enjoy the ride my friend.

I would like to have had it running at the minimum so Mike could tune it. Yeah...not even close!

Your gonna park it out on the strip in front of Margaritaville right?

Yeah....right in front of yours. Perfectly safe....right?

That reminds me, I need to buy tickets to the party!

Yes you do!!

[glassman]

So, funny thing. Right in front of Margaritaville, running the Optima in '15, we were leaving from the light just down from there, my buddy mark says "wait, that person is gonna run the light", sure enough, then "bam" head on right next to us. Now that i think about it, i coulda got the car repainted a year earlier and under insurance LOL

[Spiffav8]

So, funny thing. Right in front of Margaritaville, running the Optima in '15, we were leaving from the light just down from there, my buddy mark says "wait, that person is gonna run the light", sure enough, then "bam" head on right next to us. Now that i think about it, i coulda got the car repainted a year earlier and under insurance LOL

You also could have been hauled off in a body bag! :confused59: Always nice when your buddy is watching to! With my wife working as a 911 dispatcher and the friends that I have who are Metro Police, I'm actually amazed that they still let people drive up and down the strip. LVMPD and the city have wanted to close it and allow trolleys and foot traffic only for awhile now. Probably never happen.

[Beach Cruiser]

Got tickets! I'm staying at the BlueGreen 35? behind MGM for the week.

[Spiffav8]

Got tickets! I'm staying at the BlueGreen 35? behind MGM for the week.

Awesome!! I'll be working part of the week, but let's get together at some point. I plan on attending OPTIMA also and can lend a hand if you need it.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

You know I randomly jump on here solely to check on this thread.... But I think it's got a faulty hot link because when I click on "67 Camaro - The Victim" it keeps taking me to a thread that resembles badmotorfinger 2.55432 😜

[Vegas69]

Good one!:D

[DOOM]

You know I randomly jump on here solely to check on this thread.... But I think it's got a faulty hot link because when I click on "67 Camaro - The Victim" it keeps taking me to a thread that resembles badmotorfinger 2.55432 😜

:popcorn2: :popcorn2: :D

[Flash68]

You know I randomly jump on here solely to check on this thread.... But I think it's got a faulty hot link because when I click on "67 Camaro - The Victim" it keeps taking me to a thread that resembles badmotorfinger 2.55432 😜

That's a deep dark place you don't wanna go Curtis.... :headspin:

But 2.55?! Did I get a free upgrade? Yes! :D

[Spiffav8]

You know I randomly jump on here solely to check on this thread.... But I think it's got a faulty hot link because when I click on "67 Camaro - The Victim" it keeps taking me to a thread that resembles badmotorfinger 2.55432 😜

Well Played. :lol:

Progress has been slooooww. Busy time of year for me and I'm not really in a huge rush. I've run into a few small things that had to be taken care of, like the front calipers not fitting....I was sent the wrong ones. Also the Vintage Air vent template doesn't work with the stock setup. Didn't realize that when I ordered the kit, so I had to modify them. :rolleyes: Progress is happening, it's just slow. I brought the car home from Jeffs and that's helping. Jeff has a lot happening in his shop and needed the room for a customers car. I've found (Todd was right) that it helps having it here.

I haven't uploaded pictures recently, but here's a few that show you absolutely nothing. Feel free to come on by talk sh1t and spin a few wrenches.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-22c9QxR/0/923036d5/XL/i-22c9QxR-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hGBTtMS/0/f058b8eb/XL/i-hGBTtMS-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZvvRCmQ/0/0da258a4/XL/i-ZvvRCmQ-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BpmB2tB/0/4f425183/XL/i-BpmB2tB-XL.jpg

[Vegas69]

I'll have to show that post to my wife. :D

[Spiffav8]

I'll have to show that post to my wife. :D

First time for everything buddy. Celebrate all you can...probably won't happen again and if it does she won't believe it.

:captain:

[67_camaroRS]

Well Played. :lol:

Progress has been slooooww. Busy time of year for me and I'm not really in a huge rush. I've run into a few small things that had to be taken care of, like the front calipers not fitting....I was sent the wrong ones. Also the Vintage Air vent template doesn't work with the stock setup. Didn't realize that when I ordered the kit, so I had to modify them. :rolleyes: Progress is happening, it's just slow. I brought the car home from Jeffs and that's helping. Jeff has a lot happening in his shop and needed the room for a customers car. I've found (Todd was right) that it helps having it here.

I haven't uploaded pictures recently, but here's a few that show you absolutely nothing. Feel free to come on by talk sh1t and spin a few wrenches.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-22c9QxR/0/923036d5/XL/i-22c9QxR-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hGBTtMS/0/f058b8eb/XL/i-hGBTtMS-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZvvRCmQ/0/0da258a4/XL/i-ZvvRCmQ-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BpmB2tB/0/4f425183/XL/i-BpmB2tB-XL.jpg


Finally. great to see some progress being done. by far my favorite thread. :woot:

[Spiffav8]

Just for AJ...Not very exciting, but a good way to waste 3 minuets.

Good chunk of the Dynomat is in. Once I have things finished up inside the car and I am ready for interior, I'll install the remainder. Little more user friendly till then.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QzvdbtB/0/e4c2de8e/L/i-QzvdbtB-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zGD2SMp/0/0beabce7/L/i-zGD2SMp-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LqLphc4/0/6894fc43/L/i-LqLphc4-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-L3gLP5c/0/2de8b4b4/L/i-L3gLP5c-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Gz5GM6d/0/9583511f/L/i-Gz5GM6d-L.jpg

Used a wire wheel attachment on the end of an electric drill to clean up and recondition a few parts.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-B7FpKKk/0/73815dfe/L/i-B7FpKKk-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CVF5XJP/0/fdc2dbaa/L/i-CVF5XJP-L.jpg

Managed to snag my shoe lace in the wire wheel and this was the result. Lesson learned and next time I'll wear flip flops so that can't happen. :thumbsup:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-s6CgLJn/0/ad2a5062/L/i-s6CgLJn-L.jpg

Older picture...but I like it.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LNHRCn7/0/c41f59b2/XL/i-LNHRCn7-XL.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Walked in from work late last night and found a package from Mike at MuscleRodz on the counter. Yes I like cool custom parts
like we all do, but I was super stoked to get these lower firewall plates. Yeah.....I got up and installed them first thing this morning. :lol:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8frspZM/0/6226bc6e/XL/i-8frspZM-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kdFrqLG/0/45a38ec4/XL/i-kdFrqLG-XL.jpg

These big holes always bugged me. The plates are simple to install and have a super clean look. Huge improvement and easy on the budget.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TZJ8XjW/0/a53450ed/XL/i-TZJ8XjW-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wBSWBnV/0/2ed00d73/XL/i-wBSWBnV-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vW6C8zB/0/52da616e/XL/i-vW6C8zB-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-crBkWB5/0/dd0ddaad/XL/i-crBkWB5-XL.jpg

Huge Improvement. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TZJJHXX/0/52777b14/XL/i-TZJJHXX-XL.jpg

Now I just need to get in and clean all the dust and hand prints out of there. :disgusted:

[Steve68]

C,
what are you using for a booster and master,

since you have a aftermarket sub, front brake lines?, the factory length braided lines are too short,

and steering gear from the column to the rack,

looks like your getting ready to start laying this stuff out, and I'm doing the same, thanks Steve

[Flash68]

Medic! :underchair:

Be careful bro!

Car looks good.... you, not so much.

[67camaro496]

i like the plates!!! didn't know anyone made them.

[GregWeld]

So was the wire wheel covered in red paint - because that doesn't look like skin and bleeding to me..... big P *** Y!

More work - less photos! Get to it!

[67_camaroRS]

i like that satin black look.nice

[DOOM]

So was the wire wheel covered in red paint - because that doesn't look like skin and bleeding to me..... big P *** Y!

More work - less photos! Get to it!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[GregWeld]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:



Going to have to change his signature from ".....pilots are cool <or whatever it says>" to "I bleed like a girl, and I cried a little"

[Vegas69]

Keep wearing shoes, I'd like to see you have a capable throttle foot when this car is road worthy in 2029. :lol:

[jwcarguy]

Going to have to change his signature from ".....pilots are cool <or whatever it says>" to "I bleed like a girl, and I cried a little"

Now that is F**kin' funny stuff right there!! (sorry Curtis, but Greg sounds like me now! LOL)

[Spiffav8]

C,
what are you using for a booster and master,

since you have a aftermarket sub, front brake lines?, the factory length braided lines are too short,

and steering gear from the column to the rack,

looks like your getting ready to start laying this stuff out, and I'm doing the same, thanks Steve

Went with the Hydratech setup. Wilwood master. Art Morrison provides all the braided lines. I just need to cut the steering shaft and I'm good to go. Lots of little things seem to eat up all my time. Ugh

Medic! :underchair:

Be careful bro!

Car looks good.... you, not so much.

Right! Working on this car is hazardous to my health! I should be like GW and pay someone to do it all for me. :lol:

i like the plates!!! didn't know anyone made them.

Call Mike and get a set. Price is right.

So was the wire wheel covered in red paint - because that doesn't look like skin and bleeding to me..... big P *** Y!

More work - less photos! Get to it!

Buddy I wish it was paint. Ripped me up pretty good.

Keep wearing shoes, I'd like to see you have a capable throttle foot when this car is road worthy in 2029. :lol:

Glad someone caught that. :lol:

Now that is F**kin' funny stuff right there!! (sorry Curtis, but Greg sounds like me now! LOL)

The moment I read that I thought the same thing. :lmao: Knew you would jump on that one...and I can't blame you one bit.

[Steve68]

Went with the Hydratech setup. Wilwood master. Art Morrison provides all the braided lines. I just need to cut the steering shaft and I'm good to go. Lots of little things seem to eat up all my time. Ugh

Its the small stuff time killers,

you get the steering shaft from AM also??

Just trying to figure out what to use, or the best,

[Dr. Jekyll]

Did I miss where you got the smooth rear chrome bumper from or did you make that yourself?

[Spiffav8]

Its the small stuff time killers,

you get the steering shaft from AM also??

Just trying to figure out what to use, or the best,

Yes. I ordered as much as possible from them to avoid any issues.

Did I miss where you got the smooth rear chrome bumper from or did you make that yourself?

I had all the trim reconditioned and the rear bumper smoothed by Sihilling Metal Polishing. Fantastic work and at a very reasonable price.

Charles Sihilling
1018 C East Chestnut Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
715-543-7051

[Mikael A]

FLIP FLOPS dude put some work boots on......well I have welded in crocs and that's definitely not fun trust me. Car looks great can't wait for more pics.:popcorn2: